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October 27, 2011
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STEVE NEWMAN
Goulet Funeral Home fi ts tightly into about half an acre of property at 310 Argyle Street, and visitors have diffi culty fi nd-ing parking nearby.
But that issue could soon be
resolved, as ownership of the 43-year-old Renfrew funeral home looks to build a new home at the corner of Eighth Street and Bar-net Boulevard.
A public meeting took place prior to town council Monday night to hear concerns from the public.
Two residents expressed minimal reservations about the corner, where they said several drivers run through the stop sign onto or through Barnet Boulevard. It was suggested such practices may be perpetuated if traffi c increases in the area.
See ‘EIGHTH’, Page 2
Dressed in their Halloween best for last week’s meet-and- greet to welcome the community’s new librar-ian, Mallorie Lascelle, are, from left, Sydney Gale, Samantha Kilby, Brittany Kilby, Cassie Kilby and Julia McIntyre.
READ ALL ABOUT ITMallorie Lascelle is the new li-
brarian at the Admaston-Brom-ley Public Library in Douglas.
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Goulet Funeral Home on the move
STEVE NEWMAN
Six months after dismissing recreation director Kelley Whit-man-McKie, Renfrew has a new recreation director.
Various members of the rec-reation department have helped fill the void over the last several months.
These included customer service rep Joanne Caldwell-who served as acting program-mer following the resignation of programmer Grant Lavallee, also earlier this year.
The new part-time recreation director, Barclay Mayhew, was introduced at Monday’s town council meeting.
The retired Kingston resi-dent, who is doing contract work with Queen’s University, was born and raised in Ren-frew.
His working status also fits with the town’s adjusted per-spective, after two attempts to hire from a shortlist of candi-dates.
See ‘MAYHEW’, Page 2
Rec director Mayhew makes his way home
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Continued from front pageThe new plan is for the 58-year-old
Mayhew to fill the position for a year or two before a full-time director is hired.
“I was more than excited to come back and work with the people here,” said Mayhew, who is married to Renfrew-born Shirley Quast.
Much of Mayhew’s more than 35 years experience in recreation management has been with the Township of Kingston, and later the City of Kingston.
Mayhew, who’s expected to work two or three days a week, begins working as recreation director Nov. 7, 2011.
“We are confident that Barclay will be an excellent match for this position and a strong asset to the department,” said an official news release from town council.
The release also said, “Barclay’s exten-sive background will be invaluable in meeting the departmental goals and objectives,” while noting he began his recreation career with the Renfrew Rec-reation Commission.
Mayhew recalled how he held one of surveyor Dave Jamieson’s instruments when the new Ma-Te-Way Park was being surveyed a few decades ago.
“I’m so proud of this community and what they’ve done,” said Mayhew.
“I’ve always believed in how the com-munity gets together.”
He explained that many town facilities have been the result of different inter-
est groups’ financial contributions, hard work and backbone.
Reeve Audrey Green said she was sure Mayhew “will be nothing but an asset to the Town of Renfrew.”
Coun. Tom Anderson said Mayhew’s expertise will help facilitate a focus on such issues as personnel, programming, facility management and the recreation master plan.
Asked for his opinion on the prospect of bringing a second ice pad and/or pool to Renfrew, Mayhew said he hasn’t yet had time to update himself on those files.
Anderson said Mayhew’s relatively short-term contract may also work to the advantage of the Renfrew recreation department.
The councillor also said he’s interested to see what the new director’s appraisal is of how the department is structured, and if changes would be helpful.
Back in the mid 1970s, Mayhew spent a year as youth program coordinator, then three years as assistant recreation direc-tor and arena manager, in Renfrew. In the late 1970s and early ‘80s, he was the parks and recreation director in Terrace Bay, Ont. Subsequently, he was the Township of Kingston parks and recreation direc-tor until the late 1990s.
He later worked for the City of Kings-ton in project development and manage-ment of recreation facilities.
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Renfrew’s new recreation director is Barclay Mayhew.
Eighth Street location rezonedContinued from front
There was also one let-ter written in opposition to the project that statied no specifi c objection.
That person was not in attendance.
Only people who have expressed any verbal or written opposition have a 20-day period during which they can appeal the Offi cial Plan amend-ment and rezoning bylaws passed Monday night.
The block where the funeral home is planned includes McDonald’s, the Dairy Queen, and Fla-mingo Restaurant along O’Brien Road and residenc-es down Eighth Street.
Tentative plans for the 3.35-acre site, which was purchased by Goulet Fu-neral Home, call for park-ing on two sides of the fu-neral home. Plans call for the home to be 6,000 square feet, or about twice the size of the current home.
While the business is growing, owner Don Gou-let says parking remains an issue for his business and several others in the downtown core.
“So we’re looking to the future,” said. “We’re going to change to meet commu-
nity needs better.” Council voted unani-
mously Monday to rezone the property from residen-tial to general commercial – special exception. The next piece of the puzzle is approval of the same zoning and amendments of the Offi cial Plan by the County of Renfrew.
That future will depend on a larger facility on the property owned by Helen and Peter Tsarouchas.
Goulet told The Mercury the transfer of ownership would follow county ap-proval of Monday’s Of-fi cial Plan and rezoning bylaws, and completion of the phase one environmen-tal study.
Assuming county ap-proval occurs, a detailed site plan will be developed in the coming months.
Features of the site plan, suggested Goulet, will in-clude a larger chapel and an after-service reception facility.
The architect for the project is Chris Thuemen of the Pembroke fi rm, Morris Thuemen Archi-tects.
If county approval is forthcoming, site-plan specifi cs will be developed by Goulet Funeral Home in consultation with the town.
Goulet Funeral Home, which was previously owned by Goulet’s dad, Don Sr., was founded in 1968. Its full-time staff are Don Goulet, Janet Goulet, Natasha Goulet and John Bistko.
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Goodbye to a tall piece of Horton Township history
Owner Norm Eady is on his tractor and ready to help out with the pulldown of the family barn.
Mercury photos by Steve NewmanThe Eady barn, estimated to be 106 years old, crashes to the ground the morning of Oct. 20.
Photo by Erin InglisNorm and Willis Eady at the barn with two of their grandchildren, Elizabeth and Charlie Inglis, short-ly before the barn is torn down.
STEVE NEWMAN
Barns and farms are as con-nected as peanut butter and jam. They just go together.
But the sad reality is fewer barns are being built these days, and more barns are aging and having to be torn down.
Such was the case with Norm and Willis Eady’s barn on the morning of Oct. 20.
The barn was the epicentre of the Eady Farm on Castleford Road, where the foundation of the 40- x 40-foot barn still sits. To the best of Norm’s knowledge, the barn sat on property that became part of the Eady family on Sept. 22, 1896. That day, Norm’s grand-father, James A. Eady, purchased 165 acres from Robert Jamieson.
Norm’s dad, James Melville Eady, became the subsequent owner. As for the barn that was pulled down last week, it was built, as far as Norm can deter-mine, about 1905. Norm became owner of the farm in 1958 when he was in his young 20s and pur-chased more acreage in the later 1960s, to increase the farm’s hold-ings to about 300 acres.
“It’s sad to watch it come down,” says one of Norm’s daughters, Erin Inglis, who lives next door.
Standing in the kitchen the day of the barn’s demise, Erin remembered how she, as a four-or five-year-old, joined her dad for milking and sat on one of the older, quieter cows while playing with her dinky toys.
Norm appeared calm and col-lected in the minutes after the barn is pulled down by Bill and Brendan Grant of Georgian Bay Barn Removal and Recycling, in Kettle’s Beach, Ont.
But appearances can be deceiv-ing. Norm, who has been slowed down by Parkinson’s Disease the last few years, started speaking about the barn, only to break down in tears.
For Norm, the barn and the farm have been closely connected to who he is.
“I enjoyed it. I enjoyed work-ing the land and seeing newborn animals at this time of the year,” said Norm, who turns 78 next month.
He’s still farming, mind you, but not at the same level.
Parkinson’s has taken its toll, and he was hurt when gored by a bull about three years ago.
But there has still been plenty to do.
Before the barn was torn down, for example, 500 bales of hay had to be removed from the barn with the help of others. And he still has 26 head of cattle, compared to more than 100 in earlier years.
The Eadys also continue to sell eggs from their 50 or 60 chickens, after scaling back from the 500 they used to have.
But, sometimes, life brings change.
And the biggest change for Norm may be looking out the window of the house and not see-ing the barn any more.
Especially a tall barn which, at 50 feet, was thought to be one of the tallest in Renfrew County.
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On hand for a ceremony marking completion of a major broadband project in Admaston-Bromley Township are, from left, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) broadband co-ordinator for eastern Ontario Rick Hansen; Madawaska Management Inc. consultant Bruce Parker; Admaston-Bromley Deputy-Mayor Dirk Rook; and Bell Aliant Access Network engineering implementation manager Brad Wilson. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass
Broadband access celebratedLUCY HASS
The successful completion of broad-band services in Admaston-Bromley was celebrated Thursday, and there was plenty of praise and applause.
The goal of the project was to bring high-speed Internet service to as many residents and businesses as possible in the townships of McNab-Braeside and Admaston-Bromley.
At a brief ceremony prior to coun-cil’s Oct. 20 regular meeting, project partners celebrated a mission accom-plished. Admaston-Bromley Deputy Mayor Dirk Rook emceed the celebra-tion and accepted, on behalf of the township, a plaque marking the proj-ect’s completion.
Council also received a certifi cate of congratulations from Renfrew-Nipiss-ing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski.
In his opening address, Rook said how impressed he has been with the broadband project and thanked the people behind its completion.
Key among those people was Bruce Parker, a consultant with Madawaska Management Inc.
He was a driving force behind the successful partnership after being ap-pointed to oversee the project on be-half of the municipalities.
In September 2008, Greater Mada-waska submitted an application for Intake One of Rural Connections – a provincial government program pro-viding up to one-third subsidy for the installation of high-speed Internet in-
frastrucutre in rural Ontario.After the township received fund-
ing to provide coverage to the south-east portion of its township, the idea caught on elsewhere.
For Intake Two, in the fall of 2008 a four-township consortium was formed, led by McNab-Braeside and including Admaston-Bromley, Horton and Greater Madawaska.
On June 19, 2009, the Ontario Min-istry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) approved the pro-posal.
Greater Madawaska Mayor Peter Emon attended last week’s ceremony and congratulated all parties involved, particularly OMAFRA.
“This (broadband) would not have gone anywhere without OMAFRA,” Emon said, praising the ministry for its leadership role.
OMAFRA was represented by broad-band co-ordinator for eastern Ontario, Rick Hansen, at the ceremony.
Bell Aliant Access Network engi-neering implementation manager Brad Wilson also attended and was the focus of more praise.
“Bell has gone above and beyond; a pleasure to work with. It’s been an ex-cellent project,” Parker said.
He also praised the company’s com-mitment to ongoing maintenance.
“Once Bell puts it in, Bell is looking after the infrastructure,” he said.
Parker also recognized the efforts of Admaston-Bromley treasurer Annette Louis and McNab-Braeside CAO Nor-een Mellema.
The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Cau-cus was also recognized for its role in moving broadband initiatives for-ward.
In closing, Deputy-Mayor Rook sum-marized the township’s pleasure with the project.
“I’m glad OMAFRA, Bell Aliant and you were able to put it all together,” Rook told Parker.
In the end, Horton was not involved but service was installed in six areas within two townships: Russett Drive, Sand Point, Braeside, White Lake, Burnstown, and Douglas in Admas-ton-Bromley Township.
“This is what Bell offered, this is what was put forward for OMAFRA,this is what was approved, and this is what Bell Aliant delivered,” said a written broadband project overview.
The service installed in the desig-nated areas of both McNab-Braeside and Admaston-Bromley is Bell’s dedi-cated subscriber line (DSL) service, a wire-line delivery technology that al-lows high speed Internet service and normal telephone service to be simul-taneously transmitted and received on existing phone lines.
The overview closed with the fi nal benefi t. “At the project’s conclusion, high speed Internet service had been made available to more than 1,840 households in the two townships and more than 1,200 homes and businesses had signed on for service,” the docu-ment said.
It was an achievement worthy of note, and worth a celebration.
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Bylaw allows for temporary mobile home after house lost to fi reLUCY HASS
Oops, oops and oops.That’s how Admaston-Brom-
ley Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe describes a situation where a mobile home was moved onto a property without the township’s knowledge.
So Thursday night a bylaw was passed authorizing an agreement between the township and resi-dent Valerie Hutchinson, who lost her home to fi re Aug. 2, 2011.
The agreement will allow the temporary use of a mobile home on her property, even though the municipal zoning bylaw prohib-its mobile homes in all zones except in mobile home park or agriculture zones.
Thursday’s bylaw will permit the mobile home to remain on the property for a limited time.
The owner has agreed to re-move the home immediately upon receiving an occupancy permit or a letter of occupancy for a newly-constructed dwell-ing.
Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe was unhappy that neither the insur-ance company, nor the Perth company that moved the mobile home onto the property, checked on municipal bylaws.
APPOINTMENTS
Two other bylaws were passed at council’s Oct. 20 regular meet-ing.
One appoints John L. Fitchett as the municipality’s bylaw en-forcement offi cer.
Fitchett has accepted the posi-tion for another two years, at a rate of $21 an hour, up from $18 an hour since 2005.
Another bylaw appoints Ste-ven Fiegen as animal control of-fi cer. His hourly rate since 2007 has been $17.50 per hour.
Both positions will pay a mile-age rate of 50 cents per kilome-tre.
JEPP APPLICATION
Admaston-Bromley council will apply for a JEPP grant for a 36KW fi xed generator at the Stone Road municipal offi ce.
The cost of the propane-fi red generator, setup and wiring was quoted by Yemen Electric at $25,567.56.
The township emergency man-agement committee share of the purchase would be $15,567.56, with the federal share being $10,000.
The grant would be for the year 2012-13.
“This project would benefi t the municipal offi ce, emergency op-erations centre and public works
in the case of a power outage,” a written report to council said.
“Currently, during a power out-age, the computers, phones and other equipment cannot func-tion at full capacity,” it noted.
Mayor Briscoe is, meanwhile, unhappy with electricity fl uctua-tions at the Stone Road munici-pal offi ce.
“We really can’t function 100 per cent,” she said. “Our grid here is having the surges twice a week, off and on.”
LIGHT YEARS AHEAD
A new Renfrew County web GIS application is drawing rave reviews.
Councillor Mike Donohue said the new system is “light years ahead of the former mapping system.”
He described it as very intui-tive and said users can navigate through it fairly simply. He noted that ‘fantastic’ mapping allows users to zoom in and see land-marks.
“I think there are a lot of uses for this down the road,” Dono-hue said.
BACKS DENBIGH AMBULANCE
Admaston-Bromley council is supporting a Greater Madawas-ka motion that the Denbigh am-bulance station remain as a 24/7 service provider.
“It’s a very vital service,” Mayor Briscoe said. “The people there deserve the same service.”
Councillor Donohue agreed, but was concerned the motion included an accusation of faulty data without backing that claim.
“If you’re seeking my endorse-ment, explain,” he said.
WINDOWS TAX UPGRADE
The Admaston-Bromley mu-nicipal offi ce will be closed for two days next month to accom-modate major computer train-ing.
The offi ce will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 23 and Thurs-day, Nov. 24 while staff is train-ined on a new Windows tax up-grade.
The township is now working with a DOS-based tax program created in 1990.
In 2011 Munisoft developed a new Windows-based program.
The total cost for implementa-tion of the new program is $6,280. The cost breakdown is $750 per day for two days of training; $4,000 for the software and con-version of data; and $780 for Mu-nisoft staff travel expenses.
The upgrade and training will be covered in the township’s 2012 budget.
Councillor Donohue was sur-prised to learn what an old pro-gram the township staff was us-ing. “You might as well be using an abacus,” he quipped.
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Admaston-Bromley Coun. Michael Donohue seeks clarifi cation from OMERS education and training special-ist Yaseem Karmali after a Power Point presentation shared earlier with staff only.
Mercury photos by Lucy Hass
Three votes later, township to join OMERS
LUCY HASS
Admaston-Bromley council is not in the habit of revisiting isues. But lack of communica-tion has forced just that.
Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe’s frustration was palatable last Thursday as council voted, for a third time, on joining the Ontar-io Municipal Employees Retire-ment (OMERS) plan.
Reaching clarity has been a cumbersome process, and Mayor Briscoe says council’s fi nal deci-sion was delayed by confusion and a lack of communication.
So after repealing two previ-ous resolutions, council fi nally passed a third resolution agree-ing to preparation of a bylaw for membership in OMERS, effec-tive Nov. 1.
The resolution passed unani-mously after a comprehensive Power Point presentation that addressed everything from nor-mal and early retirement to sur-vivor benefi ts and additional vol-untary contributions.
It was the fi rst time council had seen the material and the second time it was viewed by staff.
IN THE BEGINNING
On June 16, council approved the township becoming a mem-ber of OMERS for full-time staff, effective July 1, 2011.
But when council learned of a different contribution rate for incomes higher than $48,300, the original resolution was rescind-ed and a new one introduced.
The second resolution set a contribution rate of 7.4 per cent, except for employees with a gross annual income higher than $48,300. An increased con-tribution rate of 10.7 per cent was required by OMERS for these employees.
“Upon consideration, council approved that the present full-time staff would be given the choice of joining OMERS or re-maining with the RRSP program presently in place, at the same benefi t rate assigned by the OMERS program, in proportion to each individual’s annual sal-ary amount,” an Oct. 14 update to council explained.
But that second resolution wasn’t the end.
The resolution was forwarded to OMERS education and train-ing specialist Yaseem Karmali, then council received the man-datory bylaw required before fi -nal approval of its membership.
“In preparing the bylaw for ap-proval at council’s July 21 meet-ing, there were many questions regarding the various clauses
required by OMERS,” the update explained.
One clause was the mandatory offering of OMERS member-ship to all part-time staff work-ing a minimum of 700 hours per year. Joining would always be optional.
Admaston-Bromley has fi ve employees that would qualify, and the additional option could cost the township more than $6,000.
“The township’s full-time em-ployees were given written no-tice that although the employee deductions, along with the town-ship’s matching contributions, were being made at OMERS rates as of July 1, the funds were still being deposited into the employees RRSPs pending the OMERS presentation to council and council’s subsequent deci-son,” the report said.
FRUSTRATING EXPERIENCE
Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe noted membership in OMERS was placed on hold until coun-cil understood its full obligation under the plan.
She also expressed her obvi-ous dissatisfaction that more in-formation was not shared with council in the early stages of the process.
Karmali agreed elected offi -cials should have access to the same information made avail-able to municipal employees.
“Since June is a long time to be dealing with an issue like this,” Mayor Briscoe said. It was, she said, the fi rst time in 10 years that council has faced an issue so frustrating because of its “huge communication problem.”
And it’s not over yet.A bylaw will need to approved
at a future council meeting be-fore fi nal membership can be granted.
The mayor noted the introduc-tion of OMERS will also force changes to the township’s exist-ing human resources policy.
Mercury photos by Lucy HassOMERS education and training specialist Yaseem Karmali.
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Council considers 10-year capital forecastsLUCY HASS
A new year is just around the corner, but it won’t sneak up on Admaston-Bromley council.
Monday morning township council ran through a draft 10-year capital enpenditures fore-cast, but not before considering Renfrew County’s plans fi rst.
The county’s 10-year capital works program was revised at an Oct. 14 operations committee
meeting in Renfrew.The documents included
separate schedules for bridge, culvert and roads projects and a map of the proposed work.
As budget talks shift into gear, Admaston-Bromey Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe expressed concern over how elected offi -cials will make ends meet.
“Where are the cutbacks go-ing to come?” she asked, then answered her own question. “The cutbacks are going to come
here (lower-tier government), because we have nobody else to pass it down to.”
She also cited disconnect at the county level, where they don’t deal directly with taxpay-ers. “There has to be a huge change in staff and elected atti-tude,” she said. “Nobody walks to the desk at the County of Ren-frew with their debit card, with their cheque book, and, I tell you, that has a huge infl uence on how staff thinks.”
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HARVEST SUPPER
FALL LANDFILL SITE HOURS
November 1st to April 30th – burning is permitted 24 hours
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November 1st, 2011 to March 31, 2012Tuesday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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OPEN AIRBURNING REGULATIONS
The Township has passed By-law 2007-51 which sets out new regulations for open air burning which include:
• A fire permit is required 12 months of the year;
• Persons who contravene any part of this by-law may be liable for the costs of all damages, for the full cost of extinguishing the fire and a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $2,000.
Fire Permits are available at the Municipal Office.
Copies of By-law 2007-51 are available on our website www.hortontownship.ca and at the Municipal Office.
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Top o’ the morning to top o’ the class
LUCY HASS
These are happy times for Mal-lorie Lascelle.
This autumn has seen the Arn-prior native marry and settle into a job at the Admaston-Brom-ley Public Library in Douglas.
Last Wednesday night (Oct. 19), she traded wedding cake for welcome cake as the community hosted a meet-and-greet gather-ing at the small rural library.
This is the fi rst library job for the 27-year-old, who was top of her class when she graduated in 2006 from the two-year library information technician program at Algonquin College in Ottawa.
Lascelle, nee Legree, did much of her college fi eld placement in Arnprior and Renfrew.
“I love it,” Lascelle says of her new post.
With St. Michael’s Catholic School right next door, there is much student activity at the li-brary, but people of all ages en-joy the facility and its services.
Lascelle started her new du-ties at the end of September and looks forward to working at the small rural library.
One thing she would like to see introduced is a toddler story time, and a special children’s reading program one Saturday a month.
She is also very interested in helping to promote other library services, from e-books to special material through a partner pro-gram with the Canadian Nation-al Institute for the Blind.
“There are lots of things we’re thinking of starting up,” she says.
As part of the library’s com-munity outreach initiative, Las-celle will promote programs and services through occasional ar-ticles in The Renfrew Mercury.
The library is also changing its hours of operation and will
be open 12 hours a week: Monday 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday 3 to 8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The oldest of seven children, Lascelle said that, being a fi rst child, she was read to a lot.
Today she reaps the rewards of her early exposure to reading.
When she learned there was a college program that would allow her to follow her love of reading, she jumped at the opportunity. And excelled.
As for her personal reading preference, she is one of a large army of dedicated Stephen King fans and has an impressive col-lection of his books.
PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK
From Oct. 16 to 22, Ontario’s 300-plus public library systems celebrated Ontario Public Li-brary Week with a variety of ac-tivities.
The theme this year was Your Library – A Place Unbound.
In an Oct. 19 news release, the vice chair of the board of direc-tors for the Federation of Ontar-io Public Libraries, Mary Baxter, explained the theme.
“The theme suggests that, as part of a changing world, librar-ies are expanding their resourc-es as they connect people to in-formation and reading.
“Innovations such as digital and downloadable books, music, movies, Internet access, elec-tronic databases, eReaders, gam-ing, and the utilization of social media such as Facebook and Twitter, appeal to a new genera-tion of library users.”
Library-owned and driven, the not-for-profi t Federation of On-tario Public Libraries provides a strong, single voice for public libraries in Ontario to enhance library policies and programs through four strategic pillars: advocacy, marketing, research and consortia purchasing.
New librarian welcomed to library in Douglas
Last week the Admaston-Bromley library board welcomed Mallorie Lascelle to her new job as librarian at the rural facility. Lascelle is front and centre. Behind her, from left, are board members Teresa Remus, chair Elaine Bazinet-Smith, Admaston-Bromley Deputy Mayor Dirk Rook and Cathy Dale. Missing from the photo are board members Lynn Agnew and Mary Schmieder. Mercury photos by Lucy Hass
Enjoying books at the Douglas library is, in foreground, Nicholas Wouda. Behind, Catherine Gale reads to her children Jeremy and Henry Gale. Some children came to last week’s meet-and-greet dressed as their favourite story-book character.
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Looking out for the vampires and ghosts, witches and zombies, and keeping them safe from all the “nor-
mal” people sounds like the role of a char-acter in some sort of sci-fi horror movie.
But that’s a role that everyone should take this Halloween, regardless of what costume you may be sporting.
Halloween is the night of the year that almost every child in the community can excitedly run from house to house, collect-ing candy.
That makes it important for drivers to re-member that it’s very easy for a small child, loaded up on Halloween sugar, to run into the street without looking fi rst.
Anyone driving on Halloween evening needs to be aware that this isn’t a regular night of the week, and while normal safety precautions, such as not texting and driv-ing, should always be followed, it is espe-cially true on Oct. 31.
Imagine how easy it would be to turn sending a quick text on the phone into a di-saster if the look down means to miss see-ing your four-year-old neighbour, dressed head-to-toe as a vampire in a black costume, dart into the street.
Nothing could be scarier.It’s important for parents to remember
traffi c risks as well, and incorporate refl ec-tive material or a bright colour whenever possible. Another option for trick-or-treat-ers’ parents is a fl ashlight, equipping kids with a solo headlight of their own.
The best way to convince kids to keep close to the houses is to promote route opti-mization – the less walking, the quicker the route, and the more houses the kids can get to.
Kids, parents and drivers all need to take responsibility this Monday evening. Hal-loween should be a night to remember for all the right reasons.
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For all those who love to dress up and eat candy, Halloween is the perfect holiday. Never have I seen kids more excited than at the prospect of turn-ing into a princess or Spiderman for a night.
The excitement is contagious, even if, afterwards, all that candy makes you sick. It seems that some things are just worth it.
The crispness of the air, the shivers of excitement and the thrill of mock terror – and then, of course, the sweet-ness of candy across your tongue. It’s a little surprising that there seems to be less and less people out on the streets for Halloween.
Maybe it’s the weather – the last few years have been very chilly.
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To the eeditor:According to the OSNPPH, which is
the Ontario Society of Nutrition Profes-sionals in Public Health, there are nine essential elements necessary for creat-ing a Healthy School Nutritional Envi-ronment.
It is diffi cult to choose just one of these nine essential elements to speak about since Our Lady of Fatima Catho-lic School has shown leadership and in-novation in all nine elements.
Out of all nine elements, the most suc-cessful and inspiring is our comprehen-sive universal snack program and the champions in our building who make this possible on a daily basis.
Jack Dempsey once said, “A champion is one who gets up when he/she can’t.” In other words, someone who keeps go-ing against all odds! The educational assistants, who have joined me on the stage, shop for, prepare and deliver a snack program that is second to none in the county. They serve snack to 273 stu-dents twice daily-not once-twice! This is in addition to their regular duties and responsibilities.
A few years ago, Our Lady of Fatima had a snack program strictly for stu-dents who forgot their snack or lunch. It mostly consisted of prepackaged items such as a granola bar or processed cheese and crackers. After lengthy discussion with staff members, they wholeheart-edly and passionately spoke about the need to support and teach students to be healthy through modeling, curriculum and providing the healthiest choices for snack-no more prepackaged items.
As a result, staff surveyed students to get a list of favourite healthy foods, gathered student and staff input when developing menus, and decided to make shopping for snack part of our Life Skills program.
Originally, we tried one snack daily but staff discovered that students were hungry towards the end of the day, so last year, we expanded to a breakfast and afternoon snack program. The re-sponse from parents is extremely posi-tive! School council members frequently comment about how their children never would eat whole grain pita pieces, hum-mus, different types of fruit (mangoes,
cantaloupe, grapes,) and vegetables (broccoli and caulifl ower) and now they do! Results from the Tell Them from Me survey distributed to students in grades 4-7 last year indicate that students feel “cared for” at Our Lady of Fatima. 86% of students feel a sense of engagement and belonging; 29.3% of students in this school consumed less than 5 sweet or fatty foods per day signifi cantly lower than the Canadian average of 56. 1%
Vincent Van Gogh once said, “great things are not accidental, they must be willed.” As Catholic educators it has always been part of our mission to educate students’ body, mind and soul! We have become leaders in this county due to the collective will of the people gathered here before you along with our greater school community (parents, sup-port staff, teachers and students).
I truly believe it is because we have faith in what we do and this makes all the difference! Thank you to our snack ladies for all you do to make Our Lady of Fatima truly a “School to Believe in”.
Jeannie Armstrong, PrincipalOur Lady of Fatima School
We are on our way to a healthy school nutritional environment
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HalloweenContinued from Page 8
Whether or not Halloween is your thing, I think we can all agree that the imagination that goes into some costumes is absolutely fantastic.
It’s adorable to see kids in home-made costumes with gap-toothed smiles.
Halloween is about allowing kids
the chance to be someone else for a night, to be with friends, get exer-cise, and enjoy the surprise of seeing which house gave you what, whether it’s candy or dental fl oss.
I think what makes Halloween so attractive for adults (or even teens) as well, is the chance to reconnect with their childhood. When they dress up as their favourite characters from years gone by, it’s like being a child again.
It’s also a chance to connect with
others of similar interests – Star Wars or Lord of the Rings fans, for instance. They all know one another from passing in the street.
The Obi Wans and the Princess Leias, the Gandalfs and Frodos… it’s like an exclusive club. (In other words, it’s sort of cool.)
So whether you’re an adult or teenager, Star Wars fan or Lord of the Rings fanatic, enjoy the freedom Halloween gives you to be – if only for one night – a child again.
Cheryl Gallant, MP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, accompanied by her MP colleagues from the Stand-ing Committee on National Defence, recenty joined about 3,000 soldiers from 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG) from CFB Petawawa, as an observer and active participant in Exercise Maple Resolve in Wain-wright, Alberta.
“Members of Parliament who do not have a signifi cant military presence in their riding have little idea what hap-pens during a military training exer-cise,” Gallant said. “I thought it was important, particularly for the new MPs elected for the fi rst time for the Offi cial Opposition, to witness an actu-al training exercise. They truly gained an even greater better appreciation of our women and men in uniform.”
The month-long Exercise Maple Re-solve began Oct. 1 and ends Oct. 28.
A news release from Mp Gallant’s offi ce described the exercise as “an extremely challenging training event that focused on combined arms group-ings to provide high-level, complex training to nearly 4,000 soldiers.”
The soldiers are supported by more than 900 vehicles, making this exer-cise the largest exercise in the history of the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre.
“As a participant in one of the sce-narios as a civilian casualty, I can at-test to the high level of realism in these training exercises,” said Gallant.
“Proper training saves lives. We owe
it to our soldiers to provide the best possible training. It was a real treat to be in Wainwright at the same time as soldiers from Petawawa to see them in action. They know I care,” she said.
The Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre (CMTC) designs and delivers collective training exercises which replicate real-world conditions, en-hancing the foundation level of train-ing for Army units and formations.
CMTC’s exercises are full immer-sion, allowing exercise participants to become completely absorbed in the exercise, maximizing the effi ciency of the training conducted.
The goal of CMTC is to ensure sol-diers are ready for whatever they may be called on to do now and in the fu-ture.
Exercises conducted by CMTC can be tailored to support the varied op-erational theatres in which the Cana-dian Forces may be deployed.
In its exercises, CMTC uses technol-ogy and imagination to present, as au-thentically as possible, the conditions found within modern operations. Per-sonnel and vehicles are fi tted with laser devices that objectively register kills, serious and light wounds, and near misses.
On Oct. 25 in the House of Commons, MP Cheryl Gallant joined her Conser-vative colleagues in announcing the enf of the long-gun registry.
“Since the day I was fi rst elected, way back in November of 2000, I have been committed to scrapping the Lib-eral/NDP long-gun registry. There have been many naysayers along the way who said it would not be done. This proves just how wrong they were. I ap-preciate the support that the hunters and farmers and recreational sports-men have given me over the years. This Bill is for them,” said Gallant.
“Two years ago, my MP colleague, Candice Hoeppner, introduced Private Members Bill 391, An act to amend the criminal code and the fi rearms act (re-peal of long-gun registry).
“We were defeated by a mere two votes in our last parliament, against the expressed wishes of responsible Canadian gun owners. I promised, that
if we got our majority in parliament, the registry would be scrapped. That day has come. Promise made, promise kept.
“The Harper government has al-ways been clear; by eliminating the wasteful and ineffective long-gun registry, we can instead focus our ef-forts on measures that actually tackle crime and make our streets and com-munities safe,” said MP Gallant. “our Government will continue to uphold our commitment to effective gun con-trol measures that help keep fi rearms out of the hands of criminals and off our streets.”
The legislation introduced Tuesday will:
• Repeal the requirement to register non-restricted fi rearms (long-guns);
• Provide for the destruction of all records pertaining to the registration of long-guns currently contained in the Canadian Firearms Registry and
under the control of the chief fi rearms offi cers; and
• Maintain controls over restricted and prohibited fi rearms.
Under the proposed reforms, fi re-arms owners will still require a valid fi rearm licence to purchase or possess fi rearms and to purchase ammuni-tion. They will also be required to un-dergo police background checks, pass a fi rearms safety training course and comply with fi rearms safe storage and transportation requirements. In addi-tion, individuals will continue to be required to register prohibited and re-stricted fi rearms, such as handguns.
“Hunters and sportsmen have been telling me we should plan a special cel-ebration here in the Ottawa Valley to mark the demise of the long-gun reg-istry..
“I encourage people to contact my offi ce with their suggestions,” Gallant said.
MP celebrates legislation to end registry
Gallant joins Petawawa soldiers on exercise in Wainright
MP Cheryl Gallant plays a bloodied victim during military exercises in Wainwright, Alberta. Photo couertesy MP Gallant’s offi ce.
MP Cheryl Gallant with fellow MP Candice Hoeppner.
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Halloween night: the time of tricks and treats, yet also a time of accidents. The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Pro-vincial Police reminds the public to be aware on this night of high excitement and festivities. For those planning on participating with their kids, the police advise the following:
• Kids under 10 should be accompanied by an adult or responsible older child; with all the excitement, younger children sometimes forget street safety;
• Parents should go over street safety with kids before heading out, and make sure they pay attention – costumes are sometimes dark, and a child’s vision can be affected by the mask they wear;
• Parents should try to fi nd costumes/clothes with refl ective material, such as running shoes;
• Use face makeup instead of masks; or, if you’re wearing a mask, take it off in between houses;
• Stay on the sidewalk – don’t venture
onto the street or cut across lawns;• Kids should not go to houses where
the lights aren’t on, and go only to the houses of people you know;
• If invited into a house, don’t go in; po-litely decline; and
• Don’t eat any candy until you reach home and an adult can inspect your good-ies.
The OPP reminds drivers to be extra cautious on Halloween, and to reduce speeds in residential areas. As Const. Janice Sawbridge of the Renfrew detach-ment says, kids do the unexpected, so be ready if they dart out in front of you.
The OPP will be patrolling the streets, “trying to keep an eye out,” Sawbridge said.
She advises parents of older teens to talk to them about the consequences of getting into trouble.
There’s “not a lot of problems in town,” she said, and she’d “like to see that con-tinue.”
So no matter where you are on Hallow-een night, be careful – and most of all, have fun!
Renfrew OPP advises public to be aware on Halloween
Break-ins at Burnett Farm Supply and Jim New PreownedBREAK AND ENTER
Several chainsaws were stolen during an early morning break and enter at John Burnett Farm Supply on O’Brien Road in Renfrew. The break-in was discovered by an employee on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 a.m.
The investigation showed a thief stole a red Dodge pickup truck from Jim New Pr-eowned and attended John Burnett Farm Supply. Once there, they broke the front door glass and entered the business.
Nine chain saws were stolen.The stolen pickup truck was recovered
at Mack MacKenzie Motors in Renfrew.Const. Lisa Nicholas is investigating,
with assistance from the Forensic Identi-fi cation Unit.
CALLS FOR SERVICE
The Renfrew detachment of the Ontar-io Provincial Police responded to 161 calls for service during the past week.
DOMESTIC DISPUTES
During the past week offi cers from the Renfrew OPP have investigated six do-mestic disputes. One female was charged with assault, and one female was charged with breaching a court order.
BAIL VIOLATION
Oct. 22 at about 11:30 a.m., Const. Nich-olas was dispatched to Arthur Avenue in Renfrew for a male who might be dumping metal by the Swinging Bridge. The male was not dumping metal, but the investiga-tion revealed he was breaching a court order by possessing a cell phone. He was arrested and charged for the breach. His vehicle was towed as the Quebec licence
was not authorized to circulate (no insur-ance) and his drivers licence was invalid.
The 33-year-old man from Bryson, Que. was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Dec. 14.
DRINKING DRIVERS
While conducting RIDE spot checks in Renfrew on Gillan Road at Barnet Bou-levard, offi cers stopped a vehicle and in-vestigated the driver who had been drink-ing.
After the male was arrested for failing a roadside alcohol screening test, a quan-tity of marijuana was seized from his pos-session.
Following breath tests at the detach-ment, a 26-year-old Pembroke man was charged with driving over 80 mgs and pos-session of marijuana.
He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew Dec. 14. Const. Joey Limlaw investigated.
On Oct. 22 at about 7:45 p.m., Const. Ryan Besner was on general patrol in Renfrew when he stopped a vehicle on Raglan Street by Patrick Avenue for a traffi c offence. The offi cer detected alco-hol on the male driver’s breath and read the breath demand. The male refused to provide a proper sample of his breath and was arrested. Subsequently the of-fi cer learned the male had a suspended driver’s licence.
The 55-year-old man from Ottawa was charged with refusing to provide a breath sample, and driving while under suspen-sion. He was released on a promise to ap-pear in Renfrew Dec. 14.
On Oct. 23, Const. Julie Lapointe stopped a vehicle at about 2:25 a.m. on Raglan Street North in Renfrew for a traf-fi c offence.
After failing a roadside alcohol screen-ing test, the male driver was arrested.
Following breath tests at the detach-ment, a 49-year-old Beachburg man was charged with impaired driving and driv-ing over 80 mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Dec. 14.
THEFTS
• A black Norco Mountain bike was stolen from a residence in Renfrew over-night on Sunday, Oct. 16. The bike was in a backyard on Baldwin Street prior to the theft.
• A 20-hp Mercury outboard motor was stolen from a locked boathouse on River Road. The theft was discovered on Mon-day, Oct. 17. Const. Carlvin Burgins is in-vestigating.
CRIMESTOPPERS
Crime Stoppers Pembroke-Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes.
If you have information on any crimi-nal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000.
Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 735-8477 (735-TIPS) or call 1-800-222-8477.
You could help solve a crime by report-ing information.
All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court.
Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display.
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JOHN CARTER
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski has been named The Progressive Conser-vatives’ Opposition Whip Ontario in the new Legislature.
Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson takes over Yakabuski’s old role as House Leader.
Party Leader Tim Hudak an-nounced Wednesday that Yaka-buski, Wilson and Oshawa-Whit-by MPP Christine Elliott, named Deputy Leader, will have key roles in his “bigger, stronger and expe-rienced Ontario PC Caucus.”
The party is committed to keeping “Dalton McGuinty on a short leash to rein in government spending and ensure he cannot sneak in a new tax hike,” Hudak said.
Yakabuski’s job is to ensure an energized and motivated Ontario PC Caucus maintains a strong presence in the Legislature, Hu-dak added.
Yakabuski was fi rst elected to the Ontario Legislature in 2003. He was re-elected Oct. 6 with 70.8 per cent support, more than any other MPP in the province. He most recently served as Opposi-tion House Leader and Critic for Energy.
PREMIER MCGUINTY STRIKES CABINETOntario Premier Dalton McGuinty, seen above on election night, has appointed his new cabinet. It is comprised of Dwight Duncan (fi nance and deputy premier), Deb Matthews (health and long-term care), Brad Duguid (economic development and innovation), Chris Bent-ley (energy), Bob Chiarelli (infrastructure and transportation), Laurel Broten (education, women’s issues), Ted McMeekin (agriculture, food and rural affairs), Glen Murray (training, colleges and universities), Kathleen Wynne (municipal affairs and housing, and aboriginal af-fairs), John Milloy (government house leader, and community and social services), Jim Bradley (environment), Rick Bartolucci (northern development and mines), Madeleine Meilleur (community safety and correctional services, and francosophone affairs), Harinder Takhar (government services), Michael Chan (tourism and culture), Michael Gravelle (natural resources), Margaret Best (consumer services), Linda Jeffrey (labour, seniors), Eric Hoskins (children and youth services) and Charles Souda (citizenship and immigration). Jeff Leal is chief govern-ment whip and John Gerretson is attorney general.
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Will the Habs sweep house?Are we about to see an up-
heaval in Montreal?In recent times, the Canadi-
ans haven’t been afraid to clean house every once in a while, and with the Habs winless since their early-season victory in Winnipeg, will the walls soon come crashing down?
At 1-5-0-and-2 after eight starts and winless in front of the nightly packed house at the Bell Centre, you have to believe coach Jacques Martin is on the hot seat.
But the status of charis-matic general manager Pierre Gauthier can’t be much better. After all, he’s the one making the shrewd roster moves for Jacques.
I know the Canadiens have been besieged by injuries, but even that can only keep the wolves off their backs for so long.
The Habs have a tough sched-ule over the next three games, Philadelphia last night, and the defending Stanley Cup cham-pion Boston Bruins twice.
There had better be a couple
of wins in there, or you have to believe heads are gonna roll.
The fat lady is in the back room. She’s not clearing her throat. She’s shining up an axe.
5-and-0 start is just fi ne: I was reminded by a couple of people of the Red Wings’ loss in Washington. It was a battle of the NHL’s last two undefeated teams.
What they don’t realize is, last Saturday night’s 7-1 defeat was actually a blessing.
It prevented the Wings from going 6-and-0. The last time Detroit started a season with six wins was in 1972-73. They missed the playoffs.
However, the last time the Wings settled on a 5-and-0 begin-ning, they went on to win the 2008 Stanley Cup.
Have you been following the World Series? It’s been
about as unpredictable as they come – a 2-1 game one night, and then 16-7 the next. And the team that scores the 16 runs gets none on the third night.
That’s baseball.Reminds me of the 1993 World
Series.Remember when the Toronto
Blue Jays won a crazy game with six runs in the top-of-the-eighth inning 15-14?
They lost the next night 2-0.That must be some sort of
record; most runs one game to least the next.
* * * The last team to win a World
Series one year after being the loser the year before was the 1989 Oakland Athletics. The A’s lost the 1988 championship to the Los Angeles Dodgers, then beat the San Francisco Giants in the Earthquake Series.
And for this week: St. Louis trailed Texas three games to two entering last night’s sixth game.
Name the last team to over-come a 3-2 defi cit to capture the World Series?
PETER CLARKPETER’S PUTTERINGS
STEVE NEWMAN
Weightlifting was foreign to Sarah Leighton when she at-tended Opeongo High School in the 1990s.
She recalls the weight room being reserved for athletes on the track and fi eld team, but it was no big deal at the time. She never started lifting weights se-riously until several years later, but now she’s preparing to com-pete with some of the best lifters in the world.
The Cobden-born athlete will represent Canada at the Inter-national Powerlifting Federa-tion world championships in the Czech Republic Nov. 10.
There are 17 athletes in her 72-kilogram weight division, but that’s not a major concern for Leighton, who says she’s ranked about 10th.
The big goal for Leighton, 32, is to lift strongly in comparison to specifi c goals she has set for herself.
By winning the Canadian pow-erlifting title in Prince Edward Island, she qualifi ed for the meet which she’ll attend along with her husband and coach, Paul Vaillancourt.
They have received fi nancial help from the community, includ-ing sponsorship from Renfrew Home Hardware Building Centre and ProTyre, to be able to afford the trip. Athletes must foot the bill for their own travel expenses for what will be Leighton’s fi rst-ever trip overseas.
While she plans to see Prague and other places in the Czech Re-public, that won’t happen until after she competes.
There will be plenty of time to play tourist, says Leighton, whose goals include equalling her personal best in the bench press, and bettering her marks in the squad and dead lift.
In winning the 2011 nationals, her respective squat, bench and dead lift were 424, 270 and 374 pounds. At the worlds, she’d love to squat 200 kilograms, or 440 pounds, for the fi rst time, bench press 305 lbs. and dead lift 375.
“Every meet, every competi-tion I fi nd I’m improving my numbers. There hasn’t been a competition where I haven’t improved at least one lift,” says Leighton.
“It’s always a progression, which keeps you going.”
At the 2011 nationals, she lifted 200 kilos, but got the red
light from two of three offi cials. So she’s confi dent that mark can fall.
Her mindset will be to focus not on others’ performances, but on her own, she promises.
A big infl uence on her ath-letic career, since her fi rst-ever weightlifting competition in January 2008, is her husband and coach.
Vaillancourt’s a three-time Ontario Strongman champion, so he knows a thing or two about competing. Both he and Leigh-ton are also owners of Ultimate Fitness gyms in Arnprior and Renfrew.
“He’s tough on me, but he knows the limits,” says Leighton, who notes her “mental game” is stronger than ever. “Lifting has had a lot to do with building my confi dence as a person.”
“Now that I’m getting to be a more experienced lifter, you start to realize the mental aspect is a big part of it. If your mind isn’t in the right place, your body tends to follow.”
Meanwhile, she’s modifying her training in the fi nal tapering phase before the world champi-onships.
Normally, her heavier train-ing loads feature weightlifting four times a week plus two other sessions of conditioning. The conditioning typically includes pushing the prowler (or sled) or rowing intervals.
She does no running, other than ball hockey from April to September in a six-team wom-en’s league out of Carp.
“It hurts me,” she says. Her knees and back just don’t like the activity. She admits she’d prob-ably be running on the rugby pitch, if it wasn’t for weightlift-ing, but life is about choices.
“I wish I could do rugby,” she admits. “There’s an upper Otta-wa team I’d love to play for, but it interferes with my training. And I can’t afford to be hurt.”
However, it’s not a huge loss, for weightlifting has become her No. 1 sport.
“I basically got addicted to lift-ing weights for a purpose other than just being fi t. Now I have weightlifting goals and competi-tion goals.”
“I can’t see myself slowing down any time soon,” she adds.
During the interview with The Mercury, she googled to see where the 2012 world champion-ships are. Turns out they’re in Stavanger, Norway, where she also plans to compete.
Mercury photo by Steve NewmanSarah Leighton performs on the bench press at Ultimate Fitness Gyms in Renfrew.
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Wolves can’t break losing ways, drop to fi fthPETER CLARK
Renfrew hockey fans hope Sunday night’s deci-sion doesn’t come back to haunt the Timberwolves. But for now, the result pushes them out of a play-off spot.
The Wolves allowed three leads to slip away – includ-ing a 3-2 edge with less than nine minutes remaining – and then looked on as Matt Kadolph banged home a loose puck with 57 sec-onds remaining to give the visiting Stittsville Royals a shocking 4-3 win at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.
The loss was paramount in three different ways. The defeat was Renfrew’s fi fth in a row, dropped the Wolves to 4-and-7 overall, and knocked them from a Valley Division playoff spot as they enter the toughest portion of the 2011-12 East-ern Ontario Junior Hockey League schedule.
Seven of 11 games be-fore the end of November are on the road, including a few in tough Metro Divi-sion rinks.
STITTSVILLE 4, WOLVES 3
Stittsville entered action deadlocked in the standings with the Wolves before Sun-day’s dramatic outcome.
Brady Clouthier, Luke
Lapierre and Jesse Riopelle put the Wolves ahead, only to see goals from the sticks of Harrison Terrell, Scott Barnes and Dan Guolla continually bring the Roy-als back.
Lapierre added two as-sists for the Wolves to give him seven points (four goals) in the past three games.
Richard Barr faced 41 shots in the Renfrew goal-crease, and had little or no chance on the game win-ner.
The Wolves tested Stitts-ville goalkeeper Matt Mc-Caughan 27 times, but only three times while surren-dering 14 shots in the third period.
PERTH 5, WOLVES 3
The Wolves turned in a much better performance Friday night than in their previous meeting against the Valley Division-leading Perth Blue Wings (a 9-2 loss at the MAC Oct. 9).
But the bottom line is there are no moral victo-ries, and this past week’s 5-3 setback at the Perth Community Centre has the same impact on the stand-ings.
The Wolves trailed 2-0 early, climbed back to with-in a goal twice at 2-1 in the fi rst period, and 3-2 six min-utes into the third, before a
pair of markers in the late going put the game away for the Blue Wings.
Goals from Blair Barr and Riley Kane on either side of the 10-minute mark in the third period catapult-ed Perth into a 5-2 lead and proved to be backbreakers on this night.
Luke Lapierre had two Renfrew goals, and also earned an assist on a Blake Lemoine tally with just over a minute remaining.
Brady Clouthier and Jesse Riopelle earned two helpers on the night.
Jeremy Wright back-stopped the Blue Wings to the victory while Richard Barr handled Renfrew net-minding duties.
The Wolves held a 41-35 edge in shots.
The game was also a far cry from the teams’ previ-ous meeting in the penalty department. Only fi ve min-utes were called.
The fi rst meeting in Ren-frew resulted in 145 com-bined penalty minutes in the sin bin.
The Wolves travel to Ot-tawa West tonight (Thurs-day) for a 7:20 p.m. contest, and are in Clarence Creek to challenge the defending EOJHL champion Beavers Sunday at 2:15 p.m.
They don’t return home until Nov. 4, when they face the Ottawa West Golden Knights at 8 p.m.
CAROLYN DOUCETTE
UOVRA
The Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette Junior B team had some big wins on the weekend.
UOV hosted West Ot-tawa for two games at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre on Sunday.
With Macy Mac-Gregor in nets, UOV won 6-0 and 10-3.
Darcey Agnew had four goals and Emily Agnew three goals for UOV. Both Agnews also added an assist.
Also hitting the net were Alycia Cooco with three goals and four as-sists and Allison Dou-cette with two goals and one helper.
Single goals came from Emma Crozier, Krysten Ingram, Amy Raycroft and Stephanie Lee.
Collecting assists were Morgan Delarge,
Mykenzie McCallum, and Lyndsey Lynch.
The Junior team will play another set of home games this Sun-day afternoon at Ma-Te-Way.
They host Gatineau beginning at 3 p.m.
The Petite B team, with head coach Mela-nie Clemmer, played two games on the road.
They easily defeated West Ottawa 8-1 and Arnprior 4-1.
The Belle B team had a set of games against West Ottawa on Satur-day.
They came away with two victories, winning 7-1 and 5-2. Colleen Fleury was in between the pipes.
The Petite C ringette team suffered narrow defeats to Nepean and Ottawa.
For more information on local ringette, go to www.uovra.ca.
Jr. Bs enjoy big wins
Mercury photo by Peter ClarkWolves newcomer Michael Minns blocks a shot to prevent a potential frantic scramble in front of goaltender Richard Barr.
PETER CLARK
After topping Petawawa in their 2011-12 Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League season opener, the Renfrew Bantam Timberwolves returned home to post a solid 5-1 win over the Arnprior Packers Friday night.
John Pettigrew (1G, 2A), Carson Bar-ber, Kevin Crozier, Auston Pierce and Billy Karras shared goal production in support of goaltender Carter Blim-kie, who lost his shutout bid late in the third period.
Chloe Eady had the shutout and both decisions for the Minor Midget Wolves, 7-0 and 4-2 winners over Arnprior and Petawawa respectively.
Drew Edwards had a hat trick, and four goals overall. Adam Martin added three, Dan Norton a pair, and Connor Budarick and Rory Whalen singles. Cody Corbin earned four helpers ver-sus Arnprior.
Jacob Miller posted the shutout as the Atom Wolves and Muskrat Voya-geurs skated to a 0-0 tie.
The Atom Wolves host Arnprior Sat-urday at 12:30 p.m.
Petawawa topped the Atom Wolves 3-1. Thomas Barber scored and Tyson Johnston was in goal.
Cameron Iob yielded four goals in two games, but his Peewee Wolves teammates were unable to score in 1-0 and 3-0 setbacks to Petawawa and Muskrat.
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Six Grey Cup rings and the best of timesThis is the second in a three-part series on Ottawa Valley residents who played in the Canadian Football League, and their im-pressions of the CFL today.
STEVE NEWMAN
Dale Potter began his Cana-dian Football League career with the Winnipeg Blue Bomb-ers in 1973 and ended it with the Toronto Argonauts in 1984. But he shone brightest, by far, as a member of the Edmonton Eski-mos.
The linebacker was part of a sensational team that, to this day, remains the talk of CFL dy-nasties.
Potter’s fi rst of six Grey Cup victories happened in 1975. The next was in 1978, to start a fi ve-year victory string in the late-November classic, as Potter was surrounded by a glut of stars, including hall of famers quar-terback Tom Wilkinson, kicker Dave Cutler, quarterback War-ren Moon, linebacker Dan Kep-ley and defensive end Dave Fen-nell.
Retired from a long teaching career, he now resides in Hor-ton Township with wife Janet, but he doesn’t have to look far to be reminded of those successful times.
For one, there’s his right knee replacement two years ago.
After playing high school football for the Hillcrest Hawks, he played a season for a North Carolina college, before trans-ferring to the University of Ottawa where he was a strong defensive player. That fi rst year the Gee Gees reached the 1970 College Bowl (now the Vanier Cup) where they lost to the Uni-versity of Manitoba Bisons. He had a strong season as middle linebacker the following sea-son, but sat out his fi nal year with the Gee Gees after tearing right knee ligaments in training camp.
Nevertheless, he was the Win-nipeg Blue Bombers’ fi rst pick of the draft (in the second round) who started after another Cana-dian, Rob McLaren, went down with an early-season injury.
By next season, Potter had been traded to Edmonton, where he quickly established himself as a starter under the no-non-sense approach of head coach Ray Jauch.
Shortly into his Eskimos ca-reer, the team moved from Clark Stadium into the breathtaking Commonwealth Stadium.
But it wasn’t just the new home’s physical components that were superb, said Potter. “I can’t pin it down. There was just a different (football) personality in the West.”
Football was big and, accord-
ingly, so were the crowds and the overall community support for the game.
“Edmonton was a tremendous organization,” said Potter. “The comparison between Edmonton and Winnipeg was unbeliev-able. The quality was different … There was a professional at-titude, everything was positive, and the coaches were excel-lent.”
The coaches also had the priv-ilege of working with one of the grittiest, and most successful, quarterbacks in CFL history.
“We were starting to domi-nate, and Tom Wilkinson was a great quarterback,” says Potter. “He’d throw left-handed (to com-plete a pass), or he’d make up plays in the dirt.
“He was always upbeat and told the players not to worry.”
Another star was middle-line-backer Dan Kepley who, with Potter and Tom Towns, created a formidable linebacking corps.
Potter says Towns was “tough as nails,” while Kepley, who ar-rived in 1975, was “a rugged bug-ger … you could see this guy was a player, a hitter. And we just started to win.”
Even the gradual diminish-ment of Wilkinson’s game didn’t get in the way, as a new star, War-ren Moon, offered athleticism, intelligence and ongoing stabil-ity at quarterback.
As different as the quarter-backs were in style, so were
head coaches Jauch and 1977 successor Hughie Campbell, a hall-of-fame receiver with a qui-et demeanour. No cursing came from him, says Potter.
“He just spoke very plainly and would say things like, ‘We need to play better.’ A simple compli-ment from him meant a lot.”
One of Campbell’s coaches, defensive co-ordinator Don Mat-thews, also stood out, as “the greatest football mind I came across. I learned more from him than any defensive coach.”
He was also tremendously positive and hugely supportive of his players.
Potter smiles when he re-members how every Monday team meeting would start with: “We’ve got ‘em.”
Matthews took a similar ap-proach even in dire situations, like the 1981 Grey Cup that the
Eskimos badly trailed against the Ottawa Rough Riders. Potter recalls Matthews down on his knees sketching out what the players weren’t doing and what they needed to do.
The Eskimos won the Cup that day, but trailed 23-13 in the fourth quarter before rally-ing to score on a Warren Moon touchdown run, a two-point con-version and a late Dave Cutler fi eld goal. Potter also made his contributions, including the re-covery of a fumble, which led to an Eskimos touchdown.
“We just wore them down and wore them down,” says Potter. “They had just lost momen-tum.”
MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER
One of the biggest individual moments for Potter was the 1980 Grey Cup, in which he was named the top Canadian player and most outstanding defensive player.
The Eskimos trounced the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 48-10.
“Sometimes you play in a game and nothing seems to hap-pen,” recalls Potter. “But as an outside linebacker you want to jam the receivers. As a result, I was signifi cant in stopping the pass, and a lot of plays came my way.
“As Don Matthews would say, there are (usually) fi ve or six plays in a game when you make
a signifi cant difference, but you never know when those are (go-ing to happen),” he said, offering the example of how a play might come back against the fl ow and the linebacker has to be ready to make the play.
Potter says he also took pride in studying his own position as a linebacker.
“I weighed 230, 235. I was big. I could play the run well, and I learned how to cover receiv-ers,” explains Potter, noting he knew how to play effective zone defence and contribute to a fast, physical defensive corps.
Admitting he was never a great tackler, nor as aggressive as Kepley, Potter says: “I was just a solid linebacker who earned his position and held it.”
Winning also became conta-gious.
“We just took on the assump-tion that the Grey Cup would be ours,” adds Potter.
“I loved being an Edmonton Eskimo. I loved being in Edmon-ton. It was the greatest time to play in the CFL.”
Of course, they didn’t always win. For example, in the 1977 Grey Cup in Montreal’s Olym-pic Stadium that was dubbed the staple-shoe classic, the Alouettes used a strong game from quar-terback Sonny Wade and staples in their cleats to secure footing on the greasy pitch.
It shouldn’t have been greasy, but the retractable roof lay in storage in Paris during a legal dispute between the stadium builder and the City of Mon-treal.
“It was an embarrassing loss,” recalls Potter of the 41-6 defeat.
“They had receivers beating our defensive backs that they would normally be covering with ease.”
That was also the era when football players had second jobs, and Potter was no exception.
Team meetings were at 2 p.m., prior to practice, and players didn’t leave for home until 8 or 9 p.m. for several years. In those years, Potter also worked as a part-time teacher.
He was still teaching when Potter learned his Eskimos career had come to an end. Pot-ter was released during training camp for the 1984 season.
The bad news came from the legendary Eskimos head coach Jackie Parker, who could barely get the words out in his deep southern drawl.
“I consoled him,” he recalls.But that wasn’t the end of
gridiron action, just yet.He was picked up by the Toronto Argo-nauts, for whom he played fi ve games, including one game back in Edmonton.
SEE ‘POTTER’, Page 15
The Edmonton Eskimos of the 1980s were the toast of the Canadian Football League, partly because of a stalwart defence. That defence was led by the likes of, from left, linebackers Dan Kepley and Dale Potter, and defensive back Ed Jones.
I loved being in Edmonton. It was the greatest time to play in the CFL.
– Dale Potter
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Mercury photo by Steve NewmanDale Potter holds the Labatt’s award he received for being named the top defensive player in the 1980 Grey Cup.
Continued from Page 14Shortly before that game, Potter was
told he was wanted at the door of the dressing room.
Standing waiting for him were former linebacking teammates Kepley and Towns dressed in full uniform.
“It was truly a moment,” says Potter, who was wished well by his buddies, be-fore shaking hands and sharing a group hug.
Potter had a strong game, as Edmonton won by a small margin.
It was a strange day, admitted Potter, with several former teammates winking at him while going on or off the fi eld be-tween plays.
That also turned out to be Potter’s last game with the Argos, to complete a 12-year CFL career.
Meanwhile, he continued teaching, in Edmonton and upon returning to his na-tive Ottawa in 1986 with wife Janet and their two children.
In 2000, Potter was inducted into the Ot-tawa Sports Hall of Fame. But he wasn’t the family’s fi rst inductee. It was a par-ticularly proud day knowing his dad, Ross, who had died in the early 1990s, was an earlier inductee for contributions as a builder, a hockey player and baseball
coach.After teaching in the national capital
area took him to Jockvale, Metcalfe and North Gower elementary schools, Dale Potter retired in 2007.
Today, football’s still never too far away.
“Once an Eskimo, always an Eskimo,” says Potter, who would love to see the Ot-tawa Rough Riders (or whatever they’re called) return to the CFL within a few seasons, so he can see the game closer to home.
Two years ago, he also underwent right-knee replacement surgery, but doesn’t for a moment regret pursuing a football ca-reer.
“Would I have given it up? No,” said Potter, noting football led to other career opportunities. “It was a huge part of what I was and what I am.”
About two years ago, the Potters moved to Horton Township.
They’ve made new friends, kept in touch with older ones, and joined the par-ish of the Castleford United Church.
Dale has also helped out in recent po-litical campaigns for Jim Silye, who fi n-ished second in the 2010 Arnprior race for mayor, and for MP Cheryl Gallant.
“I just really like it here.”
Dale Potter: Edmonton Eskimos
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PETER CLARK
The Renfrew Senior Raiders will spend the rest of the season on the road in their quest to land the 2011 Renfrew County Football League championship.
At Lindsay Athletic Field at Ma-Te-Way Friday afternoon, the Raiders lost the right to host the Nov. 1 semi-fi nal by dropping a 10-0 decision to the ever-improving Mackenzie Mustangs.
RCI completes the regular sea-son today (Thursday) at 3 p.m. in Arnprior before travelling to Deep River Tuesday.
A win would send the Raiders back to Arnprior to challenge the defending champion Redmen for the league title Friday, Nov. 4.
The Mustangs struck early last Friday on a 25-yard strike fi ve minutes into the game. The con-vert gave them a 7-0 lead.
The Raiders thought they had climbed back into contention late in the quarter, but a well-executed play was wiped out.
Jason Fleury took a pitch from quarterback Cooper Brown, and, on an option play, threw an arrow to Gord Gaddess, who fi nished off the 60-yard pass-and-run play to paydirt.
But to the dismay of the RCI coaching staff, an illegal block
penalty brought it back.Moments later, Mackenzie ap-
peared on the threshold of taking a two-touchdown lead.
A blocked punt was scooped up by the Mustangs, and with noth-ing showing but a clear path to the end zone, punter Brennan In-glis was able to run down the ball carrier and make a touchdown-saving tackle.
However, the Mustangs upped their lead to 10-0 on a 30-yard fi eld goal in the third quarter.
The Raiders can win the Nov. 1 game in Deep River “if we can play four quarters,” RCI coach Todd Stewart observed.
“We’ve had two bazaar games, both against Mackenzie,” the coach added, alluding to the num-ber of penalties the Raiders have taken at crucial times.
A 13-8 setback to the visiting Notre Dame Celtic Warriors has pushed the Junior Raiders out of the playoffs in the Lanark-Ren-frew Junior High School Football League.
A solid fi rst-half rain resulted in a number of turnovers by both teams, and no scoring. The rain also chased most of the fans away.
But things cleared up somewhat in the second half, and scoring be-gan.
The Carleton Place squad scored a pair of majors a couple
of minutes apart, and added a punt single on the last play of the third quarter for a 13-0 lead.
The Raiders fought back when Wyatt Zohr scored on a short run. Auston Pierce then took a pass from QB Neal Gibbons for a two-point convert.
The Raiders recovered a short kickoff with fi ve minutes remain-ing to keep playoff hopes alive, but were unable to generate an-other scoring drive.
“It was a disappointing loss,” coach Ed Oegema said.
“We are a lot better team than we played (showed) today.
“We needed eight points (in the standings),” the coach said. “There is a lot of parity in the league.”
The Junior Raiders are 2-and-4, and fi nish the season in Smiths Falls this afternoon.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
RCI boys volleyball teams were in Pembroke Oct. 20, where they split a pair of 3-1 decisions with the host Fellowes Falcons in Up-per Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association action.
The Senior Raiders won their match to up their record to 5-and-2, while their junior counterparts lost 3-1 to the Falcons. The Junior Raiders own a 1-and-6 record.
RCI Raiders football title hopes rest on the road
Mercury photo by Lucy HassThe Renfrew Collegiate Raiders held their annual Pigskin Parade down Raglan Street and out to Ma-Te-Way Park late Friday morn-ing. This year’s parade was later than usual because – other the Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving Sunday – the Raiders didn’t have a junior/senior football doubleheader on their schedule until Oct. 21. Unfortunately for the blue and white it was a long day, as the Raiders lost both contests.
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Barker’s Collision Centre tied Barry’s Bay 4-4 in atom house action. Kelson Hart and Ethan White had two goals apiece. Bro-dy Byce was in goal.
Canadian Tire lost a pair to Arnprior and Eganville teams. Netminder Summer Simons re-ceived goalscoring support from Brady Limlaw and Connor Zohr.
B.R. Fulton Construction blanked Petawawa 8-0, were nipped 2-1 by Arnprior, and lost the league opener 6-4 to Eganville in the peewee loop.
Dawson Brown and Braeden Mackin had three goals overall, and Darin Verch and Nicholas Wright a pair. Hunter Gilchrist, Cody Mackin and Brandon Han-niman pegged solos.
Carter Atkins was in goal.Backed by netminder McKale
Van Genderen, NAPA Auto Parts tamed Petawawa 5-1 and Arn-prior 8-1. Braedon Reinert and Hunter Wright sparked the way with three goals each.
Brandon Nykyforak notched two markers.
See ‘HOUSE’ Page 21
Barker’s earns tie in
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Mercury photo by Sherry HaaimaQueen Elizabeth students Noah Matthews, left, and Chase Congdon are some of the speedier participants.
Photo courtesy of Jayne StevensonDanielle Kubiseski, Sydney Smart and Ashley Hubert show off their inspira-tional messages on Raglan Street. They let people know, one person can make a difference.
QUEEN ELIZABETH SHOWS ITS SUPPORT FOR TERRY
Mercury photo by Peter Clark
The Town of Arnprior held its 15th annual Youth Athletic Apprecia-tion Night Saturday at the Nick Smith Centre. Youth athletes were honoured for sportsmanship, commitment and determination, desire, leadership and teamwork. Five youths were saluted for Arn-prior girls hockey, including team member Morgan Virgin of Ren-frew. Morgan is shown with her certifi cate of achievement.
HOCKEY HONOURS
Queen Elizabeth Public School students had a little extra incentive to raise funds for cancer research at the annual Terry Fox Run at the school. For each $100 raised, one teacher pledged to sing karaoke at an upcoming school event. When all was said and done, $1,100 dollars was raised and 11 teachers will be serenading students in a karaoke performance. The school event included a morning of adorning the school and for some students, downtown, with chalk drawings to raise awareness for cancer and a circle of hands made up of staff and students before participants walked or ran laps around the school.Mercury photo by Sherry Haaima
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Mid-Town battles back in Gentlemen’s Hockey League actionPETER CLARK
The Mid-Town Rug Rats got goals from Paul Boudreau and Chad Gillan in the fi -nal minute to pull into a 4-4 Gentlemen’s Hockey League tie with the Griffi th Tim-bermart Kings Thursday night.
Boudreau’s goal, his second of the night, ignited the comeback with 43 sec-onds remaining.
Gillan tied the game with 16 seconds showing on the clock.
Shawn Bulger had the other Mid-Town marker.
Clayton Youmans, Dan Rekowski, Shawn Freemark and Chris Holmes scored for Griffi th.
Bryden Schaap was between the pipes for Griffi th and Matt Wolfgram for Mid-Town.
Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy doubled B.R. Fulton Construction 4-2.
Chris Naismith, Randy Penney, Bernie Holley and Patrick Cayen scored in sup-port of Schaap, who earned the netmind-ing win.
Dennis Saumure and Bob Mosco clicked for Fulton’s. Harold Deacon was busy with 25 saves.
MEN’S HOCKEY
Renfrew Pizzeria topped the Legion 4-2 in Renfrew Men’s Hockey League action.
Jimmy MacMillan fi red home a pair. Patrick Pender and Ryan Arbuthnot added singles. Eric Logan pegged three assists while Tyler Miller earned the win for Renfrew Pizzeria on 21 saves.
Mickey’s Promotions edged the Legion 4-3. Bentley McCallum scored two, while Justin Riopelle and Jason Smith added singles. Steve Bowes made 26 stops.
Phil Carter and Kyle Warren netted a pair in the Legion defeat. Steven Fraser
had one. Jeremy Scobie was between the pipes.
Tony Iob had a four-goal night and Chad Mullen chipped in with one in a 5-3 Kelly Homes win over Pizzeria.
Richard White, Patrick Neville and Ryan Arbuthnot scored for Pizzeria.
Zach McIntyre and Renfrew Pizzeria goaltending counterpart Tyler Miller combined to face 60 shots.
Kelly Homes leads the loop with 10 points followed by Renfrew Pizzeria with eight. Mickey’s and Pitt’s share third spot with four points. The Legion has two.
- With fi les from Jeff Rekowski
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PETER CLARK
The St. Joseph’s Jaguars en-joyed an unstoppable day on the Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association boys volley-ball court Oct. 18 in Petawawa.
The Junior Jaguars white-washed the host General Panet Panthers 3-0, topped the Opeongo Wildcats 3-1 and returned to the fl oor to shut down the Fellowes Falcons 3-0.
“The boys played hard with good coverage and strong de-fence,” Junior Jaguars coach Meghan Cahill said.
The Senior Jaguars were also red hot. They swept all three schools 3-0.
The Arnprior Redmen 30 nipped St. Joseph’s 30-27 in ju-nior girls basketball action.
Sonya Bergin had 14 points for the Junior Jaguars.
Arnprior doubled the Jaguars 34-17 in the senior match.
Jaguars serve up winners
St. Joseph’s Catholic High School will be launching Get W.I.T.H. It! (Walking In The Halls) on Nov. 1.
It is a free grassroots, com-munity walking initiative that invites everyone to ‘get with’ the benefi ts of walking during the colder, darker months of winter,” co-ordinator Jane O’Gorman points out.
“This program is endorsed by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and meets the criteria of a Heart Wise Exercise pro-gram.”
It will run twice a week from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays until March break of
the 2011-12 school year.O’Gorman asks that partici-
pants note, there will be no walk-ing on Thursday, November 10, 2011, due to a school function.
The program is drop in format, so there is no need to pre-regis-ter. You can choose from either a light (no stairs), moderate or vig-orous walking route options.
“There will be great music, trained volunteers, and a pedom-eter lending program to track your progress,’ O’Gorman said.
To be a volunteer or for more information, contact Jane O’Gorman at St. Joseph’s High School at [email protected] or 613-432-5846.
Get W.I.T.H. It starts Nov. 1
PETER CLARK
The RCI Senior Raiders re-mained unbeaten in Upper Ot-tawa Valley High School Ath-letic Association girls basketball league play.
RCI downed cross-town rival St. Joseph’s Jaguars 24-18 at St. Joseph’s Thursday afternoon.
Maddie Kubiseski and Adri-anne Guty combined to score 20 of the Raiders 24 points.
Melissa Verch pegged a half dozen points for the Jaguars, who are 3-and-5.
RCI and the Arnprior Redmen enter this week’s play tied at 6-and-0 atop the 10-team loop.
The Jaguars (6-and-3) won Thursday’s junior confrontation over RCI 29-17.
St. Joseph’s coach Mark Val-liquette’s team turned in a fi ne defensive effort, and got an of-fensive push from Allison Kasab-oski, Heather Lepine and Sonya Bergin to open up a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter.
Abby Cliche had six points for the Junior Raiders.
RCI has fi ve wins in seven starts.
Raiders, Jags hoopsters split
From Page 19Singles for NAPA came from
Ryan Fortin, Wyatt St. Michael, Colton Dowd, Bryce Schaap and Brandon Fortin.
Fraser’s bantam squad fell 5-3 to Arnprior. Justin Pearse, Kellee Boisvert and Justin Vir-gin scored. Jordan Vandersleen guarded the goalcrease.
The Renfrew house midget team dumped Pembroke teams 6-1 and 5-0.
David Cooco and Joel Fergu-son led the attack with three
goals apiece. Tyler Kelly plucked a pair, with singles coming from Ryan Fraser, Frank Hanniman and Greg Gavin.
Schyler Sanftenberg and Rob-ert Vezina shared the wins and shutout. A frustrated Pembroke side took 62 minutes in penalties to Renfrew’s 28 in the 5-0 game.
The midgets host Petawawa Oct. 31 at 8:30 p.m.
On Friday, the new Renfrew juvenile team takes on West Car-leton at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre 8:30 p.m.
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Greater Madawaska Seniors Housing moves optimistically into second year
STEVE NEWMAN
Work continues to fi ll Greater Madawaska Township’s absence of seniors housing.
During the Greater Madawas-ka Seniors Housing Corpora-tion’s annual general meeting at the DACA Centre Oct. 19, the 2010 slate of directors was re-elected.
That board consists of trea-surer Pat Halloren and secretary Juliette LeGal of Griffi th-Ma-tawatchan and Pat Ripmeester, Bill Beacham, Mayor Peter Emon and vice-president Rev. Bill Griffi ths of Calabogie. Coun. Glenda McKay rounds out the board, as township council’s li-aison.
That leaves one vacancy and another position to be fi lled from the Dacre area when a project is pursued there.
At the same meeting, Preston O’Grady and Zig Mintha, long-time members of the Eganville and Area Long-Term Care Cor-poration, were guest speakers.
They reminded the crowd of about 50 people that it took sev-eral years of patience and per-sistence to realize the goal of obtaining Fairfi elds affordable seniors housing project in Egan-ville.
The Greater Madawaska Se-niors Housing Corporation pres-ident is Bill Beacham, who was pleased with the turnout.
“Our goal is not necessar-ily to build and operate seniors residences, (although) I think that’s an eventuality for us,” said Beacham.
“But we’re also looking for
some private or public partnership to help us meet the needs of the commu-nity.”
At the moment the township has no se-niors housing, which is essentially why the local seniors housing corporation was established in 2010, after council ini-tiated a community-based committee in 2009 to address seniors’ housing needs.
Realistically, the corporation hopes to have some funding in place to complete the Calabogie and Griffi th affordable housing projects within two years, said Beacham.
“We’ll have to see how aggressive gov-ernment wants to be to address housing needs for seniors.”
Lack of seniors housing is a gap in Greater Madawaska, and for that matter in any community, said the 61-year-old president.
Now that the Ontario government ap-pears to be putting a new emphasis on funding for affordable housing projects, Greater Madawaska Seniors Housing Corporation is hoping funds become available for seniors housing projects planned for Calabogie and Griffi th.
At Greater Madawaska’s Oct. 26 coun-cil meeting, council is expected to bring forward zoning bylaw amendments for land belonging to, or about to be obtained by, the township for seniors housing proj-ects in those two communities.
Motions scheduled for approval at to-day’s meeting include a motion to permit the erection of a sign on both sites that says: Proposed Site of Senior(s) Hous-ing.
In correspondence from president Beacham to council, he says, “We believe this would help solidify the concept and result in additional community aware-ness and support.”
Mayor Emon says the housing corpo-ration members are anxious to see how much of the government funding goes to affordable seniors housing.
Emon said $2.8 million in provincial dollars is earmarked for Renfrew Coun-ty, but potential uses of the money may include projects for the homeless, and retro-fi tting of existing not-for-profi t and affordable housing inventory.
Building two pods of fi ve apartments, to share services and encourage so-cial interaction, in both Calabogie and Griffi th would be a good start, said Emon and Beacham last week.
Emon, who chairs the county’s social services committee, says the local hous-ing corporation should have a better idea of funding for seniors housing following more meetings in November.
Then Greater Madawaska Seniors Housing Corporation would be among the applicants expected to seek those funds.
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Something to shout about in the Horton countryside
STEVE NEWMAN
The coincidence was amusing. As a hound howled nearby, more than 30 people gathered in the Horton Township countryside, at the intersection of Pinnacle Road and Garden of Eden Road.
For they, too, had something to howl about.
“Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. This is wonderful,” said Pinnacle Road resident Carolyn Edson to Horton chief adminis-trative offi cer Mackie McLaren.
She was referring to the rea-son for the Friday-afternoon gathering, to celebrate the ap-proval by the Build Canada Sec-retariat for Horton Township to spend $464,000 from a previous road project.
hat money was left unspent upon completion of the Garden of Eden Road reconstruction job in 2010.
Usually such funds are put back in the government kitty, but this joint Build Canada fund-ing by the provincial and federal governments was reallocated for work on the adjoining Pinnacle Road.
The entire project will cost about $500,000, with Horton mak-ing up the difference spent over and above $464,000. This, say Horton offi cials, is a heck of a lot better than having to pay for the entire project.
“We’ve never been faced with a problem like this before,” said CAO McLaren, alluding to the money unspent after B.R. Ful-ton Construction completed major reconstruction of what was originally estimated to cost $1,965,000.
The feeling among members of township staff and council was that money could be reallocated to a nearly road project, especial-ly since another local township had gained permission to spend money left over from one of its Build Canada projects.
McLaren says Renfrew County capital works manager Mike Pi-net helped draft the critical ap-plication.
Pinet’s work “tipped support in our favour,” while support from local MPP John Yakabuski and MP Cheryl Gallant helped seal the deal, said McLaren.
“This project is truly the result of many levels of government working together for the better-ment of all other citizens.”
Following Horton Townhip’s announcement about the new Pinnacle Road work, MP Gallant congratulated Horton for “just a fantastic job, to make the best of what you were given.”
MPP Yakabuski, in turn, called the situation an example of “how things work when everybody is rowing in the same direction for a very positive project.”
Two sections of Pinnacle Road will be improved as a result of the reallocated Build Canada funds.
With the new allocated funds, the 2.3-km.gravel section near Cobus Road will be paved. In ad-dition to spot excavation, cross-culvert work, and extensive road-side clearing and and grubbing. About 50 residents live along Another 1.5-km. paved section, at the Hwy. 60 end of Pinnacle Road, will be resurfaced.
Horton Township received for-mal approval of the reallocated funds in mid-September 2011.
The Pinnacle Road work could begin in the spring of 2012, but the township has until 2016 to fi nish the work.
The work is expected to be done sooner, rather than later, since better asphalt prices maybe available from the asphalt plant operating within the township.
Horton road superintendent Rod Eady said the new Pinnacle Road project is “going to save the township a ton. No more cal-cium (to suppress dust) and no more grading (after this project is done).”
A cheer for the new project. Several Pinnacle Road residents are joined by the riding’s provincial and federal members of parliament, John Yakabuski and Cheryl Gallant, as well as members of Horton staff, council and the roads crew. They were all expressing their exuberance over Horton township’s ability to reallocate $464,000 for a signifi cant Pinnacle Road construction project.
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FILE NO. A07/11COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
TOWN OF RENFREWNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION FOR MINOR VARIANCE
IN THE MATTER OF Section 45 of the Planning Act, and
IN THE MATTER OF an application by Barry Bilson and Monica McNulty, Plan 116 Part Lot 443, Part Lot 444, known municipally as 223 Patrick Avenue.
The purpose and effect of the minor variance being sought may be briefl y stated as follows:
To request a variance to the Town of Renfrew Zoning By-law 46-2010, Section 5.2 (c) from the required Front Yard Depth of 6.0 metres to 3.4 metres to permit the construction of a roof over the front step and attach to the newly constructed carport. And further to recognize the front corner of the existing dwelling unit at 2.96 metres rather than the required Exterior Yard Width of 3 metres.
TAKE NOTICE that this application will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment on Wednesday November 16th, at 6:00 P.M. in the Second Floor Boardroom, Town Hall, 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario.
Any person may attend this public hearing in person to express your views about this application or you may be represented by counsel for that purpose. Signed, written submissions that relate to an application shall be accepted by the secretary-treasurer before or during the hearing of the application at the address below and shall be available to any interested person for inspection at the hearing.
If you do not attend the hearing, it may proceed in your absence and, except as otherwise provided in the Planning Act, you will not be entitled to any further notice in the proceeding.
Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Secretary/Treasurer between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
NOTICE OF DECISION a copy of the decision, together with a notice of the last day for appealing to the Ontario Municipal Board shall be sent, not later than 10 days from the making of the decision, to the applicant and to each person who appeared in person or by counsel at the hearing and who fi led with the secretary-treasurer a written request for the notice of the decision. Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P13, s.45 (10). A written request to be notifi ed of the decision will entitle you to be advised of a possible Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. Even if you are the successful party, you should request a copy of the decision since the Committee of Adjustment Decision may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the applicant or another member of the Public.
Dated at the Town of Renfrew this 24th day of October, 2011.
Julie Stewart, MCIP, RPPSecretary/Treasurer, Committee of AdjustmentTown of Renfrew Municipal Offi ce127 Raglan Street SouthRenfrew, OntarioK7V 1P8Voice (613) 432-8166 Fax (613) 432-8265Email [email protected]
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From left, Heritage Valley Radio’s Dai Bassett, Renfrew’s Sarah Freemark of the CTV 2 morning team, and well-known emcee Art Jamieson announce the fi nal total at the Reach for the Rainbow Sunshine Coach Telethon held in the Grant Gymnasium at Ren-frew Collegiate Sunday evening. The $63,148 is the largest total since the telethon began more than 25 years ago.
PETER CLARK
It’s the community that keeps on giv-ing.
Renfrew and the surrounding area out-did itself once again, as it has done for more than 25 years.
Sunday’s grand total at the Reach for the Rainbow Sunshine Coach Telethon was again a record highwater mark and whopping total of $63,148.
It exceeded the 2010 total of $62,040 by more than $1,000.
“A great big thank you to Renfrew and
the area,” said telethon co-ordinator Norm Dagg after the fi nal dollar was in.
“Each year Friends of the Disabled and Sunshine Coach reach out for public sup-port through the Reach For The Rainbow Telethon,” Dagg added.
“Local businesses, service organiza-tions, schools, churches and community-minded individuals throw their support behind this service that is so critical from a quality of life perspective to all of our fellow citizens who depend on it everyday. Thanks for your support to a service as vital as the Sunshine Coach.”
Dagg also thanked all the people who
Sunshine Coach telethon sets another recordentertained, the volunteers, and all oth-ers who have made the telethon possible, and continue to do so, for more than 25 years. This year’s entertainment fea-tured house band Mixed Nuts, and many local performers.
People were also invited to drop their spare change into the kilos of coins.
There were also bids on auction items.
A pair of Ottawa Senator tickets was claimed by Murray and Darlene Cull.
MyFM broadcast a portion of the tele-thon, while the entire six-hour event was aired by Cogeco TV.
Well-known personalities Art Jamie-son and CTV 2’s Sarah Freemark joined Valley Heritage Radio’s Dai Bassett to host the fi nal hour.
The County of Renfrew Emergency Services Department, in partnership with 15 local municipalities, conducted a large-scale emergency exercise Tuesday. Exercise Shake it Up! involved a natural disaster scenario with catastrophic consequences across the county. At the Renfrew fi re hall, fi re chief and emergency response team co-ordinator Guy Longtin, standing, and the response team listen on to an observation from Renfrew Mayor Bill Ringrose, bottom centre.
FACING CRISESMercury photo by Peter Clark
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FILE NO. A08/11COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
TOWN OF RENFREW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION FOR MINOR VARIANCE
IN THE MATTER OF Section 45 of the Planning Act, and
IN THE MATTER OF an application by Joel Scobie, Plan 193 Lot 587, known municipally as 219 McAndrew Avenue.
The purpose and effect of the minor variance being sought may be briefl y stated as follows:
To request a variance to the Town of Renfrew Zoning By-law 46-2010, Section 5.2 (c) from the required Front Yard Depth of 6.0 metres to 2.7 metres to permit the construction of an addition to the existing structure. And further to increase the Lot Coverage from 40% to 43%.
TAKE NOTICE that this application will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment on Wednesday November 16th, at 6:00 P.M. in the Second Floor Boardroom, Town Hall, 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario.
Any person may attend this public hearing in person to express your views about this application or you may be represented by counsel for that purpose. Signed, written submissions that relate to an application shall be accepted by the secretary-treasurer before or during the hearing of the application at the address below and shall be available to any interested person for inspection at the hearing.
If you do not attend the hearing, it may proceed in your absence and, except as otherwise provided in the Planning Act, you will not be entitled to any further notice in the proceeding.
Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Secretary/Treasurer between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
NOTICE OF DECISION a copy of the decision, together with a notice of the last day for appealing to the Ontario Municipal Board shall be sent, not later than 10 days from the making of the decision, to the applicant and to each person who appeared in person or by counsel at the hearing and who fi led with the secretary-treasurer a written request for the notice of the decision. Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P13, s.45 (10). A written request to be notifi ed of the decision will entitle you to be advised of a possible Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. Even if you are the successful party, you should request a copy of the decision since the Committee of Adjustment Decision may be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the applicant or another member of the Public.
Dated at the Town of Renfrew this 24th day of October, 2011.
Julie Stewart, MCIP, RPPSecretary/Treasurer, Committee of AdjustmentTown of Renfrew Municipal Offi ce127 Raglan Street SouthRenfrew, OntarioK7V 1P8Voice: (613) 432-8166 Fax: (613) 432-8265Email:[email protected]
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Travel health pharmacist Karen Church, far left, of Aikenhead’s introduces Sandra McGregor to the drug store’s travel advice medication service now avail-able. McGregor will be going to Africa to visit daughter Sarah in the spring.
Aikenhead’s offers new patient services
PETER CLARK
Aikenhead’s Drug Store has two new services to of-fer to their customers.
The drug store at 226 Raglan St. S. now has com-pounding, as well as travel service advice.
Historically, pharma-cists used to compound “from scratch”’ medica-tions for people, drug store owner and pharmacist Sheila Kemp said.
“After the industrial rev-olution, it became more cost effective to mass pro-duce medications.
This still works extreme-ly well in some situations. However, the medications are a one-size fi ts all and do not suit many people. Aikenhead’s has special-ized and are now able to offer personalized com-pounded medications,” Kemp pointed out.
“For instance, many peo-ple are gluten or lactose sensitive and therefore cannot take the pre-made tablets or capsules. We can make the exact same medication here without the allergic additive and can also make sugar-free, casein-free or dye-free medication. We can use vegetable-based capsules instead of gelatin capsules if required.”
Bio-identical hormones are a popular compounded product.
Each women’s body is different and has a unique need.
Bio-identical hormones are the exact chemical structure of what the body produces and can be cus-tom-made to the exact dose that the woman requires, Kemp explained.
“Topical pain creams work extremely well in managing pain in patients. Many people do not toler-ate or want to take strong narcotic medication, par-ticularly for fl uctuating pain.
“We compound creams that absorb directly through the skin to the painful area. They are very successful in treating neuropathic (nerve) pain caused by shingles or dia-betes,”
Kemp added, compound-ing is a great way for chil-dren to buy in to taking
their medicine.“Children who refuse
to take required medica-tion are prime candidates for compounding. We can pleasantly fl avour exist-ing medication or possibly make it into a lollipop or effervescent drink.”
People travelling abroad can stop in to see travel health pharmacist Karen Church before they leave.
“Basically anyone who’s travelling can come see me and I’ll give them their vaccines, medication and travel advice related to the area,” said Church.
“Before, you had to go to Ottawa to do this.
“The nice thing about
our travel clinic, there are no wait times.
“We have same-week appointments,” Church added.
“Basically, we are just trying to make this service more available in the (Ren-frew) area.
“No referral is needed. People can come in at any-time.”
The high cost of gaso-line and the time saved to drive to Ottawa also makes this program a great con-venience, lab technician Nicole Blimkie added.
For more information. Aikenhead’s Drug Store can be contacted at 613-432-8866.
Mercury photo by Peter ClarkNicole Blimkie will have your personally prescribed medi-cine ready for you in the lab.
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IN THE MATTER OF Section 53 of the Planning Act, 1990, and;
IN THE MATTER OF an application by Bernice Jamieson, with respect to Plan 35, Part Block P, Town of Renfrew, known municipally as 350 Lynn Street.
The purpose and effect of the consent being sought may be briefl y stated as:
To create a new lot with 18.29 metres of frontage on Lynne Street and 37.8 metres of depth, for a total area of 691 square metres. The lot to be severed contains a one storey dwelling. The lot to be retained contains a two storey dwelling with frontage on Hall Avenue East.
TAKE NOTICE that this application will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.in the second fl oor boardroom, Town Hall, 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario.
You are entitled to attend this public hearing in person to express your views about this application or you may be represented by counsel for that purpose. If you wish to make written comments, they may be forwarded to the Secretary/Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment at the address shown below. Additional information may be obtained from the Secretary/Treasurer between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
If a person or public body that fi les an appeal of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment of the Town of Renfrew in respect of the proposed consent does not make written submissions to the Committee of Adjustment of the Town of Renfrew before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal.
If you wish to be notifi ed of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment of the Town of Renfrew in respect of the proposed consent, you must make a written request to the Secretary/Treasurer at the address indicated below.
Dated at the Town of Renfrew this 24th day of October, 2011.
Julie Stewart, MCIP, RPPSecretary Treasurer/ Town PlannerTown of Renfrew Municipal Offi ce127 Raglan Street South Renfrew, OntarioK7V 1P8Tel: (613) 432-8166Fax: (613) 432-8265Email:[email protected]
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Rog and Simmi Maini will be owners of the new Irving gas station, which replaces the Econo gas bar. They are joined on the Stewart Street construction site by their sons Krish, 5, and Karanveer, 4.
Irving gas station coming to Renfrew STEVE NEWMAN
You lose one, you win one. That’s the case for Rog and Simmi
Maini, who no longer own Renfrew’s Econo Gas Bar. In fact, no one does, as the Renfrew couple will be opening a new Irving gas station on the same site next month.
Construction started when the old Eco-no gas bar store was torn down last week at 357 Stewart Street, next to Tim Hor-tons. Reconstruction continues as part of a plan to upgrade facilities.
A new 50,000-litre gas tank has been in-stalled. Other construction will include a new leak-detection system, a two-island gas bar and a convenience store.
New environmental regulations are be-hind the business move. A new leak-detec-tion system was going to be far too expen-sive to incur without fi nancial assistance. But Irving is providing a helping hand in that regard, explained Maini.
He said the new two-island gas bar will feature two full- and two self-service pumps because many residents still pre-fer the full service.
Also, the convenience store will feature more edible products and beverages than before.
Renfrew development and works direc-
tor Mike Asselin said at Monday night’s council meeting that minor changes have been made to the site plan, and that the business should be up and running by later this month. For that to happen, the service deposit of $41,500 will have to be paid. The plan’s original cost of $50,700 was lowered after changes were made to servicing and grading activities. These include asphalt work, storm sewers, fenc-ing and landscaping.
Council approved the site plan Monday night. Minor amendments to the zon-ing bylaw included a reduction of the setback, between Stewart Street and the gas bars, from 6.0 to 5.18 metres, and the building of a fence, and perhaps vegeta-tion, to separate the lot from the church property on the adjoining lot.
At council Monday, Maini said the new facility will also feature a canopy that runs about 55 feet, and 30 feet wide, from the gas pumps to the convenience store.
The former building of about 1,300 square feet included a car wash. The new 1,000-square foot store will not have a car wash.
Coun. Jim Miller, who chairs the planning advisory committee, said the changes to the site are “going to make that property a lot better and a lot more serviceable. I think it’s going to be a real boom and benefi t to the community.”
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Secrets from the best of Canada’s best
Keynote speaker Ian Portsmouth of PROFIT Mag-azine addresses the crowd dur-ing the Bridges to Better Busi-ness conference at the Renfrew Armouries last Friday.
STEVE NEWMAN
The annual Bridges to Better Business confer-ence, hosted by Enterprise Renfrew County, in con-junction with the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce, was home to more than 100 members of Ottawa Valley businesses last Friday.
One of the highlights of the conference, which has been run nine of the last 10 years, was keynote speaker Ian Portsmouth.
The presentation by the editor and associate pub-lisher of PROFIT Magazine, Secrets of Success of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies, emanates
from lessons learned during his 16 years at the magazine and coverage of Canada’s 200 fastest-growing companies.
The companies in PROFIT’s most recent rank-ing sported an average revenue growth over the past fi ve years of 1,464 per cent, or nearly a 15-fold growth rate. The median in profi t and employee numbers was $8 million and 50 employees.
While critics said many of those companies couldn’t be profi table, Portsmouth said 82 per cent of them, each with annual revenue of at least $2 million, were.
Many of those companies, stressed Portsmouth, are not high-tech, either. In fact, two of the fast-est growing fi rms were the manufacturers of to-boggans and green frog boxes. One of the top-10 companies was a day care provider that clearly thought outside the box.
Portsmouth, who said PROFIT Magazine is the best-read business magazine by owners and senior management of Canadian small- and mid-size business, said his talk wasn’t intended to be motivational, but “to give tactics and strategies that you can apply tomorrow, next week, next year, in your business.”
The varied kinds of successful top-200 compa-nies profi led by PROFIT Magazine, said Ports-mouth, suggests that no matter what business you’re in, you can build a fast-growing enter-prise.
However, he suggested four main principles are usually at play. The company leaders, he said, are often determined and resilient; have a willing-ness to innovate; exhibit a passion for growth; and have an ability to execute timely business strategies.
The ability to execute those strategies became the speaker’s jumping-off point to discuss seven secrets of business success, and the foundation of his presentation.
Secret No. 1 was Steal the Best Ideas.The poster child for stealing ideas, said Ports-
mouth, was co-founder Clive Beddoe of West Jet, who readily admitted he took the business plan of profi table Southwest Airlines in the U.S. and brought it to Canada.
His ideas included competing against the auto-mobile (by taking travellers to destinations they couldn’t get to before by air), fl ying into second-ary airports, and employee ownership.
Another example is Spin Master Ltd., which ag-gressively researches foreign markets before sell-ing the same or similar products in Canada. Its annual revenue is $400 million.
Stolen ideas also come from reading. Ports-mouth called it “risky not to have read” the most popular book read by CEOs and other leaders of PROFIT’s top-200 companies, Good to Great, by Jim Collins.
The next most-popular books were Geoffrey Moore’s Crossing the Chasm and Ken Blanchard’s The One Minute Manager.
See ‘SECRET,’ Page 28
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In recent years, the members of The Royal Canadian Legion have asked the towns and cities, schools, busi-nesses and churches, and citizens of Canada to stop for two minutes at 11:00 a.m. on November 11th and pay special tribute to the 116,000 Canadians who have given their lives in war to defend Canada.
The silence begins in Newfoundland and sweeps across the country like a wave, as the clock strikes 11:00 a.m. in each time zone. The objective is simply to allow as many Canadians as possible to participate in Remembrance Day. The “Wave of Silence” has re-ceived resounding support from Canadians in all parts of Canada. In previous years, trains stopped, factory workers paused and school children participated in record numbers in remembering the heroic sacrifi ces of the men and women who went to war in the 20th century.
We come to you again this year to solicit your support for the “2 Minute Wave of Silence”. We urge you to encourage your staff and clients, your students and neighbours to sustain the momentum achieved in the observance of Remembrance and in the special tribute paid to the men and women to whom all Canadians owe so much.
Thank you for your support. Please help us to make the “2 Minute Wave of Silence” a continuing tradition of Remembrance in Canada.
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Portsmouth’s next two secrets were Be Lucky and Be Like Advil.
Company owners can be so-called lucky, he said, because they do things like listen to hunches and expect good fortune.
Successful companies have to be the best pain reliever in their market, by differentiating themselves, said Ports-mouth.
That’s exactly what he says Kids & Company did, by offering such day care services as 24-hour-service for parents (who were shift workers) and emergency back-up day care.
The remainder of his seven secrets were Seek Trusted Advisors; Find and
Keep the Best; Export Like Crazy; and Beg, Borrow or Steal.
From all these secrets, Portsmouth jumped to some of the best advice company owners can use.
His top-10 list included: tell employ-ees about your strategy over and over again (and get them to own part of the outcome); see yourself as a servant (fi nd great people and fi nd ways for them to succeed); never stop recruit-ing; surround yourself with smarter people; do what you’re good at (don’t spend a lot of time working on your weaknesses, let others fi ll in the gaps); measure what matters; stay focused; and don’t stop until you succeed.
The conference also featured pre-sentations by Rob Campbell of TIPS unLTD (Renfrew) and John Wilson of Money Concepts (Renfrew), and a
panel discussion featuring David Wat-son of Arnprior Fire Trucks Corpora-tion, Jon Pole of myFM Radio, Jenni-fer Brearley of Castlegarth and Kylah Dobson of Rainbow Heritage Garden.
The panel, which was facilitated by Portsmouth, was well received.
“It allows business owners to see how local businesses are run, and what their challenges are and what les-sons they’ve learned. It’s peer-to-peer learning,” said host Colleen Sadler of Enterprise Renfrew County.
Overall, she said the conference is helpful.
“It gives them motivation and inspi-ration,” commented Sadler.
“As a former business owner, I know I needed that every once in a while, to inspire my ongoing business activi-ties.”
STEVE NEWMAN
Stephen Schuler received the entre-preneur award at the Bridges to Better Business conference Friday.
Schuler, who grew up in Renfrew, studied at the Niagara Parks Commis-sion’s School of Horticulture before starting his own business in 2002.
The son of Henry and Betty Beimers of Ottawa, he owns and operates Na-ture’s Outlook Landscaping & Carpen-
try out of Foresters Falls.Begun as a one-man operation, the
company now has nine staff members and offers two main services — hard landscaping and carpentry construc-tion.
Schuler, 31, called the award “unex-pected. It’s nice to be acknowledged for the accomplishments I’ve had and the company has had. It comes at a nice time, 10 years in.”
Inscriptions on the plaque presented by host Colleen Sadler of Enterprise
Renfrew County and keynote speaker Ian Portsmouth referred to how Schul-er’s passion has taken the company to a new level, and wished him continued success.
Company staff includes his dad, who is the landscaping foreman, and brother Phil, who runs the carpentry division. Stephen and wife Laura, who is also a graduate of the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture, have two children, daughters Rory, 4, and Leia, 2.
Entrepreneur award to Nature’s Outlook owner
Stephen Schuler (centre) of Nature’s Outlook Land-scaping & Carpentry accepts the 2011 entrepreneur award at the Bridges to Better Business Conference. Making the presentation are host Colleen Sadler of Enterprise Renfrew County and keynote speaker Ian Portsmouth.
Yolanda Prange displays a sample of the books she sells through her Cobden-based business, Usborne Books at Home. She was among the vendors at the Christmas Sale Event in the Renfrew Rec-reation Centre last Friday. Prange visits schools, attends literacy fairs, and conducts home shows for gatherings of potential customers.
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Although the party didn’t of-fi cially start til 2 p.m., the enter-tainers were at the door of the Eganville Legion at noon, ready to set up and start the party.
By 1:15 p.m., they just couldn’t wait any longer and the fi rst tune came over the speakers.
The afternoon was all about the executive and volunteers of Valley Heritage Radio, showing their appreciation to the doners who contributed $100 each to the station’s annual spring fundrais-ing drive.
Not only was it a chance to lis-ten to more than 30 musicians, it was an opportunity for the audience to connect a name to a face as radio staff, executive, an-nouncers, and volunteers were introduced by station manager
Bill Parker. The afternoon also gave the
audience the opportunity to speak to any of the announcers who ran some of their favourite programs.
Comments were very positive from the audience on the vari-ety of music by local musicians. The musicians were happy to volunteer their talents for the afternoon, as many of them have recorded CDs that are promoted by the station.
A great big round of appre-ciation was announced to all the musicians, volunteers, and the Legion staff for an enjoyable af-ternoon.
It was a good day to help pro-mote Heritage Radio, and show what a huge role the station plays in our communities within range of the station.
Party to celebrate Heritage Radio a blast
Darrell Mooney, above, was one of the many musi-cians to perform at the Heritage Radio appreciation party. At right, Roddy McCann and Ilene Cruise add to the celebration. Photos courtesy Brian Landry
Emilie-Claire Barlow at Neat Coffee Shop Oct. 30The beat goes on at the Neat
Coffee Shop in Burnstown Sun-day, Oct. 30 as Emilie-Claire Barlow brings music from her same-named CD to local music fans.
The Beat Goes On was nomi-nated for a 2011 Juno for vocal jazz album of the year. She also earned an Indie Award nomina-tion for jazz artist of the year.
According to Barlow’s offi -cial website, The Beat Goes On is the eighth album in a record-ing career that spans 12 years and is a record of which she is justifi ably proud.
“I started looking at the songs of the ‘60s and they re-ally struck me,” she says on her site.
“This is not an attempt to sum up the ‘60s or call these the best songs of the decade. These are songs that hit me, sparking ideas of how to re-create them in my own way.”
She describes the compila-tion as good cross-section of puzzle pieces from the musi-cal decade with Motown (Yes-ter-me, Yester-you, Yester-day), country (He Thinks I Still Care), singer/songwriters like Carole King, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Bob Dylan, bossa nova and psy-chedelia (Sunshine Superman).
“The potent combination of well-honed vocal and musical chops and a charming stage presence has earned Emilie-Claire Barlow a sizeable and loyal following worldwide,” the website says.
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Four-time Juno-nominated jazz singer Emilie-Claire Barlow will per-form selections from her Juno-nom-inated album, The Beat Goes On, as well as the favourites from her past albums, at the Neat Coffee Shop in Burnstown on Oct. 30.
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The Calabogie Community Hall was the site of the seventh annual Calabogie Christmas Craft Show over fi ve hours last Saturday morning and afternoon. The day featured handcrafted items, woodworking, glass and more, plus a tea-room luncheon and Christmas food drive for the Calabogie Food Bank. There was also a fundraising bake sale run by St. Joseph’s School for a school trip. From left, in front are St. Joseph’s School students Cody Mackin, Travis Wilson, Justin Law and Abby Emon; and in back, moms Tracey Wilson and Robin Emon.
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Doug Fleming, left, of Pakenham, has a couple of curious shoppers at his jewelry table Saturday afternoon. Fleming is also a regular at the Renfrew Fair.
Dixie Dittburner, left, and Sharon Spurrell were a part of the kitchen crew, serving up different kinds of soups and sandwiches at the Cala-bogie Christmas Craft Show Saturday.
A CRAFTY DAY IN CALABOGIE
PARENT-TO-PARENT A POPULAR EVENT
The third parent-to-parent sale in Renfrew was held Saturday morning over a three-hour period at the AFAC Wing, and things moved fast. It didn’t take long for the hall to fi ll up. The event featured door prizes, raffl es, a children’s play area, white el-ephant table, large item area and great deals to be found on new and gently-used baby and children’s items. Admission cost was only a loonie. Above, a couple of young babies get a fi rst look at the high-chairs that may soon be theirs.
Scarlette Dunn looks poised for life in the fast lane as she tries out this four-wheeler.
Alexandria Bryden may be a budding musi-cian. She may be tickling the ivories some-where down the line, playing the world’s greatest hits.
There was no shortage of items at the parent-to-parent sale Saturday morning at the AFAC Wing, and at bargain prices.
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A male ruffed grouse claims his winter territory
We received this e-’mail from Robert and Annie May Yereck via their son Ja-son at Otter Lake.Hi Ila and Jim:
I am sending you an email with regards to a question from my mom and dad. Being country people, they know animal patterns and traits real well, especially concern-ing local wildlife, but this year a ruffed grouse is displaying in October. Usually the “drumming” is a clear sign of spring, but they are thumping away and it is the 16th of October.
We would welcome a reply: Jason will
pass it on to us. Robert and Annie May Yereck
Thank you for your email. The male ruffed grouse (partridge), drums or dis-plays for two reasons: to attract a mate and to protect a territory. On his spring mating territory, usually a log, he will drum, erect a crest and neck ruff feath-ers, fan his tail and strut. When he is de-fending his territory in the fall, he does it with a great deal of drumming and less strutting. The fall display protects his food and shelter and warns other males and females to “keep out.”
SNOW GOOSE
Dawn and Larry Thivierge saw a single snow goose on Colton Lake last week. Re-ports of snow geese have been few and far between for the past several years. Populations have increased on the winter range because of the availability of food crops such as rice and other grains.
See ‘HAWK”S EYE’, Page 35
JIM FERGUSONSCENE FROM THE
HAWK’S EYE
Photo by Jim Ferguson A male ruffed grouse defends his territory.
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Hawk’s EyeContinued from Page 32
The increases have not had good results, because the large numbers of nest-ing pairs on the tundra has devastated the natural plants the birds feed on and use as nesting materials. Starvation and clutch size reduction has been the outcome.
Please let us know if you see any all white geese with black wing tips.
GOLDEN EAGLES
We received a phone call from Jim and Ruby Vieland and they had seen two golden eagles near Cobden Lake. Dennis Nieman was able to provide some very good view-ing with the aid of his spot-ting scope.
The eagles are excellent scavengers of migrating wa-ter fowl that have been shot and not retrieved or encoun-tered another mishap. Some of the ducks are slow to get airborne, especially fi sh ducks and greater and lesser scaup, and are therefore good targets for the eagles.
Now, if only the hunters do not mistake the very rare eagles for ducks!
REGULARS
Hi there Jim and Ila: We have our fair share of
birds around for this time of the year. Rose-breasted nut-hatches have returned to join the white breasted ones that are already here.
We have juncos, yellow-shafted fl ickers, robins, star-lings, chickadees, hairy and downy woodpeckers, and mourning doves every day.
In the fi eld across from the Rona Building Centre there are two hawks. At fi rst I had some diffi culty deciding what they were but I believe they are northern harriers; they have a large white rump patch at the base of the tail.
Mary and Dwaine SteeleEach winter we all have a
number of “regulars” that come to our feeders every day for seed and suet.
Mary has mentioned some of regulars that come to their feeders. It is unlikely that the yellow-shafted fl icker or the robins will remain for the winter. We have had both spe-cies on our Christmas Bird Count, but they are defi nitely not regulars.
Each feeder will have a different group of regulars. They may include black-capped chickadees, blue jays,
mourning doves, hairy and downy woodpeckers, white- and red-breasted nuthatches, dark-eyed juncos and tree sparrows. Let us know if you have other species.
We would agree that the two hawks are northern harriers. They are the only hawks in our area that have a white rump patch at the base of the tail. Rough-legged hawks have a white band on the tail.
TRUE TO THE SITE
Those that had nesting pairs of bluebirds this sum-mer may have noticed family groups returning to the nest boxes and going in and out with nesting materials. Such behaviour does not mean a new nesting season but an opportunity for all to imprint on the nest site.
The birds are faithful to the site but not to each other. They may winter many miles apart, but when spring ar-rives they will return to the nest site and mate with what-ever bird is present.
Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 3Z8. Phone 613-432-2738 or email [email protected].
NATURE’S WONDERPeighton Laval-lee recently found this dou-ble cucumber in her grand-mother Mar-lene Lavallee’s garden at Brian Friske’s. She also has a few white zucchini, a popular treat for eating and decorating.
Photo courtesy Marlene Lavallee
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Please find me a homePlease find me a home
You can call the Arnprior and District Humane Society at 613-623-0916between noon and 5 p.m Monday to Saturday or visit www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca
Supplies the shelter needs: window cleaner, dry kitten food,canned kitten food and large woolen blankets.
# 4150 Gabe
Gabe was brought to the shelter to fi nd a new home. He is a one-year-old neutered male who is just a big kitten at heart. He enjoys playing, and exploring, he gets along well with other cats. Gabe is affectionate and outgoing and he likes attention. He is a wonderful cat who will make a great companion for his new home.
# 4121 AustinAustin is one of many great cats at the shelter looking for new homes. He was brought in as a stray and never claimed. Austin is a two-year-old, neutered male. He is a wonderful cat with lots of personality and he is affectionate and very friendly. Austin is a curious cat who likes to explore and will follow you around for attention. He is easygoing and gets along great with other cats and he would be good with children. This very handsome orange tabby will make a wonderful addition to his new home.
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Health
RVH mammographers Meredith Brabant and Debbie Tiernay, and Lori Bulmer and Jennifer St. Mi-chael of Really Cool Initiatives, are on hand for a cheque presen-tation by Kathy Dagg (far right), also of Really Cool Initiatives, to the Digital Mammography Fund.
Now that’s cool – singing and dancing to support digital mammography
Really Cool Initiatives are really cool friends of Renfrew Victoria Hospital.
They are a talented group of musical theatre lovers who support important causes right here in their own backyard.
Their most recent original production Do You Believe In Magic? raised $6,250 for the RVH Foundation’s Digital Mammog-raphy Fund.
The generous donation was generated by ticket sales from their successful Aug. 21 to 24 shows held at St. Joseph’s High School, which featured Renfrew and area singers and dancers.
Really Cool Initiatives was established 12 years ago by Norm and Kathy Dagg. Kathy helps with the writing and then produces and directs the production ev-ery two years.
She says it is very much a family affair with her sisters and brothers helping out. This summer her daughter, Jennifer St. Michael, who returned to Renfrew and is a physiotherapist at RVH, joined the team, singing in the show and co-direct-ing with her.
And the decision to direct ticket pro-ceeds to the Digital Mammography Fund was an easy one, says Dagg.
“Our musical director, Elizabeth Brumm, is a breast cancer survivor.”
Many of the ladies behind the scenes are part of the Ontario Breast Screening Program and come to RVH for regular screening.
“We know that early detection is key, and it is always great when we can sup-port a specifi c cause that directly supports our community and will go a long way in improving health care,” Dagg comments.
What started with a small group of 15 members has grown to 40. Their ages range from six years old to 70-something and everyone has a wide range of back-grounds and interests, but all share a common passion for theatre arts.
Each production is a showcase of the talent with a touch of local fl air and hu-mour. “There is always something for ev-eryone,” says Dagg of the musical selec-tions.
Everything ranging from When You Wish Upon A Star to Don’t Stop Believing were a part of the last show.
Along with the cheque presented to RVH, Really Cool Initiatives also present-ed $500 to the Renfrew food bank.
“We really want to send a heartfelt thanks to our many supporters, sponsors and all of our friends who donated items for the show,” mentions Dagg.
“Everyone is very, very generous and we couldn’t do what we do without them.”
“I know fi rsthand how hard the Daggs, all of the performers, musicians, costume designers, stage help, ticket sellers and so many others work on this event. On be-half of RVH, I would like to express my appreciation,” says hospital CEO Randy Penney.
The opportunity to listen to this tal-ent in our own community is a reward enough, said Penney.
For our hospital, and specifi cally our digital mammography program to be the charity of choice for this group, is truly extra special, he added.
Digital mammography is slated to ar-rive at RVH in early 2012. As there is no funding from the Ministry of Health for capital equipment, the hospital is re-quired to raise $700,000 to acquire the new state-of-the-art breast screening tool.
“Groups like Really Cool are amazing champions for us, as well as the people in our community who support them,” says Barb Desilets, RVH’s foundation director.
She noted that several 50/50 draw win-ners donated the proceeds back to the cause.
“What they have done makes a huge dif-ference in our efforts.”
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Van Gogh artist, hero?
DIANA WAKELY
Renfrew Art Guild
Every day we are told of an-other sports, political or theatre icon that has gone off the rails and fallen to disgrace – very often people who have been mentors or heroes to the young. It is very dis-couraging for most, because who do you look up to?
Well, this week there was a bombshell in the art world. Van Gogh. You know who I’m speak-ing of ? That crazy artist who, in a fi t of despair, supposedly cut off his ear. Well, two authors, Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith, have written a 900-page account of Van Gogh’s life.
They have come up with a star-tling new scenario of his death. This artist who struggled with many demons throughout his life is now a semi-hero?
Naifeh and Smith question the fact that when Van Gogh suppos-edly shot himself (in the chest) he staggered more than a mile back across the fi elds to the inn.
He died 30 hours later. When asked if he tried to commit sui-cide, he replied vaguely, “Yes, I believe so.” This is a man who, in many letters, called suicide a cowardly act. They believe that the shot was fi red by a couple of teenagers. They were known for baiting Van Gogh with drinks and treating him badly.
Well, this is where the twist oc-curs. Naifeh and Smith conclude that Van Gogh, who felt his life was not worth much, was protect-ing these young men. They say he knew it was an accident and the lives of these teenagers would be ruined. Both men went on to suc-cessful careers.
So here we are with the story of a self-absorbed artist who is now a hero. I don’t know about you, but this is far more interesting than the smile on the Mona Lisa.
Exercise in Art History: The members of RAG are experiment-ing in an art history project for the meeting on Nov. 1.
We are asking people to bring their rendition of the work of Georgia O’Keefe. An American artist born in 1887 and who died in 1986, she was recognised as one of the leading artists of the 20th century. Her paintings are bright, colourful and very styl-ized. It will be interesting to see what our group comes up with.
Come and join us Nov. 1 at Trin-ity-St. Andrew’s United Church, 291 Plaunt St., Renfrew at 7 p.m. Please use the Quarry Street en-trance.
Everyone is welcome, whether you are an artist, a budding artist or a person who appreciates art. For more information, please call Diana at 613-433-3635.
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Heritage
As 2011 draws to a close, The Renfrew Mercury shares this photo from the Hanford Col-lection of the CPR Bridge in Renfrew. The photograph was taken 100 years ago.
CPR MEMORY
1935: Supertest Petroleum to open new garage and service stationOCTOBER 28, 1910
ACCEPTS POSITION IN RE-GINA: Provincial superintendent for the Continental Life Assur-ance Co. in Saskatchewan., a po-sition carrying with it an allur-ing salary, was a few days ago offered to Mr. Robert G. Wilson of Renfrew, who has announced his acceptance of it. This means that Mr. Wilson is to leave Renfrew to reside in Regina, a circumstance which will cause regret among his wide circle of friends here and hereabouts, although it will be pleased to learn of his rapid promotion in the service of the company. In a week or two Mr. Wilson will entrain for the West, going out in a section of Canada with which he is already fairly well acquainted.
APPOINTMENT OF MR. LEACH: Mr. W.J. Gillan, propri-eter of Dominion Springs, Paken-ham, was in Renfrew on Wednes-day and while here appointed Mr. A.E. Leach as local agent for the water from the springs. The curative qualities of that water are well known to many people in Renfrew and vicinity, as every season patients go from this vi-cinity to the sanatorium seeking relief from different maladies and nearly always with gratifying results. There has all along been coming a good deal of the water to town, but that the service might be regular and uninterrupted Mr. Gillan deemed it well to appoint a Renfrew agent.
OCTOBER 31, 1935
NEW GARAGE BY SUPERT-EST PETROLEUM: The Supert-est Petroleum Corporation have had, since last Council meeting, no further communication with the Town of Renfrew except to en-quire, through a solicitor, wheth-er there are any taxes unpaid, as that corporation proposes to erect a garage and service station. The tax situation is alright, because the lot at the corner of Raglan and Patrick streets, owned by a church, had no taxes to pay.
LOCALS: Mrs. W.G. Wilkinson and Mrs. C. Lamb left Wednesday morning for their home in Sas-katchewan after a month’s visit with their mother, Mrs. Gillespie of Glasgow Station and other friends in the East. – Mr. Sydney Pottinger of Renfrew now has captains rank in the Canadian Militia. He was promoted from a Lieutenant after writing up on the necessary examination. – Mr. Harry Kennelly of Mount St. Patrick has returned home from Renfrew, where he has spent the last two weeks suffering from blood poisoning. All were very glad to see him back and hope he continues to improve.
OCTOBER 21, 1970
INITIATION DAY AT RCI: One could expect to see just about
anything last Friday around the Renfrew Collegiate Institute. The reason for the many strange sights was the annual initia-tion of the Grade 9 students of the school. The boys could be
seen wearing girls apparel while many of the girls were wearing diapers, as were some of the boys. Those unfortunate enough to have been bought the night previous at the slave auction came in for a little more than the usual treatment. In the afternoon the initiation garb was thrown aside after the mammoth parade from the school through town to the fairgrounds, where junior
and senior football games were played, with the local Raiders hosting the Arnprior Redmen.
NEW FIRE HALL AT CALA-BOGIE: Construction of a new fi re hall for Calabogie was ap-proved by the Bagot and Blyth-fi eld municipal council Oct. 13. Gerry Lewis, clerk treasurer for the combined township, hopes the steel construction will be fi n-ished by Oct. 31. At present, the
community is keeping fi refi ght-ing equipment in a garage in Calabogie. Mr. Lewis also hopes a volunteer fi re chief and fi re-men will be secured once the fi re hall is fi nished. Council also or-dered a new grader with V-plow and wing for a tendered price of $25,883. Plans call for the grader to be kept in the new fi re hall.For help with research, contact [email protected].
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Rev. Russell WardellRev. Susan Tough
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.Nursery available
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Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Call if transportation required
Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca_____________________________
St. James Lutheran66 Elgin Ave. E. 432-5078
Pastor Cathy McCaigSUNDAY, OCTOBER 30Reformation Sunday
10:30 – Worship with Baptism& Holy CommunionOktoberfest lunch
Joint service with St. Paul’s_____________________________
Hebron Christian Reformed ChurchPastor David Tigchelaar
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Sunday 10 a.m.Worship Service – Nursery Available
Sunday School During ServiceCoffee Break
Women’s Interfaith Bible StudyWednesday morningsFrom 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
Story Hour and Nursery forChildren 5 yrs. and under Available
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BRAESIDE PASTORAL CHARGERev. Dr. Richard Hollingsworth
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ElmwoodBible Chapel
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Wednesday7:30 p.m. – Bible Study, Prayer
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 309:30 a.m. – The Lord’s Supper11:00 a.m. – Family Bible Hour
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Ministers:The Reverends
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Renfrew Baptist ChurchCorner of Plaunt & Railway
432-4266Rev. Tom Smith
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3010:00 – Worship
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Bible Study, Wednesday 7 p.m.All Are Welcome
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The Anglican Church of Canada
ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Corner Argyle St. at Patrick
Phone 432-3062 Ministry
Rev’d. Cathy McCaig with the members of the Parish.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 308:00 a.m. – Morning worship/
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What started as a single retire-ment residence in Winnipeg in 1961 has expanded into a compa-ny with nearly 35,000 employees. Revera expanded earlier this year by purchasing Comcare, a long-time provider of home support work and nursing services for cli-ents in Renfrew County and across Ontario. Members of the former Comcare offi ce celebrated Reve-ra’s 50th-anniversary last week. Dawn Risebrough visited the Ren-frew offi ce at 390 Raglan Street S., in her capacity as executive direc-tor for the east region. From left, are Risebrough, visiting RPN Tina Brash, and Renfrew offi ce staff members Andrea Leclaire, Caro-lyn Kean, Laurie Thompson and Donna McParland. Revera services about 150 clients across the coun-ty. Many referrals come from hos-pitals, but the public is welcomed to call the offi ce, at 613-433-9408, to book respite care or other home support services.
REVERA’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
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Healthy nutrition campaign launched at Fatima school
It’s all about the kids: Standing in a sea of students are partners in the Healthy School Nutrition Environment campaign. The adults in centre are, from left, Renfrew County Catholic District School Board director of education Michele Arbour, Renfrew County and District Health Unit dietitian Carolyn Froats-Emon, KidActive executive director Shawna Babcock, Champlain Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Network manager of health promotion Laurie Dojeiji, Our Lady of Fatima principal Jeannie Armstrong, Renfrew County Food for Learning supervisor Natalie Martin, and Renfrew County Health Unit health promoter Brian Brohart. Mercury photos by Lucy Hass
LUCY HASS
Healthy eating was the focus as the Healthy School Nutrition Environment campaign was launched at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Renfrew and St. James Catholic School in Eganville.
The program is a collaboration of the Renfrew County District School Board and Renfrew County Catholic District School Board.
Renfrew County and District Health Unit dietitian Carolyn Froats-Emon opened the afternoon program designed to acknowledge the importance of healthy eating for growing children and begin the process of creating healthy school nutrition environments.
Froats-Emon said well-nourished chil-dren are more likely to get the energy and essential nutrients they need to grow, be active and stay healthy.
“Healthy children are more ready to learn and more likely to succeed at school,” Emon-Froats said. “Well-nour-ished children have higher test scores, less lateness and absenteeism, and better behaviour.”
Nutrition surveys show most children are not getting enough milk products, vegetables and fruit. Young people are also skipping breakfast, especially as they get older, she said.
With students spending about half their waking hours at school, its infl u-ence is second only to that of parents and the home environment.
A healthy school nutrition environ-ment addresses all foods and beverages, both offered and sold to children and youth.
Froats-Emon said Ontario’s new school food and beverage policy, announced in January 2010, has highlighted the impor-tance of nutrition in schools.
She was joined by health promoter Brian Brohart who reinforced the cam-
paign’s message.He said health unit staff will be work-
ing with elementary schools in the com-ing year to promote healthy school nutri-tion environments.
“School community members will be encouraged and supported to take action on creating a culture that values and sup-ports healthy eating,” he said.
He noted the three messages of the Healthy School Nutrition Environment campaign are:
1. Healthy eating benefi ts students, staff, families and communities.
2. Words plus action equal a healthy school.
3. Using the whole-school approach is more likely to infl uence the health-re-lated knowledge, attitudes and skills of students.
He said the hope is to “make the healthy choice the easy choice.”
BOARD BACKS INITIATIVE
Renfrew County Catholic District School Board director of education Mi-chele Arbour also attended the kickoff.
“Our board vision calls us to nurture the giftedness, self-worth and potential of each individual in our Catholic com-munity. To us, this means helping all our children grow into healthy adults; physi-cally, emotionally, academically, and spir-itually,” said Arbour.
“One key component of physical health is nutrition. We know that healthy eating plays an integral part in learning.
“We see ample evidence that good nu-trition positively impacts the children in
our care.“Our Lady of Fatima is committed
to modelling and positively infl uenc-ing choices that our school community makes on a daily basis. As much as pos-sible, we want to model, encourage and support a culture of healthy eating for life,” she said.
Arbour said that since the government released the school food and beverage policy, the Catholic board has “continued to work diligently to make our schools healthy places for learning and develop-ment.”
Other guests and presenters were Champlain Cardiovascular Disease Pre-vention Network manager of health promotion Laurie Dojeiji, KidActive ex-ecutive director Shawna Babcock, and Renfrew County Food for Learning su-pervisor Natalie Martin.
Babcock said “partners make some-thing stronger” and recalled how, three years ago, workshops were held at the Renfrew school.
“It’s really critical for all to have healthy communities,” she said.
Martin meanwhile noted that, during the 2010-22 school year, Food for Learning (FFL) supported 60 programs in Renfrew County, served over 8,500 students and 489,000 meals.
FFL exists to ensure all children in Renfrew County, regardless of socio-eoc-nomic status, have access to healthy, nu-tritious food through healthy breakfast, snack and lunch programs.
LOCAL SUCCESS STORY
Our Lady of Fatima principal Jeannie Armstrong shared her school’s success story, and praised the teacher assistants who help to deliver the local program.
The text of Armstrong’s address on the school’s nutrition program is outlined in a letter to the editor on Page 8 of this edi-tion.
Our Lady of Fatima School principal Jeannie Armstrong, at right, congratulates her ‘cham-pions’ of nutrition at the school, educational assistants, from left, Tricia McIntyre, Kristin Leach and Sharon Megrath. Missing is Susan O’Neill.
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JUNO-nominated Ca-nadian country record-ing artist John Landry will perform in Hard-wood Lake on Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Mapleton House with his award-winning band South
Mountain. The event is a fundraiser for the Denbigh Community Food Bank.
Landry took a short break from music to fulfi ll a lifelong dream and joined the Canadi-
an Air Force. Captain John Landry
is currently stationed in Gander, Nfl d. and is part of The Outcasts 103 Search & Rescue
Squadron fl ying the CH-149 Cormorant he-
licopter on one of the busiest bases in Can-ada. However, he has continued to write and record and recently re-lease his fourth CD. The appropriately titled CD Changing Man is a true
refl ection of John’s life over the past few years.
Landry has enjoyed a successful music ca-reer with several top 10 hits and videos. He is also a CCMA (Canadian Country Music Award)
winner and has been nominated for several JUNOs. The show will be at 8 p.m. at Mapleton House, 3505 Highway 28, Hardwood Lake, Palmer Rapids.For tick-ets, call 613-758-2182..
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27• Blood donor clinic at the Best Western Renfrew Inn and Conference Centre from 2 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Mackay Manor Inc. Call 1-888-2DONATE to make an ap-pointment.• Free Presentation, 7 p.m. at Renfrew Public Library: The Great River Project. Ottawa Riverkeeper Meredith Brown will fascinate you with her refl ections on the Great River Project, a 900 km canoe ex-cursion of the Ottawa River this past sum-mer. For more info visit www.ottawariver-institute.ca.• Renfrew Silver Seniors noon luncheon at the Renfrew Legion. Come join us. Membership $5.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28• Fall supper at Glasgow United Church, 4 to 7 p.m. Adults and teens $12, children 6 to 12, $6. Children under fi ve, free.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29• Fall church supper, Grace United Church, Admaston, 4 to 7 p.m. Roast beef, mashed potatoes and home-made pie. Adults $12, ages 7 to 12, 6$; and ages six and under free. Grace United Church is located at the intersection of Foy and Culhane roads.• Benefi t dance for the McLeod Family: Don, Carol and Amanda of Hyndford (in the loss of their son and brother, Adam), 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at AFAC Wing. Admission by donation. 50-50 and other draws. All do-nations of any kind welcome. For informa-tion, call Jane at 613-432-8956. (Proceeds to help with funeral expenses).• New to You Sale: Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Quarry street entrance.• Horton Recreation third annual harvest supper from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Horton Community Centre. Only local produce and Ontario beef served. Free-will dona-tion at the door.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30• Harvest Hymn Sing at 2 p.m. at Trin-ity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew. Guest performers will be David Galbraith with accompanist Debbie Stuber-Bernard. Also features Dai Bassett, and Renfrew County Idol and Canada Can Sing contes-tant Jeanika Benoit. Refreshments will be served.• Lochwinnoch Presbyterian Church is having a music night at 7 p.m. This music night will be like a kitchen party with local talent and a lunch served for fellowship after. Everyone welcome to come listen and sing along.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED• Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Sup-port is in need of volunteer drivers to take seniors and adults with disabilities to medical appointments out-of-town. Volunteers are provided with orientation and training for the position and are re-imbursed for their mileage. If interested, please call 613-432-7691.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2• Hey kids, we have good news for you. Power Hour (formerly After Shock) is starting up Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Calvary Pentecostal Church. It’s a new name with
new a theme, new leaders, new format and it’s coming with lots of good things. Spread the word and invite your friends, Grades 2 to 7. For more information, con-tact Laura 613-433-7338, or Angie 613-432-8142.
NOVEMBER 2-3• Enterprise Renfrew County seminars: Growing Your Business Using Social Me-dia. Nov. 2 in Pembroke and Nov. 3 in Barry’s Bay. 613-735-8224.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4• The Renfrew Freemasons are putting on a lunch at noon at the Rocky Mountain House Restaurant. Gentlemen interested in learning about freemasonry are invited to join us. Wives and girlfriends are wel-come. For more, contact Barry Sansom at 613-433-9038.• Bromley Veterans Remembrance Day Ceremony on Friday Nov. 4 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Michael’s School Cenotaph in Douglas. Everyone welcome.• 433 Wing will be hosting their next TGIF. A lasagna dinner will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. Cost for the meal is $10. Please purchase advanced tickets, which are available in the Wing offi ce or in the lounge. Entertainment by Landry & Madill. Everyone welcome. For more information on the event, please call 613-432-4485.• Bake sale at Scott’s Hardware from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come along and buy some delicious goodies, knitted items and pre-serves, etc. Sponsored by the Salvation Army Women’s Ministries Group. Pro-ceeds go to local programming.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5• Renfrew’s Christmas in November Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Renfrew Recreation Centre. Something for everyone: health, wellness, crafters – free admission, demos, draws. Donations of non-perishable food and/or toiletries ac-cepted for Renfrew and District Food Bank.• Calabogie St. Andrew’s United Church roast beef supper from 4 to 6 p.m. Adults $12; children 6 to 12, $6; and fi ve and un-der, free. Takeout available.• Bluewave Energy & Gourley’s Variety annual BBQ/bake sale at 1564 Hwy 132, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bacon on a bun, sausag-es, hamburgers, desserts and much more. Proceeds towards Renfrew Victoria Hospi-tal’s Call to Action campaign in support of women’s health services, particularly the digital mammography program. Hope to see you there.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6• The CWL of Our Lady of Fatima Church is holding their annual spaghetti supper on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church hall. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Cost for adults $8, children under 12, $5.• The November Valley Singles Lunch will be held at Jim’s Restaurant in Arnprior at 12:30 p.m. For info call Fay at 613-256-8117 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.
VALLEY CRAFT SALE• At the Renfrew Armouries, Friday, Nov. 4, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food available and admis-sion is free, proceeds to Sunshine Coach.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12• Hoot for Hospice Ladies Night Out: Ren-frew Armouries, a tribute to the music of Elton John, the Yellow Brick Road Band.
$40 per person for tables of six or eight. Doors open at 5 p.m. to decorate your table. Dinner by Margi’s at 7 p.m., music at 8:30 p.m. Emcee Mark Papousek. Tickets at Stone Meadows in Renfrew, Mulvihill Drug Mart in Pembroke, or contact Jo-Anne Dowdall Brown at [email protected] or 613-432-8080.• St. Andrew’s United Church in Ma-tawatchan’s annual hunters supper, 5 to 7 p.m. Roast hip of beef, gravy, horse radish, baked beans, mashed potatoes, vegeta-bles, salad, rolls, homemade pies, tea and coffee. Cost will be $12 for adults, 12 and under $6, fi ve and under, free.
FOOD BANK MONDAYS• Mondays are Food Bank days at Renfrew Pizzeria. Ten cents from every pizza sold goes to the Renfrew & District Food Bank.
TUESDAYS• Tickles and Giggles is a new baby pro-gram and early literacy initiative of the Renfrew Public Library. Bring your little one, birth to 18 months, for a program of tickling rhymes, songs and stories. Tues-days at 1:30 p.m. Start date will be deter-mined by the number of registrations. Call 613-432-8151.• Renfrew Seniors Club 51 meets Tuesdays at the Renfrew Recreation Centre at 7 p.m. Anyone 50 or older is welcome to join. Membership $5 per year. Come and have
some fun. Call Shirley 613-401-5329.• Champlain Seniors (55+) euchre and fl oor shuffl eboard, every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Wing. Potluck on the fi rst Tuesday of the month. New players always wel-come. Membership $5/year. Call 613-432-2560.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18• Tourtieres and chili saunce for sale. Order by Nov. 18 at 613-432-2448 or 613-432-4851 ext. 291 Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tourtieres $12, chili sauce $5. Sponsored by Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary.
• Check out the Christmas Craft Sale Nov. 18 and 19 at the AFAC Wing. One-stop shopping for everyone on your shopping list. Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sat-urday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 110 tables. Free admis-sion. Canteen open. Prime rib dinner be-ing offered Friday between 5:30 and 7 p.m. For more infor-mation please call 613-432-4485.
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Traffi c-calming improvements approved for hamlet of Sand PointR e n f r e w
County council has approved a pilot project of traffic-calming measures for the hamlet of Sand Point.
The pilot proj-ect follows sev-eral measures already adopted over the past three years, like reducing the speed limit in the village, lo-cated three kilo-meters north of Braeside, from 60 to 50 kilome-tres per hour and extra signs to warn motor-ists of pedestri-ans. Now steps have been ap-proved by coun-ty council.
The approval Sept. 28 comes on the heels of studies show-ing about three-quarters of motorists travel more than 20kph over the posted speed limits.The measures include paint-ing a white edge line along both sides of River Road. The coun-ty’s operations committee was informed, be-fore approving the recommen-dation to coun-cil, that such lines can make a roadway seem narrower, caus-ing motorists to slow down.
The second measure is to paint a ‘50 km/h Ahead’ symbol on the roadway before enter-ing the reduced speed zone; the fi rst time the county will have painted text on a roadway.
The third measure is the i m p l e m e n t a -tion of a 50 km/h Community Safety Zone (CSZ) within Sand Point. Ac-cording to sec-tion 214 of the Highway Traf-fi c Act, a mu-nicipality may designate part of a highway
as a CSZ if, in the council’s opinion, public safety is of concern on that section of road.
In CSZs, speed-ing fi nes are cus-tomarily doubled. Effectiveness of the Community Safety
Zone will be moni-tored for a year.
McNab-Braeside Mayor Mary Camp-bell thanked the op-
erations committee and public works director David Darch and staff for pushing forward
with the pilot proj-ect.
“We will be able to measure the ef-fectiveness,” said
Campbell.“And I hope we will con-tinue to look for traffi c-calming so-lutions through our
heritage hamlets.”Some of the old
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From Oct. 21 to Dec. 9, Walmart Canada Bank will donate $5 to the Renfrew and District Food Bank for every Walmart Rewards Mastercard application completed. If the Walmart in Renfrew reaches its goal, they will double the donation to $10. Walmart associates are proud of their community and are looking forward to supporting their local food bank. Staff members of the Renfrew Walmart show their support for the project Monday morn-ing. At left in front row is Renfrew and District Food Bank president Doug Brookes.
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VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE73 Plaunt Street • Renfrew 613-433-3626
Lisa Dunbar, Sales Rep.
(cell) 613-633-0062AGENT ON DUTY
Teri Leech, Sales Rep.
(cell) 613-433-6994
104 IDA ST, ARNPRIOR
Beautifully landscaped. Interior features, hardwood fl oors, vaulted ceilings, large windows, new stainless steel appliances in kitchen-just to name a few. Fenced back yard. Easy access to Hwy 17. MLS #808007. $339,500. Call Lisa for complete details. 613-633-0062.
GRATTAN RD. DOUGLASGreat location to build your dream home. Lot is treed at road for privacy but cleared and ready to build at back. New drive and culvert. Hydro at driveway. $38,500 Call Lisa.
439 PINNACLE ROAD
This 3 bedroom bungalow with detached 2 car garage is located close to Renfrew on a private 1 acre lot with a maginifi cent view of the valley. There is also included fi rewood for the winter. $248,500 MLS#810028
22 EMON RD. CALABOGIE, SUN. OCT 30, 2-4 This 2 bedroom home is located in the heart of 4-Season Recreational Area, close to Golfi ng, Skiing, Boating, & Fishing. Perfect for retirement, just starting out or a vacation retreat. It is situated on 1/2 acre private lot with a large work-shop and above ground pool, wood burning stove plus 10 cords, and all appliances are included. Call for your viewing, this is a must see! $149,900.
1727 GARDEN OF EDEN RD.
Affordable 3 bedroom bungalow on large country lot with attached 2 car garage and above ground pool. $179,900.00 Call Teri for details. MLS #794865
1.3 ACRES
PRICE REDUCED
1890 QUEENS LINE
Charming 2 bedroom home on large country lot with vaulted ceilings and a spacious open concept. Insulated basement for 3rd bedroom and recreation room. 15min. to Renfrew. MLS #794059 $179,900. Call Teri for details
329 DOMINION ST Affordable Semi-detached starter home (Half the House) or investment property, cheaper than paying rent. Gas furnace 2010, New shingles on roof, Appliances and storage shed included. Much potential $69,000. MLS# #806820
REDUCED PRICE
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE at 1029 HUMPHRIES ROADSaturday, October 29th, 2pm to 4pm
Dianne Gillette, Brokerdirect phone 613-721-7512
[email protected] Williams VIP Realty,
613-829-1818
NEW PRICE – $339,900This fabulous 3+1 bedroom Custom Built Home, situated on 1 acre, has all the trim-mings! Hardwood fl oors, Custom Kitchen w/Pantry, Oversized Double Garage with Entrances to Kitchen and Basement Mud Room, High Tech Insulation, Forced Air Pro-pane, WETT Certifi ed Wood Stove in Lower Level Family Room, Wet Bar, Master with Ensuite, Propane hook-up for BBQ, Plenty of Storage room, Gardens and Storage Shed, Interlock front Steps and So Much More!
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Prime ValleyRealty Ltd. Brokerage
Pat ForrestBroker of Record1105 Goshen Rd.
Renfrew ON, K7V [email protected]
www.PrimeValleyRealty.com
4% or Less Commission
Offi ce 613-432-9123Direct 613-433-6569Ottawa 613-791-8123
R0011159780
2.2 acre waterfront lotHumphries Road. $59,900 (HST included)
Option to purchase additional 20 +/- acres. Call for more info.
WATERFRONT
Goshen Rd. McNab/Braeside3+2 bdrms/2.5 baths, large solid home on 300’x300’ lot in the
maples. New roof & fl ooring. MLS #805431
PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING
4.5 acres ($51,900) MLS #807923Across the road from Lake Dore. Great view!
Severance process in progress.
GREAT LAKEVIEW LOT
6.5 acres ($41,900) MLS #807916Private, flat area to build, great view of Lake Dore.
LOT ON POINT CHURCH DRIVE
Education
BLUE AND WHITE MEETS ACADEMICS AT RCI
Blue and white spirit met academics last Friday as this class was ready for the annual pigskin parade. Pictured are, from left, back row, Chase Cotie, Thom-as Kellar, Cooper Brown, Andrew Heaslip, Colin Top-ping, Waqas Khurshid and Danielle Fournier; middle row, Gordon Gaddess, Rachel Blair, Jeff Terry, Kim Scott (teacher), Riley Kluke, Brooke Senack, Jesslyn Carriere and Robin Perry; and front row, Kristine Millar, Megan Schutt, Kaitie Dupuis, Jocelyn Howes, Ashley Raycrof and Seneca Shore.
Photo courtesy Gaelyn Turcotte
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EADY REALTY, INC.Brokerage
29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8
613-432-2100www.century21.ca/eadyrealty
Morris EadyBroker of Record
Cell 432-1830
Dennis YakabackReal Estate Broker
Cell 432-0041
Patti ReidSales Rep.
Cell 401-0197
Charlene Riopelle Badour Sales Rep.
Cell 433-4082
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Vincent JohnstonSales Rep.
Cell 433-2254
Kelly DerueReal Estate Broker
Cell 433-2681
Rick ReidSales Rep.
Cell 401-3212
I welcome your weekend call on any
listed property
On Duty This Weekend
Patti ReidSales Rep.
613-401-0197
LOTS FOR SALESCOTCHBUSH RD
5 ACRES - $46,9005 ACRES - $48,90028 ACRES - $75,000
CALL: CHARLENE 613-433-4082
$ 225,000 MLS #741562• 3 Bedrooms • Energy efficient• 20’ x 24’ Insulated garageCall: Rick 613-401-3212 or Patti 613-401-0197
48 BLAIR LANE
TOPOF THE
MOUNTAIN
$145,000• Hardwood floors• Updated Kitchen• 24’ x 20’ living room and master• Lots of “craftsman” touches Call: Patti Reid 613-401-0197
5117 HIGHWAY 60
LARGEWORKSHOP
$182,000. MLS#757702• on the banks of the Bonnechere• 4 good sized bedrooms• Large country kitchen• 1 1/2 baths & main flr laundryCall: Rick 401-3212 or Patti 401-0197
161 READY AVE.
NEWPRICE
• $284,900 MLS #8072383+ bedroom bungalow in desired neighbourhood.Call: Kelly Derue 433-2681
454 WADE AVE
MLS #796508 $175,000• Brick Bungalow • Hardwood floors• Central Air • 3 bedrooms• Family RoomCall: Kelly Derue 613-433-2681
848 RAGLAN ST. S.
$199,900 MLS #810465• Well maintained 3 bed home• Rec room with wet bar and wood
stove• Private fenced rear yard• Gas heat/Central airCall: Kelly 613-433-2681 to view
220 CAMERON AVE
$159,900 MLS #807841• 3 Bedroom • Walk out basement• Fenced yard - Huge rear deck• Lots of upgrades last 5 yearsCall: Rick 613-401-3212 or Patti 613-401-0197
56 MAPLE ST.
1/2 ACRE LOTAT CHENAUX
$19,900 MLS #809519VENDOR SAYS BRING
AN OFFERCALL: DENNIS 613-432-0041
1368 GOSHEN RD.
SOLDSOLDCALL:
DENNIS YAKABACK
363 MHUSK RD.
SOLDSOLDCALL:
KELLY DERUE
$399,900 MLS #792473
• Ottawa River Living• Waterfront
Bungalow• Hot Tub, Deck,
Sleep Cabin• Garage &
Workshop Call: Vince Johnston 613-433-2254
78 TOWEY LANE
$149,900• 3 Bed on large ravine lot
• Renovated bath• Patio doors from kitchen to deck
Call: Rick 613-401-3212 or Patti 613-401-0197
6 BANK STREET
OPEN HOUSE - 2855 RIVER ROAD
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2-4pmCall: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041
OPEN HOUSE - 542 LAKEVIEW LANE
Sunday, Nov. 6, 2-4pm
• Log home• Water view• Deeded access to Hurds Lake
Call: Vincent Johnston 613-433-2254
IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY
PRICE REDUCED
WATER VIEW
$349,900
304 SIDNEY AVE
SOLDSOLDCALL:
KELLY DERUE
$214,900 MLS #808646• Quiet Street • Open
concept kitchen• Hardwood &
Ceramic flooring• Large detached
garage w/gas heatCall: Charlene Riopelle Badour 613-433-4082
311 RAGLAN ST. N.
NEWPRICE
MLS #793966 $449,500• 2500 sq ft Custom Home• 6 Acre park like setting• 2 Car attached / 2 Car detached• A must seeCall: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041
5730 CALABOGIE ROAD
• MLS #802629 $184,900• A Must See • Move in condition• Hardwood floors • Updated bath• CarportCall: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041
97 HARVEY’S CRES
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DAVID VINCENTSales Representative
Office 613-432-7562Cell 613-401-2824
Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew)
BrokerageA locally owned
IndependentMember Broker
327 LISGARWonderful starter home in a great area of Ren-frew. New roof, and a great insulated garage that could be used as an offi ce. $125,000. Call David today. MLS #797663.
219 OAK STREET EGANVILLE.
Quality built ICF 3 bedroom home. Beautiful open concept with many upgrades. Radiant in fl oor heating. Heated double car garage as well. Landscaped yard surrounds this home. MLS #784899. Call David for a showing. 613-401-2824.
TIMBER TRAILWATERFRONT LOT on the Madawaska River. All ready to build your dream home or cottage. 200 ft of prime waterfront. Do not miss out.MLS#786169 Call David. 613-401-2824.
WATERFRONTWATERFRONT
847 RAGLAN Very busy store in an excellent location. Has been recently upgraded inside. Be your own
boss today. Call David. 613-401-2824.
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
FREE HOME EVALUATION Call David for a free
Evaluation of your
hometoday
95 TOWEY LANE
This wonderful 3 bedroom water-front home on the Ottawa River will impress. With an amazing view and excellent shoreline, you will be able to enjoy all that the river has to offer. Many many fea-tures. Call David to-day. $415,000 MLS #803723
OTTAWA RIVEROTTAWA RIVERWATERFRONTWATERFRONTNEW PRICE
NEW PRICE
$$399,000399,000
205STEVENSON
CRES.One of the best loca-tions in town. This 3 bedroom home has been well cared for with many new fea-tures. Call David today to view. 613-401-2824.
194 ROSS STREETExcellent value with this 3 level solid brick bungalow home overlooking Smiths’ Creek. Gleaming hardwood fl oors and plenty of room throughout. Central A/C and many upgrades.Heated and insulated garage/workshop. MLS #792459. $174,500 Call David today
SALESALEPENDINGPENDING
NEW PRICENEW PRICE $195,000
$195,000
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EADY REALTY, INC.Brokerage
29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ONK7V 1P8 613-432-2100
List or sell with us and get free
Airmiles
MLS # 773692• 2nd Floor - Restaurant for lease with equipment• 3rd Floor - 4200 sq ft of spaceCall: Vince Johnston 613-433-2254
278 RAGLAN
$269,900 MLS#791277• Hurds lake waterfront• 4 Season cottage• Sandy shorelineCall: Vince Johnston 613-433-2254
533 LAKEVIEW LANE
$139,900 MLS #802191• Deep lot• Many updates including roof,
furnace & ACCall: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041
69 RAILWAY AVE
• $119,900 MLS #803386 • Quiet Townsite• 2+1 Bedrooms • Hardwood floors• Single garage • Breaker panel Call: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041
538 SULLIVAN
MLS #804668 $269,900• 3 Bed split level• Well cared for in & out• Sitting on 7+ acresCall: Dennis Yakaback 613 432-0041
3200 HWY 132
MLS #806360 $179,900• 3+ Bedrooms - 2 Baths• Updates throughout • New furnace• Central air• Patio doors from master to deckCall: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041
27 FOURTH CHUTE RD.
MLS #793966 $449,500• 2500 sq ft Custom Home• 6 Acre park like setting• 2 Car attached / 2 Car detached• A must seeCall: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041
5730 CALABOGIE ROAD
NEW PRICE
NEW PRICE
580 Aberdeen & 691 AberdeenSunday October 30, 2-4
ABERDEEN STREET
OPEN HOUSES
691 Aberdeen580 Aberdeen
$134,900 MLS#810516• Log Home • Detached garage• 1.7 Acres • Close to hwy 17Call: Vince Johnston 613-433-2254
1416 CHENAUX RD
MLS #800361• Private Lot• Large garage /workshop• Close to townCall: Vince Johnston 613-433-2254
1597 EADY RD.
PRICEREDUCED
50 PRINCEOFFICE SPACE
300 - 3000 SQ FTCENTRALLY LOCATED
MLS #808525CALL: VINCE TO
VIEW 613-433-2254
CorrectionIn the Taste of the Valley series of
articles submitted by the County of Renfrew and published in The Renfrew Mercury, there was an error. In the ar-ticle about Tracey’s Dairy published
Oct. 6, a statement about the owner-ship of the company was made. The issue of ownership of the company is currently before the courts. The Mer-cury regrets the error.
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HELEN VINCENT BROKER OF RECORD
Cell 613-432-0058
330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3 432-7562 • www.remaxrenfrew.com
Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) BrokerageA locally owned Independent Member Broker
LOTS FOR SALE
1716 CALABOGIE RD., BURNSTOWN
A golden opportunity for you to live on one level and run your business on the other! A well built structure awaits you with two fi replaces, one up and one down, and lots of land as well. This property encompasses a 2 bedroom apart-ment on the second level with laundry facilities too and the lower level has beautifully fi nished ceramic fl oors and ample square footage - lots of parking - Call Helen to view at 432-0058
219 OAK ST., EGANVILLE A solid well built custom bungalow (ICF CONSTRUCTION) with 3 bedrooms and 1 and a half baths - a well designed interior and lots of space - kitchen, living room and dining room are open concept and a double car garage and large landscaped lot - professionally landscaped at the rear with attractive stonework - so much value at this address Call Helen at 432-0058 to view
• 102 HARAMIS DR. Building lot in a prime residential area, measuring 57.35 feet x 112.66 feet deep – ready for construction to commence.
• COMM. BUILDING LOT - Raglan St. N.• COMM. LAND HWY #60 - Fully serviced - C-2 zoning - 3 parcels• HARAMIS DR. (Manor Estates) Fully serviced lots
• WATERFRONT LOTS AVAILABLEONE LOCATED AT GRIFFITH ON THE MADAWASKA RIVER – LITTLE TIMBER TRAIL LOT MEASURES 200 ft x 284.06 x 286.29 ft. x 394.59 ft – great holiday fun for you and your family
• ONE LOCATED AT LACROIX BAY RD. LAPASSE225 FT. of waterfront on the beautiful Ottawa River – beautiful location and paved access right to the door
• NEW LISTINGS - HUMPHRIES RD ( OFF CASTLEFORD RD )2 Building Lots - Approx 1 acre each
2030B HWY 132At this address you are minutes from town limits and have 6 acres and a beau-tifully fi nished split level as well - work-shop adjacent to home - a 4 level split level with 3 bedrooms, well appointed rooms throughout and wood fi replace in the livingroom as well - hardwood and ceramic - eat-in kitchen - newer deck at the rear overlooking the large acreage - double car garage - It is well worth viewing Call Helen at 432-0058
FALL IS COMING
MOVE IN NOW.
3434 SOUTH MCNAUGHTON RD., DOUGLAS
Do not miss this opportunity to own your own home and have privacy as well - 2 bedroom 2 storey home with a warm and cozy feeling whenever you enter! An in-viting kitchen with lots of room and patio doors to the adjacent rear deck - living room and dining room/offi ce area - 3 pce bath - economical living at this address Call Helen at 432-0058
PRICED IN
THE 90’S
448 MAYHEW ST.This home is located just off Hall Ave. and has two levels of living space with 2 baths and an extra spacious rear deck overlooking a main-tenance free well landscaped rear lot - 2 bed-rooms on the fi rst level plus kitchen, living and dining and the lower level has a large family room, second bath and 3rd bedroom - lots of space and it is all utilized. You need to visit this home with me. Call Helen at 432-0058
48 STACEY DR., BURNSTOWNProceed to the Village of Burnstown off Calabogie Rd.(Hwy 508) or Burn-stown Rd. from Renfrew and this home is located just off Calabogie Rd.
within the Village of Burnstown
SUNDAY, OCT 30th
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
157 ELK ST.A two bedroom custom built bungalow with 2 full baths, large living room, din-ing room and kitchen, full basement, fully serviced lot and Tarion Warrantied home - double car garage - parkland at the rear plus deck off dining area - Call Helen to view at 432-0058
58 ROSEBRUGH RD. HURD’S LAKEA 4 season split level on beautiful HURDS LAKE - 3 plus 1 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and eating area plus screened in porch, adjacent to the large front deck - second level has three good sized bedrooms and 4 pce bath, the lower level has a family room with fi replace and 4 pce bath and next level is the laundry area and 4th bedroom plus storage. A hot tub awaits you as well and privacy galore - storage sheds in two locations on the large lot - single attached garage. Come and view this with me at your leisure Helen at 432-0058
Mack Wilson, Developer & Hansma-Beimers Construction Ltd., Builder
227, 229, 231 & 233 Foxden St. Choose your custom home now!
CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN!!!!
5 More Bungalows – 1 ALREADY SOLD
381 WADE AVE.An outstanding family home with 3 levels completely fi nished - 3 bedrooms and and 4 pce bath on second level, fi rst level has been totally redone with living room, dining room with gas fi replace, and large kitchen with patio doors to a spacious rear deck and a private treed lot, laundry and 2 pce bath on this level as well. The lower level has a large family room and storage. An excellent residential location - Call Helen to view at 432-0058 MLS#811076
MADAWASKA
RIVERFRONT
TWO BUILDING LOTSCORNER OF CASTLEFORD RD AND HUMPHRIES RD
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE AND YOU WILL BE CLOSE TO RENFREW AND CLOSE TO THE OTTAWA RIVER PRICED TO
SELL AND AVAILABLE NOWCall Helen at 432-0058
JUSTLISTED
S U B D I V I S I O NHunterGate
J u s t o f f G i l l a n R o a d .
227, 229, 231 & 233 Foxden St. Choose your custom home now!
243 Foxden St. Move in before winter. It could be yours today!
181 Elk St Don’t Miss Out!
177 ELK
ST. SOLD
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PETER VINCENTBROKER
Cell 613-432-0319
330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3 432-7562 • www.remaxrenfrew.com
Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) BrokerageA locally owned Independent Member Broker
GREAT HUNTING & RECREATIONAL LOTAsking $199,900. 220 acres off 4th Chute Rd. Good mixture of open bush and wetland. MLS# 790528
220 + ACRES220 + ACRES
WELL BUILT & WELL MAINTAINED ONLY $174,500 for this solid brick three storey home, gleam-ing hardwood throughout, ravine lot, large heated garage. MLS# 792459
AFFORDABLE BEACHBURG HOMEAsking $139,900, 19 Cameron St. Four bedrooms, eat in kitchen, fi nished basement, large garage. MLS# 811279
17 ARTHUR AVEAt $87,500 this home is certainly affordable. 4 bedrooms, spacious kitchen, 1.5 baths MLS# 801214
56 TIERNEY ST.Great Value at $189,900, large family three bedroom home with garage and fenced yard. Spacious kitchen, new bathroom. MLS# 795220
381 BALDWIN AVEAsking $149,900, fully rented centrally located triplex, 3 hydro/gas meters. MLS#764856
GREAT BUILDING LOTAsking $45,000. 271 Mink Lake Rd, Cleared lot with Drilled Well and Septic already installed, ready to build on. MLS# 786232
CENTENNIAL LAKE ROADOnly $29,900 for 4.5 Acres. Great Building Lot, close to public boat launch. MLS# 743026
3272 CALABOGIE RD.Waterfront Lot on Balmer Creek, asking $125,000. 700 ft of frontage. MLS# 793947
WATERFRONTWATERFRONT
138 ARGYLE STCentral Location, well built former feed mill, come see the views. MLS# 782020.
1181 HIGHWAY 60Asking $199,900, Prime fl at 4 ACRE site, excellent highway access, town services on lot. MLS# 786734
46 HARAMIS DR.Building?? Look no further!!, Desireable subdivision location, a great neighbourhood to live in. MLS# 803130.
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ROSS PEEVERSales Representative
Res. 613-432-5394
Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) BrokerageA locally owned Independent Member Broker
330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3 432-7562
RENFREW COUNTY
Visit us on the web at www.remaxrenfrew.com
BROMLEY TOWNSHIP LOCATED 2 KM FROM COBDENLot 1 – 420’ x 990’ re 9.70 acres. Price $45,500.Lot 2 – 420’ x 990’ re 9.70 acres. Price $47,900.
LOT ON DOMBROSKIE RD275’ frontage, some trees, with some open land total 4.8 acres. Asking $45,900
CENTENNIAL LAKE RD NEAR GRIFFITH 19 acres of bush with ravine; would make excellent building lot or recreational property. Asking $39,900
65 PEGGS LANELocation, Location. Privacy; Extra Lot Custom Built Home, Mainfl oor has KIT, DR, LR, Den, Large MBR with ensuite; 2nd fl oor has 3 BDR, 1 4-PC bath; Full Basement with Large Rec Room, Three Car attached garage, manicured lawn. Call Ross 613.433.1133 for further details.
MADAWASKA RIVERSANDY
BEACH
17 PRIEST CAMP RD., MINK LAKE
Two Year Old Bungalow, Open Concept Kit, DR, LR, 2 Large BDR with double closet, 1 – 4 pc bath. F.A. Propane Heat; in ground pool, Lot 210’ by 420’. Call Ross 613.433.1133 for further details.
INGROUNDPOOL
491 WHELAN RD.Open Concept Kith with Maple Cupboards plus island leading to back deck, Large LR, 1 – 4 pc bath, laundry room , 3 BDR with 1- 4 pc ensuite plus walk-in closet off MBR, hardwood fl oors throughout, full base-ment all dry walled, 4th BDR, furnace room, propane heat, large lot. Call Ross for details 613.433.1133
1500SQ. FT.
1157 HWY. 132Vinyl Sided Bungalow, eat in KIT, LR, hardwood fl oors under rug, 1 – 4 pc bath, 2 BR, Full basement unfi nished, F.A. Gas Heat, 250 AMP 2 car detached garage 17’ by 20’ asking $169,900. Host: Ross, 613-433-1133.
VALLEY PINE BUILDING 252 STEWART ST
Location on Lot 50’ by 256’ in depth. Cement Block, Approc 40’ by 28’ consiting of several offi ces, two large garage doors, envi-ronmental papers for property on fi le. Many possibilities. Asking $199,900 Call Ross to Veiw 613.432.1133
GREAT LOCATION
384 BALDWIN ST., RENFREWLOOKING FOR INCOME TO PAY YOUR MORTGAGE? — Upper Unit: Kit, DR, LR, 2 BDR, 1-4 PC Bath Plus computer room. Heated with F.A. Oil. Lower Unit: Kit LR 2 BDR, 1- 4 Pc Bath, E.B.B Heat. Call Ross for further details 613.433.1133.
2 CARDETACHEDGARAGE
HWY. #132Brick Bungalow on 1.5 acres. Separate KIT, DR, LR, 3BDR, 1- 4 pc bath, Basement: Rec Room, work shop, laundry, storage. Cen-tral Air, F.A. Oil, 2 car insulated detached garage, + large storage shed. Private large back deck. Asking $264,500. Call Ross to View 613.433.1133
2 MILES FROM
RENFREW
NEWPRICE
251 BASSWOOD AVE3 BDR Bungalow, eat in Kit, LR, 1-4 Pc Bath, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Basement Consists of Laundry Room, Rec Room, Large Workshop. Outdoor Storage Shed, All Newer Windows. Home is in Excellent State of Repair. Asking $183,500 Call Ross to View 613.433.1133
887 GILLAN ROADCan be sold as Land & building or as a repair shop. Located on over 1 acre of property. Fully Serviced. 400 amp Service. Environmental assessment available for property. Call Ross to View 613.433.1133
COMMERCIALNEW LISTING
Music
Makem and Spain Brothers in concert in Pembroke tomorrow nightShane, Conor and Rory Makem
weren’t even around when their father Tommy and the Clancy Brothers made their boisterous debut on the Ed Sullivan Show March 12, 1961.
Irish music would never be the same after the Clancy Broth-ers and Tommy Makem capti-vated 80 million viewers for 18 minutes that Sunday night 50 years ago. Ireland’s fab four
dominated Irish music in the 1960’s with their rousing songs of rebellion, drinking, mischief and fun. They even outsold the Beatles for some periods.
Today, the three younger Makems, teamed with Mickey and Liam Spain, are keeping that song tradition alive with their own powerful versions of Clancy/Makem classics such as Brennan on the Moor, the Rising
of the Moon, and Roddy McCor-ley. Not content to be merely a jukebox for the music of their fa-mous predecessors, the Makem and Spain Brothers have writ-ten some sparkling new songs of their own. Conor Makem, in-heriting the songwriting skills of prolifi c father Tommy, has penned the beautiful When We Danced in Donegal and numer-ous other superb compositions.
The group also covers Scot-tish and Australian songs as well as memorable songs writ-ten by Tommy Makem, such as Four Green Fields, the Winds of Morning and Farewell to Car-lingford.
The Makem and Spain Broth-ers bring their rousing live show to Pembroke’s Festival Hall on Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m., mark-ing their fi rst visit to the Ottawa
Valley. Since forming in 2002, the Makem and Spain Brothers have issued four superb CD’s, all fl awlessly produced.
Their latest CD, Up the Stairs, is delighting their fans. One of the songs, The Lightkeeper, has impressed the experts, earning it a well-deserved Grammy nom-ination.
For the Pembroke show, call Festival Hall at 613-735-2613.
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Renfrew, Ontario613-432-8122
Helping you is what we do.SERVICE – INTEGRITY – RESULTS
www.royallepageoneil.comAllison Shields-MulvihillSales Representative
Gerry O'NeilBroker of Record613-432-2333
Catherine O'NeilBroker
Mike CoulasSales Representative
Sherri Cobus Sales Representative
261 PLAUNT STREET• Lots of potential - 3
bedrooms, 2 baths, newer roof & flooring
• Would make an excellent investment property
• $129,900 MLS#798009
ALLISON SHIELDS-MULVIHILLYOUR WEEKEND
SALES REPRESENTATIVE 613-433-2880
86 BONNECHERE ST. S• Lots of character inside &
out• 3 bedroom home, eat-in
kitchen, spacious living room, hardwood floors
• $155,000 MLS#793812
2017 CHURCH STREET• Affordable 4 bedroom,
2 bath family home in Douglas
• Needs some TLC, lots of potential, nice corner lot
• $105,900 MLS#806141
1810 HWY#132• Attention all Handymen!
1.5 storey home with 4 bedrooms
• 1.49 acres on the outskirts of town
• $129,500 MLS#808693
678 ENGLISH ROAD• Great country living! 1.22
acre lot!• Bright, updated kitchen with
eating area, living room with patio doors to deck
• $214,500 MLS#796909
668 HYDRO BAY ROAD• 443 ft on Muskrat Lake with
17 acres to explore, trails throughout
• Hydro & septic installed• $195,000 MLS#808237
6179 HWY#132
GREAT FAMILY HOME, $299,900
MLS#800368
63 MCBRIDE ROAD
QUALITY BUILT 2010, $299,900
MLS#781868
298 BARR STREET
MAJESTIC 5 BEDROOM HOME, $425,000
MLS#809645
816 EIGHTH STREET• 3 Bedroom family home,
attached garage• 3 finished levels, 2 baths• Close to all amenities with
easy commuting• $195,000 MLS#803833
660 HYDRO BAY RD• 874 ft on Muskrat Lake with
19 acres & trails to explore• Many spots to build your
dream home!• $239,000 MLS#755153
749 FIFTH STREET• 3 bedroom, 2 bath home
well maintained & bigger than it looks
• Double paved drive + detached garage
• $224,500 MLS#804166
1285 FORESTERS FALLS RD.
• Private country location with easy access to HWY#17
• 2 storey, 4 bedroom home with lots of potential
• $85,000 MLS#804140
163 HARRY STREET
SUNDAY OCTOBER 30th, 2pm-4pm
Your Host:Sherri Cobus,
Sales Rep.Cell: 613-432-1947
OPEN HOUSENEW LISTING
MLS#810254 MLS#811443
2385 HWY#60• 63.2 acre hobby farm just
minutes from town, property backs onto the Bonnechere River
• 1.5 storey home, 2-part barn
• $299,500 MLS#798656
952 CHIMO ROAD• Black Donald Lake
Waterfront• 3 bedroom home/ cottage
with screened-in sunroom, comes fully furnished + all the toys
• $399,500 MLS# 794989
631 SOUTH SIDE WAY• Rare Find! 155 ft of
Waterfront on Norway Lake + 83.45 acres to explore
• Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 season cottage• $350,000 MLS#804288
279 MCLEAN STREET• Just Move-In! Makeover
Complete!• 3 bedroom, 2 bath family
home with rec. room, detached garage, fenced yard, patio & much more!
• $179,500 MLS# 805610
580 RAGLAN STREET S.
SPARKLING WITH PERSONALITY, $274,500
MLS#810527
570 RAGLAN STREET S.
PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING, $299,500
MLS#809911
390 CAMPBELL DRIVE• Wonderful location for
commuters!• 3 bedroom, 2 bath family
home nicely upgraded + large lot & fenced backyard
• $269,500 MLS#809693
163 RENFREW AVENUE WEST
• Great for those downsizing• 2 bedroom garden home
with attached garage, main floor laundry & patio doors to back deck
• $184,900 MLS#808689
528 OPEONGO ROAD• 2 Storey quality built home
on 5 acres• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,
hardwood & ceramic flooring
• $495,000 MLS#796522
329 HARRY STREET
SUNDAY OCTOBER 30th, 2pm-4pm
Your Host:Mike Coulas,
Sales Rep.Cell: 613-432-0092
OPEN HOUSE
MLS#800169
795 FOURTHSTREET
ATTENTION ALL HANDYMEN
1½ Storey, 2 bedroom home in nice location
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Pontiacsweet, loving, playful, lovable, cuddlyand very purry
VACCINATED,SPAYED
& NEUTERED
For more information contact Mary819-647-5794 or email [email protected]
Roxy
Spot
Min-Min
Snuggles
Rocky
Rascal & HeidiRascal & Heidi
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Awesome Kittens and Cats for Adoption
Many more available
Precious PetsGROOMING SALON
Thank you for your
patronage over the
past 21 years
We provide a friendly and
compassionate environment
for your pet. Looking good
feels great, even for pets!
We make it easy to keep your
dog or cat perfectly pettable
with professional head-to-tail
grooming service.
To make an appointment
for your pet, please call
613-432-2968
Each pet in our care receives
• ear cleaning
• teeth cleaning/report
• anal gland expression
• nail trimming
• bath with specialized shampoo
• body examination for growths & parasites
• report card
• humane treatment for mat removal
269 Argyle Street South
Renfrew312507
LOSTLOSTThirteen year old black and white husky namedCHINOOKLast seen in the Pucker St. and Holmes Rd area. Needs medication.Needs medication.If seen, please callIf seen, please call613-433-3354613-433-3354
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is the proud owner of three year old Caden and six year old Caleb. He guards their bedrooms at night. He has been dressed as both a
Ninja Turtle and the Evil Megatron.Every day that Caleb boards the bus, Monty faithfully
“drops him off” and “picks him up.” When Caden is sick, Monty never leaves his side.
Monty is special for many reasons, but his devotion to his kids is reason enough to love this gentle giant.
Owners: Joel and Jodie Gagnon, RenfrewBreed: Bernese Mountain DogName: Monty (kennel name: Pixie’s Magic Montgomery)311701
MontyMonty
Cavalier King Charles SpanielBorn Aug 5, 2005 in Budapest, Hungary
Owner: Reina DeVries
Dexter is a “lap” dog in every sense of the word.He is the happiest when lying across your lap!
Dexter may be an attention seeker but he’s a constant source of love.
He is missing his brother, Zorro.
DEXTER
GROOMINGDALE’SGROOMINGDALE’SGROOMINGDALE’SLocated in Pet Valu
3 Arthur StreetArnprior
Don’t Forget Your Pooch At Christmas
It’s worth the drive!
BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS
Gift Certifi cates Available
Joan MielkeGroomer
Open Tuesday – Saturday613-623-7403
312402
62 ARGYLE ST. NORTH,RENFREW
613-432-8884
RENFREW ANIMALHOSPITAL
PROVIDING CARE
FOR PETS FOR MORE THAN
30 YEARS
MEDICAL, SURGICAL &DENTAL SERVICES
IN-HOUSE LAB & PET SUPPLIES
C.V.O. ACCREDITED
DR. G.A. WITHAM
312507
ZORRO BANDITJuly 2, 2001 – October 13, 2011
I thought I was okay with Thursday’s goodbyeUntil I found your toys and that made me cry.
I knew you were in pain and I had to let you goBut I didn’t realize I would miss you so.
You were a wonderful companion and friendLove Reina311681
Katie’sKatie’sPaw SpaPaw Spa
Stress free environmentPick up/Drop off available
Personalized pampering for your petPersonalized pampering for your pet
By appointment only, Monday – Saturday 8-412 Sherwood St, Renfrew
613-432-6468307796
FORSALE
6 PUREBRED LAB PUPPIES3 GOLDEN AND 3 BLACK
First shots, $400 eachAvailable to go nowPhone 613-646-9728312501
KimoHello! I’m Kimo. Here is a littlebit about me. I’m a Blue andGold Macaw.My hatchday
was onMay 22, 1996. That makes me 15 years old !
I live with a loving family who looks out for me and
cares for me deeply.
Hi. My name is Buxta Malone but my loving humans call be BUX. I am a domestic shorthair who is renowned throughout the neighbourhood for my stunning good looks, affectionate nature and comical shenanigans! But what makes meextra special ismy ability tomake myfamily and their friends smile everyday.
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Boats/cars/RV’s613-433-3079#1 HIGH SPEED IN-
TERNET $28.95 / Month. Absolutely no ports are blocked. Un-limited Downloading. Up to 5Mps Download and 800Kbps Upload. ORDER TODAY AT www.acanac.ca or CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-866-281-3538.
21 FT 6” STAINLESS steel flu liner and chim-ney cap. $150.00. 613-752-0398
BIRD FEED, locally grown! Black oil sun-flowers, mixes, safflow-er & nyjer! Call Barclay Dick & Son Farm Sup-ply near Douglas. 649-2620 or -2440
BUILDING SALE... FI-NAL CLEARANCE. “ROCK BOTTOM PRIC-ES” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.
CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help? No obliga-tion consultation. Com-prehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6590.
DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Make an offer! Ask about FREE DELIVERY, most areas! CALL FOR QUICK QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
FOUR WINTER TIRES on rims. Only 2500km Size R225/70/R15. Five hole. Originally purchased for small Mazda truck or Ford Ranger. Asking $425. Phone 613-754-2013
FREE 120 PAGE CATALOGUE from Halfords. Butcher sup-plies, leather & craft supplies and animal control products. 1-800-353-7864 or email: [email protected] or visit our Wed Store: www.halfordsmailorder.com
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FREE UNLIMITED LONG DISTANCE - Home Phone & High-speed. You’re Ap-proved! No Deposits, No Credit Checks. CALL Talk Canada Home Phone Today! Visit www.talkcana-da1.com or Toll-Free 1-866-867-8293.
H E A L T H T R A I N E R HT840EL elliptical train-er. Can set programs. Displays heart rate and calories. $300 firm. 613-432-6044
*HOT TUB (SPA) Cov-ers-Best Price. Best quality. All shapes and colours. Call 1-866-652-6837. w w w . t h e c o v e r -guy.com/newspaper
LIVESTOCK FEEDS! All natural, locally grown Hi-Protein, Beef Boost-er, rolled scratch grain & more. Available in bulk, 1/2 te totes or 25 kg bags. Mineral, salt and milk replacers too! Call Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply near Douglas. 649-2620 or -2440
BEDS, SOFA BEDS, BEDROOMSUITES, DINING ROOM
SUITES, SOFAS, RECLINERS,BAR STOOLS, HEADBOARDS,
COMFORTERS
MATTRESS FACTORY &
FURNITURE OUTLET312 Raglan St. S., Renfrew
BESIDE FINNIGAN’S
432-8826
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NEED LIME to enhance your crop
yield?We provide custom
lime spreading. Call M & L Enterprises
613-646-2553
JOHN LAMBERT CARPETS
220 Carswell St., RENFREW613-432-8111613-433-2788 31
2526
NO TAXON
EVERYTHING
SAWMILLS from only $3997 - MAKE MON-EY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimen-sion. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw-m i l l s . c o m / 4 0 0 O T 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 6 6 - 6 8 9 9 Ext:400OT.
TOP DOLLAR PAIDfor used guitars,
amplifiers, banjosetc.
No hassle - pickupMILL MUSICRENFREW
1-877-484-8275or 613-432-4381
WHITE CEDARLUMBER
Decking, fencing, all di-mensions, rough or
dressed.Timbers and V-joint also
available.Call Tom at
McCann’s ForestProducts
613-628-6199613-633-3911
www.cedartom.com
WILDLIFE FEEDS - Deer & Wild Turkey survival mixes, whole & rolled corn. Alfalfa cubes, mineral & licks. Call Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply near Douglas. 649-2620 or -2440
OLD ANTIQUE FURNI-TURE, old advertising coca-cola, Mountain Dew, old gas and oil items, toys, decoys, old postcards, old Hallo-ween and Christmas items. Call Sheryl MacKenzie at 613-432-4909
WANTEDDEAD OR ALIVE
scrap carsWill pay $100 - $150
even up to $200, depending on types.
Picked up free.613-432-3464 or
cell 613-432-0449
WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Am-plifiers, Stereo, Record-ing and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model con-soles. Call Toll-Free 1-800-947-0393 / 519-853-2157.
DRY FIREWOOD FOR-sale. Maple, Beech and White Oak. Delivery available. 613-646-7570
FIREWOOD BY THE TANDEM
LOADCLEAN Random
LengthHardwood
For Sale 613-649-2544
Quick Delivery
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16” DRY, MIXED Pickup or Delivered
McLEOD BUILDING SUPPLIES
432-3942Mon-Fri, 8-5:30 pm
Sat 8-12
Visa, mastercard and debit accepted
FIREWOOD
FIREWOOD FOR SALE cut, split and delivered; and have 8ft firewood. Also looking for stand-ing timber. Phone 613-312-9859
MIXEDHARDWOOD
8’ lengths, excellent quality, by the tandem load.
We also purchase standing timber and
hard or soft pulp wood, land and lot
clearing, tree trimming,
and outdoor furnace wood available.
Call 613-432-2286
GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies born Aug 30. Vet checked, vaccinat-ed, dewormed. Ready to go. 613-223-5015
2001 PONTIAC Mon-tana van, sold as is. 432-5590 after 6:00 p.m.
Ray’sAuto Sales
& Leasing Inc.211 Elliott Crescent
RenfrewHwy. 60 and Pinnacle Rd.
613-312-7511
312343
$40000down starts any lease
NO ADMIN. FEEMember of UDCA and
OMUICTaxes and Licence Extra
on Prices
2000 Crown Victoria158 km, mint
BUY or LEASE
2001 Buick Century4 dr, loaded
2002 Mazda Protégé
4 dr, white, 85 km
Leasing plans are available with low monthly payments
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Open House Sat., Oct. 29 – 2 - 4 p.m.Move in today, go fi shing tomorrow. This home offers you the
opportunity to move in and live now. 2 Km to the Ottawa River boat launch. Absolutely maintenance free for the next 20 years. Poured and insulated concrete fi nished basement with rec room, wet bar, cold storage, offi ce and mud room entrance from oversized 2 car
garage. Main fl oor boasts hardwood and ceramic fl oors with main fl oor laundry and green material custom kitchen, not to mention the
large pantry for all your storage needs. Interlocking walkway and perennial gardens out front can be enjoyed from the front porch
swing, or sit on the maintenance free composite deck out back and watch the turkeys and deer play in the huge back yard. Bring the
kids, this home has 3 large bedrooms on main fl oor, 2 of which boast custom, built-in desks. Plug in the generator if the hydro goes out,
or surf the high speed internet when you’re bored. Who Could Ask for more!!
Check out the other pictures on mls.ca MLS#806638
NEWPRICE
1029 HUMPHRIES RD, RENFREW
HUNTER SAFETY Ca-nadian Firearms Course. Courses and exams held throughout the year. Free course if you organize a group, exams available. Wen-da Cochran, 613-256-2409.
COMMERCIAL SPACE 1000 sq ft, 94 Plaunt St S beside Renfrew Cleaners. $650/month plus utilities. Call 819-647-5512
3 BDRM HOUSE for rent with appliances - available immediately. 6 Bank St N, Renfrew, $850/mo plus utilities, oil and gas heat, first/last required, refer-ences required. Call 613-312-7320 if inter-ested
BUNGALOW, large yard, garage, $800 plus per month. Call June 613-432-5573
3 BEDROOM HOUSE Queen Street, Renfrew. 2 storey older home, nicely renovated, gas heat, central air, hard-wood floors, available Nov 1 $875/month plus all utilities. 613-433-1196
CLEAN, BRIGHT, 2 bdrm duplex. Renovat-ed. Includes; applianc-es, private parking, yard, patio, basement for storage and laun-dry. Prefer mature sin-gle/couple. $725 plus utilities. 613-432-9550
FARMHOUSE, 2 bdrm, appliances, oil heat. Available immediately. Phone 433-1744
RENFREWBungalow, townhouse, garage, finished base-ment. Would suit sen-iors. No smoking. No pets. $1000/month plus utilities. 162 Elk St, available now. 433-3036
SPACIOUS 3 BDRM house for rent, gas heat, gas hot water, new windows, new flooring, double drive-way, deck, quiet corner lot, storage shed, wash-er/dryer. $900/mo plus utilities, available Dec 1st. Please call 613-432-5177, ask for Lisa.
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MINI KITCHENETTE SHARED HOUSE.Satellite and wireless in-ternet and 11 x 22 room $560/month all inclusive lst and last. Downtown Arnprior available immediately leave message 613-293-0611
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1 BEDROOM, ground floor quiet building, hardwood floors, plen-ty of closet space, park-ing, overlooking McConnell Park. Ma-ture individual, no pets, first and last. 613-623-4747
COUNTRY DUPLEX, 2 bedroom basement apt, available immedi-ately, 5km to town. $600 per month plus electric heat and hydro. References, first and last. 433-8975
DOWNTOWN ARN-PRIOR, 1 bedroom up-stairs apartment, small balcony, 2 paved park-ing spaces. $700 plus utilities. Available Oct 1st. 613-302-1669
LARGE 2 BEDROOM ground floor apartment in centretown has pri-vate entrance, new stove and fridge, pri-vate yard area, large storage area (base-ment). No pets allowed make it quiet. Available now. $750/month plus gas heat and hydro. 432-2852
LARGE ONE bedroom apartment, available Nov 1st, 2011, Apt 1, 264 Raglan St S. Hard-wood floors, heat in-cluded in rent. Quiet and secure. Call 432-5972
NEWLY RENOVATED One plus bedroom, up-stairs apt, downtown Arnprior. Washer/dry-er in unit, secure build-ing with intercom, parking spot, heat and hydro extra, $725 month, first/last 613-302-1669
ONE BEDROOM apartment for rent. 432-1911 McGrim-mon Holdings.
ONE BEDROOM apartment for rent in the historic village of B u r n s t o w n . $725/month utilities in-cluded. No smoking, no pets. Suitable for mature tenant. 1st and last months rent re-quired. Available No-vember 15th or sooner. 613-433-3426
Offeringaffordable
one bedroom apartments.
For a viewing and more information
callDerek McGrimmon
432-1911
ONE BEDROOM APT, suitable for mature indi-vidual, large kitchen and livingroom in quiet triplex, $495 plus utilities, includes fridge/stove, first/last required, NO PETS, 3 kms east of Renfrew. 613-432-7149
ONE BEDROOM base-ment apartment on Eighth St, available Dec 1st. $550 plus hy-dro, heat paid. Phone 613-592-2838
ONE BEDROOM base-ment apt, mature per-son, centrally located 200 Harry St. Heat/hy-dro, fridge/stove in-cluded. Non-smoker, no pets, $430, available now. Call (819)647-5103 or (613)432-8185
ONE BEDROOM, clean apartment, sec-ond floor, 306 Stewart Renfrew. Private en-trance, parking, fridge, stove and air condition-er. No smoking, no pets. Seniors preferred. $600/month plus utilities. First and last month’s rent required. 613-432-7026
ONE BEDROOM BACHELOR APTS.
Starting from $650/mo., all inclusive.
Fridge, stove & parking.
Call for available dates.
613-281-9444(cell)
613-432-8109 X115(offi ce) 307112
FALL SPECIAL
RAGLAN ST N, good-sized main floor one bedroom apt. Eat-in kitchen, parking, ma-ture adults only. Refer-ences, first/last required. $600/month plus hydro. 613-433-5868
RENFREW, CLEAN, one bedroom bachelor apt in quiet duplex. Ideal for mature adult. No smoking. No pets. References, first/last month’s rent, $500/mo plus hydro. 613-623-2247
TWO BDRM APT, Oak St, fridge, stove, park-ing. $575/month* “with discount” plus hy-dro. One year lease. First/last & references r e q u i r e d . 613-433-3053
TWO BEDROOM apartment for rent. 432-1911 McGrim-mon Holdings.
TWO BEDROOM apartment for rent, fridge and stove includ-ed. Available Novem-ber 1, 2011, Renfrew - $695/month + hydro, includes heat. 613-623-7287, ext 25
TWO BEDROOM APT in a quiet building in Horton. Rent is $575 plus utilities. Sorry no smoking or pets al-lowed. Available Nov 1st. 613-432-4197
TWO BEDROOM APT, suitable for mature indi-viduals, ground floor in quiet triplex, $500 plus utilities, gas heat, first/last required. No pets. 3 km east of Ren-frew. 613-432-7149
Offeringaffordable
two bedroom apartments.
For a viewing and more information
callDerek McGrimmon
432-1911
TWO BEDROOM t ow n h o u s e / c o n d o , large storage room (140 sq ft) completely renovated, fridge, stove parking, 2 minutes from downtown Renfrew, quiet neighbourhood. $690 plus utilities, first/last. No Pets. 613-757-1576 or 613-281-3575
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FOUNDgold loop earring found Oct 2nd at Ca-nadian Tire. Please claim at The Mercury 613-432-3655
FOUNDLARGE set of keys with GM car key and car door opener, found on Magnesium Rd, Haleys Station, Wed Oct 12. Keys have been there for sometime as they are starting to show rust. Claim at The Mer-cury 432-3655
FOUNDLG pink cell phone found on ledge in back parking lot of Dr Dewey/Dr Humphries office. Claim at The Renfrew Mercury 613-432-3655
LOSTBLACKBERRY BOLD
9700Lost near Renfrew Ave
or Lorne St during early hours of Sunday morn-ing. If found please call
Ryan Narezny @ 613-325-0722. Reward offered
EXCLUSIVE FIN-N I N G / C a t e r p i l l a r Heavy Equipment Ser-vice Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. Grade 12 diploma re-quired. $1000. en-trance scholarship. Paid work practicum with Finning. Potential ap-prenticeship opportu-nity. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
GO TO YOUR Next Job Interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Me-chanic Skills. GPRC, Fairview Campus. 34 week course. Heavy Equipment Certificate. Intense shop experi-ence. Safety training. On-campus residences. 1 - 8 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fair-view.
SKILLED WORKERS Al-ways in Demand. Pre-employment Welder, Millwright/Machinist program. 16 weeks and write first year ap-prenticeship exam. Be ready for high praying, in demand trades jobs. Starts Jan. 3, 2012. GPRC Grande Prairie C a m p u s . 1 - 8 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fair-view.
THE ONE - The Only - The Only One in Cana-da! Only authorized Harley-Davidson Tech-nician Program at GPRC’s Fairview Cam-pus. Fairview, Alberta. On-campus residences. 1 - 8 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fair-view.
AUTOMOTIVE SER-VICE TECHNICIAN, Harwood Ford Sales, Brooks, Alberta, ( w w w. b r o o k s . c a ) , www. lakenewe l l re -sort.com. Drive your fu-ture to unlimited opportunity and the in-come you deserve. Tired of crazy high costs of living? (you will love our community). Tired of crazy city traf-fic jams? (you will love our boating & fishing). Single or married join our team, great family benefit package, great flat rate compensation. Join our Ford family and new facility. Mov-ing assistance available. Minimum 2nd year apprentice re-quired. Send resume to Harwood Ford Sales, don’t mail, fax 403-362-2921. Atten-tion: Joel Nichols/Greg Harty.
AZ LEASE Program available - No down-payment! 2010 Intl. ProStars -$450 weekly lease payment. Limited quantity, call soon. Also hiring Company Drivers & Owner Operators. Cross-border and Intra-Canada positions available. Call Cela-don Canada, Kitchener 1 - 8 0 0 - 3 3 2 - 0 5 1 8 www.ce ladoncana -da.com
CLEANERS WANTED in the Renfrew area by well established con-tract cleaning company 1-800-667-3274 or 905-607-8200 or fax 905-607-9892
EARN UP TO $28/hour, Undercover Shoppers needed to judge retail and dining establishments. Experi-ence not required. If you can shop -you are qualified! www.my-shopperjobs.com
H O M E W O R K E R S NEEDED!!! Full & Part Time Positions Are Available - Will Train . On-Line Data Entry, Typing Work, E-mail Reading, PC/Clerical Work, Assembling Products.HURRY, SPOTS GO FAST! - www.OntarioJobsAtHome.com
L-D Tool & Die at 139 Iber Road, Otta-wa, has a day shift opening for a Certified Mould / Toolmaker. Apply to ckaerbye @ l d t o o l . c o m Fax 613-591-8683
LOOKING FOR A MA-TURE AZ driver.Fax resume to (613) 433-9352
MORTGAGE AGENT WANTED! Profession-al, motivated, self-start-er to join growing National brokerage. Previous sales experi-ence mandatory. 100% commission. Email mort-g a g e . r o c k c a p i [email protected] or fax resume to 519-942-4421
NEEDED ASAPHVAC installer,
full qualifications (G2) with experience.
Call JW HVAC @ 735-6365 or send a
note to [email protected]
PAID IN ADVANCE!Make $1000 weekly mailing brochures from home. 100% Legit! In-come in guaranteed! No experience re-quired. Enroll today! www.nat ional -work-ers.com
PART-TIME JOBS - Make your own sched-ule, sell chocolate bars to make $$$, decide where and when you sell, start and stop when you want. Tel: 1-800-383-3589.
SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Op-portunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competi-tive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax r e s u m e : 403-854-2845. Email: c h r y s l e r @ t e l u s p l a -net.net.
WANTEDTwo strong men to
move large treadmill upstairs.
Phone 432-8282
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CASEIH FARM EQ. AND LAWN & GARDEN EQ.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN REQUIREDThe Qualifi ed Farm Equipment Technician will have:
- experience working on agricultural equipment- ability to work individually or in a team
- computer skills- valid drivers licence
Job may consist of both mobile and in-house work.Comprehensive Benefi t Package.
Send Resume to: John A. Burnett Ltd.Attn: S-A Holley, General Manager
479 O’Brien Rd., Renfrew, Ont. K7V 3Z3Fax: 613-432-9370 E-mail: [email protected]
JOHN A. BURNETT LTD.Serving Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec Since 1962
METICULOUS HOUSE-cleaning and odd jobs. Police records check. Very experienced. Ref-erences. Some spaces left for mid-November. Get ready for Christ-mas! Please call Mavis 613-432-6892 after 6:30 pm or weekends
PROFESSIONAL FUR-NITURE refinishing - lacquering. River Rd Re-f i n i s h i n g 613-432-6892, ask for Ted
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TUBMANMARKETING INC
Creative Opportunity
TUBMAN Marketing Inc., a full service internet marketing and graphic design firm, is seeking an outstanding individual to join our team.
If you have a positive attitude, are willing to learn and enjoy people then we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a Team Player who has experience or training in any of the following:� Internet site design and marketing� PHP, ASP or mySQL programming� Graphic design or brochure production
This position will provide a wide variety of tasks and duties that may include:
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If this maternity leave position interests you, please email your resume to [email protected]
Submission deadline: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
To learn more about TUBMAN Marketing Inc., please visit www.tubman.ca
HELP WANTEDMechanical Engineering
TechnologistThis is an entry level position. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn the basics of our fabrication process by working on the fl oor operating the machines in the sheet metal shop. This will help in understanding from the ground up how to manufacture our environmental chambers which incorporate sheet metal design, refrigeration systems, electrical power/control circuits and use of PLC’s. Knowledge of a CAD program such as Solidworks with experience in sheet metal design and solid modeling would be an asset but not necessary.
Please email resume to [email protected]
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Perhaps you haven’t found the right company toPerhaps you haven’t found the right company to “click” with or the right opportunity to really show“click” with or the right opportunity to really show what you can do. We may have a career for you as awhat you can do. We may have a career for you as a
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PRINT MEDIA DIGITAL MEDIA
Some of the things you’ll enjoy about working as part of the sales team at Metroland:• Being part of Metroland’s adventure in the online and offl ine world• Working in a fast paced innovative working environment• Advising clients on cutting edge technologies and industry trends• Becoming an expert in the Web, publishing, and delivery• Self-directed earnings potential
In this position, you will be called upon to:• Identify and discuss advertising needs with prospective customers• Understand and promote METROLAND MEDIA products and services
relevant to each new potential client acquisition• Design proposals for customers based on needs assessment• Maintain positive and eff ective customer relationships
Requirements:• A can-do attitude with a drive for success• Good Internet skills• The desire to earn the income you want based on sales results• Excellent communication skills• Media experience is an asset, but not required. • Valid driver’s license and ability to provide his/her own transportation
Metroland Media attributes its success and winning culture to its dedicated employees. We are committed to off ering you a best-in-class total rewards package, ongoing growth and development opportunities, plus a dynamic and innovative working environment.
Forward your resume in confi dence to Josh Max([email protected]).
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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DIVERSIFIEDTransportation Ltd.
Fort McMurray
• MOTORCOACH DRIVERS• SITE SERVICE BUS DRIVERS
Inquires and ResumesEmail: [email protected]
Telephone: 780-742-2561
Valid Class 1/ Class 2 Drivers Licence Required
• Annual Salary Range $58,000 - $78,000
• Plus $14,400 per annum Living Allowance
For details and to Apply Online visit dtl.ca
REQUIREDREGISTERED INSURANCE BROKERfor busy Renfrew Insurance Brokerage
• Full time position• RIBO License mandatory• Must be customer service oriented• Work well in a fast paced environment• Knowledge of TAM software would be an asset
All interested and qualifi ed applicants please submit covering letter and resume along with salary expectations to:
Attn: Shelly FishendenEady Insurance and Financial Services29 Raglan St. S.Renfrew, OntarioK7V 1P8sfi [email protected]
We appreciate all applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
311887Must have experience, be knowledgeable in Wills and Estate Matters and be
available two days each week.
Submit Resume to:LEGRIS LAW OFFICE
by fax to 613-432-3936or email to [email protected]
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REXALL PHARMA PLUSIs seeking a part-time PHARMACY TECH
Accepting resumes in store at
339 Raglan St., Renfrew, ON
Or fax 613-432-6511312070
MACHINISTWest End Machine Shop currently has openings for Machinist and apprentice Ma-chinist. Mill and Lethe experience would be an asset. Email [email protected]
AZ DRIVERS (2 Yrs. Exp.) AND OWNER-OPERATORS RE-QUIRED IMMEDIATE-LY for U.S. Cross Border, Domestic. Com-pany Paid Benefits, Bo-nus & Paid Orientation. Call Bill @ 1-800-265-8789 or 905-457-8789 Ext. 299, Email: [email protected].
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WHO ARE WE?Metroland Media, Ottawa Division, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation and Ontario’s most trusted and respected community media source. Our digital media division manages a network of leading community, specialty and vertical websites across Ontario, reaching over 6 million unique internet users every month.
THE OPPORTUNITYWe are looking for New Business Acquisition Sales Representatives to sell the com-pany’s fastest growing product - Deals4U.ca This innovative program promotes local businesses to local consumers through a special “daily deal.” You’ll use your knowledge of what’s great about our city to develop and grow the local market by securing com-mitments from the most desirable local households, businesses, and services including restaurants, spas, nightclubs, retailers, theaters, tourism venues, and more. This position off ers salary (commensurate with experience) and generous commissions based on revenue, sales targets and company goals
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO• Develop and cultivate leads using multiple sources including cold calling and door-to-
door prospecting• Continuously set up face-to-face meetings with qualifi ed prospects (15-20 appts. per
week) to present our marketing solutions• Generate compelling proposals for potential advertisers, demonstrating how our pro-
grams will meet their business needs • Explore and exhaust all possible leads to ensure that we don’t miss out on any oppor-
tunities• Maximize advertising revenues by acquiring prospect commitment• Address customer requests/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring
superior client satisfaction at all times• Consistently meet and/or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual targets
ABOUT YOU• Proven track record as a hunter, exclusively focused on acquiring new clients and con-
verting new business leads• Previous sales experience, with preference given to those with digital advertising sales
experience• Top notch presentation/communication skills, with a natural ability to build positive
relationships with potential clients• Extensive knowledge of the local digital media/advertising landscape• Sound knowledge of sales and marketing practices• Highly skilled in all Microsoft Offi ce applications
STUFF THAT’S NOT ON A RESUME• Type-A personality, highly competitive, self-motivated and driven by results• A hunter mentality, with the confi dence and drive to excel at generating and closing
new business• Highly motivated by monetary incentives• Extremely ambitious with an outstanding work ethic and unprecedented drive for im-
mediate results• Energized by deadlines/pressure with a passion for exceeding targets• A believer in digital media, where it is today and where it’s going
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?• The opportunity to be part of a company at the cutting edge of the digital media industry• Ongoing development and opportunities for advancement• We’ve got your health in mind; you’ll get a comprehensive benefi ts package, including
3 weeks vacation and a group RRSP plan• The sky’s the limit; our uncapped commission plan provides unlimited earning potential• The opportunity to work with other talented and awesome people
Looking for your next career challenge? If so, Metroland Media Group is the place to be!
Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume, cover letter and salary expectations to [email protected].
Please reference “New Business Acquisition Representative” in the subject line.
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Job Posting
New Business AcquisitionSales Representative
WHO ARE WE?Metroland Media, Ottawa Division, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corpora-tion and southern Ontario’s most trusted and respected community media source. Our digital media division, manages a network of leading community, specialty and vertical websites across Ontario reaching over 6 million unique internet users every month.
THE OPPORTUNITYAs we continue to expand our successful digital sales initiatives, we are currently seeking an energetic, talented and self-assured Manager of Digital Media to drive new business sales throughout the Ottawa region. We’re looking for a motivated leader who demonstrates a sense of urgency, without creating unnecessary chaos. The ideal candi-date will have strong management experience and a proven track record for attaining outstanding results through the motivation and development of a sales team. This role requires knowledge of the digital advertising space, the competitive landscape and a solutions oriented approach to selling.
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO• Manage and develop a team of “hunters” who are exclusively focused on generating
new business/clients• Utilize your expertise to maximize revenue and develop strategies to ensure superior
execution from your team • Consistently monitor team performance relative to targets and adjust plans
accordingly to ensure that targets are achieved• Mentor your team and strive to make them better; we expect them to continually
improve as a result of your expert leadership • Work through obstacles/objections with your team members, while ensuring superior
customer satisfaction at all times• Ongoing reporting, tracking and forecasting
ABOUT YOU• A track record of successfully driving revenue, with a focus on acquiring new business• Previous experience in a sales leadership role, with preference given to with digital
advertising sales experience• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop successful “hunters” • Top notch presentation/communication skills, with a natural ability to build positive
relationships • Extensive knowledge of the local digital media/advertising landscape• Highly skilled in all Microsoft Offi ce applications, with expert knowledge of Excel
STUFF THAT’S NOT ON A RESUME• Type-A personality, highly competitive, self-motivated and driven by results• A confi dent and infl uential leader with the ability to motivate and inspire• Proactive and optimistic, with a “can do” attitude• Can be decisive and demonstrate timely decision making, often under complex and
demanding circumstances • Energized by deadlines/pressure with a passion for exceeding targets• A believer in digital media, where it is today and where it’s going
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?• The opportunity to be part of a company at the cutting edge of the digital media
industry; you’ll never get bored in our fast-paced, constantly evolving and challenging environment.
• We’ve got your health in mind; you’ll get a comprehensive benefi ts package, including 4 weeks vacation and a group RRSP plan
• The sky’s the limit; our uncapped commission plan provides unlimited earning poten-tial
• The opportunity to work with other talented and awesome people
Looking for your next career challenge? If so, Metroland Media Group is the place to be!
Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume, cover letter and salary expectations to [email protected]
Please reference “Manager, Digital Media” in the subject line.
Metroland is an equal opportunity employer.We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 30
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LACHARITYChad and Jennifer (Carson) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Lucas’ little brother
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Proud grandparents are Michael and Charlene Lacharity, Brent Carson and Susan Wilson and Mike and Patricia Hogan. Great grandparents are Ann Lacharity, Art and Opal Carson, Dalton and Joy Hodgins and great great grandmother Brenda Haaima. A special thank you to Dr. Tawagi and all the nurses and staff at the high risk unit of the Ottawa Civic Hospital. 31
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Sincere thanks to those who sent cards, called, visited, donated food and prayed for us after John’s accident.
To Jim and Sharon Breen, a very special thanks for calling and staying with him until the ambulance arrived. We’ll be forever grateful. To both paramedic teams and Drs. Turcotte and Radke, nurse Dorothy and the staff of Renfrew Victoria Hospital for his immediate care and transport to the Ottawa Civic Hospital.
A great big shout out to the staff of the D2 Trauma Unit at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. You’re an incredible team! Also, Dr. Lieuw, Dr. Wei, and Dr. Lackey. John wouldn’t be home now without the amazing care, surgical excel-lence, and pain management that you provided and will continue to provide over the next two years!
Thanks to the staff at the Pembroke Regional Hospital and the Rehab Unit. The care given and work done ensured a smooth transition to home.
Thank you to the Cobden Civitan Club for providing us with a hospital bed so John could come home and rest comfortably. What a great service to the community you provide! Thank you, so much, to Schauer’s Home Hardware for delivering and setting up the bed!
Thanks to Glen Peever and Bonnie Helferty for feeding the animals and looking after the farm, and to Mike Stevens for the lawn care. It’s so great to know we have such supportive friends and neighbours! To Jim Marr and the great group of people at FCC, thank you! You’re an amazing bunch! A huge thanks to Julie and Alex for the meals, warm bed, hugs,backrubs, and encouragement. Thanks to Mike and Rachel for being there for us.
A very special thank you to our grandson, Jayden, who brought ‘Woody’ to protect Papa. ‘Woody’, I’m sure, has left a lasting impression on everyone who encountered him!!!
We are so grateful to everyone who helped and supported us, and continue to do so, throughout his recovery.
John (Jack) and Dinsdale Raddatz, Cortney Kennedy and Julie Rioux
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We, the family of the late Margaret Ann Leclaire wish to express our sincere thanks to our relatives, friends and family for the masses, charitable donations, fl owers, cards and food brought to our homes, and provided after the funeral mass by the Campbell ladies. Special thanks to Father MacNamara, Father Blake and her nephew Father Kerry Brennan for your visits through-out Mother’s illness, and your presence at her funeral mass was warm and consoling. To the staff and residents of Quail Creek Retirement Home for your care and friend-ship, the staff of Renfrew Victoria Hospital 3rd fl oor nursing staff and Palliative Care team for the comforting care in Mother’s last month, and especially to Dr Buxton for his years of care and friendly manner, and for Dr Langlois’ caring words the last few days. We are very grateful to the staff at Goulet Funeral Home for your compassionate and caring manner at such a diffi cult time.
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THANK YOU HUGHIE
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To my family for all their love and support. To John for the awesome fundraiser and
the McDonald’s staff for all their hard work on the 5th. I really appreciate everyone for coming in for coffee and those who made donations. Your generosity and support
has been overwhelming. To everyone who sent cards and well wishes; the generosity, kindness and caring of our community has
been absolutely amazing.I have always been and will always be
proud to say“I’m from the valley.”
Kelly
I wish to sincerely thank so many neighbours, friends and family
who travelled from Barrie, Port Hope, Kingston, Napanee and Hartington to come to my 80th birthday party and for the numerous cards, phone calls
and gifts. My gratitude and love to Wendy and Sean who capably
arranged the party and made it such a pleasant, memorable
occasion.A special thank you to
Freda and Peter.Thanks to everyone
and God Bless
Erwood Reynolds
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HANNAFORD, Cheryll Marie Anne1946 – 2011
Passed away peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Monday, October 17, 2011 at the age of 64 years young, with her sister Connie and best friend Kathy by her side. Cheryll will be sadly missed by her beloved
sister Connie Pitman (George), nephew Sean Pitman (Amie), and nieces Meaghan Pitman and Lisa Wong (See), great niece Teagan Pitman, and friends Kathy and Ron Tayler, Barbara Greer, and Bernie and Bernice Sullivan. Predeceased by her father Warren Hannaford, mother Grace Hannaford (nee Clyne), and aunt Mildred Hannaford. Cheryll had many close and loyal friends who will also miss her greatly. She will also be missed by her precious dogs Emily and Yuri, who were her constant companions. Cheryll spent many years in prominent positions on Parliament Hill and was the “go to” person for many important departments and events. She was a great orator and exemplary in the written word. She loved to host parties and no matter what task she took on, she did it with great style and class. Cheryll spent her last summer at her beautiful home on the Madawaska River where she enjoyed the beauty of the area while reading on her dock, with Emily and Yuri close by. A very special thank you to all the nurses and staff on the second fl oor for their exceptional care and support. Friends called at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. A Memorial Service was held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Notre Dame Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Kenopic
(Coules) on October 24, 2011 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of 51 years of Gerald
Kenopic. Cherished Mother of Donna Fawcett (George), Dean (Lisa) and Nancy Dolan (Jesse Veilleux). Grandma to Stacy,
Stephanie, Hope, Travis and Elizabeth. Dear Sister of Judy Deschenes (Art) of
St. Catherines and Doug Coules (Lynda) of Renfrew. Predeceased by her parents,
Dominic and Julia Coules and her brothers, Gary and Jack.
In keeping with Shirley’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service. A celebration of
her life will be held in the near future. Shirley confronted the disease of Rheumatoid
Arthritis with strength and courage for the past 38 years. Her family kindly requests
that in lieu of fl owers, donations be made to the Arthritis Society in her name.
Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Goulet Funeral Home, Renfrew.
Shirley Ann Kenopic (Coules)
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Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew on Saturday October 22, 2011, Patricia Preen, age 70 years. Daughter of the late Ambrose & Lucy (nee Mackwood) Preen; dear sister of Barbara (late Elwood) Duhn, Arnprior; cherished aunt of Paula (Ronald) Smith and their son Zachary, Aurora, Deborah Duhn, Kanata, Lenora Duhn, Kingston.
Visitations at the GOULETFUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Monday: 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and after 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Tuesday October 25th at 10:30 a.m. Interment Parish Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers, donations to Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated.
Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com
SPRINGER, MarkPassed away suddenly on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the age of 17. Mark Springer of Haley Station, student at Opeongo High School. Beloved son of Ken and Janet Springer.
Dear brother of Amanda. Much loved nephew of Leonard (Maureen), Kevin (Mary), Vera McBride (Stewart), Percy (Colleen), Pat Harper (Frank), and Tim Briscoe (Debbie). Mark will be missed by his Godmother Leanne Champagne, cousins and many friends.
Visitation was at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew (613-432-2866) on Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service was held at Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church, 291 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew on Monday at 11 a.m. Cremation followed. In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation or CHEO would be appreciated by the family.
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“OUR CONDOLENCES”Our condolences to the families of
Donald Keith Wood Sr.Donnie, Deb, Cheryl and Dwight
Your dad was a big part of our daily lives for many years. The snowball fi ghts in the shop and his great wit will never be forgotten. He made us laugh often as he told stories of his motorcycle
antics and other life experiences. We will always remember his “Howdy” along with a tip of his hat. He will be missed by each one of us at Woody’s
Motor Vehicle.
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Logan; Shirley Eileen
Peacefully in Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Saturday October 22, 2011. Shirley Logan age 86 years. Dear wife of the late Jack Logan. Loving mother of Wallace Logan, Donnie (Wendy) Logan and Joan Logan (Steve Sybrandy). Loved grandmother of Scott, Melanie, Stephanie and Eric. Dear sister of Kay, predeceased by one sister Fay.
Following Shirley’s wishes there will be no visitation. A private family graveside service took place at Thomsonville Cemetery on Tuesday October 25th. For those desiring donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Anderson Funeral Home Renfrew.
INMEMORIAM
IRENE HUNTERIn loving memory of a
dear mother and grandmother who
passed away Oct 27, 2006
Memories bring happinessWhen together we recall,Special memories shared as a familySo treasured by us all.Memories can bring sadnessWith pain and sorrow too,As we long for things to be the sameAs when they were shared with you.But the joys we shared togetherAre the memories we hold dearAnd the love and happiness you gave usKeep you forever near.Please continue to watch over us as we go through our daily lives.
Our love always,Nancy, Chris and Scott
IRENE HUNTERIn loving memory of a
special Mom, Mother-in-law and
Granny, who passed away Oct 27, 2006
We see you everywhere Mom,And through our memoriesWe smile, we laugh and we still cry,All because we loved you so much.
Forever in our hearts, MomLaurie, Doug and your little treasure Kelsey
IRENE HUNTEROctober 27, 2006
As we look upon her picture,Sweet memories we recallOf a face so full of sunshineAnd a smile for one and all.Sweet Jesus, take this messageTo our dear mother up above.Tell her how we miss her,And give her all our love.
Always rememberedHelen and family
RUBY CAMERONIn loving memory of our dear mother, Ruby
October 31, 2010
You are gone but not forgotten,Cherished in our hearts, you will always beLoved, remembered and missed.
Alan, Chrissy & MollyJeffrey & ClarkeSpecial caregiver CAS
JOHN CAMPBELLIn loving memory of our
uncle who passed away Oct 31, 1999
The rolling stream of life goes on,But still the empty chair,Reminds us of the face, the smileOf the one who once sat there.
Always loved and rememberedJim and Lana Linton
RUBY CAMERONIn loving memory of a dear friend, Ruby, who
passed awayOctober 31, 2010
She never failed to do her best,Her heart was true and tender.She toiled hard for those she loved,Then left them to remember.
Missing you dearlyDonna Kelly
ALLAN RIDDELLMay 29, 1940 -
October 26, 2008In loving memory of a wonderful father and grandfather.
Three years have passed iand it’s still hard to believe, as it feels like yesterday, that you left us suddenly.You are thought of every day.Wishing we could share many things with you.Missing your smile and laughter.
Always in our memoriesLove Cheryl, Shawn, Lexi and Carson Cameron
ALLAN RIDDELLMay 29, 1940 -
October 26, 2008
Gone are the days we used to share,But in our hearts you are always there.The gates of memory will never close,We miss you more than anyone knows.With tender love and deep regret,We who love you will never forget.
Love alwaysRoseMike, Laurie & KaylaDavidKaren, Glenn, Jenna & RyanCheryl, Shawn, Lexi & CarsonLaurie, Calvin, Madison & Dawson
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When Bob McMullin of the Renfrew Agricultural Society presented this year’s plaque for meritorious service to agricul-ture to Bonnie Nolan Saturday night at the Renfrew Armouries, it was received with a standing ovation.
Not all eyes were dry either when McMullin capped off his speech moments earlier as he voiced, “There’s no nicer people than the Nolans.”
This year’s recipient follows in the footsteps of husband Jack, who won the award two years ago.
“It is with great honour that I accept this award this evening,” Bonnie Nolan said.
“From when I was a child, I felt privileged to head off to a fair. It almost seems impossible to be awarded for doing some-thing that I have loved so much over the years,” Nolan said.
“I was raised in a family who always loved fairs, horse pulls and agriculture in every form. Each year, as a child, I can re-member driving up over the old crooked, darling road, now the 511, to the Renfrew Fair.”
Little did she know then, how
much the Renfrew Fair would become a family affair.
“Who ever would guess back then, I would end up married to someone who enjoyed fairs even more than I did and Renfrew Fair would be our hometown fair,” Nolan added.
“Our children also loved the fair and I never encouraged them to attend school during the fair. It was our family vacation. I remember Jack and I packing up the horses, all the show equip-ment, hay, straw, a couple of coolers, fi ve kids and ourselves and moving to the fair for fi ve days.”
“We always had the stalls in the fi rst old barn down by the beer store end. We’d fi ll the box stall with hay and straw and spread out our sleeping bags. Back then, everyone slept in stalls close to their animals and actually, as I think back, I wouldn’t trade those memories for any fi ve-star Hilton or Fair-
mont that I’ve stayed in since.“My memories of the Renfrew
Fair are many,” Nolan added.“Yes, so many good memories
of times and especially the gath-erings of so many nice people and the great chats, everyone happy and thrilled with the great entertainment and shows, every one of the participants so pleased to show their crafts, baked goods, produce off their farms, and especially their ani-mals. It’s the time of the year we really honour our farmers.”
Nolan thanked Renfrew Agri-cultural Society president Den-nis Briscoe, the directors and fair manager Judy Dobec “for all their hard work and for remem-bering the very small contribu-tions that I gave to the Renfrew Fair.
“This little bit of work I did to actually receive so many lovely memories with my family and friends, makes me very humble in receiving this award.
“Also, thanks to the committee members and just everyone who comes to the fair.
“Everyone means so much when you gather all those friendly faces in one small area at one time. It is what makes the big picture of the Renfrew Fair so beautiful.”
Nolan saluted by Renfrew Fair Board
IRENE ROBILLARD
South Renfrew WI
For the past fi ve years, the Renfrew South District Women’s Institute has been recognizing a member who has made a signifi cant difference to their local fair. This is known as the Women of Excellence Fair Award.
This year’s winner is Adele McLeod.Adele is along-time member of the Burnstown Wom-
en’s Institute; in fact, for more than 50 years.She fi rst became involved with both the Renfrew and
Arnprior fairs in 1938, by helping her Aunt Mabel (Mrs. J.J. McArthur) display her entries. Her aunt won many fi rst prizes and received the much-coveted bag of sugar as a reward for getting the most fi rsts. Sugar was rationed back then.
Adele has always been a strong promoter of our lo-cal fairs, entering in the Women’s Institute division, as well as in open classes. She has helped create and set up displays and could be counted on for her beautiful quilts and scrumptious baking as needed. She says, “It’s a fun thing and you’re always learning.”
In the open classes, Adele is especially well-known for her quilts and her 60 per cent whole wheat bread, and continues to win red ribbons. She has had the grand champion quilt of the fair and her bread has won at the provincial level.
In the days when the women’s institute had a tea at the Renfrew fair, Adele was quite involved by preparing food and serving tea to the guests. Adele has also been in-volved in 4-H and has helped members get their projects ready, including her sons and daughter.
The dedication and encouragement of members like Adele McLeod is what has given us such a continuing strong country fair.
The many years of pressing white cloths for the back-ground of the W.I. display, the many years of carting handiwork and quilts and baking to the fairgrounds, has kept these traditions alive.
The Burnstown Branch is proud to say Adele is one
of their members and Renfrew South District is very pleased to present this award to Adele. She is truly a val-ued member of our community.
McLeod honoured by women’s institute
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Bonnie Nolan accepts the Renfrew Agricultural Society Award for meri-torious service to agriculture from fair board member Bob McMullin, left, and board president Dennis Briscoe.
Renfrew Fair board director Bob McMullin, who is chairperson of the heavy horse committee, presents Bonnie Nolan with fl owers at the fair. Nolan began by calling the horse pulls at the Daca Centre 29 years ago and started providing commentary and colour at the Renfrew Fair’s horse shows a couple of years later. She’s been doing it ever since with expertise and fl air.
Mercury photo by Peter Clark
Adele McLeod, left, of the Burnstown Women’s Institute, receives the Women of Excellence Fair Award for 2011 from Irene Robillard. AND THE WINNER IS ...
Shelly Cram won the basket from the Community Living Renfrew Coun-ty South draw at the Renfrew Fair. Proceeds from ticket sales are for the purchase of an artifi cial external defi brillator (AED) machine. From left are Anne O’Neil, Shelly Cram and Isabel Rusenstrom.
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The Rotary Club is an international or-ganization located all over the world. The main purpose of this association is to provide humanitarian services, encour-age high ethical standards in all profes-sions. Rotarians also strive to build be-nevolence and tranquility in the world.
There are 33,976 Rotary Clubs in the world, one of which is the Renfrew Ro-tary Club. This organization has a strong belief in helping students pursue what they want, by giving the opportunity to participate in programs in their fi eld of interest. One of these programs is the Adventure in High Technology. This is a program offered annually to 25 senior high school students who have an inter-est in a possible career in high technol-ogy.
The adventure includes tours and pre-sentations of local high-tech businesses, industries, universities, and colleges. This program runs under the direction of the Rotary Club of Nepean-Kanata, and has been held annually since 1984.
The Nepean-Kanata Rotary Club wel-comes students, who are sponsored by
other Rotary Clubs, to stay in Ottawa for a week with host families to participate in this program. I, myself, was extremely lucky enough to be chosen by my school, St. Joseph’s Catholic High School and by the Renfrew Rotary Club, to participate in the Adventure in High Technology Program this year.
This year the program was held from Sunday, Oct. 16 to Thursday, Oct. 20. The week consisted of visiting businesses, including the Ottawa Centre for Region-al Innovation for a presentation about starting your own business, and other presentations from DNA Genotek, and In-Genious Software. We also had the oppor-tunity to visit the University of Ottawa, where we had a tour of their Engineering Department, Carleton University, where we had a presentation of some of their
programs in high technology, including their Interactive Multimedia and Design program, which involves graphic design and 3D visualization. In addition, we vis-ited Algonquin College and had a hands-on approach to learning how lasers work, and what they can do.
One of my favourite parts of the week was visiting the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Clinic, where we went to the research fl oors and learned about the different types of cancers, cancer treatments, and other things that are being researched to help improve the fi ght against cancer. We also had more hands-on experience as we learned how to take the protein out of brain cancer cells with the use of chemi-cals.
As a break from all of the presentations and tours, we went to various fun spots as well. We went to the Oz Dome to play soccer, A Putt Above – a mini-putt course that is in 3D and backlight, the Meri-vale Bowling Centre, and the Museum of Science & Technology. These outings provided us with great opportunities for us to interact with each other and learn
about what everyone wanted to do after high school. I met many great people who shared similar interests in the fi eld of high technology, and other interesting things. There were people from literally all over the world.
The majority of the group was from On-tario, but there were some from Quebec, the United States, and even an exchange student living in Ottawa from Sweden.
This Adventure in High Technology will be a week I will always remember because I learned so much. It helped me become more familiar with my possibili-ties for studies after high school, and it taught me great things that can be used in my daily life.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Renfrew Rotary Club and St. Joseph’s Catholic High School for this great oppor-tunity.
In addition, on behalf of all the stu-dents of the 2011 Adventure in High Tech-nology, I would like to thank the Rotary Club of Nepean-Kanata for organizing such an amazing experience.
An adventure in high technology an experience to rememberVICTORIA SLIGHT
JAGUAR JOURNAL
Invisible children visit Renfrew Collegiate Institute Last Tuesday the non-profi t organiza-
tion, Invisible Children, paid a visit to RCI.
Invisible Children is a non-profi t group that looks to end the abduction of chil-dren and increase the safety of citizens from the Lord’s Resistant Army in East-ern Africa. The group’s main focus lies in Uganda, where a civil war has been wag-ing for over two decades.
The organization is dedicated to giv-ing a voice to the “invisible” children of Uganda and giving youth the opportunity to rebuild their livelihood.
The charity focuses on providing jobs for the people of Uganda, and a high-level education not previously available to youth.
Instead of giving money and supplies to the people in need, Invisible Children
look to assist in giving the people essen-tial tools and strategies in order for them to become self-reliant. One of the ways they help is by building radio stations that give citizens the ability to warn one another, if a LRA attack is about to oc-cur.
The installation of these towers is a signifi cant reason why many lives are saved each and every day.
In the spring of 2003 three young adults, Jason Russell, Bobby Bailey, and Laren Poole, travelled to Africa. Unaware of exactly what the three youngsters were
getting into, the group were inspired to make a change.
They produced a documentary while they were in Uganda. They examined Jo-sephy Kony (leader of the LRA) and his abduction of children and turning them into child soldiers. In order to escape this oppression, children were forced to com-mute many kilometers to different cities to avoid Kony’s rebels.
The documentary shone a light on a subject that was once ignored by the me-dia, and when the three returned to the United States, they created the Invisible Children organization.
Since the fi rst visit to Uganda, the group has made nine other documenta-ries that centre around the children of Uganda, and their untold stories.
To date, the group has made a huge
impact on the vicious acts occurring in Uganda and other parts of Africa.
Their advocacy is so infl uential, that the United States House of Representa-tives signed a bill known as the LRA dis-armament and Northern Uganda recov-ery act.
This bill, signed by Barack Obama himself, is focused not only on limiting and eventually stopping the longest civil war in Africa. It also looks to help those greatly affected by the ferocity.
Having Invisible Children come to our school was inspiring. It shone a light on a subject that is often ignored and not lis-tened to.
To many students, this visit was enough to motivate them to help the effort. Thank you, Invisible Children, for your visit. It was eye-opening.
CHARLIE BOSSY
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RCI students, above and at right, show their school pride at the annual pigskin parade at noon Friday down main street to Ma-Te-Way Park. Mercury photos by Lucy Hass
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