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Fond farewell Town says goodbye to long-time firefighters DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com

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MERRY CHRISTMAS The Arnprior ChronicleGuide wishes all our readers a safe and happy Christmas.

As well as plenty of Christmas event coverage inside, also see our holiday supplement.

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Christmas is often a time of solemn endings and joyous beginning.

Both were centre stage at Arnprior’s special council meeting Dec. 20 as family, friends and colleagues packed the chamber hall to celebrate the service of Peter Boyce and Brian Jahn.

The two have retired from the Arnprior volunteer fire department: deputy chief Boyce after 25 years of service; assistant deputy chief Jahn after 50 years.

Chief John Okum was first to stand next to the mayor’s chair. During a ceremony often accented by tears and laughter, he started off on the lighter side. He didn’t want to stress their ages, but talked about how commendable it is that just two people

could combine for – unofficially – more than 95 years of dedication to their community through firefighting.

He thanked their families for encouraging and supporting the men, knowing many hours of family time were taken to give back to the community.

About Boyce, the chief detailed his service in the air force and as an instructor at the fire college. He joined Arnprior’s fire department in 1985.

About Jahn, he reworked an old adage to say he has been both handsome and handy since joining the force in about 1961. Okum said Jahn is the handyman who fixed everything, prolonging the life of vehicles and keeping equipment in safe working order.

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SEASON OF JOY FOR ALL AGES Arnprior Villa Retirement Centre resident Edith Clapp enjoys the music as Sophie McCorkell and the rest of the fourth Arnprior Brownies unit sing Christmas songs for and with the Villa folks. For more, see Page 36.

Homeless huskies to spend Christmas at crowded shelter DEREK DUNN

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There’s no more room at the inn.

An already overfull Arnprior and District Humane Society has a few more guests to accommodate this Christmas season.

The McNab-Braeside bylaw officer brought

in four huskies on Dec. 14, including a young mother, after they were spotted attacking a cocker spaniel in the Goshen area.

Shelter manager Stephanie Cantrell insists the dogs are good-natured, that they get along well with people and other animals, but that they must have gotten “the pack mentality.”

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She is at a loss to explain why the dogs haven’t been claimed, and is confident the owner lives in the area. Each is healthy and happy, and showed no typical signs of exposure, such as worn pads on their paws, sore legs or hunger when brought in from Yantha Road near Goshen Road.

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David Pollard was officially named the Town of Arnprior’s interim chief administrative officer.

Pollard, the town’s long-time treasurer, takes on the top bureaucratic position at a busy time.

January will see council wrestling with delayed budget talks, as well as conducting negotiations with unionized employes of the town.

At Tuesday’s special council meeting, Mayor David Reid and Coun. Ted Strike thanked Pollard for stepping forward to offer his services.

• Council has agreed to create seven additional parking spaces near a building the County of Photo by Derek Dunn

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Mayor David Reid was among the many on hand to thank Brian Jahn, left, and Peter Boyce for close many decades of service in Arnprior. The firefighters have retired, leaving the volunteer force “in good hands” as Boyce described it.

Continued from front “Brian and Peter,” Okum said, to a standing ovation, “We wish you great health and happiness.”

Later, as attendees mingled and enjoyed a bite to eat, Okum said the loss closes a chapter on a way of life that is gone.

“It reflects on how fire departments used to be,” he said. “Today people volunteer on average five to seven years. Families change, careers change, people are moving and changing towns. It’s different than it was before.”

Retired chief Tom Burnette spoke warmly of his long-time colleagues, but spared the crowd from any of the racier anecdotes from around the fire hall. He said there were a lot of good times. And when they disagreed, they did so respectfully and moved on.

“I wish you long life and happy retirement,” Burnette said. “Believe me, it’s not that bad.”

There were plaque presentations by Tawnya Roberts of the Office of the Fire Marshal, on behalf of Ted Wieclawek.

Fire marshal Wieclawek is a former student of Boyce.

Mayor David Reid thanked the men on behalf of council and the people of Arnprior. He jokingly expressed some concern about the possibility of fire budget increasing without its handyman, but praised their teamwork and professionalism above all.

“You’ll be sorely missed,” Reid said.

When it came time for Jahn to speak, the first thing he did was gesture to his wife and express his gratitude for all

she’s done over the years. He mentioned all family members, his employer Andre Pilon in the audience, then addressed firefighters past, present and future.

He concluded by pulling out of his pocket a crumpled piece of paper with the amount of his first annual pay. It was for $242.

He later reiterated that his years at the fire department weren’t work at all, but that the future is already mapped out.

“It was my hobby,” Jahn said.

“My wife and I enjoy travelling. I think we’re going to do more of that.”

Boyce was a little less successful at holding back the tears, which didn’t help many in the room from stemming theirs, but he managed to express all he had planned to say.

He thanked councils past and present for their support and belief in the fire department. He thanked Okum for his leadership and friendship. He said the firefighters represent a force that is “par excellence.” He looked toward Burnette and thanked him for “a great ride.”

Finally, Boyce addressed the full room and said expressed his gratitude while tapping his chest, just over his heart.

Boyce later said the town has every reason to feel confident in the fire department.

“It’s going to be tough to walk away,” Boyce said. “But you know you’re leaving it in good hands. It’s like a father: it’s time for the sons and daughters to continue it on.”

There will be two full-time replacements added in the new year.

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Renfrew intends to use as office space.

Located at 80 McGonigal St., the parking spots are along the east side of Tierney Street.

“This option would provide a long-term solution and would bind the town to providing unrestricted access,” reads a staff report.

• The chemical building’s leaking roof will be replaced for $38,000, a “good price,” according to Mayor David Reid.

• The status quo will remain for stop signs in the Moe Robillard Street area.

The town will develop a policy to deal with stop sign complaints throughout the municipality.

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Vice-chairs of major committees swap places STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Renfrew County’s committee structure for 2012 features few major changes.

The main moves are the swapping of vice-chairships, as Renfrew Reeve Audrey Green moves to the development and property committee and McNab-Braeside Mayor Mary Campbell joins social services.

Renfrew County’s committee membership for 2012 was finalized at the new term’s inaugural session of county council Dec. 13.

Green says she has sat on the social services committee since she rejoined county council in 1998.

“I hate to leave it because I know it like a book, but every once in a while you want a new challenge,” said Green.

The Renfrew reeve will also sit on the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association board of directors, the municipal accessibility advisory committee, and the operations committee.

Development and property remains chaired by Arnprior Reeve Walter Stack, whose other committee members are Raye-Anne Briscoe of Admaston-Bromley, Don Eady of Horton, Norm Lentz of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan, Dave Thompson of Deep River and Warden Bob Sweet of Petawawa.

Development and property’s responsibilities include the municipal advisory committee, the land division committee, the K & P management advisory committee, the Ministry of Natural Resources regional advisory committee, the Renfrew County forestry and wood processing committee, MNR’s forest management plan, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s environmental stewardship council, Renfrew County agricultural economic development committee, the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association, Shaw Wood Outdoor Education Centre and Transport PontiacRenfrew.

Greater Madawaska Mayor Peter Emon remains chairman of social services, whose other committee members are Jennifer Murphy of Bonnechere Valley, Richard Rabishaw of Laurentian Hills, Tammy Stewart of Head, Clara and Maria, Harold

Arnprior Reeve Walter Stack continues as the chair of the county’s development and property committee.

NOTICE TOWN OF ARNPRIOR/COUNTY OF RENFREW In the matter of Sections 51(20)(a) and (b)of the Planning Act, the Town of Arnprior and the County of Renfrew hereby gives NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING: (1)An application for the approval of a plan of subdivision (application 47-T-11004).

(2)A public meeting regarding the proposed plan of subdivision (application 47-T11004).

Subject Lands The County of Renfrew has received application No.47-T-11004 for approval of a plan of subdivision for the lands described as part of Lots 3 and 4, Concession C, geographic Town of Arnprior and located on Fourth Avenue, as shown on the attached Key Map. Public Meeting of the proposed SUBDIVISION A public meeting to inform the public of the proposed will be held on Monday, January 9th, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal offices of the Town of Arnprior.

McNab-Braeside Mayor Mary Campbell is now vice-chair of the county’s social services committee.

Weckworth of North Algona Wilberforce, Thompson and Warden Sweet.

Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Mayor Janice Visneskie still chairs the health committee. Committee membership is completed by Campbell, Murphy, Stewart, David Shulist of Madawaska Valley, Jack Wilson of Laurentian Valley and Warden Sweet.

Briscoe remains chair of the finance and administration committee, whose vice-chair is Wilson. Other committee members are Emon, Rabishaw, Stack, Visneskie, Warden Sweet and Don Rathwell of Whitewater Region.

The striking committee consists of chair Wilson, vice-chair Murphy, Briscoe, Emon, Rabishaw, Stewart and Warden Sweet.

The ad-hoc committee members are: • board of health appointees: Campbell, Stewart, Wilson, Sweet; • land division committee: Eady, Lentz, Stewart; • OVTA board of directors: Green and Murphy; • Renfrew County/city liaison committee: Briscoe, Emon, Wilson, Sweet; • K & P management advisory committee: Rathwell; • MNR regional advisory committee: Weckworth; • Renfrew County agricultural economic development committee: Briscoe; • municipal advisory committee: Emon, Rabishaw, Shulist, Sweet; • municipal accessibility advisory committee: Green; • AECL environmental stewardship council: Stack; • Renfrew County forestry and wood processing committee: Visneskie; • MNR forest management plan: Visneskie; • Transport Pontiac-Renfrew: Rathwell; • Champlain governance advisory council: Visneskie; • Shaw Wood Outdoor Education Centre: Weckworth; • CP rail corridor advisory committee: Briscoe, Rathwell and Sweet.

Description of Application Plan of subdivision - The proposed plan of subdivision proposes to create between 76 and 84 mixed residential units on two new internal roads and a cul-de-sac, all connecting to Fourth Avenue. One residential block will directly front and access Fourth Avenue. A total of 46 single residential lots with an average lot size of 579 square metres and 15.5+ metre lot frontages are proposed, as well as 3 blocks to accommodate between 15 and 18 multiple attached dwelling units, 1 block to accommodate a low-rise apartment building containing between 15 and 20 apartment units, 1 block for parkland and 1 block for storm water management.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting, or make written submissions to the County of Renfrew in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision before the County of Renfrew gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the County of Renfrew to the Ontario Municipal Board, and the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Additional Information and Notification of Decision Additional information related to proposed plan of subdivision is available for inspection at the County of Renfrew Administration Building and the Town of Arnprior Municipal Office, during regular office hours.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the County of Renfrew in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision, a written request must be submitted to: Robin Smith, Planner, Town of Arnprior, 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, Ontario, K7S 0A8, 613-623-4231.

Bruce Howarth, Senior Planner, Development and Property Department, County of Renfrew, 9 International Drive, Pembroke, Ontario, K8A 6W5, 613-735-3204.

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

Dated at the Town of Arnprior this 22nd day of December, 2012.

Jacquie Farrow-Lawrence, Clerk Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin Street West Arnprior ON K7S 0A8 (613)623-4231

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Most of the roads an advisory committee wants repaved surround its chairman’s house.

The Arnprior public works advisory committee, chaired by Coun. Ted Strike, submitted the roads list to Arnprior council at the Dec. 12 meeting. Many of the roads – Addie, Mima, Russell, and Thomas – are in Strike’s neighbourhood behind legion branch 174.

At the council meeting, Reeve Walter Stack was pleased with the results.

“This is a good piece of work and a good approach,” Stack said.

Mayor David Reid said the committee members have “some good experience.” The committee is comprised of Dave Coreau, David Harmer, Philip MacLeod and (not the mayor) David Reid.

However, Coun. Dan Lynch questioned the list – doubting the streets named are used enough to justify spending $115,800 in upgrades.

“I don’t think I’ve even been on Russell,” Lynch said.

Public works director Janet Collins said it was a “fairly extensive project” to have members eyeball and examine studies on certain streets, then rank them in order of importance. Staff shortlisted the town’s 181 streets to just 23. It was then up to committee members to rank them using a point system. Included was a category for traffic volume.

After the meeting, Strike said it is cheaper to pave streets in clusters. Many of the streets are short, and if council has to pull one off the list for budgetary reasons in January, it will not be a big deal, he said.

He dismisses the notion that it is poor optics for roads in the chairman’s area to be repaved in the committee’s first year of existence. He said he doesn’t hold any sway over the other committee members.

“Those were the numbers (points), and I’m just one person on the committee,” Stack said.

“The recommendation is made by the committee-as-a-whole. Who lives there doesn’t matter.”

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A blast of freezing rain hit the area Wednesday, helping to usher in winter, which officially arrived to-

day (Thursday) at 12:30 a.m.

The good news is that today is the shortest day of the year, so from now

on, despite, expected blasts of winter weather, the days will be getting longer and longer.

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Chairman defends roads list

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Best Wishes for your HOLIDAY SEASON and a Happy & Healthy New Year

Area number one in vehicular deaths STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Political officials continue to clamour to extend Highway 417 through Renfrew County.

They argue for the importance of a safe and efficient transportation corridor but wonder if the provincial government is intent on four-laning the highway well beyond Arnprior.

With eight vehicular fatalities in 2011, the Renfrew OPP detachment area, which stretches from Arnprior north to Cobden, was number on in the province in early December (it has since fallen to second).

The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP detachment was second, with seven deaths, four of them on Highway 17, among more than 300 detachments “Our detachment area happens to have the highest number of fatals this year so far,” said Staff-Sgt. Colin Slight of the Renfrew OPP detachment.

With fatals in the Killaloe detachment as well, there will be at least 19 fatalities in Renfrew County that probably didn’t need to happen, said the Renfrew detachment commander.

Renfrew detachment fatals were also high last year, around six, so the issue needs more attention, said Slight.

He emphasized that educational ef-

forts need to continue with the public to eliminate the major causes of vehicular accidents: alcohol, aggressive driving, not wearing seatbelts and distracted driving.

“These are the four main big, known contributors to fatalities and increased risk of injury in collisions,” said Slight.

“If they’re not drinking and driving, they’re more apt to be safe.

“If they’re not driving aggressively, someone else is more apt to be safe.

“If they’re wearing their seat belt, seat belts are designed to keep you in the vehicle and keep you safe, and you’re less apt to have an injury.”

Some say weather conditions and the presence of a two-lane Trans Canada Highway in Renfrew County can be blamed, but Slight said, “You can’t blame the road. If you’re driving for the weather conditions, then you should be safe. If you’re driving aggressive, for the weather conditions, then you’re more apt to run into problems.”

ARRIVE ALIVE In a news release this week, Renfrew OPP urged motorists to pay extra attention to their driving while on the roads during the holiday season.

Although the detachment no longer has the highest number of traffic deaths in OPP patrolled areas, the numbers are alarmingly high, the news release says.

Nine people have lost their lives on roadways or trails in the Renfrew Detachment area during 2011.

Causes of those deaths include one to impaired driving and four to aggressive driving including unsafe passing, speeding and failing to stop.

One person who died was not wearing a helmet on an ATV. Two people died when the driver lost control on wet roads, and another died while distracted or inattentive.

Two of the deceased were not wearing seatbelts, which contributed to their deaths, say police.

“Everyone using our roadways has a responsibility to do so safely and carefully. Please obey the rules of the road and keep in mind the four main contributors to fatalities on the roads.

They include impaired driving, lack of seat belt use, aggressive driving and distracted driving.

“If you avoid these dangerous habits you increase your chances of arriving alive. Let’s all do our part so we don’t have another traffic fatality in Renfrew County.”

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With the Holiday Feast boxes, in front, are Pilar5Pharma workers Hali Gilmour, Peter Martineau, Caroline Emard, Anne Graham and Cindy Colotelo; and standing Rob Lane, John Carkner, George Papadopoulos, Tod Vandrish, Gary Coulas, Karen Zohr, Shelly Dudley, Tracy Parlee, Brydon Schaap, Janice Gilmour, Jennifer Nicholson, Natalie Teeter, Mike McGrath, Cathi Fairfield and Susan Howard. There were also many other people who contributed to the boxes.

Pilar5 provides holiday feasts for families Again this year the employees of Pillar5 Pharma in Arnprior got together to provide a complete holiday feast for five local families.

The boxes contained all the fixings for a turkey/ham dinner and dessert. In addition, the employees expanded the boxes and put items in for breakfast such as

bacon and eggs and included treats and gifts for the families. The Holiday Feast boxes were picked up and delivered to each family in time for Christmas.

The Pillar5 Pharma employees have been doing the Holiday Feast in a Box since 2007 and since then have sponsored 36 local families.

The Electrical Safety Authority’s chief public safety officer is issuing a reminder to all Ontarians to exercise caution when installing and removing exterior holiday lights or decorations anywhere near overhead powerlines.

The warning follows the recent death of a 29-year-old man in Guelph who was installing holiday lights outside a home.

“While the detailed circumstances are still under investigation, this tragic incident is an unfortunate reminder of the dangers of working near overhead powerlines,” said Peter Marcucci, chief public safety officer, with the Electrical Safety Authority.

“In the last five years, there have been 14 electrocutions in Ontario from powerline contact, representing 39 per cent of all electrical contact fatalities in Ontario. At this time of year many homeowners and businesses are installing and removing lights or other seasonal decorations on roofs, trees and similar locations,” said Marcucci.

“It is vitally important to ‘look up and look out’ for power line risk before you begin work, take note of all power lines ... and stay well clear.

“And be very cautious when working with poles, ladders and other long tools that can reach and make contact with the powerlines.”

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The Arnprior and Pakenham community mourned the death of Gary Scheel, owner of Scheel Furniture and Appliances in Pakenham, following his passing Dec. 10.

Scheel is being remembered as a generous man who was quick to help when he

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He started in business in Arnprior in the 1970s and was well-respected in the community for his support and fair dealings.

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Above, Santa Claus, the guest of honour, shares the love with some of the ladies. At left, two of the ‘Happy Hookers’ display their handiwork – pumpkin seed ornaments that decorated the hall and were for sale in support of the organization. The volunteers work regularly at Seniors at Home on projects to benefit the group. The fun included lunch and entertainment by Marie Brydges.

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SUPPORTING SENIORS McDougall Insurance at the corner of Daniel and Madawaska streets donated $1,000 to the Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home this Christmas season. Participating in the ceremony, from left, are Sandy Krose, Bonnie Valiquette, Jennifer Murray, Seniors-AtHome administrative director Dennis Harrington, Cindy Barrie and McDougall branch manager Earl Bennett. The money comes from a $65,000 pot the Ontario company has to share in celebration of its 65th anniversary. The Arnprior branch also donated $1,000 to the Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network, deciding to make contributions that would help both senior and youth in the community.

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Merry Christmas versus Happy Holidays As economic disparity grows, driving the middle class further down while the power elites amass unprecedented levels of wealth, frivolous issues are magnified and polarize the public.

Apparently the Merry Christmas versus Happy Holidays greeting has become the latest example.

Obviously it is necessary but insufficient to describe this season as Christmas. Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and even secularists participate in and contribute to events taking place all December long.

‘Merry Christmas’ applies to Dec. 25, and even then only in a monocultural Christian nation.

However, if one is harkening back to an ostensibly simpler time when the other cultures didn’t exist in Canada, then Merry Christmas is apt. But that time never existed. It may be true that small towns from Arnprior to Zeballos were predominantly white in it the past, but Canada as a whole has been diverse for centuries.

For those who do pine for a simpler time - though not so simple for aboriginals, gays, Francophones, interned Japanese and many others – small town ancestors would recoil at the tone used by the far right today. Angry conservatives who shout ‘Merry Christmas’ as though it were some sort of political slogan, who are offended to the brink of violence at someone saying ‘Happy Holidays’ are a breed onto themselves. They have little in common with those in the past who meant the phrase in good will, as a way to express a longing for love and peace.

We don’t oppose anyone using the term Happy Holidays. But there is something disturbing in how corporate spokespeople claim to promote diversity while remaining apolitical. They are anything but apolitical. For some 30 years now they have influenced U.S. politicians through campaign contributions and lobbying efforts to transform that country - the world’s largest economy - from a manufacturing base to a consumer one. The results have been devastating. Gone are careers that offered decent wages and security. In its place are high debts and low paying, temporary jobs.

The same is happening in Canada. Our standard of living is dropping, and with the Conservative majority putting an end to taxpayer-funded political parties, corporations will soon fill the void.

The Merry Christmases versus the Happy Holidays is the least of our problems, but it is instructive to note that those orchestrating it escape any blame. What would he who tipped over the tables in the marketplace say?

Editorial Policy The Chronicle-Guide welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, complete address and a contact phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print and online at www.yourottawaregion.com. To submit a letter to the editor, please email to john.carter@metroland. com, fax to 613-623-7518 or mail to Arnprior Chronicle-Guide, 8 McGonigal St., Arnprior, ON K7S 1L8.

LETTERS

Perceptions misplaced in community policing debate

What happened to my Canada?

To the Editor: Today I telephoned Sears Catalogue to order items from their Christmas Wish Book for Christmas gifts for my grandson.

“Seasons Greetings” was the message I received, to which I replied “Merry Christmas to you.” The person on the other end of the line then also wished me a Merry Christmas.

I proceeded to give the numbers of what I wanted and was told that none of the gifts I was ordering were available. Now I just received my Wish Book last Thursday.

I have not ordered through the catalogue system for some time (although I was once a regular user) and I guess my Sears card was old and needed to be updated. If I consented to receive a new credit card, I would receive so many extra points, etc. I agreed to get a newer card.

Now the questions started: what was my marriage status, what was my profession, did I own or rent my home, what was my income for last year- and best of all - what was my S.I.N number. Since I didn’t think that any of this information pertained to my getting a Sears card or any of their business, I refused to fill out these questions.

Well! Apparently I didn’t qualify for the new card without this

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information. When I asked if I was speaking to someone from the Toronto office, I was told no, this is the Philippines!

We have to speak to someone from the Philippines to order from Sears catalogue; we cannot say “Merry Christmas” anymore; some of our schools cannot perform Christmas concerts in case we insult others; we are not allowed to say the Lord’s Prayer in schools, Parliament, etc.; our Royal Canadian Mounted Police are allowed to wear a turban, etc.

Canada used to be a fun-loving country to which other countries looked up to and tried to follow some of our examples. What has happened to us? Take a moment and ponder what I have written.

Do you not miss our real Canada, our uniqueness, our culture, the safety on the streets and in schools, freedom of speech?

Where have the backbones of our elected officials gone?

I, for one, miss my Canada and I want it back. By the way, my phone call to Sears took me 20 minutes and left me fuming. The Philippines – can you believe it?

Enis Poirier Braeside P.S. Merry Christmas to all the staff at Arnprior Chronicle Guide and all your readers.

Douglas B. Smith Arnprior EDITOR’S NOTE: The original story in the Dec. 1 Chronicle Guide was clearly labeled as written by a reporter. It was edited for length and Smith’s quote was removed from the second-to-last paragraph. It said: “I think there must be personality conflicts going on,” Smith said.

The articles in the Dec. 8 and 15 papers were letters to the editor and were written by Community Policing president Brian Illingworth and Arnprior OPP detachment commander Mike Forster respectively.

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To the Editor: Some people or organizations are quick to judge or make assumptions about people who are outspoken like myself.

In response to recent articles in the Arnprior Chronicle Guide Dec. 1, 8, 15 relating to ‘Community Policing’, I have received many calls and discussions from upset people assuming that I or the Arnprior Legion Branch 174 wrote a letter or the article in the local newspaper.

A number of people and Community Policing have asked me and the Arnprior Legion to apologize or retract the article. Unfortunately I am unwilling and unable to apologize for an article that is not mine and written by a news reporter for the Arnprior Chronicle Guide.

The news reporter’s article gave a first impression that it may have been written by myself or the Legion. I had to read the article a few times myself to ensure my statement to the reporter was in fact my opinion and not that of the Arnprior Legion.

Our Branch has a great relationship with Community Policing and our local OPP. Our volunteers went to great lengths to request assistance from our mayor and local councillors to help mitigate the issues Community Policing had with the OPP. Our Legion Branch was grateful for the efforts of our local politicians, although unsuccessful.

Was I upset with Community Policing despite everyone’s efforts? You bet! My opinion, but each of us are entitled to their own.

It’s unfortunate that people got the wrong perceptions from the news reporter’s article. I am not upset that others assumed I wrote the article. I have a tough skin and not shy to speak my mind, so I understood why people made that assumption.

But I was concerned when people started blaming the Legion.

News reporters love to put their own slant or twist to their articles and we may not like what they have to say, but I believe our freedom of speech is worth fighting or even dying for.

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Letters to the Editor

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Blooming good fun on hens and chicks night To the Editor: Communities in Bloom wishes to thank all those ‘fun’ women who attended this year’s Hens & Chicks night on Nov.25.

The ‘60s theme proved to be very popular with amazing outfits. The entertainment from ‘ The Old Horns’ proved to one and all that you’re never too old to dance - right Johnny?

Communities in Bloom is raising funds to install new light fixtures in Robert Simpson Park and will be busy next year beautifying the town in order to celebrate Arnprior’s 150th anniversary.

The generosity of this community never ceases to amaze me and so I say thank you to all who donated door prizes and items for our ticketed draw tables.

Once again, the Big Horns gave so

Merry Christmas from

Photos courtesy Linda Betts

The old Horns entertained the ‘hens and chicks’ with a dance routine.

In the spirit of the ‘60s theme, from left, are Kerstin Betts, Lisa Godin and Terri Mosley. willingly of their time - Bazooka Joe, their musicianship and to Linda Betts for all her hard work in making this

such a success.

Next year’s H&C will be held Nov. 9 and our theme will be Prom Night Start looking for those old prom dresses ladies.

Merry Christmas!

Louise Mulvihill CIB Chair Arnprior

Family Christmas dinner offered once again To the Editor: Well, it is that time of year again and we are very excited to be hosting the third annual Family Christmas Dinner.

It seems each year the dinner gets easier as we figure out what we are doing. We have been feeding an average of around 80 people at the dinner with any leftovers going to the mission in Ottawa immediately after the dinner. Unfortunately we don’t have a facility that

accepts cooked food in Arnprior, yet!

This year we are looking for small donations again from anyone interested in helping out with this cause. Whether it is your time, or a monetary donation, something we use at the dinner, anything would be much appreciated.

The dinner will again be located at the Nick Smith Centre, and will be at 5 p.m. on Christmas Day. If you know of anyone who will be alone at Christ-

mas or who could use a nice hot dinner, please encourage them to join us.

If you have any questions, would like to make a donation or have any ideas for us, please feel free to contact us at tclimo@telecomottawa.net or call at Mel’s Flowers at 613-623-7016.

Thank you so much for your consideration.

Tracey Climo, Erica Slater Arnprior

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Nature/Letters

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‘Tis the season to count birds

Ever since I was five, I have loved looking at birds.

For the first seven years, bird-watching involved going out alone or with my best friend André Vietinghoff.

Then, in 1966, I read about an upcoming Christmas Bird Count in the Arnprior Guide’s Strictly for the Birds written by Hawkeye.

Now, counting birds – that would be something different and I had to participate. With extreme anxiety, after school I walked to the Arnprior Chronicle and blurted that I wanted to go on the bird count and could I see Mr. Hawkeye.

When the receptionist finally understood my question (fired at the speed of light), she promptly sent me the next block over to the Arnprior Guide.

Eventually, I met the towering Mr. Hawkeye (alias Bud Levy) who arranged for me to go on the count. On that magical Boxing Day outing, we saw Red Crossbills, a Red-breasted Nuthatch, and a Pileated Woodpecker.

I was 12 years old and have not

missed a count since.

I have now done several hundred counts across Ontario, sometimes as many as five in one season.

Now I do three: our Pakenham-Arnprior, the Kingston, and the Algonquin counts.

The area I cover on each of the three is very different: on Wolfe Island, the terrain consists of open fields, open water, and wind turbines; in Algonquin, it is uninterrupted woods with no fields or wind turbines.

Our local count is a wonderful blend of open water (parts of the Madawaska and Mississippi rivers, and perhaps the Ottawa River this year), beautiful woods in the Nopiming Game Preserve, and open fields along Dwyer Hill Road where Red-tailed Hawks and Northern Shrikes sometimes hunt.

The Algonquin count takes place Dec. 30 and our local count, on Boxing Day. The Kingston count was held Dec. 18 with my area providing 49 species, most of them waterbirds including a remarkable 350 American Coots and thousands of Red-breasted Mer-

Michael Runtz Nature’s Way

gansers. Two Short-eared Owls, two Snowy Owls, an Eastern Screech-Owl that almost flew into me at dawn, and a flock of 16 Brown-headed Cowbirds were other highlights.

The thrill of going on a bird count is difficult to describe. It is not the counting per se that is rewarding, but the encountering of different species, sometimes quite beautiful (such as a Pine Grosbeak or Red-breasted Nuthatch), or less commonly seen (such as a Barred Owl or a Black-backed Woodpecker).

And there is always the chance of encountering a real rarity; last year it was a Peregrine Falcon perched on the Catholic Church and a few years before that, a Field Sparrow near Marshall Bay. As I can attest, there is no better stimulation for a child than to look at birds through binoculars. Perhaps this holiday season you might just have your own child or a niece or a grandchild do just that.

The exposure might just open up a door into a world that will bring them a lifetime of joy.

And perhaps participation in future Christmas Bird Counts.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

The Nature Number is 613-387-2503; email is mruntz@start.ca.

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MNR warns against development near Gillies Grove To the editor: This is further to my letter of Dec. 1, the subject of development on Vyden property next to Gillies Grove.

The Ministry of Natural Resources letters written in 2002 and 2004 express concern about the development on this property and the negative impact it might have on Gillies Grove and the Red Shouldered Hawk nesting on site.

Paul Moreau of MNR wrote: “The Grove is one of the best examples of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence old growth forests in Southern Ontario and Eastern Ontario, having one of

the tallest white pines in Ontario.

“Development in the area would appear to threaten the future of the Red Shouldered Hawks, a vulnerable species, that are nesting in the grove.

“Development of this area would encroach close to the present and previous nesting sites.

“The investigation indicated that the portion of land situated between Division Street and Ida Street served as habitat for a resident Red Shouldered Hawk and offered the greatest value as an extension of the grove property.”

Russ Corbett Arnprior

Photo courtesy Russ Corbett

This photo of a young Red Shouldered Hawk was taken in close proximity to the Vydon property, where it gets a lot of its diet of frogs and snakes. The Red Shouldered Hawk is not tolerant of development in close proximity to its nesting ground.

Some say no to useless gifts, give to charity: NCC By some estimates as many as a third of holiday gift purchases are returned.

The search for meaningful alternatives isn’t as challenging as you might think. More and more Canadians are opting for gifts that are as much a delight to give as they are to receive - gifts with a purpose.

In fact, a new Ipsos Reid poll, conducted on behalf of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), finds more

than seven out of 10 (74 per cent) Canadians agree that knowing someone has made a donation in their name in lieu of a holiday gift makes them feel good.

Many Canadian charities offer alternative gift giving programs during the holiday season, but only one will let you put a piece of Canadian wilderness under the tree.

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Gifts of Canadian Nature, a way to help protect the wild places and wildlife that we all treasure.

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As we enter into the Christmas season, I usually make an effort to write a few remarks sharing with you some thoughts from my perspective as we move towards a New Year.

As a Christian, I find it frustrating at this time of year when I hear of an individual or organization taking steps to de-emphasize the Christ in Christmas, or worse, make no mention of Christmas at all, for fear of offending people of other faiths, or those who have no faith.

I think of a recent circumstance in Embrun where a school principal decided to cancel the Christmas concert for fear of offending the nine or so non-Christian students that attend her school.

What would have given her the impression that non-Christian students objected to the Christmas concert. To my knowl-

MPP John Yakabuski Message from Queen’s Park

edge none had ever complained.

Rabbi Reuven Bulka agrees. He does not see any desire on the part of other faiths to have Christians react by shying away from celebrating their important religious events.

As Canadians we encourage people of all faiths to practice their own religion freely and without fear of repercussions.

Why should it be different for Christians?

For my part, the pressure to sanitize Christmas has come not from people of other religions but from misguided Christians themselves. Some believe that by pretending that Christmas is just another holiday, we will make others feel more included.

That’s just not the reality.

All we do is make them wonder how committed we really are to our own traditions and beliefs.

It is not just another holiday. We must not forget that just over 2,000 years ago, a child was born in Bethlehem, fulfilling the promise made to us by God. A promise of a Saviour. Christ was that child and as Christians we have celebrated his birth. Dec. 25 is Christmas day.

It has been identified in calendars for centuries as Christmas day to com-

memorate the birth of Christ. That fact has not changed. If not for the celebration of Christ’s birth, there would be no holidays near the end of December every year.

So the question remains, why do so many people insist on using the word holiday, or holidays, instead of Christmas?

In our home, we have not replaced Christmas with the word holiday. We

will continue to put up a Christmas tree, exchange Christmas gifts, sit down for Christmas dinner and eat too many Christmas cookies. We will sing and listen to Christmas carols and attend Christmas services at our church.

None of this is done with the intention to offend anyone, but because it is our deeply held belief that the anniversary of the birth of Christ is most

certainly a reason to celebrate. As Vicky’s plaque says: “Jesus is the Reason for the Season.”

On behalf of Vicky and our family, please accept our warmest and heartfelt wishes for a blessed and wonderful Christmas, surrounded by family and friends, and enriched by good tidings and joy.

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, and one more time Merry Christmas.

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NOTICE

COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE/CHANGE FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2012 Photo by Steve Newman

January 10, 2012 - Regular Council January 17, 2012 - Planning Advisory Committee

GOOD AS GOLD FOR SANTA Two Arnprior twins, Micah and Harley Gold, were visiting the Douglas Lions Club Santa Claus Parade with their Aunt Cantelon of Cobden on Sunday. Micah is on the left. It was one of Douglas’s biggest parades ever, with 31 floats plus individual horses.

January 24, 2012 - Regular Meeting of Council TOWNSHIP COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Regular Meeting Schedule will resume for the Month of February 2012. All meetings are posted on the Township website at www.mcnabbraeside.com Noreen C. Mellema, CMO CAO/Clerk

Photo by John Carter

A DICKENS OF A GOOD TIME A group of talented local actors gave a spirited reading of Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol Dec. 11 at the Galilee Centre. Getting their voices in tune prior to the reading, from left, are Norman Manchevsky, Suzanne Massie, David Lewis Stein, Alison Stein, Katherine Miller-Gatenby, Andy Kalnins and Anda Kalnins.

Dated at the Township of McNab/Braeside in the County of Renfrew this 16th day of December 2011.

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It’s merry Christmas, not happy holiday

ARNPRIOR CHRONICLE-GUIDE - December 22 2011

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News

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC MEETING TOWNSHIP OF McNAB/BRAESIDE / COUNTY OF RENFREW

In the matter of Sections 34, 51(20)(b), and 51(21) of the Planning Act, the Township of McNab/Braeside hereby gives NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING: A public meeting regarding proposed subdivision (application 47-T-11002) and a zoning by-law amendment to allow the subdivision.

Photo by Jake Davies

SCHOOL SHOPPING DAY Jack Galley and Jayden Stevenson take part in the annual McNab Public School shopping day. For more see the story and photo in the Christmas supplement included with this week’s newspaper.

MPP tries again with gas tax bill With a minority government, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski is hopeful his attempts to have the gas tax shared with rural communities will have a better chance of success.

Yakasbuskie has reintroduced, for the sixth time, his private members bill, Bill 27, the Gasoline Tax Fairness for All Act, 2011.

If passed, the bill would compel the Minister of Transportation to provide a rebate of the gas tax to any municipality in Ontario for the purpose of constructing, maintaining or operating a public transportation system in that municipality.

Currently, the Gasoline Tax Act only permits those municipalities that have a rapid transit or public transportation system to seek a tax rebate.

“This bill would compel the government to treat all municipalities fairly, and similar to the federal government by sharing a portion of the gas tax revenue,” Yakabuski said.

“That is what the federal government does now because it recognizes what we in rural Ontario have always held; that our roads and bridges are our public transportation system.”

The bill represents the sixth time that Yakabuski has introduced similar legislation calling for gas tax revenue to be equitably distributed amongst all municipalities.

The policy was acknowledged by the Ontario PCs in the recent election and was included in the party’s changebook.

“As I have said many times before, I believe it is most unfair that rural taxpayers support urban public transportation systems, such as rapid transit, with their hard-earned tax dollars, but receive nothing in return to assist with their local roads, highways, and bridges,” said Yakabuski.

“It is my hope when the bill is next debated that Members from all parties will support the call to bring fairness to rural municipalities.”

The bill is next up for debate on May 10, 2012.

Subject Lands Part of Lot 5, Concession 12(A), geographic Township of McNab/ Braeside, located at Russett Drive and Campbell Drive, as shown on the attached Key Map.

depending on lot size. One of the residential lots and the remaining lands between the residential plan of subdivision and Hwy 17 are being placed in a holding zone, that may be removed once specific conditions are met to Council’s satisfaction.

Public Meeting A public meeting to inform the public of a proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment to allow the plan of subdivision will be held on Tuesday January 17, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at the municipal offices of the Township of McNab/Braeside.

Other Applications: Consent application (B-5/11) for the light industrial lands is also being considered with this application.

Proposed Plan of Subdivision The proposed plan of subdivision consists of approximately 15 hectares (37 acres) of land to be developed into 40 single detached lots. The lots will have frontage on a new public street connecting to Russett Drive and Campbell Drive. The lots range in size from 2275 square metres (0.56 acres) to 5890 square metres (1.4 acres) in area. Lot frontages range from 14 metres (46 feet) to 43 metres (141 feet).

Additional information regarding the proposed plan of subdivision is available for inspection at the Development & Property Department at the County of Renfrew Administration Building during regular office hours.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the County of Renfrew in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision before the County of Renfrew gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the County of Renfrew to the Ontario Municipal Board, and the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the County of Renfrew in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision, you must make a written request to: Paul Moreau, Director of Development & Property, County of Renfrew 9 International Drive, PEMBROKE, ON, K8A 6W5 Tel: 613-735-3204 Purpose and Effect of the Proposed Zoning Amendment The Township passed a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2010-49) on November 2, 2010. The new By-law repeals Comprehensive Zoning By-law 99-18, but will not be in force and effect until it is approved by the Ontario Municipal Board. Therefore, in the interim the Township must amend both By-law to ensure that properties requiring rezoning will constitute legal uses once the new By-law is in force and effect.

The effect will be to amend Zoning By-law 99-18 for the subject lands from Rural (RU) and Environmental Protection (EP) to Residential OneException–Forty Nine (R1-E49), Residential One-Exception–Fifty-One (R1-E51), Residential One-Exception–Fifty-Two (R1-E52), Residential One-Exception–Fifty-Two-holding (R1-E52-h), Residential OneException–Fifty-Three (R1-E53) and Light Industrial-Exception Threeholding (LM-E3-h) and;

The complete By-law is available for inspection at the Township municipal office during regular office hours.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of McNab/Braeside before the by-law is passed by the Township, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Township of McNab/Braeside, to the Ontario Municipal Board, and the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of McNab/ Braeside regarding this proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to: Noreen C. Mellema, CMO CAO/Clerk Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Drive RR 2, ARNPRIOR, ON K7S 3G8 613-623-5756 ext 222 NOTE: One of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open, accessible, timely and efficient.

Accordingly, all written submissions, documents, correspondence, emails or other communications (including your name and address) form part of the public record and will be disclosed/made available by the County/local Municipality to such persons as the County/local Municipality sees fit, including anyone requesting such information.

Accordingly, in providing such information, you shall be deemed to have consented to its use and disclosure as part of the planning process.

Dated at the Township of McNab/Braeside this 22nd day of December, 2011.

Noreen C. Mellema, CMO Township of McNab/Braeside

Township of McNab/Braeside Key Map

The effect will be to amend Zoning By-law 2010-49 for the subject lands from Rural Residential Exception Two (RR-E2) to Residential OneException Twenty-Four (R1-E24), Residential One-Exception TwentyFour-holding (R1-E24-h), Residential One-Exception Twenty-Five (R1E25), Residential One-Exception Twenty-Eight (R1-E28), Residential One-Exception Twenty-Nine (R1-E29) and Light Industrial-Exception One-holding (LM-E1-h).

The purpose of the two amendments is to implement zoning that will allow the proposed residential subdivision consisting of single detached dwellings. Some of the lots will have reduced road frontages and lot areas, and the zoning will specify maximum dwelling unit sizes that vary

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Education

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ADHS French students exchange gifts with their Aboriginal penpals KATE BURMAN Co-op student

At Kirkman House on Dec. 7, I enjoyed some delicious food with Madame White’s Grade 11/12 French class from Arnprior District High School.

Every student brought in something to share with the class purely for the reason of celebrating friends, family, giving, sharing and the holiday season.

While enjoying the food, Madame

and some of her students, explained how they have been pen pals with some students at an Aboriginal Reserve in Saskatchewan.

They are also exchanging gifts with the Aboriginal students by sending warm clothing such as hats, scarfs, socks and goodies.

This will definitely be welcomed as the temperatures can reach -50.

In return, the students in Saskatchewan are making their gifts as they don’t have the money to buy any pres-

ents.

Madame White tells me that the counsellors and teachers are very supportive of the project.

In April, an Aboriginal student will be coming to Arnprior District High School on an exchange.

I am quite sure that they will find things very different here.

Giving is an impressive way to show others how to get into the holiday spirit. Kudos to Madame White and her students.

Photo by Kate Burman

ADHS band student Natalie Portt helps an A.J. Charbonneau student with her flute.

High school students entertain younger counterparts KATE BURMAN Co-op student

Julia Grenier prepares the food at the French students gathering at Kirkman House.

From left, Drew Gravelle, Mikki Joe Gardiner, and Eva Major are among the ADHS penpals exchanging gifts with Aboriginal students.

Photos by Kate Burman

On Thursday, Dec. 15, Red Velvet and the Arnprior District High School Senior, Dixie and Jazz bands performed for McNab and AJ Charbonneau public schools.

The day started off at McNab where the students sang along and danced in their seats with every song.

The ADHS musicians enjoyed the enthusiasm and interaction with the students. Their Christmas spirit helped all of us to play a little harder and sing a little louder.

We then headed to A.J. Charbonneau where we sang more Christmas songs and had a dance party with the students.

When Red Velvet finished singing, the Grade 7 and 8 students performed with our band students.

Many tips were shared between students and a good time was had all around.

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This event pays tribute to loved ones through the memorial purchase of a light and at the same time supports the Partners in Caring Foundation. This year Partners in Caring set the goal to raise enough money to purchase a Maxisky lift. We would like to thank everyone who helped out with the event including Tim Hortons, Mel’s Flowers, Boyce’s Funeral Home, Valley Rent-Rite, the Hospital’s Dietary and maintenance Departments, Home Hardware, Steve Holmes, Dan Nicholas, Tierney Stauffer LLP, the Partners in Caring Foundation Board and our singer Jamie Anne Bentz.

Tree of Life Owner Jessica Lu and Tree of Life Coordinator Shirley Leclaire present President & CEO Eric Hanna with a cheque for $2732.00 to the Partners in Caring Foundation.

Shoppers Drug Mart raised these funds through their Tree of Life Campaign that took place September and October this year. The campaign encouraged customers to purchase and personalize their own paper “leaf� for $1, “butterfly� for $5 or “cardinal� for $50. Each piece was then displayed on a “tree� branch on the “Tree of Life� in the store. 100% of all proceeds was directed to ADMH specifically for women’s

Generosity from Pakenham On behalf of the Pakenham & District Civitan Club, Brenda Hurlle presents Karen Smith with a $1000 cheque for the Partners in Caring Foundation.

The club makes a donation to the Partners in Caring Foundation each Christmas.

Free Parking at ADMH from 3 pm Christmas Eve until 7 am Boxing Day. From all of us at the Grove and the Hospital, all the best for a healthy and happy holiday season.

Anne Cruickshank poses with some of the gift baskets.

Gift Basket Auction at the Hospital Each year the staff at the hospital holds a Gift Basket Auction. All funds raised are matched by Reid Bros and donated to the Arnprior Food Bank.

This year’s auction was once again a great success and $2,406 will be donated. To date our donations to the Arnprior Food Bank is close to $24,000.00 over the last 8 years. The hospital staff is proud of the creative baskets presented for auction and for giving to such a great cause this holiday season.

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Young mother without pups among huskies found in Goshen Continued from front “I don’t understand why someone wouldn’t come and get them,” Cantrell said. “They are awesome dogs.”

The dogs - all housebroken but with no tags, microchips, or tattoos - are described as: • A one- to two-year old intact male wearing a blue nylon collar with heavy clasp attached when brought in. He is about 70 pounds, very happy, likes to play, but doesn’t seem to have much training.

• A second male is slightly younger, about 60 pounds, also intact. He is very in-

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These four huskies were found along Yantha Road near Goshen Road on Dec. 14. They are in good shape and believed to have come from a nearby home.

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telligent, quiet and gentle, knows a couple of commands. Also wearing a blue nylon collar with two heavy clasps attached.

• The larger of the two females, about 55 pounds, was the least friendly at first but has come around to shelter staff. She is probably under three years old, likes to talk, but doesn’t know any commands.

She was wearing a red nylon collar with a heavy clasp.

• A second female is quite small and probably under a year old. She had been nursing puppies recently. Staff describe her as “very sweet, she likes attention.”

She doesn’t have a heavy coat like the others. She has one blue eye and one halfblue, half-brown. She was wearing a red nylon collar with a heavy clasp.

“We are concerned there are puppies out there with no mommy,” Cantrell said.

“She was full of milk when she was brought in.”

She wonders if the owner, having let the dogs out to run, doesn’t want to deal with the bylaw officer for the attack.

Leaving them at the shelter is not the solution, not at the moment at least.

The place is equipped to handle four dogs. It now has 19. It also has many more cats, at 150, then it can accommodate.

Cantrell said when the economy sinks the number of animals brought in rises.

To properly care for a dog costs $2,000 year; for a cat it’s about $1,500.

The ‘free kittens’ sign at the end of farm driveways rarely includes associated costs like food and medical work.

The dogs will be up for adoption in January. Still, Cantrell hopes to get a call from the owner or someone who knows the owner. The shelter number is 613-623-0916.

“It’s not the best Christmas story,” she said. “We have a pretty full house.”

The huskies are at the Arnprior and District Humane Society, but the no-kill shelter is strained during the holiday season. It is equipped for four dogs, but has 19.

Pet safety for the holidays IAN STUPP Pet Talk

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse. The cats were all brushed and the doggies shavedand all were oh so well behaved.

With a dusting of snow on the ground, the smell of pine from the Christmas tree (to pee on), eggnog and hot chocolate (to spill), and the smell of fresh cinnamon in the air, you can’t help but notice it’s Christmas.

Although a beautiful time of year, it can also be a very dangerous one for your pets, with so much tempting them from food to decorations. Although the decorations on the tree look like fun, they can be very dangerous. Some ornaments are made from glass. If ornaments fall off the tree and break, they can cut the pads on their feet and be fatal if swallowed. Tinsel is a beautiful addition to a Christmas tree.

However, if swallowed it can cause major tummy problems, not to mention the colourful bowel movements they produce.

The Christmas tree itself can be a hazard. Make sure it is in a place that can be closed off, because pets love to play in and around them. Getting tangled in the electrical cord and watching all of your hard work come crashing down is a sight to see, not to mention dangerous. Also be

careful with the food. Chocolate contains Methylxanthines, Theobromine and caffeine. If you believe your pet has ingested large amounts of chocolate, consult your veterinarian. Onions and celery can also be a health concern for pets.

If you must include your pet in the merriment of the season, remember that chicken and turkey bones can cut up their stomachs. Chicken and turkey bones can also cause choking.

Make them happy with a piece of meat with the skin removed and free of sauces and gravy. You will be happy, they will be happy and so will your carpets.

Plants can be very dangerous as well.

Holly – this ornamental plant is a common Christmas fixture. Holly has some of the same toxic components as chocolate.

Mistletoe – is a very toxic Christmas decoration. The Mistletoe can cause severe irritation of the digestive tract.

Poinsettia – is minimally to moderately toxic. These are members of the spurge family. Ingestion of these leaves generally results in mild to moderate digestive upset.

From my family to yours, all the very best for the holiday season and a prosperous New Year.

Ian owns and operates Wags & Whiskers Pet Grooming and Puppy Kindergarten at 118 John St. He can be reached at 613-6236200 or info@wagsandwhiskerspg.com.

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Walter Zadow’s Oliver Gardner Photo courtesy of Jake Davies Grace Barr and Mitchell Reinhert and staff respresentative Sherri Free the Children’s Amber Schuler speaks with RCDSB character chamof A.J. Charbonneau are among Madore are proud to be part of pions following her keynote address during the fourth annual Characthe Character Champions. the program. ter Champions Day Dec. 1. also wearing pink, were in attendance as well.

Grade 9 General Panet students Erika Weisenberg and Margaret Tarzwell were recognized as the organizing force behind Nov. 17 being named Pink Day during Bullying Awareness Week.

Committee chair and Opeongo High School principal Amy Johnson thought the “sea of pink” looked “fabulous.”

RCDSB Chair Dave Shields noted that “character education is as important as education.”

He led a workshop later in the day called Safety and Social Media.

Before the champions broke up for workshops, keynote

speaker Amber Schuler of Free the Children spoke to the entire group.

Free the Children is an organization started by a group of a dozen 12-year-olds a number of years ago.

Free the Children has grown exponentially since then and has raised funds for many projects including building schools, drilling wells for safe water supplies, bringing medical resources to communities, and creating long lasting, alternative economic opportunities for parents.

Schuler said Free the Children’s well-building program has some strict guidelines to help follow its own mandate.

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EDUCATORS WITH EXPERIENCE Walter Zadow Public School is fortunate to have many experienced staff members, including several with over 25 years at the Renfrew County District School Board. Recently recognized for reaching the milestone, from left, are secretary Cathy Fridgen, school support counsellor Liz Hildebrandt, educational assistant Jennifer Plager and vice-principal Dan Brumm.

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schools so women will have an opportunity to continue to provide water for the family (a female’s role according to Schuler) and still get the chance to go to school – something many women do not get to do due to their other responsibilities.

“Our mandate is to free the children from poverty and persecution,” Schuler said.

Schuler said of the millions of dollars raised for Free the Children, 60 per cent come from youth.

Following Schuler’s inspirational talk, groups broke up for the first of several workshops being held throughout the day.

Workshop titles include Sparking Change, Safety and Social Media, Free the Children, Mental Health Awareness

and a presentation from Madawaska Valley District High School’s Team Lionheart.

A contest was also announced for champions who want their schools to “be the change.” Any student that comes up with a plan to “makes a positive and inclusive climate change” at their school will help the school win a flat screen television.

But first, students must make a plan and present it to the committee for approval and a $100 grant to go towards the plan.

Following the execution of the plan by each participating school, an after-the-fact presentation will be made.

From there the winning school of the flat screen television will be announced.

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The Renfrew County District School Board’s (RCDSB) Character Champions flocked from all corners of the county to meet in Pembroke and learn how they can improve upon the good work they’ve already been doing at their schools.

Included were Arnprior District High School student Max Moore and teacher Sarah Spratt; Walter Zadow Grade 8 student Oliver Gardiner Grade 7 student Nikita Maves and staff representative Sherri Madore; and AJ Charbonneau students Mitchell Reinhert and Grace Barr. ADHS student Hannah Martin was selected to go but was unable to attend due to illness.

The RCDSB, led by the character education committee, hosted the fourth annual Character Champions Day Dec. 1.

“Today is all about student voice,” RCDSB director of education and committee member Roger Clarke said.

“It’s great we have so many character champions here today.”

About 60 students, all wearing pink shirts with Mahatma Gandhi’s famous, inspirational quote “we must be the change we wish to see in the world” emblazoned on the back, attended the event.

They were selected by their teachers as character champions at their schools.

Another 40 or 50 teachers, principals and support staff,

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Six Arnprior students picked to be character champions

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HOLIDAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE:

Family Day - Monday, February 20th, 2012 collection moves AHEAD to Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012.

Easter Friday - Friday, April 6th, 2012 collection moves BACK to Wednesday, April 4th, 2012.

Labour Day - Monday, September 3rd, 2012 collection moves AHEAD to Wednesday, September 5th, 2012.

Boxing Day - Tuesday, December 25th, 2012 collection moves AHEAD to Saturday, December 29th, 2012.

The Arnprior Waste Disposal Site will be CLOSED on most holidays.

TIME & PLACEMENT: Recyclables MUST be placed at curbside by 7:30 a.m. on the day of collection. During winter months, please DO NOT place blue boxes behind, on top, or in the side of snow banks. Recyclables MUST be sorted into the appropriate blue box (Box 1 - Fibres/Paper & Box 2 - Plastics/Glass/Tin) in order for the contractor to collect the materials. The contractor WILL NOT collect mixed materials (i.e. Paper & Glass).

ONLY shredded paper will be collected in a clear plastic bag.

BLUE BOX RECYCLABLE MATERIALS ARE FREE TO DISPOSE OF AT THE ARNPRIOR WASTE DISPOSAL SITE. LEAF & YARD WASTE: Plants, flowers, weeds, leaves, grass clippings, trimmed branches (less than 1.5 inches diameter). Residents are encouraged to compost Leaf & Yard Waste. Leaf & Yard Waste MUST be packaged in biodegradable PAPER bags and placed at the curbside by 7:30 a.m. on the day of collection. Leaf & Yard Waste may be disposed of during hours of operation at the Arnprior Waste Disposal Site for FREE. Christmas trees may be disposed of during hours of operation until January 31st, 2012 at the Arnprior Waste Disposal Site for FREE. Please DO NOT dispose of Christmas trees at the curbside.

Spring Leaf & Yard Collection Day: Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 Fall Leaf & Yard Collection Day: Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 TIRES are FREE to dispose of at the Arnprior Waste Disposal Site.

MATERIALS ACCEPTED AT THE ARNPRIOR WASTE DISPOSAL SITE - TIPPING FEES MAY APPLY: BRUSH: Shrubs, hedges, wood chips, trees, large branches (larger than 1.5 inches diameter), stumps, logs, timber. Brush is NOT considered Leaf & Yard Waste and will NOT be picked up at the curbside ELECTRONICS: Computer towers, printers, scanners, keyboards, phones, fax machines, monitors (not broken), CDs, laptops.

WHITE GOODS: Refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers.

FURNITURE: Couches, mattresses.

SCRAP METAL RESTRICTIONS: Wood, hardcover novels, oil containers, drinking glasses, ceramics, window panes, mirrors, light bulbs, plastic light covers, molded plastics, plastic film from cereal/cookie containers, chip bags, household hazardous waste (HHW). This list is NOT exhaustive, there are more items that are restricted from the blue box.

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BOX 2 - COMINGLED (plastic, glass, etc.)

Aluminum - cans, foil, containers (NO foils fused with paper, wax, or plastic) Plastic - bottles, jugs, tubs, lids (Type #1 - #7) Plastic film - grocery, outer milk and bread bags Glass - clear glass bottles and jars Waxboard/Cartons (includes gable top) - milk & juice cartons/boxes, tetra paks Styrofoam (length and/or width MUST be less than 12 inches) Empty aerosol cans

ARNPRIOR WASTE DISPOSAL SITE - 658 RIVER ROAD, MCNAB/BRAESIDE, ON - Please contact the contractor at 1-877-335-1184 or Town Hall at 613-623-4231 for inquiries or visit www.arnprior.ca for additional information.

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AJ BUILD A BRICK FREE THE CHILDREN A.J. Charbonneau Public School is almost ready to wrap up its build a brick campaign, which is raising money to build a school in Kenya. The campaign, which started one year ago, says teacher Vicki Toner who organized the efforts, required $8,500 and with the help of the students, staff, their families and the community, only about $600 is needed to complete the project. Toner joins some of the many students who helped the program throughout the way in the front hall with the almost-complete wall. The school will be built through the Free the Children organization.

JINGLE BULBS Students were invited to Walter Zadow school on the evening of Dec. 19 to create crafts such as these Christmas bulbs. Proudly displaying their work are Lilly Cunningham, Lyal Galt, Abi Stevens, Chloe Cunningham, and Kiona McLaughlin.

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THOUGHT FOR FOOD Thoughtful Walter Zadow students, organized by Mrs. Forrest, raised a lot of food during December. The four ‘houses’ competed to see which would raise the most. In the front row, from left, are Aiden McGratn, Noah Vincent, Tristen Warnock, and Sydney Moore. In the middle are Ashley Ly, Kailyn Redner, Georgia De Abreau, Emily Donis, Amber Rivett, and Emerson Bartel. In the back are Chelsea Robillard, Kirsten Trafford, Cole Bennett, Daniel Trafford, Scott Carss, Oliver Gardiner, Caitlyn Pinsent, and Jonah Pelkey.

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Happy holidays to all faiths from the Nick Smith Centre gang NINA TOWNLEY Youth Corner

This holiday season has crept upon us and is now finally here.

Arnprior is a diverse town full of different culture and religious celebrations during the holiday season.

The Nick Smith Centre Department of Parks and Recreation (thanks to Wikipedia) would like to acknowledge these celebrations as they approach us.

Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration of heritage, unity, and culture.

Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration which takes place from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.

It features activities such as lighting a candle holder with seven candles which represent the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

The seven principles of Kwanzaa represent unity, self-determination, work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival often known as the Festival of Lights.

It is an eight- day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights on the nine-branched Menorah.

This holiday is celebrated from Dec. 20 to Dec. 28.

Christmas Day is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on Dec. 25 of each year. Christmas is a time of thanks, appreciation and time spent with your family, friends and loved ones.

Christmas is often associated with Santa Claus, gift-giving, Christmas trees and feasts.

On behalf of everyone here at the Nick Smith Centre, we would like to wish everyone safe and happy holidays.

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FAMILY PASS ENDING This year through a pilot project with Canadian Parks and Recreation Association through the Canada Gets Active Initiative, the Arnprior Parks and Recreation Department offered a Family Involvement Pass for families of Grade 5 and 9 students for free family access to public/family swims and skates.

Unfortunately the Family Involvement Pass project ends Saturday, Dec. 31, therefore, families can no longer use the Family Involvement Pass.

On that note, Grade 5 and Grade 9 Community Access Passes are still able to be used.

Over the holiday, public skating continues from 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Fridays and Sundays excluding Sunday, Jan. 1.

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Muskie club helps families stay afloat at Christmas SHERRY HAAIMA

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It is the fourth Christmas Kert Lavigne has loaded his vehicle full of toys and visited Renfrew County Family and Children’s Services to help make Christmas that much brighter for those who need it most.

With support from the Upper

Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Muskies of Canada and Lavigne’s employer Stanley Tools, the group helped outfit more than 30 children with gifts this year.

FCS officials say the agency and moreover the families appreciate the efforts and generosity of groups like Lavigne’s, which is contributing more than

34 gifts this year for families in need.

“We’re absolutely overjoyed with the generosity of the muskie club and Stanley Tools,” said Cassandra Yantha, a social worker with FCS. “It can be such a difficult time for families.”

Yantha said she sees firsthand the difference the gifts make to the families serviced by FCS.

FOOD BANK BENEFITS Amy Kelly of the Renfrew South District Women’s Institute presents a cheque for $570 to Allan Smith of the Arnprior Food Bank.

It was one of several Women’s Institutes donations to food banks around the region. Smith said the food bank, located in the Catholic church basement on John Street, is open Mondays most months. But that a recent Monday saw a huge spike in need, from the typical 30 families to 60.

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Kert Lavigne visited the Renfrew County Family and Children’s Services office in Arnprior bearing gifts on behalf of the Upper Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Muskies of Canada and his employer Stanley Tools. Social worker Cassandra Yantha, above, said the families are very appreciative of the group’s efforts.

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FEEDING THE FOOD BANK Northern Credit Union contributes $450 to Arnprior Food Bank, with Allan Smith accepting. Representing the Madawaska Boulevard company, from left, are delegate Norma Marcellus and branch managers Wayne Lavallee and Julie Brown.

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To Our Good Friends Everywhere At The Holidays No matter where you live or spend the holidays, we hope our best wishes will find you.

We’re proud to serve this community and are grateful for your trust and goodwill.

With warm regards from all of us for a very merry holiday season.

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Dear Neighbors: With the Christmas season upon us, it really is a time to take stock of the past year and count our blessings. Here at MinCom Kargus Real Estate, we were analyzing 2011 and we came to an overwhelming conclusion – it was a complete success. You have spoken. Again. For the 18th year in a row you see real value in our win-win, full service-minimum commission business philosophy. You want to enjoy the real savings it provides, and see it as a true option to the full commission situation that exists everywhere in this area. And for that we would like to thank you.

To all of our clients that had the confidence in us to sell your home, or chose us to help you live your dream-thank you. To everyone who attended one of our open houses and gave us feedback, or allowed us in to your home to show it- thank you.

With the recent changes in the real estate landscape in Arnprior we are here to assure you that it will be business as usual in 2012.

As far as blessings go… we all know how lucky we are to live in the Valley.

Our sincere best wishes to you and your families for a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.

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Cheryl Babineau of Bittersweet Gallery at Fog Run Studio shows off some of the clan tartans created by Bob Hinchley of Kippen Road Tartans for display and sale at the Burnstown studio. Above them are some of Richard Gill’s many wall sculptures. The Scottish flavour at the studio was appropriate as several businesses in the village were decorated in a Scottish flair theme for their annual Christmas open house Dec. 9 to 11, as well as to compete in the Arnprior District Memorial Hospital’s holiday decorating contest. Among the winners were Bittersweet Gallery, Something Special, Artists Cove, Blackbird Café and Neat Coffee House. Babineau reports that the open house Dec. 10 was particularly busy and that most of the galleries in Burnstown will be open every day until Christmas.

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Local pair excel on mat in December WENDY MAYHEW Arnprior Amateur Wrestling Club

It has been a busy December for a couple of Arnprior wrestlers.

On Dec. 4, Rebecca Dolan and Darren Mayhew travelled to Renfrew to compete in the High school Valley classic. Rebecca competed against two wrestlers from Kingston, winning one and losing a match to a very strong girl who is wrestling in the off-season from rugby.

She finished the day with a silver medal.

Darren had a five-man draw with some experienced and some first-year wrestlers.

He won all four matches giving him the gold medal.

Earlier in the day he competed in the Ontario Winter Games qualifier in Renfrew. Darren won the gold medal as well without much trouble, which now means he heads to Barrie March 8 to 10 with his fellow Eastern Ontario Wrestling teammates to compete against other Ontario wrestlers.

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Rebecca Dolan in action on the mat.

Rebecca and Darren then headed to Kingston on Dec, 10 for another high school tournament. Rebecca wrestled girls from Kingston and Peterborough in a five-person draw, finishing fourth.

The Peterborough girls have always been tough to win against and Rebecca is determined to be on the winning side of the matches the next time they meet.

Darren had three matches with wres-

tlers from Ernestown High school, Montreal and Patriotes of Quebec, winning all three with pins to finish first.

There was a high school tournament in Odessa at Ernestown High School Dec. 13 with about 180 wrestlers in attendance.

Darren and Rebecca each had four matches against wrestlers they had never met before. Some of the wrestlers were from Eastern Ontario, so they could meet again at EOSSAA in February.

Rebecca had a great tournament with two wins and two losses, with one of the losses going three tough rounds before a winner was declared. She came home with a bronze medal for her hard work.

Darren also had some tougher matches this tournament with some wrestlers scoring points on him.

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Not sure what to do this Christmas Eve Day? Then come to Mount Pakenham Dec. 24 and ski with Santa.

Before heading out on his evening rounds, Santa will be ‘swooshing’ down the slopes at Mount Pakenham. The ski hill has secured the visit with Santa before he heads out on his Christmas gift-giving rounds.

“What better way to get in the Christmas spirit,” said Dustin Bedard, Mt. Pakenham’s head of snow-making. “Santa is expecting great conditions for skiing and we can offer him a white Christmas right here.”

Bedard says the snow conditions are good, but “we are hopeful to get some natural snow to help with the conditions.”

es and brought home the gold.

The new year will see more of the Arnprior wrestlers competing, as some were later getting on the mat due to being members of the senior football team.

BOTTLE DRIVE The club members, both high school age and elementary age, will also be competing starting in Ottawa Jan. 14. To help offset costs for the two wrestling teams, they will be holding a bottle drive Jan. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to noon in Arnprior. They plan on being in the areas behind the mall and KFC. There will also be a drop-off area during that time at the Kenwood Gym for anyone to come by and bring their empties.

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Perfect bungalow for retirees or family home on country size lot.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths, double attached garage, finished walk out lower level, fenced yard for children or pets. Let us help you make your next move here. Now asking $254,900

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3 bedroom home. Completely renovated main floor. Large eat-in kitchen has all new S/S appliances, cabinets with 6’ island and patio doors to fully fenced and private backyard. Large master bedroom, New roof, Sodded front lawn, central air and interlock walkway. Double car garage with direct access inside. Call Clint today.

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486 Deer Run Road, Pakenham. Perfect for the growing family, this 4 bdrm home is situated on a 3½ acre lot & offers great living space, large lvingrm & lower level familyrm. Bright kitchen offers plenty of cupboard space, formal dining rm offers patio doors to the 50 foot multi-tiered deck! Pride of ownership can be seen throughout this home. Call Clint for more info. Asking $269,900

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Affordable starter centrally located. Recent improvements.

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Madawaska River 1/10th ownership. 3 bedrooms, built in appliances, walkout lower level features family room with wet bar. Large front & rear decks. Detached workshop. Enjoy watersports, snowmobiling at your doorstep. Make your next move here Just call Liz! Asking $259,900

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All brick bungalow behind Arnprior Shopping Mall. Finished lower level. Access to 2 streets. Numerous recent improvements. 5 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths. Attached garage. Options for granny suite or home business. Call Liz for full details. Asking $284,900

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Snowpasses helps make kids active By picking up a Grade 4 and 5 SnowPass for a child, you can give them hundreds of reasons to stay active this winter.

This year is the 15th anniversary of the SnowPass. The SnowPass is valid from Dec. 1 to the end of the ski season, if they apply in Grade 5 (born in 2001).

If you apply in Grade 4 (2002) you have two seasons to use your SnowPass. It includes three lift pass tickets for every participating ski/snowboard area and is a ticket to a season’s worth of fun and activity. Visit www.snowpass. ca, You may also call for more information at participating ski resort, including Mount Pakenham at 613-624-5290 and Calabogie Peaks at 613-752-2720.

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Special Olympian Brendan Terrell off to 2013 Canada Games

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SHERRY HAAIMA

Sherry.haaima@metroland.com

It’s not every day one gets to follow their dreams, but one Arnprior Special Olympian is doing exactly that and his journey is just beginning.

Arnprior District High School student Brandon Terrell will compete in track and field in the 2013 Canada Games in Sherbrooke, Que. It’s the first time the games are allowing Special Olympians to take part, explains Terrell’s coach Renee Stewart, who couldn’t be happier.

“As a coach you always dream of an athlete that will be able to go as far as the moon and beyond. Right now I have a young man that is heading for his dreams,” said Stewart.

Terrell is lucky enough to have been selected to receive a week of training in Florida Jan. 2-10 – something he’s very excited to do.

He is very happy to be heading to Florida and to the games next year. A man of few words, Terrell said he is grateful to his family, coaches, teachers and friends for the support.

Stewart explained that in November the head coaches from track and field and swimming were asked to submit athletes who would make certain times in their field to try out for the games. She travelled with Terrell to the tryouts at York University on Dec. 10.

Terrell said he was pretty nervous about the tryouts but began to enjoy himself as time went on. His favourite part?

“Going full out at one of the stations, it was great,” said Terrell.

And what’s one of the best things about his involvement with Special Olympics?

“The friends I’ve met along the way,” he said.

“He was more than ready and very excited,” said Stewart. “I also wanted to give Brandon the best chance he could get. I started by saying ‘it takes a village to create a track star’.”

She proceeded to spread the word about the games and gather support for Terrell, garnering letters of support from Special Olympic supporters in the community, including Arnprior Mayor David Reid and his wife Tracy and Terrell’s coach at ADHS Joe Lavoie.

Lavoie has been a big help to Terrell in terms of his support, guidance and his formulation of a training regimen for Terrell, said Stewart.

It was on the train trip to Toronto that she showed the letters to Terrell.

“He was very surprised and this really encouraged Brandon even more. We spoke of following his dreams and not looking back.”

Tryouts involved being tested at five different stations.

“Every station that Brandon moved to, I could tell he was getting more and more confident,” said Stewart.

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Track and Field Special Olympian Brandon Terrell will spend a week in Florida in early January in preparation for the 2013 Canada Games in Sherbrooke, Que. Photo by Sherry Haaima He continued to impress her as the tryouts went on and when they returned home and the news came that he had been accepted – she was as excited as he was.

“Brandon gave me a gift of coming to my house and saying thanks with a big hug,” said Stewart.

“Our journey has just begun, but with many hands to make the village, I strongly now believe Brandon can go for his dreams and we all help create a track star. Good luck Brandon and see where this journey will lead you – dream big.”

Get W.I.T.H. It takes a break Since November, the Get W.I.T.H. It! indoor public exercise program at Arnprior District High School has registered over 200 participants, who have logged almost 800 walks in 11 evenings.

In a new twist, Judy Whitelock is coming out once a month for free trials of Nordic pole walking. The exercise is becoming more and more popular and is a great way to increase the effectiveness of a workout.

Participants get the chance to learn more about the benefits of exercising with Nordic poles, and to try them out in the school cafeteria or halls. Although not ideal on the tile flooring, it gives people a chance to check them

out and consider buying them for outdoor walking.

Whitelock will be back Jan. 17, Feb. 16, and March 20.

The popular walking program winds up its 2011 season today (Thursday) and will be closed for the school holiday period.

Walking will resume Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m., and continue Tuesdays and Thursdays at that time, starting in the ADHS cafeteria.

“Thank you to ADHS and the many volunteers who enable our participants to get out twice a week and make healthy choices,” say organizers.

“Join us in 2012 to start off the New Year right and tackle those resolutions.”

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First-place Packers to host Renfrew Wolves Friday EOJHL standings (Through Dec. 20, 2011)

Valley Division Team Arnprior Packers Perth Blue Wings Almonte Thunder Stittsville Royals Renfrew Timberwolves Shawville Pontiacs

GP 28 29 25 29 27 29

W 19 15 10 9 9 7

L T OTL PTS 6 3 0 41 11 1 2 33 11 3 1 24 17 3 0 21 17 1 0 19 20 0 2 16

Metro Division Team GP Gatineau Mustangs 30 Ott. West Golden Knights 29 Clarence Beavers 28 Metcalfe Jets 29 Ottawa Jr. Canadians 29

W L T OTL PTS 20 5 5 0 45 19 6 4 0 42 17 10 1 0 35 11 13 4 1 27 8 17 2 2 20

Upcoming Packers games Renfrew at Arnprior Dec. 23,8 p.m.

Almonte at Arnprior Dec. 30, 8 p.m.

Stittsville at Arnprior Jan. 6, 8 p.m.

Shawville at Arnprior Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m.

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The Arnprior Packers roll into the Christmas break with games against their two biggest rivals.

The Packers earned a win and a tie last week to increase their lead in the Valley Division of the Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League to eight points.

Wednesday’s game against the second-place Perth Blue Wings was cancelled due to the freezing rain. The Packers host arch-rival Renfrew Timberwolves this Friday, Dec. 23 at 7:30.

Games against Renfrew are usually exciting in themselves, but it should be a particularly boisterous time at the Nick Smith Centre, as it Photo by Chris Couper will be Minor Hockey Night at the rink.

All Arnprior Minor Hockey players wearing Arnprior Packers forward Parker Davies (18) leads a charge against their team jersey will be admitted free to the the visiting Shawville Pontiacs during last Friday’s game at the Nick Smith Centre. Tired after a gruelling game the night before against game. second-place Metro division team Ottawa West, Arnprior narrowly See ‘PACKERS’ Page 33 beat Shawville 5-4.

Minor hockey night at Packers game Friday The Arnprior Junior Packers will be hosting a Minor Hockey Night this Friday, Dec. 23, during their Arnprior versus Renfrew game that evening.

Every Minor Hockey player who wears their hockey sweater and is accompanied by an adult will get into

the game at no charge.

Bantam and Midget age players wearing their hockey sweater will get into the game at no charge if accompanied by another paying friend.

Packers have a special student rate of $5.

The Packers will have door prizes, shootouts,, etc during the game.

The hall will be open for a reception after the game where the Minor Hockey players can meet the Junior Packer players. Warm-up for this event is at 7:30 p.m. with puck drop at 8 p.m.

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The Dec. 15 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide story titled ‘Football clubs dish out the hardware’ contained wrong information regarding both junior and senior Arnprior District High School football awards. The correct list is as follows.

The junior award winners are: • Most Valuable Rookie - Keenan Laughlan and Carter Wilson; • Most Improved Player - Chris Vanderytd; • Most Valuable Lineman Darren Mayhew; • Spirit and Sportsmanship Award - Brandon Potter; • KFC (Kicking, Field Goal,

ARNPRIOR 5, SHAWVILLE 4 The Packers built up 3-0 and 52 leads at home last Friday over the last-place Pontiacs but were hanging on at the end after giving up two late goals.

Ben Wade and Derrin Lehoux gave Arnprior a 2-0 lead in the first period, before Braedon Moffatt made it 3-0 early in the second.

However, Shawville sniper David Hobbs scored twice, once short-handed and once on the power-play, to get Shawville back in the game.

Wade scored his second of the game to give Arnprior a 4-2 lead going into the third stanza. Taylor Collins tallied shorthanded with six minutes left, but instead of giving up, the Pontiacs scored at 15:06 and on the powerplay at 17:29 to give the Packers a scare.

Shawville outshot Arnprior 16-9 in the final frame when fatigue set in from a game the previous evening, but were outshot 43-41 overall. Mike Cheslock, in nets because Arnprior was playing the second of back-to-back games, stopped 37 shots for the win.

Packer Kyle Daniels and Pontiac Joey Tolley were given majors and misconducts for a fight midway through the third period.

Arnprior continued to struggle on the power-play, going 0-for5 with the man advantage.

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Arnprior District High School Redmen senior boys basketball team member Cody Moore, right, and RCI’s Liam Beattie face off during a game at the third annual Gordon E. Eady Tradition Raider/Redmen boys basketball doubleheader at Grant Gymnasium Dec. 5. The senior Redmen defeated the Raiders 66-27, while the juniors lost 35-26 to RCI. The senior Redmen had edged the Raiders 41-39 in North Bay tournament action the weekend before.

The Senior Redmen have won their first three regular season games. Mike Shoveller scored 26 points in a 63-53 win over Opeongo. The Redmen crushed ESJL 9324, as Andrew MacCauley scored 29 points and Jaeger Prot had 20. ADHS improved its record to 3-0 with a 65-28 victory Tuesday over Bishop Smith as Prot scored 18 points, Cody Moore had 14 and Brad Kasaboski and Richard Jongsa had eight each.

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Convert) Award - Brent Malloch; • Most Valuable Players - Nathan Toman and Riley Dunn; Senior award winners are: • Most Valuable Player - Mitch Bott; • Top Lineman - Tim Choukair and Liam Schrieter; • 3D (Determination, Dedication, Desire) - Andrew Lesk; • Most Improved Player - Ryan Kargus and Hugh Colbert; • Rookie of the Year - Jaeger Prot; • Spirit & Sportsmanship Brandon Firlotte.

The Chronicle-Guide regrets any confusion caused.

Packers win, tie to up division lead to eight Continued from Page 32 As well, the Packers will have raffles and plenty of door prizes to add to the fun at Friday’s game.

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one-goal deficits four times to earn a point against the Metro Division’s second-place team at Barbara Ann Scott Arena last Thursday.

The Packers and the Golden Knights have almost identical records (19-6-3, 19-6-4), so it is no surprise the game ended in a tie.

The two teams had four shots each in the scoreless five-minute overtime.

Packer goalie Matt Couvrette made 42 stops as the Packers were outshot 46-38.

Derrin Lehoux was the hero for Arnprior, scoring his fifth goal of the season with 1:24 left in the game on assists from Mitch Parker and Teddy Suckow to salvage the time.

Suckow scored on the powerplay in the first to tie the game 1-1 and Taylor Collins scored in the second and third to knot the game twice more.

Matthew MacDonald scored twice for Ottawa West.

The Packers killed off all four Ottawa West power-plays and scored once in eight man-advantages.

Collins’ three goals last week give him 21 for the season in 24 games.

He also has 27 assists for 48 points, good enough for fourth in Valley Division scoring.

After this Friday’s game against Renfrew, the Packers get a Christmas break until thirdplace Almonte comes to town for an 8 p.m. game Friday, Dec. 30 at the Nick Smith Centre.

The Renfrew game is the start of a six-game homestand for the Packers that runs until mid-January. So far this season Arnprior has played 16 games on the road (8-5-3) and 12 at home, winning 11.

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

BAPTIST CALVARY BAPTIST Pastor Bruce Donald (Fellowship Baptist) 613-623-4863 156 Landrigan Street South Sunday Worship 10:30 am Children's Bible Classes Nursery Wednesday Prayer/Bible Study 7:00 pm

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 279 Alicia St. at Norma Phone: 623-3993 Pastor Lee Dyck Associate Pastor Ken Wood Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m.

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Youth Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

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ELGIN ST. BAPTIST CHURCH (Baptist Convention of Ont. & Que.) 135 Elgin St., Arnprior Ont. K7S 1N9 Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

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Raising money for the Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home through a bake sale at the Arnprior Shopping Centre are, from left, Donna Spencer, Madeleine Lascelle, and Lynn Briese. The tables were almost bare by noon on Dec. 2, with the sale being hosted by the Arnprior Rotary Club.

David Mulholland signs copies of his books, Duel and McNab, at a Christmas Craft Show Nov. 27 at the Perth Civitan Club. Mulholland was raised in Arnprior and now lives in Ottawa. His books are published by Valley publisher, General Store Publishing House. For more information about the author, see www.davidmulholland.ca.

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• DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Services in the Anglican Parish Of Pakenham: St John’s Antrim, 7 p.m.; St Mark’s, Pakenham, 9 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

• DECEMBER 31 The Arnprior Running Club is holding a social, fun and untimed 5 km run on New Year’s Eve at 5 p.m. The run will start and finish at Danny Mac’s Pub. Wear your Christmas hats, lights and New Year’s finery! Prizes for the best dressed runner. Participants should pre-register at the Nick Smith Centre. All runners are to bring a non-perishable food item for the Arnprior Food Bank. This New Year’s, stay fit, have fun and support the community - Resolve to Run, 2011!

For more information, contact Jane Dowd (613623-9963).

New Year’s Eve Dance at the Arnprior Curling Club. DJ will be Jesse; $40 per person; appetizers and dinner. Call Keith 613-622-0415 for tickets.

New Year’s Eve Party at the Nick Smith Centre to launch Arnprior’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Cocktails 6:30 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m., dance 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dance music provided All4One Entertainment. Shuttle vans available to drive party-goers home. Tickets $35 available at the Nick Smith Centre. Ticket deadline Dec. 27.

• JANUARY 4 Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home presents January Diners Club at Jim’s Restaurant, 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. A half rack of ribs with soup and dessert for $12. Entertainment by Dan Nicholas and those Nicholas Boys. Tickets at the 106 McGonigal St. W. office until Jan. 3 at noon.

For more call 613.623.7981.

• JANUARY 8 The January Valley Singles Lunch will be held at Rocky Mountain House Restaurant in Renfrew on Sunday, (because of the New Year’s holiday weekend) at 12:30 p.m. For info, call Fay at 613256-8117 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.

• JANUARY 9 The auxiliary to the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital will hold a general meeting on Monday at 1 p.m. in the hospital board room.

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• JANUARY 11 Supporters and people living with Parkinson’s Disease and other central nervous system disorders, please come to an information session on at the Arnprior Public Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Presenters are Peggy Gray and Elise Sims from the Parkinson’s Society of Ottawa.

Topic: What you should know about Parkinson’s Disease. For More Information Phone Theresa Dunn 613-897-5055.

• JANUARY 19 Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home presents a catered lunch, noon to 2 p.m. at Legion Branch 174. Entertainment by Duncan and Lynn Robertson, Mel McClinton; door prizes and 50/50 draw; cost is $5. For more, call 613.623.7981.

Please note the following schedules apply to Metroland Media publications for the Holiday Season.

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TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tuesday at the Horace Mather Hall (old fire hall) on Elgin Street in Arnprior. Drop by between 6 and 7 p.m. to check it out. For more information, call Brenda at 613-623-1607.

Four-hand euchre every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help church hall, Braeside, sponsored by the Sand Point and Braeside CWL Lunch available. Very accessible. Parking galore. 50/50 draw. Prizes.

• DAILY Fundraising for the Arnprior and District Humane Society runs all year. Please drop your wine, beer & liquor empties at the shelter at 490 Didak Dr. in Arnprior. For more information on the fundraiser or the shelter, call 613-623-0916 and check out our website www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca.

Arnprior Rotary Regal Gifts Fundraiser - online web store with over 1,000 unique gift items.

Share the club’s fundraising web store with all your family, friends, and co-workers. www. ar.shopregal.ca.

Jan 5th Edition Booking and Materials Deadline Fri Dec 30th 3pm

Office Closures Friday Dec 23th

Thurs Dec 22nd 11am Tues Dec 27th 10am Tues Dec 27th 10am Tues Dec 27th 10am

Fri Dec 30th 3pm Tues Jan 3rd 10am Tues Jan 3rd 10am Tues Jan 3rd 3pm

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Tues Dec 27th 10am Tues Dec 27th 10am Tues Dec 27th 10am

Tues Jan 3rd 10am Tues Jan 3rd 10am Tues Jan 3rd 10am

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Boost your public speaking skills by visiting the Arnprior Toastmaster Club Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m., second floor of the Arnprior Hospital.

For more information, contact Annette Bose at ambbose@gmail.com or 613-832-4027.

Dec 29th Edition Booking and Materials Deadline Thurs Dec 22nd 10am

TOWNSHIP OF McNAB/BRAESIDE INVITES APPLICATIONS for the position of

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Golden Valley Seniors limited number of new memberships available. Meetings are the fourth Wednesday of each month from September to June at 2 p.m. in the Arnprior Legion Hall. Social time. Dinner optional. For more Information or applications, call Peggy Frechette at 613-6237048.

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The ideal applicant must have the ability to understand and apply the provisions of the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program. At the request of the livestock owner Valuers are required to perform site visits and make assessments and investigate damage to livestock or poultry caused by wild animals and make decisions and awards as it relates under the guidelines of the Program. The ideal applicant must have the skills for thorough investigation, determining the cause of death and expertise in identifying predator types.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of intent and detailed resume in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the position applied for until 1:00 p.m. on December 30, 2011.

For additional information on the above position please contact: Noreen C. Mellema, CMO CAO/Clerk Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Drive R.R. 2 Arnprior, Ontario K7S 3G8 Phone: (613) 623-5756 Ext. 222.

Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act R.S.O. 1990 Chapter M.45 and will only be used to determine the qualifications for employment.

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VOICES RAISED ON HIGH

After their songs, the Brownies handed out ChristThe fourth Arnprior Brownies unit paid a festive visit to the Arnprior Villa Retirement Centre Dec. 12. They feel that singing mas colouring pictures to the seniors. Bella Hamilton Christmas songs to the seniors at the Villa is a great way for them to spread some Christmas cheer. Among the girls singing, presents her picture to Villa resident Mariam Mcfrom left, are Zoe Hill, Mackenzie Pauze and Abigael Visinski.

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Free Tim’s skating at Nick Smith next week

Continued from Page 26 There is Free Tim Hortons public skating at the Nick Smith Centre Dec. 27 to 30 from 1 to 2:50 p.m., and Jan. 2 to 6 from 1-2:50 p.m.

The holiday public swimming scheduled from Dec. 24 to Jan. 8 is Monday to Thursday at 11 a.m. to noon and 7-8 p.m, Fridays at 11 a.m. to noon and 1-2 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from

10-11 .am. The pool is closed from Sunday, Dec. 25 to Sunday, Jan. 1.

It’s that time again. Time for another Tween dance at The Nick Smith Centre. On Jan. 13 it is NHL-themed, so come dressed in your favorite team’s colors and clothing. The dance runs from 7-10 p.m.

All of our dances are adult supervised and zero tolerance. Jesse’s DJ

will be playing the music. Tickets are now available at the Nick Smith Centre for $5 each. There will be limited door sales at $10 per ticket.

We are looking for chaperones.

Please contact Kayla if interested.

We have begun to start planning for our Spring/Summer programs for 2012. Contact us at the Nick Smith Centre if you have any ideas.

For more information on any of our upcoming events and programs, contact Kayla at the Nick Smith Centre at 613-62307301, ext. 217 or email kmenkhorst@arnprior.ca. You can also check us out on Facebook.

Nina Townley is a co-op student working with Kayla Menkhorst and Don Gougeon at the Arnprior Recreation Youth program.

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For nearly 60 years, Haley Industries Limited has been producing Magnesium and Aluminum castings for the aerospace industry.

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, there is an immediate opening for a

Foundry Maintenance Supervisor Qualifications: Certified Trade Certificate as a Millwright with a minimum of 10 years experience in the trade. Minimum 5 years experience in a supervisor/ management position.

Extensive manufacturing experience will be considered an asset.

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS 5 Part Time Positions Competition #12-03 Qualifications: • Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent as per O. Reg. 79/10 of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 • Certificate — Food Safety Awareness Program recognized by a Public Health Unit • Must display departmental and position competencies of Personal Sensitivity/Empathy, Flexibility/Adaptability, Teamwork, Integrity, Communication and Commitment & Perseverance Compensation: $22.21 - $22.52 per hour (2012 rates).

For complete job description and qualifications, please see the County of Renfrew website at http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/departments/human-resources/unionized-job-descriptions/ Please send your resume, stating applicable competition number by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2012 to: Human Resources County of Renfrew 9 International Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 FAX: (613) 735-7590

Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills. Proficient in the use of software; MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other spreadsheet systems.

Salary commensurate with experience. We provide a comprehensive flex benefit plan along with company paid pension.

We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

No telephone inquiries please Please forward resume to: Haley Industries Limited 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0 Fax: (613-432-0743) Email: jobs.haley@magellan.aero 322133

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Skill Requirements: - College or Technical Training - Experience with CNC machining Centers a must - Rotating Shift Work - 6 month probation - Health benefits after 3 months - Competitive Salary

For nearly 60 years, Haley Industries Limited has been producing magnesium and aluminum castings for the aerospace industry.

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McGregor’s Produce is seeking staff for the summer of 2012.

There are two types of positions available: 1. Farm Labour – Picking strawberries, raspberries, beans and other farm labour.

2. Selling produce at our Farm Market Stands throughout the Ottawa Valley.

Applicants should be college/university age or older and in good physical health as physical labour is required.

Visit our website www.mcgregorsproduce.com for more information and to find an application form.

Please send in a completed application form and resume to: McGregor’s Produce, 351 Lochwinnoch Rd. Braeside, ON, K0A 1G0.

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Reporting to the Plant Metallurgist, this person is responsible for supervising, and will have a lead role in developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that will encompass all facets of metal processing.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a post secondary education in a technical discipline such as metallurgical, mechanical or material engineering to be considered.

Haley provides an excellent work environment with a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

Send your resume to: bdupuis@etmindustries.on.ca Resumes may be dropped off at 310 Hall Avenue, Renfrew, ON K7V 2S5 Reference Job # 2001 on Resume Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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No telephone inquiries please Please forward resume to: Human Resources Haley Industries Limited 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0 Fax: (613-432-0743) Email: jobs.haley@magellan.aero

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Send resume and five year driver’s abstract to: info@madoilfieldsolutions.ca.

Fax 780-798-2079.

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REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR required for a Maternity Leave position at Pineridge Children’s Centre effective February 2012. Please forward resume by January 6, 2012 to 32 Ewen Street, Arnprior ON K7S 2B2 Thanks to all who applied, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Sales Representative will promote The Master Group products, to dealers, contractors and engineering firms within an assigned territory. He will identify new key accounts and will develop and maintain business relations with customers.

Interested candidates should possess strong accounting knowledge, and proven ability to lead a team, supported by post secondary accounting education, or experience in a similar position, with hospitality (full service) environment experience definitely an asset. Strong computer knowledge, communication, organizational, and attention to detail skills a requirement.

QUALIFICATIONS • Mechanical engineer • 5-7 years HVACR sales experience • Bilingual • Strong technical and refrigeration products sales knowledge • Strong time management skills • Outstanding interpersonal skills • Excellent presentation skills • Ability to handle multiple priorities • Strong written & oral communication skills ADVANTAGES • Competitive compensation with performance related bonus • Good benefits package • Mileage allowance • Sales and marketing materials • Friendly atmosphere • Growing company

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By January 6, 2012 We thank all applicants, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Individuals with a Bachelor degree in Psychology, Social Work or equivalent, and a minimum of two years related clinical experience are encouraged to apply. Certification as an Addiction Counsellor and bilingualism are employment assets. Demonstrated skills in program development and problem gambling/addiction interventions, a strong knowledge of community health and social service resources in our region, work experience in motivational interviewing techniques, and demonstrated success in program administration and management are required. This position requires access to personal transportation and possession of a valid driver’s license.

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DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT 5:00 P.M. IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Remembering

Ross McInnes

Their doors were opened for me BUT DID I SAY THANKS??

At a very young age, these are the people that welcomed me in their home.

In memory of my loving husband, Ross McInnes who was taken from me on December 25, 2010.

In loving memory of Tracy Ralph December 2006

Along the road to yesterday, The leads us straight to you, Are memories of the happy days, Together we once knew.

And always every evening, We seem to have a way, Of wandering back to meet you, On the road to yesterday.

Sadly missed, Lovingly remembered, Mom, Dad and Wendy

I remember the day I met you, And the day God made you mine, I remember the day God took you, And will till the end of time.

We made our vows together, Until death do we part, But the day God took you from me, My whole world fell apart, Sometimes, I think I’m dreaming, I can’t believe it’s true, That I can go on living when I no longer have you, And the memories of the happy years, When we were together; The joys, the tears, the love, the fears, Will stay with me forever, And when I’m sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, I seem to hear you whisper, “Cheer up and carry on.”

Each time I see your picture, You seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry I’m only sleeping, We’ll meet again someday.”

I will always love you, Sylvia 322213

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IN MEMORIAM

COE, Sherri-lynn In loving memory of the dear daughter of Charles and Donna, and also Mom of Hailey-Dawn; who passed away December 28, 2002.

Paul Bertrand In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away December 18, 2010.

One year has passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away; You’re not forgotten, Father dear Nor ever shall you be; As long as life and memory last, We shall remember thee.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed, Dennis and Jeannette Wayne, Gayle and Family

Remembering you is easy, We do it every day.

Missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

You had a smile for everyone, Your had a heart of gold.

You left the sweetest memories, The world could ever hold.

To us you were someone special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

Forever loved, Mom, Hailey-Dawn, Richard, Kyle and Nick

IN MEMORIAM

HYLAND, Shirley In loving memory of my Nanny, Shirley Hyland who passed away one year ago (Sept. 18, 1933 - Dec. 28, 2010) I miss you and think about you every single day. I know you are always watching over us and that we will be together again someday.

IN MEMORIAM

HYLAND, Shirley In loving memory of my mother who passed away one year ago on December 28, 2010.

Not a single day goes by that I don’t miss you, I pick up the telephone to call you and then I remember...

Celebrations are bittersweet without you with us, If only we could have had more time together...but...

Time is too swift for those who rejoice; Too long for those who grieve, But for those who live, Time is eternity.

We had a wonderful grandmother, One who never really grew old; Her smile was made of sunshine, And her heart was solid gold; Her eyes were as bright as shining stars, And in her cheeks fair Loving you forever, roses you see; Jill Breton We had a wonderful grandmother, And that’s the way it will always be.

EVANS, James In loving memory of our I will always love you Jim. and will never forget you.

Memories are Brianne McCallum treasures, No one can steal, Death leaves heartaches, No one can heal.

Some may forget, Now you are gone.

But we will remember, No matter how long.

Always loved and never forgotten, Patricia and Susan

LATE Bev Gilmour (Barrie) Vina Barrie Martha and Willard Campbell Mammie Cameron (Teacher) Mrs. Rev. Jastor Lilla and Joe Herbert Nora and Lee Brandimor Sometimes the road seems to be so long - But with the help of those kind people, the road seems to be much shorter.

BUT DID I SAY THANKS??

I can’t remember?

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IN MEMORIAM

MCKEDDIE, Don December 26, 1996

HYLAND, Shirley Margaret

His memory in our daily lives can never be erased, He was very special and can never be replaced.

Time cannot steal the memories we carry in our hearts, Or take away the many years of which he was a part.

Those special years will not return, When we were all together, But with the love that’s in our hearts, You’ll walk with us forever.

In loving memory of my dear mother who passed away December 29, 2010.

Loved and missed, Wife and Family

Gone are the days when we would spend time together and share a good laugh.

Oh how I miss those days.

It broke my heart to lose you, Today I have so many memories of your love and kindness.

I think about you everyday and how blessed I was to have such a wonderful mother.

You may be gone but you will never be forgotten.

Love your only son, Jeff.

I miss you, Mom.

HOGAN In loving memory of a cherished Husband, Father and Grandfather Bill who passed away December 23, 1992.

There’s a family who misses you dearly, In a home where you used to be, There’s a family who wanted to keep you, But God willed it not to be, You left so many happy memories; And a sorrow too great to be told, But to us who loved and lost you, Your memory will never grow old.

Always loved, Goldie and Family

COADY, Charles J. (of Arnprior, Ontario)

Van Dusen Ben September 4, 1916—December 14, 2011 Passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, December 14, 2011 at Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew, in the presence of his family. Benjamin Alexander Van Dusen of Arnprior in his 96th year.

Born on September 4, 1916, only son of the late Herb and Maud (Wilson) Van Dusen. Beloved husband for 66 years of the late Margaret (Peggy) Phillips Van Dusen. Dear father of Marion (Dan) Neill of Arnprior. Predeceased by sisters Lila (late James) Fraser, Edith (late Reg) Cameron and Myrtle (late William) Meyer. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Remembered

by Paul (Wendy) Neill. Ben has gone home for Christmas. Resting at The Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre, 138 Daniel St. N., Arnprior, where friends paid their respects on Sunday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and after 12 noon Monday December 19, 2011. Funeral service was conducted in The Boyce Chapel at 2: p.m. Rev Milton Fraser officiated. Interment Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery. In memoriams to St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arnprior or Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew, appreciated by his family.

Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

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Ross McInnes In memory of a dear brother who passed away December 25, HYLAND, Shirley In loving memory of a 2010. dear Mom and Nanny who passed away Those whom we love go out of sight, December 28, 2010 But never out of mind; They are cherished in Mom, the hearts Remembering you is Of those we leave easy, behind.

We do it every day, Loving and kind in all But missing you is a his ways, heartache, That never goes away, Upright and just in all his days; We hold you tightly Sincere and true in within our heart, heart and mind, And there you will Beautiful memories he remain, left behind.

Life has gone on without you, Lovingly remembered But it will never be the by sister Aldene and same.

Family Love Julie, Brian, Matthew, Michael, and Emily

IN MEMORIAM

COE, Sherri Lynn December 28 2002 To us you were so special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

They say that time heals everything, But we know it isn’t so, We miss you just as much today, As we did eight years ago.

Love Ron, Tammy, Mallory, Jamie and Emmett.

Born on February 10, 1923 and granted peace on December 19th, 2011.

A Pilot, Journalist, Lawyer and Ski Instructor, Charles loved splitting and stacking wood, enjoying a cup of green tea and sharing a good joke.

A product of his generation, he did not say much. His quietness masked a shy personality; his great sense of humour was telegraphed by the twinkle in his eye.

Charles was completely colour blind but he trained as a pilot in World War II. He did not let the Air Force in on this little secret until after training. He was subsequently assigned to towing gunnery target drones, or as he said, increasing the lead levels of the Great Lakes.

Following the war Charles studied journalism at the University of Western Ontario, obtaining his degree in 1948. In 1952 he enrolled in Osgoode Law School, and completed a law degree while reporting for the Toronto Star. Following this, he returned to his beloved Ottawa Valley, where he opened his own practice on John Street in Arnprior, and remained there for the duration of his career. Charles’ life was defined by the seasons. He took up skiing in his forties and ultimately spent his winters as a ski patroller and then instructor. He spent all other seasons cutting and splitting wood.

He was happiest in the quiet of the woods. The last few years were less than kind as he endured the ravages of Alzheimers disease. God’s gift in this time was to preserve his memory of music, which resulted in us singing Christmas carols in July so as to watch him come back to us, however briefly. Charles leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Mardi (Dunn) and children Martha (the late Bruce Barrie), Jane (the late Richard Lafave), Clare (Paul Reid), Michael (Marja Suomela), Laurie (Anders Sodergren), John (Jane Nyman) and Lisa (Vincent Gracco), as well as ten grandchildren. He is survived also by his brother John (Dorothy) Coady. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Maisie Coady as well as his sisters Ruth and Betty and brother, Edmund. Private visitation.

The Mass of Christian Burial was held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Braeside, Ontario on December 22nd, 2011 at 11.00 a.m. It was followed by a reception in the church hall.The family requests that contributions be made to the Grove Nursing Home in Arnprior, Ontario. Charles’ family will forever be grateful for the professional, warm and kind care he received there.

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