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Taking a moment’s break from the busy opening day at Dollarama Arnprior are, from left, Jacklyn Lapierre, Braden Adam, Brianna Clusiau, Hillary Griese. The store opened to much anticipation on Thursday, Feb. 2.
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WED. FEB. 15 • 6 - 8PM | WED. FEB. 22 • 6 - 8PM SAT. FEB. 25 • 10AM - 1PM | WED. MAR. 1 • 6 - 8PM Fees (Payable by Cash or Cheque): *This registration fee includes the cost for your child’s photos as well as their team jersey * Youth U12-U19 $130.00 (No additional charges for out of town players) If you would be interested in Coaching, or just helping with a team, please speak with an executive at registration – We are always looking for MORE VOLUNTEERS! The registration forms can be found on the Renfrew Soccer website www.renfrewsoccer.com. You are welcome to print the forms and fill them out before coming to registration.
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Dollarama store opening ‘absolutely crazy’ DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com
Braden Adams didn’t appear in the least flustered, but he was pretty surprised by volume of customers pouring into Dollarama on opening day Feb. 2. “It’s been absolutely crazy,” said the store manager. “This is much, much busier than expected.”
Plenty of shoppers were telling cashiers how appreciative they are to shop in town, rather than travel to Dollarama stores in Renfrew and Ottawa. Located next to Metro, Dollarama is the latest store to open in the new renovated Arnprior Shopping Centre. Its long aisles are filled with typical dollar-store items: cleaning products, plastic cups and plates, canned foods and candy, pet snacks, slippers and
scarfs, school supplies, greeting cards, and hundreds more. Adams said a crucial aspect of the corporation, a Canadian chain with over 1,000 locations, is seasonal offerings. Valentine’s and Easter items are on full display at the moment. The much-anticipated Arnprior location employs between 15-20 workers, mostly part time.
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OPP likely to scale back services Administration staff to come from town of Renfrew DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com
Fears of the police office in Arnprior closing were put to rest by OPP Const. Janice Sawbridge, but services could be scaled back. With more non-emergency services being centralized in Renfrew — where a new OPP facility is being built — some residents have raised concerns that the facility at 4 John St. North will be shuttered. Residents go there to obtain police background checks (so they can volunteer with, for example, children’s groups), request service from an OPP officer, and other reasons. “The Arnprior office is not closing,” Sawbridge said. “There is no plan for the building to close.” The town owns the building and rents it free of charge to the OPP. However, changes are coming. Until this April, the Town of Arnprior paid the one-and-a-half employees working on site. One OPP worker will possibly replace those civilian administration staffers, Sawbridge said. And the hours of administration service could be slashed. “We are still considering our options,” she said. “There could be one here from Renfrew go to Arnprior. There may not be the same hours.”
Anyone who calls for an officer will get a response, “nothing changes” at that level. There will remain a 24/7-phone connection at the centre, and when a call comes in an officer in a cruiser will return to the office. But other services could be affected. “When it comes to record checks or questions that need to be answered, that’s where people might notice a change,” she said, “but no decisions have been made.” That is cold comfort to Bernie Lynn, who is concerned about seniors getting proper service. “Why can’t the office be opened, say, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday so that seniors who cannot drive and people who need police clearance get served rather than have to make the trip to Renfrew?” he said. The new administration staff will be paid by OPP, saving the town $37,000 (according to the current draft budget) and substantially more in future years. Mayor David Reid said this is a process that began some time ago. “We went from a standalone centre to an integrated one,” Reid said. “This really is just another step in that process.” He said town hall has no say in how well the administration side is staffed, or the hours kept, but he is confident the OPP will not close down the building. “It’s really built for the OPP and so we have no use for it. And it’s at no cost to the detachment.” He said the loss of civilian staffers had nothing to do with “personnel issues,” and that his fingers are crossed the OPP will bring one of their own from Renfrew.
Police investigate possible sled mishap DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com
A possible snowmobile accident was the focus of emergency crews for two days earlier this week. OPP received a call late Monday morning from someone who said they thought they spotted a helmet and gloves on the ice in Calabogie Lake, near Barrett Chute. It was too far for police to reach the scene, so a drone was
sent to investigate. Greater Madawaska Fire Department also came and went, since they have no underwater rescue equipment. An OPP underwater rescue team arrived on Tuesday afternoon, hoping to determine whether anyone was in the lake or not. “We always err on the side of it could be a human,” Const. Janice Sawbridge said. “We have no reports of any missing snowmobilers.” For an update on the incident, visit www. insideottawavalley.com .
Municipal Matters
We Need Your Feedback on the Waterfront Feasibility Issues & Options Analysis The Town of Arnprior is now in Phase 2 of the Waterfront Feasibility Issues & Options Analysis. Residents are invited to attend a Drop-in event on Saturday, February 18th, anytime between 12 Noon and 5 pm at the Arnprior Public Library, at 21 Madawaska St, lower level. The Analysis is intended to provide guidance to the Town in capitalizing on the true potential of the waterfront to better serve the existing and future residents along with the very important visitor population of Arnprior on a year-round basis. On display will be a series of options around the following themes: The Pathway Network, The Marina, Robert Simpson Park, Bell Park and Long Term Plans for the waterfront. Information about the Analysis and a survey will also be available February 18 - March 12, 2017 on the Town’s website and for pick up at Town Hall. For further information please visit www.arnprior.ca/woa or contact Robin Paquette at 613-623-4231 x. 1827.
2017 Summer Student Employment Opportunities The Town of Arnprior is currently inviting students to apply for 2017 Summer Student Employment Opportunities. There are a number of positions available over the summer months (May to September) in various departments/interests including Public Works, Recreation (Camp Wanago), Town Clerk’s Office, Museum and Library summer activity programs as follows:
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• Administrative Assistant (Clerk’s Office) • Records Management Assistant (Clerk’s Office) • Children’s Programming Assistant (Library) • Children’s Program Coordinator (Library) • Senior Museum Assistant (Museum) • Museum Assistant (Museum) • Children’s Program Coordinator (Museum) • Engineering Assistant (Public Works) • Labourer (Public Works) • Downtown Summer Labourer (Public Works) • Horticultural/Arborist Assistant (Parks/Public Works) • Horticultural Parks Attendant (Parks) • Parks Attendant (Parks) • Day Camp Counsellor (Recreation) – Camp Wanago • Day Camp Coordinator (Recreation) – Camp Wanago To be eligible for hire students must be at least 16 years of age or older, enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary program on a full-time basis, and returning to school on a full-time basis following summer employment. For a complete list of application requirements please review the complete Summer Student job posting on the Town’s website at www.arnprior.ca/employment Interested students are invited to submit an application letter with a detailed resume outlining qualifications, education, and experience no later than 3:00 PM (local time) on February 24th, 2017. For more information and how to apply please visit the website or contact Human Resources at 613-623-4231, ext. 1821. Please note that all positions are subject to Council approval of the 2017 budget.
Up-Coming Events February 13, 2017 – Regular Meeting of Council at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers, 105 Elgin Street W. February 21, 2017 – Special Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m. Budget Deliberations in Council Chambers, 105 Elgin Street W. February 22, 2017 – Special Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m. Budget Deliberations in Council Chambers, 105 Elgin Street W. February 27, 2017 – Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Budget Adoption in Council Chambers, 105 Elgin Street W. Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, February 9, 2017 3
150 Events Passport For Canada’s 150th celebrations, the Town of Arnprior is promoting 150 events being held throughout 2017 in the Town of Arnprior. All 150 events are listed in a passport which residents and visitors may obtain with the goal of attending as many events as possible throughout 2017. Passports are available at all participating events, Town Hall, Nick Smith Centre, Arnprior Public Library and Arnprior & District Museum. A prize will be drawn for those who participate and for those who attend the highest number of events. For a full listing of upcoming events and additional details on events please visit www.arnprior.ca/150events.
Improving Business In Today’s World Join Brennan Loh, Shopify’s Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships as he discusses how you can improve your business in today’s world. This includes modifying your business to be relevant and have an on-line presence, the future and importance of e-commerce along with providing tactics that you can implement to improve your business overall. Brennan will also be taking questions.
Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 , 7 - 9 pm Nick Smith Centre, 77 James Street, Arnprior Tickets $10.00 Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.arnprior.ca/businessevents For more info please contact: For more information please contact Lindsay Wilson - e-mail lwilson@arnprior.ca | 613-623-4231 ext. 1829 4 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, February 9, 2017
Town council hears from kids’ mentoring program DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa has re-established itself in Renfrew county and a delegation shared its services with Arnprior council. Mentoring co-ordinator Erin Tennian — from Ottawa’s satellite office in Pembroke — talked about the benefits to both children and the adults who volunteer to spend time with them. Kids close to the margins with low self esteem and who feel listless can spend time with a nurturing adult who will boost their confidence and provide direction. “Hopefully, with the exposure of a positive mentor, they will reach their potential,” Tennian said at the Jan. 23 regular meeting. “Maybe they’ve never had that exposure to having a friend, a positive person who is going to root for them.” She vets both sides in a potential relationship. Children (ages 6 to 16) and their parent or guardian must meet specific requirements. Mentors (16 to 70 or higher) pass a police check and must have access to a vehicle. Qualifications for the adults are
broad. They must be reliable, consistently enjoy spending time with kids; believe in the value of mentoring and able to spend two- to four-hours per week doing community-based activities with their match. To date, the matchups have worked out. “I’m very pleased with all we’ve made so far,” Tennian said. The need is there, too: 25 in Renfrew county, 950 in Ottawa, 36,000 in Canada. Big Brothers Big Sisters also has onehour school programs on a weekly basis. From school libraries to gymnasiums to board games and crafts (supplied by the organization) kids are offered a variety of activities to suit their interests in 15 schools across the county. Game on! is physical activity-based program for boys. Go Girls! is a program teaching girls about healthy bodies. The nonprofit is funded by the provincial agency Trillium Foundation and Boston Pizza Foundation. The satellite office for Big Brothers Big Sisters was established in May 2015. To learn more email erint@bbbso.ca Derek Dunn/Metroland or call 1-844-414-2227. Erin Tennian of Big Brothers Big Sisters speaks to Arnprior council about her organization.
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Customers who do not qualify for Trade In Bonus Days must add a down payment equivalent to the Trade In Bonus Incentive to achieve stated pricing. Customers must take delivery on or before February 28, 2017 to be eligible for this incentive. Limited time offer may not be combined with certain other offers and cannot be redeemed for cash. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to modify, extend or terminate these offers, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. $4,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $2,500 Non-Stackable (which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,500 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates.) and $1,500 Stackable credit, both manufacturer-to-consumer (tax inclusive). Plus $1,500 Trade-In Bonus on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab, discounts vary by model. Selected vehicles eligible for the cash rebate are not the same as those eligible for the 0% financing advertised. Eligible 2017 GMC Acadia SLE-1: Lease based on MSRP of $36,795, $500 lease cash (tax exclusive), $1,000 available manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) and either $1,000 manufacturer-to-consumer (tax inclusive) Trade-In Bonus or additional $1,000 down payment in lieu of Trade-In Bonus. Bi-weekly payment is $179 for 36 months at 0.0% interest rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. $2,050 down payment is required ($3,050 down payment is required if not eligible for Trade-in Bonus). Total obligation is $16,513, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $18,398. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, PPSA, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Excess wear and tear charges not included. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See your dealer for conditions and details. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Security deposit may be required. Payment may vary depending on down payment/trade. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on a new or demonstrator 2017 GMC Terrain. Model shown may include optional equipment available at extra cost. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly/Bi-weekly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. 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See dealer for details. ††The 2-Year Scheduled LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2016 MY GMC vehicle with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the Oil Life Monitoring System and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.1 Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Service plan required. 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The Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce Presents Breakfast with Mayor Reid, Mayor Peckett, And Eric Hanna, President & CEO of Arnprior Regional Health Mayor Reid and Peckett will speak to us on what was accomplished in 2016 and what is up and coming in 2017 Eric Hanna will speak about strategic directions for Arnprior Regional Health At The Legion Wednesday, February 15th, 2017 Cost: $12.00 Doors Open at 7:00am
Breakfast will begin at 7:30am Please confirm attendance no later than February 9th, 2017 by email, or by calling the GACC office at 613-623-6817 PUBLIC WELCOME! PLEASE RSVP TO ATTEND
1,000 photos against violence
A group meets in Burnstown to Stand Up Against Violence, a campaign to see 1,000 photos posted on Bernadette McCann House for Women’s website. The local event was organized by Heather Lang, middle front in red, who said violence against women is more prevalent in rural areas like Renfrew County than in urban areas. More than 360 groups, businesses and individuals have contributed to the campaign. To submit a photo, email Erin Norris, volunteer-public education co-ordinator at norrise@wsssbmh.org. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, call 613-732-3131 or 1-800-267-4930. “Bernadette McCann House is challenging others to ‘Stand Up Against Violence’ by making their own signs, taking a picture to capture a selfie and forward it to the agency,” said Norris.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the Estate of Sarah Lesley Zohr also known as Sarah Leslie Zohr, late of the Town of Arnprior, Assembly Line Supervisor, who died on or about the 7th day of October, 2016, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of February, 2017, after which date the estate will be distributed with regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice, and the said Estate Trustees will not be liable to any person of whose claim notice shall not have been received at the time of such distribution. DATED at Pembroke, Ontario, this 11th day of January, 2017. ROY C. REICHE Barrister and Solicitor 203 Nelson Street Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3N1 ROY C. REICHE, Solicitor For the Estate Trustees
Impaired driving cases continue Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers dealt with two drivers last week who decided to drive, or have care or control of a motor vehicle after consuming too much alcohol. On Sunday, Feb. 5 at approximately 11:35 p.m. Arnprior OPP officers received a call about a possible impaired driver in the area of Claude Street in Arnprior. Sgt Steve Linton responded and located the suspect vehicle. After stopping the suspect and speaking to the driver, the officer arrested the male driver for impaired driving. After breath tests were completed at the detachment a 52-year-old male from Claude Street was charged with impaired driving, driving over 80mgs, and 2 counts of driving while under suspension. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on March 1. On Jan. 30 shortly after 11 a.m., Renfrew OPP officers received information about a possible impaired driver on Coleraine Drive in Renfrew. Officers attended and located the male suspect in the vehicle identified to them. The investigation revealed the male had been drinking and he was ar-
rested for impaired care or control of a motor vehicle. Following breath tests at the detachment a 31-year-old Renfrew man was charged with impaired care or control of a motor vehicle, over 80mgs care or control of a motor vehicle, and breach of probation. He was held in custody for a bail hearing. Provincial Const. Amedeo Jean-Louis led the investigation. The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated calls 207 for service during the past week. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Officers investigated 11 calls related to concerns regarding domestic violence or disputes. In two separate cases a male was charged with domestic mischief for property damage. FRAUD
It looks like there’s a new phone scam to be wary of. When the phone rings and the caller say “Can you hear me?” don’t even answer. Just hang up. In this one, the scammer (a robo-caller) will record the victim’s voice saying “yes” and then follow up with an aggres-
sive pitch telling the unsuspecting victim they’ve agreed to buy something. Then they will play a recording of the victim’s voice where it sounds as if they have agreed to buy something and then threaten to take legal action if they try to deny the charges. It has been rampant in the U.S. and the OPP are starting to receive calls regarding this. For more information contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre.ca DRUG CONCERN
Renfrew OPP officers were contacted by a merchant in Renfrew concerned about the activity of some young shoppers. The merchant noticed young people recently buying several packages of Morning Glory seeds. After searching online and learning that ingesting the seeds can cause hallucinations and people experience a high after eating them or using them to making tea. Ingesting these seeds can cause considerable nausea and hallucinations. Parents are encouraged to monitor their kids and have a discussion with them if they are concerned.
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TENDER FOR PART A - RECYCLABLE MATERIAL COLLECTION SERVICES PART B - SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES PART C - COMBINED RECYCLABLE MATERIAL AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked on the front with the bidder’s name will be received by the Finance Department of the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew at the Town of Renfrew Municipal Office, 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P8 until: 10:00:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017 The Municipalities of the Town of Arnprior, Township of Horton, Township of McNab/Braeside and Town of Renfrew, collectively are requesting tenders for the collection, processing, and marketing of dual-stream Blue Box Recyclables in each Municipality. The Municipalities are additionally requesting tenders for the collection of solid waste and delivery to designated landfill sites for disposal. Tender documents must be obtained from the Development and Works Department, Town of Renfrew located at 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario after 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 for a non-refundable cost of $100.00 per set. Cheques are accepted and made payable to the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew. Bidders must be registered on the official bidder list. A mandatory information meeting will be held on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2017 at 10:00:00 A.M. at Renfrew Town Hall located at 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario. All bidders must attend in order to be considered for an award. Tenders will not be received by facsimile or electronic mail. Tenders will be publicly opened at the Renfrew Town Hall following the closing.
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Bidders must satisfy themselves by personal inspection, examination, calculations, or by other means as they prefer, as to the actual conditions and requirements of the work. The Municipalities shall not be responsible for any liabilities, costs, expenses, or losses as a result of awarding or not awarding a contract to a bidder. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. The Municipalities reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders. Any inquiries in regard to this bid package may be directed by electronic mail with the subject heading “Recycling and Solid Waste Collection Tender” to TOWN OF RENFREW Lane Cleroux 127 Raglan Street South
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Brown faces challenges within party On Jan. 29, Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown’s rally in Stittsville was almost disrupted by social conservatives within his party. “Make Ontario Great Again” appeared on the ball cap of one of these social conservatives. He repeatedly shouted over the elected official, to the laughter and egging on of many at the meeting, ostensibly held to discuss escalating hydro bills. He demanded the party “stay conservative” - presumably to follow a more right wing agenda similar to what’s taken hold south of the border. The term ‘Make Ontario Great Again’ is an obvious allusion to U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan, Make America Great Again, which many minority citizens in that country say alienates them. It signals a return to a period when white entitlement was unquestioned. The hat wearer, Guy Annable, a self-described “angry white man,” said he doesn’t necessarily believe in everything Trump is doing, nor in the way it is being rolled out. But he definitely thinks Brown is too centrist; that the party must return to its social and fiscal conservative roots. Brown, Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre, and other long-time conservatives at the meeting were wrong to laugh away the hat’s slogan. It was not a joke and should not have been dismissed as inconsequential. The leader should have given Annable two options: remove the hat or remove himself from the meeting organized by the official opposition party of the largest province in Canada. He didn’t, largely because he and Poilievre and others in the conservative movement know they have emboldened extremist elements in their party with their oft-dangerous anti-government and seemingly anti-everything rhetoric. The party appears to be in danger of succumbing to a more radical segment of the membership, just as the Republicans have to Trump and his supporters. Voters in this province are keeping a close eye on Brown’s every move. The Liberals have enjoyed a long run but have made enough poor decisions to warrant an end to their control at Queen’s Park. But if Brown can’t or won’t quell the extremist elements in his own party, a looming split could make it difficult for him to win the next election.
Amazing people in Arnprior community To the editor:
I recently went through a bit of a health crisis, on Thursday, Jan. 12 I went into the emergency department at our local Arnprior hospital and after seeing the triage nurse I was immediately hooked up to an IV for low blood pressure and after a series of tests and an ambulance ride to the ICU at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, it was determined that I was in septic shock from Strep A. Now the reason I’m writing this is not to complain about my bad luck, but rather to gloat about the amazing community that my wife Shaunacey and I moved into way back in 2007. Shaunacey and I were looking to start our new married life together and decided on Arnprior as a good landing spot since we were
both from the Ottawa Valley and I worked in Ottawa so it seemed like the perfect compromise. It was a little lonely at first as we didn’t know anyone, but we met our neighbours quickly and started meeting young families through church and the Early Years Centre as we had also started our own little family (we are now the proud parents of five busy, beautiful children). Little did we know that these same people would make us feel like their own family! These same people were quick to call and message Shaunacey after hearing about my health problem to see how they could help, we had teachers at our children’s school and local nurses ask if they could watch our kids so Shaunacey could come to the hospital, we had friends bring over food, clean and salt
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the driveway, drive our kids to brownies and hockey, all because they wanted to help, we had our priest Fr. Burchat calling the house to check on everyone’s well being and offer his prayers, not to mention all of the prayers and best wishes sent over the phone and through text and social media. I don›t know if I›ve ever felt so loved by so many people, one thing I do know is that my wife and I made the absolute best decision way back in 2007 on where to set roots. Thank you Arnprior and the amazing people who make it the greatest place to live and raise a family!
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Previous council couldn’t sell road allowances that led to water To the editor:
Reading your article in the Arnprior ChronicleGuide Jan. 26 edition regarding the recent Greater Madawaska Township taxpayer concerns about the potential sale of Kubiseskie Road jogged my memory of my previous seven years on council in the township. During that time and as I learned the rule of the day was that council would never sell any road allowance if it led to water. Land in this category would be maintained in the township portfolio for future consideration and public benefit. It seems that staff and council, being mostly new, have never been made aware of this policy.
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Message from Queen’s Park
Monthly Column by MPP John Yakabuski
Monthly Column – February 2017 The period between New Year’s and when the Legislature returns could in many ways be referred to as: the Silly Season. This is the time when the Premier sends out all her Ministers to travel the province telling everyone how wonderful the government has been and that it is only going to get better. She is hoping to galvanize Liberal support in the next provincial election. Of course they can say whatever they want because the Legislature is not in Session and they are not going to be held accountable—as they normally would—during Question Period. When the Legislature reconvenes, in the fast-paced world we live in, there is usually some new priority that needs to be raised. It is also a time when they feel that people won’t be paying a lot of attention to some controversies that have arisen. One such matter is the question of tolls in the city of Toronto. How the Premier flip-flopped on the issue and how this could affect us here in rural Ontario. It is generally held (and even the Premier has not denied it) that she privately promised Mayor John Tory last summer that if he wanted to impose tolls on the Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway, she would see that the regulatory changes would go through. Moreover, in the fall she stated in the Legislature that she had no intention of standing in the way of tolls on these two roadways. Patrick Brown and the PC Caucus immediately said, “No way.” It was clear that the people agreed with Patrick Brown. This became apparent to the Premier as time went on. On January 26th, without warning, she called a news conference to say that Toronto would not be allowed to proceed with tolls. This was done for purely political reasons. In order to soften the blow, she announced at the same time that the share of the gas tax that municipalities with a public transportation system receive would double over the next five years. As is typical of Liberals, not a single penny will go out before the next provincial election. Regardless of when the money would flow, if they are doubling the amount of gas tax going to municipalities with a public transportation system, where does that leave us in rural Ontario? You know that as things currently stand, no gas tax is shared with municipalities that do not have a public transportation system: this means most municipalities in rural Ontario. With still more funding going to public transportation, and the envelope itself not increasing, this will make it even harder for rural municipalities to get their fair share of provincial funding. As many mayors say to me: “We do have a public transportation system—it’s our roads and bridges. And it’s about time we got treated fairly.” I have long advocated, through my Private Member’s Bill, that the provincial government allocate a share of its gas tax revenue to all municipalities, just as the federal government does. This has also been part of the election platform of the PC Party in each of the two last provincial elections. I can assure you that I will be bringing this issue up in a most-aggressive fashion when the House returns. On the issue of electricity prices, we are finally getting to hear some media coverage on the effects those increases are having on public institutions and organizations. We recently heard how curling clubs across Ontario are faced with the prospect of closing because of energy prices. While many public institutions don’t want to raise the issue for fear of reprisals from the government, it is time there was an open accounting of what the cost of energy has meant to the operation of hospitals, schools, long-term care homes, and other institutions across Ontario. They pay hydro bills just like the rest of us, and are forced to absorb massive increases while their budgets are not keeping pace. Despite the best efforts of staff, the cost of energy cannot help but effect the level of service that they can provide. The Liberal government has seen this coming for years, but has done nothing to correct it. I don’t think sorry is good enough. 10 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, February 9, 2017
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Breakfast N’ Learn on Jan. 24 at the Galilee Centre was sponsored by Tierney Stauffer, LLP, with guest speakers Jackie Laughlin, community manager RBC, and Ron Wood, retirement and investment planner for RBC. They spoke on how seniors can identify and protect themselves from fraud. Breakfast N’ Learn hosted by Arnprior Braeside McNab Seniors at Home. Stay tuned for details of the upcoming February Breakfast N’ Learn.
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MP hosts Renfrew agricultural producers Cheryl Gallant, MP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, was pleased to recently host representatives from the local Agricultural community. “Thank you to Renfrew County Federation of Agriculture representatives Dean Matheson and Deb Knapton; National Farmers Union Representatives Tony Straathof and Tim Tabbert; Renfrew County Cattlemen David McGonigal and Craig McLaughlin; and Dairy Representative John Couglin for taking the time to share issues of importance to their members. The frank discussion on a variety of topics made for a productive meeting,” said Gallant in a Jan. 23 press release. “The first Trudeau budget contained no new programs for farmers. The current suite of agricultural programs, Growing Forward 2, that was set in place by the previous Conservative Government is due to expire in 2018. “Concern was expressed that a re-commit- Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant recently hosted a meeting with ment to agricultural business risk manage- Renfrew County agricultural producers. From left, in front are, Craig McLaughlin ment programs needs to be in place before (Renfrew County Cattlemen), Deb Knapton (Renfrew County Federal of Agriculthe current program expires,” she said. ture), Tim Tabbert (National Farmers Union), Gallant, David McGonigal (Renfrew “The paperwork and red tape associated County Cattlemen) and back row: Tony Straathof (National Farmers Union), Dean with government programs are excessive. Matheson (Renfrew County Federation of Agriculture) and John Coughlin (Dairy Much unproductive time is wasted on forms. Not all farmers have operations expansive representative). enough to afford hiring people just to com- makes a bad situation worse. The carbon tax farmers. plete forms. Stiff bureaucratic penalties are makes Canadian farmers less competitive at “Young people, who cannot make a deimposed if forms are not completed. Many a time when our largest trading partner, the cent living, are being forced to leave the famlocal farmers are at a disadvantage when it United States, is reducing taxes and has re- ily farm. Governments in Ottawa and Toroncomes to completing forms over the Internet jected a carbon tax as a job killer. to need to start listening before it is too late,” “There will be no new next generation of said Gallant. due to the lack of high-speed broadband Internet. The ‘last mile’ of connectivity needs to be installed in rural areas,” she added. “The local dairy industry is suffering from a lack of processing capacity. Demand and product are available. Any new funding for the dairy sector needs to address the processing gap,” said Gallant. “While agricultural producers were very appreciative of the former Conservative government’s efforts to find new markets by signing trade agreements, concern was expressed that as is the case with Europe, some countries have non-tariff barriers to insulate their producers from competition, while bargaining for unfettered access to the Canadian market. These issues need to be dealt with before they cause harm to Canadian agricultural producers,” she said. “Natural gas access to rural Ontario is a waste of time and taxpayers’ dollars because the Liberal policy of carbon taxes seeks to remove any price advantage a fossil fuel may have The Arnprior Optimist Club represented by Don Cornforth gladly by taxing it so that it is more expensive than other forms of energy. Cardonated a cheque for $1000 towards the X-ray Unit. bon taxes target farmers. It requires Vicki Hallas (Diagnostic Imaging), John Fisher (ARH Foundation), farmers to pay for the Liberal policy on climate change with no compensaDon Cornforth (Optimist), and Vicki McLean (Diagnostic Imaging). tion. Farmers receive no recognition for the investments they make in their operations. An example was given of TV Services at Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital an agricultural producer who spent thousands of dollars in retro-fitting will be interrupted in February. ARH is replacing the barns in an attempt to reduce his existing TV’s with new bedside units. We apologize $38,000 annual electricity bill. Price for the inconvenience to our patients during this time. Thank you to the hikes in electricity wiped out any savings. The carbon tax piled onto the ARH Auxiliary for funding the cost of this project. out-of-control price of electricity just
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The annual men’s cake bake off and auction, during the Braeside Winter Carnival, was won by defending champion Jamie LeBlanc with his rainbow cake (sold for $20), long time participant Dan LeBlanc was tied for second runner up with his Braeside Carnival Cake (sold for $20), rookie competitor Duane Phillips tied for second runner up with his double decker sprinkle cake (sold for $10), Howie LeBrun was the first runner up with his Smarties cake (sold for $22), the cakes were auctioned off by Geoff Patterson, recreation director with McNab/Braeside Township.
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Hatchet Smith, three-years-old, got creative with snow paint during the Braeside Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 4.
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The McNab/Braeside volunteer firefighters, Tracy Carson and Graeme Cross, were on hand for the Braeside Winter Carnival on Feb. 4 Photos by Tiffany Lepack/Metroland
McNab/Braeside Township Mayor Tom Peckett and Deputy Mayor Brian Armsden serve up some of the award-winning cake during the Braeside Winter Carnival on Feb. 4.
Circus Delights, Sean Potvin, Sasha Gardner and Paul Campbell, get ready to entertain the crowd during the Braeside Winter Carnival on Feb. 4.
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Trustees with the Renfrew County District School Board have announced the hiring of Pino Buffone as the new director of education. He is scheduled to begin his term on Feb. 21. “The board is excited to welcome Pino to the RCDSB family,” said RCDSB chair Wendy Hewitt. “He has the experience and vision necessary to lead us into the future.” Mr. Buffone is currently superintendent of instruction with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. He is responsible for the operation of a family of schools (20 elementary schools and three secondary schools), as well as extended day programs. The process to identify and recruit a replacement began last fall when director Roger Clarke announced his retirement. The board tasked a selection committee to work with a recruitment consultant to develop a list of candidates and conduct interviews. Mr. Buffone was selected after a four-month search. “Pino’s skills and perspective will ensure that RCDSB continues to be a place where curiosity, creativity, imagination and innovation are celebrated and students are engaged to explore and discover their own pathways to success,” added Hewitt. “He understands where we are and where we need to move toward as an organization.” An educator since 1994, Pino has served as a classroom teacher in the Western Quebec School Board and as a teacher, vice-principal, principal and supervisory officer in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. In addition, he has worked on secondment at the Education Quality and Accountability Office — an arm’s-length agency of the Government of Ontario responsible for provincial, national and international large-scale assessments — as an education officer, and subsequently, as co-ordinator of English-language Assessments. He is currently chair of the board of directors of the Eastern Ontario Staff Development Network, and has served as a member of the board of directors for the Ottawa-Carleton Education Network as well as part-time academic staff, faculty of education — University of Ottawa, for the Teacher Education Program & Native Teacher Education Program. “I am both honoured and humbled to lead and serve as director for the RCDSB,” said Buffone.
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“I am eager to meet as many staff, students, parents and community partners as possible. I want to continue the important work of making the RCDSB a progressive, creative and outstanding educational organization for all of our students.” The appointment of a new Director coincides with the adoption of a renewed and refreshed Board Strategic Plan aimed at building a system that is more responsive to the emerging realities facing students, staff, parents and the greater community.
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Jan. 31, trustees with the Renfrew County District School Board announced the hiring of Pino Buffone as the new director of education. He is scheduled to begin his term on Feb. 21.
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New Listing! Lot 19 Golf Club Road, Braeside 212 acre woods abutting the Arnprior Golf Club with rural zoning has recreational trails throughout for the outdoor enthusiast. Good investment for future planning. Asking $249,900 Waterfront Lot! Old Quarry Road, Maclaren’s Landing 100’ lot on the Ottawa River on quiet dead end street. Gradual sloping lot to the river. 30 minutes north of Kanata! $149,900 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, February 9, 2017 15
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Ski racing season off to a smooth start in Calabogie ANNE LEFEBVRE Calabogie Ski Racing Club
Calabogie Ski Racing Club (CSRC) is once again underway, with racers beginning training at Calabogie Peaks prior to Christmas. The club’s membership stands at a record number this year – 75 racers from U10 to U18. With an early start to winter and phenomenal snow conditions, the racers have been ripping up the race courses this season. The U14 group (ages 12-13) have already completed three races – a panel slalom, regular slalom, and giant slalom (GS) with many individual successes. Bailey Stonham of Arnprior sits in ninth place in the overall female points standings after speeding to 14th place in a slalom at Vorlage Ski Hill and eighth place in the GS held at Calabogie Peaks. Jeremy Van Grunsven of Odessa is hanging on to third place in the male points, with a first place run in GS and a third-place finish in slalom. Wyatt CampbellBrunke (Renfrew) sits just behind in fourth with his fourth-place panel slalom result and some solid GS skiing. Carson Lefebvre (Calabogie) is close behind in fifth place overall, having
Bailey Stonham of Arnprior in her slalom race at Vorlage. notched an eighth place in slalom and a sixth in GS. Other notable results from CRSC’s returning skiers include those of Jack Carnahan of Kanata, Aidan Maclean
of Manotick, and Evan Sharma of Kingston, who have been stepping up their skills this season. Jack finished 19th in the Calabogie GS, and Aiden pulled off 17th in the Vorlage Slalom.
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Evan was 16th in this race. Noah Matthews (Burnstown) was skiing extremely well until a highspeed collision with some slalom gates temporarily sidelined him with a hand
injury. He is hoping to return to racing shortly. Olivia D’Aoust (Kingston), Kate Keuninckx (Perth), Tori Cotter (Ottawa), Rachel Ivay (Ottawa) and Carly Alexander (Carp), have returned this year with speed on their minds. Olivia has been consistently earning top 20 results. Kate has stepped up her speed in GS, landing just outside the Top 20. Tori made the top 30 flip in panel slalom. Rachel earned 27th in GS. Carly has been amping it up, resulting in some fantastic skiing and, inevitably, some fantastic crashes to go with it! Calabogie’s U14 rookies have adjusted extremely well to the world of competitive ski racing, and are always eager to train and race. Gemma Smith (Gloucester), Eleanor Hall (Perth), Megan Cunliffe, Autumn Zlepnig, Lucas Miller (Kingston), Carson Cameron (Renfrew), and Dylan Buyers (Deep River) continue to improve with each race. The U14s are anticipating their next slalom as well as Super G Speed Camp, which will be held at Calabogie Peaks in late February. The U10s, U12s, U16s and U18s have also been roaring down the race runs. Their progress will be updated later in the season. Until then, let it snow!
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Municipal Matters February 9, 2017
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday, February 21, 2017 @ 6:00 pm – Council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council) Tuesday, March 7, 2017 @ 6:00 pm – Council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council) All meetings held in the Council Chambers (3131 Old Perth Road) unless otherwise indicated. Agendas posted to www.mississippimills.ca or subscribe to our newsfeed to have this information delivered right to your email in-box. TO SUBSCRIBE: Visit http://www.mississippimills.ca/en/news/subscribe.aspx
2017 SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Summer student positions are available with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills for the 2017 summer season. Deadline for applications is 12 o’clock noon on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. For more information visit www.mississippimills.ca/en/townhall/employment.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOUR (4) YEAR STANDING OFFER AGREEMENT RFP #17-05 The Municipality of Mississippi Mills invites consulting firms and/or consultants along with sub-contracted services to submit a proposal for the provision of Professional Engineering Services as set out in the Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation. The primary engineering services required shall be municipal engineering; however, there may also be a need for other engineering services such as transportation, structural, geotechnical, hydrogeological, electrical, and mechanical. Electronic copies of the Request for Proposal may be obtained by contacting the Roads and Public Works Department at 613-256-2064 Ext. 258 or emailing chartwick@mississippimills.ca. Interested firms are invited to submit their Proposal no later than 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 and will be received by the CAO, at the Municipal Office located at 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte until for the “Municipality of Mississippi Mills –Professional Engineering Services, Four (4) Year Standing Offer Agreement – RFP 17-05”. For further information regarding the Request for Proposal, or the assignment, please contact: Cory Smith Roads and Public Works Technologist Telephone: (613) 256-2064 x 229 Fax: (613) 256-4242 E-mail: csmith@mississippimills.ca
NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CONCEPT PLAN FOR BLOCKS 40 (DON MAYNARD PARK) AND 42 TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be receiving input with regards to the development of a
concept plan for Block 40 (Don Maynard Park) and Block 42. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public information centre will be held on: Monday, February 13th, 2017 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Almonte Old Town Hall 14 Bridge St., Almonte ON For further information, please visit the Municipal website: http://www.mississippimills.ca/en/play.asp
*** EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY *** FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST $15.23-18.73/hour – 24 hours/week (1 year contract) For a detailed job description visit our web site at mississippimills.ca. Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence, a resume outlining their qualifications to the Fire Chief no later than 12 o’clock noon on Thursday, February 23, 2017. We would like to thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged. If you require this document or any additional documents in an alternative format, please contact our office. Should you require any special accommodations in order to apply or interview for a position with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills we will endeavour to make such accommodations. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection. 18 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, February 9, 2017
QUOTATIONS FOR CONCRETE WORK The scope of this contract is for the repair and/or replacement of concrete sidewalks, as directed by the Roads and Public Works Department. Measurement and payment will be made per square meter as calculated by area calculations (length x width). Quotations must be completed on this form for the materials and services listed below and returned in a sealed envelope clearly marked Attention: Rod Cameron, Operations Manager, Municipality of Mississippi Mills, 3131 Old Perth Road, Box 400, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0, “Concrete Work Quotation” and dated. Considerations will NOT be given to the Quotation if received later than 1:30 pm local time on February 21, 2017. To obtain a copy of the quotation document email chartwick@mississippimills.ca requesting a copy.
QUOTATIONS FOR STREET SWEEPING The scope of this contract is for the supply and operation of completely functional and operational unit(s) for Street Sweeping. The units are required to feature the following: a. high speed (capable of operating at highway speed while traveling). b. large hopper capacity c. water system for dust control Quotations must be completed on this form for all labour and materials required to complete the work listed below and returned in a sealed envelope clearly marked Attention: Rod Cameron, Operations Manager, Municipality of Mississippi Mills, 3131 Old Perth Road, RR 2, Box 400, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0, “ 2017 Mechanical Street Sweeping Quotation” and dated. Considerations will NOT be given to the Quotation if received later than 1:30 pm local time on February 21, 2017. To obtain a copy of the quotation document email chartwick@mississippimills.ca requesting a copy.
TENDER 17-09 FOR ONE (1) NEW OR DEMO VALVE MAINTENANCE TRAILER Sealed Tenders on forms supplied by the Municipality of Mississippi Mills Roads and Public Works Department will be received by the CAO, at the Municipal Office located at 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte until 1:30 pm local time, on February 17th, 2017 for the “Municipality of Mississippi Mills – Invitation to Tender for One (1) new or demo valve maintenance trailer – Tender 17-09”. Tenders will be opened in public at the Municipal Office building immediately following the tender closing. To obtain a copy of the tender email chartwick@mississippimills.ca requesting a copy.
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS TENDER for the REHABILITATION OF THE NUGENT BRIDGE CONTRACT NO. 15087 SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be received at the Offices of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Roads and Public Works Department, at 3131 Old Perth Road, P.O. Box 400, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0 no later than 1:30 pm local time, Friday, February 24th, 2017, for the Rehabilitation of the Nugent Bridge. Tenders will be opened in public at the Municipality’s Offices immediately following closing time on Friday, February 24th, 2017. The general scope of work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the replacement of the existing concrete deck and steel truss system with new steel girders and steel diaphragms complete with a reinforced concrete deck, new bearings, new expansion joint assemblies, installation of thrie beam barrier on bridge deck, removal and reconstruction of upper sections of ballast walls and retaining walls, installation of new helical piles and concrete pile cap, waterproofing and paving over bridge deck, partial depth concrete removals on abutment, and retaining walls, replacement of approach guiderail, and paving on approaches. Complete tender documents (electronic .pdf version, free of charge) will be available on Monday, January 30, 2017 from HP Engineering Inc., 2039 Robertson Road, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8R2 and will be sent via email upon request. Hard copies of the documents will also be available upon request and on payment of a non-refundable cost of $60.00 per set. Cheques should be made payable to HP Engineering Inc. A certified cheque, bank draft or bid bond not less than the amount specified in the Tender requirements must accompany each tender and the successful bidder will be required to provide a 100% Performance Bond and 50% Materials and Labour Payment Bond upon execution of the Contract agreement. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. For further information, the Project Manager can be contacted as follows: Mr. Tashi Dwivedi, P.Eng. HP Engineering Inc. 400-2039 Robertson Road Ottawa, Ontario K2H 8R2 Telephone: (613) 695-3737 • Fax: (613) 680-3636 • Email: tashi.dwivedi@hpengineering.ca
2017 INTERIM TAX NOTICE The 2017 interim tax bills have been mailed and are due Monday, February 27, 2017. Please note that the tax rates for 2017 have not yet been set, therefore the interim bill is calculated at 40% of 2016 tax rates. If you own property in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills and did not receive a tax bill please contact the Municipal Office at 613-256-2064.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING - CP RAIL TRAILS The County of Lanark’s current intent is to develop the Lands owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company as a recreational trail in partnership with municipalities. There will be a Public Meeting at the Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge St., Almonte, ON on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The public is invited to provide comments on this project at this time. County staff will be available to meet, speak, and answer questions on-on-one with residents.
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Exciting season in store for Arnprior McNab Braeside soccer club
Happy Valentine’s Day
ARNPRIOR MCNAB BRAESIDE UNITED SOCCER CLUB
Planning is well underway for Arnprior McNab Braeside United Soccer Club (AMBUSC) for the 2017 summer season and numerous changes have taken place. We are hoping you will see the improvements this year. We are happy to have added two new members to the board. We can’t stress enough that AMBUSC is hoping for more volunteers who can help in any way possible. Last year, we had 40 teams with over 500 players. We try to have a minimum of two coaches per team. If you include the youth and adult divisions, we had over 100 coaches. That may sound like enough, but we still need a convener, fundraising and banquet help. Additional coaches, referees and team managers are always in demand. This year, when you register your children, please consider helping where you can. We will take as little or as much (but not that much) time as you can offer! We have already started the season with a coaching clinic for U10 up to adults. The course was called “Soccer for Life” and we had 20 coaches that are now certified for full field soccer and competitive teams. We are planning a clinic for coaching mini-soccer players from U4-U8. For a small club like AMBUSC to have 20 coaches all certified is a great benefit to our community and players. With this training and the guidance from our technical director, we believe we will have greater success this year on and off the field for both coaches and players. We have quite a few players practising and playing during the winter, and we will be gauging interest in competitive soccer for those players looking for a higher challenge. If there is enough interest, we will offer one team each of boys and girls competitive in U10, U12, U14, U16. The rest of the youth will play in the Goulbourn-Lanark Soccer League. If you are interested, please let us know! We are launching a new website in February. Registration should be available on Feb. 15. The new website will be hosted by E2E, which does most websites for our leagues and administration as well as our referees. We are confident you will find registering online easier. There will be a couple different options for you to pay for soccer and, with the new website, I am sure you will find this much easier. You can go online to www.ambusc.ca.
Congratulations NORBERT
We have been running soccer camps for the last couple years and we are almost ready to launch the registration for this year. We are hoping that camp will be bigger and better this year. Expect a schedule in the next couple weeks. With these steps, we hope to improve our club this year. We thank all the volunteers from last year for their patience and dedication, and hope to see everyone back on the pitch!
& ANDREE LAPIERRE ON YOUR
50th Wedding Anniversary
Sue and Kevin McSheffrey
celebrated 30 years of marriage with retirement! Sue retired from the CCAC as a physiotherapist in March and Kevin from teaching at St Joseph’s Catholic High School in June.
They were married in Labrador City, Newfoundland and have lived in Renfrew for the past 27 years.
Norbert Lapierre and Andree (St. Denis) were married May 21st, 1966 at St John Chrysostom in Arnprior. They have been blessed with health & happiness.They are proud parents of daughters, Christine (Vic), Michelle (Gord) and Grandparents to four wonderful grandchildren, Katie (Ky), Jesse (Hannah), Grady & Gabe. They now enjoy retirement and fill their days with activities they love (Norbert has a passion for bowling & fishing and Andree, being a talented artist, enjoys painting).They are truly committed parents and doting Grandparents who play a very important role in all of our lives. A dinner celebration took place May 21st 2016, with friends and family in their hometown of Arnprior. What a joy when two people can share a journey, each burden is lighter, the path is brighter when you walk the road with the person you love and trust more than anyone else. Mom and Dad, you are a blessing made just for us, your forever grateful daughters, Christine & Michelle.
Joe and Shelley Gauthier FEBRUARY 14, 2009
Married 8 years Time to Cherish All that I am, all that I have been, all that I will ever be… I offer now to you. Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, February 9, 2017 19
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L’ENFANT D’ABORD.
Urban’s demo day
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A number of outdoor enthusiasts braved the snowy weather on Feb. 5 for Urban Sports Demo Day with Yamaha Canada sleds on site with Shane Lambert, Urban sales manager, Hillary Manion, Yamaha, district sales manager and Jimmy Burton, events co-ordinator.
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Arnprior School of Dance to honour founder in May Joshua Pichette is all smiles in the foam pit during toddlers’ hour.
DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com
It’s been a year of profound highs and lows for the Arnprior School of Dance, and Monica Lyon. The school’s founder, Andrea Bahm-Barker, died in fall and the school moved to a new location in spring. Lyon was on hand at the new 44 MacDonald St. N. location for the regular Friday toddlers’ hour. She pointed proudly to a photo of herself and Bahm-Barker alongside yet another dance trophy. “She hired me to teach tap almost 20 years ago,” Lyon said. “This has been a really hard year for us. She left a huge hole. “She was my best friend.” Bahm-Barker is said to have taught thousands of children over the years, along with singing at numerous weddings and funerals. The school holds a tribute to her on Saturday, May 6, in the small gym at Arnprior District High School. Lyon vowed not to get up on stage to say a few words. “There is no way people will want to see me babbling on stage,” she said with a soft laugh. The new facility is much larger than the old one on Elgin Street, some 3,600 square feet in all. It features two dance studios, plenty of ballet bars
Lilly Young is dazzled by all the colours created by her parents, Samantha and Nathan, shaking a giant parachute.
Photos by Derek Dunn/Metroland
Monica Lyon, right, is with her mentor Andrea Bahm-Barker, founder of Arnprior School of Dance. A tribute in Bahm-Barker’s memory will take place in spring. and mirrors, along with floor mats and more equipment. However, the big attraction — at least for the little ones — is the foam pit. Lyon explained the advantage for toddlers. “It helps build muscle. They are swimming around in there. It’s not
easy to get out,” she said. “It’s also a safe place to land cartwheels and other jumps.” Parents appreciate the school’s location in town, knowing the next option is a more expensive one - a 30-minute drive away in Kanata. An elevated platform with padded
underside provides a soft landing for tumbling skills. Arnprior School of Dance offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year. During spring break, March 13-17, a full day camp for kids six years old and up runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $175.
Similar camps and drop ins for various age groups also take place. Themes include musical theatre, jazz, acrobatics, hip hop, tap and lyrical. For more email monica@arnpriorschoolofdance.com or call 613-6235938.
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We are heartsick to announce the sudden passing of our Mum; Lois McGuire. Peacefully; at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Renfrew on January 31, 2017 in her 91st year. Beloved wife and soulmate of the late J.M (Mike) McGuire. Cherished mother to Linda (the late Don Rector) and Wendy (John Taker). Adored by her Grandsons Jason (Debbie Gattas) and Jeffrey (Anastasia Turner) Taker; and Great Grandchildren Leah, Madison, Braeden and Maya. She is the daughter of the late Thomas Joynt and Grace Cornwell. Survived by her sisters Patricia (the late Tom Williams); and Ruth (the late Ray Gilson) and brothers-in-law Alfred (June) McGuire and Barry (Sylvia) McGuire as well as many nieces and nephews and her cat Emma. Predeceased by her sister Edna (Ray Hines) and her best friend; Barbara Pittaway. Lois was an avid reader; sports fan (Ottawa Senators and Redblacks), loved cottage life and travelling. Friends were invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O’Connor) on Monday, February 6, 2017 from 11AM until 1PM. Service was held in the Chapel at 1PM. Interment to follow in the spring at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa. Lois loved all animals. In her memory; a donation to any animal rescue shelter would be greatly appreciated. We would like to express our eternal gratitude to Dr. Di Paolo; an exceptional physician whose kindness is unparalleled. All staff at RVH (too many to mention for fear of forgetting someone). To Ann Marie Urbaitis, thank you.
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Roger Andre Joseph Ranger
Catherine
The family of Rose Perry would like to thank everyone for their support, prayers, cards, food, and donations in memory of our dear mother and grandmother. Thanks also to the Doctors, Nurses, and volunteers at the Bonnechere Manor for their care and kindness and to McPhail and Perkins for their personal and professional care and Russell Wardell for the beautiful service. Mom was a fighter and lived to almost 101 years old. She will be remembered by all who knew her. Rest in Peace. God Bless you all. The Perry and Phillips Family.
DEATH NOTICE
RANGER
NYVELD (NEE BOONS) Formerly of Bristol, Quebec. Peacefully, in Caressant Care, Cobden, Ontario, January 15, 2017 in her 90th year. Predeceased by Husband Gerald (1997) and son Frank (1994). Loving mother of Gerri (Don Shires), Mary (Paul Hodgins), Brenda (Reg Vinnicombe) and Jane (Ron Laronde). Grandmother to Melissa, Jon, Ben, Sarah, Kyle, and Nicholas. Funeral took place at St. Edwards Parish in Bristol, Quebec on January 19th, 2017. Catherine was born in Waspik, North Brabant in the Netherlands in 1927. The youngest of 6, her family owned a farm with livestock and an apple orchard. Ten days after her marriage to Gerald Nyveld they left the Netherlands and set sail for Canada. They started their lives in New Brunswick, working for a potato farmer. They later moved to Ontario, relocating to several communities; Osceola, Douglas, Stittsville, Manotick, Osgoode and then Alymer Quebec. They made a homestead in Bristol Quebec in 1971 and worked on registering a Holstein Herd as Jagerdale Farms. Catherine was a great baker, loved to work in the garden, flower beds, and her many crafts. She was always involved in church and loved being in the choir. After her son and husband died she sold the farm and moved to Renfrew in 1999. She moved to Caressant Care Nursing Home in Cobden in 2011. As her dementia progressed she dealt with every challenge with the same brave attitude. Although her memory had failed her, she would react to music and it would calm her. She loved to whistle, which was an ideal way to carry a tune when you can’t remember the words. The family of Catherine Nyveld would like to thank the care she received from the staff at Caressant Care Nursing Home and Dr. Dipaolo. Thanks to Hayes Funeral Home, Father Proulx, Father McNamara, and Father Costello, Hardy Plants and Shay-De-Lane Flowers. Thanks to Kathyrn Perry, Nora Findlay, Ellard Perry, Claire Dagenais Devine, Shirley Mosseau, Rhonda Lemay, and the ladies of St. Edwards for the wonderful luncheon. And also thank you to all who donated to the Shawville Hospital and Alzheimers association. And also for the cards and food dropped off at our homes.
DEATH NOTICE
October 22, 1963 January 16, 2017 From Ottawa and the Valley - Son of Ubald (Bob) Ranger [Bernice Gustafson] and Fernande Trottier - 1974, brother of Roger (Benoit), Robert, Richard - 1992, Denise - 2005, Pierrette, Raymond - 2011, Diane, and Ronald. A kind soul. There’s no doubt Roger lived a spirited life that was full of many joys, but also fraught with heavy challenge. He worked hard to be a good man. He had a very big smile, and his laugh was as unique as it was contagious. His eyes spoke loudly. To paraphrase one of his favourites: ‘(He was) a wild party!’ It’s a shame his story doesn’t have a happier ending. He will be missed by all he knew. A celebration of life is planned for mid-May, contact family members for details.
DEATH NOTICE
DEATH NOTICE
MULVIHILL, Marion Isabel Walker (nee Fraser) Passed away peacefully at Groves Park Lodge on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Delmar Walker and the late Martin Mulvihill. Loving mother of Bartley (Ellie) of Kanata and Barbara Bergeron (Carl) of Greely. Cherished grandmother and greatgrandmother. Predeceased by her brother Douglas (June). Isabel will be missed by Shirley Reagan and family. Former Rebekah Lodge member. Longtime member of TrinitySt. Andrew’s United Church. Visiting at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment at Cobden Union Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca
DOLAN, JAMES ‘JIM’ STEPHEN 1933-2017
It is with great sadness that the family announces Jim’s passing on Thursday, February 2nd, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Cheryn (nee Lawton). Loved father of Stephen (Caroline) and the late Terry-Anne. Dear uncle of Debbie Lawton (and her children - Jonathan, Bradley, and Cody); James Dumas (Debbie); Janie Dumas (and her son - Chris), Louis Dumas (Joanne), and Phillip Dumas (Esther). Dear brother of Agnes Dumas (late Clarence). Predeceased by siblings: Margaret Dolan and Philip Dolan, and sister-inlaw, Cheryl Valiquette (Romeo). Son of the late Philip and Mary (nee O’Rourke) Dolan. Jim will be remembered for always being willing to offer a helping hand, an ever present laugh, and that twinkle of mischievousness in his eyes. Family and friends were invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday morning, February 8th from 9:30 to 10:15. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Fitzroy Harbour on Wednesday morning, February 8th at 11 o’clock. Spring interment St. Michael’s Cemetery. A reception took place at the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre immediately following the Funeral Mass. In memory of Jim, donations to St. Michael’s Parish in Fitzroy Harbour would be appreciated. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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DEATH NOTICE
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
PRINCE, Joan
(nee McGregor) Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday February 1, 2017, Joan, (nee McGregor), beloved wife for 59 years of Michael Prince (February 1, 1958). Dear mom of Ken (Charlene), and Kim Prince (Glenn Stitchman), Renfrew. Beloved grandmother of Melissa Warren, Michael (Raelyn Dunbar), Megan Prince (Adam Dick), Ken Prince Jr. (Hallie), Amber (Eric) Hultink, David Stitchman (Kat Griffin). Great-grandmother of Michael Murphy, Ryan & Braeden Hultink. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Monday February 6th at 11 a.m. In memory of Joan, donations to Our Lady of Fatima Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Goulet Funeral Home. Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com
GOULET FUNERAL HOME
In Loving Memory of
Kenneth L. Hart May 21, 1924 – February 9, 2007. Sad and sudden was the call, So dearly loved by one and all, His memory is as sweet today, As in the hour he passed away. Our loving memories of you will be forever in our hearts. Loving wife Betty, and our children Judy Goobie (Ron), Jill Johnston (Bruce Anderson), Bonny Fleury (James Barry), and Tom & Leslie (nee Shalla) Hart Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren P.S. Ken “Our kiss goodnight” and “I love you” are memories I’ll cherish forever! Love Betty
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BRETON, Jean (John) – In loving memory of my husband Jean (John) Breton who was killed in a snowmobile accident one year ago On February 14th, 2016 The blow was great, the shock severe, I never thought your death so near, Only those who have lost can tell, The sorrow of parting without farewell. No one knows how much I miss you, No one knows the bitter pain, I have suffered since I lost you, Life has never been the same. In my heart your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a single day John, That I do not think of you. I have lost my soul’s companion, A life linked with my own, And day by day I miss you more, As I walk through life alone. Love you forever, Jill
SALTER, Harold – In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Harold Salter who passed away February 10, 2011. One precious to our hearts has gone, The voice we loved is stilled, The place made vacant in our home, Can never be refilled. Our Father in his wisdom called, The one his love had given, And so on earth the body lies, His soul is safe in Heaven. Always remembered, Wife Helen, Debbie, Kathy, Steven, and Lori And Families
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
In memory of James (Jim) Ferguson Loving husband, father and grandfather October 3, 1935 February 7, 2016.
IN MEMORY of my brother Archie Clark who passed away Feb 10, 2007.
You gave us love in fullest measure, Care, devotion, memories to treasure, You shared our hopes, joys and tears, God bless you for those precious years, your life was unselfish, for other you lived, Not to receive, but always to give, Though tears in our eyes do not glisten, and our hearts are not always sad, There is never a night or a morning, But we think of the loved one we had.
Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved still missed and very dear. Your loving brother James
Sadly missed and loved forever, Your loving wife Ila and family
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In Memory of
McLEOD, Allan Peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Friday, February 3, 2017, at the age of 94. Much loved husband for 69 years to Adele Robertson. Loving father of Gordon (Marlene) of White Lake, Bruce (Kathy) of Kingston, Peter of White Lake, Earl (Lise) of Calabogie, Neil (Rose) of White Lake, and Lillian Trask (Al) of White Lake. Allan will be sadly missed by his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Son of the late Alexander and Ida McLeod. Predeceased by his brothers Donald and Kenneth McLeod. Visiting at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew on Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment at Goshen Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation – Capital Equipment, or Burnstown United Church would be appreciated by the family. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca
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Bert Herrick 1945 – 2015
In Loving Memory of
Stephen Joseph Farrell December 1912 – February 1997 The moment that you died, Our heart spilt in two, The one side filled with memories, the other died with you. We often lay awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon our cheeks. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, But missing you is a heartache, that never goes away. We hold you tightly within our hearts, And there you will remain, Life goes on without you, but it will never be the same. For those who still have their dads, Treat him with tender care, You will never know the emptiness, As when you turn and he is not there. Miss You and Love You, Bernice, Helen, Stephen, Irene & Colleen
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BEIMERS, Wesley February 12, 2015 Nothing is more beautiful, Than the memories we have of you, To us they are so very special, Because they are you and the person we loved so much. God saw you getting weary, A cure was not to be, He put His arms around you, And said “Come to me” By the old rugged cross You sit with a smile Waiting for those You have left for a while. With grief and our loss, We know one day, We will meet again. By that old rugged cross. Your loved for us is engraved in our hearts and we miss you so much. Love you forever my dear… Marg Will and Amy, Andrew and Maricela, Leanne and Stewart Jade, Seth, Mya, Hannah, Wesley
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Your “Voice” is always with us. “Don’t do anything you wouldn’t do if I was there” “A little hard work never hurt anyone” “Measure twice, cut once” “Do your chores NOW, play later” “Finish what you start” “Do what your mother says” “Visit your relatives, often” “Put that cell phone away; and talk to people” “Take care of my ‘little guys’.” We miss you, Bert. Pat, Steve, Tara, Cole, Anthony, Anna; Josh, Amber, and Farrah; P.J. and Chrissi
In Loving Memory Ross Burgess My Dad, Grandfather & Great Grandfather February 12, 2012 I never ask for miracles, But today, just one would do, To see the front door open and See my Dad walk through. Love always and forever, Nancy, Norm, Jeff, Judith, Zach, Emily, Angie, Amy, Randy Meredith, & Sloane If memories and love can keep us together, then with each passing day we are closer than ever.
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Share your special moments with your friends and our readers with an announcement in Social Notes. Arnprior The Renfrew Chronicle-Guide Mercury--Thursday, Thursday,February February9,9,2017 2017 23 37
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A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys. Nails & Screws. Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew
HUNTER SAFETY Canadian Firearms Course. Courses and exams held throughout the year. Will do Private groups as well. Call Kevin 613.432.5192 kevin.white@bell.net
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DOWNTOWN RENFREW, Commercial space for rent, 4500 sq ft available on 2nd floor for personal services or offices. Open plan space. Extremely Affordable. Call 613-431-1602
1 BEDROOM APT in quiet neighbourhood, $790/month includes hydro, water, a/c, parking, storage, laundry facilities on site, new windows, Avail March 1st, No smoking /no pets. References, 613-623-3545
ARNPRIOR ALWAYS CLEAN, MODERN Secure 1&2 Bedroom apts. on First Avenue. Fridge, stove, parking incl. Discounts for mature tenants. 623-8537 after 6pm
252 John St N, Arnprior, 2 blocks south of hospital, $815, 2-bedroom, 2nd floor, April 1st, renovated, non-smoking, clean, quiet, secure, parking, locker, fridge, stove, hood fan, eat-in kitchen, dining/living room, www.ovrentals.ca, 613-266-4832
RENFREW -2 bedroom apt Oak St. fridge, stove, parking, $685/month plus hydro. One year lease. First/last & references required 613-433-3053
For Rent, Newer 2-Story Townhome in Arnprior. 3 Beds, 1 Ω Baths, Attached Garage, 5 Appliances, $1,300+utilities. For Sale/Rent to Own option as well. 613-623-6589
RENFREW SEMI-BACHELOR APT, 3rd floor, private home, $600/month, electricity and water extra, Call Dr. Ronald Lavinge’s office at 613-432-0242
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RENFREW, second story 2 bedroom apartment. Fridge, stove and parking. No suitable for children. Non-smoking mature adults. References. Available April 1, 2017 Call 613-432-4910
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McGRIMMON HOLDINGS
RENFREW FOR RENT- 3 Bedroom main floor of house in Renfrew. (719 Fifth Street.) Newly renovated, New appliances, New gas furnace, Air, New windows and doors. Front and back yard. Driveway with carport. Outdoor storage. $1,100./month + Heat and Hydro. First and last and credit check required. No smoking, no pets preferred. Avail March 1. 647-228-2559
1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN RENFREW & COBDEN • Ground floor to 3rd floor units • Mature buildings • Pet friendly • Elevator access • Bachelor units Please call office to set up a viewing
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1&2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS WITH BALCONIES ON 2nd & 3rd FLOORS WALK OUT PATIO ON GROUND FLOOR
Renfrew 3 Bedroom detached house for rent. Please call 613-829-5785
• Choice of Cogeco or Shaw Direct HD satellite TV • Secure Building with elevator • Electric doors for easy access • Laundry room ground floor • Newly decorated units with ample kitchen cupboards and closets • Shopping, Medical & Churches close by • Free Parking • 1 Bedroom $ 795 + UT • 2 Bedroom $895 + UT • PET FREE/NO SMOKING • For appointment to view call 613-623-7207
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Lyndhurst Gun & Militaria Show at the Lyndhurst Legion. Sunday, February 26, 2017, 9 am-2 pm. Halfway between Kingston and Smiths Falls. Take Hwy 15 to 33, follow 33 to the Legion. Admission $5.00. Ladies and accompanied children under 16 free. Buy/sell/trade. Firearms, ammunition, knives, military antiques, hunting gear & fishing tackle. For show info and table inquiries call John (613)928-2382, siderisjp@sympatico.ca. All firearm laws are to be obeyed, trigger locks are required.
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Starting salary $12.50 per hr Please fax resume to 613-839-1956 Attention Emile
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Please email or drop off resumes to: greg@urbanford.ca Urban Ford, PO Box 98 5362 Madawaska Blvd., Arnprior ON Attention: Greg Barr
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Position 1 - Pembroke/Petawawa/Deep River Families of Schools Position 2 - Opeongo/Renfrew/Arnprior Families of Schools HOURS/WEEK: 6 hours per day – Monday to Friday Evening shift RATE OF PAY Group 1 -- $17.81 per hour EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent of Grade 12. Previous experiences in the custodial field, with a willingness to take responsibility. Proven to be dependable and reliable. POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the chief custodian and/or the area supervisor replaces custodians during periods of absence and assists custodian staff during periods of heavy workload. Other duties will be assigned on an as needed basis. The applicant must have a valid driver’s licence and will be required to use his/her own vehicle for transportation. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Sufficient knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electricity, heating and ventilation systems in order to perform routine operating activities to keep a school running smoothly. Capable of operating and identifying simple problems with custodial cleaning equipment. Knowledge of WHMIS. Capable of assisting in the unloading of heavy supplies or materials and of delivering supplies to storage or classrooms. Capable of working in a safe manner to protect all occupants of the building. Capable of using manual or mechanized equipment to remove snow, cut grass and perform other grounds maintenance. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relations with supervisory staff, fellow workers and students. Capable of following oral and written instructions in the conduct of the job. Working knowledge of email and computer software like Excel or Word would be an asset. Interested applicants must apply by emailing his/her resume and cover letter quoting File Number 1247-1534 to the address below no later than 3:00 pm on February 14, 2017. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that his/her application is received by the closing date. Human Resources Department By email only (in doc, rtf or pdf format): rcdsbjobs@rcdsb.on.ca Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All other applicants are thanked for their interest. All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current vulnerable sector screening criminal background check acceptable to the Board.. Please advise Human Resources Department HRDept@rcdsb.on.ca prior to the closing date if you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process so the appropriate arrangements can be made.
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“Helping to make Renfrew County the best place to raise a child.”
CHILD CARE FACILITATOR Full Time Contract—Up to 1 Year Term Reporting to the Manager of Child Care Services, the Child Care Facilitator will communicate with families, licensed child care agencies and professionals to facilitate the integration of a child, diagnosed with a special need, into a licensed child care centre. Qualifications: x Previous experience working with children with special needs x Post secondary education in Early Childhood Education x Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act and other relevant legislation x Excellent communication skills both written and verbal x Excellent time management and organizational skills x A current driver’s license and use of car x Ability to manage workload as per priority of job completion/task Compensation: $23.07 – $26.33 per hour. No benefits. Please send your resume, stating Competition #17Ͳ03 by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2017 to:
Human Resources, County of Renfrew 9 International Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 EMAIL: hrinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca (in MS Word or pdf format)
Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the selection process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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AUCTIONS EXPERIENCED HOME Support Worker available immediately to care for seniors in Renfrew area. 25 years experience. Call 613-431-6133 Resumes/References available on request.
– 6 month term
Will train: Duties include: cooking, food preparation, dishwashing, pot washing, serving, dining hall set up and some heavy lifting required.
Licensed Technician
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ROB STREET AUCTION SERVICE LTD. Wednesday February 15th, 2017 Start time 6pm Viewing 5pm Antiques – Collectable – Toys Tools – Generator – Wood Lathe Hoosier –and lots More Canteen on site Owner and Auctioneers not responsible for loss or accident. Terms: Cash, Authorized cheque with ID, Debit, Visa or Mastercard. Rob Street Auction Services Ltd. Auctioneers: Bev Street and Rob Street 24 Family Lane, Lombardy, ON Corner of Hwy. 15 S and Bay Rd (4 miles south of Smiths Falls) 613-284-2000 streetfleamarket@hotmail.ca See our website for ALL info, details and pictures. www.streetfleamarket.net HELP WANTED
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Employment Opportunities NURSING COORDINATOR/ DISCHARGE PLANNER, PERMANENT, FULL TIME The Nursing Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of patient care as well as coordination of hospital resources to ensure proper staffing and utilization of hospital beds. He/she acts as resource for all departments, and functions in a leadership role after-hours. The Discharge Planner assists the physician, patient and family with the discharge process, whether it be to another hospital, care facility or the patient’s home. The successful incumbent will possess CNO registration, ACLS certification, broad clinical skills and experience, and excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills. Experience working in a unionized environment will be considered a strong asset.
RVH IS ALSO RECRUITING: • • •
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Audrey’s proud moment elicits hysteria from her brothers 375 DANIEL ST. S., ARNPRIOR
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The old Singer Sewing machine was Jack & Faith’s considered a piece of furniture in the parlour, but in the wintertime, with the parlour closed off, the door shut, and a braided rug rolled at the bottom to keep out the cold draft, the Singer was rolled into the kitchen. Hardly a day passed that Mother wasn’t on the old machine. There was always a patch needed here and a hem there, and on the nights Mother wasn’t working on her diaries, she often was at the Singer sewing machine. My sister Audrey thought it was time she could make something for herself, and finally, one winter night, after she had badgered Mother enough, she was told she could use the WINNERS CIRCLE, sewing39 machine. Well!! That was like telling Everett ARNPRIOR he was old enough to drive the Model T!
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Mother said Audrey should scrounge around in the hand-medown box Aunt Lizzie had sent from Regina, and find one of Uncle Jack’s well-worn suits, take it apart, and use the material from it. I was thunderstruck when I heard Audrey say she was going to make a dress! A dress, for goodness sake, but Audrey was full of confidence. It took her a whole evening to take apart a navy suit, press out the seams, and lay out all the pieces on the kitchen table. Mother fashioned a pattern out of the Ottawa Farm Journal, and Audrey turned down everything more than an occasional suggestion from Mother. 290 ST.allS., She wasDANIEL a stubborn one right! ARNPRIOR All Mother said was to be sure to
winter’s day, as I watched her struggle to get it over her head in our bedroom. The first thing I noticed was the buttons didn’t match the buttonholes. Audrey said it didn’t matter; she’d just wear a middy under the dress. The sleeves looked upside down, because they were puffed under her MARY COOK armpits. She shot daggers at me when I menfollow the pattern, but Audrey said tioned the fact. she wanted to be sure the dress was The next problem was the dress good and tight ... that’s how the Bris- was at least six inches shorter in the coe twins were wearing their dresses, back than it was in the front, and one and they were considered two of the side seam puckered like a piece of old best-dressed seniors at the Northcote newspaper. I decided it was best to School. Lepack/Metroland keep these flawsTiffany to myself. Well, the next day was Saturday, Audrey sauntered into the kitchen and Audrey rushed through her chores as she had just been outfitted by Ealike someone possessed, and was at ton’s catalogue. Sparky the Fire Safety Dog was a big hit at the Braeside Winter Carnival the Singer most of the day, stopping The three brothers went completely on Feb. with ISadie Carson. only for 4, meals. couldand see Abigail the dress hysterical until Mother gave all of taking form. then a good cuff on the ear with one My sister found six matching red swoop. THIS inWEEK’S buttons the buttonFEATURE box for the But Audrey was going to wear the front, and I had to admit it looked dress to church and that’s all there was like she had finally mastered the fine to it. She was so proud of it; she even art of sewing on the machine the first took her coat off, and us sitting right time around. there in the front pew! She was down to turning up the It was really the most awful dress hem, and pieces of navy wool scraps I had ever seen, but as Mother often covered the kitchen floor. said, every cloud has a silver lining. READY FOR CHURCH Audrey said she would be glad to Finally, said the dress was make me a dress out of the same maBLACK FORESTAudrey HAM finished, and she would be wearing it terial if there was enough left. I said a silent prayer of thanks that there was to church the next morning. She had no intention of trying it nothing left but a few scraps, and they on SAVE first, as $4 Mother suggested, but had already been chucked into the LIMIT OF 3 marched upstairs, hung it on a wire Findlay Oval. Reg. 9.97, 800 g, hanger#754783 behind the door, and ran her Interested in an electronic version hands down the dress like it was made of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. ‘TIL FEBRUARY 14TH ofTODAY solid gold! smashwords.com and type MaryRThe next morning, Audrey said it Cook for ebook purchase details, or 375would Daniel Arnprior ST. W.a good would 80 sure ELGIN be nice wearing if you likeSt.a Shard copy, please 613-623-6273 wool dress ARNPRIOR to church on such a cold contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
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Arnprior WestChronicle-Guide Carleton Review -- Thursday, Thursday, February February 9, 9, 2017 2017 27 11
Arnprior RegionalMetals Health Nu-Tech Precision receives Ontario Export Award gets provincial approval Income tax help if low to modest income
• T4s from Old Age Security and Canada Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home Pension Plan Nu-Tech Precision Metals is the The company credits staff forinmuch events and trade shows.RevRecently• Interest we tubed T5s(typically from financial everyinstitutions 25 years), the Program collaboration with Canada proud recipient of the 2016 Ontario of its success. at a very large pipe in company • 2016 rent or property tax receipts had to find other markets to enue Agency offersexhibited a community volunteer in- show Export Award, Medium Manufactur“While we rarely come drop tax below 50 Germany met our new Turk• Medical receipts keepexpense prosperous.” program available where only toweindividuals er, in the field of manufacturing and people on staff, when ishincome. customer. Exhibiting in athe Euro• Proof ofAfter date ofattaining birth our aerospace withnuclear low to conmodest You must have resources. tracts are awarded we can employ pean market has been very success• Present marital status AS9100 in 2009 we’re now holders of “simple” tax situation, i.e. no self-employment up-to-date. “ SPECIAL TO THE REVIEW “Nu-Tech Regional was a finalist in two cat- has just people for or years at a time. ful for and we no will capital be returning in Rev • 2015 Income Tax return (last C certification and year) recently were business income or us expenses, Arnprior Regional Healthalmost has a 75 dedicated Arnprior Health (ARH) egories in 2015: transportation equipA new contract is on the horizon and April to the same show. We have had • 2015 Notice of Assessment (last year) awarded multiyear contracts for our gains or losses, no bankruptcy files. been approved to proceed with much-needed and very knowledgeable team, including more ment andtomanufacturing resourceswe have just to our staff. several customers The income tax program free and of charge seamless extrudedispipe near but net The office, located at European Towne Centre Unitfor many by begun three to add upgrades the central sterile reprocessing area than 14 surgeons who are supported small manufacturer and are proud to Many of our employees made the years, but our customer base there is as we are a nonprofit charitable organization, shape products with various aerospace A1 106 McGonigal St. W, Arnprior, is open anesthetists. The operating room and CSR staff (CSR). have wonofficials the award for 2016 Ontario original tubes for reactors that are2016 definitely Ourstartshipping de- companies we operate this program as a fundraiser forcurthe and have several parts to accept your incomegrowing. tax forms the announceARH learned of - the news through members are very pleased with Export Award, Medium Manufacturnow being re-tubed 25 years later. We partment is very skilled in arranging agency, which makes your donation at the comrently flying such as on the new Boeing Wednesday, March 1, and ending Monday, a letter from Dr. Eric Hoskins — Minister of ment, noting that their surgical program is a vier, in theThe field of manufacturing and the proj- tal service to the growing and have celebrating 40 exports, customon paperwork, pletion ofing your income tax mostand appreciated. 787 Dreamliner 777X. We May 1.almost The service is offered Mondays,arranging agingemployees community. Health. government has approved resources,” says a recent press release. years with us! Nuclear contracts also carriers (both sea and air) etc. as very In return for your donation, no matter the proudly have Boeing’s highest Quality Wednesdays and Fridays between 10 a.m. and General surgeon Dr. Andrea Gutauskas was ect with a total cost of $1,995,600 with the min“Theshare exportaAwards pay tribute to increase our “Pasales dramatically and little of our business is shippedamount, to Ca- you be issued an of official and will On Time Rating Golddonation Status – 2 p.m. thrilled with the announcement saying, istry being up to $1,793,600. the“This achievements and contributions we’re proudwithin our employees nadian Typically endforone receipt income purposes (2017). of thetaxfew materials suppliers to Please live note,lothese are thecustomers. only days and times the surgery announcement, along with other previ- tients who are provided with export companies have made cally and for boost our local economy customer has no knowledge of For howmore please contact Nancy holdinformation this distinction. volunteers are as available to accept returns. allows more ous announcements relating to to thethe building in- their community based hospital Canadian economy.” we’re located in in small town to import our product Nu-Tech Peck, isprogram co-ordinator, Another new area on for 613-623-7981 us within the As aArnprior. reminder, when you plan to come and to our integral part frastructure at the hospital, brings the ministry’s family support which can be an Nu-Tech proudly to this 21 counWe have two plants, side by make side, with pleased the process between 11:30 a.m.orand 4:30been p.m.acceptance by last year so has office, sure you have to themake following items: virtually funding to almost $4 ships million year,” said Eric their recovery.” tries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, about 185,000 square feet of manu- painless for the customer.” a medical component maker where Recognition of this important investment Hanna, president and CEO. He said the MinisBelgium, Chile, China, to England, facturing processing area. One challenging example is the ex- we supply a titanium implant for the Fraser,and parliatry of Health is committed ensuring quality was also acknowledged by John France, Germany,inIsrael, Italy, Japan, such and a great recognition for port of Zirconium tubes used in non- spine. of is Health care is provided rural Ontario communities. mentary assistant to the Minster“It Korea,integrated Luxembourg, Romathe of hardProvincial working employees to see nuclear markets. To export Zirconium Recently we were awarded a conSmall, ruralMexico, health corporations such Long-Term Care and Member nia, The Netherlands, Turkey, UAE, a small business, from a small town, requires a permit and Nu-Tech is able tract to produce pipe in a new mateas ARH are models the Ministry of Health is Parliament for Ottawa South. “I am pleased United Kingdom and the U.S. who have survived that the ministry is providing support to the the ups and downs to assist with import of the raw mate- rial for us (Copper Nickel) and have focused upon supporting. Companies as almost finalists3,000 are pany of Health the business market win an award rial used in producing our tubes where just shipped the first product to the onlyproject sold one to nuclear at product the Arnprior Regional — Arn“Every yearselected there are surgical demonstrating leadership the recognition for the company and andiscan work with theto Ca-attend US Navy MVCA’s (now there is an exporting Thenecessary public welcome As the nuclear market ebbs Hospital and District Memorial site. The procedures performed at by theinvesting hospitalcustomers. site of prior in their export businesses – travelling the employees is well deserved. The nadian and customer’s government to challenge trying to get a Canadian and flows, it was necessary to expand th Arnprior Regional Health. The sterile process- team there has been providing exemplary health Annual overseas to attend trade shows, employees takethe pride in the products obtain49 the export permitsGeneral required by Meeting product into the US Navy shipyard!). thea market offering. servicesWithin for overthe 70last years. I know that ing of instruments, devices, andtargetitems has ma- care ing impact new markets, navigating currency take pride in the fact that both This is a huge benefit A15, new 2016 product for us within the seven or central eight sterilization years, Nu-Tech ex- they make oncountries. Wednesday, February and reprocessing renovation jor on infection control and patient safefluctuations, political and cultural is- panded products are world class and are to the importing customer who usu- past year is a thin walled tube that manufacturing and theavoid project will ensuretubes that patients infections ty. Devices used in surgical procedures must beinto at the sues, complex and says beinganinusedhealth in locations shapes aerospace industry,” the doctors, nurses and profes- around the world, ally has no prior experience dealing makes up the arm on the shuttle that sterile and safelogistics, when used,” ARH pressforandthethat novative and entrepreneurial in their above the world (aerospace) and bewith these regulations. brings supplies to the space station says the release. “Additionally, prior Mississippi Valley release. “Despite ARH’s cramped physical space sionals are able to quickly access the instrumenefforts to make a real difference in yond (space station) so to have some“Our greatest accomplishment to fortunately we don’t have to export it to the aerospace market, we enjoyed and inadequate environmental infrastructure tation and equipment they need.” exports fromyears, the province of Ontario. one acknowledge outside of having made every toat Centre the1pm final destination! for our titanium on the projecttubes is expected to last up tothis means someone date, Conservation over recent CSR staff has been steady success-ordersWork “Our exporting strategy has been acknowledges our success.” pressure tube for every CANDU reacMeanwhile we continue to support for the glass coating or ‘sputtering’ ful in maintaining stringent standards and have 12 months and the next steps will include final10970 Highway 7 centered on our Canadian Nu-Tech recently Nu-Tech izing the design and costhas elements, alongsays withthe majority of the tor everywhere in the world, are our our ongoing work for nuclear, airbeen pivotal in achieving ourmanufacvery low market. surgical More turing plant being the sole office, efforts are based on repeat busi- recent successes in the aerospace craft, military, medical, mining, water started withthe several medical tosales Carleton Place,andOntario scheduling construction avoid disruption site infection rate. The newsales funding allows staffworking with a few ‘agents’ that come and go customers meetings. “We medical markets. As there are only treatment, chemical, marine and pipe titanium the surgical program.input ness and face-to-faceFor to work in an environment that is modern and tosupplying information 613-253-0006 from time to time. Originally the com- material for implants.” exhibit at a number of industry related so manycall nuclear reactors built or re-or forvisit other www.mvc.on.ca corrosive environments. SPECIAL TO THE REVIEW
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Audrey’s proud moment elicits hysteria from brothers The old Singer Sewing machine was considered a piece of furniture in the parlour, but in the wintertime, with the parlour closed off, the door shut, and a braided rug rolled at the bottom to keep out the cold draft, the Singer was rolled into the kitchen. Hardly a day passed that Mother wasn’t on the old machine. There was always a patch needed here and a hem there, and on the nights Mother wasn’t working on her diaries, she often was at the Singer sewing machine. My sister Audrey thought it was time she could make something for herself, and finally, one winter night, after she had badgered Mother enough, she was told she could use the sewing machine. Well!! That was like telling Everett he was old enough to drive the Model T! TAILOR MADE
Mother said Audrey should scrounge around in the hand-medown box Aunt Lizzie had sent from Regina, and find one of Uncle Jack’s well-worn suits, take it apart, and use the material from it. I was thunderstruck when I heard Audrey say she was going to make a dress! A dress, for goodness sake, but Audrey was full of confidence.
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front, and I had to admit it looked like she had finally mastered the fine art of sewing on the machine the first time around. She was down to turning up the hem, and pieces of navy wool scraps covered the kitchen floor.
MARY COOK
It took her a whole evening to take apart a navy suit, press out the seams, and lay out all the pieces on the kitchen table. Mother fashioned a pattern out of the Ottawa Farm Journal, and Audrey turned down everything more than an occasional suggestion from Mother. She was a stubborn one all right! All Mother said was to be sure to follow the pattern, but Audrey said she wanted to be sure the dress was good and tight ... that’s how the Briscoe twins were wearing their dresses, and they were considered two of the best-dressed seniors at the Northcote School. Well, the next day was Saturday, and Audrey rushed through her chores like someone possessed, and was at the Singer most of the day, stopping only for meals. I could see the dress taking form. My sister found six matching red buttons in the button box for the
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Finally, Audrey said the dress was finished, and she would be wearing it to church the next morning. She had no intention of trying it on first, as Mother suggested, but marched upstairs, hung it on a wire hanger behind the door, and ran her hands down the dress like it was made of solid gold! The next morning, Audrey said it would sure be nice wearing a good wool dress to church on such a cold winter’s day, as I watched her struggle to get it over her head in our bedroom. The first thing I noticed was the buttons didn’t match the buttonholes. Audrey said it didn’t matter; she’d just wear a middy under the dress. The sleeves looked upside down, because they were puffed under her armpits. She shot daggers at me when I mentioned the fact. The next problem was the dress was at least six inches shorter in the
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It was really the most awful dress I had ever seen, but as Mother often said, every cloud has a silver lining. Audrey said she would be glad to make me a dress out of the same material if there was enough left. I said a silent prayer of thanks that there was nothing left but a few scraps, and they had already been chucked into the Findlay Oval. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
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back than it was in the front, and one side seam puckered like a piece of old newspaper. I decided it was best to keep these flaws to myself. Audrey sauntered into the kitchen as she had just been outfitted by Eaton’s catalogue. The three brothers went completely hysterical until Mother gave all of then a good cuff on the ear with one swoop. But Audrey was going to wear the dress to church and that’s all there was to it. She was so proud of it; she even took her coat off, and us sitting right there in the front pew!
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Unruly groups 5. Colorful flowers 11. December 25 14. Final stages of insects’ development 15. Breadmakers 18. Spanish man 19. In the middle 21. Bill 23. Noted editor Alexander __ 24. Swollen 28. Paddles 29. Cirrus 30. Seeped into 32. Skeletal muscle 33. Japanese traditional drama 35. Licensed practical nurse 36. Sibu Airport 39. Rebuff
41. Sun God 42. Astringent 44. Feeling of humiliation 46. A device attached to a workbench 47. Wood sorrel 49. Among 52. Horizontal passages 56. Father of Alexander the Great 58. Utter repeatedly 60. Linked together 62. Literary effect 63. Held onto CLUES DOWN 1. One-time phone company 2. Units of electrical resistance 3. Hillside 4. Omen 5. Repetitions
6. Royal Mail Ship 7. Farm state 8. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 9. Dutch cheese 10. Japanese alcoholic beverage 12. Black powdery substance 13. Tokyo’s former name 16. Monetary unit 17. Bones 20. To avoid the risk of 22. Dry goods unit of volume (abbr.) 25. Megabyte 26. Unwell 27. Expresses disapproval of 29. Central nervous system 31. We all have it 34. Expression of
bafflement 36. Tributary of the Danube 37. Flies over sporting events 38. Chinese city 40. College degree 43. Dispenser of first aid 45. Momentum (slang) 48. Red Sea port 50. Sloven 51. __ Turner, rock singer 53. Asian nation (alt. sp.) 54. Manson victim 55. Go forward 57. Primary Care Trust 58. Simpson trial judge 59. Sun up in New York 61. Exclamation of surprise
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you may get caught up in family conflicts that you don’t want to deal with right now. Yet, if you manage the situation the right way, it’ll blow over more quickly. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you could learn some very interesting things about activities that are going on around you. Pay attention to those that grab your interest the most. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you already are a sensitive person, but the activities of the week may tug at your heartstrings just a little bit more. Don’t be shy to express your feelings. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Today you may be receiving mixed messages from others, Cancer. You will have to dedicate some time to separating the fact from the fiction from what others are saying. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 This week you can have an enjoyable time attending social gatherings, Here’s How It Works: Leo. You’ll enjoy relaxing in the company of some friends or family members. Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric The stars are advising you get back into the swing of things, Virgo. Forget clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! your past frame of mind and prepare for a whole new adventure that is right around the corner.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, the challenges of the week could be catching up to you. Try to plan a day where your only activity is maximizing on relaxation. There will be time for responsibilities later. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you are inspired to clarify your personal situation and make some changes in your life. Try a new strategy because the old methods may be inadequate. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 The time has arrived to focus on your personal life, Sagittarius. Things have been quite a roller coaster lately, and you can find a way to even out the landscape. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Find a new and creative approach to a routine conflict, Capricorn. You may find that stress is abated with a different perspective to the situation. Scorpio can lend a helping hand. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Your relationships will evolve and there will be many changes in your personal life, Aquarius. Keep your strong personality in check and let others express themselves, too. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You often find yourself attracted to individuals with very strong personalities who also are eccentric, Pisces. Try to expand your horizons. 0209
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February 9,16,23
Six hand euchre held at 7:30 p.m. at the Galetta Community Hall, 119 Darwin St., Galetta. Admission $5, includes prizes and refreshments.
February 9
On Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. there will be a Valentine’s Day Bake & Craft Sale at Arnprior Villa.
February 11
Randy Boswell will speak on Old news Scoops: Rewriting the Archaeological and Environmental History of the Ottawa Valley at the public library, beginning at 1 p.m. Admission is free. It takes place during the Arnprior & McNab/ Braeside Archives annual general meeting. A Buffet Breakfast will be served at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 80 Daniel St, (on the corner or Daniel and McGonigal) from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Everyone welcome to join us for good food and fellowship for just $5.00.
February 12
White Lake Marina holds its annual Family Skate & Food Drive from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nick Smith Centre. Admission is free with a food donation.
February 14
The annual Valentine’s Day luncheon at Galilee Centre has seating between 11:30 and noon. New England Clam Chowder,Stuffed Pork Loin with Cranberry Orange Glaze, Oven Roasted Potatoes,Honey glazed Carrots,Crusty rolls tea and coffee,Decadent Chocolate Brownie $18:00. Please Call 613-623-4242 x21 for Reservations.
February 15,22
Bridge for all levels every at Island View Suites. 2-4 p.m. Hosted by Isabel Judd. No charge. Refreshments to be served. Please RSVP with Eden at 613-622-0002 ext. 5.
February 16
Arnprior Seniors at Home friendship days at the legion, Thursday, 12-2 p.m. $8 for shepherd’s pie. Karl and Linda Dregischan to perform.
February 17
A Family Skate and Food Drive is from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Nick Smith Centre, hosted by Stephen Dodd of the Property Guys. Bring non perishables or money for the food bank and skate for free.
February 18
AFGCC youth ice fishing derby is set for between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Goodwin Bay, end of McLean Avenue. Weather dependent. Free. Attention all you derby guys and gals and fans of the demolition derby: 4 cylinder stock demo derby on family day weekend at 1 p.m. sharp at the Arnprior Fairgrounds derby pit. Pre run cars are okay and remember it’s stock derby only, no exceptions! Cost to enter a 4 cylinder car is $80. Bring your families for a bonfire, hot dogs and hot chocolate. Come on out and have a great day at the Arnprior Fairgrounds. Kids under 12 are free and adults $10. Hope to see you there! On Saturday, the Arnprior Agricultural Society will host Arnprior’s first ever,Winter Demolition Derby at the Arnprior Fairgrounds, at 1 p.m.. Admission is $10 and kids under 12 are free.
February 20
Family Day Skate from 1-3 p.m. at Nick Smith Centre. Free. Family Day breakfast with Cupid, 8 to 11 a.m. at Grace St. Andrew’s United, 257 John St. N. Advance tickets required. Family Day Breakfast– on Monday, Christian Education Centre, John Street, Arnprior. Full home-cooked Breakfast served from at 8 a.m. to 11:a.m.. Doors open 7:30 a.m.. Live entertainment with
musicians Rick Leben and Gaston Moreau. A chance to win (open to all 18 and under) an autographed football by the 2016 Grey Cup Ottawa Redblacks, First 25 families receive tickets to an Ottawa 67’s home game, prize raffles, 50/50, Special Guest/Celebrity Servers and more. Admission $8.00 per adult, children 8 & 2 $4.00. Under 2 – Free.
February 22
Breakfast N’ Learn for Wednesday, February 22nd will be held at PJ’s Restaurant with guest speaker Lindsay Wilson, Marketing and Economic Development Officer, Town of Arnprior, Receive you private Passport to Canada’s 150 Birthday and all Arnprior has planned to mark the special occasion. Time 8:30 a.m. registration, 9:a.m. breakfast followed by guest speaker. Cost $6.00 plus tip. To book your space, 613-623-7981 ArnpriorBraeside- McNab Seniors at Home by noon on Tuesday, February 22nd . More information Liz Wall 613-623-7981.
February 25
Join us for a night of Trivia, Saturday at the Prior Sports Bar & Restaurant. The fun starts at 7 p.m.. Jason Marshall of Valley Heritage Radio will be our Quizmaster! All proceeds to benefit the Arnprior Humane Society. Enter as a team of 6 players ($10/person). Please call 613-623-0916 or email district.spca@bellnet.ca to register. Only 15 team spots available, so register early! St. Andrews’ Presbyterian Church 80 Daniel St N is hosting a Mid-winter turkey dinner on Saturday from 4-6 p.m.. Cost is adults $15, children $6 and under five free. For take out orders please call 613-6235531 before 3 p.m. Breathe Anew - Women’s Ministry, Saturday, 9:30 am. Come and feed your spirit, soul and body. All welcome. Nondenominational. Antrim Truck Stop, Upper Room. Parking at back of restaurant. McNab & District Celtic Heritage Society is holding its 4th annual Medieval Feast on Saturday Feb. 25th 2017 at theRoyal Canadian Legion Renfrew. Come celebrate St Brigid of Ireland. Cocktails
start at 5:30. Come & meet our knights of the day and St Brigid & St Patrick. Enjoy an evening of medieval style fun and food. Tickets on sale at Aikenhead’s and Dahl’s Renfrew, and Peebles Arnprior. Information call 613-623-3614 or 613-266-1496. Second of the Arnprior Agricultural Society’s 4-Hand Euchre Tournament Series at the Emmanuel Anglican Church, 287 Harrington Street. Registration starting at 12 noon and Tournament starts at 1 p.m. 2 Person Teams, 8 games played and light lunch provided. $700.00 in prizes.
February 26
Film Club Showing 2 p.m. at public library, 21 Madawaska St. Free. RSVP required.
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March 3
World Day of Prayer Friday, 1:30 pm at St. John Chrysostom Parish, 295 Albert Street, Arnprior. The theme for 2017 is “Am I Being Unfair To You?” A Series of six two-hour lectures at Galilee Centre is every Tuesday (1 -3 p.m.) from March 21st - April 25, (includes a themed luncheon from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. each day). Presenter: Terry Currie, local historian and author. Cost is $160 for the series (includes lunch). Early Bird Price of $145 if you register by March 3.
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March 4
Grace – St. Andrew’s United Church Women’s Irish Beef Stew Supper Saturday, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Christian Education Centre. Tickets at the Door – Adults $15.00, Children Under 6 Years Free; Family of 4 (Children Under 12) $30. For Information Call: 613-623-5321. Take Out – No Delivery!!
March 5
The Valley Concert Band’s next performance is Sunday at Nick Smith Centre. The 3 p.m. performance will include the Arnprior Community Choir. The cost to see over 100 perArnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, February 9, 2017 31
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