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Creek and Callahan subdivisions when the developments are completed. The sidewalk clearing cost last winter was about $196,000 for the town. To clear the rest – but only one sidewalk per local street – it would cost an additional $245,000. It would also mean moving from the current one-night of work to at least two nights to plough and salt. Councillors at the table (Mayor David Reid and Coun. Tom Burnette were absent) agreed that student safety was paramount. But that savings could be found elsewhere. Reeve Walter Stack said he spent many hours last weekend studying the issue, and pointed out that savings could be found in several areas, including:
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Saws the day The Braeside Winter Carnival held Feb. 6 at the Braeside RA Centre featured a fun-filled day of activities for young and old. Tammara Coggan, 10, saws off a piece of wood at the lumberjack skills area as her grandfather Lawrence Rediker looks on. Next up for the RA Centre is the Braeside Cup Feb. 20. Meanwhile, White Lake is gearing up for its winter carnival to be held Feb. 27. For more photographs of Braeside’s carnival, see Page 12.
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A young deer rescued from the ice of the Ottawa River has not survived. A man from Sand Point just upstream from Arnprior had rescued the small deer after it was stranded threequarters of the way out on the ice on Feb. 2. The concerned resident attached skis to a piece of plywood and skated out to save the deer, which was in distress due to undertermined injuries. “The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNRF) and Forestry received a call from the public regarding an injured white-tailed deer that
was found on the Ottawa River Feb. 2,” said Bruce Mighton, district manager with the ministry said in a statement via e-mail. “A member of the public contacted a wildlife rehabilitator in the area. Following the advice provided by the wildlife rehabilitator efforts were made to revive the deer. It was determined by MNRF officials that the deer would eventually succumb to its injuries; as a result, a conservation officer dispatched the animal to avoid any further prolonged suffering” The MNRF advises people that if you see what may be a sick, injured or abandoned animal, don’t remove it from its natural habitat as
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• multiple pile-up locations to save all ploughs driving to the William Street location; • bring salt to snow buggies (small sidewalk clearing machines) by truck rather than buggies travelling to public works garage; • Like grass-cutters, use shift work and seasonal employees though there “seems to be some reluctance” on behalf of staff to do so, Stack said; • Estimated costs are lessening as staff studies the issue more. He also noted the town used to clear all sidewalks at least twice a winter. Stack also took issue with the language used in a letter to the editor. He said he was raised not to call people stupid, and he raised his children the same way. “I understand the frustration. This is the third year and something needs to be done,” Stack said. “But I resent using the word ‘stupid’ and ‘stupidity’ to describe this staff and council. There is a legitimate concern there, but it can be phrased in a different way.” Stack and councillors Lynn Grinstead
and Dan Lynch observed that Bell and Harriet streets have sidewalks on both sides cleared. They suggested only the west side of Bell and east side of Harriet be done. “Two sidewalks and both are done?” Lynch said. “I see 99 per cent are on one side or the other. We don’t need to do both.” He also noted a French school will be built near A.J., so the sidewalks should be cleared. Coun. Frank Dugal said the pressure council feels to do something is not a bad thing. He noted that sidewalks exist in summer to keep pedestrians safe. Travelling in winter is more dangerous, yet the sidewalks are not cleared. Stack also mentioned a lot of seniors from out-of-town are using sidewalks. Unless they are kept in working order, it is only a matter of time before the town faces a costly lawsuit. All councillors agreed with staff’s plan to review the winter maintenance operations to find efficiencies. No policy changes will be made until after the review is presented to the operations advisory committee in April and council after that.
Municipal Matters
Arnprior and District Museum Annual General Meeting with Guest Speaker Date: Saturday, February 20, 2016, 1 p.m. at the Arnprior and District Museum Guest Speaker at 2 p.m.: Fraser Stevens, PhD Candidate, University of Amsterdam; MA Aberystwyth University, Wales; BA Hons., York University Topic: Cultural Camouflage / Suspicious Behaviour: Performing Identities for WWII Espionage All are welcome, please RSVP by calling 613-623-4902
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Municipal offices will be closed Monday February 15th for Family Day and will resume regular hours Tuesday February 16th at 8:30 am. For waste management schedule changes please see page #24.
Council Meeting Schedule for the 2016 Operating and Capital Budget Review The following proposed 2016 Budget Review meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 105 Elgin Street West: February 16, 2016 – Special Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m. Budget Deliberations February 17, 2016 – Special Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m. Budget Deliberations February 22, 2016 – Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m. and Budget Adoption
User Fees and Charges By-law Amended The 2016 Fees and Charges By-law will be tabled at the February 8, 2016 Regular Meeting of Council with the intention of repealing By-law No. 6066-12, as amended and pass the 2016 Fees and Charges By-law for the Town of Arnprior at the Regular Meeting of Council to be held on February 22, 2016.
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Arnprior to host another national sporting event Derek Dunn
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Another major sporting event is coming to Arnprior. Since 2003 the town that hits above its weight when it comes to hosting special events has been home to five championships ranging from regional to provincial to national – even international. Last year’s world broomball championship in Arnprior was such a success that in spring, from April 13 to 16, the town will host the Canadian Juvenile Broomball Championships. Parks and recreation director Glenn Arthur raised the topic at a recent town council meeting. “This event will host 16 teams from across Canada,” reads Arthur’s report. “Seven hundred
participants, including players, coaches, officials; 86 games; 150 municipal volunteers.” The economic impact is estimated at about $242,000. He added that council usually sponsors similar events with $5,000 grant. He recommended it do so again in this case. Arthur then suggested another $5,000 grant from the budget go toward this year’s Dragon Boat Festival, to be held on July 23. Last year’s inaugural attracted 400 participants and 100 local volunteers. Organizers estimate 1,000 visitors this year (95 per cent local) who will spend about $70,000. Council approved both grant requests. However, Reeve Walter Stack is concerned that no process is in place for approving events such as
these. White Pine Festival organizers will want a similar amount, and others, such as the stampede, could be preparing to do the same. How can council say yes to one and not another? At what point does the budget run out? “I support these things,” Stack said. “But we need a policy for council to follow.” Arthur said the economic impact should make the investment worthwhile. Stack reiterated his support, but that handing out taxpayers’ money requires parameters. Coun. Frank Dugal suggested a deadline date for all who intend to make a request. That way council can chose the top five (the events budget is set at $25,000). Mayor David Reid noted the broomball event is a “one-off ”
that won’t challenge for the events budget in future. As for the dragon boat event, he said it was well-run
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School trustee shares insights with readers The Chronicle-Guide introduces in this edition a new column by Arnprior-McNab public school board trustee Kim Lough. She has written the first of what will be an occasional updates for readers in her area on happenings at the Renfrew County District School Board. In her first column, Lough gives her impressions of her first six months as trustee and writes about the Teacher Learning and Leadership Program, a partnership with Algonquin College and special needs students benefiting by learning French. She also noted that there is increased local French programming
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opportunities locally. “Exciting changes are underway with respect to French programming here in our own family of schools! Walter Zadow school will be offering an Early Extended French program open to any JK and SK student within our family of schools starting in September. “Walter Zadow is also expanding its current French program (Grades 5-8) to include Grade 4 students. “Anyone who would like more information should contact the school at 613-623-4235.” The Chonicle-Guide thanks Lough for sharing her insights. Her full column can be seen on Page 24.
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Effect of Rona sale on Sullivan’s remains unclear Derek Dunn
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It will remain unclear for some time what effect will be felt at the Rona store in Arnprior now that a U.S. company has placed a bid to purchase the chain. The local Rona outlet is an independent, affiliate dealer owned by M. Sullivan & Son. There is no talk of job losses at the Madawaska Boulevard location as a result of a $3.2-billion purchase of
If the deal does happen, over will work.” Lowe’s has taken a more Kauffeldt said it will be a seasoned approach than win-win all around, includit did last time. The U.S. ing consumers. “I think it will work well company is offering to buy shares at a much richer for both companies,” he price and it’s also prom- said. “We’ll probably have ising to keep operations access to different prodheadquartered in Boucher- ucts.” It will also force comville, maintain Rona’s multiple store banners and en- petitors Home Depot and hance distribution services Canadian Tire to up their game in the home renovato independent dealers. It also agreed to al- tion departments. It is unclear if the store low Rona to continue to employ the vast majority name will change or reof its current employees, main the same in the long maintain key executives term. Rona was founded in from Rona’s leadership team, continue Rona’s lo- 1939 and is seen in Quecal and ethical procure- bec as an integral part of ment strategy, and poten- the province’s history and tially expand relationships economy, and a proud reads an OPP news release. that both Lowe’s and Rona symbol of Quebec entreDEREK DUNN/METROLAND OPP Constable Jodi Burns is have developed with Ca- preneurialism. Arnprior’s Rona store is an independent, which furinvestigating. - with files from ther clouds the fallout from a possible corporate nadian manufacturers and Toronto Star purchase by an American rival. suppliers. CELLPHONE PHOTOS Southern Renfrew county OPP are also investigating after a teenage victim reported receiving unwanted cellphone pictures from a former classmate. A pickup reported stolen in Arn- Drive and was last seen at 10 p.m. vehicle was driven off the hill in the The pictures are of a sexual nature and might constitute the prior overnight on Feb. 2 has been Monday. On Tuesday morning the park and found upside down. Two offence of committing an inde- found upside down in the park. truck was gone. The vehicle was re- teenaged males were seen walking cent act. The 2011 dark grey Ford Ranger, covered in Robert Simpson Park on from the area. OPP Const. David OPP Const. Cory Briscoe is in- was parked in a driveway on Allan Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7:40 p.m. The Ladd is continuing to investigate. vestigating.
Rona Inc. by competitor Lowe’s Companies Inc. Store manager Hal Kauffeldt isn’t convinced the sale will go through. A similar bid in 2012 collapsed due to the political firestorm that ignited in Quebec where the Rona head office is located. “We don’t even know for sure that it will happen. It still has to go through the competition bureau,” Kauffeldt said. “I don’t know how the take-
Fast food workers say driver exposed himself Staff at an Arnprior fast food restaurant have complained to police that a male driver exposed himself while passing through the drive-through, OPP are investigating the incident that happened on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 11:14 p.m. Officers are viewing surveillance footage in attempts to identify the vehicle and male driver. “This type of action is the criminal offence of committing an indecent act and charges can be laid when people do this,”
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The engagement of Nychelle Sauve and Sheldon McGrath of Arnprior is one of several upcoming area weddings highlighted in the annual Weddings & Engagements of 2015 supplement included in this week’s edition of the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide. The 24-page section includes many local wedding and engagement announcements as well as services and advice for brides and grooms. Happy Valentine’s day, everyone.
It seems the lesson here is to obtain a building permit first from Arnprior town hall. A homeowner on McLean Avenue was facing a townissued fee that was likely greater than the backyard work he had done. Don Dewar received a building permit for his home on the Ottawa River in 1998. The minimum water setback at the time was 15 metres (about 49 feet). The province later mandated a new setback of 30 metres. Dewar’s property was grandfathered in, so didn’t have to comply with the new setback. It only made a difference if he wanted to build something else on the land. His original building permit didn’t show any deck between the house and high water mark, but town hall learned one had been built. It was recently enlarged within the setback area. Council heard the details at a recent meeting. Dewar was chided somewhat for not getting a building permit for the deck. He insists the original deck was part of the construction of the home in 2000, though it is not shown on the original permit. The new section was added to the deck more recently; also without permit He now needs
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It’s that time of year again to begin thinking about renewing your dog license! The Townships Animal Control By-Law # 2004-502 provides for the annual licensing, regulating and registering of all dogs and imposes a license fee on all dog owners. DogTags can be purchased at theTownship Office using cash, cheque or debit during regular office hours Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you would like to have your dog tag sent to you in the mail, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with a cheque made payable to the Township of Lanark Highlands and the following information: • Owners name, address & phone number • Dog’s Name • Breed • Age • Colouring • Sex • Special markings (if any) • Copy of the Micro Chip papers & or MNR Hunting Dog License (if applicable) Prices are as follows Tags purchased prior to March 31st, 2016 $15.00 Tags on or after April 1, 2016 $30.00 Hunting Dogs (proof from MNR) $ 5.00 Microchipped Dogs $ 5.00 Animal Control Officer, Anita Stuart 613-259-9998 613-267-9337 Emergency Pager (this pager does not take voice messages - please dial your phone number using the keypad of your touchtone phone) *All calls are confidential.
a minor variance to get the building permit for the deck addition he already has in place. The fee is $1,100. “The amount is astronomical,” Reeve Walter Stack said. “The deck is eight (feet) by eight (feet). The fee is more than cost of the deck itself.” The fee pays for staff time, notification costs for the public meeting, and more. Mayor David Reid said the municipality should look at reducing the fee and clarifying the related bylaw, but he doesn’t let Dewar off the hook entirely. “I’m conflicted a little bit on this one. It’s a poorly worded bylaw,” Reid said. “On the other hand, had he applied for a building permit in the first place he would have learned (of the fee).” Reid added that waterfront property owners pay higher taxes than others. Yet they are not allowed to build within 100 feet of the water, as per provincial rules. The mayor suggested Dewar pay half the fee. If paid, the town’s committee-of-adjustment will decide whether or not to grant the building permit. Its decision will be based on the four tests being passed: Is the work minor? Is it appropriate use of land? Does it conform the zoning bylaw? Does it fit with the town’s official plan? The issue is on hold, but town staff says the property owner will be charged $550.
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SurfaceTreatment / Asphalt Lavant Mill Road The Corporation of theTownship of Lanark Highlands is seeking proposals from qualified firms/individuals to provide surface treatment / asphalt for a section of Lavant Mill Road. Copies of the Request forTender (RFT) may be picked up at theTownship of Lanark Highlands Municipal Office and may also be found on theTownship website. Deadline for submission of the proposals is 2:00 PM February 25th, 2016.Tenders will be opened at 2:15 PM February 25th, 2016. The Township of Lanark Highlands reserves the right to reject any or allTenders at its sole discretion. For further information contact: Township of Lanark Highlands Tom McCarthy 75 George Street Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 ext.239 F: 613-259-2291 E: tmccathy@lanarkhighlands.ca www.lanarkhighlands.ca Note: Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the CAO/Clerk at the address indicated above. Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, February 11, 2016 7
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f you’re reading this then you’re most likely a believer in print newspapers. It’s an admirable trait in these webfocused and fragile economic times, when newspapers are grasping for a toehold to survive staggering losses in subscribers, readers and revenue as the world jumps ship to the Internet. Journalists across the country watched as news broke on Twitter on Jan. 19 that 90 journalists at Sun papers in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, including 12 at the Ottawa Sun, had been axed from the Postmedia newspaper chain, the latest round of deep job cuts in an industry already reeling from recent eliminations at the CBC and CTV. Postmedia chief executive Paul Godfrey explained the downsizing in a staff memo: “As you know, we have announced a cost cutting program aimed at finding at least $80 million in savings before the end of fiscal 2017. “That significant of an initiative requires looking at everything in a new way and considering approaches we have never taken – truly nothing is off the table. We know that we can’t make meaningful headway against our challenges without great effort.” And, most obviously, not without extraor-
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experience, to protect trails and to recognize trails. Nothing in this act is for the protection of the private property owner and would seem to mislead the private property owner into entering into agreements where an easement would be registered against the title of the private property. This easement cannot be removed by the private property owner; it can only be removed by an ‘eligible body,’ which under this act is a ‘nominee.’ A ‘nominee’ seems a very unusual term, and the reasoning for
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this term could seem quite the trick. When an ‘eligible body’ approaches a private property owner about allowing a trail to cross their land, if the owner of the land agrees, then the owner is the one actually asking this ‘eligible body’ to put an easement against the owner’s title. Unknowingly the private property owner has just turned over his rights to the eligible body, and because of this act that eligible body can now go and register an easement against the title of the property. See SNOWMOBILE page 9 • Advertising rates and terms and conditions are according to the rate card in effect at time advertising published. • The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount charged for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred, whether such error is due to negligence of its servants or otherwise... and there shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount charged for such advertisement. • The advertiser agrees that the copyright of all advertisements prepared by the Publisher be vested in the Publisher and that those advertisements cannot be reproduced without the permission of the Publisher. • The Publisher reserves the right to edit, revise or reject any advertisement.
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Canada has no voice on the international stage To the Editor: In the Jan. 28 paper (Arnprior ChronicleGuide), in the opinion letter entitled ‘Canada subbed’, the letter writer stated he was reminded of a joke that circulated before the federal election – “You can leave the room now Justin. It is time for the adults to talk.” I have my own joke. “A wise old owl sat in an oak. The more he saw, the less he spoke. The less he spoke, the
more he heard. Why can’t we all be like that wise old bird?” We as Canadians have to stop making stupid people famous, like politicians in the government. This is not funny. We have no voice in international discussions. Justin Trudeau’s platform has gone astray. You and (minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship) John McCallum can take this to the bank.
Justin is not old enough to govern Canada. If shoes were clues, you might just go barefoot. Canada will be billions of bucks in debt. After billions, come trillions of bucks. Don’t laugh if the Liberals spend more times than they should as a government. That could be a possibility. Maybe some Liberals will take offence, but I call it as I see it. As for Stephen Harper and his money ma-
chine, this shows he was brainless and would not listen. He would not listen to anybody because of his narcissistic ways. He was a know-it-all and hated by all the opposition. You left the Conservatives in a mess as the opposition party. Doug Yourt Arnprior
Snowmobile trails could give government foothold on private property Continued from page 8
‘Eligible bodies’ include exert right from the Act: The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, including an agency, board or commission of the Crown that can hold an interest in land: an aboriginal band (within the meaning of the Indian Act of Canada), community or organization prescribed under this Act: a municipality: a conservation authority: a board under the Education Act: an incorporated registered charity un-
der the Canada Corporations Act: a trustee of a charitable foundation and/or a donnee registered under the Income Tax Act: a qualified organization, under section 170 (h) Internal Revenue Code (United States)[(3)Future interests in tangible personal property… For purposes of the preceding sentence, a fixture which is intended to be severed from the real property shall be treated as tangible personal property.], etc.: any other person or body prescribed under this Act.
Also, if a private property owner did allow an easement, that easement can be transferred from the eligible body, you have entered into an agreement with, to any of the other “eligible bodies” on that list, and you wouldn’t even know. So, in good faith, you enter into an agreement with the local snowmobile club and the next thing you know a municipality or conservation authority has an easement against your property. Is that what a private property
owner wanted? No, but that’s what this bill can do. This bill could also be a detriment to those who have had a really good working relationship with private property owners, because if a private property owner feels they are going to have an easement registered against their property that they haven’t any control over, or can’t remove, why would anyone allow any association, federation, or organization the privilege of putting a trail across their prop-
erty. I know I wouldn’t, so this bill does just the complete opposite of what its purpose is, to promote trails. Bill 100 needs to die on the floor of Queen’s Park for the protection of everyone’s private property rights. If this concerns you, contact your local MPP to get this stopped. Elizabeth Marshall, Ontario Landowners Association
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ARH proud of improvements to access to care No Snow, means NO TAX Only at Urban Sport 2016 Yamaha SR Viper LTX SE SRViper L-TX SE uses the High Performance Genesis engine and SRV chassis, with a 137” Fox suspended skid, there is no shortage of power, agility and response. $15,199 NO TAX! 1ST SERVICE INCLUDED 2016 SR Viper LTX LE The L-TX LE gets all the features of the L-TX SE plus upgrades like Fox piggyback front and rear suspension, heated trail seat, super short windscreen, large storage bag and even the Yamaha Performance Damper. $15,799 NO TAX! 1ST SERVICE INCLUDED 2016 Yamaha SR Viper XTX LE Crossover riding has gained in popularity in recent years, and with sleds that look like the Viper X-TX LE, there’s little wonder why. SR Viper XTX LE gets upgrades like Fox FLOAT EVOL front and rear suspension, super short windscreen, rear storage bag and heated trail seat. $15,899 NO TAX 1ST SERVICE INCLUDED 2016 Yamaha SR Viper LTX DX While the SRViper “Deluxe” gets most of the same features as the rest of the Vipers, it also comes with large, extended windshield and heated seat, key attributes for any long ride. Throw in aggressive looks and stylish decals and you have one nasty trail sled. $14,499 NO TAX! 1ST SERVICE INCLUDED
In the recent report Arnprior Regional Health (ARH) achieved a better rating when it comes to emergency department wait times than did its peer hospitals. The Your Health System report published by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) defines the attributes of access to care as the maximum amount of time a patient will wait to see a physician in the emergency department (ED) and the time it will take to get a bed if they are admitted to hospital. In addition to measuring access, ARH is committed to the patient experience and has a corporate goal that 50 per cent of emergency patients will rate the quality of their care as excellent. While the wait time results are encouraging, the hospital notes it is only part of the bigger picture that measures both the clinical outcomes and the experience. When a patient rates the quality of care they receive in an emergency department, the most important influencing factors are pain control; how they were treated by the health care staff, including wait times to see the doctor; and receiving test results. These attributes are obtained through patient surveys
and post discharge phone calls. As patient survey data can take time to compile, thus making validation of changes non-timely, ARH has implemented post discharge phone calls allowing for immediate results. Following visits to the emergency department, patients will receive calls from a nurse to verify their condition is improving. This call provides an opportunity to review physician instructions, ensure prescriptions have been filled and to remind the patient to book a follow-up appointment with their family doctor. It is also an opportunity for the patient to talk about their experience and may include comments on the wait time they experienced. The CIHI report states that 90 per cent of patients who presented in the emergency department spent up to 2.7 hours waiting to see a physician at ARH. This is shorter than the average of 3.4 hours in hospitals across the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). Along with the triage process, ARH implemented nurse rounding in the waiting room, which provides patients with regular updates on wait times and reminds them to
inform the nurse if their condition worsens. To help keep the patient and family informed, a white board inside the examination room lists the nurse, the ED physician and the time it would take to receive blood work and x-ray results. Some patients who arrive in emergency will need to be admitted to hospital. Across the LHIN the average length of time from arrival to admission to a bed is 27.6 hours. At ARH the average is 14.7 hours. The Arnprior hospital is continuously working on improving this time and have streamlined many processes across departments to “provide the right care, to the right patient, at the right time.” Arnprior Regional Health stresses that it is committed to providing exemplary care to all patients. Feedback both positive and negative is always encouraged as it serves to either reinforce the positive or confirm opportunities for improvement. If you receive a survey, please take the time to complete and return it, urges ARH. If you are interested in a more active role of helping with the patient experience, the Patient and Family Advisory Council is seeking new members. Please call 613-623-3166, ext. 293.
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PHOTOS BY TIFFANY LEPACK/ METROLAND
Braeside Carnival The McEwen Homes $100 puck shoot-out drew a large crowd to the outdoor ice at the RA Centre during the Braeside Winter Carnival on Feb. 6, Neil Perreault was one of the few who got the puck in the hole and qualified for the final. A country breakfast was served up with the help of a number of volunteers, including, far left, Dan LeBlanc, Brandon Muldoon, Paul LeBlanc and Howie LeBrun. Below, the hay ride was very poular.
Top: Five-year-old Bishop Morgan stays focused as he gets the finishing touches done on the spider web on his cheek. Right: Heath Whitelock gives Sparky the Fire Dog a big hug. Bottom: Nathan and Dolly Adams study the jellybean jar as they try and guess how many candies are inside.
The winner of the men’s cake baking contest was Jamie LeBlanc with a pizza cake. Tied for second place were the car cake by Max Toner and Howie LeBrun’s heart cake. The competition was judged by three special out-of-town judges: Cathy Hurtubise from Arnprior, Joan Bernand from Prince Edward Island and Alberta Murphy from Oshawa, Pictured is Joseph Marinelli beside the car cake. 12 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, February 11, 2016
OPP seek help to find firewood processors Firefighters dose outdoor burn
The Renfrew-Arnprior Ontario Provincial Police have issued an appeal for public assistance in the efforts to find expensive two firewood processing units stolen from a business property in White Lake. The industrial items, worth about $200,000 were stolen more than a month ago. The equipment was last seen on Monday, Dec. 28 and discovered missing on Thursday Dec. 30, 2015. Both units were Cord King Firewood
Processors. The first is described as a Cord King CS27-40 Model 60 and is valued at about $135,000. The second one is a Cord King CS20-40 Model 48. This unit is valued at about $62,000. Anyone who may have information on this theft or the whereabouts of the stolen property is asked to call the OPP at 613432-3211 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in
solving this crime. If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 735-8477 or toll free at 1-800222-8477. You could help solve a crime. All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. Its telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit the website www.valleytips.ca for more information.
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – Council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council Tuesday, March 1, 2016 @ 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
CATCH BASIN CLEANING – 2016- 2019 CONTRACT NO. 16-07 On an annual basis the Municipality of Mississippi Mills cleans and inspects each storm sewer catch basin in Almonte, Pakenham, Blakeney, Clayton and Appleton. The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is requesting a price per unit to clean and inspect catch basins within the Municipality. This is a multiyear contract with unit prices being requested for works in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The contractor is also required to provide a recommended list of repairs for areas where significant cracking or breaks or other damage is found within the structure or cover. Recommended list of repairs will be reviewed and if required tendered separately. 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 1:30pm local time, on March 9, 2016 for the “Tender for Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Catch Basin Cleaning – Contract No. 16-07”. Tenders will be opened in public at the Municipal Office building immediately following the tender closing. To receive a copy of the tender document please email chartwick@mississippimills.ca. For further information please contact; Cory Smith Roads and Public Works Technologist Telephone: (613) 256-2064 x 229 Facsimile: (613) 256-4242 E-mail: csmith@mississippimills.ca
FLUSHING AND CCTV OF SANITARY SEWER – 2016- 2019 CONTRACT NO. 16-06 On an annual basis the Municipality of Mississippi Mills cleans and inspects one (1) quadrant of the sanitary sewers in Almonte. This is a multiyear contract with unit prices being requested for works in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. 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 1:30pm local time, on March 9, 2016 for the“Tender for Municipality of Mississippi Mills, CCTV and Flushing of Sanitary Sewer – Contract No. 16-06”. Tenders will be opened in public at the Municipal Office building immediately following the tender closing. To receive a copy of the tender document please email chartwick@mississippimills.ca. For further information please contact; Cory Smith Roads and Public Works Technologist Telephone: (613) 256-2064 x 229 Facsimile: (613) 256-4242 E-mail: csmith@mississippimills.ca
WINTER PARKING On-street parking and parking within municipal parking lots is not permitted between the hours of 1:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. from November 1 in any year to April 15 of the following year, both dates inclusive, as it impedes winter control operations. No person shall park or stand a vehicle or permit a vehicle to remain parked on any highway at any time when the highway is specially marked with signs indicating snow removal or when such person has received verbal or written notice from a representative of the Town indicating the prohibition of parking.
2016 INTERIM TAX NOTICE The 2016 interim tax bills have been mailed and are due Friday, February 26, 2016. Please note that the tax rates for 2016 have not yet been set, therefore the interim bill is calculated at 40% of 2015 tax rates. If you own property in the Town of Mississippi Mills and did not receive a tax bill please contact the Municipal Office at 613-256-2064.
Drivers were worried about a fire last week. The Arnprior volunteer fire department was called to the report of heavy smoke in the area of Madawaska Boulevard and Decosta Street at 6:51 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5.
Fire department investigated and the smoke was a result of controlled outdoor burning at a nearby residential property. The home is across from PJ’s Restaurant, in a wooded area. The fire department extinguished the fire.
Municipal Matters February 11th, 2016 2016 SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Summer student positions are available with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills for the 2016 summer season. Deadline for applications is 12 o’clock noon on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. For more information visit www.mississippimills.ca/en/townhall/ employment.
FEB 15, 2016 - FAMILY DAY GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION There will be NO changes to the garbage and recycling collection during the week of February 15, 2016.
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FACILITIES / HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT $67,483.46 - $82,954.40 For a detailed job description, check out our web site at mississippimills.ca or call Diane Smithson, CAO at (613) 2562064 ext 225. Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence, a resume outlining their qualifications to the undersigned no later than 12 o’clock noon on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. 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 at 613 2562064. Should you require any special accommodations in order to apply or interview for a position with 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.
OFFICE CLOSED FAMILY DAY The Municipal Office will be closed for Family Day on Monday, February 15, 2016. The office will reopen on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, February 11, 2016 13
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Arrest near Arnprior related to raid in Kanata Adam Kveton
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Police arrested seven people on Feb. 2, including four in a car stopped near Arnprior, after receiving information that there were guns in a house in Glen Cairn that were going to be used for a shooting that same night. According to a neighbour of the Castlefrank Road residence where three of the seven arrests were made, police used a megaphone to demand that someone within the house come out on Feb. 2 at about 7 p.m. The neighbour, on Facebook, identified the house in question as 159 Castlefrank Rd., noting that there was a large police presence. After receiving information that there might be guns in the house, police conducted surveillance on the residence, said Sgt. Josh Pulfer with the Ottawa po-
lice guns and gangs unit. “We believed that those guns were going to be used in a shooting Tuesday night,” said Pulfer. Fearing imminent danger to the public, the police breached the house without a warrant and arrested three of the seven individuals who had been in the house, he said. Police found a shotgun and several shotgun shells, resulting in police laying more than 30 firearms charges. A small amount of crack cocaine was also found on one of the suspects. FOUR DEPARTED
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there is any connection to the homicide (on Iris).” While police had reasonable grounds to arrest all seven people for offences, Pulfer said the owner of the house might not have been directly involved. “I think it’s some street gang associates or some street gang members taking advantage of somebody and using their position and their residence for their benefit. I think that’s what it looks like,” said Pulfer. The police investigation continues.
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Naturalist, educator, columnist Jim Ferguson dies suddenly Nature lover, teacher helped found Macnamara field naturalists club Sherry Haaima sherry.haaima@metroland.com The Upper Ottawa Valley is mourning the death of one of its most well-known citizens. Jim Ferguson, a much admired educator and nature columnist, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6. He was 80 years old. A long-time Horton resident, Ferguson was renowned around the area for his efforts on behalf of nature, emergency preparedness and heritage, among other causes. He was well-known in the Arnprior area, having been a key figure in the forming of the Macnamara Field Naturalists Club, and was an active organizer and participant in the McNab Days’ Scottish festivals. Current Macnamara club president and columnist Michael Runtz, called Ferguson a “great ambassador for nature.” Ferguson was perhaps best known for his popular birding and nature columns. “We learnt a great deal from Jim’s wisdom and his interest and reporting of bird sightings,” said Arnprior’s Russ Corbett, a bird enthusiast himself. “For decades, Jim brought the beauty of nature into our lives through his week-
ly bird column, Scene from the Hawk’s Eye,” said retired Renfrew Mercury Editor. “He also contributed numerous photographs and articles on nature-related topics to The Mercury,” she added. “Jim was a kind, caring man with a big heart and a wonderful sense of humour. He was also a treasured member of the Mercury family and the beauty he shared with us every week through his column will be missed.” Ferguson, who was born and raised in the Ottawa Valley, was a former teacher, having worked for years at Opeongo High School and before that at schools in Renfrew. His love of nature was passed on to many of his students as well as young members of the Scouting movement. A former Cub Scout himself, his love of the outdoors, hiking and camping made him a natural as a Scouts Canada leader and official with Scouts Canada, where he volunteered for many years. A long-time River Road resident, he was one of Horton township council’s most valued advisors, volunteering on several committees and being Horton’s emergency co-ordinator for many years. He also helped in a variety of initia-
tives to save and celebrate the area’s rich heritage, including assisting in the revival of the Calling of the Clans celebration for McNab Days. He began writing his Mercury column in 1980 and before long people from all over the Upper Ottawa Valley were calling him for advice and with bird stories that he passed along to readers. He was also a fixture at area schools, seniors homes and service club meetings, passing along his enthusiasm for nature through his highly entertaining presentations. He was known for his energy, enthusiasm and dedication to his community, as well as his wide knowledge about a variety of topics. A common theme among the tributes pouring in is that he was a “true gentlemen” and a “real nice man.” Ferguson is survived by his wife Ila, a son and daughter and one grandchild. Visitation will be held at McPhail and Perkins Funeral Home in Renfrew on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and also on Sunday, Feb. 21 from noon1:45 p.m. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Jim Ferguson getting ready for the Calling of the -with files from John Carter Clans at an event at last year’s McNab Days.
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The meanest, nastiest creature of all Many times the prey esRecently I’ve recapes unscathed. Studies ceived a number of rehave revealed that wolves ports concerning dead are successful in only 10 deer. per cent of their chases. “Terrible,” “disgustAnd when they succeed, it ing,” and “gruesome” is often sick or old animals were words used to dethat are taken, being easier scribe the scenes. Coyto catch. otes or wolves had been Plus there is danger: responsible for the kills. hooves of deer or moose Another story insometimes deal fatal blows. volved an eviscerated Michael Runtz Meals don’t come easy if Porcupine. A “gory you are a predator, and scene” was reported. Nature’s Way starvation always looms The details provided just beyond the horizon. made it easy to resolve When a carnivore finally makes a kill, that a Fisher was responsible. “Those are it feasts. But myriad other animals also evil creatures” the person retorted. Which got me to thinking: what is benefit by stealing precious mouthfuls of more nasty or cruel: a Fisher or a coyote/ meat or gleaning scraps after the hosts wolf ? Well, let’s first look at the reasons leave. The long list of beneficiaries includes those animals kill. Eastern Coyotes, wolves (Gray and ravens, crows, eagles, jays, chickadees, Eastern), and Fishers kill to eat, as do all foxes, Fishers, Martens and Ermines (to predators. They are carnivores, not herbi- name but a few). But like most of the others, Fishers vores, and out of necessity kill other livalso kill. But are Fishers “evil” or “nasing creatures. But do they do so with evil intent? No, ty?” Certainly not! Fishers, like all predatory animals, are which isn’t the case for a few of our own, programmed to kill when the opportunity such as Colonel Russell Williams. Predators work hard for their meals. arises, and they cannot afford to prolong They must find a quarry, chase it and then the death of their prey for they must conserve energy and reduce their chances of dispatch it using only teeth and/or claws.
being injured. However, our own species has been known to torture and mutilate, and not only in times of war. Recently I came across a group of hunters on Amherst Island. They had released dogs equipped with radio transmitters, and they maintained cellphone contact with other hunters on adjacent roads. They were hunting coyotes by having dogs chase them until the animals were exhausted and forced to go to a road where they would be easily shot. Was this done to attain food? No. The goal of the “hunt” was just to kill a predatory animal. It is appalling that this “sport” is sanctioned by our provincial government. And things will only get worse for predatory animals. Proposed changes to current laws will create a yearlong open season on coyotes, and make killing of wolves less regulated. It’s as if we’ve slipped back in time, when lawlessness and guns ruled the land. Back then large carnivores were despised and persecuted; it seems two centuries later we’ve come full circle. We needn’t look hard or far to find the meanest and nastiest creature of all. A mirror will do quite nicely. The Nature Number is 613-387-2503; email is mruntz@start.ca.
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PASS A BY-LAW TO REMOVE A HOLDING SYMBOL TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McNab/Braeside intends to pass an Amending By-law to remove a holding symbol from Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-49 of the Township of McNab/Braeside, at a public meeting to be held on March 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Office. PURPOSE AND EFFECT The purpose of the proposed amendment is to remove the holding (-h) symbol to permit a home sales and display outlet. The holding (-h)symbol is subject to conditions for removal, being the submission of a satisfactory site plan, lot grading and drainage plan, traffic study, environmental impact analysis, hydrogeological study with nitrate impact assessment, geotechnical study and site servicing options report.
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Eagles such as this young Bald Eagle, are commonly seen gleaning a meal from a coyote-killed deer. fox:
Wolves killed this beaver for food, but a Red Fox has laid claim to the leftovers.
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The effect of this amendment is to rezone approximately 3.35 hectares of a 21.8 hectare property from Highway Commercial-Exception One-holding (HC-E1-h) Zone to Highway Commercial-Exception One (HC-E1).
THE READER’S CHOICE DIAMOND AWARD FOR GAS STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE.
The lands affected by this amendment are located on Russett Drive within part of Lot 17, Concession 8, geographic Township of McNab, as shown on the attached key map.
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A COPY of the proposed zoning amendment and any additional information relating to the proposed amendment is available for inspection during regular office hours at the Township Office. DATED at the Township of McNab/Braeside this 11th day of February, 2016.
Lindsey A. Parkes, CAO/Clerk Township of McNab/Braeside, 2508 Russett Drive, R.R. #2 ARNPRIOR, ON K7S 3G8 613-623-5756 or 1-800-957-4621 lparkes@mcnabbraeside.com
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Exploring the wonders of Purdon Conservation Area Cheryl Morris
Mississippi Valley Naturalists
On Thursday, Feb.18, the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) will host the fifth presentation of the season in its series ‘Naturally Special Places’. Guest speaker Shannon Gutoskie will give a presentation entitled ‘Purdon: Unique Wonder of the Natural World’ in Almonte United Church at 7:30 p.m. Gutoskie is the community relations co-ordinator for the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and has many years of media and communication experience in the public and non-profit sectors. Being a newcomer to the Mississippi Valley, she has enjoyed exploring all that the area has to offer. In her presentation on Feb. 18, she will take her audience on a journey into a fascinating world found within the local area that can only be described as “naturally special,” the Purdon Conservation Area. It is one of the ‘Seven Wonders of Lanark County’ and is home to the largest colony of Showy Lady’s Slipper (Cypripedium reginae) in Canada. This rare plant is a member of the orchid family. It is native to North America and is restricted to the northeast region of the
U.S. and the southeast regions of Canada. The beautiful orchid has vanished from much of its historical range due to threats such as habitat loss, wetland drainage and over-zealous horticultural collectors. It grows in wetlands such as “fens” and also open wooded swamps. The main area within the Purdon wetland is classified as a fen, which is defined as: “A peatland characterized by surface layers of poorly-to-moderately composted peat, with often well-decomposed peat near the base.” The Showy Lady’s Slipper grows mainly in mossy hummocks within this fen. What started out as a small cluster of native orchids in the 1930s when it was discovered by Joe Purdon has grown into a colony of more than 16,000 blooms. After purchasing the property in 1984 with the help of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, MVCA pledged to preserve the site for public enrichment. The conservation authority cares for the colony by following a management plan that was created by Ted Mosquin, a wellknown ecologist, who has volunteered his expertise since the mid-1980s. The active management of the site consists of some tree clearing to allow more light to the fen, water level management
Cabela’s to open in September Adam Kveton
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The highly anticipated Ottawa Cabela’s location is expected to be open in September in Kanata – the first store scheduled to open in Taggart’s Kanata West Centre. The 6,500-square-metre hunting, fishing and camping store was planned to open in the spring of 2016, but was delayed by road design work and city approvals, said vicepresident of Taggart Realty, Jeff Parkes. “It’s been looked at by a lot of eyes, and as per any large development it just takes a lot of time,” he said. But now the development company expects infrastructure and road work to begin this month on the site, just west of Tanger Outlets.
Taggart is working to get Cabela’s, the new retail area’s anchor store, to be open as soon as possible, said Parkes. Planned to be included in the large store are a mountain replica, indoor archery range, fudge shop and more than $1 million in taxidermy. The store also plans to hire about 175 full-time and part-time employees, “most of whom will come from Ottawa and the surrounding area,” says a Cabela’s news release. Taggart’s plans to include on-site RV waste dumping facilities hit a wall with the city, said Parkes, and won’t be going ahead. Taggart will also likely have the only major outdoor outfitter in the immediate area, as development just east of Tanger managed by Broccolini/Laurentide Holdings will no longer include a Bass Pro store which had been planned to open in 2015.
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Careful management within Purdon Conservation Area allows a large colony of Showy Lady’s Slipper orchids to continue to thrive within the wetland habitat, or fen. through the beaver pond (also known as Purdon Lake), and hand pollination. The MVCA offers an Adopt-An-Orchid Program to support the upkeep of this unique and vital conservation area. From late spring until early autumn, the Purdon Conservation Area is open daily from dawn until
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dusk for the nourishment of body, mind, and spirit. Spanning a three-week period of time in June, visitors can stroll along an accessible boardwalk for a close-up view of the orchids. Families can enjoy self-guided hikes through an uplands (hardwood) forest or experience “extreme birding” along the boardwalk of a rare fen wetland. The Ted Mosquin Highland Trail is a more challenging 1.3-km route along the shores of Purdon Lake and into the woodland that surrounds the orchid colony. Interpretive signs lead you through the site, identifying the plants and wildlife and telling the Purdon story. Directions to Purdon Conservation Area is available on the MVCA website: mvc.on.ca/ places-to-see/purdon/. Refreshments and discussion follow the talk. There is a non-member fee of $5.For more information, contact MVFN’s program chair, Gretta Bradley, at glbradley@icloud. com.
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The Arnprior Packers crushed their rivals from down the line on Friday night, but they didn’t have enough to pull out an overtime win at home on Sunday. The Packers currently have 46 points in the Richardson Division of the Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2, and are comfortably sitting in the ninth playoff spot out of 10 with just three games left in the regular season. The Packers easily defeated the Renfrew Timberwolves Feb. 5 at the Nick Smith Centre by a score of 7-1. The Packers came out quickly with Dean Galasso scoring the first goal of the game at 2:09 of the first. Jack Rouleau added one more in the first assisted by Bailey Hein. In the second the Packers notched three more goals against the Wolves: Tyler Ollson at 1:42, Galasso at 4:10 and Dan Monk at 16:13. In the third the Wolves got on the score sheet with their lone goal by Scott Conroy. The Packers finished off their rivals with two more by former Wolf Hein and Riley Poirier. Matthew Dods made 45 saves in net for the Packers and the three stars went to Dods,
Galasso and Hein. On Sunday, Feb. 7, an afternoon game in Arnprior, the Packers fell to the Westport Rideaus 5-4 in overtime. The visitors took an early 2-0 lead after the first period. But in the second frame it was all Packers with two goals scored by Galasso and one more by Hein. Westport came back with two quick goals in the third before Poirier tied the game on the power play at 17:22. At the start of overtime, Brayden Harvey received two 10-minute misconduct penalties for harassment of official and a game misconduct. Westport’s Cam Goldsmith scored the winner at 1:21 of the extra frame. Dods made 25 saves in the loss. The first star went to Hein and the second star was Dallas Farr. NEXT GAMES
The Packers travel to Winchester to face the Hawks this Friday, Feb. 12; on Feb. 14 they welcome the number one team in the Richardson Division, the Perth Blue Wings to town for a 2:30 p.m. game. The Packers’ final regular season game takes place on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nick Smith Centre against the Stittsville Royals.
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Arnprior Packer Dean Galasso charges after the puck as Ottawa West Golden Knights Luke Scott follows in the first period of a Jan. 29 game at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham. The Packers won 4-3.
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Stellar start to race season for Calabogie skiers Anne Lefebvre
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Calabogie’s alpine athletes, including several from the Arnprior and West Carleton areas, carved up the slopes in January, achieving some super results. Each age group has several races under their belts so far this season. The FIS skiers (ages 15-16) have been travelling all over Ontario and Quebec, as their races are not limited to the National Capital/Outaouais Region. Their most recent race was a Slalom Jan. 30 at Mont-Gabriel, Quebec. Alex Duff (Pembroke) has been steadily working his way up the ranks, and finished with a seasonbest silver medal. Nick Caves (Barrhaven) also showed marked improvement with an 11th-place finish. Jake Yantha (Combermere) has been a consistent finisher, carving to 26th in this race. Connor Maclean (Manotick) posted his first complete race result (52nd) on a course that defeated about half of the competition. Tarik Hamrouni (Barrhaven) was one of the victims, but he continues to battle on and improve his results. The U16 skiers have
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Bailey Stonham of Arnprior in full flight on the ski race course completed two Giant Slaloms and one Slalom race. Highlights for the team include gold medals in GS at home in Calabogie Peaks Jan. 30 for Sam Duff (Pembroke) and Alexa Loudiadis (Ottawa). Several racers have had top-10 finishes as well – notably Lauren Campbell-Brunke (Renfrew) and Jack Alexander (Carp) with consistent results. Connor Allen (Manotick) and Sean Swayze (Braeside) are also closing in, with Connor attaining a ninth-place performance in Slalom and Sean speeding to 11th in GS. Eve Yantha (Combermere) and Emma Schreider (Kingston) posted top-15s in Slalom, while Alyssa Steggall (Stittsville)
did the same in GS. Tyler Lefebvre (Calabogie) rounded out the top part of the field with a 20th in Slalom, and Aiden Keuninckx (Perth) snagged 22nd in GS. Owen Barr (Carp), Jack Hamilton (Ottawa) and Eric Davidson (Burnstown) have had solid finishes in each of their races. With five races in two weeks, the U14 contingent has been keeping very busy. They have two Slaloms, a Kinder Kombi (KK), a Panel Slalom (PSL) and a GS behind them thus far. Wesley Matthews (Calabogie) posted a second-place finish in the first Slalom, while Sam Alexander (Carp) ripped up both the KK and PSL to snag two firsts. Jeremy Van Grunsven (Odessa) was
right behind in fourth and 2nd. Carson Lefebvre (Calabogie) carved to a 15th-place. Meanwhile, Luke Hansen (Renfrew) sped to first place in the second Slalom. Not far behind was Lucas Zohr (Eganville), surviving a tough course to hang on to fourth place. James Gaffney (Deep River) and Evan Sharma (Kingston) also outlasted many others with 13th and 20th respectively in this race. Ryan Geddie (Kanata), Aidan Maclean (Manotick) and Jack Carnahan (Ottawa) have been consistent finishers in all of the five races. The girls have been steadily improving. Bailey Stonham (Arnprior) grabbed 21st in the Slalom, while Chloe Hall (Jasper) flipped
into the top 30 with a 29th GS result. Kasey Keyes (Nepean) and Olivia D’Auost (Glenburnie) stayed tight with 36th and 37th. The U12 team have competed in a Panel Slalom and a GS. Louise Stonham (Arnprior) and Carly Alexander (Carp) sped to 5th and 8th in the GS at Calabogie Peaks Jan. 23. On the boys’ side, Wyatt CampbellBrunke (Renfrew) was the victor, and Noah Matthews (Calabogie) rounded out the top-10 with a 10th-place finish. Tori Cotter (Ottawa) carved to 23rd in both the PSL and GS. Kate Keuninckx (Perth) jumped up to 35th in the GS, with Nicole Duff (Pembroke) close behind in 38th. Rookies Marissa Cannon (Ottawa), Rachel Ivay (Ottawa), Sarah McKittrick (Kanata), Stefan Martincevic (Kanata), Ayden Gropp (Kanata) and Kaylum Whelan (Barrhaven) have enjoyed their first forays into ski racing as well, although Ayden did get to experience a trip down the race course in a Ski Patrol toboggan (luckily no serious injuries). Finally, the littlest racers, the U10s, have had one race this season, a Slalom at Camp Fortune, Quebec. Speedy Philip Lungu
(Ottawa) came away with a silver medal. Finley Fletcher (Calabogie) and Jackson KunstadtLandon (Stittsville), both rookies in their debut race, sped to 10th and 15th respectively. Michael Atherton (Ottawa), Matthew Ivay (Ottawa), Ben Gerein (Carp) and Luke Gerein (Carp), also rookies, carved carefully around every gate to get two solid finishes. However, the gates won against Thomas Carnahan (Ottawa) and Riley Cotter (Ottawa) as they both missed a turn and were disqualified.
Next up for Calabogie’s determined ski racers was the Mont Ste. Marie Speed Camp for the U16s and FIS racers Feb. 3-5, followed by a Super Combined (Slalom and Super G) doubleheader Feb. 6-7. The U14s don’t race again until their Speed Camp and Bill Hodgins Classic races at Calabogie Peaks Feb. 17-21. The U10s and U12s wrapped up a weekend in Quebec City at Defi Alpin de Le Relais Jan. 30-31, and hit the slopes again Feb. 6 (U10 at Vorlage) and Feb. 7 (U12 at Calabogie Peaks).
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Novice Packers secure silver at home tournament ods, the Packers came out strong once more. Each team scored a goal in the remaining two frames as spectators were entertained with a fast, action-packed final. The Nepean Raiders claimed top honours with a 6-3 victory. Arnprior’s player of the game was by defenceman Jenssen Morgan. Packer goalie, Weckworth, played another terrific game. Congratulations to the manager, players, coaches and volunteers for another successful Arnprior Minor Hockey Association tournament.
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The Arnprior Novice Packers hosted a successful tournament the day after Arnprior Minor Hockey Day. The one-day, eight team tournament gathered teams from the Ottawa Valley as well other leagues as far away as the St. Lawrence Seaway. In the Packers first game against the Smith Falls Bears, the Arnprior boys jumped out to a 1-0 lead midway through the first frame on a goal from Colin Lalonde. The game remained unchanged until the eight-minute mark of the third. Led by Bryce Rebertz and followed by Lalonde, Arnprior scored five successive goals taking the game convincingly 6-0. Defensemen Brodie Stockton and Jenssen Morgan helped clear the front of the Arnprior net, leading goalies’ Connor Weckworth and David Gilks to a shared shutout. Justin Stokes had three assists followed by Ben Perfitt with two, and Carter Laforest and Stockton with one each. Player of the game honours went to goalie David Gilks. In game two against the South Grenville Rangers, the Packers, despite scoring first, quickly fell behind 2-1. After a brief rally from coach Bradley, the team responded with three second-period and three third-period goals to cruise to a 7-2 victory. Five goals by Lalonde and tallies from Rebertz and Ryan Lacasse helped lift the confidence of the young team. Jake Redmond, Cohen Cardiff, Ben Perfitt and Jenssen Morgan all added helpers on the goals. A well-earned player
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Arnprior Novice Packers are, from left, front: Jake Redmond, David Gilks, Connor Weckworth, Grayson Lyons, Isaac Bradley; middle: Colin Lalonde, Bryce Rebertz, Cohen Cardiff, Jenssen Morgan, Ryan Lacasse, Carter Laforest, Brodie Stockton, Justin Stokes, Ben Perfitt; back: Shawn Rebertz, Lance Lalonde, Drew Bradley and Peter Morgan. of the game puck went to marksman Colin Lalonde. In the final game in round-robin play, the Packers faced off against the CharLan Rebels. with the winner to secure a berth in the final. Weckworth got the nod to start in net for the hosts and he did not disappoint. Arnprior took the lead midway through the first period with backto-back goals from Cardiff and Morgan. Each time the Packers scored, they would see the lead erode as the Rebels countered. Timely defensive plays from Carter Laforest and Isaac Bradley helped keep the game in check. With three goals from Lalonde and a
single from Rebertz, the Packers earned a 6-5 victory and a spot in the final, going 3-0 on the day. Assists came from Rebertz, Lacasse, Stockton and Laforest. For another stellar, game-time performance, Rebertz earned player of the game. Scouting the Nepean Raiders, the coaches knew the final would be a tough game. The Ottawa team outscored their opponents 17-2 in their first three games. Arnprior found the net first in the opening frame on a goal from Rebertz. However, Nepean received the wakeup call while finding the net four times to take a 4-1 lead into the second period. After being re-focused between peri-
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A special grand re-opening of the Arnprior and District Museum is set for Friday, Feb. 19 to introduce an exciting new exhibit. ‘Arnprior on the World Stage’ is a permanent, stirring tribute to Arnprior and its citizens who contributed to the first and second world wars. The museum has been closed to the public since November, as teams of volunteers and workers have both created the new military exhibits and expanded existing displays. VETERANS’ STORIES
The new permanent military exhibit incorporates inspiring video interviews of the stories and first-hand experiences of Arnprior and area veterans, together with important artifacts such as letters and medals of commendation and the uniforms and photos of those who served. Museum curator/manager Janet Carlile
highlights the importance of Arnprior citizens’ contribution to the world in its formative years. “The goal of this exhibit is to help foster an awareness and understanding among visitors of the importance to and the impact on the citizens of Arnprior and the community within the larger framework of the world stage of conflict and Canada as a new nation in the world community.” The new exhibit is made possible by a grant from the World War Commemorations Community Fund. And, thanks to support from the Friends of the Arnprior and District Museum and the Museum Reserve Fund, the Boer War and later conflicts such as Korea, Bosnia and Afghanistan are also included. A grand opening ceremony will be held Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. Effective Feb. 19, the Arnprior and District Museum will be open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. DEREK DUNN/METROLAND Admission is $3.50 for adults, $2 for Curator Janet Carlile stands behind a display of Nick Smith’s military keepsakes. A special seniors and students, or $9 for the entire grand re-opening of the Arnprior and District Museum is set for Friday, Feb. 19 to introduce family. an exciting new exhibit.
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The vision of the Renfrew County District School Board is to guide and support our students as they consider the evolving opportunities of the 21st century. Put simply, we want to empower them to discover their own pathways to success. To do this, the Board of Trustees has set out the following principles for the organization. In each case, they serve as a reminder to our staff of where we must focus our energies. These include: a) Excellence in teaching and learning; b) Safe, caring and respectful learning environments, and; c) Wise use of resources. Since being appointed school board trustee representing Arnprior and McNab-Braeside six months ago, I’ve familiarized myself with the working structure of the Board and its various committees. Over this period, I’ve been impressed with the vision, dedication and enthusiasm of the members of the Executive Council (director and superintendents), managers and my fellow trustees. It is clear that each party is committed to creating outstanding educational experiences that honour the uniqueness of each individual. In terms of my duties as trustee, I meet every 4-6 weeks with my counterparts to discharge our responsibilities to the electorate of Renfrew County. It is my hope that by writing this article, I increase public awareness and interest in work of the Board and the key initiatives happening within the schools around our County. TEACHER LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (TLLP)
Each year our Board accepts applications from experienced teachers within the Board who wish to lead projects that will enhance their skills and extend their personal learning. Two projects are chosen and submitted to the Ministry for approval and funding. Teachers who have participated in this selfdirected program have described it as an extremely valuable experience. Last year, a team of elementary teachers at Champlain Discovery P.S. in Deep River studied how data collected from a variety of sources (student product, observations of behavior and interaction) could inform and ultimately improve instructional practices going forward. Another TLLP involved several schools in the County investigating how a play-based
learning environment can lead young Kindergarten students to see connections between their first and second language. This was a collaborative effort on the part of the Regular Classroom Teacher, the Core French Teacher and the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) and saw the French teacher use their time in the classroom each day to introduce French vocabulary to students who are working at centres of various topics (e.g. math, science). The teachers have found that students are more interested in learning French and are more engaged in using what they learn throughout the day, which has garnered praise from parents. This is certainly a shift away from more traditional practices of second language instruction that is worthy of further investigation! COMMUNITY IN SCHOOLS
Our continued partnership with Algonquin College is an example of how working together to create outstanding educational experiences for students can result in benefits for both parties. This year, there are approximately 100 Algonquin students, mostly in the Early Childhood Education, Practical Nursing and Social Service Worker programs, performing placements in our elementary and secondary schools. These College students are gaining valuable skills and knowledge from professional educators, the educators are strengthening their leadership skills in a mentoring role and our students are benefiting from the additional, personalized attention. SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS IN FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM
A new Ministry document, ‘Including Students with Special Needs in French as a Second Language Programs’, is having an impact on decisions being made at the Board and school level. Research has demonstrated that students with special needs benefit from learning a second language and can do so as long as there are specific strategies and supports in place. With that in mind, the RCDSB is ensuring that modifications and accommodations are developed in each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and all efforts are being made to create inclusive environments that provide both opportunities for enrichment or support based on a student’s strengths or needs. This is a definite shift in thinking from the past when many special needs students were exempted from French classes.
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Looking back A large crowd attended the Arnprior and District Archives annual meeting at the Arnprior Library on Saturday, Feb. 6. Top left: John Reid, far right, was the guest speaker at the meeting, his presentation was called Blowin’ in the Wind Ottawa Valley Weather Events and People. Pictured with him are archives management board president Julie Hartwick and consulting archivist Laurie Dougherty. At right, the Renfrew County Museum Network’s secretary Angela Siebarth was on hand with a display. Pictured with her are Gordon Bethune and McNab-Braeside Mayor Tom Peckett.
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PETER NANNE November 15, 1959 – January 11, 2016 Heartfelt thanks to Mississippi Mills volunteer Firefighters for their quick response; Lanark County Paramedics; Lanark OPP, especially Sgt. Richard Crowe for going above and beyond the call of duty. Many thanks to the Pilon Family Funeral Home for all their care and professionalism, extraordinary attention to detail with regard to Peter’s love of his farm and John Deere machinery. Also, special thanks to Dave and Matt Needham for custom painting Peter’s casket and Green Tech for the decals and John Deere Flag. Thanks also, to Dr. White for his compassion and followup. A very fitting Funeral Service was held at St. Andrew’s United Church in Pakenham on Saturday, January 16th, with Rev. Jeff de Jonge officiating. The service included former St. Andrew’s minister Rev. Debbie Roi, who involved Peter’s three young granddaughters as active participants. Much love to our daughter Christine Fotherby for an amazing and heartfelt eulogy and to Kevin Simpson for his thoughtful memories of Peter. Special thanks to Mike Ryan for singing the ‘Farmer’s Song’ and to Colleen Sadler for singing a meaningful hymn. Both Mike and Colleen had sung at our wedding. Following the service, a wonderful luncheon catered by St. Andrew’s United Church with help from local businesses; Scheels Meats and Nicholson’s, was enjoyed by many at the arena in Pakenham. Many thanks to friends and neighbours and family from near and far for food dropped off, floral tributes, money cards, and the willing help with chores in the barn. Heartfelt thanks for all the donations in Peter’s memory to the Almonte General Hospital. Everyone’s acts of kindness will never be forgotten. The Nanne Family
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The family of the late Anna Bruce (Hiderman) would like to extend our thanks for all the support following the passing of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. A special thank you to relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind words of sympathy, cards, food , telephone calls and monetary donations. We would also like to thank Dr. Clarke, nursing staff at Renfrew Victoria Hospital and Nurses and staff at CCAC for special care and guidance at the hospital and home. Thank You All. Raymond, Bonnie Barry Theo, Jennie Delaney
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank my friends and customers for their loyal patronage for the past 30 years.
Doug Rivington and family would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their outpouring of sympathy at the loss of Helen. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Thank you for the sympathy cards, flowers, food brought to our homes and for your continuing support. We are deeply touched by your words and gestures of condolence at this difficult time. Doug, Susan, Beth, Anne Louise, Jennifer, Connie and families
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At this time and after careful consideration I decided to close my hair salon as of Feb 29th, 2016. I sincerely appreciate all the support and memories over the many years. Sincerely Kelly Eady
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Peacefully, on Saturday, January 30th, 2016, surrounded by his devoted family, Gerald Maloney, loving husband of the late Jean Hamel and dear son of the late William Maloney and the late Eva Lemaire. Dearly loved father of Shawn Maloney (Cheryl), Christine Maloney (Mike) and Paul Maloney, cherished brother of Wayne Maloney (Betty), Florence Maloney and the late Therese Kane. Gerald was deeply loved by his grandchildren Bradley and Alex DaCosta, and Nelson, Kelsey, Payton and Hailee Maloney. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and in laws who thought the world of him. Gerry was an avid curler, golfer and skier and will be fondly remembered for his infectious good humour and his joie de vivre. Friends may call at the Hayes Funeral Home, 134 Centre Street, Shawville, Quebec on Sunday, February 7th, 2016 from 1 to 5 p.m. Funeral mass Monday, February 8th, 2016 to Immaculate Conception Church for Service at 11 a.m. Spring interment parish cemetery. www.hayesfuneralhome.ca
IN LOVING MEMORY Isabel Robertson – January 22, 2012 James Cameron Robertson – February 14, 1992 In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly, tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear Mom and Dad, That we do not think of you. – Lovingly remembered, Arthur, Joan, Dorothy, Ruth, Sharon, Ronnie and families
Clarence Henderson Feb. 19, 1929 – Feb. 5, 2015
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God took him home, It was His will, But in our hearts we love him still; His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away. We often sit and think of him When we are all alone, For memory is the only friend That grief can call its own. Lovingly remembered, Shirley, Dorinda, Gail, and David.
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Loving Memory CAMPBELL Attie In loving memory of a dear Dad and Grandpa who passed away 1 year ago on February 13, 2015. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, To love, to cherish, and never forget.
IN MEMORIAM Neal MORIARITY November 16, 1940February 13, 2014 In loving memory of a very special Father, Father-in-law, Grampa, and best friend. We think of you always and we miss your smile, your stories and your confident advice every day. Time passes but the memories will last forever. Love, Kevin, Cathy and Ryan
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CLARK – In memory of my brother Archie Clark, Who passed away on the tenth of February, 2007. He bade no one a last farewell, He said good-bye to none, The heavenly gates were opened wide A loving voice said, come on home. Sadly missed by your brother, James
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July 5, 1933 - February 6, 2016 As at each crossroad in life, Jack’s passing came on his terms, while embraced by love and complete devotion. “Chip� was beloved husband and lifelong partner of the late Lorna Murdoch (nee Campbell), cherished Dad of the late Wade (Brenda), Tanya (Shawn) and John (Karen), and adored and proud Poppa of Grace, Campbell and Duncan. A man truly larger than life with a quick smile and rare wit, a mischievous charm and a glint in his eye Jack endeared himself instantly to all who knew him. “Jackie� is predeceased by his parents Jack and Irene (nee Jessup); survived, and treasured by his siblings Ruth Smith (late Frank) of Arnprior, Doreen McGuigan (Frank) of Dorval QC, Betty Murdoch of Ottawa, Heather Holmes (Bill) of Mooretown ON and Stanley Murdoch of Pueblo CO, and their families; lovingly remembered and held close to the hearts of the Campbell family. A leader, mentor, an innovator and a builder, and a tower of strength for his family, Jack will be missed by friends old and new, and across generations. Plans for commemoration of Jack’s life will follow at a later date. For those who wish to honour Jack’s memory with a charitable donation, please consider the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.Condolences/Donations at www. boycefuneralhome.ca. Do not go gentle into that good night..
GUILBEAULT, Rita July 29, 1936-February 11, 2010 The moment that you died, My heart split in two, The one side filled with memories, The other died with you. I often lay awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane. With tears upon my cheek, R b i i
SPARLING, Cora – In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who passed away February 9, 2015. Beside your grave we often stand With hearts both crushed and sore. Silent till the sweet words come, “Not lost, but gone before.� God knows how much we miss you, He counts the tears we shed. And whispers “She only sleeps, Your loved one is not dead.� So we’ll be brave, dear mother, And pray to God each day. And when He calls us home to you, Your smile will guide the way. – Lovingly remembered and sadly missed, Dennis and Jeannette Jerry and Charlene, Alyssa, Ashley, Brittany and Kayla Doug and Lisa, Leland, Chloe, Jansen, Carly and Brayden and Thomas
We watched you suffer. We watched you die. You went away, we had to part. God eased your pain, but broke our hearts. They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal. But neither time or reason, Will change the way we feel. No one knows the heartache, That lies behind our smile. No one knows how many times, We have broken down and cried. We want to tell you something, So there won’t be any doubt. You are so wonderful to think of, but so hard to be without. Always in our hearts, Helen, Lori & Kevin, Steven & Sue, Kathy & Mike Debbie & Jim.
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GRIFFITH, Bev - In loving memory of my dear wife who passed away February 16, 2006. So sad and sudden was the call, So dearly loved by one and all. Her memory is as sweet today, As in the hour she passed away. Art
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NOVENA TO St. Jude. O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and martyr, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the bottom of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 Glorys. Publication must be promised. St Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. This novena has never been known to fail. MNB
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Passed away peacefully on Friday Jan 29, 2016 on his 63rd birthday with his wife Colleen by his side and surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his wife Colleen (Malone) sons Michael (Courtney Richards), Shawn, Will and step daughter Jennifer (Fiebig). Brother of Diane Weins (Bob), Beverley McDonald (Bill) late Blaine (Carmen), Danny (Lucy), Rhonda Nephen (Tony). Grandfather to seven grandchildren. At Bill’s request cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held in late spring. Donations in Bill’s memory to the animal rescue of your choice or Renfrew Mental Health Unit. Calm & peaceful he is sleeping, Sweetest rest that follows pain, We who loved him sadly miss him, But trust in God to meet again.
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PHYSIOTHERAPIST St. Francis Memorial Hospital has an immediate opportunity for a permanent part time Physiotherapist. The incumbent will provide rehabilitative services, within the scope of professional practice of Physiotherapy, to both Medical Inpatient, Cardiac Rehabilitation and in an Outpatient clinic.
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INTRODUCTION: Renfrew Golf Club is a semi private golf course with full amenities and is located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley. POSITION: General Manager, Renfrew Golf Club LOCATION: Renfrew Ontario PURPOSE OF JOB: As the general manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the golf club. This includes meeting financial objectives related to the annual budget, achieving objectives related to customer service, human resource management and operational effectiveness. He/she provides direction to the golf club team members in a manner consistent with the overall business line strategy of developing a customer-focused sales culture. This includes a primary responsibility for embedding and sustaining sales and operational management activities at the club using a planning approach to meet customer needs and financial objectives. SKILL SET REQUIRED 1. Strong financial skill set necessary 2. Background in the hospitality industry and a willingness to develop existing assets 3. Background in Golf Course management an asset but not required. 4. Must be able to work with a board of directors to develop a strategy and implement with a high degree of autonomy. SALARY: Commensurate with level of experience. APPLICATIONS: by Email before 12 Feb 2016 RenfrewGolfClubGM@gmail.com
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Pembroke MDF Inc. is a privately owned company, located just outside Pembroke, Ontario. Our facility utilizes high quality wood fiber supplied by local sawmills to manufacture high quality fibreboard and painted base board mouldings. Unlike other types of wood panels, the homogenous and uniform structure of fibreboard results in a product that is easily routed, milled and finished. We currently have an opportunity for the right individual to join our dynamic and talented team of employees as:
Payroll Administrator File No: PMDF- 16005 Location: 777 Fibreboard Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W4 CLOSING DATE: 19 Feb 2016 The Payroll Administrator is responsible for full payroll processing of the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bi-weekly payroll cycle. This includes timely and accurate reporting of payroll data for the company employees. Other responsibilities include journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and various other accounting functions. Integrity and strong attention to detail are crucial for this role. The Payroll Administrator will have experience with a 24/7 operation. Education/Qualifications t .JOJNVN ZFBS QPTU TFDPOEBSZ FEVDBUJPO BU UIF DPMMFHF PS VOJWFSTJUZ MFWFM JO "DDPVOUJOH 'JOBODF #VTJOFTT PS Payroll Administration t $FSUJĂ˝FE 1BZSPMM $PNQMJBODF 1SBDUJUJPOFS 1$1 XPVME CF DPOTJEFSFE BO BTTFU t .JOJNVN UISFF ZFBST NBOVGBDUVSJOH FYQFSJFODF JO QBZSPMM BOE CFOFĂ˝U BENJOJTUSBUJPO t "EEJUJPOBM XPSL FYQFSJFODF JO BDDPVOUJOH BOE PS IVNBO SFTPVSDF QPTJUJPOT XPVME CF DPOTJEFSFE BO BTTFU Skills t Payroll Administration Knowledge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; proven full cycle payroll experience t Computer Experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; must have strong Microsoft skills particularly in Excel and Word t Customer Focus t Communication â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Proven ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. t Energy & Stress â&#x20AC;&#x201C; must be able to meet tight deadlines t Team Player â&#x20AC;&#x201C; positive team attitude t Problem Solver t Accountability and Dependability â&#x20AC;&#x201C; self-starter and must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner; attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy For additional information regarding this position, please visit our website at www.pembrokemdf.com To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your cover letter and resume to careers@pembrokemdf.com quoting the position title and file number. Pembroke MDF Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruiting and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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Pembroke MDF Inc. was established in 2014 and is a privately owned company, located just outside Pembroke, Ontario. Our facility utilizes high quality wood fiber supplied by local sawmills to manufacture high quality wood products made from wood fibers and resin called fibreboard and painted base board mouldings. Unlike other types of wood panels, the homogenous and uniform structure of fibreboard results in a product that is easily routed, milled and finished. We currently have an opportunity for the right individual to join our dynamic and talented team of employees as:
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Arnprior area Toastmasters fared well in the Area 10 Humourous and Evaluation Contest held at the Quail Creek Retirement Centre, in Renfrew last fall. Five out of six Area 10 Toastmasters clubs were represented at the event. Taking part in the award ceremony after the humourous contest, from left, are Division B director Carol Gravelle, Area 10 Director James Johnston, contest chair Tracey Franken, first-place winner Brad Dota representing Arnprior Toastmasters Club, second-place winner Lenore Whelan of Arnprior representing Valley Vintage Advanced Toastmasters Club and third place winner Fred Schuck representing Renfrew Toastmasters Club).
A-Z DRIVER REQUIRED Renfrew Home Hardware Building Centre is now accepting applications with resume for a high energy, physically fit, outgoing person who enjoys dealing with the public in a fast pace environment. Applicant must be willing to work retail hours and be able to handle the demands of working in a lumber building supply yard.
Please apply at the store with application and resume 555 O’Brien Rd., Renfrew
Established local company in the Almonte area looking to hire a full time lead hand in a permanent position. We offer a wide variety of services for both residential and commercial properties in the areas from excavation and site preparation, through WR ¿QLVK ODQGVFDSH We are looking for someone with min. 5 years experience in the following: - civil site works; grading and layout -heavy equipment operating experience - septic installation, sewer and water - hardscape; interlock, concrete, asphalt - winter maintenance experience Salary: $20-$30/hr based on experience Submit resume to cooneyconst@xplornet.com
Left, Arnprior Toastmaster Club member Brad Dota wins Area 10 Humourous Contest to qualify for the Division B contest in Kanata. Above, Pembroke Toastmasters Club member Fran Watson, left, is congratulated by Pembroke Toastmasters Club president Natasha Smith for winning the Area 10 Evaluation Contest. She also qualified to compete in an Evaluation Contest held in Kanata.
Put a composter in your backyard or use your green bin to reduce household waste. Composting organics has two key benefits: it reduces the amount of waste going to landfills and when added to your garden, helps nourish soil and plants.
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Lovely weather for a hayride together
It wasn’t a horse-drawn ride, but the tractor did just fine, giving hayrides through Braeside Saturday during the community’s winter carnival.
Win a football autographed by a Redblacks receiver Liz Wall
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Arnprior-Braeside McNab Seniors at Home executive director Dennis Harrington accepts a $500 donation raised by MacPherson Plumbing & Heating in Christmas/New Year’s campaign. Presenting the donation are MacPherson’s office manager Kathy McMahon, right, and assistant office manager Tanya Mulvihill. Missing from the photo are MacPherson’s service technicians Kevin Kilby, Jarrod Clemens, Dave Hopewell and Bill Lamendeau.
MacPherson’s donates $500 to Seniors at Home As result of a Christmas/New Year Initiative sponsored by MacPherson’s Plumbing & Heating, the Arnprior-Braeside McNab Seniors at Home (ABMSH) is the recipient of a $500 donation. The initiative ran from November until the end of December with owners of the Arnprior business, Waldo and Ann Hordichuk, donating $5 to the Community Support Services Agency for every maintenance call it received during that time period for either furnace, boiler or fireplace cleaning. “We are very excited to announce that we have raised $500 for
ABMSH, a wonderful organization that supports our community’s seniors,” said assistant office manager Tanya Mulvihill. “We at ABMSH are very thankful for the donation and for business folks like MacPherson’s Plumbing and Heating and their generosity,” said Seniors at Home executive director Dennis Harrington. “Thank you and congratulations MacPherson Plumbing & Heating nominated and winners of the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide’s Reader’s Choice Awards winning diamond for plumbing and gold for heating/ air-conditioning,” he added.
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Be prepared. It is income tax filing time. The Income Tax Program at Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home (ABMSH) begins March 2. It is a community volunteer income tax program available only to individuals with low to modest income. The filer must have a “simple” tax situation, i.e. no self-employment or business income or expenses, no capital gains or losses, and no bankruptcy files. The Seniors at Home office at Towne Centre Unit A1-106 McGonigal St. West in Arnprior will be open to accept 2015 income tax forms from Wednesday, March 2 to
May 2. The service is offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Make note - these are the only days and times volunteers are available to accept returns. ABMSH offers the income tax service free of charge, but as it is a non-profit charitable organization, it operates the program as a fundraiser for the agency, which makes a donation at the completion of the exercise most appreciated. In return for a donation, no matter the amount, you will be issued an official donation receipt for income tax purposes (2017). If you require further information, contact program co-ordinator Jennifer Stratton at 613-623-7981 Monday to Friday between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Are you a fan of football or hockey? Even more so a fan of the Ottawa Redblacks or Ottawa 67’s, then you will want to take advantage of this free offer. Join Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home for breakfast on Monday, Feb. 15 and enter a chance to win a replica football signed by star Redblacks receiver Brad Sinopoli, a member of the team that went to the 2015 Grey Cup. Or you could win four tickets to a Ottawa 67’s home game at TD Place. Both prizes are compliments of the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group. A Peterborough native and former quarterback with the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees, Sinopoli capped off what has been his breakout year in 2015 in professional football by winning the CFL’s Most Outstanding Canadian player. Sinopoli finished the season with 86 recep-
tions for 1,035 yards and 3 touchdowns, all careerhighs. The draw for the autographed football is open to all age 19 and under. Breakfast is open to all ages. The ‘Family Day Breakfast with Cupid’ is hosted by ABMSH at the Christian Education Centre, 257 John St. North in Arnprior. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. with volunteer members of the community serving up pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, sausage and homemade muffins. Also available are coffee, tea and juice all for the cost of $8 per adult, $4 for children age 8 and under and free for children under the age of two. Seniors at Home promises plenty of fun for all. Cupid will be there to greet kids and their families, and give out a special Valentine flower for the first ladies to attend. Enjoy the live entertainment and musical talents of local musicians
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This football will be raffled off at the Family Day breakfast with Cupid in Arnprior. Gaston Moreau and Rick Leben. And finally, meet Justin Philips and his young family. Phillips, #44 of the 2015 Redblacks, played in the Grey Cup game. He will be available for an autograph session. Please join Seniors at Home for ‘quality time’ with family and friends while being greeted by many an outstanding volunteer and guests, including Justin, Jackie and baby Weston Phillips; actress Carol Ann Flannery, Arnprior Mayor David Reid, McNab-Braeside Mayor Tom Peckett, Rev. Leo
Hughes, Island View Retirement Suites executive director Jason Vincent, Seniors at Home executive director Dennis Harrington, Partners in Caring development assistant Karen Smith and chef Gib McMullan. There is no better way to start your day on Family Day then with family, friends, Cupid, and special guest Justin Phillips of the Ottawa Redblacks. The fundraising event is supported in part by the following local businesses: Mama Rosa’s, PJ’s Restaurant, Danny Mac’s Pub & Eatery, Jim’s Restaurant, McDonald’s Arnprior, Giant Tiger, Mel’s Flowers, Island View and Metro. STAY TUNED
Coming in March is a musical event hosted by Valley Heritage Radio and planned by the development team of both Arnprior Regional Health and ArnpriorBraeside-McNab Seniors At Home. Stay tuned! More to come!
Public Auction Saturday, February 20, 2016 @ 9:00 a.m. More than 300 vehicles presented Primary list and directions at : www.rideauauctions.com List at www.icangroup.ca
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Grizzly prize easy to bear Photo at left: Ryan Besner, second from left, filled out the winning ballot in Urban Ford’s four-wheeler draw. But it was his son, Brody, who upon learning of the win claimed the prize. “It’s his. He’ll get it,” said Ryan, all smiles. The $9,400 Yamaha Grizzly 700 earned more than a few admirers among Urban employees, including Taylor Neumann, Erin Hickey, Urban Donlevy and Matt Trueman. Photo above: Second place in the popular Urban Ford four-wheeler draw goes to Kevin Gagnon. He won a gift prize full of driving accessories and more. A new draw is underway for a generator. Ballots are available at both Urban Ford and Urban Sport. The draw date is March 1.
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land WI, is awarded to a 4-H Life Skills Member for his/her life skills mastery and demonstration of responsibility, leadership development, planning and decision- making, sense of purpose, positive values, and participation in 4-H classes at local fairs. The award is being initially established with money donated to the branch in memory of May who passed away in October 2011.
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Unsafe ice puts crimp in free-fishing plans
Arnprior youth ice fishing derby eyes Saturday, Feb. 20 date Staff
The annual Ontario free family fishing weekend Feb. 13-15 may well be a washout unless this week’s colder weather makes the rivers and lakes safe enough for ice fishing more quickly than expected. Several ice fishing derbies that usually coincide with the licence-free fishing weekend have been put on hold. The Arnprior Fish and Game Club’s annual Youth Fishing Derby on the Ottawa River normally occurs on the Family Day weekend, but this year has been scheduled a week later on Saturday, Feb. 20. The popular Castleford Charity Ice Fishing Derby had been scheduled for Feb. 13, but it’s not likely to happen. One local popular event, the Jamie Wright Memorial Ice Fishing Derby sponsored by the Calabogie Fish and Game Club on Calabogie Lake, is traditionally scheduled for the last Saturday in February. So with a colder February forecast, its planned date of Feb. 27
should go ahead. Several others have already been cancelled so province-wide family fishing derbies, in which all Canadians can participate without a licence, could be few and far between. The free-fishing, which coincides with Ontario’s Family Day weekend, runs this Saturday through Monday but as of press time the ice was deemed safe enough for ice fishing in many locales. During all other time periods, Canadian residents between the ages of 18 and 64 years must buy a valid fishing license to legally fish in Ontario. The two free-fishing events (the summer period will run July 2-10) encourages people to try the sport of fishing. Participants fishing without a license must fish under the Conservation fishing license limits, which are set out in the Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary. With the exception of the licensing requirement, Ontario fishing regulations, fees and limits continue to apply during license-free days.
The summary is available at licence issuers and ServiceOntario centres. In promoting fishing, the province reminds anglers that they help “shape the future of fishing in Ontario. Always fish with care and concern for our precious natural resources.” ARNPRIOR YOUTH DERBY
The Arnprior Fish and Game Club’s, youth ice fishing derby which is held in partnership with the Arnprior Fire Department, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 on Goodwin’s Bay if the ice is safe enough. The area can be accessed at 421 McLean Ave. There is no cost to participate in the event and all holes, bait and tackle will be provided. There will be instruction, assistance and plenty of prizes for the young anglers.For more information, contact James Kucharik at arnpriorfishandgameclub@gmail.com or call 613-6231895.
Senior Redmen outscore St. Joe’s The Arnprior After being Redmen clawed of points late in and District down by close all the back to the fourth quarHigh School to 20 points the within a couple ter. boys basketball teams won one and lost one last week. The Redmen senior boys’ basketball team travelled to St.Joseph’s Catholic High School on Feb. 2 to play the Jaguars. The Redmen won the game by a score of 66-31 to improve their record to 4-3.. Brody Flegal had 22 points, Cameron Russell had 13, Devon Abercrombie 10 and Matthew Smith chipped in with 8 points. The team travelled to Pembroke on the weekend for its last tournament Pilon Family Funeral Home of the season 50 John St. N. and hosted the RCI Raiders on Feb. 9. Please call In the Junior Toll Free 1-800-661-4354 contest, the Redwww.yolkowskimonuments.ca men lost a tight game with the Monuments on Display Jaguars 52-44. Beside the Funeral Home
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REQUEST FOR TENDERS SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the Public Works & Engineering Department and placed in a sealed envelope will be received by the undersigned until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2016 for the following: PWO-2016-02 PWO-2016-03 PWO-2016-04 PWO-2016-05 PWO-2016-06 PWO-2016-07 PWO-2016-08 PWO-2016-09
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Message from Queen’s Park
Monthly Column by MPP John Yakabuski
Monthly Column – February 2016 It was a pretty warm fall right up to—and including—a green Christmas which is rare indeed for our part of the world. Since then, it has been a relatively mild winter as well, but at least the ice is now thickening on the lakes. Hopefully everyone recognizes that it’s not like some winters and, by taking precautions, everyone remains safe. The Legislature will resume sitting on February 16th, but much has gone on during the recess. I have had multiple meetings with stakeholders—not only in my role as Energy Critic for the Official Opposition but also as Chief Whip. I’ve also sat on the Social Policy Committee which had public hearings in Peterborough and Toronto and the Government Agencies Committee to review intended appointments. The Social Policy hearings dealt with Bill 132, which is aimed at protecting and assisting victims of physical and sexual abuse, as well as victims of harassment. Sitting in on those hearings was helpful to me as I try to move my Private Member’s Bill 130, Ministry of Correctional Services Amendment Act (Parole), 2015 through the Legislature. The go ahead has been given to Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to proceed with the refurbishment of the nuclear reactors at Darlington as well as extending the life of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station a further four years. While there are many decisions this Government makes that I strongly disagree with, these two decisions are ones that I support. Just as with the announcement to refurbish Bruce, doing the same at Darlington only makes sense. Having a secure, reliable supply of affordable and emission-free power is absolutely essential. These decisions will also help to sustain significant employment for many years at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Chalk River—of which the economic effect in our riding cannot be overstated. I’ve also had the occasion to spend some time in the riding of Whitby-Oshawa where a by-election will be held on February 11th. This is a riding which my party, the PC Party, held until the resignation of Christine Elliott. By-elections are difficult to assess at times because the voter turnout is typically much lower than in general elections. So I have been doing my part—as a member of the caucus—to help ensure victory. The Liberals (just as they did in the Simcoe North by-election) are throwing everything but the kitchen sink at us. They are even going so far as to say that we would re-open the coal plants if elected government. As someone once said: “Truth is the first casualty of war.” Apparently for the Liberals, that applies to by-elections as well. Now for another one of those stories that makes my job so special. Some years ago I met a gentleman by the name of McGregor ‘Mac’ Scobie. Through different meetings over the years he articulated to me how he knew my Dad. They were both members of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders “The Glens” and served in the same theatre during the Second World War. The bonds between comrades are special. On one of my visits to The Villa Retirement Home in Arnprior, Mac went to his room and brought me a campaign card that my Dad had left at his home in the 1977 provincial election. Of the few things that Mac took with him to The Villa, one of those things was that card—he had kept it all those years. After he showed it to me, he said “I want you to have this.” His kindness and thoughtfulness to me is something that I will always remember. The depth of the feelings he had for my Dad was something truly special. I believe that my Dad would have had the same respect for Mac. McGregor ‘Mac’ Scobie passed away on January 17th—a proud Canadian veteran who loved and gave back to his community. I had the honour of attending his funeral and feel blessed that I was able to be there. Thank you Mac for what you did for our country, your service to your community, your friendship to my Dad, and your kindness to me. May you rest in peace.
Celebrate ‘family’ at free skates The Family Day weekend features two free skates at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior. The eighth annual Family Skate and Food Drive sponsored by the White Lake Marina will be held
this Sunday, Feb. 14. The Bettencourts invite the public to join them for the skate between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. While admission and the hot chocolate and treats are free, dona-
Ag Society starts its four-part euchre series Peggy Barsoski and Keith Burns were the big winners when the Arnprior Agricultural Society kicked off its euchre tournament series Jan. 23. The first of four euchre tournaments was held at the Royal Canadian Legion at 49 Daniel St. in Arnprior. The society, which holds the Arnprior Fair each summer, congratulates the winners on a job well done ($700 in prize money was awarded). The winners are: * 1st place team $300 prize – Peggy Barsoski and Keith Burns; * 2nd place team $200 prize – Da-
vid Creighton and Gib Johnston; * 3rd place team $100 prize – Amanda Armstrong and Tanya Boyd; * 4th and 5th place teams (tie scores) $50 prize each – Jim Dugdale and Ron Pettem and Adele Leavoy and Eva Clouthier. The agricultural society hopes to see all euchre players at its next tournament on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Arnprior Royal Canadian Legion. There is registration and also a light lunch available from noon to 1 p.m. The tournament starts at 1 p.m.
tions to the Arnprior and District food bank will be gratefully accepted. On Family Day (Monday, Feb. 15), Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County, the Foster Parent Assocation and the Nick Smith Centre are joining to host an annual
get-together for families. They invite the public to “celebrate families, celebrate your family” by joining them for the free Family Day skate from 1-3 p.m. The event will include free hot dogs, colouring and ballons.
TOWNSHIP OF McNAB/BRAESIDE NOTICE – Tree Clearing Please be advised that tree clearing will be proceeding on the Township’s property located at 138 Sarah Street East in Braeside (Location of the Braeside RA Centre). The work is scheduled to commence during the week of February 15th, 2016. If you have any questions, please contact the Township Office at 613-623-5756.
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A snow angel party will be held in Lanark Highlands Feb. 21.
Snow angel party celebrates winter The public is invited to the sixth annual Snow Angel Making Party in Lanark Highlands Sunday Feb. 21. The fun party open to any and everyone who wants to celebrate winter and to see who else is drawn to the fine art of making snow angels will run from 1-4 p.m. at Highlands Gate, 4381 Wolf Grove Rd. near Middleville. Falling backwards into the soft snow and making your own unique impression produces an inexplicable sense of joy, says organizer Susan Cressy. “You really need to
experience it, along with others, to realize the collective energy.” There is a play structure with a curly slide, horses to feed carrots to, sliding hills and 85 acres of fields and forest to snowshoe and cross country ski. There will be a campfire with hot cider and good cheer and you are welcome to bring something to cook over the fire or a treat to share, says Cressy. “Dress for the weather and wear a coat with a hood so you don’t get snow down your neck when you are flailing in the snow,” she advises.
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Obviously Obvious Quick fix? Don’t we all want to have that “quick” fix? Sure we do! Nobody in our day and age has patience anymore, the kind of patience that our ancestors had decades ago.We are living in such a fast passed society, that life is rushing by, our senses are numbed and our consciousness tweaked by so many things.The same it is with our well being and our health.We take “things” without knowing if we actually need them.At least our mind is at peace “I’ve done something!” We keep ourselves busy, of course often not by choice, but oh do I hate the “glorification of being busy”. If you’re not busy you feel less, less of a person, less of a success in one way or another, or people view you as “being less” and a failure or unsuccessful. But wouldn’t it be nice if we are working on something “internally” and our surroundings, our family and friends would actually notice without being told? And kick that judgement! So of course as it relates to our own health and well being, many of us make choices to take this drug, pill or that herbal supplememt as a quick fix, often even without the insight of what we are actually doing or trying to accomplish. Save your money! Therefore, wouldn’t it be awesome to take something, something natural, effective and safe and actually knowing the result and wow yourself and the people around you? You know, I have too many examples to share, so lets inspire you to see the value in our Heilkunst treatment and Live Blood Analysis with a few of them: A lady came to me with severe pain right from the dentist after a tooth extraction, took my remedy and her pain vanished within minutes. Another lady took remedies for her anger and PMS and her husbands friend ask her “Could I borrow them for my wife?”. A dad coming home from work knows whenever his teenage son had forgotten to take his remedies that day, just because of his “out of control acting” and gently reminds him. An injured toddler screeming out of pain having some bleeding, stops perplex within seconds after taking the remedy and looks at his mom to say:“Mom, why am I in your arms? Can I go and play again?”.These are the kind of“quick” fixes…those obviously obvious signs, you’ll only ever experience once you’ll try our Heilkunst treatment for yourself and your family. It’s amazing, sometimes it bears the questions: “Where did it go? It just vanishes!” Experience it yourself! You are worth it!
Stephanie Blackmore
Registered Massage Therapist
Therapeutic & Thai Massage
613-222-5665
By Appointment Only, please
Manuela Mueller-Code
DMH, Dyn BC, DHHP
Serving The Ottawa Valley & Beyond
613-623-8804 • manuelamcode@gmail.com Wholistic Health Care & Prevention • Live Blood Analysis • Nutrition
CHECK OUT MY NEW WEBPAGE
www.heilkunsthealthclinic.com Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, February 11, 2016 35
REAL ESTATE
Connected to your community
Terry Stavenow, Broker t.stavenow@bell.net View listings @ terrystavenow.com
613-623-4284
33 SMOLKIN STREET, ARNPRIOR
OTTAWA RIVERFRONT RHODDY’S BAY
Thinking of Buying Or Selling this year Call Cheryl for a free Evaluation”
CHERYL RICHARDSON-BURNIE, Broker
613-327-9992 • cherylrichardson@coldwellbanker.ca Coldwell Banker Valley Wide Real Estate, Brokerage www.coldwellbankervalleywide.ca
VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE www.coldwellbankervalleywide.ca
613-623-7303
Serving Arnprior, Braeside, White Lake, West Carleton and everywhere in between.
EXPERTISE IN: • residential resale • cottages • land
RENT TO OWN OPTION Contemporary new home, energy wise home unequaled in this area. Call Terry for all the details. MLS 940435 $425,000 Asking
5 ACRES
Ottawa River Cottage/ Building Lot, with a view and excellent shoreline $279,000 asking MLS# 961024
60 RIVER RD
$289,900 Desirable location in quiet subdivision Two story detached home featuring 3 bedrooms and one and a half baths. Gas heat, central air, and a lovely new deck in the back yard. Full basement ready to be completed. MLS 982823
OFFER PENDING
OPEN HOUSE Sun. Feb. 14th, 2-4pm • 38 Findlay St. Braeside
Great 3 Br. 2 Bathroom Bungalow on large lot, newer gas furnace and windows, priced to sell call Terry for all the details. MLS 980835 $189,500
5 Acre building site, Beautiful trees and drilled well, Pakenham asking $99,500 MLS 914280
Thinking of Buying or Selling call Terry at 613-623-4284
John O’Neill Sales Representative
BUS: 613-270-8200 RES: 613-832-2503
joneill@royallepage.ca
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED, BROKER
$335,000 Great subdivision to raise your family. Plenty of space to play. Home features 3 bedrooms up and 1 down. Full family room in basement with lovely gas fireplace. Upstairs kitchen has been re modeled, and new wood floors have been installed. New roof in the summer of 2015, Gas heat and central air and a double car garage with a car lift. MLS 963504
$209,000 This two storey home located in Braeside is very deceiving from the outside. It has been re modeled from top to bottom. Featuring three bedrooms a living room, kitchen and dining room also a main floor family room. Lovely 4 pc bath on main floor. Good sized yard and a work shop that could easily be converted to a garage. House has a carport.
$199,900 Located in the heart of downtown this very affordable home offers many features. It has a gas fireplace, full basement, 5 bedrooms in total and two bathrooms. Single car garage (needs some work) MLS 970554
THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING THIS FALL? CALL THE EXPERTS AT COLDWELL BANKER VALLEY WIDE TODAY!
Thinking of Selling or Buying? Contact John O’Neill
OPENSE HOU
FOR T REN
198 Waba Rd., Pakenham MLS# 984427
$1,400 per month
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14, 11-1PM 255 Harrington St. Arnprior
$249,900
Denty - $240,900
3777 Loggers Way, Kinburn MLS# 960793
1,526 Sq. Ft. 2-Story Semi 3 Bedrooms, 2½ Bathrooms
Whitty - $254,900
1,750 Sq. Ft. 2-Story Semi 3 Bedrooms, 2½ Bathrooms
$239,900
OPENSE HOU
302A Russett Dr., Arnprior MLS# 979078
$200,000
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2-4PM 2465 Cty Rd. 29, Pakenham MLS# 979073
$159,900
6054 Perth St., Richmond MLS# 973042
$549,900
Lots of Lots for sale - 1 acre to 100 acres - Call John for details. 36 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, February 11, 2016
Emmy - $269,900
1,305 Sq. Ft. Bungalow Semi 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Shelby - $239,900
1,453 Sq. Ft. 2-Story Semi 3 Bedrooms, 2½ Bathrooms
Model Home on Baskin Drive in Arnprior | Mon. - Fri. 8 - 4, Sat. & Sun. 11 - 4
613-623-6589 | www.mcewanhomes.com
News from the Pakenham Library Please help welcome author J. William Galbraith to Almonte on Wednesday, Feb. 17, as he presents ‘From The 39 Steps to Model Governor General’. The discussion, starting at 2 p.m. at the Almonte branch, is based on his book, John Buchan: Model Governor General. A few of the many new books hitting the shelves at the Pakenham Public Library this week include: Cross Justice by James Patterson – Alex needs to find an alternative to his cousin being charged with murder – fiction; Friction by Sandra Brown – Crawford wants his daughter back, but must pursue a killer first – fiction; Shopaholic to the Rescue by Sophie Kinsella – Becky Brandon is off through the Midwest – fiction; The Undertaking of Lily Chen by Danica Novgorodoff – To find the perfect bride, he’ll have to get his hands dirty – fiction. The Pakenham Branch Library hours are Tuesdays to Fridays 2 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 1 to 5 p.m. Visit the library’s website at www.missmillslibrary.com or call 613-624-5306.
PHOTOS BY STACEY ROY/METROLAND
Frost Fest
Brokerage
Right, Carter Coleman enjoyed some open air skating Jan. 30 behind the Pakenham Community Centre at the community’s Frost Fest. Above, Lily Baron was all smiles Jan. 30 while she took advantage of the community sledding at Pakenham Highlands Golf Course. Top right, Ashton Baron’s enthusiasm to be on the snow absolutely glows.
Office 613-432-9123 Fax 613-432-9192
Pat Forrest Broker of Record Direct
pat@primevalleyrealty.com
www.primevalleyrealty.com 1670 Burnstown Rd., Burnstown, ON K0J 1G0
613-433-6569
I have buyers looking for a home on 5+ acres. If yours is not already listed please give me a call!
EXPORER REALTY INC. Brokerage. Independently Owned and Operated
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NEW LISTING
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MLS# 982793 $294,900 Wonderful country home on large lot surrounded by pine trees.“natural gas heat”. Open concept main floor, warm kitchen with patio door leading unto a large full deck. Fully Fin basement with rec room, laundry rm and storage. Many upgrades include flooring, paint, A/C and Roof.Very private setting.... in Great location.
MLS# 982567 $339,900 Immaculate 2 Story home. Gleaming hardwood in formal living and dining rms. Warm kitchen includes appliances. Large master with 12 ft Jacuzzi tub. 9 ft ceilings thru out main fl, Basement is full finished with larger windows.Yard has mature trees, bushes a large deck and pergola.
MLS# 983439 $249,900 Solid all brick bungalow on large fenced town lot. Recent upgrades include roof, windows, Gas furnace, A/C. Original hardwood floors on main level. Retro bath awaits your finishing touch. Basement is partially finished and includes a 2 piece bath. Great location near shopping, schools and easy access to Hwy#417 .30 min commute to Kanata
MLS# 984279 $199,900 Immaculate 2 level Penthouse Condominium. Large foyer welcomes your guests. Updated kitchen opens up to formal dining rm with hardwood flrs.Main flr offers good sized living rm,bright sunrm and powder rm.Good sized master and second bedrm on second level. Second flr den to use as an office. Includes 5 appliances. 25 min to Kanata. Flexible possession.
IN-TOWN BUNGALOW
FAMILY HOME
COUNTRY SIDE SPLIT
CONDO FOR RENT
MLS# 981933 $234,900 Charming solid well maintained bungalow. Fully fin bsmt. Upgrades include furnace, C/A, wiring (2008), newer roof (2012) 2 full baths.Oversized garage.Walk to Ottawa River/McNamara Trail.
MLS# 977851 $397,000 Gracious bungalow siding on a ravine on quiet street.Warm kitchen with granite counters and sun filled breakfast nook. Open concept living/dining rms. Fully finished bsmt with rec rm, 3 piece bath, bedrm and office.
MLS# 970764 $399,900 Large 4 bedrm/3 bath home with double garage. Sun filled rooms include main flr office, sunken living rm, formal dining rm, kitchen with breakfast bar and main flr laundry. Country lot with trees in the back. Basement is mostly finished.
MLS# 979762 $229,900 Solid side split on private one acre country lot. Warm oak kitchen with patio door overlooking farmers field. Basement has high ceilings and is mostly finished. Great location.
MLS# 919304 $1000 per month. 2 bedrm condo at Blacksmith Gate. Ground floor. 5 quality appliances. Park in front of your unit. Available immediately.
AFFORDABLE BUNGALOW
CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE 4 BEDROOM
RENOVATED
IN-TOWN WATERFRONT
ARNPRIOR DUPLEX
MLS# 973737 $224,900 Upgraded 3 bedroom bungalow. Hardwood flrs, open concept, newer kitchen with island, oversized single garage, new propane furnace Oct 2015. Nice lot overlooks Madawaska River in the distance.
MLS# 980138 $449,000 Custom all brick two storey home on an amazing lot in the Village of Braeside. Families spread out in this gracious home including main flr family rm and office, formal living & dining rms, large master with luxurious ensuite and a partly finished bsmt .Close to Ottawa River and Sandpoint Golf Club.
MLS# 982290 $194,900 Renovated 2+1 bedrm home in a great location on MacDonald St. Freshly painted thoughout. Bright rooms with lots of windows. New shower stall in updated bathroom. Available immediately.
MLS# 980348 Gracious 4 bedrm home is larger than it looks! Beautiful kitchen and sunken family rm with wall of windows. Fully fin bsmt with extra full bath. Located where Madawaska opens up to the Ottawa Easy 30 min commute to Kanata.
MLS# 980385 $189,900 Neat and tidy duplex on an oversized lot in the town of Arnprior. Two bedrm front unit and one bedrm unit in the back. Both are rented with tenants who will stay. Full basement has two laundry sets.
Direct:
613.864.6910 Office:
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Broker
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Grooming ever so important as pets age Ian Stupp Pet Talk
Since senior pets find it increasingly difficult to groom themselves, it becomes very important that the pet owner take up the role of groomer. It is also a good time to get in touch with a professional groomer to determine what is best for the pet in question. A number of changes are possible in your pet’s skin as they reach their senior years. Skin that has been healthy may become dry and flaky. You may see dander on the surface of the coat. At the opposite end, skin may become excessively oily and feel greasy to the touch. These changes may reflect your pet’s inability to groom properly. Arthritis often makes it hard for some pets to reach certain places. Mental changes associated with aging may cause a lack of interest in normally fastidious pets. You
may need to help out with more frequent brushings and baths. Lumps and Bumps: As your pet ages you may notice that you begin to see or feel lumps or bumps both on and underneath the surface of the skin. All new skin growths should be evaluated by your pet’s doctor to determine if any further attention is needed. Some may only be a nuisance, aggravating your pet if they are located in sensitive areas. Another type of lump/bump you may see is a pressure sore. These sores are commonly found on the elbows and are more common in large breed dogs, but can be seen with more frequency as your pet ages and loses a bit of protective muscle mass. If you see these types of sores developing, it is time to provide a soft padded surface like a pillow or dog bed for your pet to lie down on. Nails: Most pets dislike nail trims. The bad news is that as your pet ages it becomes even more
important to trim them and even more difficult to do. Nails often become thick and brittle with age. Pets may resent having their paws handled, further delaying the chore. Nails and nail beds may become overgrown. They can grow into the pads and be quite painful, and make walking a chore. Make it a habit to trim a small amount of nail on your dog or cat every two weeks to prevent overgrowth and make walking easier. Posterior: If your pet has long hair, keep the area around the rear end clipped short. Feces often mat in the hair causing skin irritations and unpleasant odours. Senior dogs and cats often fail to keep this area as clean. Ian owns and operates Wags & Whiskers Dog and Cat Grooming and Puppy Kindergarten at 118 John St. North, Arnprior. For comments or suggestions, he can be reached at 613-623-6200 or wagswhiskers@hotmail.com.
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAYS 2 – 4 P.M.
Praise & Worship
Church Directory BAPTIST
ROMAN CATHOLIC
279 Alicia St. at Norma Phone: 623-3993 Pastor Lee Dyck Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m. Awana Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Children, Youth & Adult Ministries Visit us at: www.fbc-online.ca
Sunday Masses: Saturday 4:30 pm Sun. 8:30 am & 10:00 am Rev. Fr. John N. Burchat 295 Albert St. 623-2282 www.saintjohnchrysostom.org “Let all who are hungry come and eat”
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
ELGIN ST. BAPTIST CHURCH
(Baptist Convention of Ont. & Que.) 135 Elgin St., Arnprior Ont. K7S 1N9 Pastor Eric Green Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Office Phone: 613-622-1069
PRESBYTERIAN ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Rev. David W. Hooper, B.A.,B.Ed.,M.Div. 613-623-5531 80 Daniel Street, Arnprior, Ontario Morning Worship & Sunday School - 10:30 am Growing in Faith!
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GRACE – ST. ANDREW’S UNITED, ARNPRIOR (623-3176; 269 John Street North) Minister: Rev. Andrew Love Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. for: Worship, Nursery & Children’s Worship Everyone Welcome!!
144 Division St. Arnprior $319,900 1300 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 baths, Hardwood floors throughout. Full basement unfinished. Large insulated double garage. Many extras. See slide show: http://grapevine.ca/listing/44867
613-623-2200
OPEN HOUSE GUIDE
View All These Open Houses Online At
Sunday February 14th, 11am-1pm John O’Neill
255 HARRINGTON ST. ARNPRIOR
Sunday February 14th, 2-4pm Cheryl Richardson-Burnie
38 FINDLAY ST. BRAESIDE
Call Leslie Osborne or Christine Jarrett to find out how you can advertise your Open House! 613-623-6571 38 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, February 11, 2016
PENTECOSTAL GLAD TIDINGS CHURCH
Reverend Clark Young 613-623-2943 116 Baskin Drive West Sunday Service: 10:00 am Children/Youth Ministries Weekly Programs churchoffice@gladtidingsarnprior.co
THE OASIS
Reverend Mark Redner 3794 Diamondview Road, Kinburn Friday Healing Service 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 613-288-8120 www.cometotheoasis.ca
ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM PARISH FAMILY
PARTNERS IN HARVEST RIVER STONE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INC.
59 Madawaska St., Arnprior 622-5929, 622-7729 www.riverstonecf.ca Saturday Celebration at 6:00p.m. Children/Youth Ministry Senior Leader: Sandra Stott Staff: Joe Moniz
ANGLICAN
EMMANUEL ANGLICAN
Rev Cathy McCaig 623-2554 SUNDAYS 8 am and 10 am THURSDAY 10 am Holy Eucharist www.emmanuelanglican.ca
LUTHERAN ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
47 McLachlin St. S Rev. Norine Gullons Office -613-623-4562 www.stjohnsarnprior.com/ Sunday worship at 10:30am Everyone Welcome
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ARNPRIOR McNAB BRAESIDE UNITED SOCCER CLUB ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT INFORMATION The 2016 Outdoor Soccer season is fast approaching. We are sending this letter home to notify you of the changes regarding registration and payment procedures before the early registration fee expires. Online registration will be available effective February 15, 2016. Please visit our website (www.AMBUSC.ca) and follow the registration link. All payments will be made by email transfer. Please visit our website for the password and email to be used when setting up AMBUSC as an email recipient. Early registration fees are as follows: U4 and U6 (born in 2010 to 2012) the fee is $100.00 U8 to U18 (born in 1998 to 2009) the fee is $130.00 If you are registering 3 or more children, the family rate is $20.00 off per player. (eg. U4, U8 and U12 registration is $360.00 less $20.00 per player = $300.00).
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Oh Camelot, your beauty is barely exceeded by your scope and your strength. One can’t help but feel safe and secure within your mighty walls. You are dependable, trustworthy and sound and I trust my life within your walls. I wonder if this is the way King Arthur and Queen Guinevere felt when they were at home celebrating some sort of event with feasting and revelry within the hallowed walls of this most beautiful of all castles. Arguments about the location of the ‘real Camelot’ have occurred since the 15th century and continue to rage today in popular works and for tourism purposes. Where the name came from is uncertain. It has numerous different spellings in medieval French Arthurian romances. Since many tales of this wonderous place cannot be certain of which of three castles is Camelot, we will choose Caerleon Castle to be our Camelot as did Chértien de Troyes when he wrote the poem ‘Lancelot the Night of the Cart’. From Geoffrey’s grand description of Caerleon, Camelot gains its impressive architecture, its many churches, and the chivalry and courtesy of its inhabitants. Geoffrey’s description in turn drew on an already estab-
lished tradition in Welsh oral tradition of the grandeur of Arthur’s court. The castle is first mentioned in a poem by Chrétien de Troyes and he determines that Camelot is Caerleon Castle. I feel that, despite several other castles such as Tingal or Cadbury being associated with the title Camelot, possibly Caerleon with its large round Roman amphitheatre that could easily seat “a thousand knights,” is a good candidate to be Camelot. Caerleon has ties to a huge Roman fortress nearby with its large Roman amphitheatre, as well as some amazing unexpected ties to the Romans. Stay tuned to this paper to see what some of these ties are. Join the McNab and District Celtic Heritage society at the beautiful Camelot (Renfrew Legion Hall turned into the castle) on Saturday, Feb. 27 for a delicious taste of Welsh style food and medieval entertainment. Tickets cost $30 each or two for $50, children 6 to 15 are $15. Enjoy the antics of our court jester, the melodious tunes of our minstrel (Kyle Felhaver), stories from our bard and the flowing movements of our mummer. Meet King Arthur (Dai Bassett) and Saint David (Rev Jim Kirkpatrick). Enjoy the foods served and eaten medieval style.
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else already knew: we needed money to get through the rest of the winter. Father and Everett were getting a few Saturdays work at Helferty’s bush, but that only paid a dollar a day. Emerson and Earl were left to do the chores. Going into Renfrew every Saturday with homemade soap, sticky buns and a few eggs did little to fill the blue jug. Not only for my benefit, I knew, but to once more try to justify what was happening, Mother tried to explain. The woman who ran the beauty parlour would take Audrey on to do housework, and help look after her growing family. She would live with them, work seven days a week, and earn a few dollars which she would hand over to Mother and Father, and perhaps, Mother said, she may be able to keep a dollar for herself occasionally. Now, I was crying too. “But what about school?” I asked. “Audrey is in the Entrance Class. How can you ask her to quit school when she only has a few more months to go?” No one had an answer. And there wasn’t much supper being eaten either. I looked at the half-filled plates, and knew most of what was left would be going into the big granite soup pot on the back of the stove. After the kitchen had been redded up, and the red-checked oilcloth wiped clean, no one made a move to enjoy the usual nighttime activities around the table. Father moved to the rocking chair by the stove, but the Ottawa Farm Journal lay across his knees unopened. Even Mother made no effort to bring
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her beloved diaries down from the cupboard. The only sound came from Emerson playing with a deck of cards, snapping one down after another onto the table, gathering them up, and starting all over again. Father got up and began getting the Findlay Oval ready for the night. Using the iron poker, he jabbed away at the fire bed, laying down a big log from the wood box inside, and moving the rocking chair away from the heat, something he did every night before we went to our beds. Long before our usual time, we headed upstairs, Audrey leading the way with the coal oil lamp. The bed was icy cold and that night Audrey took out the bedroll that separated us, tossing it on the floor, and put her arm around me. I was sure she was pretending to be asleep, but I lay awake staring at the black ceiling, wondering what was happening to our family. My pillow was wet from silent tears, and I thought of the nights ahead when I would be alone in the big bed. There would be no one to sing me to sleep, or to stop the brothers from fighting in the next room. And what about Audrey? She had never been away from home before. Where would she sleep? My silent prayers that night were long and meaningful, and I made a deal with God. If he would find a way to keep my beloved sister at home, at least until she finished at the Northcote School, I would be the best behaved girl in all of Renfrew County. Would He hear my prayers? Would my prayers alone save my sister Audrey from leaving home? 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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Even though the Findlay Oval was pounding out ferocious heat, I felt a coldness in the kitchen, which had nothing to do with the fast-burning wood diminishing in the stove, or the drafts coming from the frost covered windows. I sensed it as soon as I sat down at the supper table. It looked like my beloved sister Audrey had been crying. And Father’s Grace was shorter than usual. Everyone was quiet. Even my rambunctious brothers, who usually jabbed elbows when they took their place behind the supper table on the long bench under the grape-arbour window, sat like stones. What was happening? Why was everyone so quiet? Mother broke the long silence. “It may not be for long,” she said, looking at Audrey. “Once we get straightened away, you could quit.” Quit what? I knew I was too young to be caught up in serious talk, but wasn’t I old enough to know what was obviously happening to my sister to cause tears, and turn the kitchen into a room of such coldness? Sitting beside Audrey, I reached over and took her hand without saying a word, and looked up at her. “I may have to go into Renfrew to work.” Now the tears started to run down her cheeks like little rivers. “But you can’t. You are still in school!” I said. It was Father who brought the whole issue to a head. And as I listened I knew it wasn’t only for my benefit. He was trying to make sense of what was happening. There just was no money. It was as simple as that. It was the dead of winter, and there were no vegetables to sell, the egg-laying had slowed down; just enough for our own table. Mother’s blue jug was empty. It had been a bad few months, Father said. There were bills to pay: Briscoe’s General Store, Scott’s Hardware, and a small bill owing at Ritza’s Drug Store. Father went on. I knew it wasn’t for my benefit, but just to repeat what everyone
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• February 13
Another fabulous purse auction at the opportunity shop. Please come and bid on something special just for you from Friday Jan. 29 until Saturday. Feb 13 at 3 p.m. All proceeds to the Arnprior hospital.
• February 16
Arnprior Optimists Club mini-stick tournament 9 a.m. to noon at the Nick Smith Centre for players ages 5 to 11. All sticks and balls supplied by the Optimists. Players must wear hockey helmets with face mask. No hockey gloves allowed, but regular gloves can be worn. Entry free $5 per player. Teams of four. For more, visit the Arnprior Optimists Facebook page. Masquerade Ball fundraising gala at St. John Chrysotom Parish Hall, 295 Albert St., Arnprior. Cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m. prepared by executive chef Randy Paulen. Entertainment by Switchgear. Photo booth fun with Janet Marshall Simmonds, silent and live auction. Formal dress. Tables of eight available. Tickets, $50, available at Mel’s Flowers, MacPherson Plumbing and Heating, Bosa’s Cabinets, or by calling Kelly O’Rourke at 613-286-0084 or Karen Barsoski at 613-290-2017.
• February 14
The eighth annual Family Skate and Food Drive 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nick Smith Centre. Admission to this White Lake Marinasponsored event is free for all, along with treats and hot chocolate. Donations to the food bank will be accepted. For more, call 613-623-2568.
• February 15
Family Day Breakfast with Cupid. Get together with family, friends and Justin Phillips of the Ottawa Redblacks at he Christian Education Centre on John Street in Arnprior for a full home-cooked breakfast 8-11 a.m. Live entertainment with Gaston Moreau and Rick Leben. Autograph signing, raffles, guest/celebrity servers and more. Admission $8 per person, children 8 and under $4, under 2 free. Proceeds to your Community Support Services Agency – ABMSH. For more info: Liz Wall 613-623-7981. Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew
Free ostomy clinic at Arnprior Rexall at 10:05 a.m. For more, contact Rose Buse at 613-623-2060.
• February 17
Shopping trip to Bayshore Shopping Centre back by popular demand 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Island View Suites has begun a complimentary shopping bus service to various shopping destinations in Ottawa and Renfrew. Call in before the third Wednesday of each month to secure your seat. The February trip has been fully booked. Pakenham Garden Club meeting at 7:30 p.m at St. Andrew’s United Church in Pakenham. The topic Art and Science of Pruning with Joanne Kowalczyk of Singing Nettle Farm will help us sharpen our skills as well as our shears. Seed exchange, Floral design demo. All welcome. Info: Sherryl 613-624-5307.
• February 18
Come and join Prior Players at the Arnprior Public Library at 7:30 p.m. We will be previewing potential plays for Prior Players performances. The evening will consist of reviews of a number of scripts, selected scene readings, discussion of cast requirements, costumes, set design, music, and much more, maybe even some mini performances! Refreshments will be served. If you have a play suggestion, please let us know so we can consider it for future ‘Third Thursday’ events.
• February 20
Braeside Cup features first eight teams accepted at $250 per team. Live music all day, local talent, fundraising for cancer research. For more call Dan LeBlanc at 613-6237630.
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‘Cowley Family in the Ottawa Valley’, a Patrick Family History Group presentation 7– 9 p.m. at the Arnprior Public Library, 21 Madawaska St.
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