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132 Year , Issue 24

June 14, 2012 | 60 Pages

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Inside Wasn’t that a wonderful party, Arnprior NEWS

Sherry Haaima Sherry.haaima@metroland.com

It was, by all accounts, one heck of a party. From Friday night’s outdoor movie at the park to Sunday’s musical tribute to Mac Beattie, the celebrations held over the weekend to celebrate the Town of Arnprior’s 150th anniversary went off without a hitch. Weather was hot and sunny for the event, which has been in the works for about a year. An estimated 12-13,000 people came through town to enjoy the celebrations, reported Coun. Lynn Grinstead, chair of the anniversary committee. “Lots of people said they haven’t seen that many people in Robert Simpson Park since Salute to the Valley,� said Grinstead. “We all know the saying ‘it takes a village?’ Well, in this case it took a town – a town that is passionate and proud.� She thanked all involved, from organizers to those in attendance, for the solid community effort. Organizers estimated about 350 people came to Robert Simpson Park Friday night for an outdoor showing of family movie Real Steel. Saturday’s parade, marshaled by the Arnprior Legion, kicked off things in grand style and brought back memories of days gone by with volunteers in period costume and vintage vehicles set against the town’s historic downtown. A host of guests joined the committee and council members for Saturday’s opening ceremonies in the park.

Colette Rigby shows off a LED light being distributed as part of a pedestrian safety campaign that she inspired. – Page 4

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Town-MB agree to two-year deal on recreation

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EMC news – The last chapter in the service agreements saga ended with a nail-biter of a deal for recreation. The next starts in a similar way, with no deal in place for McNab-Braeside residents’ use of the Arnprior Public Library. Arnprior, at Monday’s council meeting, rejected McNab-Braeside’s counteroffer. Mayor David Reid said if a deal isn’t inked out by June 30, township households will be charged $60 to use the library, and won’t have any board representation. Other non-residents have the same deal in place. McNab-Braeside in a June 7 letter to the town said it was willing to pay $45 per participating household in 2012 and 2013, but that the library board must allow township staff to audit their records on site. “It’s not acceptable,� said Reid, who added that if that scenario played itself out, all Arnprior households would be on the hook for $77.61 compared to the township’s $14.66 (assuming

the current 997 participating households continue to be card-carriers); the town also pays $45,000 in operating costs. Arnprior rejected the proposal on monetary but also on moral grounds. Reid said for the township to move to a user fee system when it comes to library services means those who can’t afford to pay on their own will be denied important access points. “I would say there is a moral case for not using user fees,� Reid said. In turn, those who can afford to pay but won’t pay, would lead to even greater pressure on the town’s tax base. With less revenue, costs escalate. As for McNab-Braeside concerns for transparency, Reid shrugged off the township’s past experience of having far fewer users than are actually paying for. In the past it was shown that many deceased people or those who have moved away were still recorded as library users. See AMOUNT Page 5

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Volunteers in period costume, including these lovely ladies gathered on John Street, helped transform Arnprior for the June 8-10 150th anniversary celebrations.

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EMC news – It was with little comment but a sense of relief at Monday’s meeting that Arnprior council accepted McNabBraeside’s recreation agreement offer. The township agrees to pay $127,762 this year, and $151,406 next year for recreation services at Nick Smith. Arnprior proposed $142,584; the township offered $112,940. Arnprior accepted the two-year deal, despite wanting a fiveyear one. “It’s a good first step,� said Mayor David Reid. “It’s not where we want to be, but a start.� Reeve Walter Stack congratulated Reid on his handling of the file, which sparked controversy in both municipalities, culminating in a large protest that nearly shut down a township council meeting last week. “It was well managed, well researched, well done,� said Stack. He added that he hopes McNab-Braeside will agree to a joint recreation committee to find a lasting solution. All councillors present voted in favour of the deal.

Jacob Plunkett hurdles to victory at the OFSSA East Regionals as ADHS athletes again do their school proud. – Page 30-31

Photo by Sherry Haaima

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