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While Arnprior has suffered through crime waves before, a series of incidents last week was notable for who was targeted. The insensitive acts by vandals and thieves has angered the public because the victims include such community service organizations as the Arnprior Legion, Neighbourhood Fountain and the Macnamara Field Naturalists. As well, local businesses and car owners continue to be targeted by thieves in a summer that has seen a series of mostly minor incidents. However, the public appears to be growing increasingly irritated with petty thefts from homes, cars and businesses and the damage that often accompanies them. Members of the Arnprior Detachment of the

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OPP are investigating several incidents, including two overnight break-ins on Aug. 30-31, and have made an arrest. A 16-year-old male was picked up in Arnprior Sept. 1 and is facing several charges related to the thefts. STEALING FROM VETS

The targets were the Arnprior Legion on Daniel Street and Scheel Window and Door on Madawaska Boulevard. OPP officers responded to an alarm at the Legion on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 11:09 p.m. When they arrived they found a door forced open, a safe damaged and cash stolen. What makes the theft particularly galling is that the money raised at the Legion goes toward helping veterans and their families. See THIEVES page 4


Don’t get stuck with expensive water filter, Arnprior woman warns John Carter

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Don’t get talked into an expensive water filter. That’s the message from two Arnprior residents who are trying to extract themselves from a 10year contract with a Toronto-area company. The highly publicized two-day water ban in town in early August has made Arnprior residents the target of companies selling water purification products. In response, the Town of Arnprior has sent out a release emphasizing to residents on the town system that their water is safe and to be careful about being talking into buying expensive add-ons. Arnprior resident Clare Charette has a cautionary tale relating to a water filter system she and her partner were talked into buying back in May. She maintains the sales person indicated he was acting for the government and needed to check her water. “He looked official … so we stupidly let him in,” she said.

He tested their town water with a substance that turned it pink, Charette said, adding that he said it showed that they should do something about the minerals in the town’s water. After getting them to answer a series of questions on the phone to a call centre, it was recommended they buy a water filter. Charette insists that while it was to be leased from the company for $67 a month, the sales person told them the province would be picking up a good part of the tab. Within two hours of signing the papers, the filter had been installed in the water system in her basement, she said. “It was much larger than I thought … it looks like a rocket.” It’s also noisy, she adds, especially when it comes on at 2 in the morning. Charette maintains that there were never given a copy of the contract and it wasn’t until a few days later that they found out they had signed up for 10 years. It also became clear that the province would not be paying any of the lease

says he has already paid $3,000 to a lawyer in an attempt to extract herself from “this mess,” but has no resolution yet. “I can’t keep paying this … I could lose my house … everything,” she said, adding that she may have to come out of retirement to afford to continue the fight. “I’m so discouraged by all this.” Toronto-based Ontario Standard Home Services’ slogan is ‘clean water for all’. It points out that its products save homeowners HEIKO MARSCHNER/SUBMITTED money as its products reduce enThe large water filter that was in- ergy costs, lessen water usage and stalled in the basement of Clare result in less repairs to the system. The Better Business Bureau Charette’s Arnprior home. (BBB) file on the company indicates a pattern of complaints amount, she added. She says she tried to have the concerning its door-to-door sales contract cancelled within the 10- people. The BBB is looking into day window, but the company, complaints that some company Ontario Standard Home Services, representatives have used misleadrefused. Eventually, they stopped ing sales tactics to gain entry into homes in an attempt to sell their responding to her calls, she adds. She put a stop payment on the products. BBB has advised the company account after paying for the first month, but worries the company of its concerns and encouraged it will get a judgment to force her to to resolve the underlying reason for honour the 10-year contract. She complaints. The company has not

replied to its correspondence to date, says the BBB website. Charette says she no longer trusts people who come to her door. “I used to like to talk to people, but now I’m afraid to open my door.” She cautions other residents to be careful when anyone suggests their water system needs a filter or purification system. She would like to talk to anyone who has had experience with the company or any similar firm or has ideas on how she can resolve her dilemma. If interested in talking to her, leave a contact number or email with the newspaper, she said. TOWNSHIP ALERT

Arnprior is not the only municipality advising its residents to be cautious when approached about their water. McNab-Braeside has issued a ‘scam alert’, urging residents to call police if anyone claiming to be from the township offers to test their water. The township stresses that it doesn’t test private wells.

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“He’s been with me on all three trips,” said Ranta, who glided into the Arnprior marina on Aug. 29. “He’s got a great life.” The two set off from British Columbia this spring for Cape Breton, N.S. Their attempt in 2014, which also found them stopping at a friend’s in Arnprior, was cut short by a massive Atlantic storm. It still won them the record for longest solo trip. They are determined to complete the trip this time. “It’s a dream of mine and I’m going to do it,” said Ranta, who sports a permanent half grin under wild straw-like hair and a birch bark hat. “Not really competitive; I’m just determined to get this done.” He is also determined to share a message: Canada must do better by its war veterans. Ranta has a large wooden flag with numerous veterans’ signatures from folks he has met along the way. He wants better mental health services for them, and is “embarrassed and ashamed” to see so many living homeless on Canadian streets.

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Mike Ranta and his trusty dog Spitzii are travelling across Canada by canoe, again. The pair stopped in Arnprior recently, as they did in 2014, en route to Cape Breton. They are determined to complete the trek this time. One story stands out for him. A veteran met him at one stop and told him about landing on the beaches of Normandy. Of the 98 with him, 83 perished on the first day alone. Ranta knew he was looking at a hero, but also a feeble old man with little fight left in him. Certainly not enough to do battle with the De-

partment of Veterans Affairs. “He told me about his pension getting cut and how he doesn’t know how he will get by,” Ranta said. “I’m not ashamed to tell you that I cried with him on the side of the road. We can help these guys out. They don’t deserve this.” On the mental health side, entire families are affected. Ranta didn’t

go into detail, but his brother was once a soldier and now he “suffers a little bit” from PTSD. But he has hope, saying Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a good heart and will do what is necessary to end the suffering. “It really bothers me to know they are going through that,” he said. “I see a real change for the positive with Justin Trudeau. He’s got a lot of compassion and I want to be part of that. I want to be a true Canadian.” He finds much goodwill on his journey, including his time at Doug Mitchell’s home near Division Street just outside of Arnprior in McNab-Braeside. Man and dog enjoyed a nice meal in a busy household, then returned to the marina where they bedded down for the night. Indoor beds are too soft, the rooms too quiet. If he does stay at someone’s house, he sleeps on the floor. It takes him a long time to adjust after a trip. He sleeps in the backyard for 10 days or so. “It’s almost a shock,” he said, adding that wanderlust is also hard to break. “The constant motion of the canoe can get you. It’s a bit like PTSD. You’re always on tense, then it shuts off right away.”

Many people would think canoeing is calm, if not boring. Not Ranta. There is always a new relationship developing, from the 17 bear encounters, two mountain lions, even a moose calf in distress. “I rescued a baby moose one time. Had him right inside the boat with us!” He doesn’t shy away from the label of environmentalist, saying humans must learn better to co-exist with animals. We must also “stop sticking our nose” in nature’s business. “Take what you need, and try to give back.” Much of his diet comes by way of foraging along riverbanks and eating a lot of fish. A typical day sees him paddle between 15 and 20 hours, with another hour to explore the bush. Spitzii doesn’t get a lot of Kibbles ’n Bits in his diet. He somehow remains a fairly spunky little guy with a strong independent streak. Ranta often has to raise his voice to bring the dog back around. He also doesn’t take well to other dogs in Mitchell’s neighbourhood. Maybe he’s protecting his spot on the canoe. To follow their journey or even contribute, log onto mikeranta.ca.

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The next day (Aug. 31) shortly after 8 a.m., OPP officers responded to a call from Scheel Window & Door reporting the business had been broken into overnight. The OPP is asking anyone with information on the break-and-enters to call them at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477. Meanwhile, the Neighbourlink Fountain on Mary Street reports someone used crowbars on its doors last Wednesday evening in an attempt to find something to steal in various areas of the facility. While there are no valuables nor money kept in the building to steal, the culprits did cause substantial damage. Again the public response was anger as the churches-sponsored Neighbourlink Fountain is a drop-in centre for anyone who needs support in the community. By attacking the centre, the perpetrators were targeting the most vulnerable in society. Earlier in the week, two volunteers from

the Macnamara Field Naturalists found bird feeders along the popular Macnamara trails on the east side of town had been destroyed. As well, vandals had knocked down some of the big rocks making up the historic limestone kiln by the MacLachlin Lumber Company in the 1860s, now situated along the trail. The trail is maintained by volunteers, so the thoughtless acts again prompted public outrage. VEHICLES TARGETED

Several residents also report having their vehicles broken into recently with such items as a laptop computer, ring, Iphone, tarps, jack, sleeping bag and even a drive shaft taken. The OPP is urging anyone seeing anything suspicious to call them or if they have information about any of the crimes to call Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County toll-free at 1-800-222-8477.

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The investigation into thefts of vehicles and from vehicles in Arnprior and Renfrew has resulted in the arrest of the person believed responsible for the crimes, OPP report. After an investigation that began which began in May, a 16-year-old male was arrested in Arnprior on Sept. 1 and is facing several charges. OPP and Ottawa Police also held warrants for his arrest for failing to attend court, breaching conditions of an undertaking and being unlawfully at large. The investigation began in May when reports of thefts from vehicles were made to Renfrew and Arnprior OPP officers. Items stolen include loose change, wallets, cell phones, laptop computers and other valuables from unlocked vehicles. In August the thief or thieves began to smash windows or otherwise damage vehicles to gain access and steal property. Officers also investigated thefts of nine motor vehicles, all of which have been recovered. At about noon on Thursday September, an OPP officer arrested the 16-year-old. Under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, he cannot be identified. He was held in custody for a bail hearing. OPP Constable Mark O’Dacre is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Detachment Analytics Officer, Forensic Identification Services Unit and the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau Repeat Offender Enforcement Unit. If you have any information on the investigations, the OPP ask for a call at 1-888-310-1122.


Arnprior bicyclist one of top MS ride fundraisers once again John Carter

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For a small town, Arnprior certainly provides a great deal of support to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. And a good part of that is due to the efforts of Mel Porter. However, a modest Porter says he couldn’t do it without the “tremendous support” he receives from Arnprior residents and particularly his Legion comrades. Despite being a senior citizen Porter continues to participate in the annual MS Ottawa to Cornwall bicycle ride each August as he had done for 15 years. During that time he has raised about $99,000 for the MS Society of Canada’s efforts to find a cure for the dehabilitating disease and provide comforts for families dealing with it. This year Porter is again in the top-10 when it comes to individual pledges, raising $10,120.50. “He’s such a wonderful man,” says the MS society’s director of community development Leanne Anderson. “He donates a lot of time fundraising for MS … he’s in the top 10 in fundraising every year.” She said that Porter is so successful because he loves being involved in the community. “He is so inspiring to everyone else … he’s an incredible person.” Anderson notes that the 79-yearold is in the shape of 50-year-old, so has no problem riding from Ottawa to Cornwall and back. In fact, he’s one of the events most valuable tour leaders, she says. He helps other riders when they

get into trouble with flat tires or other problems, she says, adding that he also promotes the ride by talking to people along the route about the cause. Anderson says the ride has become a major success “thanks to people like Mel.” She explains the money raised ($540,000 and counting this year) in the ride goes toward research programs at places such as the Ottawa Hospital and services to enhance the quality of life for those with MS. There’s been some astounding findings in some of the studies, giving hope that could be some major breakthroughs, she added. Porter gives credit for his fundraising success to the people of Arnprior “It’s amazing the support I get when sitting at No Frills or Tim Hortons (collecting donations),” he says. It helps that he is well-known in town as the Arnprior Legion’s veterans services officer for the past eight years. As well, he’s used to collecting money for a good cause, having been the Legion’s poppy campaign chairman. The Legion and its members are major contributors to his MS ride fundraising. He got involved in the MS ride when looking for a cause to support. The ride fit the bill for Porter, an avid bicyclist. He frequently bicycles to Ottawa and back, as well as up the trails and back roads to Glasgow Station and Renfrew. The only difficulty is crossing the highway, as the “traffic is crazy,” he notes. His first MS ride earned him

a riding top for raising more than $1,000. In his second year, he received a pair of riding shorts and it grew from there. While Porter is one of the older riders in the event, he notes that one of the participants is is in his 80s. “He’s an amazing guy.” It takes one to know one.

Arnprior’s Mel Porter and his trusty bicycle have raised almost $100,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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One of the area’s most well-known families is earning fame province-wide. McGregor’s Produce has been named one of 10 Ontario families to receive the 2016 BMO Ontario Farm Family award. “It certainly is an honour to be given the award and to be one of the 10 in Ontario,” said Jim McGregor, who is the fourth generation of McGregors to farm on the land. His children, Ian and Cameron, are now the fifth generation on the land. “It’s humbling to be chosen.” The families are being honoured for their dedication to Ontario’s agriculture sector and the rural way of life. He feels the award is a chance to shine the light on farming. “In our business it’s positive to get some exposure,” said Jim. “It also makes you feel good that people in the community think you are contributing.” The farm started with 200 acres of land, which dates back to when Jim’s great grandfather and great uncle moved from Beckwith to McNab Township in 1856. At that time they erected a log home close to where they later built the current stone home. Jim’s father and grandfather were both born in the home. Ian and his wife Deb now live in the homestead. McGregor’s Produce is located in McNab-Braeside on Lochwinnoch Road and has grown to include 1,000 acres of owned and leased land. This year 1,500 apple trees were planted. McGregor’s has 14 fresh produce stands throughout Renfrew County and participated in four farmer’s markets. Their produce includes strawberries, raspberries, beans, tomatoes, corn and more.

Mary Harris, account manager at Renfrew’s Bank of Montreal, nominated the family for the award. “When I think of a family who exudes all of the traits and attributes that contribute to rural life, I think of them right away. They are very active in so many charities,” said Harris. “They really are involved in the community and they have so much depth in the community.” The family has been involved with a number of farm and church clubs over the years and also donate produce and money throughout the Valley to several local food banks and senior homes. Harris also thinks the McGregors work very well together as extended family and says it’s nice to see the different generations work together. “They are the perfect farm family because they are ambassadors for agriculture.” Harris also points out that for the fifth year in a row Renfrew County has had a winning family. “We are the only county in Ontario to be able to boast a winner for each of the five years,” said Harris. Past local winners include the Bromley family of Spruce Briar Jerseys, the Stewart and Vera McBride family of CMcB Holsteins, the Reid family of Davdonest Holsteins, the Alex and Betty Briscoe family of Briscoelea Holsteins. “We have a lot of good farms in Renfrew,” said Jim. “A lot of farm families are involved in the community and interested in both sustainable and environmentally friendly farming.” The McGregors will be formally recognized at the International Plowing Match Expo in the Town of Minto (Harriston) on Sept. 24. Eighteen members of the family who are involved in the farm will make the trip for the presentation. “It’s going to be great,” said Jim. “There will be a presentation and a lunch under the tent. It will be fun and nice to have all the family there.”


Municipal Matters

Notice of Public Open House and Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Updated Official Plan Take notice that the Corporation of the Town of Arnprior will hold a public open house on Thursday, September 29th, 2016 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Main Hall, Arnprior Public Library, 21 Madawaska Street, Arnprior, Ontario in accordance with Section 17(16) of the Planning Act and a public meeting on Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 at 6:00pm at the Main Hall, Arnprior Public Library, 21 Madawaska Street, Arnprior, Ontario in accordance with Section 17(15) of the Planning Act to consider a proposed updated Official Plan pursuant to Sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act. Section 26 of the Planning Act requires that the Town of Arnprior revise the Official Plan when required and/or necessary to ensure that it has regard to the matters of Provincial interest listed in Section 2 of the Planning Act and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement issued under Section 3(1) of the Planning Act. On the basis of these Provincial requirements, the Town of Arnprior initiated a process leading to the preparation of a proposed updated Official Plan in mid-2015. The process leading to the preparation of the proposed updated Official Plan is considered to be a comprehensive review as defined by the Provincial Policy Statement (2014). Section 16(1) of the Planning Act indicates in part the following: “An Official Plan shall contain goals, objectives and policies established primarily to manage and direct physical change and the effects on the social, economic, built and natural environment of the municipality.” On this basis, the purpose of the proposed updated Official Plan is to provide direction and a policy framework for managing growth and land use decisions over the planning period to 2036.

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Terry Fox team Businesses and residents are encouraged to team up for this year’s Arnprior Terry Fox Run, set for Sunday, Sept. 18. Side-by-side hair stylists Karen’ Salon and Monica’s Barbershop took on the challenge. Karen Bahm, left, and Monica Bailey egg on Rob Bureau to join the cancer research fundraising event, even to just walk, wheel or enjoy the barbecue at the Arnprior Fairgrounds. For more call Stephen Dodd at 613-558-9325.

A further intent of the proposed updated Official Plan for the Town of Arnprior is in part to: 1. Ensure that all land use planning decisions are based on the principles of wise growth management that supports the Town’s unique character, diversity, civic identity, natural heritage and cultural heritage; 2. Support a prosperous local economy by providing opportunities for economic development, and investment and diversification in the Town in a manner that fosters entrepreneurialism, competitiveness, and a positive and attractive business environment; 3. Protect and enhance the character of existing neighbourhoods in the Town and to maintain them as diverse, liveable, safe, healthy, thriving and attractive communities; 4. Support all forms of intensification in key areas to support the efficient use of infrastructure, the many retail stores and services that exist and to provide additional housing options to existing and future residents; and, 5. Ensure that an adequate supply of land and housing choices are available for present and future residents of all ages, abilities, incomes and household sizes. The proposed updated Official Plan applies to the entire Town, save and except for the lands that are owned by the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada. As a result, no key map is provided. Any person may attend the public open house to review and ask questions about the proposed updated Official Plan and attend the public meeting to make representations in respect of the proposed updated Official Plan. If you would like to speak at the public meeting, please register in advance by calling the Clerk’s Office at 613-6234231 ext.1817 or by email to mspratt@arnprior.ca. However, oral submissions will still be received without registering. Written submissions on the proposed updated Official Plan can be sent to the Clerk’s Office, Town of Arnprior, 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, Ontario, K7S 0A8 and will form part of the public record.

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If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Arnprior before the proposed updated Official Plan is adopted by Arnprior Council, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the County of Renfrew on the Official Plan to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Arnprior before the proposed updated Official Plan is adopted by Arnprior Council, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

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If you wish to be notified of Council’s adoption of the proposed updated Official Plan, you must make a written request to the Clerk at the address cited below. The approval authority for the Official Plan following Council adoption will be the County of Renfrew.

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Additional information relating to the proposed Official Plan is available on the Town’s website www.arnprior.ca or for inspection at the Town office during regular office hours. One of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open, accessible, timely and efficient. Accordingly, all written submissions, documents, correspondence, e-mails or other communications (including your name and address) form part of the public record and will be disclosed/made available by the Town of Arnprior to such persons as the Town sees fit, including anyone requesting such information. Accordingly, in providing such information, you shall be deemed to have consented to its use and disclosure as part of the planning process. Dated at the Town of Arnprior this 8th day of September, 2016. Maureen Spratt - Clerk Town of Arnprior

Look for your copy of the Town of Arnprior Recreation Guide – Arnprior Life inserted in this weeks Chronicle- Guide Town Hall Renovations Renovations at Town Hall will be taking place from September – November. The office will remain open during this time however residents are asked to please follow any signage as at times a temporary entrance will be in place.

Daniel Street Construction Please note that there will be lane reductions on Daniel Street between Michael Street and Charles Street from August 25th – October 26th. Two lanes of traffic will remain with periodic interruptions to north bound traffic.

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Promise of a new beginning September brings so many changes to our lives it is sometimes hard to process them all. It’s a new beginning this week for students as they hit the books for another year and while for some it is the most exciting time ever, for others it can be quite scary. In a recent interview one local principal gave out two key pieces of advice for students: get involved and stay positive. Nowadays there are so many extracurriculars to do before and after school it is a balancing act to pick and choose what you would like to do. But in today’s world, adaptability and a wide range of skills, including how to work well in a team setting, are keys to getting ahead. So getting involved, whether it be sports and the arts or technology clubs and student government, is more important than ever. Students need to experience a variety of different perspectives if they are to get the most out of school life. Students can learn so much from these adventures as they meet new friends, learn to balance schedules and priorities, and begin to understand how they can make a difference in society. Making a difference brings us to the sec-

Kudos to the White Pine Festival organizers

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To the Editor: This letter is to give credit to the organizers of the White Pine Festival. We had visitors from southwestern Ontario this past weekend (Aug. 27-28) who had never been to Arnprior. Since they have young children (8 and 5), we decided to take in the White Pine Festival on Saturday. We drove to the Curling Club to park and first took in the train display, which was just fantastic. So much to see and the boys really enjoyed getting on the bike and making the train go. After that we hopped on the Giant Tiger train to the ball park

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where we spent the next several hours. The bouncy castles, zip line, old cars/trucks and the motorcycles kept those boys enthralled. The Heartbeats were playing when we stopped for lunch at Dan’s Dogs (always excellent) and took our food across the street to the little beach area and sat under a tree in the shade. Of course, we all had to put our feet in the water and the boys were hunting for rocks and shells. All while listening to excellent music and even Elvis made an appearance! Finally, everyone was tired and hot, so we got back on the GT train and caught a ride back up to our car. The only problem I could see, Sales Manager: Leslie Osborne leslie.osborne@metroland.com 613-432-3655 DISPLAY ADVERTISING: Christine Jarrett - Arnprior/WC- 613-432-3655 christine.jarrett@metroland.com Stephanie Jamieson - Renfrew - 613-432-3655 stephanie.jamieson@metroland.com Alicia Whyte – Renfrew 613-432-3655 awhyte@metroland.com CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SALES: Adrienne Barr - 613-432-3655 | 1-800-884-9195 adrienne.barr@metroland.com THE DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED IS FRIDAY 4PM AND DISPLAY ADVERTISING IS MONDAY 9:30AM

and this is not a criticism, was that they should have had more people driving the train and looking after the people riding it. I believe the same wonderful woman on the back of it keeping everyone safe was there all day. She was burnt to a crisp and looked like she had heat exhaustion. When we wanted to head back to the car, the train operator was going on a lunch break (much needed), which lasted about 40 minutes. Maybe next time the driver and ‘caboose’ person should be relieved every two hours or so? On another note, we also found time on the weekend for a visit to Robert Simpson Park. Between EDITORIAL: MANAGING EDITOR: Theresa Fritz 613-221-6225 theresa.fritz@metroland.com NEWS EDITOR: John Carter 613-432-3655 john.carter@metroland.com REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER: Derek Dunn derek.dunn@metroland.com 613-432-3655

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the beach and the splash pad, those boys would have easily put an entire day in! Our company thought Arnprior was just a lovely, family friendly small town and were very impressed with everything here (and that is even in its present state of being all torn up). So, to the organizers of the White Pine Festival, I would like to send a very big thank you. Wonderful job done and our visitors will be back again next year when it is on, as we have decided it is now a new tradition! Suzy Young Arnprior

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Cavanagh construction in downtown workers helpful, caring To the Editor:

Re: Cavanagh Construction I am sending this letter in support of the staff members of Cavanagh Construction who have been so obliging and helpful over

the summer while working on our downtown core. I am in downtown Arnprior usually 5-6 days a week and have yet to find and unfriendly person on their

staff. They have made this large development easier for more comfortable for me and I am sure for many others. I have been met by a smiling

face and escorted back and forth without any complaints about boiling hot sun, heavy downpours or the length of the day. Thank you very much for your

Canada’s military deserves respect, appreciation: local Peace Initiative group To the community of Arnprior and area:

Sept. 21 is the day declared by the United Nations as the International Day of Peace. Over the few years that we have had an Arnprior and Area Chapter of the Canadian Peace Initiative, we have had wonderful support and encouragement around this time when taking the opportunity to publicize, address and commemorate efforts to build peaceful ways of living and working together locally, nationally and globally.

Letters and articles have received thoughtful responses. We want to continue the dialogue this year under the theme ‘Weapons to Art: Transcending the Past’. Look for a display at the Arnprior Public Library showcasing artists in war-torn countries who have converted weapons to art or tools to transform the message of violence into a voice for peaceful living. As well, a one-minute film will be shown in various locations and publicized in posters put up around the community.

Additionally, we are writing two letters. In this first letter, we want to recognize all those who have served in the military; a second letter will give examples of how peace is being imagined by a variety of leaders, countries and scientists. To start our yearly conversation, we would like to thank, honour and respect each military member, who has, over the last 150 years, offered their services to protect and emulate the ideals of being a Canadian. We believe that an ongo-

ing commitment to peaceful means of resolving differences, acceptance of diversity and fair distribution of resources and opportunity honours the values of our past and present military who lost their lives, innocence or comrades in times of conflict. Many have given their lives, and others continued to or yet serve, putting demands on their families while they wait for their son, father, brother, daughter, mother or sister to come home and resume their lives together. See WE NEED, page 10

caring staff as they have made a tough time much more bearable and have kept us all safe. Jo-Ann Patenaude Arnprior

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of ALLISON JEAN COBURN, late of the Town of Arnprior, in the County of Renfrew and Province of Ontario who died on or about the 30th day of December, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned personal representatives within 30 days of this publication, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Estate Trustees then shall have notice. DATED at Arnprior the 23rd day of August, 2016. Stephen E. Knox, Trust Officer MD Private Trust Company and Janet Coburn Estate Trustees With a Will By: Bradley Samuel Barrister & Solicitor Tierney Stauffer LLP 141 John St. N., PO Box 8 Arnprior, Ontario K7S 3H2

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What does it take to make Prior-ites shake their booty?

To the Editor:

As avid dancers who retired to White Lake, my husband and I were interested in opportunities to dance in Arnprior or nearby towns to avoid the drive to Ottawa where there is an active dance scene. It quickly became obvious to us that - along with some amazing fiddling - step dancing was a big thing locally. Square and round dancing classes for couples could be found in Carleton Place, and line dancing and Zumba lessons (both preferred by ladies) are offered in some Valley towns. There are also two dance studios in Arnprior and in Pembroke that offer a range of dance lessons to both youngsters and adults. We, too, as dance aficionados, offer partner basic lessons. One can dance at legions, other halls, stag and does, and wedding receptions. There are also social dances held occasionally, such as Cobden, and Horton Township’s monthly fallthrough-spring Friday night dances (which also include some square dancing), or charity fundraising dances at the Nick Smith Centre and some church halls. For example, when the Sting Rays band hits town, the dance floor’s guaranteed to be full. There are many opportunities, so what’s my point? We’ve noticed that at most of the dances we’ve attended - and yes, we do crash stag and does - the dancers out on the floor are predominately of the boomer generation. The millennials do not seem to know how to dance beyond the old ‘hang and hug belly-rubbers’. We’re often disappointed and concerned when we watch young women get up, hanging onto their drinks, often sloshing them on the dance floor as it’s safer than leaving them unattended at the tables where, heaven forbid, some lout might lace one’s drink with a roofie (Rohypnol, aka the date-rape

drug). The young men tend to hover together, drink in hand, watching the girls. Occasionally one might muster up the courage to ask for a dance. Sometimes entire mixed groups will do a kind of group boogaloo. If you’re really into dancing though, the sticky drink puddles and residue on the floors is a big deterrent. Surely there’s a better way? It begs the question: is social dancing going the way of the Dodo bird? In other parts of the world, line dancing for both men and women continues to be a very popular thing. For instance, many bars in the States offer line and country/western partner dances that are wellattended by young people in their requisite jeans/cowboy boots/hats ‘uniform’; were that it was the same case here! Fred Astaire and Arthur Murray studios teaching social dances still abound, but the names alone indicate you’d need to be a boomer to even know who those men were. And the classes can be expensive after they get you started. Hip hop is popular now amongst the youngsters, but what will they be dancing in their 50s and beyond? As ladies know, there is nothing more pleasurable than watching a man dance or dancing with him, so you’d think men would be motivated to learn since it’s a great way to meet and attract the opposite sex, yet we suspect men’s lack of interest plays a role in social dance’s decline. TV shows such as Dancing With the Stars, and So You Think You Can Dance would indicate there is still much interest amongst the younger generation, so perhaps the question should be rephrased: are your parent’s and grandparent’s dances passé, out of style, oldfashioned?

Dance instructor Wendy and Dennis Tessier of White Lake are wondering if social dance has a future in the Upper Ottawa Valley. They hope so. As dancers, we know the music of today, be it country or modern, still comprises latin and social beats; think cha cha, rumba, foxtrot, waltz and jive. Polka is still a thriving thing, we hope, with those of Kashub descent in Wilno and Killaloe, and surrounds. But is it only folks of a ‘certain age” doing these dances? Is there hope for our children and children’s children to enjoy the pleasures that dancing together brings? I don’t know if social dance is still taught in grade and high schools, but if not, we’re willing to volunteer teach. Why not have girls and boys learn how to ask, accept and dance some basic steps together? It’s a skill that goes beyond just dancing. The rewards are many: motor skills, memory improve-

ment, physical and mental exercise, a natural anti-depressant, a joyful activity, and helpful in relationship-building. It’s a skill one can start at any age and use one’s entire lifetime. It bridges generations. Some people sign up to be able to perform a nice dance at their weddings, but will it lead to a lifelong love of dance? To the young people in the area, we’d like nothing better than you prove us wrong about the future of social dance. Under Nick Smith Centre’s sponsorship, we have offered a free dance class recently with dances suitable to partners of any age, so time will tell whether Arnprior responds, but naturally we hope not to be disappointed. At the recent White Pine Festival, there were many bands and solo acts who were phenomenal,

their music rhythmically irresistible, yet very few people (perhaps five) got up to move to the music with the exception of a local line dancing troupe who did put on a nice show. But what a shame. What does it take to make Prior-ites shake their booty? As humourist Dave Barry said: “Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.” And I would add: without your drink in hand and with a few basic steps in your ‘arsenal’. Wendy and Denis Tessier White Lake Editor Note: The Tessiers teach partner social dance in Arnprior and Renfrew, offering familypriced spring and fall sessions as well as free volunteer sessions and demonstrations.

We need to respect our military as we seek peace together Continued from page 9

Some of us have had the privilege of meeting many serving military members, some of whom are members of the Canadian Peace Initiative. There are families in the Valley who have generations of family who have served in the military and can describe how the military culture has changed.

Both groups have seen how the forces’ experience changes depending on the politics of the day. Regardless, our soldiers are our protectors. They loyally undertake the directives our politicians determine. We, the citizens, need to take what we ask of them seriously. Is it moral? Is it going to resolve the conflict

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to the benefit of all involved? Is it creating safe and resilient connections with the people we affect? To do anything less is to sacrifice our family and friends in the military for a destructive and futile cause. Finally, we need to respect our military. Even some of those in the peace movement have negative stereo-

types of our military, but no one deserves to be labeled and judged. Our forces are a diverse and varied population. They voluntarily take on intense demands that involve the whole person. They deserve our thanks and respect. Those who are deployed deserve support to come home and proudly put down their banner as soldiers

and be allowed to be civilians and family members. May peace be our common goal. Canadian Peace Initiative – Arnprior and Area Chapter canadianpeaceinitiative.ca David and Marie Morgan, Elaine M. Gibson, Enid Blackwell, Judy Borer, Mary Lunney, Reg Gatenby, Theresa Dunn


Rotary supports seniors iPod

Rotary at White Pine Always having fun at every community event is the gang from Rotary Club of Arnprior, including, from left, David Grant, Brian Patterson, Mike Steeves, and Dave Palmer. The service group’s international project is the elimination of polio, a highly infectious viral disease that mainly affects young children. Two years without a reported infection would mean it is eradicated. Thanks to Rotary and others, that goal has almost been reached.

The Rotary Club of Arnprior has thrown itself behind Arnprior’s iPod project. The club is collecting and “giving new life” to used, functioning iPods for the project launched by the Arnprior Public Library. The library is collecting the iPods so it can provide a personalized playlist for each resident of the Grove Nursing Home. The Rotary club is urging the commu-

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nity to get behind the project by dropping off gently used devices at the Arnprior library. Cash donations are also welcome, the club notes. BRING BACK THE MEMORIES

“Hopefully this works and we can assist to expand the ‘Music Evokes Emotion; Emotion brings back Memories’ project, said Rotarian Foundation chair Dave Palmer.

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Train kept a rollin’ Gaston Moreau watches his train round the bend during the model train show at Arnprior Curling Club on Aug. 27. As organizer of the two-day event held in conjunction with the White Pine Festival, he was pleased to see 15 operators and five vendors, along with builders and many displays filling the large room. “I’m ecstatic,” he said. “The parking lot is full and it’s a steady flow of people at the door.”

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Waterfront Lot! Old Quarry Road, Maclaren’s Landing 100’ lot on the Ottawa River on quiet dead end street. Gradual sloping lot to the river. 30 minutes north of Kanata! $149,900

Visit www.johnwroberts.com to see more pictures and full details of all my listings!! 12 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, September 8, 2016


Donna N c Bro er

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COLDWELL BANKER VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE

donna-n c @ coldwellban er.ca

BROKERAGE

www.coldwellban er.ca or real or.ca OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPT. 11th 1:00-2:30pm 218 HERRICK DR., ARNPRIOR

$189,900

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW WITH A PRIVATE REAR YARD AND EASY ACCESS TO 417 $319,900. MLS 1006349 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPT. 11th 3:00-4:30pm 3 KINSMEN CRESC., ARNPRIOR

OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH • 2-3:30 PM 128 CONNIFER LANE

(FOLLOW SIGNS OFF OLD HWY 17 PAST PJS RESTAURANT) AMAZING 2 BEDROOM STARTER OR RETIREMENT WITH FINISHED LOWER FAMILY ROOM, PRETTY PRIVATE LOT, GOOD STORAGE AND PARKING. MLS# 1018863 YOUR HOST DONNA DEFALCO 613-979-2601

ONE OF THE NICEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN ARNPRIOR THIS ALL BRICK 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW IS WORTH A LOOK.OFFERS! $249,500 MLS 1019982

Mike & Donna Defalco Sales Rep/Broker

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Jenn Spratt DEREK DUNN/METROLAND

Boat show beauty Anne-Marie and Doug Carruthers check out one of two vintage boats at Chats Lake Community Boat Club. The club hosted a show during White Pine Festival. This boat was handmade over five years in Kemptville.

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OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY 6:00-7:30PM 10 SULLIVAN CR

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White Pine visitors from B.C. Visiting all the way from Vancouver is Tamara, left, and Isabella Jeffrey, along with Jeffrey and Jace Sinfield. Happy to have her adult children home for White Pine is Linda Denis, centre.

WOW factor. Huge Family home. See the Value. Your host Jenn Spratt. Only $289,900 MLS 1010195

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 3 TO 4:30 PM 27 MACDONALD STREET SOUTH

Renovated brick family home centrally located to all amenities with fenced private yard.

Only $149,900 MLS 1015098

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPT 11TH 2:30-4:00PM 4815 MACHARDY ROAD

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 1 TO 2:30 PM 47 PROPER STREET, BRAESIDE

Move in ready bungalow with finished basement, garage and spacious fenced private yard.

Only $164,500 MLS 102360

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPT 11TH 1:00-2:15PM 3726 KINBURN SIDE ROAD

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Arnprior Scouting to hold registration night Sept. 19

The 2nd Arnprior Scouts are one of two youth groups benefitting from the Arnprior Lionettes major draw of the year. The Arnprior Scouting and Guiding movement received $300 each from the draw. Presenting the donation to Arnprior Scouts group commissioner Brian Dougherty and Scout Sydney Dougherty are Peggy Frechette, Sally Bromley, Joan McConnell and Monique Lynch. The Scouts are holding a registration night Monday, Sept. 19 at Walter Zadow Public School, where the Scouts, Ciubs and Beaver groups meet each week.

The Arnprior Scouting movement is gearing up for another season with a registration night Monday, Sept. 19. Anyone, boys and girls, interested in joining the Scouts troop, Cub pack or Beaver colony can drop by Walter Zadow School between 6:30 and 8 p.m. Prospective members can attend two meetings free to find out if Scouting is for them. The ages are 5 to 7 for Beavers, 8 to 10 for Cubs and 11 to 14 for Scouts. The cost is $200 for the year, but subsidies are available for those who need them. Arnprior Scouting is led by group commissioner Brian Dougherty and group treasurer Rod Boileau The Scouting movement can always use more volunteers and adult leaders. To find out more, email info@arnpriorscouting.ca.

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE

John O’Neill Sales Representative

View All These Open Houses Online At

BUS: 613-270-8200 • RES: 613-832-2503 joneill@royallepage.ca

JENN SPRATT THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH 6-7:30PM

23 LAKE ST., ARNPRIOR

MLS # 1026429

$429,900

3017 WHITE LAKE RD, WHITE LAKE

MLS # 1024512

$180,000

$149,900

MISSISSIPPI RIVER WATERFRONT

INCOME PROPERTY

OTTAWA RIVER WATERFRONT

151 GYPSY LANE, ARNPRIOR MLS # 1017830

146 DALKEITH ST., PAKENHAM MLS # 1018128

86 TOWEY LANE, RENFREW MLS # 1000527

$279,900

$339,900

GREAT BUILDING LOT 12398 LANARK RD., CALABOGIE MLS # 988796

$214,900

863 CORKERY RD., CARP MLS # 1000522

$499,900

2 ACRE LOT, LOT 23 UPPER DWYER HILL RD

$49,900

Lots of Lots for sale - 1 acre to 100 acres - Call John for details. 14 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, September 8, 2016

JENN SPRATT SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 1-2:15PM

10 SULLIVAN CRES, ARNPRIOR

144 THIRD AVE. ARNPRIOR

3726 KINBURN SIDE RD.

DONNA NYCH SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 1-2:30PM

LIZ KARGUS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 1-2:30PM

DONNA DEFALCO SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 2-3:30PM

218 HERRICK DR., ARNPRIOR

47 PROPER ST. BRAESIDE

128 CONNIFER LANE, ARNPRIOR

2465 CTY RD. 29, PAKENHAM MLS # 1021841

3 S ACRE

$229,900

GREG TOWNLEY THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH 6-7:30PM

JENN SPRATT SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 2:304:00PM

4815 MACHARDY RD

CHARLOTTE LEITCH SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2-4PM

19 MELVILLE RD

LIZ KARGUS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 3-4:30PM DONNA NYCH SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 3-4:30PM 3 KINSMEN CRES, ARNPRIOR

23 MACDONALD ST. S. ARNPRIOR

HELEN VINCENT SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 2-4PM

Call Leslie or Christine to find out how to advertise your Open House! 613-623-6571

338 WILLIAM ST. ARNPRIOR

Call Leslie or Christine to find out how to advertise your Open House! 613-623-6571


Terry Stavenow, Broker t.stavenow@bell.net View listings @ terrystavenow.com

613-623-4284

Thinking of Buying or Selling – Call Terry at 613-623-4284

JOHN CARTER/METROLAND

Sharing in the benefits of the of the Arnprior Lionettes annual draw are the Arnprior Girls Guides. Lionettes Peggy Frechette , Sally Bromley, Joan McConnell and Monique Lynch present the a donation. Accepting are Arnprior Brownie leader Colleen Bloom and Brownie Rebecca Bloom and Arnprior Spark leader Tara Teskey and Arnprior Spark Avery Teskey. The Guides are currently gearing up for a new season by holding an online registration.

Girls Guides get ready for new season Arnprior Girl Guide officials are extolling the virtues of joining the well-establed organization for girls from 5-17. The movement is holding an online registration and will start up for a new season later this month. “Every week, you will meet with girls your age and join in on more fun than you could ever imagine,” say offiicials. This means girls will: • make new friends; • discover the great outdoors and the impact they can have on the environment; • explore science and technology; • make the community a better place

through small actions that make a big difference; • learn life skills such as financial literacy and healthy relationships in a fun and engaging way; • gain an appreciation for the issues that impact girls and women around the world; • earn badges for accomplishments and gain skills that last a lifetime. The four groups include Sparks (age 5-6), Brownies (7-8), Guides (9-11), Pathfinders (12-14) and Rangers (15-17). Call 1-800-565-8111 for assistance or visit https://register.girlguides.ca or call toll-free 1-877-323-4545.

33 SMOLKIN STREET, ARNPRIOR

5 WOLFF CR, ARNPRIOR

240 MCLEAN AVE. ARNPRIOR

NEW PRICE Contemporary new home, energy wise home unequaled in this area. Call Terry for all the details. MLS 940435 Asking $400,000

WATERFRONT NEW LISTING Excellent 4 Br. Waterfront home, walk out basement with many upgrades. Rent option $2000/month MLS 1012584 Asking $539,500

NEW LISTING

68 FRIEDAY ST.

OTTAWA RIVER COTTAGE.

OTTAWA RIVER WATERFRONT COTTAGE

Well Maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath End unit Townhome clean and bright, landscaped yard MLS 1022924 Asking $269,900

Cozy Cottage 2 Br, Fireplace in LR, large sun room, clean and furnished

Building lot great location, excellent shoreline, 2 Br Cottage large living area. MLS 961024 Asking $279,900

MLS 1024343 Asking $249,000

Ottawa River Custom Home that has everything! $849,900

5 Acre Treed building lot with well. Pakenham Township MLS 914280 ASKING $99,500 Exclusive New 3 Bedroom Custom Build Campbell Dr. Starting $325,000 SOLD - Ottawa River View 2 Building Sites with mature trees MLS 1018562 $89,900

The Denty - $240,900 1526 SqFt 2-Story Semi 3 Beds, 2½ Baths Concrete Front Porch Open Concept Design Corner Walk-In Pantry Kitchen Island with Raised Bar Top nd 2 Floor Laundry Master with Walk In Closet

The Whitty - $254,900 1750 SqFt 2-Story Semi 3 Beds, 2½ Baths Concrete Front Porch Open Concept Design Kitchen Island with Raised Bar top 2nd Floor Laundry Master with Walk In Closet

JOHN CARTER/METROLAND

And the winner is ... Cathy Muldoon is the lucky winner of the most recent Arnprior Lionette draw. Presenting her with her $600 winnings, from left, are Sally Bromley, Monique Lynch, Joan McConnell and Peggy Frechette .

Model Home on Baskin Drive in Arnprior

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Municipal Matters

Phone: 613-256-2064 1-888-779-8666

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS

September 8, 2016

NOTICE

effect on January 1, 2015 and the Clean Water Act 2006. Municipalities are required to amend their Official Plans and other policy documents to comply.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – Council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council)

WATER MAIN FLUSHING – ALMONTE WARD Sept. 12 – Oct. 21

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – Council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council)

The Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be flushing the water mains in all areas of Almonte Ward beginning Monday, September 12th, 2016 to Friday, October 21st, 2016, during the hours of 7:30 am - 4 pm (excluding weekends).

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

MISSISSIPPI MILLS AT A GLANCE 2016 Wednesday, September 14 , 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Almonte Community Centre th

Don’t miss this opportunity to gather information on and register for all your leisure time activities. From piano lessons to curling; field naturalists to yoga - there’s something for everyone. Remember this event is not just for the kids; there are many activities for residents of all ages. Come and see what Mississippi Mills has to offer! For more information or to book your table contact the Mississippi Mills Recreation & Culture Department at 613-256-1077 ext 22 or email tmaclaren@mississippimills.ca

2016 FINAL TAX NOTICE The 2016 final tax installment is due Thursday, September 29, 2016. If you own property in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills and did not receive a tax bill please contact the Tax Clerk at 256-2064 ext. 224. Visit www.mississippimills.ca for information regarding payment options.

MISSISSIPPI MILLS RECREATION AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT FALL PROGRAMS 2016- 2017 ADULT RECREATIONAL BADMINTON

ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL

Location: Almonte & District High School Monday’s and Thursday’s beginning Sept. 12/16 – April 27/17 Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm $45.00 per person Cancellation dates: TBD

Location: R. Tait MacKenzie P. S. Friday’s beginning Sept. 16/16 – April 28/17 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $45.00 per person Cancellation dates: TDB LINE DANCING All ages welcome!

Location: Almonte & District High School Tuesday’s beginning Sept. 06/16 – May 2/17 Location: Almonte Community Centre Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Thursday’s – Starting Oct. 13/16 $45.00 per person 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ($8.00/class) Cancellation dates: TBD AEROBICS – Senior Friendly YOUTH NIGHTS Location – Stewart Community Centre Location: Almonte & District High School Monday’s & Wednesday’s starting Sept. 19/16 Friday’s beginning Oct. 14/16 – April 28/17 10:00 – 11:00 am ($8.00 / class) Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Cancellation dates: TBD Youth ages 10-15 PICK UP HOCKEY at Almonte Arena

RECREATIONAL HOCKEY PROGRAM

Location: Almonte Community Centre Thursday’s beginning Oct. 6/16 – Mar. 23/17 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm $5.00 per person per session Full equipment is required Cancellation date: TBD

Location: Pakenham Arena Saturday’s beginning Oct. 1/16 – Mar. 25/17

PICK UP HOCKEY at Pakenham Arena Location: Stewart Community Centre Wednesday’s beginning Sept. 28/16 – Mar. 23/17 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm $5.00 per person per session Full equipment is required. Cancellation date: TBD BABYSITTING COURSE Participants must be at least 12 years old Location: Almonte & District High School 3 Weekend sessions: Room 24 Oct. 15 & 16/16 Jan. 21 & 22/17 April 22& 23/17 Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm $50.00 per student

Program Times: Age 5 – 6 years Age 7 – 8 years Age 9 – 11 years Age 12 – 15 years

9:00 am – 10:00 am 10:00 am – 11:00 am 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Full equipment is required for this program. (no jersey provided) Deletion Date: TBD Cost:

• Reduced water pressure should only be intermittent as the hydrants are being flushed. The pressure will return to normal once the flushing is completed. • If you detect discoloured (red) water, turn off your tap for 20 to 30 minutes; this should allow work crews enough time to complete the flushing. When work crews have left the area, turn on one COLD water tap for a few minutes to flush the system. • Discoloured water may occur in close proximity to the watermain flushing or many blocks, even kilometre’s away, depending on various factors such as their supply main size, location and demand flows. Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict the location and extent of the customers that may receive discoloured water. • Residents who live in the areas being flushed may want to collect containers of water for drinking and cooking, each day before the flushing program starts. • We recommend that you do not drink or wash laundry with red water. We appreciate your patience while this work is being completed and if you would like more information, please call the Roads & Public Works Department at 613-256-2064 and speak to Rod Cameron, ext. 232 or Cindy Hartwick ext. 258.

THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS

Installment due - September 29, 2016

ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL

This annual maintenance program is designed to remove the sediment that has accumulated in the water mains to maintain good water quality in the distribution system. This maintenance procedure is required under the Provincial Legislation and may result in temporary inconveniences to you such as reduced water pressure or red (discoloured) water.

$ 130.00 / child (resident) $ 150.00 / child (non-resident) $ 375.00 / family (3 or more family members registered)

Program registration will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 14/16 “At a Glance” at the Almonte Community Centre from 7 pm – 9 pm AND Saturday, Sept. 24/16 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at the Pakenham arena.

For more information on any of these programs please call the Recreation & Culture Department at 613-256-1077

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

Zoning By By-law Amendment The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to consider proposed revisions to the Zoning By-law with respect to the Source Water Protection Policies. THE SUBJECT LANDS are described as all the lands within the boundaries of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills. A key map has not been included since both the Official Plan and Zoning By-law changes encompass all the land within the Municipality of Mississippi Mills. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Amendments. Written submissions regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment are to be filed with the Clerk at the Municipality of Mississippi Mills Municipal Office, 3131 Old Perth Road, R.R. #2, P.O. Box 400, Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Municipality of Mississippi Mills before the Zoning By-law is passed or, the County of Lanark before the Official Plan Amendment as passed the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills Council to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. AFTER A DECISION has been made by Council, persons wishing to formally register an objection must, regardless of any previous submissions, file with the Clerk a Notice of Appeal accompanied with the Board’s fee to the Ontario Municipal Board setting out the objection and the reasons in support of the objection. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are available for inspection at the Municipality of Mississippi Mills Municipal Office between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, or inquiries may be directed to the Municipality’s Planning Department at (613) 256-2064 x259 or by e-mail at sstirling@ mississippimills.ca. DATED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS THIS 18th DAY OF AUGUST, 2016.

Municipality of Mississippi Mills Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment

Stephen Stirling, MCIP, RPP

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills (the Municipality) has undertaken a planning process to assess the short-term rated capacity of Wells 7 and 8, building upon recommendations from the related Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Master Plan (Almonte Ward) completed in 2012. As part of the process, background information was reviewed and alternative solutions concepts were developed and evaluated based on several criteria, including impacts to the natural, social cultural and economic environments. A hydrogeological evaluation was also completed to assist in determining the preferred alternative. Furthermore, as part of the Class EA process for reviewing the rated capacity of Wells 7 and 8, public comment during the evaluation of alternative solutions was requested. This project is being carried out in accordance with the Terms of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process, which is approved under the Environmental Assessment Act.

TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of Mississippi Mills held a meeting with respect to the five year review process for its Community Official Plan on Thursday, June 23, 2016. A second Special Meeting of Council to discuss growth projections and land needs and to discuss the revisions that may be required will be held on Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 at the Municipal Office, 3131 Old Perth Road. The Consultant and the Municipal Planner will be in attendance at the meeting to provide members of the public with information on the Official Plan review process and to answer questions.

Wells 7 and 8

The Project File of the Schedule ‘B’ Class EA has now been finalized and identifies the preferred alternative to meet the Municipality’s short-term water supply requirements. It has been determined that increasing the rated capacity of Wells 7 and 8 by 6.7 L/s to 44.7 L/s is required to address the Municipality’s increased supply demands. By this Notice, information including the Project File is being made available to the public for a thirty (30) day review period in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class EA process. Interested persons may review this document and provide comments to the Municipality. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Municipality may then proceed with the works. Project information is available to the public at the municipal office and the municipal website, www.mississippimills.ca. The comment period will end on October 8, 2016. Municipality of Mississippi Mills; Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment – Wells 7 and 8 c/o J.L. Richards & Associates Limited 864 Lady Ellen Place Ottawa ON K1Z 5M2 Facsimile: (613) 728-6012 Electronic-mail: sgore@jlrichards.ca

DATE: Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 TIME: 6:00 pm PLACE: Mississippi Mills Municipal Office, 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte Section 26(1) of the Planning Act, requires that official plans be reviewed and updated not less frequently than every five years. The Municipality of Mississippi Mills’ present Community Official Plan was adopted by Council December 13, 2005 and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing August 29, 2006. The Mississippi Mills Community Official Plan Five Year Review will update and refine the goals, objectives, policies and schedules of the existing Community Official Plan in keeping with Provincial Policies and1 the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended by the Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006. An Open House will be held by Council once the draft has been prepared for the purpose of giving the public an opportunity to review and ask questions about supporting information and material, as well as proposed amendments to the Mississippi Mills Community Official Plan. Council will have regard to any written submissions about what revisions may be required and will give any person who attends the special meeting an opportunity to be heard on that subject. Comment forms will be provided at the Public Meeting. Interested persons may also make additional written submissions directly to the Planning and Building Department at any time during the review. Additional information relating to the Official Plan review process will be available at the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0. Dated at Mississippi Mills this 18th day of August, 2016

Please copy any correspondence to: Mr. Guy Bourgon Director of Public Works Municipality of Mississippi Mills 3131 Old Perth Road, RR#2 P.O. Box 400, Almonte ON K0A 1A0 Facsimile: (613) 256-4242 Electronic-mail: gbourgon@mississippimills.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OFFICIAL PLAN FIVE YEAR REVIEW / UPDATE

Well 7 and 8

MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 22 AND 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, C. P.13 CONCERNING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS COMMUNITY OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW #11-83 TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 at 6:00 pm, in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills Council Chambers, 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte, Ontario, to consider a municipally initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment under Sections 22 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended. Official Plan Amendment The purpose of Amendment No.18 to the Municipality of Mississippi Mills Community Official Plan is to identify the policies and schedule changes that are required as part of the implementation of the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan (SPP). The SPP came into

Stephen Stirling, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner Municipality of Mississippi Mills 3131 Old Perth Road P.O. Box 400 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Phone: (613)256-2064 ext 259 email: sstirling@mississippimills.ca

SENIOR SHUFFLEBOARD AT THE ALMONTE COMMUNITY CENTRE The 2016-2017 Senior Shuffleboard season will be starting in October. The recreational senior shuffleboard program provides all participants with the opportunity to get out and meet new people, take part in some physical activity and have some fun. Interested participants for the Senior Shuffleboard program should contact Marilyn Snedden at 613-256-3130. For any other questions please call Calvin Murphy Recreation Manager at 256-1077 Ext: 24

*** EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY *** MISSISSIPPI Mills Public Library requires a Processing Assistant (Pakenham Branch), Temporary Contract Position $16.92 to $20.80 for 18 hrs per week, including but not limited to M-F 3:45 to 7 p.m., weekends and travel may be required For a detailed job description and contract terms please visit our website at www.missmillslibrary.com or call Pam Harris, CEO/Chief Librarian at 613-256-1037. Deadline for applications is 5. P.m. Friday Sept. 23’16.


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BACK TO SCHOOL & FALL REGISTRATION

New French Catholic school for Arnprior delayed until 2018 Derek Dunn

derek.dunn@metroland.com

Other Arnprior area schools are opening for the fall season, but the proposed French elementary one will be delayed until 2018. The French Catholic board Conseil des ecoles catholiques du Centre Est (CECCE) announced last November plans to open a primary school on Baskin Drive across from A.J. Charbonneau

Ten easy ways for students to save energy, money

Public School. The plan was to open in late August 2017. “We have had to delay the opening by one year. The process took a lot longer than expected,” said Celine Bourbonnais, communications director at CECCE. She was unsure of the cause prior to deadline, though the “process” did not include having the municipality work on severance or rezoning issues. At the time of the announce-

ment, some commentators on social media questioned the use of $498 million in provincial tax funds to build a new school in an area with decreasing number of students. They would welcome the school to move in with another facing declining enrolment. As well, there was also resistance to using agricultural land for development. Then there were apparent communication issues with the family who have for gen-

Students starting university and college may have graduated high school, but they may not have received an education in energy efficiency. Hydro One has a quick, 10-step lesson to help students keep electricity costs down for the upcoming school year. When researching an apartment or house to rent, find out if your electricity bill is included in your rent or if you are billed separately. Study the time-of-use schedule and use high electricity-use appliances like the dishwasher, space heater, stove and dryer during off-peak

MORNING FITNESS CLASSES

hours as much as possible. Regularly review your electricity usage by setting up an online account at www.HydroOne.com/MyAccount to track your electricity consumption by the hour. When you leave for class, make sure all unnecessary lights are turned off. Remember science class? Electricity is drawn from household gadgets, electronic devices and appliances even when not in use. Plug appliances and equipment that are not used constantly into a power bar with an off switch for an easy and quick way to turn them all off.

Curling Registration September 22nd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Arnprior Curling Club located at 15 Galvin St.

Mondays: Cardio, Strength & Stretch Thursdays: Strength & Stretch 9:30-10:30am 1x/week $100.00 2x/week $180.00 Drop in: $10.00/class Instructor: Cathy Levy 613-623-2305 18 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, September 8, 2016

school that will have a capacity of 250. The nearest French Catholic school is Saint Remi in Kanata, some 50 kilometres away. The board estimates more than 265 children in the Arnprior region have a constitutional right to a French Catholic education. “We are happy with the interest shown so far,” Bourbonnais said. The CECCE is also planning to include a daycare for 36 children at the new school.

Get an honorary conservation degree by trapping the heat in your home in the winter. Get additional credit for limiting your use of air conditioning. Keep your home or apartment cool in the summer by opening windows at night when it is cooler and closing blinds during the day to keep the heat out. Consider using a fan to cool down, especially during peak hours. Experiment by washing your clothes in cold water, during off-peak hours to keep costs low. Clothes dryers also consume a lot of electricity so hang dry your laundry to save on your bill.

Renfrew Skating Club

Registration Dates Wednesday, September 14th 6:30pm - 8pm Saturday, September 17th 10:30am - 12pm

@ the Christian Education Centre (257 John St. N., Arnprior)

Beginning: Monday, September 19th 2016 (13 weeks)

erations lived and farmed the land being severed. However, Bourbonnais described dealings between the board and Campbell family as “amicable” and even expects the family to participate in upcoming photo opt/news release on site. Reached by phone, Blair and Liz Campbell did not contradict Bourbonnais but will not make any public comments. About 50 families have shown enrollment interest in the future

All registration dates will be held at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Membership fees for the 2016-2017 skating season

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Don’t be impatient: be safe around school buses With a new school year upon us, the Canada Safety Council is reminding drivers to be extra cautious as school buses return to the roads. Despite it being an annual occurrence, the return of school buses often brings about episodes of impatience, confusion regarding some of the rules of the road and a spike in fatalities and injuries among young pedestrians from September to November. SAFETY TIPS

With this context in mind, here are a few tips to ensure that everyone, from you to the littlest bus rider to the driver getting them to school, is staying safe on the roads: • Leave yourself a bit of extra time to get wherever you’re going. Being in a rush is no excuse for disobeying the rules of the road and endangering the lives of others. • When a bus has its arm extended and flashing lights, stop. It’s the law. Do not proceed until the lights are turned off, as there may still be children coming or attempting

to cross the street. In most cases, traffic in both directions must stop unless separated by a median. • Slow down in school zones. Be vigilant and careful in residential areas where children are present as well. Moving slowly and predictably can help children feel more at ease and make them less likely to try and rush. • Avoid doing manoeuvres like three-point turns and U-turns in school zones. Children are often unfamiliar or simply not expecting these, which can cause them to be in the wrong place at the wrong time as a result. • Always obey crossing guards and signage, especially as it relates to pedestrians and school zones. • Give cyclists a wide berth. Many jurisdictions require a minimum distance of one metre. Additionally, shoulder check before opening your door to ensure you don’t accidentally open it in a cyclist’s path. • If you’re able, choose public transportation or an active form of transportation. If you’re in a position to leave the car at home,

the roads are made that much more safer for its more vulnerable users. Additionally, for parents driving their children to school, be sure to never let your child out of the car when they’ll be getting off into traffic. Make sure they’re stepping out onto a sidewalk or away from the flow of traffic.

Also, consider driving a block or so away from the school and walking with your child, in order to reduce congestion around the school area. This will also make the bus drivers’ jobs a bit easier. The Canada Safety Council wishes everyone a happy fall and an eventless return to school. “Let’s all do our part to keep the roads safe for everyone.�

Five tips to help students succeed in school you will be the best ad- Higher Ground Tutoring vocate. Read everything Services in Arnprior. She you can and find support has been teaching children Here are some suggestions to groups or other addition- and adults since 2002, and has a passion especially starting the year off right and set- al help.  Sally Rogers is the for children with special ting your child up for success.  1. Use breaks as opportunities to owner and director of needs. change the structure of learning -the best learning takes place in real life environments. Parents, you are your child’s primary teacher. Find ways to include your children in decisions involving your fiIs offering training for nances and family affairs as appropriate. Crisis Line and Centre Support  2. Develop relationships with Volunteers teachers immediately. Discuss ways to ensure open and continuous communication - communication note- If you are interested in social justice issues book, regular phone calls, agendas, and want to make a difference, if you want etc.  3. Become familiar with curriculum expectations so you can sup- to work towards ending sexual violence port your child’s learning. - available opportunities are available. online at www.edu.gov.on.ca. Ask teachers about their long range Work from home, the centre or in your plans so you know what’s coming up in advance.  community.  4. Practice good study habits. Review learning every day; don’t wait A comprehensive training session is set to begin for tests or assignments; supplement 2016 with material from the Internet or library books. Get ahead rather than just main- Please call WSAC @ (613) 735-5551 or 1-800 -461- 9018 tain. Ask questions and find anfor an information package or visit us at swers. Limit electronics and TV in www.wsac.ca favor of better brain stimulating activities - read print books, play outside, talk to real people, play board We welcome women from diverse games or sports. backgrounds.  5. If your child has special needs, Sally Rogers

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MADAWASKA GIRLS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

GIRLS’ HOCKEY REGISTRATION FOR GIRLS AGES 9-17 We are still welcoming girls to join our own Madawaska Girls’ Hockey Association teams to play house level hockey games against teams in the Ottawa District Girls Hockey Association. Our home games are in Renfrew and Arnprior with away games in Ottawa West arenas. Our GIRLS’ TEAMS have a great winning record. Winning is nice but the most important goal is HAVING FUN. Registration is still open for girls 9-17 (Peewee, Bantam and Midget). To enrol your child contact our registrar, Jennifer Wagner, at jljowagner@yahoo.ca or 613 623-0207.

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Summer learning ‘packed with fun and innovation’

Hundreds of students participated in a fun-packed, innovative program of activities at Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB) schools this summer. More than 200 students enrolled in RCCDSB’s summer program to boost literacy and numeracy. The students, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7, attended classes at St. John XXIII Catholic Elementary School in Arnprior, St. John Bosco in Barry’s Bay, St. Anthony’s in Chalk River, St. James in Eganville, Holy Name in Pembroke, St. Francis of Assisi in Petawawa and St. Joseph’s High School in Renfrew. “I was thrilled to be part of such a dynamic and innovative summer school program this summer,” said principal Amy Sicoli, who led the program with principal Clint Young. “Because of the talents and experience of our amazing teachers, our program provided students with the opportunity to boost their literacy and numeracy confidence and skills.” Sicoli noted the program’s innovative math lessons sparked creativity in students and challenged their thinking and curiosity around math learning and problem-solving. “The integration of 21st-century learning and a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) was evident at all our sites,” Sicoli said. “Inquiry-based learning was also a pivotal part of our summer program, from our youngest Kindergarten children asking questions about the world around them to our intermediate students delving into self-directed e-learning,” she added. The summer program also tested a gamebased learning project for mathematics that was funded by the Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE). “We used our summer CODE funding to assist with creating, implementing and evaluating a mathematics diagnostic test that can be used in primary and junior math,” said Dave Noble, the principal of SEF. DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Noble said the diagnostic was tested at Holy Name and St. Francis of Assisi schools by two teachers, Chantelle Spence and Rebecca Clarke, who had taken extra professional development in order to implement the diagnostic. The diagnostic was designed by the K-12 curriculum co-ordinator Lynn Denault and implemented by her and coordinator Tracy Joyce. “Our goal is to have an RCCDSB math diagnostic that will help educators to find gaps in student learning in mathematics,” Noble said. “Once the gaps have been found, the goal will be to implement math-based games and activities to help close those gaps. We also hope to increase communication with our parents so that mathematics activities at

home will become as common as reading to your child before bed.” The CODE project also included promotion of healthy living for our students, Noble said. Participants were involved in a variety of healthy living activities such as yoga, a field trip to the Best Western Hotel’s fitness facility in Pembroke and field trips to the grocery store. 100 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED

More than 100 high school students also participated in e-learning courses, which included Grade 12 Religion and Grade 10 Civics and Careers. The summer courses allowed more room in students’ regular school timetables so that they can reach ahead to take Grade 11 courses, or get an early start in preparing for their careers or post-secondary education. Young noted that the summer e-learning courses allowed students some flexibility, although they had to meet deadlines and complete each course within 18 days. “Kids are so tech savvy and the teachers are there if help is needed,” Young said. Also, the teachers could track students’ progress. “It was a very successful program,” he added. “Students did very well.” Another program highlight was a sneak peek for RCCDSB’s Grade 4 students at the Board’s two high schools. Forty-nine students participated in the Jaguar Camp at Saint Joseph’s in Renfrew from July 4 to 7 while 30 students attended Crusader Camp at Bishop Smith High School in Pembroke from July 11 to 14. The students had two sessions each of sports, science, robotics/music and outdoor education. Young noted that two groups were very instrumental in the success of the summer school program. “They are the Board’s office staff, who handled the administrative responsibilities, and the Renfrew County Joint Transportation Committee, which arranged buses for the students. We have great partnerships and we really want to say a huge thank you,” Young added. The summer learning experience also extended to more than 50 educators from across the RCCDSB who participated in a voluntary full-day math Professional Development session on Aug. 29 in Pembroke. K–12 Curriculum coordinators Denault and Joyce facilitated the learning for an enthusiastic Kindergarten–Grade 8 audience. The day was an opportunity to provide new strategies and practical ideas that educators could add to their repertoires for the upcoming school year, explained Denault. “I am always impressed by the dedication of staff to continue to implement the most current practices in their classrooms to support their students,” she added.


Predictions for what could be a difficult Fall for wildlife

With a blink of an eye summer has slipped by. Bird nests are now nothing more than empty egg cartons and their makers have fallen mute and will remain silent until next spring. Overhead, while a million stars burn brightly against the black curtain of moonless nights, peeps and cheeps tell us that warblers and thrushes are winging their way south. The severe drought that held much of southern Ontario hostage this summer will likely have ramifications extending well beyond this year. Areas with shallow soil were particularly hard hit. While deciduous trees that turned colour prematurely or dropped their leaves will likely recover next year, Eastern White Cedars that turned brown are undoubtedly lost. Other plants either failed to produce fruit or produced lower than normal amounts. In many areas, raspberries, Blackberries, Elderberries, and Pin and Choke Cherries are devoid of fruit. This will likely have serious consequences for Black Bears because these animals fatten for winter by devouring carbohydrate-rich foods. While lean bears might survive the winter, especially if temperatures are favourable, they’ll have a difficult time next spring. After leaving their dens in April, bears are confronted with a paucity of food for many weeks, and during this time their fat provides much of the nutrition that keeps them alive. Many White Spruce and White Pines

failed to produce cones this summer. While a lack of conifer seeds may not affect bears, it does determine what types of birds will be present this winter. Red and White-winged crossbills are major consumers of pine and spruce seeds, respectively. Thus, these fascinating birds with their odd, name-giving bills could well be absent from local woods this winter. The lack of cones might also be bad news for Red Squirrels. These vociferous rodents stash piles of cones under logs and tree roots, and these stores are dug up and consumed in winter. Only the seeds housed inside the cones are eaten, and a pile of scales on top of snow is a sure sign that a Red Squirrel has eaten well. A paucity of cones could affect the winter survival of these squirrels, which also store mushrooms after drying them on tree limbs. But not all trees and shrubs are devoid of fruit. Bumper crops adorn White Ash, Black Cherry, Wild Raisin, and a few other species. Scarlet Tanagers, Red-eyed Vireos, Blue Jays, and other birds are currently devouring the cherries so there’ll likely not be many left by the time snow arrives. However, if the

MICHAEL RUNTZ

Perhaps due to a lack of choice, this Red Squirrel in Algonquin Park was recently harvesting Jack Pine cones, which are so hard that it may be unable to open them this winter. ash crop remains intact, flocks of Bohemian Waxwings and Pine Grosbeaks might well liven our winter. The drought may also affect animals in other ways. Many beaver ponds currently display low water levels. If a severely cold winter descends on us, some ponds may freeze to the bottom, spelling disaster for their occupants.

Beavers don’t hibernate; they depend on water under the ice for access to their food stores. All of this, of course, is speculation, and time will tell the true tale. Even if a happy ending is not in store for some of our wild neighbours, it will simply be Nature’s way. The Nature line is email is mruntz@start. ca.

Mississippi Mills Recreation and Culture Department Fall Programs 2016- 2017 ADULT RECREATIONAL BADMINTON

Location: Almonte & District High School Monday’s and Thursday’s beginning Sept 12/16 – April 27/17 Time: 7:30 p.m.– 9:30 p.m. $45.00 per person Cancellation dates: TBD

ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL

Location: Almonte & District High School Tuesday beginning Sept 06/16 – May 2/17 Time: 7:30 p.m.– 9:30 p.m. $45.00 per person Cancellation dates: TBD YOUTH NIGHTS

Location: Almonte & District High School Friday’s beginning Oct 14/16 – April 28/17 Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Youth ages 10-15 PICK UP HOCKEY at Almonte Arena

Location: Almonte Community Centre Thursday’s beginning Oct 6/16 – Mar 23/17 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $5.00 per person per session Full equipment is required Cancellation date: TBD

PICK UP HOCKEY at Pakenham Arena

Location: Stewart Community Centre Wednesday’s beginning Sept 28/16 – Mar 23/17 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $5.00 per person per session Full equipment is required. Cancellation date: TBD BABYSITTING COURSE

Participants must be at least 12 years old Location: Almonte & District High School 3 Weekend sessions: Room 24 Oct .15 & 16/16 Jan 21 & 22/17 April 22& 23/17 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $50.00 per student

ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL

Location: R. Tait MacKenzie P. S. Friday’s beginning Sept 16/16 – April 28/17 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $45.00 per person Cancellation dates: TDB LINE DANCING

All ages welcome! Location: Almonte Community Centre Thursday’s – Starting Oct 13/16 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ($8.00/class) AEROBICS – Senior Friendly

Location – Stewart Community Centre Monday’s & Wednesday’s starting Sept 19/16 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ($8.00 / class) Cancellation dates: TBD

RECREATIONAL HOCKEY PROGRAM

Location: Pakenham Arena Saturday’s beginning Oct 1/16 – March 25/17 Program Times: Age 5 - 6 years 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Age 7 - 8 years 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Age 9 - 11 years 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Age 12 -15 years 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Full equipment is required for this program. (no jersey provided) Deletion Date: TBD Cost:

$ 130.00/ child (resident) $ 150.00/ child (non-resident) $ 375.00/family (3 or more family members registered)

Program registration will take place on Wednesday, Sept 14/16 “At a Glance” at the Almonte Community Centre from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p. m. AND Saturday, Sept 24/16 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Pakenham arena.

For more information on any of these programs please call the Recreation & Culture Department at 613-256-1077 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, September 8, 2016 21


Walk on the Wild Side with naturalist Michael Runtz Sept. 18 If walking in the woods isn’t something that you would ordinarily enjoy doing on your own, then there couldn’t be a better opportunity than following the lead of Michael Runtz. You’ll have that opportunity on Sunday, Sept. 18 at High Lonesome Nature Reserve near Pakenham. Runtz has a real talent for making nature more accessible to just about anyone, from the avid naturalist to the person who can’t tell a groundhog from a badger. Runtz’s dynamic storytelling style, laced with humour, can turn a simple walk in the woods into an amazing adventure in the wild. His enthusiastic style has won him numerous teaching awards and record enrolments at Carleton University, where he teaches Natural History. He has published 11 books, adorned with the stunning photographs from

To date, MMLT has legally protected more than 2,400 acres of sensitive lands in eastern Ontario. It is somewhat unique among land trusts in that its mandate goes beyond the conservation of these special properties. MMLT believes that na-

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Michael Runtz at High Lonesome Nature Reserve in the Pakenham Hills. his adventures. High Lonesome Nature Reserve has been a favourite spot of Runtz’s for years, before it was donated to the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) in 2012. This 200-acre property lies within a wetland com-

plex, which is rich habitat for a variety of wildlife. It has eight kilometres of trails that wind around ponds, meadows and through different types of forest. New interpretive signage is being installed this summer.

White Lake: your lake, your plan, your voice White Lake needs your voice. The public is invited to share ideas and recommendations on how to protect the social and environmental characteristics of White Lake at a meeting this Saturday, Sept. 10. The White Lake Stewardship Plan Steering Committee is hosting the second community open house to discuss the state of White Lake from noon to 4 p.m. at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham. The White Lake Community has come together to create a Lake Stewardship Plan in collaboration with Watersheds Canada and French Planning Services. A steering committee has been formed with representatives from various stakeholder groups including the four municipalities directly influenced by White Lake, provincial agencies, stewardship groups and other stakeholders. Lake stewardship is vital to maintaining the health and future integrity of a lake, say organizers. It involves the collaboration of the lake community and stakeholders in taking actions, such as implementing programs and practices to maintain and enhance water quality and responsible usage for the benefit of all. A report entitled White Lake State of the Lake 2016 has recently been released and can be viewed or downloaded from the White Lake Preservation Project Stewardship Plan webpage (wlpp.ca). The State of the Lake Report is a document summarizing all aspects

of the environmental and social characteristics of the lake and its watershed. The report will provide a snapshot of the lake’s environment, land uses and development levels, and its boating and recreational conditions. The State of the Lake Report is a key building block in the White Lake stewardship planning process, says committee. Its purpose is to provide and confirm key observations about the health of various aspects of the lake in order to provide science and consensus based recommendations to be considered by the White Lake Community and included in the Lake

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Stewardship Plan. A Lake Stewardship Plan will be developed to guide actions towards the protection and management of the environmental and social characteristics important to the health and enjoyment of the lake. The public is invited to share comments, questions and information regarding the recently released draft White Lake State of the Lake 2016 Report at info@watersheds.ca. The report is available at the White Lake Stewardship Plan webpage www.wlpp.ca or at Watersheds Canada www. watersheds.ca.

ture experiences provide numerous benefits that contribute to physical, emotional and spiritual health. Year-round opportunities are provided on three of its five properties for hiking, trail running, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Registration for Walk on

the Wild Side is at 9:30 a.m. on Sept.18. The walk starts at 10 a.m. A donation of $10 per person is requested. High Lonesome Nature Reserve is located at 867 Carbine Rd. in the Pakenham Hills. For further information and a map, visit mmlt.ca/events.

The Annual Cemetery Candlelight Vigil Mass will be celebrated for the repose of the souls of our faithful departed at Malloch Road Cemetery (127 Usborne Street, Arnprior) on Tuesday, September 13th at 6:30p.m. At every Catholic Mass, we proclaim that Christ is the Light that overcomes all darkness, even the darkness of death, and we celebrate the life of every human person who is created in the image of likeness of God. Please bring your own lawn chair. All faiths are welcome!


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Ottawa Senators’ hockey fans benefited from two players visiting Arnprior last week, but so did the local hockey association. The Hometown Tour saw up-and-coming defenceman Cody Ceci and the team’s newest member Mike Blunden stop by to greet fans and sign autographs in the Canadian Tire parking lot on Aug. 29. The place was brimming with activity. Kids playing road hockey, little ones playing in an inflatable rink, a shot accuracy game and more. The NHL club also invited along Arnprior Minor Hockey Association (AMHA) to set up a table next to theirs, and to raffle off a signed jersey. The jersey of the Senators top goal scorer Mike Hoffman’s resulted in 120 tickets sold, with proceeds going to the AMHA. “It was an amazing turn-out and we can’t thank the Ottawa Senators organization enough for coming to Armprior,” said Scott Thomson, AMHA president. “The look on the children’s face when they got to meet Cody Ceci and Mike Blunden was priceless and I’m positive that some of the moms were happy to meet them too.” The winner of the jersey was Cliff Menzies. Ceci enjoyed his visit to Arnprior and, earlier in the day, Pembroke. “It’s really important to give back to the fans,” he said. “They travel all the way to Kanata to see us, so it’s important to get out and see them.” He is also optimistic for the upcoming season, after a season that ended with no playoff berth. “I think we have a good team this year. It’s definitely a different look with all new coaches and some new players,” Ceci said. “We’re anxious to get started.” Big and fast, Ceci is expected to be paired with Dion Phaneuf DEREK DUNN/METROLAND Cody Ceci and AMHA veteran Kylie Ogilvie are ready to an- again this year.

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Five Arnprior players played key roles as Renfrew Minor Baseball’s Renfrew 1 Majors team proved that dedication pays off this season. After a slow start, the team practiced hard and was rewarded with the Ottawa Valley championship in the season-ending tournament. The team played five games in a day that stretched from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., outlasting teams from Renfrew, Barry’s Bay, Pembroke and Petawawa. The team was comprised of both rookies and veterans from Renfrew, Arnprior, Cobden and Calabogie.

The Valley’s golden girl, Melissa Bishop, will be honoured at a homecoming parade and dinner this Saturday, Sept. 10 in Eganville. The parade for the runner who set a Canadian record at the Olympics is set for 1:30 p.m., followed by an open air reception at Legion Memorial Field. Local schools are invited to participate in the parade and reception by making posters or messages for the Olympian. Anyone participating is being advised to be at Legion Field no later than 12:30 p.m. The dinner, which costs $85 a ticket, will be held at the Eagle’s Nest at 7 p.m. All proceeds from the dinner will form part of a community gift for Bishop. Meanwhile, the County of Renfrew has proposed a role model award to be presented in Bishop’s name.

The Renfrew 1 Majors championship team includes in front Connor Buffam; in the middle from left Carson Lefebvre, Aaron Sarsfield, Ben Burnette (Arnprior), Tate Hickey, Braedon Curley (Arnprior), Cam Dorken (Arnprior), and Jake Scheuneman; and in back coaches Scott Buffam and Joel Scheuneman. Missing from photo are Jack Thompson (Arnprior) and Connor Clattenburg (Arnprior). ANNE LEFEBVRE/SUBMITTED

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Arnprior musician to hold EP release party Sept. 16 “Momma said I was a dancer, before I could walk. She said I began to sing long before I could talk …” A famous line from an ABBA song that demonstrates nothing less than the start of Vicki Brittle’s musical talent and interest. Since the age of 2 when she began to sing, she has yet to stop. Making singing not only a passion, but a dedication at a young age, she began singing lessons with Arnprior Community Choir musical director Lisa Webber, studying

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Highland dance competition grows by leaps and bounds A large number of dancers from all over the region attended the Caitlin Stewart Memorial Highland Dance Competition Aug. 28 in Arnprior. Caitlin must have been looking over the contest as it rained all around Arnprior, but not in town during the event. Organizer Renee Stewart thanked everyone for their nice words about the competition and how well it was run and issued the following statement. “Huge thanks go out to Jan Oakes and Molly Colovic – we could not have a competition without them. Returning dancers and parents, your support every year is very heart-warming. Cheers all, till next year - our 18th year – Aug. 27, 2017. I am feeling very blessed. Miss you Caitie-Bear.” Lilian Gray from Almonte is the Ontario Power Generation winner of the Intermediate B category at the Caitlin Stewart Memorial Highland Dance Competition. Organizer Renee Stewart makes the presentation. RENEE STEWART/ SUBMITTED

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Baptist summer camp focuses on finding strength in God Elgin Street Baptist Church in Arnprior hosted another successful day camp again this summer. Attended by about 45 children from Arnprior and across the Ottawa Valley, the camp provided the kids with opportunities to take part in fun games, adventurous drama acts, artistic crafts, and tasty snacks, as well as a time to sing silly but memorable camp songs. Pastor Eric Green reports that this year the camp revolved around the theme of Babylon, which focused on the biblical story of Daniel’s encounters in the land of exile. “Through the daily chapels, the children learned about how Daniel found

strength in God, and how we can find that same strength in the same God: Jesus Christ,” he said. Pastor Green noted that the kids were excited to learn the memory verses and were still reciting them on ‘Camp Sunday’, which was held July 24. Many of the parents attended the service to see their children perform the camp songs, hear the memory verses, and listen to an inspiring sermon encouraging all to trust and turn to God. “Elgin Street Baptist gives glory to God for a great week, great weather and a great time with the children,” Pastor Green concluded.

Many of the about 45 children who attended the annual Elgin Street Baptist day camp this summer. JULIE FRASER/ SUBMITTED

Enjoy ‘A Time Up the Line’ at Glasgow United The fourth annual ‘A Time Up the Line’ fundraiser for Glasgow United Church will be held Sunday, Sept. 18, from 2-4 p.m. at the church. Rick Leben and Friends will entertain with old-time country music. “Come

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Community choir seeks new members Right, Lisa Webber leads the Arnprior Community Choir in its 25th Anniversary Concert at the Christian Education Centre back in May. The choir is seeking new members and will hold the second of two introductory rehearsals Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Arnprior Legion. This season’s highlights will include the Sing Noel concert on Dec. 4 and a classical performance on May 6. For more information, see www.arnpriorcommunitychoir.com. Below right, prior to the Arnprior Community Choir’s biannual Dessert Musicale, the emcees praise Lisa Webber’s contribution to the group. Webber, the choir musical director for all of its 25 years, was surprised by a flash mob rendition of ‘Here’s to Song’, one of her favourite pieces.

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The hot sun was beating down on my sister Audrey and me. We were on our backs in the long grass watching the soft white clouds form and reform in the mostly blue sky above. It was a favourite pastime for me. Not so much for Audrey, who went along with it because she knew how much I liked to pretend the clouds were little dogs, someone with long flowing white hair, or any number of things I could muster up in my young imagination. But that day was different. Audrey talked to me just as if I was her best friend Iva. Rarely did my older sister ever include me in serious chat. After all she was years older than I was. But that afternoon, it was like she had to get off her mind what she was thinking about. “I wish I could see the future,” she said softly. I knew there was more to come. “I would like to know what I will be doing when I am finished at the Northcote School.” I looked over at her face. Her eyes were closed. She wasn’t looking at the clouds above us. “I really want to be a nurse. Or a teacher.” I knew she would make a wonderful teacher. Didn’t she spend hours with me showing me how to knit, embroider, print in my scribbler, and go over my spelling? And as far as being a nurse was concerned, I didn’t know one living soul in all of Renfrew County who had a kinder heart. She would make a wonderful nurse. And I could picture her in her uniform, with a nurse’s cap on her brown hair, and a pin on her collar to show the world she had graduated. Audrey let out the longest sigh. I wanted to get into the conversation and so I reminded her of what our mother always said: “You can do anything you want to do, if you want to do it badly enough.” I thought that would make Audrey feel better, because she certainly didn’t seem too happy to me. But what I said didn’t seem to make her feel any better. And I told her I thought she should be a teacher and come back to the Northcote School when Miss Crosby was too old to teach anymore.

“That will never happen,” she said in a voice I could hardly hear. “Well, what about being a nurse? Now, it’s the last thing I would want to be. I hate blood! But, Audrey, you would make a wonderful nurse.” She opened her eyes MARY COOK and looked at the soft white clouds moving in the sky, and I was pretty sure I could see that she was trying awfully hard not to cry. Why she would be feeling so sad on such a beautiful day was beyond me! “No, that will never happen,” she said, in a voice so low I could hardly hear her. I wanted to know why. After all, she was smart and I thought she could be anything she wanted to be, and if she wanted to be either a nurse or a teacher, all she would have to do, is go out and do it. So I asked her why. What would stop her from being either? “Because there is no money. It costs money to be a nurse, and we could never afford to send me to Teacher’s College. No, I’m afraid I’ll never be either.” Now, there really were tears. Just gently rolling down her cheeks and into her hair. I knew if I reached out and touched her, it would cause a flood, so I stayed perfectly still and waited for Audrey to say something else. Finally, there was a big sigh, and she brushed the back of her hand across her eyes. And she pointed to a huge white cloud above us, and said she thought it looked like someone riding a horse. I couldn’t see anything that resembled a horse, but I said nothing. Audrey had returned, and that was all that mattered. But long after we got up and went to do chores, I thought about what Audrey had said. Would that be my fate too? Was I destined to live out my life on a farm out in the country? And would my sister end up like so many other young girls who finished public school, working at cleaning houses for the rich people in Renfrew or married to another farmer? Was that all could happen to a child of the Depression? I knew I would not have the answer that day. I knew, like my sister Audrey, only time would determine what

Mary Cook’s Memories

North Lanark Seniors’ Expo set for Sept. 8 in Almonte

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Building on the success of the past five seniors’ expos, the sixth annual North Lanark Seniors’ Expo today (Thursday, Sept. 8) promises to be a great success, say organizers. The Expo will be delivering the kind of information that seniors, their families and caregivers seek, they note. The seniors’ Expo offers a onestop showcase of goods and services available to seniors in North Lanark.

Last year 73 exhibitors saw about 615 attendees come through the expo. The theme this year is ‘Be Prepared’ – for emergencies, changes in health, retirement, any changes that may happen as you age. Such preparations include having emergency kits handy, writing wills, and having decided on Power of Attorney designated for property and personal care. The popular ‘Speaker’s Corner’ will again feature experts present-

ing on topics important to seniors and the services available to assist them. The hours have been changed this year in an effort to better serve the community, including those who work. The Expo opens at noon and runs to 6 p.m. at the Almonte Community Centre, 182 Bridge St. Food is available for purchase. This Expo is part of lead organizer Mills Community Support’s commitment to building an agefriendly North Lanark.


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KIDD, Hedvig Magdalena “Malla” peacefully at Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew on Wednesday August 31, 2016 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Donald Kidd. Loving mother of Robert (Wendy), Andrew (Carolyn), Donald Jr. (Judy). She will be dearly missed by her 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by her son Bertram and her great-grandson John Walter. All professional arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Anderson Funeral Home 22 Raglan Street South Renfrew. A Memorial Service was planned for Saturday September 3, 2016 at 2pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Renfrew. Interment of ashes at Admaston Cemetery followed.

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Cunningham, Marcia Arlene (nee Deacon) HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY Irene Bruce Please join us in celebrating with Irene on Saturday September 10th from 1:30 – 4:30 pm at the Masonic Hall, 31 James Street, Arnprior. No gifts please.

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COMING EVENTS Whytes Cemetery, Fitzroy Harbour. The memorial service will be Sunday September 11th 2:00 pm. Bring lawn chairs. If rain, service at Bethel-St. Andrew’s Fitzroy Harbour.

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November 21, 1949-August 30, 2016

Scobie, Garfield ‘Gary’ Lloyd February 13, 1947-August 31, 2016

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness, Karen Scobie announces the passing of her husband, the love of her life Gary, on August 31st, 2016. Gary passed away peacefully at their home in Sebring, Florida after a lengthy illness. Gary will be greatly missed by both of their families. “The Scob” will be fondly remembered by his friends in Ontario, Canada as well as in Sebring, Florida. Arrangements entrusted to the Boyce Funeral Home, 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior. A celebration of life for Gary will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in his honour to Libra Senior Care, Palliative Care Services. Unit 62-2420 Bank St. Ottawa Ontario K1V 8S1. “Gary may be gone from our sight… He will be forever in our hearts” Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

Marcia Cunningham, in her 67th year, passed away Tuesday August 30, 2016 at her long time residence, Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew. Marcia will be sadly missed by her former husband Larry Cunningham and his partner Sandra Petrie, sons Mark Cunningham of Sointula, BC and Barry Cunningham of Renfrew, granddaughters Lilly and Sabrina Sears-Cunningham of Arnprior, sisters Lynn Deacon (Ken Carr) of Arnprior and Lori Cuthbertson (Bill) of Bryson, PQ. Marcia is also survived by her brothers and sisters-inlaw Ron and Gail Cunningham and Karen and Joe Charbonneau. Marcia is predeceased by her parents Alma and Arthur Deacon and brothers-in-law Lon (Mary-Anne) and Allan Cunningham. Visitations were at the Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre, 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. and again Friday morning after 10:00 a.m. until time of service. The Funeral Service was conducted Friday September 2, 2016 in the Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment White Lake Community Cemetery. In memoriams to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Tributes/ Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca.

CROOK, FRANCES

(January 23, 1927 – August 30, 2016) Peacefully at Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew with family by her side on Tuesday evening, August 30th, 2016. Frances Shirley Crook of Arnprior passed away at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Crook (March 9, 2013). Dearly loved mother of Cathy Cunningham (David) of Arnprior and Peter Crook (Judy) of White Lake. Predeceased by a daughter: Heather Harrington (Gary of Calgary); Proud “Nanny” of Sandra Shean (Joey), Sharon McCuaig (Trevor), Neil Cunningham (Kristie), Bryan Crook, Warren Crook (Celine), Jeffrey Harrington and Steven Harrington and “Great-Nanny” of Jonathan (Katie), Adam (Kendra), Madison, Hannah, Logan, Elizabeth, Olivia and Annabel. Dear sister of Irene Robb (late Bob); Joyce Smith; Joan Chessman (late Van) and Marina Alain (Scotty). Predeceased by brothers: John and James and a sister, June. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 10 until 10:45 a.m. A Funeral service was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning, September 3rd at 11 o’clock. Rev. Leo Hughes officiating. Interment White Lake Cemetery. In memory of Frances, please consider a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 174, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

COULOMBE, Mark Peacefully at home, after a short illness, on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at the age of 56. Survived by his wife Su, and sister Mary Ann of Saskatchewan. At Mark’s request, there will be no visitation. Songs of praise no longer echo from his guitar. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

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ADAMCHICK, Wilma Audrey

Mullen, Donna

(CIBC Wood Gundy) Suddenly in Ottawa on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the age of 61. Proud and loving mother of Aaron (Adele), Matthew, Christopher (Betty), and Nathan. Cherished grandmother of Grace, Aidan and Ava. Eldest daughter of Bronis and Marie Lorbetskie of Renfrew. Dear sister of Darlene (the late Doug), Gerard (Dani-Lynn), Cathy and Christene (Terry). Donna was also dearly loved by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Memorial Visitation was held at

Kelly Funeral Home – Carling Chapel 2313 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2B 7G3 613-828-2313

Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. In Memoriam donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences or Sharing Memories at www.kellyfh.ca

Peacefully in Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Wednesday August 31, 2016, Wilma Grenier, age 92 years. Wife of the late Ambrose Adamchick; dear mother of Tom (Susan Taylor), Eganville, Jim (Lori), Didsbury, Alta., Ann (Sean) McEvenue, Barrie, Ont., Mike (Ruth), Edmonton, Alta. Dear grandmother of Shamess, Ciabh, Chad, Alison, Jessica, Christa, Tobi, David, Melynda, Danielle & Nicole. Also survived by 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Enid Kennedy. Pre-deceased by brothers Clifford & Clarence Grenier. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Saturday Sept. 3rd at 10 a.m. Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In memory of Wilma, donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Goulet Funeral Home. Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

JUNE 26TH 1954- SEPT 9TH 2011 Those we love remain with us, For love itself lives on. Cherished memories never fade, Because a loved one is gone. Those we love can never be, More than a thought apart. For as long as there is a memory, They’ll live on in our heart. Forever loved, Bev (wife) Kevin & family, Teresa, Scott & family, Brad

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Cavanagh, Stanley

Jamie passed away suddenly in Calgary. He will be lovingly remembered by Kelly and their children Amber and Seamus; his father Arnold McIntyre; siblings; Leslie, Paula, Geoff, Pat and their respective families; and many nieces and nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his mother, Earla McIntyre. Jamie will also be remembered by many friends and colleagues. After graduation from Trent University, Jamie had diverse careers, most notably as a Youth/Crisis Counsellor with Roberts/ Smart Centre (Ottawa) and Manager Canadian Tire (Ottawa, Calgary). The family would like to give special thanks to the First Responders and Jonah in Calgary. If you wish, memoriam donations in Jamie’s honour may be made to Friends of Algonquin Park or a charity of your choice. At the request of the family, there will not be a Funeral Service. The More That You Read, The More Things You Will Know. The More That You Learn, The More Places You’ll Go. Dr. Seuss. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Jamie McIntyre, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 1-800-661-1599. McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES

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Defalco, Carmen, Michael, (Cammy) 1930-1994 Retired Lieut O.F.D. Korean War Vet P.P.C.LI My Heart is full of beautiful memories. With love and pride, I speak your name. Though life goes on without you, it has never been the same, Missing you so very much. Your loving wife, Bev, and family

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GILLAN – In loving FOR SALE BRAND NEW memory of our Dad All Season Tires. 4 and Grandpa, Clarence Goodyear Eagle Sport season tires Gillan, September 10, all P225/55R 16” 1990. Paid $680 will sell for n the quiet of the eve$450. Arnprior ning, 613-407-7009 We sit and think of you, We open up our memFIREWOOD ory book, Of all the things we Gerry Blair & Son used to do. Firewood, All hardwood And as we turn the Cut, split and delivered pages, 613-259-2723 Our eyes are filled with gerry@ tears, gerryblairfirewood.com For although we have www. our memories, gerryblairfirewood.com We can’t hold back the years. HUNTING SUPPLIES Love and miss you always, HUNTER SAFETY CanaBev, Faith, Jean, Nan dian Firearms Course. Courses and exams held and Families

FOR SALE A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys. Nails & Screws. Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew

throughout the year. Will do Private groups as well. Call Kevin 613.432.5192 kevin.white@bell.net Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

VEHICLES

2004 Caravan, great shape, brakes good. Needs Done with your boat? Call steering rack. 188km $650 now for Winterization, firm. 613-623-4287 Storage, Shrink wrapping! Simple, comprehensive WANTED pricing & all-inclusive packages! White Lake Marina 613-623-2568

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RIFLE FOR SALE, Belgium made Browning BAR 270, with tip off scope mounts, Bushnell Scope, 4x12, sling swivels, leather sling, includes solid plastic case, clip with bullets, $1500. Phone 613-831-3789

Will pay $50-$200, or more depending on types. Picked up free. 613-432-3464 or cell 613-432-0449

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September 14, 2013 They say there is a reason, they say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, will change the way we feel, For no one knows the heartache, that lies behind our smiles, No one knows how many times, we’ve broken down and cried, Terry, if we could tell you something, so there isn’t any doubt, You’re wonderful to think of, but hard to live without Loved & missed always Nancy, Kaitlyn & Rob, Riley, Joseph & Macey

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September 29, 1928-August 13, 2016 Peacefully, while surrounded by his family, Stanley Cavanagh, passed away on August 13, 2016 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of 63 years to Lorna (Scott). Cherished father of Ross (Lori), Bruce (Brenda), Sherry and Rick (Tacey). Will be sadly missed by grandchildren Cory (Sarah), Courtney (Curtis), Laura (Phil), Scott (Amanda), Megan (Cedric), Eddie (Ashley), Carly (Cory), Jeffrey (Alli), Bobby Jo (Brian) and great-grandchildren Claire, Carson, Bryson and Olivia. Survived by brother John (late Marion). Predeceased by brothers Ernest (late Laverne), Norman (late Eleanor), Leonard (Sheila), Mervyn (Hilda), Stuart (late Vivian) and sisters Francis (late Neville) and sister Laura (late Everton). Visitations were at the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. The Funeral Service was conducted Wednesday August 17, 2016 in the Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Peggy Kuzmicz officiated. Interment St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery, Kinburn. In memoriams to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the “Partners in Caring” of the Arnprior Hospital would be appreciated by his family. Condolences / Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

In Loving Memory of Hubert Beattie March 2, 1929 – September 9, 2015 I have lost my soul’s companion A life linked with my own And day by day I miss him more As I walk through life alone Shirley and Family

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McGRIMMON HOLDINGS 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN RENFREW & COBDEN • Ground floor to 3rd floor units • Mature buildings • Pet friendly • Elevator access • Bachelor units Please call office to set up a viewing McGrimmon Holdings, 914 Gillan Road, Renfrew

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• Choice of Cogeco or Shaw Direct HD satellite TV • Secure Building with elevator • Electric doors for easy access • Laundry room ground floor • Newly decorated units with ample kitchen cupboards and closets • Shopping, Medical & Churches close by • Free Parking • 1 Bedroom $ 795 + UT • 2 Bedroom $895 + UT • PET FREE/NO SMOKING • For appointment to view call 613-623-7207

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ARNPRIOR 1 bedroom downtown Arnprior, second floor $625/month plus hydro, gas heat included. first and last 613-433-6000

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ARNPRIOR ALWAYS CLEAN, MODERN Secure 1&2 Bedroom apts. on First Avenue. Fridge, stove, parking incl. Discounts for mature tenants. 623-8537 after 6pm ARNPRIOR, AVAILABLE now, bachelor apartment,

FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX good size, ground floor STUART BOOKKEEPING AND TAX SERVICES Do you need to Incorporate a Company? Give us a call Price starts at $ 499.00 plus (HST extra) Included is a minute book and corporate seal Please call us at 613-832-8012

COMMERCIAL RENT COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT- 134 Raglan Street, Downtown Renfrew. Beside Mona Lisa Day Spa. Great parking, wheel chair access. Approximately 1000 square feet. Everything included. Available imm e d i a t e l y . 613-312-0704

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unit. Secure bldg, laundry on site . Recently new fridge/stove range hood. Close to all amenities, quiet bldg. Parking included, no pets, no smoking. $675.00 plus hydro. 613-623-7207 FOR RENT- 3 Bedroom main floor of house in Renfrew. Newly renovated, New appliances, New gas furnace, Air, New windows and doors. Front and back yard. Driveway with carport. Outdoor storage. $1,100./month + Heat and Hydro. Water included. No smoking, no pets. Avail Oct 15, 2016 647-228-2559 BRAND NEW Bungalow with carport for rent in Stewartville. Wheelchair accessible. exterior maintenance included. Appliances included. $1000/month + Utilities call 613-623-5277 Available now

Merrickville, house, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, completely renovated throughout, 6 appliances, yard, shed, parking, no smokers, pets negotiable, 613-269-2788. 1 BEDROOM BACHE- $1,300. n f o : LOR/BACHELORETTE APT. i RAGLAN ST. RENFREW, www.378heritage.com CLOSE TO SCHOOLS AND DOWNTOWN, $850+HY- RENFREW - Room For DRO (HEAT AND WATER Rent. Downtown, cable, INCL). CALL shared lovely sun space, 2 613-433-0167 FOR MORE bathrooms. Kitchen, launINFO. dry, parking. Non smoker. $ 500.00 monthly. Refer2 BEDROOM APT Arnpri- ence, no internet, board or, Modern Building, $875 optional. 613-570-8760 plus utilities, available immediately, Charlotte Leitch, Broker Century 21, RENFREW -2 bedroom apt Explorer Realty, Oak St. fridge, stove, parking, $675/month plus hy613-864-6910 dro. One year lease. 2 BEDROOM APT, First/last & references reavailable immediately, quired 613-433-3053 clean, quiet, building at 131 McLachlin St. N. Only One Bedroom in Renfrew suitable for mature person - includes heat, hydro, or seniors. No children, no AC& internet. Kitchen and pets, and absolutely no living room privileges. smoking. $750/month plus Non smoker $400/month hydro. 613-622-0042 613-432-4955 1 BEDROOM APT, looking for mature type, includes water, parking, fridge and stove. Leave message at 613-646-2897

2 BEDROOM HOUSE on Barr Line, Douglas. $1,350 + Utilities in ArnAvailable Nov. 1st, prior Available September 1 613-649-2204 2 Story Town, 3 Beds, 1.5 2 bedroom apartment in a Baths well maintained building, 5 Appliances, Central Air & Arnprior. No smoking. No Garage Jenna at pets. $775 per month Call plus hydro. 1 parking 613-623-6589 space included. 613-620-7278. Two bedroom apt. in Arnprior. Clean, quiet ONE BEDROOM in prime building. Near Grove. location, close to Non-smoking, no pets or downtown Renfrew, in children. Hydro extra. mint condition, hardwood $800 613) 623-0395. floors, all new windows, bright rooms, eat-in kitchen, 4pc, bath, White Lake McManus Side Rd. 3 bedroom farm house fridge/stove included, air conditioned, NO PETS includes fridge, stove, & dryer. /NO SMOKING please. washer First/last required. $950/month plus utilities. Oct. 1st $585.00/month plus hydro Available 613.623.6180 phone 613-432-7154

White Lake, 1017 Point Rd, 1 & 2-bedroom + sunroom, ground floor, $675 & $775, renovated, non-smoking, clean, quiet, secure, parking, fridge, stove, hood fan, www.ovrentals.ca, 613-266-4832

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Criminal Record? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, GARAGE SALE/ peace of mind? Free FLEA MARKET c o n s u l t a t i o n : 1-800-347-2540 ARNPRIOR - Saturday Sept 10. 7:30am-11 am. TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG 51 Wabalac Road. Arnprior Cancel Your Timeshare. No Risk Program. Stop MortHELP WANTED gage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248 WHITE CEDARS ON CONSTANT LAKE A Private Seasonal Recreation Community Large (40X50) full service lots, including water, 30/50/100 amp, and direct connection to Septic beds. Sandy beach, private boat launch. Docks for 72 boats. Clean spring feed lake, plenty of room for fishing and fun. A quiet, clean, family orientated summer get away. Seasonal Camping only. Only a few available for 2017. www.whitecedars.ca Any questions and to book a time to come and see us. Please call 613-649-2255 or 613-585-2797. No drop-ins please.

BUSINESS SERVICES Sales /Service To: Heat pumps, Geo, DX, Air source -15 C & -22C units Air Filters & Refrigeration / HVAC Systems, Electric Motors and VFD Unit. Solar Water Pumps d e n i s . l a f r a m boise@gmail.com Ph: 613-271-0988 WEB: www.nexdrive.ca

WORK WANTED A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush. 613-899-7269.

CLEANING / JANITORIAL Commercial cleaning company requires two p/t day cleaners in Renfrew. $14.00/hr, 8 am - 12 pm; 12 pm - 4pm, Mon to Fri. Must have own car, clean CPIC. Email ottawacustodians@gmail.com with experience, name, address, phone number.

Licensed Renfrew childcare centre available. For children 12 months-12 years old. Part and full-time. For more information, contact Child’s Paradise Day Care at 613-432-2627 www.childsparadise.ca

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ARNPRIOR- HUGE Multi Family yard sale. 870 Mill Ridge Arnprior. Saturday Sept 10, 2016 8 am-12pm Winter sports, tools, misc. Rain date Sept 17, 2016 GARAGE SALE Sat Sept 10, 2016 180 McGonigal St W. Arnprior. Records, Cassettes, Cad’s, 8 tracks all .25/each. DVD’s 7 for $5. Everything else fill a grocery bag for $2 in back of garage. Rain or shine 613-623-8540

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SERVICE ADVISOR & APPRENTICE TECHNICIAN Full Time - Salary Negotiable Email: service@georgejackson.toyota.ca Fax: 613-432-6409 GEORGE JACKSON TOYOTA SCION 159 Garden of Eden Road, Renfrew

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Royal Canadian Legion Br. # 148 Renfrew, Ontario SECRETARY/TREASURER DUTIES: Perform secretary responsibilities including prepare letters, minutes and agenda of meetings, announcements, flyers, newsletters, compose reports, receive/record/action correspondence, maintain filing system, answer telephone. Attend Executive and General Meetings. Perform treasurer responsibilities including: maintain up to date ledgers for all accounts, receive and bank all funds received through branch, prepare financial statements, prepare payroll, monthly remittances to Receiver General, etc, review cost and selling price of commodities, prepare invoices. Assist with stocktaking of Branch assets and ordering of supplies QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess previous secretarial and accounting experience. Must be computer and internet literate. Must possess a detailed knowledge of a MS Word, Excel, and Word Perfect. Must possess detailed knowledge of accounting practices, re: Simply Accounting and data base entry, retrieval of data. Must demonstrate communication skills with members, staff and public. Must possess strong work ethics. A working knowledge of Employment Standards and Labour Act, Employment Insurance Regs, Liquor License Regs, Workman’s Compensation, Employment Health Act, C.P.P. and Income Tax Act, AGCO Gaming Act, Harmonized Sales Tax, Legion Rules, Regulations and Protocol, will be an asset. WORKING HOURS: To be determined by the Executive and Hiring Committee. This is a contract position Compensation based on experience Deadline to submit resume and cover letter either by mail to Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148, 30 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P7 or email to rclrenfrew@cogeco.net 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2016

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245 Daniel St. S Arnprior 613-623-6551

Licensed Automotive Technician

Canadian Tire Arnprior is one of Canada’s fastest growing service centers. Our new store is scheduled to open in October and we now have an immediate opening for an experienced LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. YOU OFFER: • Valid driver’s license and 310s mechanic’s license • Proven ability to perform vehicle diagnostics and repair work to a very high quality standard • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and produce at a high level • Ability to work as part of a team • Demonstrated ability to provide professional customer service WE OFFER: • Competitive compensation package with SIGNING BONUS for the right individual • Busy, growing shop soon to move to brand new facility • Strong service management and support • Positive work environment • Profit sharing If you are ready to take the next step in your career, email your resume today to Jerome Taylor, Jr. at jerome.taylor@thetire.ca, or call 613-623-6551, ext. 223. HELP WANTED

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Saturday September 10, 2016 10:00 AM sharp For Adriana Jarvo, to be held at her home located at 7 Whitburn Cresc, Crystal Beach, Ottawa, Ontario. 4 row corn planter; MF CB05 backhoe attachment for a compact tractor; Electric cement mixer; Single axle utility trailer – like new; 3 pth roto tiller; Plate compactor; Wacker/tamper; Workhorse sprayer; 5 HP gas motor; fishing supplies; ceramic tile; patio blocks – 1200+; Organic Garlic; Plasma Cutter; Mig Welder; Hydraulic pipe bender; Planer; Digital inspection Camera; 2.5 HP 20 gallon air compressor; 7 x 12 Hydraulic Metal cutting band saw; Floor mount drill press; Jack hammer; Husqvarna 45 chain saw; Delta XL 10 Table saw; Mpex WM 1200 Home Gym; parts washer; Router; tap and die sets; Ratchet die stock; air nailers; drills; wrenches; screwdrivers; pliers; pullers; socket set; air tools; vice grips; Riveters; hardware; Grinder; Sharpener; Glendette 30’ travel trailer – bumper pull – selling as is. Good for a bush cabin. Trailer can be viewed by calling Adriana or John O’Neill. Plus many items too numerous to mention. Everything is in very good condition. Owner: Adriana Jarvo – 613-820-5820 Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 www.oneillsauctions.ca email: oneillsauctions@gmail.com Owner or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident CLS469463_0901

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CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS REPRESENTATIVE FULL TIME POSITION Renfrew Hydro Inc. is a local distribution company servicing the Town of Renfrew. Our team of dedicated employees strives to provide a safe and reliable supply of electricity and excellent customer service to approximately 4,200 residential and business customers in our service area. Renfrew Hydro Inc. currently has a vacancy for a Customer Accounts Representative. This position is permanent, full-time, and offers a competitive salary, benefits package and pension plan. As a Customer Accounts Representative you will be a front-line contact, responsible for all customer service tasks relating to billing and collection of customer accounts and support inquires. The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Communicating with, and educating customers regarding: time of use pricing; energy consumption; conservation; low income assistance programs; and other customer service initiatives. • Responding to customer inquiries in a professional and effective manner. • Processing Service Orders for new services; locates; and tree trimming. • Receiving, posting, and daily balancing of customer payments. • Set up, calculation and maintenance of payment plans and pre-authorized payments. • Processing customer information and issuing accurate bills, using Harris Northstar CIS. • Follow up activities on past due accounts and returned items. • Adhere to department procedures, company policies and regulatory requirements. • Other service related duties as assigned. Skills and qualifications: • Applicants must have a Grade 12 education. Post-secondary education would be an asset. • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Customer Service, Billing, and/or Collections. • Advanced working knowledge of MS applications and Customer Information Systems. • An aptitude for mathematics with a strong level of accountability to verify critical information. • Able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment while adhering to strict deadlines. • Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills (verbal and written). • A good understanding of the electrical industry would be a definite asset (Ontario Smart Meter Initiative, Time-of-Use pricing, and the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) Distribution System Code). Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their cover letter and resume by September 16, 2016 to cmarshall@ renfrewhydro.com. Please reference “Customer Accounts Representative” in your subject line. We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET MOVING SALE Deacon/ Golden Lake - 1221Tramore Road. Saturday & Sunday September 17 & 18 9:00 am-4 pm - everything must go. Over 1000 items: Automotive, Tools, Building Materials, Farm, outdoors, fishing, collectibles, house wares, gazebo, camping, desk, bookcase for expanded listing see http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-det a i l s . h t m l ? a d Id=1193152906&siteLocale=en_CA&adActivated=true&posted=true

“Grandparents Day”

Grandparents - Show off your grandchildren by putting their picture in the Newspaper! or Grandchildren - Let your Grandparents know how special you think they are by putting their picture in the paper! Fill out the form below and bring it in or mail it to the Metroland Office along with a good quality photo of your grandchild(ren) or grandparent(s). 35 OPEONGO ROAD, RENFREW, ON; Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30; Tel: 613-432-3655. You can also email your information and photo (jpeg format) to: adrienne.barr@metroland.com (please send to only ONE email address) then call with payment15

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album. The album includes hits such as ‘Shake It Like You Mean It’, ‘Black Rebel’ and the newly released ‘Howling Woman’, which is already on the top-40 charts. After a cross-Canada tour last year with Canadian rockers One

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Service Advisor Canadian Tire Arnprior is one of Canada’s fastest growing service centers. Our new store is scheduled to open in October and we now have an immediate opening for an experienced AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISOR. YOU OFFER: •Proven automotive service experience •Strong communication and people skills •Proven ability to work as part of a team •Available to work evenings and weekends •High energy and positive attitude WE OFFER •Competitive compensation package including benefits and profit sharing •Positive work environment in a new state of the art facility •Paid training •Strong leadership support •Career growth opportunities If you are ready to take the next step in your career, email your resume today to Jerome Taylor, Jr. at jerome.taylor@thetire.ca or call 613-623-6551, ext. 223

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Bad Son, The Trews and Big Wreck and opening for two recent Billy Talent shows in Australia, The Lazys are back in Canada again, this time as headliners for their ‘Howling Woman’ tour. Playing on the same bill as The Lazys in Arnprior and other stops on the tour are Moncton-based hard rockers, The Motorleague, and Pembroke-based alternative rock band, The Schminks. Tickets are available in person at Steve and Denni’s Restaurant OR online at eventbrite.ca

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Ottawa Valley Music Festival presents ‘Classicism Par Excellence’ The Ottawa Valley Music Festival’s final concert of the season takes place in Pembroke on Sunday, Sept. 18, when the festival presents a program of Haydn and William Boyce. Classicism Par Excellence will feature the Ottawa Valley Music Festival Chorus as well as guests Danielle Vaillancourt, Jessica Belanger, Kathleen Radke, Kevin Myers, and Jean-Sebastien Kennedy. Vaillancourt, a mezzo-soprano, studied in Toronto and Montreal, where she was awarded the prestigious Prix avec Distinction for her outstanding Masters recital. As well as performances in Canada, the Renfrew native has performed in Greece at the Maria Callas Grand Prix Opera Competition in Athens, and singing the title roles in Ravel’s L’Enfant et les Sortilèges. Soprano Radke is one of the brightest new stars on the Canadian opera scene, and no stranger to the Ottawa Valley Music Festival. Originally from Renfrew, Radke studied at Wilfrid Laurier and McMaster, and was a member of the Festival Choir of the European Music Festival, performing in Stuttgart, Bonn, Athens and Berlin. Soprano Belanger is a graduate of the Schulich School of Music at McGill University, where she studied voice performance with tenor Stefano Algieri. After going on to complete her Education degree at Nipissing University, Belanger began her career as an elementary music specialist and currently teaches in Renfrew. Since 2009 she has held the position of director of the Renfrew Children’s/Youth Chorus and from 2009-2013 professional chorister with the Ottawa Choral Society, where she enjoyed frequent performance opportunities with both the NAC and Ottawa symphony orchestras. Tenor Myers performed with the Ottawa Valley Music Festival twice in 2015, and is delighted to be returning. The Deep River native studied at McGill and has performed nationally and internationally, including a tour of China as a laureate of Jeunes Ambassadores Lyriques. He is currently performing

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Getting you back on the greens

Teeing off for autism The inaugural Tee it Up for Autism golf tournament at the Madawaska Golf Club Aug. 20 saw 18 teams participate to raise funds for a family with Arnprior roots. Golf committee member Carly Chicquen reported the tournament raised close to $7,000. She said the goal of the effort is ‘to bring much needed awareness and increased understanding for those individuals and families living with autism, while showing our love and support for the Chislett family.” The organizers are, back from left, Kathleen Camblin, Ashley Hook, Carly Chicquen, Alison Skitt and Melanie McCammon; and in front Rachel Mikkelborg, Micaela Manion, Jessica DeLoache and Ashley McIntyre. JESSICA CUNHA/METROLAND

Eric Vezina, from Ottawa centre, Orleans resident Nicholas Benoit, Dan Cote-Finch of Renfrew and Kanata’s Craig Chaput Tee it Up for Autism at the inaugural golf tournament at the Madawaska Golf Club on Aug. 20 to raise awareness about autism and funds for a former local family with two sons on the spectrum.

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Armsden golf tourney put off until spring Local golfers will have to wait until next year to honour Bruce Armsden on the links. The first edition of what is planned to be the annual Bruce Armsden Packer Alumni Golf Tournament was rained out in May and tentatively rescheduled for Sept. 9 at the Sand Point Golf Club. However, organizers and the Armsden family have

decided to hold off on the tournament, which will double as a fundraiser for the local Kidsport initiative. It will be rescheduled for 2017, likely in the spring. Bruce Armsden was a well-respected, long-time Arnprior Jr. B Packers equipment manager and trainer (58 years) and tireless community volunteer who died Feb. 15.


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Braeden Troutman, who graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in 2014, tries to sink a putt at the third annual Jaguar Open, held Aug. 20 at the Renfrew Golf Club, which raises funds for the school’s athletic department.

Jaguar open raises $5,000 for high school’s sports Jaguars are not native to the golf course, but when it comes to raising money for a great cause they can be easily spotted. On Aug. 20 there were more than 80 golfers at the Renfrew Golf Club for the third annual St. Joseph’s Catholic High School Jaguar Open. The annual event raised about $5,000 for the school’s athletic program. “It’s definitely an injection into the program,” said Mark Valliquette, athletic director at the school. “It’s been great and it builds every year … we feel it has been a huge

success.” The last two years the funds raised have been used to buy new sound equipment for the gym, jerseys and helped contribute to the school score/shot clock. Valliquette sends a huge thank you to all the players, volunteers and local businesses who helped contribute to make this year’s event another success. Andy Skerkowski, Graham Connors, Steven Lance and Ryan Lunney won the tournament, shooting a 13-under 58.

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Local 613-432-6689 , E-mail: Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail:derek.dunn@metroland.com ottawaeast@metroland.com Localevents eventsand andhappenings happeningsover overthe thecoming comingweeks weeks— —free freeto tonon-profit non-profitorganizations organizations Fax: The community calendar is offered as a free public service for non-profit groups. Notices appear as space permits. Please submit your information at least two weeks prior to the event and include a daytime contact name and phone number for us to reach you for clarification. Notices can be emailed to derek. dunn@metroland.com or dropped off at our office at 35 Opeongo Rd. in Renfrew.

• September 8

Arnprior Presbyterian Church four-hand euchre, every Thursday, 1-4 p.m., at the church. Admission $5, snack provided.

• September 10

Pastoral Care Training comes to Arnprior! Starting on Sept. 10 and running for the following six Tuesday evenings, the course will help to better equip us in assisting and supporting others. Further information and registration, call Verna at 613-692-3369. A series of three Golden Valley Seniors 4-hand euchre tournaments begins at the Arnprior Legion. Registration at noon, play at 1 p.m., 8 games played - 1 person total score (ladies and men), door prizes, lunch served, $20 entry fee, $800 in prize money. Also Oct. 23, Nov. 26. You’re invited to L’Arche Arnprior annual general meeting 2-4 p.m. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, downstairs in the de Renzy Hall, 80

Daniel St. North. For more information, call Mitchell Rueckwald at 613-623-7324, ext. 122.

• September 11

The annual Walk ‘n’ Wash for Arnprior Humane Society at Robert Simpson Park. Registration at 10 a.m., walk begins at 11 a.m. Details and pledge forms now available at www.arnpriorhumanesociety. ca/event/walk-a-thon-washn-spa/. The Walk ‘n’ Wash is our largest fundraiser, so we thank you for your support. The September Valley Singles Lunch will be held at the Arnprior Golf Club at Sand Point at 1 p.m. For more info, contact Pat at 613-622-5693 or Johanna at 613-432-7622 Arnprior’s Craig Cardiff will perform 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. concerts at the Arnprior Public Library in support of the Walter Zadow Public School Activity Fund and the library’s iPod Project. Tickets $10 are available at the library. Kids 12 and under free.

• September 12

Starting this week, Valley Booters is calling all line dancers (beginners to intermediates) for a 10-week session. Arnprior and other locations, cost is $70. Call Val at 613-623-7110 for more.

• September 15

Friendship Days Thursday noon to 2 p.m. Arnprior Legion Hall Lunch – Shepherds Pie; Admission: $8 purchase

Ontrac Employment Resources Services Smart Serve certification course 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Suite 120 Kenwood Corporate Centre, 16 Edward St., Arnprior. Call 613-6234680 to register. For more visit www.getontrac.ca. Fall luncheon at the Galilee Centre – Enjoy New England Clam Chowder, Turkey Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping, Harvard Beets, Crusty Rolls, Pineapple Upside Down Cake & Whipped Cream. Seating 11:30 a.m. to noon, $17 per person. For reservations, call 613-623-4242, ext. 21.

• September 16

Grace -St. Andrew’s United Church Women fall dinner (ham, beans, scalloped potatoes, pies, bake table, garden produce) at the Christian Education Centre, 257 John St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for bake table, 5-6:30 p.m. supper. Adults $15, children under 6 free; family of 4 (children under 12) $30. For information call 613-623-5069 or 613-623-5321. Everyone welcome. Bring a friend! Accessible. Take-out available 613-623-2637.

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Arnprior Public Library is hosting a mini-foreign film

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Arnprior Villa is hosting a Walker Wash and Wax on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The event will be held at 2 p.m. with all proceeds to be donated to the Alzheimer Society For more information, call Brittany Harris at 613-623-0414.

tickets by noon Sept. 13; Entertainment- Gaston Moreau; 50 and over, disabled and individuals with special needs are most welcome Sponsored by Arnprior Braeside McNab Seniors at Home Program.

festival. Goodbye Lenin (Germany) 7 p.m. Sept. 16; Rams (Iceland) 7 p.m. Sept. 17; Taxi (Iran) 2 p.m. Sept. 18. Please pick up your free ticket for any/all of the screenings or call the library to reserve a seat 613-623-2279. Donations welcome to help defray licensing fees.

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• September 18

Arnprior Terry Fox Run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Arnprior Fairgrounds. Registration 8:30 a.m., warm-up 8:309 a.m. led by Joe Zamojski of Kenwood Athletic Centre. Mayor’s challenge returns to see if Arn• September 17 prior’s per capita turnout Renfrew County Plowcan best its neighbours. ing Match 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Pledge forms available with hosts Janet and Steve Edwards, RobDot Farms, 191 at Arnprior town hall, Snake River Rd., Cobden. Adults $7.50, 12 years and under free. Live entertainment, Kids Zone, breakfast prepared by the Renfrew 4-H Club, several food vendors and exhibitors, antique display, competitive plowing.

Arnprior Library, Arnprior Museum, RONA, Goldbar, Clancy’s, Prior Sports Bar, Play It Again Sports and online at www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/arnprior or on its Facebook page. St. Andrew’s United Church in White Lake 135th anniversary 4 p.m. with a pot-luck supper and guest speaker Amy Dempsey, director of Pioneer Women’s Ministry.

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The Men’s Ministry breakfast will be held at Bethel-St. Andrew’s United Church in Fitzroy Harbour 184 Carleton St. at 9:30 a.m. Pat Tait, an Ottawa River Keeper, will be the guest speaker. She will talk about the River Keeper Organization as to its makeup, current projects and its involvement in dealing with some of the challenges facing the Ottawa River system. Contact Ken Stewart at 613623-3881 for more information or to let us know you will be attending. All men in the community are welcome. Northern Sons Concert at Emmanuel Anglican Church, 287 Harrington St., Arnprior at 7 p.m. Tickets $15. For tickets phone Lorna Affleck

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