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Only in the Upper Ottawa Valley would someone come up with the idea of a Tartan Run in late November. The inaugural Tartan Tuff Trek drew tons of participants for its first fiveand 10-kilometre walk/run on the CN trail near Dochart Park in McNab-Braeside Saturday. Although most partakers opted to wear warmer clothing, there were a few in traditional kilts. Mayor Tom Peckett (see Page 23) addressed the crowd, thanking them for taking part and for helping to raise funds for Neighbourlink Fountain.
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The first public information meeting regarding the new French Catholic elementary school to be built in Arnprior has been scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 2. The meeting, which is also being billed as a consultation session, will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Arnprior Public Library. Now that funding has been announced for the new school, the Conseil des écoles catholiques du CentreEst (CECCE) says in a news release it would “like to meet with the community to start the project off on the right foot.” CECCE director of education Réjean Sirois and board trustee Robert Lemelin will be among those attending the
session. The CECCE will share information available about the building proposal and answer questions from the public. Members of the community will also have the opportunity to participate in a “visioning exercise” about the new school and share their ideas. The new school to be located on six acres in an area to be determined in Arnprior is slated for an August 2017 opening. Community members wishing to participate in the public meeting can find more information and register at www.ecolecatholique.ca/arnprior. With 22,000 students in 41 elementary schools, 11 secondary schools and its school for adults, the CECCE is the largest Canadian network of Frenchlanguage schools outside Quebec.
“I’m sure Marco has been very frustrated with some losses (three straight before last week’s win),” said Griese. “Marco is very generous to the kids. The players in Arnprior get treated better than any other player in our league. “My guess is he wanted more out of some of them and my guess is he also wanted me to be harder on them.” “I do have a lot of respect for (Griese) and offered him another position,” said Scapillati. “He declined and we went our separate ways. I wish him luck.” Griese wasn’t exactly pleased with the idea of staying with the team with the coaching position being taking over by someone else. Scapillati and Sylvester will have their work cut for them in preparation for the games this coming weekend. No decisions were disclosed about the replacements for the coach at press time but Scapillati noted the person will likely have the interim title to start.
Sylvester said that the interim coach will be announced before the Packers practice on Wednesday (after press deadline). Sylvester, himself, is one possibility to take over the reins, as he has had experience coaching the Renfrew Wolves before settling in as that team’s general manager. GM APPOINTMENT
After parting ways with the Wolves on Oct. 21, Sylvester was named Packer general manager less than a week later. The Packers got off to a strong start in the new look league this season, but had dropped three straight prior to last Thursday’s win. However, the team was in a difficult stetch of the schedule with several games on the road. “Marco didn’t like what he saw. It’s pretty simple,” said Griese. “It is small town stuff, really. A new coaching staff will come in and in a few weeks, all this will be forgotten.”
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Please visit www.arnprior.ca/notices for the most recent version of the 2016 Budget Review Meeting Schedule. The following proposed 2016 Budget Review meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 105 Elgin Street West:
Island View Suites on December 7th from 9 am – 1 pm. For more information on this plan please visit
or contact Kaila Zamojski at Official Plan - Review & Update Introductory Publicarnprior.ca/afcp Open House • January 12, 2016 – Tabled at Regular Meeting 613-623-4231 x. 1818 Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 of Council Shop Local on8November 28th • February 16, 2016 – Special Council Meeting Time: Presentation at 6 pm followed by the open house until pm at 5:00 p.m. Deliberations Shop at any participating business on • and February 17, 2016Museum, – Special Council Meeting Location: Arnprior District 35 Madawaska Street November 28th to receive two stamps per December 9, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Budget at 5:00 p.m. Deliberations purchase on your Live Love Local Card. For Consultations - Organizations and Public For more information visit22,www.arnprior.ca/grow February 2016 – Regular Council Meeting more information on this program and how to Written submissions concerning the 2016 Budget will be accepted at the address noted below, or individuals wishing to address Council on December 9, 2015 regarding the 2016 Budget, should request delegation status in writing, by 12pm on Monday, November 30, 2015 by contacting:
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TherePark, will be a Committee of Adjustment Noxious weeds (Poison Ivy) have been identified at Bell the Marina The Town of Arnprior is developing an Agemeeting on Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 at Friendly Community Plan and we are looking for to 7:00spray p.m. in Council Chambers regarding the and the Library. The Town has contracted Tru Green the noxious your input. Get involved by participating in all or application to create easements (Rights-of-Way) weeds this week. Signs placed at the areas being treated and Maureen Spratt, Town Clerk, some ofwill thesebe items: over parts of 70 and 72 Frieday Street to the 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8 rear yards of 72 and 74 Frieday Street. For more residents are asked• to pleaseSurvey follow anyyou posted warnings. Community - Whether are a senior Tel.: 613-623-4231 ext. 1817, E-mail: mspratt@ information please visit the planning page at arnprior.ca
Note: Personal information, as defined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with MFIPPA. Personal information collected may be used to make a decision on this matter and may form part of meeting agendas and minutes, and therefore 2 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, November 26, 2015
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McNab-Braeside urges more consultation on OPP costs Township decries effect of rising police costs on rural taxpayers, increase to push up M-B levy 5.1 per cent already facing financial challenges due to its aging infrastructure, he said. “And we’re not alone … this is effecting all rural municipalities across the province,” he added. Coun. Scott Brum noted that Greater Madawaska and McNab-Braeside were one-two when it came to municipalities in the county being hardest hit by the increased costs. While Arnprior Mayor David Reid argues that the county shouldn’t be involved in the OPP costing debate because it doesn’t directly deal with police costs (town policing costs are going down under the new formula),
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The Township of McNab-Braeside has added its voice to those of rural municipalities warning that the new OPP costing formula will cause undue hardship for its taxpayers. At its meeting Nov. 17, McNab-Braeside councillors praised staff for crafting a detailed argument for the need to rethink the costing in a letter from the township to Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon. The letter, authored by treasurer Angela Lochtie, points out the township has two primary concerns about the new OPP bill model: the lack of fiscal responsibility to ratepayers and the lack of OPP accountability to municipalities. It appeals for “more constructive, two-way dialogue” on the issue. The letter thanks Emon for seeking to arrange a meeting through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to discuss police costing from a rural municipality. McNab-Braeside Mayor Tom Peckett noted the increase in OPP costs for the township this year under the new formula translates to a 5.1 per cent tax levy increase. That rise, on top of this year’s 2.1 per cent levy boost for police costs, is creating “unreasonable financial pressure” on the township
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Peckett disagrees. Renfrew County has a right to speak up on behalf its member municipalities, the majority of which are concerned about the rising OPP costs, he pointed out. Emon has said he will try to organize talks that could lead to easing the burden for rural municipalities without reversing the savings enjoyed by towns such as Arnprior and Renfrew. McNab-Braeside’s letter to Emon points out that the township’s OPP costs increased by $137,578 or 36 per cent from 2013 to 2015. By 2018, Lochtie estimates the OPP costs will have increased by $556,613 or 145 per cent in
comparison to 2012 actual costs. McNab-Braeside residents will pay an estimated $521,510 this year, up about $124,000 from 2014. The township is forecasting $704,954 for police costs in its 2016 budget, up another $183,000. With the new formula being phased in over four years, the increases will continue in 2017 ($171,220) and 2018 ($64,372), pushing the amount billed to taxpayers to close to $1 million. That would translate to estimated 4.2 and 1.5 per cent levy increases for taxpayers, with considering higher costs in other areas of the budget. In comparison, calls for service in the township stayed relatively steady between 2010 and 2014. As well, the policing costs increase contrasts dramatically with the forecasted property assessment growth in the township on which the tax rate is based. Over the past three years, the township has experienced an average real value assessment growth is .7 per cent. As a result, the township “does not have the benefit of meaningful growth to help manage these increasing costs,” its letter concludes. Therefore, the police costs place “significant pressure on the balance of the municipal operations to offset and limit the overall impact on the property tax levy.
The letter goes on to point out the township’s asset management plan have identified $3.6 million of funding required annually to meet immediate infrastructure requirements or $8.5 million required yearly to meet infrastructure lifecycle costs. Considering the township receives only about $1.5 million annually from taxes and other funding, the effort to close the gap is a challenging one. NO EXPLANATION
The letter also notes that the township is being handed a large policing bill without any explanation as to the nature of the cost increases and with limited flexibility to impact the amounts billed. That flexibility is likely to become even more limited with the Renfrew OPP Detachment Inspector Colin Slight indicating in a recent meeting with municipal officials that the police will increasingly become a “reactionary force” with less focus on prevention activities. “This change, if it occurs, could have an impact to the municipality’s calls for service and its ability to limit calls through the use of preventative policing measures,” the township says. See EXPLAIN, Page 4
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November 26 – Special Meeting (Budget) – 6:00 p.m. November 30 – Special Meeting (Budget) – 6:00 p.m. December 1 – Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m. December 8 – Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Gillies) 6:30 p.m. December 8 – Planning Advisory Committee Meeting – 7:00 p.m. December 15 – Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
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December 21 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. December 22 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. December 23 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. December 24 – 28 - Office closed – Merry christmas! December 29 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. December 30 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. December 31 & January 1 – closed – happy new Year!
TRAilS FOcuS GROuP
The Trails focus group meets monthly under the guidelines of the Parks and Recreation Department and is currently seeking volunteer assistance. If you feel that you can provide input to this working group on operation and establishment of nonmotorized recreational trails in the Township, we can use your assistance! Please e-mail recreation@mcnabbraeside.com or call 613-623-5756 x 226 is you’re interested.
WinTER PARKinG & SnOW REMOvAl – nOW in EFFEcT In accordance with municipal By-Law # 2014-34: • Any vehicle parked on any street or road allowance within the Township of McNab/ Braeside so as to prohibit or interfere with snow plowing operations will be towed away at owner’s risk and expense. • No person shall push, blow or place snow on or across any Township street or road allowance. The Township of McNab/Braeside will not be responsible for damages to mail boxes, newspaper containers or other appurtenances that are privately owned and erected on Township right-of-ways that may be damaged through winter snowplowing operations. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department 613-623-6222 or 1-800-957-4621 ext. 236
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Our meetings are now available electronically! Please visit https://mcnabbraeside.civicweb.net to access the full meeting package online. You can even subscribe to get automatic notifications when a new package has been published by visiting the portal at the link above and clicking on E-Updates These documents are published in PDF format. To obtain a printed copy of any of these documents, please contact the Clerk’s Office prior to the meeting. If you require any assistance in respect to accessing the meeting documents electronically, please contact the Clerk’s Office
SuRPluS EquiPMEnT FOR SAlE
The Township of McNab/Braeside has declared the following equipment surplus: 1. 1985 CAT 953C Track Loader Forms can be obtained at the Township office or by contacting the undersigned. Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 1, 2015. Mr. Ryan Frew Director of Public Works Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Drive, R.R. # 2 Arnprior, Ontario K7S 3G8 613-623-5756 ext 227 The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Equipment to be sold AS IS, WHERE IS Items can be viewed at the Township of McNab/Braeside Waste Disposal Site, 573 Calabogie Road, Arnprior, ON from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays.
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Arnrprior trucker receives heroism award Explain “In trucking there’s a brotherhood. We share an identity. When we pull into a customer and see a long line-up of trucks, we look for one of ‘us’. When we pull into a truck stop we scan the parking lot for one of ‘us’. We meet thousands of trucks on the road every day, but we wave when we see one of ‘us’. As I pull into the yard tonight I’m one of the last trucks off the road. I see the empty parking spaces of the trucks. One isn’t coming home tonight. One of ‘us’ isn’t coming home tonight.” Those are a few of many memorable words by truck driver John Irish, a friendly acquaintance of fellow trucker Lindsay Findlay of White Lake. Irish typed that entry into his Facebook page the night of Tuesday Feb. 3. Just a few hours earlier, Findlay’s truck had crashed into a guard rail on Hwy. 401 near Whitby and flipped over on its side. Findlay was cut-off by an impaired driver, but rather than ensure his own safety
Lindsay Findlay’s widow Sandy and daughter Brittany accept his Bridgestone-OTA Truck Hero Award. by slamming the full force of his truck into the reckless driver’s car – likely causing a chain reaction that would send both vehicles dangerously into traffic – the veteran Arnprior area trucker was able to limit the impact with quick maneuvering and responsive braking before eventually losing control and hitting the guardrail. He died at the scene.
For his heroic actions, Findlay was recognized posthumously at the Ontario Trucking Association’s annual executive conference in downtown Toronto with the 2015 Bridgestone-OTA Truck Hero Award. Each year, OTA and Bridgestone Canada recognize a professional truck driver who has demonstrated courage, quick thinking and integrity in the
face of an emergency. Findlay’s wife Sandy and his daughter Brittany were in Toronto to accept the award. “We are very proud for what he did. We are proud he saved the other driver and possibly more drivers on the road that night,” says Sandy Findlay. “That was just his instinct to put people before himself.” Added Derek Crosby, Findlay’s employer at D&J Transportation: “A more inexperienced driver would have done something different and perhaps more people would have been killed or seriously hurt. He was definitely a hero. Even without this, he was a hero.” In the days after the crash Irish and dozens of other truck drivers rallied in the Arnprior area to support the Findlay family, even organizing a massive truck convoy at his funeral – the lead truck carrying Lindsay’s casket to the church. “I think he would have absolutely loved being sent off that way,” says his daughter,
Brittany. “They all came together for him that day. It’s amazing that out of something so tragic could come something so beautiful.” In presenting the award to the Lindsay family, Paul Dalcourt, national account executive, Bridgestone Canada, explained how the definition of a hero is “someone who sacrifices him or herself for the greater good. “Lindsay and his family have certainly sacrificed a lot. This is the story of one truck driver who risked his life to put others before himself and his loving family who have since found inner strength from his heroic actions. We couldn’t be prouder to honour the Findlay family with this award.” Said David Bradley, president of the Ontario Trucking Association. “Lindsay’s story is certainly tragic and shows us the catastrophic results of impaired driving. But it’s also a story about a resilient, loving family and the incredible truck drivers who rallied around one of their own.”
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Coun. Mark McKenzie said the OPP should have to justify the changes and inform residents what extra services they will be getting for this “massive increase.” McNab-Braeside’s letter to Emon stresses that municipalities need a voice on how policing is delivered to residents and assurances that costs are managed in a “responsible manner while acknowledging municipal tax limitations and fiscal pressures.” While the township agrees policing is an “important and critical service,” it says the OPP should help municipalities identify ways to contain or reduce policing costs. Peckett said a mayors committee set up in Eastern Ontario is looking into what can be done to at least slow down the rate of increase. Deputy Mayor Brian Armsden said the letter did an excellent job of articulating the challenges facing townships with the rising OPP costs. He noted that the county is suggesting municipalities keep funding increases to three per cent in 2016. “Not sure how to do it when the province is forcing us to take on these extra costs,” he said.
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The town should spend almost $2.2 million in the short term to modernize Nick Smith Centre, according to the recently released recreation study. Parking lot upgrades, converting old dressing rooms to staff office space, linking the hall with ice pad A; all are recommendations made in the
Mayor David Reid said the town’s primary recreation centre is only about half way through its 80-year lifespan. It could do with some modernization before it shuts down around 2050. “We need to look at making improvements. Some areas are in need of reconfiguration,” Reid said.
“If some areas need to be repainted, we’ll do it according to the town branding and colours, but not if it isn’t needed.” Many of the recommendations are less about cosmetic changes visible to visitors. They include chiller and pool pipe replacements and roof repairs. But others are a floor replacement for ice pad B and a reconstructed pool tank area to allow better viewing by users. Critics have said the pool and exercise room at Nick Smith are too sheltered; some people pass through without knowing either exists. A reworking of space would allow for more and better programming, reads the study.
Reid said the facility has been well-maintained over the years, and praised those who envisioned a small town with two ice pads under one roof as a good idea. Arnprior was among the first in Ontario to do so. NEW TENNIS COURTS
The study also suggests building new tennis courts (if not improving those at the high school). The $128,000 courts should be located at McLean Park. Within the next decade, one of the three ball diamonds at McLean Park should be replaced with two soccer pitches. The play structure would need to be moved for it to happen.
The study says the fairgrounds could be better used. “The properties (municipal and agricultural society lands) adjacent to Nick Smith Centre have considerable potential,” reads the study. “The property could be integrated and reconfigured to address many of the expressed needs of the community such as active playing fields, outdoor skating, soccer and other developing activities. In addition, the changes could enhance the current use by the agriculture society.” Reid dismissed a recommendation to phase in water services for “five to eight outdoor rink sites.” He doesn’t want more rinks, but the two now could be made better.
Recreation plan favours marina partnership, linking trails Derek Dunn
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The section of the recently released recreation master plan having to do with trails and waterfront elicited the most enthusiasm from Mayor David Reid. Much of it has to do with directional signage for non-motorists and finding a private partner for the marina. The Arnprior Recreation Master Plan is a long-range guiding document for town staff and council. It recommends short-term capital spending increase by just $60,000 to $180,000 annually, and offers general solutions to two of the town’s pressing challenges: linking the downtown with Robert Simpson Park and boosting activity at the waterfront. Attracting cyclists to town from Ottawa is a priority from the tourism point for town staff.
Linking trails such as former railway lines together, making sure trails in new neighbourhoods lead to schools, and putting asphalt on paths like the one winding along the Madawaska from the bridge to the park, are all recommendations. All would have new signs with the town’s branding. “Trails and the waterfront are two of the priorities I would fully embrace,” Reid said. He doesn’t foresee green bike lanes (such as in downtown Ottawa) or bike-sharing to along with the proposed bike racks; the town is too small for those. But he favours a better path along the Madawaska – wood wouldn’t be good from an accessibility standpoint and replacement costs – that could see small fishing piers and parkettes. If small restaurants and shops were to open near the marina, an authentic boardwalk could
Mayor agrees with the need to boost recycling levels in town Derek Dunn
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There was a small indication recently the town could move toward upping its recycle levels at some point. A letter to Arnprior council was mentioned briefly at the Nov. 9 meeting. It discussed the town’s 35 per cent diversion rate in contrast to Nova Scotia’s about 75 per cent. Letter authors Abigail and Russ Corbett believe the town can do better. Mayor David Reid agreed with several of their conclusions.
“They make some good points here,” Reid said. “We are doing okay, but I think we can do better.” Diverting materials away from landfill prolongs its lifespan and lessens the burden on taxpayers. The letter mentioned switching to clear plastic bags. With black bags it is difficult for garbage collectors to ensure no recyclables sneak into the landfill. The letter suggested several neighbours place yard waste – grass, leaves, organic matter - in black bags rather than wait for the bi-annual special pick-up date (the latest was
Nov. 18). “This matter has been brought to town staff’s attention in the past,” reads the letter. “Unfortunately the practice continues to today.” Other neighbours, it continues, drop an extra bag at a nearby residence with less than the two-bag limit. Still others put compostables and recyclable materials in the garbage, attracting scavengers. However, the town has no formal organics program to deal with vegetable and grains. The municipality instead encourages backyard composting of non-meat foods.
be considered. For now, though, Reid would be happy to enter a P3 (public-private partnership) for capital investments. Kayak, canoe and other rentals would also help increase activity. Staff will investigate similar successful arrangements in other communities across Canada. Taxpayers chip in $8,100 a year to keep the marina going. User fees cover the rest.
Reid is OK with the town paying something; it is another service offered to residents and visitors alike. Charging too much will drive user fees down. Another recommendation from the study is to create a breakwater to the west of the beach, similar to what was there years ago. It would create eddies that in turn would make for more sand. Blasted rock would be used.
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Recreation study favours new dog park for town Derek Dunn
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Arnprior is encouraged open a dog park in town, with three options mentioned, in the recently released recreation master plan. It is not a new idea. Residents have suggested it to town council in the past. Even a petition was circulated a few years ago. The nearest dog park is at Bruce Pit in Bells Corners. The Arnprior Recreation Master Plan 2015 is the result of surveys, residents’ workshops, staff input and expert advice from consultants. It recommends an off-leash dog park at one of three locations: • fence in an area in the redesigned McLean/ Optimist Park; • Caruso Street Park; • portion of the lands owned by the Arnprior and District Humane Society in the Sullivan Industrial Park. The study notes that upgrades to dog licensing policies and procedures are usually triggered by the creation of an off-leash dog park. That means all dogs will require a valid licence to use the area, with revenues from the fees poured back into the park. “Users will, to a large extent, self-police use of this area,” the study reads. “The area will likely act as a deterrent for undesirable offleash dogs in other parks.” The park would cost about $270,000 to open, another $93,000 in the short term, and $51,000
annually after that. Mayor David Reid agrees there is a need, and that it would be ideal to have one in town. The problem is finding a location. “Having one would be really nice,” Reid said. “But geographically it will be tight. Development is dense for the town.” He agrees the issue could be brought up with McNab-Braeside. The town and township mayors have agreed to co-operate on a variety of issues. Residents talked of opening a dog park at Clay Bank Park on White Lake Road. Reid said that might be too far for dog owners to travel. Cost is also a “challenge” for opening one in town. BOOST SPENDING BY $200K
The recreation master plan recommends the town spending nearly $200,000 more in the short term on town parks. It shows the town spending $160,000 on capital projects, but that Derek Dunn/Metroland it should boost that number to $358,000 over Across McLean Avenue from the park of the same name is a strip of waterfront land conthe next few years. sidered for an off-leash dog park. A ball diamond could be replaced with soccer pitches. The study recommends Olympia Park getting a play structure, outdoor rink, trail connection and amenities for $125,000. The parking at Robert Simpson Park should also be repaved. Moe Robillard Park should have its development completed. Caruso Street needs a play structure. Reid would like to see fewer parks, but larger and better ones. The town is in the process of selling off surplus bits of land.
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Arnprior council heard an update on road work and other projects during a recent meeting at town hall. Town civil engineer John Steckly said this year’s public works and environmental services capital budget is more than $2.5 million. It included summer construction projects and designs for future projects. Completed road-and-sidewalk work included those on Arthur, portions of Elizabeth and Isabella streets, Mill Lane, Carss Street, and a portion of McNab Street.
Reconstruction of Second Avenue, Bridge Street and McGonigal Street West took place. Money was also spent on recycling containers for the downtown, a water metre reader, computer upgrades and a landfill mattress enclosure (resembling a train boxcar). Paid-for designs include one for downtown revitalization, another for Gary Crescent’s reconstruction, and Daniel Street’s watermain replacement. These streets will likely see construction next summer. “It was a busy summer with a lot of time and effort put in,” Mayor David Reid said. “And it went off without a hitch.”
Don’t call people concerned about refugees racist: MP Gallant voices concerns of some constituents that refugees would be housed at Garrison Petawawa Staff
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant says people shouldn’t be tagged racists for voicing “valid” concerns about the Syrian refugees coming to Canada and the possibility some could be temporarily housed in Renfrew County. “It is unhelpful by certain elitists in the Liberal party to label people racist just because residents have valid questions about safety and security,” said Gallant in a news release last week. She said she is reassuring local residents that she is taking their concerns seriously and would be seeking answers on how they will be impacted by “the Trudeau plan that could bring 100,000 Syrian economic mi-
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grants and refugees to Canada, starting with the promise to bring 25,000 to Canada by the end of this year.” She also said people are worried that “legitimate refugees,” such as persecuted Christians won’t be given the proper priority in the decisionmaking process on who Canada should accept. The Canadian government has indicated some of the refugees could be housed for up to three months in military bases. The preferred bases are those such as Trenton, as they are closer to Toronto or Montreal, rather than Petawawa. However it is possible Garrison Petawawa may be requested to house thousands of refugees and migrants, as well as be a processing centre for thousands more, Gallant suggested.
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That could cause security and servicing problems, she maintains. “Our soldiers should not have to worry about a home-grown attack against loved ones in Canada while serving their country abroad,” she said, noting that as home to the Canadian Special Operations Regiment, Garrison Petawawa has spouses with loved ones either serving in the Middle East or who may be called to do so. “If there is a plan to locate migrants and refugees into vacant base housing, there must be no compromises when it comes to proper screening before these individuals enter Canada,” Gallant said. “Safety was not a concern during the federal election when (Liberal leader Justin) Trudeau was criticiz-
A number of stakeholders, including municipal officials, have been invited to the planning session Thursday, Dec. 3 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Arnprior Public Library. In sending out invitations to “part-
ing Conservatives for being overly cautious when it came to the security of Canadians in the proper screening of Syrian migrants,” she said. “I hope the Paris murders open the eyes of the willfully naïve.” Gallant said she has been approached by individuals concerned “about legitimate refugees being displaced by economic migrants, particularly persecuted Christians who face a greater risk of being tortured, raped or murdered by ISIS extremist militants.
tering as refugees,” she said. As for refugees coming to Garrison Petawawa, the Upper Ottawa Valley already suffers from a shortage of medical doctors, including family physicians and mental health providers, she pointed out. Many of the refugees have been traumatized and need psychological care, she said, adding that larger urban centres could handle a large influx of new patients better than “underserviced” Petawawa and Pembroke. “Petawawa Blvd. has a traffic bottleneck now to go in and out of the base. Infrastructure dollars will need to flow immediately to the County of Renfrew to start work to prevent gridlock for vehicles trying to enter and exit Garrison Petawawa,” she said.
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OPP must get costing right I ncrementalism is key to good governance. If taxes must go up – presuming efficiencies have been maximized, which is debatable for most Canadian governments – then they should rise little by little. A jolt in taxes can prove too burdensome for many taxpayers, especially those on fixed income. The backlash can be extreme; at times violent. Small increases, on the other hand, allow people to adjust their personal finances over a period of time. It maintains predictability and harmony. The Ontario Provincial Police and the provincial government should know this. The trend for much of the last decade among governments is to aim for rate-of-inflation tax increases. Not every government makes it. Some grow for the sake of growing, which is the conservative criticism. Others spend as a form of investment and expect a return; build public transportation to increase worker efficiency which drives up tax revenue, for example. However, not every government is directly responsible for exceeding incremental tax increases. Take, for example, the situation McNabBraeside and other Renfrew County rural townships face this budget season. The township faces a 145 per cent increase in OPP costing between 2013 and 2018. That’s more than a $550,000 increase in the final year to a currently $6 million budget. (Right now a five per cent increase costs $22 per resident.) This is happening at a time when township growth is stagnant and OPP calls for service are declining. Clearly this is unacceptable. OPP is exceeding the reasonable bounds of incrementalism. Therefore, from township’s perspective,
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Refugees make a better Canada To the Editor: Christmas - the word ignites so many memories; brightly lit trees, tables groaning with the weight of food, the movies that you have seen two dozen times or more but will gladly watch again. But when I think of Christmas, I often think of Pier 21. This long pier that juts into Halifax Harbour these days welcomes glistening white
cruise ships, but, of course, for much of the 20th century, it was the front door of Canada. A few days before Christmas 1949 my mother and my sister were on board the USAT General CC Ballou in the North Atlantic, steaming towards Halifax. It was no cruise ship. The Ballou was a troop transport ship that had been leased to bring European refugees from Displaced Persons camps into Canada. See COMING HOME, page 9
Free veterinarian care not a reasonable solution To the Editor: While I agree with last week’s letter (Chronicle-Guide) from Janet Sabourin that the feral cat population in and around Arnprior is a problem, I don’t agree that the local vets should donate their time and money to spay and neuter these cats for free.
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it makes eminent good sense to ask Warden Peter Emon to try and do something about it. Emon, who is reeve at the Town of Renfrew, wants to meet with representatives of both Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA). His plan is to provide a united front to change the new costing formula as it affects townships. The problem is whether the formula can be revisited without affecting towns such as Renfrew and Arnprior. Right now the new formula has towns seeing their policing costs dip, thanks in no small part to efforts by Arnprior Mayor David Reid and others over numerous years of negotiating for change. They remember what it is like to face massive tax increases just to pay for OPP when crime is on the decline. Hence, from Reid’s perspective, the reeve through the county government has no business opening the costing formula debate. The OPP would be tempted to restructure the formula to take money from the towns to help out the townships. But that smacks of pinning municipality against municipality. The OPP would be guilty on two fronts: an unreasonable increase to townships; dividing communities against one another. If the OPP can’t find a way to bringing savings across the board during a time of declining crime rates, we say serious consideration must be given to taking away its ability to influence funding formulas. Let the townships argue for lesser increases. Don’t have a return to increases on townships. And if the OPP and the province can’t get it right this time – the whole system should be revisited.
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Veterinarians are business people trying to make a living and many work long hard hours to provide the level of care that we as consumers demand. Veterinarians are not expensive because they are greedy. It is Big Pharma that is the problem. They increase the cost of medi-
cations, supplies and equipment to the veterinarians because the bottom line is all that matters to them. Zoetis, for example, has an 18 per cent increase in their companion animal revenue year to date over 2014. Of the six animal health suppliers, five are big pharma. Perhaps we should lobby
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them for subsidies. Spay and neuter clinics are an option for places where they receive subsidies from local government, such as they revenue neutral spay and neuter clinic in Ottawa, but Arnprior council would never consider this as they barely subsidize our current shelter. See GST, page 9
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Coming home to Canada for the first time Thanks for the editorial The ship has sailed out of Bremerhaven, Germany some days earlier, and with December storms, spartan cramped sleeping accommodations, and the constant scent of sea sickness and bunker fuel, it was not a pleasant trip. But it mattered not to my mother and my sister, for they knew they were coming home. Not their old home, but a new home. Their old home in Latvia had been overrun by Soviet tanks and a temporary home had been the refugee camps of Germany, but a refugee camps are only temporary. So, they made their way to Canada; first to Halifax, and then by train to Montreal, and then to Toronto, and then to Gravenhurst, Ontario where they arrived a bit after Christmas 1949. My mother stayed in Gravenhurst almost her entire life (she died in 2001). So many memories took place in those 51 years. The serenade of the Salvation Army Band playing Christmas music on the pier as they disembarked, the church group that brought oranges, real oranges all the way from Florida, to the passengers on the train in Montreal, the folks
who got them on the train to Gravenhurst, the English language lessons, studying to master the citizenship test, getting to be a citizen (back then they called it naturalization, and I still have the bible presented to my mother ). A lot of water went over the dam; my mother remarried, I was born, my sister was killed in a car crash. My parents bought a house, they bought a TV. Trudeaumania came along. My father could not stand him from day one, but my mother secretly loved him. My parents worked, they voted in absolutely every election, they paid taxes, they made friends, they complained about the weather. I remember, as a 12-year-old boy hearing my dad exclaim, “Those darn Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup way too much, this has to stop.” And, of course, he got his wish. The whole point is they had become Canadians. My parents and sister were part of a big cohort of displaced persons and refugees that came to Canada after the Second World War. They had lost access to their own country and the Canada of the late 1940s, and early 1950s welcomed them. There were fears that Canada was let-
ting in Communists and Nazis, and people that ate lamb, and folks that would drink wine with their meals. Canada would change forever! And it did, of course; it changed for the better. I think of my sister, and what she was feeling, as the ship approached the dock in Halifax. What was going through her mind? She had lost all she knew. The only thing that mattered to was the hand of my mother that she was clutching with all of her strength. She was about to step off the ship and into a strange land. I only wish that she had lived longer to see how wonderful that land would be. Somewhere a little Syrian girl is clutching her mother’s hand. That is all she has, it is all that matters. Across the ocean is a land that needs her; it needs her because for this land to thrive it must look outward, it must show compassion, it must show love. In 50 years it will be, well 50 years from now. I wonder what the little girl’s story will be. I hope that for the collective soul of Canada it is a good story. Andy Kalnins McNab-Braeside
When: Saturday, December 5th, 2015, Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Pilon Family Chapel 50 John Street North, Arnprior We would like to extend a warm invitation to attend our annual Candlelight Memorial Service. A time of refreshment and friendship will follow in the Pilon Family Reception Centre. This service will offer a warm and thoughtful tribute to honour loved ones who have gone before us and remain close to our hearts. The service will feature seasonal music and a memorial message that we hope will provide comfort and peace.
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Canadians who are weary of fear-mongering and ready to show compassion for Syrian refugees through concrete action. Margo Aubert Horton
GST could help cat problem Continued from Page 8
Another option may be to lobby for a portion of the governments’ GST revenue. We pay GST on veterinary services and medications but not on human health care. While special rates for low incomes families would be nice, I believe that courses in budgeting and animal care would be more useful. Regardless of financial situation, many people neglect to budget for pet ownership and if a pet doesn’t fit in the budget then you shouldn’t have one. There is no such thing as a ‘free’ pet. For the record, I am one those women who care for the feral cats in our community. Would I love more help? You bet! Do I see it coming any time soon? No way! But I will not let that stop me because my bottom line is the welfare of the cats. Annette Zawadzki Arnprior
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Nov. 11 Arnprior Legion second vice-president Janet Tobio with Ted Graham, a Korean War veteran and life member of Branch 174, at the Nov. 11 Remembrance Day ceremony.
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Thanks for making poppy campaign such a success To the Editor: As the current Poppy Chairman of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #174 here in Arnprior, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to the citizens and businesses of Arnprior and McNab-Braeside for their support once again this year. This year, thanks to your generosity we will be able to continue to provide support for the veterans who fearlessly fought and died for our freedoms. For a town of Arnprior’s size and population, we exceeded our expectations. This was largely due once more to the generosity of the people who purchased poppies or made donations, and the ongoing support of our Cadet Corp and the men and women who gave graciously of their time to stand
and canvass at storefront businesses in Arnprior and McNab-Braeside. To all the businesses in the area who supported us through poppy coin boxes and allowing us to canvass, please accept a hearty thank you. For your information: “All funds raised in our Poppy Campaign go directly to support veterans, serving military, and their families.” Also all funds go directly into a ‘Poppy Trust Fund’, which is a public trust, and these funds can only be used for the support of veterans in our community. Your generous donations help support the following: • programs and assistance for veterans and serving military in need and their families; • medical training and research and pro-
vide community medical appliances to assist in the care of veterans; • housing and care facilities for elderly, disabled and homeless veterans; • bursaries for children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of veterans; • sponsorship of cadet and youth programs. In closing I would like to add my personal thanks to the executive of our local Branch #174 for their support, the volunteers who gave of their time and to the citizens and businesses of Arnprior and McNab-Braeside. Without your support none of the aforementioned programs would be possible. Thank you. Brian Kilby, Poppy Chairman R.C.L Branch #174
Thank you for writing the article about the loss of Ms. Dorion’s pet geese (Arnprior Chronicle-Guide, Nov. 12). It is such a sad story. The optimist in me hopes that it may cause others to think before shooting. If you have a way to relay this to Ms. Dorion. Please relay my deepest condolences to her. Geese are very special animals, and often misunderstood or dismissed as dumb or ‘nuisances’. To the contrary, they are incredibly devoted mates and tirelessly committed parents for the 12 or so weeks until their offspring can fly. TOLERANT
They are particularly tolerant, kind and even helpful to other species. As your article notes, this occurs and is apparent even in captivity. We humans can learn much from their example. I watch, study, photo and enjoy many bird species particularly the larger ones, and geese remain among my favorite. In Ms. Dorion’s case, as your article shared, they were her companions, her comfort after her human companion left this world. I remain so very sorry for her loss. Laura Mae Chesapeake, Virginia
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Cheryl Gallant’s concerns about refugees are misguided This must be a new record. Parliament hasn’t even been reconvened yet and already our venerated MP, who won less than 50 per cent of the vote on Oct. 19, has spouted off a vitriolic diatribe of fear-mongering and half-truths. Mrs. Gallant’s recent statements about Syrian refugees mean that she hasn’t yet learned to actually do well rounded research and base her comments and questions on facts not speculations. It is fine to ask about how many Syrians will be coming to Pembroke - despite most of Ontario’s quota being taken by the GTA and, of course, safety is always a valid concern; it still is.
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Mrs. Gallant cites her government’s responsible (heel-dragging) approach to refugees as a better alternative. What she neglects to mention is that it was the cuts her government made to the refugee processing which heighten the risks we now face. As for our “underfunded” clinics being “overrun” with refugees - where was she for the past decade when our clinics were underfunded and overflowing with us! Further refugees go through extensive screening first by the UN (who determines who sets aside anyone directly tied to Daesh), then they are examined by foreign visa officers before being held under scrutiny by the multiple Canadian agencies. Due to the stringent process, most experts seem to agree that it would
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Let’s get the obvious out of the way, I wasn’t around in 1963. I have learned it was the year that the Arnprior and District Museum may have been located inside a different building than it is today. The structure on Madawaska Boulevard was threatened with destruction in
be incredibly unlikely for Daesh to put people into a refugee group. According to The Economist (which perhaps Mrs. Gallant isn’t familiar with), of the 750,000 refugees the U.S. has allowed in since 9/11, only two have been planted by terrorists. That is approximately 0.0003 per cent. Finally it really should be noted that terrorists aren’t coming, they’re often homegrown. The mastermind behind the Paris Attacks was Belgian. Many of his compatriots were French. In Canada, the attacks were orchestrated by Canadians against other Canadians. We should be more concerned about combatting radicalization here in Canada than anything else. Our MP is parroting Ted Cruz who only
1963 but was saved for the town’s people by David and Jessie Gillies, according to the Town of Arnprior’s information. It was designated a heritage building in 1977. The Norvic, a double-decker ferry, carried cars, horses and mail and summer visitors from Sand Point to the Norway Bay pier a dozen times a day. The ferry ceased services in
wants to let in Christians and no Muslims, because they’re more at risk and Muslims pose a greater risk. Forgive me, I need to follow Goodwin’s Law. Very similar comments were made in the 1930s. Canada welcomed 3,000 Catholic refugees from Czechoslovakia in 1938, because they were more “desirable” than other refugees. Apparently Mrs. Gallant disagrees and would rather to continue living in a backward age. Her questions may be valid - her behaviour is not. Brendan Edge Trent University student from Arnprior
1963 after 40 years. On April 8, Canada voted in a minority Liberal government with Lester Pearson at the helm. The party defeated John Diefenbaker’s Progressive Conservatives. The electoral district of RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke didn’t exist in that time and Arnprior was part of what was known as Renfrew South. Liberal John James Greene bested
the PC’s James Baskins by a mere 555 votes. In England, the Great Train Robbery took place and 2.6 million pounds or over $5 million Canadian was taken. On the big screen, audiences were watching To Kill a Mockingbird and Lawrence of Arabia. See INTEREST, Page 15
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Among birds there are bullies and thieves Over the millennia, birds have been used as symbols. Some have been used to represent peace (doves) while others have symbolized happiness (bluebirds). When it comes to wisdom, it seems that no other bird epitomizes that human trait better than do owls. Then there are ravens. While some societies held those birds in high esteem, in others, the black birds represent death. Recently I was looking out over our lake and noticed a huge raft of Common Mergansers. The ducks numbered around a thousand and collectively they nervously moved over the water, occasionally flapping their wings as if ready for takeoff or div-
were doing. There were Herring, Ringbilled and Bonaparte’s gulls swooping down at the ducks whenever they emerged after a dive. Like mergansers, gulls are fish-eaters, and while the ducks sometimes drove small fish near the surface where they fell victim to the gulls, the gulls sometimes Michael Runtz tried to snatch the mergansers’ hard earned prizes from Nature’s Way their bills. After moving back and forth across the water for ing to catch fish. Overhead the ducks was a half an hour, the ducks near siege of gulls. Now, “siege” simultaneously took flight is a term that is usually ap- and disappeared down the plied to herons, but in this lake, perhaps in search of case, I think that the word better hunting grounds. is most appropriate for gulls While 1,000 might seem to because of what those birds be a huge group, in some years nearly 10 times that number adorns our lake. And our lake is not unique in that regard; White Lake often sees huge numbers as northern lakes start to freeze over, forcing the mergansers to move south. MICHAEL RUNTZ I unsuccessfully looked These Common Mergansers were part of a flock numbering about 1,000. for another bird that is often attracted to large groups go after the mergansers and continue to pass through our of ducks. Each year Bald that feat relatively easy. I have often watched not the fish they have cap- region. Watch larger conEagles appear with the meryoung Bald Eagles chase tured, they do pursue other centrations of mergansers gansers. While these huge birds of ducks and fail in their efforts. birds for their bounty. Os- for visits from opportunistic prey regularly eat fish, they It takes five years for an ea- preys are master fish captur- gulls and eagles. As you likely know, the also dine on ducks when op- gle to acquire an immaculate ers and Bald Eagles regularly portunity arises. Large con- white head and tail; younger harass them until they drop Bald Eagle is the symbol of centrations of ducks make birds show varying degrees their catch. The eagles then our neighbours to thesouth. of white in their dark plum- dine on a meal that cost them Perhaps they are not aware age. In fact, many reported very little apart from the en- of that species’ status as a Bald Eagles regularly eat ducks so they are attracted to sightings of Golden Eagles ergy expended in harassing bully and a thief! The Nature Number is are actually of misidentified its rightful owner. large groups of waterfowl. 613-387-2503; email is With winter on its way, immature Bald Eagles. mruntz@start.ca. While Bald Eagles usually ducks from the north will
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All proceeds to the arnprior food bank. Please be generous! Santa will be leaving from Winners Circle, turning right onto Daniel Street, left onto Edey Street, right onto John Street, right onto Madawaska Street and right onto Daniel Street. Finishing at the Arnprior Legion.
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Effect of neonicotinoids on amphibians topic of naturalists meeting FACT: The wood frog is the most widely distributed amphibian in Canada and is found in every province and territory, including throughout Ontario. FACT: Pesticides in water and air ecosystem can and do affect the health of fishes, amphibians and birds - organisms that are harmless or useful to the ecosystem. FACT: Amphibians are susceptible to environmental contaminants due to their permeable skin, dual aquatic-terrestrial cycle and relatively rudimentary immune system (Kerby et al., 2010). FACT: Neonicotinoids have become the fastest-growing class of insecticides globally. So, what are the effects of neonicotinoids on amphibians like wood frogs, especially those living close to agriculture? Come to the next Macnamara Field Naturalists Club meeting, where Dr. Stacey Robinson,
a research scientist at Environment Canada’s National Wildlife Research Centre in Ottawa, will give the answers. Robinson, who grew up on a hobby farm near Russell, Ontario, has examined the health impacts of neonicotinoid pesticides on aquatic ecosystems by studying the sub-lethal effects on amphibians, specifically wood frogs and northern leopard frogs. His presentation is entitled Neonicotinoids and Their Effects on Amphibians. It will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arnprior Curling Club. Meetings (and presentations) are free for club members and $5 for guests. Note: This is the club’s Annual General Meeting. Club business will precede the regular agenda of sightings and the presentation. Find more information on the Club and its activities at mfnc.ca.
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Bees are not the only species threatened by neonicotinoids. So are wood frogs.
Interest in the year 1963 grew from reading a Stephen King novel Continued from Page 12
The music was from the likes of the Beatles, Roy Orbison and the Beachboys. People with a television set were tuning in to programs such as The Andy Griffith Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show. A loaf of bread cost a mere 22 cents. Why the interest in the specific year? It’s really more for a date,
which recently passed – Nov. 23. In 1963, it was the day U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. For many people, it was one of those ‘Where were you?’ moments. The moon landing was another, as was the 1972 Canada-versus-Russia hockey series. Then there’s the Canada hockey gold in Vancouver 2010 or even Sept.
11, 2001 and I’m sure plenty more. I am a Stephen King fan. I first read his books in high school. I didn’t really become a fan until I was given Under the Dome for Christmas. The 1,074-page book took me most of a month to read. Two Christmases later, another book of King’s came, and its title 11/23/63 – is another reason for the
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Dec. 6 marks 26 years since 14 young women lost their lives due to senseless violence at École Polytechnique in Montreal. With local tragedies of three murdered women in September fresh in the hearts and minds of Renfrew County residents, Bernadette McCann House will host its annual Renfrew County Vigil on Dec. 6. The candlelight vigil will be held at 6 p.m. at the Wesley United Church Fellowship Hall in Pembroke. Roses will be laid by various community members to create a Garden of Hope. In attendance will be guest speaker Elizabeth Sheehy, lawyer, author, professor and vice-dean of research in the Faculty of Common Law at the University of Ottawa. All are invited to gather on Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The vigil will be followed by light refreshments and the opportunity to write on a memory board. For more information, contact Bernadette McCann House at 613732-7776 or visit www.wsssbmh. org.
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The Emerald Ash Borer continues to cause problems in the Arnprior area and is threatening to spread throughout Renfrew County unless defensive actions are taken. The borer is an invasive, woodeating beetle that is threatening Ontario’s ash trees. The insect was first found in North America in 2002 and was likely imported from Asia through improperly treated wood packaging material. It has spread rapidly, mostly through the movement of firewood or other infested ash wood material. Discovered in Ottawa in 2008, the EAB has had a major impact on street trees and parks in the city. The Emerald Ash Borer was first discovered in Arnprior in the spring of 2013. This year, the beetle was discovered in Horton (Lavallee Road) and the Town of Renfrew (O’Brien Road) near Renfrew County Place and in the trees at the Canadian Tire gas bar. The whole of Renfrew County is already in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s regulated area for Emerald Ash Borer, which means that movement of firewood or other
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Arnprior restaurant reaches impressive milestone Derek Dunn
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A hidden gem of a restaurant in downtown Arnprior enjoys a major milestone during the week of the Santa parade. McCallum’s Restaurant on Madawaska Street celebrates its 25th anniversary. Not bad considering some studies show 80 per cent of restaurants close within the first five years. This one has lasted five times that long, and the owner has been a restaurateur since 1966. Arlene McCallum opened her first restaurant, now known as Step’N Back Diner, in Renfrew 50 years ago next year. It was known as McCallum’s Snack’N Pack at that time. Why leave Renfrew to open Arnprior’s? “I had retired!” McCallum said. “I sold with the stipulation that I wouldn’t open another restaurant within 20 kilometres. So I came here in November 1990.” Her commute was the same length, since the family farm is on Goshen Road. After three years of renting, she bought the building on Madawaska Street and now lives upstairs. McCallum’s husband used to help
This week McCallum’s Restaurant will celebrate 25 years in business in downtown Arnprior. There are no special events planned, but loyal customers are sure to say congratulations to owner Arlene McCallum. Derek Dunn/Metroland
Arlene McCallum, right, will celebrate 50 years as a restaurateur in 2016. Along with Charlotte Coe, the two take a quick break before high school kids arrive at McCallum’s Restaurant for hamburgers. out, but he has since passed away. The children all have good jobs and don’t have much interest in taking over. “They just like to come and eat,” she says, laughingly. Many celebrity chefs say they
can taste the love in good food. If a chef is in an angry mood, they say, it comes out in the food. The self-taught McCallum gets a chuckle from the rise of celebrity chefs and food shows, but her homestyle food would surely impress a
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Gordon Ramsey or Naked Chef. “I just love cooking in general. I learned by trial and error. People kept telling me, ‘You’ll get better,’” she said. “It’s a good life but domineering.” McCallum’s is no hidden-gem for long-time residents who are loyal customers. Her restaurant is known for pies and home-baked specials. However, high school students have discovered it and especially enjoy
the hamburgers. She is ready to step back now. The little home upstairs, a well-kept garden in back, a neat and respected restaurant that would benefit from a younger touch: she is confident the place is perfect for the right people. “A young couple could really make a go of it,” she said. “It’s a good business. I can see someone really falling in love with the place.” McCallum’s Restaurant is at 79 Madawaska St. Call 613-623-9469
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Northern Credit Union delegate chair Wayne Lavallee, left, and Credit Union delegate Ron Carty present a donation to McNab Public School. Accepting are principal Tracey Stevens and Kindergarten students Cheyanne Hamilton, Lesley Miller and Carson Cross.
Northern Credit Union boosts math learning in McNab SCOTT CAMPBELL/METROLAND
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The Northern Credit Union delegates doled out some kindness to Shannon Rebertz’s senior Kindergarten-Grade 1 classroom on Nov. 20. The class of students was wearing different forms of pink from shirts to bracelet for their anti-bullying day. Pink represents peaceful, inclusive, noble and kind, so many of the students were wearing pink. The $200 Credit Union donation will go towards new Lego and new apps for the iPad centre. The enhancements will help refine motor skills and practice for a variety of math and language skills as well. Northern Credit Union manater Julie Brown and Delegate Chair Wayne Lavallee present the cheque to Rebertz.
The Northern Credit Union has made a $664.14 donation to McNab Public School so the school can make an investment in math literacy. Last year the school renovated its Kindergarten classrooms but still needed some equipment for the new space. With the donation, the school was able to buy math tools to help with learning, including a light table, math kits with counting and measuring tools, and play money. “We’re very committed to the youth of our community,” said Northern Credit Union delegate chair Wayne Lavallee. “This will help the
school out with advanced learning and by doing this, we’re helping with the future of our youth.” “We are very grateful for the generosity of our community,” said principal Tracey Stevens. “Wayne Lavallee, representing the Northern Credit Union, was instrumental in supporting this process collaboratively with us. Financial literacy, and all aspects of math literacy, begins in the early years. “We are so thrilled to be able to complement our kindergarten program with the tools we put forth in our proposal.”
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RIDE roadblocks target drivers impaired by alcohol, drugs Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. From January to October, the numbers of alcohol involved occurrences are up 3 per cent over the same period last year. As of Nov. 15, of the 258 persons killed during that time period, 35 fatalities were attributed to alcohol consumption. The OPP in East Region has investigated 42 fatal collisions so far this year. Five of these collisions were alcohol-related another 11 fatalities due to not being properly secured by
Credit card call a scam: OPP
Renfrew-Arnprior OPP are warning citizens to be vigilant if they receive a call from someone saying they are working for a credit card company. One resident reported getting a phone call from someone pretending to be with VISA. They knew her name and first four numbers of her credit card, and asked her to confirm the remaining
numbers of her card, expiry date and security numbers. The resident refused and hung up. The first four numbers of all VISA cards are the same, so don’t be fooled by this trick, advise OPP. Call the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 to report frauds. Go to their website for more information www.antifraudcentre. ca.
a seatbelt. Thirteen people died when their off-road vehicle was involved in a collision; six of those had been impaired by alcohol. Police have seen the number of occurrences of drug impaired driving rise in Ontario over the past year. Police remind the public during this Festive RIDE campaign that the OPP now have drug recognition officers with specialized training to identify drug impaired drivers. The OPP also have a significant
OPP add its voice to anti-bullying efforts During Bullying Awareness Week in Ontario (Nov. 15-21), the Ontario Provincial Police issued a message of support for the efforts of everyone collaborating and setting goals to promote bullying awareness. Statistics show that 75 per cent of people have been affected by bullying, note the OPP. Bullying can cause serious harm such as headaches, depression, anxiety,
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number of officers who conduct standardized field sobriety tests on drivers who give police a reasonable suspicion of impairment by drugs. “So far this year the OPP have laid over 6,800 alcohol and drug impaired driving charges. This is an unbelievable statistic,” said OPP deputy commissioner Brad Blair. “There are many ways to get home after a party. Don’t drink or do drugs and drive, it’s just not worth it. I encourage everyone to have a plan to get home before they get behind the
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and increase the risk of suicide. Police urge the public to learn to understand some of the different forms of bullying that include: • physical - kicking, hitting, punching, slapping and shoving in order to gain power and control over another person; • verbal - name calling, mocking, or making sexist, racist or homophobic comments; • social - excluding others from
wheel this holiday season. “OPP officers will be vigilant about stopping vehicles and finding drivers who are impaired by any means.” Last year the OPP charged 593 people with impaired-related charges during the Festive RIDE initiative. There were also 485 people who had their licenses suspended following a warning. Police are also asking the public to call the authorities if you see someone who gets behind the wheel after they have been drinking. a group or spreading gossip or rumours about them; • electronic (commonly known as cyberbullying) - spreading rumours and hurtful comments through the use of cellphones, email, text messaging and social networking sites; • workplace - not only happens on the job, it can also occur at offsite business functions such as conferences or meetings and work-related social events such as holiday gatherings.
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First winning bids for grocery store beer sales revealed Staff
Farm Boy, Wal-Mart, Loblaw’s, Sobey’s and Metro are among the first grocers to be eligible to sell beer in Ontario grocery stores. However, which of those companies’ outlets will actually be stocking beer won’t be announced until next month. In a news release last week, the province released the name of 13 companies that will have the first 60 grocery store locations authorized to sell beer as early as this December. In the biggest changes to beverage alcohol
retailing in almost 90 years, Ontario is planning to allow the sale of beer in up to 450 grocery store locations province-wide. The winning bidders were selected via a competitive bidding process. To move forward with selling beer, the companies will have to apply to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to seek authorization for individual store locations. Reflecting a mix of independent and large grocers and geographic representation as set in regulation to ensure fairness, the successful bidders also include Coppa’s Fresh Mar-
ket, Galleria Supermarket, Hanahreuem Mart, La Mantia’s Country Market, Longo Brothers Fruit Market, Michael-Angelos Market Place, Pino’s Get Fresh and Starsky Fine Foods Hamilton. While initial winning bids have been selected, the bid process for grocery stores remains active until the AGCO’s authorization processes and agreements are complete with the LCBO. If any of the successful bidders fail to become authorized, additional bidders could move forward according to the same initial
bidding process. By law, the successful grocers will have to abide by the requirements for the safe retail of alcohol, including designated sales areas and restricted hours of sale, limitations to package sizes and rigorous staffing and social responsibility training requirements. Since April, Ontario has made significant changes in beer retailing. Initiatives include a pilot of 12-pack sales at 10 LCBO stores, launching the first of 25 craft beer zones in existing LCBO stores, free listings for Ontario brewers in the Beer Store network of stores and new on-site sales outlets for small brewers.
LCBO campaign starts Friday to raise funds for CHEO Foundation Starting this Friday, Nov. 27, the public can help support the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Foundation by making a donation at LCBO stores throughout Ontario. Donation boxes for the CHEO will be displayed at LCBO checkout counters until Dec. 31. As part of LCBO’s annual Giving
Back In Our Community campaign, customer service representatives will also invite customers to add a $2, $5 or $10 donation to their purchase until Dec. 31. During this period, LCBO’s Giving Back In Our Community in-store prompted and donation box fundraising campaign raises funds for Ontar-
io’s four regional children’s hospitals and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada). The hospital foundations include the CHEO Foundation in the Ottawa area, with the donations focused on alcohol-related education and harm reduction programs. The funds raised for MADD Can-
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a difference in the lives of the children and youth in eastern Ontario and Western Quebec,” said CHEO Foundation president Kevin Keohane. “LCBO staff and their customers come together for CHEO’s kids each year and the results are always spectacular and humbling for everyone here at CHEO. “We can’t thank them enough for this tremendous effort on behalf of CHEO’s kids.” “LCBO is pleased to partner with CHEO Foundation for the annual Giving Back In Our Community fundraising campaign,” said LCBO president Bob Peter. “This December, our hope is to surpass last year’s $4.79 million record that we raised with the public’s generous support to help these organizations make a meaningful difference in the areas of alcohol-related education and harm reduction for children and youth across Ontario.”
LCBO the safest place to sell pot: OPSEU head LCBO stores are the safest place to retail marijuana if Ottawa goes ahead with plans to legalize sales, the president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union says. “If legalization happens, marijuana must be a controlled substance, and no one has more experience retailing controlled substances than the workers at the LCBO,” said Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “The LCBO has a solid track record of responsibly selling alcohol and would bring the same service standard to marijuana.” OPSEU’s proposal is in line with recent statements by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger. Thomas called on the prime minister to involve the public health commu-
nity in any discussion of legalization. “If legalization goes ahead, there needs to be a strong regulatory framework in place, including minimum age limits, a ban on marketing, and a plan to prevent cannabis-impaired driving,” he said. “If we let industry write the rules, we won’t make any headway in reducing the social harm from marijuana.” LCBO’s secure warehouses and distribution system and world-renowned laboratory would also have a role to play if marijuana is legalized, Thomas said. Currently, the LCBO conducts more than 500,000 lab tests on alcohol products every year. The tests confirm that the products are safe to consume and meet the standards set out in regulation.
Happy trails for tartan tuffs McNab-Braeside Mayor Tom Peckett, or T. Dawg on his Tartan Tuff Trek registration card, thanks the assembled participants for taking part in the inaugural Tartan Tuff Trek to raise funds for Neighbourlink Fountain on Nov. 21. The Tartan Run was held on the trails that pass near Dochart Park. Jessica Cunha/Metroland
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The 30th anniversary ‘It shouldn’t hurt to be a child’ hockey tournament in Arnprior on the Nov. 20-22 weekend again helped the victims of violence cause. Organizer Dave McCormick could not give an official number at press time, but tracking of money raised appeared to be on average from previous years – over $10,000. Funds from donations and silent auctions go towards the Victims of Violence Canadian Centre for Missing Children. The weekend event that kicked off last Friday had 48 teams entered. More than 25 kid’s teams participated, as well, in a series of exhibition games. “Kids from seven years to 14 years competed all weekend for what is most important –fun,” said McCormick. The hall was jammed full of hockey players, parents and adult participants. There were many prizes won and everything was for a great cause. “One notable mention should go out to a kids hockey teams from Nepean Pee Wee A, Fearless Fighters they are called,” said McCormick. “The team treated this as a small fundraiser and they collectively got sponsors /
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Packer coach Bill Griese in his last game as coach of the Packers. (The team’s three coaches were let go Monday morning by team owner Marco Scapillati, who said he wanted to take the team in another direction.) “Their first goal was a .CA gift,” said Griese. “(Goaltender) Matthew Dods … whiffed on a simple shot from the side
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Centre for the first time in three weeks this Friday, Nov. 27. The Metcalfe Jets come to town for a 7:30 p.m. start. On Sunday Nov. 29, Packers head to Athens to play the Aeros, who sit just behind Arnprior in the standings. The Packers play two home games on the first weekend of December, hosting Clarence Creek Friday evening (Dec. 4) and Westport Sunday afternoon at 2:30 (Dec. 6). The Packers (12-8) sit in third place in the EOHL’s Richardson division, one point up on Westport and two up on Renfrew and Athens. Perth, which has lost only
The CCHL2 recently highlighted some players who have achieved success within the Canadian Hockey League, most notably the Ontario Hockey League. Among them was Jared Steege, the former Packers rookie and Cobden native who is playing in his third season of the OHL. During the 2012-13 season within the former Eastern Ontario Hockey Junior B League, Steege scored 37 goals and 70 points in 40 games with Arnprior. He was named the Valley Division rookie of the year. Steege was drafted by the North Bay Battalion where he would spend a season and a half. He was dealt to the Kingston Frontenacs in the 2014-15 season. So far this year, he has 6 goals and 7 assists, good for fifth in team scoring.
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Arnprior District High School’s junior girls proved to be great competitors during the Eastern Ontario AA (EOSSAA) basketball championships they hosted on Nov.18. The Upper Ottawa Valley champions came oh-so-close to qualifying for the final. The event was “ultra-competitive,” said organizer Phil Moore. After seven closely played games, all that separated winners and losers was a mere 19 points. ADHS hosted five other teams from Kingston, Brockville, Carleton Place and Cornwall. The full slate of games ran all day. Ultimately, the perfect regular season and playoff run (13-0)
came to an end for Arnprior, but they ended their season on a winning note. Each of the teams played two games with the top two qualifying for the final. The Redmen’s first game was a tight battle against the eventual tournament runner-up, LaSalle Knights of the Kingston area. Arnprior fell 47-43, their first and only loss of the season. Turnovers and missed opportunities cost the home team a loss, said Moore. Katie McIntyre and Sydney Moore led the team with 11 and 12 points. The second game against Notre Dame of Carleton Place was a squeaker for ADHS. There were a few close calls, but the home team was able to pull off the 41-40 win.Sydney Moore had 11 points and Katie McIntyre 10 for the home squad. Hunter Fox had 19 for Notre Dame.
The results of the pool games set up a championship game between the two schools from Kingston - Frontenac and LaSalle. Basketball fans were not disappointed, as this game was also incredibly well played and closely contested, said Moore. Frontenac Falcons came away as EOSSAA champions by winning 43-40. Other season highlights for the Dan Lavallee and Joe Lavoie coached ADHS squad were bronze medals won at St. Matt’s tournament where they defeated tier one teams from Toronto, London, and Gatineau; silver medalists at a Peterborough tournament and gold medalists at home tournament (third straight year). They defeated Napanee, St. Joe’s (Renfrew) and league champions from Brockville (TISS) and Cornwall (St. Joe’s). See SENIORS, Page 27
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The Arnprior senior girls also had tough competition at the EOSSAA competition at ADHS on Nov. 19 and 20. ADHS lost two games by a total of seven points. ADHS was bested 48-42 by St. Joe’s of Cornwall in their first game. Later on last Thursday, ADHS gave the top seed team from LaSalle all it could handle. But in the end the Redmen fell 34-33.
“It was close but not quite,” said coach Phil Moore. “I was very happy with the season. It was a great year, we grew as a team. We took the county championship. We hope to expand on the success of this year.” LaSalle and Carleton Place battled their way to the championship final, winning the semi-finals against TISS of Brockville and St. Joe’s. Carleton Place Bears
were victorious in the final before a packed gymnasium at ADHS, winning 41-35 as guard Maddie Reid was in on 34 of the winner’s points. Both teams qualified for the provincials. Moore noted that schools normally host EOSSAA every four or five years, but he may volunteer Arnprior as the host again next year. However, it is unlikely it would be allowed to host two years in a row, he said.
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Holiday spirit at church fundraiser Top left three-year-old Abigail Regan and her mother Ginger, of Braeside, display some of Ginger’s Sweets and Treats at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Catholic Women’s League Christmas fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 21. Top centre, McNab-Braeside resident Karen Zwaan displays her handmade goat milk soap. Zwaan handmilks, hand-stirs and hand-cuts the soap, made from the milk of her goats on Greystone Ridge Farm. Right, sisters Tammy, left, and Trista Groulx display some of their homemade designs. Trista owns Moon Dream Candles and creates the feather headpieces while Tammy is proprietor of South Hill Designs and specializes in lockets featured in the photo on the right.
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Kathy Tonkin from the Arnprior and District Food Bank accepts a load of food and cash collected by area youth and members of the Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church congregation. Domino’s pizza partnered with lots of pizza for the teens. tions, says organizer Keith Trafford. “We only wished we could have made it out to all the homes in Arnprior and surrounding area.”
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - Council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council) Tuesday, December 15, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - Council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council) All meetings held in the Council Chambers (3131 Old Perth Road) unless otherwise indicated. Agendas posted to www.mississippimills.ca or subscribe to our newsfeed to have this information delivered right to your email in-box. TO SUBSCRIBE: Visit http://www.mississippimills.ca/en/news/subscribe.aspx
ATTENTION - AGrICULTUrAL COMMUNITy & rUrAL PrOPErTy OwNErS The County of Lanark is considering implementing a roadside spraying program along all County roads in 2016 in an effort to control noxious and invasive weeds such as wild parsnip. The Municipality of Mississippi Mills asks the Agricultural Community and Rural Property Owners for their feedback on the proposed program as well as on the Environmental Advisory Committee’s recommendations to Council. Council requests comments at a meeting on Monday, November 30th, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte.
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“We really appreciated Domino’s Pizza partnering with us” in support of the can drive for the food bank of Arnprior and area, noted Trafford.
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Organizers had hoped more teens could have made it out so that the drive would have reached more residents. However, the teens and adults who did participate in the can drive had a great experience meeting the people of Arnprior and McNabBraeside. Besides the food items donated, residents donated $787.90 in cash that has been given in its entirety to the food bank as well. The community support was “awesome” in non-perishable food items and monetary dona-
Application forms are available for pickup at the Municipal Office or on the Town’s website at www.mississippimills.ca. All applications must be received by Monday, November 30, 2015
Friday December 18th, 2015 – Holiday party with free pizza for all at The Almonte High School. This will conclude our Youth Night sessions until January 8th 2016.
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The Mississippi Mills Recreation and Culture Department ‘’Youth Nights” program for Youth ages 10-15 takes place primarily out of the Almonte High School. The program runs every Friday evening from 7:30 p.m - 9 p.m, This program is a drop-in program. The following Youth Night activities will be taking place over the next few weeks. For more information on the program please feel free to contact Calvin Murphy Recreation Manager at 613-256-1077 Ext:24. Friday November 27th, 2015 – We are going to the Carleton Place Bowling Alley. Please arrive at the Almonte Community Centre at 7:00 p.m, as the bus will leave at this time. Space is limited, so please call 613-256-1077 to book your spot. The cost for transportation to and from the Bowling Alley which includes two games of bowling and shoe rental is $10.00/person. The Bus will return to The Almonte Community Centre for drop off shortly after 9:00 p.m. Friday December 4th, 2015 - Program is cancelled due to the Light Up The Night event!! Friday December 11th, 2015 - Sports Night at The Almonte High School.
Almonte Arena (All Skates are Free of Charge) Sunday December 20th 2-4 p.m Monday December 21st 1-3 p.m Tuesday December 22rd 1-3 p.m Wednesday December 23rd 1-3 p.m Monday December 28th 2-4 p.m Wednesday December 30th 1-3 p.m Saturday January 2nd 2-4 p.m Sunday January 3rd 2-4 p.m Pakenham Arena (All Skates are Free of Charge) Monday December 21st 1-3 p.m Tuesday December 22nd 1-3 p.m Wednesday December 23rd 1-3 p.m Monday December 28th 1-3 p.m Tuesday December 29th 7-9 p.m Wednesday December 30th 1 – 3 p.m Saturday January 2nd 6 p.m – 8 p.m For more information please call 613-256-1077.
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it becomes one in a few years,” said Anne. “We have experience with dogs and the property is big enough.” The pair has made all the necessary preparations from criminal checks –to be sure owners are comfortable with somebody picking up their dog even when nobody is home – to proper insurance. They have also applied for a master business license with the province. There is also a certification with pet first aid. “We are taking this quite seriously (to make sure) that people are comfortable,” says Anne. The process from pick-up to the walk to drop-off will likely last about three hours. Five dogs will be the maximum for the group, with the addition of a couple of the Skipp’s own canines. The steps to reach that size will go gradually as they want the dogs to be comfortable as well. SCOTT CAMPBELL/METROLAND “We picked that number so we can keep an eye Peter and Anne Skipp have been cleaning up their two-acre fenced Kinburn area properon them,” says Anne. “It’s conceivable to do ty to provide for a friendly area for the dogs to play. The couple has experience with dogs two runs out of the day.” thanks to Charliee, the English Mastiff, Sammi the Bull Mastiff and Murphy the Boxer. Anne and Peter want to start out with solely mid-size to large dogs, although small dogs will be ok if there is a demand from people. The canines must be vaccinated and should be trained because the Skipps are not offering that service. They will meet with the owners to assess the dog’s temperament and welcome those interested to see their property. Those looking for more information can call 613-715-3784 or visit doggiehappyhour.ca.
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NOTICE OF MEETING The Arnprior Humane Society, represented by Meg Carley, left, a volunteer and member of the board, was thrilled to receive a generous cheque for $500 delivered by Sandra Fletcher, 1st vice-president of the Galetta Community Association, in celebration of the recent annual Giant Flea Market made possible by a myriad of volunteers and a plethora of donations. PATRICIA ROSS/SUBMITTED
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Left, Hens & Chicks committee members Leah Clifford, left, and Calley Mosley present Renfrew County Kidsport chapter head Glenn Arthur with a contribution of over $8,600 raised at a ‘Red Carpet’ gala Nov. 14 at the Nick Smith Centre. Right, these flappers – from left Terri Mosley, Michelle Burns and Leslie Young – have some fun with their fashions from the ‘20s. Photos by Maija Hirsimaki
Hens & Chicks’ red carpet gala enriches local Kidsport program The Hens & Chicks committee attracted a sell-out crowd to the ninth annual ladies only gala at the Nick Smith Centre Nov. 14. “We are pleased to hand over a cheque in the amount of $8,602.73 to our local KidSport Chapter,” said committee member Leah Clifford. With an evening full of dancing, food, wine and entertainment, more than 240 women showed up in support for ‘A Night on the Red Carpet’ benefiting KidSport. “The evening was a huge success. We are overcome with gratitude for all of the support
from our community,” said Clifford. KidSport is a national not-for-profit organization that offers financial aid for registration fees and gear to kids aged 18 and under. Through a confidential application process, grants are offered allowing kids to play a season of sport. Nationally, KidSport is made up of a network of 11 provincial/territorial chapters and 178 community chapters. Each chapter manages all functions, including fundraising, application intake and grant distribution for its community or province.
Renfrew County is the largest of Ontario’s counties, made up of 17 municipalities and the KidSport Renfrew County Chapter was launched in 2004. “This is an important contribution to building a strong and healthy community and we are pleased to announce that next year’s gala will also be benefiting our local KidSport Chapter,” announced Clifford. The chapter is led by Glen Arthur out of Arnprior. He ensures that support is given to a variety of recreational activities including track and
field, soccer, swimming, hockey, baseball, Karate, dance, ringette and basketball. Clifford concluded by saying: “It was amazing to see that everyone had a wonderful evening, but it’s even more rewarding to know that at the end of the day we are making a difference for our local kids.” For photos from this year’s Hens & Chicks gala or information on next year’s event visit, their Facebook page www.Facebook.com/HensChicksEvent. For more information on KidSport, visit http://www.kidsportcanada.ca. R0013571585.1126
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Arnprior’s Bill Bickford is set to publish his first novel Scott Campbell
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It’s 1955 in Mississippi and a teenage boy whistles at a woman. During the night, the boy gets abducted and killed. The mother decides to put the beaten body of her son in a glass casket, to show the world what happened to him. The chilling story in Mississippi is true. The boy’s name was Emmett Till and his skin was black and the woman – white. Bill Bickford used the event as the inspiration for his soonto-be-published book titled, Deadly Kiss. “I have a different character and he is only 10 years old,” said Bickford. “There is a kiss with a white girl, but it was just goofing around. The family of the girl sees what happened and decides if people found out, the family would be ruined. The boy is taken and killed, which becomes a secret.” From there, the story veers away from any true aspects. The official classification for the novel is a supernatural thriller, but Bickford prefers the term of ghost story. “I’m not trying to be Stephen King,” Bickford quipped. “It’s not a horror story.” Bickford only started writing because it was a dream of his to attempt it. “There are a lot of kids who dream about being a hockey player and I wanted to be a novelist. I always wanted to write stories and liked reading. English class was my favourite.” He was born in southern California and his family moved away during the Vietnam War
years. He has lived in Arnprior for the last 15 years. Due to unexpected circumstances, Bickford couldn’t continue his education after high school. “I just simply couldn’t afford to go to college or university.” Bickford has been working in the automotive industry for many years. The writing itch wouldn’t go away though. “I either had to try or give up on the dream,” he said. “I’ve managed to write at a high level without benefit of a university education. I don’t mean to imply that a good education isn’t essential. It is and I’ve had to learn a great deal on my own. I often wish I had that advantage of (education.)” The learning curve and attempts started about five years ago. He knew it could have been easy to just self-publish, since it’s a practice becoming more common these days. Bickford was determined though, for that chance to someday see his book in places like Chapters or Wal-mart. “To be mainstream, you have to be tough,” he said. “You need to have an agent.” Bickford stopped counting the rejections after he hit 130. He finally was picked up by an agent in Florida and his story was sold this summer to a publisher. Over that time, Bickford has actually written five books. Deadly Kiss is the second novel he has put together, although it will be his first one to be published.
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The work will be guided to publication by American people and the story features a rather Canadian element. Much of what takes place in the pages is set in Ontario’s Kawartha Region. “It’s cottage culture,” he said. “We take all the trees and lakes for granted. I thought I would have to switch to New York or somewhere, but everyone liked the Canadian setting. It’s a bit of a draw.” While writing requires patience, perseverance, tenacity, there’s a touch of obsession as well. “I became immersed in the story. I would write till one in the morning, then sleep for two hours and get up and start writing again.” There’s that willingness to research too. Bickford wanted to find out about an airline emergency that would scare passengers and the plane wouldn’t crash because of it. He had conversations with a Delta pilot and stewardess and the result was a scene that wouldn’t even fill a chapter, yet it took him a month to work out all the details. When the word came that he was officially being published, Bickford was overwhelmed with emotion. “If there’s any lesson in my situation,” he said. “It’s simply that you can do almost anything at all if you want it badly enough. If you are willing to apply a no matter what mentality and do whatever it takes.” Deadly Kiss is now in the edit stage which will span several months. Bickford expects it BILL BICKFORD/SUBMITTED will be early 2016, before people can hold the Bill Bickford persevered despite many rebook in their hands. It will be released in paper- jections from publishers and now his first back and also as an e-book through Amazon. novel is about to be published
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The annual Canada Post Santa letter-writing program kicked off for what is expected to be another record year. Already tens of thousands of letters from all over the world have been received at Santa’s North Pole Post Office and postal elves are busy handling the volumes and making sure that each of Santa’s personalized letters are mailed back quickly. Santa reminds the young and youngat-hearts about a few golden rules: • Don’t forget your H0H 0H0! Santa’s North Pole Post Office has the best postal code: Santa Claus, North Pole H0H 0H0, Canada. • Please include your return address. While Santa knows where your house is, his postal team may need extra instructions, so please include your address to ensure your letter is delivered on time. • Postage is nice, but not necessary. You don’t need to add a stamp, but Mrs. Claus loves to see stickers. • Send it soon. Send your letter by Dec. 16 to make sure Santa has enough time to read it and respond to you! Canada Post’s national Santa letterwriting program officially began 34 years ago.
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Ann and Al Sofalvi of Arnprior went for a 10-kilometre walk in Munich, Germany recently. It wasn’t a random stroll through the city. They did it for the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA.) “We actually lived in Germany for four years,” said Ann. “It was a nice trip back.” They crossed the finish line of the 10-km route on Oct. 11. But their journey started long before that as to take part they had to raise $12,200 to help in the battle against diabetes. The couple was part of Team Diabetes Canada for the CDA. “It was what we had to raise in order to go,” said Anne. She and Al both had a goal of $6,100 to reach. “We went door-todoor (in the Arnprior area) and my daughter Sandra, helped out west.” Sandra was the one who got Ann and Al involved with the association. Ann’s mother and niece have diabetes and Ann has become diabetic in recent years. The adventure to Munich also saw other Canadians from places like British Columbia and Newfoundland and in between participate in the walk.. Ann is already considering her next fundraising endeavour, which might take them to Ireland, but a destination has yet to be decided. “We have to come up with other ways for a fundraiser,” she said. “We can’t always do door-to-door.” The CDA strives to someday have a world free of the effects of diabetes.
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Thursday night suppers featured special treats for the family Although Mother always seemed to be tucking something into the oven, or stirring a pot on the stove, whatever day of the week it was, for some reason Thursday was the day when nothing interfered with her baking. We would come home from school to be met with the sweet smell of apple pies, homemade buns, and, always, on the bake table would be fresh muffins and golden tea biscuits. Ours was a home of routine. Just like Monday was wash day, Tuesday Mother did the ironing, Wednesday was Mother’s day to quilt, sew, have someone drop in for tea and a bit of chatter, or to go to a meeting at the church. And so, Thursday was bake day. And Friday was the time to get everything ready to take into Renfrew on Saturday to peddle door to door. Which meant too, that Friday, more baking was done, because of the great demand for Mother’s sticky buns, and they couldn’t be made two days before delivering them to her special customers, like Dr. Murphy, and rich Mrs. Stewart.
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But baking for the family was always done on Thursday, and that became my favourite day of the week. I so anticipated walking into the kitchen that day, that I was sure I could actually smell the sweet buns and apple pie long before the lane ended at the gate into the barn yard. And as soon as I opened the door, I would be met head-on with the wonderful smells, the result of Mother’s long day at the bake table and the Findlay Oval. And I knew a treat would be waiting for me. We never considered homemade bread a treat ... that was something we had every day. No, this would be a special treat, and one I looked forward too with saliva swirling around my mouth waiting for that first bite.
Of course, the first order was to get upstairs, and get out of my school clothes. Heaven forbid that I would get a drop of butter, or jam onto the blouse that I was expected to keep spotlessly clean for the rest of the week. Once in my play clothes, I would tear downstairs like someone possessed, and head right for the kitchen table. There at one end, as always, would be a crisp clean flour bag tea towel, laid out flat with a little plate on it. Beside it would be a small dish of jam ... which could be wild strawberry, picked in the summer from along the CPR tracks, or raspberry, which was my favourite. And then Mother would bring over one of her freshly made muffins and a tea biscuit on another little plate and set them before me. Now it was decision time. Which one should I eat first? Mother would smile and then she would chuckle, as I said my usual, ‘eenie, meenie, minee moe’, and sometimes my finger would land on the one I wanted to save for last, and I would go all over the exer-
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cise again. The muffin usually won out. Still warm from the oven, I would lather it with the jam, and take small little bites to make the wonderful taste last as long as I could. And then I would do the same with the tea biscuit. There wouldn’t be a crumb left on the little plate when I finished. I wouldn’t have refused had Mother offered me a piece of warm apple pie too. But supper wasn’t far off, and I had to save my appetite for it. I would take the tea towel and the plate over to the little table. And I would linger over the array of baking Mother had spent most of the day making. There was never any bread on the bake table, because it was made several times a week, always started in an evening, put in large greased bowls, and allowed to sit on the reservoir on the back of the Findlay Oval, where it would rise overnight, baked in the morning and then be ready for the next meal. I never ceased to marvel at the bounty of food we had at our table. Breakfast was a meal in it-
self. Dinner, at noon hour, would feed half of Renfrew County. Supper was considered the lightest meal of the day, and yet our plates were heaped with fried potatoes, meat and always there was a cabbage salad, which Father thought was as necessary as the sky-high plate of fresh bread. And on Thursday night, supper included the wonderful baked goods Mother had worked on most of the day. I would look around the table after Father said Grace, and I would see the golden biscuits, muffins, and big wedges of apple pie, and I would think again we were probably amongst the richest people in all of Renfrew county. How lucky, we were, I would think. Yes, indeed, blessed beyond words. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico. ca.
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Guy Jamieson will be entertaining the folks at the Italian Robbie Burns Night at East Side Mario’s on Jan. 20.
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Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home has two major events planned for early in the new year in Arnprior. Italian Night at East Side Mario’s: Plan a night out with family and friends as Seniors at Home hosts its annual ‘Italian Night Honouring Robbie Burns’ on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. The tickets cost $17 per person (in advance) at ABMSH’s office, 106 McGonigal St. West, or $20 at the door the night of the event.
The cost of admission includes a second helping buffet, live entertainment with Guy Jamieson and Friends, a chance to win a 50/50 draw, and also a chance to win one of several Italian and Scottish-designed door prizes. Family Day Breakfast with Cupid: What a better way to start your day on Family Day but with a hearty breakfast all while enjoying the company of Cupid. Bring your whole family out and plan to attend Seniors at Home’s second Breakfast with Cupid on Monday, Feb. 15, at the Christian Education Centre, 257 John St. N. in Arnprior.
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Active aging fashions at the Grove
For active aging week, the Grove Nursing Home decided to have some fun and walk the runway. Volunteers from the Opportunity Shop showed off some of the clothes they had in stock. Rick Leben was the emcee for the fashion show. The Opportunity Shop has 94 volunteers and raised over a million dollars to the Arnprior hospital through the years. Seniors and workers of the Grove also showed off some creations that wouldn’t be found at the Op Shop. Active Aging Week also featured a Victorian tea and a euchre tournament among other activities organized by the Grove and Island View Suites this year. Above, Joan Flewellyn shows off her turtle neck shirt and her print skirt.
Above, Margaret Hughes wears a ball gown and she’s light on her shoes to the delight of the audience. Right, Sally Labrie walks the runway
Volunteers from the Op Shop show off a variety of clothes for from a night out on the town to going to bed. Grove manager Tracey McCormick praised the volunteers for showcasing the wonderful finds and the fashions from the shop. What they do to support the community is incredible, she said. From left are Sharon Brady, Joanne Bretzlaff, Sally Labrie, Jeanette Grant, Theresa Thom, Bev Davis, Bernice O’Conner, Amy Neil, Pat Brambrick, Susan Gillan and Margaret Fisher; and in front Elaine Lowe and Diane Anderson.
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NORA PATRICIA SCULLY The family of the late Nora Scully would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who shared our grief at the loss of our mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Special thanks to our Aunt Shirley for always being there for Mom. Thank you to relatives, friends, neighbours and co-workers for their kind words of sympathy, flowers, cards/letters, phone calls, memorial donations and food. Thank you to Father Brennan for his spiritual support and all the visits to Mom at the Bonnechere Manor. To Dr. Pinard and the Pinnacle Wing staff at the Bonnechere Manor, we cannot thank you enough for the excellent care and compassion that Mom received. Thanks to Natasha, Don and the staff at Goulet Funeral Home for your guidance and professionalism. Many thanks to St. Francis Xavier choir and the CWL for providing their services at the funeral. Mom was a wonderful and caring Mother, she will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Clair, Reg, Phyllis, Sharon, Sheila and families
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Time slips by and life goes on, but from our hearts you are never gone. We think about you always, we talk about you too. We have so many memories, but we wish we still had you.
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Miss you so much, Mom, Doug, Kerry, Corinna, Cathy, Jack In Loving Memory of Donald Rivington who passed away November 28th, 2013 Nothing can ever take away, The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps him near. Erva & Family
Thoughts of Joyce & Lester Savard from their Australian Family and Friends. Memories of their visits down under make us smile. They visit us together now each day. In loving memory Of Mother and Dad from Terry and Kate. Of Grandma and Grandpa from Tracey and Matt, Andy and Tylene. Of Great Grandma and Great Grandpa from Callum and Chase. So many great memories in Canada and Australia. Both missed very much by the people you met from Australia on your visits. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts.
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HAMILTON, PeTer ALLAN BOrN NOveMBer 28, 1939 reTIred OPP STAff SergeANT
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Peter Hamilton on November 14, 2015 with his daughter Patti and her family by his side after his battle with cancer in his 75th year. Peter Hamilton of Killaloe, dearly loved father of Terry (Virginia) of Fort McMurray, Susan (Manon) of Whitehorse and Patti Tracey (Craig) of Apsley. Beloved brother to Joan Brown (Ray) Audrey Ruhnke (Ron) both of Pembroke. Grandfather to Shynnele, Gavin, Taryn, Luke, Emma and Jacob (Abigail). Peter was predeceased by his parents Allan and Genevieve Hamilton (nee Corriveau), the mother of his children Marilyn Scott (nee McConnell) and his spouse Mabel Collins. While Peter worked as a policeman for 27 years with postings in Lindsay, Apsley, Killaloe, Moosonee and Renfrew, he always participated in the communities he lived in as an organizer/volunteer for girls or boys hockey, fastball or broomball. He was Santa Claus to many kids in Renfrew County and served on the boards of the Royal Canadian Legion and Rainbow Valley Health. He took great honour in serving as the Chairman of the Renfrew County Public School Board and enjoyed his membership and various positions with the Royal Canadian Legion, Barry’s Bay. As per Peters wishes, there will be a celebration of his life on Friday December 4th at 11:00 am at the Royal Canadian Legion 57 Pontiac St, Eganville. Peter canvassed every April for the Canadian Cancer Society and also was very supportive of his daughter Patti’s work in Honduras. Donations in Peter’s name, to these charities would only be fitting. Donations may be made online at www.cancer.ca or www. honduranchildren.com . Online condolences can be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com
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Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at the age of 80, with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Bill Davis, and the late Leslie Bates. Loving mother of Suzanne O’Ryan (late Jack Stenson), Sandra Curley (Kelly), Billy Davis (Donna), and Blaine Davis (Beverley). Proud Nanny of Joe, Diana, Landon, Tabitha, Billy, Tyler, Jacey and Scott, and great-grandchildren Aidan, Maya, Faith, and Destiny. Dear sister of Virginia Higgins (late Donald). Predeceased by siblings Ken Drefke, Gladys Drefke, Gwen Steel, and Phyllis Thompson (Ray). Rae will be missed by her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visiting at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew, was on Friday, November 20, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:45a.m. A Memorial Service was held in the Chapel at 12 noon. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Renfrew or the Golden Age Activity Centre would be appreciated by the family. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca
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Gordon, Margaret Ann December 19, 1937-November 20, 2015 Passed away peacefully in Hospice Renfrew Friday morning November 20, 2015. Margaret Gordon of Arnprior at the age of 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Ken Gordon (January 18, 2015). Dear mother of Donnie Gordon (Nora), Karen Colbert (Bill), and Ken Gordon (Leanne). Cherished grandmother of Chelsie, Cole, Sydney, Hugh, Payton and Lila. Dear sister of Robert Smith (Susan) and Brenda Thoms (Don). Predeceased by brother Jack Smith (Louise). Dear sister-in-law of John “Jack” Gordon (Eileen) and Dr. Willis Earl Gordon (Ruth). Daughter of the late Malcolm and Alberta (McManus) Smith. Visitations at the Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre, 138 Daniel Street., N., Arnprior Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. Monday until time of service. Funeral Service Monday November 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Boyce Chapel. Interment Whyte’s Cemetery, Fitzroy Harbour. In memoriams to the Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca
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KLUKE, MELvina Mary At the Ottawa Heart Institute, with her family by her side, on Friday November 20, 2015, Melvina Mary Kluke (nee Dunbar), age 75 years. Wife of the late Orville Kluke; dear mother of James (Marie Connaughan), and Jeffrey, Renfrew. Loving grandmother of Riley; dear sister of James (Carol), Haley’s, Clare (Gerard) Stoppa, Cobden, Patrick (Donna), Carleton Place, John (Trish), Kingston, Theresa Nardilli, Barrie, Dorothy Sabourin, Ottawa. Pre-deceased by parents Rooney & Dora (nee Helferty) Dunbar & brother Hughie Dunbar. Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Monday: 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Tuesday November 24th at 11 a.m. Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital or Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com
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Following a courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, in the Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Saturday November 21, 2015 in his 77th year. John was a resident of Caressant Care Nursing Home in Cobden and formerly of Dunvegan, Ontario. Beloved husband of the late Penny McMillan nee Charlebois. Dear son of the late Gordon and Hazel McMillan nee Ireton. Much loved brother of Carol Anne (Roy) Bulmer. Dear Uncle of Rhonda (Nino Feraco), Kim (Ronda) Bulmer and Todd (Shelley) Bulmer. Great Uncle of Nicholas, Megan, Riley, Dakota, Shayne, Travis and Ben. Great-Great Uncle of Jahaziel. Also mourned by his step-children John, Tracy and Lee – Ann Glasner, and his dear grandchildren Jordan, Cody, Amber, Cory, Alyssa and Kayla. He will be remembered fondly by his cousins and his dear friends Ed, Julie and Emily Pietroniro. Friends called at the Fraser-Morris and Heubner Funeral Home Cobden on Tuesday November 24th 2015 from 7-9pm. and Wednesday from11am until 1 pm. A Funeral Service was held in the Funeral Home Chapel at 1pm. Interment Cobden Union Cemetery. As expressions of Sympathy donations to Whitewater Wesleyan Community Church or the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. CLR650501
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Peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Wednesday morning, November 18th, 2015; Fernand Aldoria Joseph Bastien of the Perley Rideau Veteran’s Home passed away at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Juliette Régimbald (1970). Dearly loved “Dad” of Garry (Tillie); Donald (Joanne); Patricia Ganim (Gary); Paul (Rita Lévesque) and Nicole Racine (Richard). Cherished “Grampa” of 11 and “Great-Grampa” of 12. Predeceased by 2 brothers: Laurent and Roger (late Yvette) and his only sister: Patricia Crépin (late Arthur). Family and friends were invited to a Funeral Mass that was celebrated in Eglise St. François d’Assise, Wellington Street (at Fairmont), Ottawa on Tuesday morning, November 24th at 11 o’clock. The family received condolences for one hour prior to Mass time. Interment Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa. In memory of Fern, a donation to the ALS Society or the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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Saturday, November 14, 2015, surrounded by her family, Yvette Beckett age 77, is now with her husband Bill, with whom she was married for 57 years. She will be forever missed by her children John, Claire (Paula), Steven (Sandy) and Cathy (Louie). She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Stacy, Patrick, Megan, Eric, Kayla, Crystal, Ryan, and her great-grandchildren Daniel, Brianna, Logan, Patience and Rheya. Cherished foster mother to Mary and Vicky and many others. In Memoriam donations can be sent to the Renfrew Hospice, where her last days were comfortable and peaceful as she watched the birds and deer in the beautiful garden. Funeral arrangements in care of the Kelly Funeral Home, 580 Eagleson Rd., Kanata, ON www.kellyfh.ca
Peacefully at the Arnprior Hospital with her loved daughter and best friend, Marylea McGill by her side on Thursday morning, November 19th, 2015. She was 85. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Dupuis (October 28, 2001). Cherished and devoted “Grandma” of Leah Hassett (Sean); David, Matt and Eric McGill and “GreatGrandma” of Owen and Theresa. Dear sister of Jim Robertson. Special sister-in-law of Marilyn Robertson, Marie Robertson, Theresa Howard (late Al), Carmel Scrim (John) and Margaret Dupuis (late Ernie). Predeceased by 2 brothers: Everette and Dalton. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Evelyn will be forever missed by her special little canine companion, Russell. 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 Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. and again on Monday morning from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in her beloved St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Monday morning, November 23rd at 10:30. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In Eveleyn’s memory, please consider a donation to the St. John Chrysostom Church Memorial Fund or the Palliative Care Unit at the Arnprior Hospital.
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June 20, 1924- November 18, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Clyde McCulloch (1978). Cherished mother of Brian Campbell and his wife Irene. Wonderful Granny of Jacki (Darren) England and Great Granny of Evan. Lil was devoted to her family. She is survived by her sister, Glenda Lannigan (late Joe). Predeceased by her brothers, Claude Campbell (late Luella), Boyd Campbell (late Waveney) and her sister, Lorna Murdoch (Jack). She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews who admired her lively spirit. Although she had a character that was larger than life, Lil was also a private, humble lady. A private service took place at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior followed by interment at the White Lake Cemetery. In memory of Lil, a donation to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
Ian Walter Wright was called Home by his precious Lord and Saviour to the mansion already prepared in his Father’s house early Wednesday morning, October 28, 2015. He was in his 75th year. Ian accepted with patience and grace his cancer and more recently his failing heart. Devoted husband for 49 years and best friend of Joyce (Tyrer) Wright. Wonderful, loving father of Leslie (Barbara) Wright and Andrea (Allan) McGuirl. Precious Grandpa of Erin & Jacob Wright and Caleb & Nathan McGuirl. Big brother of Joann (Ivan) McDonald and Ruth (Ron) Dunslow and loved uncle of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Julia (Dale) Wright. Family and friends are invited to join us for a Celebration of Life Service to be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 156 Landrigan Street, Arnprior on Saturday afternoon, November 28th at 2 o’clock. “In the Beloved, God’s marvelous grace calls me to dwell in this wonderful place; God sees my Savior, and then He sees me, In the Beloved accepted and free” – W.P. Loveless Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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Performing during the lunch portion of Stone Fence Theatre’s Here Comes the Train at the Renfrew Recreation Centre is Pat Moore. She sang and told stories while a table at the back offered CDs of her Take it to Heart album. Stone Fence is back at the recreation centre on the Dec. 5-6 weekend with Valley Vic and the Christmas Temptations.
Motown meets the Valley in Christmas musical comedy
Hot on the heels of their smash hit Here Comes the Train!, which played to packed audiences throughout the Valley all summer, Stone Fence Theatre is getting ready to bring us a new Christmas musical, Valley Vic and the Christmas Temptations. After opening in Killaloe and Pembroke;s Miramichi Lodge Nov. 27-28, it comes to the south end of the Valley on the Dec. 5-6 weekend. It will play the Renfrew Recreation Centre on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. In future years, the company hopes to perform a Christmas play in various locations every year at holiday time. In Valley Vic, a Motown-style girl group is dispatched from Hell to ruin Christmas in the Ottawa Valley, as they’ve done elsewhere. What happens when the first person they encounter in their mission is Valley Vic, Stone Fence Theatre’s iconic symbol of all things good about old-time Valley life? What happens when Vic’s daughter, Alice, gets wind of what’s going on? The show is the brainchild of producer/playwright Ish Theilheimer and is directed by Chantal Elie-Sernoskie. “A number of people helped me come up with the concept for the show,” says Theilheimer. “One of the things that brings this company together is how fond we are of the Valley and its community-minded values. So the idea of a ‘60s-style girl group dispatched by the Devil to ruin things here struck us all as a hoot. It went from there.” Elie-Sernoskie is enthusiastic about the show and its cast. “If you want to laugh, listen to some Motown music sprinkled with Christmas cheer and be touched by the true values of the season, come out and see the show,” she says.
“This is a fantastic cast of actors and musicians and we are excited to introduce some wonderful new Stone Fencers like Schroeder, Bryan, Derek and Rita Tolhurst; Lawrie Barton; Shirley Hill; and Kaylee Garcia. I am happy also to involve some very talented Kilalloe youth in this production!” Two veteran Stone Fence Theatre stars return with the show: ‘Valley Vic’, otherwise known as Ambrose Mullin and Fran Pinkerton, one of the Ottawa Valley’s most popular vocalists. The play features young Kaylee Garcia as Vic’s daughter, Alice. Kaylee has appeared in Streetlight Theatre productions and in concert. The band features Schroeder Nordholt (Killaloe) on keys, Bryan Walsh (Killaloe) on guitar, Derek Tolhurst (Cobden) on bass, and Robin Pinkerton (Eganville) on drums, along with musical director Theilheimer (Deacon) playing rhythm guitar and fiddle. “Although I’m known for playing fiddle music, I grew up listening to the The Drifters, Sam and Dave, Aretha, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes and all the other R&B and soul music greats of the late ‘60s,” says Theilheimer. “The music is inspired by these geniuses and the unsung heroes who wrote the songs and accompanied them.” Elie-Sernoskie is also enthusiastic about the show’s message. “Ish has a great gift for reinventing an age-old theme and making it pertinent to our area, our era and finding a different angle. This show is exactly that. It’s relaying a message that the holiday season has been morphed into a giant artificial monster, and it’s so important for us to always be reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.” Tickets for all performances cost $25 and are available by calling toll free 1-866-310-1004, or online at www.stonefence.ca/tickets.
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November is Woman Abuse Awareness Month and as such Bernadette McCann House is encouraging the community to wear a purple scarf for the third annual Wrapped in Courage Campaign. Purple scarves are available for purchase at Bernadette McCann House for $10 (call 613-732-
7776). Pins are available as well by donation. Donations raised from this campaign will go directly to clients accessing our services.
• November 26
Series finale of Six-Hand Euchres Galetta Hall, 119 Darwin St., Galetta 7:30 p.m. Refreshment, Prizes.
• November 26, 27
Arnprior District High School Performing Arts presents Into the Woods Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets available at the Arnprior Book Shoppe and the high school main office.
• November 28
Breathe Anew - Women’s Ministry. 9:30 a.m. Upper Room - Antrim Truck Stop. Come and be blessed by
God’s presence in feeding your spirit, soul and body. We are non-denominational. Parking at back of restaurant. Christmas Craft-BakeBusiness Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nick Smith Centre. No admission, 35 vendors. Offering many gift ideas including wood crafts, knitting, sewing, greeting cards, books, jewelry, health and beauty products, Arbonne International, Silpada Designs, Epicure, home and decor, Watkins, Regal, Thirty-One Gifts Canada, PartyLite, plus handmade Christmas crafts and gifts galore. More info: Liz Wall at 613-623-7981.
287 Harrington St. Pakenham’s St. Mark’s Anglican Church, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., hosts a tea room with homemade soup, sandwiches and pie as part of the Pakenham Country Christmas celebration in the village. Arnprior Bluefish Swim Club Christmas Book Sale noon to 8 p.m. at44 MacDonald St. N. Huge selection of new books: children, adult, cookbooks, and more for $2 to $5. See arnpriorbluefish.net for more.
Arnprior Legion Branch 174 hosts the Santa Claus Parade starting at 6 p.m sharp, Winners Circle. Santa will be You are invited to the Angli- leaving from there, turning can Church Women’s Candy right onto Daniel Street, left Cane bazaar 10:30 a.m. to 2 onto Edey Street, right onto p.m. Lunch at 11 a.m. $10 per John Street, right onto Madaperson. Carlton Reid Hall, waska Street and right onto Daniel Street, finishing at the Arnprior Legion. To allow for float judging, participants are asked to arrive at 5:30 p.m. For a registration forms, email rclbranch174@gmail. com or call Theresa Carron at 613-623-4722.
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Advent series at Arnprior Wesleyan Church, 128 Mary St. Join for the free four-week series I Believe. Experience miracles in your Christmas. Starting with I Believe in Miracles. Dec. 6 - I Believe in Revelations, Dec. 13 - I Believe in Angels. Dec. 20 - I Believe in Destiny. Family service begins at 10 a.m., children’s programs start after music time. There is a pot-luck meeting of the McNab and District Celtic Heritage society at 1118 Campbell Dr at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about the organization
or wanting to join is welcome to join us. This is a delicious way to learn more about us as pot-lucks are always good. Calvary Baptist Church Music Night 6:30 p.m. Refreshments to follow. Please call Pastor Bruce at 613-623-4863 for further details.
• November 30
Cyndi Millerwood, from Home Health Smiths Falls will be at Island View Retirement Suites 1-3 p.m. for a clinic open to seniors in Arnprior with walkers. She will check the walkers and do any minor adjustments that might need doing. The check is free. Please call 613622-0002, ext 1 to book an appointment.
• December 3
Arnprior Region Health (ARH) will light their Christmas trees at 6 p.m. Purchase a light in support of the hospital and nursing home’s equipment drive and dedicate the light in memory of a loved one or in honour of a staff member or physician. ARH has yet to reach the halfway mark of its $85,000 target.
• December 4-19
Arnprior businesses, local artists and interested folk have painted and decorated wooden chairs for charity. There is also bout 14 beautiful quilts. A chairity and quilt auction takes place at the Opportunity Shop. Please come in and bid on these fabulous chairs and quilts. All proceeds will go to the Arnprior hospital.
• December 5
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 80 Daniel St. N. Arnprior annual Christmas Bake and Craft Sale starting at 9.30 a.m. During this time there will be numerous raffles for Christmas baskets. Also soup, buns dessert, coffee and tea will be available for $7. Come to buy your homemade Christmas gifts, baked goods and stay for lunch. St. Thomas Cookie Sale 10-11:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Anglican Church, corner of Kinburn Side Road and Woodkilton Road, Woodlawn.
Cookies for sale by the dozen: 1 dozen- $6; 3 dozen-$15; 5 dozen-$25. A bake sale and crafts and white elephant table at the Arnprior library hall, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by 707 Seniors. L’Arche Arnprior annual Gifts of Light craft and bake sale 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Kirkman House Bed and Breakfast, 294 John St. N.The wares of local vendors are also featured in this gracious old home, beautifully decorated for the season. L’Arche holds it at this time of year in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec. 3. Why not join them at this festive season to browse and find a few items to brighten your holidays! The Oasis Church in Kinburn hosts a free family fun skate at the Nick Smith Centre, 77 James St., 2-4 pm. Admission is free but food/cash donations for the food bank will be accepted. Details at cometotheoasis.ca, 613-288-8120 or info@cometotheoasis.ca. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Christmas Carol sing-a-long in the Church at 7 p.m. Open to the whole community, so please bring your family and friends for a night of music. Following the sing-a-long there will be coffee and goodies served in De renzy hall. There will be sn opportunity to buy left over baked goods and crafts from the morning sale and draws for the baskets will take place.
• December 5,6
Arnprior District Humane Society’s annual Pet Pics with Santa. Santa will be at 236 Madawaska, Suite 102 (next to Rona) for pictures with your pet from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Children are also welcome to get their picture taken with Santa. We will be offering prints as well as digital copies to easily share with family and friends via email and social media. For digital copies we ask that you bring a USB memory stick; otherwise you will receive your photo(s) via email several days later.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, things go well this week, but expect a few bumps along the way as well. Learn how to clear these hurdles and you will stay on track. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, keep your eye on the prize, resisting the temptation to get swept up in distractions. The longer you can maintain your focus this week, the more likely you are to be successful. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Luck puts you in the path of someone you have been anxious to meet, Gemini. Use this opportunity this week to ask all the questions you have been wanting to ask. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Persistence is your best ally this week, Cancer. When others give up early, you have the tenacity to continue. Don’t be surprised if others notice your hard work. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Other people appreciate your ability to put a positive spin on things, Leo. Use that talent to help two friends overcome their differences in the next week. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Keep an open mind when someone comes to you with a suggestion, Virgo. Even though you are quick to dismiss it outright, give it a second thought.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, some big challenges are coming your way, but it’s not anything you can’t handle. However, you may need to bring in some reinforcements. Enlist some friends to help out. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, after many weeks of putting in your best effort at work and at home, it very well may be time to take a break. Here’s a chance to book a vacation before the holiday rush. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, even though you are quite persuasive, you cannot always make miracles happen. If someone isn’t moved by your call to action, don’t take it personally. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, there’s not much more you can pile onto your plate without it tipping over. This week lighten your load by asking family to help. They are more than willing. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Make an effort to restore some order to your finances, Aquarius. It may be time to curtail your spending, but a close examination of your finances won’t cause much panic. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, some mysterious news has piqued your curiosity, and now you may not be sure which direction to go for a few days. 1126
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120Hz UN65H6350 ULTRA
Hi-Definition 1080p /120Hz PN60F5300 SMART
Hi-Definition 1080p Plasma
WIDWEIDE CHAIN CHAIN
$ DAE670** /pair • 2.1 Hi-Definition WAS 1049 Dual Audio Dock Hi-Definition 120Hz 120Hz Ch. • Works with
Image B4 • 4” woofer
4K Ultra Hi-Definition SMART THX UN75H6350
120Hz 120Hz
WIDWEIDE CHAIN CHAIN
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Hi-Definition
00 1 CHAINWIDE
CHAINWIDE
Ch. • Works with Sam Galaxy & iPhone devices UN65H6350 TC60AS540 SIE2 • sweat & • AirPlay
1 YEAR OF MUSIC 2-Way
58
2-Way % peakers
/pair
120Hz
PLAY:1 • Pair 2 units for stereo sound, or use two PLAY:1s as rear speakers BLACK OR WHITE AVAILABLE
Dual AudioWAS Dock 120Hz Headphones 120Hz
00 1 CHAINWIDE 00 1 CHAINWIDE
CHAINWIDE
50K20 PN60F5300
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LC70LE650 /pair Hi-Definition 120Hz Hi-Definition 120Hz 1080p 1080p/120Hz /120Hz SMART SMART
chnology
1080p/IPS
120Hz
II
• Rated 10-80W DAE670** • 2.1 Ch. • Works with Sam CE Galaxy & RAN iPhone devices UN65H6350 TC60AS540 • AirPlay
e Package
Hi-Definition
Hi-Definition Hi-Definition 1080p/120Hz 1080p Plasma 32K23DW GTP5210 • 1.6 GHz Dual-Core processor 42LB5550 10.1 • 1GB RAM • 16GB storage Hi-Definition Hi-Definition • 1.3 MP OF front, 3MP rear camera 1 YEAR MUSIC SMART Value 0$119 1080p/IPS Included
TOUCHSCREEN
• 2 HDMI • 2 USB • Voice Guidance • DLNA • Swipe & Share • Web Browser • Display Mirroring
00 0 1 2 1 IDE WW AIN CH CHAIN IDE 0E 0 1 14 WID0 CHAIN
SIE2 • sweat & weather-resistance
ReeBok Armband Included!
0IDE 0 1 W AIN CH Hi-Definition SMART IPS 120Hz TC55AS540
42LB5550
CH L CLEA E /EA.E FINA CHAINWIDRANC
SAVE DAE670** • 2.1 Ch. • Works with 50% Sam Galaxy & iPhone devices UN65H6350 TC60AS540 SIE2 • sweat & • AirPlay
In-Ear Sports Headphones
1080p/IPS SMART
In-Ear • USBSports • Fits Double-DIN Headphones
120Hz • Powerful bass!
48
HITE AVAILABLE
Hi-Definition Hi-Definition
0 CHAIN•W50W 1 IDEx 4 CHAINWIDE
Closed-back Headphones
Hi-Definition Hi-Definition 1080p/120Hz 1080p Plasma 32K23DW GHz Dual-Core processor 42LB5550 M • 16GB storage Hi-Definition Hi-Definition nt, 3MP rear camera 1080p/IPS OF MUSIC Value 0$119 SMART
L CLEARANC /EA.E
42LB5550 32K23DW
FINAL CLEARANCE
SAVE II 6.150%
50 1 CHAINWIDE
• 2 HDMI • 2 USB • Voice Guidance • DLNA • Swipe & Share • Web Browser • Display Mirroring
0IDE 0 1 2 1 W0 AIN CH IDE CHAINWDeck DVD/CD Double-DIN Car 00 0 1 E 14 WIDAVH100DVD CH 0AIN
50K20 PN60F5300
2INW0IDE
GTP5210 • 1.6 GHz Dual-Core processor • 1GB RAM • 16GB storage • 1.3 MP front, 3MP rear camera
0ID0 0 1 4 1 E W AIN CH Hi-Definition CHAINWIDE SMART IPS 120Hz TC55AS540
& a hide-away Acoustimass module
SIE2 • sweat & weather-resistance
5 AINWIDE
0IDE 5 1 NW AI CH
4K Ultra Hi-Definition 120Hz 120Hz SMART THX UN75H6350 LC70LE650
500
1299 75
$
CHAINWIDE
75 120Hz
WAS 1999 $
450
FINAL CLEARANCE
1549 50 75
$
EP1285K • Deep neck & shoulder massage • Stimulates acupoints • 3 Way Foot Massager
UN75H6350
Hi-Definition 120Hz 1080p /120Hz SMART UN65H6350
Hi-Definition 1080p /120Hz SMART
WIDWEIDE SAVE CHAIN CHAIN 50%
TC58AX800
WAS $1799
WAS $3199
600
2599 75
$
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4K Ultra Hi-Definition 120Hz SMART THX UN75H6350
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