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News – Arnprior has found a way to charge McNab-Braeside recreation users 50 per cent more without forcing its own residents to wait for a rebate. At the Dec. 9 town council meeting, Mayor David Reid offered up the final option for consideration, one that passed as a bylaw later in the evening. He said this way of dealing with Nick Smith Centre and other recreation facility users - now that the township won’t contribute $150,000 annually - accomplishes four things: it settles fees in a timely manner; it provides town staff with names and addresses to their satisfaction; it ensures only out-of-town users pay the 50 per cent surcharge; and it penalizes user groups that attempt to spread the costs to in-town users. “This would then limit the impact on the Arnprior participants,” Reid said. “We’re hoping it will be somewhat self-policing.” The plan as of Jan. 1 is for the town to deal with user groups, not individuals, with them providing names and addresses. (If more than 85 per cent of participants are from town, the in-town rate applies. If more than 15 per cent are from out of town, the non-town participates will pay the surcharge.) The user groups will be provided an initial invoice. The groups will then collect fees from each participant based on residency. A second invoice will then be provided. In the case of ice rental rates, in-town minors will continue to pay $119, adults $162; out-oftown minors will pay $178, adults $243.
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Sitting pretty with Jolly Old St. Nick The former Pet Valu store at the Arnprior mall went to the dogs Dec. 7 and 8 as the Arnprior and District Humane Society hosted its annual Pet Pics with Santa event. Pets and families had the opportunity to have photos taken with Santa Claus and receive a special keepsake for Christmas. The event is one of the shelter’s major fundraisers. Above, miniature pinschers Atlas, left, and Warden don festive gear during their photo session. The dogs’ owners James Moriarity and Alison Cosier said it was the first time the pets have had their photo taken with Santa. For more photos of the event, see Page 40.
News – Arnprior council has paved the way for the continuation of the Arnprior downtown Business Improvement Area. However, downtown business people will have to respond in sufficient numbers if the BIA is to survive. Council passed a bylaw Monday setting out the terms under which the BIA will continue to oversee such things as promotion and beautification of the downtown core. A meeting to determine the BIA’s fate will be held on Monday, Jan. 6. If 50 or more business people show up to the 7:30 a.m. meeting at the Arnprior Public Library, the BIA will not be dissolved. The BIA has about 100 owner and tenant business people from which to draw in the downtown area, so the 50 level was based on an about 50 per cent turnout. The bylaw makes it clear that the cut-off limit will be strictly adhered to - 50 people, and not 48 or 49 or less, need to show up. If enough members show up, they will then decide whether to elect or select a new executive. See BIA Page 3
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News - The issue of the council’s response to a residents’ petition urging a rethink of the recreation services issue was raised again at the last McNab-Braeside council meeting. Township resident Tom Peckett spoke up during the meeting’s question period to address email correspondence between the citizens group McNab-Braeside Residents for Reading and Recreation (MB4RR) and Mayor Mary Campbell where she inquired about the fact the actual list of signatures was not included in a recent presentation
to council. MB4RR spokesperson Brian Armsden attended council Nov. 19 to report the group has signatures of more than 2,000 people who want council to extend shared service agreements for library and recreation services with the towns of Arnprior and Renfrew for 2014 and to continue to take the funds from the tax base. “When Mr. Armsden was here and attended he offered to supply council with complete list of signatures and no one on council said ‘Yes, we’d like them, no we don’t want them,’� said Peckett. He indicated the names would be forthcoming in the near future. “The email stated you have received
emails from people who thought they were fooled into signing,� he said. “If you can supply those names we would be more than happy to remove them from the list.� Campbell responded she didn’t have any written objections from people regarding reluctance in signing the petition. She also addressed a recent MB4RR press release that said she “dismissed� the petition. She said she didn’t necessarily expect it the evening of the presentation but didn’t hear an offer to submit it. “We have to formally receive it,� she said. “It’s really hard to dismiss something that we still haven’t seen.�
Drop in recreation programs participation feared The additional 50 per cent surcharge $59 for minors and $81 for adults - should result in about $90,000 of the $150,000 recouped. The rest is expected to come from swimming groups and other users. Rates will rise again slightly on April 1, 2014. In-town minors go to $130 for ice rental; adults to $169. Out-of-town rates for minors go to $195; adults to $253. Reeve Walter Stack said user groups must be given clear instructions on how to follow the new rules. He also wants staff
to closely verify the names and addresses provided, and monitor the amount of money coming in. If it falls behind projections, council will have to revisit the entire system, he said. The big unknown is if McNab-Braeside and other out-of-town users are willing to swallow the hefty surcharge. They may find minor hockey and other programs cost-prohibitive and drop out entirely. That would increase the burden on those still involved, including in-town users. If that happens, the upshot could be that
no one participates in sports programs, local users fear. The facilities would likely be rented to city groups. A majority of McNab-Braeside councillors have said the township can’t afford to contribute from the general tax base to Arnprior programs. They have offered to reimburse most of what it costs for a library membership, but rink and pool users may have to pay out of pocket. However, council will vote on limited recreation rebate system (for youth and seniors) at its Dec. 17 meeting.
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News - Former Arnprior mayoralty candidate Douglas Smith is suggesting that a public fundraising campaign and a freeze on recreation rates could resolve the service deal dispute between the town and McNab-Braeside. He’ll was scheduled to make a pitch to an Arnprior council budget consultation meeting Wednesday and has asked the McNab-Braeside residents group to support it.
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BIA ‘beneficial’ Continued from front
If selection of a new BIA board of directors is chosen, those selected will be advertised and will take office in about two to three weeks. If election is the preferred route, a meeting will be held after 45 days notice is given. Council passed the bylaw because it is supportive of the BIA continuing, said the town’s marketing and economic development officer Lindsay Wilson. “All of us see the benefits (of having a BIA).�
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Correction: it’s Graeme Cross News - A story in last week’s Arnprior ChronicleGuide about the announcement of economic development funding for Eastern Ontario had an error in the spelling of the name and position of one of the Arnprior Fire Trucks Corp. officials. Graeme Cross is the company’s business development manager. The Chronicle-Guide apologizes for the errors.
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McNab-Braeside will receive $438,400 in Ontario Municipal Partnership Funds (OMPF) in 2014. The breakdown for Renfrew County was recently released, announced Mayor Mary Campbell. The township received $483,300 in 2012. “There’s a lot of debate at county – nobody understands the rationale between who gets money and who doesn’t,” said Campbell, who added the provincial government is phasing out the OMPF. Campbell said if you read the description on provincial correspondence there’s a discretionary bit for rural municipalities. “It seems to be a judgement call on municipalities that haven’t managed as well as others. No one really understands the formula,” she said. “As usual with this government there’s
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McNab-Braeside is one step closer to having its asset management plan in place. Council was scheduled to discuss the plan at a special meeting at 6 p.m. before the Planning Advisory Committee meeting Dec. 10. Mayor Campbell reminded council about the county’s approach to assets. “Just a reminder the county’s approach is to look at assets in good, fair and COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS critical condition,” she said. Committee appointments will “When it came to things like roads, critical came down to remain the same for 2014. Councillors Aldene Styles, warrant on the road and whether it was meeting provincial stan- Bob Campbell and Deputy Mayor Christine Blimkie voted dards,” she said. Campbell said in a recent re- for the motion to keep them the port to county council director same. “I just think going into an of public works and engineering Dave Darch indicated he election year it keeps stability,” didn’t think the situation is as said Blimkie. bad as it appears. In some R0011949756/0307 cases, instead of fixing the road, others measures can be taken including reducing the speed limit and putting up warning signs. “There are alternative ways of meeting the gap,” she said. “We’ve always been warned – service level Dr. Corrine Motluk Dr. Alan Franzmann is a big factor in how you consider asset.” TENDERS
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News – Following are briefs from the Dec. 3 meeting of McNab-Braeside council: Council voted to support a Seguin Township resolution calling on the Province of Ontario to step in and abolish the Ontario Provincial Police’s new billing model, which will see rural municipalities facing steep increases in rural municipalities. In McNab-Braeside, the new proposed billing would mean policing costs in the township would more than double in 2015. The current billing model has been in place for more than 15 years and is a deployment model that involves cost recovery based on percentage of detachment workload, actual detachment staffing levels, wages and benefits and a cost recovery component for other expenditures. The new methodology would charge each municipality a flat $260 per household fee for base costs plus a variable charge for providing police services that must be borne by all participating municipalities, regardless of number of calls. ‘And whereas the actual specifics of the costs for the calls for service have not been released or calculated, the OPP has estimated the average cost per household in Ontario for policing services, including both
the base cost and the calls for service would be approximately $369,’ says the Seguin resolution. ‘This model is fundamentally flawed, unfair and inequitable.’ The correspondence goes on to say: ‘Therefore be it resolved that the Province of Ontario and Premier Wynne cannot allow this type of unfair treatment towards rural Ontario, and this funding model be scrapped immediately. For more on the issue, see story on Page 7.
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Santa Claus was a popular fellow in Arnprior and Braeside on the weekend, making several appearances. He showed up at the Arnprior Regional Health tree-lighting in a fire truck last Friday (for more see Page 29). Above left, he greets Elizabeth Smith. Right, he hears what Carter Muldoon wants for Christmas. Next up for Santa is the McNab-Braeside Firefighters annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa this Sunday, Dec. 15 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the White Lake Fire Hall, 142 Burnstown Rd. Families are encouraged to come out and see Santa and Sparky the fire safety dog. Fire prevention info and treats for the kids will be part of the fun. Non-perishable food donations for the Arnprior Food Bank will be accepted in lieu of a fee for breakfast.
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News - The Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce thanked existing directors and members and welcomed new ones at the group’s annual meeting and Christmas social. The event was held Dec. 5 at Arnprior’s newly-opened Willis College. “I would like to thank our 2013 board of directors for volunteering their time to be on the board and their hard work throughout the year,” said president Wes Schnob, who was reelected for a second year in the post. Receiving recognition for service were: Barry Blier (Pineridge Children’s Centre), Gib McMullen (Apple Sarah’s Catering), Joe Mohr (Canadian Tire), Julie Brown (Northern Credit Union), Leslie Osborne (Metroland Media), Lynn Grinstead (MyFm, Town of Arnprior), Mark Nibourg (Kenwood Corporate Centre), Stacie Lloyd (Royal Bank), Zillah Briscoe (Scotiabank), treasurer Cathi Fairfield (Pillar 5) and vicepresident Murray Hughes (Sunlife Financial). “I would also like to give a big thank you to Cheryl Sparling our administrative assistant who works hard to organize and run events such as this evening. Cheryl is a vital part of the chamber’s day-to-day operations,” said Schnob. The Chamber kept busy this year with a number of events, including the annual awards gala jointly hosted by the GACC, the Town of Arnprior and the Township of McNab-Brae-
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The Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce directors for 2014 are, from left, Gib McMullen, Maggie Fairfield, Angela Scheps, president Wes Schnob, vice-president Murray Hughes, Cathi Fairfield, Rick Welch, Mark Nibourg and Barry Blier. Missing are Julie Brown and Lynn Grinstead. side back in April. Among the highlights was the annual golf tournament in August, which helped raise $3,000 for bursaries for students at Arnprior District High School and local students who are attending St. Joe’s in Renfrew. Monthly breakfast socials continued this year, featuring various speakers and spotlights on business. The Chamber also contributed to many town activities and commit-
tees, including the world broomball championship, Priorpalooza, the White Pine Festival, Canada Day celebrations, town branding efforts, physician recruitment committee and the economic development committee. Schnob announced a brand new GACC project. “We are very excited to announce that this May we are putting on a massive home and leisure show at the
Nick Smith Centre,” he said. “Spots will be very reasonably priced and it will be huge, taking up all the space on both rinks.” Schnob formally welcomed new members, including Antrim Contracting, Dentistry@Arnprior, Cosman-Dew Business Services, The Delfi Group, Up The Wall Murals and Painting, Nelson Water Systems, Willis College of Business, Health and Technology, Reasonable Reno-
vations, Main Street School of Music, Probitas Plumbing and Valley Employee and Family Assistance. New directors are Maggie Fairfield, Rick Welch, Bill Connelly and Angela Scheps. They join president Schnob and re-elected vice-president Murray Hughes, as well as returning directors Barry Blier, Gib McMullen, Julie Brown, Lynn Grinstead, Mark Nibourg, and Cathi Fairfield.
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News - Colin Slight, who has worked as a Renfrew County police officer since 1982, has been promoted to inspector of the Renfrew OPP detachment. Slight oversees the Renfrew detachment, which has included Arnprior since the start of the year. Chief Superintendent Gary Couture, commander for the East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police, made the announcement last week. “Inspector Slight’s excellent work ethic and communication skills will assist him as he continues to lead the Renfrew County OPP team,” said Couture of the former staff-sergeant. Slight worked with the Renfrew town police service from 1982 until its amalgamation in 2000.
From 2008 to 2010 he was the Killaloe detachment commander, before returning as Renfrew’s detachment commander. The Renfrew County detachment is commonly called the Renfrew detachment, since the county is also home to Killaloe and Upper Ottawa Valley detachments. Slight’s promotion follows the January 2013 amalgamation of the Arnprior and Renfrew detachment, and increased responsibilities. The Renfrew detachment’s number of police officers jumped from about 48 to 61 with the Arnprior-Renfrew amalgamation. “For me personally, I plan to foster a healthy working environment, and continue to help provide an efficient police force, so the public and stakeholders see value for the service,” said Slight.
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News - The new Ontario Provincial Police funding model, if approved as it now stands, would result in heightened costs for several rural municipalities. Horton and AdmastonBromley township councils have echoed McNab-Braeside councillors (see Page 5), who expressed concerned in November about the shift of police costs from cities and towns to rural municipalites. Horton council has unanimously supported a motion from the Township of Seguin to reject the new funding model proposed by the OPP and the province. In the past two years, Horton has paid $194 and $188 per household for OPP services, but that figure would jump substantially, Mayor Don Eady learned at a recent OPP information seminar in Bancroft. “It’s really disheartening,” said Eady at the Dec. 3 meeting of Horton council. “Horton’s going to be hit very, very hard when you look at the economics.” A new funding model is scheduled to take effect in 2015. Renfrew council has already heard its own OPP costs of more than $2 million could drop by more than $150,000 and Arnprior also expects to get a break by the change. Meanwhile, Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe and Admaston-Bromley coun-
cil also expressed displeasure too with the proposed billing model. They noted the proposed new model will feature a flat base rate right across Ontario, plus additional fees for the number of service calls. “My point, and council’s point tonight, yes, we are upset about an 8.5 per cent projected salary increase (for 2014 because of a major boost in police officers’ salaries), but a 25 per cent benefit (increase to OPP costs in 2015) is what we are really upset about,” Mayor Briscoe said. What also has drawn council’s ire is the blanket approach to police services. All other services are modified to the needs of the community, so why not policing, said Briscoe. She said negotiators are intimidated. “These are emergency services. They take it very seriously for the safety of residents, whether it be police or fire. If course, they are intimidated because they’ve become frightened that if they don’t agree to all the things that are being asked, that they will have a community that has less representatives from the OPP, for instance, so they think that they will be more unsafe.” Mayor Briscoe added that if a community has a high break-and-enter rate, they will not pay any different than Admaston-Bromley, which doesn’t even register on the scale.
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TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TWO OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS (Housekeeping Amendments) TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands, having held a public meeting on the 3rd day of December, 2013 under Section 17 of the Planning Act, has passed By-law No. 2013-1255 and Bylaw No. 2013-1256 to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 1 and Official Plan Amendment No. 2, respectively, to the Township of Lanark Highlands Official Plan on the 3rd, day of December, 2013. TAKE NOTICE that any person or public body is entitled to receive notice of the decision of the approval authority regarding Official Plan Amendments No. 1 and No.2 if a written request to be notified of the decision is made to the approval authority at the following address: County of Lanark, Planning Approvals Department 99 Sunset Boulevard, Perth, Ontario, K7H 3E2 Attention: Ms. Mary Kirkham AND TAKE NOTICE that an EXPLANATORY NOTE describing the purpose and effect of the Amendments is provided below. Background The new Township of Lanark Highlands Official Plan was approved with modifications by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on December 17, 2012, with one appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). As with all such new documents, especially those which have undergone numerous revisions as part of an extensive public and agency review process, there are a number of minor errors and shortcomings which have been identified by the Township as it has begun administering the new Official Plan. As a consequence, the Township has identified the need for two Official Plan Amendments, as follows. Official Plan Amendment No. 1 The purpose of this Official Plan Amendment is to correct a mapping error on Schedule B of the Official Plan. Schedule B identifies potential development constraints throughout the Township, one of which is the “Crown Land” constraint that effectively prohibits development on Crown Land. The Amendment deletes the “Crown Land” designation on those properties which are privately owned (i.e., which are not Crown Land), and does not affect the basic land use designation on Schedule A of the Official Plan or the related land development policies. Official Plan Amendment No. 2 The purpose of this Official Plan Amendment is to correct minor errors and shortcomings in the text of the new Official Plan. It is considered to be a technical “housekeeping” Amendment which does not change the meaning or intent of any of the policies or any of the land use designations of the new Official Plan. As well, it does not affect any of the policies which have been appealed to the OMB. There is no Key Map associated with either of the Amendments since they have general application throughout the entire Township. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the complete Official Plan Amendments is available for inspection during normal business hours at the Municipal Offices, 56 George Street, Lanark. ON. DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS THIS 12th, day of December, 2013. Rob Wittkie, Planning Administrator/Deputy Clerk
HOLIDAY WASTE SITE HOURS CHRISTMAS EVE Closed from noon onwards
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CHRISTMAS DAY Closed Wednesday December 25
BOXING DAY Closed Thursday December 26
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OPINION
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Sorry seems to be the hardest word In 1976, Elton John sang, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sorry seems to be the hardest word.â&#x20AC;? Almost 30 years later, Canadian politicians are putting that theory to the test. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re living in a country where the mayor of a major Canadian city lies for months before finally admitting to actions that would land an average citizen in jail. Meanwhile thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a prime minister who roundly refuses to feel any contrition for his obvious lack of prime ministerial control. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has his scripted lines down pat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that former chief of staff Nigel Wright and Senator Mike Duffy are the sole people responsible for a scandal that saw Wright paying for Duffyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s improper Senate expenses. The disturbing part of both cases is the
smug disregard for the responsibility of leadership. To quote a good olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Spiderman movie, with great power comes great responsibility. Maybe the prime minister didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about the scheme to fool Canadians by helping a Conservative loyalist by sweeping his mistakes under the royal rug. If so, the prime minister was clearly asleep at the switch. For someone presented to the public as a king of control to know nothing at all of such wheeling and dealing leaves a big question in Canadian minds: what else is happening behind the scenes of which our PM knows absolutely nothing? It would be refreshing to hear the PM apologize for his obvious lack of control. But saying sorry would reflect a Canadian sense of humility PM Harper has never mastered.
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Beds issue being handled properly To the Editor: We would like to thank you for the recent article concerning Arnprior Regional Health â&#x20AC;&#x153;Union, administration debate hospital bed numbersâ&#x20AC;? (Chronicle-Guide, Nov. 28). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always great to see both sides represented. I would just like to clarify a couple of points. First, each admitted patient has both an actual length of stay, as well as an expected length of stay. For example, if a patient is admitted with pneumonia, best practice dictates that their expected length of stay would be four days, as that would be enough time to administer the IV antibiotics and see a clinical improvement that allows for a safe discharge home. If this patient stays at the hospital for six days, then actual length of stay exceeds the expected length of stay by two days. These two incremental days represent an opportunity for improvement. In the last three years, the number of â&#x20AC;&#x153;incrementalâ&#x20AC;? patient days has dropped from 1,700 to less than 800. We are proud of this decrease, especially since this shorter length of stay in the hospital has not resulted in an increase in the readmission rate to the hospital. In fact, the percentage of patients readmitted to the hospital with a similar condition within 30 days of discharge has decreased from 12 per cent to 3 per cent. In short, patients are staying less in the hospital, being discharged home and not requiring readmission. The second point I would like to clarify is in regard to patient transfers from the Emergency Department to Ottawa hospitals. ARH, just like other community hospitals, canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be all things to all people.
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Given our limited resources (for example, no CT scan) and access to physician specialists, we need to transfer some patients to larger hospitals with a more comprehensive range of services to diagnose and treat patients. Despite an increase in the number of transfers from our Emergency Department to Ottawa hospitals, we have seen no significant change in the number of patients admitted to the hospital or a change in the complexity and acuity of patients admitted to Arnprior Regional Health. Patients presenting in the Emergency Department with significant cardiac issues, trauma, and orthopedic conditions will all likely be transferred to a hospital in Ottawa. It is in the best interest of the patient, as they have faster access to lifesaving procedures that improve their outcome. Finally, I must stress that we have not permanently closed any beds at ARH. We are staffing the beds to match the number of admissions to our medical unit. Should the volume of admitted patients go up, then the staffing of beds will go up. In the meantime, the money that has been saved can be diverted to other areas where there is a need at the hospital, such as with assess and restore, echocardiograms, and pharmacy. The directors on the ARH board are all members of the community, and we all use the services of Arnprior Regional Health. We stand behind the administration, the physicians, and all the staff members. We believe that they are spending public funds in the best interest of every member of the community. Jay Johnston, Chair Arnprior Regional Health board of directors, McNab-Braeside resident
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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late to come together for the children To the Editor: Christmas is less than three weeks away. Our children and grandchildren will be getting figure skates, skis, ringette and hockey equipment and other assorted gifts. They will go swimming at the Nick Smith Centre, go to the Library to get books and movies and go to slide in the park and on other hills in town and out. Unfortunately this will be temporary. In the new year some children will not be able to afford the cost of the library or Nick Smith Centre.
Terry Gibeau Arnprior
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These children will be from both McNabBraeside and Arnprior. Costs will go up and hours of operation will be reduced. It is not too late. McNab-Braeside and Arnprior Town Council still have time to transcend their perceived differences and put their communities first. Please think of the children, our future. Merry Christmas.
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Don’t wait for the 2014 election To the Editor: The Dec. 5 issue of the Chronicle-Guide printed a letter to the editor by Cory Klinkenberg of Braeside. He concluded his excellent letter with the conclusion that residents of McNab-Braeside may have to wait until the October 2014 municipal elections to be heard. Surely we don’t have to wait that long. Council could easily re-open the subject, and proceed to outsource library and year-round recreational services through an agreement with the town of Arnprior.
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Merry Christmas: ‘Tis the season for spending To the Editor: What do you prefer saying, “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays?” CTV News in Ottawa placed that question in an online poll in November and a record number of people, nearly 6,000, responded. Interestingly, 97 per cent said they preferred “Merry Christmas” over “Happy Holidays.” The old greeting is making a comeback! Wishing folks a Merry Christmas doesn’t necessarily mean the wellwisher believes the Biblical Christmas story. Wishing someone a Merry Christmas is more of a Santa Claus greeting. Merry to me means having fun, having a party, laughing, in good spirits, loud, making whoopee, and so on.
Daniel Q. Smith McNab-Braeside
Can you picture the jolly old man in the red suit waving at people lining the street watching a Santa Claus Parade and yelling, “Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas” to everyone? It would be interesting if CTV did a follow-up poll such as: “What does Christmas mean to you - Santa Claus, gifts and holidays, or celebrating the birth of Jesus? On the other hand, we can discover that answer by perusing polls on spending habits around the Christmas season. Polls I’ve seen on Christmas spending in North America and Europe reveal that Christmas is big business and it is out of control. Canadians are feeling “jollier” than last year when it comes to gift-giving, according to an RBC survey conducted by Ipsos Reid. On average, Canadians are willing to dish out $640 on
holiday gifts. Our gift budget is up from last year’s average of $624. Meanwhile, Christmas in America seems to be getting more and more extravagant. According to a study performed by the American Research Group Inc., Americans will also be spending more money on gifts in 2013 than they did last year. A Deloitte study released last month found that U.S. consumers on average plan to spend $1,154 each, up 12 per cent since 2012. Most Europeans spend a lot less than Americans over the holidays. It makes sense that Greek consumers plan to trim their Christmas spending this year. Residents of Ireland, in another bailed-out economy, plan to outspend the Germans more than two-to-one this Christmas.
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Phone: 613-256-2064 1-888-779-8666 UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS: December 17, 2013 @ 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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Mississippi Mills proposes to enact by-laws in accordance with Section 34 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to stop-up and close the following described highways or parts of highways: Unopened Road Allowance known as Renfrew Street between MacFarlane Street and Margaret Street, Plan 779, Village of Pakenham, Pakenham Ward
The proposed by-law will come before Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Municipal Office, located at 3131 Old Perth Road, RR2, Almonte, Ontario on the 14th day of January, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Council will hear in person or by his/her counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims that his/her land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Dated this 20th day of November, 2013 Shawna Stone, Town Clerk 613-256-2064 x226
Among 18 countries surveyed, only four - the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Ukraine - had lower Christmas-spending averages than Germany. The findings reinforce Germany’s reputation for pinching pennies at home while flooding the world with its exports. These facts and figures answer our hypothetical poll question for us - people wish each other “Merry Christmas,” and then they seek to make it merry through the giving of material gifts. You may not log on to the next CTV poll, but you can certainly scan through your own checkbook and spending accounts to find out how you celebrate the season! Have a blessed Christmas! Maynard van der Galien Admaston-Bromley
CHRISTMAS PUBLIC SKATING HOURS – 2013/2014 Almonte Arena ALL FREE SKATES sponsored by Tim Horton’s Sunday December 22nd 2-4 p.m Monday December 23rd 2-4 p.m Sunday December 29th 2- 4 p.m Monday December 30th 2-4 p.m Thursday January 2nd 1-3 p.m Friday January 3rd 1-3 p.m Sunday January 5th 2-4p.m Pakenham Arena (All Skates are Free of Charge) Saturday December 21st 6-8 p.m Monday December 23rd 2-4 p.m Friday December 27th 7:30 – 9:00 p.m Saturday December 28th 6-8 p.m Monday December 30th 2-4 p.m Thursday January 2nd 2-4p.m Friday January 3rd 7:30 p.m – 9:00 p.m Saturday January 4th 6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m
December 12, 2013 SPACE FOR LEASE IN BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC BUILDING ALMONTE OLD TOWN HALL Approximately 1,200 square feet of space in the Almonte Old Town Hall is available for lease effective immediately with spaces ranging from 180 square feet to 476 square feet in size. Prospective tenants including community based arts & culture (art, dance, drama, music, etc.), tourism, commercial and special interest groups are invited to apply. Anyone interested in further details concerning this opportunity are asked to contact:
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YOUTH NIGHTS Friday December 6 – Program cancelled due to the annual Light Up The Night event. Friday December 13 – Christmas Pizza Party!! (7:30 p.m – 9:00 p.m) Come on out for our last Youth Night session of 2013!! Free Pizza for everyone!! Our Youth Nights program will commence again on Friday January 10, 2014. See you all in 2014!! For more information on the program please feel free to contact Calvin Murphy Recreation Coordinator at 613-256-1077 Ext: 24.
Diane Smithson, Chief Administrative Officer Tel: 613 256-2064 x 225 Email: dsmithson@mississippimills.ca
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF A BY-LAW TO PLACE A QUESTION ON THE BALLOT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills on December 3, 2013 adopted By-Law No. 13-125 to Submit a Question to Electors (Question on the Ballot) for
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the upcoming Municipal Election, under Section 8 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. The question to appear on the ballot is: Given that Town Council is currently composed of 11 members, do you support a change in the composition of Council beginning in the year 2018 to 7 members, with a mayor and deputy mayor elected at large, 1 ward councillor for Pakenham, 2 ward councillors for Ramsay and 2 ward councillors for Almonte? Results of the question are binding if at least 50% of the eligible electors vote on the question and of those more than 50% of the votes are in favour of those results. If the results are binding and the “affirmative” receive the majority of the votes the Town must implement the question. If the results are binding and the “negative” received the majority of the votes the Town cannot implement the question for a period of four years following October 27, 2014. Any appeal to the Chief Electoral Officer of the Province of Ontario under Section 8(1)(b) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, on the grounds that the question is either (a) not clear, concise and neutral; or (b) the question is incapable of being answered by “yes” or “no” must be filed with the Clerk of the Town of Mississippi Mills no later than January 10, 2014. A notice of appeal must set out the objections and the reasons in support of the objections. Dated this 4th day of December, 2013. For more information contact Shawna Stone, Town Clerk at sstone@mississippimills.ca or 613-2562064 ext. 226.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING – LIQUID HAULED WASTE BY-LAW
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills intends to pass a by-law to revise the fee schedule for the Liquid Waste By-Law. A copy of the draft by-law is available for review in the Clerk’s Office and online at www.mississippimills.ca. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte to allow members of the public to provide comment regarding the intent to increase or impose fees and charges. Written submissions are invited and should be directed to the Clerk no later than December 13, 2013.
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Sorry, no collar, no name for Arnprior cat found suffering To the Editor: Somewhere in Arnprior, someone may be missing a beloved cat. A beautiful cat, black with white markings with an allwhite paw on the front right leg and beautiful white markings on its muzzle. I regret the method of informing the pet’s family that I found your pet in the late afternoon – 5ish - Nov. 30 at the corner of McGonigal and Russell streets North.
It was on its back, wriggling – because it had been paralyzed from the waist down and one of its hind legs was badly dislocated and sticking out at a bad angle. To come across an animal suffering is not an enjoyable experience. I felt badly for the cat and most helplessly admitted to myself that it needed to be put out of its pain. I wish to give warm recognition and thanks to the doctor
and receptionist at the Arnprior Animal Hospital who helped when I came in asking for advice. The doctor declined my offer to pay for the cat’s humane death and she professionally took charge of the sorrowful duty. Please, ID your pets, including cats. Not knowing who the owner was was the worst part. Natalie Armitage Arnprior
Number of pipeline leaks not good gamble for environment of the Ottawa Valley
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To the Editor: Re. TransCanada’s pipeline, the real risks to our water resources. I read with interest TransCanada’s letter of Nov. 28 (Chronicle-Guide) that views their proposed conversion of an old gas pipeline to carry dilbit (tar sands oil diluted with solvents) as a technologically advanced pipeline that will provide a safe and responsible way to move 1.1 million barrels of oil a day through our environment. TransCanada seems proud of their safety record in moving liquid products by pipeline, saying 99.9994 per cent of product moved was delivered safely. So by TransCanada’s own letter, we see that 0.0006 per cent of their liquid products are not delivered safely. This seems like a very good record until you consider that the huge numbers obscure the reality of what they have disclosed in their letter. With the incredible volumes of oil involved, even a small looking percentage in leaks is an enormous amount of oil to be spilled during what TransCanada considers ‘safe operation’. The numbers given by TransCanada 0.000006 (0.0006 per cent as a decimal) expected unsafe deliveries * 1,100,000 barrels per day dilbit in pipeline* 365 days per year* 34.97 gallons per
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barrel* 10 years of operation = 842,482.71 gallons of oil leaked. Thus we can expect by TransCanada’s own numbers to see about 842,482 gallons or 3.8 million litres of oil leaked from this proposed pipeline in the first 10 years of operation. That is, if TransCanada continue to offer what it sees as historically safe and responsible transportation of oil. No one knows exactly when or where these leaks will occur, but we can be sure from recent oil pipeline leaks that the result of a major oil spill will be devastation to the local environment and economy. I do not spend my days at the casino convinced I can “beat the odds” and fear our community will also fail to beat the odds of a major oil spill if we gamble our birthright on the TransCanada pipeline project. This pipeline will cross many of our rivers, and pass through lands that contain the aquifer from which many of us draw water for our daily lives and land that we hunt and fish on. I say it is an ill-advised gamble we are being asked to make and there is no jackpot that can be won. Robert Johnston Arnprior
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NATURE
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Will this be a Snowy Owl winter? Michael Runtz Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Way Lifestyle - When one thinks of an owl, a big brown bird silently gliding through the night usually comes to mind. This is because most of our owls sport brown as their main colour and most hunt at night. Great Horned and Barred owls are our two largest local nesting species, but even diminutive Northern Saw-whet Owls and the medium-sized Long-eared and Short-eared owls are predominantly brown. In some winters boreal forest species visit our area. Great Gray Owls, Northern Hawk Owls and the rarely seen Boreal Owls are more grey than brown. Recently a Northern Hawk Owl, a long-tailed, diurnal owl that looks like a small but big-headed hawk, was spotted near Arnprior. Just last week I came across another visiting owl on the Galetta Side Road near the 417 overpass. It came from the north but not from the boreal forest, and its colour was white.
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Young female Snowy Owls, left, can be surprisingly dark. Right, this young male Snowy was perched on a pole near Arnprior. It was a Snowy Owl, the most northern owl in the world, and it had come from the Arctic. We do not see Snowy Owls every winter, but occasionally large numbers descend on our area with some staying all winter. The attraction here are the vast areas of open farmland that resemble the Arctic tundra where this diurnal species nests, and the Meadow Voles that inhabit those ďŹ elds. If voles are at a low in their
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it will be hard to beat the record of seven tallied on Dec. 26, 1987. However, my ďŹ ngers are crossed for a very Snowy Christmas this year! With the Boxing Day count rapidly approaching, I would appreciate hearing of the birds coming to your feeders if you live within 7.5 miles of Pakenham (the bird count area is a 15-mile-diameter circle centred near Pakenham). If you would like to take part in the Count (even by recording the birds at your feeders), please contact me as soon as possible. The Nature Number is 613-3872503; email is mruntz@start.ca.
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Sun to set on iconic Pinto Valley Ranch Derek Dunn derek.dunn@metroland.com
News – Pinto Valley Ranch, among the valley’s most popular places for the public to experience a working farm and ride horses, is set to close its gates for the last time. After 58 years the ranch will turn into a private residence and farm on Sunday, June 1, 2014. It will remain a boarding facility for many area horse owners, but the Jardine family has decided that the time is right to hang up the saddle. Generations of rural lifestyle lovers have journeyed to the ranch, located at the corner of Galetta Side and Ferry roads in West Carleton. They could pet the animals that dart across the pond or fields, ride a horse or grab some chow at Step Up Ruby’s restaurant. “We are retiring in June,” said owner Tracey, as enthusiastic as always. “We are in a position to make it happen, and it’s a lot of work. It’s with joy and sadness, because it’s been a lot of years.” Tracey and Ben intend to spend more time attending their children’s activities and gathering together for quiet family time. “We are excited to settle into a little slower pace and make family time our number one priority,” Tracey said.
“It’s with joy and sadness, because it’s been a lot of years. We are excited to settle into a little slower pace and make family time our number one priority.” TRACEY JARDINE
In a press release issued Dec. 6, Pinto Valley ranch indicated that customers are encouraged FILE PHOTO to renew old memories or make new ones beAfter 58 years, Pinto Valley Ranch will turn into a private residence and farm on Sunday, fore the spring due date. “It has been a lot of fun and a real privilege June 1, 2014. to have enjoyed the last five years here at the ranch with the public,” it reads. “We have met so many new and wonderful people and it has been a very fast paced exciting ride.” An auction sale takes place Saturday, June 7, 2014. Horses, ponies, tack, equipment and other related items from the business will be up for sale. For more, see www.pintovalley.com With the recent closure of Storyland amusement park up the Valley from Arnprior, the loss of another rural institution in Pinto Valley Ranch is sad news to many. But the Jardines insist it is – like every day the sun comes up - cause for celebration.
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Legion Santa Claus Parade winners News - The other winners and runner-ups (in brackets) of the 2013 Arnprior Legion Santa Claus Parade are: religion – Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church (Knights of Columbus); service clubs – Arnprior Lions Club (Ottawa Valley Shriners Club); community – Arnprior Volun-
teer Fire Department (West Carleton Wolverines); best lights – Arnprior Regional Health/ Duff Boom Truck Service (Leaps and Bounds); theme – Rona/M. Sullivan and Son (Arnprior Home Hardware); commercial – Pillar 5 Pharma (R&M Truck and Trailer Repairs).
Grinch a bit hit at the Arnprior parade The Co-Operators ‘Grinch’ float was judged to be best overall float at the Arnprior Legion Santa Claus parade Nov. 30. Judge Wayne Lavallee, right, gives out the best overall award to Co-operators representative, from left, Connie McMahon, Suzanne How and Dick Straathof. The Legion gave out top parade awards at a special get-together last Friday evening. JOHN CARTER/METROLAND
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Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon and County CAO Jim Hutton present Monique Yashinskie, administrator of the Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre, a cheque on behalf of County of Renfrew staff in the amount of $709.50. “In this case, I am also very impressed by your organization. To collect such a large sum of money towards health promotion is admirable. “It is great to see so many people committed to health and wellness. Thank you
so much to everyone who contributed to this, your kindness is truly appreciated.” The Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre was incorporated in June 2012. Its mission is to provide compassionate and professional men-
tal health support to those who need it in a timely fashion. Working with other service providers, the centre delivers programs developed to help meet the mental health needs of the residents of Renfrew County.
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Tourism season is not over; it actually never ends tacting OVTA and at tourism businesses, municipal offices and community buildings. Membership in the OVTA provides many business benefits, such as networking, cooperative marketing, packaging and building business to business relationships. Hosted by OVTA member business, The Fans of Calabogie Bed and Breakfast and Spiritual Retreat, the board met to discuss tourism business issues and opportunities and marketing initiatives and projects to be undertaken by OVTA this coming year. The board, made up of tourism business operators and municipal councillors representing the County of Renfrew and the City of Pembroke, directs and contributes to the success of the marketing efforts of the OVTA. The Calabogie meeting also included a special presentation by the Warden of the County of Renfrew, and Mayor of the host municipality Greater Madawaska, Peter Emon. Emon spoke of some of the political and bureaucratic
challenges facing tourism, and all other business sectors of the county. He congratulated the OVTA on its strong and effective efforts to promote the County and the Ottawa Valley locally, nationally, and around the world. The warden recognized the importance of tourism to attract not just visitors, but also investors, new residents and new business operators to the area. “Tourism is a key business sector in the County of Renfrew and our long-term economic success relies on the OVTA helping tourism to expand and diversify,” concluded Emon. The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) is the official destination marketing organization for the Upper Ottawa Valley and represents more than 220 tourism businesses, comprised of attractions and events, accommodation, dining and retail establishments, rafting companies and outfitters, artists and galleries, as well as media and industry suppliers.
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News - Snow was in the air as the board of directors of the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) met recently in Calabogie in Greater Madawaska Township. While the summer and fall tourism seasons have wrapped up, winter, and all it has to offer residents and tourists alike, is coming in fast. “It is appropriate to be in Calabogie discussing tourism marketing and activities,” said OVTA president Chris Hinsperger, “as we wrap up the warm weather tourism season and the winter season is upon us, featuring skiing and snowboarding at Calabogie Peaks Resort.” Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing and cozy indoor activities like concerts, plays and fireside dining all provide tourists with fun, relaxation and cultural enrichment through the Christmas and winter season in the Ottawa Valley. OVTA continues its marketing and promotion with a new Winter Tourism Road Map and Guide, available by con-
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Intense weather events prove climate change real: speaker Lucy Hass lucy.hass@metroland.com
News - The Climate Reality Project came to the Valley recently, underscoring an urgent message. As storms grow in intensity – from Hurricane Sandy in the U.S. to record flooding in Alberta to devastation in the Philippines – more and more people are accepting the reality of climate change and urging others to do the same. As Phillippines climate change commissioner Nadarev ‘Yeb’ Sano so poignantly noted in an address following the recent catastrophic typhoon in his country: “Anyone who continues to deny the reality that is climate change, I dare them pay a visit to the Phillipines right now ... We can take drastic action now to ensure that we prevent a future where super typhoons become a way of life.” A good turnout gathered at the Renfrew Public Library Nov. 19 to
“Changing laws are more important than changing light bulbs.” DUNCAN NOBLE
hear a presentation by Duncan Noble, a Climate Reality Project spokesmen who continues to carry on the campaign launched by former American vice president Al Gore with his groundbreaking documentary An Inconvenient Truth. The non-partisan group is committed to educating people on the impacts of climate change and how they can make a positive difference. Noble spent three days in Chicago this past summer being trained on the climate change issue. “We’re not directing enough attention to it,” Noble said. “This is not an issue that we can
kick down the road much further.” “We have a choice to make,” he concluded. “We’re at a fork in the road.” Foremost, he urged his audience to get involved. “I hope you will all help on this voyage,” he said. “This is our home,” he said of planet earth, “the only home we have.” “Changing laws are more important than changing light bulbs,” he added, suggesting top priority should be putting a price on carbon pollution. Proposed next steps are: 1. Speak up. Don’t let things go unchallenged. 2. Work together. 3. Deepen your commitment. 4. Don’t give up. While the presentation addressed largely global concerns, local impacts were also noted, specifically the 2012 drought in Renfrew County when dry pastures and low prices ‘hammered’ producers and both
crops and herds were endangered. A wide range of authoritative sources were also quoted, including the former director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies who said, in 2012: “The deadly European heat wave of 2003, the fiery Russian heat wave of 2010 and catastrophic droughts in Texas and Oklahoma last year can each be attributed to climate change.” And in 2011 Kevin Trenberth of the National Center for Atmospheric Research said: “Global warming is contributing to an increased incidence of extreme weather because the environment in which all storms form has changed from human activities.” Harder downpours causing more floods, deeper droughts, fierce fires and crippling ice storms are some of the predicted consequences of climate change. “The Arctic will be ice-free in our lifetime,” Noble also predicted. Following are just a few of the cli-
mate change impacts presented at the library: • More extreme weather events. • Allergies are expected to be much worse by the year 2014 in North America, with 21,735 grains of pollen per cubic metre compared to 8,455. • Current research indicates that for every day during the growing season that temperatures go above 29 degrees C (84 F), maize (corn) yields decline by 0.7 per cent. People can learn more about the Climate Reality Project Canada at www.climatereality.ca After Noble’s presentation, local photographer Dorothy Garlough of McNab-Braeside wrapped up the evening with a photography commission by the Bonnechere River Watershed Project. Her commission - A Glimpse in Time - walked the audience through four Bonnechere River watershed scenarios and challenged viewers to choose their future. R0012439829
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OMB reform not on the table in land-use consultation Province seeks feedback on how to foster better collaboration between communities, developers, municipalities Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com
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News - Abolishing the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) is not on the table during province-wide consultations on land-use planning, says the minister of municipal affairs. The province may also looking to tighten up requirements for how municipalities plan the use of land within their boundaries, but additional funding to accomplish that won’t be forthcoming, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Linda Jeffrey said during a Nov. 21 consultation held at Carleton University. “At the end of the day, this is their job. It’s their job to keep their land-use plans up to date and to reflect community values,” said Jeffrey. “It really is about a priority setting of a municipal council,” she said, adding that many Ontario municipalities do keep their plans upto-date. Improving land-use planning doesn’t have to be expensive, Jeffrey said. “It’s part of the regular conversation you have on land-use planning all the time across Ontario and I think if you just set it as a priority and you put the work in at the front end, you end up paying less and you’ll save on legal fees,” she said. Municipalities might be cheered by what is on the table: potential changes to “accountability and transparency measures” for development charges, the amount of money that can be charged to homebuilders and new home buyers to help pay for infrastructure needed to service the new residences. But the consultations will not look at changing the “growth pays for growth” principle used to calculate the charge for developments. People wishing to learn more or submit comments can visit ontario.ca/landuseplanning and email planningconsultation@contario.ca. Much of the conversations had by small working groups at the consultation centred on public education and engagement in the landuse planning process – before specific development proposals become contentious. Paul Moreau, the director of property and
izens because corporations understand how the up in front of the courts, which takes longer process works – or can hire people who do. and is more costly to communities.” That mirrored what Ottawa Centre MPP YaParticipants in Naqvi’s sessions favoured sir Naqvi has heard from his constituents, in- retaining some type of expert panel, whether cluding during a consultation he held last year at the local or provincial level, would still be to get feedback and idea for potentially reform- needed to adjudicate disputes, he said. ing the OMB. Herbert said the homebuilders’ association “I think you’ll end up with a happier popula- would like to see disputes over minor zoning tion because they’re knowledgeable and they’re variances – which make up 38 per cent of the educated about the land-use planning process files the OMB processes – considered by a difand they’re not intimidated by it,” said Ottawa ferent body. Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi. The board’s rulings should be restricted to “I want people to feel comfortable about un- high-level policy documents, he said. derstanding the process and participating. A number of other participants agreed on fur“We need to make sure there is robust dis- ther possible restrictions to what cases should cussion between the developer and the local be allowed to be appealed to the OMB. neighbours.” Appealing entire official plans (instead Ottawa city planner Judy Flavin pointed out of picking out the offending part) should be that the province requires municipal planners banned, some participants said. Others argued to pre-consult with developers before they sub- there should be higher fees for developers who mit an application, but no similar pre-consulta- want to appeal to the board. tion is required with neighbouring residents. Community activist Karen Wright said that Prominent local lawyer and developer Alan wouldn’t make much of a difference because Cohen said the city and communities’ portray- the appeal fee is a drop in the bucket compared als of developers as “evil” are not productive. to the cost of hiring experts to make the comLAURA MUELLER/METROLAND John Herbert, president of the Greater Ot- munity’s case to the board. Linda Jeffrey, minister of municipal affairs tawa Homebuilders Association, said fostering “Do you know how many umpteen bake and housing, participates in a province-led a better public understanding of how the land- sales it takes for the community?” Naqvi comconsultation on land-use planning at Car- use planning system works would help reduce mented. “For developers it’s the cost of doing leton University on Nov. 21. that strife. business.” Feedback on what to do with the Ontario It’s too early to say what any changes to plandevelopment for the Country of Renfrew, said Municipal Board wasn’t as cut-and-dry, said ning, development charges or even the OMB citizens need to get engaged in land-use is- Naqvi. might look like, Jeffrey said. Consultations besues. “There was a very clear consensus in that gan Nov. 7 and were to continue to Dec. 9. “I think that’s where the system falls down,” community dialog that abolishing OMB is not “Obviously I am not going to speculate as to he said. “(Residents) need to understand why going to solve the problem,” Naqvi said of his what will be the outcome because I really want they are getting that notice … The light bulb consultation held last year. to hear what people have to say, but I would say doesn’t go off. If they know what it means, they “Just getting rid of the OMB is not going to there is a real appetite to talk about what the will become more engaged.” solve the problem because you’re going to end OMB – what it can consider,” Jeffrey said. Others, including Tom McVeigh, president of an Ottawa-area citizens community assoRE/MAX METRO-CITY John Roberts Broker ciation, pointed out that community groups REALTY LTD., brokerage 613- 839-1308 or 613-832-0902 sense many consultations seem to have a pre2255 Carling Avenue determined outcome and their comments won’t Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5 www.johnwroberts.com make a difference. Jim Sova of Loyalist Township said the province needs to find a way to compensate for the relative advantage developers have over cit-
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Ola Armstrong, right front, of the Arnprior and District Breast Cancer Support Group presents a $2,000 donation to the Arnprior Regional Health’s Partners in Caring campaign. ARH Foundation representative Karen Smith accepts the contribution as members of the support group look on. The presentation was made just prior to the breast cancer support Arnprior and District Breast Cancer Support Group representative Karen Corbin, right, group’s Christmas luncheon and get-together at the Galilee Centre Sunday. The group also presents a $2,000 donation to Hospice Renfrew. Accepting the money is Connie Legg of presented $2,000 each to Renfrew Victoria Hospital and Hospice Renfrew. Hospice Renfrew, a residential hospice that serves Renfrew, Arnprior and the region.
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He described the mental health care system as â&#x20AC;&#x153;severely overburdened.â&#x20AC;? He also found that despite his own recommendations in 2002 and 2008 to create a national data base that would accurately reďŹ&#x201A;ect the number of CAF personnel affected by OSIs, these have been ignored. This database is important to ensure that there are sufďŹ cient resources available to meet the need and that they are available where needed most, for both Regular and Reserve force members. The report was also critical of a lack of qualitative performance measurement to evaluate the appropriateness of the funding allocated to mental health care or whether the current mental health system is sufďŹ ciently robust to meet the needs of those men and women who require care. RESOURCES LACKING
The Ombudsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 study raised concerns of an overburdened mental health system without sufďŹ cient resources and no means to monitor or measure its effectiveness to meet the needs of the men and women who willingly served their country, says the Legion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is time for the government to take immediate and proactive steps to implement the recommendations of this report.â&#x20AC;? With the 100th anniversary of the First World War just around the corner, the money and travel related to commemorating Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s military history does not have meaning in light of the tragic events over the last week, says the Legion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How can we possibly justify spending money to mark the commemorations for our achievements as nation when the mental health care system supporting the men and women of the CAF, both Regular and Reserve, as well as RCMP members and all their families, who serve our country is overburden and lacking resourced?â&#x20AC;?
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News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In a news release last week, the Royal Canadian Legion said it is â&#x20AC;&#x153;very concernedâ&#x20AC;? about the tragic news of the fourth suicide of a Canadian Armed Forces member in a week. On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion and its 320,000 members, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we offer our sincere condolences to families of these brave men,â&#x20AC;? said the release. The Legion said it strongly believes all Canadians entrust the government to honour its obligation to the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the RCMP who willingly risk injury, illness or death to serve the country, protecting the values and way of life we all enjoy. There is also a responsibility to the families of these men and women, it adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These recent tragic events highlight that there is a perception by our serving members that there is no hope. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How can a culture built on camaraderie and team work leave a soldier so isolated and so alone?â&#x20AC;? The Legion points out that in 2012 the CAF Ombudsman Pierre Daigle stated in his report: Fortitude Under Fatigue: Assessing the Delivery of Care for Operational Stress Injuries that Canadian Forces Members Need and Deserve, that while the CAF has made signiďŹ cant progress to deliver integrated, holistic care for its members suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other operational stress injuries, the mental health care system suffers from signiďŹ cant shortcomings. Those failings affect the care and support provided to those suffering an operational mental health injury. Daigle reports a persistent shortage of qualiďŹ ed mental health care personnel is the largest barrier to delivering high-quality care and treatment to CAF members. He found the shortfall in the caregiver community at several military bases where operational stress injuries are most acute was the greatest.
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Christmas Carol reading, Solstice run planned for Galilee Andy Kalnins
Community – The Galilee Centre in Arnprior is splendidly decked out for Advent and Christmas. Brightly decorated trees surprise at every corner and the walls and halls are decked out with wonderful wreaths. Even the mighty Royal Oak itself this time of year seems to acquire a majesty that can only be achieved by something that has witnessed over 150 Christmases. This year there are two special events that will help you get into the Christmas spirit, and at the same time raise some funds for Galilee. On this Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. is the third annual reading of a Christmas Carol. This
year the reading will be done by seven women: Shannon Stevenson, Katherine Miller-Gatenby, Elaine Lowe, Allison Stein, Suzanne Machevsky, McNab-Braeside Mayor Mary Campbell and Anda Sprudzs. Dickens, of course, wrote in Victorian times and what better place to read Dickens than the Velvet Room of a house that was actually in existence at the same time as Dickens. After the reading, which will take about 90 minutes, there will be ample opportunity to chat with the artists and indulge in Galilee Christmas cider, as well as baked sweets and treats. Admission is $10 (for those aged 12 and under admission is $5). Tickets are available at either the Arnprior Book Store or at Galilee.
Friday, Dec. 20 is the eve of the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest and darkest night of the year. But at 6 p.m. there will be a flotilla of runners and walkers emerging from the grounds of Galilee. The runners and walkers will be adorned in costumes and lights and laughter as they carefully navigate the streets of Arnprior in either a 2.5-km or 5-km excursion. Most runs have water stations, but this is winter and East Side Marios will be generously setting up a free hot chocolate station. Upon their return to Galilee, participants will be treated to a hot dinner, dessert, the famous Galilee Christmas cider, prizes for best costumes and lights, door prizes and Christmas
Carols. Admission (that includes personalized bib, hot chocolate, meal, prizes, and all the singing and goodwill one wishes is $25 ($10 for those 12 and under). EVENT DETAILS
The Galilee Centre is located at 398 John St. North in Arnprior. A Christmas Carol Sunday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. Solstice Fun Run and Walk Friday, Dec. 20 6 p.m. start (please arrive early to pick up your bib)
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Members of the Arnprior Community Choir are in fine voice as they present their annual Christmas concert to a sold-out house at Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church Sunday. The choir was directed by Lisa Webber with piano accompaniment by Andrea de Boer. The Sing Noel concert also included songs by the Ottawa Valley Girls Choir.
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Arts – First a lion, now a squirrel. Valley actor Lawrence Mahusky, who played the Cowardly Lion in the Arnprior-based Twin Rivers production of the Wizard of Oz last year, is playing Seth the Squirrel in a holiday musical. ‘Be a Friend’ is a musical play by Iris Winston for young audiences, performed by adults with nusic by Gord Carruth and Bart Nameth. The musical, which has an anti-bullying theme, will be performed at Orpheus House, 17 Fairmont Ave. in Ottawa Dec. 21 and 22. The play relates the story of Sammy the skunk (Fabian Santos) and his mother (Donna St-Jean), who have recently moved into the woodland neighborhood, taking up residence in a newly vacated fox den that is much bigger than their previous abode.
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Sammy’s mother thinks it is time for Sammy to make some new friends. Reluctantly Sammy takes his mother’s advice and heads out bravely into the woods to attempt to find friends. After a couple of noble efforts, he finally connects with Sally the squirrel (Skye MacDiarmid). Among Sally’s squirrel friends is Seth (Mahusky), the squirrel who has no time for skunks. In fact, Seth doesn’t believe squirrels should associate with skunks. After persevering in his attempt to befriend Sally and her squirrel friends, they eventually relent and allow him to play. However, the intent of Seth and his buddies is to make fun of (bully) Sammy. Sally confronts them about this but is unable to change their behaviour and in the end all of the squirrels go to a part of the forest where his mother forbids Sammy to visit. Darkness descends and the squirrels get lost. Sammy hears their pleas for help and, after figuring out how to release his scent when he isn’t threatened, following Sammy’s odour saves the squirrels. Sammy discovers that his mother is right. In order to have a friend, sometimes you need to be a friend first. 61 Jack Cres Unit #310 Rounding out the cast are Mary Ellen Vice and Alianne Rozon as Suzy and Steffy and Barb Seabright as the storyteller. The main themes are overcoming loneliness, discrimination and being bullied. Tickets cost $10 each general admission and can be bought by calling Orpheus at 613-729-4318 or on the Or480 Upper Dwyer Hill Road, near Hwy 7 pheus website at orpheus-theatre.ca.
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Packers fall to Timberwolves, defeat Blue Wings Sean Marcellus
Sports – An up-and-down weekend saw the Arnprior Packers drop an 8-5 decision to the Renfrew Timberwolves last Friday night before defeating the Perth Blue Wings 5-4 in a shootout Sunday afternoon. PACKERS 5 TIMBERWOLVES 8
In a game where even a full lineup would be in tough competition against a very strong Renfrew squad, the Packers found themselves without four regulars, including starting goaltender Erik Miksik and team captain John McLean. In the first period Renfrew struck first, as Sean Kyte got the Timberwolves on the board with a powerplay marker. However, the Packers struck back quickly, as newly signed forward Kurtis Keohane scored his first of the season in his very first game to tie the score 1-1. Just over two minutes later it was Keohane finding the net yet again for his second of the year. Renfrew answered right back as Kurtis Leclaire drove the net and beat Packers goaltender Brett Hahn to even things up. With just 20 seconds left in the frame, the Packers again grabbed the lead as Dallas Farr took a pass from Michael McGrath and snapped it home to make it a 3-2 Packers lead
after the first period. The second period would see Arnprior hold the shot advantage, but the only goals would come from the Timberwolves as Scott Conroy and Teddy Suckow added singles to put Renfrew up 4-3 after two periods of play. Renfrew continued its dominance in the third period, scoring three more goals less than four minutes in to take a commanding 7-3 lead. Patrick McGrath scored his 13th goal of the season while shorthanded to get the Packers closer, but Renfrew would put it away as Tyler MacDonald tallied to make it an 8-4 game. Chris Marchand scored late for the Packers, but it would not be enough as Renfrew easily hung on for the win. PACKERS 5 PERTH 4 (SHOOTOUT)
Coming off a tough loss with a depleted roster, the Packers welcomed back goaltender Erik Miksik, along with defensemen Brian Taylor and Justin Lafleur for a Sunday afternoon game against the Perth Blue Wings. The first period would go back and forth, but it was Arnprior coming out of it with the 1-0 lead as a nice passing play resulted in Patrick McGrath scoring his 14th of the season. Dallas Farr came into the Perth zone before dishing the puck to Isaac Perreault who found a wide open
McGrath at the side of the net to put the Packers up. The second period would be all Perth, as they would outshoot Arnprior 13-6 and took a 3-1 lead going into the final period. Corey Chaplin, Isaac Perreault, and Michael McGrath all scored in the first seven minutes of the third period to put the Packers up 4-3. The lead was short-lived as Perth tied things up 4-4 minutes later. Extra time was needed and even though the Packers pinned Perth in their zone for the majority of overtime, they were not be able to end things and the game went to a shootout. Miksik stopped four out of five Perth attempts and Kurtis Koehane scored in the fifth round, as the Packers defeated the Blue Wings 5-4 and improved to 13-8-2-0 on the season. The Packers have two away games this upcoming weekend as they take on the Renfrew Timberwolves Friday in Renfrew followed by the Perth Blue Wings in Perth on Sunday.
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Five Arnprior Junior B Packers were chosen to play in the EOJHL Prospects Game in Casselman on the weekend. From left are Isaac Perreault of Braeside, James Prebble of Arnprior, Colby Cochrane of Carp, Michael McGrath of Arnprior and Corey Chaplin of Braeside. this season, McGrath has 2 goals and 10 assists for 12 points. In other news, on Saturday, Dec. 8, the Packers had five players represent the Valley Division in the EOJHL Prospects Game held in Cas-
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The Arnprior Packers are pleased to announce that defensemen Michael McGrath has been named ‘Packers Player of the Week’. The Arnprior native posted a goal and two assists, as well as a +4 rating in two games this past week. In 23 games
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NOTICE
Throwing Snow onto Streets The Town wishes to remind residents and businesses that the throwing of snow from private property onto a municipal sidewalk, hydrants or roadway is prohibited under By-law 2427-69, and violators may be subject to fines. The Town thanks you for your cooperation in keeping our roads and sidewalks clean and safe this winter. Should you have any questions with regard to winter maintenance activities, please contact Guy Bourgon, Director of Public Works, at (613)623-4231 ext 233.
selman. Representing your Arnprior Packers were Arnprior locals James Prebble and Michael McGrath, Braeside natives Corey Chaplin and Isaac Perreault, and Carp native Colby Cochrane.
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2013/2014 Sidewalk Snow Clearing At the Council meeting held on May 27th, 2013, Town Council approved a pilot program for the clearing of snow from sidewalks during the upcoming winter season to examine whether certain cost savings and efficiencies could be achieved. Whereas the previous practice was to plough Town sidewalks using either the blade of the plough truck or a sidewalk plough, the pilot program will mostly employ sidewalk blowers to remove the snow from the sidewalks and deposit it on boulevards. The sidewalks in the downtown core will continue to be cleared by the sidewalk plough. The pilot program is intended to greatly decrease the need to haul snow off-site during winter months. Similarly, the snow cleared from fire hydrants will also be placed on boulevards. We wish to remind residents to refrain from parking in the roadway after a snowfall event until such time as both the road and sidewalk have been cleared of snow. The Town thanks you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any concerns or would like more information, please contact Guy Bourgon, P.Eng., Director of Public Works at (613)623-4231 x 233. R0012462545
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Juveniles run win streak to nine games Sports – Who will stop the Arnprior Juvenile Packers winning streak? This past week the Packers played in Smith Falls winning 6-1. On Saturday, Dec. 7, Richmond was in Arnprior and the Juvenile Packers won that game 10-1 for their ninth win in a row This Wednesday, Dec. 11 (after press deadline), the Juvenile Packers were to play the Stittsville Rams at the Kanata Rec centre. Stittsville is nipping at Arnprior’s heals with an impressive win-lose record of their own. The Arnprior Juveniles’ next home game is Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. against the Osgoode Rideau Senators. CHARITY GAME FOR NUGENT
The Arnprior Juvenile team will be participating in a charity game hosted by the West Carleton Juvenile Team to support Brett Nugent and his family. The 19-year-old Nugent was paralyzed recently during a Junior B game. The event is being held at the Carp Fairgrounds Arena on Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. Hockey fans are urged to come out and enjoy this community event for a very worthy cause.
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Wish comes true for peewees at Rochester tournament An Arnprior peewee house team won the 14th annual Wishbone Classic near Rochester, N.Y. on Dec. 1. The 41-team tournament came down to an overtime final between Arnprior and the Geneva Generals. It took a shootout to settle the 1-1 tie in Arnprior’s favour. Coached by Harvey Ogilvie and Grant Young, the team is made up of Bailey Schlievert, Nick Dawson, Chase Young, Connor Ogilvie, Danny Caldwell, Nick Borutski, Jaxon Brown, Grayson Thompson, Jacob Wilson, Ty Letourneau, Kyle MacKenzie, and Kylie Ogilvie. The manager is Tania Hamilton; the trainer Jeff Schlievert.
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For the first time in its five-year history, one school has swept the annual Gordon E. Eady Tradition boys basketball doubleheader in the Grant Gymnasium at Renfrew Collegiate. The Arnprior Redmen topped the RCI Raiders 77-15 in the junior clash while the Senior Redmen were victorious 59-40. Gord Eady presents the hardware named in his honour to members of the Senior Redmen. From left are Chris Gervais, Richard Jorgensen, Jaegar Prot, coach Phil Moore, Eady, Willy Ruddy, Thomas McMann and Brody Flegal.
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Sports - The Arnprior Redmen became the first school in the five-year history of the Gordon E. Eady Tradition junior/senior boys basketball doubleheader to sweep the annual event. The Tradition is held every year in early December at Renfrew Collegiate Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant
Gymnasium, named in honour of retired teacher Gord Eady. The Renfrew native taught, inspired and coached football and basketball players for more than 25 years at both the Renfrew and Arnprior high schools. Keaton Beale caged 12 points and Devon Abercrombie 11 as the Junior Redmen ran roughshod, 77-15 over the Raiders. Alex Boileau chipped in with
nine points, while Liam Hawel and Matt Smith added eight points apiece, and Justin Smith seven. Jaegar Prot and Richard Jorgensen led the Senior Redmen to a 59-40 triumph with 14 points each. Eady made the trophy presentation to coach Phil Moore and the Senior Redmen following their game. As a special side-
light, the two schools combined to raise $3,199 for the Movember campaign. RCI had a slight edge in funds raised over ADHS $1,677 to $1,522. Because they lost the friendly Movember fundraising competition, coach Moore had to don a Raiders jersey on the bench for the game and for the trophy presentation.
Redmen victorious in Tomahawk tourney in North Bay Sports - The Arnprior District High School senior boys had a very successful weekend at the Tomahawk Basketball tournament in North Bay. The Tomahawk is one of the longest and largest running tournaments in Canada. However, the weekend did not start out well, as the Redmen dropped their opener to Lockerby from Sudbury 57-35, due to very poor shooting and weak defence by ADHS. The Redmen bounced back and ran the table to win the next four games and a championship. Arnprior defeated teams from Sudbury, Sturgeon Falls, Barrie and
North Bay. Jaegar Prot was named a tournament all-star and he along with Richard Jorgensen and Thomas McMann led the team in offense. On defense the whole team played very well. Prot led the team in its first game with 12 points. In a 55-48 win over Notre Dame of Sudbury, Jorgensen had 14 points and McMann 13. Prot had 17 points and Jorgensen 10 in a 48-32 victory over Sturgeon Falls. Prot added 23, Jorgensen 12 and McMann 10 in a 62-39 win over Bear Creek of Barrie.
In the Redmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final game, Prot sunk 23 points and Jorgensen 8 in a 51-49 squeaker over Algonquin of North Bay. The team opened its Upper Ottawa Valley regular season with a 90-22 win over Bishop Smith Dec. 3 with Prot scoring 35 points. The team was scheduled to travel to Opeongo Tuesday (after press deadline) and play their first home game at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 against General Panet. The Junior Redmen defeated Bishop Smith 55-35 in their opener and host General Panet at 5 p.m. Dec. 17.
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Sports - Arnprior Bluefish Swim Club’s competitive swimmers travelled to Cornwall on the Nov. 30-Dec. 1 weekend to compete in the Sea Lions Invitational Swim Meet. All of their hard work and gruelling practices resulted in some of the finest finishes in the club’s history. Not only did every swimmer achieve a personal best time, in some cases smashing times they had posted just one month ago, they also finished in the top10 against swimmers from 12 Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec teams. The Bluefish’s veteran swimmers led the way, with their textbook strokes powering cleanly through the water. Devon Abercrombie raced in the boys’ 15 and older category, and posted six top-10 finishes, hitting the podium with a third in the 50m backstroke. Billy Denault competed in the 13-14-year-old boys, smashing his personal best in the 100m freestyle by 10 seconds. He also picked up a fifth place in the 50m butterfly. Rylee Moffatt demonstrated her work ethic both in and out of the pool. In between shepherding and encouraging the newer racers on deck, she had time to pick up a second place in the girls’ 15 and over 50m backstroke. She also achieved a personal victory by tying her dad’s (coach Shawn Moffatt) longstanding time in the 200m
backstroke – 2:49:30. Meanwhile, Simona Nixon, Michelle Reid and Maeghan Ziebarth competed in the girls’ 13-14-year-old races. Nixon swam to second in the 50m butterfly and landed just inside the top-10 with a ninth place in 50m freestyle. Reid posted top-10s in four out of six races, coming in fourth in the 50m freestyle and annihilating her previous time in the 200m backstroke by 15 seconds. Ziebarth shaved six seconds off her best 50m backstroke time to land in fifth place, and topped this with a fourth-place finish in the 50m butterfly. PERSONAL BESTS
The 12-year-old boys and girls swam strongly as well. Abby Harrod helped her freestyle relay team to a fourthplace finish, as well snagging eighth place and a personal best in the 50m breast stroke. Lily McIntyre was another relay team member and achieved a massive personal best in the 100m freestyle by shortening her time by 22 seconds. Abby Mulvihill had four personal bests and a 10th place 50m backstroke. Lizzie Wyatt also picked up 10th place in the 100m freestyle and supported her relay team to a fifth-place finish in the medley. Mason Kenny hit the podium twice with a pair of thirds in breast stroke, shaving a
staggering 58 seconds off of his previous 200m time. Cameron Shepherd matched this feat with a pair of thirds in 100m freestyle and 50m butterfly. Zach Wroe’s hard work in training earned him a second place in 50m backstroke and a third in the 50m freestyle, as well as five personal bests. The youngest racers were not to be outdone. Rookies Alexander Abercrombie, Lauren Herter, Tate McIntyre and Alex Wroe gave it their all. Alexander and Lauren both claimed victory for the Bluefish with first-place finishes: Alexander in the 50m butterfly and Lauren in 50m breast stroke (11-year-olds). Onlookers claimed that Tate McIntyre’s arms were all but invisible as he sped to second place in the 50m butterfly and third in the 50m freestyle in the 11-year-old boys’ category. ABSC’s lone but determined 10-year-old, Alex Wroe, shaved 20 seconds off of his 100m breast stroke, snagging second place, and doubled this feat with a second in the 50m version. To put the icing on the cake, Rylee Moffatt, Alex Wroe, Lauren Herter, Mason Kenny, and Michelle Reid also achieved Eastern Ontario Regional times. The Bluefish are now looking ahead to their fun interclub “mock meet,” which will be held right before Christmas.
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News – A large crowd showed their appreciation for their community hospital by taking part in the Arnprior Regional Health’s Partners in Caring Christmas tree-lighting Dec. 6. The 14th annual tree-lighting raises money for equipment at the Arnprior District Regional Hospital and the Grove Nursing Home. While no final figures have been announced for this year’s campaign, it was noted that about $160,000 has been raised by past tree-lightings. Residents buy a light in memory of a friend or loved one, or in honour of a staff member who has provided excellent care to a family member. The lights are place on the trees I front of the hospital and after being turned on at the special ceremony shine throughout the Christmas season. Funds raised this year will go towards supporting the youngest and oldest members of the community. They will be allocated toward the buying of a baby scale for the hospital’s emergency department and a ceiling lift for the Grove. The family of Moe and Lois Robillard had the honour of turning on the lights this year. The elder Robillards, who passed away in the last 18 months, were strong supporters of the hospital and had a long history of volunteer service in Arnprior and area. They were represented at the ceremony by three of their eight children – Debbie Pierce, Leanne Krieger and Nicole Murray – as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also fondly remembered was their daughter, Marie, who died recently after working for 30 years at the hospital. She was remembered for her
compassion and professionalism. Moe Robillard was a Korean War veteran who was actively involved in the Arnprior Legion for 37 years, the Knights of Columbus and the local sports scene. Lois was also an enthusiastic volunteer with the Catholic Women’s League, the seniors club and the Harvest Festival. She was proud to be Arnprior’s Silver Cross Mother in 2012. They ran Robillard Plumbing and Heating for years. The family was called up to the podium to throw the light switch. Special guest entertainer was 10year-old Walter Zadow student and Main Street School of Music trained singer Ainsley Phillips who sang three Christmas songs. Among the others taking a turn at the podium was ARH CEO Eric The crowd turns to see the sight as the Robillard family turn on the lights at the Arnprior Regional Health’s Hanna, Partners in Caring Chair Lori tree-lighting ceremony last Friday. Below left, Ainsley Phillips sings O Holy Night with Moe and Lois RobilVan Wyk and emcee Peter DeWolf of lard’s daughters Debbie Pierce, Leanne Krieger and Nicole Murray and their families behind. MyFM. Hanna noted the hospital has received two awards recently for topnotch patient care, prompting a round of applause for staff. Santa Claus also made an appearance, arriving on a fire truck. He mingled in the crowd, then met with children inside a workshop featuring toys for sale. Van Wyk thanked all the supporters of the campaign as well as Tim Hortons, Rona, Boyce Funeral Home, Mel’s Flowers, Valley Rent Rite, the Arnprior fire department, Home Hardware, Dan Nicholas, the ARH auxiliary, and the ARH maintenance and dietary departments for their extra work. The Partners in Caring office conJOHN CARTER/METROLAND tinues to accept tree-lighting donaAmong the many Robillard family memtions (call 613-623-7962, ext. 293). bers on hand were son-in-law Terry Any donation over $25 will receive a Krieger with grand-daughter Carla. tax receipt before Dec. 31.
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required. 2. Everyone, young and old, can help pick the family Christmas tree - even the family dog. 3. Real trees smell like winter for weeks, but you only have to go out in the snow once. 4. Buying a locally grown tree puts you on Santa’s ‘nice’” list for supporting your local economy. 5. Christmas trees truly are a breath of fresh air because they turn carbon dioxide into oxygen. 6. Help a homeless chipmunk - lay your tree in the backyard after Christmas to shelter birds and small wild animals. 7. Sawing down a Christmas tree hones your turkeycarving technique. 8. The tree-cutting experience usually ends with hot chocolate.
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eight-foot Christmas tree, depending on the species. Thirty-five per cent of Ontario consumers buy real Christmas trees every year. Natural Christmas trees are recyclable and completely biodegradable. Every hectare of planted Christmas trees produces enough daily oxygen for 45 people.
Arnprior mall offers display space for artists John Carter John.carter@metroland.com
News – The Arnprior Shopping Centre is offering windows in vacant stores as free display spaces for local artists. “It looks better than papering up the windows,” said new mall superintendent Howie Lebrun. Artists Paul Perreault and Marge Lamendeau have already
taken him up on his offer and have their works on display. “It’s a really great thing,” said another local artist Kevin Dodds, who held an art show of his works at the mall last week. “It’s fantastic … it gives those areas a bit of life,” he said, congratulating Lebrun for coming up with the idea. “It’s great … it’ll spice up the mall.” He said it will be a valuable
way for local artists to advertise their works. “It will help the mall, it will help the artists.” Anyone interested in displaying their art can call Lebrun at 613-623-4367. Lebrun took over overseeing the mall a few weeks ago and has other changes in mind. He has experience in both maintenance and promotion, being a retired disc jockey for Jesse’s
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It was a busy weekend for the shopping centre with the Arnprior District Humane Society’s Pet Pics with Santa, an art show and the Arnprior Optimists selling Christmas trees in the parking lot.
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first big dump of snow, and know that it was going to stay, before he got the outside of the house ready. It would take more than a day, but when he was finished packing snow around the foundation, I was sure the house was warmer. But Mother was convinced nothing could take the chill off the icy floors. Inside, she did all she could to prepare us for the long cold days ahead. Blanket-stitched felt slippers, handmade after Aunt Bertha instructed Mother on how to sew them, were
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at the ready. All the braided rugs had been taken from under the beds, and laid out all over the house. The front door would not be opened again until spring, regardless who came calling.
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Harriet Smith, of the Arnprior Villa, was recently recognized by Canadian Red Cross for her donation of 2,300 pairs of mittens over the past 13 years. The 96-year-old Smith said she likes keeping herself busy and helping those in need. She started knitting when she was 13 years old and has created all kinds of items over the years.
And in the kitchen the storm door had been attached in an effort to keep out the cold north winds that always seemed to rattle the windows as it swept across the yard and hit our house with force. Mother encouraged us, once the snow was there to stay, to enter the house through the summer kitchen. We were expected to stomp our feet thoroughly on the way in, and once inside we took off our boots and they were lined up like soldiers on still another braided rug beside the wood box that sat next to the Findlay Oval. We all wore felt inner soles, and they were removed and propped against a block of wood to dry out overnight. Both the back door and the one coming in from the summer kitchen would have smaller braided rugs rolled tight, and placed tight against the closed doors, in the hope that more of the winter drafts would be kept outside. But the biggest job of all was yet to come. It would take Mother hours. We would go off to the Northcote School one morning, and come home to see every window downstairs plugged tight with worn-out work socks and strips of cloth from the rag bag. Using a butcher knife to cram the strips into the window frame, she made sure the windows were as
wind-proof as possible. And as tightly as she could cram in the scraps of material, you could run your hand around the window frame and still feel the draft. Once the winter was there to stay, every window pane in the house would frost up and turn white, and we could no longer see outside. Unless I engaged in one of my favourite pastimes in the winter, and that was taking a nail and scratching designs on the frosted pane, or holding my thumb in the one spot until I had created a small hole, through which I could see a smidgen of the outdoors. The only heat in the house came from the kitchen cook stove, and the silver enamelled pipes that snaked through the kitchen, escaped through a hole in the ceiling, going through what passed for a bedroom shared by my sister and me, and finally feeding out into the chimney and the roof of the house. By the time the pipe reached upstairs, there was very little heat left to do much more than take the bitter chill off the bedroom. Our kitchen would take on a whole new appearance in the winter as well. The old pine table would have to be moved from in front of the window, over to a side wall, the bake table moved to the space left by the pine table, the wood box moved closer to the summer kitchen door, and the creton couch put at an angle. If this grand exchange did not take place, anyone sitting on the bench behind the table for a meal, would be chilled to the bone from the window, in spite of the
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effort Mother put into keeping out the winter’s draft. During the winter months, prayers were said in the kitchen instead of upstairs. And we five children all vied for the spot beside the stove pipe upstairs to change into our pyjamas. And it was a fast change indeed. If it was a bitterly cold night, Mother would have put the hot water bottle in my sister’s and my bed, and wrapped bricks, which had been heated on the Findlay Oval, for the brothers. It didn’t take long for the bottle or the bricks to cool off, but by the time our bodies had burrowed into the feather tickings between the flannelette sheets, we were as cozy as bugs. And the howling winds outside could have been blowing in some other county. And the last thing I would hear before I fell asleep would be Father stoking the Findlay Oval. I would hear the lid of the firebox being scraped open, and I could picture in my mind’s eye, Father cramming in a log of wood, and I would hear the crackle as it caught fire. And I would have the most contented feeling of peace as the heat of the stove rose through the silver pipes in our bedroom. It wouldn’t be a great heat, but I knew it would be enough to keep us from freezing in our beds, and would keep warm our morning clothes, which Audrey and I had draped on a chair beside the pipe. And I would fall asleep feeling an inner warmth that made everything right in my world.
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Quilters gift makes hot meals brighter In the spirit of giving, the ladies of the Arnprior and District Quilters’ Guild (ADQG) have made the table settings of those who receive ‘Hot Meals On Wheels’ a little brighter this season. Guild president Anne Cruickshank, left, and vice-president Mary Devries present 20 beautifully quilted placemats to Dennis Harrington, executive director of Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home and director of the ‘Hot Meals on Wheels’ program. The program is administered by Seniors at Home with the meals prepared by and at The Grove delivered by its volunteer drivers. Seniors at Home thanks all the members of the quilters’ guild.
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News – The area’s first acute care unit for the elderly will be the last piece of the puzzle that makes up geriatric care at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. The Champlain Local Health Integration Network – the health authority that doles out funding to hospitals in eastern Ontario – recently improved the regional hospital’s plan for what’s being dubbed as the ACE unit, with 34 beds. It should open in the next two years. CEO Tom Schonberg said expanded care for the elderly was a cornerstone of the hospital’s recent expansion. He said the space for the ACE unit has already been shelled out. “Now we just need to fill it with equipment and staff,” Schonberg said. The plan is to offer a collaborative approach to acute care, which would address concerns over patients with multiple conditions and focus on keeping seniors mobile. Cathie Gray, a clinical nurse who specializes in geriatrics, said patients can lose five per cent of the muscle mass during a typical hospital stay. “Often a patient will come in with something like pneumonia, which will destabilize their other conditions,” Gray said. Schonberg added he’s heard stories of people coming into hospital able to use a walker and coming out seven days later being unable to walk at all. “The statistics are shocking,” he said.
Care, which treats chronic conditions – but does not provide acute care. “Aside from offering a service for seniors, we are hoping to partner with the University of Ottawa to use the unit as a teaching tool,” he said. Schonberg said he hopes to get approval from the ministry of health in the next six months and be able to open the centre in two years.
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A game that transcends age Arnprior and District High School students were at the Arnprior Villa recently to speak with resident Harry Powell about his 1938-39 football team picture. They wanted to learn about what the high school was like in the 1930s, what some of the players were like as individuals and some of their roles during the Second World War. The students were then asked to report back to their Grade 10 history class what they found out about the photo. While the students were there they joined Powell and his peers for a friendly game of euchre, above. Students, from left, are Ally Cram, Mackenzie Brum, Abby Rampton and Samuel Pelkey. Other students who attended were Brock Poirier and Mariah Campbell. The youth all really enjoyed their time at the Villa and some are looking into the possibility of volunteering at the facility, said ADHS teacher 55 ELGIN ST. W, ARNPRIOR R0012055170/0425 Ryan McKenna.
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The unit focused on geriatric care has received the seal of approval from Dr. Samir Sinha, a Toronto geriatric doctor who heads up Mount Sinai – the only hospital in the province with a senior-centred acute care unit. Gray said the new unit at the QCH will focus on patient release as soon as they are admitted. Physiotherapists, both for mobility and speech, will work with patients and nursing staff will connect with the community care access centre to put resources in place so patients can head home sooner. “We want the support to be there so they don’t return to hospital,” Schonberg said. Aside from collaborative staff teams, there will be a dining room to encourage socialization. The unit is modeled on recommendations from the Living Longer, Living Well report commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Schonberg said it’s important for the hospital to look at health care as the population ages. “The group of 85 years and older is the fastest growing (population segment) right now,” Schonberg said The project is considered “minor” with a price tag coming in at less than $10 million. Schonberg said the care won’t duplicate the work of Bruyère Continuing
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Wreaths Across Canada explained Speakers shine at Toastmasters contest News – While the Wreaths Across Canada project is not a Legion-sponsored program, the Arnprior Legion is a big supporter of it. Legion officials are concerned the Legion column in last week’s Arnprior Chonicle-Guide might have had some readers thinking it was Legion sponsored. Wreaths Across Canada Inc. is a non-profit organization started in 2007 by Craig McPhee, a veteran of the Canadian Forces. It is based on the Wreaths Across America organization that started in 1992 at Arlington Cemetery and has now spread to 300
military cemeteries in the United States. Wreaths Across Canada places a wreath on the headstone of every veteran buried in the National Military Cemetery Beechwood) on the first Sunday of every December at 1:30 p.m. It is the organization’s “fervent hope” that the practice will spread across Canada and that eventually every military cemetery will be adorned with wreaths each year. The simple but effective ‘thank you’ is central to the entire program. The wreaths symbolize the public’s thanks
to those who have served their country in the military and now lie at rest. Whether they died in battle, training accidents or years after retiring from the military, all who lie buried in the “hallowed grounds deserve the thanks of a grateful nation for defending the freedoms and lifestyle we enjoy today,” says the group. “It is our way to remember and honour those who served and teach our youth of Canada the value of freedom. It is a deeply personal way for any Canadian to say thank you for your service to Canada.”
Community - Tracy Franken, a member of Renfrew Toastmasters, went all the way to the District 61 Conference with her speech, The Results Are In. The only female out of seven contestants, she placed second overall. This was Franken’s first time entering the Humourous Speech Contest. She previously won at the Club Contest, Area Contest, Division B Contest and then went on to the District 61 Conference Nov. 8-10. Congratulations also go out to Lynne Zander of Arnprior, a member of the Valley Vintage
From left Tracy Franken, Area 10 Toastmasters Governor Maureen Whittaker and Lynne Zander of Arnprior with their awards at the District 61 Conference. Advanced Toastmasters Club. She placed third in the French Evaluation Contest at the District 61 Conference. If you would like to know
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Many help make Community Living’s new courtyard a reality Local businesses, individuals partner for project Community - Community Living Renfrew County South proudly unveiled its new courtyard space in Arnprior recently. After much anticipation and a lot of hard work, Community Living now has a yard to call its own. When Community Living officials began to plan the square with Thom Gardiner, the two individuals that he knew would get the project done in a timely manner and with professional results were Brian Gunn of BDG Construction and Cory Scheel of Castleford Excavating. Both men said “tell me what time
and date and we’ll be there.” They both volunteered their time and resources. Gardiner, Gunn and Scheel are heroes to Community Living and are to be congratulated. Their business associates also joined in to help the cause. Thank you to Cavanaugh Construction, Miller Construction, Allan Giles and Swaine Eavestroughing. “Everyone partnered together to make a difference in our community. SANDY SHEAN/SUBMITTED Our heartfelt thanks to everyone,” say a grateful Community Living staff The gang at the Arnprior office of Community Living Renfrew County South celebrate the completion of a new courtyard for their use. They expressed their gratitude for the companies who made it possible. and clients.
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Community - It feels good to give back. And Kert and Kirsty Lavigne and their supporters know that first-hand. The Lavignes have been recruiting people to purchase gifts for children in need with Family and Children’s Services of the County of Renfrew for the past six years. “Due to the Lavignes and the community’s overwhelming kindness and generosity, many children will benefit from the wonderful gifts which are being purchased through the program,” said Buffie Rathwell of FCS. Kert said the response for a call for help this year was overwhelming with
Kert and Kirsty Lavigne, left, join FCS’ Buffie Rathwell and her children Riley and Carissa with some of the many donated items that will help families in need this Christmas.
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Busy as a beekeeper Arnold Polk and his bees follow similar flights: simple needs, hard work and some timeless truths
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But that wasn’t on this day. On this day he took a generous amount of time to painstakingly explain the process of honey-making. It’s the kind of thing beekeepers must get all the time. But he treats it as though it were the first time. There is a surprising amount of work involved. When the colonies shrug off winter, they are congenial and mix and match. But by mid August bees are feisty – attacking weaker colonies and fiercely defending their own. If Polk wasn’t there playing God by balancing out populations and moving frames from one box to another, some would produce very little. “It’s like any business. If well managed, you can make money,” he said. “If you are disciplined and finish the job, that’s where the profit is.”
Still, there are good years and bad years. Both are largely out of his control. A brutal winter with strong winds; invasive species from other continents; now the threat of pesticides: all can have dramatic effects on honey production. He lost 80 per cent last year to a verolla mite infestation. The treatment was too diluted. It has jarred him. “The mite levels were a lot higher than I anticipated,” he said. “I’m in semi-retirement and to look after them is a very labour intensive process. “I’ve had a good run.” The bees could be growing tired too. They fly over acres upon acres of corn and soya fields, likely breathing in chemical-laced dust, to pollinate fewer and fewer flowers. SWEET BUSINESS
Despite the modern day challenges, Polk would recommend young people getting into the beekeeping business. A good season sees 30,000 pounds of honey produced at Polk’s. He said there is a solid network of beekeepers in the Ottawa Valley, all willing to help one another. And that there is plenty of business to go around for anyone wanting in. “Oh, sure. There are challenges, but it’s like anything else. I could never just do one thing all day long. I like doing a little of this and a little of that. Bees are part of that.” Polk would be the first to say he has little in common with the new apostles of buy-local, community cooperation, organic, slow-food, etc. And yet the irony is he lives what others preach. It’s a ma-and-pa operation with jars sold at the nearby Pakenham General Store and other small businesses. And, yes, the beekeeper has never tired of the taste. “We use a lot of honey, in or coffee and everything.”
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Lifestyle – From the rustic farmhouse with its long and weathered driveway, cars are heard rushing along County Road 29 between Arnprior and Pakenham. They sound like ocean waves crashing against rocks. In what could pass for a courtyard between the house and a bundle of young evergreens and a massive grey barn, a tabby kitten chases a dried leaf in the autumn breeze. The tiny feline’s universe is contained in a grain of sand that is Arnold Polk’s property. All farms are like this: the sense of a self-contained world, like a snow-globe or bee colony; harmonious interdependence that builds to a harvest. Polk has always enjoyed observing the world created by bees in the wooden boxes on his farm. The white boxes are plopped on the grass like dressers brought outside for a yard sale. Even as a young man when the farm belonged to his father-in-law Donald Caldwell, Polk like to stroll over and take a look. He and Marion would come from the Toronto area; Polk would watch the bees and the beekeeper at work. “We’d come to have a visit on weekends. I’d watch them coming and going,” Polk said. “It’s interesting to see their own little world.” His young family wasn’t settled yet, back in 1975. Polk needed to figure out if he wanted to stay a marketing rep for DuPont. The job paid well. The house in Ajax was a nice one. But when the next inevitable recession hit how long before the salesmen were cut loose? They were told the farm was theirs if they wanted it. It housed 2,500 hens in the 1960s, hence the buildings. Maybe the jet-setting life of big money and endless hours at work – busy as a bee – wasn’t the meaning
of life. His life, at least. “People didn’t want as much back then,” he said. “It’s not like today.” Four years later they packed everything up and moved here, on March 15, to Caldwell’s delight. “He died the next day,” Polk said. “It was like he held on until we got here then passed away by choice.” And yet they had big dreams for the place: the bees, raising lamb, Polk would eventually drive a school bus for many years. Marion’s steady income as a nurse in Almonte would be their foundation. “We thought we were going to do it all.” Polk’s easy-going demeanour, his strong health, his successful children, his embracing of new things – “I’ve recently discovered golf” – all point to a life well lived. With few regrets he is slowing down. In late October boxes were placed over the 20 or so bee colonies. The 75,000 bees in frames cluster into a ball for warmth. The wood shavings help save about 20,000 of them. Winter will claim the rest. Such is the circle of life.
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Picture perfect pets visit with Santa The Arnprior and District Humane Society hosted its annual Pet Pics with Santa event Dec. 7 and 8 at the Arnprior mall. Above, Atlas gives Warden a little pre-photo smooch as owners James Moriarity and Alison Cosier look on. The miniature pinschers joined a host of other pets, including Australian shepherd, Calypso, right, for a photo opportunity with Santa.
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Mental health counselling practice opens News – People of the Renfrew, Arnprior and surrounding communities have a new option when needing counselling and mental health services. Tom Sidney, well-known in this area for his work with youth, has joined the Integrative Counselling Services (ICS) team of professional counsellors and psychologists. Sidney said he welcomes the opportunity to utilize his experience and knowledge to “empower individuals and families to achieve mental and emotional wellness.” With the clinical supervision and mentorship of Dr. Richard Kaley, Sidney will specialize in youth-related issues as well as family and couples conflicts from his Renfrew office. He brings over 20 years of experience and has specialized training in youth and family issues, suicide prevention and self-injurious behaviour. Sidney also provides the Cogmed Working Memory Training Program, an evidence-based treatment for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Cogmed’s computerized training is also effective with people of all ages suffering from working memory deficits. Psychological diagnosis and
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Mental health alliance appeals for suicide discussion News - The Canadian Alliance for Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) has joined the voices expressed concern and sadness about the recent suicide of four Canadian soldiers. In a news release last week, the alliance said that “while many people, organizations and governments are doing their part to help loved ones, friends, employees, and colleagues prevent suicide and/or deal with the heartbreaking loss of a loved one, more can be done for all Canadians.” Pointing out there are about 4,000 suicides a year in Canada, the alliance says the recent suicides of soldiers and others should be causing “deep reflection on how best we can move forward with prevention” The alliance reminds all Canadians that it is “incumbent on all of us to be vigilant in how we approach and speak about suicide as more than half of the people with mental health problems unfortunately feel too ashamed to seek treatment.” It urges people to contribute to a societal climate that encourages those who need help to seek it. “We encourage all Canadians to know the warning signs of suicide and how to ask about suicide,” says the alliance. The alliance also encourages the media, who play an important role in reporting the tragedy of suicides, to consider carefully how they report on suicides. It suggests the quality of reporting has been inconsistent.
he is a professional member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors. He is an internationally registered, certified suicide alert trainer as well as a community leader/facilitator for LivingWorks’ SuicideTALK. He facilitates community workshops in the area of suicide
intervention and understanding teenage behaviour. “I want continue in my family’s footsteps by offering some support and empowerment to my town and community,” he said. Sidney believes his counselling approach is a great fit with ICS’s mission to assist others in healing themselves, envisioning who they want to become, and making those visions a reality. The mother of a 17-yearold says, “I was extremely impressed with the counselling my son received from Tom. Tom has a way with the youth, unlike nothing I have seen before, and having been a teacher now in the high school system for over 28 years, and I have seen a lot.” Sidney notes there is a shortage of mental health services in Renfrew County. He and the ICS team look forward to assisting individuals and families in need of such services. Most supplemental health insurance plans cover psychological services and are tax-deductible. Physician referrals are welcome, but individuals may also self-refer. To make an appointment for counselling, or to book Sidney as your next speaker, you can call his office at 613-433-4231.
Cheryl GALLANT
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www.cherylgallant.com In this still fragile global economic climate, our Conservative Government continues to focus on creating more jobs and prosperity with pro-trade measures. We know from experience that trade is one of the most effective drivers of economic growth. In fact, 60% of our annual GDP relies on trade, and one out of every five Canadian jobs is related to exports. That’s why we have been rolling out the most ambitious trade expansion plan in our nation’s history. By actively pursuing new trade and investment opportunities with Europe, we are providing Canadian workers and businesses with preferred access to the largest, most dynamic and fastest growing economies and regions in the world. The European Union (EU) is the largest economy in the world – with 27 member states, 500 million customers, and an annual economic activity of $17 Trillion. It is the world’s largest import market for goods. The EU’s annual imports are worth more than Canada’s total gross domestic product! It has been projected that this deal will result in a 20% boost in bilateral trade and a $12 Billion increase in Canada’s GDP. That translates to the economic equivalent of a $1,000 increase to the average Canadian family’s income and up to 80,000 new Canadian jobs. The conclusion of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in two years represents a huge opportunity for small and medium businesses in Renfrew County. The time to start planning to take advantage of this opportunity is now! Canadians are increasingly purchasing online, and the same is true for Europeans. About 39% of Internet users indicated they engaged in e-commerce in 2009, and the total value of these online purchases was $15 Billion. In contrast, total retail sales by Canadian firms were $415 Billion that year. Despite the relatively large value of online sales, only 8% of firms reported selling online in 2007, the most recent year statistics were collected. There is no indication that this figure has changed. The difficulty of encouraging more Canadian businesses to make the transition to e-commerce and the low overall take-up rate of digital technologies by Canadian businesses are closely linked. Investment per worker by Canadian businesses in information and communications technologies is 60% of that invested per worker by American businesses, our biggest competitors. Furthermore, in addition to the using it for information, more and more Canadians are using the Internet to market their businesses. What is not happening in Canada is a greater move to sell products online. In two years, 500 Million new potential European customers will be ready to buy Canadian. We must be ready to sell to them. So why are small business owners embracing the Internet but slow to sell their products online? Much of it has to do with cost. Recently, as your Member of Parliament, I announced a five year extension of the $48 Million Federal Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP). This program offers funding to help small- and mediumsized businesses get better access and make use of new technologies, like the Internet. I urge local businesses to submit an application to the EODP when the new funding becomes available in April of 2014. The world is waiting for your products and services! When our companies succeed abroad, jobs and growth are created here at home. As your Federal Member of Parliament, I am pleased to represent you on a variety of issues. Whether that issue is eliminating the long gun registry, promoting agriculture, international trade, Canadian Unity, AECL, the military or jobs in the working forest, I am here to serve you! As always, if you have any concerns of a federal nature, or just want to share your views with me, please do not hesitate to contact my office. 1212.R0012462806
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Jacob Gardiner, from left, and brothers Logan and Ayden McLeod are busy at the colouring table.
Santa starts the day with PCC Pineridge Children’s Centre hosted its annual breakfast with Santa event at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Dec. 7. Organizers thank Dave Fridgen for his special volunteer role. At left, Tyler Andrews tells Santa what’s on his Christmas list. At right, Kristina McIntyre is all smiles during her visit with the Jolly Old Elf. PHOTOS BY SHERRY HAAIMA /METROLAND
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Advent 4 Christmas Pageant
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Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Services Dec. 24th FAMILY COMMUNION Burnstown United 5:00 pm Burnstown United Church 5pm FAMILY COMMUNION Calabogie United Calabogie UnitedChurch 7:007pm pm
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Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Service December 24th 7:00p.m. Glasgow United Church – Milton Stewart Drive, Glasgow
Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols December 24th 9:00p.m. Braeside United Church – Charbonneau Street,, Braeside
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Donations taken Dawn till Dusk Dawn Till Dusk Studio and Pretty In The Prior, businesses in the Kenwood Corporate Centre, are initiating a food drive for the Arnprior Food Bank. From left hairstylist updo specialist Renee Leduc, hairstylist-makeup artist Dawn MacAdam and aestheticianmakeup artists Gayle Cunningham encourage people to stop by for a visit and drop of nonperishable items under the Christmas tree at the Edward Street entrance of the building. When you drop off donations, you will find a sign-up sheet to leave your name and email address. As a thank you from Dawn Till Dusk Studio and Pretty In The Prior, you will receive $5 off any of their services, starting in 2014. “We appreciate your contributions and so do the families in need,” said Dawn MacAdam. “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you.” DAWN MACADAM/SUBMITTED
Report reveals 375,000 Ontarians use food banks each month News – The Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB) 2013 Hunger Report, released last week, reveals that 375,000 Ontarians or 2.8 per cent of the province’s population rely on food banks each month. The comprehensive annual report also sheds light on some surprising statistics about who uses food banks and how those users are being helped by the wide range of community services offered by community food banks across the province. “Forty-five per cent of all people who use food banks in Canada live in Ontario, and children are by far the largest group of those who rely on food banks each month,” said association executive director Bill Laidlaw. “As a
province, it is important to recognize that our neighbours, co-workers and children’s friends could very well be facing hunger or need support with other vital social services.” The Hunger Report finds that one-third of the 375,000 Ontarians served by a food bank and their hunger-relief services every month are children. The 2013 report also reveals that one of the fastest growing populations of food bank users are post-secondary students and recent graduates, especially in rural areas. There is not one college or university campus in Ontario that does not have a food bank or some sort of hunger-relief program onsite. Overall, food bank use has grown by as much as 18 per cent since 2007, largely due to
a slow recovery from the economic recession, rising food prices, unemployment and affordable housing shortages. These factors, alongside a number of emergency situations, such as the flooding in Thunder Bay and Minden, plant closures, and the Elliot Lake Mall collapse, have resulted in an increase in hunger. “As a province with so much, there is no reason that any child should have to go to bed hungry,” said Laidlaw. “To meet these growing needs, food banks are now having to do so much more than provide emergency support. They are becoming hubs for social innovation, health and child care support, learning and training opportunities, and community development that stretch
far beyond the traditional idea of a food bank.” Some other statistics in the report include the fact 16,294 households accessed food banks for the first time in their lives in March. Only .4 per cent of those accessing food banks are homeless, as 65.2 per cent of food bank users live in rental accommodations, 24.3 per cent are social housing tenants and 5.1 per cent are homeowners. One quarter of food bank users are single parent families. Another rising group of food bank users is senior citizens over the age of 65, comprising 3.9 per cent of those who visit food banks, while 45 per cent of food bank users are woman over the age of 18. The OAFB is calling all Ontarians to support their local food bank and help spread the word about the face of hunger. For more, visit www. oafb.ca/2013hungerreport.
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Pakenham does Christmas country-style The Pakenham Country Christmas was a hit Nov. 30 with a variety of events taking place throughout the village. Children enjoyed a reindeer hunt, breakfast with Santa, wrote letters to Santa and even had lunch with him. Also featured were artists Kevin Dodds and Daisy Mae Lennox, pony rides, and story time and crafts at the library. A tree-lighting ceremony capped the day’s events. Portia Ferguson, 8, and her friend Allie Corrigan, 9, both are asking Santa for iPod Minis in their letters to Santa.
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Tips for eating healthier Earn Extra Money! during the Christmas holidays Keep Your Weekends Free! Ian Harris RNT
Opinion – Don’t go to a party hungry. We often eat faster and more when we are hungry, therefore, eat a healthy breakfast and lunch on the day to avoid a drop in blood sugar, which will cause one to overeat in the evening at the party. Watch your portion. Treat yourself to a dessert, chocolate or sweets without guilt, but always watch your portion. Go for small portions. This way you can sample all the different foods. Moderation is always the key. Where there are choices, take a little of many things rather than lots of one thing. This ensures you are getting a balanced meal and not overloading on a fatty food. Your plate should consist of 50 per cent vegetables, 30 per cent starch (pasta, rice, potatoes, etc.) and 20 per cent animal protein. Make a conscious choice to limit high fat items. High fat food items can be found in fried food, cream-based soup, cheese-filled casseroles, pies, processed meats such as salami and sausages, some pastries and baked goods. Try different versions of eggnog. Traditional eggnog is usually made with egg yolk and thick cream. Check out the Internet where there are lots of low fat eggnog recipes. If you buy commercial eggnog, you will be delighted to find low-fat or fat-free eggnog out there. For every glass of alcohol, soft drink or cof-
Weight management, wellness and nutrition fee (alcohol and coffee can dehydrate your body), have a glass of water. Water fills you up, has no calories or side effects, is cheap and will help wash out the excesses. Calories from alcohol tend to be stored in the abdomen. People who are overweight actually gain weight more easily when they consume alcohol. Physical activity is the key to reducing stress, easing those holiday calories and getting your bowls moving. Try taking a brisk walks with your loved ones after a heavy meal. The bottom line is moderation. Nobody’s perfect especially during the holidays. Eat little meals throughout the day, so your blood sugar won’t fall, making you very hungry in the evening; watch your portions; eat in moderation; eat a variety of foods; limit high fat foods; and if you drink, don’t drink in excess. From my family to yours, all the best this holiday season has to offer and a very healthy, happy and prosperous New Year! Ian Harris of Arnprior is a registered nutritionist, wellness consultant and personal chef. He holds many other certification and specialties within nutrition and specializes in lifestyle and weight management. He can be reached at Ian Harris Wellness and Nutrition (613-8636325).
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Holly Jolly Christmas at Valley Heritage Radio The Holly Jolly radiothon at Valley Heritage Radio Dec. 7 raised $11,000 in four hours for the Champlain Community Transportation Collaborative (a branch of Carefor) to help offset the cost of transportation for seniors in Renfrew County to get to essential medical appointments. Organizers are very appreciative of the support of the people of the Ottawa Valley who opened up their hearts and their wallets for the cause. Above, Art Jamieson and Dai Bassett hosted the Holly Jolly Radiothon. Left, Teddy Schweigert (who has a membership at VHR) has a visit with Santa
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HARDING FIREPLACE 2755 Carp Road (Carp)
NUTRICHEM COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 1303 Richmond Road (Ottawa)
FARM BOY 1642 Merivale Rd. (Nepean) 3033 Woodroffe Ave. (Nepean/Barrhaven) 2950 Bank Street (Ottawa / Blossom Park) 1500 Bank Street (Ottawa / Blue Heron) 585 Montreal Rd. (Ottawa / Hillside) 457 Hazeldean Rd. (Kanata) 499 Terry Fox Dr (Kanata) 2030 Tenth Line Rd (Orleans) 1250 Main St (Stittsville) 1495 Richmond Rd (Ottawa/Britannia Plaza) 3035 St. Joseph Blvd (Orleans) 1831 Robertson Road (Stafford Centre) 663 Industrial Road (Trainyards)
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KARDISH BULK FOOD & NUTRITION 2515 Bank at Hunt Club (Blossom Park) 2950 Bank Street. (Ottawa) 1309 Carling Ave. (Westgate) 1831 Robertson (Bells Corners) 3712 Innes Rd. (Orleans) 1568 Merivale at Meadowlands (Ottawa) 3101 Strandherd (Barrhaven) PRODUCE DEPOT 2446 Bank at Hunt Club (Ottawa) 1855 Carling at Maitland (Ottawa) HARTMAN’S INDEPENDENT 296 Bank St (Ottawa/Centretown) MA CUISINE 269 Dalhousie St. (Ottawa) ROSS YOUR INDEPENDENT GROCER 3777 Strandherd Rd (Ottawa)
JACK AND FAITH’S NO FRILLS (Arnprior) 39 Winner Circle FRIENDS BINGO HALL 70 Montreal Rd.
Andy Bowes of the Bowes Brothers and Brad Sco , right, delight audiences with their Christmas and country tunes.
DUMOCHEL MEAT & DELI (Ottawa East) 351 Donald Street ROMANTIC FIREPLACES & BBQ’S 5929 Jeanne D’Arc (Orleans) THE WAREHOUSE 57 Raglan St. S (Renfew) SHOPPERS HOME HEALTH CARE 420 Hazeldean Rd (Kanata) ORLEANS HOME HARDWARE 470 Charlemagne Blvd (Orleans) THE BAGELSHOP 1321 Wellington Street (Ottawa) UPS STORE 900 Greenbank Road (Barrhaven) ANTRIM TRUCK STOP 580 White Lake Road (Arnprior) ARNPRIOR CHRONICLE EMC OFFICE 8 McGonigal St (Arnprior) METRO 375 Daniel St. S (Arnprior)
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Large one bedroom apartment with propane heat. 2 km’s from Renfrew, available Dec 1. Non smoker, no pets. $600 monthly + utilities. First & last. 613.432.8997
PENTHOUSE style 2 bedroom now available in Arnprior, reduced to $995. For viewing go to Kijiji Ad#470258683 or call 613-229-1850
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Christmas Tree’s for sale at Render Tree Farm, 794 Fraser Rd. 613.432.8751 We have Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir, Norway Spruce and Scotch Pine.
Carpentry, Repairs, Rec Rooms, Decks, etc. Rea- 1 Bedroom Apartmentsonable rates, 25 years ex- Towne Centre-$675 Jan 1/14. Two minute walk perience. 613-832-2540 from downtown, mature tenants only, 2nd floor, no COMMERCIAL RENT pets, 613-623-0866. COMMERCIAL SPACE, on busy Madawaska Street, Arnprior. almost 500 sq ft, $735 (taxes included) plus hydro and hot water. 613-623-9282 Prime Commercial Space available immediately, Main St. Renfrew. Parking lot available and wheelchair access. Call for details. 613.432.1911
1 BEDROOM centrally located in Arnprior, includes parking, appliances. Ground floor, $630/month, heat included. 613-646-2897 or 613-432-6779 2 bedroom, 2 storey older home, Main Street, Pakenham, 1-1/2 baths, parking included. $750/month plus gas heat and hydro. 613-624-5250.
2 BEDROOM Apt, fridge, stove, heat, parking included. Tenant pays hydro. Ritchie 14% Beef Grower $790+hydro. For viewing Pellets. Available in Bags call or text 613-899-6593 or Bulk. Call for info. Ottawa: 1-800-237-1922 2 bedroom apt, main floor, or 613-741-4430, huge backyard & porch. 2 Brockville: 613-341-9343, Brinston/Dixon Corners: blocks to main st of Ren613-652-4875 or frew but very quiet on dead end. $850 per month 1-800-267-8141, W i n c h e s t e r : includes water. Tenant pays gas heat & hydro. 613-774-3538. First & last & references. Showings on Dec. 6 & 7. 613.471.1396 FOR RENT
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3 bedroom farm house, 2 bathrooms, large country kitchen, garage/workshop. $975 plus utilities. 613.720.7477 4 bedroom apartment in rural setting 613.432.9050 Arnprior 2nd floor large 1 bedroom apt, gas heat included. Available Immediately. 52 Madawaska Street, Call 613.432.4332 ARNPRIOR ALWAYS CLEAN, MODERN Secure 1&2 Bedroom apts. on First Avenue. Fridge, stove, parking incl. Discounts for mature tenants. 623-8537 after 6pm ARNPRIOR, Large L shaped room, partially furnished, microwave and fridge, parking, available January 1st, $475 close to downtown. Must like small dogs. Call 613-623-5941
FOR RENT, Available immediately, 2-two bedroom apartments, overlooking Madawaska River. Quiet area, close to downtown, well maintained, 121 Russell Street Arnprior, $824/month +utilities, first and last months rent. 613-623-4531
In Renfrew looking for mature couple for 4 bedroom - in a four plex. Fridge & stove included, $700/month plus heat and hydro, first & last, No AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE- pets, call 613.333.5283, LY, Large 2 bedroom leave clear message apartment, fridge, stove, parking included. Has gas fireplace and window air LARGE BEAUconditioner, $825/month TIFUL House +utilities, first and last re- for rent in Cobden. 1275 quired. For viewing call or per month plus heat & hytext 613-899-6595 dro. First & last required , all recent renovations and Available Jan. 1st, new the house is currently listrenovations, 1 bedroom, ed, tenants will have 60 private entrance, parking, days when the house sell. fridge, stove, no pets, www.realtor.ca and enter $700 plus utilities. Please MLS# 870226 if you want call 613-623-3957 or pics, available Jan 2, 2014. 613-570-1656 613-622-7536
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Happy 65th Birthday James
To all my friends I have met over the last 13 years… I regretfully inform you that because of office politics, I have decided to resign my position as Social Program Coordinator with Arnprior Braeside McNab Seniors at Home. My passion for seniors will never diminish and I hope to see you in one capacity or another. I can’t wait for my next adventure. Thank you for your love and support.
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2 BEDROOM spacious apartment. $650 plus utilities. Lochiel St Renfrew. Newly renovated. 613-432-04144
BRIGHT, 2-BR, 1st floor apartment, Jan. 1st. Laundry in apt, 2 parking spaces, hardwood floors, central air, no smoking, large private yard, heat RENFREW - 3 bedroom and water included. $900 townhouse very nicely plus hydro. 613-807-8607 renovated (one of the 3 bedrooms on main floor also suitable for a family Convenient Downtown lo- room); washer and dryer cation in Arnprior. 1 hook-up; gas heat; 2 pribedrm apt. $700./month & vate entrance doors (front 2 bedrm apt. $725./month and back); parking, snowincludes water & parking. plowing and mowing inTenant pays gas & hydro, cluded, outside sitting Please call Greg Townley area, 2 min. from downBroker of Record, Mather town Renfrew, quiet Insurance & Real Estate neighborhood. $850 plus 613-282-7125. utilities, last month rent. Ph. 613 281 3575. DOWNTOWN ARNPRIOR 1 bedroom, heat included. BIRTHDAY $575+hydro. First and last, no smoking, no pets, employment reference. 613-433-6000
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And that we know is true A little girl came to this world Her family named her Sue! December 16th is a special day We need to celebrate That special girl named Suebeedoo Is turning 50 that day She will welcome her 50th With all it’s perks Only 15 short years…. And she can quit work! We love you lots We have to say….. We got you Dubeau Please don’t hurt us… Okay?
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1 BEDROOM, 2nd floor apartment, includes fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher & parking. $550/month +utilities. Call Morris or Jocelyn at 613-433-3293
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RITCHEY – The family of the late Diana Ritchey would like to thank all friends and relatives for their kindness and support during the Celebration of Diana’s life held recently in Cobden. Thank you for your donation of food, flowers, music and pictures and just being for for us. All these acts contributed to making this day a wonderful celebration.
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The family of the late Donald Rivington would like to express our sincere appreciation to our relatives, friends and neighbours for their consoling thoughts, stories, cards, flowers, donations and gifts of food at the time of our loss.
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Thank you to Reverend Monique Stone of St. James Anglican Church for the beautiful service. Our heartfelt thanks to all the pall bearers, as well as the compassion and guidance shown by Tubman Funeral Home. Thanks to all the doctors, nurses and staff at the West Carleton Medical Centre over the years. The kindness shown to our family will always be remembered.
The Rivington Family
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We wish to express our sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for their sympathy, prayers, spiritual & flower offerings, food donations in the recent loss of our dear brother and uncle Emond Lorrain (Jock) Jolicoeur.
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Please come celebrate with us on Saturday, December 14th, at the RCAF Wing in Renfrew at 8pm! Everyone is Welcome! Hope to see you there! Crystal & James
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PART-TIME CLEANER
RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Requires a
Cleaning of Township buildings in and around Calabogie.
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (Commencing as soon as possible) BOARD ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 1270 Pembroke Street West, Pembroke
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Please forward your written cover letter and resume in confidence, by 4:00 pm December 20, 2013 to: Jamie Doering Public Works Manager Township of Greater Madawaska 19 Parnell St., PO Box 180 Calabogie ON K0J 1H0 Applications also accepted by fax 613-752-2617 or Public Works fax 613-752-1459 and email: roads@greatermadawaska.com.
As a member of the Board’s Human Resources team, in which cross-training, sharing and working collaboratively in the performance of the respective functions are values expectations of the department, the successful candidate will work cooperatively with manager, school administrators, staff, volunteers and the public in all areas of human resources management. Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience. A benefits package is applicable to this position.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience: ∑ Minimum 3-year post-secondary diploma/degree in Human Resources Management, Business or relevant field. ∑ Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is an asset and attainment of designation is an expectation. ∑ Minimum 2 years related experience, preferably in a multi-unionized educational environment. ∑ Prior experience in labour relations and collective bargaining would be an asset. ∑ Excellent analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. ∑ Highly developed independent and interpersonal skills and a strong ethic of teamwork. ∑ Superior oral and written communication skills. ∑ Excellent computer skills including experience with data management systems and Microsoft Office applications. ∑ Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task in a busy environment with frequent unexpected interruptions ∑ Valid Ontario driver’s license for periodic travel Applications, referring to File Number ADM-1004, must be received by the undersigned no later than 3:00 p.m. on December 19th, 2013. CLR489066
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Galilee Mission Centre of Arnprior invites applications for the position of
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We are currently seeking a machinist to work in Carleton Place.
I wish to thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
Job requirements • Perform set-up and operation of various machines and tooling • Read drawings and engineering details • Operate conventional and CNC equipment. • Experience with vertical and horizontal boring mills would be an asset • Overhead crane experience would be an asset. • 5 years minimum experience or Red Seal required Norcan Hydraulic Turbine 613-257-4755 ext 13 nht@norcanhydro.com
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COUNTY OF RENFREW Internal Employment Employment Opportunity Opportunity Social Services – Ontario Works We are committed to ensuring a professional client-focused approach, which recognizes individual worth and fosters forward movement towards personal and financial independence. Given the resources at our disposal, we will endeavour to operate with maximum efficiency and effectiveness to ensure that all legislative services are delivered in a courteous, accurate and expedient manner, in an environment, which both encourages and assists our clients.
Reporting to an Ontario Works Supervisor, the Customer Service Representative provides support to the Ontario Works Division in the day-to-day administration for the delivery of services while maintaining confidentiality. Qualifications: Grade 12 Diploma – with post-secondary courses in a relevant field. 6 to 9 months experience in an office setting. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in both French and English. Advanced computer and keyboard skills with word processing and spreadsheet software. Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
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Compensation: $21.84 – $24.94 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits. Please send your resume, stating Competition #13-111 by 4:00 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2013 to: Human Resources, County of Renfrew 9 International Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 EMAIL: hrinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca (in MS Word or pdf format) Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Arnprior Chronicle-Guide EMC - Thursday, December 12, 2013 53
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adrienne.barr@metroland.com
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SAUVE, Blair
To my dear friend who passed away on Dec. 4, 2008.
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Forever Loved Nancy, Brian, Tracey & Cody
With all of our love, Mom, Dad, Lori & Jeff, Val & Tim, Kara, Ryan, Josh and Cole
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SHEILA PARTRIDGE MAR 16TH, 1934 - DEC 11TH, 2005
THANK YOU FOR TWO WONDERFUL DAUGHTERS SUSAN & LYNN I GIVE TO YOU AS YOU GAVE TO ME TRUE LOVE JACK DEATH NOTICE
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Resting at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch St., Sudbury (Friends may call 2-5; 7-9 pm Tuesday with parish prayers at 3:30pm and a memorial service at 7:30pm under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 Sudbury.) Funeral Mass in St. Andrew the Apostle Church 1250 Barrydowne Road, Sudbury Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 at 10am. Interment in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Renfrew.
December 12, 1940 – December 3, 2013
TARDIFF (STONE), Pauline (nee Bruyère) Peacefully at home while surrounded by loved ones on Friday morning, December 6th, 2013. Pauline Doris Tardiff of White Lake; born in Cornwall, Ontario at the age of 70 years. Dear daughter of the late Paul Bruyère and the late Cécile Séguin. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Stone. Former wife of Charles Scott and Guy Tardiff. Dearly loved mother of Monique Keenleyside (Trevor) of White Lake and David Scott (Anne-Marie Coleman) of Ottawa. Dear sister of Robert Bruyère (Pauline) and Suzanne Bruyère, both of Cornwall and Denise Alexander (Steve Nash) of Shelbyville, Indiana. Cherished and very proud “Mémère” of Zoë Baker, Carter Keenleyside, Brianna Healey and Travis Healey as well as her greatgranddaughter, Alexis Baker. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday evening, December 11th from 7 to 9 p.m. only. Cremation followed with interment at the Notre Dame Cemetery, Cornwall in the Summer of 2014. In memory of Pauline, a donation to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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CYBULSKI; Peter Paul Peacefully at home on Tuesday December 3, 2013, Peter Cybulski, age 94 years. Husband of the late Violet Hoffman; dear father of Brenda and Robert (Theresa) Cybulski. Loving grandfather of Sarah. Dear brother of Doris (late Frank) Prince, Lillian (late Don) Ogden; pre-deceased by Stella (late Horace) Blackburn, Larry & James. Private family visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Thursday December 5th at 10:30 a.m. Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In memory of Peter, donations to Our Lady of Fatima Building Fund would be appreciated Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com
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George was born in Eganville. A proud Canadian he served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 17 years and then he was a teacher with the Sudbury Board of Education for 23 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #76 Sudbury and the War Pensioners of Canada. A devout Roman Catholic, he attended St. Andrew the Apostle Church and was a founding member of the parish Knights of Columbus Council.
SIDNEY In loving memory of my dear parents, In loving memory of a very Thomas Sidney December 8, 1971 special mom, Theresa Sidney Sheila Patricia Partridge December 8, 2003 who passed away December 11, 2005. There is a bridge of memories, A special smile, From here to Heaven A special face, above, That keeps you very close And in our hearts, to me, A special place. No words we speak can ever It’s called the bridge of love. say, As time goes by without How much we miss you you, everyday. To hear your voice and see And the days turn into years, your smile, They hold a million To sit and talk to you awhile. memories, To be together in the same And a thousand tears, old way, To me you were very Would be our dearest wish special, today. What more is there to say, Except to wish with all my Put your arms around her heart, That you were here today. God, Treat her with special care, Lovingly remembered, Make up for all she Blanche, Emmett and suffered here. Family With all our love mom, Your girls Susan and Lynn
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Beloved husband of Nancy Rousselle and the late Irene (Diament) Rousselle predeceased 1969. Loving father of Paula Cousineau (Bob) and Georgette Nurmi (Fred). Cherished grandfather of Matthew Cousineau (Sarah), Thomas Cousineau, Cora Pen (Eric), Allison Nurmi and great grandchildren Jamie, Landon and Abigail. Dear son of George and Lourdes (Tracey) Rousselle predeceased. Dear brother of Aileen Crozier (Glen) and Louis Rousselle predeceased. Sadly missed by nieces and nephews.
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In Loving Memory of 84 years Saturday, December 7th, 2013 at Health Sciences North.
IN MEMORIAM PARTRIDGE SHEILA PATRICIA
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Silently the angels took daddy, Into the mansion above; There shall he rest from earth’s toil, Safe in the arms of God’s love.
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In loving memory of Kimberley Darlene who passed away December 29, 2001. A face that is haunting us ever, A voice we are longing to hear, A smile we’ll remember forever, While we try to forget every tear, A sad, but sweet remembrance, A memory fond and true, And a token of affection, dear Kim, And much heartache; we miss you…
James Gilchrist
In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather, Norman James who passed away December 10, 2003. We think of you in silence, And often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame, They say that time heals everything, But we know it isn’t so, But it hurts as much today, As it did ten years ago. Love you forever, Barbara and Family
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In loving memory of my Dad
It has now been 5 years since you left us. It seems like only yesterday you were greeting me regularly in my travels. Please know your memory burns brightly, with all of the folks that knew you. At our Church, at the beer store, at the mall, and everywhere in the community. You were a special person who made many folks smile. We miss you dearly. You were one fine gentleman, Who was loved by many, And will never ever be forgotten. May The Lord Bless and Keep You, May The Lord Make His Face shine upon you, and be gracious to You May The Lord turn His Face toward you, and bring your soul peace Now and forever. Your friend forever, Christopher Skarica
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Passed away on Tuesday December 3, 2013 with peace and dignity, never awakening from a diabetic coma. Born in Ottawa, Ontario on December 12, 1940, Leo was the son of the late Andre Saumure and Bellefeuille. Loving father of Andy (Sue), Denis (Nancy), Leo (Kristie), Kim, Bev Tyson (Kevin), and Sean. Proud Grandfather of Justin, Nolan, Emily, Desere, Aiden, Alianna, Tehl (Cassie) and Amelia. Brother to Marg, Morris, Jean, his twin Laurie, Raymond, Dan and Rosanne, and predeceased by his brother Rheal. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews, friends, and neighbours in the Renfrew area. A Christian Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday December 14, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Renfrew. Following the service there will be a “Celebration of Life” at the home of his son Denis Saumure in Renfrew. Donations can be made in Leo’s memory to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation online www.zohrfuneralhome.com
CHARBONNEAU; Joseph Daniel With great sadness we announce the sudden death of Joseph Daniel Charbonneau October 18, 2013 age 24 years in Calgary. Son of George Charbonneau of Almonte (formerly Calabogie and Dawn Buckwall of Calgary and his sister Anna who loved him dearly. He is mourned by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and especially by Gramma Helen Charbonneau of Calabogie, also his Gramma and relations in Calgary and Georges friend Lois. In memory donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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LECKIE, Helen Peacefully at the Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew with family by her side on Sunday evening, December 8th, 2013. Helen Kathleen Leckie; formerly of Stewartville passed away at the age of 86 years following a lengthy illness. Daughter of the late Lawrence Temple Delyea and the late Jessie Mae Spicer. Beloved wife of the late Ian Leckie (August 5, 2001). Dearly loved mother of Ken Leckie and his wife, Diane of Medicine Hat, Alberta and Patricia “Pat” Diotte and her husband, Peter of RR2, Arnprior. Cherished “Grandma” of Kendall Leckie (Billie-Jane), Chad Leckie, Curtis Leckie (Renee Guy), Chrystal Diotte and Kimberly Diotte (Regis Paquette) and “Nana” of Damian, Easton, Bryson, Aspen, Skylan, Kase, Dashiel, Ayden, Logan, Evan and Xander. Predeceased by 7 brothers: William (late Irene), Lawrence (late Irene), Manley (late Viola), Walter (late Irene), Harry, Isaac (late Ruby) and Chester Delyea as well as 3 sisters: Flossie Bailey (late Wilfred), Annie Jones (late Jimmy) and Mary Godfrey (late Roy). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A time of visitation followed by a private funeral took place at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday morning, December 10th, 2013. Cremation followed with interment at the Goshen Cemetery in the Spring of 2014. In memory of Helen, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
It is with profound sadness in our hearts that we announce Keith’s passing early Monday morning. It was peaceful, with family and friends at his side. Beloved husband for 46 years of Bonnie (nee Wilson). Dearly loved father and fatherin-law of Jeff and Kristi. Adored and proud “Papa” of granddaughters Kaelan and Megan. Much loved brother of Donna Riley (late Ken) and Mary Lou Riley (Ron), both of Arnprior and brother-in-law of Carl Wilson (late Barbara) of Waltham, P.Q. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Son of the late Russell and Annabelle (nee Smith) Fulford. Keith was lovingly remembered by many friends. A gentle, loving spirit; a quiet smile and a wonderful sense of humour! “Keith, you have been much loved!” Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday from 9:45 until 10:30 a.m. A Service to honour Keith’s life was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock. Cremation followed with interment at the Diamond Cemetery later. For those wishing, a donation to CHEO or your favorite charity would be appreciated by his family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
FLEWELLING, Guy Frederick Oak Point, N.B, December 30, 1942 Woodlawn, Ontario November 17, 2013 Sharing this loss are his beloved wife, Gwen; their loyal buddies: Minnie, Oz and Kae; his brothers: Joseph (Edna) of St. John, N.B and Robinson (Kitty) of Alberta; sisters-in-law: Norma Ferguson (Murray) and Carole Hebert (late Bob) and their families; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews from the East Coast to the West Coast; very special friends: Dennis, Mark and Christine and his extra special girls: goddaughter Peggy Tripp and Dekoda Lennox as well as his good friend and aunt, Marguerite Caplan. Predeceased by his parents: Federson and Edna (nee Graham) Flewelling; his sister, Iona Mae McCutcheon (2010) and her son: Frederick (2012). Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday evening, November 21st, from 7 to 9 p.m.; Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 9:45 until 10:30. A service to celebrate and honour Guy Flewelling was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning, November 23rd at 11 o’clock. Cremation followed. In memory of Guy, a donation to the Arnprior Braeside and McNab Seniors at Home Program would be greatly appreciated by his family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
Legion Branch # 174 Member, Life Member UCW Passed away peacefully in Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew Wednesday December 4, 2013 in her 103rd year. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Baker (1987) and the late Wilbert Haughan (2003). Dear sister of the late George Crawford and the late Pearl Kamke. Will be missed by nephew Douglas (Patricia) Crawford and niece Hazel (late Jerry) Crawford and her great nieces and nephews. Special friend of Gail Belton. Daughter of the late Robert and Annie Crawford. Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior where friends may pay their respects Monday December 16, 2013 after 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Funeral Service Monday December 16, 2013 in the Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Luncheon to follow in the Boyce Reception Centre. Spring interment White Lake Cemetery. In memoriams to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by her family.
AUCOIN, Janis Elizabeth (nee Munford) Passed away peacefully at Queensway Carleton Hospital on Sunday, December 1, 2013, at the age of 69 with her family by her side. Janis Aucoin of Calabogie, beloved wife of Gilles. Dear sister of Harold (Irene), Marlo (late John), the late Rod (Gail) and the late Lionel (Annie). Daughter of the late Melvin and Margaret Munford. She will be missed by her loving nieces and nephews and their children, and many friends. The last few years were challenging due to health problems, but Janis met these with grace, determination, a unique sense of humour and help from many friends. Visitation at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, Calabogie on Thursday, December 5 at 1 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca
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(nee Crawford) Sadly but peacefully on Saturday December 7th, 2013 in Renfrew, Canada. Janet “Nettie”, Loving wife of 35 years to the late Robert. Beloved mother of Catherine (Barclay), late Robert (Lorraine), Ronald, Alec (Collette), Joseph (Wendy). Loving grandmother of Rhona (Darren), Laura, Christopher, Alicia (Tyler), Amanda, Freya, Caitlyn, Alexander (A. J.), Jeanette and Charlene and great grandmother to Nicole, Aaron, Taylor, Carter, Robert, Brandon, Breydon and Tyrell. Loved sister, aunt and cousin to her family. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home 310 Argyle St. S, Renfrew on Thursday December 12th from 11:30 am until 12:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church Renfrew on Thursday at 1:00pm. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or Kidney Research would be appreciated. Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com
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(nee Chit) Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Monday afternoon, December 2nd, 2013 following a brief illness. Joan, of Arnprior at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of the late John Enriquez (1991). Dearly loved mother of Sandra Krysinski (Albert Theriault) of Renfrew and much loved grandmother of Andrew Krysinski, also of Renfrew. Joan was predeceased by her parents as well as her 3 brothers, all of Burma. She is however survived by several nieces and nephews. A private visitation for family and close friends took place at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday, December 5th, 2013. Cremation followed with interment at the Albert Street Cemetery, Arnprior at a later date. In memory of Joan, a donation to the Arnprior Hospital “Partners in Caring” Foundation would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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On Sunday December 8, 2013 after a valiant struggle, my beloved wife of 40 years passed away peacefully at Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew . Wilhelmina age 69, beloved wife of Jasper Lafrance. Dear sister of Elly Gallant (Marc), Jane Hachey (Clifford), Gerald (Gemma), Hans (Betty), Peter (Leda). Wilhelmina was born on the 11th of September 1944 in Amersfoort Netherlands. Her working life took her from Bathurst N.B, to Moncton NB, Goose Bay Labrador, Frobisher NWT, Inuvik NWT and Ottawa, ON. In addition to her own travels, she also accompanied me to many other NWT locations along with northern Quebec, Greenland and Iceland. In her retirement years in Renfrew, she was involved with the Renfrew Curling Club and the Ottawa Valley Music Festival. Willy and I had a very good 40 years together and I must hang on to that thought as I get through this challenge. At Wilhelmina’s request no services will take place. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Goulet Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Society.
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Peacefully at Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew, on Thursday December 5, 2013, Lucie Laporte, in her 103rd year. Daughter of the late William and Agnes (nee Latour) Laporte. Wife of the late John McGregor; loving mother of Joy (John) Quattrochi, Terry (Pat), Larry (Sandra), Renfrew. Pre-deceased by sons Jack (Helen), Braeside, Ken (Diane), Renfrew, and granddaughter Jennifer McGregor. Remembered by many grandchildren & great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Monday: 6-9 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Tuesday December 10th at 10:30 a.m. Spring interment parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Groves Park Lodge Auxillary would be appreciated.
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Jaroslav “Jarda” Papousek age 83 of Renfrew, Ontario, passed away in Renfrew Hospice on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. We are quite sure that Dad left to be with his wife Anne Papousek, who passed away on October 3, 2013 after 63 years of marriage. Jarda is survived by his three sons, Paul (Cathy), Jerry (Deborah) and Mark (Beverly) seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was born on March 25, 1930 in Kank, Czechoslovakia and immigrated to Canada in 1949 to start a new life with Anne. They settled in Terrace Bay, Ontario where he started a family and embarked on a career that culminated as a Stationary Engineer. Jarda moved his family to Renfrew in 1967 to help start up the new pulp mill in Portage du Fort, Quebec. A golfer, curler and avid fisherman, he was a proud supporter of his community and his adopted country. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, December 15 at the RCAF Wing, Renfrew from 2 -4 p.m. Donations can be made in his memory to Hospice Renfrew. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of the Anderson Funeral Home, Renfrew. www.andersonfuneralhome.ca
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Ford boosts Neighbourlink Walter Stack and new McAllister Ford owner Urban Donlevy, right, present Neighbourlink Fountain officials Rosemary and Robert Jones and Joan Kelly with $2,000 raised at the Test Drive a Ford fundraiser on Sept. 21. McAllister Ford provided 17 of their new vehicles to test drive for the Drive 4 UR Community event and donated $20 for each test drive to Neighbourlink. Along with craft and white elephant tables and a Lions barbecue, close to $3,000 was raised for the Fountain that will help the drop-in community centre administer its various services. Donlevy, who comes to the area from Saskatchewan via Calabogie, said the dealership will continue to have a strong community presence. JOHN CARTER/METROLAND
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Arnprior and District Neighbourlink Fountain volunteers Laurel Foisy and Dorothy Thompson are at the L’Arche Arnprior Gifts of Light Christmas Gift and Bake Sale Dec. 7 at Kirkman House Bed and Breakfast. The ladies show off one of the many beautiful wreaths they had for sale at the event. The wreaths and other items are also for sale from now until Christmas at the Fountain in the Blessings Store. Call 613-623-4200 or email office@ nlfountain.org.
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After the Harvest is a coffee table book by former Arnprior resident Heather Heagney.
Author turns blog into coffee table book on food and drink John Carter John.carter@metroland.com
News – Former Arnprior resident Heather Heagney has published a coffee table book about some of her favourite pastimes. After the Harvest: Eat. Drink. Connect is a book that combines food and drink, photography, travel writing, fiction and a few entertaining tips. It includes many original photos, recipes and wine pairings. Heagney grew up in Arnprior and her parents still live here. The book is “a passion project,” she says, noting it is an extension of her blog, After the Harvest. She has been writing the blog about food and drink since 2009. “This passion for connecting over food dates back to my childhood and was largely inspired by my family dining experiences,” she explains. Heagney was also inspired by her travels and the people she’s had the good fortune to eat and drink with. “I named this blog After the Harvest because it is after we harvest from the garden and the vineyard that we sit down together to eat, drink and connect. “That simple act of eating and drinking with friends, family and new acquaintances is purely what it’s all about for me,” she says. “The laughter, the conversation, the discovery of new tastes, and the appreciation for the ingredients on the plate and the wine in the glass are just some of my favourite things about sharing a meal with someone.” She says she hopes readers find something in the book they can relate to – “something that brings back fond food memories or inspires new culinary adventures.” She said her aim with After the Harvest is to share the stories about food and drink that focus on that connection, but also themes of health, travel and culture. “I want to meet as many people as possible and talk to them about their earliest food memories, their favourite tastes, and the places in the world where they most like to eat, drink and connect, and what they’re growing in their garden. I tend to focus on local, sustainable and mostly vegetarian food choices. “I grew up finishing every last bite at the din-
Lifestyle - When Canadian Imprints, Volume Two comes off the press this Saturday, Dec. 14, it will include the literary creations of Canadian award-winning authors. This anthology takes readers on all kinds of voyages, figuratively and geographically, from the fascinating labyrinths of North Africa and disquieting world of science fiction, to the sinister depths of the ocean and backstretches of North America’s racetracks. Trips to the backstretches of the race tracks come courtesy of former Arnprior resident and bestselling-author Bill Galvin. There are 24 authors of this second volume, with two works by Galvin. The poems are The Ballad of Hank the Gyp and The Revenge of Puss n’ Boots. “Galvin’s poetic history brings the backstretch to life – its sights, smells, sounds, and stories,” says Ronald C. Johnson, retired professor of English at the University of British Columbia and long-time owner of thoroughbred race horses. Johnson says the poems celebrate events, horses and people, including their hard lives and dreams and particularly their partnership with their horses. “They celebrate the tales that have passed into backstretch lore. And, by the very nature of their rhythms, they give us a sense of the spirit that touches the entire horse racing community.” Galvin is also the author of Ballads of the Turf, a critically-acclaimed Canadian bestseller now in its third printing. Canadian Imprints, Volume 2, is published by the Writers and Editors Network in Toronto. Writers and Editors Network also produced Canadian Imprints, Volume 1 a few years ago
Galvin, who was born and raised in Arnprior, was introduced to horses at an early age at Madawaska Farms that was owned by the late J.H Findley, and his son Dr. John S. Findley. Dr. Findley, recently retired, is well known in racing circles in Ottawa and beyond. The noted veterinarian is also a standardbred breeder and member of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Galvin’s happy memories growing up in Arnprior include riding J.H. Findley’s 18year-old pacer GG Kirk in the half-mile saddle races at the Arnprior Fair in the 1940s, and jogging the tough pacing mare Slippery Sue to White Lake and back (20 miles) each day after school in sub-zero weather. “The return trip in a cutter took less than an hour on a snow-packed White Lake Road. An old buffalo robe helped keep me warm,” recalls Galvin. Slippery Sue’s winter conditioning paid off handsomely because she won her first start of the season at Pembroke’s O’Kelly Park with Dr. Findley in the sulky. Galvin, who attended the University of Ottawa and Wayne State University in Detroit, spent equal time working in the harness and thoroughbred sports. Galvin spent 20 years as a racing official and publicist with the Ontario Jockey Club, and was public relations director for the Canadian Trotting Association (1977-1982. In 1978 he founded and co-ordinated the historic revival of trotting races on ice on Ottawa’s Rideau Canal. This unique re-creation of a century-old tradition of early Canadian history was the feature attraction of Ottawa’s now annual Winterlude celebration. Galvin currently resides in Mississauga.. With files from Bill Galvin, and the Writers and Editors Network
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Author and blogger Heather Heagney was inspired to write by her family dining experiences in Arnprior. ner table and writing in my diary about family meals we enjoyed. I guess I always knew that food was a passion of mine, even at a young age while helping my mother bake, or as I grew up, experimenting with flavours in the kitchen with my father.” Since then Heagney has worked in the hospitality and retail food industries and taken wine courses at George Brown College. She currently works in a non-profit firm in Ottawa and plans to do much more writing, cooking, gardening and travelling. Heagney notes the book is a great gift, especially for anyone who loves food and/or travel. “I am so happy to finally be sharing it with all of you,” she says. “My hope is that you enjoy the book and consider sharing this link with someone you know who might also enjoy eating, drinking and connecting along with us.” Her book is available at http://aftertheharvest.blogspot.ca/. The cover artwork for the book was hand-painted by Wendy HeagneyBakewell of Tiny Brushstrokes.
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mas Gift Wrapping/Bake Sale at the Arnprior Mall, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also Dec. 21. The ladies are fundraising to help take the entire team to the International Christmas party with Clar- Breast Cancer Survivors ence Bowes and friends Dragon Boat Festival in and Santa Claus, 7 p.m .at Sarasota, Florida in OctoCountry View Lodge, 4676 ber 2014. Darkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Side Rd., Pakenham, 613-624-5714. A free Family and Friends Sleigh Ride (sponsored by Arnprior Legion Friday The Oasis and Pinto Valley night jam session in the Ranch) at Pinto Valley Veterans Lounge. Come Ranch, 1969 Galetta Side along and join the fun, sing Rd. from 2 to 5 p.m. Bonalong, dance and enjoy the fire, smores, hot chocolate â&#x20AC;˘ December 12 music, starts at 7:30 p.m. and cookies; visit the Arnprior District High barn animals, Christmas â&#x20AC;˘ December 14 School Robotics Club music in the hall, indoor The OPP and its auxiliary childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. For open house 6-8 p.m. in annual Cram-A-Cruiser the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small gym. more visit cometotheoasis. food drive for the ArnSponsors and all those ca or call 613-288-8120. prior Food Bank 10 a.m. interested in robotics are to 4 p.m. at Metro and No Arnprior Legion - this welcome. Frills. You can drop off yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inductee into the OtMusical evening with non-perishables. tawa Valley Country Music Clarence Bowes, 7:30 Hall of Fame Lauren Hall p.m., Country View Lodge, The Prior Chest Nuts entertains in the Veterans Breast Cancer Survivors 4676 Darkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Side Road, Lounge 2-6 p.m. Dinner Dragon Boat Team Christ- will be available at 6 p.m. Pakenham. for $10, tickets available at EMERGENCY 24H SERVICE the bar after 2 p.m. Arnprior Legion hamburgers will be served in the Veterans Lounge from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Chest Nuts wrapping up Christmas The Prior Chest Nuts Breast Cancer Survivors Dragon Boat Team Christmas Gift Wrapping/Bake Sale runs this Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Arnprior Mall from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and also Dec. 21. Keeping the holiday shoppers happy Dec. 7 are, from left, Jeanette Grant, Elta Watt, Julie Stashick and Belinda Gyori. The ladies are fundraising to help take the entire team to the International Breast Cancer Survivors Dragon Boat Festival in Sarasota, Florida in October 2014.
â&#x20AC;˘ December 16
Arnprior Legion bingo at 7 p.m.
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Arnprior District High School Christmas Concert, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. in the small gym at ADHS. Freewill offering.
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Solstice run 6 p.m. starting from the Galilee Centre. Celebrate the longest night of the year with a 5-km fun run or walk. Dress up in Christmas lights or your best solstice costume and run or walk the streets of Arnprior. Prizes, free hot chocolate, celebratory dinner at Galilee. Bring a non-perishable donation for the food bank. Entry fee $25. Entry forms at Galilee and the Nick Smith Centre.
ontrac Employment Career Decision-Making workshop 9-11:30 a.m. Your values and your career and ontrac and Smart Calling Workshop 1-3:30 p.m. The art of approaching an employer. Call 613- â&#x20AC;˘ December 20 Arnprior Legion Friday Hamburgers, 623-4680 to register. Veterans Lounge 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 â&#x20AC;˘ December 19 p.m. ontrac Employment Arnprior Legion Friday night jam session. Bring an instrument, sing or just enjoy the fun, starts at 7:30 p.m.
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Free public skating 6:30-8 p.m. Sponsored by Clint Pettigrew of MinCom Kargus real estate. Free popcorn and hot chocolate, kids bring your parents! Come out and skate with the Arnprior Junior Bs before their game at 8 p.m.
â&#x20AC;˘ January 5
Two Rivers Musical Productions auditions for My Fair Lady, coming to the local stage June 4-7. The
auditions for adults and high school students Grade 9 and up will be held on Jan. 5 and 8, with callbacks on Jan. 12. For more details and the audition application form, visit www. tworiversmusicals.ca.
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The Arnprior Support Group for those living with Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease at 1:30 p.m. at the Arnprior Public Library 22 Madawaska Blvd. Family and close supporters are welcome. For more information, call Theresa Dunn 613-897-5055.
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help CWL four-hand euchre every Wednesday 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Hall, 18 Dochart St., Braeside. Lunch available, very accessible, plenty of parking, prizes and a 50/50 draw. Arnprior Toastmasters meets every Wednesday at the Arnprior District Memorial Hospital in 2nd Floor Outpatient Teaching Room at 6:45 p.m. Toastmasters is a safe place to learn and grow in speaking skills and leadership skills. For more info, please visit http://arnpriortoastmasters.blogspot.ca/
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Fundraising for the Arnprior and District Humane Society runs all year. Please drop your wine, beer and liquor empties at the shelter at 490 Didak Dr. in Arnprior. For more information on the fundraiser or the shelter, call 613-623-0916 or visit the website www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca.
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L’Arche Arnprior lights up Christmas L’Arche Arnprior’s Gifts of Light Christmas Gift and Bake Sale Dec. 7 was a hit with holiday shoppers, offering homemade baking, preserves, art and gift items created by L’Arche clients, as well as featured vendors. The event was again this year held at Kirkman House Bed and Breakfast. Above, sale volunteers include, from left, Kathleen Bender and board members Liz Campbell and Larry Code. Right, vendor Jennifer Baxter shows off two of the handmade snow globes she had for sale.
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Reg. $2888
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$
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PowerBlocks
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Adjustable hand weight system
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Captains of Crush
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Bongo Board
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Polar Heart Rate Monitor
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Monday to Friday 9am-9pm 3ATURDAY AM PM s 3UNDAY NOON PM
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Power Push-Up Rotating
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Boxing Gloves
Power Wrist
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Lifting Gloves
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Block Pad
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Exercise Books
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Rumble Roller
$
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Kick Shield
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Wood Wobble Board
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