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Generosity springs from the ashes Lifetime of good deeds prompts outpouring of support for fire victims John Carter john.carter@metroland.com

The Arnprior Chronicle Guide EMC wishes all our readers a happy and safe Christmas holiday.

Young and old alike will find something to enjoy inside our annual Christmas greetings supplement. Inside

EMC news – It didn’t take long for the community to rally in support of Ken Scissons and his tenants devastated by a nasty fire last Friday afternoon. The blaze just off the corner of McGonigal and John streets in Arnprior destroyed the home owned by Scissons and left five people homeless (see Page 31). It was the latest in a series of blows suffered by Scissons, who lost his son to illness last month. His daughter Sheila, who lost her dog in the fire, was one of those left homeless. The 83-year-old Scissons, who lives next door behind his small restaurant, Ken’s Kitchen, is himself suffering from heart problems. Fortunately, Arnprior firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to his restaurant and on the other side to Scheel Communications. When word spread that the Scissons family has suffered another setback, and only 10 days before Christmas at that, several local businesses took up the cause. Leading the way was Arnprior Sears owner John Purdon. He not only volunteered to collect money at his store in the Arnprior Mall for the residents of the home hit by fire, but agreed to match all donations made last weekend. He reported that about $1,000 was contributed, meaning the fire victims will receive $2,000. And although the matching time period is over, the Sears outlet is continuing to accept donations right through this Sunday. The store, being in a high traffic area at the mall, is a natural spot to collect donations, he said. Purdon explained that he decided to collect and match donations because he and his staff felt for the plight of the victims, particularly as it’s so close to Christmas.

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Arnprior firefighters tackle a very smoky Friday afternoon house fire on McGonigal Street that killed a dog and left five homeless. For more coverage, see Pages 31 and 33

Another teacher walk-out likely All welcome on Dec. 25 John Carter john.carter@metroland.com

Students, businesses, organizations and individuals have flocked to the aid of the Arnprior District Food Bank, proving once again we live in a wonderfully generous community. – Pages 24, 25, 26, 27

EMC news – Public school elementary teachers who walked out of class in Renfrew County last Thursday may hold another protest early in the new year. And this time, public high school teachers could join them. Both teacher groups have voted strongly in favour of holding a province-wide day of political action if the provincial government uses Bill 115 to impose new agreements. The government has threatened to do just

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that, if deals are not reached locally by Dec. 31. That appears to be highly unlikely in most if not all school districts. No talks are scheduled before year’s end between teachers and Renfrew County public school board. Secondary school agreements reached in a few school districts have been scrapped after teachers complained the province was interfering by changing wording in the deals.

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EMC events – It’s a community event that started out at the water cooler. Four years ago at Mel’s Flowers, Tracey Climo and Erica Slater were at work, talking about how they could help the less fortunate at Christmas, a time that can be difficult for many. “Our kids were older and we had the time,” said Climo. “We wanted to provide something for those who might not have a dinner to go to.”

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Council to consider all submissions on quarry rezoning John Carter

They will be open to the public, but people will not be able to take part in the discussion. That will be left for the public meeting later in the process. Township CEO Noreen Mellema and Howarth will co-ordinate the process and the planner will provide council with assessments of the reports by the company’s consultants and the township-ordered peer reviews. Miller Group had offered to have its experts at the meetings to answer questions, to the concern of some residents, who maintained the peer reviewers should then also be in attendance. However, councillors agreed that if they had any technical questions that Howarth couldn’t answer, they would get him to check with the appropriate experts. The planner had advised that it would get too confusing if council

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EMC news – Submissions provided by ‘experts’ working for a residents’ group opposing a rezoning of the Braeside Quarry will be among those considered by McNab-Braeside council. That was made clear in discussions Dec. 11 when McNab-Braeside councillors set up a series of meetings in the new year to go over the seven Miller Group studies and peer reviews looking into the effects on the area the rezoning and a permanent asphalt plant would have on the area. At its Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting, council agreed it, will review the studies with planner Bruce Howarth and township staff in afternoon sessions prior to PAC meetings on Jan. 15 and Feb. 12.

had both sets of experts at the review meetings, so they agreed to have neither. Councillors agreed they should go over the application carefully and thoroughly. The application has been in the works for more than six years, but much of the earlier discussion over the studies is new to three of the councillor elected in 2010, including PAC chair Christine Blimkie. Blimkie caused a stir in the audience at the Dec. 11 meeting by saying she wasn’t sure if submissions by residence-funded experts, such as Wilf Ruland would be discussed at the council sessions. However, Haworth said that the Planning Act indicates that council should consider all submissions. The scheduled discussion of the topic attracted about a dozen people to the PAC meeting and close to three dozen to the Dec. 4 council meeting.

Miller Group consultant Gary Bell provided council with an update Dec. 11, reviewing the application’s municipal and provincial processes. The company will hold a public open house to explain its plans and answer questions. The township will hold at least one public meeting to hear public input about the plan. Residents are also welcome to submit opinions and questions to Howarth and council. Information about the application, including copies of the reports and peer reviews, are available on the township’s website and on CDs. It will be much like the township’s official plan review, noted Mayor Mary Campbell. Mellema noted she has already begun to receive a flood of emails. All submissions will become part of the public record, accessible to everybody, she said. At the end of the Dec. 4 council

meeting, several members of the public expressed concern that the process was weighted against opponents of the application and environmental protection. A common fear was that council would be putting too much stake on what the Miller experts said and too little on their own peer reviewers. Campbell told them that council is not hiding anything and their anxiety is premature. David Talbot asked what constraints and criteria council was working with in making a decision. Can it say “we really don’t want this here,” he asked. Campbell replied that council has to follow the process set out by the province and weigh all submissions including the applicant’s studies and peer reviews. Council’s decision can be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board.

Town’s drainage work delay put Pegasus development on hold John Carter john.carter@metroland.com

EMC news – McNab-Braeside council wants drainage work promised by Arnprior completed before the Pegasus development is allowed to move forward. The majority of council agreed that due process should be followed and rejected a plea

by the owners of the proposed Olympia Home subdivision in Arnprior along the township border to speed up its registration. Bill Buchanan, representing the developer, had asked council Dec. 4 that construction and sale of homes be expedited with the promise the drainage work to be done by the town would be tackled later. After preliminary discussion at the Dec.

4 council meeting, councillors agreed they needed more time to consider the matter and continued the debate at their Dec. 11 Planning Advisory Committee meeting. That discussion concluded with a vote in favour of council sticking to its guns and insisting the drainage work be done before the township gives the project its blessing. The decision was upheld at council’s meet-

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Meanwhile, Elementary Teachers Federation’s one-day rotating strikes continue unabated with at least three districts affected each day for the past two weeks. Public elementary school teachers were scheduled to walk out in Upper Canada schools, including Pakenham, today (Thursday). However, unlike in most school districts, the Upper Canada board said it would keep the schools open without teachers to help parents who don’t have alternate child care. The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario sent out a release stressing that the walkout does not affect its 40 schools, which were scheduled to be “open and fully operational� today. The walkouts touched down in Renfrew County Dec. 13, closing all public elementary schools in Renfrew County. With weather-related ‘snow days’ Monday last week and Monday and Tuesday this week, it meant that most students have missed four of the last eight days of school. ETFO local president Allison Ryan and Ontario president Sam Hammond were among officials who made the rounds last Thursday to support their members and make themselves visible to the general public and the media at 14 locations in the county. About 600 ETFO-member teachers, educational assistants, school support counselors and occasional teachers took part in the protest. PICKETS AT WZ

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Ryan’s four-stop day began at Walter Zadow Public School in Arnprior, where striking teachers from that school as well as A.J. Charbonneau and McNab Public were greeted by many honks and thumbsup from passing drivers. The tour continued at Queen Elizabeth and Central public schools in Renfrew, while other officials visited Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School and Cobden Public School where teachers were also picketing. “We’re happy to be standing up for our rights. We don’t want to be here (picketing), but we don’t want to see a collective agreement imposed upon us,� said Ryan, referring to the bill that the Ontario legislature passed in September. “What Bill 115 did was take away our democratic right to negotiate collective agreements freely with our employer,� she added. “Unfortunately, there’s a misconception in the public that this is about money. This isn’t about money. This is about our rights, and the fact Bill 115 puts our government above the law and takes our rights away.� Ryan, who has been a teacher for 12 years, says, “our biggest concern is that collective bargaining with our employer hasn’t been allowed to happen. Bill 115 came out and said you’re going to nego-

tiate under these parameters, and these are the only parameters that you have. And those things do include our wages, our sick leave, our benefits, but it’s about more than that. It’s about the loss of our ability to negotiate.� Queen Elizabeth Public School teachers echoed those sentiments. Kaia Paddock, whose mother Lila was the ETFO local president for more than a decade, said she was on the picket line “to tell the government that I’m not happy they’re taking away my rights to collective bargaining, and that we put students first. “I put my (own two) children first and my students by teaching them to fight, and not to be bullied, by the government.� Queen Elizabeth Public School teachers carried placards with the stopbill115. ca website below the words: “If you work in Ontario, this is your fight.� Other placards read: “Negotiate, don’t legislate,� or “Respect collective bargaining rights.� Striking teacher Jenifer Wroe said, “we’re out here so the bill can be repealed. It’s not about all the stuff we’re hearing.� Colleague Anne Lefebvre said: “The fight is about democracy, and nothing else.� “I hope the public hears that we’re doing this for our members, and for all unions, because the government has started with teachers, and who knows where they’re going to go next,� said Ryan. “We’re going to continue with our work-to-rule campaign and we will investigate the possibility of stepping things up by adding to the list of what our members won’t do.� At present, ETFO members are refusing to participate in staff meetings, professional development and extra-curricular activities. Meanwhile, the ETFO and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) are waiting to see if Education Minister Laurel Broten will impose collective agreements after the stipulated deadline of Dec. 31 for unions and their employers. POLITICAL PROTEST

If she does, Ryan says ETFO has also already decided that there will be a political protest to that action. The ETFO, says Ryan, already plans to protest at the Ontario Liberal Party’s late-January leadership convention in Toronto. Ottawa area teachers held a protest Tuesday at a Liberal leadership debate in the capital. A solid majority of public elementary teachers across Ontario has already voted in favour of a one-day political protest in the event that the Minister of Education “uses draconian provisions of Bill 115 to shut down legal strikes or impose a collective agreement.� Secondary school teachers were voting early this week on the same issue.

“ETFO teachers, occasional teachers, education support personnel, professional support personnel, and designated early childhood educators are saying they will lead the protest against Bill 115 if the education minister denies them their fundamental rights,� said Hammond. Ninety-two percent of over 46,000 members who cast a ballot voted in favour of a one-day political protest. Voting was conducted online Dec. 2-4. “This vote affirms once again that it is our members who determine their actions through democratic processes, contrary to Minister Broten’s derogatory comments about union leaders this week,� said Hammond. “It is unfortunate that her government crafted a law that allows no judicial appeal in the provincial courts - a tactic rarely if ever used in democracies. Our members have been left with little recourse but to choose a political protest. “Bill 115 is an affront to the fundamental rights not only of educators but of all Ontarians.� “Given the rigid parameters of Bill 115, the minister has left us no other option but to send her a message via strike action,� said Marg Merpaw, president of Upper Canada Teacher Local. “We are calling on the Minister to restore local autonomy and stop destroying a bargaining process that has worked for decades.� “It is unconscionable that a government would use a draconian law like Bill 115 to sweep away the democratic rights of our members,� added Diane Dewing, president of Upper Canada Occasional Teacher Local. “Right from the start, the minister took a ‘take it or leave it approach’ to talks. That’s not bargaining, that’s an abuse of power that all Ontarians should be concerned about.� While not holding one-day walkouts, public secondary school teachers were into their second week of shunning all extra-curricular activities to protest Bill 115. As a result, all ADHS Redmen basketball and volleyball games scheduled for the past two weeks have been cancelled. Meanwhile, Ontario Progressive Conservative Education Critic Lisa MacLeod has again urged Education Minister Laurel Broten to invoke Bill 115 to force an end to the one-day roatating walkouts. She said it is disappointing that the Liberals passed Bill 115, only to “ignore it when it is needed.� The government is allowing union leaders to “make a mockery of the education system at the expense of Ontario students and their families,� she added. She also suggested that some of the provincial Liberal leadership candidates are undermining Bill 115. CUPE, which is supporting the teachers’ fight against Bill 115, has applauded comments by leadership candidate Gerard Kennedy that talks between teachers and school boards should be allowed to continue past the Dec. 31 deadline. With files from Steve Newman

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Company urges council to help it expedite subdivision work Continued from Page 5

Buchanan told council that the subdivision agreement had been signed with the Town of Arnprior, but one of the conditions, a cleanup and restoration of the Campbell municipal drain, had yet to be met. The developer had committed to paying for the work, but it was the town’s responsibility to ensure it was completed, he explained. There’s not really much more the company can do at this point to alleviate any drainage concerns other than promise the work will eventually be done, he said. “We’ve provided them (town) with the money (to fund the work).” Buchanan urged council to take that as meeting the drainage conditions and sign off on the project. The company can’t officially register the

subdivision until the township agrees that it is satisfied all conditions are met. Olympia Homes is anxious to finally get homes completed and sold, as the subdivision has been in the works for more than five years. The subdivision was scheduled to be serviced in full last week, and with 19 foundations in ground, “we would like to continue,” Buchanan said. If the subdivision isn’t registered this year, it could pose “serious problems” for the development, he said, noting 15 lots have already been sold. He said the township could be confident the work would be done, as the money has been set aside for it. It’s not as if the company is going to stop work on the subdivision, he said. “We’re here for the long haul.”

However, council felt that the promising to do the work wasn’t sufficient. The condition was that the town hire an engineer to review the drainage report and then clean out the drainage ditch and culvert, councillors noted. Deputy Mayor Christine Blimkie said council’s main duty is to its residents and taking someone’s word a condition is going to be fulfilled at some later time isn’t doing that. She expressed surprise that at least 19 foundations had already been built before the project has received final approval. “You’ll have to address that to the town,” responded county planner Bruce Haworth when asked how this could have happened. It’s Arnprior’s responsibility to subdivision agreement, noted Campbell. Councillors noted its residents in the Vanjamur-Russet-Campbell Drive area had com-

plained about drainage runoff from subdivisions in the area several times before. Mayor Mary Campbell said the decision should be based on precedent, as the subdivision shouldn’t be treated any better or worse “than any of our own developments.” She noted that drainage is usually “a hot issue for us” when it comes to approving rural estate lots. “If there’s any chance that might impact our residents we need to do our due diligence,” she said. Council should also be alert so not to put the township is a position where it could be liable for damages, she added. Coun. Bob Campbell noted that if the work isn’t done before summer, the area will likely suffer flooding in the spring. With files by Sherry Haaima

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Fast forward to 2012 and the women, along with a slew of volunteers, are busily preparing for the fourth annual dinner Christmas Day community supper. “It grows a little each year,” said Tracey Climo. The community and businesses come through in a big way each year for the dinner, said Climo. This year, Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home is helping facilitate a delivery service for shut-in seniors. The organization is providing drivers who will deliver dinners to the seniors and others who can’t get out. The event draws a mixed crowd every year, said Climo. From families who might not have the means to provide a full dinner to a couple in their 70s who just moved to town to a senior who finds him or herself on their own Christmas day – there is a place for everyone at this table. “It’s a true community gathering,” said Climo. And no volunteer will be turned away either. “I don’t care if there are 80 volunteers,” said Climo. “If people show up, we’ll find something for them to do.” “It’s really nice because we’ve gotten to know some of the people over the years,” said Climo. Organizers were a little worried the first year that people would be hesitant to come out to the event, but their fears soon proved unfounded as diners, volunteers and supporters were quick to come forward. “The funds are raised by local members of the town and it is completely non-profit even the cooked leftovers are taken to the mission in Ottawa as there is no organization in Arnprior that accepts cooked food. The remaining noncooked food goes to organizations like the Fountain and the food bank,” said Climo. The supper will be held at the Nick Smith Centre Tuesday, Dec. 25. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 5 p.m. For more information, call Erica at 613623-7016 or Tracey 613-6237016.

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Wishing you peace and understanding this Christmas season Christmas has come just in time. With all the violence, rancour and loss affecting us at all levels, it’s time to take a breather and collect ourselves before taking on the many challenges of a new year. It’s difficult not to feel sadness after the events of the past few weeks. Most disturbing is the senseless rampage that snuffed out so many innocent lives in Newtown, Connecticut last week. What a waste. The 28 deaths have re-awakened the debate about gun control in the U.S. The massacre has also fostered a new appreciation for teachers, as it was their courageous protection of stu-

dents that prevented the death toll from being much higher. We could do with a revival of that mutual admiration here in Ontario. While Canada doesn’t have gun violence to the extent they do in the U.S., we shouldn’t get too complacent. We’ve just marked the 23rd anniversary of the Ecole Polytechique shooting of 14 female students and shootings in Toronto regularly take innocent lives. And it’s not just guns we should be worrying about. In this area, the courts have been dealing with two high profile impaired driving charges. In one, young twins lost a mother; in the other

three young children lost a father. It’s something to keep in mind when imbibing this holiday season. Better to find a safe way to get home than to risk being next year’s court news. While we’ll never rid the world completely of deranged people bent on destruction or drunken idiots who get behind the wheel, we can take steps to better treat their mental disorders; or failing that, limiting their access to guns and cars. And it shouldn’t have to take a tragedy for the public and the government to appreciate teachers and vice versa. We have plenty of healing to do as we ap-

proach the new year. Strong leadership and mutual understanding needs to rise to the fore for meaningful progress to be made. However, for the next week or so, take a short break if you can from the onerous duties and dilemmas and disasters that face us far too often. It’s time to instead focus on faith, family and friends. By concentrating on what’s really important, we’ll be much better mentally prepared to wipe away the sadness and face the future with a renewed optimism. May your Christmas break provide you that blessing.

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Ultimate tragedy of Newtown would be no change to gun laws To the Editor: It is very difficult to get one’s head around the recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. It was senseless to say the least that leaves another scar on the social and political landscape of America. But we in Canada are not immune from this kind of ‘insanity’, so one ought to be careful how critical we are of what has occurred there. Having said this, there is an issue in the United States regarding guns and control of them that we don’t have here. That is the issue of having ‘a right to bear arms’. In Canada, we have the privilege of owning them providing we are duly licensed and the type of firearms fit certain criteria as to being restricted or prohibited. In the United States there is the belief that Americans have the ‘right to bear them’. That is the thrust of my letter. What does the right to bear arms actually mean? In addressing this question, one must go back some 236 years to 1776. The second amendment to the United States Constitution gave states the right to raise and maintain their own militias. These militias are army formations under the control of the state governments. We know them as National Guard units. They operate, as our own military units do, as ‘aids to ... or support to the civil power’. State militias can be called up in support of national interests as required, or as we often see, on orders from state governments. In these instances one does not see individual Americans marching down the streets bearing arms.

Individuals are outside of the laws that created state militias. A notable exception is the wild west practice of law police officials deputizing citizens into posses, but that practice was never a substitute for state militias. So where is America at with the belief that Americans have the right to bear arms? Over time, this concept has been hi-jacked by organizations like the National Rifle Association, and others, that this is a ‘right’. So there is a proliferation of weapons on the American landscape that permits assault weapons, etc. that have no real purpose outside of military or law enforcement. While it may be true that ‘guns don`t kill ... people do’, it is time to redefine the second amendment and to restrict these kinds of weapons so that the possibility of further insanity can be minimized. I doubt if this will come to pass. The political minefield is strewn with ignorance and a lack of political will. That is the ultimate tragedy of Newtown, Connecticut. It is a sad commentary to suggest this to be true, but alas it is a probability that these innocent children and those who tried to protect them might have died in vain. One would think that a change in dogma, etc. might occur, but I doubt it. I suggest this because ĂŹf there is a God, he must love ignorant people more than pragmatic saner folk. The reason is `because he made so many of them! Thomas Charbonneau Arnprior

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Conservative MP blind to F-35 fiasco To the Editor: The fiscal incompetence and complete mismanagement of Canada’s largest military procurement since World War II has now been fully exposed. MP Cheryl Gallant and the Conservative Party need to be held accountable for their total mishandling of the F-35. Two years ago they told Canadians that the government would replace our aging fleet of CF-18s with a sole-sourced contract for F-35s for only $9 billion - now thanks to an audit from KPMG we know the true cost of the F35s will exceed $46 billion. The government said the F-35 was the only plane that could meet our needs - now they admit that other planes could. They always maintained that considering other options was irresponsible and they sole-sourced the contract-

now they are looking at other planes. They said there was a contract - now they don’t. This is how an incompetent government turns a $13 billion Liberal surplus in 2006 into a $142 billion accumulated Conservative deficit by 2012.The government lied, stonewalled, broke all the rules of procurement, evaded every safeguard, and attacked the credibility and patriotism of all those who dared challenge it. It asked voters to re-elect it using fraudulent numbers. Mrs. Gallant needs to stop the cheerleading and start asking serious questions about how the government is spending your hard-earned tax dollars. She can’t serve her constituents with blinders on. John McKay, MP Liberal Party of Canada Defence Critic

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A Christmas tale that is not funny in the least EMC lifestyle - We have two very special ornaments to hang on the tree every year. They belonged to my wife’s grandmother. Nothing flashy or expensive or particularly attractive, even. Kind of gaudy, to be honest. But they are old and they mean a lot to us. More to me than her, I suspect. Maybe because I don’t have any ornaments handed down. We don’t have those two ornaments anymore. We have them and about a million little pieces that used to comprise them. Yes, our two boys managed to bust both just days before Christmas, in the year of our Lord 2012. The little geezers. It happened as all catastrophes happen. A series of misfortunate steps that, in and of themselves, seemed innocuous at the time. (No allusions here to the flaming popcorn pot of ’06 that died on the front lawn.) Mrs. Overdunn was out of the house that afternoon, always an indication that something terribly wrong is about to happen. I verbally yanked said geezers away from the video games; reminded them that the non-virtual world still exists and that some entities within it, such as the dang tree, needed watering. They got the jug of water, as per their usual duty. One of them, Overdunn the Younger,

Derek Dunn Overdunn climbed under the tree to begin feeding the base. Not thinking this a task requiring adult supervision – how much harm can a jug of water cause next to an electrical outlet? – I resumed the allimportant work of checking my Facebook account. There was a bit of rustling in the corner, nothing like the sound Clark Griswold heard from the tree moments before a squirrel destroyed his house. And yet, the next thing I heard is the tree crashing down on my precious record player. Looking over, it took a moment for me to realize that the universe has not simply shifted vertically, but that the tree is actually parallel with the floor. It was actually on the

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floor, to be more exact; with the crash of who knows how many bulbs and ornaments dancing in my head for an infinite moment. The other one, Overdunn the Elder, has the fear of God splayed across his face. His hand is clutching a pathetic branch. That’s when both boys witness the room fill with expletives the likes of which I care not to repeat. It wasn’t my finest hour. I rush over, irrationally thinking if I lift the tree really, really quickly, somehow it would fix everything that has gone terribly wrong. Surprise. It didn’t work. A bunch of ornaments remained broken. At this point I dare not consider if her grandmothers’ were among the ruins. Being the father, master of my house, and again the one in charge when Mom’s not around, I order the boys to do this and that: you, get the broom and dust pan; you, feel bad for everything that is happening, and get out from under the tree while you do it. After up-righting the tree I order the Elder to hold it steady while I go down to survey the damage. I pulled the dress off and pushed around a few needles. “What would 22-year-old me make of this.” It doesn’t look good. Mean-

while, the Younger’s back with a cloth to sop up water. He busies himself while I listen to a heart beating outside a chest. Poor little bugger. I go back to the top of the tree, hold it up and start eyeing my record player. Did I mention it is precious to me? Somehow the lid was closed, which seemed a good thing at the time. Both hands move to half embrace Precious. She didn’t deserve any of this.

By this time the angel fears for her immortal life. How is it she didn’t simply fly off, seek to garnish a safer tree at the neighbour’s? That’s when the tree came down a second time. On top of me. So I guess I broke the fall, a bit. I am in a Stuart McLean story over here. Again the bulbs are bursting. By this time the angel fears for her immortal life. How is it she didn’t simply fly off, seek to garnish a safer tree at the neighbour’s? By the end of it - about a five-minute episode that turned our placid domesticity upside down, twice - the three

of us have retreated to opposite parts of the house. Stuff like this doesn’t happen on Facebook while scrolling past photos of pets sporting Santa hats and quotes from the Buddha. I’m safe in my refuge on the couch. He was right, though, Buddha was. He was right about how all suffering stems from desire, and that all desire is the longing for permanency in an ever-changing and breakable world. The other one was right, too. The one whose birthday we are preparing to celebrate in this, the year of our Lord 2012. Don’t worship material stuff like Christmas trees, and precious Precious the Record player. Even ornaments handed down from a wonderful old lady I was thoroughly smitten with and the love of my life adored beyond recognition. Things break. Things change. She’s gone. That was something I needed to share with the Younger, sobbing in our kitchen. “It wasn’t your fault alone, little buddy. These things happen,” I said, having gotten him to turn my direction to cradle in my arms. “They’re just ornaments. Let’s cherish each other and our relationship and next Christmas we can laugh at all this.” He managed to raise those gorgeous blue eyes to me, made even more brilliant by

the water pooled in them. I should have quoted Buddha or Jesus at that moment, but couldn’t muster a thing. “We won’t laugh this year, of course,” I said. “This year there’s nothing funny about it at all.” It won me a smile, at least. As for the top being down on my record player when I specifically recall leaving it up? That was the Elder’s doing. Again, as I’ve said many times before, he’s a better man than me. He must have slammed it shut before the first crash. Because when I went back to check on her, lifting the lid, I saw the true weight of the calamity. A bunch more bulbs were busted up inside her. Even a clear P.E.I. bulb, which represents the island Mrs. Overdunn and I left together many moons ago was there. A clear bulb that used to be filled with red, red sand. Sand that as we speak is working its way in Precious’ private parts. To my boys: I’m sorry. I was intemperate. I let my growing sentimentalism, being old, get the better of me. I’ll try to remember that this physical world which we meet in is forever in flux, that it is unpredictable and temporal, and that we should appreciate every moment in the moment, especially at Christmas. Oh, and still not funny.

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suffered, especially the mothers and the young children as they tried to cope with dust that blew through everything. Oh, we are so fortunate! But there is also a lot of sadness during this Christmas season. A group of volunteers want every child in Ottawa to open a gift on Christmas Day.A spokesperson for the Toy Mountain organization said 16,000 children in Ottawa wouldn’t get a toy this Christmas if it wasn’t for their work and the community support. “Christmas is all about children,” he said on the news. “Their eyes light up when opening a gift and their smiles are so wonderful to see.” It’s wonderful seeing happy children. But they need a lot more than just a gift at Christmas. Christmas is not about children; adults made it that way.

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A rare visitor from the Far North EMC lifestyle - One of the most exciting moments in bird-watching is stumbling across a bird that strayed from some distant place. It can be a species that predictably wanders (such as a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher from the southwestern U.S.A.) or one that appears by happenstance. Last Saturday I encountered the latter. I was scanning Lake Madawaska for ducks from the end of Baskin Drive when I noticed a brown lump on the ice (the lake was partly frozen). Through my spotting scope I could see it was a sleeping duck, but something didn’t look right. I realized the bird was dead, likely frozen overnight during its sleep. I left to search for hawks in fields between Arnprior and Pakenham, and decided to check the lake from the southeast side. I relocated the now very distant duck and was surprised to see a white bird pecking it. Due to distance and terrible

heat distortion, wingtips told me I couldn’t disit was not a Hercern what kind ring Gull. of bird it was. When it turned Snowy Owl, sideways I nearly Gyrfalcon, and shouted with joy, a gull were for its face bore likely posa black smudge sibilities, but near a small, yeleventually rellow-tipped bill. ative head size The bird was an and behaviour immature Ivory Michael Runtz eliminated the Gull, the most first two. A northern gull in Nature’s Way gull it was, and the world! likely a HerI fumbled for ring, the spemy cell phone cies most expected at this time to notify other birders and to of year. However, I knew that have the sighting posted on a it could also be a Glaucous or provincial birding list-serve. an Iceland, northern gulls that Ray Holland from Pakenregularly appear here in late ham was the first to arrive. fall and winter. Thus, burning A few minutes later he and I curiosity forced me to return could not believe what transto Baskin Drive to examine pired. the bird from a closer vantage A Bald Eagle appeared out point. of nowhere, flushed the gull, When I arrived, the gull grabbed the duck and flew was there but facing away away with it! from me. I phoned a friend to post However, its small size and the surprising update because large amount of white in the birders would come from dis-

tant places and now the Ivory Gull might well vanish. However, it eventually landed on the ice. I took photos to document its presence. Birders, many from Ottawa, began to arrive. The gull remained in view, and eventually flew toward Highway 29 where it may have flown into the Ottawa 50-km birding circle, delighting those who passionately keep an Ottawa list. If it indeed crossed the line, it would be Ottawa’s first Ivory Gull. By dark the gull was still sitting on the ice. However, birders arriving at dawn could not find it, and the Ivory Gull was not relocated. I hope it reappears one more time, that being on Boxing Day during our annual Christmas Bird Count. What better time for a white-feathered stranger from the north to appear! The Nature Number is 613387-2503; email is mruntz@ start.ca.

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Left, McNab-Braeside firefighters hosted their annual Breakfast with Santa at the fire hall in White Lake Sunday morning. Parents brought their kids, as well as an item or cash for the Arnprior and District Food Bank. James Coady, left, and brother Daniel took the time to give Santa Claus a few pointers on what to drop off on Christmas morning. Above, Everybody loves Sparky. It’s not the name of a sitcom, but it could have been Sunday morning at the White Lake fire hall. Admirers of the popular fire dog include Lilly and Presley Desjardins, at left.

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3 Bedroom home with attached addition was a former general store / post office and has walk in cooler, ideal for in home business, 2 car detached garage work-shop, gas fireplace in living room, part of basement has handy walk-out access to outside.

5 Unit apartment building in Arnprior, centrally located, consists of two 1- bedrm units and three 2- bedrm units. Heating included with all apartments, lrg paved parking area.

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Commercial building in downtown Arnprior consists of restaurant dining room or retail space and large kitchen area, loading at grade. Large 3 bedrm apartment on 2nd level requires cosmetic updating, ideal for owner to have business on one level and live on site above.

Arnprior 5 unit apartment building in central location, good sized units has gas fireplaces. Tenants pay hydro and heating, up to date gas furnace provides heat to common areas and unit #1 and two ducts in unit #2 coin laundry on lower level.

Unique opportunity, Arnprior edge of town 2 homes for sale on Ottawa River waterfront, live in one & rent the other. Bungalow has eat-in kitchen, large dining room, large living room. Features gas fireplace, many updates including roof 2 yrs, windows 2 yrs, flooring, high eff gas furnace 1 yrs, detached gas heated 2 car garage, separate detached workshop.

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Beautiful 3 bedroom home in very sought after neighborhood, within walking distance to all amenities including churches, schools, park, downtown shopping, marina, boat launch, hospital, totally renovated along with new 2 storey addition, fenced yard.

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3 + 1 Bedroom bungalow on nice lot at edge of town. Eat-in kitchen has bar area, hardwd floors in living room, lrg back yard deck, lrg open lower level family room, master bedroom on lower level features lrg cedar linen closet and gas fire place. Insulated 2 car attached garage work shop.

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WATERFRONT! 4620 Northwoods Dr., Buckhams Bay West Terrific 3 bedrm bungalow only a short 20 min. drive from Kanata, 100’ ft of excellent water for docking, swimming & fishing on Ottawa River, 2 fireplaces, updated vinyl windows, shingles 2003, paved laneway, deck overlooks the river, 2 pce ensuite bath, nicely finished rec room & huge workshop in basement with garage door access! $449,900

WATERFRONT! 25 Windy Point Side Rd., White Lake (street just renamed to Deer Haven Lane) Private 2.53 acre property with road access 1 hour from Ottawa comes complete with 29’ Citation fifth wheel trailer, decks, 8’ x 8’ storage shed and beautiful clean rocky shoreline facing west for glorious sunsets! The perfect getaway spot for you and your family! $209,900

115 Porcupine Trail, Dunrobin 3 bedrm bungalow with oversized 2 car garage, custom shed with loft, hardwd in living & dining rm, wood-burning fireplace, updated kitchen & main bath, jacuzzi ensuite, spare room in basement, natural gas heat, c/ air, huge lot 140’ x 201’ and 15 mins to Kanata! $349,900

127 Torbolton St., Constance Bay Great potential for this charming 2+1 bedrm bungalow with rec rm, den & 3rd bedrm in basement, large 100’ x 100’ lot, needs some flooring, interior trim, paint & exterior siding on sun rm addition, 4 pce bathroom has been remodelled. Asking $179,900

75 Creek Drive, Fitzroy Harbour 3+1 bedrm bungalow with Tarion Warranty 35 mins from Kanata! Open concept layout, hardwd & tile flrs on main level, granite counters in kitchen & bathrms, main flr laundry, fin. basement has 3 pce bath, recrm & 4th bedrm. Veranda, large back deck, c/air, 4 kitchen appls, paved laneway & more! 123’ x 147’ lot $359,900

3297 Panmure Road, Deerwood Estates area, Kinburn Pretty 3 bedroom bungalow, private setting on a 100’ x 150’ lot, paved parking for 6 or more cars, huge 2 car garage, updated windows, roof, kitchen & bathrms with ceramic flring, pine flring in livrm & bedrms, front & rear decks, appliances, quick commute to the city! $264,900

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Correction The Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and Christmas Social Thursday, Dec. 6 at CVTEL. Unfortunately, a write-up of the meeting in last week’s newspaper contained a few errors and omissions. Wes Schnob of Nerds on Site was elected as the chamber’s new president, while Murray Hughes of Sunlife was elected vice-president. Pictured above are the newly inducted board of directors, who, from left, are Barry Blier of Pineridge Children Centre, Hughes, Lynn Grinstead of MY FM and a councillor for the Town of Arnprior, Zillah Briscoe of Scotiabank, Schnob, Leslie Osborne of the Arnprior Chronicle Guide EMC, Joe Mohr of Canadian Tire, Chamber administrative assistant Cheryl Sparling , Stacie Lloyd of the Royal Bank, Mark Nibourg of the Kenwood Corporate Centre, and Cathi Fairfield of Pillar5Pharma. Missing from the photo is Gib McMullen of Apple Sarah’s Catering. The Chronicle Guide EMC apologizes for last week’s errors.

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OPP still nabbing impaired drivers in RIDE checks Renfrew OPP, who attended the rollover, say they will continue to conduct RIDE spot checks frequently during all hours of the day and night in attempts to deter people from drinking and driving. During the first three weeks of the festive RIDE campaign, officers from the detachment conducted 56 RIDE spot checks. With just over two weeks left in the campaign, the OPP are reminding everyone to plan ahead when heading out for holiday season social outings that involve alcohol consumption. “Arrange for a taxi or designated driver ahead of time, or ar-

range for overnight accommodations so that you do not have to drive.” If you are hosting a party and serving alcohol, offer to help your guests make those arrangements so that no one is at risk of getting behind the wheel impaired when your party is over, urged the OPP. For the remaining days of the campaign, the OPP are hoping every encounter they have during their RIDE stops are with sober drivers, and they are warning that those who are not will be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law. The OPP Festive RIDE campaign runs to Jan. 2. R0011809220

EMC news – The number of impaired driving charges grew to 432 in week three of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Festive R.I.D.E. campaign, As of Dec. 16 (23 days into the campaign), the OPP had charged 432 drivers with impaired driving and issued 404 Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspensions (ADLS) for registering a Blood Alcohol Concentration between .05 and .08 (known as the warn range). One of the charges was to a 23-yearold Douglas woman who will go to court for driving with over 80 mgs. after rolling here car Dec. 16 on Highway 60.

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. A heartfelt Thank You for providing another enjoyable & successful year in real estate.

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Lock it or lose it: OPP

Murder charge laid in Calabogie case Ottawa man charged with first degree murder

EMC news – The OPP are warning people that thieves are busy during the holiday season looking for an opportunity to quickly steal items. Several thefts have occurred during the past week in the area, including jewelry and guitar from a residence, Christmas gifts from both an Arnprior home, gifts from the trunk of a car and an i-pod touch from an arena. “When you are out remember to lock your vehicle,” urge police. “Leaving valuables inside an unlocked vehicle is almost

who found human remains in a wooded area near Norton Road in Greater Madawaska. A post mortem conducted Nov. 14 in Toronto determined the remains were those of the victim and that foul play was involved. The OPP and OPS are continuing their joint investigation under the direction of OPP Detective Inspector Kevin Corcoran. Anyone with information in regards to the case is asked to call the Renfrew OPP Crime Unit at 613-432-3211 or Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. R0011827811

EMC news – Police have charged a 29year-old Ottawa man for the murder of man whose body was found in the woods near Calabogie last month. An OPP and Ottawa Police Service (OPS) joint investigation resulted in the arrest Dec. 12 of Adam John Picard for the murder of 28year-old Fouad Nayel of Ottawa. Picard appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice Dec. 13 on a charge of first degree murder. The victim was reported missing to the Ottawa Police by family members on June 18. His vehicle was later recovered by police. On Nov. 11, members of the Renfrew OPP detachment responded to a call by hunters

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an invitation to steal to some people. OPP note that thieves are often lazy, and may only target unlocked vehicles. The same goes for homes, with presents on display under a tree, they add. “Make sure your doors and windows are locked, and if you have an alarm that it is activated when you are away,” police advise. “Please help deter crime, and report suspicious people and vehicles to the OPP immediately at 1-888-3101122.”

CRAM-CRUISER

The Renfrew OPP Auxiliary Unit hosted another successful ‘Cram-the-Cruiser’ food drive event this past Saturday. With cruisers positioned outside Metro and No Frills in Renfrew, they collected more than 12 cruisers filled with food, and more than $5,600 for the Renfrew Food Bank. The OPP Auxiliary Unit extends a big thank you to the entire community who donated.

Fraudsters thwarted by Arnprior woman EMC news – In the same week the OPP issued a warning for people to be cautious of fraudsters at this time of year, scam artists were attempting to separate an Arnprior senior citizen with her money. The woman was called Dec. 12 by a man pretending to be her grandson, saying he was in trouble with police. He urged her to send him $1,900 for bail so he could get out of jail. The woman had the sense to check with her son to see if the story was true. When her son phoned his son to see if he was in jail, he found out that it was all a hoax. Shortly afterwards, the

scammer phoned again to ask for another $2,200 to pay for a lawyer. The caller was told to take a hike. Many people, mostly senior citizens, from Arnprior and area have received the ‘emergency’ scam call recently. At least a couple of people have been conned and sent money. If you receive a call of this nature, the OPP ask you discuss it with someone you trust prior to sending cash, or call the police. Report phone frauds to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or www. antifraudcentre.ca.

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A local farmer advertising hay for sale online was recently targeted with a fraudulent cheque, report Renfrew OPP. An unknown person offered to buy some hay and sent a cheque to the seller. The seller attended the bank to verify the cheque prior to sending the hay. The bank advised the account the cheque was issued from had been closed for several years. No loss was suffered, but police say it serves as a good reminder to sellers to be careful when dealing with strangers online, and with cheques.

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Hockey display for Arnprior’s 150th Arnprior District archivist Laurie Dougherty puts the final touches on a hockey display that she put together to celebrate hockey history in Arnprior for the Arnprior 150 Anniversary celebrations. It will be at the Nick Smith Centre until Jan. 7 and should be a major attraction at the Arnprior 150 New Year’s celebration Dec. 31. The display features teams from 1898 to 1967 and contains three artifacts on loan from the Arnprior District Museum. Several people contributed to the display by donating photographs and equipment and by providing identification of players and coaches. Among the most prominent donors were Jim Robillard, Ed Reid and Bryan Rafter.

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Canadian Blood Donor Clinic in town Dec. 27

Photography a passion for high school student Maxmilian Moore Co-op student

Free skate in Arnprior set for Dec. 30

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Hannah Martin is one of Arnprior’s young up and coming entrepreneurs who has set up her own photography business and has an impressive clientele. joint, are very fashionable. Martin aspires to travel to British Columbia for post-

secondary and one day go into ministry work. She plans on continuing

photography as a side hobby, and one day expand into wedding photography.

EMC events - Roll up your sleeves, Arnprior, and get ready to donate life. It could be someone you know undergoing heart surgery who will need up to five units, Someone with leukemia who can require eight units a week during treatment, or someone who has been in a car accident who may need as many as 56 units. This is why every donation counts and why the need for blood is ongoing. The Canadian Blood Services is a national, not-forprofit charitable organization that manages that blood supply in all provinces and territories outside of Quebec and oversees the country’s OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network. A Blood Donor Clinic will take place on Thursday, Dec. 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Nick Smith Centre, 77 James St. You can book an appointment to save a life at www. blood.ca or by calling 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-2366283). A dedicated team of about 4,800 staff and 17,000 volunteers enable the organization to operate 41 permanent collection sites and more than 20,000 donor clinics annually. Canadian Blood Services is a non-governmental organization, however the provincial and territorial ministers of health provide operational funding, and the federal government, through Health Canada, is responsible for regulating the blood system. For more information, visit www.blood.ca.

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EMC events – People are welcome to come down to the Nick Smith Centre Sunday, Dec. 30 for a free skate. The skate, which will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is sponsored by Clint Pettigrew of Min Com Kargus Real Estate. It’s the second year he has arranged for a free skate in Arnprior. “Kids, bring out your parents,” he urges. The skate will come with hot chocolate, popcorn and Christmas music. The only thing it doesn’t have is an admission charge.

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Snow White & the Huntsman

EMC lifestyle - Yet another Grade 12 student at Arnprior District High School has showcased the finished product of an artistic endeavour. Hannah Martin joins Connor Schriver in this year’s entrepreneurial hall of fame with her new company, Hannah Martin Photography. Before the company was even a twinkle of imagination, there stood a hobby, however a popularized hobby, which works in her favour. “My first quality photo was taken years ago. It was of a silhouette,” said Martin. “A black object with the sunset behind it. That’s when I realized my love for photography and for sunlight.” Like most photographers do, Martin has her own special quirk that makes her photos unique. It’s a tactic of hers that allows for the dazzling of a dry old family portrait. “An interesting fact is that part of my ‘photography style’ is I love to incorporate sunbeams and sun flares to add a unique photography aspect to my pictures,” said Martin. Hannah Martin Photography began as a way to raise funds for Martin’s trip to Africa, just last year. A trip of that expanse requires significant funds, funds youth might not always have access to. It soon became apparent to Martin when she mastered her art, she could then collect her due funds. After that, the company “made itself.” Based off of Facebook, Martin’s page has nearly 600 likes, emblazoned with tons of her beautified clientele. She provides photography for all types of orders, small or tall: family portraits, head shots, engagement shoots, or artsy concoctions of sun flares and themes of the fairy-tale persuasion. At only 17, it’s once again a testament to youthful initiative and innovation. Creative new ways to save up for post-secondary, other than working at a fast food

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Tweens, juniors, petites all strike ringette gold EMC sports – The Arnprior-McNab Ringette Association held its home tournament Dec. 7-9 hosting 19 teams. Association registrar Steph Bellefleur reports the organization is extremely proud of its skilled cute Bunnies aged 4-6, who played a friendly game with West Ottawa. Next was the dynamite U9 Novice team, which battled hard to almost make it to the championship game, she said. It was so close it came down to goals for and against. After that, the “fabulous” U12 Petite B, the “awesome” Tween A and “our incredible” U16 Junior B all won gold in their championship games, Bellefleur reports. “Great job Girls.” She says the tournament was “a great success due to the big hearts that all these families have to put in a hand to help. Thank you.” The association also issues a big thank you to the town of Arnprior and surrounding communities for helping it with a bottle drive on Nov. 24. “We wish you a safe and a wonderful Merry Christmas.”

The gold-winning U14 Tween A Arnprior-McNab team, from left, includes Jaclyn Gillan, Julie Brace, Sarah Dean, Taylor Bellefleur, Paige Miller, Lindsay Frechette, Casey Prebble, Taylor Gillan, Sarah Couture, Emma Swayze, and Julia Barrie, and in front goalie Bobby-Jo Cavanagh. SUBMITTED/ CARYN MILLER

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The Arnprior-McNab U16 Junior B ringette team won gold at a tournament in Arnprior Dec. 7-9. The team includes, from left in back, manager Colleen Desarmia, Olivia Zoobkoff, Alyssa Barrie, coach Megan Burnette, Monika Trudel, Grace Philp, Allyson Cobb, Amanda Desarmia, Kelsey Broome, assistant coach Rick Desarmia; and in front Mallory Burnette, Leoni Hagan, Grace Cavanagh, Kathryn Stanton, Alyson Terry, Logan Doran, Kendra Miller and Skylar Philp

SUBMITTED/JIM MCATEER

Striking gold at the tournament hosted by the Arnprior-McNab Ringette Association at the Nick Smith Centre Dec. 7-9 was the hometown U12 Petite B team. From left in back with the Kingston ringette team are in the white jerseys Mikayla McAteer, Tori Bergsma, Karleigh Kucharik, Kelsey McGuire, Ashley Langford, Jordyn Coady and Kaelyn Herbert; in middle are Abby Kopil, Payton McGregor, Haley Bellefleur, Emma Berndt, Juliette Gaillardetz and Olivia Gillan; and in front Reese Mellema. Missing from the photograph is Olivia Storey.

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Aces Day bring support to Arnprior food bank Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

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The Upper Ottawa Valley AA Aces held their first Aces Day Saturday at the Nick Smith Centre, and support went to the Arnprior and District Food Bank. From left are Harold Neuman of the Arnprior and District Food Bank; Minor Midget AA Aces Konnor Levesque, Coleman Orenstien and Curtis Fraser; and Kathy Tonkin and Michelle Girdwood of the food bank.

EMC sports - The Arnprior and District Food Bank was the big winner when the Upper Ottawa Valley AA Aces Hockey Association hosted it first Aces Day at the Nick Smith Centre Saturday. The Aces used Aces Day as an opportunity to give back to the communities that support its players during the season. Seven games were played. The Major Bantam and Major Atom Aces teams took on the Rideau St. Lawrence Kings; The Minor Midget, Minor Peewee and Major Peewee teams challenged the Seaway Valley Rapids while the Ottawa Sting supplied the opposition for the Major Midget and Minor Bantam Aces. Friends and extended families of the Aces

squads plus the visiting teams and general public were asked to bring non-perishable food items and support of the cause. “It’s a most difficult time of the year for the food bank to help people out, and leave them with a few dollars to buy some presents,” Kathy Tonkin of the Arnprior food bank said. “There are people out there that support a family. How good is that!” she added. “The support from the community is greatly appreciated,” Tonkin added. “Heating costs and clothing to keep your children warm (is more costly), so more and more working couples are turning to food banks because they can’t make ends meet.” It is also tough on the elderly, many of whom need the food bank’s assistance because they can’t afford to do much on their pensions, Tonkin said.

New adaptive skiing facility opens at Calabogie Peaks ski resort Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

EMC sports - Saturday was a special day for all involved. It was the grand opening of the Centre of Excellence for Calabogie Adaptive Snowsports, a new facility at Calabogie Peaks Resort and Conference Centre designed to accommodate disabled adults and children. Many people, including several from the Arnprior area, participate in the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS) Sunday Ski Program. The centre is also home to a fiveday Winter Sports Clinic for injured military veterans and Community Living Days for disabled adults in Renfrew County. Special features include two wheelchair ramps, a large washroom equipped with adult change facilities and a 300-square foot basement storage space for skis, sitskis and other specialized adaptive equipment. Participating in the official ribbon cutting were Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant, Calabogie Adaptive Snowsports operations director Bob Gilmour, program director Clay Dawdy, Jim Colterman of the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing National Capital Division and Calabogie Peaks Resort president Paul Murphy. “CADS is a national volunteer based organization that assists individuals with disabilities to lead richer and fuller lives through active participation in recreational and competitive snowsports,” Dawdy explained. “The CADS National Capital Division leads a program at Calabogie Peaks that teaches about 75 students and military personnel in various programs with over 65 volunteers. “We have changed the name from adaptive skiing to adaptive snowsports. These guys are doing so much more than just skiing,” Dawdy said. Dawdy said it’s the best such facility in eastern Canada.

“Maybe in Canada. Maybe in North America.” The CADS Sunday program at the Peaks is entering its ninth season. When it started out in 2004, it had eight skiers and 12 volunteers. Now there are more than 40 skiers assisted by 65 volunteers. This year’s eighth Community Living Day in February will feature 25 to 30 disabled skiers from Arnprior and Renfrew, joined by some 30 instructors. The Winter Sports Clinic (WSC) for injured military personnel has been held for each of the past two years in conjunction with Soldier On. Calabogie is currently negotiating with the Wounded Warrior organization and True Patriot Love to hold a WSC in February for injured discharged and retired veterans and their families. Gallant announced the Centre of Excellence has received $150,000 funding from the federal government. It is broken down into two amounts of $75,000, one for retrofitting existing washrooms and creating a new washroom. The second $75,000 is to add to the recreation lodge an accessible entrance and equipment storage room. “We are very fortunate to have this in the Valley,” Gallant said. “This will improve the lives of people who use the facility,” said Greater Madawaska Mayor and Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon. “It is an excellent facility.” “This could not be done without the volunteers,” Murphy said of the program. “People come out on Sundays and are impressed with what they see.” Murphy accepted a $30,000 cheque on behalf of the Peaks Resort and Conference Centre for CADS from the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing National Capital Division. President Bernie Simpson and treasurer Tom Abernethy made the presentation. Gilmour helped bring together a similar

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Calabogie Peaks operations manager Bob Gilmour demonstrates some adaptive ski equipment for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant. $300,000 facility in Kitchener a few years ago. When he came to Calabogie, he thought, why not? “I fell in love with Calabogie. I saw the dream come together before. Why not again, here?” He told the story of a father teaching his 12-

year-old son with severe cerebral palsy to ski. “With adaptive equipment, for once in our lives, everyone’s equal,” Gilmour said. Dawdy noted that Gilmour, and WSC chair for injured soldiers Dan Fleming were honoured with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals this week.

Township of McNab / Braeside Municipal Office & Holiday Schedule

Town of Arnprior 2013 Budget Consultations

December 24th, 25th & 26th – Office Closed December 31st & January 1st – Office Closed Landfill Site Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day

In preparation for the approval of the 2013 Town of Arnprior Budget,

Garbage collection for December 25th & 26th will be on December 27th Garbage Collection for January 1st will be on January 2nd

Council is seeking input from groups or individuals. On January 15th and 16th, 2013 Council will hold budget consultations. To be placed on the speakers list or for more information please contact:

In case of emergency please contact the CAO/Clerk, Noreen Mellema – Home: 613-623-2937, Cell: 613-299-7641

Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

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Between the Sheets: Plaster rink makes masters finals John Wahay Arnprior Curling Club

EMC sports - The Arnprior Curling finished the midway point of the season this week. The club continues to be a busy place with the following happening. At the Tim Horton’s Masters Regionals in Stirling, the Arnprior Club’s competitive team won the B side of the regionals. The team consists of Reg Plaster (skip), Mark Armstrong (third), John Colgohoun (second) and Verne Kawka (lead). The team will play the finals in Renfrew Jan. 9-12. There will be more information before Jan. 9.

tablished in 1874 and is open to any club from coast to coast. The defending club must defend the cup at least eight times a year. Other challenges are already scheduled for Carleton Place on Dec. 30 and Deep River. The winning club keeps the Cup until a challenger prevails. CHRISTMAS BONSPIEL

The club held its Christmas Bonspiel on Friday, Dec. 14. All age groups participated with the Bantams mixed with the adult curlers challenging each other for the bragging rights of the champions of 2012. A good time was had by all, as the members now prepare for the 2013 portion of the season.

CHALLENGE CUP NEW YEAR’S EVE

On Saturday, December 1, Arnprior challenged the North Grenville Curling Club for the Quebec Challenge Cup. However, they were not able to take the Cup from the defending cup holder, the North Grenville Curling Club. Notwithstanding, the competitors had a great time. A short history of the cup is that it was es-

There are only a few tickets left for the New Year Eve’s dinner and dance at the curling club. For more information please call Gail Gray at 613-623-2292. The Arnprior Curling Club wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are still welcoming new curlers for the remainder of the season.

SUBMITTED/JOHN WAHAY

The two Arnprior rinks that competed for the Quebec Challenge Cup include curlers, standing, Ryan Valiquette, Keith Bucholtz, Jamie Dewar, Joe Farrari, Steve Gray, Dave Chesworth; and, kneeling, Brian Girdwood (left) and Jack Biernaski.

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EMC sports – KidSport Canada has launched the Give the Gift of Sport, an annual holiday season fundraising campaign. Running through Jan. 15, the drive gives people across Canada the opportunity to support KidSport. Give the Gift of Sport is a national online fundraising campaign that will help get children off the sidelines and into sport. KidSport Canada hopes to get more youth into sport next year from the funds raised this holiday season. The campaign enables donors to have a real impact in their community by ensuring all of the money raised remains in the communities in which it was donated. This ensures it is local kids in need that benefit when the gift of sport is given. Local officials, led by Arnprior parks and recreation director Glenn Arthur ensure the funds raised locally are spent locally. “Give the Gift of Sport is a great opportunity for people to support their community and ensure financial circumstances are not a barrier to children that want to play sports,” said Dawn MacDonald, Partnership Lead for KidSport Canada. During this festive season, KidSport is hoping the generosity of people will help get more

! u o Y k Than The Arnprior-McNab Ringette Association would like to thank the following merchants, businesses and organizations for their generous contribution to our 15th Annual Ringette Tournament that was held December 7-9, 2012. It is through the generosity of our valued sponsors and the many parents and friends who volunteer their time and efforts that we are able to provide a strong ringette program in the Arnprior-McNab area. The tournament was a great success and your support of ringette in our community is sincerely appreciated. Thank you! Allstate Insurance

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Haley Industries

Home Hardware

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kids into sport. “It’s such a positive gift for a really great cause,” said Arthur. “Here is an opportunity to make a donation to help those families who aren’t as fortunate, so what better time than during the holidays” When one in three families can’t afford to register their children in sport, the holiday season is the perfect time to give. With only seven per cent of Canadian children and youth meeting Canada’s guidelines of 60 minutes of physical activity a day, KidSport hopes Canadians will all work together to make sure that all kids can play. Every provincial and territorial chapter will be taking part in the campaign and a visit to the KidSport Canada website at kidsport.ca will direct you to your province or local community chapter. KidSport Canada provides grant assistance to children 18 years and younger who are facing financial barriers preventing them from taking part in organized sport. Grants range from $100 to $750 and go towards registration and/or equipment costs. Since its creation over 1.5 million kids across the country have been given the chance to play sport through KidSport grants.

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Packers losing streak stretches to four games John Carter John.carter@metroland.com

EMC sports – The loss of four of their top players was too much for the Arnprior Junior B Packers to overcome last Friday, as the team lost 5-3 at home to the Shawville Pontiacs. The loss, the Packers’ fourth straight, dropped the team into fourth place in the six-team Valley division of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League. The Packers lost their third straight 4-3 game the night before to the Ottawa West Golden Knights on a goal with five seconds left. Arnprior needs to turn its fortunes around quickly, as it plays three games this weekend, facing division rivals Perth, Almonte and Renfrew. The Friday and Saturday games are

away, before the Packers return home to host the Wolves in their final pre-Christmas game at 7:30 p.m. at the Nick Smith Centre. While the Packers are still six points ahead of Almonte for the final playoff berth, the Thunder have two games in hand. In the game against last-place Shawville, Arnprior was missing its two top scorers, Jared Steege and Derrin Lehoux, as well as Brock Burge and Jeffrey Stanton. Furthermore, Ethan Allard is still on the injury list, meaning the Packers were completely without the line that was leading them to victories early in the season. Steege was playing up a level Friday with the Pembroke Lumber Kings for the third time this year.

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Packers goalie Kyle Lamothe smothers the puck during play against Shawville last Friday night. It was one of the best turn-outs in the season when it comes to fans, but the home team lost 5-3.

The Packers, minus the firepower, had only 14 shots on the Shawville goal, but held the Pontiacs to 19 shots. Instead of blowing leads, as it had done in earlier losses, Arnprior mounted a comeback in this contest pulling to within 4-3 in the third before Shawville iced the win with a late marker. The teams traded goals late in the first period. Marc Shanks scored Arnprior’s equalizer, from Eric Malloy and Andrew Dekroon. With Shawville ahead 2-1 late in the second, the Pontiacs scored a short-handed marker then tallied just over a minute later to go in front 4-1. Jonathan Smith pulled the Packers back to within two, scoring at 18;33 from Brayden Harvey and Reid Murphy. Murphy made it a one-goal game at 8:23 of the third, scoring from Dekroon and Smith. But Brett Nugent ended the comeback by scoring for Shawville at 14:38. Packer goalie Kyle Lamothe was beaten five times on 19 shots, but made some key saves to keep his team in the game. He was probably fatigued as he stopped 56 of 60 shots the night before in the loss to Ottawa West in Ottawa. The Packers lost a heart-breaker when Golden Knight Josh Colley scored the deciding goal with five seconds left in the game. The Packers had taken a 2-0 first-period lead on goals by Alex Bourassa Barron and Lehoux. However, by mid-way through the third, Ottawa West had rebounded to go ahead 3-2. Lehoux scored his 25th goal of the season to tie the game at 3-3 at 8:05, before Ottawa West avoided overtime with the late goal.

Arnprior was whistled for seven of the eight minor penalties in the game, the second straight time it had found itself on the short end of the penalty calls. PACKER PATTERINGS

Last Friday was minor hockey day at the rink, with all players wearing their minor hockey jerseys getting in free. Jason and Tracey Legris of the Mac’s store in town dropped the puck for the opening faceoff in recognition

of their continuing support of minor hockey. With all the player changes on the Pembroke Lumber Kings in the wake of the departure of coach Sheldon Keefe to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, Packer fans can’t help but be worried that their rookie scoring star Jared Steege might to called up permanently to the big club. Derrin Lehoux has taken over the team scoring lead with 25 goals and 28 assists in 23 games. The Packers have four games left in 2012, three this weekend.

EOJHL standings (Through Dec. 19, 2012)

Valley Division Team Perth Blue Wings Renfrew Timberwolves Stittsville Royals Arnprior Packers Almonte Thunder Shawville Pontiacs

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Upcoming Packers games Arnprior at Perth Dec. 21, 7:45 p.m. Arnprior at Almonte Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Renfrew at Arnprior Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m.

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2013 BUDGET - NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Mississippi Mills will be holding a Public Meeting to consider the 2013 Budget. The budget documents can be accessed online at mississippimills.ca or by contacting the Treasurer, Rhonda Whitmarsh at rwhitmarsh@ mississippimills.ca or 613-256-2064, ext. 262. Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 6:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, Municipal Office 3131 Old Perth Road

CHRISTMAS 2012 AND NEW YEAR’S 2013 GARBAGE/RECYCLING SCHEDULE Recycling and Garbage will be as follows: Tues, Dec 25 changed to Wed, Dec 26 Wed, Dec 26 changed to Thurs, Dec 27 Thurs, Dec 27 changed to Fri, Dec 28 Fri, Dec 28 changed to Sat, Dec 29 Tues, Jan 1 changed to Wed, Jan 2 Wed, Jan 2 changed to Thurs, Jan 3 Thurs, Jan 3 changed to Fri, Jan 4 Fri, Jan 4 changed to Sat, Jan 5

MISSISSIPPI MILLS CHRISTMAS PUBLIC SKATING HOURS- 2012

Almonte Arena ALL FREE SKATES sponsored by Tim Horton’s

Sunday December 23rd 2-4 p.m Friday December 28th 1-3 p.m Saturday December 29th 7- 9 p.m Sunday December 30th 2-4 p.m Wednesday January 2nd 1-3 p.m Thursday January 3rd 1-3 p.m Friday January 4th 2-4p.m Pakenham Arena (All Skates are Free of Charge) Thursday December 27th 2-4 p.m Friday December 28th 2-4 p.m and 7:30-9pm Saturday December 29th 6-8 p.m Wednesday January 2nd 2-4 p.m Thursday January 3rd 2-4 p.m Friday January 4th 2-4p.m and 7:30-9pm Sunday January 6th 5-7 p.m For more information please call 613-256-1077.

HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE The Town of Mississippi Mills Municipal Offices will be closed for the holiday season from 12:00 noon on Monday, December 24, 2012 through to January 1, 2012. The office will re-open on Wednesday, January 2, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. Public Works emergencies only: 613-256-3167.

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS One of the most anticipated joys of the holiday season is gathering together for a Christmas feast! The Fire Chiefs of Lanark County remind you not to get distracted while you’re preparing your holiday menu! Never leave food unattended on the stove, and, if a pot catches on fire, place the lid on it and turn the stove off immediately! Most importantly, make sure you have working smoke alarms in your house. Cooking is the number one cause of home fires – so do your part to prevent them. Have a safe and happy holiday!

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All ages welcome! Location: Almonte Community Centre Jan 9/13 – March 6/13 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ($8.00/class) Location: Stewart Community Centre Jan 10/13 – March 7/13 1:30 p.m – 3:00pm ($8.00/class) (Cancelled Jan 24 and Feb 28) For further information please contact the Recreation and Culture Department at 613-256-1077.

MAYOR LEVI’S 2012 ANNUAL ADDRESS Mayor John Levi gave his annual address at the December 3, 2012 Council meeting. The list of accomplishments for 2012 includes the following completed projects: t XBTUFXBUFS USFBUNFOU QMBOU t UXFOUZ ZFBS QMBO GPS XBUFS BOE TFXFS JOGSBTUSVDUVSF JO Almonte t NBTUFS QMBO GPS SPBET BOE CSJEHFT UISPVHIPVU .JTTJTTJQQJ Mills to assist with maintenance, repair and future replacement t DVMUVSBM NBQQJOH PG UIF UPXO XJUI UIF BTTJTUBODF PG B grant t CVEHFU QSPDFTT OFBS DPNQMFUF CZ UIF FOE PG UIF year. Mayor Levi looked ahead to 2013 with a number of on-going and new initiatives, such as the operational review, recreation master plan, additional commercial & industrial development, review of the size of Council, new Committee of the Whole structure, and continued work on the Town’s financial position. A full text of the address is available on the Town’s website at mississippimills.ca.

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For the sixth straight year Arnprior Pillar5 Pharma employees collected food and gifts to make a complete holiday feast for local families who need extra assistance this year. Co-ordinator Hali Gilmour worked with the Arnprior District Food Bank to identify local families and groups of employees then ‘sponsored’ a family. As a result of the generous contributions of everyone, Pillar5 Pharma was able to help six local families this Christmas season. Above, a small portion of the people who helped out. In front from left are Joe Crowley, Ralph Potter, Mike McGrath, Anne Cheslock, Cathi Fairfield, Carolyn Emard and Anne Graham; and in back Dave Pilkington, Bill Colbert, Nikki Rumbelow, Brydon Schaap, Chris Benoit, Jamie Moore, Gary Coulas, Jason Mahon, Steve Tourangeau, Vince Cozzi and Art Gosling.

The Town of Mississippi Mills has received an application to commemorate Ron Caron with the naming in his honour of the multi-purpose room located on the second floor of Almonte Old Town Hall. A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 3131 Old Perth Road, during the Council meeting to allow members of the public to provide comment. Written submissions can be sent to the Clerk by January 4, 2013 at rtremblay@ mississippimills.ca or by calling 613-256-2064 ext. 226.

PAKENHAM/ALMONTE SANTA CLAUS PARADE(S) (SATURDAY DECEMBER 8th & SUNDAY DECEMBER 9th, 2012) This year’s Santa Claus Parades in both Pakenham and Almonte were a great success due to the overwhelming support from the following groups: The many volunteers who brought their team of horses out to the Pakenham parade, The Pakenham Civitan Club and their volunteer judges, John Montgomery and his team of judges, Denzil Ferguson, Cindy Fitzpatrick, Bill Lawrence, Colleen Good, The Pakenham/Almonte Volunteer Fire Brigade, The Thunder Grill Canteens, The Almonte Lions Club, The Almonte Civitan Club and The members of the Almonte CERV team, The O.P.P, everyone who put so much effort into all the wonderful floats and a special thanks to Santa and Mrs. Claus! This year’s Float winners in Pakenham’s Parade were the following: (Best Use of Theme- Country Christmas) M&R Feeds (Best Overall) Linda Lowe Daycare and Nicholson’s Sundries. This year’s Float winners in Almonte’s Parade were the following: Patrice’s Your Independent Grocer (Winner of The Almonte Civitan Club Trophy/Best Use of Theme and Lights) and Ryno Motors (Winner of The Almonte Lions Club Trophy/Best Overall). Honourable mention goes to MJR Mechanical Services for their Polar Express Float. On behalf of the Mississippi Mills Recreation and Culture Department we wish to thank everyone for coming out and supporting both parades this year. We look forward to seeing you again next year!! Merry Christmas to all

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Salvation Army hits homestretch for kettle campaign EMC lifestyle – With Christmas only days away, the Salvation Army is calling on Canadians to help fill the kettle. The iconic Christmas kettles are a familiar sight on street corners, in store fronts, in malls (like Arnprior’s) and can even be found online. As of Tuesday, the Salvation Army had raised $11.9 million through the kettles, but with a fundraising goal of $21 million, is still $9.1 million short. The Salvation Army will continue accepting donations through Christmas Eve in its kettles, including the one in front of Sears in the Arnprior Shopping Centre. Gerald Adamson, who was manning the Arnprior kettle and the angel tree Saturday, said the campaign had started slowly but had picked up in the last 10 days. Only a few angels for presents for teenage boys were still on the tree as of Saturday. “Our fundraising has seen the impacts of a struggling economy over the last few years, and the same is true of the 2012 Christmas season,” said Graham Moore of the Salvation Army head office in Canada. “A large majority of the Salvation Army’s fundraising occurs during our Christmas kettle campaign, and these donations tend to set the precedent for the upcoming year

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Salvation Army volunteer Gerald Adamson reminds the public they can make a donation at the kettle in the Arnprior Shopping Centre right up until Christmas Eve. There are still a few ‘angels’ on the Salvation Army angel tree for gifts for boys 12, 13 and 14. In the spirit of giving, the tree had a notice pinned on it on Saturday announcing that the Arnprior Sears store is accepting donations to help the victims of last Friday’s house fire on McGonigal Street. Sears Arnprior owner John Purdon matched the funds over the weekend. The store is continuing to accept donations this week. and The Salvation Army’s ability to serve millions of people in need across Canada.” With the donations to the kettle campaign lagging, Walmart Canada has announced it will hold a ‘Fill the Kettle Day’ today (Thursday). The company will match donations made by individuals to Salvation Army

Christmas kettles located in its stores nationwide up to a maximum of $100,000. Donors have a variety of ways to give to the Christmas kettle campaign, which has become one of Canada’s largest and most recognizable annual charitable events.

In addition to giving to the nearly 2,000 physical kettles, Canadians can donate to those kettles online at www.FilltheKettle.com. Donors can find any of the kettle locations nationwide and give through the use of Google Maps technology, which allows donors to make a secure online donation to a kettle within their community. Supporters of the Army’s work are also invited to host their own virtual kettles at http:// fillthekettle.com/fundraise-with-your-own-virtual-kettle/, a ready-to-use online tool that allows participants to customize their own kettle webpage and invite others via e-mail and social media to donate in support of the work of The Salvation Army. “While we may be $9 million away from our goal for this year’s Christmas kettle campaign, we are incredibly grateful to those who have donated. Every gift makes a huge difference in the life of someone in need,” said Moore. The donations help the Salvation Army provide “a sense of dignity for vulnerable individuals across the country,” he added. The 2012 Christmas campaign helps the Salvation Army provide direct, compassionate, hands-on service to more than 1.8-million people in Canada each year. Last year, more than $20 million was raised in Christmas kettles nationwide. The Salvation Army relies on the support of numerous corporate partners, including Loblaw, Walmart, Costco, the LCBO, Canadian Tire, Cadillac Fairview, Metro, Safeway, Saveon-foods, Sobeys, the Arnprior Mall and many more, who allow Christmas kettles to be placed at their locations each year. Donations to the Christmas campaign can be made at www.SalvationArmy.ca, by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769), at your local kettle, or via mail to The Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON M4H 1P4. Donors can also support the campaign by texting HOPE to 45678 from most mobile carriers in Canada. A $5 donation will be added to your monthly mobile bill.

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A portion of proceeds will go to D.I.F.D.and the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa.

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Giant support for the food bank Co-co-ordinator of the Arnprior and District Food Bank Allan Smith, right, is thrilled to accept $2,500 from Giant Tiger manager Mike Marcil. The funds were raised on Tuesday, Dec. 4, when the Arnprior store donated $1 for every customer who went through the cash.

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WZ comes through for the food bank Walter Zadow students collected boxes and boxes of food and other items for the Arnprior District Food Bank this month. Above, among the Grade 8 students tasked with collecting the donations, from front, are Ashley Ly, Georgia De Abreu, Lauren Miron and Nikita Maves. The student house team collecting the most food will earn points. Right, Stella Callighen’s Grade 3 students kept track of the donations while learning data tabulation and unit measurement. They report the school brought in 807 items which, when placed in a line, measured 114 metres. Reid Brothers came to the school at mid-week to pick up the items and deliver them to the food bank. JOHN CARTER/METROLAND

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Crews tackle difficult fire in old Arnprior home Sherry Haaima Sherry.haaima@metroland.com

EMC news – At least five people are homeless after a Friday afternoon fire that proved challenging for local firefighters. Heavy smoke billowed into the sky from the home on McGonigal Street, which is owned by Ken Scissons, who lived beside the burned building in the now-closed Ken’s Kitchen. Arnprior Fire Chief John Okum said it was a difficult fire to tackle. There hasn’t been a dollar figure attached to the damage, but the building is destroyed. There were no injuries reported, although one firefighter was examined for smoke inhalation and a pet dog perished in the blaze. Five regular boarders and a sixth person who stayed there from time to time have been left homeless. The call came in shortly after 1 p.m. and firefighters were on scene within minutes. “The members responded very quickly and within a minute of being paged they were there,” said Okum. “It was a very old, heavy-timber construction, two-storey home,” said Okum. “When we arrived there was heavy smoke coming from the basement and the first floor.” Firefighters assessed the scene and did a rapid search of the home to rule out the possibility of anyone being inside. “We had an unconfirmed report of a female who was possibly inside,” said Okum. When firefighters were able to rule that out, it was a matter of reading smoke conditions and ventilating the fire, said Okum. “We had to break windows and cut open the roof,” he said. “It was difficult.” “The fire extended very quickly because of the type of construction,” said Okum. “It spread to the first and second floors very quickly.” Renfrew County paramedics remained on-scene all afternoon to assess firefighters and one individual was directed to hospital for further examination for smoke inhalation.

PHOTOS BY MIKE YEAS

Clockwise from left: smoke billows high into the air; firefighters pour water through the front door of the McGonigal Street home; and the house lays in ruin the day after the fire. For more, see Page 33.

“He was checked out and was fine,” said Okum. There were about 12 town firefighters on-scene and about 10 more responded from McNab-Braeside when the chief called for mutual aid. Several more firefighters joined crews as the afternoon wore on. Arnprior OPP officers also helped manage the scene and Red Cross and the Victim Services of Renfrew County responded quickly to help those displaced by the fire. The Red Cross helped for 72 hours after the fire as is its mandate, then handed the task over to local organizations, such as the Arnprior Legion, to help distribute funds raised for the

victims. “We all worked very well together,” said Okum. “We had great support.” The community came forward in a big way, too, said the chief. The nearby Arnprior Legion, which had a turkey supper in the works, invited firefighters to come by and eat in shifts. A neighbour brought Tim Hortons coffee for the men. A big thanks to all those who helped, said Okum. The fire was put out by about 6 p.m. but crews remained on-scene overnight. The fire caused the temporary

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Firefighters ventilate the fire by cutting a hole in the roof and breaking windows in the two-storey, heavy timber construction home that burned on McGonigal Street Friday afternoon.

Members of the Arnprior Fire Department, assisted by McNab-Braeside firefighters, battle the McGonigal Street blaze that completely levelled a home that housed six boarders. The public can help those who have been displaced at a number of local businesses that are collecting aid for them.

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Mary’s Christmas surprise made her rethink her beliefs deep in my heart. Time and again Mother said money was scarcer than ever that year. Turkey Fair day hadn’t been as good as other years. The Depression was at its worse. But nonetheless, I was told to write my letter to Santa. My sister Audrey told me not to ask for anything that would be considered frivolous. “Remember, it isn’t only our family that is poor. Everyone in the entire world is poor,” Audrey said with conviction. “Santa won’t be able to bring everything you ask for, so be careful what you put in your letter,” she said. Little did my sister know that my belief in Santa had, a year ago, come to an end. And so pretending to be in deep concentration, I sat at the old pine table early in December and printed out my Christmas wishes in a letter to Santa. I wanted long white stockings just like bad Marguerite wore, I asked for a wood pencil box like my little friend Joyce had. But what I wanted more than anything in the whole world, was a pair of store-bought shoes. I had running shoes for the summer, but in the winter I had to wear boys brown laced brogues. And Mother didn’t

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have to buy them. They came in the hand-me-down box Aunt Lizzie sent regularly from Regina. They were the ugliest shoes I had ever clapped eyes on. Decidedly boys, and when they arrived, they looked like they had hardly been on anyone’s feet. And how I hated them. But I was the only one the shoes would fit. They were much too small for any of my three brothers, and my sister Audrey, 11 years my senior, certainly couldn’t be expected to wear boys shoes to the Northcote School. And so I was the one to get the hateful shoes. And so that year, I put in my letter to Santa that I would be very grateful for a pair of store-bought girl’s shoes. And I underlined “girl’s.” I knew full well there was no Santa to read of my Christmas wish, but nonetheless

I dutifully wrote the letter, which Mother would make a great pretence of mailing at Briscoe’s General Store. All the time I knew asking for something as costly as store-bought shoes was an exercise in futility. I would be very lucky if I got a small toy from the Five and Dime Store in Renfrew. After all, hadn’t Mother warned us that it would be a lean Christmas that year? And as Christmas day drew near, I didn’t know the excitement of other years. Knowing what I did, took a lot of the joy out of the holiday for me. Of course, no one knew my feelings, having kept my secret for a year. Christmas morning chores had to be done, breakfasts eaten, and we had to be dressed for church before we could go to the tree. As had been the custom for the past few years, the tree was in the kitchen

rather than in the small parlour that was as cold as an ice house in the winter. Under the tree was an array of presents wrapped in green or red tissue paper, and as usual Father took on the job of handing them out. There was a book for each of us. I have no idea where Mother got the money, but every Christmas and every birthday, we five children could count on getting a book. And there was a new bright red ball for my game of Jacks. And there wrapped in red paper was my first pair of long white stockings! I was so thrilled, I paid no attention to the box Father put at my knee. I had never had white stockings before, and I couldn’t wait until I could rip off the beige ribbed ones I had put on when I got dressed, because I would be wearing the white ones to church! Father nudged the box towards me, but I was too excited about the white stockings to pay it much heed. Imagine! White stockings! Finally, I opened the box

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they will all get back to remembering where they’re from. Six from Toronto. One from Windsor. SCHOOL DAZE

If you’re confused with what’s happening in schools these days, you’re not alone. On the one hand, we have some teachers unions saying that their human rights are being taken away. At the same time other unions have signed agreements containing essentially the same terms. I hardly think that one union would willingly bargain away something so fundamental. Unfortunately, what happens in so many labour disputes, is that the rhetoric can go way over the top and leave the public shaking their heads. What we get are competing public relations battles that are focused on winning hearts and minds with little regard for, as they say, the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. One thing that is for certain is that when teachers unions

compel their members to withdraw their services students lose. Students should not be caught in the middle of this or any issue. If unions feel strongly enough that something is wrong they can take it to court and let the judges decide. In the meantime putting students first should be the guiding principle, not a cute phrase. CHRISTMAS WISHES

Here at home we, like so many, are getting excited about Christmas. Our family keeps growing but with school for some of our children and families of their own for others, we can’t get everyone together as often as we would like. We are so much looking forward to the family time that Christmas brings. Time for sharing, laughing, enjoying good food and celebrating what’s most important. That Miracle in a stable in Bethlehem some two thousand years ago. From our home to yours, best wishes for a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year.

Nighbor, O’Leary say Wynne for premier EMC news – Two high profile Renfrew-NipissingPembroke Ontario Liberals, Derek Nighbor and John O’Leary, have publicly endorsed Don Valley West MPP Kathleen Wynne to become the next Premier of Ontario. Wynne is one of seven candidates to replace Dalton McGuinty as provincial Liberal leader. The two Valley Liberals who announced their intentions to support Wynne at the Ontario Liberal Leadership convention in Toronto Jan. 25-27 are both former candidates for the party in KATHLEEN WYNNE the riding. Nighbor was provincial Liberal candidate in 2003 and O’Leary represented the party in the 2011 election. Wynne has been the MPP for Don Valley West since 2003 and has held senior social and economic portfolios including Municipal Affairs and Housing, Aboriginal Affairs, Transportation and Education. “We need more politicians like Kathleen Wynne. Especially right now,” Nighbor said. See WYNNE Page 39

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MP seeking ‘pro-growth’ ideas for budget Wynne ‘doesn’t hide’ EMC news – In her December MP’s column, Cheryl Gallant asks her constituents for suggestions on how to stimulate the economy in next year’s budget. “As your local MP, jobs and leadership on the economy continues as my primary focus,� she says. “Our Conservative government has been hard at work this fall implementing Economic Action Plan 2012 to help grow the economy and create jobs. “As the rest of the world acknowledges, our Plan is keeping Canada on the right track, with over 820,000 net new jobs created since the end of the global recession – the best growth record among all G-7 countries.� However, Gallant points out that challenges remain in the global economy, especially with Canada’s largest trading partner, the United States, and with Europe. “Canada cannot become complacent,� she stresses. “In keeping with my practice of consulting constituents as your government representative, I am asking you to share your ideas to find the best ways to strengthen Canada’s economy with pro-growth ideas as part of the next federal budget. “There is always a need to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government spending� she says, noting many past ideas brought forward by the people of Renfrew-NipissingPembroke have been reflected in the actual federal budget. NO RISKY SPENDING SCHEMES

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“I recall attending an event with her in Ottawa some years ago that was met with a protest. She was the only politician who wanted to go, out and talk with the protestors,� he added. “That’s Kathleen. She doesn’t hide from tough situations. She’s compassionate, thoughtful and a consensus builder. I can’t wait for Ontarians to get to know her better as our first female Premier.� O’Leary said he’s supporting Wynne because of her commitment to education and her track record of success in supporting rural teachers, parents and students. “I know Kathleen Wynne is committed to making rural issues a priority - she has the record to prove it,� said O’Leary. “As Education Minister from 2006-2010, Kathleen was a champion of government efforts to improve our rural schools and give our children the best possible start,� he added. In addition to the endorsements from Nighbor and O’Leary, Wynne has further strengthened her support in rural and Northern Ontario with endorsements from student leaders at Northern Ontario’s Lakehead, Laurentian and Nipissing universities. Also running for the leadership are Mississauga South MPP Charles Sousa, St. Paul’s MPP Eric Hoskins, Mississauga-Erindale MPP Harinder Takhar, Toronto Centre MPP Glen Murray, former Parkdale-High Park MP and MPP Gerard Kennedy, and ex-Windsor West MPP Sandra Pupatello. Local elections will be held in the Valley on the weekend of Jan. 12-13 to select delegates to voite at the leadership convention.

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Winner of the $100 Farmer’s Pick Gift Cerificate was Elsie Quinn of Orleans Elsie was very happy to be one of our Contest winners this year.

Winner of the Sew For It Gift Certificate was Marie Barbier of Ottawa

Winner of the Lincoln Fields Prize was Marilyn Smith of Ottawa Marilyn received a T-Fal Actifry.

Ottawa Bagel Shop Gift Basket Winner Mary Bailey of North Augusta

Winner of the Pandora Bracelett was Mary Shoup of Arnprior Mary was very happy as she lost a bracelet dear to her, and never had it replaced now she has one to take it’s place.

Winner of a $100.00 Gift Certificate Courtesy of Farmer’s Pick was Meng-Han Chi of Ottawa

Winner of one of the $100 Gift Certificates Courtesy of Farmers Pick was Elena Mokdad of Kanata

Winner of the Tag Along Toys Gift Certificate was Mark Sullivan of Ottawa Which will come in very handy for Christmas.

Winner of the Westgate Shopping Centre Prize was Sandra Graham of Woodlawn, accepting the prize from Dave Pennett our Ottawa West Sales Rep Sandra was very excited to win this beautiful Mixer. Said it will come in handy with her baking.

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Christmas at PCC Pineridge Children’s Centre’s annual breakfast with Santa Dec. 15 was another success this year. At right, the staff say thanks to Santa for his visit. This year, the event was held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Braeside. PHOTOS BY ADRIENNE BARR/METROLAND

At left, Emmett Barr tells the jolly old elf that he’d like Pokemon toys for Christmas. At right, on July Gardiner’s list is Doc McStuffins toys and princess stuff. Santa visited with the children and handed out treats and families enjoyed a full breakfast. A singalong and performance of Night Before Christmas were all part of the fun.

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Saturday January 5, 4:30 p.m. Sunday January 6, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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Celebrate the Miracle of His Birth Grace – St. Andrew’s United Church at CHRISTMAS

80 Daniel Street North, Arnprior Minister: The Rev. Milton A. Fraser 613-623-5531

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December 16th Advent 3 10:00 a.m. Bell Choir & Senior Choir

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December 23rd Advent 4 10:00 a.m. Children`s Pageant December 24th Christmas Eve 8:00 p.m. Carols & Candlelight Communion

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No room at inn for cats EMC news – The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) released a multistakeholder report Tuesday on the crisis of cat overpopulation in the country. The report’s findings are no surprise to Arnprior Humane Society officials, as its shelter has been overrun with cats for several years now. It got so bad last month that the shelter had to stop accepting cats unless it was an emergency situation. The report finds the animal sheltering system is at, or dangerously over, capacity to care for the cats that arrive at their doors. Cats are twice as likely as dogs to end up abandoned at a shelter or rescue. Some of these cats are surrendered pets, others are found as strays roaming the streets. The data reveals that cats entering the sheltering system have less than a one per cent chance of being reunited with their families compared with dogs, which have a 30 per cent chance. The discrepancy is most likely due to the trend in Canada to leave cats without a collar or permanent identification. Sadly, the research projects more than 600,000 homeless cats in shelters did not find new homes last year - either left waiting for a new home or facing euthanasia. “We need to reduce the number of unwanted cats, to get more lost cats back home and to increase the number of homes willing to adopt,� said CFHS CEO Barbara Cartwright. “We undertook this research to better understand the negative consequences of cat overpopulation including homelessness, overburdened shelters, animal control and rescues, and euthanasia for space and illness.� The report compiles the data from 478 stakeholders across the country, including humane societies, SPCAs, municipalities, veterinarians, rescues, trap-neuter-return groups and spay/neuter organizations. The good news is that Canadians like cats. The research found there are currently an estimated 10.2 million owned cats in Canada and they are a more popular pet choice than dogs. But the problem comes from the number of cats that are abandoned, lost or homeless.

“The research identified that adoption is the most readily available short-term solution to the cat overpopulation crisis,� said PEI Humane Society executive director Kelly Mullaly. “But unfortunately, this research also indicated that only 44 per cent of cats brought into shelters are adopted out. We need nationwide media support of the ‘Opt to Adopt’ message as the number one way to acquire a new pet.� However, Canadians are more likely to acquire a ‘free’ cat from a friend, relative, as a give-away, from their own pet’s offspring or take in a stray than they are to adopt from a humane society, SPCA or a rescue group. “This is a big reason why CFHS is part of the IAMS Home 4 the Holidays campaign,� said Cartwright. :This annual initiative works to match cats with loving forever homes around the holiday season.� But the adoption option only improves the current population of cats. For the long term, when asked what will solve this problem, stakeholders agreed very strongly that spay/ neuter is key to reducing cat overpopulation. Currently less than 20 per cent of the cats surrendered to shelters are spayed and neutered. Although legislation is a commonly proposed solution to a problem, stakeholders who responded to the survey identified that a lack of resources can make the enforcement of municipal bylaws a challenge. “There is no single stakeholder or group responsible for the problem or finding the solution - it is truly a community problem that requires a community effort to resolve,�. Cartwright said. To end cat overpopulation, the CFHS has identified many things that need to happen including more accessible and affordable spay/neuter surgeries, an increase in adoption rates, greater education about the plight of cats, adequate support for strategies that require enforcement (such as bylaws) and that, overall, owners must take more responsibilities for their pets. To download a copy of the report visit www.cfhs.ca.

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Humane Society quilt winner Rose Mattheu of Braeside, shown visiting with one of the residents of the Arnprior animal shelter, was the grand prize winner of the beautiful, handmade quilt donated by the Renfrew Quilters Guild and quilt rack handmade by Les Hetherington in the Arnprior District Humane Society raffle fundraiser. The second prize of the Makita 99 piece driver accessory kit was won by Mary Spurrell of Arnprior, and third prize of the carpenter’s apron by Rose Ladouceur of Pembroke. Congratulations to all the winners. The Humane Society reports $1,260 was raised for the animal shelter through this fundraising event and thank everyone for their support. SUBMITTED/ BRENDA AMBROSE

Man pleads guilty to biting dog EMC news – An Upper Ottawa Valley man has expressed remorse for biting and punching a dog after pleading guilty to one count of causing distress to an animal in Pembroke Dec. 10. Ronald Samuel, 23, of Pembroke, pled guilty to the action, which is contrary to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Samuel was sentenced to 15 years prohibition from owning any type of animal. He must attend counseling and is required to complete 40 hours of community service. Following his guilty plea, he read a short statement to the court. “I am very sorry ... It’s horrible, what I did to her. Whatever the consequences, it

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would never make up for what I did,� he said. Court heard that shortly after midnight on Sept. 26, Pembroke City police officers responded to a call at the intersection of Christy Street and Pembroke Street West. Witnesses described a male suspect biting and punching a pit bull-type dog. The Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Branch investigators immediately reacted and launched an investigation. Samuel was apprehended under the Mental Health Act. The female dog, known as ‘Jazzy’, was cared for by a neighborhood resident. She was observed to have sustained lacerations about the face, neck, and two nipples. She was also described as underweight, suffering from

hair loss, and with very long toe nails. The dog was later examined by a local veterinarian who further indicated that the dog had recently given birth. Further investigation into the incident revealed that the defendant was also in possession of four puppies. Under the Dog Owner’s Liability Act, Pit Bulls born after August 2008 are considered illegal in Ontario. Compliance orders under the Ontario SPCA Act were issued for their care. The puppies were later surrendered by the defendant and are being transferred out of province by a local rescue group. To report cruelty, call 1888-668-7722, the local police, or email your concern to cruelty@ospca.on.ca.

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Love from us all on your special day, Al, Lynn, Randy & Delaney

1 BEDROOM includes utilities, clean quiet tenant wanted, newly renovated, no pets, $700 plus last months rent. 613-623-9651

2 BEDROOM Apt, 71 Sullivan Cres, Arnprior Available now, includes heat, water, fridge, stove and parking. Laundry on site. $725 Info 819-661-0638

Dec 20 Love to Grampa’s Little Sweet Heart Gramma’s Little Angel Grampa & Gramma Blimkie

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2 bedroom apt newly renovated centrally located, pay own utilities, $600. First and last, no pets. Renfrew 613-433-2503

ARNPRIOR, Beautiful waterfront home, 2 bedroom plus den, 2.5 bath. Swimming, fishing, boating, Available Immediately, $1800/month plus utilities. 613-623-1872 www.arnpriorwaterfront.com

Cobden Immediate $575/month, 1 bedroom apt first floor, free parking, pay own utilities, smoke free building, prefer no pets, 613-851-4630

AVAILABLE Immediately, 4 bedroom high ranch bungalow, minutes from Arnprior. $1250/month +utilities. Call Dan 613-223-0676

COZY two bedroom house in Arnprior with stove, washer and dryer. Available January 1st, $850/month +utilities. Call 613-623-6250

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom Available immediately at 41 Russell, Arnprior. Quiet and mature building features laundry facilities on each floor and private parking. $675+utilities and $775+utilities. Call Eddy 613-623-6330

LARGE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT. 260A Barr St. Renfrew. 2 floors in heritage home. 2 entrances. References. Available 01/Jan/12. 613-432-5972

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

2 BEDROOM house for rent in White Lake, all appliances, wood stove, propane furnace, utilities extra. $1150/month. 613-623-8766 please leave message. 252 John St N, 2 blocks south of hospital, 2-bedroom, renovated, clean, quiet, safe, petfriendly, includes parking, locker, fridge, stove, hood fan, 613-299-7501 ARNPRIOR - spacious splitlevel home - very clean and well maintained - all appliances included - $1350.00/mo plus utilities - non smokers no pets - available Dec 10th references required - 1st and last months rent required 613-623-0229 ARNPRIOR 2 Bdrm Apt. available Immediately. $800 + utilities. First & last months rent required. Seniors Preferred. References required. PH: 613-297-1784. ARNPRIOR ALWAYS CLEAN, MODERN Secure 1&2 Bedroom apts. on First Avenue. Fridge, stove, parking incl. Discounts for mature tenants. 623-8537 after 6pm

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Member of Turkey Farmers of Ontario NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR CHRISTMAS • AT SELECT STORES

ANNIVERSARY

12-12-12

Happy 60th Anniversary

Gerry & Annabelle Marshall of Matawatchen, On

Love Jerry, Leslie, Patricia, Mark, Tom & Kathy, Don & Pauline, awesome grandchildren and a new great grandson

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TURKEYS Fresh Free Ranged Naturally Raised Antibiotic and Hormone Free

PETER & CAROL NEILL & FAMILY 1818 Russett Drive, Arnprior

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December 21, 2012

BULLDOZER MAN The Dan and Donna Smith family and extended family through marriages, have a long history of association with the Canadian forest industries. Most of us have been involved with the softwood industry and in particular White Pine. The Gibson family is included in our list of close family connections. The Gibson family became part of the Smith’s extended family upon the marriage of Dan and Donna’s youngest son,Gregory Marshall Smith to Teisha Gibson, the daughter of the late John H. “Jach� Gibson (1943 to 2002), and Donna M. Kwiatkowski-Gibson. This “Bulldozer Man� story is dedicated to the memory of Jack Gibson. Jack was a wonderful family man, and he worked in the construction (road building) industry for most of his career. He was a good and loyal friend to many including his son-in-law Gregory Marshall Smith. The Smith family connection to the forest products industry began about 125 years ago with Charles A. Smith, (Greg Smith’s paternal great-grandfather) continuing with his grandfathers - C. E. [Ted} Smith and Dave Marshall, and most recently with Dan Smith. On the occasion of Greg Smith’s 48th birthday on December 21, 2012. his family has commissioned a carved White Pine plaque by artisan Valley Carver, Dub Juby. It is entitled “Bulldozer Man� . The scene depicts a bulldozer in a logging road construction activity .The central figure is Jack Gibson, and the three generations of observes in the scene are Greg Smith, Ted Smith (son of Greg and Teisha), and Greg’s father Dan Smith. The plaque will call back to memory many work and recreationalrelated activities for all who see it. It should also serve as a valued keep-sake for Ted Smith, (now aged 9), his sister Mary, and as a momento for Donna M.Kwiatkowski-Gibson and her daughters Teisha and Tammy. McNab/Braeside Township, December, 2012.

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BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

Happy 19th Birthday Brayden CLR401824

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2 bedroom apt in Almonte. Center business section, 126 John St. Call 613-235-0105

Happy 48th Birthday Greg Smith (Rona)

2 Bedroom apt Oak St. fridge, stove, parking, $625/month plus hydro. One year lease. First/last & references required. 613-433-3053

1 bedroom apartment for rent in a secure building in Renfrew. Available January 1st. $545 per month, Includes heat, Hydro extra. Has parking and laundry room. Call Bujold Properties 613-432-0789

2 bedroom 1st floor apt in quiet smoke free seniors building. Appliances & parking with plug in included. Laundry facilities in building. Call 613-432-4909

Happy Birthday to the Boss Turkey

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Happy 4th Birthday

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Office space or store front. 422 sq ft w/ barrier free washroom. Garage 18ftx26ft w/ 12ft high ceiling. Can be heated. 73 Plaunt St. 613-433-0181

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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HUNTER SAFETY Canadian Firearms Course. Courses and exams held throughout the year. Will do Private groups as well. Call Kevin 613-432-5192 kevin.white@bell.net

adrienne.barr@metroland.com

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

HAPPY 14TH BIRTHDAY

BRITTANY!

(Shrek)

We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments! Wishing you a very Happy Birthday !

Love Mom, Dad, Taylor

Love you so much Mom, Dad, Gran & Gramps XOXO

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Newer 2-story 1500 Sq Ft Semi Detached, available January 1, in a very desirable neighborhood. 3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 Bathrooms, Rear deck, attached single car garage, paved driveway, A/C, 5 appliances. $1300/ month plus utilities, 613-623-6589

Private room and bath for rent in home on Bonnechere River, within easy walk of downtown Renfrew. Use of family room and laundry room. Clean, quiet. Tenant must like dogs and be non smoking. Available Jan 1, 2013, $450 per month, utilities and WIFI included. References please. 613-432-4500

10� Dewalt radial arm saw, 8� beaver table saw w/ 4ft x 5ft table top, 6� jointer, offers accepted Closing business. 6ft wide x 2ft projection 2 rib basket window awning, w/ green and white stripes. $660 for $300. This is a new awning. 26�W - 8 hp snow blower $350. 613-433-0181

PAKENHAM, 1 bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, laundry facility. Available Immediately, $675/month +hydro. 613-297-4888

Renfrew Large ground floor 2 bedroom apt in quiet Century Old home, fireplace, high ceilings, oak floors, private porches, centrally located, $850 month plus utilities. Must be seen to be appreciated. 613-432-5741

!!20+APPLIANCES!! Nearlynew washers, dryers, fridges, stoves freezers. Warrantied, delivered. Appliance repair, parts for sale, disposal, dishwasher installation. Support your locals! For viewing, Marc 613-889-9768. Arnprior

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

3 Dale Earnhart Sr. and Jr. Hats, Jackets, models and much more 613.281.8585

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As a team, you will both be responsible for customer service, cleaning, minor repairs and maintenance of the interior and exterior of a residential property in Ottawa. Related experience and good communication and computer abilities are a must. A competitive salary and beneďŹ ts package, including on-site accommodation, await you!

HELP WANTED

8’ length firewood. All mixed hardwood. Also buying standing timber. 613-312-9859. Barley and Wheat Straw For Sale. Delivery Available. Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply. 613-649-2620 or 613-649-2440 CAN WE SAVE money on our automobile insurance if we own more than one vehicle? Yes, large savings are available! Ask Eady Insurance, 6 1 3 - 4 3 2 - 8 5 4 3 1-888-275-3239

Please apply on-line at minto.com or fax your resumes to (613) 788-2758, attention: Jensa.

FREE 120 PAGE CATALOGUE from Halfords. Butcher supplies, leather & craft supplies and animal control products. 1-800-353-7864 or email gisele@halfordhide.com or visit our web store www.halfordsmailorder.com

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The family of Bob James wishes to thank everyone for their various forms of support during our most difďŹ cult time. Special thanks to Smokey Rose and Brad Scott, Rev. Brian Barr and Andre Pilon. Bob was highly respected and greatly admired. He will forever be missed.

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Merry Christmas I would like to wish my friends and relatives a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Trailers For Sale - Year End & CRA Extortion Sale. All sizes available 15� tires, 3500lb axles. 5’ x 8’ Starting at $1099, No Reasonable Offers Refused. 432-2841, 613-327-4074 Cell

“When a goodbye is so unexpected and sudden, when the pain seems unbearable and the loss impossible, it is the wise heart that knows that sometimes it has to look back and remember in order to look forward and hope.�

HOLMAN FARMING GROUP, Division of Rod Holman Trucking Ltd., Luseland, Saskatchewan, Hiring full-time permenant farm equipment operators/1A Drivers (NOC 8341/7411) Operation, maintenance, repair of all farm machinery & trucking grain and inputs. $18-23 hour. Email resume to dan@holmanfarminggroup.com Looking for persons willing to speak to small groups, 1 on 1 presentations. A car and internet necessary. Diana (866)306-5858. The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club/Scotiabank Place is seeking a full time Refrigeration HVAC Operator in the Engineering Department. Duties include maintenance and operation of heating and air conditioning systems. As well as maintenance of specialized equipment such as ice plant, heat pumps, generators, plumbing systems, air handling and roof top units. Qualifications for this position include 3 years previous experience. Minimum Class B or 4th class operating engineer certificate, and previous Zamboni experience. Successful candidates must be available for rotating shift work, including midnights, holidays, and weekends. We offer a competitive compensation package and a wide array of benefits. Resume should be forward to People Department, 1000 Palladium Dr., Kanata, Ontario, K2V 1A5, faxed to 613-599-4283 or apply online at employment @ottawasenators.com by January 11, 2013. WANTED: Church Organist and Choir Director St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Renfrew Ontario Please Apply in writing to : St. Paul’s Anglican Church 96 Argyle St. Renfrew, On K7V 1T3 by December 21, 2012 For further information call St. Paul’s Church Office 613-432-3062

Hunter Safety/ Canadian Firearms Courses and exams throughout the year. Organize a course and yours is free. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

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We wish to thank all who helped in any way to alleviate the pain of losing a dear husband, father and grandfather, Stewart. To our many friends, relatives and family for their flowers, memorial donations to charities, phone calls, cards and visits to the funeral home, your support was gratefully appreciated. For all the food sent to our home, we thank you.

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Wanted- 6 hunters for hunt camp. Great camp, hydro, water, oil heat. Camp sleeps 16 persons. Non-smoking camp, casual drinking allowed Homecooked meals. Camp 100 ft off County Rd 511. Please call Glen Sweeney at 613-259-5293 for details.

CAREER OPPRTUNITY

CAREER OPPRTUNITY

CAREER OPPRTUNITY

IN MEMORIAM EVANS, James December 29, 1999 In loving memory of Jim Evans

What we do! A former Pfizer site with a 50 year foundation of excellence, Pillar5 Pharma provides high quality contract manufacturing services to Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health markets throughout the world.

To us you were so special, What more is there to say? Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

How we work! We believe that collaboration, trust and loyalty are the pillars of business and employee relationships. We take our corporate values seriously – quality, integrity, teamwork, respect, customer focus, leadership.

Forever in our hearts, Susan and Patricia

We have an immediate opening for:

ANNOUCEMENTS

Manager, Quality Assurance (Permanent, Full-time Position) Reporting to the Director, Quality Operations, the Manager of Quality Assurance (QA) oversees the QA activities of the site to ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices, Corporate Policies and Customer requirements. This opportunity is also responsible to ensure that all products released from the site meet customer and regulatory specifications. QUALIFICATIONS: r #BDIFMPS PG 4DJFODF EFHSFF PS FRVJWBMFOU r UP ZFBST TVQFSWJTPSZ NBOBHFNFOU FYQFSJFODF JEFBMMZ JO B 2VBMJUZ SPMF JO B QIBSNBDFVUJDBM manufacturing environment r *O EFQUI LOPXMFEHF PG (.1 HVJEFMJOFT RVBMJUZ TZTUFNT BOE DVSSFOU )1'#* (.1 SFMBUFE QPMJDJFT BOE directives as well as demonstrated experience in quality investigations r 1SPWFO QMBOOJOH PSHBOJ[BUJPOBM BOE UJNF NBOBHFNFOU TLJMMT r &YDFMMFOU DPNNVOJDBUJPO BOE JOUFSQFSTPOBM TLJMMT r 5SBJOJOH PS FYQFSJFODF JO PQFSBUJPOBM FYDFMMFODF QSPHSBNT TVDI BT 4JY 4JHNB PS -&"/ BO BTTFU

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Alex is the daughter of Stacy & Pam (McCuaig) Moore of Napanee and Granddaughter of Eva and the late James McCuaig of Arnprior.

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Good Luck Alex!

BABY BRAG

BABY BRAG

BABY BRAG

BABY BRAG 2013 Introducing the Community’s Newest Members Published Thursday January 24th, 2013 In the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide EMC, and Renfrew Mercury EMC

Deadline Friday January 11th, 2013 at 3 pm.

A sincere thank you to Dr. Kemp for his care of Stewart over the years. We appreciate the Renfrew Victoria Hospital nurses and staff in emergency and on second floor for the short time Stewart was in you care.

Congratulations to Nathalie Meek upon receiving The Queens Jubilee Medal on Dec 6th, 2012.

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Sincerely, Margaret Briscoe

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PROPANE PIZZA oven for sale, makes 3 pizzas at once. Brand new, 4 different sizes of boxes with it. Asking $3000. 613-628-9030

EVENINGS, Weekends, and overnight childcare available in Arnprior. Please call Carrie @ 613-623-0486

GARAGE SALE

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*HOT TUB (SPA) Covers-Best Price. Best quality. All shapes and colours. Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

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One bedroom apt and 3 bedroom house, can be rented immediately. Call for details, 613-433-0078

GARAGE SALE

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A very special thank you to our Ministers, the Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe for their comforting funeral service. To the choir, the organist and the elders for their fitting tribute. To the Ladies Aid who provided the lovely lunch after the service, the pall bearers and our special neighbours Mary and M.J. Blimkie for all their love and help. Thanks to my special nephew, Deacon Don Smith of St. Francis Xavier for prayers at the end of the visitation at the Funeral Home. To Eric and Betty Craig, our special friends, thank you. Lastly to Kirk and Will of Anderson Funeral Home who helped and guided us through a very difficult time. God Bless you all and have a Christ Filled Christmas. Catherine (Cassie) McGregor and families

Submissions can be made to:

Arnprior OfďŹ ce – 613-623-6571 8 McGonigal Street W, Arnprior Baby submissions: adrienne.barr@metroland.com

Renfrew OfďŹ ce – 613-432-3655 35 Opeongo Road, Renfrew Baby submissions: christy.barker@metroland.com

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IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

GILLAN, In loving memory of a dear mom & grandmother Clara who passed away Dec. 26, 1992

HASS In memory of my most precious mother Ann Hass 1915-2006

KOHLSMITH In loving memory of Kimberley Darlene Kohlsmith, December 29, 2001.

Mom there is never a day that you don’t come into my memory to stay a little while, Sometimes to give me strength, Other times to make me smile inside Remembering something we have shared together in years long past.

Oh Lord, hear our prayer! Keep our Kimmy in your care, For there comes a time for all of us, When we must say goodbye. But memories of those we really loved, Live on and never die.

NOTICES

Season Greeting J.R. Greater Madawaska Ward One (only)

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ATTENTION CUSTOMERS Easton Garbage Pick Up Service Closed January 11, 2013 – January 18, 2013. Re – open January 21, 2013.

There’s a family who misses you dearly, In a home where you used to be, There’s a family who wanted to keep you, But God willed it not to be, You left many happy memories, And a sorrow to great to be told. But to us who loved and lost you, Your memory will never grow old.

PEPLINSKI, Mary Stasia Peplinski (Krezel) who passed away Dec. 19, 2010 We your family miss you, In the house where you used to be, We wanted so much to keep you But God willed it not to be. Now you are in God’s keeping, You suffer no more pain, So dear God take care of her Until we meet again. Lovingly remembered, Dominic & Julie, Doreen, Irene, Linda & families

Help Wanted SENIOR HAIR STYLIST relocating opportunity for Barber and Unisex Style cuts. To super new location, separate room for foils & perms, downtown, walk-ins, small 400 sqft. Share rent, reasonable. Apply to Box “B� C/O The Renfrew Mercury, 35 Opeongo Rd, Renfrew On, K7V 2T2

HELP WANTED

FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD Cut, split, and delivery available.

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FOR SALE

613-649-2631 Prayer to the Blessed Virgin, never to fail! Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity, Oh Star of the Sea. Help me and show me, here you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have a recourse to thee (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. J.R. CLR401623

PRAYER OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN

(Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me here, you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none who can withstand your power. Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for thee consecutive days then you must publish and it will be granted to you. AK

Experienced Commercial Shop Foreman & Cabinet Makers Premier quality commercial cabinetry & millwork facility is looking to add to our exceptional team. We are recruiting experienced, positive & energetic applicants for the immediate position/s of: r 1SPEVDUJPO .BOBHFS 4IPQ 'PSFNBO r $BCJOFU .BLFS +PVSOFZNBO The ideal candidates will have 4 or more years of experience, preferably in a commercial shop. Successful candidates should have demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, highly diversified environment where multiple projects are running simultaneously or overlapping. Superior multitasking, attention to detail and the utmost quality and safety attributes are a must. We offer competitive compensation packages, flexible, friendly working environment with many unique projects and learning opportunities. To apply, please submit your resume to: info@bodescabinets.com or fax to 613-622-1219. We thank everyone for applying, however only those candidates who are qualified will be contacted for an interview.

HELP WANTED

HIGHWAY COACH DRIVERS REQUIRED

Warehouse Supervisor

If you have: AZ,BZ, or CZ Operators licence. Clean abstract Several years experience Good driving record and references Please deliver or send your C.V. and related documents to: 100 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE, CARLETON PLACE, ON K7C 3T2 NO APPLICATIONS BY TELEPHONE PLEASE

Metroland East Distribution Centre is seeking an experienced warehouse supervisor to join our team. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will take full accountability for the management of day-to-day operations of the automated production of yer inserting into newspapers, as well as ongoing development of a diverse team. This is a hands-on position, with an emphasis on attention to detail. You will be required to work a shift rotation. Key responsibilities will include: UĂŠĂŠĂŠĂŠ ÂˆĂ€iVĂŒÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠ>ĂŠĂœ>Ă€iÂ…ÂœĂ•ĂƒiĂŠĂŒi>Â“ĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ`>ˆÂ?ÞÊ work ow UĂŠĂŠ ÂœÂ˜ĂŒĂ€ÂœÂ?Â?ˆ˜}ĂŠ>˜`ĂŠÂ“ÂœÂ˜ÂˆĂŒÂœĂ€ÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠĂŒÂ…>ĂŒĂŠ>Â?Â?ĂŠ deliveries are in line with productivity and scheduling requirements UĂŠĂŠ"Ă€}>˜ˆâˆ˜}ĂŠvĂ€iˆ}Â…ĂŒĂŠĂƒVÂ…i`Ă•Â?iĂƒĂŠĂŒÂ…Ă€ÂœĂ•}Â…ĂŠ effective and ďŹ scally responsible scheduling with freight companies This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant, dynamic and expanding company. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, possess sound time management abilities, superior communication skills, and the capacity to relate to people on all levels of the production process. Essential requirements: UĂŠĂŠĂŠ*Ă€ÂœĂ›iÂ˜ĂŠÂ?i>`iĂ€ĂƒÂ…ÂˆÂŤĂŠĂƒÂŽÂˆÂ?Â?Ăƒ]ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ>ĂŠ proactive attitude UĂŠĂŠ ÂˆÂ˜ÂˆÂ“Ă•Â“ĂŠĂŽĂŠĂži>Ă€Ăƒ½ĂŠĂœ>Ă€iÂ…ÂœĂ•ĂƒiÉ logistics experience UĂŠ iVÂ…>˜ˆV>Â?Â?ĂžĂŠÂˆÂ˜VÂ?ˆ˜i` UĂŠ ĂŠÂŽiiÂ˜ĂŠiĂžiĂŠvÂœĂ€ĂŠ`iĂŒ>ˆÂ?ĂŠ>˜`ĂŠĂƒ>viĂŒĂž To express your interest in this position please email your application to rconium@perfprint.ca by Jan 4, 2013. We thank everyone for your submissions but only those suitable candidates will be contacted.

Summary: Reporting to the CEO/ Interim CFO, the Director of Finance will be responsible for all finance, budgeting, banking, tax, accounting, TSX compliance, facility leases, & other related functions of the company’s operations. The Director of Finance will also be a part of the Bid Review and Management Team and will work closely with the CEO and Board of Directors by ensuring timely and accurate information is provided to stakeholders to support growth of the business, risk management and financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will be hands-on and a team player who possesses proven leadership skills in administrative, operations, business planning, corporate governance matters, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company. Qualifications: r 6OJWFSTJUZ EFHSFF JO #VTJOFTT PS 1VCMJD "ENJOJTUSBUJPO $PNNFSDF PS B SFMBUFE ùFME r " QSPGFTTJPOBM BDDPVOUJOH EFTJHOBUJPO is required Skills: r 1SPWFO BCJMJUZ UP NBOBHF B ùOBODF EFQBSUNFOU HBJOFE UIPVHI ZFBST NBOBHFNFOU FYQFSJFODF r 1VCMJD DPNQBOZ SFQPSUJOH FYQFSJFODF 549 DPNQMJBODF PS TJNJMBS FYQFSJFODF XJUIJO B QVCMJD accounting firm r &YQFSJFODF JO B NBOVGBDUVSJOH FOWJSPONFOU XPVME CF DPOTJEFSFE B EFùOJUF BTTFU r 4VQFSC PSBM BOE XSJUUFO DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT r &YDFMMFOU BOBMZUJDBM OFHPUJBUJPO BOE QSFTFOUBUJPO TLJMMT r 8PSLJOH LOPXMFEHF PG DPTU BDDPVOUJOH NBOBHFNFOU SFQPSUJOH UBY MFHJTMBUJPO SJTL BOBMZTJT *'34 BOE (""1 r 1SPWFO BOE EZOBNJD MFBEFSTIJQ RVBMJUJFT BT XFMM BT B LFFO TFOTF PG CVTJOFTT To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your cover letter and resume to hr@pacsafety.com quoting the position title and file number. Pacific Safety Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer 8F UIBOL BMM BQQMJDBOUT GPS UIFJS JOUFSFTU IPXFWFS POMZ RVBMJùFE BQQMJDBOUT XJMM CF DPOUBDUFE ‌we bring everyday heroes home safely. CLR401806

COUNTY OF RENFREW Employment Opportunity BONNECHERE MANOR Long Term Care Home

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PRAYERS

SATURN ACCOUNTING SERVICES

HELP WANTED

Director of Finance File No: FIN 13-001 Location: Arnprior, ON

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Phone

613-432-9335

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BILL WEISS 613-570-1488

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HELP WANTED

With all of our love, Mom, Dad, Lori & Jeff Tim & Val, Kara, Ryan, Josh and Cole

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All Our Love, Max & Linda & family

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HELP WANTED

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HOGAN, In loving memory of a dear cherished husband, father and grandfather Bill, who passed away December 23, 1992.

To those who have a mom, Lover her while you may, Because we wish with all our hearts, Our mom was here today

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Loving & missing you always Mary

Lovingly remembered Nan, Faith, Dale, Bev & families

PEPLINSKI, Mary December 19, 2010

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You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone most We could always count on you Those special years will not return When we were all together But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever

IN MEMORIAM

Bonnechere Manor, a safe and caring community to live, work and enjoy life.

REGISTERED NURSES 2 Part Time Positions — Competition #12-106

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF RENFREW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUPE - LANDFILL ATTENDANT POSITION – FULL TIME The Town of Renfrew is seeking employee(s) to work as landfill site attendants at the Renfrew Landfill Site on Bruce Street Renfrew. POSITION DESCRIPTION Reporting to the Landfill Site Manager and Waste Management Coordinator, the unionized Landfill Attendant will be responsible for site operations, directing and providing instructions to landfill users on separation and diversion of waste in the appropriate manner. POSITION REQUIREMENTS r &íFDUJWF WFSCBM BOE XSJUUFO DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT r "CJMJUZ UP XPSL IPVST UIBU -BOEùMM 4JUF JT PQFO r "CJMJUZ UP QSPWJEF ùSN EJSFDUJPO JO OPO DPOGSPOUBUJPOBM NBOOFS r ,OPXMFEHF PG UZQFT PG DPOTUSVDUJPO NBUFSJBMT SFDZDMJOH BOE IPVTFIPME IB[BSEPVT XBTUF r 7BMJE 0OUBSJP ( %SJWFS T MJDFODF %; XPVME CF DPOTJEFSFE BO BTTFU r "CJMJUZ UP XPSL PVUTJEF JO BMM XFBUIFS DPOEJUJPOT r "CJMJUZ UP XPSL XJUI MJUUMF TVQFSWJTJPO r "CJMJUZ UP QFSGPSN NBOVBM MBCPVS BTTPDJBUFE XJUI TFQBSBUJPO PG NBUFSJBMT r "CJMJUZ UP QFSGPSN BENJOJTUSBUJWF UBTLT BU TDBMF IPVTF r "CJMJUZ UP PQFSBUF IFBWZ FRVJQNFOU MPBEFS XPVME CF DPOTJEFSFE BO BTTFU r "CJMJUZ UP DPNQMFUF XSJUUFO SFQPSUT SALARY/HOURS OF WORK This position will generally work 64 to 70 hours every two weeks (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday). The 2013 rate of pay ranges from $21.32 to 23.68 per hour. Interested individuals may submit a cover letter and detailed resume to Mr. Michel Asselin, %JSFDUPS PG %FWFMPQNFOU 8PSLT D P +VMJF $PVMBT BU KDPVMBT!UPXO SFOGSFX PO DB CZ GBY BU PS CZ SFHVMBS NBJM UP UIF 5PXO PG 3FOGSFX %FQBSUNFOU PG %FWFMPQNFOU BOE 8PSLT i$PNQFUJUJPO m -BOEùMM "UUFOEBOUu 3BHMBO 4U 4 3FOGSFX 0OUBSJP , 7 1 "QQMJDBUJPOT NVTU CF TVCNJUUFE OP MBUFS UIBO 'SJEBZ %FDFNCFS Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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If roses grow in heaven Let the angels pick some for us Give them to Momma And tell her they’re from us Tell her we love her and miss her And when she turns to smile Kiss her cheek and hold for awhile Remembering her is easy We do it everyday But there’s an ache in our hearts That won’t go away

We miss you Mom Rose, Leonard, John, Lawanda, Danielle, Hailey, Jamie and Lily “If you listen with your heart, I’ll be near�

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In Memory of

William Arnold Jukes

A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who left us on December 20th, 2009

In memory of Woody McNevin who Passed away two years ago on December 30, 2010 Right now I’m in a different place And though we seem apart I’m closer than I ever was I’m there inside your heart I’m with you when you greet each day And when the sun shines bright I’m there to share the sunsets too I’m with you every night CLR400775

I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part. God has you in His arms, I have you in my heart.

McNevin, Duncan Elwin (Woody)

Beyond the far horizon We will ďŹ nally be together Where love will be eternal And life will last forever

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TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG VACATION PROPERTY Ski Smuggler Notch Vermont, one week Condo rental $495. Sleeps 4, Jan 26 - Feb. 02, 2013. Phone 613-623-8538

IN MEMORIAM

Mary Peplinski In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother & great grandmother who passed away Dec. 19, 2010 2 years has passed since that sad day Little did we know that morning God was going to call your name In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same It broke our hearts to loose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home You left us peaceful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you Your always by our side Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again Always in our hearts and prayers Sadly missed and lovingly remembered Lucy, Jerry & family

In loving remembrance of my dear mom Elsie Hoare, who passed away Dec. 27, 2006

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There’s a corner in my heart, Mom You visit everyday It gives me a warm feeling That you’re never far away. Your smile is gone forever And your hand I cannot touch Still I have so many memories Of a Mom I loved so much. Your memory is my keepsake With which I’ll never part God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart.

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Send A Load to the dump, cheap. Clean up clutter, garage sale leftovers or leaf and yard waste. 613-256-4613.

In loving memory of a dear husband Gerald who passed away Dec. 24th 2005, and a sweet little grandson Ryan Magill March 10, 1992 – Dec. 14, 1992 I’m sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on it’s wings Be careful when you open it It’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses Wrapped up in a million hugs To say how much I miss you And to send you all my love. I hold you close within my heart And there you will remain To walk with me throughout my life Until we meet again.

Tenderly remembered with love, Iona and family

Loving and missing you always Orella (Grandma)

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Applications being Applications being accepted from accepted from Mature Tenants Mature Tenants

2nd floor unit (with 2nd floor unit (with elevator access) elevator access) available. 2 bedrooms, available. 2 bedrooms, covered balcony, car covered car plug in, 5balcony, appliances plugair in,conditioning. 5 appliances and and conditioning. Noair pets allowed. No pets allowed.

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3 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 baths, 2 appliances, unďŹ nished basement, one parking spot. $1038 per month plus utilities.

DEATH NOTICE

Call Call

613-818-5807 to arrange for a showing to arrange for a showing

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IN MEMORIAM

who passed away Dec. 19, 2010

Christmas Eve Celebration 2 services 5 & 7 p.m. (same format). Whitewater Wesleyan Community Church. Special Music. Puppet skit. Carols. Candlelight. 42 Cedar Haven Rd., Cobden corner of Foresters Falls & Cedar Haven roads. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the birth of our Saviour! Info: 613.646.2020 Website www.wwcc.ca

WORK WANTED

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Mary Peplinski

Road Rengood infor-

IN MEMORIAM

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www.stevehollingworth.ca

175 Acres off Goshen between Arnprior and frew. Hardwood bush, hunting. $175,000. More mation call 613-623-7572

IN MEMORIAM

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World Class Drummer From Five Man Electrical Band, is accepting new students for private lessons. Call Steve 613-831-5029.

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother

COMING EVENTS

REAL ESTATE

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DEATH NOTICE

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REMEMBERING

Tom Barnes

Ian Gordon Malloch

Dec. 21, 1929 – Dec. 21, 2011

December 31, 2002

New roads to walk without your company, New decisions to make without your advice, New mistakes you can’t ďŹ x, New messes you can’t clean up, New chapters like this make me truly miss you.

10 years have passed, A special person, a special face, Someone I love and can’t replace, Never selďŹ sh, always kind, These are the memories Bun left behind.

Love Always, Chris & Family

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In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother & great grandmother who passed away on December 19, 2010 If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane I would walk right to Heaven And bring you back again No farewell words were spoken No time to say “Goodbye� You were gone before I knew it And only God knows why My heart still aches in sadness And secret tears do fall What it meant to Love you – “Mom� No one will ever know But now I know you want me To mourn for you no more To remember all the happy times Life still has much in store Since you’ll never be forgotten I pledge to you today A hollowed place within my heart Is where you’ll always stay Merry Christmas! “Mom� We miss you so much mom Love & remembered always Bernadette, Bruce, Matt, Julie, Konrad, Missy, Sam, Karson

James E Gilchrist

Of Douglas passed away peacefully in Miramichi Lodge Pembroke on Friday, December 7, 2012 in his 79th year. Jim, beloved husband of Bernice Coleman. Loving father of Nancy (Brian) Dedo, Donna Bimm (Rolly Michaelis), June (Delroy) Hartwig, Rob (Brenda Loscher) Debra (Colin) Giberson, Randy, Barbara (Brad) May. Son in law of Edna Coleman and cherished grandpa of 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Predeceased by parents Robert and Elizabeth LeBarron, daughter in law Cathy, great granddaughter Samantha and sister and brother in law Jane and John ParďŹ onko. Jim was a lifetime member of the Douglas Lions Club. Friends called at the Fraser Morris Heubner Funeral Home, Cobden on Monday December 10, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9. Service was held in the Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Cobden Union Cemetery. Donations to the Douglas Lions Club would be greatly appreciated. Thank you The family of the late Jim Gilchrist wish to thank everyone for their compassion and kindness through this difďŹ cult time. Thank you for the donations, oral arrangements, cards, food and visits. A special thank you to the ďŹ rst oor nursing staff of Miramichi Lodge for the wonderful care for Jim during his short stay. To the pallbearers Brian Dedo, Delroy Hartwig, Rolly Michaelis, Travis Bimm, Chad Hartwig and Justin Gilchrist. Thank you Reverend James min for the beautiful service and prayers. Also thank you to Debbie Giberson for the scripture reading and to Melissa Vanderwal for the lovely tribute to her grandpa. To the members of the Douglas Lions Club for the special prayer for Jim. Thank you to the Fraser Morris and Heubner Funeral Home for their guidance and compassion during this sad time. Jim was a man who lived his life to the fullest. He touched the lives of many and will truly be missed by all who knew him. Bernice and family

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Dad & Mom, Bonnie & Family Jim and Beth & Family

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Forever in our hearts, Vera, Rob & Diane, Sherry & Delmar, Tracey & Paul, Lee-Ann & Tony and families.

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DEATH NOTICE

Charles J. Ireton h Of Toronto, passed away December 10, 2012 in his 101st year. Son of the late John and Ida Ireton of the Queens Life, formerly Ross Township. Predeceased by his siblings, Annie, Albert, Hazel, Newton and Emerson; also by his wives Dorothy Barrigar, Win Peters, Gwendoline Peart and by his son, Richard Ireton. Survived by his daughter Judith (John) Knibb, son John (Vivian) Ireton and by grandchildren Kyria and Ken Knibb.

Charles also leaves to mourn his nephew John (Penny) McMillan and niece Carol Anne (Roy) Bulmer of Cobden.

WEDDING

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE SCRAP CARS Will pay $50 -$200, or more depending on types. Picked up free. 613-432-3464 or cell 613-432-0449

Weddings, Baptisms & Funerals, location of your choice. Also available small weddings, my home, weekdays. The Rev. Alan Gallichan. 613-726-0400.

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

March 8, 1933 – December 11, 2012

Passed away after a brief illness at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, December 13th, 2012, in his 63 year. Beloved husband of Inez (nee Cormier) for 34 years. Loving father of Gregory and Amanda (Luke). Predeceased by his brother Brian, and parents Blake and Dorothy Allard. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews Marc, Blake, Ryan, Brianne, Emily, Terrence, Alex and Ben. Sonin-law of Art and Lois Cormier and the late Teresa. Visitation was held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, December 17th from 2–4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of owers, donations may be made to Hearth Place or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com. CLR401800

For more information contact your local newspaper.

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CAREER TRAINING

Joyce has reunited with Bill (June 2012), the love of her life, and husband of 49 years. Dear mother of Donna (Bruce) Wright, and Cathy (Shawn) Fridgen. Stepmother of Nancy (Elwyn) Ziebarth and Brian (Sharon) Leach. Proud grandmother of Lindsay, Jamie, Darren, Christopher, Kristopher, Kassandra, Kolton, Mariah, Noah and Zachary. Great grandmother of Isla, Aubrey and Eden. Dear sister of Keith (Marjorie) and Harold (Lynda). Sister-in-law of Gail and Shirley. Predeceased by brothers Raymond and Ralph. We’re very grateful to extended family, friends and neighbours for your love and support of Joyce during her difďŹ cult journey with cancer; especially these last 6 months following the sudden loss of our father. Joyce was lovingly cared for at Hospice Renfrew, our heartfelt thanks to the staff and volunteers. Arrangements by The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior At Joyce’s request there will be no visitations. A funeral service will be held in The Boyce Chapel on Saturday December 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow in The Boyce Reception Centre. Memoriams to Hospice Renfrew or the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by her family Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

Norman passed away peacefully on Monday December 17, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in Gateshead, England, he emigrated to Canada in 1966. After marrying Barbara, he moved to Renfrew and embraced his community where he volunteered in minor sports. He worked tirelessly as Renfrew’s Economic Development OfďŹ cer, where his innovative ideas created employment for many. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Butson), daughter Melanie (Wilson), son Lee (Heather), grandson Bricker and grandaughter Lily-Rose. He will be sadly missed by his sister Elsie (Ronnie) Cooper, sister-in-law Gail Haines, brother-in-law Bill Butson (Lois), Richard Butson (Carol) and nieces and nephews. Norman’s wishes are that there will be no funeral or memorial service. In lieu of Flowers, donations to the Renfrew Public Library, 13 Railway Ave., Renfrew, Ont., K7V 3A9 would be appreciated. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Anderson Funeral Home, Renfrew.

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DEATH NOTICE

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ALLARD, B. E. Kyle (Retired 35 year employee of General Motors)

Passed away suddenly at his home, Laval, Quebec on Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 in his 80th year. After retiring from the Military, John worked as a contractor for Canada Post in the Arnprior area. Special friend of Alice Batsford of Laval, Quebec who predeceased him December 8, 2011. Predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Yvette (nee Begin). Loved father of Norman Thomas of Ottawa; Marlene Jackson (Dixon) of Arnprior and Sharon Hamilton (Rick McCallum) of Arnprior. Dear grandfather of Angie Tyrrell, Mathew Tyrrell, Sterling and Nicole Thompson. Great-grandfather of Broady East. A private graveside service will be held at the family plot in the Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior in the spring of 2013. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

DEATH NOTICE

Anderson, Norman Harrison

June 26, 1939 - December 12, 2012

THOMAS, John William

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Leach, Joyce Iva (Hamilton)

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Charles graduated from Renfrew Collegiate Institute in 1929 and later established the Alexander W. Baird Scholarship. He served as Captain in the Canadian Infantry Corps, earned multiple degrees from Queens University and the University of Toronto, enjoyed a teaching career spanning 40 years, retired in 1974 as President of George Brown College.

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Livestock producers get AgriRecovery assistance

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Jayme, left, and Jen Macklem get their Christmas tree from Arnprior Optimist members Chris Kaerbye and John Rajsic Saturday at the club’s lot in the Arnprior Mall parking lot. The Optimists will continue to sell balsam and Fraser fir Christmas trees for the rest of the week until they sell out. The club has been selling trees since the 1970s. The Optimists will also offer a Christmas tree pick-up service on Jan. 5. Leave your tree on the curb with $5 attached and they will pick it up. The tree proceeds go to the club’s many initiatives on behalf of local youth. The Optimists are also gearing up for their annual winter carnival, set for Jan. 17-19. For stories on the debate over when a real or fake tree is best, see the Christmas supplement in this week’s edition of the newspaper.

Several exciting programs to start off a new year Kayla, Don and Shay

Town of Arnprior youth staff

EMC lifestyle – Well here is our last article of 2012 and what a year it has been! Lots of new programs have been introduced and we are loving every second of them. We are hoping and striving for an even better 2013. All of our programs are finishing up for the year but will restart again in January. Our very popular program, Dodgeball, will be restarting Monday, Jan. 7 from 5-6 p.m. for high school students only and then from 6-7 p.m. for elementary students. So come and enjoy this fun, non-competitive and free drop-in program every Monday. Don’t forget your running shoes. Our fencing program finished up for the year this past Tuesday and is starting to grow each and every year. There are a few different arm bands now; Yellow, Orange, Green and Blue. We are very excited to keep this program going through the years and see it grow even more. This program will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at A.J. Charbonneau. See you there. BOYS NIGHT

Our Boys Night is fast approaching and is filling up very fast. Come join Don and Dave for a fun-filled night on Friday, Jan. 11 from 6-9 p.m. where we will be watching a great movie along with indulging on some delicious wings and root beer as well as learning some valuable self-esteem skills. This is a three-part course that will be fol-

lowed up by two other Boys Night programs on Wednesday, Jan. 23 and Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 6-8 p.m. These will be fun and interactive nights filled with games, activities and some more self-esteem skills. Cost is only $15 for all three sessions. Registration due by Friday, Jan. 4 and register soon because spots are filling up quickly. GET COOKING

Our Get Cooking program is in full swing and we couldn’t be happier. Join Shay and Don for the first two Wednesdays of the month and make some really awesome recipes that you get to take home and share with your family. Our next cooking classes will be on Wednesday, Jan. 9 and Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 6-9 p.m. at Arnprior District High School. Please note that you can only sign up for one class each month due to our high number of participants. Cost is only $20 per class, which includes your cook book. Registrations are due the Sunday before the program. Before we sign off for the year, we hope that everyone enjoys their holidays to the fullest and that everyone had a very Happy Hanukkah! If you have any questions or concerns about anything, please feel free to contact Kayla, Don or Shay at 613-623-7301, ext. 217 or at kmenkhorst@arnprior.ca. Don’t forget to add us on Facebook under ‘Nick Smith Centre’ and join our group ‘Arnprior Parks and Rec Youth Programs’ and follow us on Twitter under @nicksmithcentre. Happy Holidays!

up to $2.4 million to help affected livestock producers in designated drought areas of eastern and southwest Ontario cover a portion of the extraordinary costs of transporting feed to their breeding herds, or breeding herds to areas with surplus feed. The two components of the initiative are: • up to 14 cents per tonne, per kilometer to assist with the transportation of forage and feed; or • up to 7.5 cents per kilometer, per animal, to move animals to available feed. The initiative is being delivered under the AgriRecovery Framework, which allows governments to respond to unforeseen disasters that result in extraordinary recovery costs for producers. Producers are encouraged to make full use of existing government programs - AgriInsurance, AgriStability and AgriInvest - designed to help them mitigate income and production losses. DROUGHT WATCH

The AgriRecovery initiative is in addition to the support governments have already provided through the HayEast campaign to help with the costs of transporting donated hay from Western Canada. The federal government is also providing tax deferrals to eligible producers in designated drought areas on the sale of their breeding livestock. The full list of designated areas for the 2012 Livestock Tax Deferral Provision can be found on AAFC’s Drought Watch site at www.agr.gc.ca/drought. Further information regarding details of the initiative and how to apply can be obtained from Agricorp at www.agricorp.com.

Merry Christmas from all of us to you and your family. Zillah, Wes, Barry, Murray, Mark, Lynn, Leslie, Joe, Cheryl, Stacie and Cathy

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EMC lifestyle – More government assistance is on the way for Ontario livestock producers facing severe forage shortages as a result of this summer’s dry growing conditions. Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant and Liberal OttawaOrleans MPP Phil McNeely made the announcement last Friday on behalf of the federal and provincial agriculture ministers. The governments of Canada and Ontario will provide assistance through AgriRecovery to help livestock producers with transportation costs incurred in accessing feed for their breeding herds over winter. “Forage shortages in Ontario have forced many livestock producers to find alternate sources of feed for their animals that must be transported from long distances at a significant cost,” said Gallant. “Our government has delivered support through tax deferrals, Hay East and now through AgriRecovery to cover some of those extra costs producers will incur to transport feed or to move livestock to feed.” “When I toured Ontario farms this summer, I saw first-hand the impact of the drought on crops and livestock,” said Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Ted McMeekin. “We responded quickly this summer to support livestock producers through advanced insurance payments and support for Hay East 2012. Now AgriRecovery completes the response. We’re all in this together.” Drought conditions during the summer significantly reduced forage yields and damaged pastures for livestock producers in parts of Ontario, with the upper Ottawa Valley particularly hard hit. The Ontario Forage and Livestock Transportation Assistance Initiative will provide

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-623-7518, E-mail: derek.dunn@metroland.com

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Christmas Pinto Valley style Pinto Valley Ranch in Fitzroy hosted its second annual family-oriented Christmas event on Saturday, Dec. 15, complete with sleigh rides, hot chocolate, a bonfire complete with s’mores, children’s activities indoors, and a visit with the farm animals. Above left, baked goods were offered during the family Christmas event on Saturday, which was a partnership between West Carleton Christian Assembly and Neighbourlink Fountain in Arnprior. Above right, four-year-old Alyah Boudreault of the Pakenham area beams as she participates in a Christmas craft activity involving icing in the ranch’s hall. The community calendar is offered as a free public service for non-profit groups. Notices appear as space permits. Please submit your information at least two weeks prior to the event and include a daytime contact name and phone number for us to reach you for clarification. Notices can be emailed to sherry.haaima@ metroland.com or dropped off at our 8 McGonigal St. office in Arnprior.

• December 21

Solstice Fun Run and Walk, Galilee Centre, 398 John St.

N., Arnprior. Entry fee is a donation to the Arnprior and District Food Bank to be taken to Galilee Centre evening of the event. Dinner tickets: $15 a person, Entry forms and dinner tickets available at Galilee Centre and the Nick Smith Centre. Contact Andy Kalnins 613-622-5464 or Jane Dowd 613-623-9963.

• December 25

Fourth annual Community Christmas supper at the Nick Smith Centre at 5 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.). Through the overwhelming generosity of the community, a tradi-

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tional Christmas dinner will be provided in a child and family-oriented environment. For more information, call Erica at 613-623-6455 or Tracey at 613-623-7016.

• December 31

Arnprior 150th anniversary grand finale New Year’s Eve celebration at the Nick Smith Centre. Free skating and swimming from 1-4 p.m., free barbecue 4-5 p.m., banquet and dance 7 p.m., fireworks at midnight. Dinner-dance tickets available at the Nick Smith Centre, town hall and the Gallery Gift Shop. Wine and dine your sweet-

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heart at the New Year’s Bash at St. John Chrysostom Church Hall (295 Albert St.) featuring live 50s-60s rock n’ roll by the fabulous Heartbeats showband. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, tickets can be purchased at the church or by telephoning 613-623-2282 or by calling Shane at 613-623-6865. Tickets are $40 per person including dinner, party favours and, of course, fabulous entertainment.”

• December

Renfrew Tearoom and Renfrew Art Guild invite you to Tea & Art weekdays, Monday to Friday in December from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy home made

Leaps & Bounds Children’s Centre and the Arnprior OEYC would like to thank all of the businesses, families and staff who participated in the

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jams, scones, small desserts with featured artists daily. Proceeds to Renfrew Seniors Home Support. Pakenham Civitan Claxton Fruitcakes make a great stocking stuffer or hostess gift. Available until Christmas in Pakenham at Nicholsons, Post Office, Mr. Beef, 5 Span Feed and Royal Bank, $5. Also, snapshots and postcards from Pakenham, a DVD of over 150 images from Pakenham’s past, great local gift, only $12, a fundraising project of St. Andrew’s United Church, available at Nicholsons and Pakenham General Store or call 613623-3823

• January 2

Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home Diner’s Club and Friendship Days 5 p.m. at Jim’s Restaurant dining room. Chicken cutlet dinner for $12. Advance tickets sold at the Seniors at Home office Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Dec. 31 at noon.

• January 4

Annual Knight/Legion Euchre Challenge at Arnprior Legion. Challenge is open to everyone. Competition registration is at 6:30 and games begin at 7 p.m. Also Jan. 18 (Parish hall), Feb. 1 (Legion), Feb. 15 (Parish hall); March 1 (Legion), and closing March 22.

• January 6

January Valley Singles Lunch at Buster’s Bar & Grill in Carleton Place at 12:30 p.m. For info, please call Fay at 613-256-8117 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.

• January 8

Macnamara Field Naturalists meeting one week after the normal meeting schedule at 7:30 in the Arnprior Curling Club. It’s Member’s Night! A time to bring natural objects and share sightings, books, photos and slides (no more than 10 items please). Tables will be set out to display your natural history objects. We look forward to seeing your discoveries!

• January 9

For People Living with Parkinson’s Disease meets every second Wednesday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Arnprior Public Library. For more information, see the Parkinson Society Ottawa website www. parkinsons.ca or contact local facilitator Theresa Dunn at 613-897-5055, therdunn@ sympatico. ca.

• January 17-19

Arnprior Optimist Club annual winter carnival based at the Nick Smith Centre. Children’s events, a winetasting evening for adults, a hockey tournament, snowmen contest, students’ skill competition, talent contest and much more.

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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 and check out the website www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca.

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News from the Pakenham Library

Singing square dancers parade through Pakenham DESMOND DEVOY/METROLAND

The Pakenham Santa Claus Parade was held Saturday, Dec. 8, starting at 1 p.m. from the Stewart Community Centre parking lot. It was too cold, slippery and wet to dance, but that didn’t stop members of the Pakenham Square Dancers Club from singing out some holiday favourites from atop their perch on their float.

EMC lifestyle – If you find a few spare moments, browse the Pakenham Library for pleasurable reads for the holidays. Happy holidays to all! A few of the many highlights this week include: Ancient by John Banville – Winner of the Man Booker Prize – fiction; Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon – New York Times Bestselling Author – fiction; The Black Box by Michael Connelly – New York Times Bestselling Author – fiction. A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy – Final novel by the late author, with due respects – fiction; Cross Roads by Wm. Paul Young – Author of the bestseller ‘The Shack’ – fiction. Pakenham Branch Library hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; Thursdays 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m; and Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. (613-624-5306). For more information on the library, visit the website at www.mississippimills.ca/en/ live/library.asp.

At the Pakenham Santa parade, Barr Bus Lines proudly shows off a clothesline full of winter sports jerseys, from the Almonte Thunder to Almonte and District High School teams, as well as an eclectic mix of tops running the gamut from Nipissing University in North Bay to Australian rockers AC/DC. Left, a junior member of the Mississippi Mills Fire Department hands out candies to his fellow youngsters along the parade route.

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