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News – Town ratepayers will see an additional one per cent added to next year’s tax levy for the humane society or watch the shelter face closure. That was the message delivered to Arnprior council during pre-budget consultations on Dec. 10. “A realistic amount to keep us moving forward and addressing the increased needs of the

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community and township is $100,000,� reads a document presented at the time. “At our current rate we are in danger of closing our doors in the new year, a tragedy that would impact our entire community.� The Arnprior and District Humane Society, a no-kill shelter and town dog pound, received a town grant of $15,000 each of the past two years. That is up from the $12,172 given in 2012. See SHELTER, page 2

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News – Santa Claus might be delivering McNab-Braeside residents a new recreation and library agreement with the Town of Arnprior just in time for Christmas. At the Dec. 16 McNab-Braeside council meeting there was a positive discussion, according to Mayor Tom Peckett, on the joint use service agreement offer that was passed at Arnprior council on Dec. 8. “I know that everyone on our council is supportive of an agreement,� said Peckett. “I want to thank the town for sending us the invitation to negotiate. “We appreciate the offer and we realize there are some time sensitive factors involved, so we

are moving ahead.� On Friday, Dec. 19, a meeting was held with Peckett, the deputy mayor for the township Brian Armsden, Arnprior Mayor David Reid and the chief administrative officers from both communities. “We have some questions on logistics if an agreement is reached, on how certain things are handled,� said Peckett. He noted that one area to be discussed would be about people who have signed up for winter recreation programs and who have already paid the new, premium, Town of Arnprior cost. “We are hopeful and determined to get a new agreement in place,� said Reid the day before the meeting. See ARNPRIOR, page 3

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Shelter confidant it can justify $100,000 Continued from Front The town’s chief administrative officer, Michael Wildman, said it represents a 23 per cent increase meant to reflect population growth. The more people, the more animals: that is a valid point, he said. But an $85,000 jump in one year? “We were a little bit surprised by that,” Wildman said. “I’m not sure they provided enough information that council asked for. “I thought council was very prudent, respectful and asked all the right questions. They did exactly what the taxpayers expected them to do.” Council was told the organization is taking $80,000 to $90,000 from its reserve fund to survive. Councillors refrain from making decisions until budget season, slated for February. Numerous groups that receive taxpayer money make presentations this time of year. Humane society volunteers had few financial statistics to present, other than to state their annual operating costs are running at a $214,500 deficit. The town is waiting to learn about funding from other areas, including donations, bequests and grants from neighbouring municipalities (McNabBraeside usually contributes, but not Ottawa.) Society explains

In a letter released days after the presentation, the group said 161 animals were brought to the shelter in 2013. There is no breakdown for animals from

outside municipalities. It said town taxpayers contributed $93.17 per animal. “Persons who keep cats or dogs as pets and provide appropriate veterinary care for them will realize that such amounts, and more, easily can be used up in one veterinary visit for an animal,” reads the letter. Strays often require more care. A program review with an aim to find cost efficiencies has not been done. Humane Society board president Virgina Reinecker isn’t sure how much is spent on staff versus operating and capital costs. “You can’t have one without the other,” Reinecker said during a phone interview this week. “Staff is our single most expensive cost. That much I can tell you.” Wildman said because the humane society is a volunteer-run organization, not everyone is going to be an expert in finances. But he suggested councillors may need a better understanding of the needs and precise dollar figures before it can hand over such a large sum of money. Valerie Hempill is a long-time member of the society and currently sits on the board. She gets that more information is being asked for, but remains adamant the outcome must be significant. “We’ve been so below budget for so many years that it’s not going to be a problem (justifying the increase). The people in town want the service,” Hempill said. “So there has to be a give and take. It’s a substantial increase, but completely justified.” The humane society can make another presentation or submit more information any time leading up to town council’s Feb. 9 budget deliberations.

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WZ Winter Wonderland Students at Walter Zadow’s Public School helped to welcome in winter during the Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec. 18 at the school and a second show at Arnprior and District High School. Before the show got started, Grade 4/5 students Haley Dupont, Sarah Whelen and Mika Malina show some holiday spirit.

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“It affects everyone; we are two separate communities but are part of one greater community.” Reid says it’s important for everyone involved that they get something done and, although this is their first formal meeting, he has had some positive informal discussions with Peckett. “We are determined to work with McNabBraeside for a fair and reasonable deal for both municipalities,” said Reid. A special McNab-Braeside council meeting has been called for Tuesday, Dec. 23 (after press deadline), with only the recreation

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and library agreement on the agenda. “I don’t know if a decision will be made, but I want all of council to have all of the information,” said Peckett. The resolution passed by Arnprior stated “with a new council in place, Arnprior council wishes to enter into good faith discussions with representatives of McNab-Braeside to achieve a mutually agreeable and beneficial long term cost sharing agreement.” Arnprior made a new offer for the first six months of 2015 (the same offer presented to the township in the past) for library fees at a cost of $48,353 and recreation fees for $79,483, while a new agreement is being negotiated.

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Warden addresses Highway 17 during inaugural county meeting Derek Dunn

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News – The stage was set with eight crucial topics county council will focus on over the next four years, according to the warden’s inaugural address. Topping Warden Peter Emon’s list at the first County of Renfrew meeting, Dec. 16, is the “predictable and timely� twinning of Highway 17. He called it absolutely essential to the local economy and to bridging the country as a whole. And he challenged both the provincial and federal governments to commit to the continuation of the four-laning through the county. “We have observed and documented the positive impacts the extension of (the highway) through and past Arnprior has brought to that community and their closely linked neighbour McNabBraeside,� said Emon, reeve at the Town of Renfrew. “This critical piece of Canada’s national infrastructure needs to be a priority and the other levels of government need to

have a mature and committed long-term dialogue and partnership which sees the expansion roll out.� The uncertain future of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), which used to be called Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), is a concern. It is a “vital engine� that drives the county’s economy, Emon said. Making sure Chalk River Laboratories remains the largest science and technology laboratory in Canada could be a challenge, he said. The federal government will allow a private company to take over. Whether it will be moved or cut down in size to boost profit remains undetermined. Will the federal government ensure CNL remains designated a Tier One Nuclear Station? “The federal government needs to demonstrate their understanding by making that designation today,� Emon said. “CNL and the laboratories and the nuclear industry belong here. To move them or in any way systemically diminish them is to ignore the glo-

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Peter Emon was acclaimed to the position of county warden. He was nominated by Bonnechere Valley Mayor Jen Murphy and seconded by Petawawa Mayor Bob Sweet. rious and productive past of AECL, the significant present value and the limitless future of CNL.� Garrison Petawawa recently added the soon-to-be only helicopter squadron in the country and is planning for three new buildings (including a $14 million one) and a rebuild. Emon said of the 7,000 members on the base, “they have our continued and heartfelt support.�

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railways throughout the county “an unfortunate event.� But pledged to turn it into an asset “of immense value� to future residents. This coming year will see the County of Renfrew initiate a comprehensive Asset Management Plan. Essentially it removes the politics of infrastructure from politicians’ hands by giving staff accurate and measurable recommendations on all assets from roads to public buildings. Emon concluded by saying he looked forward to continuing the county’s working relationship with MP Cheryl Gallant and MPP John Yakabuski. Yakabuski sang O Canada at the opening of the inaugural meeting, and gave a cheery speech about working with council and the Liberal provincial government. “It’s important to forge relationships,� said the MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. “My door is always open.� Gallant did not attend the event.

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Stack, Peckett named to county committees Derek Dunn

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News – Local municipal representatives hold key positions on some of the county’s most powerful committees. At the County of Renfrew inaugural meeting, held in Pembroke on Dec. 16, politicians from 17 municipalities gathered to learn on which committees they would sit. All but five are new to county council, which meant veterans would be distributed evenly. Arnprior Reeve Walter Stack is

chairman of the most important standing committee: Finance and Administration. The Arnprior Reeve will guide discussions on spending in many areas, and oversee subcommittees such as municipal accessibility, county-city (Pembroke) liaison and Eastern Ontario Regional Network responsible for the broadband project. New McNab-Braeside Mayor Tom Peckett is on the Operations Committee, also a crucial group overseeing the day-to-day delivery of services and infrastructure allocations. The McNab-Braeside mayor is also

a member of the influential Development and Property committee. Stack is also on the Social Services committee. The two also have spots on ad-hoc committees. Stack is on CP Rail Corridor Advisory committee, which is important to Arnprior now that a park with a trail is planned for the rail corridor greenspace running parallel to William Street. Peckett is on the County-City Liaison committee and the Municipal Accessibility Advisory committee. That last one is vital. The province is mandating all public (later busi-

county council, but he feels ready to take on a role that is second only to that of the warden himself. “It’s a big responsibility and there are going to be a lot of important decisions to make.� Mayor David Reid attended the meeting and was invited to speak. “Congratulations to all those elected,� he said. “I know we are in good hands.�

nesses, too) be user-friendly for those with disabilities. “I don’t think we have an accessible building in the township,� Peckett said. “I’m pleased to be on Development and Property (committee). I’m interested in growth, particularly with subdivisions and housing and hopefully industry coming to McNabBraeside.� Stack is one of the few veterans on

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Tromp notes that without enough family doctors the emergency wait times tend to be longer and it affects the overall quality of life in the community. “Having doctors accepting new patients makes good business sense for a number of local sectors, including retirement homes,

new home builders and the general public.� She also notes that residents with a family doctor are then eligible to sign up for a number of different services from the Arnprior Family Health Team such as smoking cessation, healthy weight clinic/optifast, hypertension support, healthy heart/ sodium reduction and many more. She is also working on organizing a recruitment fundraising campaign in the New Year and will also be meeting with representatives from the City of Ottawa as a number of West Carleton residents from Fitzroy Harbour, Kinburn and Woodlawn have family doctors in Arnprior.

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News – Wooing doctors to the Arnprior and McNab-Braeside area will cost a pretty penny in 2015. Laura Tromp, the physician recruitment co-ordinator for the area, asked the Town of Arnprior council for $25,000 on Dec. 10 and on Dec. 16 she also asked the McNabBraeside council for $25,000.

McNab-Braeside Mayor Tom Peckett used to sit on the doctor recruitment board and says he understands the process. “The presentation was very well done and informative,� said Peckett. He says council will discuss ‘the ask’ during budget deliberations in January. “Any decision on financial support will not be made until budget

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Tromp, who was hired as the new physician recruitment co-ordinator in early July, says 2014 has been quite successful. There are two doctors who are planning on doing their locum (licensed doctors who are exploring their options after graduating) in Arnprior in the summer of 2015. Arnprior Regional Health (ARH) is also planning on

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erry Christmas, dear readers. And stay safe as you bustle around during Christmas-New Year’s week. After all, we want you around in 2015 to read our scintillating prose and peruse our alluring advertisements. It is a pleasure to see many Upper Ottawa Valley festive traditions continue, but there are some important changes that necessitate a certain amount of behaviour modification compared to grandpa’s time then when it comes to imbibing Christmas cheer. You can’t get away with things that were accepted as routine even 20-30 years ago. Nor should you. Ah, the good old days, when neighbours would drive from house to house, sharing a Boxing day drink with friends and family. That was a tradition in many parts of the Valley. The day started early. After all, it paid to visit your neighbours before they caught you at home. Better to be drinking their booze than yours. It’s amazing there weren’t more alcoholfuelled tragedies on Boxing Day back then. But it appears we had more careful drunks in those days (not to mention fewer, slower and much more solidly made vehicles). Today, such activities are deemed MADDness. Although there are still some incorrigible drinking drivers that haven’t clued into the message, most motorists are too smart or socially responsible to risk getting caught in a RIDE road block. Just last week, the local OPP reported that in the first 66 road checks set up in this year, there were no impaired drivers nabbed. We’ve not made it to Boxing Day yet, but that is impressive. After all, we’re talking about Renfrew County here. With the increased awareness (a shout out to the Walter Zadow and other students who provided a timely reminder by decorating LCBO bags with impaired driving warnings) and growing number of designated drivers,

police have begun to target other driver problem areas. However, it appears the campaign against distracted driving still isn’t being taken seriously. Recent blitzes in the Ottawa area found many motorists texting away on their cells phones, trying to light cigarettes, fumbling with the radio, messing with their hair, even watching a movie (and that was a ‘professional’ trucker) as they drove. And several of those caught were repeat offenders. Also worrying police was that some of the culprits, in an effort to avoid detection, had their phones (maps, food, etc.) down low out of sight, which must have made it even more difficult for them to concentrate on the road. With the tradition of visiting friends and family at Christmas, there’s bound to be many carloads of travelers armed with newly received gadgets and bubbling with holiday excitement on the roads. Whether going just down the road or across the province, designate not only a sober driver, but one who isn’t easily distracted too and can stay calm amidst the storm inside and outside the car. For another factor that is making it more hazardous on today’s roads compared to grandpa’s time is the crazy weather. We used to be able to rely on a traditional winter being snowy and cold. Now it’s snow one day, ice rain the next, with sleet and ice pellets mixed in, along with black ice and fog. The temperatures go up and down like the yo-yo. And it seems to be getting worse and harder to predict every winter. So go visiting at Christmas, but be prepared to alter your travel plans if the erratic weather makes the driving treacherous. Keeping enjoying your age-old traditions at Christmas, but understand that not everything is as safe as it was in a simpler time. So take care, adapt to the new realities, and have a merry and safe Christmas, everyone.

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New recreation, library offer doesn’t make sense To the editor: Re the McNab-Braeside library and recreation deal with Arnprior. Once again we are talking agreements with Arnprior for the above that makes absolutely no sense. First, the new library offer is ridiculous. There are 800 households that were at one time using the library, according to Karen DeLuca. The 800 x $60 = $48,000 per year. Not the $96,706 as quoted in the Chronicle from the new deal offered by Arnprior. The $48,000 per year is what it works out to for me and it comes off everyone’s taxes whether or not they use the library.

Then there is the recreation, which means the Nick Smith Centre. The $158,967, which is the new offer divided by approximately 8,000 people in McNab-Braeside (from the census), means that every man, women and child pay $20 per head and it comes right off your taxes whether you use it or not. Does this make sense? Definitely not! If the new council chooses to sign such an agreement with Arnprior, they should be run out of town. I hope they do their job and stand up for what is right and just.

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A recent study by the International Energy Agency predicts worldwide energy demand will continue to rise over the next 20 years. While renewable sources of energy will play a role in meeting that demand, oil will continue to be crucial. And, if pipelines aren’t available to get oil to market, other modes of transportation, including ships and trains, will get it there instead. TransCanada takes great pride in the fact our pipelines meet or surpass strict regulatory standards. Energy East will be safeguarded by thousands of sensors that detect changes in flow or pressure, carefully watched by highly trained teams working 24/7 to monitor all our installations and detect any potential issues. Using remote control shut-off systems, they are able to stop pipeline flow within moments. We are experienced at safely converting natural gas pipelines to carry oil. The Keystone Pipeline between Alberta and Winnipeg was successfully converted and re-certified, and has safely transported more than 700 million barrels of oil since 2010. Ontarians will see substantial economic benefits from the Energy East Pipeline. During the planning and construction phase of the project, the Conference Board of Canada projects more than 4,200 direct and indirect jobs would be supported. Once in operation, the equivalent of 1,300 full and part time jobs would be maintained

over a 20-year period. In addition, the province’s GDP would rise by $15 billion over that period, and the province and municipalities would see an additional $2.6 billion in critically needed tax revenues. Finally, Energy East will not cause a shortage or a price spike for natural gas. The eastern portion of our Canadian Mainline gas pipeline serves two distinct markets: Canadian customers and export customers. We are only re-purposing pipeline capacity the export market no longer needs or uses.  Capacity that serves Canadians will not be impacted. Therefore, Ontario and Quebec gas customers will continue to receive the gas they need to heat their homes, especially during the cold winter months. Any claim that we would do otherwise is simply false. We are also planning to build 250 kilometres of new natural gas pipeline where it is needed most – in the Toronto-to-Montreal corridor – providing greater access to affordable new gas supplies from the northeastern United States. We believe all these changes will result in savings for our customers of $900 million over the next 15 years. It is reasonable to expect that these savings will in fact be passed on to consumers of natural gas.   Tim Duboyce TransCanada

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News - A Carp dairy farmer was in hospital recuperating after a tragic farming accident on Dec. 17. Ken Paul, who runs Appaulo Farms with his son Bruce, lost both arms after his clothing was pulled into the power take-off (PTO) shaft while trying to connect the machinery to his tractor. The Paul family released a statement to the Review on Dec. 19 with a request that it run in its entirety: “On behalf of the Paul family, we wish to sincerely thank the Ottawa emergency services (paramedic, fire, and police – with their crisis management unit) for their quick response and their tremendous care, support and professionalism. “We also wish to say thank you to the Ottawa Civic Hospital emergency unit and the trauma teams for their ongoing support following the tragic farm accident at Appaulo Farms Ltd., in Carp, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, where Ken Paul became entangled in a forage wagon PTO shaft, resulting in the loss of both arms. “Ken is recuperating at this time, and will remain in the trauma unit, pending further medical assessments and procedures. “All your well wishes, thoughts and prayers

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Arnprior Regional Health earns quality workplace award News - Arnprior Regional Health (ARH) has once again been recognized with a Quality Healthcare Workplace Award. It is the second consecutive year ARH has been acknowledged by the Ontario Hospital Association and Ministry of Health and Long Term Care with an award. This year, ARH is the proud recipient of the Bronze Award. The Quality Healthcare

Workplace Award recognizes organizational efforts to improve healthcare workplaces in ways that contribute to employees’ quality of work life and the care and services they deliver, explains the ARH in a news release. The award recognizes the innovation and teamwork at ARH that ensures a high quality workplace, which ultimately benefits patient care. “This is a fantastic achievement for all at Arnprior Re-

gional Health,” said ARH president/CEO Eric Hanna. “Winning the Quality Healthcare Workplace Award for two consecutive years is recognition of the incredible work that our leadership team and our wonderful staff have done over the years – and continue to do today … receiving this award is part of our vision - being recognized for exemplary care. “Staff engagement is a strategic priority for ARH,

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we know that highly engaged staff result in high quality of care for our residents, patients and clients,” he added. Healthcare organizations from across Ontario participate in this program to raise the bar of excellence for quality healthcare workplaces. The award is designed to encourage self-evaluation, learning, and improvement. A high-calibre adjudication panel of quality workplace experts completed a rigorous assessment process when reviewing all candidates, which focused on drivers of employee and organizational health. The ARH vision of being “recognized for providing exemplary care – making your health a priority” is dependent on the ability to attract and retain top quality staff, physicians and volunteers. “Caring about what we do and why in a ‘Quality Healthcare Workplace’ environment is essential to achieving this vision,” says the ARH news release.

The Program operates 4 days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. A Caregiver’s Story Before being introduced to The Grove Nursing Home daytime program, 68 year old Ben* had nowhere to turn. His wife, Diane, had been battling Parkinson’s disease for over 20 years and had recently developed Dementia. As her mind and body continued to deteriorate, her condition completely consumed both of their lives. Taking care of Diane became a full time job. Ben found that he was so focused on his wife that he wasn’t able to take care of the other needs in his life. Work began to pile up and he found that his mood had worsened and his temper was getting shorter and shorter. He knew that it was time to reach out for help. Diane now attends The Grove daytime program three days a week. From 10 until 3, she is able to make friends and utilize her social skills while taking part in a suite of fun and interactive activities. Ben has really noticed a change in his wife as he has begun to see her bubbly personality again. Ben has also been able to reap the benefits of this experience. With five extra hours in the day, he is able to accomplish so

Our Adult Day Programs benefits frail/elderly adults with disabilities or cognitive impairment (Alzheimer’s or dementia) living in the community. The program offers social and recreational programs in an engaging environment. Assistance and supervision with personal care, as well as caregiver respite, support and education is also provided. much more. He can go shopping, visit family, and even get some extra sleep. He is able to do things for himself that he hasn’t been able to do in years. With this break in the day, Ben is now able to enjoy the time that he does get with his wife. The experience has drastically improved their relationship. Ben says that without the help of the supportive staff and volunteers at the Grove, he wouldn’t be able to function and that he wouldn’t be able to go on. This program allows the couple to continue living together in their home, and that is the greatest gift that they could ask for. R0013068117

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News – A new award will be added to next year’s Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala set for April 9. McNab-Braeside council approved Mayor Tom Peckett’s suggestion for a Mayor’s Award and to continue to support the gala at a cost of $500 at their council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The township currently hands out annual agricultural and business awards. “It’s for an outstanding person in the township who has made a big difference in the township,� explained Peckett. “It will be hard to choose because we are full of people who have donated and helped out with every cause. There are a number of people who are deserving;we could hand out a 100 awards.� The council was responding to a request from Cheryl Sparling, the administrative assistant for the chamber, who was making the formal request to council for continued support. The council is responsible for selecting and presenting their own awards, letting the recipients know and informing the chamber of any additional information about the selection process. SENIORS PROGRAM

Township council will continue to support a Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home pilot program that was approved by the previous council. Council allocated a maximum of $5,000

for mileage associated with the meals on wheels program for its new expanded delivery to McNab-Braeside residents, which the new council supported. The meals on wheels program has been running in Arnprior since 2012 and delivers to 218 clients in town. The new program will run in the Village of Braeside (proper) starting two days per week. The meals are delivered by volunteers at 11 a.m. excluding weekends and statutory holidays. However, the program has been having difficulty recruiting volunteers. Anyone interested in becoming a driver should contact Lisa Bottomley, co-ordinator of volunteers, at 613-623-7981 for full details. NEW TRUCK

A newly purchased truck will help staff cut grass in the township, after council approved the quote of $26,220 by B and T MacFarlane for provision of a new F3990 diesel tractor mower with a 60� cut. The report to council stated that staff, committee and the previous council felt the price increase between a new unit and a used mower was not significant enough to invest in something that already had many hours of operation on it. “Given the amount of grass staff have to cut on a daily basis, it was deemed a better decision to buy new,� said the report. The previous council had tabled the decision twice to allow the new council to deal with it.

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Opinion – If the holidays have you secretly loosening your belt before the dessert is served, you’re in good company. The average person consumes a whopping 3,500 calories with this dinner alone and although it takes one meal to consume 3,500 calories, it will take approximately seven

days to lose those unwanted calories. The following are some key points to help you enjoy the holidays while managing those extra calories. 1. The white meat, dark meat debate. Actually white meat is marginally leaner than dark. Just remember to trim off any excess fat and remove the skin. Skin can add almost 50 per cent more fat to your meal. Best bet for cooking a bird is to roast it or bake it.

2. Adding gravy that has more flavour than fat. Make your own by using low-fat, nosodium chicken broth rather than drippings from the roasting pan or if drippings are a family requirement, freeze them for about 60 minutes, which makes it easier to skim off the fat before mixing the juice with equal amounts of low-fat, no-sodium chicken broth to create a low fat gravy. 3. Stuff your bird with whole grains. Bake the stuffing separately so it doesn’t soak up the grease from the bird (safer too since this ensures that the stuffing gets cooked all the way through). Instead of boring white bread crumbs, try a whole-grain mixture like the slightly nutty flavour of quinoa, brown rice pilaf or a bulgur stuffing. 4. Skip a bland salad and add a touch of super green. Kale, the dark, leafy green has been on dinner plates since Roman times and has long been common across much of Europe. The vegetable hails from the cabbage family, which also includes broccoli, cauliflower, and collards. Kale is more popular than ever, and it’s packed with vitamins and minerals. Kale can be sautÊed or used in a salad. 5. Don’t forget the cranberries. We know cranberry sauce as a staple at the holidays, but cranberries are a superfood that should be enjoy all year round. Cranberries have vitamin C and fibre and are low in calories. Cranberries also outrank nearly every fruit

and vegetable including strawberries, spinach, broccoli, red grapes, apples, raspberries and cherries as a disease fighter and antioxidant. Use only fresh cranberry sauce since the canned version is packed with added sugar. 6. Mashed potatoes don’t have to be heavy on the fat. Try using Becel margarine instead of butter or better yet, use low-fat, no-sodium chicken broth. Your mashed potatoes will come out creamy and your guests will never know that there’s no butter. For an even healthier version try mashing one sweet potato for every regular potato. 7. Don’t go heavy on the drinks. Every toast you make adds calories. For a lighter version take one half glass of white wine and mix it to one half glass of bubbly water. You will be cutting your calories from about 120 to 60. 8. Don’t skip the pie. Eat the pie and leave the crust behind, as crazy as this sounds, a lot of the sugar and fat can come from the pie crust. Remember it’s not just the cake or pie that adds calories, it is also what accompanies the dessert like whipped cream or ice cream. Ian Harris of Arnprior is a registered nutritional therapist, certified food psychology coach, certified wellness coach and personal chef. He holds many other certifications and specializes in lifestyle and weight management. He can be reached at ww.ianharris.ca.

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Being a bird brain is not a bad thing MICHAEL RUNTZ

In winter young ravens gather at carcasses where they perform ritualized dominance and courtship displays.

Michael Runtz Nature’s Way out most of Ontario, and as many as 90 are tallied on recent PakenhamArnprior Christmas Bird Counts. Their coarse grunts and squawks can be heard in most urban centres, and their bulky stick nests adorn bridges, tall buildings and farm silos. Ravens were considered birds of the North, but they have undergone a rapid range expansion southward. They now nest along Lake Ontario as far south as Toronto. This expansion might seem puzzling, for southern species such as Red-bellied Woodpeckers are moving north with climate change. Why are

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of their former range. They are now common in our area. Ravens are resourceful birds, and find garbage dumps to be excellent sources of food. But they primarily benefit from the death of large animals, and in winter exploit the efforts of wolves and coyotes. Interestingly, they cannot tear open intact carcasses and depend on those large predators to do that job for them. Ravens sometimes work as a team, with one luring a wolf away from a carcass while the other sneaks in for a quick bite.

Occasionally, large, noisy groups of ravens gather at carcasses. These are juvenile birds that travel in gangs. Their cacophony attracts other young ravens, and great displays of pompous strutting and feather raising erupt at these gatherings. It turns out the young males are sorting out dominance, and the dominant ones are pairing up with females. In a way, young ravens treat carcasses as single bars. Now that is clever! The Nature Number is 613-3872503; email is mruntz@start.ca.

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Lifestyle - When I was young I was constantly teased about my love of birds. In school my nickname was “Birdman� and occasionally the moniker “Birdbrain� was inflicted on me. Back then, the latter term was insulting, but if I had known what I know now about the brains of birds, I would have taken it as quite a compliment. The birds touted as being the most intelligent belong to the family Corvidae. You may not know that term, but you certainly know several members of the group. American Crows, Common Ravens, and Blue Jays, all common in our area, are Corvids. Crows are legendary for their ability to solve problems associated with accessing food, and ravens may well be one of the brainiest birds in the world. Half a century ago Common Ravens were anything but common. In the early 1970s seeing even one locally in mid-winter was an exciting event. In those years ravens were rare in the lower Ottawa Valley; Gatineau Park was among the few places one might expect to encounter one. Today ravens are common through-

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Sports – Arnprior Packers general manager and head coach Bill Griese has one Christmas wish for Santa Claus. “For everybody to get healthy,” said Griese. “I want a full line-up to see what we can really do.” The Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (EOJL) team has been plagued by injuries this season and Griese says the Packers have only played two games with a full line-up. “But I am glad we are going through this now,” said Griese. The teams’ assistant captain Brayden Harvey has only played 15 games this season due to a collapsed lung. Before he was injured, the defenceman had two goals and three assists. Forward Curtis Foster has only played six games due to a hand injury and had scored two goals and had one assist. Both Foster and Harvey are expected back in mid-January. Although the Packers have had a number of players in and out of the line-up due to injuries, the team is still doing well heading into the Christmas break. The Packers currently sit in third place in the Valley Division with a record of 14-10-1 after 25 games.

In first place Eastern Ontario junior Hockey League are the Renfrew Valley Division standings (as of Dec. 19) Timberwolves with a record GP W L OTL SOL Pts of 18-5-1-1 and Renfrew 25 18 5 1 1 38 in second place Stittsville 24 16 7 0 1 33 are the StittsArnprior 25 14 10 1 0 29 ville Rams. Shawville 23 11 9 2 1 25 Both Griese Almonte 24 6 17 0 1 13 and assistant Perth 25 6 19 0 0 12 coach Glenn Arthur say one of their fondest recent Christmas memories is over the holidays, but that last victory went to from five years ago when the Packers won the the Packers 2-1 over Gatineau. last EOJHL Boxing Day Tournament. Another Christmas memory for Arthur came a ‘few years ago’ when he watched his son Shane play in the Boxing Day tournament for CHRISTMAS MEMORIES the Packers. They also won that year and went on to win According to them it was a prestigious tournament for all of the teams involved and they the league championship. “I was just watching as a dad,” said Arthur. were both proud Arnprior won the last one. “It was quite a thrill for everyone. The ban- “It was a big tournament and a thrill to watch.” ner still hangs at the rink and the trophy is there too,” said Griese. NEXT GAMES “It was a great memory for me and all the players.” The Packers take a break between Dec. 21 “We walked in (to Rockland) and wow the and 27 and next hit the ice at the Nick Smith kids were unbelievable,” added Arthur. “It was Centre on Sunday, Dec. 28 when they host the special because it was the last one.” Shawville Pontiacs at 2:30 p.m., who are curThe tournament is no longer held so the rently in fourth place behind the Packers. players can spend more time with their family Griese says it’s a little easier playing the

Pontiacs at home. “We are a good skating team and it helps us when we are not playing in a small rink, like in Shawville,” said Griese. “It’s all about discipline and puck movement.” On Dec. 30 the Packers travel to Renfrew to face the Timberwolves at 8 p.m. The last two games between the teams both went into overtime. On Nov. 7 Arnprior won, 5-4 in the extra frame and on Nov. 28 it was Renfrew who needed the added period and won 5-4. “I’m not sure we will do anything differently,” said Griese. “It’s all about goaltending; we both have 21-year-old goalies. And they just picked up former league scoring champion Blair Barr from Almonte and they will be a better team with him.” Griese says they need some breaks to win against Renfrew. “To beat Renfrew we need some saves and some opportunistic goals,” said Griese. To start the New Year off the Packers will play a home-and-home series with Stittsville. On Jan. 2 they play in Arnprior at 8 p.m. and Jan. 4 in Stittsville at 2:30 p.m. “They are a lot like us with injuries,” said Griese. “I think they are on par with Renfrew.” The Packers played the Clarence Beavers on Dec. 19 in Arnprior and the Thunder in Almonte on Dec. 20. Results were not available before the early Christmas press deadlines.

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Sports - While numerous hockey scouts looked on, the Valley Division came out on top at the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Prospects Games Dec. 13 at Arnprior’s Nick Smith Centre. The Valley squad topped the St. Lawrence Division 7-3 in the first of two featured contests. Mike Hauschild of the Almonte Thunder and Jack Rouleau of the host Arnprior Packers had two goals each to pace the Valley loop. Rouleau was named the Valley team’s MVP of the game. Chris Galeau of the Stittsville Rams, Almonte’s Jacob Ramalho  and Christopher Hearty of the Pontiac Juniors added singles. Goaltenders Matthew Dods of Almonte, Matteo Scapillati of Arnprior and Stittsville’s Connor Ellis shared netminding duties in the Valley win. Casselman Vikings teammates Sebastien Plaunte and Grant Hebert, LUCY HASS/METROLAND and Landon Veenstra of the MorrisGoalie Matteo Scapillati of the Arnprior Packers burg Lions scored for the St. Lawrence Division. takes a breather during the Prospects game.

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This is one of a series of several articles intended to build awareness about the impact of legacy giving to Forever CHEO. In addition to the spiritual and community benefits of gifting to a registered charity, naming a registered charity as a beneficiary in your Will can also be an effective way to minimize the final income tax liability

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News – Just as Joseph and Mary with child walked from Nazareth through the starry, starry night two thousand years ago, so did an Arnprior dad, wife, and son make their way to the annual Christmas concert. Except in the case of the latter, the son was burgeoning on teenagehood, which accounts for why he wore perfectly nice dress shoes in the slushy snow while carrying sneakers in his hand. The inexplicabilities of youth vanity. What advice would that humble carpenter have offered a fellow father? They parted at John Street: the child to meet classmates at St. Joseph’s Catholic; the parents to Saint John Chrysostom Parish Hall. All were mildly annoyed with one another, but the mother gritted her teeth and wished the boy well. The father managed to keep his mouth shut. The Christmas Spirit shivered slightly. ***

There are two types of people who attend church, and by extension attend children’s Christmas concerts. At church those who arrive early and sit in the front pew are the guardians of civility and role models for colouring in the lines.

all manner of high-pitched noises and humiliating movements – also known as singing and dancing to non-sports jocks. The least Mom and Dad could have done was be in the front row, hearts aglow and cameras aflashing. “That’s exactly what we wouldn’t want, Dad,� says the youngest somewhere in a reporter’s mind. ***

The Christmas concert is one of the few places where mistakes are universally lauded as adorable. Nowhere else in life would we accept six-yearolds shouting their brains out and call it singing. Nowhere would we put the aloof Grade 8 students on display and call it entertainment. St. Joe’s was typical in many ways. Red velvet dresses and white tights on the younger girls. Ties falling halfway down boastful bellies on the younger boys. Lots of barn animal noises. Lots of talk about The Greatest Story Ever Told. And then there’s always one face right over the microphone shouting things like “Hi Nanna� during the Derek Dunn/Metroland performance. Another belts it out like a Tony winJacki England’s Grade 1 class performs the first song of the evening during St. Joseph’s Catholic School’s ner. Yet another invariably plops down annual Christmas concert. on his bum and, with arms crossed, terrible view, obviously. And it was turns his back on the crowd. (Fight the The other type tends to run late on refuge, not validation. power, little man.) The man and wife at the centre of their own fault, obviously. the best of days, including Sunday. They have two boys that practiced They tend to harbour doubts and fear our story squeezed against the back certainty. They attend church to find wall of the parish hall. They had a for days on end. The kids rehearsed See CONCERTS page 25

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Papa Daniel Cassanto tells his grandchildren Tate McIntyre, Tassia Anas and Thomas Cherney how it was in the good ole days. Right: Kindergarten students perform the classic Rudolph during St. Joseph’s Dec. 16 show titled Grandfather’s Christmas Memories. Continued from page 23

However, there were two key differences this year. One was the story-within-the-show. It nicely tied everything together. At the beginning a grandfather welcomed his daughter and her three kids to his home. The mother then rushed to the kitchen off stage. The kids asked for a story, queuing Mrs. England’s Grade 1 class on stage. They sang Christmas Star. It was delightful. Obviously. Then the second important change happened. Every small town newspaper photographer knows the importance of catching that first class. The littlest are the cutest. The cutest take the best photo. Ergo your editor won’t rifle a whiskey bottle at your head. So, on this night, the first class was super sweet. That meant elbowing past all the moms and dads with their point-and-shoots to secure the best location for – ahem - a professional shot. Mission complete, it was time to get

back of the hall. The rest won’t be nearly as adorable. Trouble was - the next group seemed just as cute as the first one. How can that be? Then the next one was just as cute as the last. It couldn’t be so. One after another the younger classes were sweetness upon sweetness! It was enough to make a reporter’s small heart grow three times that day. ***

The Joseph and Mary of Arnprior at the back of the parish hall could see each of their boys on stage as clearly as though no one else were in the room. Such good lads. Strong, decent. They’ll get through much worse and come out the better for it. Both boys appreciate the leeway granted them to be toocool during the other 364 days of the year. Same with their friends on stage: This one is for the parents ‌ meaning the mothers. Each of Joseph’s boys did what was expected of him,

obviously; in the full knowledge that every father in the room was, if not silently teasing him, then outwardly grateful their days of performing at annual Christmas concert are way in the past. Then the other shoe dropped. “He’s got the freakin’ sneakers on.� At the bottom of black dress pants and a black dress shirt those stupid sneakers. They positively glowed. “You knew he would.� Maybe it’s okay. Maybe he deserves that one small act of rebellion. Who doesn’t admire the little guy who dropped to the stage and turned his back on the entire scene? Even if the sneakers look goofy in adult eyes, let him have that one expression of individuality during a choreographed routine that could sap the pride from Moses himself. During the walk home under plump and slowly falling snowflakes, Dad didn’t razz his sons about the concert. Not once. Surely that is the true meaning of Christmas

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When steam power ruled Delmer Wilson of Woodlawn submitted this photo of steam machine from the 1800s. The steam engine, with skis on the front and tracks on the back, was used for hauling logs. This engine was used mostly in Northern Ontario.

whole dollar in our stocking! Mother laughed when she told us how she had to go into the bank with an American $5 bill, and change it into Canadian money ... and how the teller had to know all about it. And I knew Mother would have told her about her rich brother in New York, and how good he was to all of us, all the way out there in Northcote. Emerson, Everett and Earl folded their dollars into small squares and squirreled them away into their Sunday pants pockets. Audrey put hers in her shoe, which I thought was a silly place for a dollar bill, but then I knew she would likely show it off to her friend Iva at church. I knew mine would go into the little drawer of my washstand upstairs ... not tied in the corner of my hanky. Oh no! It would be laid out flat under my pile of hankies, and I wouldn’t spend it on something foolish. The rest of what was in our stockings paled in comparison to our crisp $1 bills. In fact, by the time we were in the sleigh on the way to the Lutheran Church in Northcote, I couldn’t remember a thing in my stocking, except of course the $1 bill. And the orange. May I take this opportunity to wish all of you the most merriest of Christmases. And my prayer is that you will be surrounded by loved ones, and remember the true message in this joyous time of year.


A.J. Charbonneau students pen Christmas wishes to Santa Claus Community – The following letters to Santa were submitted by JoAnn Pecaskie’s Grade 1 class at A.J. Charbonneau Public School. They were all mailed to Santa.

Dear Santa, How are you and the reindeers? My name is Marie and I have been a good girl all year. This Christmas I would like a ballerina doll because I like to play with the doll. My Mom would like a warm coat. My Dad would like money. My sister Leia would like a Sophia doll. I will leave you hot chocolate and I would leave you reindeer some carrots. Have a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Marie Schultz Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? My name is Brooke. I was a good girl all year. I would like an Elsa doll because I like the movie Frozen. My mom would like … My dad would like a bike. My sister would like a stuff animal. I will leave some milk and cookies and carrots for the reindeer. I hope that you have a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Brooke Davis Dear Santa,

Dear Santa, How are you and Rudolph? I have been a good boy all year. This Christmas I would like Playdough because I make lots of Playdough. My mom would like a hockey stick and my dad would like one too. My brother would like new head phones. My sister would like more jewellery. I will leave you push pops and carrots for you reindeer. Have a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Ethan Bowes

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Dear Santa, How are you and Rudolph? My name is Thomas and I have been a good boy this year. This Christmas I would like a Sens hockey Lego set. My mom would like a clothes pin set. My dad would like a Boston jersey. My sister would like a Boston blanket. I will leave you milk and fudge, oats for the reindeer. Have a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Thomas Simmons

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Dear Santa, How are you and the reindeer? I will give you some cookies and I hope your sleigh can fly. My name is Reed and I have been a good boy all year. This Christmas I would like a new bike because my old bike is old. My mom would like tea. My dad would like Legos. My brother would like a motor bike. Have a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Reed Lewis Dear Santa Claus, How are you and Mrs. Claus. My name is Jesse and I have been a good boy all year. This Christmas I would like an Olaf stuffy because then I can snuggle with it. My mom would like a vacuum. My dad would like tools. My little brother would like a blue truck. I will leave

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Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? My name is Sim. I have been a good boy all year. This Christmas I would like a little people race track. My mom would like a new set of nives. My dad would like a new car. My brother would like a toy dog. My sister would like an Elsa dress. I will leave you carrots cookies hot chocolate and milk. Have a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Sim Rosine

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Dear Santa, How are you and Rudolph? My name is Kayleigh and I have been a good girl all year. This Christmas I would like a pair of Christmas pyjamas because I get cozy. My Mom would like some slippers. My dad would like some tins of coffee. My brother would like a whole bin of minecraft. My sister would like an Elsa doll. I will leave you hot chocolate and milk and carrots and oats too. Have a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Kayleigh Mathews

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? My name is Conner and I have been a good boy all year. This Christmas I would like the Grade 8 students at A.J. Charbonneau Public School organized a Holiday Boutique in the library for students to shop for family members gillrex megasoul because it is the six and make holiday crafts. Grade 1 student Ish Egbert holds up a gift as reindeer. My mom would like earring. My Grade 8 students Michael Lightbody and Nathan Beaubien look on. dad would like tools. My brother Robbie would like How are you and the reindeers you milk and cookies and carrots for and Mrs. Claus? My name is Aimi the reindeer and sugar especially for games. My sister Morgan would like car mats. I will leave you cookies and and I have been a good girl all year. Rudolph. Have a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Jesse Weselake oats for your reindeer. Have a Merry This Christmas I would like a Moxie girls because it is colourful. My mom would like a purse. My dad would like head phones. I will leave you milk and cookies. I will leave your reindeer carrots and I hope the North Pole is snowing. Have a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Aimi Tran Tiffany Lepack/METROLAND

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Dear Santa, How are you and Vixen, the reindeer, and Mrs. Claus? My name is Tanu and I have been a good girl all year. This Christmas I would like a Fairy because it is beautiful. My mom would like a purse and my dad would like Pokemon. I will leave you milk. Have a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Tanushree Rajesh

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Dear Santa, How are you and the reindeer and Mrs. Claus? When Santa Claus comes I’ll promise I will give you cookies. My name is Tanner Thompson. I really want a Mighty Ducks jersey and for your reindeer I’ll give them carrots. I was a good boy. My mom would like an iPhone 5. My dad would like a new bike. Have a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Tanner Thompson

Dear Santa, How are you and the reindeer? My name is Riley and I have been good. This Christmas I would like a Grimm lok megaworld. It mite be awesome. My mom would like a Barbie doll and my dad would like two toy tigers that are orange and white. My brother would like a remote control helicopter. I will leave you some cookies, carrots, milk and carrots for the reindeer. Have a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, Riley Baldwin

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Counts key in monitoring bird trends News - Throughout the holiday season, many Ontarians enjoy one decadent feast after another. Why not use those newly-acquired calories to help our feathered friends? The Christmas Bird Count, initiated by American ornithologist Frank Chapman in 1900, is a one-day bird census conducted by volunteers. Counts are organized locally by birding and nature clubs. They are free and open to everyone – no matter skill or age. This year, counts are running from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5. Visit the Ontario Nature websites to find local counts. Ontario Nature member groups are co-ordinating more than 70 counts. The Macnamara Field Naturalists’ Club will hold the 101st annual Pakenham-Arnprior Christmas Bird count on Boxing Day, Friday, Dec. 26. The Carleton Place CBC will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27. The Christmas Bird Count is the longest-running wildlife census and a crucial part of Canada’s biodiversity monitoring database. Each citizen scientist who braves the snow, wind and cold to take part in a count, contributes to the study and conservation of birds. Data collected are used to monitor the status of resident and migratory birds across the Western Hemisphere. “The Christmas Bird Count is a fun tradition with an important goal – bird study and conservation,” says Anne Bell, director of conservation and education at Ontario Nature. “It’s great to see expert and novice birders working together to spot as many species as possible, regardless of the weather.”

Last year in Ontario, more than 4,000 people participated in 110 Christmas bird counts. A whopping 178 species and 1,094,937 individual birds were recorded. Here are some highlights: • a record number of trumpeter swans (160) were spotted at LaSalle Marina in Burlington; • snow bunting was the sixth most abundant bird reported, reaching a record tally of 101,541; • participants of 58 counts recorded 284 snowy owls. By comparison, participants of 29 counts recorded 52 snowy owls the year before; • common redpoll, pine siskin, crossbill and grosbeaks were absent or present in smallerthan-usual numbers in counts across southern Ontario; • Linwood count participants recorded a near record number of rough-legged hawks (119); • Peel count participants spotted a Ross’s goose; • Pakenham-Arnprior count participants spotted 350 dark-eyed juncos, a new high for this species; • participants of the Blenheim and Hamilton counts spotted 98 species, the greatest number among all Ontario counts last year. What avian rarities and trends will birders uncover this year? Join a Christmas Bird Count to find out. To register for the Carleton Place count, contact Iain Wilkes at 613-257-1126 or iain.wilkes@hotmail.com. To participate in the Pakenham-Arnprior count, contact Michael Runtz at 613-387-2503 or emial mruntz@start.ca.

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The Grateful Patient Program is for patients, clients and their family members to recognize the exemplary care provided by the doctors, nurses, support staff and volunteers at ARH. Grateful Patients fill out a card indicating the staff member they are recognizing and why. The recipient of this honour is publicly acknowledged in front of their peers and given a pin. A letter is then placed in the staff members permanent file.

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Recently a Grateful Patient came to Partners in Caring and made a donation of $5000 in recognition of the excellent care received while on the inpatient floor from all staff members. This donation was used towards the purchase of a bladder scanner. This piece of equipment in shared between three departments: the inpatient unit, the emergency department and Urotherapy.

Please consider a gift to Partners in Caring this Christmas Season. Time still remains to help us up reach our $30,000 Christmas goal by December 31, 2014.Your gift could be to purchase a Christmas Tree light, in memory of a loved one, with all names listed in our special Christmas Book of Donors. You can also choose to honour an exemplary member of our team through the Grateful Patient Program, or choose to join the Heart of Gold— Monthly Giving Club. One time donations will also be gratefully accepted. We are seeking an additional $3000 to meet our target. Partners in Caring supports all of Arnprior Regional Health—Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital, the Grove Nursing Home, Assisted Living Services Programs, and the Adult Day Program.

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who attended the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4 on the front steps of the hospital. It was an honour to have the McGonigal Family turn on the lights in memory of Rob. Special thank you to Dr. Andrea Gutauskas for explaining the surgical video tower, to our emcee Peter DeWolf from MyFM, and to Jamie Anne Bentz. We would also like to thank: Trevor Reid, Santa, Tim Hortons, Boyce Funeral Home, Lee Hodgekinson, the Arnprior Fire Department, Valley Rent-Rite, the ARH Dietary and Maintenance Departments, Home Hardware, the Auxiliary, RONA, and all of the community members who purchased lights on the trees. Thank you to the following for their corporate support: Arnprior Floor Covering Ltd., J.P. Mulvihill & Son Insurance, R&M Truck & Trailer Repair Inc., Jim’s Restaurant, McEwan Custom Homes, Northwest Automotive, Reid Brother’s Motor Sales, Rona Home Centre, Tim Hortons, MyFM, and Nu-Tech Precision Metals Inc. Arnprior Chronicle-Guide - Thursday, December 25, 2014 29


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OPP release sketches of two Renfrew home invasion suspects News - The Renfrew OPP have released sketches of the suspects in a Nov. 20 home invasion in Renfrew. At about 8:20 p.m., officers responded to a break-and-enter at a home on Dominion Street in Renfrew. Two men entered the residence through a side door, threatened and assaulted the adult resident of the home. The suspects fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.

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Drive carefully when travelling this holiday, home and away News - Wherever you go this Christmas, drive carefully. Police are asking drivers, who will be crossing the borders in large numbers, to abide by the laws in force when travelling outside their home territory, and to drive courteously and increase their vigilance, given the increased numbers of drivers on the roads.

Operation Safety Without Borders is be carried out in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police and Sûreté du Québec with the police services of the states of New York, Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire. This operation over the Christmas period is a timely opportunity for Canadian and U.S. police services to emphasize that the risk of being intercepted is the same everywhere.

Patrol officers will pay particular attention to speeding, failure to wear a seat belt, distracted driving and impaired driving by alcohol or drugs. “Be part of the solution,” urge police. “Report dangerous and impaired drivers immediately by calling 911, when you are safe to do so.” If possible, provide the plate number and any descriptors of the vehicle and its occupants.

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Pastor Bruce Donald (Fellowship Baptist) 613-623-4863 156 Landrigan Street South Sunday Worship 10:30 am Children’s Bible Classes Nursery Wednesday Prayer/Bible Study 7:00 pm

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

279 Alicia St. at Norma Phone: 623-3993 Pastor Lee Dyck Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m. Awana Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Children, Youth & Adult Ministries Visit us at: www.fbc-online.ca

ELGIN ST. BAPTIST CHURCH

(Baptist Convention of Ont. & Que.) 135 Elgin St., Arnprior Ont. K7S 1N9 Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Office Phone: 613-622-1069

PRESBYTERIAN ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Rev. David W. Hooper, B.A.,B.Ed.,M.Div. 613-623-5531 80 Daniel Street, Arnprior, Ontario Morning Worship & Sunday School - 10:30 am Growing in Faith!

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UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GRACE-ST. ANDREWS, ARNPRIOR (613-623-3176; 269 John St. N.) Minister: Rev. Andrew Love Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. for: Worship, Nursery (0-2 yrs), Kids Exploring Faith: (3 yrs up) A warm welcome to ALL!

PENTECOSTAL GLAD TIDINGS CHURCH

Reverend Clark Young 613-623-2943 116 Baskin Drive West Sunday Service: 10:00 am Children/Youth Ministries Weekly Programs churchoffice@gladtidingsarnprior.co

THE OASIS Reverend Mark Redner 3794 Diamondview Road, Kinburn Friday Healing Service 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 613-288-8120 www.cometotheoasis.ca

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287 Harrington St (at Ottawa) Canon Roger A. Young 623-2554 Sundays 8:00 and 10:00am Thursday 10:00am Holy Eucharist www.emmanuelanglican.ca

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RIVER STONE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (formerly River of Life Christian Fellowship & The Rock Church) 59 Madawaska St., Arnprior 622-5929, 622-7729 www.rolcf.ca Saturday Celebration at 6:00p.m. Children/Youth Ministry Senior Leader: Sandra Stott Staff: Joe Moniz

ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

47 McLachlin St. S Rev. Norine Gullons Office -613-623-4562 www.stjohnsarnprior.com/ Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Social after service, everyone welcome

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Suds a good sound Brynn Sumner and the rest of the Red Velvet singers launch into Suds in the Bucket to kickstart a concert at Arnprior District High School Dec. 17. The performers included the school’s junior, jazz, and senior bands, along with Red Velvet and various soloists. This year the senior and jazz bands are registered to perform at the Capital Region Music Festival on Feb. 28 and March 7. Red Velvet will travel to the Ontario Vocal Jazz Festival in Brampton. The music department is currently raising money for the annual trip, this year to Boston. Last year all vocalists and instrumentalists performed in Halifax.

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This QSFTT SFMFBTF is to advise that the Township of McNab/Braeside and Chief Administrative Officer ( CAO)/ Clerk Noreen Mellema have agreed to end their employment relationship. McNab/Braeside Council wants to acknowledge the 29 years of professional services provided by Mrs. Mellema and wish her every success in her future endeavours.

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McNab Kindergarten students, from left, Ross McGregor, Sophie Bade and Nate Freemark clap along as they sing Comin’ Down the Chimney.

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A packed gymnasium enjoyed two performances of the McNab Public School’s Christmas concert Dec. 18. Among the many performers were Sarah Ray’s and Kristy Campbell’s junior and senior Kindergarten students, Above in back from left Joel Veale, Serena Ducharme and Ashley Steinke and in front Jude Climo, Lily Phillion and Nigel Felhaver use bells as they sing Jingle Bells. Below, Jack Catterill and Carter Conway from Sadye Simons’ Grade 1 class sing the French song L’As-tu vu. The class also sang O’ Christmas Tree and the humourous Box of Rocks. Julie Resmer’s piano students provide piano interludes between each class performance,

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Message from Queen’s Park

Monthly Column by MPP John Yakabuski Monthly Column – Christmas 2014 The fall session of the Legislature rose for the Christmas recess on Thursday, December 11th, 2014, leaving the opposition only 2 days to question the government on the Auditor General’s Report. It is convention that the report be released prior to the end of the fall session but it is the government that determines the actual date. Not surprisingly, the government set Tuesday, December 9th as its release date, leaving as I said earlier, the opposition only two sitting days to question and challenge the government on its contents. While there were many things in the Auditor General, Bonnie Lysyk’s report to cause concern, including her projection that the provincial debt will rise to 325 billion by 2017/2018 and that the Kathleen Wynne liberals are in no way on pace to eliminate the deficit by that time. I will concentrate on just two of the matters that she raised, regarding the very important issue of what you pay for electricity. It turns out that the liberals much ballyhooed introduction of “smart meters” is costing you almost double what they said it would - 1.9 billion dollars for a program that has not delivered the promised results. They have not succeeded in reducing peak demand nor have they succeeded in requiring less new generation to be built. These were two of the key points, the liberal government made when they introduced smart meters.

On December 16th, I had the opportunity to address the incoming council for the County of Renfrew at their inaugural meeting. I wish to congratulate each and every one of them for their electoral success and assure you as I assured them, that I will continue to take their concerns on issues of a provincial nature to Queen’s Park. Let me also take this time, to express on behalf of Vicky and our family, our best wishes to each and every one of you for a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy 2015.

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The Hy-Liners get ready to ‘spread some Christmas cheer’ by performing for residents and their caregivers at the hospital. In the front from left are Shirley Yach, Maureen Curtis, Hyacinth Chatterton (instructor), Carol Lacroix and Phyllis Jones; and in back Edileide Cathcart, Colleen Blimkie, Mary Coreau, Bonnie Brake, Parise Guerette and Moe Lacroix. Absent but joining the group at the hospital was Rosemary Drziak. My Guy, Hook Stomp Vine and the Cupid Shuffle. The performance of 11 dances was very well received by everyone present, said Chatterton. The audience was especially delighted when the Hy-Liners encouraged some staff members to join them to learn and dance the crowdpleaser, Hey, she added. In addition to the two Nick Smith Centre groups already mentioned, Chatterton offers weekly instruction for the dance-form at some other sites in nearby areas. The original group of Hy-Liners, from the Town of Mississippi-Mills, meets alternately between the Almonte Community Centre and Pakenham’s Stewart Community Centre. There is yet another group based in Almonte, whose sessions take place in the Old Town Hall. In Carleton Place,

a group dances at the Carambeck Community Centre; and the most recently-formed group meets at White Lake’s new Darling-White Lake Community Centre. This makes a current total of six groups of Hy-Liners. “We all enjoy giving something back to the communities where we meet,” said Chatterton, “And we will continue to volunteer our time to make sure that this extra-curricular activity forms a part of our programming each term. We’re currently booked for this type of community involvement from January through to May, 2015.In promoting the activity, Chatterton has always pointed out that it is not only “fun to do,” but is also in the “good for you” category. Another advantage is that although partners are welcome, they are not required, as

is so often the case with many other dance-forms. And there are other bonus points. Line dancing is suitable for all ages and both genders, and is effective as a main activity or as an add-on to anyone’s ongoing regular exercise routines. In 2015, winter sessions will run from early January to late March, and spring sessions are scheduled for early April to late May. Many participants enjoy dancing at more than one site each term. Registration for winter 2015 is well underway. Everyone who wishes to line dance at any level is invited to contact Chatterton at 613-623-0976 or mais-brown@sympatico.ca. Now is the perfect time to pre-register or register for the programs you wish, in order to reserve a space in the weekly sessions that you’re planning to choose. R0013065110

In an unprecedented move, the liberals challenged the credibility of the Auditor General but let’s be clear, there is no motivation for Bonnie Lysyk to provide anything but accurate information. It is the liberals who are trying to protect their you know what. Ask yourself, who do you believe? You can access the full report at www. auditor.on.ca

Community – Some members of the line dance group - The Hy-Liners - who meet weekly at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior continued a tradition of entertaining residents and staff at the Arnprior District Memorial Hospital during the festive season. Their visit took place on Monday, Dec. 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The visit was a month earlier than usual for the group, noted Hyacinth Chatterton, the group’s instructor. Normally the dancers perform at the hospital in January. However, this time around the other group of local dancers, The Valley Booters and their instructor, Val Penno, were not available for their usual entertainment there in December, so the hospital readily accepted the HyLiners’ suggestion to trade months. Another ‘first’ for the Arnprior dancers, Chatterton noted, is the fact that they had a combined group performing. The intermediates, who have many years of experience, were joined by the beginners/novices, who started line dancing during the past year. Both groups met at the Nick Smith Centre in the early afternoon of the performance day for a brief dress rehearsal. This provided a first-time photo-opportunity of them practicing together, before heading to the hospital. The Hy-Liners available to participate represented the areas of White Lake, Waba, Kinburn, Galetta, Carleton Place, Braeside and Arnprior. With their visit to the hospital being scheduled to coincide with the last day of the fall 2014 term, the Hy-Liners ended their activities for the session that afternoon. The line dances were presented in various formations: lines, interactiverounds, contras and circles. The dance choices were well-balanced to include some of the ‘oldies-and-goldies’ such Vaya Con Dios, Rita’s Waltz, Rio, the Lindi Shuffle, Hey, The Electric Slide and an old favourite All My Exes. Among the comparatively newer dances performed were To the Moon,

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One of the reasons that they have failed was the introduction of the Green Energy Act which has caused the mysterious “global adjustment” to soar. The global adjustment is not well understood by most electricity ratepayers but simply put, it is the difference between the wholesale market price of electricity and the amount the province pays to its generators through the exorbitant contracts they have signed with them. 60% of that can be traced to wind and solar. What the Auditor found will shock you. The cost of the global adjustment which is hidden on most people’s electricity bills, will amount to a staggering 50 billion dollars by 2015. Can you imagine, how many medical procedures could have been provided in the last 10 years with 50 billion dollars or how many highways, including 17 could have been four-laned.

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HOARE, EADY In loving memory of our Grandma, Donna Eady, In loving memory of a Special Mom, Elsie Hoare, December 22, 2009 who passed away Dec. 27, 2006 We sat beside your bedside, Another year has slipped Our hearts were crushed away, and sore; We did our best to the It’s been eight years in all, I miss you Mom in every end, way, ‘Til we could do no more. In tears we watched you Since the day you got your call. sinking, We watched you fade Part of you is with me still, For you know when I need away; And though our hearts a lift, I see twinkling eyes sending were breaking, We knew you could not down such warmth, And I’m thankful for your stay. gift. You left behind some aching hearts, Always missing you Mom That loved you most Iona and family sincere; We never shall and never will EADY Forget you grandma dear. In loving memory of our Mother, Donna Eady Love always and forever December 22, 2009 Judy, Tammy, Holly & Family No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain we have suffered since we KOHLSMITH In loving memory of lost you Kimberley Darlene who Life has never been the passed away December same. In our hearts your memory 29, 2001: lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and Death leaves a heartache true, no one can heal, There is not a day, dear Love leaves a memory no mother one can steal. That we do not think of you With all of our love, Mom, Dad, Lori & Jeff, Love always Brian & Val & Tim, Kara, Ryan, Mary Lou Josh and Cole

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Peacefully at Marianhill, Pembroke, on Tuesday December 16, 2014, Leila Brennan, age 81 years. Wife of the late James Francis Quigley; dear mother of Justin, Sheila & Linda; survived by her special grandson Daniel; dear sister of late Lawrence (Jean), Emmett, Renfrew, Evelyn (late Bill) Cunningham, Pembroke, late Daniel Joseph (Joan), Alice (George) Wensing, Kingston, Hugh, Ottawa. Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew: Friday: 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Church, Douglas, Saturday December 20th at 10:30 a.m. Spring interment Parish Cemetery. In lieu of owers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated. Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Glen after a valiant battle with cancer. He passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday December 17th at Hospice Renfrew at the age of 58. Dear son of the late William and Mary (nee Howe). Beloved husband and best friend of Jackie for 28 years. Beloved Dad of Christine Leclair, Taryn (Marc) and Keegan. Proud grandpa of Ashton and Dakota. Dear brother of Beatrice (Earl Curry), Wilma (Ronald Desjardins), Bill (Michelle), Jim (Ann), Doug (late Randy Sararas). Predeceased by sister Dorothy Turner and brother Cecil. Glen will be greatly missed by his many brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews and friends. At Glen’s request cremation has taken place. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice Renfrew. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St, S Renfrew. Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS PROCEDURAL BY-LAW 2012-1205 Suggested Amendment – shown in bold 5.2.1 Township council meetings shall generally be held in the Council chambers at the Lanark Highlands Municipal Office, 75 George Street, Lanark, immediately following the Committee of the Whole meetings, as outlined in the Meeting Schedule.

Committee of the Whole Tuesday, January 13th at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 27th at 6 p.m. Council immediately following

LANARK HIGHLANDS HOLIDAY WASTE SITE HOURS CHRISTMAS EVE Closed from noon onwards Wednesday December 24

5.3.1 Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole meetings shall generally be held in the council chambers at the Lanark Highlands Municipal Office, 75 George Street, Lanark, commencing at 6:00 p.m. as outlined in the Meeting Schedule.

CHRISTMAS DAY Closed Thursday December 25

5.13.3 Regular Council Meetings are generally held twice a month except during the month that has been declared the “Summer Recess” and as otherwise outlined in the Meeting Schedule.

NEW YEARS EVE Closed from noon onwards Wednesday December 31

7.3.2 All Committee meetings shall adjourn no later than 8:30 p.m., unless a motion to proceed beyond 8:30 pm is approved. Procedure By-law Section 10.1 sets out the terms for amending the by-law. There is a notice requirement of the following:

BOXING DAY Closed Friday December 26

NEW YEARS DAY Closed Thursday January 1, 2015

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The Municipal Office will be closed for Christmas commencing Wednesday, December 24th, 2014 at Noon. The office will re-open on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. See you in 2015! FREE Skating at the Lanark Arena over the Christmas holidays. Sponsored by Tim Horton’s! Lanark Community Centre Sunday, December 28 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Wednesday, December 31 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, January 02 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Sunday, January 04 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

LANARK VILLAGE CURBSIDE COLLECTION

a) Notice of intention of proposed amendment or repeal has been given at a previous regular meeting of Council; and

will take place on the following days during the holiday season:

b) One notice in a local paper, a minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to passing the by-law is given.

Saturday 27 December 2014 & Saturday 3 January 2015

The amending by-law will be considered at the Council meeting of January 13th, 2015. For more information, please contact Stacey Blair, Acting Clerk (613)259-2398 ext. 231 www.lanarkhighlands.ca

Garbage & blue boxes must be at the curb by 7 a.m. to ensure collection. The usual limits apply.

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Local 613-623-7518, Fax: 613-224-3330,E-mail: E-mail:derek.dunn@metroland.com ottawaeast@metroland.com Localevents eventsand andhappenings happeningsover overthe thecoming comingweeks weeks— —free freeto tonon-profit non-profitorganizations organizations Fax: The community calendar is offered as a free public service for non-profit groups. Notices appear as space permits. Please submit your information at least two weeks prior to the event and include a daytime contact name and phone number for us to reach you for clarification. Notices can be emailed to derek.dunn@metroland.com or dropped off at our 8 McGonigal St. office in Arnprior. tal.

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Jennilea Hortop will speaks about her experience in The Tour d’Afrique bicycle race and her campaign to raise funds for school fees for girls from the Peace Matunda School and Orphanage in Tanzania at the Christian Education Centre at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome at the meeting backed by the Arnprior Rotary Club. Admission is free, questions are welcome and there will be refreshments. For more information or to make a donation, visit the Peace by Piece website http://www. peacebypieceafrica.org/.

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Community Christmas Dinner at the Nick Smith Centre, 5 p.m. Everyone welcome. For questions or to volunteer or donate, please call Tracey at Mel’s Flowers 613-623-7016 or Erica at Slater’s Baking at 613-623-6455.

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• December 26

Arnprior Curling Club hosts a New Year’s Eve Party, 15 Galvin St. For tickets call Gail at 613-623-2291 or Keith 613-622-0415.

On Friday at the Legion, Jam Night will be available for anyone who would like to join us for singing and dancing and of course play your instruments.

• January 4

The January Valley Singles Lunch will be held at Jim’s Restaurant

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• January 6

On Tuesday is a Taoist Tai Chi open house in 10 a.m. to noon at the Masonic Lodge, 31 James St., Arnprior For more information, please visit www.taoist. org/ottawa or call 613233-2318.

• January 7

Diners Club, Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., Jim’s Restaurant dining room. Ham steak dinner. Tickets $13, needs to be purchased by noon Jan. 6. Entertainment Dan Nicholas. All Seniors 60 and over, Disabled and Individuals with special needs. Proudly sponsored by Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home Program.

• January 15-17

Arnprior Optimist Club Winter Carnival.

• January 16

On Friday is the Waltz into Winter Dance at the Kinburn Community

Centre. Music by the Bowes Brothers, dinner catered by Lolachers. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets contact Judith Waddell at 613-8393400 or Barb Paul at 613-836-1304.

• January 28 Dental Hygiene Services at Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home, 106 McGonigal St. West, Arnprior from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. To book your appointment, please call Patty McComb of Rural Roots Dental Hygiene Services directly at 613-323-6487 or via email at pattymccomb@ruralrootsdhs. com • February 14

The Arnprior and McNab-Braeside Archives holds its annual general meeting at the public library, starting at 1 p.m. The railway history of Arnprior will be presented by Brian Gilhuly, one of the group’s newest volunteers, who recently retired from Heritage Canada.

Ongoing

White Lake Women’s

Institute: Fridays euchre 7 p.m., Saturdays Bargain Basement 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., second Saturdays acoustic jam 7 p.m.-midnight, last Saturday monthly market and social 9 a.m.-2 p.m., third Thursday WLWI monthly meeting. For info, call 613-623-2776.

Wednesdays

Arnprior Toastmasters meets every Wednesday at the Arnprior District Memorial Hospital in 2nd Floor Outpatient Teaching Room at 6:45 p.m. Toastmasters is a safe place to learn and grow in speaking skills and leadership skills. For more info visit http://arnpriortoastmasters.blogspot.ca/

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Fundraising for the Arnprior and District Humane Society runs all year. Please drop your wine, beer and liquor empties at the shelter at 490 Didak Dr. in Arnprior. For more information on the society, call 613-623-0916 and check out the website www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca.

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