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Arnprior council eyes savings by supporting OPP merger The Arnprior Chronicle Guide EMC wishes all our readers a happy and safe New Year’s .

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EMC news – The Town of Arnprior received an early Christmas present last week. Town council gave the green light last Thursday morning to integrate its police services with the Renfrew OPP. Renfrew Staff Sgt. Colin Slight answered questions from councillors during a special council meeting, indicating to them it would be beneficial for cost-savings reasons, but they would have to determine the type of police presence they require in the community. Currently, Arnprior’s OPP detachment is classified as a 5.1 non-contract policing operation. Amalgamating it with the Renfrew OPP would mean the sharing of key services and finding efficiencies. “We’re really at your mercy,” said Staff Sgt. Slight.

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An important look back for ADHS students Sgt. Leonard Spinks of the Canadian 1st Airborne Division, right, and Flying Officer Joe Descent, speak to Ryan McKenna’s Grade 10 history class at Arnprior District High School on Thursday, Dec. 20. The World War II veterans spoke about their experiences and answered questions.

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Happy New Year , good-bye to great year John Carter john.carter@metroland.com

The newspaper is full of Christmas stories and photographs. School wrapped up Friday with a flurry of concerts, contests and donations. – Pages 5, 30, 32, 33, 35

EMC news – It’s going to be quite the party. Arnprior will be ending its 150th birthday year and bringing in 2013 with a rollicking celebration New Year’s Eve. Everyone is invited to the Nick Smith Centre to take part. The Arnprior 150 Committee has organized activities from 1 p.m. to midnight for all ages, culminating in a massive fireworks display at midnight. Families are welcome to come to the Nick Smith Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. to wear off some of that Christmas turkey and plum pudding with free swims and

skates. Of course, all that exercise will make participants hungry again. So there will be a free barbecue offered by the Arnprior 150 Committee from 4 to 5 p.m., when neighbours can socialize on the last day of 2012. The contents of the Arnprior 150 time capsule will be on display for the last time before it is locked away for 25 years. There is also an Arnprior 150 hockey display by Arnprior and District Archivist Laurie Dougherty at the Nick Smith Centre. A banquet and dance for adults begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour. See NEW YEAR’S, Page 3

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School board amalgamation off table as saving measure to work with boards and their communities to ensure student needs are met.” Zegarac said that Minister of Education Laurel Broten met with all the school board associations and staff during the last summer to get input. “During pre-consultation sessions, many participants were clear this was not the right time to move forward with board amalgamations,” Zegarac said. “It was also shared with us there could be other ways to find savings.” GOOD NEWS

Renfrew County District School Board chairman David Kaiser said this is good news for Renfrew County school children and their parents. “Amalgamating such a large geographic region as Renfrew County with another

district in Eastern Ontario didn’t make sense,” Kaiser said. “Rural boards like ours connect strongly with their communities and losing local representation would have been detrimental to our students.” Zegarac says the minister still expects boards to “continue to exercise good judgement … in the current fiscal environment.” “I encourage boards to make progress on the commitment you have expressed in the past several months in finding opportunities for more innovative partnerships and greater efficiencies,” Zegarac said. “Protecting what we value most in education in Ontario in these tough financial times is a challenge that will require the best of our energies and ideas.”

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Mayor David Reid noted finding the right amount and level of service is of great importance to the town. Coun. Ted Strike asked if there were any costs the public should know about beforehand in regards to the maintenance of Arnprior’s current detachment building. “For our people, are we prepared to pay X number of dollars for this level of service?” he asked. “We should have a good feel for that cost.” Councillors were also concerned with a $10,000 phone bill, which CAO Michael Wildman said they would look into to find savings. The total cost of having a detachment office sits at $37,600. Council noted it would be difficult to find another tenant for the building if they were to not keep it for policing purposes. Coun. Lynn Grinstead said they wouldn’t be doing the police any service to get rid of the building. In the end, councillors agreed to keep the building, but noted the costs of operating it should be reviewed annually. Another question that arose was the sharing of officers and the reassurance Arnprior would have their own officer on duty at all times. Slight told councillors the detachment would always ensure the safety of the community by having officers present.

Additionally, if an officer were called for back-up in another region (such as Cobden), a replacement would replace that officer’s time and patrol Arnprior. “We’re going to meet the needs of the community,” Slight told council. “I can guarantee that.” He said the total number of hours a fulltime officer works during the year amounts to 1,467. In the end, mayor Reid told council amalgamating with Renfrew is the way to go, adding it makes better economical sense to integrate their services with the OPP like many other smaller detachments have done. “There are efficiencies there,” he said. “The province is heading in that direction. But we need to make sure to have continued OPP presence in the community.” Reeve Walter Stack said integrating services was all about being good neighbours to one another. “To me it’s a no-brainer,” he said, adding it was still important to have an effective OPP presence in the community with regular school visits.” “If we can save $350,000 a year, that’s great.” Slight told council it would be a good idea for Arnprior to join the Police Advisory Committee to ensure its voice is heard on policing matters.

New Year’s fireworks at midnight Continued from front

A dinner catered by Gib McMullen of Apple Sarah’s will be served at 7 p.m. with the dance featuring the four-piece Ottawa-based party band Roadhouse taking over at 9 p.m. That band is well-known for its being able to provide party songs of many types. With every member providing vocals, there are not many popular songs, they can’t sing. The $35 tickets for the dinner-dance are available at the Nick Smith Centre, Arnprior Town Hall and the Gallery Gift Shop. The whole community is invited to the Nick Smith Centre at midnight to join the dancers in viewing the fireworks display that will say good-bye to 2012 and hello to 2013. Organizers say it will be a fitting finale to a year that started with fireworks and included a county fair weekend, the Renfrew County Senior Games, the Arnprior Fair, White Pine Festival, the world Broomball championships and several other special events.

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EMC news – The Renfrew County school boards will not have to merge with any of their neighbours. And that’s good news, says the public school board chairman. After careful consideration, the Ministry of Education has decided school board amalgamation would not make appreciable differences in budget savings. “We have made a decision to meet the savings target associated with board amalgamations through other means,” Deputy Minister George Zegarac wrote in a letter to Ontario Directors of Education on Dec. 10. “The expectations of the education sector in helping to meet the Ministry of Education budget target remains unchanged. “We still need everyone to do their part and we continue

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“We post a board in the classroom with a goal that is set by the kids in my room. We determine how much money we feel we can donate to the ‘Operation’ over the course of one month.� This year the students’ goal was $400. “I thought that it wouldn’t be easily obtained ... Boy was I wrong,� said Smith-Hisko. “The kids ended up contributing $510 to the ‘Operation’ and were through the moon with excitement because of their accomplishment.� She said the students created “incentives� for themselves along the way that helped to keep them motivated and on track. “They had me matching dollar amounts, baking for them, having a movie and popcorn day and even made me sing Christmas carols over the PA system one morning,� Smith-Hisko said. “In the end they sur-

passed their goal and were eager to go shopping.� For the last 11 years, the school has partnered with Giant Tiger, both the Arnprior store and the head office on Walkley Road, for the program. Each year Mike Marcil of Giant Tiger Arnprior and Greg Farrell, the company’s president and CEO, “move mountains to help the cause,� Smith-Hisko reports. “They understand that the ‘needy’ are the neediest during the holidays and eagerly look to help my kids make a difference in our community. She said Giant Tiger always opens its doors to 20-some 13years-old kids to shop for the morning and give them deals on toys within their store. For the last four years, Farrell has matched dollar for dollar what the students raise in the classroom. This year they contributed just over $500, which enabled the students to shop with just over $1,000. The story of generosity gets better, says Smith-Hisko. “While the kids were shopping, a customer approached one of the groups and after finding out who they were shopping for, opened her wallet and handed the students $100 to add to their total. “It was a wonderful moment for the kids to be able to see that their efforts were being supported within the community and that people of all ages embrace the opportunity to give back and help out when they can.� On the day of the shopping, the students are divided into groups and choose a gender and age category for which to purchase gifts. This year they had just shy of $1,200 to work with. They spent an hour picking out gifts that would be adored by kids in their select-

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EMC lifestyle – A group of Arnprior District High School students has formed a local Free the Children group and has embarked on a campaign to children in the Third World. The We Create Change campaign kicked off with a penny drive. The penny drive id running until at least the end of January at three local participating businesses, CIBC, ScotiaBank and Intrendz, explained group spokesman Oliver Jacob Gardiner. As well, the Town of Arnprior has expressed interest in having a donation box. The ADHS group will also be participating

in other campaigns of Free The Children such as We Are Love, We Are Silent, Mini Weday. Members will be going to the National Weday in April. They have also had the speaker come to the school and participated in the We Scare Hunger campaign, where they collected 169 cans for the local food bank and $16 for the clean water in Haiti project. All of the proceeds from the campaigns go towards the goal of providing clean water to people in Haiti. For more information, visit the www. freethechildren.com.

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Spirit of the season shone through once again It’s easy to become jaded with all the bad news we’ve been bombarded with throughout the year. Berserk gunmen. Egomaniacal dictators. Religious fanatics. Corrupt mayors. Pedophile priests. The proliferation of scam artists. Global warming. Layoffs. A widening gap between the rich and poor. Reality television shows. Zombies. The ending of the world (which if it indeed did happen Dec. 21, you won’t be reading this). And closer to home: drought, fatalities involving drunk drivers, devastating fires, cats and dogs abandoned to fend for themselves, and thefts of Christmas presents made worse by the spray-painting of a family’s furniture. No wonder many people have become cynical and despairing of the future. Yet, when this time of year rolls around, faith in humanity is often renewed. That’s cer-

tainly the case in Arnprior. It’s difficult to remain negative in the face of so much generosity. While food banks in some communities approached the Christmas season with almost empty shelves, the Arnprior District Food Bank seems to be able to keep up a sufficient amount of supplies. The support is probably at least partly in reaction to how dedicated the food bank’s volunteers are. That support swells dramatically in December, as schools, industries, businesses, organizations and individuals line up to make donations. Those contributions are greatly appreciated, as they not only help those down on their luck have a merrier Christmas, they also enable the food bank to assist the needy right through the winter. The victims of the Dec. 14 fire on McGo-

nigal Street also found out how generous the community can be. Donations flooded in, many in appreciation of how kind the owner of the house has been to others in the past. What goes around, comes around. Playing a special part in the campaign were several Arnprior businesses who set up donation stations. It’s heartening to see the generosity of local businesses people. They could throw up their hands in frustration over the number of shoppers who are lured by the bright lights of the city malls, and some even to the discount stores south of the border. In doing so, they desert their hometown businesses who pay taxes here and support local children’s sports teams and many other endeavours that enrich the community. However, most local businesses do not respond by turning their backs on the commu-

nity, but instead accelerate their rate of giving this time of year. As do many citizens. At Arnprior Giant Tiger five days before Christmas, a group of students from St. Joseph’s Catholic school were buying gifts for local children desperately in need of some Christmas cheer. Giant Tiger generously matched the money they had raised to enable them to buy twice as much. A woman shopper asked the students what they were doing. When told, she took five $20 bills out of her purse and gave it to them. The students, already setting an example of good citizenship, learned just how wonderfully generous their community can be. It’s impossible to become too jaded when things like this happen to brighten up our Christmas. Thanks Arnprior and area. We’re smiling again.

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Strategic planning process not inspiring town improvements To the Editor: Re. draft strategic plan for Arnprior. Bureaucratic mumble jumble. Here they go, serving their selves first, I thought. And the important interesting things are pushed far off into the future. By then the town leaders will be musing about developing a new strategic plan because the last one fell short and is now SPOTS (Strategic Plan On Top Shelf). In my experience, SPOTS is where most plans end up because their lifespan is about 11 months on average. The strategic plan lifecycle usually mirrors the annual budget planning cycle in most organizations. The one positive aspect about a good strategy discussion is the possibility of some shared values and views about future direction emerging from the process. Selective use of the agreed upon shared values and views can be used by leaders to forge and fashion future debates. For that reason alone, it is usually worth the effort for any entity to attempt developing a strategic plan even though it will end up as SPOTS. I read the draft through several times trying to find the real shared values and vision, not one about tweaking the org chart, HR and budget processes. I was hoping to see a vision like: “By 2017 the Town will be the preferred place in the Valley to live, work, play, shop and contribute to the community.� Furthermore, rather than honesty and integrity, which are sine qua non for any public official, elected or appointed, I would have expected to see words about service, value offered and excellence. Apparently the creators of the shared values statement believe that mediocrity is an acceptable value. If fixing HR and the budget process is the key enabling step to a solid management base and staying out of a debt/deficit/no-growth trap, then why not call it the “management model� for the Town and include some concrete but objective goals and measurements for both the bureaucrats and the political leaders of the Town.

Concrete goals and measurements will tell us if we are making progress rather than platitudes from politicians and pliable performance measures. A true Management Model includes all of the Town actors, what their “value creation� proposition is, and how it is going to be rigorously measured and funded. A robust management model has other important elements as well the planners could consider. The seven priority areas in the draft are about 2 or 3 too many. Sure they are spread over five years in three phases that I would re-label as “consolidating/enabling, investing/ growing, and spending.� But if everything is a priority, then nothing is a priority. Focusing on too many little things will mean nothing big and important is accomplished. Perhaps they can be re-aligned into fewer “buckets� and whipping the Town staff into shape and figuring out a financial and capital budget model remains the starting point. But I would argue that it needs to be tied to a real vision and have actual milestones and true benchmarks in an overall “management model.� Since fixing HR and the budget process is what the planners want to do anyway, the townspeople just have to hold the town managers’ feet to the fire and make sure they measure and report on their progress. Simply put, if you do not rigorously describe and measure it, you cannot understand and manage it, and if you cannot manage it, you cannot afford it. I participated in the earlier public consultation supporting the updating of the strategic plan for the Town. At my table I learned a valuable lesson in lobbying from one of the non-resident land developers. Each time another participant made a comment, he intervened to drag the discussion back to and repeat his single concern: the speed and efficiency of Town Hall staff in pushing through his permitting and development requests. See TOWN Page 9

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Sack lunch story illustrates how we should treat our soldiers To the Editor: For those who give us liberty and freedom. Can’t thank you guys and gals enough! Den Zegen (Blessings without end). SACK LUNCHES

I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight. I’m glad I have a good book to read. Perhaps I will get a short nap, I thought. Just before take-off, a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all the vacant seats, totally surrounding me. I decided to start a conversation. “Where are you headed?” I asked the soldier seated nearest to me. “Petawawa. We’ll be there for two weeks for special training, and then we’re being deployed to Afghanistan.” After flying for about an hour, an announcement was made that sack lunches were available for $5. It would be several hours before we reached the east, and I quickly decided a lunch would help pass the time. As I reached for my wallet, I overheard a soldier ask his buddy if he planned to buy lunch. “No, that seems like a lot of money for just a sack lunch. Probably wouldn’t be worth five bucks. I’ll wait till we get to base.” His friend agreed. I looked around at the other soldiers. None were buying lunch. I walked to the back of the plane and handed the flight attendant a $50 bill. “Take a lunch to all those soldiers.” She grabbed my arms and squeezed tightly. Her eyes wet with tears. She thanked me. “My son was a soldier in Iraq; it’s almost like you are doing it for him.” Picking up 10 sacks, she headed up the aisle to where the soldiers were seated. She stopped at my seat and asked, “Which do you like best - beef or chicken?” “Chicken,” I replied, wondering why she asked. She turned and went to the front of plane, returning a minute later with a dinner plate from first class. “This is your thanks.” After we finished eating, I went again to the back of the plane, heading for the rest room. A man stopped me. “I saw what you did. I want to

be part of it. Here, take this.” He handed me $25. Soon after I returned to my seat, I saw the Flight Captain coming down the aisle, looking at the aisle numbers as he walked. I hoped he was not looking for me, but noticed he was looking at the numbers only on my side of the plane. When he got to my row, he stopped, smiled, held out his hand and said, “I want to shake your hand.” Quickly unfastening my seatbelt I stood and took the Captain’s hand. With a booming voice he said, “I was a soldier and I was a military pilot. Once, someone bought me a lunch. It was an act of kindness I never forgot.” I was embarrassed when applause was heard from all of the passengers. Later I walked to the front of the plane so I could stretch my legs. A man who was seated about six rows in front of me reached out his hand, wanting to shake mine. He left another $25 in my palm. When we landed, I gathered my belongings and started to deplane. Waiting just inside the airplane door was a man who stopped me, put something in my shirt pocket, turned, and walked away without saying a word. Another $25! Upon entering the terminal, I saw the soldiers gathering for their trip to the base. I walked over to them and handed them $75. “It will take you some time to reach the base. It will be about time for a sandwich. God Bless You.” Ten young men left that flight feeling the love and respect of their fellow travelers. As I walked briskly to my car, I whispered a prayer for their safe return. These soldiers were giving their all for our country. I could only give them a couple of meals. It seemed so little. A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to ‘citizens of Canada’ for an amount of ‘up to and including my life’. That is Honour, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.

A generous Arnprior family Ken Scissons and his family have been well-known around Arnprior for years. This photograph of the family several decades ago was one of the many making up an Arnprior 150th anniversary album. Scissons is noteworthy for his good deeds, particularly in assisting those in need of a helping hands. The community has rallied around Scissons and his five tenants after a fire Dec. 15 destroyed a McGonigal Street house he owned next to his own residence in the back of Ken’s Kitchen. As of Thursday, more than $2,500 had been dropped off at the Arnprior Sears store in the mall for the cause and another $1,000-plus at Steve & Dennis Restaurant. As well as those two, several other area businesses are collecting for the victims right through this weekend.

Blessed be the honest people To the Editor: Thanks to a special angel who took my purse to the courtesy desk at the Metro store Dec. 13, Thursday. I would like to thank her personally. Hope she had a blessed Christmas.

It is wonderful to have honest people in our community. Sincerely and thankful. Gail Collins Arnprior

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The staff “are all nice but do not follow through.” Thus our table of mostly entrepreneurs was only able to get out only one recommendation and you know what it was. So I did not have high hopes for a coherent draft Strategic Plan if the other tables were as singular in purpose as ours. But thank you, Mr. Developer, for a valuable lesson besides a SLAPP (Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation). My expectations are low for lasting results from this strategic planning process. The oppressive nature of the status quo in a small town is difficult to overcome. In five years’ time, it is likely the Town will still be talking about the same dreams and concerns being talked about today, i.e. Town Centre, waterfront, infrastructure development, slow pace of Town Hall staff, and studies, hoopla

and hullabaloos, etc. Indeed the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOTs) that were talked about at the beginning of the strategic planning session will still be with us. The SWOTS are mostly unalterable: the 417 highway forces Arnprior to be a dormitory town thus competing with Carleton Place and other Valley communities for housing stock and additional debt-burdened younger Rurban Citiot ratepayers; investing in the under developed river fronts requires involvement of other levels of government; exploiting the rich heritage cultural tradition requires substantial investment with fleeting and low rates of return; as well as the various challenges that being part of Renfrew County imposes. It is not difficult to envisage that in five years’ time the views and talk in Town will still be about “roofs, roads,

recreation, retail and rivers” or “houses, highways, hockey, hawkers/hucksters, and heritage days.” Residents will cocoon themselves in their vinyl-cladded beige palaces fitted out with satellite TV, high speed Internet connections, soaker tubs and granite counter tops, enjoying their backyard BBQ, expecting everyone else to behave like them and dutifully ignoring what happens in municipal administration. The Town will remain a cultural cave where, apart from amateur sports, selfless contribution to community life remains weak and suspiciously looked upon. Finally the best a travelling diner can expect for a Sunday evening culinary experience will be to enjoy a Hoagie at a strip mall sports bar in the Prior because “they cannot screw it up.”

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behind the eight-ball in terms of meeting their ongoing housing costs. A single person on Ontario Works makes at most $606.00 per month for all expenses, including shelter. For a single parent family with one child, the amount from Ontario Works is $940. A quick review of local rentals in the last few weeks shows the lowest rent at $510 per month plus utilities for a one-bedroom second -floor apartment; most rentals are asking from $800 to over $1,000 per month with utilities extra. The Wellesley Institute, in a November 2012 report, states “the elimination of the CSUMB will have significant health impacts for people receiving social assistance, who are already among the most vulnerable in Ontario.” It points to safe and affordable housing as a key determinant of health. HOMES TO BE LOST

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Renfrew Catholic schools look back on year of achievements EMC news - A review of the past school year reveals many wonderful and noteworthy achievements throughout the Renfrew County Catholic District School District, says a news release from the school board. Academically, students continued to excel in the EQAO assessments, surpassing the provincial averages in seven of eight categories, says the release. Some of the many programs and initiatives to promote student success and wellness included: • A robust Summer School program that involved more than 300 students and the addition of the Jaguar Camp, allowing Grade 4 students to experience high school programs at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Renfrew; • A strong First Nations program, with added staff to aid in closing the gaps and improving scores; • Expanded Kindergarten to Grade 2 Literacy Initiative and Collaborative Inquiry for Learning In Math programs to develop deep thinking skills and problem solving; • Safe Schools co-ordinator to deal with student health, wellness, safety and retention issues.

As stewards who cherish the environment and all life in it, the school board has taken many steps to upgrade facilities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and ensure comfortable, safe and modern environments for students Among those are: • completion of construction of the new St. Francis of Assisi School; • retrofits of kindergarten classrooms in preparation for ELKP implementation; • renovation and modernization underway at Bishop Smith Catholic High School; • efficient lighting, heating, and windows in various schools across the board; • expanded wireless service, online homework support, electronic tools for learning in the classroom; • modifications to the board office to ensure accessibility. The school districtalso celebrated some special achievements: • Foster McIntyre, Grade 7 student of Our Lady of Fatima, and Randy Bissonnette, principal of Our Lady of Lourdes, were chosen to participate at the Minister of Education’s table in Queen’s Park

• John XXIII Catholic School of Arnprior was named a School of Distinction for ongoing achievements in math • A partnership agreement with the Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre to operate a daycare facility within the new St. Francis of Assisi School building. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

The school boards’s 2012–2017 strategic multi-year plan includes input from community partners and stakeholders, and interconnects with board and school improvement planning structures. The plan is once again based on three fundamental elements: Christian maturity, life-long learning, and stewardship and sustainability. The school board will model an active faith journey: • ensuring Catholicity is visible in our schools through symbols, prayers, and celebrations; • incorporating social justice, equity and inclusiveness, and unconditional love into board and school activities;

• celebrating Catholic education, promoting our accomplishments and contributions. The board will increase student achievement, close gaps and build public confidence: • Growing student achievement and engagement by integrating information technology and inquiry into teaching, and embedding a sense of belonging and well-being for all pupils • Providing specific strategies, opportunities and resources to nurture the giftedness of each individual • Using various methods (website, newsletter, social media) for effective, clear and transparent communications. The board will maximize resources and minimize footprint: • Living and promoting an environm entally friendly lifestyle, expanding the use of technology and recycling to reduce waste; • Increasing effectiveness and efficiency in order to direct more resources to our classrooms; • Implementing electronic processes and information technology to save physical resources.

Schreader, Michaud re-electd to guide Catholic school board But he adds that education is always in a state of change. The new strategic plan, Schreader says, will keep RCCDSB schools in step with those changes by expanding the Early Learning Kindergarten program, increasing high-technology in the classroom, strengthening special education programs, and updating infrastructure to improve school environments and energy efficiency. “Our Board is committed to responding to the needs of our students in a supportive, healthy and safe environment, nourished by unconditional love,” he said. Michaud, a board member since 2002, said he welcomed the opportunity to serve another term. “The Board has achieved a great deal to date. We can look forward to many more initiatives that will enhance communication and engagement in the coming school year”. In his acceptance speech, Schreader said he offered “my sincere commitment to work

diligently with you to provide the resources and support our students need to achieve their personal best within a safe school environment characterized by warmth, hospitality, good humour and joy. “We will work together to strengthen the success of our Catholic schools in Renfrew County through strong partnerships with our students, parents, parishes and the local community,” he said. “We will continue to offer our services with unconditional love, in a spirit of freedom, affir-

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In listing a number of initiatives, he noted that St. Joseph’s School in Arnprior has 40 students enrolled in year one of an Extended French Language pilot program and plans are in the works for the construction of an addition at John XXIII Catholic School in Arnprior to accommodate the Early Learning Kindergarten program in September 2013;

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Elementary teachers declare temporary truce John Carter john.carter@metroland.com

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Renfrew County elementary teachers walked out Dec. 13 to protest Bill 115. Above, pickets in front of Walter Zadow elementary.

EMC news - What with three more snow days keeping most students at home on the last week of school before the Christmas holidays, it’s probably a good thing public school elementary teachers have offered to put their rotating walkouts on hold. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced last Friday that it will cease rotating strikes, and take no new strike action, if Ontario’s education minister does not impose collective agreements after Dec. 31 under Bill 115. The offer extends until a new premier is put in place at the Liberal Party convention in late January. The ETFO is hoping the new premier will revisit the controversial legislation that has teachers and other civil service union members so upset. “The appointment of a new premier will provide an opportunity to take a fresh look at the current collective bargaining impasse and find respectful solutions,� said ETFO president Sam Hammond at a media conference Dec. 21. “Our proposal respects existing collective bargaining processes and the fundamental rights of our members and all working Ontarians. “If the minister decides to take precipitous action and trigger further disruption, this will aggravate the situation for parents, students, and our members,� he said. “Education Minister Laurel Broten and her government must recognize that Bill 115 is a dangerous piece of legislation. It threatens the very foundations of Ontario’s democratic values and institutions. “It is wrong, and the education sector has called the government to task for it with our job actions this fall.� Both public school elementary and secondary school teachers maintain Bill 115 gives the edu-

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ontrac gives thanks ontrac Employment Resource Services paid tribute to Arnprior’s employers last Wednesday, Dec. 19. The employment resource centre hosted its annual festive open house and employer appreciation event that afternoon, bestowing eight employers with recognition certificates. Ontrac, established in the area in 2000, has been providing employment services to the community, initially under the direction of HRSDC and now part of Employment Ontario. Receiving thanks last Thursday were Canadian Tire’s Joe Mohr, Terry Wright of Budget Propane, Mike Bode of Bode’s Custom Cabinets, Barbara Kosman of Cosman-Dew Business Services, Patricia Glahs of CVTEL, and Iris Young of Island View Suites. Cheyanne Wells, employer specialist, was assisted by executive director Bert Morrow in handing out the awards. Not present at the event, but recipients of awards, were Shelley Mosseau of Leaps & Bounds Children’s Centre and Barry Baird of Krown Arnprior. SABINE GIBBINS/METROLAND

Special Christmas card to a veteran EMC lifestyle - A Christmas card sent in 1943 by Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King to a Canadian prisoner of war is on display this holiday season at the Canadian War Museum. It’s a poignant reminder of the service and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans and a symbol of a nation’s gratitude and remembrance. The recipient was Arthur Kenneth Pifher from Paris, Ontario, who was captured at the battle of Hong Kong in 1941.

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More gold for Arnprior athletes at college rugby tournament EMC sports – Chanelle Fortin and Robyn Quade who where a key part of the highly successful Arnprior District High School girls rugby team over the last couple of years have struck gold again. This time they were playing for the Algonquin College Thunder women’s rugby team. It was Fortin’s rookie year playing for Algonquin and Quade’s second. Fortin’s speed made her a natural to play left wing and run the ball up, while Quade’s

leadership played out well as captain of the team. The Thunder crushed their opponents all through the regular season, rolling over Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) East Region opponents in six games by an average score of 64.5-0, before defeating the Seneca Sting 20-5 in the semi-finals. The conference final was held Nov 17 at Ottawa’s Twin Elm Rugby Park against the Humber Hawks, who matched the Thunder’s 7-0 record this

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Riders, volunteers thanked for making horse series possible EMC sports - The Rising Star Series at JCS Stables on Scheel Drive in McNab-Braeside is made possible by support from several volunteers and organizations. While there are a lot of individuals responsible for bringing the horse show clinics together, the participants are the most important. JSC Stables also thanks the generosity of the sponsors and numerous volunteers who help to provide for a safe, fun-filled and exciting day in the fall. Glen Howard of GH Photography was thanked for providing his photography services. Anyone interested can visit his website at ghphotography. ca to view photographs taken at all three horse show clinics. All ribbons were provided by Jim Miller of Sunlife Financial in Renfrew. In its final horse show clinic of the season Sept. 1, Mother Nature provided a gorgeous day with lots of sun and a lovely breeze. A huge crowd was also on hand to enjoy the event. Competitors, coaches and spectators gained knowledge through comments and evaluations from clinician, Kitty Bowland, of Renfrew. Results of the final of three clinics were: Beginner Division (sponsored by McNab Riding

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Interior design consultant Devon Sheehan sits in the kitchen of one of her favourite completed projects – her sister’s Renfrew-area low-slung bungalow that was redone in a modern style. The site has also been a great way to connect with clients looking for her more traditional services. FAVOURITE PROJECTS

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EMC business - If you have a design dilemma, interior design consultant Devon Sheahan wants to hear from you. The Renfrew native has been quietly working away for the last 10 years, gaining clients mostly via word of mouth. The work up until now has been mostly part-time as she focused on raising her two daughters, but as they’re getting a bit older she’s ready to make it a full-time gig and looking for clients who would benefit from her expertise. Sheahan graduated in 2002 from Algonquin’s Advanced Interior Design Program and soon after realized residential design was her true passion. She has worked alongside other designers, been employed by a custom kitchen company and has done freelance design. Her completed projects include planning and designing of unfinished basements, new additions and entire home renovations. Originally a student in the business program, Sheahan

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As the old year ends and the new approaches, more than a few of us will take a look in the mirror and decide it’s time to shape up. Maybe we’ll join a gym, but many of us will look to purchase home exercise equipment as a more convenient, comfortable, and private alternative to fitness club membership. But where to turn? Which elliptical, treadmill, rower, or exercise bike to buy? It’s easy to get lost in the myriad of websites, media ads, and avalanches of flyers overflowing our mailboxes. It’s also very easy to choose the wrong piece of equipment, that no matter how often you use it or how well designed it is, won’t deliver the results you’re looking for. And of course there’s the risk of injury because you didn’t get the appropriate advice you needed before purchasing a piece of fitness equipment that your body or physical condition isn’t suited for. Fitness Depot has been providing solutions to all these problems and concerns for over 20 years in Ottawa and their long list of satisfied and physically fit clients provide strong testament to their customercentered way of doing business. First, all of the associates you’ll meet at either Fitness Depot location (499 Industrial Ave in the east or 255 Kanata Ave in the west) are experts on the products and accessories they offer. They have been specifically trained by North America’s major fitness equipment manufacturers and receive continual education and updates on new designs and features. They are all fulltime employees and were chosen because of their commitment to physical fitness and excellent customer service. Second, if you want to try any of Fitness Depot’s equipment or products before you buy, it’s as easy as riding a bike because they’re all set up in their comfortable and roomy facilities for demo purposes. There’s no guessing from looking at a picture on the box or at some video as to whether or not you’re choosing the right product. Fitness Depot’s staff also take the time to ask the right questions to make sure that what you buy is right for you and other members of your family who might use it, and for your home. There’s no use getting the perfect home gym system if it won’t fit in your family or exercise room. In fact in most cases the associate you first meet will be the one to guide you through choosing and purchasing the right equipment and accessories to accompanying the delivery truck to your home to ensure a done-right-the-first-time set-up and to make sure you’re completely comfortable with all the features and operations.

And since they’re a depot, they carry everything they offer in stock and can arrange most installations on a same-day basis. Why wait days or weeks when you want to start your new life now? Some us of will enter Fitness Depot for the first time after being gym or club members and will be pleasantly surprised to find the same reputable major brands that our fitness club uses. Fitness Depot’s equipment suppliers are very carefully chosen and only ship to specialty retailers. You don’t have to be a fitness veteran to recognize names like LifeFitness, Precor, or Octane just to name a few. And commercial gyms and clubs also purchase their equipment from Fitness Depot. So the same expert associates that local gyms rely on, are there to serve you as well. And they’re happy to handle special orders for those rare occasions when someone is looking for a hard to find item that isn’t normally stocked. More than a few of us have experienced (or know someone who has) the difficulty that can arise when a fitness machine requires service or repair. With purchases from some retailers, the only choice is to package it up and send it back. But Fitness Depot runs a complete service centre in Ottawa that’s as close as your computer mouse. And since they offer their own in-house extended service plans, affordable peace of mind comes along with professional technicians. Whether it’s a simple adjustment or minor repair, or part replacement, it’s all part of Fitness Depot’s A to Z white-glove customer service. For Ottawa’s truly largest selection of fitness equipment and gear at the guaranteed lowest prices, with service that’s as fit as a fiddle, there really is only one choice with two great locations: Fitness Depot. East end manager Paul Riley and west end’s Kevin DeForge and their very physical teams are on site and on track Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and on Sundays from noon to 5:00 pm. You can reach them by phone at 613-247-8888 (East) or 613-591-8988 (West). Their website at www.fitnessdepotottawa.com has full details and specs on everything they sell. Good quality home fitness equipment means a long term relationship that brings much more value than flashy offers on unknown brands. With Fitness Depot, nothing’s holding you back from a fit future.

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Willy, left, and his brother Tom O’Rourke show off the hay donated to the Fitzroy farm from an elk farmer near Edmonton. Willy said there is so little hay in Valley, thanks to the drought, that he’s making sure the tarp stays over it. He can’t afford to lose any of the 32 bails he received.

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EMC news – It was a fine Christmas present they received at Harbour Hill Charolais farm this year. Willy O’Rourke, president of Fitzroy Beef Farmers, was among the lucky few to have his name drawn for a truckload – 32 bails in all – of hay from out west. “Christmas came early this year,� is what O’Rourke said when he got the call informing him that his remaining cows will make it through winter. There were 300 Ontario farmers who applied for relief, with 90 loads coming to the Valley. His brother Tom came over to the Newtown Road farmer from his nearby farm, outside Fitzroy Harbour, to check out the load sitting in a field near cows, horses and other animals that will benefit. “This should be your good news

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Christmas story of the season,� Tom said, laughing when his brother explained that a tarp was over the hay because it is “too valuable not to cover.� Valuable is right. Valley farmers normally pay about three cents a pound for hay. This year, if it can be found at all thanks to last summer’s drought, hay is going for 12 cents. Although Harbour Hill is primarily a beef farm, O’Rourke’s first cut of 2011 yielded 440 bails. Last summer it was down to 330. Second cutting went from 170 to 22. So, yes, he appreciates the additional bails, even if it meant he had to contribute to the truck driver’s gasoline. Like many Valley farmers caught in the drought line, a thin strip from up past Cobden through to West Carleton, the regular rains and timely September rains didn’t come last summer. North Gower is an example that fell outside the line, with milk

producers in that area getting by with timely rains. Here in Fitzroy, cracks formed in the ground that would have taken a month of rain to fill in. July saw twoand-a-quarter inches of rain; July saw less than an inch. It forced him to feed winter hay to cows in July. After going through all eight sections of his fields, the first still hadn’t seen re-growth. The upshot? He usually has 30 cows. Four were put down. It isn’t an easy thing for him. O’Rourke’s spent more than 30 rarifying his herd’s genes. Having to give that up is a tough decision to make, especially when others are doing the same causing a drop in price by 10 cents a pound. And yet it doesn’t take away from the joy the O’Rourke brothers found in getting hay sent all the way from Alberta. Hay East, as it is known, is about farmers such as Clint Landral

donating hay to eastern farmers devastated by the drought. It is in part about settling up a debt. Hay West took place exactly 10 years earlier, when drought ravaged the other side of Canada. There was never a doubt that farmers across this vast land want to help on another in times of crisis. The problem then, and now, has been the distance. But that hasn’t stopped them. Canada has been called a country that doesn’t work in theory, only in practice. Many observing this back-and-forth donating between farmers thousands of kilometres would agree. “The farmers out west are returning the favour,� said Coun. Eli ElChantiry. “It’s a great thing to see people in Canada still cherish the support of one another.� Contacted at his elk farm about an hour from Edmonton, Landral saw it as a good news story about Canada. “Good for him. I’m glad it got to him,� Landral said, who explained

they had a bumper crop this year and so he could afford to ship out seven loads, or 224 bails this year. It wasn’t far from his mind, either, that he benefitted from Hay West in 2002. It was about knowing what O’Rourke and others are going through, and returning the favour. Asked why he didn’t simply ship the hay south where he could make a pretty penny, Landral cut off the question at the halfway point. “We’re Canadians. These people, they are my neighbours. They helped us out tremendously. And when you get people so destitute and they have nowhere to turn – they’re our neighbours, I don’t care how far away.� Every Canadian is Landral’s neighbour. O’Rouke is pleased with the hay’s quality too, saying hay from an elk farm is high in protein. He doesn’t notice the cows showing any preference. But it shouldn’t come as a surprise down the road if Harbour Hill cows start cheering for the Oilers.

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Saturday night house party a way of life for Mary EMC Lifestyle - What was left of the Christmas tree was dragged out to the back of the woodshed. Standing in the kitchen, in the farthest corner, away from the Findlay Oval, was not enough to save the sprigs of the Spruce tree, most of which had been swept up and fed into the ďŹ re box. The decorations, loops of silver rope, saved year after year, the clip-on candle holders, which always terriďŹ ed Mother, so sure was she the whole place would go up in smoke, and the few felt animals we attached to the branches, were ďŹ nally wrapped in issues of the Renfrew Mercury and packed away for another year. The house was back to normal, and a new year was beginning. It was time to get back to the Saturday night house parties. SOCIALIZING

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always amazed me. Enough food would be brought to feed half of Renfrew County. Sandwiches ďŹ lled 11 quart baskets, which had been lined with spanking clean our bag tea towels. These were of the simplest kind ... roast pork and beef, and egg salad. Canned salmon was unheard of. Anyone who wanted to be real fancy, brought bologna, which was my very favourite. Slab cakes and molasses cookies were taken out to the summer kitchen to keep chilled and covered with more tea towels. TEA TIME

Before anyone arrived, Mother would have the big shiny kettle boiling and at least two white aluminum tea pots simmering with green tea on the back of the stove. Of course, there were no clothes closets, so the coats were piled on the nearest bed, and it always amazed me that no one went home wearing some else’s coat. Around the kitchen stove, galoshes and rubber boots were kept warm for the trip home. At our house the baking table was moved into the parlour for euchre and another game was always going on around the old pine table in the kitchen. There was much pounding of ďŹ sts, loud laughing, and frivolity at both tables, and I often wondered if they took the game as seriously as I thought they did. And music ďŹ lled the house. Uncle Alec Thom would bring his ďŹ ddle, Mother would take her mouth organ out of its blue velvet box. Father would grab two spoons, one of the Beam boys would tune up his guitar, and

there was always someone ready to call for a ‘square’. The youngest of us would be upstairs in a bedroom playing Parcheesi, or Jacks, and as the night wore on, it wasn’t unusual for ďŹ ve or six of us to stretch out crossways on a bed and fall asleep. When the Saturday night house party was at a neighbour’s home, and I was one of the ones bedded down, it was a mystery to me how I would wake up the next morning in my own bed! I would have no recollection of being carried out to the sleigh, or of being put into my bed. I would be wearing the same clothes I had worn that evening. The only thing missing would be my galoshes. So I often didn’t have to get dressed for church the next morning. When the party was at our house, I always hoped there would be some cookies or slab cake left to be enjoyed on Sunday, but there wouldn’t be a crumb of lunch left! By Sunday morning, everything in the kitchen would be back to normal. Mother and Audrey would have washed the dishes, and the furniture would all be back in place. The parlour door would once again be closed, and a braided mat rolled up against it. There was no need to heat a room that was never used in the winter time except for the Saturday night house party. And so it went ... all winter long. As normal as going to church every Sunday, or going into Renfrew to peddle chickens and butter, the Saturday night house party was a way of life back in those Depression years. And the price was right too.

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Seniors at Home offers variety of programs Liz Wall Seniors At Home

EMC lifestyle – The Care Coach para-transit is not the only program offered by the Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home. Far from it. Here are some of the others: Hot Meals on Wheels: Seniors at Home is proud to offer its newest program, Hot Meals on Wheels, which includes hot nutritious meals cooked fresh daily at The Grove and consists of soup, crackers, hot main course, dinner roll and dessert. The program is available to seniors 60 years of age or older, adults who are chronically ill, adults living with a disability, adults convalescing from surgery or illness, and adults undergoing medical treatments (no matter the age). Clients must reside within the Town of Arnprior and meals can be requested by individuals, family members, friends or any health care personnel. To ensure the service is available to clients in need, all applicants will be interviewed by Patti Jennings, program co-ordinator of ABMSHP. The questions are designed to determine a potential client’s current ability to shop for groceries, safely prepare their own meals or have someone available to assist them with their daily meal needs. Hot meals are delivered to clients Monday to Friday between 11 a.m. and noon by dedicated volunteers of ABMSHP. Clients can order meals for any or all days Monday to Friday. Cost is $8 per meal. Special diets and allergies can be accommodated. Applicants who may not qualify for Hot Meals on Wheels may beneďŹ t from the Frozen Meal service also available from ABMSHP for clients within Arnprior and McNabBraeside. Friendly Visiting: The program offers a chance for those living alone to become, once again, interactive with others. It’s open to all

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seniors age 60 and over, disabled or with special needs, no matter the age. There is a group of dedicated volunteers waiting to develop a lasting friendship. The Friendly Visiting program is designed to link folks, one on one, who may need a little extra attention in their home. Have you recently been released from the hospital and are alone, or a senior without family close by? If yes to either question, Seniors at Home would love to hear from you. It will connect you with a devoted volunteer, so you can begin forming a friendship that can be of beneďŹ t not just to you but to the volunteer as well. Telephone Security: Along with home visits, Seniors at Home offers Telephone Security. The same volunteers are carefully linked with seniors and will spend the required time as requested by that person encouraging and reassuring them about any concerns they may have regarding loneliness or isolation. The volunteers may call daily, weekly or as often as the client wishes. Please note all volunteers with the Friendly Visiting program, as with all Seniors at Home programs, are referenced checked and have provided the agency with an up-to-date and clear criminal record search. For more information, please contact program co-ordinator, Patti Jennings at 613-6237981 Diner’s Club and Friendship Days: Moving into the New Year, the next Diner’s Club is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 2 at Jim’s Restaurant Dining Room. The cost is $12 for a chicken cutlet dinner (please note there is no substitute on the meal). The evening begins at 5 p.m. Advance tickets sold at the ABMSHP Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Dec. 31 at noon. For complete details on all social programs, contact program co-ordinator Deborah Miller at 613-623-7981 or email deborahmiller@cssagency.ca.

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Charlie and Audrey Snider of Arnprior enjoyed the activities of the Seniors Christmas Party hosted by the Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home at the Arnprior Legion Dec. 13. On Dec. 24 they celebrated a very special occasion, their 59th wedding anniversary. Congratulations to the Sniders, and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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In the summer time, most of the community activities centred around the church, but in the winter, socializing was done in the homes. I loved the Saturday night house parties. No formal invitations were necessary, and it was beyond me how anyone knew where the party was being held. My much older, and wiser, sister Audrey said she was sure Central would simply start ringing everyone who had a phone, and tell them where the next party was taking place. At that time in my life, I thought that was a perfect explanation. When the party was at our house, everything movable was shoved against the kitchen walls to make way for the square dancers. Of course, the house had to be cleaned from top to bottom too. Even the bedrooms upstairs had to be readied ... that’s where the youngest of us ended up. Neighbours started coming early in the evening. Horses and sleighs lined up in the yard. None had to be tied ... they seemed to know they were expected to stay put, which

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St. Joe’s High School recognized with achievement award EMC news - St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Renfrew is one of 27 Ontario schools to be recognized by the Ministry of Education for its work to advance student achievement. The Ministry of Education’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) presented the Dr. Bette M. Stephenson Recognition of Achievement Award to the Renfrew school’s principal, Brennan Trainor, at a Nov. 15 ceremony in Toronto. The award recognizes those elementary and secondary schools that make effective use of EQAO assessment data and evidence from other sources to enhance and support student achievement. The award, which was established by the EQAO board of directors in 2009, also pays tribute to Dr. Stephenson, a founding member of the EQAO board and the Ontario minister for both education and colleges and universities from 1978-85. St. Joseph’s was recognized specifically for its success in Grade 9 mathematics and was profiled in the EQAO’s 2011– 2012 Provincial School Reports. A case study posted on the EQAO website describes how St. Joseph’s successfully uses data from the EQAO assessment tests to improve student achievement in mathematics. EQAO results are used at St. Joseph’s to direct teaching practices and respond to specific student needs. SMOOTH TRANSITION

Renfrew County Catholic District School Board representatives accept the Dr. Bette Stephenson Recognition of Achievement Award presented to St. Joseph’s Catholic High School. Standing, from left, are superintendent of educational services Jaimie Perry, board chairman Bob Schreader, Marguerite Jackson of the EQAO, board trustee Andy Bray, St. Joseph’s High School teacher Stacey McGregor and EQAO chairman Brian Desbiens; sitting, St. Joseph’s teacher Michael McMahon, Dr. Bette Stephenson and St. Joseph’s principal Brennan Trainor.

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Grade 8 and 9 teachers also collaborate to smooth the transition between grades for students, and gear course work to EQAO test questions, by using similar language and curriculum. “At St. Joseph’s, we work hard to help our students succeed and to learn to the best of their abilities,â€? says principal Trainor, who attended the awards ceremony with two math teachers, Stacey McGregor and Michael McMahon. “We are very proud of our students’ achievements, and we will continue to use data from EQAO, our board and the classroom as critical teaching tools.â€? “It is gratifying to see St. Joseph’s being recognized by the Ministry of Education,â€? says Jaimie Perry, superintendent of education with the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board. He and board chair Bob Schreader also attended the Nov. 15 ceremony. “Schools throughout our board have been working hard to increase our students’ EQAO results with very encouraging results. Last year, our students surpassed provincial averages in both literacy and numeracy. “This award for St. Joseph’s is further recognition of our efforts to help our students achieve their personal best.â€? Other eastern Ontario schools receiving the Recognition of Achievement were Centennial Secondary School (Hastings and Prince Edwards District School Board), Hawkesbury’s École catholique Paul VI and St. Emily Catholic School (Ottawa Catholic District School Board). R0011835001

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Some of the Centrallia 2012 team members from the County of Renfrew in the new Winnipeg Airport. They were viewing the extensive and impressive windows manufactured by Ottawa Valley Glass of Renfrew. From left are Alain Thivierge of RDEE, Bob Pearson of ETM Industries, Bob Sweet in his capacity then as Renfrew County Warden Bob Sweet, County economic development services manager Alastair Baird, Diane McKinnon of Community Futures, Andreas Vornweg of Bonnechere Valley Windows, Sean Watson of Arnprior’s Spotton Corporation and David Wybou of Community Futures.

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A Merry McNab Christmas McNab Public School hosted its annual Christmas concert Dec. 19 for a gymnasium full of delighted visitors. At right, Ethan Douglas steals the show as Blitzen in the Grade 1/senior kindergarten’ s presentation of Blitzen Boogie . PHOTOS BY SHERRY HAAIMA/ METROLAND

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A.J. Charbonneau Public School got its groove on to the sounds of Kyle Felhaver and his students recently. Above left, from left, are Jacob Sperry, Samantha Doherty, Maeve Watkins, Emily Cherney and Morgan Klein. Above, everyone’s on their feet. Clockwise from front left are Carter Kasprowicz, Colin McLean and Emma Thomlison.

News from the Pakenham Library EMC lifestyle – Enjoy some spare time after the chaos of the holidays with a great book. Drop by the Pakenham Library and browse the full collection. A few of the many highlights this week include: The Testament of Mary by Colm Toibin – Mary comes forth and tells her version – fiction; The Purchase by Linda Spalding – A single decision affects the young Quaker for life – fiction; The Twelve by Justin Cronin – A “thrilling” read across different time periods – fiction; Sleeping Funny by Miranda Hill – A debut collection of stories – 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, visit the website at www.mississippimill.ca/en/ live/library.asp

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Fun, festive contest at Walter Zadow

Mandy Inglis’ Grade 7 class was the intermediate winner. From left are the main decorators Gabriel Lyndon, Amily Bouliane and Keelia Deavey.

Walter Zadow Public School hosted a fun Christmas doorway decorating contest recently. Above are first place winners Stella Callighen’s Grade 3 class and their gingerbread house creation. Below, Melanie Lecavelier’s Grade 6/7 immersion class gathers around their door, which picked up top honours in the junior category.

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School board looks for input on new school name EMC news – Have your say in naming Renfrew County’s newest school. The Renfrew County District School Board wants to hear from you. The school board is currently building a new junior kindergarten to Grade 12 school in Petawawa. The project is providing a rare opportunity to name a school and choose the school’s colours. The board is calling on the community, staff, students, employees and alumni to provide suggestions about a name and colours. Please take a short survey www.surveymonkey.com/s/petschool and share your preference for a school name, its colours and please provide a rationale no more than one page in length.

Submissions must reflect the RCDSB mission, vision and values (www.renfrew.edu.on.ca/schoolname). The survey is available in both English and French. An advisory committee will review the submissions, shortlist three names and submit a recommendation to trustees with their rationale. The board of trustees will select one name from the shortlist. “This school will be an innovative community that promotes creativity and excellence across a wide learning spectrum,” said director of education Roger Clarke. “Our commitment to students that includes strong character education programs and exceptional learning experiences energizes this process of choosing a name.”

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Hay East gets boost from Lanark Mutual The latest load of hay has arrived from Western Canada by train and was loaded onto trucks for transport to farms in Lanark County. On hand were members of the Lanark County Cattlemen’s Association, Ontario Federation of Agriculture and Lanark Mutual Insurance. A $10,000 cheque from Lanark Mutual was presented to the Hay East project. Matching funds have been pledged by the federal and provincial governments. From left are Jack Taylor of Lanark Mutual presenting to Debra Pretty-Straathof of the OFA, Gordon Patterson and Dave Campbell of the Lanark County Cattlemen’s Association and Wyatt McWilliams of Hay East 2012 and Hay West 2002. Harold Bateman, an Eastern Ontario beef farmer, is the recipient of the truck load shown.

Ontario farmland values on the rise

Lamb shanks and root vegetables braised with beer a tasty stew

Ingredients • 8 lamb shanks salt and pepper • 1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour • 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp (5 mL) each dried thyme and rosemary or 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh • 2 bottles (341 mL each) stout-based beer • 3 cups (750 mL) beef stock • 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter • 3 tbsp (45 mL) packed brown sugar • 3 onions, cut in wedges • 3 carrots, cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces

• 3 parsnips, peeled and cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces • Half rutabaga, peeled and cut in 1inch (2.5 cm) chunks • 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh parsley Preparation Sprinkle shanks lightly with salt and pepper; coat all over with flour. n large ovenproof casserole or Dutch oven, heat half the oil over medium-high heat. In batches, brown shanks all over, adding more oil as needed and removing browned shanks to plate. Stir in any remaining flour, garlic, thyme and rosemary; cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring. Remove pan from heat and gradually stir in beer; return to heat and bring to boil, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pan. Boil for five minutes, covered, or until syrupy, stirring often. Stir in two cups (500 mL) of the stock. Return shanks and any juices to

pan. Bring to boil, cover tightly. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for about 2-1/2 hours or until lamb is very tender, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in deep skillet, melt butter and sugar over medium heat; stir in onions, carrots, parsnips and rutabaga until well coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add remaining stock and bring to boil. Bake, uncovered and stirring occasionally, in 350°F (180°C) oven for about one hour and 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender but not mushy. Stir into cooked shanks. (Stew can be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to two days.) Remove any fat from top, bring to room temperature for 30 minutes and reheat slowly on stovetop, stirring often; or place in 350°F (180°C) oven, covered, for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.) Reheat if necessary, after you remove fat from top. Sprinkle with parsley to serve. - courtesy Foodland Ontario

Municipal Matters December 20, 2012

UPCOMING MEETINGS: Jan 8/2013 @ 6:00 pm Council Jan 8/2013 @ 7:00 pm CoW

DID YOU KNOW? That by making your business open to people with disabilities you can attract more customers and tap into a market that has significant spending power.

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 7:309pm 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 613-2561077.

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: 613-2563167.

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS One of the leading causes of fire is the careless use of candles. Whenever you use candles, place them in proper holders and extinguish them before retiring for the evening or leaving your home. Check all Christmas lights for damage to the cords before plugging them in. Do not overload your circuit with too many lights. Have a safe and happy holiday!

LINE DANCING IN MISSISSIPPI MILLS 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.

HALL RENTALS AVAILABLE IN ALMONTE AND PAKENHAM. TO BOOK YOUR RESERVATION NOW, CALL CALVIN MURPHY, RECREATION DEPARTMENT 613-256-1077 34 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide EMC - Thursday, December 27, 2012

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EMC news - The average value of farmland in Ontario increased by 16.3 per cent during the first half of 2012, according to a new Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Farmland Values Report. It is the highest average increase across Canada and is in line with property assessment figures being mailed out this fall by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. The latest increase, the highest since 1996, is part of a trend that shows farmland values have been rising in the province since 1993. In the two previous six-month reporting periods, farmland values increased by 7.2 and 6.6 per cent. “High-quality farmland suitable for specialty crops continued to be in strong demand,” says FCC senior vice-president Michael Hoffort. “Consolidation of farms in some provinces is an ongoing trend as producers seek to increase their land base and take advantage of efficiencies.” Recent increases in farmland values have been mostly driven by two factors: continued high crop receipts, particularly for soybeans and corn, and low interest rates. Some areas of the country are witnessing a market where multiple bids are being placed on the same property, which sets the stage for a seller’s market. FCC will monitor the impact of the summer’s drought in Eastern Canada in future reports, as it may affect farmland values. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca.

EMC lifestyle – This tasty stew highlights all the good root vegetables still available in our stores and a Guinness type of beer. Lamb shanks are easy to use and delicious; if not available, use thick shoulder chops. It’s better if made a day or two ahead. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: three hours Servings: Eight

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PHOTOS BY DEREK DUNN

St. Joe’s singers The St. John Chrysostom Parish hall was packed again this year for the Christmas show, ‘Celebrating Jesus’ Birth’ with the St. Joseph’s Catholic School Community on Dec. 20. Principal Mary-Lise Rowat, second bottom photo, left, reads a poem while Taylor Yach and Heidi Landon perform a duet. “We are filled with hope, and we are filled with joy,� Rowat said. Meanwhile, Grade 4 buddies Ryan Klinkenberg and Jake Timmins, photo at left, join classmates in a carol. All grades contributed to the event, with a few tears shed from proud parents in the audience.

Pet Adoptions

# 4409 BABY BART D/M/H NEUTERED MALE 1 YEAR OLD

# 4339 MIRANDA D/S/H SPAYED FEMALE 2 YEARS OLD

BUDDY #4315 ROTTWEILER # 4312 MAGNUM D/M/H MIX NeuteredMALE male 3 years NEUTERED YEARSold OLD

We would love for you to meet Bennie was brought to the shelter in the spring, he was in rough shape after straying all winter. He is now ready to ďŹ nd a loving new home. Bennie is a sweet boy, that is approx. 3 years old. He is a quiet cat that enjoys being petted and groomed. He is affectionate and gentle, he loves attention and is quite outgoing. Bennie loves to be around other cats. Please consider taking this handsome boy into your home & heart.

Arnprior Humane Society 490 Didak Drive 613-623-0916 Arnprior Humane Society has many other companion animals available for adoption. Featured animals are adopted quickly! Website: http://www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca %MAIL DISTRICT SPCA BELLNET CA s

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SUPPLIES NEEDED THIS WEEK: Bleach, paper towels, greenworks cleaner, Lysol wipes, bounce sheets, HE laundry soap

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SNOW REMOVAL available in Renfrew and surrounding area. Call 613-432-1610

BUSINESS SERVICES !!A-1!! DUMP RUNS, Appliance repair, parts for sale, appliance removal (small-fee), Moving available with trailer. Support Your Locals. Fast Service. Marc 613-889-9768, 613-623-9768, Arnprior ACCOUNTING CHRONICLE DIAMOND AWARD WINNER 2009, 2010 & 2011 Saturn Accounting Services 613-832-4699

THANK YOU

COMMERCIAL RENT

Commercial office space available. Prime location on main street Renfrew. Please call McGrimmon Holdings, 613-433-5879

FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM apartment Arnprior, gorgeous, renovated, hardwood, appliances, window treatments, heat, water, and parking included. Many extras, quiet, secure, non-smoking, pet-free building. $800 Call 613-296-4521 1 BEDROOM includes utilities, clean quiet tenant wanted, newly renovated, no pets, $700 plus last months rent. 613-623-9651

THANK YOU

Merry Christmas

Season’s Greetings to all. A.E. Buff Laventure HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 613-860-8200 ARNPRIOR 2 Bdrm Apt. available Immediately. $800 + utilities. First & last months rent required. Seniors Preferred. References required. PH: 613-297-1784.

Country living 3 bdrm apt in duplex house. $575/ month plus heat & hydro. References first & last, small pets. Available Feb. 1st, 2013. 5 kms to town. 613-433-8975 Large 3 bedroom town house in Fairbrooke Ct. Finished family room with fireplace, 3 bathrooms. Available immediately. Call Cheryl 613-327-9992

GARAGE SALE BUSINESS SERVICES

GEORGE’S BARBER SHOP 47 McGarry Ave Renfrew Phone 333893

613-432-9335

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN The “Honey Do This� Company

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To my husband Bill, my family, my sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren for the love and attention given to me this year. I have been most unfortunate as my diabetes has progressed into renal failure, I now had to leave my home and move into a living establishment where I now live so I can have dialysis in Renfrew twice a week. I wish to thank a special thanks to Anita Schubrink who cooks meals for Bill. She has certainly been a God-send for Bill and I. May God bless each and everyone of you.

2 Bedrm apartment, downtown Arnprior, $725/mo, heat included. Call Greg Townley Broker of Record, Mather Insurance & Real Estate 613-623-3939.

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR SALE

IN MEMORIAM

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

HEADING SOUTH This winter? Let us arrange your travel insurance. Call Eady Insurance 613-432-8543 or 1-888-275-3239

BOWES, May In loving memory of a dear Aunt who passed away January 1st

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

Deep in the heart lies a picture, of a loved one laid to rest, In memory’s frame we shall keep it, because she was one of the best.

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

HELP WANTED Looking for persons willing to speak to small groups, 1 on 1 presentations. A car and internet necessary. Diana (866)306-5858.

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

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

FOR SALE

HUNTING SUPPLIES

!!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

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

Barley and Wheat Straw For Sale. Delivery Available. Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply. 613-649-2620 or 613-649-2440 For Sale Queen Size box spring & mattress. Phone 613-432-8799

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.

GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE

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COUNTY OF RENFREW Employment Opportunity BONNECHERE MANOR Long Term Care Home

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

Love, Shawnalee, Jamie Paddy and Cordell

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

Offering affordable one & two bedroom apartments.

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.

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

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613-818-5807 to arrange for a showing

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613-623-7207 for viewing appointment

BABY BRAG

BABY BRAG

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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BABY BRAG 2013 Introducing the Community’s Newest Members Published Thursday January 31st, 2013 In the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide EMC, and Renfrew Mercury EMC

Deadline Friday January 11th, 2013 at 3 pm. Submissions can be made to:

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

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS 9 Part Time Positions — Competition #12-108 Qualifications: r 1FSTPOBM 4VQQPSU 8PSLFS $FSUJùDBUF PS FRVJWBMFOU BT QFS 0 3FH PG UIF -POH 5FSN $BSF )PNFT "DU r $FSUJùDBUF m 'PPE 4BGFUZ "XBSFOFTT 1SPHSBN SFDPHOJ[FE CZ B 1VCMJD )FBMUI 6OJU r .VTU EJTQMBZ EFQBSUNFOUBM BOE QPTJUJPO DPNQFUFODJFT PG 1FSTPOBM 4FOTJUJWJUZ &NQBUIZ 'MFYJCJMJUZ "EBQUBCJMJUZ 5FBNXPSL *OUFHSJUZ $PNNVOJDBUJPO BOE $PNNJUNFOU 1FSTFWFSBODF r 5IF BCJMJUZ UP XPSL BOZ TIJGUT CF BWBJMBCMF GPS TIPSU OPUJDF DBMM JOT BOE UP NBJOUBJO SFHVMBS BUUFOEBODF JT SFRVJSFE Compensation: QFS IPVS /P CFOFùUT 'PS DPNQMFUF KPC EFTDSJQUJPOT BOE RVBMJùDBUJPOT QMFBTF TFF UIF $PVOUZ PG 3FOGSFX XFCTJUF BU IUUQ XXX DPVOUZPGSFOGSFX PO DB EFQBSUNFOUT IVNBO SFTPVSDFT VOJPOJ[FE KPC EFTDSJQUJPOT Please send your resume, stating applicable competition number, by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2013 to: )VNBO 3FTPVSDFT $PVOUZ PG 3FOGSFX *OUFSOBUJPOBM %SJWF 1FNCSPLF 0/ , " 8 '"9 &."*- ISJOGP!DPVOUZPGSFOGSFX PO DB JO .4 8PSE PS QEG GPSNBU

Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. 36 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide EMC - Thursday, December 27, 2012

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

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+Tax

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Carpentry, Repairs, Rec Rooms, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates, 25 years experience. 613-832-2540

COURSES Welding Lessons. Learn ARC, M.I.G, Safety and Theory, Learn Cutting Techniques with the Torches, Small Classes, Beginners Welcomed, Certificate Course, Hands On, Tax Deductible, Bob’s Welding, 432-7932

FOR RENT

BUSINESS SERVICES

CL325133

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

Baby’s Birthdate: ............................................... Parent’s Name(s): ............................................. Address*: ....................................................... Phone # : ........................................................ Parent’s Signature: ............................................ (*ADDRESS/PHONE NO. WILL NOT APPEAR IN THE PAPER)

HUNTER SAFETY

Email

CL365991

613.623.6571

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Call

DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT NOON.

COE, Sherri Lynn December 28 2002

HIGHWAY COACH DRIVERS REQUIRED CL420324_1220

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

To us you were so special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today. They say that time heals everything, But we know it isn’t so, We miss you just as much today, As we did 10 years ago. Love Ron, Tammy, Mallory, Jamie Emmett and Charlie

HELP WANTED

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

HYLAND, Shirley Margaret (nee Hogan) September 18, 1933 December 28, 2010

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In loving memory of our beloved mother who passed away two years ago. Every day, in some small way, Memories of you come my way, Though absent, you are always near. Still missed, still loved, Forever dear. Lovingly remembered, Jill and Jean Breton and Family

HELP WANTED

CLR402620

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Finance and Administration Fundraising / Philanthropy Proposal Writing in the Not for Profit Sector Community collaboration / liaison Human Resources Public Relations Social Enterprise Good interpersonal/communication skills working with volunteers, community partners, board members, etc.

Please describe the attributes you could offer our organization in a letter, marked “Private and Confidential, to the Board Chair, Renfrew County United Way, 1330 Pembroke Street West, Unit B, Pembroke, ON K8A 7A3 by Monday, January 14, 2013. We thank everyone for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Anyone seeking information about our organization is encouraged to visit our website at www.renfrewcountyunitedway.ca

We thank everyone for applying, however only those candidates who are qualified will be contacted for an interview.

Full-Time Employment Opportunity OPIOID COMMUNITY TREATMENT CASE MANAGER

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Due to the unexpected resignation of its Executive Director, the Renfrew County United Way is looking at its future options for staffing. We are seeking “Expressions of Interest� from persons who have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

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.

Warehouse Supervisor Metroland East Distribution Centre is seeking an experienced warehouse supervisor to join our team.

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Addictions Treatment Service has received new funding to establish and operate a Community Opioid Treatment Program.

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Individuals with a B.A., B.S.W., or S.S.W. and a minimum of two years related clinical experience are invited to apply. Demonstrated skills in addiction interventions with an emphasis on opioid speciďŹ c treatment and methadone case management, knowledge of community health and social service resources, previous experience in program development, and an understanding of motivational interviewing techniques are required. CertiďŹ cation as an Addiction Counsellor, bilingualism, and work experience partnering with aboriginal, youth and other underserved populations are employment assets. The successful candidate needs to be a exible/creative team member who is able to work independently using a clientcentered, solution-focused approach. This position requires access to personal transportation and possession of a valid driver’s license. QualiďŹ ed candidates are invited to submit their resumes in writing by 12:00 hours on January 2, 2013 to:

Julia Boudreau Vice President, Corporate Services Renfrew Victoria Hospital 499 Raglan Street North Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P6

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Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Renfrew Victoria Hospital is an equal opportunity employer; a recent criminal record check is a requirement for employment. Visit our webpage at www.renfrewhosp.com to learn more.

Celebrate a life just begun! Call now for more information 1.877.298.8288

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HYLAND, Shirley In loving memory of our mom and Nanny Shirley Hyland who passed away Dec. 28, 2010. There is a precious flower, Still blooming in our hearts, That holds so many memories, We know not where to start. The memories of our mother, Of days both good and bad, Of things that made us happy, And things that made us sad. There was always a special someone, To brighten up our day, And make our life worth living, In a sweet and special way, We wish that we had told her, Just what she meant to us, We did not know without her, How lonely life would be. She smiled through every heartache, And laughed away our tears, Oh how we’ve grown to love her, Throughout those many years. And though we live without her, There will never be another, To replace our precious flower, Our one and only mother.

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Love, Julie, Brian, Matthew, Michael and Emily

MUSIC

HYLAND, Shirley September 18, 1933 December 28, 2010

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Two years have already passed, Yet it still feels like yesterday, My life is lonely without you, But somehow I’m finding my way, You were sweet, honest and true. The world’s greatest Mom, That was you.

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

PETS DOG SITTING Experienced retired breeder providing lots of TLC. My home. Smaller dogs only. References available. $17-$20 daily Marg 613-721-1530

Sadly missed, Never Forgotten, Love Jeff MCNULTY, At this special time of year we remember, Murray Dec. 5, 1983 Mark July 23, 1987 Randy Nov. 9, 1992 Dad Nov. 3, 2007 Mom Dec. 8, 2011 Life is but a stopping place, A pause in what’s to be, A resting place along the road, to sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, Different paths along, the way, We all were meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay... Our destination is a place, Far greater than we know. For some the journey’s quicker, For some the journey’s slow. And when the journey finally ends, We’ll claim a great reward, And find an everlasting peace, Together with the Lord. Forever in our hearts Donna & Terry Lori & Lee & families

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

All of you shaped us to who we’ve become, Never forgotten - we miss you lots and some

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ATTENTION CUSTOMERS Easton Garbage Pick Up Service Closed January 11, 2013 – January 18, 2013. Re – open January 21, 2013. Season Greeting J.R. Greater Madawaska Ward One (only)

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WANTED 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

NEVER FORGOTTEN

The Carmichael’s were all about being kind, Gaetannea better Grandmama- you couldn’t find, Jean and Norm- so kind to always open up their place, Doug, Don and Edna so vivid is your face.

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We feel so blessed to have known you all, The impact you had on us wasn’t small, We fondly remember the good times we had, You were the best Aunts, Uncles, Moms and Dad.

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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.

PRAYERS 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. D.S.

McVEAN, Bernadette

August 13, 1913 – December 19, 2012 Peacefully at the Almonte Country Haven in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 19th, 2012. Mary Bernadette McVean; formerly of Arnprior at the age of 99 years. Dear daughter of the late John Joseph Nugent and the late Elizabeth Levi. Beloved wife of the late Howard McVean ((January 7th, 1981). Dearly loved mother of Kathryn McVean of Ottawa and Don McVean (Joyce) of White Lake. Dear sister of Loretto Syme (late Orville) of Almonte and Teresa Johnston (late Hank) of Ottawa and sisterin-law of Alice McVean (late Clifford) of Arnprior. Predeceased by 2 sisters: Kathleen O’Donnell (late Wilfrid) and Rose Coady (late Raymond) as well as 2 brothers: Gerald Nugent (late Marie) and Tom Nugent (late Myrtle). Cherished “Granny� of Paul McVean and Ryan McVean (Jennifer Leblanc). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday, December 21st from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning, December 22nd from 9:15 until 10:15 a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Saturday morning, December 22nd at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Bernadette, a donation to the Almonte Country Haven “Resident Programming� or St. John Chrysostom Parish Memorial Fund would be appreciated by her family. Members of the CWL assembled at the funeral home for prayers on Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca CLR402444

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IN MEMORIAM

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IN MEMORIAM

JOHN VANDERWAL

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IN MEMORIAM

December 28th, 2011

Aug 3, 1950 – Dec 24, 2011

We remember: How much you loved your family. Your warm hugs and kisses. Arms that held us close to protect us. Words of wisdom and nurturing. Your sparkling blue eyes. Your smile and laugh. Your quick wit and sense of humour. How you could charm and tease. Always quick to give a helping hand. Your generosity to those in need.

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You were “The wind beneath our wings” And you taught us how to fly.

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Darlene and family

It’s hard to believe a year has passed and you won’t be walking through our doors. Saddened by days we can no longer share with you; our hearts are heavy and tears still fall. We cherish the love and memories you gave us and hold them close in our hearts. Your spirit will be forever with us. We shall celebrate your life. The circle of love is not broken.

The night you left Snow was falling, soft and beautiful; And the wind was blowing, gentle yet strong. Just like you, soft and beautiful. Just like you, gentle yet strong. The night you left Jesus was waiting, loving and tender; And He welcomed you home, peaceful and at rest. Just like you, loving and tender. Just like you, peaceful and at rest. -CJR

Elizabeth Linton

Forever in our hearts, Diane, Angela, Jennifer, Joe, Alica, Kristin, Ethan , Jacob, and all our families

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We thank God for the time we had together short as it was. Our Blessings were many. Some day we hope to meet again

In loving memory of a dear wife

Harold Leitch

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We carry your love and memory in our hearts every day. We miss you so much. Love you forever. - Carrie, Laurie, Karen, Kristen, Connie, Luis, Randy and Tammy

1954 – 2011 2 years ago January 2nd, 2011

You are never more than a thought away, Quietly remembered, every day, No need for words, Except to say, Still loved, still missed, In every way. Love Mom Charlotte and Families

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Oscar, Lana, Jimmy

Leona Robertson

GLEN BRESSON

To those I love and those who loved me When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do You must not tie yourself to me with tears Be happy that we had so many beautiful years I gave to you my love, you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness I thank you for the love you’ve shown me But now it’s time I travel on, alone So grieve a while for me if you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust It’s only for a while that we must part So bless the memories within your hearts I won’t be far away, for life goes on So, if you need me, call and I will come Though you can’t see or touch me I’ll be near and if you listen with your hearts You’ll hear all my love around you Soft and clear; and then when you must Come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a Smile and say, “Welcome Home”

and mother who left us suddenly Dec. 30, 2004 To the dearest Mom this world could hold With a wonderful smile & a heart of gold To those who knew her all will know How much we lost 8 years ago What we would give if we could say “Hello Mom” in the same old way To hear you laugh & see you smile To sit with you & talk awhile So you who have a Mom Cherish her with loving care For you never know the heartache Until you see the empty chair So until we meet again someday Always loved & never forgotten

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory

Mylne Barr Aug 20, 1939 – Dec 24, 2009

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January 1, 2012 You never said I’m leaving, You never said good bye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. A million times we needed you, A million times we cried, If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still.... In our hearts you hold a special place, That no one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to loose you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. Love you & Miss you every single day! Your daughters, Ange & Steph

IN MEMORIAM

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Beware shopper scam Jessica Cunha jessica.cunha@metroland.com

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Paramedics spread Christmas cheer County of Renfrew paramedics were busy Saturday at Renfrew Walmart collecting toys and food for local children at their second annual toy drive Dec. 15. From left are paramedics Amber Hultink, Jackie Shepherd, Steve Osipenko and Joe Cochrane. The annual food and toy drive is in support of the Renfrew and Area Food Bank and the Salvation Army Christmas hamper program.

East Region OPP conducting satisfaction survey in January retained by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. The information is treated confidentially and the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of those surveyed will not be included in the survey results provided to the OPP. Once the survey is complete, the results will be used in the OPP Business Plan and Annual Report. The information will be useful in helping the OPP set out goals and objectives to improve on the services it delivers to communities throughout Ontario. These surveys are done throughout the province on a rolling three-year schedule. The East Region detachment surveys will start in early or mid-January and are expected to be completed by March 15. The OPP thanks those who participate in the Community Satisfaction Survey and who take the time to help the OPP in its vision of ‘Safe Communities … A Secure Ontario’.

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EMC new - A Community Satisfaction Survey is scheduled to start in January in the Ontario Provincial Police’s East Region to solicit public opinions about the services OPP detachments deliver to communities throughout the region. The Community Satisfaction Survey is a telephone survey that randomly selects members of the public 16 years or older who live in Ontario. The survey takes about five to seven minutes to complete and is strictly voluntary. Those contacted and willing to participate are asked about issues such as community security, perceptions of crime and youth issues in the community, OPP presence in the community, service delivery and even how the OPP investigates crime and enforces the law. The information provided by those surveyed is being collected by a research consultant, R.A. Malatest & Associates, which has been

EMC news - Ottawa police are warning Valley residents of a letter scam. The mystery shopper fraud targets residents by sending them a letter containing a cheque from a well-known bank. The cheque is invalid and by the time the scam is realized, the recipient is held responsible for the outstanding funds. “The letter encourages the recipient to participate in a mystery shopper opportunity in return for cash,” said the police in a release. “The recipient is asked to cash the cheque and transfer a portion of it to another account – (the) account number provided by the company.” If a person follows the instructions, it makes them an accessory to the offence. The victim is encouraged to keep the remaining portion of the cheque as payment “for acting as a mystery shopper assessing the customer service received at the bank,” said police. At least two people in the Kanata area have reported the scam, said Const. Lori Fahey of the Kanata and Stittsville community police centre. Fahey said people can report fraudulent letters to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501. “Be cautious of all unsolicited correspondence and sales,” she said. If a person has suffered a financial loss, then they are asked to file a report with police by calling 613-236-1222, ext. 7300. “Call it in,” Fahey said, adding sending an email to an officer isn’t the same as filing a report. Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson discussed the problem at her ward council meeting on Nov. 26. A resident reported receiving one of the letters.

She said she and her husband contacted the bank listed on the cheque and were told it was a scam. “(The police) have had several complaints about it,” said Wilkinson. “If something seems to good to be true, it is too good to be true.” VIRUS

Fahey said she’s received complaints of another scam involving Internet providers, computer programs and virus detection. A caller pretending to be from a wellknown company with a call centre based in Asia or India will call people and tell them a virus has been detected on their computer. The caller asks the target to go to a website where they can download anti-virus protection software for $49 and asks for the target’s credit card information over the phone or through the website. “They’ve got your money and you don’t get anything,” said Fahey. “It’s very difficult to trace it.” She said it’s important to research all companies before doing business. “Do not provide personal information over the phone,” said Fahey. AGGRESSIVE

Fahey added there have been reports of insistent hot water tank rental representatives going door-to-door. “People are finding them very aggressive,” she said. “If you ask them to leave and they don’t, give us a call.” It can be intimidating to have a person like that at the door, but, “your front door is yours so feel free to close it to unwanted solicitation,” said Fahey. To report aggressive sales people who will not leave, call 613-230-6211.

New legal age ID comes into effect Jan. 1 EMC news - Ontario is making it easier to identify when someone is of legal age when buying alcohol or tobacco. Beginning Jan. 1, a new identifier on Ontario driver’s licences and photo cards will clearly show when card holders turn 19. The identifier will read “age 19” followed

by the exact date the card holder turns 19, all in bold letters. It will be located near the bottom of the card, beside the date of birth. Helping prevent youth from smoking and drinking is part of the provincial government’s plan to keep families safe and healthy, at home and on the road.

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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 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. .

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.”

• January 1

The Arnprior Legion Branch 174 annual New Year’s Le’vee all afternoon starting at noon. The Legion is welcoming all members, old and new friends, and neighbours to a casual luncheon and a sip of cheer. Come to celebrate the beginning of a new year.

• 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.

• 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

Wine and dine your sweetheart at the New Year’s Bash at St. John Chrysostom

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Actively rewarded by warden Members of the Physical Activity Network – Renfrew County (PAN-RC) celebrate receipt of the 2012 Warden’s Community Service Award for a non-for-profit organization. From left are Ron Moss, Brian Brohart, PAN-RC chair Shawna Babcock, Colin Coyle, Warden Bob Sweet, Kelly Williams, Damian McCarthy and Karen Roosen. The group promotes such initiatives at the Get WITH it drop-in walking sessions that run from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the halls of Arnprior District High School. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Dec. 31 at noon.

• January 4

Annual Knight/Legion Euchre Challenge at Arnprior

GREAT GIFT IDEA!

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 5

TICKETS STARTING AT $35

Arnprior Optimist Club Christmas Tree pick-up fundraiser from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.. Place your discarded Christmas tree curbside and a volunteer club member will pick it up for a minimum $5 donation and take it to the landfill. Pick-up limited to the Town of Arnprior. All proceeds will go to the club’s youth programs.

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

• January 6

January Valley Singles Lunch

JOANNIE ROCHETTE

E LVIS STOJKO

NANCY KERRIGAN

JOZEF SABOVCIK

S HAWN SAWYER

DUHAMEL & RADFORD

WEAVER & POJE

GLADYS OROZCO

HANN-MC CURDY & CORENO

GLOUCESTER SKATING CLUB GLEN CAIRN SKATING CLUB

NATHAN HALLER

E RICKA HUNTER

at Buster’s Bar & Grill in Carleton Place at 12:30 p.m. For more information, 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

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Arnprior Public Library. For more info, see the Parkinson Society Ottawa website www.parkinsons.ca or call facilitator Theresa Dunn at 613-897-5055, therdunn@ sympatico.ca.

• January 14

The Auxiliary to the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital will be holding a Board Meeting at 1 p.m. in the Hospital Library.

• 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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Janet Clapham, chair of the Arnprior Legion Poppy Fund, and Harry Hereford, president Legion Branch 174, present their annual sponsor’s cheque to Captain Rob Dufour, Commanding Officer of 2360 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. The presentation was made at the Cadets Christmas dinner at the Legion Dec. 11. The Legion has been a staunch supporter of the Cadet Corps since its begining in Arnprior at the Nick Smith Centre in 2003. The Arnprior Legion is holding its New Year’s levee on Jan. 1, starting at noon. The public is invited to join in the annual celebration of the beginning of a new year.

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