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DOCTOR WITH HART Dr. Donna Villas has been recognized as living up to the Arnprior hospital’s values of Honesty, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork (HART). Her award was among a number given out at an employee recognition evening. 10, 11

ONE MORE WEEK With one week to go before municipal nomination deadline, the most intriguing questions centre around the intentions of Mayor Terry Gibeau in Arnprior and Deputy Mayor Elmer Raycroft in McNab-Braeside. In Arnprior, the list of candidates has increased to 13 with incumbent Nancy Black and newcomer Lyle Anderson the latest to join the race for councillor. In McNab-Braeside, Marilyn Tilley has become the third councillor-candidate to file. The deadline to register to run for office is Friday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. 4, 5, 6

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Health care in the Arnprior area has received a major boost with word it is getting a Family Health Team. It will certainly be a benefit both for patients and the hospital, Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital CEO Eric Hanna said Tuesday. A Family Health Team, expected to be in place within a year, will improve public access to health care. See FAMILY HEALTH, Page 7

DANCIN’ IN THE PARK The Hip Belly Dancers earned rave reviews at Robert Simpson Park Sunday, as part of the White Pine Festival entertainment. Barb Poulin, left, Liz Chaisson, Brenda Stocker and Vera Sagram said they enjoyed the town and festive atmosphere created. For more reactions and photos, see page 2. Photo by Derek Dunn

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It’s time for students to head back to school next week and this year it’s not only the kids who will have a new look. The 2010-2011 school year, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 7,

marks the introduction of staggered bells in the Arnprior and Renfrew areas, meaning all students have new start and end times to contend with. High school students will be up earlier. Bell times at Arnprior and District High School are 8:20 a.m. (start) and 2:25 p.m. (finish).

The elementary school day will start and end later. Elementary start-end times include: A.J. Charbonneau: 9:15 a.m., 3:40 p.m. McNab Public School: 9:15 a.m., 3:35 p.m. Walter Zadow: 8:20 a.m., 2:35 p.m.

John XXIII: 9:20 a.m., 3:35 p.m. St. Joseph’s: 8:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m. Bell times can also be found at the Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium website at www.rcjtc.on.ca/bells. See ALL-DAY, Page 3

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By many accounts the inaugural White Pine Festival was a success last weekend, drawing almost 7,000 residents and visitors to Arnprior. From bouncy castles and slides blocking streets in the downtown core Saturday, to a dance under the stars with some 260 people, to entertainment and even a car show at Robert Simpson Park Sunday, participants young and old were all smiles during the sun-filled weekend. “We never thought it would be this big,” said Mike Marcil, manager of Giant Tiger and one of the lead organizers. “It just kept growing and growing.” More than 40 vendors came from near and far to participate, with many saying business was brisk and people appeared to have a good time. Rob Herwig of Valley Rustics was enjoying an ice cream cone and sitting comfortably in one of his outdoor furniture love seats near the middle of John and Elgin streets on Saturday afternoon. “It’s been really great so far,” he said, with wife Sharon nodding in agreement. “There are quite a few people around.” Kids were mesmerized by the balloon man, enchanted with Junkyard Symphony, and had a blast riding the mini-train through streets lined with businesses that had their doors thrown open. Marcil said without the hard work and commitment of dozens of volunteers, the event would never have taken root. He said organizer Art Smith has been a tireless and highly knowledgeable leader. He then added that the event wouldn’t have happened without town parks and recreation director Glenn Arthur on board. “Glenn Arthur is a guiding force, a fabulous man to work,” Marcil said. “And so many others, too many to list them all.” Smith couched his assessment somewhat, saying he is confident the festival will break even moneywise, and that it was a solid first attempt. “We billed it as a festival for the people of Arnprior. For the first time, I think it was great,” he said. “I got around to most of the vendors and they all said they’d be back.” Smith added that no altercations took place, thanks in large part to police presence. He especially enjoyed see two Mounties in full garb in the downtown town on horseback.

Prior Chest Nuts Penny Lamendeau, Jeanette Grant, Lorna Watkins and Ola Armstrong at the White Pine Festival. Winners of their draws included Peter Armstrong and Art Smith. Photos by Derek Dunn

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Jeers of derision came from some observers following a decision made at a special meeting of Arnprior town council on Aug. 26. The issue was which company would win the contract to fix the large centrifuge at the town’s sewage treatment plant. A company from Saskatoon, Andritz Separation, which is the original manufacturer of the machine, said it could repair it for just under $60,000. An Arnprior company owned by Dwight Badham, Badham Machine Shop, offered to do it for $22,500. The debate first arose in July when council made a quick decision to send the centrifuge to Andritz in Saskatchewan, rather than give Badham the opportunity to bid in what he said was a reasonable time frame. Meanwhile, a rental piece is in place and will likely cost the town at least $60,000. The transportation and treatment of sludge in Renfrew means the town is also paying an additional estimated $84,000 because of the break-down. In a tersely worded response letter to public works director Janet Collins, Badham wrote that he would have offered a clearer bid if he had “the opportunity Andritz had of the town disassembling and shipping to my facility and allowing in excess of three weeks to assess and formulate a quotation.” Andritz’s quote before sending the piece out was half the current quote, at $30,000. Collins recommended council go with Andritz, citing several unclear passages in Badham’s estimate. She noted Badham’s quotation does not include reference to a subcontractor or service technician; fixing of a major piece called Cyclo Gear Units; and reassembly and commissioning costs. On top of the Andritz bid is an estimated almost $6,000 to fly a technician to town for servicing. Badham was on hand at the council meeting, offering to answer questions, but was cut off by Mayor Terry Gibeau who said it wouldn’t be fair to Andritz, which didn’t have a representative present.

When Collins presented her report, council learned Andritz hasn’t been repairing the unit for the past three weeks but rather examining it. At that news, Gibeau ripped up an undecipherable document in dramatic fashion, but didn’t talk about its contents. Reeve Walter Stack, who spent 30 years running manufacturing plants with huge machines, reminded council that 18 months ago the centrifuge was sent to Andritz to repair the bearings. It was the bearings that caused the latest breakdown. “I would be back to them wondering what happened,” Stack said. Coun. Tom Peckett said it was a bonus to send the machine back to Andritz. There is still an opportunity to recover money if Andritz is at fault, he said. However, there is no warranty on the original purchase. He noted it is his experience that the moment an original supplier learns of another company’s attempt to repair its product, the supplier “backs off ” any responsibility, or any possible reduction in repair costs due to negligence. Gibeau, along with councillors Peckett, Nancy Black and Jack Lammert voted for Andritz. Reeve Walter Stack and Coun. Eric Burton voted for Badham. Coun. Mark Wilmer was absent. Stack lambasted Gibeau after council ended for allowing Black time to speak as the recorded vote was tallied, while denying him the same opportunity. Black spoke five or six sentences giving her reason for her vote; Stack started to do the same when it was his turn to vote, but Gibeau cut him off. As Stack stormed off, Gibeau laughed and said, “Run off now. Look at him run.” Former public works director Ted Strike, a candidate in the current election, said earlier this summer that he trusts Dwight Badham’s word. He added that in the mid-1990s Badham saved the town and region a lot of grief and money when another crucial piece of machinery demanded emergency repairs. “If he says he can do it. He can do it,” Strike said.

Municipal election briefs McNab-Braeside is inviting its residents to check whether they are on the voter’s list either online or at the township office. Voters can see if they are registered by checking the election tab on the township website (mcnabbraesdie.com). Or they can drop by the township office to see the list, which has been available since Wednesday. FRENCH CANDIDATE

Continued from front Staggered bells are not the only changes at local schools. McNab Public School will be the first area school to implement the Early Learning Program (all-day/every day kindergarten), which is being phased in at Ontario schools over the next five years. Other Renfrew County schools on board this first year are Beachburg, Cob-

den and Palmer Rapids public schools, as well as three Catholic board schools in the north end of the county. There are also a number of staffing changes at Arnprior-area schools. Bronwyn Scott is the new principal at McNab Public School, Mary-Lise Rowat is the new principal of St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Heidi Robinson takes over as principal at John XXIII.

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WALTER STACK tax revenue, was too much for Stack. “There was not a willingness to sit down with McNabBraeside to get it done. That has got to change,” Stack said. On the issue of fluctuating water bills, Stack said “we” made some mistakes, but that when the original software company backed out, it left the town in a difficult situation. However, Stack has come under some criticism when a plan supported by county council to bring 19 residential units for seniors to Arnprior was dropped at the 11th hour by the prov-

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Walter Stack proposes major changes at the municipal level: not simply in the mayor’s chair, but also in the entire structure of governance. Currently the reeve, Stack opted to not run for mayor in this election even though his feuding with Mayor Terry Gibeau has boiled over at times. Stack said he will work with whoever lands in the mayor’s seat on Oct. 26. But he doesn’t mince words when it comes to Gibeau and close ally Tom Peckett. who is vying for the reeve’s position against Stack and Eric Burton. “I don’t work for anyone at this table. I work for the person on the street,” he said. “I think the leadership of this town needs to be changed.” The worst mistake made during the last term of council, he said, is when no one on council agreed to his motion in support of the retail power centre proposal near Highway 417. The loss of perhaps $1 million in consumer spending annually, 300 to 400 construction and retail jobs, and $600,000 in

ince. After that, Stack and county officials met with an assistant in Premier Dalton McGuinty’s office to get the project back on track. Arnprior is now “high priority” for the next round of funding, which could be announced in a few months, he says. Seniors affordable housing is one file Stack is anxious to tackle if voters reelect him as reeve. A second is the cost of policing. An extra $300,000 was billed to the town recently, even though contract talks stalled years ago. He is leaning toward the town dropping the OPP in favour of a municipal force. The major advantage would be council’s control over salaries. OPP want to boost their numbers despite a decline in crime. “I don’t how the tax base can afford (OPP),” he said. The third involves changing when and how council meets. Rather than community-of-the-whole and regular council holding meetings on alternate Mondays, Stack proposes moving to the model used at the county level and at the City of Ottawa. Four committees – finance and administration, parks and recreation,

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LYLE ANDERSON sent to the people of Arnprior is criminal,” Anderson said. “You had old people lined up two blocks away. That was pathetic.” He then pointed to the centrifuge issue, where the town offered a major contract to an out-of-province company when a local mechanist might have been able to do the work for much less. Anderson endorses Doug Smith for mayor. Hailing from rural Manitoba, Anderson moved to Ot-

tawa in 1990 then Arnprior in 2005. A fastball team he once coached – Anderson is a Manitoba baseball hall of famer – was based in Arnprior. He opted to move out of the city to get back to his roots. “You can take the boy out of the country but you can’t take the country out of the boy,” he said. “I enjoy the country atmosphere. The country folks are all so friendly and willing to help.” However, Anderson said Arnprior needs to build and attract younger families. He added that helping expand existing manufacturers and attracting at least one new one is crucial. He also would have ensured the retail power centre proposal near Highway 417 would have been approved. Anderson realizes he doesn’t have name recognition in town, but won’t be knocking on doors during the election season. He said he doesn’t want to have to sell himself. “I want to bring Lyle Anderson and my qualifications to the table,” he said. “I don’t want to bother people (with door knocking).”

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A senior electrical advisor on Parliament Hill, Lyle Anderson, says if granted a seat on Arnprior council this fall he will use he will use skills to bring taxes down by increasing staff costs. He said expertise is lacking at both the staff and council level. Were the town to conduct energy management audits and put in place effective contracting policies, the up-front cost would more than pay for itself over the long term. A glance at Anderson’s lengthy resume shows he is well-qualified to deal with both issues. “The town needs to behave in a more professional and ethical manner,” Anderson said. “Taxes far exceed the City of Ottawa. Did you know we don’t even do our own taxes. We hire a third party in Ottawa for tax assessments. Why?” Anderson said too many workers in town are forced to commute. Gasoline is $5 one way, or $200 per month. That is on top the high taxes: he worked out that taxes

in Stittsville are thousands of dollars lower, but that the appraised value is 40 per cent higher than a new home in Arnprior. Anderson said the town should hire an engineer if only to satisfy the many frustrated developers in town. Consultant fees would drop as a result, thus help pay for the position. While characterizing himself a middle-right conservative on fiscal issues, Anderson’s day job shows he has an interest in areas such as the environment. He is livid that council agreed to build a pipe to the Ottawa River in order to pump treated sewage to neighbouring communities. It should have been treated on site, which Coun. Eric Burton showed could have been done cheaper, he says. “I don’t drink Arnprior water,” he said. “No one has come to test it. That’s what I mean about an energy management audit.” He also has trouble digesting the water bill controversy, another sign professionals and a new slate of politicians are needed at town hall, he said. “The current water bills

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The CN rail line may be saved after all. Arnprior Mayor Terry Gibeau, who belongs to Transport Pontiac-Renfrew, a community-based group mandated to save railway tracks on both sides of the Ottawa River, said talks are heading in the right direction. “We are deep in negotiations to purchase,” Gibeau said. “We’re in the offer, counter-offer stage.” AIRPORT PAVING The Arnprior airport resurfacing will go ahead now that $67,770 has been set aside for H&H Construction to do the work. Council learned at the Aug. 23 meeting that other projects such as the new dressing rooms at the Nick Smith Centre, the wastewater plant, and the library renovations are close to finishing, long before the federal government’s stimulus funding runs out in March 2011. Including the twinning of Highway 417 and other projects, the federal government alone has contributed $120 million to the Arnprior area, said Mayor Terry Gibeau. The province and municipality have also chipped in funds on many projects. IT’S MY BIRTHDAY, TOO A representative from Emmanuel Anglican Church mentioned to council that 2011 marks its 150th anniversary. Arnprior’s oldest church will approach the town to help celebrate. The county’s 150th anniversary is also 2011 and the town’s 150th anniversary is in 2012.

Election rules passed Arnprior Council passed an election campaign bylaw at the Aug. 23 meeting. When changes were first proposed last month, some candidates protested the bylaw would put severe limitations on their ability to canvass. However, most councillors spoke up against changes that would have made the regulations much stricter and prevented all campaigning on town property. The proposed bylaw was altered, with the main change making the rules the same for sitting councillors and other candidates. “It’s the silly season,” said Mayor Terry Gibeau, apparently commenting on some of the more flamboyant complaints. “This is a common sense issue. You are allowed to walk from house to house (to campaign).”

GACC plans candidates forum

The Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce is proposing to hold its municipal all-candidates meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 29. The chamber originally was looking at an Oct. 13 date, but some candidates

suggested that would be too close to the Oct. 25 election date, particularly with the new electronic voting system allowing voters to start casting ballots Oct. 18. Mayoralty candidate Doug Smith

has suggested that with so many candidates in the race (13 at last count), the chamber should consider holding a meeting for councillor candidates and a second one for mayor and reeve candidates.

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Styles: a straight-forward approach JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com

Aldene Styles would like another chance to serve McNab-Braeside residents on township council. Styles has filed to run for councillor, a position she held from 2003 to 2006 before she was defeated by Elmer Raycroft in the contest for deputy mayor. “I enjoyed it last time and people are asking me if I am running,” she said, adding she would like to put experience gained last time to good use. “I feel I can bring an honest and straight-forward approach to council business,” said the retired Registered Nurse. “With me, what you see is what you get … I will represent all residents equally and fairly. I have no agenda.” Styles said she can draw on nursing and management experience to work co-operatively and realistically when it comes to adhering to guidelines. Styles said the township needs to encourage residential and business growth, but first has to have the proper infrastructure in place to accommodate it. “You have to have your ducks in a row,” she said, adding that to do otherwise would impose a

ALDENE STYLES fiscal burden on township ratepayers. “You have to be fiscally accountable and growth has to be sustainable.” McNab-Braeside is predominantly a farming community and council must ensure residents don’t feel overwhelmed by change, she said. “I’m in favour of keeping the (rural) flavour we already have.” One of her goals is to encourage affordable housing for seniors. “It would be nice if they (seniors) had the option of staying in the township,” she said. Styles said council must work together to be efficient and effective. “Teamwork with a capital T,” she said, adding she feels she had a good working rela-

tionship with both councillors and staff in her first term. Councillors on the losing side of a vote must move on and join with the others in a united front for the good of the township, she said. “Don’t fight old battles.” Councillors should also be prepared to co-operate with other politicians and ministry officials, Styles said. “You can’t rub them the wrong way and expect they will help you out.” Styles grew up in Lochwinnoch and has lived in McNab-Braeside for 40 years, raising a family of three with her husband, the former fire chief of the township. Prior to her council term, she was the health liaison on the township’s emergency preparedness committee. When on council, she chaired the recreation committee and is proud of the progress made developing the CN trail and adding parking at the Waba Museum. “There was a satisfaction and pride in seeing those projects go ahead,” just as there was to seeing new subdivisions develop and roads upgraded, she said. “We have a beautiful township … and we want to keep it that way.”

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Marilyn Tilley is a selfdescribed ‘brand new’ candidate. When the White Lake resident filed papers to run for McNab-Braeside council Aug. 27, it was the first time she has aspired to political office. “I feel I’d like to give something back,” she said of her sudden decision to run for a councillor position. “I think we have a duty to our community.” Tilley grew up in White Lake, where her father, Richard, ran the popular T-Bell resort, bar and campground. After moving away for a time, the optician moved back to White Lake with her husband, Vern Orlik, and is working at Sears Optical in Ottawa after stints at Base Petawawa and the National Defense Medical Centre. She also has experience running her own business, as she was selfemployed for eight years. Tilley believes the influx of more people into the

MARILYN TILLEY township is inevitable, but council needs to balance welcoming new people and the need to create more jobs with protecting the township’s beauty. “We have to manage growth to keep the township rural and pretty,” she said, adding she agrees with Mayor Mary Campbell that McNab-Braeside has to preserve its rural identity. The birth of her first grandchild has made her believe more than ever the township needs to be

protected so future generations can enjoy it. “We have to look after this township. It’s a lovely place.” Tilley said giving youth a place to go and programs to keep them busy would help alleviate vandalism problems. “Children need a place,” she said, adding she would support making the recreation director’s position a full-time one. The need for youth programming will grow as more families move into the area, she said. Tilley said she is impressed with the efficient work of the fire and roads departments and sees no reason for changes. She said the provision of high-speed Internet to White Lake and other core areas of the township was an important move. Now council should press to have the rest of the township covered, she said. She said she feels it is time for her to get involved in the affairs of the township. “It’s easy to sit back and criticize, but there’s a time when you have to step up to the plate.”

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Municipal election signs are not allowed on Highway 417 and have been removed by Arnprior mayoral candidate Doug Smith. Four of Smith’s signs were attached to trees – roughly eight metres above the ground – facing the highway’s eastbound and westbound lanes, just east of the town. Arnprior’s bylaws prohibit campaign signs on public property until Sept. 13, but Smith’s signs are outside the town boundary. Smith believed the signs complied with provincial

rules, but the Ministry of Transportation (MOT) said last week the signs are on the province’s right-of-way, and are not permitted. “Are we aware of the signs? Yes we are,” ministry spokesperson Bob Nichols said on Aug. 25. “Are they allowed? No they are not. Directional and election signs are not permitted on the 400-series highways.” Smith received a call from the MOT asking him to remove the signs by Monday, Aug. 30, after which ministry maintenance staff would take them down at Smith’s expense. Smith said he believed his four

signs on Highway 417 complied with the provincial corridor signing policy, adding he contacted the MOT before installing the signs but was unable to speak with someone who could give a definitive answer. The corridor signing policy refers to the province’s roads as Class 1 through Class 5, but is not entirely clear on the definition of each class. Where signs are allowed – on Class 2 through Class 5 roads – they are permitted to be posted when the election begins. In the case of the upcoming municipal election, that means they have been allowed since Jan. 4.

Now that he’s been contacted by the MOT, Smith said he will remove the signs and post them west of Arnprior, along a two-lane section of Highway 17 where they are permitted by the provincial policy. Smith also promised that the number of his election signs will soon multiply. “If someone pushes me, I usually push a house back on top of them,” Smith said. When asked whom he believes complained to the MOT about the signs, Smith alluded to incumbent mayor Terry Gibeau, who recently spent time on vacation.

“If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck,” Smith said, “it must be a duck back from holidays.” In order to deter any copycat signs on Highway 417, Nichols said all municipal candidates will be advised of the MOT sign policy. MOT maintenance staff report there appears to be no damage to the trees. A sign for federal independent candidate Hec Clouthier, which is visible from Highway 417 near the location of Smith’s signs, is posted on private property, so the provincial corridor sign policy does not apply.

Family Health Team approval delights mayor, hospital CEO Continued from front The Family Health Team will also take some of the pressure off the hospital’s emergency department and be a “drawing card” for new physicians, Hanna said. Arnprior is among 30 communities approved by the provincial government last week for a Family Health Team. It was likely the last call for the teams for some time because it brings their number in the province up to 200, the government’s stated goal. “This is good news for Arnprior,” Mayor Terry Gibeau told town council Monday. “Congratulations to the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital board and particularly Eric Hanna on this proposal.” A Family Health Team is composed of different health care providers – the closest one in Carp has doctors, chiropractors, a dentist and more – under one roof to offer primary care. Hanna said the Carp Family Health Team has been operating for about five years and “we’ve heard very positive things about it.”

Hanna said he expects the team will be centred in ADMH’s Primary Health Care Centre, with a satellite office in Pakenham where doctors Donna Villas and John Kiskas have been strong advocates of the approach. The primary care centre has the space, but will need renovations, Hanna said. A consultant will be hired to create a business plan for the team. “It’s all about tailoring the team to an area’s needs,” Hanna said. For instance, Arnprior’s high rates of diabetes and asthma will be taken into consideration when setting up the team. He expects the team to up and running within six to 12 months. Hanna said the team will be a major plus in attracting doctors to the area. “It is a deciding factor for many new graduates,” he said, noting not only do teams help balance a doctor’s work load, it gives them back-up support from other health care specialists. It’s provides both professional and quality of life benefits, he said. Hanna said one of the first thing two physicians interested in coming to the

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Make candidate meetings timely To the editor: Hello everyone. Just my two cents and probably 95 per cent of the Town of Arnprior. Why would any one want to attend a debate four days before the election? This does not give one voter a chance to really see who they are voting for. Such a debate should in the minimum be at least three weeks prior to allow all candidates time to respond to each other’s platform and let the media report on such. To allow only the four days is a total waste of time because if you think all 4,000 or more voters will pay attention to the last four days then democracy had failed and we are in what is perceived in Arnprior by many as being a totalitarian community/state where only one voice matters. Put it this way people, have some guts this time. Do it right for all and be proud you did. Do not be dictated to. Give all a fair debate. This is Canada, and be proud you are one … Canadian. Your vote matters. Peter Smith (A proud Canadian) Arnprior

housands enjoyed the inaugural White Pine Festival last weekend in Arnprior. Mother Nature enjoyed herself too, shining down with some late summer sun. Organizers should take great pride in seeing a worthy concept carried through to reality. They deserve the thanks of those who attended. When organizers are going over the details of this year’s festival, they should seek input from all the people who came, saw and enjoyed. But they should also seek out opinions from those who stayed away or attended and weren’t as impressed as so many others. Asking for criticism and reasons for some people’s absence from Robert Simpson Park should help make the future even brighter. In the matter of Sunday afternoon’s final hour, we have one suggestion: make sure vendors know their day doesn’t end until the time on the published schedule. If vendors stick around until 5 p.m. it will avoid Sunday’s unpleasant situation that saw chip wagons, trailers, pick-up trucks and cars drive right in front of an on-stage performance by a country band as spectators tried to enjoy the show. One blip, many kudos. The White Pine Festival is a keeper, and here’s to 2011.

Water bills outrageous To the editor: ‘I was out of town’, re Mayor Terry Gibeau’s letter to the people of Arnprior about recent water bills, dated Aug. 24. This must be one of the greatest statements ever made in the town of Arnprior. Especially for the residents who received outrageous water bills up to $1,000. When it comes down to making a decision/vote on how the taxpayers’ money should be spent, are some of the elected officials out of town? As I stated in a previous letter, we need changes in this town. Mike Currie Arnprior

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ting Mayor Terry Gibeau and apparently “appalling” many others, according to local lawyer Don Sullivan. The offence was taken because the letter-writer contended the town’s electorate should take action in the upcoming election to “move past this Klan type mentality that resides at town hall.” In a letter to the Chronicle-Guide, Sullivan, who said he has been consulted about the letter, suggests it is “surely beyond decent discourse.” Public officials, both politicians and staff working in an administration, should expect, accept, and mostly welcome, free expression about them, but “no one anywhere, including in Arnprior, should have to see words like Klan, and all those horrors which it conveys, applied to them,” he wrote. He went on to ask the newspaper to explain to its readers why it approved “such language” and asked if there are to be any limits to what we consider acceptable. I certainly didn’t take the

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decision to leave the sentence in lightly, considering the word Klan does have certain hurtful connotations. It would have been easy to dismiss the letter-writer as prone to hyperbole and toss the letter. However, I felt, rightly or wrongly (your call) to keep it in because it shows just how strongly the letterwriter felt about the subject and how frustrated he has become with town hall. That said, the opinions of Sullivan and those he is speaking for are welcome, as well as others who want to comment on the controversy. It’s input from the readers that helps us determine the limits he is speaking about. Just to be clear, letters to the editor do not speak for the newspaper. The words are McIntyre’s not ours, but we do defend his right to express his views, just as we defend the right of Mayor Gibeau and others to respond. And some of them have. As one of our favourite sayings goes: Write on – we love letters to the editor. The contents of this newspaper are protected by copyright and may be used only for your personal non-commercial purposes. All other rights are reserved and commercial use is prohibited. Permission to republish any material must be sought from the relevant copyright owner.

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To the editor: I read the ChronicleGuide letter to the editor by Ron MacIntyre (Aug. 26). All I did was sigh. I asked a question: Did you do your homework before purchasing the heritage Gillies property prior to moving to a small town, with small town values, with the love for heritage Gillies Grove? Another question: Why do you hide behind your constant excuse that Arnprior are all homophobic? I bet if you took a survey, most of us do not really care of your sexual orientation. We just don’t want it rubbed in our face every time you are unhappy with our town, or (to) be bullied by very negative attitudes. Another question: Why

are you so unfriendly? Why do you have camera and fences to keep citizens of Arnprior and area from coming near your property? This is not an attitude of a friendly neighbour, nor a person who wishes to extend or receive trust and respect. Another question: What have you done to assimilate yourself to this community, get involved in organizations, churches, etc.? Technically what have you done for this town, to make it your home. So the citizens of this town can get to know you personally for who you are. I know it takes a while to break through the cliques, but it does take effort and participation to make this town a home, but it takes an

attitude of acceptance on your part too. Do you really want to make Arnprior-McNabBraeside area your home, or do you just belly ache how homophobic we are. It is a two-sided street. Remember you are the outsider. Your actions keep you an outsider. Your constant complaining has kept you an outsider. Remember it is not up to the citizens of this community to assimilate to your values and ideas. It is mutual acceptance, tolerance and respect that gets the acceptance and understanding that you seek. It has to be mutual. As far as I can see in the past few years, your namecalling and put-downs of

this town is not mutual respect. Respect must be a two way street, and respect also must be earned, not threatened or bullied. Mutual respect must be mutual respect. So my final question: What have you done for this community besides complaining? Take a person survey, because citizens of this community, Arnprior and area, probably don’t really care of your sexual orientation. Why did I write this letter? “Sigh.” an unnecessary conflict could of been avoided from the beginning mutually, by mutual respect. Plus I do not like bullies who hide behind same old excuses.

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Give residents break on water bills To the editor: There are so many things going wrong at town hall at several levels, it is harder and harder to believe that any of them really know what they are doing. It was so embarrassing to hear some of the lame excuses and rhetoric coming from staff and council regarding the water billing problems at the town council meeting. Not one person actually read the new water bills before going into the mail? Are you serious? The answer to the water billing problem is very simple in my opinion. When any business makes a mistake in pricing costs, most reputable businesses eat the cost difference to keep the customer happy. My solution to this would be to estimate the entire 2010 year for Arnprior water users and let the taxpayer pay the lower cost of the estimated water bill or the actual readings. Start 2011 with a fresh start, improved service and accountability. I must ensure the new council will revisit the water billing problems in December if the current council fails to listen and act on common sense issues from the public. It is what the councillors are not saying to the public that will get the public boiling mad

Candidate letter deadline After the Sept. 10 municipal nomination deadline, the Chronicle-Guide will no longer publish letters to the editor from candidates seeking election. The Sept. 9 edition will be the final edition in which such letters will be considered for publication.

during the remaining days of the election. If the new meters are readable, why did town staff not read any of our new meters in the past 12 months? Estimating water consumption is tricky at best. Our water and sewer rates are going up 16-18 per cent approximately in the next 16 months, but town staff and council do not want to remind the public about the $1.7 million sewer plant over budget the town taxpayers now have to deal with over the next two years and beyond. Please don’t shoot the messenger, but the new water increases are already in the books for the next two years. Now our current council, in a recorded vote Aug. 26, has agreed to spend more than double the original estimate to repair our centrifuge out of town, which could balloon the entire project to over a quarter of a million dollars. Guess where the tax dollars are coming from to pay this new water and sewer bill? I hope people will speak loud and clear this election and vote out some of these quackers.

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Close call for kids, grandmother he stopped at the corner of McGonigal Street West, where it meets Daniel Street. He said he then moved forward. “And that’s when she hit me,” the man said, referring to the lady pushing the stroller. One of the stroller’s wheels was broken by the impact. The mother of the children arrived on the scene 20 minutes after the collision, lifting her infant son from the stroller and covering him with kisses.

OPP officers spoke with the driver of the Jeep and the grandmother. Police have not yet commented on charges stemming from the collision.

At right, a paramedic looks over an eight-month-old boy in his stroller, shortly after an SUV hit the stroller on Aug. 25 at the corner of Daniel Street and McGonigal Street West. Photo by Nevil Hunt

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What could have been a tragedy in downtown Arnprior on Aug. 25 ended up breaking a plastic stroller. An eight-month-old boy, his fiveyear-old brother, their grandmother and the family’s dog were unharmed after a Jeep SUV hit the stroller holding a eight-month-old boy just before 2 p.m. Paramedics responded but did not need to treat the pedestrians. The driver of the Quebec-plated SUV, a man in his 50s, told a reporter that

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Man arrested after jumping in front of vehicles

Arnprior Ontario Provincial Police officers were dispatched to a residence on William Street regarding an apparently intoxicated male who was causing a disturbance. The man has been involved in an occurrence in McNab-Braeside a short time before, where it had been reported that he was jumping in front of vehicles. Constables Tawdrous, Shikitani, Baranovskiy and Dunfield attended the William Street location. As a result of the investigations into both complaints, a 25-year-old Beckwith man has been charged with assault and breach of probation. Const. Baranovskiy was conducting an investigation into a complaint on Caruso Street and located a 23-year-old Arnprior man breaching the conditions of his court-ordered release conditions from a previous charge. He is charged with two counts of failing to comply with his conditions. While conducting a RIDE check on Daniel Street in Arnprior, Const. Baranovskiy located a passenger in a vehicle he was checking to in contravention of his probation order conditions. Charged with breaching his probation is a 26-year-old Mississauga man. The three cases were among 88 calls for service Arnprior OPP officers attended last week. IMPAIRED CHARGE Const. Dunfield stopped a vehicle on Daniel Street in Arnprior. As a result of his investigation, the

driver was taken to detachment for breath testing. As a result of the breath tests the 25-year-old driver from Ottawa has been charged with driving while exceeding the legal limit .08.

As a result of the investigation, the man suspect has identified and charged. A 25-year-old Arnprior man is charged with forgery, using a forged document and failing to comply with his probation order.

FORGED DOCUMENT DOMESTIC DISPUTES On July 21, Const. Baranovskiy was dispatched to the Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy in Arnprior, as a male suspect had tried to obtain prescription drugs with a forged prescription.

Arnprior OPP officers laid three criminal assault charges in three separate domestic dispute investigation during the past week.

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The community is rallying behind a little White Lake girl who is fighting cancer. A benefit dance will be held in Renfrew Friday, Sept. 10 in support of the family of two-and-a-half-year-old Brooklyynd Denty. The event will run from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Renfrew Legion and will feature music by Barry Martin of All for One entertainment. The White Lake Marina is also running a fundraiser to help Brooklyynd, donating a special $5,000 boating package for a draw, with all proceeds going to the family. Tickets are on sale at the marina, White Lake General Store and several Arnprior businesses, including the mall. The tickets for the benefit are also available at various locations in Arnprior, White Lake and Renfrew, as well as at the door. Brooklyynd is the daughter of Jai Denty and Tracy Cameron and sister of Brady. Six weeks ago, she was a normal happy active two-year-old. Out of the blue, Brooklyynd started having trouble standing. When her legs gave out suddenly, the family rushed her to Renfrew Victoria Hospital. RVH sent her immediately to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario where she underwent almost 13 hours of surgery July 23 to remove a grapefruit-sized tumor from the area at the back of her head. “It was heart-wrenching,” said family member Cindy Stewart, who is helping to arrange the benefit. “She is so cute … and was such an active little girl. She’s a real character.” Brooklyynd is slowly recovering and

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Community Bulletin Board ‘LINK REOPENS Close to 100 people attended two open houses held by the NeighbourLink Fountain leading up to its reopening Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 9:30 a.m to 3 p.m. Right, flipping burgers at the open house is Josh Hapgood. Above, working on registration forms, from left in front, are Tina and Allison Hapgood, Doreen Kelso, Marg Laronde, and Dorothy Thompson and behind Debbie Hudson and Sarah Bogar. The centre, run by volunteers from 11 local churches in the old Alexander Reid school, closed after a fire in the back end of the school June 28. NeighbourLink officials used the break to complete renovations at the centre. It will reopen more accessible and user-friendly. As well as being a drop-in with a social area and cafe, the fourday-a-week centre offers such programs as a community kitchen, financial counselling and painting classes. It also has a daycare for parents participating in the programs.

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ner to follow at the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre. Tickets are $60 per person for golf and meal. Proceeds to CHEO and the Fitzroy Harbour Community Association. For tickets or information, call Bert – 613-623-2680.

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• Bonnie Loch Acres at 1172 Lochwinnoch Road is holding a fun day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in support of the Arnprior Humane Society. Young riders can bring their own horses or horses will be supplied. There will be a trotting race, obstacle course, key hole, barrel race, egg and spoon race, and barbecue. The cost per child is $20 with proceeds going to the humane society. If interested call Lisa at 613-433-2567 or contact Bonnielochacres@yahoo.ca to let them know by Friday, Sept. 3 how many riders are attending.

• The September Valley Singles Luncheon will be held Sunday (because of the Labor Day weekend) at 12:30 p.m. at the Arnprior Golf Club at Sand Point. For info, call Fay at 613-2568117 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.

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• Ottawa Valley Muskie Club Tournament for CHEO Sept. 11-12. Prizes available. Fish any local waters. Call 613-622-0673 or email mistermuskie@storm.ca. Last year’s top prize was $750, which could be topped this year.

• The Arnprior Community Choir begins fall rehearsals Tuesday evenings. All singers welcome, men and women, for this four-part, community based ensemble. Weekly rehearsals, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Galilee Retreat Centre. For more information, call, Lisa at 613-623-7293.

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• Four-hand euchre every Wednesday starting Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help church hall, 18 Dochert St., Braeside, sponsored by the Sand Point and Braeside CWL. Lunch available. Very accessible. Parking galore. 50/50 draw. Prizes. For more information, call Carole Frood 613-623-7496.

SEPTEMBER 10 • A fall dinner and bake sale will be hosted by Grace-St. Andrew’s United Church Women Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Christian Education Centre, 257 John St. North for $12 ham, beans and scalloped potato dinner or $3 hot dog dinner. Everyone welcome, accessible.

SEPTEMBER 11 • A September to Remember country dance in benefit of Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home and Renfrew & Area Seniors’ Home Support from 8 p.m. to midnight at St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall in Arnprior featuring the Brysonaires, Dennis Harrington and Heritage Country, Dani & The Plager Boys, and many other musical guests. Lunch, silent auction, door prizes, spot dances, 50/50 draw. Tickets $10 at the door. • The Greater Ottawa Aero-Tow group hosts a fun fly at the Arnprior RC Club field today and tomorrow at 9 a.m., weather permitting. For more information or directions, call Gudmund Thompson at (613) 852-0648.

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• Mundell’s Famous Fish Fry with Hudsons’ corn, coleslaw and homemade pie, 4 to 7 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, Pakenham; adults $15, children 12 and under $7, family maximum (no more than two adults) $40. • The last and 25th edition of the 4-Putters Charity Golf Tournament at 1 p.m., scramble format at the Madawaska Golf Club with a din-

• The Burnstown Rowing Club annual regatta starts at 8:30 a.m. with the first 3-km race. Rowers from both Ottawa clubs, Kingston, QuinteBelleville and Deep River. For more information, call Heather Lang at 613-622-5649.

SEPTEMBER 13 • The Auxiliary to the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital will be holding a general meeting Monday at 1 p.m. in the hospital board room, second floor.

SEPTEMBER 14 • Mississippi Squares will be holding a free open house for all modern square dancers at Brunton Hall in Black’s Corners. Dancing is from 7:30 to 10 p.m. No experience necessary. Come alone or with friends. Call 613-256-0603 or visit www.mississippisquares.com for more info.

SEPTEMBER 15 • The Arnprior Basketball club for girls in grades 7 and 8 will hold tryouts from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Arnprior high school gym. Grade 9 and 10 girls tryouts will be later in the fall. For more information, contact R. Holmes at 613623-7817 or richardholmes@xplornet.com.

SEPTEMBER 16 • Barry Martin and Country Favourites play the Arnprior Legion on Thursday at 2 p.m. Lunch from noon is soup and sandwiches, $3.50, sponsored by Seniors at Home for those 50 and over, along with those with special needs. • Enjoy a fall luncheon at Galilee – garden salad, rolls, beef barley soup, roast ham with raisin sauce, scalloped potatoes, peas & carrots, home baked rice pudding with whipped cream. Please call 613-623-4242, Ext. 21 to reserve seats.

SEPTEMBER 18 • 17th annual Laurel Rafuse Memorial Golf Tournament at the Renfrew Golf Club. The Laurel Rafuse Memorial Trust provides financial supports for summer activities for children and youth with developmental disabilities. The cost is $105 per person or $80 for Renfrew Golf Club members. Registration at 11 a.m. before 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. If interested in putting together a team, sponsoring a hole or donating a prize, call Ann at 613-432-6763.

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Somatics class to help after-school programs Yoga teacher Paula Vibert is holding another free-will donation Somatics class with proceeds going to after-school programs in Arnprior. The class will take place at the Nick Smith Centre Friday, Sept 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The recommended donation is $15. Vibert, the director of Novagaia Yoga and Wellness Centre, is an anxiety, pain and stress reduction specialist who has been teaching yoga and somatics since 2003. She has witnessed the benefits in the participants, whether they are students who come to her yoga classes or have taken the private or group sessions. Vibert explains that Somatics exercises

help people, especially those experiencing chronic pain or loss of mobility, unlearn the habit of keeping the muscles contracted, allowing them to regain motor control of movement, flexibility and health. They are recommended for anyone who desires to move more freely, with ease and to feel more relaxed. Vibert says the exercises are ideal for people of any age including seniors. They are also an excellent complement for anyone who’s practicing yoga or is in a fitness program, she adds. For info, contact Vibert by phone 613623-6610 or e-mail at paula@paulavibert. com or visit www.novagaia. ca.

Please find me a home

Each week we feature animals from the Arnprior and District Humane Society that are up for adoption.

# 3777 Abbie Abbie is a beautiful little cat with lots of personality. The nine-month-old spayed female was left at the shelter with her sisters to ﬁnd a new home. She is very affectionate and sweet and loves attention. Abbie is playful, curious and gentle – a cat that would be good with children. She tolerates other cats but prefers her own space. Abbie is at the Arnprior Pet Valu for viewing.

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The shelter will be closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the Labour Day long weekend. You can call the Arnprior and District Humane Society at 613-623-0916 between noon and 5 p.m Monday to Saturday or visit www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Arnprior passed Bylaw 5897-10 on the 9th day of August, 2010, under Section 34(18) of the Planning Act, 1990. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Arnprior not later than the 22nd day of September, 2010, a notice of appeal setting out the reasons for the appeal and accompanied by the prescribed fee required by the Ontario Municipal Board. The prescribed fee is $125.00 and must be made payable to the Minister of Finance. Appeal forms are available at the Town Hall during regular office hours or from the Ontario Municipal Board website at www.omb.gov.on.ca. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at the public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the By-law and a key plan are attached. The complete By-law is available for inspection in the Planning Office during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

EXPLANATORY NOTE The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Arnprior passed Comprehensive Zoning By-law 4990-01, which applies to the entire Town of Arnprior, on October 29, 2001. The current zoning of the subject lands Residential One (R1). The purpose of the amendment is to rezone the lands to Residential Two – Exception Five (R2-E5) to allow for the conversion of the structure to a duplex dwelling recognizing the existing site performance standards for setbacks as applicable. The effect of the amendment is to allow for the use of the land as a duplex. The subject lands are described as part of Lots 12 and 14, Plan 112, being 39 Tierney Street, Town of Arnprior, as shown on the attached key plan. Dated at the Town of Arnprior this 2nd day of September, 2010. Key Plan:

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Novagaia Yoga and Wellness Centre director Paula Vibert, right, presents a donation to help fund equipment for the Arnprior after-school program at the Nick Smith Centre to parks and recreation customer service representative and youth program volunteer Hazel Power. The contributions were made at a Somatics class given by Vibert earlier this summer. She is giving another free-will donation class Sept. 10.

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Valley Hunting Show this weekend The Valley Gun and Hunting Show at the Carp Arena this weekend will host vendors from Ontario and Quebec. Organizers are expecting well over 200 tables of goods including firearms, archery supplies, ammunition, clothing, knives and much more. The doors will open Saturday, Sept. 4 at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. and reopen Sunday at 9 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. Admission to the show is $7, with children under 12 years of age free.

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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY CAMP OFFERED With the implementation of the staggered bells system, some students, particularly at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Walter Zadow, are out of school earlier than usual. The Kenwood Athletic Centre is offering an after-school program from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. Taekwondo instructor Tim Bonnell will lead the program, which will include various activities and instruction in a number of sports. There will also be a homework break during the afternoon. The program will be limited to 30 students, with registration being taken at the Kenwood Centre. Above, Bonnell leads some Kenwood summer sport campers in action, including A.J. Busch, Adam McQuaid, Noah Whyte, Brendan Cavanagh, Evan England and Tristen Bettencourt.

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All 46 charges against the Toronto Humane Society, its former board and some senior staff members on allegations of animal abuse were dropped. Once again animal rights have fallen on deaf ears and I quote â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Crown has concluded that the lawfulness and execution of these warrants were seriously flawed to such an extent that the Crown would be unable to successfully tender the evidence seized during these searches,â&#x20AC;? were the words from crown attorney Christine McGoey. McGoey detailed what she said was a long list of constitutional violations by OSPCA investigators that made it impossible for her to use the evidence gathered during a raid of the Toronto Humane Society. Wow! For animal lovers this is a terrible blow. By throwing out the charges, the Crown has opened the doors to animal cruelty. Now more than ever it is quite apparent that animals have absolutely no rights. If this would have been a rape case, murder trial or child abuse, the Crown would have had no trouble with the evidence. I am sick and tired of our governments municipally or provincially treating our beloved pets as nothing more than chattel. Pets have rights too! The laws in place currently are antiquated. Bylaws that make our governments richer are more important than the basic rights of an animal. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk about priorities. You can beat an animal to death and get away with it. However, if my pet is not licensed, I could be

found guilty of some ridiculous bylaw. Something is drastically wrong here. Am I the only one that sees it? Pets have rights too. We must protect them. WHITE PINE The first annual White Pine Festival was fantastic! Tena and I took the day off to enjoy the festivities. The weather was great and the entertainment was, of course, entertaining. I do have some concerns about the petting zoo. The day was a scorcher and the animals had little shade. Although there was bedding on the cement, the heat coming up from the street must have been uncomfortable, A horse trailer was parked all day Saturday on John Street. Inside was a white horse that did not seem well kept. The horse had what looked like matting and burrs on his head. The poor horse must have been extremely agitated because it kept kicking at the door of the trailer. IN MEMORIAM Tena and I have known both Charlie and Ginger for many years and unfortunately both passed away this month. They were beautiful little dogs with great personalities. Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. Gone but not forgotten. Ian owns and operates Wags & Whiskers Pet Grooming and Puppy Kindergarten at 118 John St. North. For comments or suggestions, he can be reached at 613623-6200 or info@wagsandwhiskerspg.com.

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NEVIL HUNT Michaela Mullan, left, and her fellow stepdancers join the band for a performance at the Carp arena during a Saturday night benefit evening for the Ziebarth family. The Ziebarths’ home on Lunney Road between Arnprior and Pakenham burned down on Aug. 18. The family plans to rebuild and is staying with family in the meantime.

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Family comes first for the Ziebarths. Greg and Nancy Ziebarth and their four children lost their Lunney Road home to a fire on Aug. 18. No one was home at the time and no one was injured, but the home was a complete loss. On Saturday night, people from Pakenham to Dunrobin joined the Ziebarths for an evening of support and fundraising to help put the family back on its feet. Well-wishers arrived at W. Erskine Johnston Arena, standing in line to be greeted by Greg and Nancy. Musicians volunteered their time to entertain and the sound of local stepdancers’ feet joined in. Kids dashed about the arena having fun, giving a family feel to a night all about family. Among them were Greg and Nancy’s children: Delaney, Maeghan, Mary and Grant. Outside the arena, a bus pulled up full of seniors and other supporters from Pakenham. The sale of 50/50 tickets aimed to raise funds to help the family. “Pakenham’s a pretty tight community,” said Nancy’s sister, Colleen Armstrong. The Ziebarth property is located on Lunney Road, about halfway between Pakenham and Arnprior, and just inside the Ottawa boundary. The Ziebarth home was 13 years old, and Armstrong said the family plans to rebuild. The Ziebarths have lots of family in the area and have been staying with sisters and brothers, including Nancy’s sister Mary in Carp. That helped decide the location of Saturday’s gathering.

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One of the Ziebarths’ neighbours, Mary Jane Lalonde, waited in line to say hello to the family. Lalonde was among those who called 911 when the fire sent smoke into the skies. “They weren’t there, thankfully,” Lalonde said, adding that when she first saw the smoke, she wasn’t sure if the Ziebarth home was occupied or unoccupied and feared the worst. “I was talking to 911 and was crying. We all had dreams about it.” Among the crowd of more than 200 people was former Carp resident Linda Parsons. “I wanted to come early and get a good seat,” Parsons said. “I came here to support the family and I’m really getting a kick out of the children.” Step-dancers from different schools joined together for combined performances, including dancers from Steps Unlimited and Chad

Motorists should also be aware school buses are required by law to stop at all railway crossings. Drivers, keep children safe by: • continuing to stop for a school bus when its red lights are flashing as children hop on or off the bus; • not obstructing school bus loading zones; • keeping aware and alert of the potential for children to dart out from between school buses and parked cars or buildings; • slowing down and being patient in school zones while watching for children. School bus safety has been improved by making it mandatory for all school buses to have crossing arms to keep children out of the bus driver's blind spot, added emergency exit windows and better side mirrors to improve the driver's line of sight. Parents can also do their part to keep their children safe by reminding them of the importance of staying safe on school buses.

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School buses returning next week, caution OPP With summer winding down, motorists will see school buses on area roadways and children walking to school in town next week, warn the Renfrew Ontario Provincial Police Detachment. With the implementation of the staggered bells system, drivers should expect some students on the roads earlier than they have been in past years. In a news release, the OPP stress drivers are required to obey all traffic laws regarding school buses, in particular the School Bus Stopping Law. Vehicles in both directions must stop when a school bus has stopped and its overhead lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended. Not stopping for a school bus could result in a $2,000 fine and six demerit points. The law is designed to protect children who may be getting on or off the bus. Motorists should remember school vehicles are not just found in rural areas.

As people prepare to celebrate the final long weekend of the season, the OPP is preparing for a Labour-Day-weekend safety blitz. Officers will be out patrolling highways, waterways and trails targeting aggressive drivers and marine operators. “We are asking everyone to join our efforts by acting responsibly while out enjoying the roads and waterways this upcoming holiday longweekend,” said OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis.

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Arnprior performers will get a chance to compete in a Renfrew County Idol contest being organized for next year’s Renfrew County Expo 150. The contest will bring together winners from competitions in Arnprior, Renfrew, Eganville, Pembroke, Petawawa, Barry’s Bay and Deep River. Each area will have its own Idol contest in January with high schools and Royal Canadian Legions hosting competitions. There are three divisions: youth age 13 and under, youth 14 to 18, and adults 19 and over. The competition for the two youth divisions will be held in the high schools, while the Legions will host the adults. The finalists will perform at the Renfrew County Expo 150, which runs June 9-12, 2011 at the Pembroke and Area Airport.

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EXCITING DEMONSTRATIONS

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ENTERTAINMENT In Front of the Grandstand ABBAMANIA

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Gates Open Light Horse Show Armouries & Exhibit Hall Opens Renfrew 4-H Dairy Club Achievement Show Belgian Horse Show Shorthorn Show 4-H Interclub Dairy Competition Heavy Horse Show Entertainment on Valley Stage Rides Start SHANE YELLOWBIRD - GRANDSTAND

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10 am Show 11 am Free Youth Activities - beside Grandstand Noon Rides Start Noon Steer Show 12:15-5:45 pm Entertainment on Valley Stage 12:30 pm Hereford and Angus Show 12:30 pm 4-H Interclub Beef Competition 1 pm Heavy Horse Show 1 pm Magic Show - Galbraith Room 2, 3:30, 5 & 7 pm Little Ray’s Bird of Prey Show 6 pm Renfrew Highland Pipes & Drums 6:30 pm Steer, Hog & Lamb Sale 8:30 pm Memories of Conway with Son MICHAEL TWITTY, Grandson TRE TWITTY & THE TWITTYBIRDS - GRANDSTAND

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Gi Day, Gi Day! It is a great honour for me to be president of the Renfrew Fair. I would like to thank the directors whose hard work and commitment help make my job easy. It is a real pleasure to work with these people and especially our dedicated and well-organized manager, Judy Dobec. The directors’ efforts cannot be completed without their dedicated committee members, exhibitors, sponsors, buyers, donors, and the general public who attend the fair. We are pleased we are able to keep the

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Yellowbird takes flight

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Twitty tradition lives on Country music cherishes family tradition and Michel Twitty and Tre Twitty, son and grandson respectively, of singing legend Conway Twitty, are an integral part of that great heritage. Michael and Tre not only carry Conway’s legacy, they are making a mark of their own. By age eight music had overtaken Michael’s life and he found himself under the spotlight, on stage with his legendary father, and he knew right then that this was where he wanted to spend the rest of his life. To Michael Twitty, entertaining an audience has become just as easy as having a conversation with friends. Michael prefers to read the audience and give

them exactly what they want. Whether it is country top 40, old-time rock and roll, country classics or classic Conway. “As did Conway, Michael truly possesses a rare ability to reach out and establish a very special relationship with his fans,”their website says. “Whether it is the tender meaning of a soulful ballad, or the frenzied excitement of a rockin’, stompin’ dance tune, Michael’s audiences live each song along with this irresistible entertainer. “His tremendous vocal ability, infectious energy and timely wit keep audiences on the edge of their seat for the entire performance and on their feet at the close of the show,” the site says.

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Abbamania at grandstand Thursday The Canadian-produced rock musical ABBAMANIA comes to town next Thursday night. Sept. 9 at 8 p.m., the show will take spectators back to the disco era of one of the best pop bands in history, ABBA. “The concert features nine incredible musicians and singers who not only look exactly like Anni-Frid, Bjorn, Benny and Agnetha, they also sound unbelieveably like them,” says the show’s website. Recently returned from a Malasyian tour, ABBAMANIA performs in Canada, the U.S. and internationally. The Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto identified ABBAMANIA as its

number one show in 2000. ABBAMANIA perform 21 of ABBA’s hits, with costume changes, choreography, a live band, back-up singers and big studio sound. Special guests are members of the London Symphony Orchestra. The ABBAMANIA song list features Mama Mia; Voulez-Vous; Knowing Me, Knowing You; Take A Chance; Does Your Mother Know; Money, Money; Chiquita; Gimme, Gimme; Waterloo; Dancing Queen; S.O.S..; I Do, I Do, I Do; Fernando; Hole In Your Soul; Lay All Your Love; Summer Night City; Super Trooper; and Name of the Game.

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FREE YOUTH ACTIVITIES (Ages 4 - 12 Years) Sponsored by Renfrew Agricultural Society Location: Army tent behind Barnet Barn) Time: 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. “Renfrew Fair Children’s Olympics 2010” Games of Fun and Adventure - Medals and prize money to be awarded - Followed by “Know Your Fair” featuring a Scavenger Hunt - Instructions to be picked up at the Olympic site *********** Come join us in the Galbraith Room at 1 p.m. for

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Fourth straight title for Allen McGee JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com

Allen McGee is on a roll. Taking advantage of his home course, McGee shot a remarkable 64 at the Arnprior Golf Course Aug. 24 on his way to a record-breaking victory in the Ottawa Valley Golf Association City and District Class A championship competition. The Arnprior Golf Club member, who lives in Dunrobin, shot a three-day total of 206 to win the championship by 16 strokes. Not only did McGee eclipse the previous record low score of 210 by four strokes, the victory gave him a record four titles in a row. McGee had set the previous record of 210 in 2007. In late July, McGee won the Ottawa Citizen Amateur Golf championship by four shots. He also won the Ottawa Sun City Scramble Championships with Kyle Koski in mid-August.

McGee was one of 72 golfers teeing off on his home course in Arnprior on the second leg of the tournament Aug, 24. Taking advantage of the beautiful weather and familiarity with his home course, McGee shot a 64, one shot short of the course record. McGee’s magnificent round gave him a 12-shot lead going into the championship’s final round at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club the next day. With the field cut down to the top 24, McGee shot a one-under 70. Combined with his 72 in Monday’s opening round at the Marshes, he rolled to victory, with runner-up D.J. Robertson of Greyhawk finishing at 222. Tied for third at 225 were Dan Tapp of Greyhawk and Brett Merriman of Rideau View. Camelot’s Sébastien Deguire was fifth at 226. Other local golfers competing in the tournament were Mike Kelly of Pakenham and Chris Bernard and Jeff and Jason McCormick, all of Arnprior. The Arnprior team was victorious in Fraser Cup play at the Renfrew Golf Club Saturday. In the front, from left, are Rod Ellis, John Kiser, Don Lesway and Brock Sine; in the middle Rob Burton, Dan Pope, Gary Weston and Marty Smith; and in the back George Chrulenko and Eric Burton. Missing from the photo are Richard Pope and Cam McIntosh. Photo by Paul Burton

News from the Arnprior Golf Club DAVE BLAKER Arnprior Golf Club

In last week’s Men’s Night, Ted Chaplin and Jason McCormick shared top honours with 17.5 points each. B Class had Peter Leroy at the top with 21 points, followed by Marcel Grandmaison and Dan Pope each with 17.5. C Class was taken by Rob Braund with 20 points, second was Bob Scheel with 18 and Bob Legault and Bob Browning tied third with 17.5. John Geldert won D Class with 20.5, Jack McCuaig took second with 18.5. Once again the A/B Skins game produced a carryover week. The C/D Skins game had Jim Booth taking two with birdies on holes 3 and 6. Paul Charbonneau birdied number 2 and Rob Braund birdied number 9. As reported earlier, the second round of the Club Championship has been scheduled for Sept. 12. If Mother Nature again refuses to cooperate, the club will go with the results

of the first round as trying to reschedule again would cause too many problems for our players. The O’Brien Cup team of Christine Lafortune, Janice Nych, Beth Pope, Ilene Lavoie, Louise Mulvihill, Ev Anderson, Lisa Poirier, Jennifer Smith, Gail Verge, Erin McCormick, Marion Graham and Edith Brown and the Longpre team of George Chrulenko, Brad McIlquaham, Sat Persaud, Eric Antonello, Jim Hogan, Gerry Pulcine, Dave Blaker, Gerry Bornais, Robert Braund and Doug Reynolds put on good efforts at their weekend competitions but were unable to prevail over strong fields from other Valley Clubs. The O’Brien Cup team produced a third-place finish, while the Longpre team finished fourth out of eight Allen McGee rates special mention this week for his wire-to-wire win in the Ottawa Valley Golf Association’s Men’s A Class City and District Championship. McGee’s great play not only earned him the championship but produced the largest winning margin seen in the event.

As golfers play on behind them on the Arnprior Golf Course Aug. 24, Ottawa Valley Golf Association Don McGee, left, and Arnprior Club pro Greig Burnie hoist the OVGA A-Class Championship trophy, that was won for the fourth consecutive time by Arnprior’s Allen McGee last week. Photo by Sherry Haaima

Paralympian inspiration Todd Nicholson retires DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com

One of West Carleton’s most inspiring and renowned athletes, Todd Nicholson of Dunrobin, has hung up his sledge hockey blades. Nicholson was left with paraplegia in 1987 following a tragic car accident on route home after his high-school prom dance. A motivational speaker who has uplifted thousands of school children over the years, Nicholson saw the accident as a blessing. “My accident was the best thing that could have happened to me,” Nicholson said Tuesday, after issuing a press release on his retirement the day before. “It’s opened so many doors for me. I’ve met kings and queens and prime ministers; I was honoured with the Golden Jubilee. And I was such as a shy kid. I never would have made it this far.” Some of Nicholson’s accomplishments include: • Canada Paralympic team captain; • All-Star team member at both the 1998 and 2002 Paralympic Games; • Canada’s flag bear at the 2006 Paralympic Games in Torino; • helped Canada win two Paralympic medals and four world championships;

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Todd Nicholson, left, was a major reason hundreds of people came out to a sledge hockey team scrimmage game and fundraiser in Carp in the lead up to the Vancouver Games. • Queen’s Jubilee award recipient; • Todd Nicholson Day proclaimed in West Carleton on June 6, 2000; • Volunteering to help raise funds for numerous charities. A favourite moment over his illustrious career came in 1994 at the Lillehammer Games when Nicholson was skating around the ice and he spotted his parents in the stands. Another was seeing his wife Emily and children Gwen and Tate in the stands at the Vancouver Games. However, Nicholson, now 41, says the wear and tear on his body is setting in and it is time to let younger players carry the sledge hockey torch for Canada. “I had an amazing ride

and some experiences I will never forget,” he said. “My dreams have now become reality, and reality is telling me – along with my shoulders – that it is time.” He was close to retiring before the Turin Games, after five surgeries. But after receiving 6,000 letters from kids – he rose to the challenge. Plans are in the works to throw a huge retirement party for Nicholson in West Carleton. He won’t miss it, saying he has many people to thank. He is also planning to set up a charity, scholarship or bursary for disabled athletes in the village. “I want to be able to give back, in a financial way,” he said. “I owe so much to so many people. I have to give it back.”

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Packers to host preseason games peter.clark@metroland.com

Arnprior Junior Packers coach and GM Bill Griese and his coaching staff will get a chance to see how their Junior ‘B’ hockey team is shaping up in four pre-season games, including two on home ice. Arnprior hosts the Stittsville Royals this Friday, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m., and the Pontiac Juniors Sunday, Sept. 12 at 4:30 p.m. As reported in the Chronicle-Guide in July, the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League has dropped the annual Boxing Day tournament in favour of a new season-opening event known as the EOJHL Fall Classic. It runs Sept. 18 and 19 in the four ice pads at the Bell Sensplex Arena in Ottawa, and all of the league’s 22 teams will be participating in this showcase event. Each team in the Metro-Valley Conference plays two teams from the Rideau-St. Lawrence loop. Points from these games

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will count in the regular season standings. “I think it’s a great idea,” Griese said earlier in the summer. “It’ll be good. You get to see everybody from the other divisions.” The Packers will meet the Char-Lan Rebels at 3:15 p.m. Saturday in the Ottawa Citizen rink. On Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Arnprior challenges the Alexandria Glens at Mattamy Homes. The Packers then travel to Renfrew for a Sept. 24 encounter with the home-standing Valley Division rival Timberwolves. Arnprior’s first official home game of 2010-11 is Friday, Oct. 1 when they take on the Almonte Thunder at the Nick Smith Centre. The Junior Packers are still searching for volunteers to help with the upcoming 2010-11 season. Contact Griese at arnpriorglass@bellnet.ca or ajbp@bellnet.ca if interested in helping. More information is available on the Packers website.

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Connelly takes second win at the beach This past weekend driver Dave Connelly and the Schneiders race team made the long trek to Sauble Speedway outside of Owen Sound. The team unloaded the car after a lot of preparations after an unfortunate weekend at Mosport two weeks ago which included a broken U-joint and brake issues. The team replaced everything and unloaded the car to start practicing — it was fast off the trailer — third quickest overall. The car was still a little tight and the team tried to loosen up the car for quali-

fying. Connelly qualified second just five one-hundredths off the pole. “We’re back up to second overall in the championship with two races to go – with a little luck we can catch Jay and take home the big trophy this year,” said Connelly. The series heads to Peterborough Speedway for Sept. 18 where Connelly and the Schneiders team won earlier this year. For more information, visit www.racesportz.com or check out the team’s fan page on Facebook.

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Meet the champion Arnprior A’s of the Renfrew Men’s Recreational Baseball League. From left, in the front row, are Ken Walton, Pat Nicholson, Jason Fournier, Nathan Brohart, Don Fulton, Randy Ohlman, Cory Pierce, Alex Ohlman, Brad Carron and Dave Bahm. Missing is Will White.

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The A’s offence featured two hits each from Fournier and Pat Nicholson, and right-fielder Randy Ohlman’s 3-for-3 night, as the A’s clinched their third title in 10 years. They also won championships in 2000 and 2005. They also won this time without one of their season’s top pitchers, veteran Will White, who had returned to Saskatchewan for a teaching job. Gord Patterson of the Legends said the A’s were the league aces. “They were undefeated all year,” said Patterson. “They had the strongest team

and their pitching was excellent.” At season’s end, players said they would like to see the league re-expand to a four-team set-up, as they had in 2009. To reach this year’s two-game final, the Legends defeated the Renfrew Rebels. Players, 18 or older, interested in playing recreational baseball should contact Randy Ohlman at 613-623-5967 or Patterson at 613432-7701.

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In what is believed to be a league first, the Arnprior A’s went undefeated in regular-season and playoff action en route to winning the Renfrew Men’s Recreational Baseball League championship. The A’s clinched the championship, in a two-game, total-point series by defeating the Renfrew Legends 6-2 and 11-4. The first game took place Aug. 17 in Renfrew, the second game Aug. 24 in Arnprior. The A’s clinched the opening game with a three-run, sixth-and-final inning. Third baseman Jason Fournier was a major contributor at the plate. He hit 4-for-4 and picked up the pitching win with two solid innings on the mound. In the second game, all scoring happened in the first three innings. The A’s led 4-0 after the first, surrendered four runs in the top of the second, then scored four more times in their half of the second with the help of Nathan Brohart’s triple. A three-run third inning completed the scoring for the A’s with three consecutive walks, and back-to-back singles from Randy Ohlman and his son Alex Ohlman.

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The AMBUSC Divas consist of, in back from left, coach Terry Cowal, Kirsten Trafford, McKenzie Dean, manager Diane Kemp, Abby Rampton, Kaitlyn McOuatt, Sara Couture, Serena Ellis, and coach Bill Cavers; and in front Samantha Blaskie, Julia Barrie, Rebecca Cowal, Melanie Poirie, Hannah Scott, Adrienne Cavers, and Lauren Miron. Missing are Sarah Power, Nicole Nagy, Grace Philp and Georgia De Abreu.

Divas first in league, second in playoffs This year the Arnprior-McNab-Braeside United Soccer Club (AMBUSC) had about 30 Under-12 girls playing on two teams within the Valley United Soccer League. The AMBUSC Divas had a very successful soccer season. The team came in first in the league, and recently played in the finals against second-place Opeongo. Opeongo won 2-0, giving the local team the silver medal.

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66 McVicar Lane, White Lake $689,900 Waterfront, trees, privacy, serenity - this property has it all and more. Truly a hidden gem. Multi level home on the shores of the beautiful Madawaska River. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, walk out lower level, 2 large decks, balcony. Open concept kitchen, lvg rm/dng rm, large family room. 2 double detached garages - one with loft. MLS #759632

2635 10th Concession N. Rd. Pakenham $389,900 Country living at its best - renovated 5 bdrm farm house. Country style kitchen, large family room, home ofﬁce area with private entrance. Hardwood ﬂooring. Detached garage/workshop, barn with stalls as well as storage buildings set on approx. 96 acres, 20+ tillable, remainder forested. MLS #768203

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Solid home in quiet neighborhood. New metal roof, Municipal connection updated, all new 3/4” copper plumbing. Mature trees on property. Ideal for” New Family! Also includes High Efficiency Gas Furnace, upgraded windows and door! Prices right for quick sale! MLS# 760571 411044

2 acre building lot within 2 minutes of the 417 and 20 minutes to Kanata. Naturally treed excellent location to build your dream home. Well maintained road. (Severance complete) MLS # 755922

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76 McVicar Lane, White Lake $649,900 Private setting amongst the stately trees on the shores of the beautiful Madawaska River. Completely landscaped lot. Totally renovated home. Deslaurier kitchen, 4 pc master ensuite, lge family/ living room; dining room as well as an eat in kithcen. Enclosed porch leading to gorgeous built in pool with full decking. Excellent area to boat, water ski, ﬁsh. Ramps and power chair lift for the disabled. MLS # 764071

5 Vancourtland St. $169,900

Solid 3 bdrm bungalow on a corner lot. Large principal rooms, unspoiled basement. Windows, shingles, furnace all upgraded. Showings to begin September 1st, 2010 as per form 244. Estate conditions will apply. This property is being sold in an “As Is” condition - no SPIS. MLS # 769016

4007 Torbolton Ridge Rd. Woodlawn. $399,900 44 acres of peace and tranquiltiy with a quality built 3 bdrm, 3 bath bungalow featuring an open concept kitchen/lvg rm/ dng rm, a fully ﬁnished basement with walk out and potential for an inlaw suite. Attached 2 car garage and detached garage/workshop with living quarters. Available immediately. 4007 Torbolton Ridge Rd. MLS # 762645.

138 Lavallee Rd., Renfrew $389,900 Picturesque hobby farm149 acres. 1.5 storey century home in excellent condition, country style kitchen. Attached workshop and garage. Home is tenant occupied. Good farm buildings for storage or animals. MLS #764439

COZY CAPE COD style 2 sty. home on the banks of the Madawaska River. Sunny & charming main ﬂoor. Large covered verandah. 3 Bedrooms on the 2nd level with Studio on main ﬂoor that could be 4th Bedroom. 2 Sty. Stone Fireplace. Solar heat System + Oil FA. Double Garage. 190’ app. on River frontage. Finished lower level. Cedar Shake exterior. $759,500. MLS#768202 Call Sharon Enright 613-623-7922.

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ATTENTION HOME SEEKERS! Delightful Little Home. 2 BR’s main ﬂoor. 1 Bedroom lower level. Basement designed as a comfortable entertainment center; with full bathrooms upstairs & down there’ll be no more morning conﬂicts. Do some landscaping & this will be a lovely lot. Above ground pool is the start for you. Here is an opportunity. Economical to heat. All appliances. Couldn’t build for this price $204,900. MLS#758434

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CENTENNIAL LAKE 3 Bedroom Cottage sitting close to the shores of Centennial Lake. Idle the summer days away ﬁshing, relaxing. Seasonal property with outdoor privy. Wonderful place to get away to. Just 30 minutes from Calabogie. $199,000. MLS#759881. Call Sharon Enright 613623-7922.

CHARMING EASY TO LIVE IN CONTEMPORARY DESIGN – OTTAWA RIVER Spacious 5 bedroom home. Showplace kitchen, main ﬂoor family room, formal dining room, library. Tiered decks to the water’s edge, boat dock. MLS # 743496 $799,000.

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Arnprior A’s perfect from start to finish

Birds of a feather don’t always flock together Although the sweltering temperatures would have us think summer is anything but over, as far as birds are concerned winter is just around the corner. Each evening blackbird flocks pulse across the sky, heading for local marshes where they coalesce into even larger masses. When dawn’s bright smile defeats the cold stare of the night, flocks of lively warblers filter through tree-tops, gleaning welcome breakfasts after long journeys flown through starlight darkness. These and many other birds are currently moving south because their biological clocks have forewarned them of summer’s demise. The biggest change we see in birds at summer’s end is the formation of flocks. Flocks of Cedar Waxwings and American

own kind. Robins strip Choke Birds that preCherries and Mounfer hidden morsels tain Ashes of their of insects and spibounty. Common ders tend to form Grackles and Redmixed-species winged Blackbirds flocks. Mixed flocks form cacophonous are composed of masses that devour birds that forage in unharvested corn slightly different during the day and fashions, which alblacken cattail lows them to divvy meadows at dusk. up the edible reThe driving force Michael Runtz sources without behind flocking competing for the is the need to stay Nature’s Way exact same food. alive. More eyes Recently I have mean more time seen both types of free from watching flocks. The most for danger. This precious time is spent interesting single-species flock looking for food. Birds that feed was one I encountered on a on items found in large concen- small creek in Algonquin Park. trations, such as berries, usu- Costello Creek flows into Opeally form large groups of their ongo Lake.

I love driving up from Highway 60 to Opeongo Lake for the Opeongo Road closely follows long sections of this creek. I have often seen River Otters, Moose, Beavers, and even Eastern Wolves in or near Costello Creek. On this occasion a large group of Common Mergansers provided the memory for me and my author/historian/naturalist friend Rory Mackay. There were about a dozen mergansers in the group. They formed a crude line across the creek and constantly stuck their heads underwater and dove as they moved up the waterway. They were clearly fishing (mergansers are fish-eating ducks that have a “toothed” bill for grabbing slippery fish) and seemed to be actually driving their prey into easily caught

Two seasoned amateur astronomers will be in Arnprior Tuesday night, Sept. 7, to bring a look at the deep sky to the regular meeting of the Macnamara Field Naturalists’ Club. Brian McCullough, who will do an illustrated presentation during the regular meeting indoors, is an astronomy and space science educator with the Canada Science and Technology Museum, and a past president of the Ottawa Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. He and his colleague Tim Cole will be bringing

groups, a behaviour well known in pelicans. The birds seemed less like ducks and more like dolphins as they weaved their way upstream, half-in and halfout of the water. Right where the road crosses over Costello Creek, we encountered another group of birds. This flock was comprised of Yellow-rumped, Nashville, and Black-and-white warblers, and Black-capped Chickadees, Golden-crowned Kinglets, and a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher. Like the mergansers, these birds eventually foraged their way out of view. With its food scattered about in small quantities, the mixed flock was living proof that birds of a feather do not always flock together! The Nature Number is 613-3872503; email is mruntz@start.ca.

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Kinburn Move-in ready bungalow! Completely renovated. 2 bedrooms, country kitchen, family room. Nice lot. $179,900

Fitzroy Harbour Beautiful 4 bdr home in the Village. Large private lot w/ front and back porches. Hardwood. Fin lwr lvl. 2 car garage. $289,900

613-623-4284 E-mail: t.stavenow@bell.net 308 WILLIAM ST. GREAT STARTER HOME or just to buy and rent; Kit, LR, 3 BDR, 1-4pc bath, 2 car detached garage; completely renovated last 3 yrs. Good size yard 68’x74’. Call Ross at 433-1133.

Lovely Bungalow Custom bungalow in Carp Village. 2 + 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, sunroom ﬁnished lwr lvl. You would be proud to own this one! $439,900

28 Acres! Lovely 3+2 bdr home on wooded 28 acres. Main ﬂoor den and family room. 2nd kitchen on lwr lvl. Wood stove. Walking trails. $469,500

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Waterfront WOW! Waterfront with 59 acres and a stunning bungalow. 3 brdms, 3 baths, hardwood, granite. Detached garage/ workshop. Picturesque! $899,900

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50 COLIN ST. JUST COMPLETED HOME — Fully furnished; open concept kit, L.R., which leads to back deck 12’x12’; 2 BDR, 1-4pc bath with laundry room. M.BDR with walk in closet plus ﬁreplace; basement with BDR or Rec room; central vac, central air, F.A. Attached double car garage. Gas heat. Lot 167’ x 152’, well & septic, call Ross at 433-1133.

12689 LANARK RD. CALABOGIE Great retirement or starter home many upgrades newer Kt., 2 Baths, bright cheery LR, very economical home with private backyard and lots of room $189900

OFFERS WELCOME CALL TERRY FOUR BEDROOMS

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Hidden Lake, Carp Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 4 bath Holitizer home in Carp. Gorgeous, private back yard. Neutral décor, Finished lower level. Hardwood. Granite. $549,000

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Highly sought end unit 1st Level ,well maintained 2Br. 1.5 baths low energy bills and excellent location asking $159,900

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75 DIVISION ST

Currently an income property with 2 units or restore to a Stately 4 Br Home on fantastic lot. Back yard was a Market Garden with rich soil. Located across the road from the Old Grove Forest with lots of upgrades. Asking $239,900.

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www.coldwellbankervalleywide.ca Wonderful home and workhosp on parklike setting in great community of White Lake. Large lot. Close to water. Plus so much more. Call Cliff 613-868-2659. MLS #769181 $289,900

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Monica Scopie Broker 613-623-4629

Cheryl Richardson-Burnie Broker 613-623-9222

Donna Nych Broker of Record 613-623-7303

Very well maintained 3 bedroom bungalow on a private lot located near Burnstown. Triple car garage plus shed. MLS#764245 $249,900. Call Cliff or Susan 613-868-2659

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4 bedroom, 4 baths, custom built home. Inground pool, walkout, fully finished lower area plus so much more! Mls# 760711. Call Cliff or Susan 613-868-2659

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Looking to move closer to the city? Check out MLS#769306. This Stittsville townhome features walk-out basement, garage, fenced yard, ﬁreplace, appliances, hardwood ﬂoors. Move-in condition. Quiet crescent. All for $249900. Call Monica to view.

Home ownership is now affordable. This 3 bedroom home sits on a large lot on a dead-end street. Renovated kitchen & bath. Can easily be converted to 4 bdrms on one level. Garage also included. Asking $126,000. MLS#768926. Call Monica to view.

Your family will enjoy the space of this property both inside and out. Extensively renovated. Awaits your decorative touches. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, huge BONUS room on 2nd level for your pool table, big screen tv, games area. MLS#766041 $189,900. Call Monica.

This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is immaculate and nicely decorated. Better than new with all the extras already done. Fenced yard, finished family room, hardwood and ceramic floors, gas fireplace, central air, deck, 6 appliances. MLS#762727 $239,900. Call Monica to view.

The summer season may be coming to an end, but this waterfront property is useable as a year-round home. Lots of room to enjoy family gatherings. Comes fully furnished. Wonderful garage/workshop 22’x40’ included. MLS#755576 $269,500. Call Monica to view.

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Executive family all brick 5 bedroom bungalow. Open concept, 9 ft ceilings, private back yard with pond, la landscapers delight. Gas heat, 2+ garage, ﬁnished basement, 3.6 acres. Call Cheryl MLS #765144

2 storey, amazing views, private location on White Lake. Double-car garage with loft,guest house, ﬁnished basement, boat house, and all appliances. MLS #754208

Look no further, this is a deal. Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom semi in town with a very private back yard. Fireplace in the livingroom, hardwood ﬂoors, large deck and all newer windows. MLS #761818

Located in town 4 bedroom 2 storey home in excellent neighbor hood. Inground pool, central air, gas heat. Finished basement. Also spare 5th bedroom . Main ﬂoor study/den Great family home .MLS #768249

Located in town on a private lot. This 3+ bedroom home has many characteristics. Main ﬂoor family room, formal living and dining rooms with ﬁreplace. Great family home in an excellent location. MLS #762452

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238 Edward St. S. Arnprior- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, recroom, fenced yard, c.a. and tastefully decorated! A pleasure to show $199,500 MLS 765747

49 Hugh St. N. Arnprior – 3 bedrooms, hardwood & ceramic ﬂoors, 5 new appliances, a real beauty. $169,500 MLS 765605

126 Harold Valley Dr. Grainger Trailer Park – 2 bedroom 14’ mobile on leased land. Many upgrades $69,500 MLS 746239

1793 Calabogie Rd. Burnstown – Custom built 3 bedroom bungalow with lovely H.W. ﬂoors, cathedral ceilings, full walkout basement on 3 acres. New price $549,900 MLS 756469

75 Daniel St. N, Arnprior: Solid commercial building on a busy street, excellent on-site parking, large barn/garage for storage. $219,900 MLS 761672

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Bill Dunlop, Broker 613-623-4032

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Treed lot on Dochart Creek offers access to the Ottawa River. Dock your boat on your property. Call Bill Dunlop. MLS# 750654 IMMEDIATE POSSESSION!

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McNab Township beautiful building lot on paved road and just 5 minutes to White Lake. Call Bill Dunlop. LAND/LOTS • 5 acres in Vydon Acres, peaceful setting, nicely treed, $79,900 • Riverview building lot in attractive residential area of Arnprior, $84,900

Mike & Donna Defalco Sales Rep/Broker 613-623-2602

Bruce Skitt, Sales Rep 613-769-3164

2:00 - 3:30 pm 10 Charles Street Arnprior- Condo Unit # 6 Attractive, spacious 2 level, parking directly outside unit. Offered at $149,900 MLS #765452 Your host Donna Defalco 613-623-2602

Completely Renovated. Solid brick construction and very interesting ﬂoor plan. Upper level family room with walkout to 26x6 deck. Same owner since construction; gently used and in excellent condition. MLS 748583 $169,900

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Mid-sized bungalow offering IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Great home, with full useable basement. Walk to ammenities. MLS #758598, offered at 169,900. Call Donna or Mike Defalco 613-623-2602

Upgraded 3 bedroom, with main ﬂoor family room. Home business potential, large back yard, walk to ammenities, IMMEDIATE POSSESSION POSSIBLE. MLS #761622 offered at 169,900. Call Donna or Mike Defalco 613-623-2602

• 6.64 acres in McNab Township $125,000 Immaculate 2 bedroom condo great for a couple, or someone on their own. Downtown location, patio. MLS #768298 offered at $122,900 Call Donna or Mike Defalco 613-623-2602

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Completely updated bungalow in mature area of town. Hardwood and ceramic tile throughout. Gas ﬁreplace, main ﬂoor laundry, fully furnished lower level. Just move in and enjoy! MLS #769180 $239,900

Just minutes minutesfrom fromHighway HWY 1717atat Arnprior. Clearedand andfairly fairlyleveled leveled fenced on Arnprior. Cleared lot, lot, fenced on three three sides.#762041 MLS 762041. $44,900 sides. MLS $44,900

22 FOXTAIL CRESCENT Attractively updated 4 bedrm bungalow in a much sought after family oriented neighbourhood on oversized lot. All new plumbing, wiring, furnace, ﬂooring, windows, bathrooms & much more. Artistically landscaped. Access to sand beach on Ottawa River. $389,000. MLS #765998

Call Donna or Mike Defalco 613-623-2602 864 RIVER RD. $189,900 One of the few all brick residences in Braeside with great views of the Ottawa River. Ideal for those wanting to renovate a solid 4 bedroom home on an oversized lot with frontage on River road and on back street. Hardwood ﬂooring. Updates include roof (06) and some new windows. Two stairways to second level. Center hall plan with large main rooms.

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56 STUBINSKY LANE $289,900, Two bdrm cottage on Calabogie Lake with separate sleeping cabin on the waterfront with furnishings included. Sand beach, good swimming, ﬁshing, close to golf courses, ATV trails & hiking trails. MLS #767711

Unique waterfront home on Calabogie Lake with loads of natural light. Floor to ceiling windows, lower level in-law suite, oversized garage. Large decks front and back. Many updates. $797,500. MLS #758038

4997 CENTENNIAL LAKE RD. Custom built 3bdrm home with 800 ft shoreline on Centennial Lake. Private gated laneway, sand beach, oversized garage with loft, walk-out to gently sloping lawn to lake, large front deck. MLS #755414. $599,900.

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Finding the best bang for your buck with local retailers STAFF The web will be bringing readers the best deals locally now that Flyerland has moved ads from the region’s Metroland papers online. Debbie Frye, general manager at Flyerland.ca, said that since Flyerland rolled out their system to put ads from weeklies in Ottawa and the Valley last month, residents have gone to more than 550,000 pages. “We are keeping an eye out for August but we are expecting those numbers to grow exponentially,” she said. “What it means for the reader is that they will have electronic access to all the ads they are seeing in their local Metroland newspaper. And can now compare prices at more than one retailer locally.” Readers can search for ads by geographic location and get the same deals with coupons that they print out at their home desktop - rather than clipping out the coupons from the paper. Frye said 15 minutes of surfing can save readers $50, by allowing them to do a little comparison shopping. “You can end up spending more money even going to the discount stores if you don’t come prepared and end up overwhelmed,” Frye said. “Everyone should go shopping with a list,” she added. “We are extremely proud to be providing this value added service to all of our advertisers and readers. Flyerland has seen rapid

growth since its launch primarily because users truly enjoy the convenience and terrific savings. Publishing all of the ads from our newspapers will only enrich the local shopping experience for our audience,” said Chris McWebb, publisher of Metroland Media – Ottawa Region. “Flyerland is not only a tremendous shopping tool – but also a friend to the environment, which is a very positive combination,” he said. Flyerland was rolled out about two-and-a-half years ago and is one of the most popular Canadian websites, with more than a million unique users monthly. If a reader logs on in Nepean, Ont. they have access to 61 flyers and countless coupons to take to their local merchants. There are about 400,000 products available on the site from 100 Canadian retailers. “We have about 80 per cent of national advertisers on the site,” Frye said. “So you can print out a coupon from Payless today and put it with your list and go to the store.” Frye said research from the National Retail Federation shows the average Canadian spends $620 on back-to-school supplies, that’s why they timed Ottawa area newspaper ads for the fall. “It was really about simplifying the process of getting the local ads online,” she said. “And now that people have access to those ads and can comparison shop, we are hoping to help them save on those expenses,” said Frye.

WELDING WONDER Terry Lesk is the proud new owner of Arnprior General Welding and Repairs. The Arnprior resident recently opened the business at 89 McLachlin St. N., drawing on years of experience in the business. Light industrial, commercial, retail and residential welding, bolting, and riveting are among the services provided at the shop. Photo by Sherry Haaima

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UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GRACE ST. ANDREWS, ARNPRIOR: (269 John St. N, 623-3176) Join us on Sundays at 10 am for: Worship, Nursery (0-3 yrs), Kids Exploring Faith: (3 yrs up) A warm welcome to ALL!

BRAESIDE PASTORAL CHARGE Rev. Dr. Richard Hollingsworth 623-2360 Glasgow United Sunday 9:00 am Castleford Sunday 10:00 am Braeside Sunday 11:00 am Sunday School During Service

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A trip off our planet Continued from Page 34 “This will be a combined regular meeting and a field trip, all in one,” says Macnamara club president Michael Runtz McCullough has won RASC Observer of the Year awards for a detailed series of lunar observations in 2006, and for tracking down Pluto in 2001. Pluto is smaller than our moon, and 15,000 times farther away. Locating it requires painstaking observations of the same small patch of sky over several nights. McCullough began observing the moon with his first telescope – a Sears 60-mm Discoverer he received for Christmas when he was a teenager in 1968. He remembers staring upwards, convincing himself he could see the

Apollo 8 spacecraft in orbit. “In my mind’s eye I could see it,” he said during a recent interview in his Kanata backyard, sitting inside his home-made observatory explaining what it’s like to stargaze “on the verge of observation and imagination.” For his presentation, McCullough will be assisted by his main teaching partner, Tim Cole, from the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Cole is an expert on stellar evolution and many other aspects of astronomy and space exploration. The Arnprior version of a trip off our planet starts with the Macnamara club’s regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Arnprior Public Library. Admission is free for members, and $5 for guests.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 279 Alicia St. at Norma Phone: 623-3993 Pastor Lee Dyck Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Children, Youth & Adult Ministries Visit us at: www.fbc-online.ca

ELGIN ST. BAPTIST CHURCH (Baptist Convention of Ont. & Que.) 135 Elgin St., Arnprior Ont. K7S 1N9 Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Pastor: The Rev. Julie-Ann Morton Office Phone: 613-622-1069

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ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM PARISH FAMILY Sunday Mass Saturday 4:30 pm Sun. 8:30 am & 10:30 am “You are most welcome” Rev. John N. Burchat 295 Albert St. 623-2282 www.saintjohnchrysostom.org

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PENTECOSTAL GLAD TIDINGS CHURCH Reverend Clark Young 613-623-2943 116 Baskin Drive West Sunday Service: 10:30 am Children/Youth Ministries Weekly Programs churchoffice@gladtidingsarnprior.com

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

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Rev. Milton A. Fraser B.A., M.Div. 613-623-5531 80 Daniel Street, Arnprior, Ontario

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63B Victoria Street 622-7960 Pastor Adriaan M. van der Lingen, M.Div. Saturday Services 9:30 am - Sabbath School 11:00 am - Worship Service

49 McLachlin St. S., Arnprior Pastor John Jacobs 623-4562 Sunday service, Sunday School & Nursery 10:00 am

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59 Madawaska St. Arnprior, K7S 1S1 622-7729 Pastor Joe Moniz Sunday Celebration 10 am Children’s Ministry Wednesday Prayer & Praise 7:00 pm www.therockchurch.ca

287 Harrington St (at Ottawa) Canon Roger A. Young 623-2554 Worship Services Sunday at 8 a.m. Sunday at 10 a.m. with Sunday School and Supervised Nursery Thursday 10 a.m.

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Do you remember being a Brownie or Guide? Perhaps you remember singing your circle song or learning to tie your scarf. Maybe you sang ‘Black Socks’ around the campfire, while cooking s’mores. Did you make friendship bracelets out of embroidery floss or gimp? Did you go camping and need to clean the lats? Was your favourite song ‘On My Honour’, ‘Land of the Silver Birch’ or ‘There Was a Tree’? Do you want a way to give back? Perhaps you recognize the value of service.

Maybe you want to show your daughter or niece the joy of sharing your talents. Do you wish you knew how to camp? Or light a campfire? Or a new craft? Or maybe you would like to share your knowledge with others. There are so many calls on our time, but Guiding makes a difference in the lives of girls, teaching them there are no limits to what they can accomplish, and that women have a role in leadership. In Girl Guides, leaders must be female, but can be any age from 18-plus.

There are mentors to get you started, and training to keep you going. Registration for a new season will be happening Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Arnprior mall, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arnprior Guiding needs new leadership at all levels, but particularly for Sparks (age 5 and 6 - one leader needed) and Brownies (age 7 and 8 - two leaders needed) groups. If you think you can contribute, and wish to learn more, call either Diana at 613-623-7590 or Jane at 613-6236019.

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With The Upper Canada District School Board The Upper Canada District School Board is Offering Alternate Day Kindergarten, Full-Time Kindergarten, and its Ready 2 Learn Alternate Day Program to Give Our Students a Head Start in Life.

Let Your Child Enjoy the Benefits of Quality Early Learning in an Inclusive Environment Upper Canada District School Board Programs Offer: s )NSTRUCTION FROM QUALIFIED TEACHERS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS s ! FRIENDLY AND SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ACTS AS A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE SUCCESS s 0ROGRAMMING THAT INSPIRES SELF CONFIDENCE CREATIVITY AND A LOVE OF LEARNING s !N ENVIRONMENT THAT STRESSES CHARACTER AND RESPECT FOR ALL s &EE BASED DAYCARE AND BEFORE AFTER SCHOOL CARE AT MANY SITES

Full-Time Learning Options at Select Sites Full-Time Kindergarten Program (Early Learning Kindergarten Program): 4HE 5#$3" IS OFFERING FULL TIME KINDERGARTEN UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A TEACHER AND AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR Kindergarten Ready 2 Learn Program: 3TUDENTS CAN ATTEND KINDERGARTEN ON ALTERNATE DAYS AND THE REST OF THE WEEK BENEFIT FROM THE 5#$3"gS NEW 2EADY ,EARN INITIATIVE THAT OFFERS A PLAY BASED CURRICULUM DELIVERED BY AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PARTNER Both programs are offered at no cost to parents and transportation will be provided. French language instruction is offered in all kindergarten classes and an early French immersion (EFI) program is offered in several locations.

Call Your School, Dial 1-800-267-7131 or Visit www.ucdsb.on.ca for More Information

Director of Education David K. Thomas

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Chair Greg Pietersma

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“Building Success One Student at a Time!” Upper Canada District School Board programs lead to success in life for all. • We welcome your diversity, uniqueness and individuality. • We offer you exciting opportunities in academics, arts and technology, sports and clubs. • Be part of our caring school community and learn in a safe, respectful environment. • Reach your destination. Explore work, apprenticeships, college and university.

The Upper Canada District School Board World-Class Education creating WORLD-CLASS GRADUATES

Student Registration begins TODAY! Contact your school principal or call 1-800-267-7131 For further information please visit our Web site at: www.ucdsb.on.ca Almonte and District High School 126 Martin St. N., Almonte 613-256-1470 Principal: Laurie McCabe We offer more high-speed connections - surf faster with public education! T.R. Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education - Principal, Frank Hummell

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For information on adult and alternative Secondary School programs, Adult Basic Literacy and Adult English Second Language Programs, please call one of the following numbers in your area: 1-877-875-3437 toll free 613-937-0120 Cornwall and area 613-342-1127 Brockville and area 613-283-5418 Smiths Falls and area

Greg Pietersma Chair

David K. Thomas Director of Education

ARNPRIOR CHRONICLE-GUIDE - September 2 2010

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KANATA

AUTO SERVICE NOW OPEN

• Free shuttle service Monday – Friday • Complimentary exterior car wash when in for any service • Same day service • Repairs to all makes and models

Get Ready for Summer Holidays - replace oil and ﬁlter - inspect brakes - inspect cooling system - rotate tires - complete vehicle inspection report

from*

3995

reg. from $79.95

*up to 5 liters 5w20 or 5w30 conventional oil, Expires Sept. 30, 2010 Synthetic oil extra. Valid at Myers Kanata Hyundai only *plus environmental fees

Four Wheel Alignment and Balance special

- inspect all suspension and steering components - balance four wheels - perform a four wheel alignment with print out

reg. $163.00

Expires Sept. 30, 2010 Valid at Myers Kanata Hyundai only

*rear wheel adjustment extra on some makes

Air Conditioning Inspection - visual inspection of all A/C components - Inspect all drive belts - perform A/C vent temperature inspection

reg $52.50

*additional charges if leak test and or refrigerant if required

Expires Sept. 30, 2010 Valid at Myers Kanata Hyundai only

Oil and Filter special - replace engine oil and ﬁlter - inspect tires and adjust tire pressures - check coolant, battery,brake and washer ﬂuid levels - inspect and lubricate all latches, hinges and locks

400-2500 Palladium Drive

from

reg. from $36.99 Expires Sept. 30, 2010 Valid at Myers Kanata Hyundai only

417 Scotiabank Place

*up to 5 liters 5w20 or 5w30 conventional oil, Synthetic oil extra. *plus environmental fees

KANATA

613-592-8883 SERVICE DEPARTMENT HOURS: Mon-Thurs 6am-7pm • Fri 6am-6pm • Sat 8am-4pm ™The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trade marks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. *2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa Official Partner copyright © 2010 Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. Prices for models shown: 2011 Sonata Limited is $30,700. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,565 for 2011 Sonata. Fees, levies, charges and all applicable taxes (excluding PST and GST) are included. Registration, insurance, and license fees are excluded. Starting price for 2010 Accent 3 Dr 5-speed is $11,530/2010 Elantra L is $13,530. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,495 for Accent 3 Dr L/$1,495 for Elantra L, fees, levies, charges and all applicable taxes (excluding PST and GST) are included. Registration, insurance, and license fees are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ◊+Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on new 2010 Accent 3 Dr 5-speed/Elantra L 5-speed with an annual finance rate of 2.9%/2.9% and 0%/0%. Monthly payments are $151/$179 for 84/84 months and $193/$226 for 60/60 months. No down payment is required. Dealer participation of $500 for 2010 Accent L 3Dr/$500 for 2010 Elantra L is included. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,495 fees, levies, charges and all applicable taxes (excluding PST and GST). Registration, insurance and license fees are excluded. Purchase financing also available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services on 2011 Sonata GL. Registration, insurance and license fees are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2010 Accent L 3Dr 5-speed for $11,530 at 0% per annum equals $192.17 per month for 60 months for a total obligation of $11,530. Cash price is $11,530. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,495, fees, levies, charges and applicable taxes (excluding PST and GST). Registration, insurance and license fees are excluded. Offers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ΔSee your dealer for eligible vehicles and full details of the Graduate Rebate Program. ++Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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