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December 2, 2010 | 44 Pages
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Address focuses on new mayor’s vision DEREK DUNN Derek.dunn@metroland.com
WHAT A PARADE The Arnprior Santa Claus Parade, sponsored by Legion Branch 174, was a big hit with visitors young and old. The evening event featured more than 40 floats from in and around the area. The Calabogie and District Snowmobile Club picked up first-place honours for best overall float. 3, 20, 21
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE CHRISTMAS Among the many Christmas events coming up in the next week are the Arnprior District Hospital’s tree-lighting ceremony this Friday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. and the St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church’s presentation of Handel’s Messiah this Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. There are also a large number of other festive events planned for the area, including at least two breakfasts with Santa Saturday morning in Arnprior. 25
Arnprior Mayor David Reid’s inaugural address last night (Wednesday) before family, friends and citizens at the Nick Smith Centre focused on improving communication and supporting business while balancing social and environment needs. Reid began by congratulating Arnprior voters for an Ontariohigh voter turnout, 65 per cent, also a town record. He thanked the outgoing council, specifically Terry Gibeau, Tom Peckett, Nancy Black, Jack Lammert and Eric Burton, who together have dedicated more than 60 years of service to the town.
“Thank you so much, and on behalf of all the new council, I promise you that we will work as hard and continue your efforts to make Arnprior, the best it can possibly be,” Reid said. He then stated “our” vision for change and the future: • “Change means opening up better lines of communications; • “It means everybody knowing their responsibilities and ensuring they have the resources to properly carry them out; • “It means trying to look at ways to streamline the processes and become more efficient; • “It means inviting the public into the decision-making process; See ‘NEW MAYOR’ Page 3
Don’t let the Grinch steal Christmas With the Christmas shopping season upon us, Arnprior OPP are urging shoppers not to let thieves ruin their Christmas. And a woman who lost some valuable keepsakes in a theft is hoping the culprit will have an attack of conscience. The OPP are advising people to secure purchases in their vehicles’ trunks. Keeping gifts out
of sight of criminals will make for a happier season for you and your loved ones and a not-solucrative season for would-be thieves, say the OPP. “Also please keep your vehicles locked and remember not to leave your keys in running or unattended vehicles.” See ‘THEFT’ Page 3
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CHAMPIONSHIP CATCH Arnprior District High School Senior Redman Mitch Bott makes an acrobatic catch for the winning touchdown Saturday with less than two minutes to play in a 28-23 win over Adam Scott Lions of Peterborough. The wins in the National Capital Bowl gives ADHS its first Ontario AA senior boys football title. For more on the thrilling game, see Page 12. For of a visit by Redmen players to a former coach, see Page 16.
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