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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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Continued from front Arnprior officers have been responding to numerous thefts from vehicles in recent weeks and remind motorists to remove valuables from view and to lock their vehicles. Anyone with information regarding these thefts is encouraged to contact Arnprior OPP or CrimeStoppers. BRING BACK THE RINGS One of the recent thefts from vehicles involved the stealing of several jewelry items that have special significance for the owner. The theft of an engagement ring and wedding band were particularly devastating to the woman, as they are important memories of a dead husband. The rings were among several items in a black purse taken from a vehicle in the McLachlin Street area a couple of weeks ago. The thieves also took a 14K gold emerald birthstone ring. Anyone with information about the rings is urged to call 613-623-9537 or drop them off, no questions asked, at the Chronicle-Guide office, 8 McGonigal St.

New mayor promises change Continued from front • “It means forming relationships with our local businesses, developers, industries and institutions. Because if they succeed … we all succeed; • “It means, clearly defining our goals and working hard every day, to try to achieve them; • “Change is not always physical. Change is outlook. It is attitude. Change is a breath of fresh air.” Arnprior celebrates its 150 birthday in 2012. Reid would like to celebrate those in the past and present who have helped shape the town. “Together we are going to make the commitment to continue what was started nearly 150 years ago,” he said, “to make Arnprior the best place in the world to call home.”

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The White Lake Road span for the Highway 17 overpass was put into place late last week. Traffic was temporarily re-routed through Arnprior on a couple of occasions to allow for the moving of the major pieces into place. Work is progressing rapidly on the four-laning of Highway 417 through Arnprior to Campbell Drive with the overpasses and the twin bridge across the Madawaska River expected to be completed next fall. Photo by Evan Campbell

River water stops for bridge work

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) co-operated with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to carry out a “noflow” request on the Madawaska River below the Arnprior Generating Station for almost 24 hours Monday. Holding back the river accommodated the bridge work taking place on Highway 17 in Arnprior. During that time OPG did not spill water or generate power from Arnprior Generating Station while an enormous section of the bridge was hoisted in the tailrace area. The contractors required ideal weather conditions to carry out the operation. In the past three years OPG has developed a partnership with MTO to plan this work. OPG has already undertaken a number of “no-flow” requests to accommodate the bridge work currently underway. The work has had an impact on OPG operations. “Noflow” means OPG holds back the water in the Madawaska River to allow the contractors to work safely at key points during the installation process. OPG and MTO have worked together on surveying, rock removal, depth sounding and accommodating the size of the barge and girders for the bridge. OPG’s Arnprior station is located at the job site and its safety booms were relocated and re-anchored and some security fencing moved. Roadways were altered to meet the space constraint contractors faced when they brought in the barge and massive beams for the project.

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FLAG RETURNS The Arnprior flag that has flown at the Canadian base entrance in Kandahar was returned to the town Nov. 29 by Corp. Matt Pieroway. Mayor Terry Gibeau, whose term on council has done much to celebrate contributions by Canadian soldiers, accepted the flag with a laugh about the dust it collected in the desert city. Then, on a serious note, he said: “What you do makes what we do possible.” Photo by Derek Dunn

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Outgoing McNab-Braeside councillors Jim McGregor and Andy Dunlop had some parting advice for the new council at their last meeting Nov. 16. Dunlop urged council to see if it is feasible to allocate some of the provincial gas tax money going to the Renfrew-based Sunshine Coach to the Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home transportation program. McGregor suggested any surplus funds in the heritage budget be put into reserves to fund future work at the Waba Museum property in White Lake. He said some of the proposed upgrading was not done this year, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t necessary. There is dryrot and pest problems that need to be addressed, he said. Dunlop, who had raised the transportation funding issue earlier in the year, asked council and staff to continue to check to see if the township can spread the gas tax money around. While the Sunshine Coach is a worthy recipient for funding, the Arnprior-Braeside-McNab program provides an “excellent service,” both in transportation and distributing meals on wheels for seniors in the township, he said. The drivers for the program do a good job, but have been cut back because of money shortages, Dunlop added. He suggested that while the township has a contract to pass the tax on to the Sunshine Coach for the next couple of years, the township should look into the deal to see if it is ironclad. Deputy Mayor Elmer Raycroft pointed out that when the deal was made to hand over the provincial gas tax to the Sunshine

Coach, the Arnprior-BraesideMcNab Seniors at Home program didn’t have a transportation program. Now that it does, it makes sense to revisit the issue, he said.

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MANY CHANGES In his final remarks at the end of the meeting, McGregor noted there has been many changes in the role of a councillor since he was first elected 25 years ago. He admitted he was surprised at how time-consuming the job is. “It’s a big responsibility,” he said. “And it’s a great honour to be elected.” Meanwhile, Mayor Mary Campbell praised the outgoing councillors for their contributions at the McNab-Braeside service award gathering two evenings later. “I don’t think you realize how much this community cares about you,” she told Dunlop. “I’ve found there is an incredible respect and affection for you and Betty (his wife).” Dunlop said said he appreciated the efforts of the “super” staff. His fellow outgoing councillors, Jim McGregor and Elmer Raycroft, “taught me a lot,” he added. Campbell also applauded McGregor for his more than 20 years of municipal service, successfully done while being active in his community, church, family and business. McGregor thanked his wife for enabling him to contribute. He also praised the township staff, who he called “a great bunch.” The last four years have been a little tougher, he said. “We didn’t see eye-to-eye all the time, but that’s okay, you don’t want everyone to agree all the time … it means you’re not thinking.”

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to $6,000. It could go slightly higher depending on adjustments in the construction price index. The cost stays in place until 2015. Reeve Walter Stack, one of two members of the old and new council, is pleased with the results of the almost $20,000 study. “I’m happy we renewed it, and we’ll review it again in 12 months (without additional cost),” Stack said. “We’re really close to maxing out the amount.” He added that builders’ costs are passed on to customers, who may be less inclined to move to Arnprior if costs are prohibitive. Local developers have long complained about value for money when dealing with town hall. Several towns, including Renfrew and Perth, charge more, but Carleton Place fees are less than Arnprior.


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Corporate sponsors are getting behind the County of Renfrew’s 150th-anniversary celebrations next June. Several sponsors were on hand Nov. 24 at the county headquarters in Pembroke to be thanked and recognized by county officials and other members of the Expo 150 organizing committee. The county has already contributed $200,000 for the June 9 to 12 event that will be held at the Pembroke airport. And more than $200,000 could be realized through corporate sponsorship, says public works director Dave Darch, who is chairing Expo 150’s corporate sponsorship program. “I guess I’d like to see about $225,000,� said Darch. “The funding is important because of the scope of the program. What we’re putting on is going to require both the county money and the support of the business community.� Corporate sponsors are recognized by the financial extent of their contributions. Diamond sponsorship is for $25,000 or more, while the next levels are platinum ($15,000), gold ($10,000), silver ($5,000) and bronze ($2,000).

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LETTER

No time to be petulant

Onus on pet owners

Sound the alarm. The dog and cat population in Arnprior is skyrocketing. Wait a minute. What is really rising rapidly is the number of dogs and cats registered in town. Town clerk Jacquie Farrow-Lawrence presented a report to council Nov. 22 that shows there were 496 dogs and 148 cats registered in Arnprior in 2010. That compares to 85 dogs and 13 cats in 2009. “That the dog population is up more than 400 is incredible,” quipped Mayor Terry Gibeau. The difference, of course, is that the town’s municipal law enforcement services conducted a proactive dog and cat registration program in town between June 16 and Oct. 31 this year. Last year, dog and cat owners bought licences on the honour system. There is obviously not honour among all pet owners, many of whom obviously feel it is a right, not a privilege to have Rover or Fluffy as part of their family. That’s particularly the case with the seven dog-owners and one cat-owner in Arnprior who are refusing to pay the town’s registration fee. The town is sending them a warning in the hopes of avoiding legal action to get them to licence their pets. Pet lovers are a funny bunch. Most truly love their pets and a story about an animal being mistreated tends to draw much more outrage than one about a human suffering the same indignity. Yet many don’t neuter their pets, leading to overflowing humane society shelters and the suffering that inevitably follows. And too many don’t clean up after their pets, then wonder they aren’t popular around town. There haven’t been enough responsible pet-owners in town, but hopefully the increased number of licences means an improvement in that regard. Town hall is hoping to keep the dog registration numbers up close to 500 without having to repeat the comprehensive door-to-door program every year. They will try reminder letters and advertisements early in 2011. If pet owners want to prove they are responsible without haven’t to be hassled on the doorstep, they better respond and voluntarily get their pets licensed. If the numbers aren’t close to 500 next year, the enforcers will be back on the streets. After all, no one at town hall is likely to believe ever again that there are only 85 dogs and 13 cats in Arnprior.

Editorial Policy The Chronicle-Guide welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, complete address and a contact phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print and online at www.yourottawaregion. com. To submit a letter to the editor, please email to john.carter@metroland.com, fax to 613-623-7518 or mail to Arnprior Chronicle-Guide, 8 McGonigal St., Arnprior, ON K7S 1L8.

To the editor: Re: Dog should have been accepted (Arnprior Chronicle-Guide, Nov. 18). I have volunteered with the Arnprior Humane Society for many years and a more dedicated, caring, effective board of directors and staff you could not find. It is very misguided to think that all found animals should be admitted to humane societies. The policies of the Arnprior shelter work well and the staff do not need re-training. As difficult as it is, some animals will be turned away, and that is unfortunate, but the onus should be on responsible ownership not on bashing the people who work so hard to look after those in their care. I congratulate and thank the Arnprior Humane Society for their good work and hope they will continue for many years to come. Shirley Dolan Woodlawn

LETTERS

Thanks for Christmas tree, lighting support To the editor: Once again the Festival of Lights is here to help ring in the Christmas season in Arnprior’s beautiful downtown. The Arnprior Economic Development Committee would like to thank our generous supporters of the Christmas tree at the corner of John Street and Madawaska Street and the blue street lighting along John. For the 2010 Festival of Lights, we again received support from Ontario Power Generation, and the crews from Hydro One Forestry and Hydro One Networks who gave their personal

Kindness in Arnprior To the editor: We were in Arnprior last week walking down the street when a lady gave us toques, mitts and scarves, handknitted. My children were very pleased. Such a nice, thoughtful gift. We saw her again and I asked her name and she said Marie McCourt. We thanked her again.

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time to assist in locating and cutting a tree and hanging the lights. Special thanks to Hydro One linemen Troy Dowdall and Barry Pettigrew for erecting and stabilizing the tree and Hydro One Forestry crew members James Mullins and Lindsay Dougherty for hanging the lights. As with last year’s tree lighting, Terry Forrest of Hydro One Forestry was instrumental in locating a tree and arranging for transportation. We sincerely appreciate this generosity. Rick Sullivan and the Arnprior Builders Supply crew, along with Gerry Armstrong, donated time and equipment to transport the tree on very short notice to ensure it was up in time for the Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 27. Steve Holmes worked tirelessly to change the globe lights to coloured bulbs, as well as providing some maintenance. Thank you to the Town of Arnprior and the Arnprior BIA for their assistance with this initiative. Also, thanks to Gary Mullins and Billy Cunnington from Parks and Recreation for their assistance in hanging the new winter decorations for the BIA. The Economic Development Com-

Hydro One workers help decorate the Christmas tree at the corner of John and Madawaska streets. mittee was pleased to be able to undertake these initiatives, adding Christmas spirit and beauty to our downtown core. We hope that Arnprior residents continue to support our local businesses for years to come.

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YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR CONCERT The Arnprior District High School music department is holding its annual Christmas concert Wednesday, Dec. 15. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium and the public is invited. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $2 for students. Music director Frank Pecora had the band students rehearsing for the concert Tuesday through Thursday afternoons this week. Above, they take a short break for a ‘marketing’ photo. The school’s concert, stage and jazz bands will be performing a number of musical numbers at the concert. The school choir, Red Velvet, will also entertain.

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McNab school secretary surprised by 25-year tribute JOHN CARTER

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Students and staff, both past and present, held a celebration at McNab Public School Nov. 18 to mark Cathy Stevenson’s 25 years at the school. In a special assembly before a packed gymnasium of students, parents, colleagues, family and local school board trustee Norm Hazelwood, Stevenson was praised for her many contributions to school life as secretary. “This is a very special celebration,” said principal Bronwyn Scott, noting Stevenson has spent her full 25-year career at McNab. “Lucky McNab students, lucky us,” she said. Scott noted the secretary is so important as theirs is the first voice and face people see when they come to or call the school. She said Stevenson has a number of roles from “boss of the buses” and being a friend to ill students to being in charge of decorations at fun fairs and organizing hot lunches. She also continues to serve as secretary of the school’s Home and School Association even though her children have moved on, noted Scott. Scott presented Stevenson with a gift on behalf of all present and past staff in apprecia-

tion of “enriching our lives.” The tribute to Stevenson was emceed by students Katie Neill and Michaela O’Gorman, who announced they were giving her the day off to do whatever she wanted at the school on her special day. They also called up two representatives from each class to present Stevenson with a rose,

McNab school secretary Cathy Stevenson shows off the scrapbook given her by students and staff to illustrate “the many ways you’ve touched our lives.” Stevenson was given several awards and a Queen of McNab sash.

for a total of 25, the number of years she has been at the school. The students also presented her with a scrapbook illustrating “the many ways you’ve touched our lives.” In making a presentation to Stevenson, Home and School Association president Charlene Bootland said she has made the students’ school experience more fun in many ways. She said the school’s renowned fun fairs wouldn’t have happened without Stevenson’s organization. In a computer screen message, former principal Jodi Barrett thanked Stevenson for continuing to take care of McNab school. “She’ll be there forever,” she quipped. Another former principal Dagmar Stonehouse told students that Stevenson puts her heart and soul into her job, as she feels an ownership of the school. She is a wonderful role model and the world would be an “absolutely fabulous place” if everyone did their job “as well as Mrs. Stevenson does,” she said. “She is a real inspiration to all of us.” Karen Boewes and Juanita Cooper led students in a rousing song to the tune of Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer that contained such lines as: “Mrs. Ste-

McNab kindergarten students Kailey Andrews, left, and Emily Gonzalez present Cathy Stevenson with two of the 25 roses given her to mark the 25 years she’s spent at the school, as school principal Bronwyn Scott looks on. Photos by John Carter venson, you’re so great; it’s your help we appreciate.” Stevenson said she was truly surprised by the tribute. “I do feel it is my school,” she agreed.

“It’s a great place to work,” she said, adding that it’s been a “wonderful 25 years.” After the assembly, ice cream treats were passed out to everyone attending.


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Help form a local emergency team for pets IAN STUPP Pet Talk

A Pet emergency response Team, P.E.R.T. as it will be called, is a pet project of mine that with Fire Chief Okum’s support and volunteers from the community will be formed in 2011 to assist pets in need. Pets just like humans need oxygen, so I have decided to donate three masks to the Arnprior fire department. This may sound like a solution. Unfortunately it is actually a problem and that is why I need your help! In a situation where firefighters rescue a human, paramedics take over. When a pet is rescued there is no one there other than family or friends and in an emergency we need individuals to respond quickly, so I decided to put together, with the help of Fire Chief Okum, the first Pet Emergency Response Team in Arnprior. The responsibility would be a simple one. Firefighters remove the pet and a P.E.R.T volunteer will administer the oxygen and, if necessary, transport the pet to a nearby veterinarian clinic.

I have already committed myself to the donation of equipment and the night shift and I already have a commitment from a family that just recently lost a family pet in a house fire to share the evenings. However, we desperately need volunteers for the day shift. Anyone interested in helping, please contact me either by phone or by email immediately. I have been asked by fire chief Okum to put together a proposal, but I cannot accomplish this goal without the help and support of the community. If you would like to see a pet rescue in progress, go to www.helpanimalsinc.org. What you are about to witness is a limp body come back to life. You will see the tail start to wag and the dog sit up. This video brought tears to my eyes. Pease help me help those that cannot help themselves. Make this project your New Year’s Resolution. For pets’ sake, please call me! 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 613-623-6200 or info@wagsandwhiskerspg.com.

CAT CAPACITY The Arnprior Humane Society has endured weeks with more than 100 cats at the no-kill shelter. On the positive side, area pet lovers are asked to participate in theanimalrescuesite.com contest. Vote for Arnprior’s humane society and it will win a major cash prize. Already Arnprior sits in sixth place on a list of thousands across North America. Gail Mifflin, left, and Brenda Ambrose volunteer on Nov. 13 at the annual bake sale in the Anprior Mall. Humane Society volunteers will be back Dec. 11 and 12 for the annual Pets Pictures with Santa fundraiser 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Photo by Derek Dunn 430836

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Declaration of Patient Values The Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital (ADMH) is committed to ensuring that it is recognized for providing exemplary care. As part of that commitment, ADMH is collaborating with our partners, you our patients, to develop a Declaration of Values. By promoting and respecting these rights and responsibilities, we can successfully fulfil our mission and vision, demonstrating these values in our provision of care. We are asking for your feedback to ensure that you agree that these values are equally important to you, our patients. If you could indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement it would assist us in developing a Declaration of Values that is meaningful to both you and your health care team As a patient, I have the following rights:

As a patient, I have the following responsibilities:

The right to quality care, without discrimination The right to be treated with dignity and respect The right to privacy and confidentiality The right to participate in and make informed decisions about my care The right to my health information, including health records The right to compliment or complain without fear of retaliation, or compromising quality of care

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Please list any additional rights or responsibilities that you feel should be considered:

To be respectful of, and to, the health care providers who are providing care To give health care providers the most accurate health information To follow the agreed upon treatment plan To follow the health care facility’s rules and regulations To report any changes in my medical condition To provide feedback to assist in quality improvements

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Hundreds of the world’s best snowmobile racing teams will be competing in the season opener of the Canadian Snowcross at Calabogie Peaks Resort this weekend (Dec. 4-5). The Peaks mountain team has fired up the snow guns, covering slopes and the base of the mountain with loads of snow for the track. The races will feature more than 300 racer entries from across Canada and the U.S. The challenging course will feature a 60-foot wide, quarter-mile uphill vertical starting line, huge jumps, downhill drop-offs, and twists and turns. The half-mile racecourse will be built on the mountain directly in front of the resort. so spectators can view all the action from the licensed patio or trackside. Spectators are invited to come watch some of the best racing in the Ottawa region. With snow machines jumping at heights of 100-feet at times, it’s certainly something to see, says Peaks owner Paul Murphy. “This is a first for our community and a first for Calabogie Peaks,” Murphy told members of the Calabogie and Area Business Association Monday. “We don’t know what to expect in terms of crowds,” said Murphy, who noted the event is one of just 10 held in the province. Similar races in the Barrie area can attract up to 10,000 people and while he doesn’t expect that many this time around, he’s hoping the numbers might reach 3,000. For many of the racers, this will be their first time in Calabogie, said Murphy. The spin-off is evident already, with a number of area rooms booked for the weekend. Competing in this year’s events will be renowned Canadian national champions Lee Bulter and Iain Hayden. This weekend’s races will feature over 40 classes of competition including amateur and vintage racing. There are also classes for first-time racers, and classes for junior riders and kids – some as young as four years of age. Gates will be open to spectators from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Mountain Cat Cafeteria, Black Donald’s Pub and Canthooks restaurant will be open daily. Youth and adult day passes cost $15 for Saturday and $20 for Sunday. Weekend passes cost $30. The daily rate for seniors (65+) and kids (4-12 years) is $10. For more information, visit www.calabogie.com.

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Sports The Redmen gather for a victory cheer after their thrilling 28-23 win over Adam Scott Lions in the AA Ontario championship in Peterborough. Photo by Lorne Rueckwald

High drama as Redmen win Ontario championship Last minute heroics give Arnprior District High School football title TODD VANDONK todd.vandonk@metroland.com

Football fans couldn’t have asked for a better finish to a game at Trent University in Peterborough Saturday (Nov. 27). Arnprior District High School Redmen quarterback Adam Rueckwald found Mitch Bott in the end zone from 11 yards out to lift the Redmen to victory in the AA National Capital Bowl. The acrobatic catch gave ADHS the Ontario championship for the first time. “He (Bott) can jump really high and he has a good set of hands,” said Redmen associate coach Trevor Rosine after Arnprior knocked off the Adam Scott Lions of Peterborough 2823. The Lions appeared to be outmatched as the Redmen built a 22-9 advantage in the first half. Running back Jesse Andrews accounted for all three Redmen touchdowns. He busted an 80yard run to the house on the first play from scrimmage. A success-

Running back Jesse Andrews brings the game ball across the frozen field. Photo by Evan Campbell

ful two-point conversion had Adam Scott down 8-0 early. The Redmen defence was solid in the early going and was able to shut down the Adam Scott passing game. Early in the second quarter, Arnprior’s offence was pushed back and instead of giving the opponents good field position took a knee for a safety that made the score 8-2. The Redmen responded, as the offence was able to spring Andrews from its end zone for an impressive 102-yard run. A nice catch by Jordan Pike and a 55yard run by Andrews put more Arnprior points on the board. With Jesse’s brother, Nathan, contributed a pair of two-point conversions. Lions quarterback Alec Reid gave the home team hope when he found Gage Brady with a 10-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. Arnold Vowles booted the convert making the score 22-9 in Arnprior’s favour at halftime. Adam Scott coach Vic Kulla had a message for his team at the break. “If we are going to go down, let’s go down hard,” said Kulla. It was a different Lions team in the second half, as it scored 14 unanswered points to take a 2322 lead in the fourth quarter. Lions running back Kevin Blunck led the comeback with a pair of five-yard touchdown runs, while Vowles added a pair of converts. The Lions were able to exploit a weakness on the defensive line, pushing back the Redmen 40 yards on one drive to set up a touchdown that made the score 22-16. With the Redmen offence continuing to stall, it was only a matter of time for Adam Scott to carry the ball in to take the lead 23-22. Then came the Redmen’s lategame heroics.

With time running down and some worried looks in the Redmen ranks, the coaches changed the game plan with dramatic results. The Lions had managed to slow down Andrews and the Redmen running attack in the second half, keying on the star running back. So the Redmen adjusted and it eventually was a play through the air that put the dagger in the hearts of the Lions. With 82 seconds left, Rueckwald aired out a pass and a leaping Bott came down with the ball despite the best efforts of the Lions safety for the touchdown and the win. The Redmen ran out the clock and came away with the 28-23 win. “The guys managed to pull it all together and we scored when we needed to score,” explained Rosine. “That’s what you need to do to win football games.” “It was a well-played game,” said ADHS head coach Al Luimes. “After we got the big lead, they found a kink in our defensive armour, but we were able to make the adjustments. “We had confidence in our running game,” he added, noting it was the ever present threat of busting out a large gain on the ground that enabled the team to go to the air for the victory. After a late-game time out, the Redmen were able to establish a passing game despite the snowy conditions that eventually led to the winning touchdown. “It was great finish. It was a little closer than I wanted,” Luimes said with a chuckle of the Adam Scott second-half comeback. The team is made up of an “enthusiastic” group of 43 players, Luimes said. “Even on a snow day last week, we still had 38 out for practice, and the field

The action was hardhitting as the Arnprior District High School Redmen knocked off the Adam Scott Lions of Peterborough 28-23. Left, ADHS’ Tait van Wyk takes down an opponent. Photo by Todd Vandonk

was like cement.” The team left early Saturday for the three-and-a-half-hour bus ride so it could get acclimatized to Trent University’s turf field, which impressed the Redmen. Luimes was pleased with the support the Redmen received in Peterborough. “A good crowd came down (from Arnprior) to the game to cheer us on. If it wasn’t a quarter of the stands, it sure sounded like it.” The Redmen knocked off a Lions club that was looking for its fourth-straight Bowl win. The Lions were supposed to be rebuilding this year after losing 17 starters to graduation. “We were not a team most expected to be playing in a championship game. We are really proud of them (players),” explained Lions’ coach Vic Kulla. The Redmen finish the season with a 13-1 record, a county championship, an Eastern Ontario championship and the AA Ontario National Capital Bowl Championship. Many of the players dedicated

the season to Chris Edwards, an ADHS student who died suddenly on July 31 at the age of 18. Joining Luimes and Rosine on the coaching staff were Dave Herrick, Stevey Staye and Nathan Mask. In a statement to the school early this week, the coaches said: “We have had a stellar season. We appreciate everyone’s support and although a few of the fifth-year guys might be finished with football and school I’m sure they will have plenty of memories from not only the 14 games played but also the 60 nights of practice in rain and snow. After dedicating over 150 hours to practice, they definitely know that hard work and dedication pay off.” “They were a very dedicated group,” agreed the school’s athletic director Phil Moore. He noted they began practicing early last summer and kept it up all season. “The hard work has paid off,” he said. - With files from Peter Clark, John Carter


Soccer club in danger of dissolving The 520 soccer players at Dochart Park could be without a league to play in if volunteers don’t step forward to replace those looking to retire over the next couple of years. Arnprior and McNab-Braeside United Soccer Club secretary Olga Farrell sounded the warning bell in the lead-up to the club’s annual general meeting (AGM) this Monday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Galilee Centre. “After many years of being operational and a success, we have extreme difficulty finding new volunteers,” Farrell said. “Most of the executive

residents to give back to the community, socialize, and support the beautiful game so many enjoy. Financially, the club is in excellent shape, she said. It is a matter of walking into a tight ship with taught sails. It is even considering a third pitch at Dochart. “We are very, very comfortable with our assets,” Farrell said. “We are willing to stay on to help and assist new people. But with no board there is no club. This club will have to dissolve.” The executive should have eight to 10 volunteers with several others in supporting roles. Farrell said everyone is welcome to the annual meeting. Anyone interested in more details is asked to call club president Darren Ferdinand at 613-623-7157.

Gold, silver, bronze for wrestlers in Montreal

Arnprior Amateur Wrestling club’s Liam Mayhew, bottom, in action in Montreal Nov. 27. Liam Mayhew was the Arnprior club’s last competitor of the day in the Benjamin/peewee division. In this weight class, the top three competitors have been

wrestling each other for the last couple of years and there has always a different result. In his first match against a wrestler from Montreal,

Liam won with a pin while in his second against an experienced wrestler from Mississauga he won on points. This put Liam into the gold metal match against the boy from Brampton who had won Canada East 2010. Liam put up a good fight but in the end lost by a pin and received the silver medal. Coach Kevin Mayhew felt this was a great start to the season for the boys. Arnprior Wrestling club senior members and Arnprior District High School wrestlers will next be competing in Renfrew this Saturday, Dec. 4 and in Kingston Dec. 11. For more information regarding the club, call Kevin Mayhew at 613-623-0673.

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Three members of the Arnprior Amateur Wrestling club – Adam Redpath of Arnprior and Darren and Liam Mayhew of Fitzroy - travelled to Montreal Nov. 27 to complete at the Quebec Open. Darren Mayhew, in the bantam/cadet category, won three matches to capture the gold medal. His first two matches were won in the first round fairly quickly against some experienced wrestlers, but his third match for gold was a tougher one. In the first round, Darren outpointed his opponent from Brampton, but in the second round both boys were scoring points and it came down to Darren pinning Diego near the end of the round.

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have participated for 15 or 20 years. We don’t even have kids playing anymore.” The club encourages parents of young soccer players to dedicate one or two hours every month toward meetings. No special skills are needed, but the most pressing positions needing to be filled include director of youth and mini soccer coordinator. The former oversees activities such as travel and scheduling for 12- to 18-year-olds; the latter plans the schedule for four- to 10-year-olds, the club’s largest group. Others are needed for fundraising and lesser duties. Although solid organizational and communication skills are helpful, the executive’s priority is to fund training of coaches and referees. Farrell said volunteering allows

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Packers clipped in weekend encounters

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PETER CLARK

Packers into a 2-2 deadlock in the third period, Tanner Knight connected 10:54 from the end to reclaim a one-goal lead for the improving Thunder. Brayden Clancy added the fourth Almonte goal less than two minutes later. Casey Doner scored Arnprior’s opening tally in the first period while Melanson added his second on a power-play to narrow a Packers deficit to 4-3 late. Coach and general manager Bill Griese said his club gave the effort, but was unable to finish off. “We had 80 shots in two games and scored three goals.� A couple of Packers power-plays, which the club failed to capitalize on during the first period in Perth, swayed the tide of the game. “Wright played really well,� Griese added of the Perth goaltender. Griese noted the season is a series of ups and downs. “Every team goes through it,� he added. “Other teams are playing well. Give them credit.� The Packers take on the Timberwolves in Renfrew this Friday at 8 p.m. It’s the first meeting of the two teams since the Wolves fired coach Cal Smith Nov. 23 and replaced him with Tony Iob. On Sunday, Arnprior travels to Stittsville for a 2:30 p.m. face-off with the Royals.

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The Arnprior Packers haven’t had many losing weekends during their challenge for first place in the Valley Division of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League. But a lack of finish around enemy goal creases came back to haunt them this past week. The result left Arnprior with a pair of road losses, 6-0 to the Perth Blue Wings Friday night, and a 5-3 setback at the hands of the Almonte Thunder 24 hours later. The Packers are 13-8-and-2 and in second place in the Valley Division, five points in back of Perth. Third-seed Almonte lurks just four points behind Arnprior. The Packers hung tough in their midseason first-place battle with divisionleading Perth before a pair of Shawn McGillivray goals, the second shorthanded, in the middle stanza lit a fire under the Blue Wings. Perth added four goals in the final session, including two from defenceman Adam Emmerton on power-plays early in the period. A shorthanded goal also proved vital Saturday night in Almonte. Shortly after defenceman Mitch Melanson pulled the

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Two Jr. B teams went head to head for a good cause Saturday in the annual Pink at the Rink fundraiser for breast cancer research. Almonte Thunder players wore pink jerseys while Arnprior Packers, including Stephen Baylis (18) above, got into the spirit with decorated hockey sticks. About $3,550 was raised for breast cancer research.

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The record will show that the Arnprior Bantam Packers had only a tie in three starts at the 2010 Regional Silver Stick hockey tournament in Pembroke last weekend, but the local squad really wasn’t that far away from advancing to the playoff round. The Arnprior squad lost two games on late thirdperiod goals, and skated to a 1-1 tie in their third contest. The Packers suffered a heart-stopping defeat in their opening contest Friday. After tying the game on an Auston Dunn marker with 43 seconds remaining, the Casselman Predators scored 10 seconds from the end to yank away a 4-3 decision. Logan McNulty and Jordan Bergsma had other Arnprior goals. The Bantam Packers also experienced a tough defeat Saturday morning. In a game of several good goal-scoring opportunities at both ends, the Loyalist Jets made good on one of theirs. The Kingston-area squad connected with 5:53 remaining in the final stanza to garner a 1-0 victory. Later on Saturday, the Bantams and North Frontenac Flyers traded middle-stanza markers in a 1-1 deadlock. Brendan Stashick put Arnprior on the scoreboard. Tim McGonigal and Alex Couture handled goalkeeping duties for the Bantam Packers. With no Midget Packers team this year, this past weekend ends Silver Stick competition for Arnprior minor hockey until 2011.

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Five members of the Ontario champion Arnprior District High School senior football team visited the Grove Nursing Home Tuesday to share their success with a special fan. Former ADHS principal and football coach William ‘Bill’ Sly, who chalked up many exploits of his own in his almost 30 years at the school, congratulated the boys for their championship season and took delight in seeing the trophy that bears his name. Prior to winning the Ontario and Eastern Ontario AA championships, the Redmen had captured the William Sly Trophy for winning the Lanark-Renfrew football playoff title with a victory in Smiths Falls. Sly’s wife, Lorraine, explained that Sly had donated the trophy to the league in 1981 as a going-away present when he retired as principal of ADHS. Arnprior won the trophy that first year, with the Slys’ son, David, one of the players, and have won it four more times since. Lorraine thanked the players for bringing over the trophy. “It was a wonderful victory,” she said of Saturday’s National Capital Bowl win in Peterborough. “The Ottawa Valley boys are doing all right these days,” added Bill. Sly, who grew up in Foresters Falls up the Valley, was quite an athlete himself, playing hockey and ball while attending high school in Cobden and university at Queen’s. Lorraine says his success in sports and academics was due in good part to his having a “wonderful mother,” who raised him from the age of two after his train engineer father was killed in a landslide.

After going to teacher’s college and teaching at a couple of Valley schools, Sly came to ADHS in the fall of 1953 as the head of physical education. He coached football, basketball, volleyball and track, noted Lorraine. “That was enough,” quipped Bill. In his first year as football coach, Arnprior won the Renfrew County championship. Bill recalls taking the team to Kingston where it ran up against a mammoth player named Charlie Pester who almost single-handedly sent the Redmen down to defeat. He also remembers the senior and junior teams had to share uniforms. When the first game was over, off came the uniforms, which were passed on to the other team’s members. It took a visit to the board of education for Sly to get teams their own uniforms. He was adept at finding uniforms, having persuaded the Ottawa Roughriders to donate 12 uniforms when he started the football program in Eganville. Sly soon became vice-principal at ADHS to assist principal A.C. Ward. But he kept coaching football. Several of his players made university and college teams and at least two, Jim Silye and Rob Raycroft, played in the Canadian Football League. Sly was known as a fair but no nonsense coach. One of his players, Joe Townley, remembers the players singing and acting crazy on a bus trip back from Deep River after a defeat. Sly stopped the bus and reminded his players: “You lost. Quit celebrating.” Sly says he has many fond coaching memories. “The kids were great. I got to know a lot of them well,” he said. Sly became ADHS principal in 1964 and served 17 years in the post.

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Five members of the Arnprior Redmen visited with former Arnprior District High School principal and football coach Bill Sly in the Grove Nursing Home Tuesday to show him the William Sly Trophy they won for capturing the Lanark-Renfrew senior boys football championship. Sly donated the trophy to the league in 1981 when retiring from ADHS. Players in front are Adam Rueckwald, left, and Tait Van Wyk, and behind, from left, Mark Moses, Matt Crozier and Jesse Andrews. The Redmen also won Eastern Ontario and Ontario AA championships this year.


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Jen Charbonneau of Arnprior works with several of the Kashechewan students enjoying the So Glad to Be Me program. Photo submitted Kashechewan is a community in crisis, says Charbonneau. “That particular community is about 75 per cent unemployed and on welfare,” she says. Charbonneau was approached by an acquaintance who works with the federal government in First Nations communities to see if she’d be interested in taking So Glad to Be Me on the road. She met her about eight years ago at a retreat and met up with her again at Almonte’s Herbfest

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this important economic development asset before it is lost for good,” Yakabuski said in a Nov. 18 news release. The OVR is the last East-West alternative for cross-country trains to bypass the heavily congested Toronto corridor and is a natural extension of the Montreal-Ottawa network. “I’m calling on the provincial government to use every means at their disposal to keep this significant rail line open – whether by exercising their option to purchase the line, or by sitting down with the federal government as soon as possible to coordinate a solution before it’s too late,” Yakabuski said. IN THE LEGISLATURE Speaking in the Legislature Nov. 18, Minister Wynne de-

scribed the rail as important. “It’s a federal issue, but it is a very important issue,” she said. “Without a federal partner, without the federal government stepping up and having a plan for dealing with these rail lines when a company like CP walks away from a piece of line, the federal government needs to understand that this is their responsibility, in my opinion,” Wynne said. Yakabuski replied, “All across the Ottawa Valley, stakeholders and municipal governments have voiced their deep concern over the possibility that this line could close. This is the last eastwest alternative for cross-country trains hoping to bypass the very congested Toronto corridor. If the line is closed, east-west rail traffic is going to have to go through this very congested Toronto corridor. You could be the

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Arnprior lights up the night Arnprior’s Santa Claus Parade, sponsored by the Arnprior Legion branch 174, was another success with more than 40 floats coming out to make the event one of its best ever. Prizes were awarded in several categories. Winners will be honoured at an event this Sunday, Dec. 5 at the legion from 2 to 4 p.m. The Calabogie and District Snowmobile Club was named best overall float. Other winning floats (category, first, second) include: Religion: Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, West Carleton Christian Assembly. Service Clubs: Knights of Columbus, Lions Club. Community: Prior Chest Nuts, Pakenham Curling Club. Fantasy: Reid The PJ’s Restaurant float, Bros., PJ’s Restaurant. Theme: Home above, won second place in Hardware, Community Policing. Commercial: M&R Feeds, Coldwell Banker. the fantasy category. It wasn’t just the people of Arnprior getting into the holiday spirit for the parade. Horses (above), dogs and other animals helped to make the parade a success. ‘Hope you get out in time for Christmas,’ laughed one paradegoer as the Arnprior Community Choir float and its young jailbirds passed, left.

Home Hardware and its cast of Sesame Street charac- He’s the hit of every parade and Arnprior was no different. ters draw smiles with paradegoers young and old. Above, a young fan waves to Santa. Photos by Sherry Haaima

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Have you booked your Christmas Greeting yet? We are once again putting together the annual Renfrew Mercury’s Christmas Supplement, an affordable holiday tool in which you can thank all of your customers for their patronage throughout the year. This year’s supplement will be distributed in The Arnprior Chronicle-Guide and West Carleton Review on

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Jennifer Duncan with co-op student Clair Batchelor at Pineridge Children’s Centre.

On Nov. 25, Arnprior District High School vocational students once again teamed up with co-operative education students and local employers. This was the second such experience for some members of Joe Lavoie’s vocational class, who team up with Shirley Stevenson’s co-op students to gain valuable work experience at local businesses. The experience is invaluable in preparing vocational students for future co-op experiences, while providing valuable leadership skills for the co-op students

they are teamed up with. This month, participating businesses included Canadian Tire, Arnprior Health and Fitness, Zieview Farms, Pineridge Day Care Centre and Walter Zadow Public School. The initiative will continue on a monthly basis throughout the semester. Once again, a very special thanks goes out from ADHS to the wonderfully supportive and accommodating participants that make such experiences so rewarding for the young members of our community.

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SALLY ANN KETTLE AT ARNPRIOR MALL The Salvation Army has a long tradition of making sure everyone has a Merry Christmas and Arnprior and area residents can join in the effort. Once again, the kettle is located at the Arnprior Shopping Centre and the army is hoping the public keeps those less fortunate in mind this holiday season. The Angel Tree is also set up again, so those wishing to help can choose an angel and purchase a gift for the age and gender noted. At left, volunteer Gerald Adamson is dressed in his festive red to man his station. Photo by Sherry Haaima

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Please find me a home Each week we feature animals from the Arnprior and District Humane Society that are up for adoption.

The Arnprior Rotary Club hosted a bake sale at the Arnprior mall Nov. 27 in support of the local Seniors at Home program. Rotary’s Dave Palmer, left, was also on hand to sell the club’s fundraising calendars. Sales of the calendar have been great, reports Palmer, with less than 30 of them left after the day at the mall. This year’s calendar features modern-day local scenes that include snapshots of historical photos of the same landmarks. Photo by Sherry Haaima

Community Bulletin Board Our Community Bulletin Board is offered as a free service to local non-profit organizations. We reserve the right to edit entries for space and time considerations. Send entries to derek.dunn@metroland.com.

DECEMBER 3 • Mark your calendar for Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit the Kirkman House on John Street to finish your Christmas Shopping and also support the Breast Cancer Support Group! Plus, celebrate by saving the tax and enjoying special treats and doorprizes. For more details, call Hyacinth at 613-623-0976

DECEMBER 4 • Leaps & Bounds Children’s Centre 10th annual Breakfast with Santa at the Christian Education Centre 8 to 11 a.m. Tickets ($5 at the door) include breakfast, crafts and photos with Santa. • All children are welcome to come to Calvary Baptist Church, 156 Landrigan St. 9 a.m. to 12 noon for a Children’s Christmas Shoppe. Bring your parents to enjoy a coffee while you shop. All gifts are from 25 cents to a $1 donation. Proceeds will go to Neighbourlink/Fountain. For more information, call 613-623-4863. • The Arnprior Lionettes bake sale takes place in the mall from 9 a.m. until noon. Come get all your Christmas baking in one stop. • Gigantic Christmas bake sale 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 80 Daniel St. One-stop Christmas baking.

DECEMBER 5 • St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church presents Handel’s Messaih, performed by the Ottawa Valley Music Festival Chorus and guests, and the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra, with guest conductor Mervin Fick at 2 p.m. in the church. Advance tickets are recommended and are available at the Gallery Gift Shop in Arnprior or Aikenhead’s Drug Store in Renfrew. Tickets will also be sold at the door subject to availablility. Tickets are $20. The event is a project of St. John’s Raise the Roof Committee. • Harps for the Holidays, featuring the Ottawa Youth Harp Ensemble under direction of Mary Muckle with guest flutist Kristen Carlson. 2 p.m, St. Andrew’s United Church, Pakenham. Concert followed by afternoon tea. Adults $15, children 12 & under $7. Call 613-624-5540 for more.

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Can you give this handsome kitty a home for Christmas? Jimmy, a one-and-a-half-year-old male, has been at the shelter since January, when he was brought in to find a new home because his owners were moving. Jimmy is shy when meeting new people, but once he is comfortable he is very affectionate and loving. He loves other cats and would be best suited in a home with at least one other cat. Jimmy would do best in a quiet home - he is playful but also likes his quiet times napping in the sunshine. Jimmy is an indoor only cat.

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DECEMBER 11 AND 12

Pet Pics with Santa is Dec. 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arnprior Mall.

• Pet Pics with Santa, a fundraising event for the Arnprior Humane Society at the Arnprior Mall Pet Valu 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Just $10 a picture. All proceeds to your local animal shelter. Have a picture taken of your furry friend with Santa and you’ll be helping homeless dogs and cats. (please arrive through Pet Valu outside entrance). For more info, call 613-623-0916 www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca.

The shelter is collecting UPC codes from all bags of Whiskas dry cat food until the end of December 2010. 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

• All aboard for a Theatre and Dessert Evening! Four tickets to Christmas, a dramatic musical being presented by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 80 Daniel St. is at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. You are invited to enjoy the evening with us. Coffee and desserts to follow in the Church Hall. Admission is a free-will offering with proceeds going to Hospice Renfrew.

DECEMBER 8 • Parkinson’s Support Group meets every second Wednesday of every month at the Arnprior Public Library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. On Dec. 8, local pharmacist Christine Caldwell BSc.(Pharm.) will be presenting. All are welcome, whether you have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s or are at a later stage of the illness. This meeting is also for caregivers or anyone with an interest in learning more about Parkinson’s. For info call Dan Lanoue at 613-623-5587.

BABY BRAG 2011 Introducing the Community’s Newest Members Published Thursday January 20, 2011 In the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide, West Carleton Review and Renfrew Mercury

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DECEMBER 12 • Sing Noel will be presented by the Arnprior Community Choir at Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church at 2 p.m. Special guests include Four Strong Winds, a vocal quartet from St. Joseph’s High School. Both groups will perform seasonal favourites followed by a reception. Tickets available at the Arnprior Book Shop, choir members or at the door. $15/$10 children under 12. For more info, call Lisa, 613-623-7293.

DECEMBER 15 • Arnprior District High School music department Christmas concert at 7 p.m. featuring the school’s three bands and choir in the McEwan gymnasium. Tickets $5 for adults, $2 students.

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Rostad and Friends to present Christmas in the Valley Dec. 4

Wayne Rostad is on the road again, bringing with friends his Christmas in The Valley to the Valley. The festive concert will be held this Saturday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.

Imagine the lyrical sound of 11 harps filling a church sanctuary. St. Andrew’s United Church in Pakenham invites the public to experience the magic as it proudly presents ‘Harps for the Holidays’ coming up this Sunday, Dec. 5. The Ottawa Youth Harp Ensemble, under the direction of Mary Muckle, with guest flutist Kristen Carlson, will delight with seasonal Christmas music and a taste of Scotland and Ireland.

ries and humour to celebrate the festive season. This year’s lineup features the renowned, 25-voice, Christmas choral group, Canadian Showtime Chorus: a reunion of the legendary, ever-popular

duo Delmer and Cecil, fiddling stepdancers Triple Trouble, and rising star Braiden Turner. Plus, there’s always a surprise or two. Tickets cost $25 plus HST and

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low. Recently Fran But the colour Lytle from Kinburn does not stop and other column there. Bright red readers have reportand name giving ed Bohemian Waxwax-like drops wings in our area. project out from In all cases the the tips of the birds were feasting innermost feathon fruit. ers. These proLast Sunday I jections are not came across about feathers but the 100 of these lovely Michael Runtz end of the cenbirds on Highway tral feather shaft 15 just east of PakNature’s Way (the rachis). enham. They too As if these were eating and this dashes of colour time the meals were frost-turned-yellow apples on a were not enough, the undertail region is a lovely rusty brown. Crab Apple. The manners of these birds Two things impressed me about these approachable, robin- are as refined as their appearsized birds. The first was their ance. They gracefully flutter from remarkable beauty. “Sleek” is the best way to branch to branch, politely bowsummarize their plumage, ing as they gently pluck either which overall is soft gray. Their entire or pieces of fruit free crested head sports a black chin from their resting spots. Then, and mask, the latter framed by with a refined swallow the morsel vanishes down the oversized warm brown feathers. However, the real beauty lies gape. No matter how large the flock, in their wings and tail. The tail is dipped in bright yellow (as the waxwings appear to rarely is that of their smaller, yellow- squabble over food. As they feed and move, waxbreasted cousin, the Cedar Waxwing, which nests locally and wings constantly call. Described sometimes remains for the win- as a “trilled zeeeee or rattle,” the ter), and a streak of that same pleasing sound reminds me of colour adorns the outer wing the chattering music that thin ice makes as breaks up along a feathers, the primaries. When fanned, that mark can shore. Bohemian Waxwings come be seen as a series of yellow bars, one per feather, with the here from no nearer than northoutermost two marks being ern Manitoba, and from as far as white. Each of the innermost Alberta and points northwest. When fruit, their mainstay wing feathers, the secondaries, sports a white mark of similar in fall and winter, is scarce out west, Bohemian Waxwings move dimensions. When the wing is closed, these southeast. marks coalesce to form a beautiSee CHRISTMAS Page 29 ful jagged line of white and yel-

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West Carleton Christian Assembly (corner of Kinburn Side Rd & Diamondview Rd.) December 11 and 12, 2010 at 7 p.m. Cost: Free

A 30 minute presentation, featuring “live animals”, Wiseman, Shepherds, Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus

PLANTING FOR PREVENTION The 4th Arnprior Brownies planted pink tulips on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 20, at Robert Simpson Park in Arnprior. The girls were participating in the Pink Tulip Foundation Planting For Prevention program, which promotes breast cancer awareness. The girls had a lot of fun despite the cool, windy weather and look forward to seeing the tulips popping up in the spring. From left, Brownies Sophie McCorkell, Olivia McCorkell, and Lilly Desjardins prepare to get to work. Photos by David Reid

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SnowPasses for fourth or fifth graders are available for their skiing and snowboarding pleasure this winter. For the past 14 years, the Canadian Ski Council (CSC) and Forzani, has given nearly half a million children an easy and affordable way to learn skiing and snowboarding, The CSC’s Grade 4 and 5 SnowPass program allows kids (born in 2000 or 2001) all across Canada the opportunity to give winter sports a chance with up to

Sun. Dec. 5, 2-4 p.m.

Among the girls out at the Nick Smith Centre for Girlforce Wii Night on Nov. 24 to play a night of Just Dance 2, from left, are Hella Watkins, Tessa Roberts, Shay Klimpel, Adrienne Cavers, Mary Hube, Ashley Hird, Ava Bertrand and Darby Camelon.

Take part in youth winter walkabouts

DON GOUGEON Youth Corner

The snowy season is almost here and Arnprior Parks and Rec. youth programs has the perfect way for you to keep active and have fun. Come walkabout with us. This program allows everyone to make use of the Town of Arnprior and Town of Renfrew trail systems in a fun way, by Nordic poling or snowshoeing. We are kicking the program off Saturday, Dec. 11 with Learn to … Snowshoe (from 9-10 a.m. in Renfrew and 1-2 p.m. in Arnprior) and Learn to … Nordic Pole (from 10-11 a.m. in Renfrew and 2-3 p.m.in Arnprior). The program takes place in Arnprior at the Nick Smith Centre and

in Renfrew at the Ma-TeWay Centre. Then, on Saturdays during January and February, you can sign out poles or snowshoes at the Nick Smith Centre and hit the trails. We are utilizing the Ottawa Valley Walkabouts book to focus on different trails in the Arnprior and Renfrew area. The book has great activities, maps and so much more to make the Saturday fun! The Learn to … programs are open to everyone at a cost of $5 per person per program. Grade 5 and 9 students can attend free of charge with their Community Access Pass. Registrations for the Learn to … programs are due by Saturday, Dec. 4. There will be a $20 deposit on equipment rentals. On Monday, Dec. 6, members of our local police,

fire and paramedic departments will be at the Nick Smith Centre for kids vs. Emergency Services Dodgeball night from 6-7 p.m. Come on out kids and take on our local heroes. Girl Force Spa Night is on Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 6-9 p.m. Treat yourself to mini manis and pedis, learn skin tips and visit Silky Touch Spa to see how an organic spa works. You also get to take home some goodies. This program is open to girls ages 9-15 at a cost of $15. Registration was due by Wednesday, Dec. 1. Registration for all of our programs must be done in person with cash or cheque at the Nick Smith Centre a minimum of one week in advance. If you have any questions about any of our programs, give Kayla or Don a call at 613623-7301, ext. 34.

Christmas bird count around the corner

Cont’d from Page 27 In some years only a few arrive here. However, with flocks of hundreds already being reported, this could well be an “irruption” winter. BIRD COUNT The Pakenham-Arnpri-

or Christmas Bird Count, which takes place on Boxing Day, will provide a better idea of waxwing numbers. If interested in taking part in the count, please contact me for more details. Recent sightings in the area include a partially

albino Black-chapped Chickadee (Headley Brittle) and two Snow Geese (one a blue phase) in a flock of Canada Geese (Lee Champman), both sightings near Arnprior. The Nature Number is 613-387-2503; email is mruntz@start.ca

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The five departing members of Renfrew County council are joined by Warden Don Rathwell at their final council meeting. From left are John Hildebrandt of Madawaska Valley, Zig Mintha of Bonnechere Valley, Rathwell, Ann Aikens of Deep River, Vance Gutzman of Laurentian Hills and Bob Johnston of Horton. Photo by Steve Newman

Day of goodbyes at council

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Expressions of thanks came from all five outgoing Renfrew County councillors and Warden Don Rathwell during the county council meeting Nov. 24. Rathwell isn’t leaving county council. Rather, he is completing his second of two terms as warden this year, but not seeking re-election for a third term. However, he will remain on county council as the representative for Whitewater Region Township. On the other hand, Bob Johnston of Horton, Ann Aikens of Deep River, John Hildebrandt of Madawaska Valley, Zig Mintha of Bonnechere Valley and Vance Gutzman of Laurentian Hills are leaving. Four of them did not run in the last

municipal election, while Mintha was defeated in the race for mayor by Jennifer Murphy. “I would never have guessed two years ago, at my swearing-in ceremony that we would be faced with the worst economic recession since the 1930s,” said Rathwell in his final warden’s address to start the meeting.

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Mintha, who said it has been a pleasure serving to former county councillor Gordon White. Gutzman noted he didn’t win one of his recorded on county council, left a final thought. “I thought I was going to change the world (when I joined coun- votes, but that he respected his colleagues’ right to cil),” he said. “But you know what changed? Me.” disagree. Outgoing Vance Gutzman of Laurentian Hills was also reflective, and brief, in his farewell comments after serving seven years on county council. Gutzman figured he had requested the secondhighest number of recorded votes at council, next

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The outgoing county councillors each received an engraved stone plaque that read: “Thank you for your commitment and dedication to the residents of the County of Renfrew.” Hildebrandt said goodbye, but indicated county council hadn’t heard the last of him. He didn’t say why, but the day before he was named spokesman for a new organization (Ontario Biomass Energy Association) that is lobbying the provincial government for a higher feed-in tariff (FIT) rate for biomass, in efforts to save the future of the Ontario forest industry. “You can take the boy out of politics, but you can’t take the politics out of the boy,” Hildebrandt told county council. “I’m going to miss it (council), I’m sure … but I’m going to be hanging around.” Johnston, the mayor of Horton, was even briefer, saying, “It’s been a slice of life the last seven years (here) and we’ll be seeing you down the road.” The only departing female county councillor, Aikens said, “I will miss you all incredibly … It’s been a real honour to represent my community at this table.”

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Continued from Page 30 However, there are areas that we do have control over, and there are many areas where we, as a council, have had success,” said Rathwell. He then referred to such successes as approved projects through Ontario’s rural connections program and funding for the Eastern Ontario Regional Network’s broadband initiative that will bring high-speed Internet to most of the county in the near future. He also mentioned the growth of the Taste of the Valley events, with the four events helping to showcase the made-in-RenfrewCounty products of more than 120 local producers. Rathwell also thanked outgoing council members: “I know all of you will keep busy in your communities, and I commend you for your years of service, and dedication to our residents and our communities.” An honorary gavel, mounted on a plaque, was presented to Rathwell by county councillors Audrey Green of Renfrew and Peter Emon of Greater Madawaska. She nominated and Emon seconded his 2010 nomination for a second term as warden.

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Arnprior OPP are reminding people to be very wary of anyone requesting they wire money to assist an injured relative or one who has been arrested and require bail money to be wired. Over the past few weeks Arnprior OPP officers have been receiving complaints of a scam where suspects are contacting unsuspecting people and identifying themselves as a distant relative or grandchild. The caller laments being arrested for various offences, usually involving impaired driving, and is in dire need of cash to be wired through Western Union for bail money. “Do not wire anyone any money if you are not sure who they really are,” advise police. “Please obtain as much caller information such as phone numbers, addresses, etc. … and contact police if you are unsure.” The OPP also urges people to contact other family members to verify if indeed the call is genuine. Police will follow up on complaints, they stress. The OPP says there are also several other scams where people are told they have won money but need to send some funds first to secure their prize. Others want you to hold onto millions of dollars as their country is under siege, etc. There area also over-payment scams for Internet purchases. The Arnprior OPP says the list is limitless, so if you’re contacted in such a way, beware.

Arnprior hockey player facing charges in U.S. An Arnprior player is one of two Mercyhurst College team members facing charges of sexually assaulting a woman in a campus apartment in mid-November. Erie police report forward Kyle Just and goaltender Jordan Tibbett appeared in court Nov. 23 in the Pennsylvania town. The pair, both freshmen on the college men’s hockey team, were released on bail. In an affidavit, both said the sexual contact was consensual. Just, who played for the Pembroke Lumber Kings last year, is from Arnprior. He is one of Mercyhurst’s top scorers, with seven points so far this season, including a goal and an assist in a 3-1 win over Robert Morris Nov. 19. However, he was not in the lineup in games Mercyhurst lost to American International Nov. 26-27.

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3557 Farmview Rd., Kinburn $279,900 Large private lot - 1.38 acres, paved drive, paved road, attached oversized garage, Hi Ranch style home, 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, country style kitchen, finished basement, in home theatre, rear deck, great neighbours - this one has it all. MLS #771878

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count of breaking and entering a dwelling, one count of threatening to cause bodily harm, two counts of overcoming resistance to commission of an offence, one count of assault, two counts of domestic mischief, five counts of failing to comply with a court order, and 10 counts of breach of probation. The accused appeared in court Monday and was refused bail. He is to return to criminal court Dec. 6. The case was one of 125 calls for service to which Arnprior OPP officers attended last week. WEAPONS OFFENCE On Nov. 18, Arnprior OPP Const. Mark Young conducted a traffic stop in Arnprior and located a fully loaded firearm on the passenger seat and two more rifles in the rear of the vehicle. As a result of his investigation, a 26-year-old Petawawa man has been charged with failing to register a firearm and careless use of a firearm. DOMESTIC CHARGES Arnprior OPP Const. Colleen McGrath and her coach officer Const. Brent Stevens were dispatched to a disturbance in Arnprior where it was reported an man was injured. As a result of their investigation a 45-year-old Arnprior man has been charged with mischief and is to appear in court Dec. 8.

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Arnprior OPP arrested a teenager suspected of abduction and sexual assault Nov. 25 as he was waiting for a bus to take him out of town. The saga began Sunday, Nov. 21 when Arnprior OPP officers were dispatched to the Twin Maples Motel on Daniel Street to respond to a report of a female being forcibly confined and assaulted in the motel. When officers arrived, they found the suspect had already fled on foot, reportedly with weapons. Arnprior officers, assisted by Ottawa OPP Highway Safety Division members who had been working in the Arnprior area, secured the scene and began to search for the suspect in the vicinity and at several local residences over the next several hours without success. Follow-up investigation was conducted by the Arnprior OPP Crime Unit, Detective Jennifer Calder and members of the Arnprior OPP detachment over the next four days. On Thursday, Nov. 25, 18-yearold Kory Robillard- Delahunt of Arnprior was apprehended while he was sitting in a local restaurant awaiting a bus to take him out of the area. He has been charged with 36 counts involving several criminal charges. They include four counts of sexual assault, one count of forcible confinement; four counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon, two counts of assault causing bodily harm, one count of robbery with violence, one

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LCBO December campaign supports MADD’s efforts The public can help support Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada this month by making a donation at any of the more than 600 LCBO stores throughout Ontario. Donation boxes for MADD Canada are being displayed at LCBO checkout counters, including the ones in Arnprior and Carp, throughout December. As part of LCBO’s annual Spirit of Giving campaign, cashiers will also invite customers to add a $2 donation to their purchase until Dec. 31. During December, the campaign

raises funds for MADD Canada’s school education program and Ontario’s four sick children’s hospitals, including the CHEO Foundation. LCBO is an official partner of MADD Canada and supporter of its school multi-media assembly program. Thanks to the $1.8 million raised in the 2009 LCBO campaign, more than 500 presentations of the 2010-2011 school multi-media program, Shattered, are being delivered to a half a million students. The program is designed to get stu-

dents thinking about the seriousness of impaired driving – as drivers and passengers – and what they can do to stop it. ‘Shattered’ blends real-life victim testimonials with three fictional storylines about pre-teens and teens drinking. It drives home the message that a decision to drive impaired, or ride with an impaired driver, shatters lives forever. To see a preview of ‘Shattered’, visit MADD Canada’s website www. madd.ca.

Rain, melt causes creeks to rise The heavy rainfall and snow melt that hit the area Tuesday and Wednesday prompted the Mississippi Valley Conservation (MVC) office to issue a high water caution. The office warned the wet, mild weather is causing the flow of smaller streams to rise quickly. Officials emphasized the dangers of fast flowing water from now through the spring runoff. “Parents are strongly urged to continue to warn their children about dangers of hypothermia and playing in or near cold fast moving water in ditches and smaller creeks.� Daily water levels and flows are available on the MVC website at www.mvc.on.ca.

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