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It’s carnival time in Arnprior BABY BRAG Thomas Coady of Arnprior is one of more than 150 babies of 2010 featured in the Baby Brag supplement included in this week’s Chronicle-Guide. Thomas, the son of Chris and Teresa Coady, was born Sept. 8.
Arnprior, it’s time to party. The 30th annual Arnprior Optimist Winter Carnival begins in earnest this evening (Thursday) with a school obstacle relay race, free public skate and air bounce activities at the Nick Smith Centre. The activities continue Friday with the opening at 6 p.m. of the Jack Smith Memorial Hockey Tournament, free public swimming and a pub night. A full roster of activities is planned Saturday with an expanded talent contest that now includes a category for teenagers, at 1 p.m. There is also a Community ‘Spiel Friday and Saturday at the Curling Club and the White Lake Marina family skate Sunday (see page 13). For the full schedule, see Page 31.
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Arnprior council is asking residents to remain patient while staff continues to search for a solution to the sewage odour problem near Madawaska Bridge. Since last summer when complaints peaked, staff has tried a number of cost-effective stop-gap measures at pump station number three, near the Quality Inn on Madawaska Boulevard. See ‘GREASE’ Page 16
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The fate of a proposed innovative seniors housing development on White Lake Road is in limbo after McNab-Braeside council declined to give its blessing Tuesday. Council was reluctant to declare support for the project even though Mayor Mary Campbell said the township would like to have more housing options for seniors, so they don’t have to move
into the towns or cities. Developer David St. Amour told council at its Jan. 11 planning advisory committee meeting that he wants to do something special with the 12-acre property on the Madawaska River near the Mountain Creek Golf Course. Because the land is zoned agricultural, council support is needed for there to be hope of persuading the province to approve a seniors housing complex on the land, he said.
St. Amour and partners first broached their plans to council last April, but when council was cool to the idea, he shelved the plans and put the property up for sale. However, he said the proposal makes so much sense he felt he should give it another try. “What a waste if we cannot serve the needs of the community with this beautiful waterfront project,” he said. See ‘TOWNSHIP’ Page 6
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GROVE GOES RED AND WHITE Jan. 14 was Redmen Day in Arnprior and residents at the Grove Nursing Home celebrated by wearing red and white gear and reminiscing over the Arnprior District High School yearbooks brought in by staff and residents who attended the high school. Above, the red and white crew gathers in the front lobby for an ADHS cheer. Photo by Sherry Haaima
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Friday, Jan. 14 was a different kind of Red Friday in Arnprior. While locals often don red on Fridays to recognize the efforts of Canadian soldiers, it was time for supporters of Arnprior District High School to show their colours. To recognize the ADHS senior Redmen football team’s 2010 provincial championship as well as the efforts of all the school’s extracurricular participants, the Town of Arnprior declared it Redmen Day. Mayor David Reid joined councillors Lynn Grinstead and Dan Lynch, who first proposed Redmen Day, at the high school Friday morning to deliver a rousing proclamation to officially mark the day. Reid highlighted the accomplishments of a number of recent ADHS teams and offered his congratulations to all those who take part in the school’s extracurricular activities. “Therefore, be it resolved that to honour the ADHS students who have brought positive recognition to Arnprior, the Corporation of the Town of Arnprior hereby proclaims Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 as Redmen Day in the Town of Arnprior,” said Reid. Also during the assembly, Lynch and Grinstead unveiled the football team’s Ontario championship banner. ADHS principal Neil Farmer thanked the town for the show of support in what has been a year of unprecedented success. “We’ve never had a year like this,” said Farmer. Along with the football championship, the school’s recent accomplishments include the 2010 junior girls basketball EOSSAA championship, the 2010 senior girls rugby UOVHSAA championship, 2009 junior boys basketball UOVH-
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Mayor lays out plan to guide township in 2011 JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com
McNab-Braeside can survive and thrive as an independent rural municipality if it better promotes the residential, recreational and business opportunities available in the township, says Mayor Mary Campbell. In her state of the township address given at the Jan. 4 council meeting, she touched on several of her favourite themes including encouraging public input and maintaining a rural lifestyle. She expressed confidence council will be able to look after the environmental, economic, social and cultural needs of McNab-Braeside residents “in a consistent, fair and equitable manner with the support of our excellent staff and the participation of our truly amazing people.” She advised council “to strive to live within our means” and consult with the public. She said the only way to ensure McNab-Braeside’s survival
is through growth. To be successful, council must think carefully about what kind of growth it wishes to attract to make investments in the township count. The township relies on a growing tax base to enable it to provide services without making it too expensive for those in fixed incomes to continue to afford to live in their homes and for young families to make capital investments in their properties, she said. Fortunately, there are at least five residential development proposals in the works for the township, she noted. However, the township will face competition as the population ages from other levels of government looking to use property taxes to fund public services, she cautioned. In her address, Campbell asked councillors to determine their priorities. She suggested that among the priorities should be to promote the township to potential residents and tourists, review and renew library and recreation
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she said. It’s important for council members to make good use of the expertise at their disposal, she added. Staff, consultants and members of our public are “all dying to provide input, to have a say.” Campbell stressed that the job of committee chairs and councillors is “to structure the opportunities for all this expertise to be expressed, to bring insight and understanding not just in forming our own opinions but in developing a common understanding and will among our public.” She also urged councillors to communicate, do their homework and not prejudge issues, or face the danger of being out of touch with their constituents. “The year 2011 promises to be an exciting and rewarding year,” said Campbell. “Patience, professionalism and a sense of humour will stand us all in good stead. Together we will ensure that McNab-Braeside remains that place where ‘Fair is the Land, Strong the People’.”
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with its wealth of natural and social heritage?” she asked. “Do we continue to build awareness through events like the McNab Days festival? She also warned council that with the new construction season in April will come a flood of complaints about the asphalt plant. Council should decided whether to update its noise bylaw and discuss matters with the Ministry of Transportation, she said. When it comes to service agreements and contracts, council needs to consider renewals but also “reconsider what we are trying to achieve for McNabBraeside,” she advised. “It is an opportunity to take stock our direction as a township and how do we best position ourselves for the future.” She advised council members when gaining familiarity with their various portfolios not to “waste time” in trying to become the ‘expert’ in any one area. “As the elected, it is not our job to have the all answers, it is our job to ask the right questions,”
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Township needs more seniors housing options: mayor Continued from front St, Amour maintains the land is not feasible as a farming operation and would not live up to its potential if only one home were allowed on it. Campbell sympathized with St. Amour. “He has a dream ... and we must decide, does it fit with what we like,” she said. She agreed the parcel is too small to be a standalone farm. “You’ll never see cattle grazing on that property or soya beans growing there,” she said. She said council will be faced with decisions on several similar properties in the township that are too small to be bought as farms despite being on agricultural property. Council has to decide whether the properties should be limited to one high-end home or whether to try to persuade the province that they would serve the community better by being developed into specialized housing needed in the township, she said. It could be a benefit both for providing housing options for seniors and for generating tax revenue for the township, she added. The municipality has plenty of single-family dwellings, but little in the way of rental properties for an aging population, she noted. “Do we tell seniors if they want that type of housing, they have to move to another community?” Even if council supports the project, there is no guarantee it would be approved, she said. “But if we don’t, there’s no chance.” Campbell noted the province is in the process
green housing development proposal in the township, but the condo-style retirement proposal is unique. The location is excellent for retirees, being close to golfing and fishing, as well as health and other seniors services in Arnprior, St. Amour noted. He said that as an entrepreneur he wants to make
money on the project, but maintained his plans also have an altruist side. “I want to do something for the community.” He said he would be willing to go along with safeguards to ensure the property is developed the way council wants. However, it wouldn’t be prudent to move ahead
Owner David St. Amour would like to locate a seniors housing complex on his picturesque property between White Lake Road and the Madawaska River. of re-writing its Provincial Policy statement. When she broached the subject of seniors housing on agricultural land with provincial officials, she was surprised not to receive an emphatic ‘no’ So there is a chance, the province is rethinking such projects. “I support the style of housing (proposed),: said Campbell. “There is a need. But it’s unfortunate this (proposal) is on agricultural land.” Planner Bruce Howarth said it doesn’t appear the property has the criteria that would exempt it from the provincial policy on limiting development on agricultural land. It certainly is facing many hurdles to be approved, he added. Coun. Brad McIlquham said that St. Amour doesn’t appear to have a clear plan for the property. “Until he does, there isn’t much we can do,” he said. Coun. Aldene Styles, agreed, adding she couldn’t see the county, as approval authority, going against
provincial policy to protect farmland by allowing the development. “I can’t support it,” she said. Coun. Bob Campbell said there would have to be more discussions before he could consider endorsing the project. “I don’t know enough (about the project) to support it,” said Deputy Mayor Christine Blimkie. St. Amour said he would provide details of the four-storey seniors housing complex proposal that he shared with the previous council. However, he is open to suggestions from council, potential partners and the community on what to do with the property, he said. He explained that he already has a plan B, which is a series of ’ ‘green’ onestorey bungalows that could also cater to seniors. The development could incorporate micro-fit solar panels on the roofs, which could give owners up to $1,500 revenue to go toward their mortgages, he explained. Campbell pointed out there is at least one other
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While the provincial government has passed on buying up the Ottawa Valley Railway line through Arnprior, it could play a role in discussions to rescue the line. Provincial Infrastructure Minister Bob Chiarelli has left the door open for the province to being part of talks to keep the rails that run from Pembroke to Smiths Falls where they are. “The railroad is a federal re-
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Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant says she remains optimistic about the future of rail transportation in the Upper Ottawa Valley, although CP Rail is sticking to its plans to tear up the tracks this year if no one takes over the route. CP Rail says it has given municipalities plenty of time to take action to save the line, Gallant noted. The MP was responding last week to a letter received from Canadian PaciďŹ c in answer to her request to hold off on the dismantling of Ottawa Valley Rail (OVR) assets until after Sept. 30 to allow time for a business plan to be prepared for the rail line. While CP has agreed to meet again with all stakeholders from Renfrew and Lanark Counties Jan. 28, it isn’t planning to give local ofďŹ cials more time to get a business plan together, Gallant cautioned. OfďŹ cials from Renfrew and Lanark counties are planning another meeting to discuss strategy on how to save the line. As well, petitions urging governments to rescue the line from destruction have been placed in several Arnprior and area stores, including the Arnprior Book Store. However, the efforts may be too late. “Although CP remains open to bona ďŹ de offers to acquire OVR, they do not intend to delay beyond what is required by government regulation,â€? said Gallant in a news release last week. “In the absence of a bona ďŹ de offer, CP questioned why municipalities need more time to develop a proposal when the County of Renfrew was informed by CP back in December of 2009 of the company intention to start the discontinuance process ‌â€? County ofďŹ cials maintain more time is needed past the Feb. 5 deadline, to make a business case.
Gallant pointed out that in defence of the County of Renfrew, it was not until the fall, during municipal elections, that it became apparent there were not any viable offers from the private sector. Gallant said her optimism in part stems from the business case generated by Transport Pontiac-Renfrew (TPR) that appears will save the Canadian National Railway Ottawa Central Railway (OCR) line that runs through Renfrew and the Pontiac. It could be applied to the OVR, she said, adding that: “A possible outcome could see TPR acquire some or all of the capital assets of the OVR. TPR would assume responsibility for the OVR as the operator of the line.â€? The challenge for TPR would be the timing, she said, noting that saving one railway for a volunteer committee has been a monumental task. “In order to ask them to expand their efforts to include the OVR requires more time,â€? although much of the TPR work could be applied to the CP Rail line, she said. Gallant recently hosted a rail meeting regarding the future of the OVR with Minister of State for Transport Rob MerriďŹ eld and Lanark-Frontenac Lennox and Addington MP Scott Reid. “The message to the municipal representatives who met that day is the same message I gave when this issue ďŹ rst arose over a year ago,â€? said Gallant. “Municipalities need a business plan. Coming to Ottawa with an open-ended request for millions of taxpayers’ dollars cannot be supported.â€? In a public letter, TVR cochairs Terry Gibeau and Harry Gow said its deal with CN will ensure freight service through West Carleton and the Pontiac to Beachburg will continue and allow for a commuter service, with a link to Arnprior, to start within two years.
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EDITORIAL
LETTER
Giving a special gift
Save our railroad
s you pack away the gifts from Christmas season, stop and give one more gift: perhaps the most important gift of all: The gift of blood. This past Christmas, Canadian Blood Services estimated that by Jan. 2, 2011 they would need to collect close to 50,000 units of blood to meet the demand in hospitals across Canada. One in every two Canadians will either need blood or knows someone who will. The need is timeless and endless. Taking one hour out of your day to give blood can help save the lives of up to three people, according to CBS. Never donated blood before? There is no time like the present. To donate, you must be at least 17 years old, have proper identification (with your full name and signature, or full name and photograph), in general good health and feeling well on the donation day. You should weigh at least 50 kilograms (110 pounds) and have had a recent healthy meal and adequate sleep. You will be tested at the clinic to ensure your blood meets iron requirements. If you have had dental treatment, you will have to wait from one to five days until you can donate. If you are sick with a cold, flu or sore throat, you must wait until you feel recovered before you donate. Any ear or body piercings, or tattoos, will push your eligible donation date back by about six months. The next local clinic is Wednesday, Feb. 16 at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior. Thanks to the Arnprior Rotary Club for their continued support of this vital service. For more information or to book an appointment, visit www.blood.ca or call 1-8882-DONATE.
To the editor: I thought you should know that the Ottawa Valley Railroad needs to be saved. The military needs it to transport tanks and fuel. The logging industry could use it to transport logs and lumber. It could also be used for commuter rail. Future industry could be assured that we do have a railroad. Any business could then receive and deliver their product in a way that would be better for the environment. The Ottawa River Valley is a jewel. The scenery is outstanding with beautiful vistas of hills and water. Our residents are welcoming, friendly and helpful. For these reasons the rail line would be appealing to tourists and valley residents. Think of the children who have never enjoyed the excitement of traveling by train. It would be a family trip easily taken in a day. So I strongly suggest that all levels of government have public meetings in the communities affected. That would include Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Almonte, Arnprior, Renfrew, Cobden, Pembroke, Petawawa, Deep River and Mattawa. I would sincerely like to thank all those who are trying hard to save the O.V.R.
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Braeside well testing not ‘well done’ at all To the editor: ‘Well done’. Really? The Arnprior Chronicle–Guide has reported (Jan. 6 issue) that well testing on the Braeside Ridge has been well done. I feel that I must offer a second opinion. The topic under discussion is the well testing report done by the Ministry of the Environment and the Department of Public Health. The Department of Public Health tests well water at no cost to the resident, but the Ministry of the Environment weighed in on the issue as well because there had been so many complaints of bacterial contamination and fears of petroleum pollution. And the results? Apparently the contamination is not system wide and ‘might’ just be caused by faulty septic systems. Now, how can that be true when some people have new, very deep wells, and brand new septic systems, approved by the Ministry of the Envi-
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ronment! You can’t have it both ways; say the septic system is approved, then say it is the cause of severe bacterial contamination! ‘Well done’. Really? This well testing report took the Ministry a year and a half to do! And the report still comes up with neither a definitive cause nor any sort of solution. All they did say was that the Braeside Quarry didn’t cause the bacterial contamination. Really? We never accused them of bacterial contamination of our wells! ‘Well done’. Really? Water problems are supposedly not system-wide, whatever that means. I know of eight wells with bacterial contamination, some of those severe, within a 500-metre distance – that’s half a kilometre. How many contaminated wells does it take? And if our water is typical of rural
water in Ontario, then I suggest we are in bad shape. Guess that’s why Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals talk about making clean water a priority. ‘Well done’. Really? Only a small number of wells was actually tested by the Ministry, yet their conclusions are far-reaching. Does that have scientific credibility? I think not! ‘Well done’. No! The biggest issue of future contamination of our water by a chemical spill in the industrialized quarry was given a total whitewash. Because this petroleum pollution hasn’t happened yet, they conclude that there is no issue. That’s like saying that because the fox hasn’t yet gone through the hole in the hen house wall, he never will. Wake up!
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To the editor: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer written by Samuel Clements, aka Mark Twain, are under attack because these books use the ‘N’ word 200 odd times. This term is very controversial because it is! Controversy can be a positive motivator. And that is my point. Controversy ought to include all aspects of reality. No one in our society should censor what is historically a fact. No one should rewrite intellectual property to suit someone else simply because it might be offensive. Controversy ought to be something to be debated and understood. But not changed simply because one is uncomfortable with understanding what it might be. The reason why is because such controversies exist and have always existed in some form or another, but we often don’t understand the how, why and where they originate from and at the end of the debate how to interpret them correctly. So the thinking of such people is simply to erase them! To better explain what I am talking about is something I per-
sonally experienced. In the late l960s I was a young police constable in a west coast city. Although I had been there for some time, I was ignorant of many cultures and that included our First Nations people. I often heard the term ‘Siwash’ and when I heard the term, it was usually uttered by a First Nations individual. I understood it to mean someone of lower status i.e. when I heard it, was usually in the tone of contempt towards someone of lesser standing. So my ignorance persisted. But, it was to be altered when on a visit to Stanley Park, I saw a place known as ‘Siwash Rock’. That caught me by surprise because I learned that the term ‘Siwash’ in the Salish language means ‘The People’. It was a proud term in their language as to who they were. So why the controversy and the bias towards them. I learned that the Salish peoples are a ‘class society’ different amongst the other First Nation peoples of the northwest. They are ‘ranked’ societies, so in their interpretation of status, to be Salish was somehow dehumanizing. Once I understand that, I changed my views about the peo-
Liberal attacks on MP tiresome To the editor: Baseball legend Yogi Berra once described a situation as being “deja vu all over again,” a comment that aptly covers what’s been going on in the area press for some time now. Yes indeed, folks, newspapers are once again abuzz with pre election propaganda from diehard Liberals, who never seem to tire when it comes to criticizing the sweetest breath of fresh air ever to revitalize the political landscape of Renfrew County. That sweet breath of fresh air is our MP Cheryl Gallant, who over the last decade has proven her mettle by serving the electorate well – and as a result they have taken her to their hearts. Of course, her detractors, whose single-minded focus is centered solely on getting another Liberal elected (by any means fair or foul) are agonizingly loath to concede this. And there at the very forefront of these detractors is that relentless old self serving sniper and perennial windup – Hector ‘The Hat’ Clouthier – busily promoting himself with yet another blitzkrieg political offensive across the County, characterized by endless mindnumbing references to “the power an independent candidate can wield.” (Nice try, ‘Heckler’.) Because area voters caught the play years ago, and they have not forgotten who the ‘Heckler’ is, what he said, nor his abysmal record of doing nothing more
noteworthy during his entire tenure in Parliament, than to trot around incessantly calling attention to himself. And to top this sorry spectacle off, he now wants us to believe that he was “always against the gun registry,” In the meantime, while you constantly (and unjustly, I might add) accuse Cheryl Gallant of “milking the gun registry issue,” you fail to mention the Harper government is a minority and the Liberals, NDP and Bloc have vowed to oppose every attempt by the Conservatives to end this onerous bill. Cut the BS ‘Heckler’ – admit this liberal gun legislation is riddled with blatant violations of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms – or is that OK with you? But now I see you have invited on board a recent graduate of Nipissing Universities Political Science Department named Adam Lesko (Chronicle-Guide, Dec. 16). Shame on you Heckler – don’t you know that young people are to be responsibly guided by their elders. Nevertheless, I hope area readers will be understanding towards this young man, as he has no reason to be unkind to Mrs. Gallant – and neither do you – because whether you want to admit it or not, electing Cheryl Gallant to office is one of the best things Renfrew County voters ever did. Donald E. Broome Cobden
ple who bore such an epithet. So we go back to Huck Finn and the rewriting of a social practice of labelling that was in North America a ‘reality’. Abraham Lincoln wrote in the Emancipation Proclamation: ‘Citizens we cannot change history’. How correct he was in his wisdom, but he also knew that the history of his country was reality and that the United States would endure in spite of past practices. He knew that the future would be a better place for America in spite of the cultural and political differences within it. And it has even with the ‘N’ word! Now, someone who is probably not of African kinship is going to rewrite history for all the wrong reasons. Somehow the reasoning is that this will alter history. It will, somehow, soften
racial psyche. So the term slave will make literary history more ‘correct’ and that will make us all better people. I doubt it. We all become better people in spite of interpretations. We just do because we are who we are. From what I can determine, the origin of the ‘N’ word (note even I won’t use it) simply means ‘black’. It comes from the word `negre’ and ‘negro’. It became manifested into other languages. Phonetically, it became ‘nigra’, then it morphed into what we have today as an offensive racial term. So who uses it today. Not many people who are Caucasian. It will more often be heard within the culture of language sometimes called ‘Èbonics’ and that is a part of the black culture of North American.
So I surmise that the ‘N’ word is used much the same way today to describe people of black heritage within the black cultural world much the same way that some First Nations people use similar epithets as I described. I learn by real experience. Learning to me, is a daily activity. I engage it for what is is, not for what others want me to believe is correct or true. I want to know the truth about what we as peoples have endured. I do not need sanitary interpretations of reality, so I hope that people will want to read what Samuel Clements actually wrote about and then, after reading what he described, can and will adapt to our changing world as we really do. Thomas Charbonneau Arnprior
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Changing Twain: revisionism has once more run amuck
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Muskie club lands successful season DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com
It was good season for muskie fishing in 2010, but an even better sophomore year for the Ottawa Valley Muskie Club (OVMC). “Everything we’ve said we’re going to do, we’ve done,” said club founder Bill Craig, who added that members are from as near as West Carleton and as far as Toronto. “We’ve done well this year, membership-wise, with 30 or more. We’re happy to say several women have joined. Next year we plan on a tournament with the men doing the barbecuing and the awards banquet at East Side’s.” The plan is to have another kids’ day, when experts such as Craig bring kids out on the water with their equipment and teach some of the casting techniques needed to land the elusive muskellunge. The CHEO tournament, held in September during the first year, will return to the White Pine Festival on Aug. 27 and 28. Last
year, OVMC raised $1,000. The group also gave $500 to the Arnprior Food Bank and secured $500 worth of toys for kids at Giant Tiger. “It’s just to show that we are a very community-oriented group,” Craig said of the numerous charity events OVMC organizes. “Next year we are setting our sights even higher. We may start a Rockland chapter.” He said the group was better prepared for the Arnprior Santa Claus Parade in 2010, making a boat the centre of their float and giving away gloves, toques, and some 3,200 candy canes. The year-end party on Dec. 4 saw many local businesses donate to the silent auction, he said, helping ensure a strong relationship between fishers and business that is among the club’s core goals. The club will also participate again this year at the Spring Fishing Show on the Carp Fairgrounds. See MUSKIE Page 12
Frozen birds and masked marauders and are destined to Most people who be removed from feed birds in winter the gene pool? have witnessed the Of course the anfollowing scenario. swer is: “No!” Any You look outside behaviour that is and most of the deleterious is soon birds have vanished. weeded out by The few that remain natural selection. look as if they were Thus, there must frozen in place. be some advantage The White-breastin not moving, esed Nuthatch feedMichael Runtz pecially when we ing upside down on see it happen in so the suet still hangs Nature’s Way many species. there, its head tilted It seems likely up without any apparent sign of life. The Downy that the frozen birds were ones Woodpecker on the tree also that were feeding when danger appears to be dead, as does the first presented itself. They were too late reacting Black-capped Chickadee sitting when their neighbours headed inside the feeder. It is if someone painted those for cover, which is the best first birds in place. Minutes pass and response. The late ones had to decide still no movement. You wonder whether it was more dangerwhat is going on. If you look around you might ous to flee and be more exposed spot the reason. It could be a to the predator or stay and not Sharp-shinned Hawk that has move, hoping the predator was dropped in for a meal. Or it could occupied with a moving target. Most small birds have special be another predator, one that has recently been reported at marks such as wingbars, back local feeders. That bird is Blue streaks, head stripes, or eyelines Jay-sized but sports a hefty meat that help to conceal their owner hook tip to its bill. Overall it is if it does not move. These disrupt the bird’s genergray with dark wings and tail, al shape into segments, making and sports a black mask. the bird harder to see. The bird – a Northern Shrike! By freezing, a bird allows these Bird feeders attract small birds and right now it is likely important markings to serve that many of you have diminu- their purpose. And they do work, tive Common Redpolls coming to unless the predator has spotted the bird before it froze. your feeders. If you are lucky enough to see These northern finches are smaller than sparrows and sport a shrike make a kill, you will see a tiny red spot atop their fore- that its bill is used, for with its head. These and other feeder songbird feet it has no other opbirds are fair game for a shrike tion. The hawk, however, uses its sharp, muscular talons to puncor a hawk. It is easy to understand why ture vital organs. When it comes to killing birds, most birds head for cover when a predator swoops in for a kill. But I suppose hawks are the more why do some stay behind and not “talonted” predators! The Nature Number is 613-387move when danger threatens? Are those birds simply suicidal 2503; email is mruntz@start.ca.
Steve Unger, left, known as Mr. Class to friends like Bill Craig, right, caught this 52-inch muskie on his specially-accessible fly rod. It fell just short of the biggest one caught by an OVMC member. The 40-pounder was hooked by Craig in August. Submitted photo
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UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GRACE ST. ANDREWS, ARNPRIOR:
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM PARISH FAMILY
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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
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 Castleford Sunday 9:00 am Glasgow United Sunday 10:00 am Braeside Sunday 11:00 am Sunday School During Service
BAPTIST CALVARY BAPTIST Pastor Bruce Donald (Fellowship Baptist) 613-623-4863 156 Landrigan Street South Sunday Worship 10:30 am Children's Bible Classes Nursery Wednesday Prayer/Bible Study 7:00 pm
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 279 Alicia St. at Norma Phone: 623-3993 Pastor Lee Dyck Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m. 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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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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ARNPRIOR SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Rev. Milton A. Fraser B.A., M.Div. 613-623-5531 80 Daniel Street, Arnprior, Ontario
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ST. JOHN’S
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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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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ADMH is pleased to welcome a new doctor to the family medical practice and the ER Department. Dr. Asser Ali is a graduate from the University of Ottawa. He first became acquainted with ADMH through a rotation with Dr. Mark Robson. “The exposure to rural medicine from Dr. Robson was terrific. I also like the fact that here I can have my own family practice while also seeing patient’s in the emergency room” said Dr. Ali. He has set up his office in the Primary Health Care Centre sharing the space with Dr. Trang. He hopes to build his practice with a good cross section of the population and work with everyone from chronic health disease to mental health issues to prenatal and baby care. “Dr. Ali worked here in the past and is very familiar with our community and with our hospital. It is a pleasure to welcome him to our medical team. I look forward to working with him. It is a relief to have a new colleague who will be able to accept patients who currently have no primary care physician” said Chief of Staff Dr. Christine Schriver. Dr. Ali can be reached at 613-623-8966. If you have any questions about this please contact x293 or email wknechtel@arnpriorhospital.com 444742
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Arnprior Legion Thursday February 17th, 2011 Doors open at 7:00a.m. Breakfast will begin at 7:30a.m. OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE GREATER ARNPRIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ONLY Please confirm attendance no later than February 15th, 2011 by email, or by calling the GACC office at 613-623-6817
Awards Gala/Dinner/Dance Nick Smith Centre April 8th, 2011 – more info coming soon Award nomination forms available at www.gacc.ca
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Redmen rebound for volleyball wins The Arnprior District High School girls volleyball Redmen teams swept two games with the Mackenzie Mustangs of Deep River Monday. The Senior Redmen blanked the Mustangs 3-0 on their home court, to improve their record to 3-1, good for a tie for third place in the Upper Ottawa Valley High School league. The team lost for the first time Jan. 13, falling 3-0 to RCI. The Juniors beat Mackenzie 3-1 to move their record to 2-1. Their loss also came Jan. 13 to RCI, in which they let a 2-0 lead get away and lost 3-2. The games were the final contests before the semester-ending exam break. The next games for both teams will be a stern test. They travel to Pembroke Feb. 2 to play Fellowes, which is undefeated and leading both the senior and junior leagues. BASKETBALL
Dana Hudson serves against Mackenzie.
In boys basketball action, the Junior Redmen ran their record to 7-0 with a 78-19 win over Bishop Smith Monday in Pembroke. Cody Moore led ADHS with 18 points, while Mike Shoveller had 16 points and Jaegar Prot 8. The Junior Redmen also had a home court 83-30 win over General Panet Jan. 13. Shoveller led ADHS with 36 points. Moore chipped in with 15 points and Prot had 12. The Senior Redmen upped their re-
Senior girls Redmen player Paula Norton hammers the ball over the net in volleyball action against Mackenzie Mustangs Monday at ADHS. Photos by Evan Campbell cord to 3-2 by edging Bishop Smith 34-30 Monday, as John Buffam scored 23 of his team’s points. ADHS defeated General Panet 45-39 Jan. 13 as Sean Dey led the way with 11 points. As both ADHS and RCI finished third in their respective pools, they didn’t qualify for the playoff round at last weekend’s Raiders-Redmen senior boys basketball tournament.
Muskie Continued from Page 10 Craig said the muskie season was a good one for anglers in 2010, although, because of the early spring, the weeds muskies like to hide in didn’t get a chance to grow. “It was hard for a lot of guys to deal with the lack of weeds,” he said, adding that experience and talking to other muskie fishers helps. The hope is that last year’s Ice Breaker Tournament and 50/50 draw, held June 5 on the Madawaska River with 35 participants, will be outdone in 2011. The OVMC record catch last year, nabbed by Craig who was provoked by the ribbing other members gave him the first year when he opted out of participating, was an impressive 54 inches (40 pounds). Craig boldly declared the world record largest muskie will be caught in the Ottawa River system at some point in the future. He said the Ottawa is rated “number one” in the world, thanks in part to the U.S. fishing out many of its lakes and rivers and zebra mussels harming the muskie habitat in the St. Lawrence River. However, though he’s caught many muskies over the years, he maintains a respect that fishers in the U.S. and elsewhere would be wise to adhere to. “I’ve never tasted one. We practice catch-and-release,” he said.
Arnprior forward stars Ryan Lowe in CHL all-star game Kemptville’s Alex Brenton nets hat-trick in win DANIEL NUGENT-BOWMAN daniel.bowman@metroland.com
Considering Alex Brenton wasn’t even supposed to play in the Central Canada Hockey League All-Star Classic, he had quite the showing at the Bell Sportsplex in Kanata on Jan. 12. Thanks in part to Carleton Place Canadians centre Ryan Lowe, of Arnprior. Brenton, the Kemptville 73’s right winger, was not named to the 21-player Robinson Division roster on Dec. 21. He and Smiths Falls Bears winger Matt Robertson were chosen to fill in for Carleton Place Canadians winger Tyler Kotlarz and Cornwall Colts forward Kevin Cole. Despite the original slight, Brenton netted all of the Robinson team’s goals – including two in the third period – in a 3-2 win over the Yzerman Division. Brenton’s final tally came with 48 seconds remaining. Lowe assisted on two of Brenton’s markers. Brenton’s first goal of the game allowed the Robinson all-stars to take a 1-0 lead into the intermission. But Pembroke Lumber Kings forwards Matthew Peca and Brandon Gagne responded in the second period to put the Yzerman all-stars ahead before Brenton’s third-period heriocs. Both Kings had two points. Goalie Justin Gilbert of the Brockville
Arnprior’s Ryan Lowe, the top scorer of the Carleton Place Canadians, rushes up the ice at the Central Canada Hockey League allstar game. Lowe assisted on two of the Robinson Division’s three goals in a 3-2 win over the Yzerman Division. Photo by Katie Mulligan
Braves earned the victory for the Robinson stars. He entered the game at the midway point of the second period and surrendered two goals on 15 shots after relieving Pete Karvouniaris of the Colts. Kanata Stallions netminder Scott Shackell was credited with the loss. He stopped 21 of 23
shots after taking over from Alex Chretien at the same point as Robinson team switched goalies. The Bears goalie, Chretien, turned aside 15 pucks while allowing one goal against. Brenton and Peca took home respective player of the game honours.
Lowe named CHL player of week
Ryan Lowe of Arnprior was named player of the week in the Central Ontario Central Hockey League Sunday. Another Arnpriorraised player, Kyle Just of the Pembroke Lumber Kings, was one of two honourable mentions for the weekly award. Lowe, a forward for the Carleton Place Canadians, was named Corporate Hype Player of the Week after he scored seven points in helping the Canadians win three out of four games. Lowe has been the most consistent Canadian all year and sits eighth in overall league scoring with 56 points (16 goals and 40 assists). Just, also a forward, and Connor Brown of the Ottawa Jr. Senators won honourable mentions.
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All welcome to family skate and food drive White Lake Marina is holding its second annual family skate and food drive in Arnprior this Sunday, Jan. 23. The skate will be held on rink A at the Nick Smith Centre from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no charge for the event and everyone is welcome to attend. Timbits and hot chocolate will be provided free courtesy of White Lake Ma-
rina. Those who can are asked to bring a nonperishable food item in support of the Arnprior Food Bank. “Hope to see you all there.” For more information about the skate and White Lake Marina check out the marina’s facebook page, visit www. whitelakemarina.ca or call 613-623-2568.
ARNPRIOR DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Grade 8 STUDENTS and their PARENTS are invited to attend an INFORMATION NIGHT Wednesday, February 9 Tours from 6:30 – 7:30 Final Tour begins at 7:10 Information Session in the McEwen Gym at 7:30 pm ***** Grade 10 STUDENTS and their PARENTS are invited to attend an INFORMATION SESSION Wednesday, February 9 6:30 – 7:30 in the Gymnatoriam ***** FINAL SEMESTER I REPORT CARDS will be distributed to students Friday, February 11 ***** ON-LINE COURSE SELECTION Information will be distributed February 11 On-line selections must be completed by March 4 ***** NEW SEPTEMBER REGISTRATIONS will be accepted until March 4 Call 613 623 3183 #223 or check our website www.renfrew.edu.on.ca/sec/adh Local AWARDS BOOKLET available on school web-site March 11 GRADUATION CEREMONY Wednesday, June 29, 4:00 p.m. 444892
might be the best word to describe it. It was embarrassing. We didn’t respect our opponent. “I give them full credit,” Griese added of the shortstaffed Shawville team’s performance. The Packers have a home-and-home set with the Renfrew Timberwolves this
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The Arnprior Packers were able to salvage only a point from a two-game weekend home stand in the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League last weekend. However, with a seven-point cushion, the Packers still have a comfortable grip on second place in the Valley Division, although the Almonte Thunder do have three games in hand. As they have done so often this season, again the Packers battled the Valley Division leading Perth Blue Wings into the third period. After trailing 3-0, two goals in the middle frame cut the Arnprior deficit to one. But the Blue Wings answered with two of their own in the first seven minutes of the final stanza to re-open their threegoal cushion. Zach MacMillan notched the first two goals of the game to give Perth the jump. Braedon Moffatt, Ty Whitelock and Dylan Briand clicked for Arnprior. Perth netminder Jeremy Wright blocked 25 Packers shots while German
Tsatsura faced 44 Perth drives in the Arnprior goal crease. No one can say that the Pontiac Juniors are mailing it in. Long since realistically ousted from the playoffs and officially eliminated last Friday night, the Shawville contingent walked into the Nick Smith Centre and gave the Packers all they could handle for the second Sunday night in a row. This time the visitors were rewarded with a 2-2 draw. An Andre Fluegel marker with 5:08 remaining in the third period allowed the Pontiacs to overcome their second deficit of the night after Casey Doner in the opening period, and Dylan Briand late in the second session, had given the Packers one-goal leads. JR Thibert blocked 37 of 39 shots for Shawville. The Packers Matt Gagne made good on 28 of 30 pucks sent his direction in 65 minutes of action. “We played our best game against Perth Friday night. We battled the whole way,” coach and general manager Bill Griese observed. You can’t say he was as pleased with Sunday night’s performance. “Arrogant
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FIRE CHIEF The Corporation of the Township of McNab/Braeside is a rural municipality with a population of approximately 7,222 residents located in the County of Renfrew. With access on Highway 17, the community is halfway between the Town of Arnprior and the Town of Renfrew. Due to the recent resignation of Chief Dodge the Township now seeks new leadership in the part time position of Fire Chief. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working within a composite department to maintain high standards in education, inspection and suppression activities. Overseeing three stations with a compliment of approximately forty-two volunteer positions, the Chief will also have proven ability to work closely with neighbouring communities for mutual aid. As a senior Director of the Township, the Fire Chief will report to the Chief Administrative Officer and work as part of the Senior Management Team to advance the needs of the entire community through mutual cooperation. Those with proven fire management experience enhanced with appropriate education and certification should submit a detailed resume and cover letter clearly marked as to contents no later than February 10th 2011 to the attention of: Noreen C. Mellema, CMO, CAO/Clerk Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Drive R.R. #2 Arnprior, Ontario K7S 3G8. Additional information can be confidentially requested through email at nmellema@mcnabbraeside.com. Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.
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A week of winter fun planned in Pakenham STAFF Many look forward to fun in the sun, but Pakenham residents are happy to enjoy the frost and snow. The 2011 Pakenham Frost Festival kicks off this Sunday, Jan. 23 with the annual Miss Pakenham Competition. Young women, between the ages of 14 and 18, will be interviewed and have to answer questions about the village and its history. The girls, who attend Almonte and District High School and Arnprior District High School, will be treated to supper at Watt’s Cooking, followed by social time and their interviews before judges choose the 2011 Miss Pakenham. The festival is the Pakenham Civitan Club’s largest annual fundraiser, said club president and festival organizer Michael Ryan. “We try to cater to everybody,” said Ryan of the festival. “It seems to be working, we get great feedback.” The fun continues Tuesday during Mount Pakenham Night, where festival participants will get discounts on rentals and
passes. The much-anticipated bingo night will take place in the gymnasium of Pakenham Public School. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the games kick off at 7 p.m. A pre-teen dance will run from 4 to 6 p.m. in the school gym Friday night, Jan. 28 and a spaghetti supper will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the upper hall of the Stewart Community Centre. Public skating on the indoor ice surface begins at 6:30 p.m., where youngsters can don costumes and take part in children’s games and races. Ryan said the junior B hometown rival teams, the Almonte Thunder and Arnprior Packers, will face off at 8 p.m. Last year’s first junior B game in Pakenham was a success. Those looking to socialize after Friday’s events are invited to the upper hall of the Pakenham Curling Club for refreshments and cards. Saturday’s shanty breakfast in the upper hall of the community centre runs from 7 to 11 a.m., featuring the music of Dennis Harrington of Renfrew, as well as “fid-
dling fireman” Randy Foster and other local acts. Kids games and activities will run from 1 to 4 p.m. outside of the community centre. The outdoor skating rink will be open all day and be lit for those looking to hit the ice in the evening. The upper hall of the community centre will be converted into a pub from 2 to 5 p.m., then into a comedy club in the evening, featuring Yuk Yuk’s comedian David Pryde at 7 p.m. Music to follow, featuring The Ryans, at 8 p.m. and a “special guest” at 9:30 p.m. A bake auction, featuring John O’Neill will also take place. An ecumenical church service will begin at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Sunday morning, followed by, tobogganing at noon at the Pakenham Highlands Golf Course at 1 p.m. The annual shinny hockey tournament will also take place at 1 p.m. Directly after the ecumenical church service, the Pakenham in Poetry and Song event will begin at 1 p.m., featuring poetry by Fern Martin, the late Alex Lunney and the late Francis Downey.
Please find me a home Each week we feature animals from the Arnprior and District Humane Society that are up for adoption.
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Unit and Hospice Renfrew. Tickets cost $10 and will be available at the door. Anyone wishing to donate silent auction items, call 613-432-6225 (home) or 613-312-0045 (cell).
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• The final of three auditions for Prior Players’ 20th anniversary production will be held Thursdays 20 at 7 p.m. at the Arnprior Public Library’s basement meeting room. Prior Players is seeking six adult men and two adult women for roles in a contemporary comedy that will hit the stage in May. For more information, email priorplayers@gmail.com or call 613-623-5585.
• Renfrew County Idol Arnprior contests Saturday for youth (13 and under, 14-18) at Arnprior District High School and Sunday for adults (19 and over) at the Arnprior Legion, both at 1 p.m. For more information or to register go to www.Expo150. com or call Amy at 613-735-7288, ext. 150.
JANUARY 20-22 • Arnprior Optimists winter carnival headquartered at the Nick Smith Centre. Among the highlights are the Jack Smith Memorial Hockey Tournament, school obstacle relay races, free public swimming and skating, a youth talent contest, and a shanty breakfast.
JANUARY 21 AND 22 • The Arnprior Curling Club is holding its Community Bonspiel, a fun event for novice curlers or once a year curlers as well as active curlers. The cost is $120 per team or $30 for individuals and includes three six end games and a lunch on Saturday between games and a buffet dinner after the curling. Each team to bring four donation items for prizes (nominal value $10 suggested) Call Keith at 613-622-0415 or e-mail keith.bucholtz@gmail.com.
JANUARY 22 • Arnprior Agricultural Society invites you to join in a four-hand euchre tournament series on upcoming Saturdays (Jan. 22, Feb. 26, March 26, April 30) at the Braeside United Church on Phillip Street in Braeside. Registration starts at noon and the tournament at 1 p.m. Two-person teams, eight games played and team score totaled, cost $20 per person and a light lunch served.
• Family skate and food drive sponsored by the White Lake Marina from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nick Smith Centre.
JANUARY 25 • Community lunch at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church from noon to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome.
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3899 Tippe Tipper is a lively kitten who is sure to brighten her new home. The six-monthold spayed female and her siblings were born in a shed - a kind person brought them to the shelter to find loving homes. Tipper is a sweet little cat with lots of personality. She is affectionate, outgoing and likes to explore She gets along great with other cats and has been around a dog . Tipper is solid black except for an adorable white tip on her tail and one paw. Her mother and sister are also available for adoption.
Supplies the shelter needs are dry kitten food, non-clumping cat litter, paper towels, liquid laundry soap and bleach. 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
• Mons Rebekah Lodge luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Arnprior town hall. Beef stew with biscuits, salad, potatoes and dessert for $10. • Robbie Burns traditional dinner at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Arnprior at 6 p.m. Entertainment: soloist David Galbraith, Arnprior-McNab Pipes and Drums. Tickets $25. No tickets at door. For reservations, call 613623-5531. • Calvary Baptist Church monthly music night at 156 Landrigan St. This event will start at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will follow. For more information please call Pastor Bruce at 613-6234863.
FEBRUARY 1 • The Macnamara Field Naturalists’ Club is calling on all members to come out and test their mental mettle for Quiz Night at 7:30 p.m. at the Arnprior District High School for an evening of riddles and nature stumpers with the nature riddler Michael Runtz.
FEBRUARY 2 • Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home Diners Club 5 to 7 p.m. at Jim’s Restaurant. Entertainment by Doug Russell. Tickets available at Seniors at Home office until Feb. 1 at noon. • Oblate Associates Mass at the Galilee Centre 7 p.m.
• Arnprior Optimist Club Winter Carnival Youth Talent Contest 1 p.m. at the Nick Smith Centre. Cash prizes. Age categories 4-7, 8-12, 13-18. To register, contact Eric Burton at 613-622-5719 or email ericreidburton@yahoo. ca.
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Do you have room in your heart and home for a little kitty with lots of personality? Elijah is a seven-monthold neutered male whose owners were unable to keep him. He is a very social kitten who is affectionate and outgoing. He enjoys people and loves attention. Elijah is playful, curious, and has lots of energy. He is great with other cats and really enjoys their company.
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• Arnprior & District Quilters’ Guild garage sale. Quilts, quilting items and material will be for sale. Please join us at the Christian Education Centre, 257 John St., Arnprior. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting begins at 7. Annual membership $20, visitors $5.
JANUARY 27 • Kids in the Kitchen 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Early Years Centre in the Kenwood Centre for a morning of fun as we discover new tastes, textures and aromas in the kitchen, and create our own delicacies. No experience required.
JANUARY 28 • The Pakenham Curling Club Fun Nights begin Friday, then Feb. 25 and March 25 at 7:30 p.m. There will be euchre and board games. Hosted by Glen Tripp. Light lunch provided. Admission at the door. For info, call Brenda 613-256-4418. • Seventh annual Celebration of Life dance at the Renfrew Armouries 7 p.m. with all proceeds to support Renfrew Victoria Hospital Oncology
• Boost your public speaking skills by visiting the Arnprior Toastmaster Club. They meet on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m., second floor of the Arnprior Hospital. For more information, contact Jen (JC) Empey at 613-256-5858.
FEBRUARY 3 • ‘Living on Earth as if We Want To Stay’ with Michael Nickerson, author of Life, Money, and Illusion 7 p.m. at the Galilee Centre. Suggested donation $10 per person. Sponsored by Canadian Department of Peace Initiative. For more information, call the Galilee Centre at 613-6234242 or Theresa Dunn at 613-623-6066.
FEBRUARY 3, 10, 17, 24 • On Thursdays, six-hand euchres take place at 7:30 p.m., Galetta Community Hall, Sponsored by the Galetta Community Association. Refreshments and prizes included.
FEBRUARY 4 • Grace – St. Andrew’s United Church Women Mid-winter roast beef supper 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Christian Education Centre, 257 John St. N. Arnprior. Tickets at the door – adults $15, children under six years free, family of four (children under 12) $35 (hot dogs available). For info call 623-2590, 623-3065 or 623-5321.
FEBRUARY 5 • Two Rivers Musical Productions Fire and Frost fundraiser for the musical ‘Annie’. An evening of Vegas style casino and nightclub entertainment at the Nick Smith Centre with live cabaret music, roulette and poker tables, dance floor, midnight buffet, silent auction and more. Tickets $20 in advance and can be purchased at Danny Mac’s Pub or by calling 613-612-0542.
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Grease build-up blamed for odour problems Continued from front The town’s pump stations two, four and five all feed sewage under the Madawaska River to number five. “Staff believe the main culprit in causing the odour problems may be grease build-up,” said public works and engineering director Janet Collins at the Arnprior council’s Jan. 10 committee-of-thewhole meeting. Some of the measures tried to date to alleviate the problem include: • installing an odour-misting system; • sealing the heating vents with a plastic foam; • applying expanding foam to cracks and openings on the tank and lid; • construction of pump station number three included an odour control system; • a bacteria was injected to ‘eat’ the grease; • membrane caps were fitted on nearby manholes and catch basins; • a baffle was removed from a manhole along Fourth Avenue. It was thought the baffle may be catching solids and holding them. The system was also flushed and cleaned. But the odour returned; • float levels were raised and lowered in wet well at pump station number three. However, staff is encouraged by a method tried in December that saw a powder product break down the grease. “Staff has seen a visual change in the grease, altering the colour from black to a dull grey,” Collins said. “As this has only been practiced for the past week, it is unknown what effect this will ultimately have on odours.” After accepting the report, Coun. Ted Strike said it is likely the town will have to set aside funds from the 2011 budget to hire a company sewage expertise. “We’ve been working on this with due diligence and we’d ask that people show patients,” Strike said. “We may have to spend money from the budget to an engineering company to find the reason.” Coun. Mark Willmer cautioned that any final solution that may include a chain link fence and noise barrier wall doesn’t make the area look any worse than it does now.
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TAMI PROGRAM SUPPORTERS CORRECTION The information under the photograph that went with the ‘TAMI promotes mental illness awareness’ story in last week’s Arnprior Chronicle-Guide contained a couple of errors. The supporters of the program that encourages high school students to talk about mental illness and suicide are shown at a fundraiser at Robert Simpson Park with photographs displayed in memory of two local youths, Ashley Head, left, and Samantha Lesway. The people in the photo, from left, are Tom Moorehead, Lisa Ferguson, Marie McCourt, Deborra Barr, Dennis Hebert, Samara Hamilton-Toop (front), Sally Weston, Harry Lesway (back), Shannon Hamilton, Brittany Lesway, Dawn Church, Kaelyn Herbert and Malita Herbert. The group thanked Moorhead and the River of Life Church of Arnprior for providing the sound equipment and sound expertise for the fundraiser. The Renfrew County TAMI (Talk About Mental Health) program sends speakers into high schools to encourage awareness about mental illness and suicide. The Arnprior branch of the program can be contacted at 613-623-1632 and the number for the area’s mental health crisis line is 1-866-996-0991. The Chronicle-Guide apologizes for the errors. Photo by John Carter
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Burnstown WI re-enacts first meeting BY RUTH MCHUGH Public Relations Officer
The Burnstown WI has been busy with a variety of activities between September and December. Our September program, agriculture/pickling, was held at the home of Jennifer Robertson. Samples of salsa, home-made ketchup and tomato soup were tasted, while members shared their recipes for preserves and pickling. In October the WI ladies enjoyed a pot-luck lunch hosted by Gemma Robillard. Operator of Gem Photography, she gave an informative lesson and many tips on photography. Fall Road Clean-up and a cup of coffee at Neat Coffee Shop was organized by the ladies in early November. The November WI meeting was held at the home of Anne Burnette. Barry Burnette presented a slide show of his gold and artwork, he also talked about his experiences as a goldsmith and diamond mounter. Christmas spirits were high when the Burnstown WI members shared Christmas dinner at Glen Dochart Farm, home of Mary Campbell in December. After dinner the group busily wrapped non-food item gifts
$5,300 REASONS TO SMILE Burnstown WI members celebrate the season by sharing with others. Among them are, from left, front row Marlene Schaly, Henny Schaly (guest), Julia Winn, Anne Burnette, Bev MacLean, Gemma Robillard and son Anton Robillard; and back row Jane Flain, Irene Mayhew, Laura Geymonat, Lillian Trask, Irene Robillard, Helen Gunn, Cecile Lamoureux, Signe Kubiseski and Ruth McHugh. for a family they sponsored for Christmas. On Dec. 14, the Burnstown WI organized and served a pot-luck lunch at the Neighbour Link Fountain in Arnprior. Jan. 11 marked the 100th anniversary for the Burnstown branch, the first branch in the district. It was formed at the home of Mrs. John Forrest in the heart of Burnstown. Mrs. J,F. Blane was chosen as president and Miss Agnes McLachlan as secretary. They
started with six members and by August had 21. One hundred years later, the branch’s January meeting was held in that same house and the members re-enacted the first meeting held 100 years ago. A larger celebration is planned for June 19. The Burnstown WI branch has 26 members and welcomes anyone wishing to join this dynamic group of ladies. If interested, please call Ruth McHugh at 613-752-1773.
As part of their commitment to keeping care close to home, Chris and Peter McCluskey of Arnprior’s Tim Hortons present the Arnprior District Memorial Hospital’s Partners in Caring Foundation with a cheque for $5,300. The money was raised through last fall’s Smile Cookie Campaign at both the Arnprior Tim Hortons locations. The cheque presentation was delayed due to father and son busily opening up their third location. The ADMH thanks the McCluskey’s for their continued support of the Partners in Caring Foundation and congratulate them for opening the Kanata Tim Hortons at March Road and Carling Avenue (beside Lone Star). Taking part in the presentation, from left, are ADMH Foundation manager of communications Wendy Knechtel, Chris and Peter McCluskey, and ADMH Foundation assistant Karen Smith.
Celebration of Life dance coming up Jan. The Renfrew Amigos host their annual Celebration of Life Fundraising Dance for the seventh time Friday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.
Proceeds go to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Oncology Unit and Hospice Renfrew. Tickets, available at the door, cost $10.
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New Listing! 240 Monty Drive, Constance Bay Beautiful, almost brand new 3 bedroom home built in 2010 on an one acre lot on cul-de-sac in newer subdivision, natural gas heat with gas fireplace in living rm, lovely front porch, 24’ x 24’ garage, stunning staircase, tiled entrances, baths & main flr laundry, cheater ensuite, terrific kitchen with granite counter & island plus 5 appliances! Possession date is flexible. $369,900
BUSINESS FOR SALE! Hot Lines Tanning Studio, 1667 Carling Avenue Operating since 1991 in same location, this trendy studio has built its reputation on the quality of outstanding services resulting in a well established & loyal clientele base. Open 7 days a week with space to add rooms for other beauty & wellness services for the aspiring entrepreneur ready to continue Hot Lines’ successful operation. Please no on-site inquiries! $59,900
WATERFRONT! 134 Scenic Lane, Buckham’s Bay West Gorgeous lot with older 1 bedrm cottage on the Ottawa River with a breathtaking view of the Gatineau mountains. Older well, septic. Has hydro, laneway with boat launch, large shed, private dead end street. Get your house plans ready! Pretty spot amongst other beautiful waterfront homes! $239,900
White Lake General Store $599,900 6 Burnstown Rd., White Lake A tremendous opportunity is waiting for you in this profitable and prime location! Many improvements and updates come with the store and 3 bedroom apartment plus boasts LCBO/beer sales, postal outlet, gas pumps, lottery sales, groceries, propane tank exchange, ice, fishing/hunting licenses & snowmobile permits. Location attracts neighbours, campers, hunters, sightseers, snowmobilers and anglers. Serious inquiries only and no on-site inquiries, please. Act now!
SOLD! 860 Munro Drive, Arnprior Perfect family home, true 5 bedroom on the fringe of Arnprior in McNab/Braeside Twp, approx. 3200 sq. ft., 3 fireplaces, hardwd flring, updated full baths, main flr laundry & famrm, balcony off master with hot tub, natural gas heating, shingles 2009, 2 car garage attached by breezeway, veranda, pretty yard $299,900
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EVAN CAMPBELL Co-op student
There are many caring Arnprior District High School students who aren’t afraid to stick their neck out and help others. Some of these students are now part of the ‘Giraffe’ volunteer club. The club provides an opportunity for students to practice teamwork, learn leadership skills and make a difference in their community. It also assists students in earning their mandatory community volunteer hours. The club held a small bake sale
at the Arnprior Mall Dec. 14 and raised about $54 for the Arnprior Humane Society. Agent investigator Valerie Hemphill of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Animal Cruelty picked up the donation last week. She thanked the club and Dolly
Adams’ English students who brought in lonies to support the charity. Club members Rebecca Dolan and Danielle Richards
made the presentation to Hemphill. Absent were club members Nino Bracci, Eryn Boettger and Melissa Leahy.
Among the projects being considered by the Giraffe Club are a garbage pick-up and support for another charity in the spring.
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Morris Eady welcomes a familiar face to their real estate Team. Morris Eady, Broker of Record for Century 21 Eady Realty Inc. wishes to announce Kelly Derue has joined the Renfrew office.
Drivers endangering students: OPP
KELLY DERUE Real Estate Representative Cell Phone 613-433-2681 Residence 613-432-2100
Kelly Derue, Real Estate Broker, has been practising real estate in Renfrew and the surrounding areas for the past ten years. As a number of her clients will tell you, she goes that extra mile to get the job done. Kelly has spent three years as a director on the Renfrew Country Real Estate Board, and is involved in many local groups and activities.
In the wake of several school bus collisions in eastern Ontario, police are reminding drivers to Whether you are ready to purchase your first home, sell your existing home, either to move to something larger, or to downsize, Kelly and Century 21 be more careful. “Motorists need to be on the Eady Realty are there to make the transition happen without a hitch. Kelly look out for our region’s youth,” will assist you every step of the way providing expert real estate service says an OPP news release. Police by assisting in negotiating your real estate transaction, obtaining the say some motorists failing to stop most competitive mortgage financing and advising you of your rights and for flashing red lights are striking obligations in a real estate transaction. the rear of the school bus, usually In today’s competitive and complicated real estate market having an when they are carrying children. experienced real estate broker is a definite asset! Fortunately, injuries so far have Kelly can be contacted at the following: been minimal. Cell Phone: 613-433-2681 Office 613-432-2100 OPP officers will be out ensurEmail: kelly.derue@century21.ca ing motorists are reminded of the rules of the road in regards to school buses. The fine for failing to stop for a school bus with lights ADY EALTY NC flashing is $400, accompanied by Brokerage a victim fine surcharge. Reduced speeds in some school zones are in affect, so beware, po29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 lice will be watching. Office 613-432-2100 • Toll Free 1-888-275-3239 408119
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Stunning chalet style 3 season log cottage with tin roof, wrap around deck, 3 bedrooms, 4 piece bath, pine floors and ceramic in bath. 75 ft. of waterfront, panoramic view of the Ottawa River. Good swimming, fishing and boating. This cottage could easily be converted into a year round home. Call Cliff or Susan to book a showing 613-868-2659 $269,900. MLS #775838
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Lovely 2 storey home completley refurbished. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, main floor laundry, like new and in a great location . MLS #775702
Two storey all brick very large 6 bedroom home next to the catholic church in town. Good sized yard and private location. Could be used as a duplex if you wanted. MLS #776029
Just like new with all landscaping complete, plus fenced back yard and finished basement. This 3 bedroom row home boasts hardwood floors thru-out and 3 bathrooms. A must see. MLS #778691
Immaculate 2 storey brick home from the turn of the century. Home has been restored with character from the past. 3 bedrrooms with room for more. Hardwood flooring, designer ceilings, and lighting gives this home the designer touch. MLS #773455
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Beautiful custom-built 2+1 bedroom bungalow on a professionally landscaped lot backing on to a creek and in an area of exclusive homes. Hardwood and ceramic floors, 3 gas f.p., central air, covered rear porch with terraced decking and more! 59’x172’ lot $579,900 MLS#776364
112 Pheasant Run, custom 3 bedroom, 4 bath bungalow on Calabogie Golf Course. Over-sized eatin-kitchen with island, solarium and stunning views. $369,900 MLS# 775846
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Spacious well maintained 3+2 bedroom raised bungalow in an exclusive cul-de-sac on a 60’x182’ lot. Oak cupboards, ensuite bath with whirlpool tub, rec room with brick f.p., private rear yard with extra garage/workshop. A must see! $344,900 MLS#775513
3+1 bedroom bungalow on the edge of town. Spotless décor with hardwood floors, gas and wood fireplaces, double garage and private rear yard. $299,500 MLS#777316
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NEW LISTING
Jenn Spratt, Broker 613-623-4846
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, COMFORTABLE YEAR ROUND LIVING ON THE MADAWASKA RIVER, RECREATION ALL YEAR LONG, LANDSAPED WALKWAYS, SINGLE GARAGE, GENEROUS DECKING, WALK OUT BASEMENT, MLS #772963 OFFERED AT $489,900. CALL DONNA OR MIKE DEFALCO 613-979-2601
Mike & Donna Defalco Sales Rep/Broker 613-623-2602
2:00-3:30 pm 190 Elgin St. W. Arnprior IMMACULATE 2 BEDROOM CONDO MLS # 768298 OFFERED AT $116,900. YOUR HOST DONNA DEFALCO 613-979-2601
2:30-4:00 pm 5227 Old Hwy 17 (Past Ford Dealership)
NO NEIGHBOURS BEHIND YOU. ADORABLE 2+1 BEDROOM, WOOD FLOORS, OIL FURNACE, SUNDECK, BEAUTIFUL LOT, DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP, MLS #778991. OFFERED AT $199,900 YOUR HOST DONNA DEFALCO 613-979-2601
OPEN HOUSE - 200 POOLE ST., ARNPRIOR
VIEW AT www.thedefalcos.ca Sun., Jan. 23, 2011 2-4pm
Triple brick home, completely renovated maintaining original 1878 style. Private fenced lot, inground pool, heated workshop. Large main rooms, bright, spacious, in immaculate condition. MLS# 778889 $329,900
Bruce Skitt, Sales Rep 613-769-3164
Heather Kennedy & Mike Labelle, Sales Rep 613-797-0202
SKI RESORT CLOSE BY FROM THIS SPACIOUS BUNGALOW OFFERING A WALKOUT BASEMENT, BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM KITCHEN, PRIVACEY, GARAGE, RECREATION ALL 4 SEASONS. MLS #771453 OFFERED AT $430,000. CALL DONNA OR MIKE DEFALCO 613-979-2601
SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN ARNPRIOR,GAS FURNACE, VINYL WINDOWS, SINGLE GARAGE, DOWNTOWN LOCATION. MLS #777979 OFFERED AT $99,900 CALL MIKE OR DONNA DEFALCO 613-979-2601
WHITE LAKE COTTAGE WITH WELL AND SEPTIC, BEAUTIFUL SHORELINE- MLS # 771019 $274,900 MADAWASKA RIVER ACREAGE 3.94 ACRES, DRILLED WELL 164’X 700’ GOOD VALUE AT $300,000 OTTAWA RIVERVIEW BUILDING LOT, TOWN OF ARNPRIOR, 49’X140’ $84,900
Call Mike or Donna Defalco 613-623-2602 613-884-7303
LOT MINUTES FROM HWY 17
Just minutes from HWY 17 at Arnprior. Cleared and fairly leveled lot, fenced on three sides. MLS 762041. $39,900
RENFREW
4514 CALABOGIE ROAD
INCOME PROPERTY
SKI CHALET
WATERFRONT
Affordable spacious 3 bdrm home with large back yard within walking distance of all amenities, close to walking paths, family oriented neighbourhood. MLS #774424 $124,900
Looking for affordable country living - 10 acres with 2 bedroom home close to ski hill, golf courses, ATV trails. $135,000 MLS #771519
Duplex in Calabogie. Two bedrm & one bdrm apts. Bldg updated 2010 w/new roof, furnace, plumbing, wiring, windows, flooring. MLS 767210 $224,000
Appealing two storey log home with 3 bdrms on private lot in Calabogie Peaks. Loads of room to entertain family & friends, pine floors/walls, wood stove, gas fireplace, deeded beach access to Calabogie Lake. $259,000 MLS 770611
800 ft shoreline offers peace, privacy, tranquility. Custom built bungalow with many updates, separate 2 car garage/workshop. MLS 773253 $597,500
Arnprior loses Taste of the Valley
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The Taste of the Valley isn’t coming back to Arnprior this year. However, Arnprior venders are still invited to showcase their made-in-Renfrew County products at Taste of the Valleys in four other communities. Taste of the Valley will be held in Petawawa Aug. 12, Barry’s Bay Aug. 19, Renfrew Sept. 24 and Cobden Oct. 15. The Renfrew Armouries is a new host
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this year, taking the place of the Arnprior event. Taste of the Valley is a celebration of local foods and products. Residents interested in showcasing their products are invited to submit an application form to the Organizing Committee. For more information, or to register, go to www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca and download an application or call 613-735-0091 or 613-732-5945.
Share your Renfrew County facts this Expo year Did you know that CFB Petawawa was facts about the Arnprior and Renfrew arestablished in 1905, and the land it ac- eas, and all points in between. It can be a fact about a business, an orquired was used as an internment camp for German POWs during the Second ganization, an individual or anything to do with this area. World War? You can email your interesting facts to Or that Renfrew’s Charlotte Elizabeth Whitton was a Canadian feminist and celebrate@expo150. You can check out some of the facts on mayor of Ottawa – the first female mayor of a major city in Canada, serving from Facebook at www.facebook.com/expo150. There will be one new interesting fact 1951 to 1956 and again from 1960 to 1964? Renfrew County is a very interesting posted on the Facebook page each day. You may be surprised at what you place to live, and there are endless amazing facts about the place we all call home. learn! This year Renfrew County celebrates its 150th anniversary, culminating with a fourday celebration from June 9-12. The Expo 150 committee is looking for at least 150 inRealty Solutions Ltd. teresting facts about Renfrew County, to share Outstanding Agents Outstanding Results with area residents just prior to the June fes00 $ 195,0 tivities. Share your
Sun. Jan. 23, 2-4 p.m.
Enright Real Estate Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Sun. Jan. 23, 2-4 p.m.
2635 10th Concession N. Rd.
418 McLean Ave., ARNPRIOR
John O’Neill, Sales Rep. 613-270-8200
Sharon Enright, Broker of Record 613-623-7922
Enright Real Estate Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Sat. Jan. 22, 2-4 p.m.
Sun. Jan. 23, 1-3 p.m.
613-623-3665
Covering the local news scene
Bernice Horne
Terry Stavenow, Broker 613-623-4284
www.bernicehorne.com Valley Wide Real Estate Brokerage
MLS#777042
Sat. Jan. 22, 2-3:30 p.m.
Valley Wide Real Estate Brokerage
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June Laplaunte, Sales Rep. 613-432-5573
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John Carter
154 Ida St., ARNPRIOR
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5227 Old Hwy 17 (Past Ford Dealership)
Donna Defalco, Broker 613-623-7303
Donna Defalco, Broker 613-623-7303
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Valley Wide Real Estate Brokerage
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Paula Hartwick – Sales Rep –
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MLS#779499
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2200 Calabogie Rd., CALABOGIE
PAKENHAM
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Lovely chalet style bungalow – Country setting Just minutes from Ottawa
240 Poole St., ARNPRIOR
200 Poole St., ARNPRIOR
Donna Nych, Broker of Record 613-623-7303
Bruce Skitt, Sales Rep 613-769-3104
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NEW HOME WARRANTY CONTRACTOR WILL BUILD TO SUIT
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Ottawa Valley Homes 3 + 1 Br Bungalow 2 full Baths,2600 sq. of Living area,very upscale home loaded with extras $349,900 HST rebate to purchaser.
CALL TERRY FOR ALL THE DETAILS.
CALL TERRY FOR ALL THE DETAILS. Close to Calabogie Peaks
2 UNIT APARTMENT
DRAMATIC DONATION St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church of Arnprior presented the musical drama Four Tickets to Christmas during the Christmas season. Recently some of the cast and chorus gathered and made a presentation of a cheque for $3,120 to Hospice Renfrew. Peter Murray presented the cheque on behalf of St. Andrew’s to Connie Legg, chair of the board of directors of Hospice Renfrew.
154 IDA ST. ARNPRIOR SUNDAY JANUARY 23, 1-3PM
What a View you can see for 20 miles on a clear day,2 building sites 18.5A $149,900 and 40 A. at 199,900 located at the corner of Storyland Rd. and River Rd.Development potential
CLOSE TO RECREATION
75 DIVISION ST
12689 LANARK RD. CALABOGIE
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.
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
CALL TERRY FOR ALL THE DETAILS.
OFFERS WELCOME CALL TERRY
OFFICE/WAREHOUSE 53 James St. Arnprior
John O’Neill
Proud supporter of:
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330 White Lake Rd., Arnprior, Ont.
Sharon Enright Broker of Record
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2635 10th Concession N. Rd. Pakenham $374,900
96 acre farm with a 5 bdrm house and buildings. Immediate occupancy MLS #77719
Clean office/showroom with manager’s office, kitchen, barrier free washroom and 1000 SF warehouse with loading door, starting from 1600 SF to 5400 SF. Call Michael 613.724.8260
3557 Farmview Rd., Kinburn $279,900
613-433-6569 OFFICE 613-623-7922 DIRECT
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OTTAWA RIVER - UNCOMPROMISING ELEGANCE! Charming &
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easy to live in this 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom 2 Sty. Home. Marble floors & granite counter tops in the big kitchen. Elegant living room with its floor to ceiling stone fireplace & wide pine plank flooring. - this gorgeous wide plank pine flooring flows throughout the home. Wonderful spacious family room on the main floor requiring no basement living. Sumptuous MBR & Ensuite enhanced by its own fireplace. 5 Spacious Bedrooms in total all on 2nd level. Basement for storage and a gym .3 Car Garage attached with direct entry into basement. Tiered decks & staircase to the water’s edge. Wonderful view. Come & View Sunday 23rd.
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
352 Robertson Line, McNab/Braeside Bungalow with many upgrades (furnace’09, septic’02, newer windows & doors). Situated amongst the hardwoods and very private, only 5 mins. to Arnprior.
COME & GET IT! 2 BR mobile home, clean. Access to bay on Madawaska River for pontoon boat. $43,500. MLS#775953. Call Sharon Enright 613-623-7922
$169,900
MLS #779197 2 bedrooms | 1 bath
58 Scobie Road, Haley/ Chenaux. 50 Acre Hobby Farm Approx. 3000 square feet of living space 2 double car garages Spacious family room Detached In-law suite Above ground pool Fenced yard & paddocks
$384,000
BED & BREAKFAST! Who wants to run a business AND live in a “better than new” home. Big lot downtown Arnprior. Call me to view. It is all here. $597,000. MLS#774570. Call Sharon Enright 613-623-7922
MLS #778548 & MLS #778552 4+1 bedrooms | 3 bath
1105 Goshen Road 98 Acre Hobby Farm
$479,900
MLS #766311 | 4 bedrooms | 2 bath
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Approx. 2200 square feet of living space 1 two-storey double car garage 3 barns, 8 fenced paddocks Maple, pine, beech, cedar bush (40 acres) Hayfields (35 acres) Pastures & paddocks (10 acres) Ponds, creeks and trails throughout
Please go to www.royallepage.ca/sharonenright for further listings
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
2409 Concession 12 N., Pakenham $259,900
Duplex – 2 - 4 bdrm units. Live in one and rent the other. Totally renovated, natural gas heat
4402 Limestone Rd., Kinburn $269,900
5 bdrm home on 2 acres. Addition and upgrades include furnace, windows, roof, siding, septic tank MLS #773045
138 Lavallee Rd., Renfrew $389,900 149 acre farm with house and buildings. Excellent location, good soil for cash crops; Perfect farm for beef, horses or sheep. MLS #777721
2457 Hwy. 29, Pakenham $449,900
Residential, Retail, Manufacturing, Storage - this property has a multitude of uses with unlimited potential. Apartments, retail space, manufacturing space and storage space. Apartments and manufacturing presently occupied. Retail space and storage area available immediately. Property Zoned H and H-4. MLS 774375
105 Harold Velley Dr., Kinburn $49,900
3 bedroom home in Grainger Trailer Park - Very affordable living MLS 776653
1024 Blakeney Road Pakenham $389,900
150 acres of peace and tranquility. Gently rising property from front to back. Approx. 3100’of frontage on Blakeney Rd. Many excellent locations to build your dream home with panoramic south western views. Mixture of open fields and naturally treed areas. Trails thruout. Hydro and drilled well on site, 2 barns and a ramshackle house. MLS #758700.
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30TH ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL Thursday January 20th - Sunday January 23rd, 2011
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 20TH • SCHOOL OBSTACLE RELAY RACE – Arena A 6:30p.m. • FREE PUBLIC SKATE – Arena A 8:00-9:00p.m. • AIR BOUNCE ACTIVITY CENTRE’S – Community Hall 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m. ages 2-teen, admission $2 or a Carnival Buttom
FRIDAY, JANUARY 21ST WEDDINGS
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WEDDINGS/ENGAGEMENTS
Leslie Osborne
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shannon.o’brien@metroland.com
613-623-6571
• OPTIMIST JACK SMITH MEMORIAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT – Arena A and B All Day • SHANTY BREAKFAST WITH PANCAKES – Community Hall 7:00a.m.-11:00a.m., $6 or, $2.50 under 12yrs • SHRINER’S CLOWNS – Community Hall 9:00a.m. • JUNKYARD SYMPHONY & LITTLE RAY’S REPTILE’S – Community Hall 10:00am-12:30p.m. • YOUTH TALENT CONTEST – MyFm Stage in Community Hall 1:00p.m. • FREE PUBLIC SWIMMING – Swimming Pool 1:00p.m-3:00p.m • ARNPRIOR JR.B PACKERS HOST THE RENFREW TIMBERWOLVES – Arena A 6:00p.m. • PUB NIGHT – Community Hall 12:00p.m.-12:00a.m.
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Once the deal is on businesses get an influx of new customers in a risk-free, cost-free alternative to conventional advertising.
Why you should consider marketing through WagJag. RISK FREE WagJag offers activate only if minimum met; if it is not met you still get the free advertising plus a $100 advertising credit. NO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES We only get paid for success. We charge commission on the incremental revenue we generate for you. GUARANTEED VOLUME & REVENUE By setting a minimum you are guaranteed a certain amount of volume and corresponding revenue. NEW CUSTOMERS WagJag brings in new customers that you can up-sell and turn into repeat customers.
• FREE PUBLIC SKATE – Arena A 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. with refreshments in the community hall sponsored by White Lake Marina.
GET PAID QUICKLY We pay you quickly once the deal is complete even though you provide the goods or services later. You can choose between an agreed upon commission or 1.5x the commission value in advertising credits. A great way to extend the bene?ts of WagJagging!
DONATIONS TO THE ARNPRIOR FOOD BANK WILL BE GREATLY ACCEPTED.
MARKET THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORKS Users are encouraged to share and discuss your business online; through our website and social media networks (Facebook,Twitter etc.) WagJag empowers users to recruit their friends to your business – “word of mouth” made easy!
*all proceeds from this event go back into the community through Arnprior Optimist Club Activities.
MEASURABLE RESULTS You will know exactly how many new customers you get, who they are and when they return.
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Safety first, snowmobilers reminded
“Snowmobiles are not toys. Operators need to take personal responsibility for being trained and making smart choices that will get them home safely from every ride,” said Brenda Welsh, president of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs.
and Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) unveiled a new S.T.O.P. (Snowmobile Trail Officer Patrol) logo Monday as they jointly promoted Provincial Snowmobile Safety Week. Snowmobilers will now find it easier to distinguish a volunteer S.T.O.P. officer from an OPP officer on OFSC trails this winter. The new logo will be worn on S.T.O.P. officers’ snowmobile suits or patrol vests.
The provincial government is mark- throw rope and high energy food such as ing Provincial Snowmobile Safety Week nuts or granola bars; • Never snowmobile alone - riding com(Jan. 16-22) by reminding snowmobilers they can help make the trails safer this panions can help in breakdown or emergency situations; winter. NEW LOGO •Tell someone where you are going, Ontario’s snowmobile trail system is the largest in the world, with more than what route you will take and when you The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 34,000 kilometres of maintained and in- plan to return. terconnected trails. Every winter, about 30 snowmobile drivers are killed and nearly 500 are injured while snowmobiling in Ontario. To avoid injuries, here are some important tips to keep you safe: Savings from th • Obey the January 21 to rules of the January 27, 2011 trail and respect the posted speed limits; • Do not drink on almost everything in store! and ride: even one drink will *For Seniors 65 years of age and older. **Some Exclusions Apply. See store for details. affect your judgment, slow your Rexall Drug Store 345 White Lake Rd., Arnprior • 613-623-9620 reactions and 445120 22 Baskin Drive E., Arnprior 613-623-6591 increase your risk of fatigue and hypothermia; • Stay on marked trails Jack & Faith’s - riding off-trail can greatly increase the risk of collision and injury; • Check local ice conditions and the weather forecast before heading out; • Ride according to trail and weather conditions, and always within your abilities; Prices in Effect from •Avoid travFri., January 21 to Thurs., January 27, 2011 elling on unRona Home Centre marked frozen 39 Winners Circle, Arnprior 445128 lakes and riv236 Madawaska Blvd. Arnprior 613-623-4791 445123 ers; •Ride with caution at night - reduced visibility makes hazards more difficult to spot; •Always wear an approved snowmobile helmet and buoyant snowmobile suit; •Pack a survival kit that Prices in effect includes a first Fri., January 21 to aid kit, trail Thurs., January 27, map and com2011 pass or GPS unit, matches and fire starter in a waterproof container, a knife or axe, ice picks, flash290 Daniel St. S., Arnprior light, whistle, 375 DANIEL STREET, ARNPRIOR SHOPPING CENTRE 245 DANIEL, ARNPRIOR
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Building a better home improvement shopping experience. Selection, savings and service. Lowe’s invites you to discover the way home improvement shopping should be. Watch for Lowe’s flyers arriving January 28th in one of your community newspapers listed here.
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N O I T A RENOV
E L SA 2006 FORD
#A2970A
LARIAT LTD.
WAYNE GRETZKY ED., CREW CAB, ONE OF ONLY 999 MADE, LOADED, DVD, LEATHER, POWER EVERYTHING ONLY 46KMS, LOCAL TRADE IN, CLEAN TRUCK, MINT,
$
23,999 2005 FORD
#A2924A
ESCAPE LTD.
LOADED, LEATHER, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, PW, PL, PM, CD, SUNROOF, BE SAFE ON THE ROADS,
$
11,999
2006 FORD
#A2980A
ESCAPE XLT V6
XLT V6, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, CLEAN, PW, PL, PM, AUTO, ONLY 108KMS, READY FOR WINTER,
$
11,999 2008 FORD
ESCAPE XLT
$
2008 FORD
F150 XLT
19,999
#P1941B
2WD, SUPERCAB, ONLY 56KMS, AUTO, CHROME WHEELS, PW, PM, PL, AC, CD, MUST GO!!
$
#A2881A
EDGE SEL
TEST DRIVE THIS VEHICLE, CLEAN, PW, PL, PM, CD, MUST SEE, JUST TRADED IN, WONT LAST LONG.
$
2004 FORD
23,999
#A2917A
ESCAPE
XLT, 4WD, READY FOR WINTER, PW, PL,PM, AUTO, CLEAN, LOW KMS, V6,
$
17,999 2008 FORD
#P1979
ALL WHEEL DRIVE, V6, PW, PL, PM, ONLY 41KMS, CD, SAVE TODAY
We’re clearing out our entire inventory to make room for major improvements, and that means tremendous savings for you.
7,499
2009 CHRYSLER
PT CRUISER
#P1990
AUTO, LOW KMS, LOW MONTH PAYMENTS, AC, CLEAN,
$
10,499
WE WILL BE CLOSED JANUARY 27, 28 & 29, 2011 2008 GMC
SIERRA 4X4
#P1978
CLEAN TRUCK, ONLY 47KMS, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, PM, READY TO GO,
$
22,999
DUE TO RENOVATIONS. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVIENENCE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU BETTER!
2008 FORD
F150
4X4,SUPERCABM, JUST TRADED, ONLY 33KMS, AUTO, ADJ. PEDALS, REAR SLIDING WINDOW, PW, PL, PM, WITH MATCHING LEER CAP,
$
23,999
McAllister Sales and Service
Arnprior 613-623-7344 ** ONLY ADDITIONAL COSTS ARE LICENCING & TAXES
Renfrew 613-433-8290
***AT LEAST ONE AT ADVERTISED PRICE MAY BE PREVIOUS DAILY RENTALS.
#P1994
www.mcallisterford.ca