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Some of the same performers that entertained at the Arnprior carnival talent contest Saturday will be on stage again this weekend, as Renfrew County hosts its Expo 150 Idol Arnprior preliminary competitions. Youth and adult contests will be held at Arnprior District High School and the Arnprior Legion Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.

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A barking dog and an alert young couple joined forces to save the life of a McNab-Braeside woman Saturday afternoon.

McNab-Braeside deputy fire chief Ken Walton reported that Matthew Gardner and his fiancée, Jennifer, rescued the woman from a burning home on River

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Road and administered first aid until the ambulance arrived.

“They did fantastically,” he said. “They saved her life.”

McNab-Braeside firefighters were called to the River Road home just west of Sand Point about 2:30 p.m. Saturday to respond to a report of a house full of smoke.

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Bieber fever has hit Arnprior.

Or at least it has for a 10-yearold Arnprior girl and a family friend who appear in the teen sensation’s new movie Never Say Never, which hits theatres Feb. 11.

Hannah Bigelow, 10, had dad Mike Bigelow and babysitter Kayla Collins, 17, along for the trip Aug. 24 for Bieber’s Ottawa concert at Scotiabank Place.

While the outing had a dodgy beginning with a fight breaking out between a bunch of girls sit-

ting in front of their upper-level seats, the evening took a drastic turn for the better.

A crew was filming some scenes of the concert for the movie.

“We were in the 300 levels and there was a camera crew going around picking people to go down in front,” says Hannah.

Among those doing the choosing was Beiber’s own father, says Hannah.

“Kayla and daddy lifted me up and I freaked out and he picked us!” says Hannah.

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THREE CHEERS FOR THE OPTIMISTS

There were fun activities for young and old alike on the weekend at the Arnprior Optimist Winter Carnival, including a spirited performance by the Junkyard Symphony. Above, Hudson McFarlane helps keep the crowd cheering. For more carnival coverage, see Pages 15, 36 and 37 and 40.

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The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) has sided with the Town of Arnprior over the Gillies House owners in a case about land use options on the historic property.

Owners Alex Winter and Ron MacIntyre appealed a segment of the town’s official plan that has an environmental protection designation on part of their land. The designation is in place because of a steep slope and floodplain on the property surrounded

by Gillies Grove and overlooking the Ottawa River.

In his written decision dated Jan. 20, OMB chairman Don Granger said the designation allows passive recreational uses such as walking or gardening.

Still, should the couple want to build a garage or other large-scale project that requires the municipality’s approval, the town could “request” the land be dedicated to it for safety pur-

terms of what should and shouldn’t be done,” MacIntyre said Tuesday.

“That was positive. It clarifies a lot of issues.”

However, the owners are still concerned about what designation and zoning changes were made in the leadup to their purchase of the property from the Oblate Fathers of the Catholic Church in 2005. MacIntyre said their lawyer will examine whether there was a “misrepresentation of the property” by the Oblates.

Asked if they are considering civil action, such as a lawsuit against the Oblates, MacIntyre said it depends on what their lawyer finds out.

“It’s a concern for us,” he said.

Meanwhile, Arnprior Mayor David Reid said the hearing was straightforward and not unusual in both process and outcome.

“I understand what their issues are,” Reid said. “I understand their concerns, and the official plan deals with them.”

poses. The owners then have two options: stop the ball from rolling forward by pulling back any requests to the town, or appealing the town’s “request” at the OMB. “While the concerns of Dr. Winter are reasonable, they are manageable and subject to future detailed rigour,” Granger said. “What is clear in the evidence as presented, is that Dr. Winter will be able to continue to use his entire property as he has subject to the normal, and in this case existing, restrictions that apply to a residential and waterfront property in the town.”

He added that evidence and opinion stated during the hearing by both county planner Bruce Howarth and town planner Robin Smith were not contradicted by Winter.

For their part, Winter and MacIntyre were less interested in having the designation removed than in having the rules surrounding their property clarified and put on the public record.

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Town funds economic development officer until budget deliberations DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com

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A Pembroke woman died in the Tuesday morning collision on Highway 17.

Woman killed on Hwy. 17 OPP are urging drivers to be extra careful in snowy conditions are another driver was killed in a Highway 17 collision Monday.

Sixty-year-old Lucienne Webb of Pembroke died Tuesday morning near Haley’s Station when her vehicle collided with a snow plow. It was snowing at the time of the crash. Highway 17 was closed until almost 4 p.m. as the Renfrew OPP and technical traffic collision investigators investigated the accident that occurred about 7:45 a.m.

The police investigation revealed a blue 2003 Chevrolet Malibu was eastbound on Highway 17 when the driver pulled out to pass another vehicle and saw a snowplow approaching. OPP say the driver appeared to attempt to return to the eastbound lane but lost control and entered the westbound lane and struck the snowplow.

The driver of the snowplow, Martin Enright, 67, of Renfrew was not injured.

Police say no charges will be laid.

Arnprior town council has agreed with a request to pay the economic development officer’s salary until budget deliberations conclude in late February.

The roughly $3,000 per month to cover Erin Clarke’s $740 per week compensation is well worth it, according to Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce (GACC) directors Mark Nibourg and Gib McMullen.

The two asked for the money at Monday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting.

“It is important to keep the momentum of this position going in order to maintain continuity,” Nibourg said. “Through town support for the economic development position, we ensure that new and prospective businesses know who to contact for assistance and ensure that no opportunities are lost.”

The position has been controversial since it was dropped years ago after the council of the day felt little was being accomplished. Successive councils took the position that business groups create economic activity and that the municipality’s role is more passive: “creating the conditions for business to thrive,”

is how former mayor Terry Gibeau referred to it.

However, the last council OKed bringing the job back in 2009. The position, held by Clarke, was funded at various times by the province, GACC and town and includes the following among its duties:

help with community events and downtown revitalization;

developing a community improvement plan;

developing a branding strategy; developing the strategic plan action plan;

acting as a liaison with economic development officers at other levels of government; communication with businesses considering a move to town such as Marshals, Target, Princess Auto, Farm Boy (declined at present) and Kohls.

Nibourg reminded council that with Clarke’s help, Arnprior has already doubled the new business start-ups listed in the business plan presented to council in 2009.

Council will consider whether the job and Clarke’s handling of it are right for the town during budget deliberations. None of the councillors indicated where they stand on funding the position after February.

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Continued from front Walton said the Gardners were checking on Matthew’s parents’ home across the road from the home in question. As they were pulling out of the driveway, they noticed the woman’s dog had run down the driveway to River Road barking out an alarm.

Feeling something was not right, they took the dog up the hill to the house, said Walton. When they arrived, they heard the smoke alarm sounding, but no one answered when they pounded on the locked doors.

The couple had the presence of mind to alert the home’s owner, who lives just down the road, said Walton.

The homeowner rushed over with the keys and when the door was opened, they realized the house was filling with smoke.

While 911 was being called, Matthew entered the building twice, despite the danger, looking for the tenant. He eventually located an unconscious woman and carried her to safety.

The Gardners attempted to revive the woman as they waited for emergency officials to arrive.

When the first firefighters arrived, they took over the first aid, administering oxygen.

The ambulance then arrived and rushed the woman to Arnprior District Memorial Hospital.

Walton said firefighters from all three township stations attended. Their first focus, after looking after the victim, was to search the house to see if anyone else was inside.

They then identified the location of the fire, which was burning upstairs, and quickly contained, then extinguished it.

Walton said some of the firefighters covered furniture and other items downstairs in an attempt to minimize the water and smoke damage.

“The firefighters’ efforts were commendable … they were very quick and efficient (in fighting the fire),” he said.

Walton said it is fortunate the house

had working smoke alarms, as that, along with the barking dog, was what alerted the Gardners that something was wrong.

Onlookers noted that had not the dog acted the way he did, the rescue most likely would have never happened, as the smoke would not have been visible from River Road for some time.

One report had the small dog running down from the farmhouse and sitting in the middle of River Road in front of the Gardner’s car.

The Gardners, who are from the Pakenham area, put the dog in their car to keep him safe and warm while the fire was being tackled.

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, Walton said, adding the OPP are investigating.

Walton said he doesn’t know whether the woman was rendered unconscious by the fire or a medical condition. He also hasn’t been advised as to her current condition.

Because of the potential seriousness of the fire and the biting cold, McNabBraeside called in the Arnprior and Horton fire departments to help. Horton was called off when it became clear that the only person in the house had been rescued and the Arnprior firefighters were able to return to station after providing assistance for about 15 minutes.

McNab-Braeside firefighters were on scene for about two hours. While there were some slips and falls in the snow, there were no firefighter injuries, Walton said.

As well as sending an ambulance for the victim, another was put on stand-by in case of firefighter injury or frostbite.

Renfrew OPP also attended, although there was no need to close River Road at any time during the fire.

Walton said the fire department does not recommend the public enter a burning building. However, in this case “what he (Matthew) did saved a life,” he said.

“It was very risky … but he stepped up to the plate … and it all worked out for the best.”

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Sixteen candidates will vie this weekend in Arnprior for the right to compete for Renfrew County Idol.

County spokesman Bruce McIntyre urged Arnprior area residents to attend the Arnprior preliminaries Saturday and Sunday “to cheer on their favourite performer.

The youth competition will be held Saturday, Jan. 29 at Arnprior District High School for age categories under 13 and 14 to 18.

The adult competition will be held Sunday at the Arnprior Legion.

Both will begin at 1 p.m. In all four winners will be declared.

McIntyre was enthusiastic about the Arnprior Legion’s involvement.

“They’re the only Legion in the county that is serving up hamburgers and hot dogs for sale during the competition,” he said.

“Come down to the Legion, grab lunch and support your local performers,” he said.

The four winners from each of the communities Idol competitions will challenge for the title of Renfrew County Idol during the county’s 150th anniversary celebration June 9 to 12 in Pembroke.

M-B public works manager resigns McNab-Braeside announced Friday that Gagan Sandhu has resigned as the township’s public works and property manager.

Sandhu said that though he enjoyed his experience while working with the people of McNabBraeside, he felt that this position did not fulfill his career expectations.

During Sandhu’s tenure, he was successful in upgrading road maintenance documentation and policies, which in turn helped to reduce township liability and identify future costs and training needs.

Staff and council appreciated the professionalism and fresh perspective he brought to the township during his employment and wish him all the best in future endeavours, says a township release.

Sandhu worked for the township for about five months.

Council is expected to keep the position and begin the search for a replacement soon.

Renfrew County public relations manager Bruce McIntyre says the number or Renfrew Idol contestants is proving the idea is a success.

The 16 Arnprior contestants signed up for this weekend’s events,

following on 17 in Eganville and 23 in Renfrew, mean that there have been almost 60 performers so far, with four more to go.

Considering an Ottawa Idol last year attracted 200 entrants from one

million people, the Renfrew County Idol is doing very well, McIntyre said.

He noted that with 92,000 residents in the county, the per capita involvement is impressive.

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Where’s your food from?

EDITORIAL

To the editor: It is extremely disappointing that Canadian consumers wanting to support local food are not always served well by Canadian food labels.

The members of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario are very disappointed that the labelling practices of Canadian food processors and retailers don’t always clearly identify where the food was grown and processed.

But there are some bright spots. Our fresh fruits and vegetables have excellent mandatory labelling rules that provide Canadians with informed choices when making their purchasing decisions.

We believe that consumers should have that same knowledge for all of their food purchasing decisions.

If you care about where your food comes from, you need to ask yourself if current labelling practices really give you enough information about where your food comes from. If you find the answer as dissatisfying, as we do, you need to talk to your MP about this important food issue.

Bravo new mayor, staff

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ayor David Reid and Arnprior town staff deserve a hats off and hearty bravo after giving the municipality a fighting chance at securing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the federal government.

To keep in line with human rights law, the province is forcing municipalities across Ontario to make public buildings wheelchair accessible. That includes Arnprior Town Hall, which Farrow Architects determined will cost about $2,846,500 to renovate.

“To meet these requirements it’s a complete gut,” said Reid, an engineer and former developer.

A town of less than 8,000 people to fork out nearly $3 million to renovate an aging building – which is why some speculated building at a new location – poses a significant challenge.

However, in mid-December, council learned of the Enabling Accessibility Fund through Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. The fund covers 75 per cent of the costs of projects ranging from $500,000 to $3 million in scope. The 100-page long application form had a deadline of Jan. 13.

They got it done.

“I think we have a good application,” Reid said at Monday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting. “If we can get this done it’s a really good deal for the town. Everybody keep their fingers crossed.”

When all is said and done, the project will still cost the town at least $1 million. But the work has to be done anyway, and there’s $190,000 earmarked for the project already.

Reid is also already talking about leasing the top floor of the three-storey building as office space, which could bring in $80,000 per year in net income.

It’s exciting and refreshing to see a business mind put to the challenges we face as a community.

Again, hats off to Reid and his team at town hall for a job well done.

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

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Lack of Internet shows rural Canada ignored To the editor: For some residents of RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke, access to highspeed Internet is a luxury.

While the majority of Canadians take for granted their ability to quickly surf the Internet or download applications on their iPhone, some in rural Canada still lack access to this basic service.

Too many residents are leaving the communities of Renfrew-NipissingPembroke because they can’t find jobs or get access to essential services like health care, Internet or education and, in some cases, even the basics like banking or mail service.

All Canadians should have similar levels of service, no matter where they live in Canada. It’s why the Liberal Party of Canada has put forth a clear objective to achieve 100 per cent highspeed Internet connectivity for Canadian communities and expand mobile phone coverage for rural Canada within three years of being elected.

At the turn of the century, Canada ranked second in the world in inter-

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net connectivity, but has fallen to 10th place under our current federal government. This is part of an ongoing trend of Canada falling behind during the five years of a Conservative government. In 2006, Canada’s Telecommunications Review Panel recommended the federal government achieve 100 per cent high-speed internet connectivity by 2010. This goal, like many others, has not been achieved over the last five years.

Over the last five years, the Conservative government has been neglecting the needs of rural Canadian families. Stephen Harper’s priorities of $21-billion stealth fighter planes, super prisons and tax breaks for big corporations are out of touch with the needs of rural Canadians.

I am committed to bridging the urban-rural divide so that RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke can share in Canada’s future prosperity. The Liberal Party has committed to supporting our volunteer firefighters, attracting much-needed doctors and nurses to rural Canadian communities, and

ensuring rural Canadians have digital infrastructure their economies need to create jobs. It’s time all residents of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke had better access to Internet and mobile phone coverage. We need to ensure we put our communities in a position to fully participate in the economy of the future, so our children can build their futures right here at home in Renfrew County and Nipissing District.

In order to do so, however, we need a government with the right priorities, which is why whenever the next election comes we will be presenting the residents of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke with a clear choice.

The Liberal choice is to pay down the deficit and invest in priorities like expanding high speed Internet access throughout Canada.

The Conservative choice is for more costly plans that do not improve the lives of Canadian families.

Christine Tabbert, federal Liberal candidate Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke

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Continued from front The trio was escorted backstage, where to the girls delight they were able to meet opening act Sean Kingston, known for the hit singles “Fire Burning” and “Beautiful Girls”.

“We had to fill out forms for consent,” explains Collins. “And we got to take pictures with Sean Kingston.”

And then it was time to take position in the first rows of the arena, surrounded by those closest to the young superstar.

“We got to the fourth row and we sat down and it was Justin Bieber’s uncle, aunt, cousin, grandma and grandpa all around us,” says Collins.

It was the experience of a lifetime for both girls.

“I was really excited,” says Hannah, whose favourite Bieber song is Somebody to Love.

While the girls were filmed as they made up the first few rows of the excited crowd, a clip of them receiving their passes to move up front also made it into the movie.

Hannah and Kayla can be seen on a movie preview featured on YouTube – a clip that even made its way onto Entertainment Tonight, something seen by several of the girls’ relatives.

The clip shows a thrilled Hannah and Kayla getting their passes and Hannah saying: “This is the best day that ever happened to me in my life.”

“It was really exciting,” agrees Collins, who says she was quite pleased Hannah had picked her to accompany the family for the concert.

What was Hannah’s favourite part of the whole adventure?

“Well I’ve got two,” she says. “Meeting Sean Kingston and meeting Justin Bieber’s family.”

Justin’s 11-year-old cousin made a great chatting companion for Hannah.

Collins agrees that meeting the musician’s family was a highlight.

“They were all really nice and they talked to us the whole time,” she says. “They told us about where Justin had grown up.”

Hannah, who likes to sing herself and also play ringette, has special plans for the day the movie gets released.

“My whole family said they’d go to the AMC with Kayla and go out for dinner after,” says Hannah.

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Above is one the Bieber photos the girls snapped and right, Bigelow, left and Collins model special shirts they made for the occasion.

She was at work when she got the tearful call from Kayla’s cell phone, complete with screaming and noise in the background.

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Among the highlights of the night for Kayla Collins, left, and Hannah Bigelow, was meeting and taking photos with singer Sean Kingston.

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Twenty-two teams competed in the Arnprior Curling Club’s Community Bonspiel last Friday and Saturday.

It was a fun ‘spiel, as evidenced by the friendly rivalry displayed by the Algier and Turcotte rinks prior to their game Saturday. Darlene Briscoe and Judy Algier take part in a battle of dueling brooms. Also getting ready for the contest are Doug Algier, Nancy Schultz, Tom Briscoe, and Kevin and Heather Turcotte. Missing is Norm Schultz. The spirit of the ‘spiel is summed up by a notice on the curling club’s bulletin board that says the winning rinks may or may not get mentioned in the final ceremonies, but they will have bragging rights, although “only your team will care.”

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Figure skating enthusiasts in the Arnprior area will get a treat this Saturday, Jan. 29.

Almost 300 of Eastern Ontario’s top young figure skaters will descend on the Nick Smith Centre to take part in the Arnprior Figure Skating Club’s Great Starskate.

The invitational competition runs from about 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Skaters from Arnprior, West Carleton, Ottawa, Kemptville, Pembroke, Shawville, Lanark and many other skating clubs in Eastern Ontario and West Que-

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Packers bitten by Wolves in weekend series Arnprior Packer player suffers broken back PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

The Arnprior Packers dug themselves a bit of a hole in two meetings with the rival Renfrew Timberwolves on the weekend, and weren’t able to climb all the way back in either Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest.

While the power-play connected twice in both contests, the Packers failed to click five-on-five and it ultimately cost them 3-2 and 5-3 defeats to the Renfrew club.

Ryan Eady and Casey Doner clicked for Arnprior Friday at Renfrew’s Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. But Renfrew goals from Derrin Lehoux, Matt Johnston and Curtis Sernoskie stood up as the Wolves held on to their lead through a goalless final period.

Goaltending shone at both ends of the rink, as a radio crew selected the Packers German Tsatsura as the game’s number-one star, and Renfrew’s Mike Rosebrook number two.

Only five minor penalties were called and Packers defenceman Mitch Melanson and Renfrew’s Kurtis Leclaire became embroiled in the game’s lone scrap with just over 10 minutes remaining.

RENFREW 5 ARNPRIOR 3 The same three Wolves who connected in Friday night’s game, scored again in the second period of Saturday’s return match at the Nick Smith Centre, as Renfrew turned a 1-1 game into a 4-1 lead.

Dave Hobbs and Ryan Cuthill also counted for the visitors.

Taylor Collins clicked for a shorthanded goal for the Packers, and also

bec will be in Arnprior for the popular event.

StarSkate offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of ice dance, skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating.

The StarSkate program focuses on skills, tests, achievement and recognition for the young skaters.

StarSkate is one of the Arnprior club’s major events of the winter.

The club will put its own skaters in the spotlight Friday, March 4 with its annual ice show extravaganza at the Nick Smith Centre.

All-stars chosen as Packers set to host showcase Feb. 12 PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

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Packers German Tsatsura peers through a forest of bodies in front of his net Friday in action against the Renfrew Timberwolves. Tsatsura made 37 saves and was named the game’s first star in a 3-2 Packer loss to the Wolves in Renfrew. set-up power-play markers off the sticks of Michael Byrne and Teddy Suckow in the third period.

The Packers had three great opportunities to narrow Renfrew’s 5-3 deficit to a single goal in the final stanza, but Rosebrook got across to stone them.

Matt Gagne handled goaltending duties for the Packers.

The Packers had the wind knocked from their sails when teammate Casey Doner was injured early in the second period with the score 2-1. Doner was on the ice for more than a half-hour before paramedics arrived to take him to the Arnprior hospital.

Doner sustained a broken back and will be lost for the season.

However, coach and general manager Bill Griese said the long-term outlook will be fine. “Casey will be out of the hospital this week and will be back ready to play in September,” the coach pointed out.

Griese stressed that it was just something that can happen in a hockey game. “It wasn’t a dirty hit. He and (Wolves defenceman) Sam Gleason collided. They are good friends. Sammy went to the hospital to see him.”

Griese added that both were good hockey games on the weekend, but Renfrew’s finish around the net was the difference.

Arnprior’s late-season swoon continued Tuesday as they were doubled 8-4 in Shawville.

The Packers make the short trek to the Pakenham Arena for an 8 p.m. contest versus the Almonte Thunder this Friday night as they look to lock up second place in the Valley Division. The Pakenham game is part of Pakenham Frost Fest activities.

The Packers’ next home game isn’t until Wednesday, Feb. 9. The Packers will meet the Metcalfe Jets at 7:30 p.m. in a rescheduled game from Dec. 12.

Arnprior hockey fans will have plenty of local players to follow at the annual Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League Metro-Valley Conference allstar showcase Saturday, Feb. 12 on home ice.

The hockey doubleheader at the Nick Smith Centre will include nine members of the Packers representing the local team. Six are on the roster of the Valley Prospects (rookies) team, while three will be suiting up for the Valley Veterans.

It is indicative of what a young team Arnprior has this year, which bodes well for the future.

The Valley Prospects take on the Metro Prospects at noon and the veteran squads lock horns at 3 p.m.

Leading the way for the Veterans are defenceman Marc Vacher, and forwards Taylor Collins and team captain Ryan Eady.

Collins was the Valley loop’s top scorer and rookie-of-the-year in 2009-10.

Suiting up for the Prospects are Packers goaltender Matt Gagne, defenceman Teddy Suckow, and up front, Colin Bradbury, Casey Doner, Stephen Baylis and Braeden Moffat. However, an injury has forced Doner to the sidelines for the rest of the 2010-11 season.

The Packers bench staff of coach and general manager Bill Griese, equipment manager Bruce Armsden, and assistants Todd Collins, Steven Frost and Glenn Arthur will handle the reins for the Valley Division Prospects squad.

Ten dollars gets you into both hockey games.

Later that evening is the annual Metro-Valley awards banquet in the hall at the Nick Smith Centre.

The guest speaker is Pakenham native and Arnprior District High School graduate Andrew Dickson, now the amateur scout for the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets.

Banquet tickets are $25. Local Heroes is catering the 6:30 p.m. banquet.

The ArnpriorMcNab Ringette Association participated in the Beaconsfield/ Kirkland Ringette Tournament Jan 14-16 with four teams making championship games and two striking gold.

The association was represented by six of its 8 teams. All the girls played their hearts out and proudly represented Arnprior-McNab and surrounding area.

Local ringette officials are “extremely excited and proud” that two teams, Novice C and Petite B, won gold and two others, Belle B and Junior B, won silver, says ringette registrar Steph Bellefleur.

“Way to go Devils.”

The gold medal Arnprior-McNab Ringette Novice C team includes in front goalie Kelsey McGuire and in the front row, from left, Kaelyn Herbert, Payton McGregor, Jordyn Coady, Mikayla McAteer and Ashley Langford; and in the middle row Erin Nicholson, Reese Mellema, Karleigh Kucharik, Haley Bellefleur, Hannah Ryan and Olivia Gillan; and in back Tracie Langford, Erin Mellema, Jenn Nicholson and Jamie Kucharik.

The gold medal Arnprior-McNab Ringette Petite B team includes in front goalie Lauren Hill and in the front row, from left, Taylor Bellefleur, Bobby-Jo Cavanagh, Sarah Dean and Emma Swayze and in back Lindsay Frechette, Julia Barrie, Paige Miller, Julie Brace, Taylor Gillan and Jaclyn Gillan. Missing from the photo are player Sara Couture and coaching staff Scott Miller, Caryn Miller, Jeff Barrie and Colleen Barrie.

Photos courtesy of Arnprior-McNab Ringette Association

Jake Rampton of Arnprior, a member of the Arnprior Mighty Pucks, scored a remarkable seven unassisted goals in a recent game in Pembroke.

Rampton in seventh heaven PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

It was a quite a game for Arnprior’s Jake Rampton.

The defenceman and son of former Arnprior Jr. B Packer Kevin Rampton scored all seven of his team’s goals for the Arnprior Mighty Pucks in a game at the Pembroke Minor Hockey novice house tournament on the weekend.

More amazing was the fact all

seven goals were unassisted.

Proud grandpa Brian Ruddy of Renfrew said it was different to hear the guy in the penalty box announce all seven goals the same way. “Arnprior goal scored by number 5 Jake Rampton. Unassisted.”

The only downside to this feat was Pembroke won the game 8-7.

Rampton also counted two goals and an assist in the Mighty Pucks’ opening contest, a 5-5 deadlock with Renfrew.

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Wrestlers warm up with busy winter WENDY MAYHEW Arnprior Amateur Wrestling Club

January has been a busy month for Arnprior wrestlers.

On Jan. 8 members for both the high school and club travelled to St. Patrick’s High School in Ottawa to compete at the National Capital Wrestling Festival. There were over 300 wrestlers competing in age groups from 8 to 19 years old. This gave the Arnprior team matches against wrestlers whom they have never competed against.

Bout one of the day had Liam Mayhew in the kids category on the mat against a boy from the host team. Liam come out strong and pinned the boy.

He continued on to win his next two to put him into the gold medal match against a Mississauga wrestler and after a tough battle Liam came home with a silver medal.

Next in the kids division was Davis Fletcher. In Davis’ first match he executed a two-point move, but the other wrestler was able to outpoint him.

Davis was unable to win his next two matches, but his coach Kevin Mayhew is sure that in the next couple of tournament he will win some bouts.

Our newest and youngest wrestler, Bailey Andrews, wrestled in his first tournament.

He won his first match, lost his second and in his third he won with a pin, which gave him a silver medal.

All the high school wrestlers wrestled well, with some very close matches Jackson De Abreu placed fifth, Braydon Miller sixth and Tyler Pike fifth as did Darren Mayhew.

Rebecca Dolan was up against three competitors and showing great confidence won

her first two matches. The gold medal was in reach, but to win it she had to pin her last opponent.

With family and teammates cheering, Rebecca got the pin and the gold medal.

On Jan. 14 some members of the Arnprior High School and club competed at the Crestwood tournament in Peterborough. This tournament gave the wrestlers a chance to compete against opponents who they could meet at the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association (EOSSAA) championship in Renfrew.

Nathan Andrews was the first to wrestle and successfully pinned his first opponent.

He later won one more and lost two which kept him in the top 10 in a field of 29.

Adam Redpath was in the same weight class as Nathan and won two and lost two to finish in the top six. Joel Woodhouse won one match with a pin and lost his second but came away knowing what needs to be done the next time.

Tyler Pike wrestled well and finished in third place. Darren Mayhew won three matches (two by pin) but lost his fourth match and brought home a silver medal. Jesse Andrews, after many years away from the wrestling mat, won his two matches by pins and came home with the gold.

Rebecca Dolan, bottom, works towards her gold medal in Ottawa. expenses with the club and upcoming tournaments. Arnprior wrestlers can be seen wrestling in London Ontario Feb. 5 and 6, Renfrew Feb. 12 and 15 and in Sudbury for OFFSAA March 3 and 4.

The Upper Ottawa Valley Aces AA Hockey Club is looking for parents and players to support the expansion to Major Atom and Minor Peewee for the 2011-2012 season.

Now, the Aces run five teams, from Major Peewee to Major Midget. The addition of these two final teams would allow the Aces organization to run a full complement of teams to match the other AA organizations in Ottawa.

If your child was born in the years 200, 2001, 2002, or 2003, the Aces executive would like to hear from you. The Aces are interested in players from the 2000 and 2001 age groups, for next year, and also parents from the 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 age groups who would be interested in joining the Aces executive.

For information, contact the Aces’ media officer, Terry Serviss, at tserviss@nrtco.net.

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A successful winter carnival and a new Christmas tree pickup fundraiser have the Arnprior Optimists 50th anniversary year off to a great start.

The Optimists have several other special activities planned for this year, including involvement again in April’s Earth Day Festival in Arnprior, the town’s

Canada Day festivities and August’s White Pine Festival.

The club has also begun planning an anniversary celebration, likely to be held in midMay, to which all current and past members will be invited.

The club’s focus continues to be the support of local youth in a variety of ways.

GAME ON, ADMH DONATION ON Arnprior Optimist member Chris Herrick drops the puck Friday to launch the Jack Smith Memorial Hockey Tournament at the Optimist’s winter carnival at the Nick Smith Centre. The club made use of the opportunity to present the fourth of five pledges of $20,000 each to the Arnprior District Memorial Hospital’s Partners in Caring campaign. Taking part in the ceremonial puck drop are, from left, Arnprior Avalanche (Town of Arnprior) player Jamie Vantslot, Herrick, Arnprior Optimist president Robbie Burton, referee Scott Ring, ADMH CEO Eric Hanna and Arnprior Sportland’s Brad McKay. Hanna, who accepted the money on behalf of the hospital, noted the Optimist donation is one of the largest Partners in Caring contributions made by a community organization. He explained the renovation of the hospital’s emergency department, which should be completed this April, has proved timely what with changes in the last three years in the type of patients it is accommodating. While the volumes of visits haven’t increased a great deal, the number of the sickest level of patients has risen from 12 to 14 to almost 25 per cent over the last three years. The upgrading has allowed ADMH to better handle that volume, he explained.

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Ensuring the best environment for elderly patients Nicolas Ruszkowski Nicolas Ruszkowski VP, Communications Ottawa Hospital

Ottawa, January 24, 2011 My first ski instructor was Fernand Bonnevie. I saw him at Christmas. He is 96.

He doesn’t ski anymore. Even walking is too difficult.

He gets 24-7 care from a live-in caregiver (his wife died years ago), children and grandchildren. Not in a hospital or long-term care setting, but from his old house in the alpine village of Val d’Isère.

Does it complicate things? To an extent, yes.

He doesn’t benefit from doctors conducting complex procedures to make it easier for him to walk.

Would he prefer a long-term care space? Not a chance. From his house, he uses binoculars to spy on an Alpine Ibex who is also struggling with old age. He worries about the Ibex, but cherishes his ability to relate to the world outside.

Between advanced but invasive care and quality of life, Fernand chooses quality of life, surrounded by the nature and people he loves.

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Team Five goaltender Chris Hodgson is under siege as the Hitmen attack the net in Jack Smith Memorial Hockey Tournament action Saturday at the Nick Smith Centre. Sixteen teams (down from 18 last year) competed for top spots in four divisions at the Arnprior Optimist Carnival tournament. Winning teams were Arnprior Big Horns (recreation), Danny Mac’s (35+), Orleans Bulldogs (45+ 1) and Pakenham (45+ 2).

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Hemp information meeting planned for Galetta Upcoming grower information sessions will explain new opportunities for the old crop New opportunities for an old crop, hemp, will be discussed at information meetings next week in Galetta and Admaston-Bromley.

Stone Farms, a Micksburg area multi-generational cash crop and beef farm operation, has enjoyed a couple of successful years growing industrial hemp for the North American market. With interest from major markets, and new partners in the industrial hemp segment, a new business, called Valley Bio Ltd., was created to build North American and international markets for industrial hemp from Eastern Ontario.

With significant demand from multiple major food processers in Canada and the United States, Reuben Stone of Valley Bio, is seeking growers to contribute 2,000 new acres for industrial hemp production this season in the Mississippi and Ottawa Valleys.

The two grower information sessions will be held in the Barr Line Community Centre near Douglas on Monday, Jan. 31 and the Galetta Community Centre on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Both meetings will begin at 2:30 p.m.

One of the western Canada hemp buyers, Tom Greaves of Manitoba Harvest, will participate in both sessions. Manitoba Harvest is the largest hemp foods processer in Canada, producing hemp oil, protein powders, hulled seeds, hemp milk

Ecological ag. workshop Feb. 4-5 Ottawa Valley Food Co-operative and the Renfrew County chapter of the National Farmers Union are hosting a two-day Introduction to Ecological Agriculture workshop next week.

The workshop will run Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4-5, at the Barr Line Community Centre west of Renfrew from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Facilitators will be Maureen Bostock and Janet Duncan, experienced Eastern Ontario Farmers of the Ecological Farmers of Ontario.

Topics at this participatory workshop will include soil ecology, cover crops, ecology and economy, livestock husbandry, manure composting, and goal-setting and objectives.

The cost is $80 per person ($60 for a second person in the same household).

Pre-registration and a deposit is required. A local-foods lunch is included each of the two days.

For more information or to register, call co-ordinator Christina Anderman at 613-757-3044.

The workshop is co-sponsored by the Renfrew County Stewardship Council.

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As well, she sent a warm thank you to the Arnprior Optimist Club for advertising the event with their Winter Carnival promotion.

The skate will continue to be held in partnership with the carnival, she said.

Bettencourt also thanked the Nick Smith

Centre “for accommodating us” and Arnprior Tim Hortons “for the great deal on the hot chocolate and Timbits.”

More pictures of the event can be seen online on the White Lake Marina’s facebook page, by visiting the website at www.whitelakemarina.ca or calling 613-623-2568 for more information.

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More than 400 pounds of food was collected for the Arnprior Food Bank at the White Lake Marina’s second annual family skate at the Nick Smith Centre Sunday.

“It was a great turnout,” said marina co-owner Andra Bettencourt. “It was a lot of fun.”

She thanked everyone who attended the free

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Dr. Andrea Stevens is pleased to announce the opening of her new dental practice in Kanata.

Ten young Pakenham area women, up from three last year, turned out for Sunday’s Miss Pakenham contest at Watt’s Cooking. In the front row, from left, are Katie McCann, Morgan Jefferies, Rachel Lacroix and Taya O’Connor. Back row are Jenna Barr, Kylie O’Connor, Rachel Ryan, Baylie Smith, Jade Ferguson and Erin Ryan. Missing is Delaney Ziebarth.

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More than 10 young women braved a session in front of the judges before the 2011 Miss Pakenham was named Sunday.

The winner was 17-year-old Jenna Barr.

She will be front and centre as Frost Fest continues this week. The annual festival runs until Sunday.

The winner was announced by Pakenham ward Coun. Denzil Ferguson, and Jenna was crowned by last year’s Miss Pakenham, Paige Ryan.

Pakenham Civitan Club president Mike Ryan made the formal presentation, which included a gift from Mount Pakenham Ski Resort and the Civitan Club.

Paige, who recently turned 18, said she enjoyed her year as Miss Pakenham.

“Things like taking part on the pancake breakfast, and helping out in the community,” she said prior to the announcement of this year’s winner. “It’s a small thing, but it makes such a big difference.”

The event, held at Watt’s Cooking, attracted more than 10 young women between the ages of 14 and 18, a much-improved turnout from last year, when three teens entered.

UPCOMING FROST FEST FUN Tonight, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m., a family skate with hot chocolate will take place at the outdoor rink at the Pakenham School, while euchre will take place in the school gym.

Friday night features a dance for preteens from 3 to 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium. A spaghetti supper in the upper hall of the community centre will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per child under 12.

From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., a children’s skating and costume contest takes place on the indoor ice surface at the community centre.

The boy and girl with the best costumes will be named Little Miss and Little Mister Pakenham 2010.

Pakenham residents Donna and Prescott Pierce – parents of former NHL hockey player Randy Pierce – will take part in the official opening ceremonies Friday night.

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Photos by Nevil Hunt der will host the Arnprior Packers at the community centre at 8:20 p.m. Friday, in a game that is becoming a traditional festival event. The national anthem will be sung by the Pakenham Community Choir.

An evening of curling, open to the public, will take place at the Pakenham Curling Club at 7 p.m., followed by a social.

Saturday morning, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., will kick off with a breakfast with live entertainment by the Randy Foster, the ‘Fiddling Fireman’. A snow rally begins during the morning.

A “kiddy jack” event will begin at 1 p.m., featuring games for kids, followed by the main lumberjack contest at 2 p.m.

Sleigh rides throughout the community and a beer hall at the upstairs hall will take place in the afternoon.

On Saturday evening, a pub night will run in the upstairs hall, featuring entertainment by the Ryans, featuring Wayne Rostad. Doors open at 7 p.m. A live auction with auctioneer John O’Neal will take place during the pub night.

An ecumenical church service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Sunday morning at 11 a.m., followed by, tobogganing at the Pakenham Highlands Golf Course at 1 p.m. The annual shinny hockey tournament will also take place at 1 p.m.

Unfortunately I’m so busy telling others about the importance of nail clipping that I tend to forget about Emmie, our blue crown conure.

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In an emergency when time is of the essence, having all the information handy would make things a lot easier.

Correction The Ottawa Valley Muskie Club donated $250 to the Arnprior Food Bank, and $250 to a Giant Tiger program that sees toys go to underprivileged kids

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Animal rights groups are howling over future rural Ottawa coyote culls, but the provincial ministry in charge of sanctioning them says those dissenting are likely barking up the wrong tree.

With coyote contests in West Carleton, North Gower and Osgoode, Ministry of Natural Resources spokesperson Jolanta Kowalski said as long as those involved have their small game hunting licenses – which cost $20.75 annually – and observe

municipal No Discharge of Firearms bylaws they’re doing nothing wrong.

“It’s really important to remember, in Ottawa, coyotes can be hunted yeararound and there’s no limit on the number of animals one hunter can kill,” she said.

The Animal Alliance of Canada and Ontario Wildlife Coalition have been urging the provincial government to take steps to end the hunts.

They also released a letter sent Dec. 16 to Natural Resources Minister Linda Jeffrey. Toronto lawyer Peter Copeland, who

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“If people are going around indiscriminately killing coyotes and say that they’re helping deal with problem coyotes that might be affecting farmers and landowners, that’s simply not the case.”

Atkinson said he’s heard the ministry’s take on the coyote mindset, but disagrees.

“We’ve also been contacted by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and they say coyotes that are hunted are more wary of humans,” he said.

While Atkinson couldn’t guess what the turnout for the North Gower contest would be, he said that one hunter brought in 114 coyotes last year – a sign of just how many inhabit the area.

But while Atkinson said he wants to alleviate the issue of coyotes roaming around, he was quick to point out the cull is not intended to be a free-for-all.

“Our contest is not for people who don’t hunt coyotes,” he said.

North Gower resident and RideauGoulbourn Coun. Scott Moffatt said that development expansion is also a reason why places like North Gower, Osgoode, West Carleton and Greely are seeing more coyotes.

“That will continue to happen and the likelihood is that they’ll get pushed out even further, which means they’ll be in the North Gower area more,” he said.

Moffatt added that it’s legal for property owners to kill them, a point he said makes sense given the safety issue involved.

“A coyote isn’t that dangerous if you’re right next to it,” he said. “But what if you’re between it and something else?”

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With temperatures dipping to minus 30, we were reminded of winters past when cold of this stature was anticipated.

With warnings to avoid going outside broadcast by the media, we were led to believe that staying inside was the only alternative.

Our wild neighbours seem to have no option when it comes to cold.

Ducks swim in frigid waters and sit on icy surfaces with no recourse.

Yet, they do so with impunity.

Their thick winter coats underlain by a healthy down undercoat ensure they do not freeze.

Their legs and feet possess a remarkable countercurrent heat exchanger.

In winter, blood is shunted through a net in which arterioles and veinules wrap around each other.

Blood going to the foot is cooled to near zero while blood returning to the heart is warmed up.

The result is a cold foot that loses less heat to the outside environment.

Although it may sound counterintuitive, when it comes to preventing an extremity from freezing, a cold foot losing little heat is better than a warm foot losing lots of heat.

However, some animals actually do stay “inside” in the cold. Ruffed Grouse, Common Redpolls, and, on occasion, American Tree Sparrows spend cold nights sheltered deep inside the snow.

Ruffed Grouse dive into soft snow and dig themselves a hidden burrow.

Here they spend the night, emerging the next day when the sun and warmer temperatures moderate the cold.

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represents the Ontario Wildlife Coalition, urges the ministry to contact what he calls the ‘Osgoode Game and Fish Club’ to inform them of the prohibitions on bounties in the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and to consider prosecution if the coyote hunt goes ahead.

To back up their contention, the animal protection groups point out that Deb Stetson, director of the Wildlife Policy Section of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, wrote in a May 28, 2010 letter that “Section 11 of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, states that it is an offence to hunt for gain, or to induce another person to hunt for gain.”

Kowalski said the ministry has received the letter from Copeland. She said that while the culls are legal, they will be monitored closely to see if hunters have the appropriate credentials and are following bylaws.

“We’re going to monitor the coyote contest as appropriate as we do with any hunting and fishing activities in the area,” she said. “Any decision to investigate or lay charges will need to be determined on the facts and the discretion of the investigating officer as well as our MNR enforcement priorities.

“Each situation has some unique elements that are going to need to be considered. We’ll continue to monitor the contest as appropriate and then go from there.”

Gord Atkinson, president of the Osgoode Township Fish, Game and Conservation Club and a regular deer hunter, said this is the second year the club has organized the cull “as a means to the problem in the Osgoode Township.”

This year the contest will be held March 14 at the Old Co-Op in North Gower.

While the perception has been a coyote cull would help lessen or eliminate the species in the area – part of the reasoning behind the North Gower contest – the ministry says that thinking is flawed.

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HORTON 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.

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OPEN HOUSE 61 MACDONALD ST. S., ARNPRIOR SUNDAY JANUARY 30th, 2-3:30 pm Immaculate 3 bedroom with generous town lot, single garage, fenced backyard.

MLS #780049. $169,900. Your Host Donna Defalco 613-979-2601.

Kory Louvelle of Full House Entertainment is giving Marisa Bosa some roulette tips for the Feb. 5 Fire and Frost Casino Night at the Nick Smith Centre

Hoping to build this year? Check out this Riverview lot on Seventh Avenue!

MLS #765291 49’x149’ Offered at $84,900. Call Mike or Donna Defalco 613-979-2601

Vegas coming to the Valley

Have you read your yourottawaregion.com connecting your communities newspaper today?

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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. Offers Welcome.

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a midnight buffet. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available for purchase (please note this is a 19+ event).

Event co-ordinator Marisa Bosa says: “Arnprior has an amazing talent base and we are really excited to showcase some of that talent.

“This event will not only entertain but will also give Arnprior a chance to support the arts community.”

There are a limited number of table reservations available for groups of eight people or more. To reserve these tables email tworiversmp@hotmail. ca.

“I think everyone is always looking for a reason to get dressed up and go out,” Bosa added. “This event provides that without the inconvenience of having to drive into the city.”

For more information about the group or Fire and Frost, contact tworiversmp@hotmail. ca or call 613-612-0542.

CONNIE RIVINGTON-HOWIE

Sales Representative

2635 10th Concession N. Rd. Pakenham $374,900

John DeVries Ltd.

96 acre farm with a 5 bdrm house and buildings.

Immediate occupancy MLS #77719

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3557 Farmview Rd., Kinburn $279,900

Waterfront Great Ottawa River waterfront lot in Fitzroy Harbour. Sandy beach. Build your custom dream home. $199,900 ING LIST NEW

E OUS N H -4 OPESUN 2

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

Marathon Village Lovely updated bungalow. No rear neighbours. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, fin lwr lvl. Wood stove, fireplace, pool. $274,000

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

Fitzroy Harbour

197 OLD PAKENHAM ROAD FITZROY HARBOUR ING LIST NEW

Beautiful 4 bdr home in the Village. Large private lot w/ front and back porches. Hardwood. Fin lwr lvl. 2 car garage. $274,900

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

Executive Bungalow Gorgeous all stone bungalow with fabulous water view. Upgrades throughout. Gormet kitchen, luxurious en suite. Detached workshop. $629,000

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444 Hazeldean Road KANATA

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Want to warm up your February?

Two Rivers Musical Productions is hosting the Fire and Frost Casino night Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Nick Smith Centre from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

This unique evening offers many Vegas-style gaming entertainment such as roulette, blackjack, Texas hold’ em, and craps.

It is a charity casino, so there is no risk to your pocket book; it is simply a fun evening helping a great cause.

All proceeds from the evening go directly to funding the production of Annie, the group’s inaugural performance, which takes place June 2 to 4 at Arnprior District High School.

Tickets for the casino night can be purchased at Danny Mac’s Pub or the Nick Smith Centre for $20 in advance or $30 at the door.

Each ticket gets you admission to this semiformal event, $2,000 in playing chips, live cabaret entertainment, dancing, and, to top it all off,

Looking for waterfront to build on?

Take a look at this 3.94 acre property on the Madawaska River. MLS# 770269 Great value at $300,000. Call Mike or Donna Defalco 613-979-2601 or 613-884-7303

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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

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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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Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital auxiliary volunteer Alexis Barr leads a group of volunteers that looks after the hospital’s sewing needs. partment,” says Barr.

Worn towels are cut into smaller towels, then cloths and extra fabric some sheet and drape alterations are being used to make covers for urinals and bedpans.

Barr has been involved with the

group for about 12 years and says new members are always welcome to join in the fun.

For more information or to get involved, contact ADMH volunteer coordinator Nives MacLaren 613-6233166, ext. 222.

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Toiling away quietly on the second floor of the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital, a small group of volunteers is making a big difference.

The Arnprior and District Memorial sewing program is not only ensuring the facility’s linens are in top shape, volunteers are helping to make the most of the materials available.

Alexis Barr leads the group, which is set to start up again in March.

“It’s a department a lot of people don’t even know about,” says Barr.

Because ADMH does laundry for several neighbouring hospitals, the local ladies are also responsible for the repairs and alterations for the linens from the other facilities.

Work includes putting straps on bibs, repairs and alterations of operating room drapes and fixing rips and tears in gowns, How many volunteers are at work in the sewing group?

“Not near enough,” says Barr with a chuckle.

Not all the jobs require actual sewing, says Barr, so skills are not required for potential volunteers.

From using the stamping machine so simple tearing out of damaged stitching or seams, anyone can get involved in the group.

“There are no leftovers in this de-

Arnprior District Memorial Hospital’s Partners in Caring Foundation would like to know why area residents love their community hospital.

During February, ADMH and the Grove Nursing Home will be collecting love stories from people.

“Whether you have visited the emergency room, needed day surgery, used the Ontario Breast Screening Program, spent some time on the in-patient floor or have a loved one living at the Grove, we would like to hear your story,” says Foundation communications manager Wendy Knechtel.

Stories will be collected from Feb 1 to 28 and posted on the ADMH website. Stories can take any format from narratives and poems to art and photographs.

People can submit stories online at www.arnpriorhospital.com; by email to clerk@arnpriorhospital.com; or by mail to ADMH - Partners in Caring Foundation, 350 John Street N, Arnprior, Ont. K7S 2P6.

LOCATED NEAR ARNPRIOR GOLF COURSE in Braeside, on 2+ acres of privacy. Open concept home featuring 3 garages, radient hardwood and ceramic floors. Large kitchen ideal for entertaining. Main floor familyroom, and laundryroom. $359,900 MLS #779204

LOCATED 25 MINUTES FROM SCOTIA BANK PLACE is this Executive Styled brick 4 bedroom bungalow. Tranquil setting on 3 acres of privacy, pond, and trees. Open concept living space with vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, hardwood floors etc. $649,900. MLS #777832

JUST 10 MINUTES FROM KANATA on a private 2+ acre lot situated amonst the tall pines and cedars sits this chalet home consisting of 3 bedrooms, large livingroom, diningroom and kitchen. Fully finished basement, also large deck accesible from 2 rooms. $329,900. MLS# 774619

TWO STOREY turn of the century all brick home restored to its original form. Hardwood floors recessed ceiling with special effect lighting, 2 stairways, 3 large bedrooms plus attic could be rennovated to large games room etc. $249,900. MLS #780255

OPEN HOUSE AT 60 FRIEDAY ST IN CAMPBELL COURT SUBDIVISION SUNDAY JAN 30TH. 2-4PM Three bedroom, 3 bathroom row unit with finished basement, hardwood floors, and built-in appliances. Look no further $239,900 MLS #778691

TWO STOREY, THREE BEDROOM RESTORED HOME in the heart of town. Two bathrooms, mainfloor laundry, and large eat-in kitchen are a few of the perks of this home $189,900 MLS#775702

The Buckingham Model Inside Unit $1,200/Month Plus Utilities 5 Appliances Included Rent for 2 years and receive $425/month back towards your purchase price.

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For Details Call (613) 623-6589

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ADMH auxiliary volunteers make a difference one stitch at a time

Show ADMH some love

High-speed Internet expanded in rural areas The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) has awarded a contract to provide immediate and more affordable broadband access via satellite to residents across eastern Ontario.

The contract, awarded to Barrett Xplore Inc., is part of a $170 million regional broadband project.

For many rural Eastern Ontario people and businesses that cannot access high-speed Internet, the new arrangement makes access to the possibilities of broadband a reality. Starting Jan. 24, Barrett Xplore began offering residents an up to 1.5 Mbps package for $69.99 a month with an upfront onetime cost as low as $99 depending on contract length.

EOWC residents will benefit from new technologies as the Barrett network evolves.

Starting in 2012, Barrett’s new 4G network will be available in Eastern Ontario. The network will use HighThroughput Satellites that will be capable of speeds up to 25 Mbps. Xplornet satellite customers will have the option in 2012 to upgrade to the new 4G network.

At the same time, EOWC’s work on an ultra high-speed, fibre optic telecommunications grid for Eastern Ontario is continuing on schedule.

“Today’s announcement is a major step forward in the creation of our

new ultra high-speed broadband network we call EORN (Eastern Ontario Regional Network),” said EOWC chairman J. Murray Jones.

“The availability of affordable highspeed Internet services via satellite has been one of our key goals; particularly for those homes and businesses where the only other option was dialup. We think the monthly savings of some $50 combined with the $199 reduction in upfront costs means good value for everyone.”

“With this first EOWC broadband deployment, the wait for affordable broadband for many eastern Ontarians is over,” said Barrett Xplore CEO John Maduri.

“With the new lower prices and reduced up-front costs for new customers, we think that there will be significant interest across the region. There is nothing more exciting to us than to work with local agencies that are committed to making affordable rural broadband a reality.

“The Wardens in Eastern Ontario deserve tremendous credit for what they have accomplished.

Tthe Caucus’ new high-speed, highcapacity broadband network will bring high-speed Internet access to an area of more than 50,000 square kilometers (about the size of Nova Scotia). Satellite is one of the service options.

For more information, rural residents can call The governments of Canada and Ontario will jointly provide two-thirds of Xplornet at 1-866-841-6001 or visit xplorenet.com. the total eligible costs of the project, to a maximum combined contribution of $110 million or $55 million each toDIRECT 613-433-6569 wards the $170 million cost of EORN. OFFICE 613-623-7922 New Brunswick-based Barrett 330 White Lake Road, Enright Real Estate Arnprior, Ont. Brokerage Xplore is Canada’s largest provider of Pat Forrest www.PatForrest.com Sales Representative rural broadband. It has successfully delivered 100 per cent broadband access to New Brunswick, Saskatchewan 352 Robertson Line, and parts of Ontario, and provides serMcNab/Braeside vice in every province and territory in Bungalow with many upgrades (furnace’09, septic’02, newer windows Canada. & doors).

Situated amongst the hardwoods and very Its stated goal is to “bridge the urprivate, only 5 mins. to Arnprior. ban/rural digital divide by ensuring 2 bedrooms | 1 bath every Canadian, regardless of where $169,900 they live, has access to broadband, MLS #779197 thereby enabling them to compete effectively in the global economy and 58 Scobie Road, Haley/ gain access to essential government Chenaux. 50 Acre Hobby Farm and educational services.”

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1105 Goshen Road 98 Acre Hobby Farm 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 MLS #766311 | 4 bedrooms | 2 bath

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GREG TOWNLEY Broker of Record

613-623-3906

Brokerage

established in 1958

$479,900

159 John Street North, Arnprior Business: 613-623-3939 • Fax: 613-623-9336

Proud supporter of:

www.arnpriorlife.com • Email: gtownley@arnpriorlife.com 795 MCKENZIE AVE BRAESIDE 3+1 BEDROOM BUNGALOW ON DEAD END STREET

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Large lot with mature trees, large entrance foyer, formal living room has birch hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen.

MLS#773027

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$249,900

HOBBY FARM BUYERS OR HOBBY ENTHUSIAST Take note 5 bedroom, 1.5 bath, original log home just minutes from Arnprior & HWY 417. Home has large entry mud rm/laundry rm, eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets, lrg living rm, 4 pce main bath features 10-jet tub.

MLS #773428

$259,900

Spacious 2000 sq.ft. bungalow with loft family room. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Double+ garage. Gorgeous, big 1.6 acre lot. Nicely landscaped, paved drive, Pakenham Golf Estates. $349,500. MLS#779966.

Call Sharon Enright 613-623-7922

RECREATIONAL PARADISE! Beautiful 4 BR Home on CLAYTON LAKE. Totally renovated and neat as a pin.

Charming Kitchen with wall of windows o’looking lake. Skate, X-Country Ski, snowmobile from your backyard. A real beauty that must be seen. 25 minutes to Kanata. $429,900.

MLS#779592. Call Sharon Enright 613-623-7922 445733

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ROOMY COMFORT

Affordable White Lake Waterfront Home.

Charming LR with Fireplace and cathedral ceilings, charming kitchen.

2 BR’s; 2 Baths. Extensive reno’s & addition. 1/4 Acre Lot $259,900.

MLS# 771867 Call Sharon Enright 613-623-7922

DOWNTOWN ARNPRIOR RETAIL BUILDING 2280 sq.ft. main floor space, employee parking at rear, 2nd storey former apartment, basement for storage, gas heating, furnace 2001, central air, newer roof.

MLS #778775

Sharon Enright Broker of Record

LAKESIDE LIVING

NEWER HOME IN QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD of White Lake. Walk to lake & swimming, boat launch, park rec center, outdoor rink & play ground, store, restraunt and snowmobile trails. 3 bedrm home with open concept design, lrg kitchen access to side deck.

MLS #778969 $284,500 WELL MAINTAINED 2 BEDRM CONDO In Quiet Area. Includes 4 appliances, bright unit, newer windows, parking on North West side of building. New central air, 1 yr old newer refrigerator & stackable washer/ dryer.

MLS #779674 $159,900

330 White Lake Rd., Arnprior, Ont.

Please go to www.royallepage.ca/sharonenright for further listings

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Student apprenticing at daycare Arnprior District High School student Kayla Fabian was signed up for an OYAP apprenticeship at Kidd’s Learning Centre Jan. 20. She is apprenticing along with Terri Thompson and Sherie McManus.

Natasha Kidd, owner of Kidd’s Learning Centre, was on board for the sign up, as well as Kayla’s immediate supervisor, Amanda Muselak.

Kayla, Terri and Sherie are all gaining experience and hours towards their apprenticeships.

Kayla was pleased to find out she was

among the group of daycare providers given the opportunity to apprentice and work at Kidd’s Learning Centre.

Kidd and Muselak both said they found Kayla has a good work ethic and was eager to help and caring towards the children at the daycare. Kidd has owned Kidd’s Learning Centre, at 57 McLachlin St. South in Arnprior, for two years.

Kidd’s has 10 full-time employees, a cook and about 32 children. Kidd’s Learning Centre is a caring, nurturing learning environment in the heart of Arnprior.

OPP warning Arnprior OPP remind people to be very careful of anyone requesting they wire money to assist an injured ‘relative’ or one who has been arrested and requires bail money.

There are also several other scams in which people are told they have won money but need to send some money first to secure their prize. Others want you to hold onto millions of dollars as their country

is under siege, help with an over-payment scams for Internet purchase, etc. The list is virtually endless.

Over the past few weeks, Arnprior OPP officers have been receiving complaints of a scam in which criminals are contacting unsuspecting people and identifying themselves as a distant relative or grandchild who has been arrested for various offences, usually impaired driving,

and are in dire need of cash to be wired for bail money.

Do not send money to anyone if you are not sure who they really are, urges the OPP. “Obtain as much information about the caller (phone numbers, addresses, etc.) and contact police if you are unsure about the person’s identity. Also, contact other family members to verify if the call is genuine.”

Police will follow up on complaints.

Paula Hartwick

Sales Rep.

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613-795-1639

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SPACIOUS 3+ BEDRM/2 BATH RAISED RANCH. LARGE KITCHEN & DINING AREA W/PATIO DOOR TO THE DECK. TREED 1.3 ACRE RURAL LOT. BRAESIDE $190,000 MLS #777042

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541 FT. OF WATERFRONT. NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE NORCAN LAKE $199,000 MLS #720490

SPACIOUS REMODELLED SEMI-DETACHED MICHAEL ST., ARNPRIOR $179,900 MLS #777559

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200 FT OF WATERFRONT. LIVE THE DREAM! NORCAN LAKE $399,000 MLS #721119

50 ACRES PARADISE KINKADE ROAD, BRAESIDE $329,900 MLS #768265

1.3 ACRES- WELL & SEPTIC ON SIGHT COMMERCIAL ZONING ARNPRIOR $299,000 MLS #776155

12.6 ACRES WITH 1500FT OF WATERFRONT. ON MADAWASKA RIVER. WHITE LAKE ROAD $439,000 MLS #761319

FOR SALE OR LEASE 5600+ SQ.FT. COMMERCIAL SPACE ADJACENT TO DOWNTOWN. ARNPRIOR $549,000 MLS #763564

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At left, taking part in the signing up of ADHS student Kayla Fabian to an apprenticeship at Kid’s Learning Centre are fellow apprentices Terri Thompson and Sherie McManus, Kayla, her mother Kathy Fabian, Natasha Kidd and Amanda Muselak of Kidd’s and, behind, Brent Salt from the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program and co-op teacher Shirley Stevenson.

Valentine’s activities, art classes at Early Years Centre The Ontario Early Years Family Preschool Resource Centre in Arnprior at the Kenwood Corporate Centre has scheduled a variety of programs for February, including Valentine’s activities and a new drop-off preschool art class Tuesday evenings.

The Early Play and Learn Drop-in: All children up to six and their parents and caregivers are invited to this interactive playgroup.

Meet other parents, caregivers and children while you have fun learning together Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Well Baby Drop-in Feb. 2 and 16: A nurse from the Public Health Unit will be available to discuss infant and toddler growth, development and other parenting issues at 9:30 a.m. Baby weigh-in and breastfeeding support are available.

Preschool PAL (play and learn) program Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23: This two-hour program from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. focuses on thematic units that encourage curiosity, self direction and confidence. Daily activities such as circle time, a science-based activity, craft, stories and songs

will delight toilet-trained preschoolers while providing a well-deserved break for mom or dad. Snack will be provided.

Creative Kids – preschool art classes Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 24: Introduce your child to an exciting world of art through this ongoing series of classes from 6 to 7 p.m. Children will explore painting, sculpture, mixed media, drawing and more. This is a drop-off program costing $50 for a four-week session.

Parent Café Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24: Are you pregnant or nursing? Do you have young children? We will be getting together Thursdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. to talk about parenting issues and cooking a nutritious meal or snack. Prenatal and nursing moms will be eligible for weekly vouchers for basic grocery needs. Funded through the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program.

Making Sense of Adolescence Saturday, Feb. 5: A workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., presented by Darlene Denis-Friske from the Arnprior Child and Youth Counselling Centre for parents and professionals who have an interest

in gaining more information about the adolescence years. The fee of $65 a person or $90 a couple includes lunch.

Creative Kids – Valentine’s day: Come out a crafty morning of Valentine’s Day fun Feb. 10 at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $3/child up to a maximum of $10.

Sweet Violet - A Valentine’s Special Aromatherapy and Romance Feb. 11: A workshop from 6:30 to 9 p.m. to teach you how to safely and effectively use essential oils in your daily life, as well as a special something for Valentine’s Day. La Leche Breastfeeding Support Group Feb. 17: La Leche provides mother-tomother breastfeeding support, information and encouragement in a relaxed atmosphere.

Accredited leaders guide the discussion and provide support from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Sweet Violet - Aromatherapy Moods and Menopause Course Feb. 19: Participants will discuss from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. essential oils and how to use them safely and effectively for PMS, menopause and emotional fluctuations.

Each person takes home

samples of product made during the course.

Growing a Girl: Seven Strategies for Raising a Strong Spirited Daughter Feb. 23 and March 9 and 23: A three-part book study for parents presented by Darlene Denis-Friske from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for $30.

Rumbly Tummy Dropoff Feb. 27: The Rumbly Tummy Giving Circle is a

group of individuals, families, agencies and schools dedicated to supporting the Arnprior Food Bank, organized by Darlene Denis-Friske with the help of her family. They meet at the Early Years Centre on the last Sunday of the month from 1 to 2 p.m. when everyone brings a bag of food for the food bank. If you are interest-

Sun. Jan. 30, 2-3:30 p.m.

ed in more information, please see Karina or Julie.

Let’s Talk Parenting Feb. 28: Join us at 6:30 p.m. for an informal discussion group on various parenting topics that you, the parents, can bring to the table. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and comfortable place to share and an atmosphere to offer support to others.

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Sun. Jan. 30, 2-4 p.m.

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Donna Defalco, Sales Rep./Broker 613-623-2602

Monica Fergusson, Sales Rep. 613-795-1639

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@ 88 Creek Dr., Fitzroy Harbour backing on the Carp River! Beautiful 3 bedroom bungalow, scenic backyard river views, brick front, extra-large insulated 2 car garage with opener, western red cedar decks, open concept layout, stunning granite kitchen, hardwood & ceramic floors, 3 pce ensuite with oversized shower, main floor laundry & lots of potential in unfinished basement! Comes with Tarion New Home Warranty! $399,900

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An Arnprior OPP officer was injured in an incident Jan. 14, Arnprior OPP constables Paul Emon, Raul Pasta and Ken Rusaw were conducting a RIDE check in Arnprior when they had checked the driver of a vehicle that had beer inside. During the course of their investigation, it was learned the driver, a 31-year-old Renfrew man, was wanted on an arrest warrant for previous serious assaults in Renfrew.

Arnprior officers arrested and transported the wanted man to the Renfrew OPP detachment for processing, during which time a struggle en-

sued between the accused and the officers.

As a result of the confrontation, an officer suffered non-life threatening injuries that required medical treatment. The officer was treated for injuries and released by the Arnprior District Hospital.

Renfrew OPP are continuing the investigation and charges are pending.

DOMESTIC CHARGES Arnprior officers responded to seven separate domestic disputes within the town, which resulted in charges in three of the cases. The charges

were breach of probation, criminal harassment and intimidation (use of violence).

FALSE ALARMS In the last two weeks, Arnprior OPP officers attended 280 calls for service, including 32 false alarms and 911 calls.

Arnprior OPP remind folks to ensure their alarms are in good working order to help keep the number of false alarms to a minimum.

Every alarm is attended to by a minimum of two officers which takes them away from other public safety duties.

WI PROMOTES BOOK LEARNING Lorna Pleau’s Grade 8 class at McNab Public School received a cheque for $80 from Carol Neill, far right, on behalf of the Glasgow Women’s Institute. The money will go towards the purchase of books for the classroom.

Beware home repairs scam: OPP The OPP reminds home owners and residents to use caution whenever contacted by people in regards to unsolicited services or home repairs.

Every year, the OPP investigate suspicious circumstances and conduct investigations into paving scams, frauds, letter and email scams.

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. The OPP suggest using care before letting

unknown people into your home or agreeing to any service.

Do not give into high pressure sales tactics. Ensure unsolicited businesses are verified before entering into any type of contract.

This can be done by contacting the Better Business Bureau.

If anyone has information about these types of incidents, they are asked to call the Arnprior or Renfrew OPP or Crime Stoppers.

Church Directory

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GRACE-ST. ANDREWS, ARNPRIOR:

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM PARISH FAMILY

Minister: Rev. Andrew Love Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. for: Worship, Nursery (0-2 yrs), Kids Exploring Faith: (3 yrs up) A warm welcome to ALL!

Sunday Mass Saturday 4:30 pm Sun. 8:30 am & 10:30 am “You are most welcome” Rev. Patrick M. Dobec Sr. Nancy Wilson 295 Albert St. 623-2282 www.saintjohnchrysostom.org

(613-623-3176; 269 John St. N.)

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

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 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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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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THE ROCK CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Milton A. Fraser B.A., M.Div. 613-623-5531 80 Daniel Street Arnprior, Ontario

Morning Worship & Sunday School - 10:30 am Growing in Faith!

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RIVER OF LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 63 Victoria St., 622-5929 Sunday Celebration 10:30 a.m.

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

ARNPRIOR SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 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

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ARNPRIOR EMMANUEL CHURCH 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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Celebrating Birthdays This Month: Bev Bigelow Kaylah Nicholas Nigel Felhaver Riley Strelow Necdet Gumus Sue Buckley Tammy Lalonde Natalie Michelson Kathleen Girdwood Barbara Grainger Lesley Young Olivia Felhaver Alicia Dawdy Shelly Potter Hunter Storie Jarvis Russett Daniel Cassanto David Toner Briana Lenser Victoria Toner

A throng of young Optimist Winter Carnival goers gets up close and personal to a King Toad, courtesy of LIttle Ray’s Reptiles. Saturday’s carnival schedule included children’s entertainment by Ray’s and Junkyard Symphony.

Photo by Sherry Haaima

Positive response to Optimist carnival It was a great way to kick off a 50th anniversary year for the Arnprior Optimist Club.

The annual Optimist Winter Carnival, centred in and around the Nick Smith Centre Jan. 20-23, drew great crowds and positive comments.

“Overall we are quite pleased with the support we received and the attendance was terrific - early indications are that it was a huge success,” said Optimist Club president Robbie Burton.

In a pre-carnival event held Saturday, Jan. 15 at the O’Brien Theatre, 75 children were treated to a free movie.

Then, on Thursday, Jan. 20, the fun began in earnest with more than 200 local elementary students coming out for the ice relay races.

All participants received a loonie for good luck and a drink and chips for their efforts. More than 150 skaters took advantage

of Thursday evening’s free public skate and about the same number of people enjoyed the air bounce activities.

The always-popular Jack Smith Memorial Hockey Tournament was another success with 16 teams vying for top spots in four divisions.

Winning teams in each division are: Arnprior Big Horns (recreation), Danny Mac’s (35+), Orleans Bulldogs (45+ 1) and Pakenham (45+ 2).

At Friday night’s puck drop, the club formally presented the fourth of five $20,000 cheques to the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital Partners in Caring Campaign as part of a $100,000 pledge.

“The name of the band on Friday night was Trashed Taxi and by all accounts they kept the hall rockin’,” said Burton.

Just under 50 people took advantage of the Friday evening free swim and a few hearty soles braved the weather at a ‘learn to snowshoe and pole’ session held that evening.

Also on Friday evening, the baked goods auction once again attracted a lot of participants bidding on the more than 40 items up for grabs, making the job of auctioneer John O’Neal pretty easy, said Burton.

Almost 300 people enjoyed Saturday morning’s shanty breakfast, where the Shriner’s clowns entertained the young and young at heart.

Also popular Saturday were the children’s entertainment by Junkyard Symphony and Little Ray’s Reptiles, enjoyed by close to 150 kids.

Also Saturday was the youth talent competition.

“The talent contest is getting better and was very successful,” says Burton.

The rising star award went to Mariah Fridgen and top finishers were: first - Augusta Campoli; second - Sarah Kidney; third - Jeanika Benoit; and fourth - Alyssa Perreault and Amy Cain.

The talent contest was taped by COGECO Television and is available for viewing online.

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Happy Birthday to all celebrating birthdays this month and Congratulations to those receiving a Gift Certificate from the following merchants.

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The Shriners clowns were once again a big hit at the Arnprior Optimist Winter Carnival shanty breakfast in the Nick Smith Centre community hall. Left, Shawn McAdam has some fun with the colourful clowns.

Photos by Sherry Haaima

Clockwise from top left, Allison Niblett sails down an air slide on Thursday evening. Above, Jaclyn and Taylor Gillan compete in the talent contest with pink and purple guitars. Left, the shanty breakfast was a good place to catch up with friends.

Clockwise from front left are Gabrielle Archambeault, Dawson Archambeault, Jeanika Benoit and Leah Benoit.

The winners of the third annual Arnprior Optimists Winter Carnival talent contest Saturday at the Nick Smith Centre and the judges gather for a group photo. From left are dancers Alyssa Perreault and Amy Cain (fourth), singer Jeanika Benoit (third), Sarah Kidney (second), Mariah Fridgen (Main Street Music Rising Star award), judge Barb Martin (owner of Main Street Music) and Augusta Campoli (ďŹ rst). Behind are judges Randy Scott of Main Street Music and Optimist Chris Toner. The judges said the decision was extremely difďŹ cult.

Photo by John Carter

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Registration is free and helps prevent anglers from littering or abandoning their huts at the end of the season.

Abandoned huts can end up in waterways when the ice thaws.

Huts must be registered before being placed on the ice in Fisheries Management Zones (FMZs) 12 and 15. To register your ice hut in Renfrew County, call the Pem-

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Tent-style portable ice huts made of cloth or synthetic fabric that have a base area of seven square metres (75.4 square feet) or less when erected do not need to be registered.

However, they should be removed from the ice at the end of the day.

It is an offence under the Public Lands Act to leave an ice hut out after ice break-up regardless of whether registration and removal dates apply.

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Once registered, an ice fishing hut can be used anywhere in Ontario.

Anglers must remove ice huts from the waters of FMZ 12 (Ottawa River) by March 15 and from the waters of FMZ 15 (inland waters) by March 31.

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BY KAYLA REINERT AND DON GOUGEON Youth Corner

Cooking is a skill we all need and it is great to bring home delicious food for the family to enjoy.

Join Shay and register for the Feb. 9 cooking class. You will each make stuffed chicken breast and coconut macaroons as a great meal.

This month is extra special, because we have guest speaker dietician Maureen and cook Karen to discuss reading labels, nutritional eating and food handling and safety.

Registration is due no later than this Friday, Jan 28 and the cost is $20.

This Friday is our first Aquafit Bootcamp of 2011. Keep up with that New Year’s resolution, or start again, and come out for some great fun.

This program is open to Grades 4-8. It is free with your community access pass, or $5 without.

Only a few spots remain, so registration in advance is your best bet, It will be on this Friday, Jan 28 from 7-8 p.m. instead of the public swim.

The Walkabout program continues this Saturday, Jan 29 on the Heritage Trail. Come to the Nick Smith Centre and borrow our snowshoes and Nordic poles and then hit the trail. You will receive a free book of activities and a trail map. A $20 deposit will be reimbursed upon return of the equipment.

February is coming up, so what a better way to celebrate than our Valentine’s Tween Dance. Our dance tickets are out nice and early and are available for advance purchase at the Nick Smith Centre. This dance is for Grades 4-8 only.

Adult volunteers are needed so if you can help out, please contact Kayla by the Monday before the dance.

Are you interested in photography? Why not take part in the Town of Arnprior Photography Contest for our enJordi Reid practises snowshoeing as instructor Don vironmental calendar. To enter, e-mail your photos of how Gougeon watches in one of several Arnprior Opti- you see Arnprior to Kayla at kreinert@arnprior.ca. Chosen photographs will be in the 2012 environmental calendar. mists winter carnival events on the weekend.

Arnprior youth recreation co-ordinator Kayla Reinert and Don Gougeon gave instructions on snowshoeing and pole skiing outside the Nick Smith Centre Friday during the Arnprior Optimists Winter Carnival. From left are Crystal Couvieau-MacLean, Reinert, Jordi Reid, Alanna Reid, Gougeon and Shannon Reid.

Photos by John Carter We are already starting to plan our spring and summer programs. We are looking for feedback so we can cater to youth of all ages.

Email Kayla or go through Facebook. We have a new page on Facebook, so add Nick Smith Centre as a friend and join the Arnprior Parks and Rec Youth Programs group.

For further information on any of our youth programs, call the Nick Smith Centre at 623-7301 or email Kayla or Don at kreinert@arnprior.ca.

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Arnprior OPP officers conducted 10 assault investigations during this time period and another in which an Arnprior woman was charged with fabricating an assault complaint.

Officers were dispatched to a complaint of an alleged serious assault in Arnprior. As a result of their investigation, it was learned the assault allegation was false and did not occur, say police. As a result, a 42-yearold Arnprior woman has been charged with public mischief.

OPP constables Paul Emon and Ken Rusaw were patrolling in an Arnprior parking lot Dec. 28 when they were approached by an intoxicated male riding a bicycle. The man became belligerent, yelling and swearing at the officers.

Officers warned the man to calm down and stop his offensive behavior, as there were many other citizens in the parking lot disturbed by it. The man did not heed the officers warning and was arrested.

Further investigation revealed that just prior to approaching the officers in the parking lot the man had been

involved in an assault.

As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old Arnprior man has been charged with causing a disturbance, two counts of assault, breach of probation and public intoxication.

On Jan. 6, Const. Denys Baranovskiy attended the Arnprior Inn where he encountered the same man, who was found in contravention of his court-imposed release conditions. He has been charged with two counts of breaching his conditions.

Arnprior OPP Sgt. Gary Dougherty and constables Colleen McGrath and Raul Pasta Jr. attended a family dispute in Arnprior. As a result of their investigation, a 28-year-old Arnprior man has been charged with two counts of assault causing bodily harm and one count of mischief.

In the other case, Const. Colleen McGrath conducted an assault investigation that resulted in an 18-year-old Fitzroy Harbor teen being charged with assault.

OPP Const. Helen Patterson investigated an incident at an Arnprior home that resulted in a young female being charged with assault against her mother.

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

Send entries to derek.dunn@metroland.com.

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 proceeds to support Renfrew Victoria Hospital’s Oncology Unit and Hospice Renfrew. Tickets cost $10 and will be available at the door.

JANUARY 29-30 • 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, go to www.Expo150.com or call Amy at 613-735-7288, ext. 150.

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 cost $20 in advance and can be purchased at Danny Mac’s Pub or by calling 613-612-0542.

For more on Annie or Fire and Frost, email tworiversmp@hotmail.ca.

• Arnprior Scouting fundraising dinner at the Arnprior Legion at 6 p.m. Cost per ticket $8 at the door or from any Scouting member. All welcome. For info, call Robert at 613-623-4372.

FEBRUARY 6 • The February Valley Singles Lunch will be held Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain House Restaurant in Renfrew. For info, call Fay at 613-256-8117 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.

BROTHERLY LOVE Jim’s Restaurant in Arnprior takes community involvement to the next level. Without being asked, the owners sell calendars each year to customers to support the Partners in Caring Foundation, the charitable arm of Arnprior District Memorial Hospital and the Grove Nursing Home. Over the years they have raised close to $17,000. Brothers John, Spiro and George present the Foundation’s Karen Smith and co-op student Josie Leaman with $1,050, this year’s calendar proceeds. Thank you to Jim’s Restaurant, their customers and staff “for helping us keep care close to home.”

JANUARY 30 • 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. at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will follow. For more information, please call Pastor Bruce at 613-623-4863.

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. All welcome.

KNIGHTS MOVES

• The Galetta Community Association holds its annual Winter Fun Day Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the outdoor rink. Games, skating, hockey, treats and much more. Everyone welcome. For more, call Jenn at (613) 623-4846 or Lana (613) 623-0113

On behalf of the Arnprior Knights of Columbus, Frank Finley and Ron Grenier present a cheque to Arnprior District Memorial Hospital Partners in Caring staff member Karen Smith. The Knights of Columbus sold religious-themed Christmas cards with all proceeds to Partners in Caring for ADMH and the Grove Nursing Home. Their efforts raised $300. The money will be used towards the purchase of new medical equipment.

FEBRUARY 11-13 • Galilee Centre retreat: ‘The Breath of Life: Honoring the Mystic Within’ with Fr. Joe Nassal, CSSP author and internationally known retreat master. To reserve a place, call 613-6234242.

FEBRUARY 12 • Four-hand euchre hosted by the TLC Committee at 1 p.m. in the lounge at the Air Force Wing, 164 Argyle St. S., Renfrew. Admission $8 a person, Light lunch at half time. Call 613-4324485 for more info.

FEBRUARY 13

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

• Zion United Church ham and bean dinner noon to 5 p.m. at Cedar Hill Side Road in Pakenham. Adults and teens $12, children 6 to 12 $6 and under six a ‘toonie’. For more info, call Marian Fitzgibbon at 613-256-6211.

FEBRUARY 16 • Oblate Associates at the Galilee Centre at 7 p.m. All interested are welcome to attend.

FEBRUARY 18 • 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.

• McNab-Braeside Winter Carnival hosted by the township’s firefighters from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at McNab Public School. The full morning of activities begin with township council and staff serving breakfast.

FEBRUARY 3

FEBRUARY 19

• ‘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.

• Curl up in Arnprior bonspiel dinner-dance at the Arnprior Curling Club at 7 p.m. Open to the public. Music by DJ Jesse. For tickets, call 613-623-2292.

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,

FEBRUARY 26 • Richard Rohr, OFM webcast ‘Wondrous Encounter’; an introduction into the divine dialogue of the Scriptures of Lent, 10 a.m. to noon at the Galilee Centre. Donations accepted.

• Arnprior Agricultural Society invites you to join in a four-hand euchre tournament series on Saturdays 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.

3875 Gretchan

3876 Grettal

Gretchan and Grettal, born October 2010, were brought to the shelter when they were tiny kittens after they were abandoned on the side of a road with their mother. They are very active and like to explore and play. They can be a bit shy in new situations but warm up quickly. Gretchan is a fiesty little cat with lots of attitude and Grettal is a little more laid back. Gretchan and Grettal are at Arnprior Pet Valu for viewing. These beautiful little kitties will make wonderful companions for their new homes.

Supplies the shelter needs are liquid laundry soap, bleach, paper towels and dog treats.

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

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Getting to know … Milan Michalek

By Rob Brodie OttawaSenators.com Milan Michalek has experienced both extremes of the puck culture in North America.

He played the game in California — which is anything but your traditional hockey market — during his first four seasons in the National Hockey League with the San Jose Sharks. And now he’s in his second campaign with the Senators in Ottawa, a hockey-mad Canadian market.

Unlike his older brother Zbynek, a stay-at-home defenceman with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Michalek is a speedy forward with a nose for the net. The two siblings dreamed about NHL careers while growing up in Jindrichuv Hradec in the Czech Republic and they’ve both achieved that and more, representing their homeland as teammates at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.Michalek talks about his hockey career and a whole lot more: Q: Talk about your favourite minor hockey memory.

A: Probably the road trips and hanging out with the boys. Our parents were there with us, so it was a lot of fun.

Q: Who were your hockey heroes growing up?

A: Jaromir Jagr and Dominik Hasek. In Czech, we didn’t have much NHL on TV when I was

Detroit Red Wings Wednesday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., TSN

Photo by Jeff Vinnick/ NHLI via Getty Images

There are so many things to do there. They’re both nice cities with a lot of great restaurants.

Q: What do you like most about living in Ottawa?

A: I like the people. They’re really nice and it’s really quiet here. I like it and it’s good for hockey.

Q: Your favourite thing to do to relax?

A: Play on my PlayStation and watch movies.

Q: Your favourite type of music?

A: I listen to everything, but I like dance music and the Euro stuff.

Q: What’s on your reading list?

A: I don’t really read books that much. There are a few magazines I read and that’s about it. Usually something about sports like hockey

and soccer.

Q: Your favourite movie?

A: There are a lot of them, but I’d say Wedding Crashers or something old school like that.

Q: Your favourite TV show?

A: Entourage and Lost.

Q: What are the top three things on your bucket list?

A: I would like to visit the whole world, for sure. Play a soccer game on a big stage like the World Cup. Win the Stanley Cup. Q: What three people, dead or alive, would you most like to have dinner with?

A: Probably three soccer players.

Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi would be two of them, for sure. I’m not sure about the third.

Senators on TV

To nobody’s surprise, the Red Wings find themselves among the NHL’s elite teams once more this season. The dynamic Detroit attack employs a wealth of weapons, led by two-way standout Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen. It’s a loaded group that keeps chugging along, even without the injured Pavel Datsyuk and Danny Cleary.

Even at age 40, six-time Norris Trophy winning defenceman Nick Lidstrom shows no signs of slowing down and remains one of the league’s top blueliners. He’s capably supported by the likes of veteran Brian Rafalski and Niklas Kronwall. Jimmy Howard has established himself as the main man in goal, with Joey MacDonald backing him up.

Nick Lidstrom

growing up, but everybody knew Jagr and Hasek so that’s probably why.

Q: What’s your favourite thing to do when you’re home in the Czech Republic?

A: Just hanging out with my family and friends is the biggest thing because I don’t see them the whole year. Trying to see everybody is hard, for sure.

Q: Other than the weather, what’s the biggest difference between San Jose and Ottawa?

A: The fans. Everybody knows hockey here and people stop you on the street and ask you about it.

In San Jose, nobody noticed you that way.

Q: If you weren’t a hockey player, what would you like to be doing for a living?

A: I would like to be a soccer player.

Q: If you weren’t a forward, what position would you like to play?

A: Probably defenceman. I wouldn’t want to be a goalie. Goalies are crazy. Shots are coming so hard now, so they must be crazy to stand in front of them.

Q: Your favourite dinner?

A: I don’t really cook, but I like when my mom makes pasta with chicken. That’s pretty good.

Q: Your favourite city to visit in the NHL? A: Vancouver and Chicago.

Feb. 1: at New Jersey, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet East) Feb. 2: vs. Detroit, 7 p.m.

(TSN) Feb. 5: at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. (CBC) Feb. 7: at Vancouver, 10 p.m. (Sportsnet East) Feb. 9: at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.

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