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REMEMBERING TRIPOD 12 Three-legged pal was well-known around town Year 130, Issue 30
May 12, 2011 | 48 Pages
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Town takes cautious approach to park plan DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com
BORN TO RUN Another large crowd assembled as the Military Run for Families arrived in Arnprior last Thursday. Braeside also played host to the runners. 4, 5
RIB MASTERS It’s no surprise to McNabBraeside residents. But now the whole Valley knows. The best barbecued rib basters come from the township. The secret is in the marinade and cooking low and slow. 31
Town staff is cautiously prepared to partner with a group trying to create a new park in Arnprior, but only after numerous private property issues are clarified. Turtle Pond supporters, an ad hoc volunteer group of some 50 residents, want to gentrify brush land between the Madawaska River, Riverwood Estates and Decosta Street. The group has offered to maintain the area and make it safe in exchange for the town designating it part of its park system. The town’s director of public works and engineering, Robin Smith, told councillors at Monday’s meeting that portions of the land are owned by Sandvik Steel Canada, Pillar5, the Town of Arnprior and even the City of Ottawa. Hence, it could not be declared part of the town’s park system.
However, the town might consider an arrangement similar to that of the Macnamara trail where a volunteer group cares for grounds owned by Nylene Canada. The prerequisite is to obtain trespassing agreements with the various owners first, Smith said. However, town CAO Larry Donaldson said liability concerns remain, including a high, steep embankment along Jack Trail. As well, where a future staircase might go just east of the trestle could have liability issues, especially if the town were to promote the area as a tourism destination. He also advised council to look ahead at what may come. “If we market this as a town trail, we could be liable on other parts of the trail,” he said. “Then there’s the issue of: What if the group disbands? What becomes of the trail? Does the town take over?” See ‘TURTLE’ Page 2
Waba self-storage approved JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com
To the dismay of some Waba
residents, McNab-Braeside council has approved a self-storage complex in the hamlet. See ‘REZONING’ Page 3
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JUSTICE PREVAILS Arnprior Mayor David Reid doesn’t appear to be coping well with his sentence during the annual Jail and Bail fundraiser Saturday in the Giant Tiger parking lot. Reeve Walter Stack and Coun. Lynn Grindstead were among others who participated. Money raised to “free” those in the slammer goes toward Arnprior Community Policing, a non-profit organization with a mandate to proactively prevent crimes such as break-ins and property theft. The fundraiser made just under $6,000. Meanwhile, Community Policing is looking for a new logo and slogan and you can help. To find out how, see Page 33. Photo by Derek Dunn
Dare to Care this Sunday The Arnprior-BraesideMcNab Seniors at Home Care Coach has become a vital service for seniors and others in need of transportation and the community has a chance to ensure its success at an event this Sunday. The sixth annual Dare to Care
Telethon is this Sunday, May 15 from 1 to 8 p.m. at the St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall in Arnprior. To make a pledge call 613-622CARE. The telethon will be broadcast on TVCOGECO channel 22 in Arnprior.
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