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Community mourns former McNab-Braeside councillor. – Page 5

An active, colourful wel-come to winter. – Page 3

Wild weather newsmaker of the year. – Page 8

Deadly dangerFire offi cials warn residents about dangersof carbon monoxide, need for alarmsJohn [email protected]

News – The carbon monoxide-re-lated deaths of at least fi ve people in Ontario and Quebec during the recent power outages has sparked an appeal from fi re offi cials for residents to in-stall soon-to-be mandatory carbon monoxide alarms if they haven’t al-ready.

“They protect you and your fam-ily … they can save your lives,” said Arnprior fi re prevention offi cer Rick Desarmia. “Considering that, it’s a small cost to pay (for an alarm).”

He cautioned that people should be on the lookout for possible back-ing up of deadly carbon monoxide fumes into the home.

This time of year, snow can pile up and block furnace and water heater

exhausts, he warned. As well as keep-ing vents clear, any device that emits carbon monoxide should be regularly serviced, he added.

Two of the deaths were caused by invisible carbon monoxide fumes from a generator running in the at-tached garage of a home. Another fa-tality was linked to burning furniture in a fi replace for warmth.

Desarmia said people should be prepared for power outages by having emergency kits that can keep them warm and fed for at least 72 hours. But don’t use outdoor items such as barbecues and generators indoors, as their exhausts are deadly in confi ned spaces, he warned.

He said there is information on the dangers of carbon monoxide and what to have in emergency kits avail-able at the Arnprior fi re hall.

Holiday campaign a huge successLocal business owner Karen Kavanagh led an impressive Christmas fundraiser that helped more than 30 families. For the story see Page 7.

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Winter wonderlandIt’s been a snowy start to winter, just another reason why the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide has named Mother Nature newsmaker of the year (see Page 8). While, the weather can be frightful sometimes, it can be incredibly beautiful too, as this walk through the Galilee Centre proves.

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News – The snowy conditions weren’t the best for the runners and walkers in the annual Solstice Run Dec. 20, but it didn’t deter the good spirits of the participants.

Main organizer Andy Kalnins said the running was a bit tough this year. Even though the roads and some of the sidewalks along the route in Arn-prior were cleaned and plowed, there was enough residual snow to give that “running in sand feeling,” he re-ported.

However, drivers were great, he said, noting passing cars slowed down and gave the intrepid brightly dressed and decorated walkers/runners a wide berth. A lot of people beeped their horns and waved.

As well, a few people waved from their homes through windows and a few folks braved the cold to wave from their front steps.

East Side Mario’s again offered a hot chocolate station in lieu of the typical water stop. The generous pro-vision of free hot chocolate (with the option of marshmallows) was taken up by just about everybody, he said, adding it was a welcome stop, rest and chance to warm up.

About two weeks ahead of the run, the Prior Runners did their usual 7 a.m. Sunday morning run, then met in Galilee for breakfast and to hand-paint the 2013 Solstice Run medallions.

The “cherished heirlooms (well, future cherished heirlooms)” were presented to all participants by Galilee board member Reg Gatenby.

“We picked the night of the Solstice (more or less) very deliberately,” ex-plained Kalnins.

“It is the longest and darkest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It is not yet Christmas, yet it seems like Christmas carols and Christmas com-mercials have been blaring forever. It is a season for many people of excess in consumption.

“So it is beautiful to take in the night and breathe in the pure Ottawa Valley air,” he said.

“The snow crunches beneath your feet and the darkness tries to consume you, but it cannot, for you carry light and you are not alone. It is a beautiful metaphor for what this season should be.”

After the run, the participants re-laxed and enjoyed the Victorian am-biance of the Galilee Centre. People changed out of damp shoes, caught their breath, and sat down to a not-so-Victorian meal of chili, lentil soup, salad, butter tarts and carrot cake.

The runners compared notes and Anda Sprudzs sang a few songs com-posed especially for the occasion - the lyrics were unique for the event, but the music may had a very close resem-blance to some Christmas carols.

Prizes were awarded for best cos-tumes and for some other acts of par-ticipation.

The evening concluded with many of the runners and walkers retiring to the Velvet Room. There, in front of a blazing Yule Log, there was an old-fashioned singing of Christmas Car-ols.

“It was a fi tting conclusion to the night of the Winter Solstice in the Ot-tawa Valley.”

JOHN CARTER/METROLAND

Above, the brightly dressed and decorated participants in the Sol-stice Run gather in the snow in front of Galilee for the event that celebrates the offi cial fi rst day of winter. Left, among those festively dressed for the occasion are Stephanie Blackmore, Margret Mc-Combe, Leslie Farrell and Karen Elliott.

Winter greeted in style by Solstice ‘runners’

Theresa Dunn gives the blessing prior to the walk, telling the close to 55 participants, “you are the blessing for coming out ... to do such a neat thing.”


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A heart felt Thank you! To the Town of Arnprior for 10 years of support.We thank all the businesses that have stood behind us and helped us all these years.

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radeship we have with the veterans, staff and the executive committee.

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News – The community is mourning a popular former McNab-Braeside councillor who died just before Christmas.

Dale Gillan is being remembered as a compassionate and effective councillor and dedicated supporter of many local organiza-tions, particularly those in the agricultural and health fi elds.

Gillan passed away “suddenly but peace-fully” at his Glasgow Station area home Dec. 21 with his family by his side. He was 74 years old. His wake Dec. 23 and funeral Dec. 24 in Arnprior attracted large crowds of admirers.

As well as being actively involved in mu-nicipal and community affairs, Gillan is also remembered as a caring family man. He is survived by wife, Jean (nee Eady), and fi ve children (see more details in his obituary in the classifi ed section of this newspaper).

“He was probably our most dedicated councillor,” said former McNab-Braeside Mayor Neil Stewart. “He put his heart and all his effort (into representing his constitu-ents). I really enjoyed being a colleague of his.”

Gillan served three terms as McNab-Braeside councillor from the mid-1990s on, as well as a term as deputy mayor starting in 2003.

McNab-Braeside CEO Noreen Mellema called him a “wonderful councillor” and a “very caring person.” As well as being help-ful to his constituents, he was always kind and supportive of township staff, she said.

Another former McNab township mayor, Norm Hazelwood, noted he was a dedicated councillor who “was pretty well liked by the

local people.” If someone had a problem, Gillan would “dig in and get them answers,” he said.

Hazelwood said Gillan, who was a farm-er in the Glasgow Station area, was a strong supporter of the agricultural community and rural people in general.

He also was actively involved in promot-ing improved health care services in both Arnprior and Renfrew and, as a one-time dialysis patient himself, played a key role in have a dialysis unit approved for Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH).

“He was a great advocate and supporter of the hospital,” said RVH CEO Randy Pen-ney. Gillan, who represented McNab on the RVH board for several years, was always “keenly interested in the welfare of RVH,” said Penney.

He noted that Gillan and his sister Brenda

Code were “very passionate” and persistent in lobbying provincial offi cials in support for RVH’s successful efforts to open a di-alysis unit so local patients wouldn’t have to make the long trip to Ottawa.

As well as being an effective champion for the hospital, he was a “really nice per-son,” added Penney.

Stewart noted that Gillan was tireless and dedicated in his municipal duties, hardly ever missing a meeting despite having to overcome the physical discomforts that eventually resulted in him receiving a kid-ney transplant. “He was somebody to go to if you wanted something done.”

He excelled no matter what committees he was assigned to, said Stewart. “He was happy to do any duty you gave him. Wheth-er it was fi re, museum, transportation, ev-eryone said the same thing. They really en-joyed being his colleague.”

As well, township staff thought very highly of him, for he was very respectful of their needs, he added.

His willingness to help out in all sorts of small but telling ways, from helping staff decorate the Christmas tree to picking up road-kill when the roads staff were other-wise occupied, was appreciated by his col-leagues.

“He was always willing to help out … he was a very giving person,” said Mellema. “When someone had a problem, he was al-ways there, willing to assist.”

He was “wonderful” to staff and was al-ways “so nice,” she added.

Stewart said that Gillan, who served as deputy mayor during Stewart’s term as mayor, was unfailingly positive and respect-ful. He noted that while the two didn’t al-ways see eye-to-eye on all issues, such as

what to do with the railway corridor, once the matter was settled, there were no hard feelings or anger. “He didn’t hold grudges … he was always friendly, a good guy to work with.”

That good-will was helpful in the amalgamation talks between McNab and Braeside.

Stewart said Gillan was also a “great community man,” who found time along with his farming, municipal, and hospital and cemetery board duties to actively support the Renfrew fair board, the 4-H movement and the Renfrew County Plowmen’s Association.

Stewart said Gillan genuinely enjoyed serving the town-ship and his community and never lost his keen interest in local municipal affairs. He said he continued to enjoy his chats with him long after both had left municipal council.

“He’ll certainly be missed by all who knew him … he was a good man.”

Dale Gillan, a former McNab-Braeside councillor, died Dec. 21


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Karen Kavanagh, left, meets with Chris Juhasz from Neighbourlink Fountain, to hand over donations collected in a campaign that underscored the generosity of the community.

Families helping familiesCommunity - It was a

Christmas the Kavanagh fam-ily will never forget.

When Karen Kavanagh set out to help a fellow family and teach her four children about giving, she had no idea how big the project would become.

When support from family and friends started piling up, she turned to social media and when all was said and done ‘Families Helping Families (Arnprior, Braeside, McNab) made a huge difference in the lives of many.

“Our grand total was 32 families, seven to whom we delivered personally and all the others were delivered by teams from The Fountain, the food bank and a member of the Legion,” said Kavanah. “We were able to provide ev-eryone with a full turkey din-ner, full breakfast and a toy for each child.”

Giving back felt good, said Kavanagh, who was over-whelmed by the generosity of the community.

“One of the families we were able to help came from a diffi cult past,” she said. “We were able to purchase them

a brand new crib and wagon/sleigh amongst many, many donations for their family both new and used.”

It was a hectic but heart-warming experience for the Kavanaghs.

“My husband and I an-swered the door well over 75 times in the last two weeks and were greeted by members of our community with smiles, hugs and donations big and small. It makes us so proud to live here,” said Kavanagh.

“My husband is military and has been to Afghanistan twice. He has seen poverty fi rsthand in many countries and for him to be able to help here at home was really meaningful.”

The true meaning of the sea-son is giving and the message came across loud and clear for all members of the family.

“Our four children have been a big help for us with all of the organizing and sort-ing of the groceries, even our 19-month-old daughter would immediately carry bags light enough to the stairs as she knew exactly where they were going.”

They couldn’t have done it

without all those who helped.“We want to thank everyone

who became involved, donated or sent messages of thanks and support. They have made this the success that it is.”

Individuals and businesses are to be commended for their help.

Businesses that helped in-clude Metro, WalMart Ren-frew, O’Brien Theatre, Min-Com, Rainbow Heritage Gar-den and Slater’s Bakery.

“We had a few large cash donations one being from The Optimist Club who very gen-erously gave $250,” said Ka-vanagh.

Friend and neighbour Nina McGuire joined others in giv-ing Karen a very special gift for her hard work for others.

She will be treated to the ‘Queen for a day’ spa treat-ment at the Brookstreet Hotel.

“Karen has inspired me to help others in need,” said Mc-Guire. “I am just amazed that she was able to do so for oth-ers.

“That is why I wanted to give her that spa package. She truly deserves it. She worked so hard to make this happen.”

The Kava-nagh liv-ing room is fi lled with bags and boxes of d o n a t e d g o o d i e s . More than 30 families were outfi t-ted with a full Christ-mas dinner, b r e a k f a s t and a toy for each child.


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Our choice for newsmaker of 2013Mother Nature gets our nod for local news-

maker of the year.McNab-Braeside Mayor Mary Campbell

was a close second.Actually, mainly because of its unpredict-

ability, Mother Nature could be almost any area’s newsmaker of the year.

Certainly many folks experienced the re-sults of extreme and unexpected weather con-ditions.

Calgary and surrounding towns were over-run by unprecedented fl ood waters, the Phil-ippines was hit by a devastating typhoon, the U.S. mid-west was ripped apart by savage tornadoes, people on the Prairies wondered if winter would ever end and to their amazement Vancouver residents had a rain-free summer.

By comparison, people in Arnprior and area had few surprises and not much to complain about. But there were enough extreme occur-rences to reinforce the growing fear that our weather is becoming more erratic and danger-ous.

We had a hint of things to come with the sudden damaging downpour on July 2009 that caused the province to declare parts of McNab-Braeside a disaster area.

This year it was Toronto’s turn to get hit by a sudden, violent July storm that fl ooded its downtown and trapped 1,400 people tempo-rarily on a commuter train.

Locally we did have unusually high spring run-off and while there was no major damage, we’re uncomfortably close to seven of our neighbours in cottage country that did declare a state of emergency because of fl ooding.

It went from drought in 2012 to too much water in certain areas in 2013.

We also dodged the worst of the return of the ice storm that knocked out power to half a million people to the west and south of us just before Christmas.

But we didn’t escape the heavy snowfall that made travelling diffi cult in the days lead-ing up to Christmas. Winter had barely arrived when we were already covered with almost half as much snow as we normally get in a full winter.

The blowing snow and too many motorists rushing about seemingly oblivious to the driv-ing conditions led to a large number of vehi-cles in the ditch and many near misses.

So much for the efforts to reduce insurance rates.

The snowfalls must also be causing havoc with snow plow and removal budgets. Just an-other weather-related expense we all have to deal with.

Last year it was a swath through rural pock-ets of Norway Lake, White Lake, Shamrock and Marshall Bay that was smacked by al-most-tornado strength winds.

This year it was Petawawa. Could it be Arn-prior next year?

Wind and thunder storms tend to be getting stronger and more frequent each summer.

In the winter, the curse of freezing rain is affl icting us far more often than the days when it only reared its ugly head a couple of times when seasons were changing.

It appears we might be getting an old-fash-ioned cold, snow-fi lled winter in 2013-14, but it would be no surprise if it turns into a treacherous mix of sleet and freezing rain far too soon and far too often.

So a fi ckle Mother Nature is our newsmaker of the year.

We can only hope that the powers-that-be get their heads out of the sand and recognize the dangers.

Instead of underfunding and muzzling our scientists, it’s time to unleash and encourage them to guide us in understanding Mother Na-ture and how we are alienating her before it’s too late.

HONOURABLE MENTION

Our honourable mention as newsmaker of the year is also sometimes misunderstood and embroiled in controversy.

Mayor Campbell had a rather stormy 2013. She is attempting to change the way rural ar-eas prioritize and fund such services as recre-ation and library.

She has also been in the middle of the Brae-side quarry expansion debate that involves such weighty issues environmental protection, economic development, residents’ rights, gov-ernment jurisdictions and municipal roles.

She and her council have also been in the forefront of many other important issues from preserving farm land and mitigating species at risk legislation to providing housing options for seniors and rural sustainability.

Those debates are far from settled and will continue to make news as we blow through 2014.

EDITORIAL

LETTER

Outsider fees make Arnprior unwelcomingTo the Editor:I applaud the insight and foresight shown

in Doug Smith’s letter (Chronicle-Guide, Dec. 19) about the negative impact that non-resi-dent fees have for the Arnprior community. I live in Vydon Acres; we have an Arnprior ad-dress and telephone number. However, we are technically in Ottawa and, therefore, pay taxes to Ottawa.

Given our close proximity to Arnprior, we support the businesses of Arnprior for al-most all of our shopping and service needs. The people of Arnprior are a great bunch and it is a pleasure to live and deal with them on a daily basis.

I am also a volunteer coach for Special Olympics Arnprior in fl oor hockey and swim-ming; these sports benefi tting Arnprior and neighbouring athletes.

So, in most respects I am happy to be a “mem-ber of the community.” That is, until I tried to register myself for the Arnprior Greyfi sh swim program at the Nick Smith Centre and was told that as a non-resident I am required to pay a 50 per cent penalty ($582 vs. $388).

The irony here is that even in the same pool that gladly accepts me as a volunteer of my time and effort for the benefi t of Arnprior residents, I am still considered an outsider.

I explained to the program director that I saw the policy as “small town” and “small minded” and he advised me to take it up with

Town Council and that it was because I did not pay taxes in Arnprior.

Interesting to note that all Arnprior residents can play in “my town’s” recreation facilities (Ottawa) for no extra charge.

I decided at that time that the same mind-set that created a bylaw to consider me an outsider would be unlikely to want to discus this issue with the outsider, so I dropped it, until I saw Doug Smith’s letter which shows me common sense thinking in this regard.

The net result of my personal experience is that the program is not up $582 but down $388 because I did not join. Magnify this by how many other non-resident individuals that do not join programs or teams that do not rent space or ice and I imagine the monetary impact is sig-nifi cant.

More importantly and far-reaching is the message these types of policies send that Arn-prior is a closed community and outsiders are not really welcome.

At a time when the recent 417 expansion pro-vides the potential for growth, and economic prosperity, I believe that abolishing bylaws that treat its nearest neighbours and communities as outsiders would be a signal that Arnprior is a welcoming community, which would be a step in the right direction and benefi t everyone.

Paul MillerVydon Acres

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Uploads balance drop in municipal fundingTo the Editor:In response to Arnprior Chronicle-Guide

article (Dec. 12) discussing OMPF funding to McNab-Braeside.

Our government is committed to support-ing municipalities across Ontario by upload-ing services, such as Ontario Works and the Ontario Drug Benefi ts that have weighed heavily on municipal budgets. At the same time, our government has introduced new funding for municipalities through pro-grams such as the Small, Rural and North-ern Municipal Infrastructure Fund.

Working closely with municipalities, we recently undertook a review of the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) to ensure the funding is stable, consistent and predictable while at the same time target-

ing it to those municipalities that need it the most. This year, the Province will provide a total of $550 million in unconditional fund-ing through OMPF to 388 municipalities across the province.

Here in McNab-Braeside, our govern-ment will invest over $400,000 through the OMPF and uploads in 2014.

In addition, the County of Renfrew will benefi t from $8.3 million as a result of the uploads in 2014. It is important to note that the removal of these costs off the property tax base benefi ts all taxpayers within the County of Renfrew, including those resid-ing in the Township of McNab-Braeside.

By 2014, the benefi t to municipalities from our government’s uploads will total over $1.5 billion. The restructured program

will ensure we are better responding to the individual needs of our large and diverse province.

Under the redesigned program, certain funds will be targeted to municipalities with more challenging fi scal circumstances.

The program will also continue to recog-nize the unique needs of our rural and north-ern communities.

Our government is committed to work-ing with local partners to build a stronger Ontario.

And we are working with communities to ensure that all of the people in this province have the high-quality services they deserve.

Charles SousaOntario Minister of Finance

Holly Jolly fundraiser a big boost for special transportationTo the Editor:The transportation

staff of Carefor Health & Community Services thank Jim, Jason, Lesley and Valley Heritage Ra-dio 98.7fm staff and vol-unteers, Matt Mulvihill and OPG for sponsoring, Art Jamieson and Dai Bassett our radio hosts, the Holly Jolly perform-ers Lyoness and Judy Woodstock, John Yaka-buski, Country Review, Rick Leben and Bowes Brothers, volunteers and staff of Champlain Com-munity Transportation Collaborative, and all of the donors to the Valley Heritage Radio 98.7fm Holly Jolly Radiothon

and open house.Your donations helped

to raise $11 000 to assist in making non-urgent medical transportation accessible for all in our

community. The Cham-plain Community Trans-portation Collabora-tive of Renfrew County works together to ensure that seniors and adults

with disabilities who re-quire transportation to non-urgent medical ap-pointments and commu-nity support service ap-pointments can receive transportation services in the most effi cient and cost-effective way.

Our coalition is com-posed of community support agencies provid-ing transportation in Arn-prior, Barry’s Bay, Cala-bogie, Eganville, Deep River, Golden Lake, Renfrew and Pembroke. Unfortunately for some of our clients, the cost of transportation can be very high depending on where they live in the county or the amount of transporta-

tion required. While each agency works diligently with our clients to make the drives affordable, we too are limited in what we can do at times due to our budgets.

As always your sup-port is very much ap-preciated as we all work together to keep seniors and people with disabili-ties living at home and living healthy while be-ing able to attend their medical appointments and appointments of dai-ly living.

Alice Grenon,Rae Clayton,

Carefor Health & Community Service

To the Editor:I wanted to let you all know how

the community has really rallied to help out with our Operation Snowsuit urgent request.

Thanks to you all for helping to get the message out there.

It never ceases to amaze me what a great community we live in. Since sending out my desperate appeal, I have been inundated with calls, emails, Facebook messages, bags, boxes and all kinds of snowsuits, boots, hats and gloves, also money (that never hurts here).

In fact so much many bags, boxes, etc. were dropped off at my offi ce, I literally had to leave them in the hall. It took two vehicles to transport them to our Snowsuit HQ.

With a few co-workers, I was able to sort the items needed and pack these. We almost fi lled every order.

We are only short boys size-5 boots (two pairs) and ladies snow pants in the following sizes: Large (two pairs), XL (one pair) and 1XL (one pair).

Thank you all so very much.Wishing you all a very merry

Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.

Lyn Smith, co-ordinatorRenfrew County Child Poverty

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Don’t close fi re bases at year’s end: MPPNews – Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke

MPP John Yakabuski has again called on the Minister of Natural Resources, David Ora-zietti, to postpone plans to close fi re bases in Renfrew County and Kirkland Lake for one year or until a full analysis of the im-pacts is completed.

The Pembroke and Kirkland Lake clo-sures were announced in early November as part of the provincial government’s “three-year transformation plan” of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).

The fi re base closures are scheduled to take place by the end of this year.

“My offi ce is contacted every day by in-dividuals expressing signifi cant concerns

regarding public safety because of this ill-considered decision” Yakabuski said in a news release last week.

“Several duly-elected municipal councils have passed resolutions outlining legitimate concerns regarding everything from re-sponse times to legal obligations, but have yet to receive any answers from the govern-ment.”

Yakabuski fi rst raised the issue with the minister directly and through questions in the Legislature after the closures were an-nounced.

After the government neglected to pro-vide any answers to concerns being raised by the communities affected, he followed

up with a letter to the minister again urg-ing him to delay any decision until the impacts are known. “When the MNR fi rst announced plans to close these fi re bases, local communities raised many important questions and concerns about the impacts of this decision.” Yakabuski said. “Here we are with just days remaining before the fi re bases are closed and the Minister has yet to provide any answers about what the af-fects will be.” Yakabuski insists that the ef-fects the closures will have on public safety, as well as potential economic impacts, be thoroughly reviewed and for the minister to shelve his plan to close the fi re bases until that has taken place.

Province to pay victims of Rideau Regional abuseNews – A tentative settlement

has awarded former residents of the Rideau Regional Centre $32.7 million.

The residents of the now closed residential facility for people with developmental dis-abilities in Smiths Falls are now spread all over the province, in-cluding several in the Arnprior

area.The tentative settlement of the

class action lawsuit launched by counsel for the plaintiffs from the Rideau and Southwestern regional centres was announced Dec. 23.

If approved by the court over-seeing the talks, the province will provided combined settle-

ments totaling $32.7 million.The money would be com-

pensation to former residents of both institutions who suffered harm while living there.

The tentative settlements also include a written apology from the Ontario premier to the for-mer residents involved.

The Rideau Regional Cen-tre closed in 2009 and the Southwestern Regional Centre in 2008 in accordance with a government decision to close institutions for adults with de-velopmental disabilities and move residents to homes in the community, with appropriate supports and services.

Renfrew County public works director not retiring yetSteve [email protected]

News - Dave Darch, 68, is itching to get started on retirement projects around the house.

But they’ll have to wait until spring.

Renfrew County’s di-rector of public works and engineering, who joined

county staff in April 2007, was scheduled to retire this month.

However, he has agreed to stay on until the end of March.

“We hope to use his ex-pertise to help with recruit-ment of his successor,” said Bruce Beakley, the county’s director of human resources.

“I feel fl attered to be asked,” said Darch.

The Foymount resident says it also makes sense to stay on a few months to help with projects he’s been a pivotal part of, namely the county’s asset management program, active transportation considerations, and the 2014 budget.

The replacement selection com-mittee consists of Beakley, Darch, Warden Peter Emon, operations com-mittee chairman Walter Stack and county chief administrative offi cer

Jim Hutton.“The county’s been a great place to

work,” said Darch, who has worked with municipal government in the public works sector for about 38 years of his 45-year career.

Beakley says there will be an open competition for the position.

Advertisements for the position were placed last week in various area newspapers, including the Chronicle-Guide.

The closing date for applications is Monday, Jan. 6.

Don’t pass snow plows: OPPNews – The OPP is

cautioning motorists to respectful and cautious around snow plows on area roads.

In a news release last week, police made special mention of the importance of keeping clear of tow-plows, an innovative way of us-ing one truck and a new side blade in place of a second truck. While there are still many regular combination units of area highways,

tow-plows are growing in popularity as they help keep down costs and save the environ-ment from additional gas emissions.

Motorists are urged to keep in mind:

• if following a tow-plow, the unit will move from left to right of the truck pulling it when deploying operations;

• drivers should fol-low a tow-plow at a dis-tance and should not try to pass;

• drivers should not try to pass any snow plow;

• plowing and sand-ing is only part of stay-ing safe on the roads during the winter.

Motorists also have an important role to play by staying alert, slow-ing down and staying in control – the three key elements to safe winter driving, stress police. For more information, visit www.ontario.ca\511.

Red Cross care services resumesNews – Red Care home care ser-

vice by personal support workers re-sumed in the area Dec. 27 after SEIU Healthcare union and the Canadian Red Cross and its care partners mutu-ally agreed to arbitration to end the strike action that began Dec. 11.

The arbitration will occur in Janu-ary.

In a joint statement, the two sides said: “We recognize that this has been a challenging time for some of our clients and their families. Our cli-ents’ safety and well-being has been our top priority and we are pleased that a resolution to the strike has been reached and that regular service for all of our clients will resume.”

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Plenty of owls tallied at Boxing Day bird countLifestyle - Whilst many

people were sleeping off Christmas excesses, 48 hardy individuals were out search-ing for birds on Boxing Day.

This year’s Pakenham-Arn-prior Christmas Bird Count was a special one: Charles Macnamara conducted the very fi rst Arnprior Christmas Bird Count in 1913.

This centennial year we were fortunate in having near-perfect conditions for bird counting. The wind remained light all day and the tempera-tures reached a comfortable -9 °C.

By 6:30 a.m. Ryan Zim-merling and I were in Gillies Grove where Eastern Screech-Owls once resided. I say “once” because in the 1980s they were regularly recorded on counts but after Barred Owls moved into the Grove, the little owls vanished.

In following years, at-tempts to elicit responses from Screech-Owls on counts went unrewarded. But this year Ryan Zimmerling and I heard a Screech-Owl respond with its unmistakable waver-

ing whinny to my imitations!In Pakenham, shortly after

midnight the indefatigable Ray Holland had one fl y over his head. The two Screech-Owls set a new record as only a single had been tallied on all previous counts.

Other owls were observed in record numbers. A record count of Snowy Owls was anticipated due to the unprec-edented infl ux of that north-ern species into eastern North America, but the 15 that were tallied was a surprise (seven was the previous record).

Eight Barred Owls was

also a new record. The only other record tally was that for Dark-eyed Juncos: no fewer than 348 “tuxedo birds” were counted, most at birdfeeders.

Two Belted Kingfi shers wintering on Waba Creek co-operated nicely on count day, tying the record set in 1971. In Pakenham, only two of the three Red-bellied Woodpeck-ers visiting feeders showed up on Boxing Day, equalling the record set last year.

The Best Bird Award went to a Varied Thrush that has been frequenting a feeder near Almonte. This stunning orange-breasted, blue-backed western bird was surprisingly not a fi rst for this count; in 1990 one wintered at a feeder oddly not that far from the one currently being visited.

While high numbers were recorded for some species, low counts of others were taken. Apart from American Goldfi nches, very few fi nch-es were seen. There were no crossbills, redpolls, or Eve-ning Grosbeaks. Large seed crops in the North prevented these wanderers from coming

to our region.However, large local fruit

crops were responsible for 42 American Robins being tallied. House Sparrows con-tinue their decline. In 1985 we counted 2,011 House Sparrows. This year, only 127 were found.

This is my 47th local count (consecutive!) and it was the fi rst on which I did not see a single House Sparrow.

The total of 48 species was the lowest in 15 years. Deep snow and earlier periods of severe cold are undoubtedly responsible for an absence of Horned Larks and other count ‘regulars’.

A full summary of this year’s Christmas Bird Count will appear on the Macnamara Field Naturalists’ Club web-site (mfnc.ca).

From the time of writing, there are only another 364 days until my 48th Paken-ham-Arnprior Christmas Bird Count. I am already getting excited!

The Nature Number is 613-387-2503; email is [email protected].

MICHAEL RUNTZ

Barred Owls were recorded in record numbers on this year’s Christmas Bird Count.

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Most deer hunters comply with provincial regulations

News – In the November deer hunts in eastern and southern Ontario, the Minis-try of Natural Resources (MNR) laid 243 charges and issued 435 warnings under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.

MNR enforcement offi cers, who checked 6,500 hunters, placed special emphasis on regulations pertaining to safe hunting practices, including wearing hunter orange. They found some hunters wearing an inadequate amount of orange or none at all.

VIOLATIONS

Charges and warnings were issued for the following violations:

• hunting without carrying a licence; • hunting without having a licence; • hunting at night; • possessing a fi rearm at night; • having loaded fi rearms in a vehicle; • failing to properly attach a seal to

deer; • failing to provide the required infor-

mation on a seal; • trespassing for the purpose of hunt-

ing; • interfering with lawful hunting; • failing to wear hunter orange while

hunting.Charges and warnings were also issued

under the Liquor Licence Act and the Off Road Vehicle Act. Offi cers are investigat-ing a further 108 matters that will likely result in additional charges.

For further information on hunting regulations, consult the 2013-14 Hunting Regulations Summary, available at On-tario.ca/hunting.

To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact a ministry offi ce during regular business hours.

You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

News – The OPP and the On-tario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) are reminding snowmobilers that no ice can be considered 100 per cent safe to ride on with a snowmobile.

This is especially true this win-ter when ice is forming earlier than usual in many areas and may look safe, but is not yet thick or strong enough to hold snowmo-biles.

THAW, RAIN

This ice warning also applies during any prolonged period of thaw or rain, and late in the sea-son after ice begins to deteriorate from milder temperatures.

To avoid unnecessary risks, the

OPP and OFSC recommend that snowmobilers stick to available, land-based, OFSC prescribed trails whenever possible.

OFSC clubs provide numer-ous trails that avoid water cross-ings altogether and also provide many bridges and culverts to pass over known water crossings safely.

STAKE LINE

If you do make the personal choice to take the risk of travel-ling on ice by snowmobile, wait until a marked stake line is in place and cross only when you can follow it directly from shore to shore, without stopping on the ice.

While ice crossing is never a sure thing, snowmobilers can also reduce their risk by:

• checking ice thickness and quality before riding onto any frozen water;

• understanding that ice condi-tions may vary from day to day, from hour to hour and from place to place;

• never travelling on ice alone, at night or while impaired;

• avoiding slushy ice, un-tracked ice, or ice near moving water or dock bubblers;

• watching out for obstacles like rocks, stumps, docks, ice roads and fi shing huts;

• wearing a buoyant snowmo-bile suit and carrying ice picks.

OPP, OFSC warn snowmobilers to stay off early winter ice

Dams no place for winter playNews - Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is urging peo-

ple to stay clear of its hydroelectric stations and dams and use extra caution on lakes and rivers.

“Our message is simple: Stay Clear! Stay Safe,” said OPG senior vice-president Mike Martelli.

“This is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, but people should stay away from our hydroelectric dams and stations. These areas are never safe for recreational activities.”

Despite recent cold weather, it’s not unusual for some areas of the province to experience above freezing tem-peratures and rain over the holiday period. This will mean increased water fl ows on Ontario waterways. The water near dams is always fl owing, which means ice near them does not form as solidly as it does on still water.

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New and familiar faces in 2013We welcomed new and familiar faces in 2013, and familiar faces in new roles. Tracey Ste-vens, above, joined McNab Public School as principal, taking over for retiring Bronwyn Scott. A former vice-principal of Highview School in Pembroke, Stevens has also worked at Eganville Public School, Admaston Public School, Champlain Discovery and other area schools. “I love it,” she said of her new role. “This is a wonderful community and a won-derful school.” Other changes included former Arnprior District High School teacher and Opeongo principal Amy Johnson is A.J. Charbonneau’s new principal and former A.J. principal Angie McGrath is now vice-principal at ADHS.

SUBMITTED

Rick Gwalchmai, above, a long-time Town of Arnprior employee, be-came Recreation Program Co-ordi-nator, a new position created after the restructuring of the town’s rec-reation department. Above right, Arnprior and District Archives president John Smith is among es-teemed members of the communi-ty who received Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals. Arnprior supported Mitochondrial Disease Awareness week by turning their porchlights green with the help of a local Home Hardware sponsored campaign. Nicholas Antonakos, right, has Mitochondrial Disease, and his parents are grateful for the local support for the cause.

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Our Family to Yours Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From your Real Estate Advisers

Fun times in 2013Events and activities abounded this past year. Arnprior and McNab-Brae-side residents were busy both close to home and away. Above, Greg and son Jake Redmond of Arnprior were among the spectators at the Raptor show at the Renfrew Fair. Above right, Amy Rampton aboard Bandit in the equestrian ring. Left, eight-year-old Emily Phillips, left, and sister Ainsley, 10, of Arnprior didn’t let a little rain dampen their spirits during Little Italy’s Grapefest event along Preston Street in Ottawa. The two broke out the umbrellas and danced in the rain to music from the main stage. Locally, people enjoyed the Arnprior Opti-mists Winter Carnival, McNab Days, Priorpalooza, the Arnprior Fair and the White Pine Festival.

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Sports – The Arnprior Fig-ure Skating Club’s new syn-chro team is hosting an e-waste collection fundraiser during the Arnprior Optimist Winter Carnival in mid-January.

If Santa brought you new electronics for Christmas, the club wants your old items.

If you have unwanted TVs, computers, printers and the like taking up valuable space in your home, the fi gure skat-ers can help.

The club and Ontario Elec-tronic Stewardship are hosting a public collection event to divert electronic waste from landfi lls. During the car-nival, from Thursday, Jan. 16 to Saturday, Jan. 18, the public can drop off any old electronic waste such as MP3 players, cameras, telephones, TVs, VCR and DVD players and recorders and radios for recycling at the Nick Smith Centre parking lot.

The drop-off times are Jan. 16 and 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. each day and Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon.

All proceeds will go to the fi gure skating club’s synchro team.

To determine what’s recyclable, check out www.re-cycleyourelectronics.ca/.

For more information, call Margaret at 613-622-0133.

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The Arnprior Figure Skating Club is holding an e-waste recycling fundraiser in support of its new synchro team. Team members include, in back from left, Sarah bird, Adri-anna Martin, Jessica Daze, Katie McCombe, Sabrina Gill, Maggie Clattenburg, Mackenzie Burton; and in front Kai-tlynn Edge, Eleanor Spooner, Samantha Dougherty, Lisa McCombe and Abby Patrois. Missing from the photograph is Emily Simmonds.

Sports – The Arnprior Junior B Packers got an unexpected pre-Christmas break thanks to nasty weather and a problem at the Nick Smith Centre.

A home game against Renfrew Dec. 20 was delayed because of a transformer problem and a Dec. 22 tilt in Stittsville was cancelled be-

cause of the freezing rain.The Packers were scheduled to host the Perth

Blue Wings Dec. 27 and travel to Almonte for a Dec. 28 game (after early holiday press dead-lines).

The Packers, second in the Valley Division, will kick off 2014 by hosting Stittsville Royals

this Friday, Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Nick Smith Centre.

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Arnprior travels to Gatineau to play the Met-ro Division Mustangs Sunday, Jan. 5 at 7:20

p.m. The Packers then have two home games back-to-back, including a rare Thursday tilt Jan. 9 when Stittsville comes to the Nick Smith Centre for a make-up game, scheduled on the league website as starting at 9:41 a.m.

The Shawville Pontiacs are in town for a more normal 8 p.m. start Friday, Jan. 10.

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Silver in curling Local athletes continued to ex-cel in and out of the province. Curler Doug Johnston and his teammates came away with a silver medal from the 2013 Canadian senior curling cham-pionships in Summerside, PEI in March. Johnston, son of Don Johnston of Arnprior, grew up in town and started out curl-ing in Arnprior. Now a resident of Vydon Acres, Johnston said the experience was great. “It was a lot of fun,” he said. “It’s a high level of competition and there’s a lot of camaraderie.

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It was another highly successful year in 2013 for Arnprior District High School sports teams. Left, the Arnprior District High School junior girls basketball team pose with the Renfrew County championship trophy after a 45-25 title game victory over RCI Nov. 7. It was their second straight championship.

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Arnprior District High School girls rugby players rush to touch the Up-per Ottawa Valley athletic association championship trophy after ADHS defeated Bishop Smith 17-0 in the title game at Dochart Park Oct. 31. It was one of the many highlights for ADHS student athletes in 2013. As well as championships in girls basketball and rugby, the school had winning teams in boys basketball, soccer, football and girls volleyball. As well, several ADHS students excelled in track and fi eld at both local and area meets.

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we found a gem for our mother,

Lucie McGregor, in Grove Park

Lodge Renfrew.

Over the years the staff welcomed

not only Lucie but us. They kept

us informed at all times. There is

respect and access for all religious

beliefs. Whether one works in

housekeeping, kitchen, fl oor or

offi ce it is one caring team.

They take the time to know their

residents – individual, personal

gifts are chosen for special

occasions. Christmas, Easter,

Thanksgiving and St. Patrick’s Day

are special for residents and family.

For twelve years we have shared

much laughter and tears with our

second family, the staff of Grove

Park Lodge.

Thank you for making a home for

Lucie and for us.

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The family of the late FRANCES BRUNKE would like to express our sincere appreciation to family, friends, neighbours, and members of the parish for their many acts of kindness and support. Your food donations, flowers, donations to the various charities, stories, cards of sympathy and consoling words were of great comfort. Thanks to Rev. P. Blake for the funeral service and to the mountain choir and Mamie, the organist. A special thanks to brothers Wayne, Ken, nephews Michael, Justin, James and brother-in-law Mark for being her pallbearers and honorary pall bearers Jonathon, Wyatt and Ernie. Thanks to readers Marlene, Meghan and Madison. Thank you to the DACA center and the ladies who prepared a tremendous meal. Thank you to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital for their care, to Dr. Arcand and a special thank you to the nurses from ParaMed for their exceptional care and respect for Frances. Thank you for the compassion and guidance by Goulet Funeral Home. The kindness shown to our family at this time will always be remembered.

The Brunke Family

PAPOUSEK

The Papousek families

would like to thank friends,

neighbors & the community of

Renfrew for the kindness, support & many various donations given throughout these past months for our mother & father Anne &

Jarda.

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CongratulationsJulie Lepine

On your graduations from:

2002 – Ottawa University with

Honours in Social Sciences

2013 – Carleton University with

a Masters of Applied Linguistics

and Discourse Studies

May 2013 – Julie accepted a

position at Carleton University

as an Instructor of English as a

Second Language for Academic

Purposes.

WAY TO GO JEWELAlways proud, love Andrew,

Charlie, Maxwell, Mom & Dad

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Randy & Danielle Pierce of Pakenham, ON and Keith & Carol Peterson of Rosetown, SK, along

with Aspen Presley Pierce, are pleased to announce

the marriage of

Kristin Sara Peterson &

Matthew Robert Pierce

on November 28, 2013 in the Mayan Riviera. Wedding Celebrations will be held on

January 4, 2014 in Arnprior, ON and on January 18, 2014

in Rosetown, SK.

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GRADUATION

CARD OF THANKS

GRADUATION

CARD OF THANKS

HUNTER SAFETY Cana-dian Firearms Course. Courses and exams held throughout the year. Will do Private groups as well. Call Kevin 613.432.5192 [email protected]

WEDDING

CARD OF THANKS

BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING CHRONICLE DIAMOND

AWARD WINNER 2009, 2010 & 2011Saturn Accounting

Services 613-832-4699

Carpentry, Repairs, Rec Rooms, Decks, etc. Rea-sonable rates, 25 years ex-perience. 613-832-2540

WEDDING

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COMMERCIAL RENT

COMMERCIAL SPACE, on busy Madawaska Street, Arnprior. almost 500 sq ft, $735 (taxes included) plus hydro and hot water. 613-623-9282

Prime Commercial Space available immediately, Main St. Renfrew. Parking lot available and wheel-chair access. Call for de-tails. 613.432.1911

FARM

JD 2350 4x4 loader; MF 265 loader; NH L250 skid-steer; 8’ snow blower, $1,750; CIH 5100 grain drill. 613-223-6026.

On-site fire-wood processing from $15/cord! 20-1000+ cord no problem! Up to 12 cord/hour! We are mobile and process anywhere across Ontario! Email: [email protected] Call: 613-853-3473.

FITNESS &HEALTH

New Miracle Weight Loss product. Guaranteed to work for you. I’ve lost 200 pounds and I’ll be your personal weight loss coach. Free info pack: 613-200-1523 email: [email protected]

FOR RENT

1 and 2 bedroom apt, 71 Sullivan Cres Arnprior. Available now, includes heat, water, fridge, stove and parking. Laundry on site. $645/$745 Info 819.773.2620

CARD OF THANKS

FOR RENT

1 BEDROOM, 106 John Street Arnprior, 2nd floor above Sew Inspired , 620 sq. Quiet center town loca-tion, available immediate-ly. AC, fridge and stove, no pets, first and last $675/month plus utilities. Day 613-623-4979 even-ings 613-623-5920

1 Bedroom Apartment in Arnprior. Very clean, quiet building. Near the Grove. Recently renovated. Hard-wood floors. Non-smok-ing, no pets, hydro extra. $675.00 Call (613) 623-0395.

1 Bedroom Apartment-Towne Centre-$675 Jan 1/14. Two minute walk from downtown, mature tenants only, 2nd floor, no pets, 613-623-0866.

2 BEDROOM Apt, fridge, stove, heat, parking in-cluded. Tenant pays hydro. $790+hydro. For viewing call or text 613-899-6593

2 bedroom apt open con-cept with sky lights, top floor, 248 Lynn St. Ren-frew, $720 plus heat & hy-dro, available first week of January. 613.433.5937

2 BEDROOM CONDO, clean, quiet and bright, Campbell Court, 124 Dan-iel St, S, Arnprior, secure building, non-smoking, 5 appliances, parking includ-ed. $960 per month, close to shopping. Call 613-623-6498

2 BEDROOM first floor apartment in Arnprior. Available January 1st, Bright well-maintained non-smoking building. $750/month plus hydro. Parking for 1 car. 613-620-7278

3 BEDROOM APT, Arnpri-or, Spacious sunny and quiet, lots of storage, ap-pliances, parking and laun-dry, February 1st, $ 8 6 5 / m o n t h . 613-838-2765

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FOR RENT

ARNPRIOR ALWAYS CLEAN, MODERN Secure 1&2 Bedroom apts. on First Avenue. Fridge, stove, parking incl. Dis-counts for mature tenants. 623-8537 after 6pm

ARNPRIOR, Quiet, Private apt for rent above retail store (store open 9-5 so very quiet after hours). Plenty of parking, washer and dryer included, refer-ences a must. Yearly lease preferred. Ideal for single or retired couple. $975 all inclusive. To view pictures see Kijiji Ad# 546376712 For more info please call Alex 613-623-2582

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE-LY, Large 2 bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, parking included. Has gas fireplace and window air conditioner, $825/month +utilities, first and last re-quired. For viewing call or text 613-899-6595

Cobden apartments for rent. Bachelor $550 a month, 1 bedroom $600 a month. Heat & hydro ex-tra, parking and laundry on site, no smoking building, 613.851.4630

Convenient Downtown lo-cation in Arnprior. 1 bedrm apt. $700./month & 2 bedrm apt. $725./month includes water & parking. Tenant pays gas & hydro, Please call Greg Townley Broker of Record, Mather Insurance & Real Estate 613-282-7125.

DOWNTOWN ARNPRIOR 1 bedroom, heat included. $575+hydro. First and last, no smoking, no pets, em-ployment reference. 613-433-6000

LARGE 1 bedroom; 84 John Street N, Upstairs; Available immediately - heat, water, fridge & stove included. $510, 1st and last required. Call 613-623-4246 day or 613-623-7482 evening. Suitable ONLY for single, quiet, mature person. NOT suitable for children. NO PETS/NO SMOKING

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FOR RENT

One bedroom plus a child’s bedroom, walking distance to schools & downtown shopping. Ask-ing $850.00/ month plus utilities. Please contact Greg Townley Broker of Record, Mather Insurance and Real Estate 613-282-7125.

PENTHOUSE style 2 bed-room now available in Arn-prior, reduced to $995. For viewing go to Kijiji Ad#470258683or call 613-229-1850

BIRTHDAY

ANNIVERSARY

FOR RENT

RENFREW, 3 bedroom, 2 storey house with yard, 320 Harry Street, $1000/month plus utilities. Available Jan. 1st, 6 1 3 - 5 7 0 - 8 9 6 5 , 613-281-1728

Renfrew, central location, recently renovated 3 BR, LR, DR, full kitchen (no appliances) private drive and yard. Quiet neighbour-hood. $890 plus utilities. First/last and references required. 613.292.7323

RENFREW small 1 bed-room partially furnished, first&last, $475+utilities, 3 Bedroom House $850+utilities, 1st and last close to downtown, refer-ences, no pets 613-623-4747

ANNIVERSARY

FOR RENT

SEMI-DETACHED, 30 Ash-bury Street, Arnprior, Available January 1. 3 bed-room, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, finished basement, 5 appliances, central air, n o n - s m o k e r s , $ 1 3 0 0 / m o n t h + u t i l . 613-836-8067

TWO BEDROOM apart-ment on Madawaska St., Arnprior. Fridge, stove, and parking. Second floor, NO PETS, $725+hydro and hot water. 613-623-9282

ANNIVERSARY

DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT NOON.

Call 613.623.6571 Email [email protected]

LOOK ONLINE @ yourottawaregion.com MONDAY AT 9:30 AM

HUNTING


COUNTY OF RENFREWEmployment Opportunity

BONNECHERE MANORLong Term Care Home

Bonnechere Manor, a safe and caring community to live, work and enjoy life.

REGISTERED NURSEPart Time

Qualifications:� A Registered Nurse with a current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario with annual

mandatory licensing renewal

� The ability to work any shifts, be available for short-notice call-ins and to maintain regular attendance is required

Compensation: Start - $37.22 �� 1 Year - $41.17 �� 2 Years - $43.38 �� 3 Years - $48.84 �� 25 Years - $49.71Please note, starting salary is adjusted based on proof of relevant past RN experience at the rate of one increment for everyyear of experience with the exception of the 25 year rate which requires 25 years of experience.

For a complete job description and qualifications, please see the County of Renfrew website at http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/departments/human-resources/unionized-job-descriptions/

Please send your resume, stating Competition #14-01,by 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2014 to:

Human Resources, County of Renfrew

9 International Drive, Pembroke ON K8A 6W5

EMAIL: [email protected] (in MS Word or pdf format)

https://www.facebook.com/BonnechereManor#!/BonnechereManor

Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Imagine a job that fits your life.Flexible ScheduleHealth BenefitsConvenient LocationsScholarship ProgramsIncentive Programs

NOW HIRING STORE MANAGERDrop off your resume at either Tim Hortons in Renfrew

or email your resume to [email protected] or [email protected]

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Manufacturing EngineerNylene Canada Inc., a producer of Nylon Polymer and Carpet Fibre in Arnprior Ontario, has an immediate career opportunity for a team oriented process technical leader.This position requires a recognized degree in a Chemical or Mechanical engineering discipline with 7 – 10 years of related experience; a professional designation or the ability to acquire same would be desirable. Practical knowledge in all facets of a manufacturing environment with a focus on process, projects and support functions is required. Experience and knowledge of polymer and co-polymer production is a desired asset. Your excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities, along with your good leadership, supervisory, managerial, planning and interpersonal skills will serve you well in this challenging career position. You will be responsible for the oversight, control, development, and troubleshooting of processes as well as the implementation of associated projects that may result.To the successful candidate, Nylene Canada Inc. will provide a competitive compensation package and personal growth and advancement opportunities.Please forward your resume to: Human Resources Department Nylene Canada Inc. 200 McNab Street Arnprior, Ontario, K7S 3P2 Or email to: [email protected] thank all the applicants for applying. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No agencies please.

Galilee Mission Centre of Arnprior invites

applications for the position of

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR For details of this employment opportunity

see our website:

WWW.GALILEECENTRE.COMC

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McGregor’s Produce is seeking staff for the summer of

2014. There are two types of positions available:

1. Farm Labour – Picking strawberries, raspberries,

beans and other farm labour.

2. Selling produce at our Farm Market Stands

throughout the Ottawa Valley.

Applicants should be college/university age or older

and in good physical health as physical labour is

required. Visit our website www.mcgregorsproduce.com

for more information AND to fi nd our application

form. Email a completed application form and

resume to [email protected] or mail to:

McGregor’s Produce, 351 Lochwinnoch Rd. Braeside,

ON, K0A 1G0.

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FOR SALE

Discouraged insuring with total strangers? Profes-sional Brokers, Small town service. Try us out. Eady Insurance. 6 1 3 - 4 3 2 - 8 5 4 3 , 1 - 8 8 8 - 2 7 5 - 3 2 3 9 www.eadyinsurance.ca

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS.Best Price, Best Quality.All Shapes & Colors Available.Call 1-866-652-6837w w w . t h e c o v e r -guy.com/newspaper

STEEL BUILD-I N G S / M E T A L BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF!30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100,80x100 sell for balance owed! Call: 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 5 7 - 2 2 0 6 www.crownsteelbuild-ings.ca

CAREERDEVELOPMENT

HELP WANTED

CANCEL YOUR TIME-SHARE. NO RISK pro-gram. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consulta-tion. Call us NOW. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248

Help Wanted! Make $1000 weekly mailing brochures from HOME! NO experience required.Start immediately!www.TheMailingHub.com

HELP WANTED, Part time delivery person, apply in person, Mama Rosa Res-taurant, Arnprior. 613-622-0022

HELP WANTED

RETIREMENT APART-MENTS, ALL inclusive. Meals, transportation, ac-tivities daily. Short leases. Monthly specials! Call 877-210-4130

HUNTING SUPPLIES

3 Ice Fishing Shacks for Rent, please call 613-623-9410

Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and ex-ams throughout the year. Held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

LEGAL

CRIMINAL RECORD?Don’t let your past limit your career plans!Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable - A+ BBB Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOMCall for FREE INFO BOOK-LET 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366)w w w. R e m o v e Yo u r R e -cord.com

FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX

CHRONICLE DIAMOND AWARD WINNER 2009, 2010 & 2011

SATURN ACCOUNTING SERVICES

613-832-4699

PERSONAL

TRUE PSYCHICSFor Answers, CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE 1-877-342-3032 Mobile: #4486 www.truepsy-chics.ca

PETS

Dog Sitting- Experienced retired breeder providing lots of TLC. My home. Smaller dogs only. References available. $17-$20 daily Marg 613-721-1530 www. lovingcaredogsitting.com

WANTED

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

SCRAP CARS Will pay $50 -$200,

or more depending on types.

Picked up free.613-432-3464 or cell 613-432-0449

WORK WANTED

Send A Load to the dump, cheap. Clean up clutter, garage sale leftovers or leaf and yard waste. 613-256-4613.

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In loving memory of Colton Simonswho left us January 7, 2013

Dani and Lizzy – Dancing in the Sky

What does it look like in heaven

Is it peaceful is it free like they say

Does the sun shining bright forever

Have your fears and your pain gone away

Cause Here on earth it feels like everything..

good is missing, since you left and here on

earth everything is different, there is an emptiness

Oh I, hope you’re dancing in the sky

I hope you’re singing in the angels choir

I hope the angels, know what they have

I bet it’s so nice up in heaven since you arrived

So tell me what, do you do up in heaven

Are your days filled with love and light

Is there music? Is there art and invention

Tell me are you happy are you more alive

Cause Here on earth it feels like everything..

good is missing, since you left and here on

earth everything is different, there is an emptiness

Oh I, I hope you’re dancing in the sky

I hope you’re singing in the angels choir

I hope the angels, know what they have

I bet it’s so nice up in heaven since you arrived

Missing you every minute of every day,

Loving you always,

Mom, Dad and Jessica

Harold Leitch1954 – 2011

Fondly loved and deeply mourned,

It’s been three years since you’ve been gone.Heart of my heart,

I miss you so;Often my darling, my tears will flow;

Dimming your picture where’er I go;

‘Tis sad but true, I will abide,Until some day we’ll

be side by sideLovingly remembered

Nancy, Samantha & Thomas

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Myles R. DelargeJuly 12, 1930 – January 1, 2013

In our hearts you will always stay

Loved and remembered every day

Love wife Shirley, children Lynn, Nancy, Peter, David,

Paul & families

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COLTON SIMONSJanuary 5, 1999 – January 7, 2013

You can shed tears that he is goneor you can smile because he has lived.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see himor you can be full of the

love you shared.You can turn your back on

tomorrow and live yesterdayor you can be happy for tomorrow

because of yesterday.You can remember him and only that he’s gone

or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back

or you can do what he would want:smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Forever loved and missedGrandpa and Grandma Simons

Keegan MelvilleJanuary 3, 2012

It’s been 2 years now since you left us.

Our hearts ache every day missing all of who you

were and all of who you were becoming.

There is a void that time cannot fill and wishing

cannot change.We love you KeeganForever and Always

Mom, Dad, Liam & Sage

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Mom & DadGraham Forrest

Jan 10, 2003Vera Forrest Dec 29, 2005

We feel a warmth around us

Like your presence is so near,

And we close our eyes to visualize

Your face when you were here,

We endure the times we spent together

And they are locked inside our hearts,For as long as we

have those memoriesWe will never be

apart,Even though we

cannot speak no moreOur voice is always

there,Because every night

before we sleepWe have you in our

prayers.

The Forrest Family and Earl Walsh

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Campbell View & Campbell Place, Robert Street, Arnprior

613-623-7207for viewing appointment

¸ Security building, Apts recently redecorated, ample kitchen cabinets and closets.

¸ Close to shopping and medical services.

¸ Elevator and Laundry on site.

¸ 1 bedroom $745+utilities

¸ 2 bedroom $835+utilities

¸ Please respectfully no pets / no smoking.

¸ Free Parking

Large Bright

1 & 2 bedroom apartments

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McGRIMMON HOLDINGS

Offering affordable one & two bedroom

apartments.For a viewing and more information

callDerek McGrimmon

432-1911CLR418895

KANATAAvailable

Immediately3 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 baths, 2 appliances, unfinished basement,

one parking spot. $1071 per month

plus utilities.

613-831-3445613-257-8629www.rankinterrace.com

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The “Honey Do This” Company

BILL WEISS613-570-1488

[email protected]

GEORGE’SBARBER SHOP

47 McGarry Ave Renfrew

Phone

613-432-9335

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PEMBROKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC.

L’HOPITAL REGIONAL DE PEMBROKE INC.

Located approximately 150 kilometers west of Ottawa, the Pembroke Regional Hospital delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services to a mixed urban and rural population of approximately 55,000 residents in the City of Pembroke, the Town of Petawawa, and surrounding municipalities. With the dedicated support of 750 staff members, an engaged physician community and hundreds of active volunteers, the Pembroke Regional Hospital provides acute services in emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, acute mental health, pediatrics and obstetrics. The Hospital has a full range of rehabilitation services, acts as the District Stroke Centre for our region, and provides community-based mental health services throughout Renfrew County. Chemotherapy, dialysis and a variety of ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. The Hospital offers a full range of diagnostic services including computed tomography, nuclear medicine and mammography, and approval has recently been received to add magnetic resonance imaging.

If you are looking for a career in a progressive facility, consider Pembroke Regional Hospital as your employer of choice!

We are currently recruiting for the following position: Respiratory Therapist - this position is offered on a Casual basis. Respiratory Therapists practise

as members of a multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Public Hospitals Act, and the Standards set by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO). In keeping with the Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values, and policies and procedures, RT’s provide professional care to patients.

REQUIREMENTS:

Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines

health care team

learning

Living and working in the Renfrew County means safe, friendly communities, an abundance of recreational facilities and green space, short commutes, and quality education and health care facilities. For more information on living in Pembroke or Renfrew County visit www.countyrenfrew.on.ca or www.pembrokeontario.com.

Pembroke Regional Hospital, 705 Mackay Street, Pembroke, Ontario, K8A 1G8 OROR e-mail: [email protected]

We thank all candidates for applying, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

An equal opportunity employer/Visit our Website at: www.pemreghos.org

IN MEMORIAM

BOWES, MayIn loving memory of a dear Aunt who passed away January 1st.

Nothing can every take awayThe love a heart holds dearFond memories linger eve-ry dayRemembrance keeps her near.

Lovingly remembered byShawnalee, Jamie, Paddy & Cordell

COE, Sherri-lynnIn loving memory of the dear daughter of Charles and Donna, and also Mom of Hailey-Dawn; who passed away December 28, 2002.

Remembering you is easy,We do it every day.Missing you is a heartache,That never goes away.You had a smile for everyone,Your had a heart of gold.You left the sweetest memories,The world could ever hold.To us you were someone special,What more is there to say,Except to wish with all our hearts,That you were here today.

Forever loved,Mom, Hailey-Dawn, Richard, Kyle and Nick

HYLANDIn loving memory of my mother Shirley Hyland who passed away three years ago on December 28th, 2010.

They say there is a reason,They say that time will heal,But neither time no reason will change the way I feel.For no one knows the heartache,That lies behind my smile,No one knows how many times,I have broken down and cried,I want to tell you something,So there won’t be any doubt,You’re so wonderful to think of,But so hard to be without.

Jill Breton and Family

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FULTON; BernardPassed away at Renfrew Victoria Hospital

on Saturday, November 23, 2013 in his 84th year, holding the hand of his beloved

wife Jean (nee Lalonde). Bernard and Jean were married for nearly 62 years. Loving

father of Beth Kosowski (Charles), Wanda Lynch (Jim), Alma Fulton-Delarge, and Robert (Zabrina). Proud grandfather of

Ryan (Jayme), Matthew, April, Terri (Mike), Chris (Catrienna), William, Mallory, James

and Connor, and great-grandfather of Nadine, Logan, and a soon to arrive baby boy. Predeceased by his daughters Terry Jean, twin girls (at birth) and his siblings

Beth Ziebarth and Jimmy. He will be missed by his brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at

McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Monday, November

25 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on

Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment at Admaston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to

the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation or CHEO would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

GILLAN; Dale Allan May 27, 1939 - December 21, 2013

Dale passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home in Goshen Saturday December 21, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Clara. He will be dearly missed by his loving companion of 48 years, Jean (Eady). Loving father of Chuck (Susan), Chris (Angela), Kim (Greg) Flynn, Kerri-Lynn (John) Headrick and Karen (Nathan) Thomson. He has many grandchildren that were his pride and joy: Tanya Barber, Dianne (Andrew) Rodger, Jennifer Flynn, Madelaine, Olivia and Lucas Gillan, David and Daniel Headrick, William and Matthew Thomson and one great-granddaughter, Eliza Rodger. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Beverley (Fred Pultz), Faith (Glen McCallum), Brenda (David) Code, and his in-laws, Harold (Irene) Eady, Ernest (Shirley) Eady, Pearl (Ray) McDonald and Brian Eady. Dale loved being part of the community, and played an active role in township council and volunteered with the Cemetery and Hospital Boards. He loved living on the family farm, and always enjoyed a visit with his neighbours and friends. We will be honouring him with the following visitation and service at the

The Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre

138 Daniel St. N., Arnprior Visitations Monday December 23, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday December 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Boyce Chapel. Cremation has taken place. Spring interment Goshen Road Cemetery. In lieu of flowers in memoriams to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by his family.

Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

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FULTON; Jean Elizabeth

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 21, 2013 in her 82nd year, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Fulton for nearly

62 years. Loving mother of Beth Kosowski (Charles), Wanda Lynch (Jim), Alma

Fulton-Delarge, and Robert (Zabrina). Proud grandmother of Ryan (Jayme), Matthew,

April, Terri (Mike), Chris (Catrienna), William, Mallory, James and Connor, and great-

grandmother of Nadine, Logan, and Lucas. Dear sister of Jack, Jim, Edith (Maurice),

Edna Scott (Jim) and Russell (Corrine). She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Monday, December 23 from

2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday at

10 a.m. Interment at Admaston Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to Grace United Church, Admaston or the Renfrew CCAC – Palliative Care would be

appreciated by the family.Condolences or donations may be made at

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WILKIE, James “Jim”Veteran WW II

Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew with family by his side in the early hours of

Thursday, December 19th, 2013. James Alexander “Jim” Wilkie of Quail Creek

Retirement Residence, Renfrew passed away following a brief illness. Dear son

of the late Alexander Wilkie and the late Sarah Thomson Hay. Dearly loved

father of Clive Wilkie (Jacquie) of Seattle, Washington; Carole Wilkie (Sam Ree) of Buckhorn, ON and Kathryn McAllister

(Bill) of Castleford. Cherished “Grandpa” of Steven, Leanne, Cameron and Nicole

and “Great-Grandpa” of Liam and Abigail. Predeceased by his sisters: Amy McGowan (late James) and Violet Wilkie. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects

at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North,

Arnprior on Saturday evening, December 21st from 5 to 8 p.m. and again on Sunday, December 22nd from 12 noon until 12:45

p.m. A service to honour the life of Jim Wilkie was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock.

Rev. Bruce Ferguson officiated. Cremation followed with interment in Scotland

in 2014. In memory of Jim, a donation to Hospice Renfrew would be greatly

appreciated by his family.Condolences/Tributes/Donations

www.pilonfamily.ca

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Passed away in the Grove Nursing Home Arnprior on Sunday December 22, 2013. Lillian Beall of Arnprior and formerly of Montreal, P.Q. at the age of 85 years. Predeceased by her parents John Kenny and Grace Davis. Mother of Alice Corbett of Oakville. Grandmother of David, Timothy, Ryan and Scott. Dear sister of Rose Marie of Boston, Helen Kenny of Montreal, Vera Harvey of Verdun and Joan Roe of Montreal. Predeceased by siblings, Mary, Grace, Margaret, Dennis, Leo and Sidney. Close friend of Lynn Browning and Aileen Emard, both

of Arnprior.

Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior Memorial service to take place at a later date. Spring interment Arnprior Malloch Road Cemetery. In memoriams to Arnprior Salvation Army would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Tributes/

Donations atwww.boycefuneralhome.ca

CURRY; Lucy Mary Peacefully at the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew, on Thursday December 19, 2013, Lucy Friske, in her 103rd year. Beloved wife of the late John Michael Curry; dear mother of Leonard (Gladys), Renfrew, Dorothy (late Allen) Edwards, Peterborough, Jane, Renfrew. Dear grandmother of Richard & Tracey Edwards, Jonathan & Shannon Curry and great grandmother of Chad, Charlize, J.R. and Benjamin. Survived by sisters Irene Blimkie and Catherine Robertson. Pre-deceased by parents John and Mary Ann (O’Nanski) Friske; sisters & brothers Thomas, Kathleen, Veronica, Patrick, Joe, Jim (Theresa), Louis, Lawrence, Betty Hoffman, Tessie Closs, Annie Hebert & Alice Bruce.Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Monday: 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Monday December 23rd at 1 p.m. Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In memory of Lucy, donations to Our Lady of Fatima Building Fund or Bonnechere Manor Foundation would be appreciated.

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April 17, 1921– December 19, 2013Passed away peacefully in Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew Thursday December 19, 2013 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Harper McCaffrey (1998). Dear mother of Wayne (Arlene) McCaffrey and Sylvia (Gerry) Suprenant, all of Arnprior. Loved grandmother of Alanna, Thyan, Kevin and Wayne Jr. Great grandmother of Kyarah, Brayden, Avery, and Jarrod. Cherished great-great grandmother of Lexi and Trent. Predeceased by brothers Albert, Bill, Gust and Herman and sisters Clara Schnob, Elsie Parsons and Martha Townley.

Visitations were at theThe Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre

138 Daniel St. N., Arnprior where friends paid their respects Friday 7-9 p.m. and after 1:00 p.m. Saturday December 21, 2013. Funeral Service followed in the Boyce Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment Arnprior Malloch Road Cemetery. A Luncheon was held in the Boyce Reception Centre after the burial service. In memoriams to Groves Park Lodge or the charity of one’s choice appreciated by her family.


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RODGER; Arnold Watson November 4, 1931-December 16, 2013

Passed away peacefully after a sudden illness at Queensway Carleton Hospital on Monday December 16, 2013 at the age of 82. Loving father to Anita Robertson (Joe), Sonya Rodger, and Leisa Daly (Kevin). Proud grandfather of Taylor, Clark, Laura, Christine, Wesley, Samantha, Will, Tom, Erin and Ali and great- grandfather to Max and Liam. He is survived by his brother Gayle Rodger of BC, and sister-in-laws Mildred, Fern and Alta Rodger. Predeceased by brothers Glenn, Ralph and Clive Rodger and sister Florence Gilchrest (Arthur). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends at Baskin Place in Arnprior. Heartfelt thanks to the medical staff at the Arnprior District Memorial Hospital and the Queensway Carleton Hospital.

Arrangements byThe Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre

138 Daniel St. N., Arnprior Memorial service was held Saturday December 21 at 11:00 a.m. in the Boyce Chapel. A Reception followed in the Boyce Reception Centre. Rev. Leo Hughes officiated. In memoriams to “Partners in Caring” of the Arnprior District Memorial Hospital would be appreciated by his family.


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HEISE; Yvonne(formerly Chambers, nee Moran)

Peacefully at home in Arnprior in the early hours of Friday, December 20th, 2013;

Yvonne passed away at the age of 84 years. Daughter of the late Allan Moran and the

late Irene Pelletier. Beloved wife of Merrill. Dearly loved mother of Laurie Chambers, Lorraine Chambers, Janet Ashworth, Janis

Pruneau (Fred), Kelly Walker (Randy) and Avonne Chambers and special

stepmother of Susan Osborne (Bruce), William Heise (Shirley), Brenda Muir

(Jim), Kimberley McNab (Dave Buck), Tania Roffey (Ron Byrne), Cindy Kellett

(Chris) and Betty-Ann Heise. Predeceased by a daughter, Vickie Derks and a stepson,

Randy Heise. Dear sister of Jean Zeibell. Also predeceased by 4 brothers: Jimmy,

Frank, Allan and Jack Moran and 2 sisters: Joyce Kehoe and Betty MacIntosh. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-

grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home

and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday morning, December

27th from 10:30 until 12 noon. A brief time of remembrance will follow. Cremation

to take place. In memory of Yvonne, a donation to the Heart and Stroke

Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.

Condolences/Tributes/Donationswww.pilonfamily.ca

Harold LindsayIn memory of a loving

husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather who passed

away January 2, 2012.

Gone but Not ForgottenGod saw that he was

getting tired,A cure was not to be,So He put his arms

around him,And whispered

“Come with me”With tearful eyes we watched him suffer,

And saw him fade away,Although we loved him dearly,We could not make him stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,

Hard working hands to rest,God broke our hearts

to prove to us,He only takes “the best”.Gone yet not forgotten,Although we are apartYour spirit lives with us,Forever in our hearts.

Forever Loved,Thelma, Debbie, Hal,

Lindsay and Josh,Olivia and Nigel

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Pastor Bruce Donald (Fellowship Baptist)

613-623-4863156 Landrigan Street South

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Children’s Bible Classes

Nursery

Wednesday Prayer/Bible Study 7:00 pm

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH279 Alicia St. at Norma

Phone: 623-3993Pastor Lee Dyck

Associate Pastor Ken WoodSunday Service at 9:30 a.m.

Awana Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.Children, Youth & Adult Ministries

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295 Albert St. 623-2282www.saintjohnchrysostom.org

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Canon Roger A. Young

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Lifestyle - It didn’t take Mother long, after moving to a drafty old log house in the back-woods of Renfrew Country, to fi gure out the parlour was no place for the Christmas tree.

With no insulation, storm windows or heat, the room was closed off for the winter, and so the Christmas tree, after much moving of furniture, was crammed into a corner of the kitchen.

Father didn’t care where it was, as long as it wasn’t put up until Christmas Eve, a German custom that was part of his heritage for three generations.

Well, it didn’t take long for Mother to get rid of that idea too. The tree, about two weeks before Christmas, was hauled in from the bush, dragged behind the fl at-bottom sleigh, and let stand in the summer kitchen until the clumps of snow could be taken off its wide-spread branches.

And then, with much fi nagling, it was wired to the window frame on one side, and the downstairs bedroom door on the other. It sat in a wash tub of water, in the hope that the heat from the Findlay Oval wouldn’t entirely rob the tree of its needles.

There was always a mystery to the tree deco-rations, which I could never fi gure out. Every year dozens of little tin holders with minia-ture candles in them were clamped all over the Christmas tree. But they were never lit.

And I wondered why on earth we had candles on a tree if they couldn’t be glowing at night?

Well, Mother, with her dread of fi re, was the reason. “The whole place would go up like a tinder box,” she’d say, if I even as much as sug-gested we could at least light a few of them.

And I would wonder why we even bothered bringing them down from the hump-backed trunk upstairs!

A fl at box of tinsel was bought long before I was even born, and every year the long thin pieces were carefully hung on the branches of the tree, and the day the tree came down, every last piece of the tinsel was laid out carefully in the same box, and tucked away for another year.

It was my sister Audrey’s job to make sure the tub of water under the tree was always full. That meant she had to haul it in from the pump outside, and, “while you’re at it,” Mother would say, “you might as well fi ll the reservoir too.”

The few glass ball decorations Mother had brought from New York, coloured paper loops made by us children and only the prettiest of

Christmas cards which had come through the mail were placed here and there on the wide sweeping branches.

After the tree was up for the holidays, it changed the whole house. I loved the nights when we all sat around the table, and the coal-oil lamp sent out dim beams of light and the tinsel, moving gently from the heat in the kitch-en from the stove, made the tree magical.

There were never any gifts under the tree until they mysteriously appeared on Christmas morning. But I would sit, with my elbows on the table, and just stare at the wonder of it all.

And I would picture in my mind what of my list sent to the Ottawa Farm Journal would be left for me by Santa. Would he bring me the doll I had seen in the Five and Dime store win-dow? And what about the real store-bought un-derwear I longed for?

So many an evening before Christmas was spent just dreaming of that morning when I would waken and fi nd that Santa hadn’t forgot-ten us in Northcote after all.

And each day, the spruce tree got sparser and sparser. It didn’t matter how carefully my sister Audrey was about keeping the tub full of water, every night there seemed to be another dustpan full of needles to sweep up and dump into the Findlay Oval.

And with each dustpan gathered up with the broom, Father could be heard muttering from his rocking chair by the oven door that had Mother listened to him, and waited until

Christmas Eve to put up the tree, it might look half “decent” by the time Christmas morning rolled around.

Although I would have loved to have the tree stay up until the New Year rolled in, it rarely lasted until a day or so after Christmas. By then, you could see clear back to the wainscot-ing along the wall behind it, and we all knew, it wouldn’t be long with the heat of the stove, confi ned to the kitchen as it was, the Christmas tree would be as bare as a badger.

And it would be unwired from its moorings, and dragged out of the kitchen, back through the summer kitchen, and tossed behind the house, a most pathetic sight if I ever saw one!

The tub would be emptied, furniture rear-ranged, and the only remnants of that most wonderful time of the year, would be the needles that seemed to appear out of nowhere for weeks long after the Christmas season was over.

Father knew better than to say, “I told you so.” If he did venture an opinion, Mother would remind him that his job was to look after the barns, hers was to look after the house!

My sincere Christmas wishes go out to all our faithful readers. May each of you experi-ence the true meaning of this wonderful time of year, and may you spend it with loved ones around you.

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News – Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) rates increased slightly effective Jan. 1. OAS benefi ts - which consist of the basic OAS pension, the Guaranteed In-

come Supplement (GIS) and the Allowances - rose by .1 per cent. The payments are based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). They are reviewed quarterly (in January, April, July and

October) and revised as required to refl ect in-creases in the cost of living. as measured by the CPI. The maximum basic OAS pension has increased from $550.99 to $551.54 per month.

CPP benefi ts went up by .9 per cent. The benefi ts are revised once a year, in January,

based on changes over a 12-month period (No-vember 2012 to October 2013) in the CPI.

The maximum CPP retirement benefi t for new recipients increased from $1,012.50 to $1,038.33 per month. The new CPP rates will be in effect until Dec. 31, 2014.

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by Brian TurnerFord recently released the results of their second annual consumer

trend report looking forward to 2014 and beyond into factors that will influence customer behaviour in terms of what they want in their vehicles and how they want to buy and have them serviced.

On the top of the reports list of global trends for 2014, is what Ford calls ‘Innovation’s Quiet Riot’ which explores whether people will continue trying to keep up with an always-on society and experience a fear of missing out, or begin to find joy in moments free of digital distraction.

“There is no escaping the impact – both positive and negative – of the rapid pace of technology. What is more fascinating to watch in 2014 is how a culture of reflection is emerging,” said Sheryl Connelly, Ford global trend and futuring manager. “We are seeing a consumer culture that is increasingly mindful of the need to nurture society’s valuable and irreplaceable resources.”

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1. Innovation’s Quiet Riot: Fast-paced and disruptive innovation is becoming increasingly institutionalized and ubiquitous – fundamentally changing the way consumers work, play and communicate

2. Old School: Consumers are romanticizing how things used to be, finding comfort and connection in products, brands and experiences

that evoke nostalgia3. Meaningful vs. the Middle Man: Seeking more intimate connections

with retailers and service providers, consumers are hunting for stories of identity and meaning in their products and services

4. Statusphere: Across the globe, consumers are broadening the ways they display their wealth – sometimes it screams, sometimes it whispers – upending traditional expressions of status and influence

5. Vying for Validation: In a world of hyper-self-expression, chronic public journaling and other forms of digital expression, consumers are creating a public self that may need validation even more than their authentic self

6. Fear of Missing Out/Joy of Missing out: A tug of war is emerging as the traditional FOMO is challenged by the JOMO. On one end, consumers are persevering to take advantage of everything at their disposal. On the other, they are mindful of the need to focus on, and enjoy, what matters most

7. Micro Moments: With so much information at our fingertips, downtime has given way to filling every moment with bite-sized chunks of information, education and entertainment – seemingly packing our lives with productivity

8. Myth of Multitasking: In an increasingly screen-saturated, multitasking modern world, more and more evidence is emerging to suggest that when we do everything at once, we sacrifice the quality – and often safety – of each thing we do

9. Female Frontier: Profiles of women have reached new prominence;demographic shifts are changing household dynamics and definitions.Together, women and men will redefine roles and responsibilities in2014

10. Sustainability Blues: The world has been fixated on going green, andnow the attention is shifting beyond recycling and eco-chic living toa growing concern for the power and preciousness of the planet’swater One of the trends in automotive technology that dominated 2013 was

the concept of an autonomous vehicle which has been and continues to betested in an increasing larger number of prototypes on public highways androads around the globe. The most well known example of this is the Googleself-driving car which has logged more miles than all of the competitioncombined. It was a natural step for Ford to move in this direction basedon their success with their ‘active park-assist’ system which is available inseveral models to help drivers win the battle of parallel parking.

They recently demonstrated an obstacle avoidance test car that can

automatically steer and brake to avoid collisions with vehicles stopped orslowing in the same lane ahead. The system takes over if the driver failsto steer or brake following system warnings.

The system was featured on the Ford Edge Concept that debutedrecently at the Los Angeles Auto Show. “The obstacle avoidance researchproject is a prime example of technologies we are developing to benefitdrivers whose Ford vehicles are equipped with the technology and otherswho share the road with them,” said Paul Mascarenas, chief technicalofficer and vice president, Ford research and innovation. “We are optimisticthat through our research and findings, we will be able to reduce thesetypes of rear-end collisions.”

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The staff and management of the Benson Group, including their automotive specialist teams at over 100 locations in Ontario and Quebec wish to extend their warmest season’s greetings to all their customers for a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.

With this time of increased travel, busy highways, and less than ideal weather and road conditions, the Benson team wants to remind everyone to plan ahead for trips no matter what the distance. Take extra time to clear all vehicle windows, exterior lights and surfaces of snow and ice. Make sure your auto has plenty of washer fluid, winter tires, and an emergency roadside kit. Pack cargo, luggage, and gifts with care, because, in the event of a collision, anything loose in the passenger compartment can become a fast-moving projectile which can cause injury. Keeping

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Centrepieces for ChristmasTracey Climo from Mel’s Flowers in Arnprior helps the Leaps and Bounds Children’s Centre youngsters spread some Christmas cheer. The children worked hard with Climo who showed them how to make centrepieces for their parents. The centre’s offi cials thank Climo for her “great community involvement.”

The community calendar is offered as a free public service for non-profi t groups. Notices appear as space permits. Please submit your information at least two weeks prior to the event and include a daytime contact name and phone number for us to reach you for clarifi ca-tion. Notices can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at our 8 McGonigal St. offi ce in Arnprior.

• January 2Knights of Columbus bingo every Thurs-day at St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall. Starts at 6:45 p.m. New increased prize format starting in January. Specials for the food bank and Arnprior Hospital.

• January 2-3Tim Hortons sponsored free public skates 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Nick Smith Centre.

• January 5Two Rivers Musical Productions auditions for My Fair Lady, coming to the local stage June 4-7. The auditions for adults and high school students Grade 9 and up will be held on Jan. 5 and 8, with callbacks on Jan. 12. For more details and the audition application form, visit www.tworivers-musicals.ca.

Tim Hortons sponsored free public skate 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nick Smith Centre.January Valley Singles Lunch at the Shan-

loon Restaurant, Renfrew, 1 p.m. For more information, call Fay at 613-256-8117 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.

• January 7Macnamara Field Naturalists members night 7:30 p.m. at the Arnprior Curling Club, 15 Galvin St. (by the fairgrounds).

ontrac Employment Services is offering a free Communication Strategies workshop 9–11:30 a.m. The spoken and unspoken ways we communicate. Call 613-623-4680 to register

New Tai Chi beginner classes in 2014 in Arnprior at 31 James St., Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon starting Jan. 7. For more informa-tion, contact us at 1-613-233-2318 or visit www.taoist.org/ottawa.

• January 8The Arnprior Support Group for those liv-ing with Parkinson’s Disease at 1:30 p.m. at the Arnprior Public Library 22 Mada-waska Blvd. Family and close supporters are welcome. For more information, call Theresa Dunn 613-897-5055.

Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic 1:30-4 and 5-7:30 p.m. at the Nick Smith Centre. Book an appointment by calling 1-888-236-6283 or online at www.blood.ca. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Arnprior.

Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home Diner’s Club, 5-7 p.m., Jim’s Res-taurant, ham steak dinner, new price $13, purchase tickets by noon Jan. 7, entertain-ment Gaston Moreau. For further informa-tion 613-623-7981.

• January 9ontrac Employment Services is offer-ing a free Resume and Coverletter 101 workshop 9–11:30 a.m. Creating your best impression. Call 613-623-4680 to register.

• January 14ontrac Employment Services is offering a free Interview Empowerment workshop 1–3:30 p.m. You never get a second chance to make a great fi rst impression. Call 613-623-4680 to register.

• January 15Island View Suite presents a Piano Bar with Jean Guy 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The public is welcome to drop in and enjoy his amaz-ing talent and some of Chef Wendy’s treats.

• January 16 ontrac Employment Services is offering a free Resume and Coverletter 101 workshop 9–11:30 a.m. Creating your best impres-sion. Call 613-623-4680 to register.

• January 16-18Have you got unwanted TVs, DVD, computers, printers, etc. taking up valu-

able space in your home? Well we can help. Arnprior Figure Skating Club and OES (Ontario Electronic Stewardship) are hosting a public collection event to divert electronic waste from landfi lls. During the Optimist Winter Carnival, starting Thurs-day, Jan. 16 through to Jan. 18, the public can drop off old or unwanted electronic waste such as MP3 players, cameras, telephones, TVs, VCR and DVD players and recorders, radios, etc. for recycling at the Nick Smith Centre parking lot Jan. 16. 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 17, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 18, 9 a.m. to noon. To see what’s recyclable, http://www.recycleyourelectronics.ca/. Call Margaret at 613-622-0133. All proceeds raised will go towards the Arnprior Figure Skating Club synchro team.

• January 21 ontrac Employment Services is offering a free Staying Motivated in Your Job Search workshop 9–11:30 a.m. Jobless not hope-less. Call 613-623-4680 to register.

• January 23ontrac Employment Services is offer-ing a free Resume and Coverletter 101 Workshop 9–11:30 a.m. Creating your best impression. Call 613-623-4680 to register.

• January 26Walk for Memories for the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, 9 a.m. to noon in the Carleton University Fieldhouse. Form a team, or come out as an individual and join in the fun. Ask your family, friends and colleagues to join you, or to sponsor your walk. To register, go to www.walkformemories.ca. For more infor-mation: www.alzheimer.ca/ottawa or con-tact [email protected] 613 523 4004 ext. 132. To learn more about the Alzheimer Society’s programs in Renfrew County, contact the Arnprior or Pembroke offi ces at toll-free 1-888-411-2067.

• January 30ontrac Employment Services is offering a free Assertiveness and Self Confi dence workshop 1:30–3 p.m. Skills for success. Call 613-623-4680 to register.

ontrac Employment Services is offering a free Resume and Coverletter 101 workshop 9–11:30 a.m. Creating your best impres-sion. Call 613-623-4680 to register.

WednesdaysArnprior Toastmasters meets every Wednesday at the Arnprior District Me-morial Hospital in 2nd Floor Outpatient Teaching Room at 6:45 p.m.

• DailyFundraising for the Arnprior and District Humane Society runs all year. Please drop your wine, beer and liquor empties at the shelter at 490 Didak Dr. in Arnprior. For more information on the fundraiser or the shelter, call 613-623-0916.

Community - After suffering a humiliat-ing 94-game loss early this year, the Arnpri-or Knights of Columbus have pulled them-selves off the mat, regrouped, sharpened their cards skills and are once again ready to do battle with the Arnprior Legion in the annual Knights-Legion Euchre Challenge.

Get rid of the winter blues, come out, have some fun, meet new friends and at the end of the competition have a fantastic meal.

Cost remains at $6 per team per eve-ning.

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19) at 6:30 p.m. with competition at 7 p.m.Games alternate between the Legion and

St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall.Game nights are Jan. 10 (Legion); Jan.

24 (parish hall); Feb. 7 (Legion), Feb. 21 (parish hall); March 14 (Legion); March 28 (parish hall) banquet and awards.

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Community Living enjoys the sounds of the seasonAbove, from left, Gilles Jodoin, Beth Van Dusen, Kerry Brown and Bob Delahaye applaud the eff orts of Red Velvet at the Community Living Christmas party Dec. 20 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The Arnprior District High School choir and Dominic D’Arcy were among the performers. At right, Red Velvet’s Courtenay Simmonds, left joins Brynn Sumner and Calli McLachlan (background) in song. The group has about 25 members.

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