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DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com The 2018 Arnprior Newsmaker of the Year is the town's recently-elected mayor, Walter Stack. It has been almost a decade since the town has had a new mayor, but Stack is also named top newsmaker for several more reasons: as the last reeve of Arnprior (the position is renamed county councillor), Stack played a role in several issues and events at a larger level. From the controversial plan to bury toxic waste near the Ottawa River at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories site in Chalk River, to the creation of a 296-kilometre trail from Smiths Falls to Mattawa, Stack's influence and experience has helped guide decisions. He sat down with Metroland Media for a lengthy interview on a wide array of issues at his new office in town hall. See FLEXIBILITY, page 2
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The discussion began with the prospect of building a new town hall. "We passed a motion a couple of years ago, either building or adding to the fire hall, in that area - it's central and we own the land," he said. "But like so many of these things, we're going to have to wait and see what happens with the new provincial government." Stack anticipates fewer grants from upper levels of government in order to tackle debts - rightly, in his opinion. Arnprior is in a similar situation, he added, with $22.6 million in debt. So, new buildings and projects, such as the planned-for $6-million waterfront revitalization,
won't happen without grant funding. "Our finances are in excellent shape, mind you, but we are cash-poor," he said. Another major expense that has a study document in place is the renovations to the Nick Smith Centre; the parking lot won't likely be paved any time soon, but recently it was learned that $650,000 needs to be spent to fix a mould problem. The outdoor rink proposed by the Optimist Club is in limbo until it can be determined whether or not it can be built over the trail near Meehan Street. The province will decide if that makes it recreation, rather than parkland. There has been spending, some above the basics: a new
fire truck contains a ladder and bucket, not just a stick; the public library's new roof is made with long-lasting metal, rather than shingles. Stack agreed with both decisions. He also wants to retain what he calls important community-building events, like the summer markets, concerts in the park, Canada Day festivities and more. He is pleased with the stable relationship developed with McNab/Braeside over shared programs and services. One thing that he took from the election campaign was the suggestion for more flexible hours at the landfill and town hall. Another was that taxes are high enough but that animal control should increase. The last eight years have seen town hall become more professional, with greater
processes and procedures in place - documents such as the official plan and comprehensive zoning bylaw. Nonetheless, with the result of the election indicating a wish to stay the course, it has also been the view of many with dealings at town hall that it can be heavy-handed. Not that Stack uses the term, but he understands the sentiment. Volunteers asking for help with fundraisers, and others, say strict enforcement of policies and procedures have overshadowed small town friendliness and accommodation. "I may have talked to some of the same people," Stack said, acknowledging the criticism. "There needs to be flexibility and support. No question, we need flexibility and understanding. Not every complaint is legiti-
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mate, and sometimes people need to be told, but things like backyard fires and block parties are important. That's why I wanted the bare minimum (of regulation) with them." Stack said retiring chief administrative officer (CAO) Michael Wildman has "done a great job" for the corporation. Important structures were put in place during his eight years. Department heads are skilled and responsive. Volunteer firefighters are eager. Water plant workers are talented. "Staff are satisfied for the most part and think it's a good place to work, and they meet or exceed key indicators," he said. "It's fairly stable." He would like to see in the next CAO someone who, beyond fulfilling the requirements, is willing to empower
staff with control, is visible in the community, and has strong relationships at Queen's Park and Parliament Hill to predict future decisions. The lifelong resident of Arnprior - save for time running large industries in southern Ontario - said even if he accomplishes little more during his political career, knowing the trail system that he ATVs with his grandkids to Scoops in Pakenham, and the two apartment buildings for low-income seniors, came to life in part because of the work he has done, would be enough. "I've always been about seniors and young families," he said. "And not everyone can afford a half-million-dollar home. So those two things: they were worth every meeting and debate I had."
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MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS
2019 WILD PARSNIP MANAGEMENT PLAN The Municipality of Mississippi Mills recently tabled its proposed 2019 Wild Parsnip Management Plan. The proposed plan can be found on our website at www.mississippimills.ca or a hard copy may be obtained at the Ramsay Garage located at 3131 Old Perth Road in Almonte. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The Municipality is looking to obtain feedback from the public with respect to the proposed plan to combat the infestation of wild parsnip in the area. We are also looking to gauge interest in providing an “Adopt A Road” program similar to what is currently offered by the County of Lanark. Please submit your comments, along with your address, either by e-mail or drop them off to: Trish Petrie Environmental Compliance Coordinator Roads and Public Works Municipality of Mississippi Mills 3131 Old Perth Road, P.O. Box 400 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Facsimile: 613-256-4242 Electronic-mail: tpetrie@mississippimills.ca Comments are to be submitted to the Municipality no later than January 21st, 2019. Thank you for your participation.
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ThE CoRPoRATIoN oF ThE MuNICIPALITY oF MISSISSIPPI MILLS TENDER FoR ThE PAkENhAM ARENA REhAbILITATIoN CoNTRACT No. 18-29 SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be received at the Offices of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, , Attention: Shawna Stone, Acting CAO, at 3131 Old Perth Road, P.O. Box 400, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0 no later than 2:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, January 16th, 2019, for the Pakenham Arena Rehabilitation. Tenders will be opened in public at the Municipality’s Offices immediately following closing time on Wednesday, January 16th, 2019. The general scope of work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the removal and replacement of the arena’s concrete slab, dasher boards and glazing, spectator safety netting, and slab cooling brine pipes and header pipes. Rehabilitation work may only commence following the end of the 2018-2019 hockey season and must be completed by August 1st, 2019. A non-mandatory site visit, scheduled for December 20th, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. local time, will be held at the site located at 112 MacFarlane St., Pakenham, ON, K0A 2X0. The site visit will allow bidders the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site and surrounding area, and to ask questions on any aspect of this project including the project scope. Complete tender documents (electronic .pdf version, free of charge) will be available on Monday, December 17th, 2018 from HP Engineering Inc., 2039 Robertson Road, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8R2 and will be sent via email upon request. Hard copies of the documents will also be available upon request and on payment of a non-refundable cost of $60.00 per set. Cheques should be made payable to HP Engineering Inc. A certified cheque, bank draft or bid bond not less than the amount specified in the Tender requirements must accompany each tender and the successful bidder will be required to provide a 100% Performance Bond and 50% Materials and Labour Payment Bond upon execution of the Contract agreement. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. For further information, the Project Manager can be contacted as follows: Mr. Matt Poulin HP Engineering Inc. 400-2039 Robertson Road Ottawa, Ontario K2H 8R2 Telephone: (613) 695-3737 / Fax: (613) 680-3636 / Email: matt.poulin@hpengineering.ca
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uPCoMING CouNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday, January 8, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – Council Tuesday, January 15, 2019 @ 8:30 am – Special Council – Budget Thursday, January 17, 2019 @ 8:30 am – Special Council - Budget All meetings held in the Council Chambers (3131 Old Perth Road) unless otherwise indicated. Agendas posted to www.mississippimills.ca or subscribe to our newsfeed to have this information delivered right to your email in-box. TO SUBSCRIBE: Visit http://www.mississippimills.ca/en/news/subscribe.aspx
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'IT KEEPS HITTING YOU:' FIRE CLAIMS HOME ON TIERNEY STREET DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com Faith Colovic was watching TV when it suddenly went black. Her husband Hilo was asleep in another part of their Arnprior home on Tierney Street that evening, Dec. 21, at about 8:30. She didn't think much of it but needed to keep herself distracted. Her outfit for the funeral of her father, the next day, was in the dryer. She decided to play solitaire on the computer instead. Colovic's curiosity did get the better of her. She thought she could smell something, so went to the back of the house to check out the kitchen. Nothing. Soon after that two neighbours came to the door. "They said, 'You're on fire,'" Colovic said. "I guess I was in shock because they told me to call 911." Soon after, firefighters showed up. Every truck in the fleet, even the new tower truck, responded. They
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Derek Dunn/Metroland The Colovic home on Tierney Street in Arnprior succumbed to flames on Dec. 21. The couple is staying at her mother's. battled the fire that saw flames climb in the walls and spread across the attic. It was brought under control by 1:20 a.m. The fire marshal's office told her the fire appears to have begun behind the fridge. "They're absolutely amazing. They went above and beyond," Colovic said, describing how firefighters
removed every plate of china from her cabinet, wrap them in paper, then transfer them and the cabinet to her next-door neighbour's home. Chris Toner's garage is holding many family items, including baby documents from Hilo's birth country of Germany. "We came home and my son could smell something
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neighbours," said the mother of Michael Emerson and Leah Mae, both in their mid 30s. She had yet to see Michael by Christmas Eve day. She and Hilo are staying at her mother's in town. A trip to Giant Tiger should have been a distraction. She found a nice mat there, thinking it would like nice in the house.
"I forgot that I don't have a house anymore. It keeps hitting you," she said. "On Thursday my dad died. On Friday my home burnt down. On Saturday was the funeral. It's overwhelming." And yet she finds way to express gratitude. "We're alive. That's good enough for me."
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NATURAL GAS BILLS ON THE RISE JAN. 1 JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com
2019 Summer Student Employment Opportunities The Town of Arnprior is currently inviting students to apply for 2019 summer employment opportunities. There are a number of positions available from May through September in various departments including Operations, Recreation, Town Clerk’s Office, Museum and the Library. The positions available are: • Administrative Assistant • Labourer • Records Management Assistant • Downtown Summer Labourer • Children’s Program Coordinator • Waterfront Summer Labourer • Children’s Programming Assistant • Horticultural/Arborist Assistant • Museum Summer Program Coordinator • Horticultural Parks Attendant • Museum Collections Assistant • Parks Attendant • Museum Assistant • Summer Program Coordinator • Marketing Assistant • Day Camp Counsellor • GIS Engineering Assistant To be eligible for hire, students must be at least 16 years of age or older, enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary program on a full-time basis, and returning to school on a full-time basis following summer employment. For more detailed information on positions and their corresponding requirements/experience please review the complete Summer Student job posting on the Town’s website at www.arnprior.ca/grow/employment Interested students are invited to submit a cover letter and resume no later than 3:00 PM (local time) on February 1st, 2019. Please note that all positions are subject to Council approval of the 2019 budget. Seeking Nominations We encourage you to please nominate a deserving individual or organization in one of the following categories: Youth of the Year Volunteer of the Year Senior of the Year Town Award Nomination Forms are available at the Town Hall, 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8 or on the Town’s website at arnprior.ca. Deadline for receipt of nominations is February 28, 2019 at 4:30 pm For more information please contact Kaila Zamojski, Deputy Clerk at 613-623-4231 ext. 1818 or by email at kzamojski@arnprior.ca Notice of Public Meeting A public meeting giving the public an opportunity to make representations in respect of the zoning amendment will be held on Monday, January 14th, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers,105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, Ontario. The public meeting will be in regards to these two separate application • 192 Harrington Street, being Part of Lot 5, Plan 33, • 50 John Street North, being Part of Lots 31 and 32, Plan 19 To read the full notice visit www.arnprior.ca/planning or contact Robin Paquette at 613-623-4231 x. 1827 Dog and Cat registration
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It is that time of year again to register your cat(s) and/or dog(s) with the Town of Arnprior for 2019. Registration is free in January and February. For the registration form please visit https://arnprior.ca/ licences-permits/#pet , Town Hall or page 45 of Arnprior Life. Pet registration will also be available shortly on the Arnprior App, download it today in the apple or google play store. Council Meeting Schedule for the Draft 2019 Operating and Capital Budget The following proposed 2019 Budget meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 105 Elgin Street West: • January 14, 2019 – Draft 2019 Budget tabled at Regular Meeting of Council at 6:30 p.m. Up-Coming Events January 14th, 2019, 6:30 pm – Regular Meeting of Council in Council Chambers, 105 Elgin Street West January 28th, 2019, 6:30 pm – Regular Meeting of Council in Council Chambers, 105 Elgin Street West
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ARNPRIOR YEAR IN REVIEW FOR 2018: WHAT WERE YOUR MOST-READ STORIES?
Sherry Haaima/Metroland Arnprior Chronicle-Guide's most-read story related how William ‘Bill’ Kirby was charged with attempted murder after a badly injured woman was found in a remote area of McNab/Braeside. Kirby was charged with four Criminal Code offences: attempted murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping and criminal harassment. Later 23 more Criminal Code charges were added. tre. They took issue with the fact that the business is located in a residential area, on McLeod Road across the river from Burnstown. Businesses are located in areas zoned commercial. In the end, McNab/Braeside council voted to keep the addiction treatment centre. 5) Car smashes into Arnprior business - In January, a burgundy GMC Terrain jumped the newly widened sidewalk at 125 John St. in late morning, hitting Star-Set Jewellers before coming to a rest. "Thankfully and luckily there were no pedestrians walking by at the time this happened," said Fire Chief Jeff Crawford. "Firefighters waited on scene to make sure the vehicle was safely removed from the wall and loaded on to a flatbed tow truck." 6) Arnprior fire, car accident causes revealed - A pot left on a stove caused the fire that ripped through an apartment building on Elgin Street in January, according to Fire Chief Jeff Crawford. The fire marshal arrived within hours to determine the cause of the fire, which originated in the ground floor single-bedroom apartment. The story also updated readers on the car vs. jewellery store collision: the driver, an elderly woman, will face no charges; however, it is recom-
mended that she test again for her driver's license. 7) Newly opened Arnprior restaurant plays off cottage theme - People were very interested in Derek's profile of the Riverside Grill and Bar, which opened at the former East Side Mario's on Madawaska Boulevard in November. 8) Arnprior property billowing smoke - This story, about an Oct. 12 fire in Arnprior, featured eyecatching photos and video. A garage at 282 Division St. was site of most efforts with the home fronting the property escaping flames. 9) Arnprior manufacturer on second hiring spree - One of the great success stories over recent years in Arnprior is Pillar5 Pharma, which once again went on a hiring spree in April. Kevin Rampton, chief financial officer and vice-president of business development, said the company has recently secured a $12-million expansion project and is firing on all cylinders. 10) Car lands in ditch near Arnprior - A car landed in the ditch along White Lake Road in late August, drawing an ambulance, police, and McNab/ Braeside firefighters. Authorities are considering road modifications at another location about two kilometres away, up the steep incline where a fatality occurred last year.
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Elections. Attempted murder charges. Visits from important celebrities and public figures. Lots happened in the Ottawa Valley in 2018. A look back at what people were reading on insideottawavalley.com proves to be a trip down memory lane in terms of local news. Below are the stories of the year in terms of mostread online, excluding police briefs, missing persons alerts and listicles. 1) Arnprior area man charged with attempted murder after injured woman found in bush William 'Bill' Kirby of Mississippi Mills was charged with attempted murder in September after a badly injured woman was found in a remote area of McNab/ Braeside. Kirby, who is well-known in Arnprior, was been charged with four Criminal Code offences: attempted murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping and criminal harassment. Later 23 more Criminal Code charges were added. 2) Former NHLer fundraises in Arnprior for son - Former NHL player, Rick Hayward, who retired to Arnprior several years ago held a fundraising event for his son, Beau, 28, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury last August. He is paralysed from the chest down, with limited use of his hands. The I beau-lieve fundraiser was held Nov. 24. 3) 'A male succumbed to injuries': Collision claims one life near Arnprior - A late morning collision on Nov. 26 claimed the life of a male driver. A dark coloured Ford Escape SUV and white Ford Ranger pickup truck were viewed in a cornfield ditch at the intersection of Galetta Side and Upper Dwyer Hill roads. 4) McNab/Braeside residents want neighbourhood business closed - In October, some folks in McNab/Braeside raised issues about Blue Skies Recovery, Addiction Treatment Wellness Cen-
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EDUCATION KEY TO COMBAT ‘CRISIS’ JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com While it's important to help victims of sex trafficking escape their exploiters, it's also vital to prevent young people from being pulled into the web in the first place. That came through loud and clear at the sex trafficking roundtable hosted by Ontario Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Lisa MacLeod in Admaston/Bromley Dec. 14. MacLeod said police officers and teachers should have training so they can join social workers in flagging youngsters who may be vulnerable or victimized by sex trafficking. Hotel clerks and security guards should also be en-
couraged to speak up when they see women being exploited, she added. Phoenix Centre executive director Greg Lubimiv called prevention a "key area" that will only be effective with co-operation from the school system. And not just Grade 11 and 12, but much sooner for early intervention, he said. JoAnne Brooks of the Renfrew County Sexual Assault Centre agreed awareness is important, but suggested the provincial government shouldn't be turning the sex-ed curriculum back to 1997 if it wants students to be warned about human trafficking. The roundtable participants agreed that it isn't just students who need to be more aware of the
problem. Parents, other professionals and the general public all need to know how widespread it is. Lubimiv said sex trafficking warning signs should be included in parenting courses, because youth-family relations play a major role in determining vulnerability. "Parents should know the risk factors." It is important to remember there are boys "caught up in same web" as the girls, he noted. OPP Staff Sgt. Jennifer Patton compared the issue to that of domestic violence, which was rarely talked about 25 years ago. Now teachers, doctors, nurses, teachers and other professionals are not shy about asking questions and suggesting action if they suspect abuse, she said. Likewise, "we should no longer be afraid to bring it (sex trafficking) up."
MacLeod noted she recently raised sex trafTHE ISSUE: DISCOURAGING ficking in a speech to the Canadian Club. YOUTH FROM BEING DRAWN While it isn't a topic INTO SEX TRAFFICKING members were likely comfortable with, it is LOCAL IMPACT: THE important for them to PROBLEM IS SPREADING hear that the problem is reaching a "crisis level," INTO RURAL AREAS SUCH said MacLeod. "I wanted people to AS RENFREW COUNTY leave exhausted, traumatized and deflated, because that's the only way they'll understand that this helping to exploit victims and ofis happening." ten contributing to the guns and As well, it's important to imgang problem in the province, press on "johns" that they are said MacLeod.
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When the Social Services Minister announced more funding to combat sex trafficking, local professionals met with her to discuss ways to stop youth from getting involved in the sex trade in the first place.
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January 15 – Special Council Meeting – 6:00 p.m. January 15 – Public Meeting Under the Planning Act – 6:30 p.m. January 15 – Public Meeting Under the Planning Act – 6:45 p.m. January 15 – Planning Advisory Committee – 7:00 p.m. January 22 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m. February 5 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
We’d like to send out a special congratulations to the Ontario Strong Ladies Fastball Masters team that enjoyed success in their tournament earlier this fall in the South Pacific. Many of these athletes utilize McNab/Braeside facilities regularly, so we are very proud that they achieved success on the international stage! Great job ladies!
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Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of McNab/Braeside intends to consider passing a By-law to adopt the 2019 Operating and Capital budgets in accordance with Section 290 of the Municipal Act, 2001 at the Regular Meeting of Council to be held on January 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Council Chambers, 2508 Russett Drive.
NOTE: No person shall push, blow or place snow on or across any Township street or road allowance.
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Our Recreation Department requires some qualified candidates to assist as volunteer staff. Positions include volunteer servers, canteen staff and event/activity facilitators. Servers must have a current smart serve certification or be willing to undergo a course. All volunteers are required to provide a vulnerable sector check, however, costs of these qualifications will be covered by the Township, should you be the successful candidate. High school students required to fulfill obligations with respect to secondary school graduation process are eligible to apply, however there are restrictions relating to age when alcohol service is involved. If interested in one of the positions listed above, please e-mail recreation@mcnabbraeside.com. Happy Holidays from the Township of McNab/Braeside Recreation Department! We’d like to wish all residents, Committee members, volunteers, event and league organizers as well as participants all the best in 2019!
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Line Dancing will Val Penno will begin again in January. Registration is required so please email Scott for information. Pickle ball returns to McNab Public School Wednesday nights beginning January 9th. Hockey Skills Program with Scott and the Arnprior Packers Jr Team begins Jan 15th. Check Facebook for info and registration info. Save the dates for our winter carnivals Feb 2nd in Braeside and Feb 23rd in White Lake. Our Festival of Outdoor Rinks is Feb 8-10, including a Pond Hockey Tournament on Feb 9th in White Lake. We are finalizing details for our Snow Shoe Trek Series. Stay tuned in the new year! For all information regarding programs call Scott at 613-623-5756 x232 or email sconroy@mcnabbraeside.com.
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FAMILY WAS GRATEFUL FOR WHAT THEY HAD DURING 1930S AUDREY HELPED MARY BETTER UNDERSTAND DURING CHRISTMAS, AUTHOR EXPLAINS MARY COOK Column
"Stop complaining" my sister Audrey said from her side of the bed, days after Christmas had passed. "Just be thankful you got what you did. Do you know there are children right here who probably didn't get a thing?" Instead of that making me grateful, it caused me to
wonder, if in fact, there even was a Santa Claus. Because I had written a letter, mailed it to the Ottawa Farm Journal, where it was supposed to be sent directly to the North Pole, and there wasn't one thing I asked for that I got! Instead, I got my usual book, a small Chinese Checkers game that I could practically hold in one hand, and a whole bunch of doll's clothes that matched the pyjamas Mother had made for me at the turn of winter, and I was pretty sure Santa hadn't come to our house and taken the material to the North Pole! So, I lamented long after we had gone to bed, and Audrey was getting pretty tired of listening to me complaining. She let out a big sigh. "Just think of all
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you have and be grateful." I demanded she give me just one thing I could be grateful for, and did I open up a can of worms! Well! You'd think it was Thanksgiving all over again! She said she knew for a fact there were people who had no place to sleep, and here we were in a soft warm bed of chicken feathers, and we had a mother who every night warmed the mattress with hot bricks after we said our prayers. And how lucky we were that the room we slept in had the only stove pipe in the upstairs, while my three brothers practically froze to death in their back room. Audrey went on about all the things I should be grateful for, and then her
wear to school, and my galoshes turned down and propped against a log so they would be dry and warm for me in the morning. I could hear Father shuffling the wood in the wood box, trying to find just the right piece of wood to put in the stove, so that it would burn all night, keeping our old log house as warm as possible. I didn't have to wonder if we would all freeze in our beds. Father would see that would never happen. And in my mind's eye, as I heard the soft breathing of my sister, I could see the mounds of food that filled our old pine table when we sat down for our Christmas dinner. And I knew there would still be turkey for my school lunch sandwiches, and homemade cookies. I knew too, there would still be a few hard candies in the dish on top of the icebox, candies that had come with Mother's winter order from Eaton's catalogue, and a couple would find their way into my lunch pail. As usual, my sister Au-
voice started to trail off, and I knew she was falling asleep, and I was left staring into the dark, trying my best to be grateful for the few Christmas gifts I got. Sleep wasn't coming easily for me. I could hear Mother still working away in the kitchen downstairs. I knew she would be laying out the breakfast table and working away at house chores that seemed to keep her busy every waking hour. I could almost see her working from the cupboard to the table. I knew, like every morning of my life, there would be a breakfast waiting for me when I came down stairs the next morning. I knew too my wet mitts would be on the warming closet door of the Findlay Oval, drying out for me to
drey was right. I did have a lot to be grateful for. I said a silent prayer that Santa would hear me saying I was sorry I had doubted he existed. I had no idea what he had to do with our ample table and warm bed, but as I got more and more drowsy, I knew for a fact that Santa had come to our house. I loved Chinese Checkers, and the book I got had pictures in colour inside, and my dolls were already wearing the clothes. Weren't the cookies and milk I had left on the kitchen table on Christmas Eve gone the next morning? Interested in an electronic version of Mary's books? Go to https:// www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
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IT'S NOT TOO LATE FOR A FLU SHOT It's not too late to get the flu shot. Seasonal flu viruses can be detected year-round; however, seasonal flu activity often begins as early as October and November and can continue to occur as late as May. It peaks between December and February. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body. The Centre for Disease Control recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October, but getting vaccinated later, can still be beneficial even into January or later. The timing of flu is unpredictable and can vary in different parts of the country and from season to season. Flu vaccines provide adults and children with active immunity against the influenza virus. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit encourages annual immunization against influenza as a simple and effective way to protect children and adults against infectious diseases. There is a new flu vaccine produced each year to protect against the three strains of influenza most commonly circulating during the flu season. Colds tend to produce runny nose, congestion, and sore throat. Influenza is more pronounced in that it infects the lungs, the joints and causes pneumonia, respiratory failure and even death. The health unit calls the flu a serious viral illness, which also results in fever, cough, headache, muscle soreness, sore throat and stuffy nose. The flu may also cause other illnesses to become worse, in particular those which involve the heart or lungs. All that hacking and sneezing helps the virus spread its tentacles easily. The health unit advises those who aren't sick to avoid contact with those who are and to wash their hands frequently. To those who are sick, the suggestion is to stay at home - avoid workplaces and crowded locations, cover your face when coughing and sneezing and wash hands often. To the workaholics, perhaps putting your feet up and resting under some blankets will not only benefit you, but also the co-workers. Another way the virus is dispersed from one person to another is via direct contact with, according to the health unit, surfaces or objects such as clothing, toys, eating utensils, all of which can carry germs. Cleaning areas of the home that may be touched often will limit any transfer of germs - areas such as doorknobs and counters. And of course, for those who have not received their flu vaccine for this year, there is still time. Those wishing to get their shot have the option of calling their doctor, as most offices carry a supply of the vaccine, or even attending certain pharmacies. For those wishing specifics or further information on either influenza or its vaccine, please visit www.rcdhu.com or call 1-800-465-5000.
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On behalf of the Renfrew County Legal Clinic, we would like to applaud and to sincerely thank you for the four-part series on poverty in the Ottawa Valley. It is a difficult issue to discuss, particularly at this time of year. We would also recognize the bravery of the individuals who were willing to share their stories for the articles. The stigma attached to poverty runs very deep; often it is easier to cast blame than to admit that the reasons for poverty are far more complicated than someone being lazy or unable to budget. We are watching the changes proposed by the provincial government with mixed feelings. Certainly, any efforts to increase wrap around supports for those receiving Ontario Works to become job-ready and to obtain full employment are encouraging signs. More concerning for our work is the proposed
change to the definition of disability to align with federal guidelines in order to qualify for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). The details remain unclear at this point, but the two disability-related programs with which we are most familiar - Canada Pension Plan Disability and the Disability Tax Credit - define disability far more restrictively than ODSP. This will effectively eliminate anyone with physical or mental health issues that are episodic, as well as anyone with temporary disabilities that will last more than a year but are not expected to be permanent. People with those types of disabilities will be relegated to Ontario Works for the long term if they are not able to work. It is not unusual for our rural clients to face long delays in treatment which extends the time frame they face before being able to return to work. ODSP as it currently stands allows for temporary disability (again, longer than a year)
and for people who have disabilities - but who are able to earn income from time to time or in small amounts - to maintain an income base to support them at times when employment would not be an option. We will continue to monitor the development of social assistance reform and to participate locally and provincially in advocacy to make social assistance an effective program for recipients, particularly those in rural areas. For low income residents of Renfrew County who require legal advice about social assistance, tenancy, or the Workplace Safety Insurance Board, please call the clinic at 1800-267-8146.
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THANKS TO ARNPRIOR FIRE SERVICE FOR DEDICATION: MAYOR To the editor: I am always stating the obvious when given an opportunity to talk about how great this town of ours is, and how proud I am of my family's legacy in Arnprior. I have never been more proud of this community and its people as I was one evening last week. We live on Tierney
Street and at approximately 9 p.m. we got a call saying there was a fire on our street. The home of friends and our neighbours was lost that evening. I cannot say enough about the neighbours who came out to help and comfort the couple that lost their home. My wife worked with this lady for
years and are friends. My wife and Vicky Toner (Chris's wife) took this lady into the Toner home and looked after her and attempted to comfort her. Chris and I and other neighbours stood with the gentleman who owned the house and attempted to do the same for him. Others bought him coffee, Chris
and Vicky stored items saved from the fire in their garage and home. I have to say I never experienced being with someone while they watched a large portion of their life disappear. Thank God the family was save and unhurt. This lady had her father's funeral the next day. I have to add that the response from our local fire department was outstanding. As you may be aware our town fire department has only three full-time positions, including the chief, and the rest is handled by a team of very committed volunteers. That evening a few days before Christmas, with vacation plans and things to do for the holidays, our people turned out. Twenty-two of them to help their fellow citi-
zen. They did a great job managing the fire and ensuring the risk of loss did not get to other close homes in the immediate area. On numerous occasions while firefighters worked, the couple would ask one of us about a particular item in the house; car keys, purse, insurance papers and many more. We would relay this to a fireman and in time they would come out of the house with the item and they saved many more items in the process. As we watched that evening we talked about how dedicated and committed our fire department is. But they are also a very compassionate group of men and women. The compassion I saw them display that night in responding to requests to save items, provide infor-
mation and deal with the homeowners was very impressive. We are all guilty of taking things for granted as we move through our lives; it is a human reaction. These firefighters risk injury and their lives when they respond to a fire call. The next call could be your home or business - hopefully not. So when you meet these friends and neighbours of ours, take a minute and say thanks for your service, we appreciate it. They deserve it and again I cannot say loudly enough how proud I felt standing there, feeling fortunate to be mayor of this kind of community. Thanks to all who did their job that night and do so every time they are called on.
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WHITE IS THE COLOUR OF THE NORTH SNOWY OWLS ARE NORTHERN VISITORS, WRITES MICHAEL RUNTZ MICHAEL RUNTZ Column
Winter inevitably paints our landscape white. For some, this brings major inconveniences, due to snow-covered driveways and highways. For others, snow brings joy because skis, snowshoes and toboggans can be brought out of retirement. For nature lovers, snow is delightful, for
each snowfall creates a new slate on which the comings and goings of winter-active creatures are recorded. Winter also brings visitors from the North. Perhaps best known are snowy owls. Because these huge owls - the largest North American owls, with wingspans approaching 1.5 metres - hunt in the daytime and frequently perch atop roadside poles and fence posts, they can be highly visible. However, when snowy owls choose to sit on snow-covered ground in fields, seeing one is a considerable challenge. Although their name suggests that snowy owls are the colour of snow, most are marked in vary-
ing degrees with dark brown and black flecks. Snowy owls change in appearance as they age, with young birds being heavily marked with dark flecks, some so much that, at a distance, they look almost black. These owls also display visible differences between the sexes, with females being generally darker than males. As both sexes age, many of the dark markings are lost; only adult males can be virtually immaculate white. Reaching adulthood can take a long time. Although female snowy owls mature in about three to four years, it can take up to 10 years before males achieve their "definitive" white plumage. The difference in
appearance relating to age and sex is unique in owls. But as in other owls, females are much larger than males. Thus, a really large, dark snowy owl would most likely be a young female, but a small, pure-white individual would unquestionably be an adult male. Snowy owls nest on the ground in the Arctic tundra. Their visits to our area are fuelled by a lack of food. Small mammals, their main food at all times of year, go through dynamic population cycles. In their northern nesting grounds, lemmings form a major part of the snowy owl's diet. When lemmings are abundant, snowy owls produce more young. When lemmings become scarce, fewer eggs are laid and mass exoduses occur in the fall. In our area, Meadow voles
are key prey. Snowy owls eat other animals, even ducks, when they are available. In times of stress they will also scavenge. Snowy owls are not the only northern animals that are white. Polar bears are too, as are, at least in winter, Arctic hares, Arctic foxes and some lemmings. Although camouflage could be offered as the reason for this colour, white coats offer more warmth than dark ones, especially under windy conditions. That is because dark feathers and hair contain vacuoles packed with pigment, but those of white ones contain only air, which helps retain body heat much in the same way gas-filled windows keep in house heat. The three snowy owls spotted on Boxing Day's Pakenham-Arnprior Christ-
Michael Runtz photo The facial feathers on this Snowy Owl not only keep it warm on cold winter days but also provide protection from windblown ice particles.
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mas Bird Count were nearly pure white, which means they were mature males. Although they will be warm, I wonder if they might also be lonely. Michael Runtz teaches natural history and ornithology at Carleton University.
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With heavy hearts we announce that Vi passed away at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with loved ones by her side in the early morning hours of Christmas Day, 2018. Violet Elizabeth “Vi” Yade of Arnprior; formerly of Corbeil, Ontario at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Charlie Yade. Dearly loved mother of Stephen of London; Michael of Guelph; Christopher of Arnprior and Cathy Yade of North Bay. Proud grandmother of Taylor Yade (Heather) and great-grandmother of Caleb and Evelyn. Vi is survived by her very special sister and best friend, Hazel Stevens (Everett) as well as her other siblings, Gary Burnette (late Gail), Maurice Burnette (Cindy) and Joyce Schubrink (late Ivan). Predeceased by 3 brothers: Doug, Brian (Cathy) and John (Rachel) as well as 3 sisters: Theresa Ayotte (late Robert), Jean Powell and Darlene Farrell (Stephen). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Tribute to Vi followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Vi, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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Skills • Ability to work in and maintain a highly functional team environment • Excellent interpersonal, listening, written, verbal and electronic communications skills • Strong teaching, coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications • Excellent problem solving and investigation skills with a focus on root cause analysis and development of sustainable corrective actions In addition to competitive wages we offer a comprehensive benefit package (including major medical, dental, vision care, short term and long-term disability and life insurance), company matched RRSP contribution plan and gain-sharing program. For additional information regarding this position, please visit our website at www.roseburg.com/Careers/ Employment is conditional upon successfully completion of Roseburg - Pembroke MDF’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, reference checks and drug & alcohol testing. To apply for this position, please apply online through www.roseburg.com/Careers/ or forward a copy of your cover letter and resume to careers@pembrokemdf.com quoting the position title and file number. Roseburg Forest Products Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruiting and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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COMMUNITY GERIATRIC COORDINATOR (Permanent, Full Time) Reporting to the VP of Patient Care Services and the Program Manager of the Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario, the Community Geriatric Coordinator is responsible for building capacity, and improving transitions and access to services with a focus on persons and caregivers living with dementia. This involves collaborating with partners at the operational and patient level to bring forward system issues for discussion and action. Required qualifications include: certification with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (MSW preferred); current expert knowledge in geriatrics and the principles of evidence based practice; a minimum of 5 years’ current experience in geriatrics, preferably in a community setting; excellent skills in performing geriatric assessments and interventions; and a strong knowledge of specialized geriatric services and community support services/agencies in Renfrew County.
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Reporting to the Facility Manager, the successful candidate will be part of a diverse maintenance team in a progressive foundry. Responsibilities: • Supervise and provide technical support to the Electrical Department • Manage electrical aspects of Plant projects • Troubleshoot PLC systems and assist with minor programing changes • Order electrical equipment and components
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A Vulnerable Sector Check is a condition of employment at RVH. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes by January 14, 2019, to hr@renfrewhosp.com or Julia Boudreau, V.P. Corporate Services, RVH, 499 Raglan Street North, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P6. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.
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AUDITION FOR ‘CINDERELLA’ Auditions for Two Rivers Musical Productions' Cinderella are just around the corner for both adults and children who might be interested. The auditions will take place on Jan. 8, 9 and 10 at Arnprior District High School from 7 to 9 p.m. There are nine main roles to be filled, such as Cinderella, the Prince, the Fairy Godmother, and the Stepmother and her two daughters. There are minor roles specifically for
children eight and older, such as Charles the Cat who becomes a coachman, four white mice who will become horses, and a dove who will become a footman. There are also minor roles for children and adults as villagers, merchants, maidens and palace guests, better known as the "ensemble" or "chorus." Naturally, you are expected to be able to act and sing a sampling of the role for which you are audition-
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ing. Materials that you need to know for your audition are available at www.tworiversmusicals.ca. Simply click on the heading "Cinderella Audition Readings and Music" in the blue bar. To audition, you must complete and submit an audition form. Go to www.tworiversmusicals.ca and click on the link for "Audition Form." Complete the form and send it on, and good luck to you! Marilyn Campbell is the publicity director for Two Rivers Musical Productions.
RENFREW COUNTY BLUES ON OFFER JAN. 5 IN CARP Music lovers, a chance to enjoy some live blues music at a local venue is just around the corner. "My band and I are playing our own darn fine Renfrew County blues music on Jan. 5 at the Juke Joint in Carp," says Mick Mack-
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ey of Kings. The 8 p.m. show promises to be a good one. "On their EP record Missouri Lowsider, Kings have created a punk- country-blues letter to their Renfrew County life. It's rough-around-the-edges and done with a vibe that doesn't romanticize, but rather, shows it for the raw experience it is," says a press release. "Recently featured on CBC Radio 2's Strombo Show and combined with past performances at Toronto's legendary Horseshoe Tavern and Ontario North dates,
Kings are booking shows throughout the vastness of our province." The release continues to say Kings performs with a true Ottawa Valley music spirit and built around a deep rural banjo and "at Folsom Prison" strum from a Gretsch parlour guitar. "It's always going to be an evening of crucial songs that feel and sound indelible, restless and bluesy." More information is available on Facebook at "Kings with Jon Christink Juke Joint Country & Blues."
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, even though you are not prone to worrying, this week some things have you feeling a bit on edge. Concentrate on what you have going right instead of what can go wrong.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Retreating to the privacy and coziness of home may be tempting, Leo. However, you may have to step up and play leader or host or hostess in the days ahead.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may have more on your mind than you are willing to admit, Sagittarius. But showing vulnerability may make you seem more approachable to others.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, couch your ego for a little while and let a loved one get his or her way. Concede control in this and you’ll find it benefits you in many different ways.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even though you may not be a full-fledged clairvoyant, you certainly can tap into people’s thoughts to give them a start. You may need to buffer some insights.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, be a true friend to someone who can use a little extra love and support. Whether you lend a helping hand or just sit and listen, your efforts will be appreciated.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 This is a time for working smart and hard, Gemini. Your hard work will come to fruition and get you where you need to be quickly. Ask for help if the going gets too tough.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 You have a renewed determination to improve your finances right now, Libra. Use any extra money you receive to invest in a portfolio that can keep you earning.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, expect to reconnect with a long-lost activity or hobby you used to love. Find things that give you pleasure and enjoy some time focusing on fun.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Trust the process of working through your feelings this week, Scorpio. Many things have been going on and you need to absorb and file things away in your mind.
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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you need to push past fear and pursue your desires. Only then can you get ahead at work or in other areas of your life. Stop making excuses and be courageous. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you are in a relationship, use this week to untangle some knots. These can be differences of opinion or financial concerns.
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Walking in the Halls WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Arnprior District High School, 59 Ottawa Street, Arnprior CONTACT: 613-623-4231 COST: Stay active during the colder weather and come for a Walk In The Halls at Arnprior District High School every Tuesday and Thursday evening from November until mid March 2019. It's warm, safe, free and fun!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4
Burger Friday WHEN: 11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Legion, 49 Daniel St N, Arnprior CONTACT: 613-623-4722 COST: $4.50/burger Every Friday, the Arnprior Legion has Burger Friday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $4.50/burger.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8
Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - Downstairs Hall, 80 Daniel Street North, Arnprior CONTACT: 1 613-233-2318,
Visit insideottawavalley.com/events for our selection of this month’s featured online events: Things to do in a Canadian Winter. Next month, we’ll feature Things to do on Family Day. Visit insideottawavalley.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community event! https://www.taoist.org/ COST: Always wanted to try the Taoist Tai Chi arts?Visit us during our open house in January 2019. All ages welcome.
Euchre WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Legion, 49 Daniel St N, Arnprior CONTACT: 613-6233635 COST: $4/person Euchre every Tuesday at the Arnprior Legion. Cost: $4/person. For more information: 613-623-3635. PFLAG Monthly Support Meeting WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Administration Building, 464 Isabella Street, Pembroke CONTACT: Jill Holroyd, 1 (888) 530 6777, jill.pflag@gmail.com,
http://www.pflagrenfrewcounty.ca COST: Do you have questions about your child's gender identity or sexual orientation? Are you LGBT or questioning? PFLAG Renfrew County brings together parents, caregivers and LGBT youth and adults in a safe, supportive space.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9
SALC line dancing WHEN: 2:00 p.m WHERE: Seniors Active Living Centre, 77B Madawaska St, Arnprior CONTACT: 613-296-1906, info@seniorsactive.ca COST: Line dancing at the Arnprior Seniors Active Living Centre. Dining With Friends WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m
WHERE: Jim's Restaurant, 54 Elgin Street West, Arnprior CONTACT: Margaret Bourk, 613-6237981, margaretbourk@cssagency.ca, http://www.cssagency.ca COST: $14 per person A social evening welcoming to all ages over 60 for a full course meal and entertainment by Lisa Kopel and Andre Latreille. Tickets need to be purchased by noon, Tuesday Jan. 8 at 106 McGonigal St. W. Unit A1, Arnprior, Mixed league volleyball WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Walter Zadow Public School, 79 Ottawa St., Arnprior CONTACT: Rick Gwalchmai, (613) 623-7301, rgwalchmai@arnprior.ca COST: $40 per player Men and women compete at an indoor venue this winter.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
Arnprior Optimist Winter Carnival WHEN: 9:00 a.m 9:00 p.m WHERE: Nick Smith Centre, 77 James St, Arnprior CONTACT: 613-8780808 COST: Optimist Club Winter Carnival Jan. 12-19. Movie night, bowling, bounce activities, school skating races, public swims, skates,
shanty breakfast, pub night, men's and women's hockey tournament and more at Nick Smith Centre and other locations.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15
Arnprior Optimist Winter Carnival WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Nick Smith Centre, 77 James St, Arnprior CONTACT: 613-878-0808 COST: Optimist Club Winter Carnival Jan. 12-19. Movie night, bowling, bounce activities, school skating races, public swims, skates, shanty breakfast, pub night, men's and women's hockey tournament and more at Nick Smith Centre and other locations.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20
Need to Know Speaker Series WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Neat Coffee Shop, 1715 Calabogie Road Burnstown, Arnprior CONTACT: David Ainsworth, 1 613 581-3874, info@needtoknowspeaker.ca COST: Tickets are $15 at door on online at Neat Richard Van Loon will discuss
"The Grand Highway" which describes the Ottawa River from the 16th to the 19th Centuries. Jean Van Loon will recite from her poetry book on J.R. Booth the world's most powerful lumber king. C/W a musical interlude.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23
Original Trivia WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Riverside Bar and Grill, 70 Madawaska Blvd., Arnprior CONTACT: Seniors at Home, lizwall@cssagency.ca COST: $10 per player Original Trivia Night fundraiser for Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home, registration at 6, 7 p.m. start. Host Jason Marshall of Valley Heritage Radio. $10 per person/teams of four. To register 613-623-7981. Silent auction/50/50/door prizes.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 25
SALC photography WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Seniors Active Living Centre, 77B Madawaska St, Arnprior CONTACT: 613-296-1906, info@seniorsactive.ca COST: Seniors Active Living Centre photography with instructor Frank Dugal.
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