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An award winner at the 14th annual Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce made an announcement of interest to area consumers. Karen Gilks accepted the Business Appreciation Award under the Township of McNab/Braeside category. She also made it known that Gilks Signs & Trophies will be offering sporting items, now that Play It Again Sports has shut down. “We are going to open up a sports store,” Gilks said on stage, with husband Gary at her side. “So when you break that hockey stick you don’t need to go to Ottawa.” Since 1982 when the store was in Arnprior — now on River Road just outside town limits — Gilks has generously given to sports teams and athletes in the area. Karen said it is smart strategy for every local business. “We are happy to see the town grow,” she said. “We take so much so to give back is important.” Also known for giving generously is the relatively new Dentistry @ Arnprior, this year’s Business the Year Award winner. From donation-only community barbecues supporting the Arnprior Humane Society and the Seniors At Home program, to their supporting local charities like Arnprior Regional
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Valley Home Services, represented by Cody and Ross Smith, are given the Skilled Trade Business award by GACC’s Laurie Brown.
Health and the Arnprior Food Bank: “We thank Arnprior for this great Jeanette Grant up to the stage for the giving back is integral to their philos- award.” Volunteer of the Year Award. ophy and concern for community. Dentistry @ Arnpior also provided “Arnprior is a great community,” a free dental-services-for-a-day event. See VOLUNTEER, page 6 said owner Dr. Neeraj Bansal. Town Mayor David Reid called
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