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Tonight’s special... The Big Horns were on hand at the Communities in Bloom fundraiser on Nov. 28, which raised $5,000 for the organization. From left, Matt Mulvihill, Dave Kelly, Cory Cardiff, Ryan Marcellus (behind), Matt MacMillan, Jim Anas, Trevor Reid, Chris Coady and Jamie Belton make up the Big Horns who provided entertainment and kept wine glasses full at the “hen and chicks” night.

The Arnprior Legion Santa Claus Parade of Lights is Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. Don’t miss it! Photo by ERIN FITZGERALD

Coalition threatens to unseat Tory government Council proposes 2.7 By JOHN CARTER Ottawa Region Media Group A subversion of democracy or a necessary move to save the country from falling into a recession? Stephen Harper’s minority Conservative government is teetering on the brink of defeat to a LiberalNDP coalition with Bloc Quebecois support. The Opposition parties have pledged to vote against the government’s economic update in a confidence vote Monday, Dec. 8, then ask the Governor-General to let them form a coalition federal government

instead of calling another election. Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant said Monday that such a prospect runs contrary to the wishes of the electorate in the Oct. 14 election. “Any government should earn the right to govern, not take power by stealth,” she declared. “I’m very concerned for our democracy,” said Gallant. She said Canadians have made it clear they want their MPs to work on tackling the economic downturn, not getting involved in “power grabs.” However, Tom Adamchick, presi-

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per cent tax increase By ERIN FITZGERALD Arnprior Weekender Arnprior residents will see a 2.7 per cent tax increase in 2009, according to the first draft of the annual budget. “This is not a time for slash and burn or spend till you’re broke,” said Arnprior Mayor Terry Gibeau. “This council has not

exceeded a three per cent increase in five years …we are trying to take a constant type of approach for budgeting.” Town council spent several days this week deliberating over the 2009 Operating Budget, having passed the Capital Budget “in principle” on Nov. 25. See OPERATING Page 2

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Farm, barn totally destroyed On Nov. 26, Ellard Bandy’s two-storey farm house and barn on Scheel Drive caught fire. Both buildings are “totally destroyed,” said NcNab-Braeside Fire Chief Rob Dodge. The home dates back to 1923. Firefighters were already on their way to the blaze before receiving a page around 7 p.m. “We had guys moving before the call because some saw the glow in the sky,” Dodge said. He estimates the damage to both buildings is $350,000. No one was in the home when the fire started. Firefighters believe the blaze started on the south side of the home and did not take long to spread. Dodge said it will be difficult to determine what caused the fire due to the extensive damage. Twenty-five firefighters from three stations responded to the call, eight trucks were required and the McNabBraeside Fire Department requested tankers from Arnprior and Horton. Dodge said fire personnel were on scene for three days before the case was handed over to insurance adjusters. “Because we were unsure of the origin we couldn’t leave the scene,” he said. Dodge believes the homeowners were in town at the time of the blaze.

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Candlelight Memorial Service When: Saturday, December 13th, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Pilon Family Chapel 50 John Street North, Arnprior We would like to extend a warm invitation to attend our annual Candlelight Memorial Service. A time of refreshment and friendship will follow in the Pilon Family Reception Centre. This service will offer a warm and thoughtful tribute to honour loved ones who have gone before us and remain close to our hearts. The service will feature seasonal music and a memorial message that we hope will provide comfort and peace. We would like to remember your loved one by reading his or her name aloud during the service. Please R.S.V.P. at 613-623-5194 by Thursday, December 11th, 2008. When you call, please leave the name of your loved one that you would like remembered during the service. ~ Please join us ~

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Continued from front page “The service levels for the 2009 operating budget assumes the same services and the same level of service as in 2008,” said CAO Larry Donaldson. Town committee directors presented their staff budget reports before council on Tuesday and Wednesday. Many department expenditure budgets remain unchanged from 2008. Residents will see some modifications to recreation prices, including a five per cent increase in all rentals and programs excluding the pool with a proposed increase of 10 per cent along with minor ball rentals. The recreation department took a hit this year with ball diamond income because one league moved away from Arnprior. On the other hand, the Telus Cup, hosted by Arnprior in April was considered a resounding success and payments totaling $13,000 from tournament sponsors have recently been received. There are no major changes to the number of full-time or part-time positions according to the budget. Parks and recreation is calling for the part-time position of youth programmer to be made into a full-time position. Arthur said this is an important step as Arnprior has been recognized by the province as having one of the most active youth programs in Ontario. Since

the inception of the youth programmer as a contract position in 2008, there has been an increase of youth participating by more than 1,000. The library budget proposes increased hours for some staff members to keep the library open for longer hours in the summer. This increase would account for an additional $820. The library is recommending a $5,000 increase to their 2008 book budget, bringing the total to $48,000 to reflect the size and circulation of the library. It would also bring the Arnprior library to the same standard of neighbouring community libraries. “The library is used by more than 300 people on a daily basis,” said Karen DeLuca, children’s librarian. “Our annual circulation is the highest per capita circulation for a community our size in Ontario.” DeLuca estimates 3,800 Arnprior residents are library patrons. Following presentations Mayor Terry Gibeau thanked each committee director for their hard work over the year. The town’s total debt for 2008 stands at over $9.5 Million, down from 2007’s debt of over $10.2 Million. The waterworks and wastewater departments account for 67 per cent of the town’s outstanding debt. The town has budgeted more than $200,000 in the 2009 budget for debt repayment.

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Arnprior residents are invited to gather at the Arnprior Library on Dec. 6 at 8 p.m., for a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The event is sponsored by CBC radio and the Friends of the Arnprior Library. Readers gathered Nov. 30 for a run through of the script. Coun. Nancy Black, in back, will host the night and readers include, from left, CBC’s Hallie Cotnam, Jackie Stadnyk, Peter Morgan, Karen Deluca and Arnprior Mayor Terry Gibeau. Tickets are $7.

Demand for snowsuits increases By ERIN FITZGERALD Arnprior Weekender Operation Snowsuit currently has a list of 247 people requesting winter clothing. This list has jumped by more than 100 people in the last two years. “This is the highest demand we have ever had and as it gets colder there will be more demands,” said Lyn Smith, co-ordinator for Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network. “I have children on this list who aren’t even born yet and up to 18years-old, we cover all of childhood.” Operation Snowsuit provides winter clothing to those in need. The program is run without any outside funding, relying only on clothing and monetary donations from the community. “We put our trust that what we need will come, Renfrew County is a wonderful community and when you ask you usually get,” Smith said. “We also put our trust that only those who need the program will use it.” So far, the charity has partially filled 211 orders, some are waiting on proper pant and boot sizes to arrive. Last year, Operation Snowsuit received 207 requests. Smith attri-

butes the jump in requests to the stoppage of the winter clothing allowance. The provincial government introduced the Ontario Child Benefit in July, folding the $111 winter clothing and the $134 back-to-school allowance into monthly payments, instead of one-time deposits. “Parents haven’t had a year of the allowance yet, but winter is already here,” Smith said. She estimates a new children’s snowsuit costs $125. “Plus people are being hit hard this year, struggling with job losses and high gas prices.” Felicite Stairs, a former staff lawyer with the Renfrew County Legal Clinic said although parents are still receiving the money, $9 a month for a snowsuit won’t cut it. “The problem is parents were counting on these allowances and they didn’t have the chance to save money up,” she said. “The amount people are given on social assistance means they can’t save anything anyways…it immediately has to go to essentials.” In November social assistance went up two per cent. Stairs said this hike still won’t allow those on social assistance to keep up with increased living costs. Now a volunteer with CPAN, Stairs said the reaction of their cli-

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entele to the allowance replacement is “what are we going to do now, they are scrambling.” CPAN’s goal is to help every child feel socially included. “We want children to become all they can be, not having any barriers against them or being any different,” Smith said. “And we want to give them the supplies to be their best.” Ross McEwen, principal at Walter Zadow Public School, sees firsthand the effects of students who arrive for class ill-dressed for cold weather. For the first time this year Walter Zadow had a collection for Operation Snowsuit. McEwen said the school brought in a couple snowsuits, but hopes to see a greater response in subsequent years. “It’s a good thing to do and I’m making up for previous years when we didn’t participate,” he said. “It has to be tough with the way the economy is, so if we were going to do it any year I think this was a good one.” Smith said CPAN’s work is important to many people in the community. “I have people who call back crying because they are so grateful for what we do,” Smith said. “There is just still so much need.”

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Winter parking restrictions for the Town of Arnprior shall come into effect December 1, through to March 31. By-law 3828-89 applies to all vehicles on any roadway whether attended or unattended between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., or on any roadway, knowingly, when authorized signs have been erected, in such a manner as to interfere with roadway maintenance operations.

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Renfrew County rural high-speed efforts buoyed Township of Greater Madawaska receives $230,000 to expand broadband By JOHN CARTER Ottawa Region Media Group The campaign to bring high-speed Internet service to the rural areas of Renfrew County has received a major boost. It was announced Friday that two Renfrew County municipalities Greater Madawaska and Laurentian Hills - are among 15 municipalities to receive major provincial broadband grants. The approval of up to $230,413 for expansion of high-speed service in Greater Madawaska bodes well for a follow-up application to be made in February by its partners Admaston-Bromley, Horton and McNab-Braeside. “This project is the first big step toward improving telecommunications throughout the township,” said Greater Madawaska

Reeve Peter Emon. “This is a great opportunity for us to provide an important tool to our many residents, small and home based businesses. High-speed allows our businesses one more asset as they market themselves and the Calabogie area.” The Rural Connections Broadband Program, designed to bring broadband access to rural and remote areas in Ontario, funds one-third of the approved costs of eligible projects. The grant for Greater Madawaska will go toward the $700,000 phase one of the township’s highspeed project, with its private sector partner, Bell Aliant, investing $390,000. The balance will be composed of cash and in-kind

contributions, which the township’s broadband task force has assembled from a variety of public and private sources. Emon said action will begin immediately to finalize detailed plans for the project, which will bring high-speed Internet service to about one quarter of the municipality. It is expected installation of the necessary technology will take place next summer and be substantially completed within 2009, he said. Through a competitive request for proposals (RFP) process, Bell Aliant was selected as the township’s partner in the initiative. Bell’s DSL service will be utilized to provide reliable high-speed Internet service over existing telephone wires. The project will focus on the most heavily populated portion of the township, including the developed areas surrounding Calabogie and Norway Lake and extending several kilometers east and south from Calabogie along both County Roads 508 and 511. Also included is the eastern half of Black Donald

Healthy Living Awards Nomination Form I would like to make a nomination in the following category: (please circle)

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Nominee’s name: _________________________________________________ Nominee’s organization/agency: __________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ Daytime phone #: ________________ Evening phone #: _____________ Signature: ________________________________________________________ Name of reference for nominee: _________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Daytime phone #: ______________ Evening phone #:_______________ Please describe why you think this person or organization deserves a Healthy Living Award by answering the following questions on one sheet of paper. If applicable, you may use point form with speciﬁc examples and dates. a) What has the nominee done to promote smoke free living, regular physical activity and/or healthy eating in the chosen category? b) What were the results of the nominee’s efforts? c) What is unique or notable about this work? Attach the answers to these questions to your nomination form. Nominations must be post marked, faxed or emailed by Wednesday December 31, 2008 to: Healthy Living Awards Nominating Committee c/o Renfrew County and District Health Unit 7 International Drive, Pembroke ON, K8A 6W5 Fax: 613-735-3067 Email: bbrohart@rcdhu.com Tel: 613-735-8651 ext. 545 or 1-800-267-1097

Lake through to the northern tip of Norcan Lake. Emon said the township’s broadband task force has developed a multi-staged, multi-year plan. It should have the first phase completed and be ready to turn our attention to the next phase in the outer reaches of the township within 18 months, he said. One of the project’s unique elements is a public outreach and awareness program planned for fall 2009. It is designed to offer local residents and businesses information and training on how to get maximum benefit from high-speed Internet service. The township’s application, strongly backed by letters of support from its neighbours, was submitted in September. The township’s volunteer economic development committee chaired by Bruce Parker quickly seized on the funding source as an important initiative to pursue, said Emon. “Mr. Parker devoted many hours to the research and development of the application and

if he hadn’t been such a strong advocate the proposal may not have gone forward,” he said. Former township CAO John Baird and Dave Lemkay of the BRAVO task force contributed to the application process and township office staff spent many hours assisting Parker with the final application, added Emon. The process consisted of a request for proposal and interviews with the prospective vendors as well as more than 200 hours of research and an additional 100 hours of application writing time. Emon pointed out that Addington Highlands, North Frontenac, Admaston-Bromley, Horton, McNab-Braeside, Lanark Highlands, the counties of Renfrew and Lanark, and the Calabogie and Area Business Association were strong supporters of the application. RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski and his staff were also a valuable asset during this process, he added. “The province deserves a great deal of praise for moving to assist rural

municipalities to address their high-speed Internet infrastructure deficits,” said Emon. “The schools, our businesses and our residents were very supportive of this and are excited by the announcement. Our tourism and active-living based economy needed this shot in the arm in order to continue to evolve and to encourage more people to live and play here.” “This announcement will give our businesses, students and teachers, health care professionals and citizens the hi-tech tools they need to succeed and do business,” said Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Leona Dombrowsky. “I am delighted that Greater Madawaska Township brought forward a successful proposal, which shows their commitment to community broadband expansion and to providing their citizens with the best technology possible.” Among those also receiving Rural Connections grants were the Town of Bancroft and County of Frontenac.

2008 Healthy Living Awards The 2008 Healthy Living Awards are here! It’s time for you to think about who you know that deserves recognition for innovative efforts to promote healthy eating, regular physical activity or smoke free living in Renfrew County. These activities should be recognized because they are examples of people taking steps to reduce heart disease and contribute to healthier communities. Complete the nomination form on this page to nominate someone who has made a difference in Renfrew County.

Healthy Living Honour Roll - All people and organizations nominated for a 2008 Healthy Living Award will have their names included on a Healthy Living Honour Roll to recognize the importance of their contribution.

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

Nomination Procedure - Anyone can make a nomination and people or organizations may nominate themselves. All nominations must be submitted on a nomination form (or facsimile) and be post-marked, faxed or emailed by Wednesday December 31, 2008.

Workplaces - This award will recognize individuals or organizations (private or public sector) that have been instrumental in promoting heart health to their fellow employees by implementing programs and/ or initiating workplace policy changes. Restaurants - This award will recognize restaurants or other food services that are providing healthy food choices. Schools - This award will be presented to a school that has reached its students with heart healthy messages and activities. Nominations can include elementary schools, secondary schools and colleges. Two school awards will be presented, one for a Healthy Eating School and one for a Healthy Active School. Community at Large - This award will recognize individuals or organizations that have made a signiﬁcant contribution to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. This contribution could have been through the delivery of education and skill building programs or by creating environmental changes that contribute to a heart healthy community. Nominations can include community programs, local service groups, churches, non-governmental organizations, or other groups that have not been considered in another Healthy Living Award category.

Eligibility - All nominees must live or work in Renfrew County and District. Nominees may include individuals, groups, organizations, businesses, or agencies and can include paid staff or volunteers.

Selection Process - A panel of judges appointed by the Healthy Living Awards Nominating Committee will review all nominations. Decisions of the judges will be final and confidential. The nominating committee reserves the right to check each nominee’s reference and to confirm all other details provided. All nomination documents will become the property of the Healthy Living Partnership. The Healthy Living Partnership reserves the right to publish names and photographs of the award recipients. Award recipients will be notified before February 1, 2009.

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Arnprior Chronicle-Guide Just in case you missed it... Just in case you missed Tuesday’s copy of the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide, here are briefs of some of the stories we are following: * Arnprior District High School was the scene of a mock disaster last week so local emergency services could come together and practice their response methods. We had coverage of the exercise in the Dec. 2 edition of the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide. * The new trial of Allen Tehrankari, accused in the 2004 murder of White Lake native Barbara Galway, has begun again following a mistrial last year. In the Dec. 2 Chronicle-Guide, we had coverage of the trial start-up. * Duane and Cindy McSorley, parents of the late 15-year-old Kyle McSorley, have donated two defibrillators to Arnprior and District High School. We had the story in the Dec. 2 ChronicleGuide.

Don’t miss this... Here are some of the items we will be looking at for this Tuesday’s Chronicle-Guide: * It’s time for the Arnprior Legion Santa Claus Parade of Lights this Saturday. Pick up Tuesday’s paper for a look at photos from the popular annual event. * McNab-Braeside Township passed its muchtalked about official plan this week. Pick up Tuesday’s paper for the story. * Festive events continue this weekend with a number of activities on the schedule. See Tuesday’s paper for coverage.

For complete coverage of these and other news stories about Arnprior and area, you can pick up a copy of the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide on sale each Tuesday at local stores or at our office, 116 John St. N., located in downtown Arnprior.

The little things with the biggest impact in economy Tips to stretch your dollars Someone is going to have to explain to me the difference between a recession and a depression. I would guess a depression goes deeper than a recession, but to me, they both register pretty high on the Richter Scale when it comes to worrying about survival. Both tend to scare the pants off anyone who, at the best of times, barely manages to keep their head above water. And the experts say if we are not already in a recession, we are pretty darn close. For those who could be facing a job loss because of plant and business closures, this is a scary time. But for years, many of us have been living well beyond our means. Some people have been building or buying large homes and carrying mortgages beyond their ability to meet the payments. We have demanded the best of everything for our kids, we want the latest in everything high tech has to offer and the credit card has become our bible. About 30 years ago, I wrote a book. Actually it was a story book and a recipe book. It contained hints on home economy. (As an aside, that book

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Mary Cook was chosen by a food editor with the Globe and Mail as one of the best books of the season.) The money-saving hints in the book were ideas I had used for years and the few I have given up are being put back into operation. I’m sure many of you are already following some of these hints, others of you will be able to add a few money saving ideas of your own. THE HOMEMADE SOUP POT Long ago, when the “real” depression was all around us, my mother invented the homemade soup pot. Every scrap of leftover food went into the ice box, and once a week, it became soup. I have never given up on that one. This week, it was a halfcan of leftover crushed tomatoes, chicken broth from stewed chicken, leftover peas, a handful of flat noodles, a heel of an onion, and herbs and spices.

It was delicious. Still on the issue of food, when I was feeding seven, I developed what was called EPD dinners. Anything left over from a full meal was arranged on a foil plate, tightly wrapped and put in the freezer as a whole dinner. When I had accumulated seven, they were taken out, and everyone got an EPD dinner (every plate different). They didn’t know what they were getting until it was unwrapped. Someone may have a pork chop dinner, someone else macaroni and cheese and so on. If they wanted to trade or barter with someone else at the table, they could and often did. I have harped enough on the use of the oldfashioned clothesline to sound like a broken record, but for goodness sake, let’s put pride of back yards aside and get a clothesline! I don’t have to tell you that your dryer and your electric kettle are two of the heaviest users of electricity. You know that. I have an old-fashioned wooden clothes rack. It not only dries my clothes, it gives me much needed moisture in the house when the winter dryness hits. If you don’t have a crock-pot, buy one. You’ll save many dollars and time. It uses very little elec-

tricity, much less than your oven. Turn your thermostat down, and put on a sweater, or even long johns if you have to. If you use a dishwasher (I’ve always said I’d rather part with my stove and fridge than my dishwasher), just use the wash cycle, open the door and let your dishes airdry. You’ll save plenty. Use on-sale wallpaper for gift wrap. If you have heavy drapes, close them at night to keep out the drafts. Don’t fill your tea-kettle to the brim when you need boiled water. Just boil what you need. This hint has a double purpose. First of all, it saves money, and secondly, it is also environmentally friendly. Ask for paper bags at the grocery store if you have forgotten your green bags and boxes. Put a cardboard egg carton (opened up flat and forced down into the opened bag) and use for garbage. I checked with Waste Management in Brampton, and they agreed these bags will decompose, whereas plastic bags won’t. Limited space for this column prevents my giving you more hints. I would very much like to hear yours. If we all share, cut back, and reuse, we can weather this financial storm.

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The genealogist’s dream A few days ago I received a phone call from Victoria, BC. I was delighted when it turned out to be my 10year-old grandson, Stephen and his next words almost had me hyperventilating. He was wondering if I would be willing to help him with a school project of family history. You can have no idea the self-discipline it took for me to remain calm and interested when all I wanted to do was grab my laptop and get the next flight to the west coast. And so began a halcyon week of phone calls and e-mails with information flying across the country. I was very careful to ensure he maintained leadership in and ownership of the project and it paid big dividends for me in a delightfully enriched relationship with a truly amazing young man. What a wonderful gift of happiness he gave me. ARGENTEUIL COUNTY I recently had occasion to revisit the genealogical web presence of Argenteuil county. Their GenWeb page is part of the one for the administrative region of the Laurentides and you can find it at www. rootsweb.ancestry.com/ ~qclauren/ . I particularly like the way the site is organized. The pages are all grouped within five main sections and there is an incredible amount of great material included there. The Regional section deals with the history and

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PATRICK WOHLER geography and the towns of the region and has some excellent maps. The Institution section included parishes of all faiths, cemeteries, libraries, schools and societies with up to date contact information. It is a wonderful directory of resource locations in the region. The Documentation section has indexes to vital records, censuses, notaries records, directories, old maps, regional newspapers and old photographs. For those of you researching family in the area, there is a Sharing section with bulletin boards and available lookups. The ubiquitous Links section focuses on organizations and individuals of the region and includes a number of local genealogies. This is a great site to visit even if you are not looking for relatives in the region. GOOGLE GOES FOR THE NEWS I recently heard a news report on CBC that Google

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had bought out the Paper of Record website. I checked for other references to this and could find none even in blogs where I would have expected it to appear. The only source left was Google itself so I burrowed into their site until I found a schedule of their projects. Those of us who are interested in old newspapers will be happy to learn the Google has leapt with both feet into the newspaper digitizing arena. They are working with editors and other compilers of digitized newspapers to vastly increase the availability of this kind of resource. You’ll be able to explore this historical treasure trove by searching the Google News Archive or by using the timeline feature after searching Google News. While the project is still young it is expected to grow quickly and the results will actually show up in your normal Google searches. The number of new programs coming out of Google is truly phenomenal. By the way, for language purists, google has been added as a verb to the Oxford English Dictionary in June 2006. The term itself derives from the mathematical term googol with means 1 followed by one hundred zeroes.

By PETER DeWOLF Ottawa Region Media Group Each week in conjunction with the Arnprior and District Humane Society we feature pets ready for adoption. This week we feature Molly and Willy. These two are a happily married couple and need to be adopted together. Willy listens very well and is obedient; Molly has trained him well! Molly, on the other hand is happy-go-lucky, never listens, but will follow Willy. They both love squeaky toys and treats, and taking them for a walk together keeps harmony in the family. They love attention and are affectionate and intelligent, even good with cats. However, no other dogs or small children please. Just ask about the Odd Couple #3249 and #3250. Billie hails from White Lake, and is a

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Also to all our friends who were so patient during the time we had to close our doors for two weeks due to a bad virus outbreak, thank you. I would also like to publicly thank our shelter manager, Stephanie, and shelter attendant, Jill, for all their hard work in treating our 109 cats and limiting our losses to only two. We will miss our friends Elmo and Jinx. We are very lucky to have so many wonderful people in our community who are always there for the shelter and all our wee homeless pets. Thank you to all. Ester Headrick, president Arnprior and District Humane Society

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To the editor: The Arnprior and District Humane Society would like to express our deepest thanks and appreciation to all the kind and generous people who helped save ‘our Tyson’ from his chronic kidney disorder with such an awesome number and amount of monetary gifts. The response from everyone was wonderful. Tyson has had a week at the veterinarian’s and has had his kidneys flushed and several other tests done. His levels did go down some, but he will continue to require blood tests. He will have to remain on medication and subcutaneous fluids every other day for the rest of his (hopefully long) life. Tyson continues to hold his own and says a heartfelt thanks to all the caring people who helped.

male of few words. He prefers a quiet life - he is affectionate but cautious. A place by the window is his favorite spot, and if you brush and pet him, then he is content. No other animals please, he is declawed and Billie is an indoor fellow only. Just ask about Mr. Mellow #3215. The shelter is in need of non-clumping cat litter, laundry soap, fabric softener sheets and meaty cat food. The humane society pet pics with Santa will be held at the Arnprior Shopping Centre Dec. 13 and 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Raffle tickets for a homemade quilt are still available at the shelter and at Peebles. The shelter is open Monday to Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., at 490 Didak Street. The shelter number is 613-623-0916. The shelter website is www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca.

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Our Community Bulletin Board is free for nonprofit events. We reserve the right to edit entries for space and time considerations. Entries must be submitted in writing. Please send to sherry.haaima@ metroland.com or fax 613-623-7518. December 9, 16 — Children’s story time will continue at The Arnprior Book Shop on Tuesday mornings in December at 10 a.m. December 5 — Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home Christmas Bake Sale Friday at the Arnprior Royal Bank at 9:30 a.m. If you wish to donate baked goods or a monetary donation call 613-623-7981. December 5 — Turkey dinner at Arnprior Legion Branch 174, 5 to 7 p.m. $10, Ian Bun Malloch Hall. December 6 — Open House and Nativity Scene Walk, including a Christmas Bake Sale and light refreshments, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 80 Daniel St. N., Arnprior. Admission $2. December 6 — Celebrate Christmas with a Carol. CBC, Arnprior and the Arnprior Public Library present Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. CBC radio personality Hallie Cotnam and local readers tell this timeless tale. Carry on a Christmas tradition on Saturday Dec. 6 at 8 p.m., Arnprior Library. Proceeds go to the Arnprior Library. Purchase tickets at the Arnprior Library. December 6 — The 2008 Arnprior Santa Claus Parade, Saturday Dec. 6 at 6 p.m., starting from Winner’s Circle Mall. To enter your float please contact Randy Whiteman, 613-622-7654. Donations accepted to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 174, Arnprior. December 6 — Leaps and Bounds Children’s Centre 8th Annual Breakfast with Santa 8 to 11 a.m., at the Christian Education Centre, 257 John St., N. Tickets available at the door, $5 per person, children under two free. Pancakes, sausages and homemade beans, juices, coffee, tea. Crafts, pictures with Santa and raffle table. For more information call 613-623-8212. December 6 — Dare to Care French Toast Breakfast at Bonnechere Bakery, 24 Elgin St. W, Arnprior, 8 to 11 a.m., $5/person to support the Care Coach Para Transit Service. December 6 — John Henry entertains in the Veteran’s Lounge Arnprior Legion Branch 174, 2 to 6 p.m. Age of majority required. December 6 — St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 80 Daniel St. N. Arnprior open house and bake sale 10 to 11:30 a.m., admission $2. Enjoy a hot beverage or cold cup of Christmas punch and a Christmas treat. Enter your name in a draw for a door prize. Shop at the Christmas bake table, just in time for your holiday entertaining. December 6 — Bake Sale by the Arnprior Lionettes between 9 a.m. and noon at the Arnprior Mall. December 7 — Christmas with Neighbours Concert supporting the Arnprior and District NeighbourLink Ministry, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at Grace St. Andrew’s United Church, 269 John St. N. Arnprior. Tickets at the door $10 adults, $5 child or $30 family. Church choirs, young and

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party subsidies the Conservatives announced they were going to cut back. In response to the coalition government threat, the Conservatives have retreated from the cutbacks and its intention to restrict public service workers’ wage increases and right to strike. “It’s because Canadians have told us they don’t want another election now,” Gallant explained. “We’ve made concessions on the things they have a problem with … but they are still going ahead with their coalition, so it’s obvious there is another agenda in place here,” she said. McSheffrey said the only agenda for the opposition parties is to strengthen the economy. The majority of MPs in the Commons have decided that the proposals in the Conservatives’ economic update are not good enough, she said. “Now Harper’s backed into a corner and is not sure how he’ll get out.” She said that the Bloc Quebecois, while not officially part of the coalition, has agreed to support the Liberals and NDP on crucial economic and environmental issues. On other issues, such as Canada’s role in Afghanistan, there would be more free votes, she said. “It will open up Parliament.” Gallant criticized the NDP and Liberals for teaming up with the Bloc, noting Liberal leader Stephane Dion originally came to Ottawa as a unity

minister to fight separatists. “Now he’s making deals with the party whose goal is to break up the country,” she said. Adamchick said the Conservatives should be careful making accusations of that sort as Harper tried to link up with the Bloc Quebecois in 2004 in an effort to unseat Paul Martin. He said the Conservatives showed their disdain for democracy by breaking their own fixed election date rule and spending $300 million on an election no one wanted. They say they are entitled to govern, but only received support from 23 per cent of eligible Canadian voters, he added. He said after some early debate, the Liberal caucus is solidly in support of the coalition plan. Dion has agreed to turn the government over to the new Liberal leader on May 2, he said. If Parliament isn’t prorogued this week until January, as rumoured, Gallant isn’t optimistic the government can survive past next Monday’s confidence vote. If Monday’s question period is any indication, all the opposition MPs are in full support of a coalition government, she said. It’s unfortunate more Canadians didn’t vote Oct. 14 and give the Conservatives a majority, she said. “Canadians didn’t vote for a coalition government … I hope cooler heads prevail.”

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Conservative plan for the economy lacks stimulants, say opposition parties Continued from Page 9 The best way to weather the difficult times is for the government to stimulate employment and help small business and industry stay afloat, said the NDP’s Sue McSheffrey. Liberal Tom Adamchick said that while most other industrialized countries are planning major spending initiatives to stimulate the economy, the Conservatives have stalled. “They are doing nothing … they have no plan,” he said. “Harper’s going with cutbacks … it’s the worst time to embark on his ideological agenda.” Gallant disagreed, saying all other industrial countries are looking to Canada for guidance because it has been cushioned from the downturn. And if Canada continues down the path set by the Tories, it will come out of

the downturn quickly, she added. Gallant maintained the economic update does contain stimulants for the economy. But it’s making strategic investments that will have long-term benefits, not taking a “shotgun approach” by spending millions willy-nilly as the opposition wants to do, she said. Reaction to Conservative plans to double infrastructure spending next year has been positive, she said. And seniors are relieved the government is giving them a break on their Registered Retirement Income Funds, she added. But that break will be lost if the government is defeated before it can be implemented in the January budget, she noted. Gallant said the government stimulated the economy last year by putting

two per cent of the Gross National Product into tax cuts to increase consumer spending. The U.S. has thrown billions at the banks and yet they are still failing, Gallant said. “We’ve worked hard at paying down the debt. We need to act responsibly and not undo all that’s been achieved.” She said that if the downturn turns out to be worse than expected, then the government will respond by adding more stimulants to the economy. McSheffrey said more should be done to stimulate the economy now. The coalition talk is not about party subsidies or power grabs, but “about how to get out of this recession so people can keep their lives intact and keep their jobs,” she said. “It’s about helping the less fortunate and not just the rich.” McSheffrey said that

with a Conservative government in power and a Conservative MP, the area has lost 2,500 jobs. “We only get platitudes about the lost forestry jobs … a lot of local families know what it’s like to be in the middle of a recession because they’re living it,” she said. Adamchick said the Conservatives continually downplay the economic situation. When, during the English leaders debate, Liberal leader Stephane Dion proposed a plan to respond to the downturn, Harper accused him of panicking and said it was a great time to buy stocks, he said. Adamchick said the Conservatives’ throne speech and economic update has nothing to reassure forestry, auto and other workers that the government is going to address their plight. “How

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ANNOUNCEMENT Mill of Kintail Conservation Area December 13, 2008 from noon to 6 p.m. Admission $10 per vehicle 613.256.3610 ext. 2 www.mvc.on.ca RBC is pleased to announce that Cathy Mitchell-McCallum has joined this region’s Mortgage Specialist team. Prior to joining RBC* Cathy was licensed with the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. Her background includes Financial services underwriting and Independent Mortgage Brokers Association (IMBA), Mortgage agents course. Cathy is also a member of CAAMP, Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals. Choosing a CAAMP member provides you with the added security of knowing that you’re dealing with a mortgage representative bound by a strict code of ethics, industry knowledge and ongoing training. Each year more Canadians choose RBC for their mortgage solutions than any other provider. For your pre-approval, mortgage or reﬁnancing needs give Cathy a call at 613-401-9022 in Renfrew and 613-623-1137 in the Arnprior area.` Or email at cathy.mitchell-mccallum@rbc.com 266746

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OPG gives Santa Claus Parade a boost Lorraine Farnsworth of Ontario Power Generation presented Keith Estabrooks, 1st vice president of the Arnprior Legion, with a $500 cheque on Nov. 26 in support of the Santa Claus Parade. In addition to the Arnprior Santa Claus Parade, those in Cornwall and Renfrew also received support from OPG. “This partnership is exactly the kind of corporate involvement that makes the Santa Claus Parade a success each year,” said Santa Claus Parade committee chair, Randy Whiteman. “We very much appreciate Ontario Power Generation’s contribution to our organization. We encourage others to ‘get on board’ and follow Ontario Power Generation’s example of local community collaboration.” The parade will be held this Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m.

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The $1.95 election In the Economic and Fiscal Statement delivered on Nov. 27, our government announced it was eliminating the $1.95-pervote taxpayer subsidy for political parties, effective April 1, 2009. Canada is facing a period of global economic uncertainty. It may be necessary to ask Canadians to tighten their belts to weather the storm. At the same time, Canadians have a right to look to government as an example. We have a responsibility to show restraint and respect for your money. We cannot ask Canadians to tighten their belts during tougher times without looking in the mirror. Canadians pay taxes so governments can provide essential services. They trust the people they elect to serve society with that money, not serve themselves. Tax dollars have been supporting political parties for a long time. There are reimbursements on election spending and Canadians also receive a tax credit on their donations to political parties. It ought to be sufficient for all of us. However, since 2003, there has been more, in the form of a $1.95 subsidy for every vote we receive in an election. For 2009, that subsidy will pay out $28,000,000.00 to the parties. Ordinary taxpayers like you have told us they believe there is a generous allotment of tax dollars to political parties without the subsidy. We agree. Those who support the Conservative government in eliminating this sub-

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Church Directory UNITED CHURCH ROMAN CATHOLIC PENTECOSTAL OF CANADA ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM GLADS TIDINGS CHURCH 613-623-2943 GRACE ST. ANDREWS, ARNPRIOR: PARISH FAMILY (269 John St. N, 623-3176)

Join us on Sundays at 10am for: Worship, Nursery (0-3 yrs), Kids Exploring Faith: (3 yrs up) A warm welcome to ALL! Minister: Meg Illman-White

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BAPTIST CALVARY BAPTIST Pastor Bruce Donald (Fellowship Baptist) Landrigan at Edey St. 623-4863 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service 6:30 pm Evening Service Wednesday 7:00 pm Prayer & Bible Study

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ARNPRIOR SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 63B Victoria Street 622-7960 Pastor Adriaan M. van der Lingen, M.Div. Saturday Services 9:30 am - Sabbath School 11:00 am - Worship Service

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ARNPRIOR EMMANUEL CHURCH 287 Harrington St (at Ottawa) 623-2554 Worship Services Sunday at 8 a.m. Sunday at 10 a.m. with Sunday School and Supervised Nursery Thursday 10 a.m.

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Griffith population aging, growing, says reeve in push for ambulance station By STEVE NEWMAN ORMG Greater Madawaska Reeve Peter Emon continues to push Renfrew County emergency services to establish an ambulance station in Griffith. He expressed this desire in the October meeting of Renfrew County council, and he has followed up with a detailed four-page letter to Mike Nolan, the county’s emergency services director. At present, the County of Lennox and Addington, which is at the west border of Greater Madawaska, operates an ambulance out of Denbigh along Hwy. 41, about 10 kilometres west of Griffith. However, Emon suspects, after reviewing a recent consultants’ report on Lennox and Addington ambulance services and organizational review, that the county’s future emergency services plans will result in termination of a Denbigh ambulance station. This would like mean a repositioning of

Lennox and Addington’s closest ambulance in North Brook, more than an hour away, near Bon Echo Provincial Park. The disappearance of the around-the-clock Denbigh ambulance station, says Emon, would be disastrous for residents of Griffith and Matawatchan, unless there’s an alternative ambulance station nearby, says Emon. The closest ambulance, without a Denbigh ambulance station, might be Calabogie in the winter months, when an ambulance is often standing by the Calabogie Peaks ski hill, or in Eganville in the warmer months. “My residents deserve reliable and prompt service,” writes Emon in his letter dated Nov. 4. Particularly relevant factors, writes Emon, are aging and growth of the Griffith-area population. Emon says he understands the issue of a Griffith ambulance station cannot be determined overnight because of the political and financial fac-

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The parents and players of the ARNPRIOR BANTAM HOUSE LEAGUE would like to THANK the following businesses for their donations and support at their recent house league tournament held on November 8 and 9.

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tors, Emon says the residents in the Griffith and Matawatchan area deserve reliable and prompt service. Furthermore, he writes: “Our summer visitors and seasonal residents cer-

tainly have an impact on our neighbourhoods, and I would hope those numbers will also be considered in your deliberations. “Bon Echo Park is located about 45 minutes away from my area, and they

host over 250,000 visitors per year and it is steadily increasing. I think, when one reviews all of the various visitor factors I have mentioned, it becomes apparent a station is needed in Griffith.”

Public Auction Saturday, December 13, 2008 9:00 a.m. Civic #2250, County Road 31, Winchester, ON 613-774-7000 or 1-800-567-1797 More than 250 vehicles and equipment from Federal Government and others Primary list at: www.rideauauctions.com

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Sports

Arnprior Weekender

Photos by SHERRY HAAIMA

Continued success for the Packers. Arnprior Packers posted a 6-4 win in a game against the Timberwolves at Renfrew’s Ma-TeWay Park Nov. 26. At left, the Packers’ Adam Cavaleri (9) closes in on a Timberwolves player. Above, Neil Ross (3) rushes for the puck at the Wolves’ net. Tonight (Friday, Dec. 5), the Packers are away to face Carleton Place (7:45 p.m. start), and on Sunday, Dec. 7, Metcalfe is in Arnprior, with the game starting at 7:45 p.m.

Great showing for Canada World Youth is recruiting local wrestlers at Kingston tourney The following article was provided by Canada World Youth.

Next event Dec. 13 in Renfrew The following article was submitted by the Arnprior Wrestling Club. This past weekend members of the Arnprior Wrestling Club and Arnprior High School team went to the Bill McLeod Memorial Wrestling Tournament in Kingston. Teams from Eastern and Central Ontario were well represented and the high calibre of wrestlers was evident from the first match on. This was the first meet of the year for the team and their hard work at practice really showed. Mark Rousselle, Kevin Mills and Garrett Everding all placed first. Taylor Branje and Megan Rousselle both placed second. Chelsie Legree placed fourth and Richard Mainprize wrestled well but hurt his wrist in his second match and wasn’t able to continue. The team will now prepare for their next tournament which will be held in Renfrew on Dec. 13.

Do you know a young person between 17 and 24 who would appreciate a unique educational experience? Get them to enrol in the Canada World Youth program! Candidates who apply before Jan. 15, 2009 will be given priority for programs starting in summer 2009! With CWY, groups of

18 young people from various cultures set off together for six months: three months in a Canadian community, and three months in a community in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe or Latin America. Our team, made up of enthusiastic, highly qualified professionals, offers safe and innovative programs. Since 1971, over 30,000 young people from Canada and foreign countries have taken part in CWY

programs in 67 countries. This formative experience is not a gap year: it is an educational program that complements studies. In some cases, Canada World Youth can even enable participants to earn study credits. Our program gives participants an opportunity to: • Discover other cultures and other languages • Develop qualities that employers look for, helping them enter the labour

market: leadership, teamwork, adaptability • Become a committed global citizen, ready for the future • Canada World Youth is for young men and women from all cultural backgrounds, all regions of Canada and all walks of life! Candidates must be: • Between 17 and 24; • A Canadian citizen or landed immigrant; • In good health; • Motivated, openminded, and flexible!

Attention coaches, parents and athletes: let us know what your sports team/organization is doing. Share your stories, photos and news tips with us. Call 613-623-6571, fax 613-623-7518 or send an e-mail to sherry.haaima@metroland.com

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Time for high school students to start thinking post-secondary

This is the time of year when high school students are applying to college and university. They are looking at what options are available for them, and looking deeper to figure out what type of future career interests them. There are many options out there. There is the medical field, education, trades, social services, among many other choices. For those high school students who are applying right now, ensure that you research the jobs that are available after you get your certificate, diploma or degree. Take a look at where you would like to be on a personal level in five or 10 years. For example, if you want to live in Ottawa Valley, taking marine biology may not be a good option for you. By ensuring that you are taking the appropriate course to where you want to be in many years from now, you are avoiding disappointment after you receive your certificate, diploma, or degree in a particular field. Deciding on a future applies to much more than just Grade 12s. Starting in Grade 9 you have to make choices about what general path you would like to take. Grade 11 and 12 are the years that you have the most choice in course selection, specifically tailored to the prerequisites you need to take post secondary education. Plan ahead and even if you are not currently applying to post second-

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Employment Opportunity Assistant Collections Manager - Arnprior & District Museum - $9.24 hour 18 hrs/wk (after school and weekends) until the end of February, 2009

Kayla Reinert ary education, keep your options open when the time does come to apply. For those who don’t want to think about more schooling at this time, we have a lot of fun programs for you! Our Learn To…Make Photo Frames program is coming up soon on Dec 17. Registrations are due by Dec. 10. We are joined with Kathleen from Stampin Up to make the gorgeous frames. Registration is $5 per youth and youth must be nine to 15 years of age to participate. Late registrations will not be accepted. Come on out to our Tween Dance on Dec. 19 for a Happy Holidays theme. The dance doors will open at 7 p.m. The dance is for students in grades 4 to 8 only. If someone is not of age, they must go home. Dance tickets can be purchased in advance at the Nick Smith Centre for $5 or at the door for $6. Tickets are limited and due to the popularity of the dances, we urge you to purchase advance tickets to avoid disappointment. Decorations are also needed. If we could borrow some holidays decorations, at would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Nick Smith Centre at 613-623-7301 or e-mail Kayla directly at k re i n e r t @ a r n p r i o r. c a . Phone registrations will not be accepted.

The position reports to the Museum Curator and entails feeding information into the Museum Data Base which will eventually allow the Museum collection to be viewed on line. Some knowledge of digital photography and data bases would be an asset, although training will be provided. The ability to work unsupervised is essential.

A Waterside Christmas Enjoy live Christmas carols, seasonal decorations, and festive treats! Plus, be one of the first to tour this all-new retirement community in the heart of the Ottawa Valley!

Deadline for applications is December 11, 2008 with interviews taking place on December 12, 2008 with the position starting on December 15th, 2008. Questions should be addressed to: Cover letter & resumes should be addressed to: Janet Carlile, Curator Director Monique Ouellet, Town Clerk Arnprior & District Museum Town of Arnprior Tel: 613-623-4902 105 Elgin St. W. Email: jcarlile@arnprior.ca Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8 Email: mouellet@arnprior.ca

Date: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 Time: 1:30pm - 5:00pm Location: 105 McNeely Avenue, Carleton Place, Ontario

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911 O.P.P. (Emergencies) 1-888-310-1122 O.P.P. (General Inquiries) 623-3131 Ambulance 911 Animal Services 623-4231 Website address: www.arnprior.ca e-mail address: arnprior@arnprior.ca

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Unwrapping the true spirit of Christmas The Arnprior Children’s Drama Club performed The Gift, a tale about the true spirit of Christmas, on Nov. 30, at the Christian Education Centre. The play was written and directed by Eve Chase. Caroling and refreshments followed the performance. The play raised $620 for the Arnprior Food Bank and people brought in donations for the Arnprior Snowsuit Fund and the Food Bank. The actors, ranging in age from preschoolers to Grade 6, “did really well, they were comfortable on stage, they had fun and they want to do it again,” Chase said. Above, Sydney Davlin, Zach Tripp and Elizabeth Robertson perform on stage.

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Genealogy workshop at the Arnprior Library Local residents interested in learning about their family history attended a genealogy workshop at the Arnprior Public Library on Nov. 29. Attendants were shown research techniques and useful resources for looking up their family’s past. The workshop included a tour of the archives. The cost was $25 per person with the proceeds going towards the archives. John Smith, chairperson of the archives board, at left, stands near logging camp pictures taken in Arnprior around 1802.

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Sunday, December 14th, Advent III: Worship Service at Zion, Cedar Hill at 9:30 am and St. Andrew’s, Pakenham at 11:00 am. Carols For Christmas Concert at 7:30 pm at St. Andrew’s, Pakenham. Admission is a freewill offering to the Lanark Food Bank. Sunday, December 21st, Advent IIII: Worship Service at Zion, Cedar Hill at 9:30 am and St. Andrew’s, Pakenham at 11:00 am. Wednesday, December 24th, Christmas Eve at St. Andrew’s: Contemporary Service: 4:00 pm Candlelight Service: 7:30 pm

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ADHS band in holiday swing At left, the Arnprior District High School junior band practices for their upcoming seasonal concert featuring all five of the school’s musical groups. The concert will be held on Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. in the McEwen Gym. Attendants will be treated to a mix of seasonal favourites and jazz numbers. Tickets can be purchased at the door, $5 for adults and $2 for children. Proceeds will go towards financing a school trip to New York City in April for ADHS band members. For additional information call 613-623-3183. Pictured left, conductor Jiri Hlavacek leads a Dec. 3, band practice.

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The family of the late Mercedes Theros would like to thank their friends, neighbours, co-workers, the IAM, and family for their cards, food, ﬂowers, prayers and donations to Partners in Caring and the First Baptist Church. We would also like to thank Dr. Mark Robson and the nursing staff at ADMH for the excellent care that our Mom received as a patient there. Every day she would say how well the staff was looking after her. To André Pilon and staff, thank you for your care and attention once more and for making sure everything went well. A special thanks to Bill Kauffeldt for looking after the service, Janice Buck for her kind words, Sheryl Hanniman for the music and also Arnita Kauffeldt for all the help she gave along the way. Our thanks also go out to those who served as pallbearers and the ladies of the First Baptist Church for the lunch. Once more, thank you Dr. Mark Robson and everyone for being so very kind.

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BARR, Morris In loving memory of a Dear Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather Morris Barr who passed away December 4, 2004. In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay. But when we saw you sleeping, So peacefully, free from pain, We could not wish you back, To suffer that again.

IN MEMORIAMS McSORLEY, Kyle In loving memory of a dear Son and Brother who passed away December 4, 2007. You were only here for a little while, Fifteen years was not long enough, Kyle. My heart breaks when I hear your name, Our lives will never be the same. We love you and miss you every day, Forever in our hearts you will stay. Dearly missed, forever loved, Mom, Dad and Family

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GREENE – Grace (Nee Patrois) 1925 - 2008 At Arnprior Hospital Saturday, November 22, 2008, after a battle with breast cancer. Fr. Dobec, Dr. Rivington, Sister-in-law, Nieces, Nephews and dear friends were near all the way. Her niece, late, Gail Burnette was her care-giver the last few years. Thanks to all for their comforting thoughts, cards and prayers.

May 9, 1925 - Nov. 29, 2008 passed away in Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Saturday morning. Helen Mainprize (nee Slaughter of Arnprior and formerly of Beachburg in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late George Mainprize. Dear mother of Bruce Mainprize, Thomas (Elizabeth) Mainprize and Sandra (Greg) Belyea. Dear grandmother of Andrew, David and Jennifer Mainprize and Ashley and Brandon Belyea. Helen was the last of her family. Predeceased by brothers Wilfred, Oscar, Hubert, Allen, George, Clifford, Douglas and Harry Slaughter and sisters Marguerite Williams, Edna Getz, Iva Ritchie and Rosabel Golm. Daughter of the late Charles Slaughter and Annie Nieman. Sister-inlaw of Irene Slaughter of Cornwall and Inez Slaughter of Belleville. Resting at The The Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior where family and friends may pay their respects on Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. Friday. Funeral service will be conducted in The Elgin Street Baptist Church Friday December 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Merv Saunders ofﬁciating. Interment Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery. In memoriams to The Elgin Street Baptist Church or “Special Olympics Ontario” either in Pembroke or Kingston appreciated by her family.

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In hospital at Arnprior on Tuesday evening, November 25th, 2008. Bernard James “Bernie” Ruddy of Arnprior at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Nora Shaw (June 24, 2003). Loving father of Peter Ruddy (Kathy) and Marcia McKellar (David). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren: Joshua, Chad, Jonathan and Kyle and great-grandchildren: Sadie and Phoenix. Brother-in-law of Dorothy Ruddy, Sandi Fahie (Terry), Wanda Shaw (late Don), Pat Shaw (late Bev) and Beverly Shaw (late Doug).Predeceased by brothers Jack and Bill Ruddy. Bernie will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends joined us for visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home, 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. only. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Braeside on Saturday morning, November 29th at 11 o’clock. Spring interment St. Peter Celestine Parish Cemetery, Indian Hill. In memory of Bernie, a donation made to the Arnprior Hospital “Partners in Caring” Campaign would be appreciated by his family. Members of the K of C, Council 2082, Arnprior assembled at the Funeral Home for prayers on Friday evening at 6:45 p.m Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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By PETER DeWOLF Arnprior Weekender The mixed snow and rain may be holding back the worst of winter’s bitter cold but it has not been a blessing for many people. Ottawa Police Services and the OPP have reported the mixed weather has contributed to many area fender benders with slick roads and sometimes limited visibility. On Tuesday morning alone, Ottawa police reported responding to 27 accidents, of which seven involved minor injuries. Local businesses are also having problems with slick parking lots and leaks. In Arnprior, 1 for 1 Pizza on Daniel Street has been forced to close down operations for most of the past week, as gallons and gallons of water poured into the pizzeria from the wet snow and water that had accumulated on the roof. Arnprior fire officials were on the scene Monday, and advised the management to shut down operations until the leaks could be repaired for fear of an electrical short circuit in the main breakers. The pizzeria apologized to their customers and will resume business as soon as possible. Other businesses also reported leaking roofs in town while city and town crews did their best to keep the heavy wet slush from causing even more havoc on the roads and sidewalks. Police are advising motorists to take their time and be prepared for suddenly changing road and weather conditions. peter.dewolf@metroland.com

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Subsidy eliminated big business cash donations frivolously or without regard to where they came from. As your Federal Member of Parliament, I am pleased to represent you on a variety of issues. Whether that issue is eliminating the long gun registry, promoting agriculture, international trade, AECL, the military or jobs in the working forest, I am here to serve you. As always, if you have any concerns of a federal nature, or just want to share your views with me, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Office contact Information: Constituency Office of Cheryl Gallant, MP, 84 Isabella St., Pembroke On. K8A 5S5 or call 613732-4404. If you are long distance you may call the office toll-free at 1-866-2957165. There is no postage required when you write your Federal MP. 268708

Continued from Page 12 The subsidy eliminated big cash donations from business and unions and put an $1,100 cap on other contributions. All eligible political contributions still receive a tax credit. The irony of “Adscam” is that the Liberal Party maintained they did it to fight Quebec separatism. In fact, if the subsidy did not exist, the federal separatist party, which benefits from generous financial support from Canadian taxpayers, would lose their principal source of funding. Ordinary Quebecers do not financially support separatists, why should the rest of Canada? With the most votes, the Conservative Party has the most to lose financially with this proposal. We believe Canadian tax dollars are precious. They must not be spent

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GROUND LEVEL IN-LAW SUITE 3 bed rm, central location, eat-in kitchen, formal dining rm, private fenced yard, large deck, 3 baths, fully ﬁnished basement, upgraded ﬂooring, paint, gas furnace & central air. $

MLS#712491

219,900

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME Huge lot, fenced yard, large oak kitchen, formal dining rm, family rm has gas ﬁreplace, solarium, 2 car garage, 3 bedrms, master has ensuite, large private deck/ patio, front covered verandah, paved double drive. Basement is all partly ﬁnished.

MLS#703554

324,500

3 BEDROOM HOME with attached 1 bedrm apartment. Walk to schools, playground, park, beach, church and shopping. Large eat-in kitchen, 2 pce bath/laundry combo, good-sized liv rm, plus den on main level. 3 bedrm & 3 pce bath on 2nd level. 1 bedrm apt. has good-sized liv rm & access to back yd deck, laundry hook-up in kitchen, 1 pce bath off kitchen, bath on 2nd level.

MLS#677502

142,500

E-mail: t.stavenow@bellnet.ca 128 MCLAUGHLIN ST., ARNPRIOR 3 br. home, hurry you can choose your colours, Kt. and flooring,1500 sq. ft. 2 full baths, Gas fireplace and 2 car garage, Brick front all in a great neighbourhood. 60 Day occupancy. Call Terry. Asking $259,900 178 HARRIET STREET 3 br plus Bonus Room with 150' deep lot 2 blocks from schools. Economical to operate. detached garage. New Price $179,900. Call Terry. 13 SPRUCE CR. ARNPRIOR Excellent Town home 1.5 bathrooms,spacious and open Kt. and LR, expand into the unspoiled basement, convenient and economical living, recent upgrades including A/C, roof shingles and modern Kt. Asking $169,900 Call Terry 339 ALICIA ST. 3 PLUS 1 BR. HOME New condition, walkout basement, spacious family rm with wood stove. Private back yard, very economical to operate. Call Terry For your private viewing. Asking 219,900

2 BEDROOMS on large lot in town, private back yard, 1 car garage, oak kitchen, large bathroom, new roof.

MLS#706300

142,500

LARGE 4 BEDROOM BUNGALOW On 14.39 acres mixed bush within 30 min of Ottawa. Maple kitchen with plenty of cupboards & counter space. Hardwood ﬂoors, ﬁnished basement & insulated detached garage. Deer & turkeys on property ideal for hunters or nature walks.

MLS#698942

247,500

MLS#694455

265,000

EXECUTIVE DUPLEX Beautiful views of the Madawaska River weir. Walk to everything, extra large decks. Huge apartments.

MLS#695686

275,000

NEW LOTS

EW N ICE PR

BUILDING LOT Approx. 3/4 Acre, pie shaped lot, natural state, ﬂat site, private, wooded area.

MLS#702263 BRICK 2 STOREY HOME IN THE HEART OF ARNPRIOR Walk to all amenities within 2 blocks of downtown, park & sand beach, boat launch & marina, schools & playgrounds, downtown shopping, churches & Grove nature-trails. Large home 5 bedrms, 2 baths, 1 on each level, deep large bckyrd, front covered verandah, many new updates include oak kitchen, plumbing, wiring, insulation, ﬂooring. Gas heating, immediate possession- potential to make into a duplex.

MLS#709046

WATERFRONT HOME ON THE OTTAWA RIVER 2 bed rms, hardwood ﬂoors thru-out. Sun room with access to deck. Formal dining area, steel roof, paved drive. Oil heating, central air 5 years old, storage shed, full basement all partly ﬁnished.

219,900

$29,500

LOT – 95.78 ACRES With potential for one to two severances. Owner will sell in whole or in part. Price to be negotiated based on parcel size. Open pasture with hardwood bush at rear. Privacy, within 35 minutes of Ottawa & 5 minutes of Arnprior, school, river nearby. Great location to build your hobby farm etc.

MLS#710819

$185,000

3 BEDROOM END UNIT TOWN HOME in family neighbourhood with extra large fenced backyard. Well looked after, open concept kitchen, dining and family rooms. Finished lower level family room with oak ﬁnished Wet Bar.

MLS#707058

$179,900

2 BEDROOM Ideal starter or Retirees home. 2 HUGE BEDROOMS, 1 1/2 baths, main ﬂoor laundry with built in pantry. GAS Heat, central air & central vac, unique deck & patio area. Master bedroom has large walk-in closet with access to beautiful 4 pce bath. Crown moulding throughout main ﬂoor.

MLS#692501

174,900

268697

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1109 Dickson Rd., Burnstown $254,900 3+1 bdrm bungalow – spacious kitchen - hardwood – fully ﬁnished basement – double garage. Don’t Miss This Country Bliss!

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Wormin’ around at McNab Public School Comedic musicians The Arrogant Worms made a splash at their Nov. 27 fundraising concert at McNab Public School. At left the Worms perform on stage, from left are Chris Patterson, Trevor Strong and Renfrew-area resident Mike McCormick. Below, the considerable audience participates in the Rippy the Alligator song.

Photos by SARAH TRANT

The technical crew of Eric Vincent, Ty McCormick and Richard Jorgensen give the show a thumbs up. With ticket sales and refreshments, the school raised $1,355.75.

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Charlotte Leitch Broker

613-622-7759 charlott@istar.ca BUNGALOW NEAR GILLIES GROVE. Location, location, location! 3+1 bedroom all brick bungalow just 4 doors from Gillies Grove. Beautiful floor plan with a wall of windows across the back! Full ensuite bath. Fully finished basement with extra bedroom and newer 3 piece bath. Hardwood floors and renovations too numerous to mention. Walk to the Ottawa River and downtown Arnprior!

VILLAGE OF CARP Renovated 3 bedroom home with a possibility of “Village Mixed Use” zoning. Lots of possibilities here! It is on a corner lot in a great location near the medical centre and school. Walk to the Carp Farmers Market! This home may be used for residential or commercial purposes. $275,000 MLS#708912

Nature lovers will love the location! $349,900

WABA ESTATES bungalow on beautifully treed lot. 3 bdrms. Ensuite bath. Large living room. Bright kitchen. Main ﬂoor laundry. Fin Bsmt. Oversized insulated single attached garage. $269,900

BUNGALOW ON THE EDGE OF ARNPRIOR 3 bdrm bungalow in park-like setting. This bungalow has to be viewed to be appreciated. Upgrades include hardwood ﬂoors and a newer bathroom (2008). There is an over-sized single, attached garage for the handyman! Mom and kids enjoy a large yard with an above-ground pool and deck.The pool can be removed. Live in a country atmosphere just on the edge of town. Great starter home or peaceful retreat for retirees! $234,900

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613-622-7759

BUNGALOW in the Town of Arnprior. Cute 3 + 1 bedroom bungalow. Updated AFFORDABLE LIVING Super modern and clean kitchen with island. Picture window and gas mobile home with additions! This home is perfect and affordable for a single person or a couple. Upgrades fireplace in living room. Finished basement for include windows, roof, flooring, drywall, bathroom Sens fans! Newer windows. Roof 3 yrs old. and much more! Located on a private 1.28 acre lot. Enjoy a fenced private yard and a screened in This home shows very well and possession is flexible. breezeway. $219,900 $169,900 Call our FULL SERVICE Real Estate Brokerage TODAY! 613-622-7759 100 Madawaska Blvd. Arnprior, Ontario, K7S 1S7

Visit our Ofﬁce and Model Open Seven Days a Week. Monday – Friday 8am - 4 pm. Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm. Web Site: www.mcewanhomes.com 268679

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Cats are the purr-fect pet Pet Talk

IAN STUPP cet or walking across the kitchen table. Cats like to be the centre of attention and they always detect where your attention is

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centered, whether that be the open pages of the book you are reading or on the keyboard of your computer. It takes considerable confidence to love a cat, one moment they are cuddling up looking for love and the next they are up and away, tail and nose in air leaving you thinking, “What have I done wrong?” However, cat-lovers swear by the ease and independence of caring for pets of the feline persuasion.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 2-4 PM 3714 KINBURN SIDE ROAD MLS#713204 $162,500 Call Jenn Spratt, Broker COLDWELL BANKER VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE 613-623-7303

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GAS STATION AND HOME Wonderful business opportunity for you. Both rented, on main artery of busy and growing Renfrew. Beside schools and residential area. Call to view, ready for new investor or run yourself. ONLY $279,900 MLS#665812 Sheila 558-SELL

WHAT A BEAUTY With wrap around porch, all new interior renovations under 2 years. Main ﬂoor bathroom and laundry, and private master retreat. Come and See. MLS#709881. Asking $174,900. Call Sheila 558-SELL (7355)

DOCHART ESTATES 4 Bedroom Bungalow with double garage situated on a 2+ acre property. Spacious Home. The time to buy is NOW. See listing MLS#704368. Call Sharon Enright $279,900

GREAT LOCATION.

FORGET INVESTMENT STOCKS PUT A THOROUGHBRED STOCK IN YOUR FUTURE! 25 Acre Hobby Farm Located in the Pakenham area. Spacious brick home. 3 Barns with electricity & water. 15 Acres pasture/tillable. 6 Acres Bush, 4 Acres with electrical fencing. House has had energy retroﬁt in 2006. See MLS#712283 for pictures & verbiage. 30 Mins. To Kanata. $329,500. Call Sharon Enright 613-623-7922.

Home with master on the main ﬂoor. 2 Full Bathrooms. Full Basement with Rec Room. Attached Single Plus Garage. Big Lot 66’x120’. This home is more spacious than it looks & has location, convenience & charm. Come and View today. Sharon Enright 613-623-7922. $210,000

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 2-3 PM 17 SPRUCE CRESCENT MLS#713222 $179.900 Call Mike Defalco, Sales Rep COLDWELL BANKER VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE 613-623-7303

330 Daniel St. S., Arnprior, Ont.

WATERFRONT MINK LAKE 1 hour to Ottawa Stunning newly built home, gracious waterfront, gorgeous views, BEAUTIFUL interior graced with ceiling height stone ﬁreplace, reclaimed river bottom hardwood ﬂoors, and so much more. Call to view, 558-SELL Sheila MLS#706575

WALK TO POOL & SHOPPING. Spacious 3 Bedroom

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 2-4 PM 6837 HARBOUR STREET MLS#712453 Call Jenn Spratt, Broker COLDWELL BANKER VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE 613-623-7303

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 2-4 PM 5093 HIGHWAY 17 MLS#701257 $169,000 Call Monica Scopie, Broker COLDWELL BANKER VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE 613-623-7303 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 2-4 PM 94 MCGONIGAL STREET, ARNPRIOR MLS#711105 $159,900 Call Bruce Skitt, Sales Rep SUTTON GROUP - PREMIER REALTY LTD. Direct 613-623-2494 Office 613-727-5505

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 2-4 PM 115 CEDAR GATE, MERRICKVILLE MLS#705775 Call Darlene Davis & Kathy Walker Sales Rep. Keller Williams, VIP Realty 613-829-1818 / 613-721-5330 www.daviswalkerteam.ca SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2-4 PM 16 NORWAY SPRUCE, STITTSVILLE MLS#713259 Call Darlene Davis & Kathy Walker Sales Rep. Keller Williams, VIP Realty 613-829-1818 / 613-721-5330 www.daviswalkerteam.ca

BETTER THAN NEW. EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED 4 Bedrooms, 1 ½ Baths. Full basement. Partially finished. Wood burning fireplace. Hardwood floors. Dynamite new insulated 1771 sq. ft. garage/storage/workshop. Set on a beautiful lot with mature trees. 1.16 acres 3 minutes from Town. Conveniently fronting on two roads. $319,000. Call Sharon Enright 613-623-7922 See MLS#713793

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It has been a while since I have written about cats so I thought I would dedicate this column to those finicky felines we love so much. Owning a cat is a longterm commitment and therefore deserves serious thought. A good place to begin is to understand cats know they are family members rather than possessions. They consider themselves the leaders of their families. As heads of their households, cats want things their way. That may mean drinking from the fau-

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Have breakfast with Santa Leaps and Bounds Children’s Centre is pleased to present the 8th Annual Breakfast with Santa this Saturday, Dec. 6. The event runs from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Christian Education Centre, 257 John St., N. Tickets are available at the door, $5 per person, children under two free. On

offer for hungry visitors will be pancakes, sausages and homemade beans, juices, coffee, and tea. Crafts, pictures with Santa and a raffle table will all be part of the festive fun. For more information on this popular annual event, please call 613-6238212.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2-4 PM 94 MCGONIGAL Freshly painted throughout on a large private lot with over-sized, detached garage. Laminate flooring in living and dining rooms. Updated kitchen with plenty of cupboard and counter space. Sliding doors from eating area to large deck. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms and a modern 4-piece bath. Updated wiring. Dining room could be main floor den. 3 season sunroom. Just move in and enjoy. centrally located. MLS#711105 $159,900 63 EDWARD ST. ARNPRIOR LOADS OF UPGRADES In this bright and immaculate countrystyle home. Good-sized lot with great yard. Patio area. Hardwood floors in kitchen. Dining and living rooms. All laminate flooring on second level. Large renovated full bath. Terrific eat-in kitchen and opens to living room. Warm neutral colour scheme. 3 season sunroom. Newer windows and electrical. New front and side porches. Full basement is a real bonus in an older home. MLS#711356 $159,900

A warm welcome, Sparks-style First Arnprior Sparks held an enrolment night recently to welcome new Sparks and new leaders. Above, from left, in the back row are second year Sparks Julliette Gaillardetz, Victoria Smith and Paige Wilson-Bencze, in the third row are leader Tiffany Duff, Kate Ketchum, Cheyanne Levesque, Kenzie Catterill and leader Glenda Reid, in second row are Pyper Duff, Paisley Reid, and Jessica Waddell and in the front row are Kate Bourbonnais, Aliya Karimullah and Rihana Yach.

26 MICHAEL STREET, ARNPRIOR Very comfortable all-brick bungalow on a quiet street and a private fenced yard. Hardwood in living, kitchen and eating areas. Patio doors from eating area to yard. Entrance from yard and garage to home. Fully finished lower level with 3-pce bath, 3rd bedroom, recroom and laundry with plenty of storage. Mature trees in front and back. Approx. 1000sq ft. Ideal location. MLS#710779 $224,000 124 MOORE ST. CUSTOM DESIGNED bungalow on a great corner lot with pleasant views. All hardwood on main level with ceramic tile in bathroom. Open concept kitchen living and dining areas. Island in kitchen with seating area. Walkout from dining room.master bedroom with large walkin closet (5x7). Master with door to main bath. Main bath with separate shower and whirl pool tub. Fenced yard. Owner willing to finish basement to suit buyer. MLS#712242 $299,900 308 WILLIAM ST. ARNPRIOR COMPLETLEY RENOVATED within the last year. Roof, electrical, drywall, siding, kitchen, fixtures. Freshly painted. Terrific oversized and heated double car garage. Laminate flooring on main level and bedrooms. You can heat the home with electric and/or natural gas.Good-sized backyard with deck. Private. breezeway between garage and home MLS#712250 $159,900

15 WILLIS JAMES LANE, ARNPRIOR TINY BUT FUNCTIONAL on a great lot. Drilled well and septic documentation availble. Quiet dead-end street close to the Ottawa River and Dochart Creek. Certainly beats renting. 4-piece bath. minutes to town. MLS#712247 $79,900 219 JOHN STREET, ARNPRIOR TERRIFIC CURB APPEAL in a true 4 bedroom home in the same family for 50 years. Private gardens, lovely sunroom, high ceilings and wide wood trim, hardwood ﬂoors in living and dining rooms, grand and welcoming front foyer with elegant stairway. Lovely condition. All newer windows. Gas ﬁreplace in living room. Entrance from garage to home and yard. Interlocking patio and walkway. Easy on the eyes inside and out! MLS#708693 $224,900

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MISSISSIPPI MILLS (PAKENHAM) THIS GRAND OLD HOME is located on a beautifully landscaped private lot. The main ﬂoor offers good-sized living and dining rooms. A large kitchen with ample counter and cupboard space. Adjacent to the kitchen is the large family room with access to the fenced patio area overlooking a water feature. The second level offers 3 good-sized bedrooms with stairs going to the 3rd level where there is the huge loft with loads of potential. MLS#708883 $179,900

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Cats can be trained to get along with other pets, kids Continued from Page 30 Cat-lovers don’t pussyfoot around, they know the little purr balls are the cat’s meow. Cats come in many sizes and colors, not to mention a myriad of purrsonalities. Unlike dogs, cats are far more independent and far more intelligent. Cats, unlike dogs, do not require kitten obedience classes. They are affectionate when they want to be and can be extremely playful. For someone looking for an independent pet that requires very little maintenance, for someone living in an apartment or for someone who finds it hard to get around, a cat could be a great compan-

ion. Other than a litter box, food and water a cat requires nothing more than a place to sit in the sun and let life slowly go by. Cats, just like dogs, should be spayed and neutered as this will keep your pet from wandering at night and from contributing to an overpopulation of furry felines. Yearly visits to the veterinarian will guarantee your feline friend is healthy and up to date on its shots. Although I do not believe in letting my pets out alone unsupervised, if you choose to let them roam then speak to your veterinarian about flea

never have I considered getting their claws ripped out. I never lost a couch, carpets or drapes to a cat. Don’t get me wrong I have had the odd scratch here and rip there but nothing that had to be replaced. A water bottle set on spray works like magic at training even the most stubborn feline. Cats can get along with other pets including birds and can be trained to be sociable around children. You can even fit them with a cat harness and take them out for walks. Cat nip can work wonders at keeping them occupied. It’s amazing to think that something as simple as a piece of string tied to

Perhaps we should learn from our feline friends and find time to stop and play and tick prevention. A break-away collar will prevent your cat from hanging itself should they get caught on something, for that same reason I do not recommend a flea collar. Speak to your veterinarian about administering flea drops instead. Keep your feline indoors in the dead of winter and in the heat of the summer. Diet is very important to your cat. Not only is being overweight unhealthy for your cat, being overweight can

also make it difficult for your cat to groom oneself. Usually you will find the back end of an overweight cat to be matted, cover in feces and smelling from dried urine. Declawing or mutilation as I call it is in my opinion unnecessary. Cats can be trained to be hospitable and with patience can be trained to redirect their feline temptation to destroy your home and instead enjoy a scratch post. Over the years I have owned a cat or two and

a door knob can provide hours of playtime for your cat. There is nothing like watching a cat play for hours with a tiny piece of paper oblivious to all that is going on in the world. Perhaps we should learn from our feline friends and find time to stop and play with a piece of string attached to a door knob!

Ian owns and operates Wags & Whiskers Dog and Cat Grooming and Puppy Kindergarten at 118 John Street North Arnprior. For comments or suggestions Ian can be reached at 623-6200 or wagswhiskers@hotmail. com

Your Hometown Experts!! Town Centre Realty Ltd. BROKERAGE 201 Daniel St. S., Arnprior

Denis Lacroix Broker of Record

613-623-3665 LOTS FOR SALE • 2 building lots available in Mill Ridge Estates • 1.86 acres $84,900 MLS #711823 • 1.56 acres $89,900 MLS #711839 • Highway commercial lot • $139,900 MLS #708832 Denis/Monica

$164,900

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$119,900

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• Enjoy carefree condo living • Cozy 2 bdrm condo with contemporary white kitchen cabinetry • 1 parking spot • In-suite laundry • Walking distance to downtown. MLS#709041 Lori/Lisa

$174,900

AFFORDABLE! • 3 bedroom home • Single garage • Priced to sell! MLS#711989 Denis/Monica

• Close to downtown • Security building, elevator, in-unit laundry • Private balcony, end unit. MLS#698223 Denis/Monica

$179,900

$199,900 ER AT W

• RENOVATED kitchen, flooring and painted • Central air • Just move in!

• Economical 3+ bedroom home • Near schools and amenities • Easy access to Highway 17 • Hardwood/ceramic main floor • Large fenced backyard

• Spacious 3-bedroom, winterized cottage with den, family room w/ builtin bar, cozy fireplace, vaulted ceilings & screened in porch • Freshly painted with new flooring throughout • Detached workshop plus carport • Minutes from Provincial Park with sandy beach.

MLS#710730 Monica/Denis

MLS# 711345

MLS#699011

Call Bernice

$269,900

$259,900

Paula

• Excellent value in this 3 bedroom home, in quiet cul-de-sac on Calabogie Lake • Small community of year-round homes with waterfront dock, tennis, common lawn/rec area and garages • New wiring, plumbing, refurbished bath, hardwood floor, hot tub

MLS#704729

MLS#710501

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• NORWAY LAKE – THE IDEAL ESCAPE!! • 100ft waterfront private lot • Beautiful sunset • Insulated cottage with septic • 2 bedroom, 3 pc bath • Includes all furnishings

MLS#710636

Call Bernice

$329,900

Lori/Lisa

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Paula Hartwick Sales Rep Direct Line: 613-858-4851 www.PaulaHartwick.com

$164,900

$129,900

• 3 season cottage across the road from Centennial Lake • Fully furnished with walk-out basement • 14' x 8' deck overlooking lake • Water access without high taxes of waterfront!

• 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms • Hardwood and ceramic • Heated workshop • Deep lot

MLS#704258 Monica/Denis

MLS# 713044

Denis/Paula

$249,900

• Fabulous 2 + 2 bedroom bungalow • Hardwood, ceramic, gas fireplace • Bsmt to be finished w/family rm, 3pc bath, 3rd bdrm + 4th bedroom or den.

Lisa McLachlan & Lori Johnston Sales Rep Broker Direct Line: 613-860-8200

• IN TOWN BEAUTY • Finished to the 9's • What a great family home • You gotta see it! MLS#707458 Denis/Monica

CHARM & STYLE • 4 bedrooms • Extra large lot • Renovations galore • Heated garage • Don't hesitate MLS#707961 Denis/Monica

• Let nature surround you in this 3 bedroom chalet-style bungalow • 3.5 acres of woodland overlooking Madawaska River • Wrap-around deck, perennial gardens, private location • Just minutes to golfing, ATV trails, watersports or downhill skiing • 1 hour to Kanata

MLS#705563

Mike

$349,900

$368,900

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!! • 1+ acres light commercial • 2008 spacious 3 bedrooms. home • Hardwood/ceramic ﬂoors • Radiant ﬂoor heating • Also, 2 lots available

• Deeded water access on Calabogie Lake with wonderful view of the ski hill • Central air, boiler system with heated ﬂoors and forced air • Gas ﬁreplace and walkout basement to patio and hot tub • Private setting with modern conveniences, yet has country character.

• WHITE LAKE/BURNSTOWN • 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, solarium • Outdoor enthusiast welcome!! • Explore the trails on 130 acres • 2800 sq ft stone home • Separate oversized workshop

MLS#712672

MLS#709344

MLS#696485

Bernice

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$599,000

Mike

Call Bernice

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COLDWELL BANKER VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE www.coldwellbanker.ca or mls.ca T EN M TY STPER E V O INPR

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WATERFRONT ESTATE LOT

Cheryl Richardson-Burnie Broker 613-623-9222

Donna Nych Broker of Record 613-623-7836

Jenn Spratt, Broker 613-623-4846

Mike & Donna Defalco Sales Rep/Broker 613-623-7303

Includes 3 beautiful homes on White Lake. Live in one and Rent or Lease the other two. Call Cheryl for details. $529,900. MLS#712546

TIERNEY ST. Two semis each $209,900. 2 Bedrooms, open concept, full basement. Both One year old. All custom built. MLS#698050

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STEWARTVILLE Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 storey home, newly renovated hardwood ﬂoors, newer furnace & windows, freshly painted formal living and dining rooms. Lots of space. $179,000. Call Cheryl. MLS#712387

HWY 29 Between Arnprior & Pakenham. Flat, cleared 3.89 acre lot with approx. 836’ of road frontage. The Madawaska Headpond is a walk away! $39,500. MLS#713098

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6837 HARBOUR ST. SAT. DEC. 6, 2-4 PM EXCELLENT VALUE for this 3 bdrm bungalow. Come & check it out! Friendly Fitzroy. Your host Jenn Spratt. MLS#712453

3714 KINBURN SIDE RD. SUN. DEC. 7, 2-4 PM AVAILABLE NOW! Affordable family home on a huge countrysized lot. Totally renovated. priced to sell. Only $162,500. See this incredible value for yourself.Your host Jenn Spratt. MLS#713204

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17 SPRUCE CRESCENT SATURDAY, DEC. 6, 2-3 PM 3 bedroom town house end unit. 1.5 baths, fireplace, deck, 3 levels of living space. $179.900. MLS#713222 Your host Mike Defalco, 613-623-7303

834 MILLRIDGE ROAD Beautifully set back from road, this home offers loads of privacy. Bungalow larger than it appears, 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, unique in many ways. MLS#707294 Call Mike or Donna Defalco.

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2 STOREY BRICK Home in very prestigious area. Presently used as a duplex but could easily be converted back to a single residential. Very stately. $194,900 MLS#712997

921 CENTRE STREET 3 Bedroom, lovely 2 storey on large lot. Large eat-in kitchen with deck off to one side. Two bathrooms, gas ﬁreplace, main ﬂoor laundry. $159,900 MLS#701015

FOURTH AVE. ARNPRIOR Potential Galore! Just needs some TLC! Solid 3 bedroom brick sided-split in family oriented neighbourhood. Single garage, gas heat, ground floor family room. Make an offer! MLS#709298 $189,900.

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SUNDAY, DEC. 7, 2-4 PM 5093 HIGHWAY 17 3 bedrooms, 1½ baths, main floor laundry, hardwood floors, full basement, large enclosed porch, attached workshop. Over ½ acre on the fringe of town. Asking $169,000 MLS#701257

EDWARD ST. One year old Custom-built 2 storey home. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths main ﬂoor laundry. Lovely hardwood ﬂoors, Full Basement, Gas heat, Central air. Asking $229,900

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124 DANIEL ST. Retire in style. Spacious 2 bedroom. Large master bedroom with large 2 piece ensuite. Laundry in unit, oak kitchen cabinets, appliances included, locker, elevators in building. Walk to all amenities. MLS#713440 $149,900. Call Mike or Donna Defalco, 613623-7303

719 BRAE-LOCH ROAD Wonderful family home offers quality, Lots of space for growing families. Huge family room, attractive dining room, sunken living room, pool, detached garage for home business. $330,000. MLS#708783. Call Mike or Donna Defalco 613-623-7303.

21 FAIRHAVEN PLACE Beautiful bungalow offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, gas fireplace, covered deck off eat-in kitchen, hardwood, ceramic. Open concept main level, garage with entry to home, lovely large lot, paved driveway, landscaped. $369,900 Call Mike or Donna Defalco

2+1 BEDROOM 1 ½ baths, spacious family room, covered deck central air, fenced yard. Asking $194,900 MLS#710280

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BONNECHERE RIVER 190’x377’ ﬂat lot with treed, sloping shoreline. Boat or ski-doo directly out into the Ottawa River. Buy 2nd lot across the Bonnechere (0.75 acre) for additional $5000 MLS#678304

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BUSINESS BAKERY BISTRO, BUILDING FOR SALE. Call Monica for details. MLS#700340

ON THE FRINGE OF TOWN Lovely all brick bungalow 2 car garage ﬁnished basement, 2 ﬁreplaces. $249,900 MLS#709797 Call Cheryl.

JOHN ST. COBDEN Fully-serviced residential lot in the quaint Village of Cobden. 59’x132’. Financing available O.A.C. $24,900 MLS#677964

WHY WAIT? An affordable piece of country paradise. imagine 135 acres to wander and call your own! Priced to sell at $189,900. MLS#710268. Call Jenn

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT! Are you tired of commuting, are you an entrepreneur, are you interested in investing in an existing, successful business? Then we have an ideal opportunity for you. Enjoy all that Lanark has to offer while reaping the rewards of running your own small business and living right on the premises. This store is a successfully, family-run business and a familiar fixture on the landscape of Lanark County. $269,000. MLS#695986. Call Cliff for more details, 613-868-2659.

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This beautiful home is ready for Christmas. The only thing missing is a familiy! Check out the V tour on line! Only $249,900. MLS#709522

WOW! WHAT A SETTING! 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, spacious, split-level home nestled on 2 spectacular acres. Heated ceramic flooring in the over-sized eat-in kitchen with walk-out to deck for year-round bbqing. Master suite offers 2 walk-in closets, 3 piece bath, private deck overlooking the back yard. 40’x60’. Perfect for contractors, mechanics, hobbyist or storage of boats, cars, RVs. Cement 328 NIEMAN DRIVE floor, fully wired, 2x6 construction, over-sized garage door. Book an appointmemnt with Cliff or Susan to see all this property has to offer.

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COUNTRY BUNGALOW with walking distance to town. Spotless decor. Curb appeal inside and out! Only $249,900. Call Jenn. MLS#707905

3 BEDROOM 2 storey by the river. Garage, hardwood. Braeside. $259,900. Call Bill. MLS#712797.

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3 BEDROOM HOME With in-law/apt. Walk-out basement. seconds out of town. Watch the river go by. MLS#713720. Call Bill.

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1ST TIME BUYERS Spacious mobile unit with large addition. Woodstove,c/ air,appliances, large lot. Why Rent? $121,900. MLS#710522. Call Mike or Donna Defalco BUILDING LOT Prestigious subdivision. Attractive flat lot located across from beautiful 18 hole golf course. 1.27 acres. Offered at $89,900. MLS#710840. Call Mike or Donna Defalco

2 BEDROOM CONDO Mint condition, walk to schools & park. Central location. $129,900 Call Bill

PANMURE RD. Approximately 96 acres. Very easy access from Hwy 17. Mixture of hard and softwood bush. Build your dream home or keep it as a retreat where you can enjoy walking, ATV or snowmobile trails. $299,000 Call Cliff 613-868-2659

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY Currently operating as a green house. 3.23 acres, prime visibility and access from Hwy 17. MLS#681810 Call Cliff 613-868-2659.

2 BEDROOM CONDO 2 baths, underground parking, fireplace, Madawaska River views, 5 appliances included. MLS#710294 $224,900

2 BEDROOM 1½ bath bungalow, double garage. 1.78 acres, appliances included. Griffith area.Only $139,000 MLS#699942 268622

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Bell answers Senators’ call By Rob Brodie OttawaSenators.com Finally, Brendan Bell can say he’s exactly where he wants to be. Even if it took a little longer than he’d hoped or expected. With their offence struggling to light up the scoreboard, the Ottawa Senators simply couldn’t ignore the numbers the offensive-minded Bell was ringing up with their American Hockey League afﬁliate in Binghamton, N.Y. “Fifteen points in 15 games doesn’t hurt,” Bell said when asked what made Senators general manager Bryan Murray and head coach Craig Hartsburg decide he was the man they needed to add some punch to their blue line. “Bryan and Craig can’t watch every game in Binghamton, so it’s nice (for them) to hear there was a goal and an assist and the power play is doing well and all the things I’m expected to be doing are going well.” Though he has yet to produce any points, Hartsburg has been pleased with what Bell has brought to the Senators lineup. “I think he’s played well,”

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Dec. 6: vs. Pittsburgh, 2 p.m. (CBC) Dec. 8: vs. Florida, 7:30 p.m. (Sportsnet) Dec. 10: at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. (TSN2) Dec. 12: at Washington, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet) Dec. 13: vs. Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. (CBC)

The skinny: It’s the only appearance by the Penguins and superstar Sidney Crosby at Scotiabank Place this season, with an earlier Ottawa ‘home’ game between the teams played in Stockholm. Crosby and NHL scoring leader Evgeni Malkin again form one of the league’s top 1-2 scoring punches. Marian Hossa has moved on to Detroit but the Pens hope new additions Miroslav Satan and Ruslan Fedotenko can pick up the scoring slack left by his departure. Brooks Orpik and Kris Letang head up what is still a young defence corps in front of goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, who elevated his game in a major way last season.

would have. He admitted he was a little nervous coming in here but going down (to Binghamton), he’s played pretty well and done what we thought he would do at camp.” Bell, a third-round pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2001, knows exactly what he brings to the table, and so do the Senators. “I’m an offensive guy and I like to try to generate offence from the back end,” he said. “I think that’s the one area I can really help.” The Senators are also hoping Bell can add some juice to their power play, which has seen its production drop off in recent games. He welcomes that challenge as

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well. “That’s the one thing they spoke about, even after training camp when I was cut,” said the 25year-old Bell. “Go down there and be very good on the power play. To this point, I have been and they’ve giving me an opportunity here to play on the power play. “If we can get that moving in the right direction, I think that can help not only the team but myself…. Things have been going pretty well in the three games I’ve been around. The team is playing better and, hopefully, starting to turn the corner. “I’m just trying to contribute to that as best as I can.”

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said Hartsburg. “He’s quick, he can move the puck and I think he’s smart in finding open people. We’ll continue to try him, but I think he’s done a good job for us so far.” The former Ottawa 67’s captain signed with the Senators as a free agent over the summer and came to training camp with one goal in mind. After spending most of last season with the Phoenix Coyotes’ AHL farm team in San Antonio, Tex., Bell wanted full-time employment in the National Hockey League in a city that happens to be his hometown. Needless to say, when the Senators demoted him to Binghamton before the end of camp, it was a bitter pill to swallow. But Bell didn’t allow himself to mope for too long. “It was difficult,” he said. “With a shortened camp and (the season openers) in Sweden and all that stuff, it happened pretty quickly. But I got over it pretty quick. I took 10 or 15 minutes, felt sorry for myself and then that was over with pretty fast. “Then I went to Binghamton and figured that I’d be as good as I possibly could every day and get back here as quick as possible.” Said Hartsburg: “He didn’t have the camp that we thought he