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The Metcalfe Lions are supporting the Pennies for Puppies campaign for a Barrhaven woman with multiple sclerosis. – Page 5

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Four ‘rural champions’ have received Diamond Jubilee medals from Nepean-Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre. – Page 10

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Truck route upgrade helps village share the load Emma Jackson

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EMC news –Residents welcomed a step to reduce trucks through their village last week when the city added several suburban arterial roads to its truck route network. Hundreds of trucks drive through Manotick’s village core each day, using Mitch Owens Road, Bridge Street and Bankfield Road as a de facto ring road between Highways 417 and 416. Community leaders like Klaus Beltzner, president of the Manotick Village Community Association, have been fighting to share that burden with suburban communities north of the village. Making sure newly built arterials connected to the Strandherd-Armstrong bridge are designated as truck route options is a big part of that plan. “If those roads were not designated we would have a very hard time,” Beltzner said. The community received confirmation on Nov. 21 that roads like Strandherd Drive and Earl Armstrong Road will be added to the updated truck route map in January 2013. Strandherd between Woodroffe Avenue and Prince of Wales Drive, Earl Armstrong between River and Limebank Roads, and Limebank between Earl Armstrong and Leitrim Road will all be added to the city’s truck route as “restricted load” routes come January. Once the city completes standard testing to determine they can carry heavy truck traffic at full capacity, the roads will be updated to “full load” routes and the maps will be revised. The Strandherd-

Armstrong Bridge will be added once the bridge is complete and open to traffic. Beltzner said the update is excellent news in his fight to reduce trucks through Manotick’s village core. “For me, it’s very big,” he said. “It means we have a chance to share the load.” Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. Scott Moffatt said adding the arterial routes has always been part of the plan. “The bridge was designed and is being built to accommodate trucks,” Moffatt said, noting that it’s hard to know what impact the new routes will have on Manotick’s truck traffic. “You can’t really speculate until it comes into effect. We’ll see what happens when the bridge opens.” Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Steve Desroches has said he doesn’t support through traffic using Barrhaven as a thoroughfare, but Beltzner said the effort to reduce trucks in Manotick would not put undue pressure on Barrhaven and Riverside South. “Our slogan is ‘share the load,’” Beltzner said. “It’s not really fair to push all the trucks from one community onto another community. It’s to try to get better sharing.” Moffatt said it will likely be local truck traffic using the new bridge anyway, because it doesn’t make sense to use it as a through traffic route. “It does make it quicker and easier for local trucks,” he said. “There’s a lot of local traffic that comes through Manotick that maybe will find it a better route to use the Strandherd bridge.” See MORE, page 9

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Paddle and jive Grade 2 twins Patrick and Liam Geraghty, 7, paddled through class on Friday, Nov. 23 during St. Leonard Catholic School’s annual dance-a-thon. This year’s theme was ‘I Am Canadian’ and the school was teeming with explorers, hockey players, coffee cups and flags. For the full story, see page 7.

Santa to visit Osgoode Ward Emma Jackson

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EMC news – Santa Claus will have to put his supernatural time management skills to work as he makes his way to several Christmas events across Osgoode ward this weekend. While it may seem impossible that jolly old St. Nick can be in several places at once, the magic of Christmas will ensure that all the good little boys and girls in the ward can visit Santa wherever they live. OSGOODE

Santa’s work begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, at

the Osgoode community centre, during the annual pancake breakfast and silent auction. The event is a fundraiser for the Osgoode Co-operative Nursery School, and runs until 11 a.m., when Santa needs to prepare for the village parade. The Santa Claus parade down Osgoode Main Street begins at 11:30 a.m. Santa’s helpers will collect any letters to Santa and drop them off at Canada Post on behalf of the children. Frosty the Snowman will participate and the Stay Puff Marshmallow Ghostbusters will also join in. Santa said he’s pleased to visit the village of Osgoode early.

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That day, St. James United Church will host a Christmas bazaar and cookie sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods, crafts and homemade Christmas cookies will be available, and a light luncheon will be served. Osgoode Foodland will also encourage residents to fill a truck with non-perishable food and toiletries for needy families in the ward. “This program helps make Christmas more festive for local families who may otherwise do without things we all

take for granted,” a Foodland statement said. “Your help goes a long way in providing for local residents in need.” The donations will be collected by the 1st Osgoode Scouts. The drive will especially look for canned tuna and meat, cheese, canned fruits, pudding and applesauce, juice, oatmeal and cereal, condiments, pet food and toiletries. Later that evening, Santa will drop by the Nesrallah family’s second annual Flick the Switch event in support of the Osgoode Youth Association. Between 6 and 7 p.m., resi-

dents can gather at the Osgoode Public School yard in front of the Nesrallah home to watch Matt and Tracey turn on thousands of Christmas lights . Starting at 6 p.m. Santa will visit the children and residents can purchase hot chocolate, coffee, hot dogs and treats. On the night of the event or leading up to it, participants can give a donation to OYA to try to guess the number of lights on the Nesrallah house. The person with the closest guess will win a prize. At 6:30 p.m. sharp, Main Street will light up with Christmas spirit as the Nesrallahs finally turn

on their holiday display. GREELY

On Saturday, Dec. 1, Santa will visit Greely during the Christmas gift and craft show at the Greely Legion. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a pancake breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. Santa will take photos with the little ones for $5, and anyone who donates to the Osgoode Ward food cupboard will receive a free gift bag. The Greely Players won’t have Santa in their midst that weekend, but they will certain-

ly be singing songs about him and the holiday he loves most during their musical celebration of Christmas on Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1. From 7 to 9 p.m., adult and youth choirs will offer Christian and popular music, dramatic readings, solos, humour and an opportunity to join in singing some Christmas carols at the Parkway Road Pentecostal Church. “The Greely Players has such talent, and I really wanted to bring that to the fore as a celebration, to share the voices with the community,” said organizer Joan Bruce-Nibogie.

The event includes a silent auction and is a fundraiser for South Gloucester United Church. Tickets are $10 per person, and free for kids under five. For tickets call 613826-3680 or 613-821-1756. METCALFE

Santa will also make an appearance in Metcalfe on Saturday morning, to enjoy a pancake breakfast with families from the St. Catherine Catholic School community. The breakfast and silent auction will be held at the Metcalfe community centre and Larry Robinson arena. Auction items are still being collected, and can be donated by contacting stcatscouncil@ gmail.com.

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Fundraising library foundation to dissolve Emma Jackson

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EMC news – The Ottawa Public Library’s main fundraiser has announced its intention to dissolve. The Ottawa Public Library Foundation was incorporated as a charitable institution in 2002 to enhance programming and services at the city’s library branches. It gave the library board notice on Monday, Nov. 19 that it will dissolve, although it did

not say when or why. Since 2005, the foundation has raised about $500,000 for the library. The money has been used to improve or enhance programs like the library’s early literacy centres and the annual Small Business Week program that offers resources for entrepreneurs in the city. A library staffer, who declined to be named, said the funding enhances programs “from B-level service to Alevel service.”

Donations to the foundation will be gratefully accepted ... They will be used to support the priorities already identified jointly by the library and the foundation. Hunter McGill, OPL Foundation

She said the foundation’s closure would have no impact on programming, because the library board would “find ways to continue to provide the services customers are accustomed to.” At the library board meeting on Nov. 19, the library’s chief executive Danielle McDonald was directed to work with the foundation to ensure a “seamless transition process.” The staffer said it is still unclear what the library might

do to make up the funding shortfall, as those decisions have not yet been made. Foundation chairman Hunter McGill could not be reached for comment, but a statement on the foundation’s website called for continued support. “The foundation board of directors will meet shortly to decide on the organization’s future, and how to preserve the funds entrusted to us for the Ottawa Public Library’s resources, programs and ser-

vices,” McGill wrote. “In the meantime, any donations to the foundation will be gratefully accepted, acknowledged and receipted. They will be used to support the priorities already identified jointly by the library and the foundation.” Barrhaven Coun. Jan Harder, chairwoman of the library board, could not be reached for comment by this paper’s deadline and library staff indicated the library would not comment further.

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Manotick community group expands online presence Emma Jackson

helped launch the Facebook page in June. She said it’s just another way to communicate. “For those that are FaceEMC news – The Manotick Village Community Asso- book users it’s so much easier ciation is reaching out to its for that to happen.” Though the page launched members where they spend an increasing amount of time in June, a quiet summer and the question of who would already – online. The association is pushing “look after the baby” meant to make better use of its Face- the page was barely used. The association is actively book page and other tech tools to promote easy, fast informa- pushing the page now and has added a link to the page on their tion sharing. “Social media is perfect for website, manotickvca.org. Hynes said the site will be two-way communication and SW2012EMCXmasAd1b.qx AM Page out 1 used to 9:50 get “soundbites” for getting input from mem-8/27/56 bers,” said Jan Hynes, who to the community. emma.jackson@metroland.com

“Facebook isn’t meant for long essays on anything, but anything that’s timely and short and sweet we’ll use,” she said. “We’ll grow into it and find where it is useful.” The association is also hoping to make use of survey software that would allow members to provide immediate input on issues affecting the community. Visit facebook.com/ManotickMVCA to subscribe to the page, or manotickvca.org for information about development, transportation issues and upcoming events.

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EMC news – The Metcalfe Lions donated $500 to the Pennies for Puppies campaign on Nov. 14, as part of one Lion’s effort to fund his daughter’s service dog. Perth Lion and past district governor Bill Dixon is hoping to raise $20,000 – or two million pennies – for the Lions Foundation of Canada dog guides program, to replace the dog his daughter will receive to help her cope with the effects of multiple sclerosis. While his daughter doesn’t have to pay for her service dog, it costs about $20,000 to train and match it with a client. Dixon said he feels guilty that the Lions foundation is helping a Lions family. “We do this for other people,� he said. “I want to raise enough to replace that dog for someone else.� Dixon has been collecting pennies and other donations since June, travelling to Lions events across the region to make his pitch and look for support from the 68 clubs in the district. He has already raised about $5,000 and hopes to hit his

$20,000 goal next June. “I don’t want to stop until I get it,� he said. “It’s different when it’s someone you know. Even though my daughter is 33, she’s still my little girl. It’s close to my heart.� Some days, his daughter, Jennifer Glanz, can barely walk long enough to buy groceries. Once a talented executive assistant, the consequences of her disease mean she can no longer work; her latest email took her a week to type. The Barrhaven resident relies on a cane, her hands tremble constantly and her right leg often gives out and makes her fall. She was diagnosed with MS in 2003 and at that time her symptoms were manageable. But her condition has worsened in the past year, leaving her to sit at home collecting long-term disability while her husband, Eli, supports them. The recently married couple will likely have to sell their home in Half Moon Bay because it has too many stairs. The only hope on the horizon is the special skills dog Glanz has been told she’ll receive through the Lions Foundation. The dog, likely a retriever or a standard poodle,

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in April in anticipation of the dog’s arrival. “Just having the dog there will be so nice. The days are long,� she said. Glanz has been waiting for a dog since June, but is now hoping to be matched with a dog sometime in the new year. Once matched, she will visit the Dog Guides centre in Oakville, Ont., for three weeks of training. Glanz said her father is doing “a fabulous job� fundraising for the organization. His work has inspired her to volunteer with the Barrhaven Lions, since she is unable to work. “That’s the wonderful thing with volunteering,� Glanz said. “I don’t have to worry if I’m not well. They know how up in the air my situation is. It will maybe give me some kind of meaning.� The Dog Guides foundation

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Eh! Canadiana dance raises $10,000 for St. Leo Emma Jackson

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EMC news – Canadian spirit was alive and well at St. Leonard’s Catholic School on Nov. 23, as the students donned all varieties of costumes for the annual dancea-thon. Canoes paddled down the hallways and life-sized Tim Hortons coffee cups sparked cravings in every classroom. Canadian superstar Justin Beiber even made an appearance, alongside loudmouth hockey commentator Don Cherry and P.E.I. dreamer Anne of Green Gables. The event was more than a simple waltz with a log driver. Participants collected pledges leading up the event and spent days putting together Canadiana costumes to compete for prizes on the big day. During each age group’s scheduled dance slot, classes jimmied and jived to upbeat

pop music from a live DJ. The teachers, all in costume, usually joined in. The annual school fundraiser collected about $10,000 to support field trips, special school presentations and craft supplies – all the extras the school can’t fund within its operational budget. “The school always blows us away on how generous the community is,” said Tracey Nesrallah, a parent council volunteer who has organized the dance for several years. Each year the dance-a-thon adopts a different theme. This year’s theme, “I am Canadian,” was chosen because the school is hosting a teacher on exchange from Australia, and she and her daughter will be leaving Canada in January. “We thought it would be nice to cram all the Canadianisms in before she leaves,” Nesrallah said. Students won prizes for

top fundraiser and best costume, and top fundraising classes won a special lunch. Costumes ranged from typical red and white displays of patriotism to more abstract symbols. Nesrallah’s son, for example, donned a set of battery-operated blue and green fading Christmas lights to become the Northern Lights. Since the Manotick school came close to its goal of $12,000, principal Kimberly Giles wore a full hockey uniform all day – complete with pads, helmet and stick. The school offers classes from kindergarten to Grade 6, and has a student population of about 450. Office administrator Terri Kelly said it’s not uncommon for the school to raise more than $10,000 at the dance. The donations are necessary, she said, because the school generally doesn’t collect an activity fee from students.

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ABOVE: Regina White joined her daughter Sophia White in her junior kindergarten class on Nov. 23, when the school hosted its annual dance-a-thon. This year’s theme was “I Am Canadian” and the fundraiser collected $10,000 for the school. The money will be used for field trips and special presentations, along with extra craft and project supplies. TOP RIGHT: Grade 5 students Michaela Garofalo, left, Joe Nesrallah and Jason Rodrigues took their costumes to the next level during St. Leonard’s Canadiana dance-a-thon on Nov. 23. Garofalo was decked out in all-Canadian items, while Nesrallah was the Northern Lights and Rodrigues was “an extreme hockey player.” BOTTOM RIGHT: Grade 3 students Maddie Pharand, left, Chloe Riddoch and Ben Nidert donned their best Canadian costumes for the annual dance-a-thon.

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hoever says Ottawa is a town that fun forgot had better take a second look Following an announcement last week that a professional men’s basketball club is set to take up residence in the city later next year, the capital is starting to look like Canada’s sporting hotbed. Once the National Basketball League of Canada franchise starts up, it will add to the expanding roster

of athletic attractions in this city, potentially placing it second only to Toronto when it comes to professional sporting clubs. By the summer of 2015, we could boast National Hockey League, Canadian Football League, North American Soccer League and major league-affiliated baseball clubs. Also playing in the city are the Ottawa 67’s and varsity teams from two universities. Ottawa would be one of

the few NHL cities to also host a Canadian Hockey League franchise, and would be home to the only the third MLB-affiliate baseball club outside of the Toronto Blue Jays and Vancouver Canadians. It doesn’t stop there either. Ottawa will play host to a pair of high-profile international women’s sporting events over the next few years in the form of the Women’s World Ice Hockey Championship and

the Women’s World Cup, the top soccer tournament for female competitors. What does this say about the fortunes of a town that has in the recent past been considered a sporting basket case, one that lost its CFL club twice, its former TripleA ball team in 2006 and nearly lost the Senators 10 years ago? Clearly Ottawa has its game back. That shouldn’t be too surprising though. Ottawans love being active. We love to

cycle, we love to canoe, we love to ski, we love to run. The Ottawa Race Weekend, for example, routinely draws tens of thousands of runners. The roads in the city are sprinkled with cars sporting racks to carry either boats or bikes. This passion for activity makes it rather natural for us to appreciate other athletic endeavours. The Senators regularly fill the 18,000plus seat Scotiabank Place. Despite the city’s passion for

the NHL, the 67’s are among the CHL attendance leaders. Interest in the Ottawa Fat Cats Intercounty Baseball League franchise helped prove Ottawa was still a viable market for a minor league baseball affiliate. If there’s action on the field, ice or court, Ottawans will be there. The city should be taking every opportunity to show the rest of the country, and the rest of the world for that matter, how passionate Ottawa is about sports and how it plays a significant role in making the capital an exciting, diverse place to live.

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Progress doesn’t have to be awful CHARLES GORDON Funny Town

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eeth have been publicly gnashed for several weeks over possible changes at the Elmdale Tavern in Hintonburgh. There is new ownership and Elmdale devotees, not all of whom have ever been there, fear the worst. The ’Dale will become a fern bar, or the modern equivalent thereof. Arugula salads will be served and Michael Bublé will be heard over the sound system. Never mind that no one has actually made any announcement to that effect, the concerns are understandable in a way because what they are really about it is a changing neighbourhood. People have watched this happen elsewhere and what they fear is a kind of homogeneity: the street fills with moderately upscale eateries and stores, patronized by moderately upscale people wearing moderately upscale casual clothes and driving moderately upscale cars. While nicer, it becomes indistinguishable from other moderately upscale neighbourhoods. In a larger sense, the Elmdale has come to stand in for a generalized lamenting of progress. Things change and we like them to stay the way they were, although we do like colour TV, don’t we, and email, the odd cappuccino and maybe even back-up cameras in new cars. Not that we wish the Elmdale any harm, having been there, but it is worth remembering that not all change is bad. In the heyday of the Ontario tavern, say 50 years ago, taverns were very different and not always in a good way. There were no windows onto the street. Women were not allowed or were segregated into one section of the place. You couldn’t pick up your beer and walk to another table.

You couldn’t even stand up with a beer in your hand. There were no games to play, no decent food, no live music. These were the rules, imposed by the province. The result of those rules was the only thing you could do in a tavern was drink. Which is what people did, with considerable enthusiasm, and then they went outside, got into their cars and drove home, not always without incident. Those who lament changing times sometimes forget that times can also change for the better. Most pubs today are brighter and cheerier. There is good food. There are as many women as men. There is live music or, failing that, screens to watch sports on. There is less emphasis on drinking, per se. The pub has become a place you can hang out without drinking a lot, or even anything, and you can probably get a ride home with someone who is sober. The Elmdale and other local institutions have moved a long way in this direction and that’s not a bad thing. The drinking culture has changed and, unlike some other cultural changes, this one is welcome. This is not to say that we should welcome a trend where every pub becomes like every other pub, every neighbourhood becomes like every other neighbourhood and every family looks like every other family. But we, owners and customers, hold the key to avoiding that. The owner is tempted to follow the safe route of imitating other successful businesses. But the enlightened owner knows the key to success lies in creating something original. Then we, the customers can go to this different business and feel original ourselves, until eventually there are too many of us being original in the same way and we have to move on to something different. It’s not easy, this stuff. As customers we probably don’t insist often enough on originality. We go where other people go, which is one of the reasons that chains thrive and threaten the uniqueness of old neighbourhoods. We could block that by supporting originals and helping them survive.

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EMC news - Many kids ask for a pony for Christmas, but a lucky few will get to visit ponies every day once a new “pony preschool” launches in Ottawa South this January. Beatrice dVries, an early childhood educator and therapeutic riding instructor, has partnered with the Greenbelt Riding School on Albion Road to offer full- and parttime preschool spots for kids ages three to five. It’s the only preschool of its kind in Ottawa, offering children the chance to get up close and personal with the ponies. “They groom them and learn about horsemanship,” dVries said. “They learn all

you need to know about the pony, how to approach it and tack it and how to ride it.” The lifelong equestrian said she has worked in many regular preschools and wanted to offer something more wholesome for the children. “I think little kids should interact with animals and be outside more. I think that is very good for them,” dVries said. Sessions will include about an hour and 40 minutes with the ponies, along with regular preschool activities like circle time, snack time and free play. The new business, Horses Enriching People, also includes a number of therapeutic riding sessions for people of all ages with special needs.

Horseback riding can be very beneficial to someone who has cerebral palsy, dVries said, or a similar disorder that causes muscle pain or tension. “The warmth of the horse actually loosens up their muscles,” she said. “It’s exercise, it’s therapeutic and it can also be a sport for them.” Other therapeutic riding schools exist across the city, including the charitable Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa Carleton in Greely. The for-profit business at Greenbelt Riding School will host an open house on Sunday, Dec. 2, where parents and children can visit the classroom and explore the stables at 3960 Albion Road from 2 to 4 p.m. Children can also have a pony ride.

More work ahead to solve truck issue Continued from the front

Beltzner said he is still “scratching his head” over the fact that it took more than a year for some of these roads to be added to the map, and why they even had to be tested at all, since new arterials are built to the highest truck route standards. Transportation committee chairperson Coun. Marianne Wilkinson said the testing is necessary because sometimes only parts of the roads are new. “They may have new sections but those may lead to older sections, and the vehicles don’t stop,” Wilkinson said.

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Beltzner said the fight to get trucks out of Manotick is far from over. He is working with the city to retest some of the current truck routes in Manotick, which could be deleted if tests show they can’t bear the weight. Bankfield Road, for example, is Beltzner’s top pick for removal from the truck map. He said the road was not designed for the amount of heavy trucks travelling on it all day – sometimes making up as much as 20 per cent of all traffic between Manotick Main Street and Prince of Wales, he said. The road rests on a bed of clay, and residents who live

on or near the road say it is so poorly built the vibrations from passing trucks wake them up at night. At a heated public meeting last month, residents told Moffatt that they can’t use their backyards because of the truck traffic, and some wear hearing protection while doing yard work. Several traffic calming measures are already scheduled for Bridge Street, including a new crosswalk at Dickinson Street near the new seniors’ residence and a twoway signalized intersection at the planned Van Vliet connection. “You’re talking about adding seconds to a route that makes it less attractive,” Moffatt said. Manotick EMC - Thursday, November 29, 2012

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‘Champions of rural life’ receive jubilee medals Emma Jackson emma.jackson@metroland.com

EMC news – Four community leaders with deep rural roots received diamond jubilee medals on Nov. 22 for their commitment to preserving the rural way of life. Wind turbine opponent Jane Wilson, former Rideau Township mayor Glenn Brooks, comedian and farmer Paul Mussell and agriculture education advocate Marion Newman all received their medals at a ceremony at the Kars recreation hall. Nepean-Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre, who has 30 medals to hand out across his riding to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 60th year on the throne, said he wanted to make sure the rural spirit was represented. “I wanted to dedicate a particular space for people who have made an extraordinary contribution to rural life,� Poilievre said before the ceremony. “We need to remind Canada of its agrarian, rural roots.� The first recipient was North Gower resident Jane Wilson, president of Wind Concerns Ontario. The registered nurse has been fighting

an industrial wind turbine development near her home off Prince of Wales Drive, citing health and safety concerns. Through her efforts she has become involved in broader opposition to wind turbine developments across the province. Glenn Brooks was next, and despite several digs about his age, Poilievre spoke highly of the politician’s long commitment to the rural communities he represented. Brooks was first elected to the Township of Rideau council in 1977 and served three terms as mayor. He was elected as the Rideau-Goulbourn councillor in the new city of Ottawa in 2000, where he served until 2010. Brooks said he can’t take total credit for his accomplishments. “One person doesn’t do this all on their own,� he said. Manotick Village Community Association president Klaus Beltzner said the medal is well deserved. “Glenn has done an awful lot for the rural community,� Beltzner said. “He’s had a long career, he knows the area. He’s worked very hard for the community.�

Manotick resident Paul Mussell was also recognized for his commitment to rural life. Mussell is the past president of the Ottawa Federation of Agriculture, the Carleton County Holstein Club, and a founding member of the Osgoode Township Fish Game and Conservation Club. These experiences as well as his farm work and involvement in the community provide lots of material for his stand-up comedian gig. “In over a dozen years as a professional entertainer, audiences have enjoyed his blend of clean, rural humour, which pokes fun at farm life,� Poilievre told the audience, joking that as a farmer Mussell has always been “out standing in his field.� The funnyman has used his position to support the Ottawa food bank and Plowing for A Cure. North Gower resident Marion Newman was recognized for “dedicating her life to giving to others,� Poilievre said. As a teacher, Newman educated consumers about the beef industry and its products in and outside of the classroom.

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Former Rideau Township mayor Glenn Brooks, left, joined fellow diamond jubilee medal winners Marion Newman, Jane Wilson and Paul Mussell at a special ceremony hosted by Nepean-Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre. The four winners were all being recognized for being ‘champions of the rural way of life.’ She promoted the “Agriculture in the Classroom� program in Eastern Ontario, using workshops, innovative classroom presentations and informative fall fair exhibits. Poilievre said that as urbanization threatens the traditional rural lifestyle, cham-

pions like the evening’s four diamond jubilee winners keep the culture alive. “Happily the great, rural, agrarian spirit lives on because of a great group of people who call it their home,� he said. The Queen’s diamond jubilee medal was created to cele-

brate the queen’s accession to the throne 60 years ago. Local politicians and organizations will recognize 60,000 Canadians this year for achievements that have benefitted their fellow citizens, their community, their organization and their country.

Bank Street Road Widening (Leitrim Road to Rideau Road) Class Environmental Assessment Study Open House #2 Monday, December 10, 2012 Lyon’s Hall, Fred Barrett Arena 3280 Leitrim Road 6:30 to 9 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m. The City of Ottawa initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study in February 2012 for the widening of Bank Street from Leitrim Road to Rideau Road. This study is being carried out in accordance with the requirements for a Schedule ‘C’ project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document. Three open houses will be held during the course of the study to review and discuss the project with the Study Team and solicit feedback. At this Open House you will have an opportunity to: s 2EVIEW AND COMMENT ON PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS OF THE ROAD CROSS SECTIONS and intersection conďŹ gurations s 2EVIEW THE EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE DESIGN s 2EVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS s !SK QUESTIONS AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT WITH MEMBERS OF THE STUDY TEAM For further information on this project, or to be added to our mailing list, visit the website at ottawa.ca/bankstreetstudy or contact:

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When visitors arrive at the rural church, they are still far from Bethlehem. To get there, they must first travel through the hinterlands – around the church perimeter – toward the city. Before beginning their journey, visitors receive a coin which they must keep to pay their taxes. Families are encouraged to dress warmly for the long road ahead, as the journey could last up to half an hour. Despite a dangerous road fraught with beggars, bandits and the occasional Roman guard, travellers will witness glorious and sometimes miraculous things on their trip to the ancient city. Families will meet shepherds looking for lost sheep and awed by the appearance of a new star in the sky. Wise men will tell tales of a newborn king. The angel Gabriel and his angel choir will announce the Messiah’s arrival. Despite these remarkable tidings, visitors must stick to the task at hand: presenting themselves to the Romans and paying their census tax. Along the way, they’ll me-

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EMC news – “By decree of Caesar Augustus, you are herby ordered to present yourself for the imperial census in the village of Bethlehem.” This is the declaration from Osgoode’s Trinity Bible Church as it prepares to bring biblical Bethlehem to life, just in time to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Visitors are invited to be counted at the census headquarters at 4101 Stagecoach Rd south of Osgoode on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The Osgoode church annually hosts this trip set 2,000 years back in time, which attracts more than 400 visitors each night. Last year the church hosted two Bethlehem Live evenings for the first time, and it was such a success it is continuing the added show with expanded hours, pastor Shawn Ketcheson said. He said the event is a “deeply powerful” experience for the entire family that can appeal to anyone, including non-Christians. “It’s a wonderful story to hear,” Ketcheson said. “It’s very powerful. Many find it deeply spiritual.”

ander through the vast marketplace where vendors sell ducks and rabbits, or hock foodstuffs, cloth and jewelry. But travellers must resist the temptation to buy these items, so that they have enough coins leftover for the fierce-looking Romans. Of course, after a long day of travel visitors will be looking for a room in the brimming village. They’ll hear stories that all the inns are full; a pregnant mother was even sent to a stable to have her baby. And then, by some miracle, the travellers will get to meet that baby, who some say is the world’s saviour. A nearby prophet will explain the meaning of this babe’s birth, as visitors reflect on the meaning of Christmas before enjoying some refreshments and fellowship in the church lobby. “You go to the nativity where there is the re-enactment of Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus, and you’ll see people on their knees weeping,” Ketcheson said. “It’s extremely overwhelming, very moving. A child is born and there’s hope.” The free event runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday night and 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday.

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Ella Ghoeril, 2, glues characters onto her picture with her mom, Jen Ghoeril. during the Tuesday morning playgroup at Live and Learn Resource Centre in Metcalfe. The nonprofit early learning facility celebrated its 10th anniversary on Nov. 20 with a packed house of toddlers, parents, grandmothers and caregivers all sharing the colourful space in the old Metcalfe town hall.

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Nothing was ever cast aside during Depression years Winter came early that year. It had been cold and damp, and suddenly the snow came. It was going to be “no ordinary winter,” Father said at supper that night. We five children were delighted. That mean snowmen, stamping out big wheels in the yard for a game we played back in the thirties and sleigh rides. Lots of sleigh rides. It also meant snow white fields and the ruts in our long lane would be covered and our five-kilometre walk to Northcote school would be easier. It was also the year our two Montreal cousins, Ronny and Terry, were with us. They came in late summer and never went home. The wagon was changed for the big flat bottomed sleigh, with the one seat in front for Mother and Father, and seven children -- now with the cous-

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MARY COOK Mary Cook’s Memories ins included -- all vying for a spot in the back of the sleigh. The winter had only been with us a few days when a church supper was planned. It would take more than a heavy snow storm to cancel something as exciting as a church supper back then. Father had covered the sleigh with straw and put two bales of hay close to the seat at the front, where we could sit with our backs against them and our feet stretched out before us. Of course there wasn’t enough room for seven of us to sit with our backs against

the bales, which suited my brothers just fine. They would much rather be wrestling and trying to throw each other off into a snow drift. So my sister Audrey, young Terry and me got to sit with our backs to the bales. It was a bitterly cold night for early winter and Mother had heated bricks on the Findlay Oval all afternoon. Audrey, Terry and me were snuggled down under a heavy quilt and the hot bricks, wrapped in several layers of the Renfrew Mercury, were at our feet. Soon the heat from the bricks could be felt right

through our galoshes. The supper was at the Lutheran Church and Father was heard to lament that it was full of people from the United Church, who had come for a free meal. Mother told him to hush up and reminded him we weren’t above going to whatever was held at the United Church on many an occasion. By the time the supper was over and the social end of the evening came to a close, it was time to head for home. By this time the bricks were ice cold, but Audrey sat with Terry and me on either side of her, with her arms around us and the blankets right up to our chins. We hardly missed the bricks at all. As always, when we got home, it was my sister’s job to fold up the blankets and take

them and the bricks into the shed. “The bricks are gone,” she yelled. Father ran his hands over the straw covered sleigh to make sure they hadn’t been buried in the confusion of settling us down for the trip home. They had mysteriously disappeared. “You can be sure one of the Uniteds took them,” Father said. Mother said that was the silliest thing she ever heard of -- stealing bricks. Who would want old bricks when you can get them for a few cents at the brick yard in Renfrew? It was little Terry who, after coming awake, said with a sleepy voice, “I know where they are,” and then quickly nodded off as he was being carried into the house. Mother gently shook him awake.

“Alright Terry. Where are the bricks?” “They are all along the road. They were cold and no good no more so I throwed them away.” We went to church early the next morning. The three brothers walking along the road, looking for and picking up the five or six bricks half hidden in the snowbanks. Even though they cost next to nothing, even a few cents back in those Depression years were not to be casually thrown away on the side of the road and forgotten. Many a time would they be used again that winter and other winters to come. My sister Audrey made awfully sure thereafter that young Terry knew how important the bricks were, even when they lost their heat.

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Chili casserole with polenta is tasty and healthy EMC lifestyle - In keeping with nutritional guidelines, this chili has a healthful proportion of vegetables to meat, yet it’s every bit as satisfying and flavorful as traditional chili con carne. Chili may be frozen in individual portions for reheating in the microwave. Transfer thawed chili to bowl and top with polenta wedge. Microwave at medium-high (70 per cent) power for two minutes, then at high for two minutes or until heated through. Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: two hours and 15 minutes. Servings: six

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• 1 can (398 ml) fancy red kidney beans, drained • polenta (recipe follows) Polenta: • 3 cups (750 mL) water • 3/4 cup (175 mL) cornmeal • 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

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Trim away any fat and cut the beef into 2.5 centimetre pieces. In shallow dish, season the flour with salt and pepper. Add the beef and toss until flour is taken up, then set aside. In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium heat. Cook the onions, garlic and red pepper, stirring, until onions are translucent. Add the carrots and cabbage and cook, stirring, for two minutes. Transfer to 2.5 litre casserole dish; stir in chili powder, oregano, cinnamon and red pepper flakes. Set aside. Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meat in batches, turning to brown on all sides, and then add it to the casserole. Break up the tomatoes and stir them into the casserole. Cover and bake in an oven heated to 325 F (160 C) for 1.5 hours or until meat is tender, stirring twice during cooking. Taste and sea-

son with salt, if required, and pepper. Stir in the beans. The recipe can be prepared to this point, cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to two days or frozen. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before continuing and increase final cooking time by 10 minutes. Cut the polenta into wedges; arrange on top of chili. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the polenta is a light golden brown colour on top. Polenta: In small saucepan, combine water, cornmeal, butter and salt. Let it stand for 10 minutes. Bring to boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, for 12 to 15 minutes or until spoon drawn through mixture leaves a line. Pour into nonstick 1.2 L round cake pan. Let cool and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or when completely cold, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. NOTE: Microwave recipes tested in a 700-watt microwave oven. Power level terminology in microwave ovens varies; check your owner’s manual and use whichever word or number gives you the same percentages as in the recipe (High is always 100%). If your oven differs, cooking times may vary.

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EMC news - A database of food-related data aimed at creating healthier and safer communities in Ottawa was launched last week. The Ottawa Neighbourhood Study released its new food-related data at a forum called Meet, Eat And Learn on Nov. 20. The new food resource data collected by the study will be used by Ottawa Public Health and other city departments for urban and health planning. It will also be used to mobilize and inform residents and community partners to create healthier and safer communities. “With this new data in hand, OPH and our partners can better address social challenges such as the lack of proper access to healthy foods,” said Dr. Isra Levy, chief medical officer of health. “This data also guides us to better direct our efforts to address each neighbourhood’s specific needs.” Initial analysis of the data

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Plan to move sports dome to Ottawa U cancelled university will be working with the city to make other arrangements for next winter to ensure the programs can happen. The university’s athletics department will be re-organizing intramurals and team practices to attempt to find alternative space for all groups that were supposed to use the dome, Charette said. A new location for the dome had to be found due to the Lansdowne redevelopment. Council approved moving the dome last December.

go out of business. He has run Coliseum Inc. for 18 years, including the dome for the past EMC news - Thousands of 12 years, and the space is conOttawa athletes will be left stantly pre-booked to capacwith no place to play this win- ity by groups like the Ottawa ter after the owner of a sports Sport and Social Club, Lauter dome and the city failed to said. More than 300 soccer teams usually use the dome in reach a deal. Coliseum Inc. owner Marty the winter, he said. Their money is being reLauter said he spent several “anxious” months waiting funded, Lauter said. “We have a lot of disapfor a contract from the city to move his sports dome from pointed people,” he said. “I Lansdowne Park to a new don’t have a job. I lose my sports field at the University business … I have a business of Ottawa’s 200 Lees Ave. that’s been in business for 18 campus before being present- years. We’re at capacity, preed with a “take it or leave it booked, and we’ve just been deal” that left him no choice shut down.” Part of the contractual conbut to walk away. “It strayed quite a bit cern was a lack of recognition from what we originally dis- or compensation for the costs cussed,” said Lauter, who re- Coliseum incurred from two fused to discuss details of the failed attempts to install the contract. “I asked the city how dome at 200 Lees Ave. Lauter we could work it out and I was said the University of Ottawa told him when the site would told: ‘This is the agreement.’ “We asked for dialog and be ready for installation, but they wouldn’t give us any. when he got there, his crew They sent us a note (saying) determined it wasn’t ready. That happened twice and it ‘take it or leave it.’” But a memo from the city’s cost him a good chunk of top lawyer says the city has change, Lauter said. The University of Ottawa not formally terminated negotiations, and that the city refuted that. “The field at Lees was has tried unsuccessfully to reach Coliseum Inc.’s law- ready for installation,” said yers and continue to try and Patrick Charette, director of corporate communications discuss the situation. “The city has not heard di- for the university. “That’s our rectly from Coliseum Inc. on position. “There were some minor the Nov. 13 agreement and is surprised about the mes- issues brought up to our atsage on Coliseum’s website tention, but we never felt - claiming that negotiations that was a major obstacle for have been terminated,” the a field installation. The field memo from city clerk and so- was ready.” He said the university is licitor Rick O’Connor reads. The contract was sent to also disappointed because Coliseum on Nov. 13 with the it was planning to run new stipulation that it had to be winter programs in the space, such as indoor soccer and signed by Nov. 21. Whether he accepted the touch football. Metro_UCP_LovedChristmas_Ad_UCP PM Page 1 “That’s12-10-29 not going5:20 to hapdeal or not, Lauter said the result would be the same – he’d pen,” he said, adding the Laura Mueller

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EMC news - All OC Transpo riders won’t get access to the Presto smart card payment system until May or June – almost a year after the system was supposed to be in use. The beleaguered system has already faced a sevenmonth delay after technical glitches stalled the planned July 1 launch. Metrolinx, the provincial agency that oversees the smart card system that’s currently used in the Greater Toronto Area, will release an additional 10,000 Presto cards in midJanuary. Those cards will start to work on buses on Feb. 1. If everything is working to the city and Metrolinx’s satisfaction, a full rollout could happen by June. The city has negotiated a $3-million discount on its $23.5-million Presto bill to account for the delay. That’s despite insistence from Metrolinx CEO Bruce McCuaig that the system is now “fully functional,” with more than 98 per cent of payment taps working correctly. The additional delay would help Metrolinx “fine tune” the system to prepare for more us-

ers, he said. “The system is fully functional right now and I think the issue really is when is the right time to go to the next level,” McCuaig said. Metrolinx officials indicated in August that they planned to phase-in the cards, but the timeline wasn’t clear. The city was planning to distribute as many as 200,000 Presto cards starting last June. That number is expected the serve the total number of OC Transpo customers anticipated to use the cards in Ottawa. While Presto is used in several cities in southern Ontario including Toronto, Ottawa is the first city to roll out a “new generation” system. Some of the 2,000 people involved in the pilot project had been getting error messages when they tapped their cards on the readers to pay their bus fare in the summer, while others reported that the cards weren’t recognizing when the user topped them up with more value. The implementation timeline is scheduled to be announced on April 17,l along with a report updating transit commissioners on how the system is working with 12,000 users. Full rollout could hap-

pen on May 1 or June 1, 2013. But the city also negotiated a clause that would allow either OC Transpo or Metrolinx to withdraw from the deal before June 1. In that case, Metrolinx would absorb the costs from setting up cards readers and other equipment. It’s unclear if the $9.2 million the provincial government kicked in for the project would still be available if Ottawa ditched Presto and found another payment system, but that process could take another three years, OC Transpo general manager John Manconi estimated. An escape clause was missing from the original agreement and it’s something Manconi and OC Transpo staff should be applauded for negotiating now, transit commission chairwoman Diane Deans said. Deans said she wasn’t as involved in the rollout in the beginning and relied on advice from staff, including former OC Transpo general manager Alain Mercier and Metrolinx officials. “I’ve learned as we’ve gone along that this is much more complex than I certainly knew and (more complex) than we were getting from our staff at the time. “It has become clear to me that trying to issue 200,000 cards on a single day is prob-

ably not the best idea,” Deans said. “So why they decided to do it all in one day before, I’m not 100 per cent sure, but I can say with certainty now that this is a better plan.” McCuaig said he wasn’t one of the people at the table when the initial decision for a full, July 1 rollout was made, but he said that plan was based on wanting to make the cards available to as many riders as possible, as quickly as possible. “But I think what we believe is the right moving-forward choice is to be more methodical about it,” he said. McCuaig said Metrolinx learned a lesson from the issues the Ottawa rollout faced. “The lesson that was learned here was to go with a methodical, step-wise approach and that’s the approach we plan to take,” McCuaig said. “When we look at how to deploy Presto in other locations, that’s the approach we’ll be taking.” Commissioners were hesitant to ditch the Presto plan completely because they feel it’s important to have a smartcard payment system in place for the city’s new light-rail transit system that will be built and operational by 2018. About half of the city’s 75 new double-decker buses still need to be outfitted with Presto card readers, but the rest of the transit system is ready to go.

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Celebrate the ‘Holly Days’ and help charity includes 10 sprays, two ponderosa pine cones, two cedar boughs and all taxes and delivery to any address in Canada.  If purchased as a gift, delivery to the recipient’s address and a gift card with your own personal message is included. Your holly is delivered by Canada Post direct from the grower in British Columbia, ensuring it arrives at the peak of freshness. Deadline to order is Nov. 23 for delivery the week of

Dec. 3.  You can place a credit card order or have an order form sent to you by phoning 613-692-7777. You can also order online at www.guidedogs.ca. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind was established as a registered charity in 1984. Since that time, Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has provided professionally trained guide dogs to Canadians who are visually impaired from coast to coast.

who owns Rose Cottage Bed and Breakfast. Bud Davis is Mrs. Stancliffe’s silver fox of a neighbor. Henry Mitchell is another of Mrs. Stancliffe’s neighbours, who has proposed to her on a daily basis for the past 20 years. He has developed a little blue pill designed to increase libido in women. Hillary Hudson is Henry’s friend, who has been invited to Rose Cottage as a guinea pig for Henry’s blue pill. Victoria Ambrose is another guest and, incidentally, a romance novelist whose own life is actually bereft of romance. And finally, Charmaine Beauregard is one of Bud’s conquests, a southern belle whose libido is in overdrive without any help from a pill. For more information, contact Diane Miller at 613-258-6047 or email dianemiller2@sympatico.ca.

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EMC news - The Kemptville Players Inc. is sending out a casting call for their spring production, Sex Please, We’re Sixty written by Michael and Susan Parker. The full-length, fast-paced comedy features a middle-aged cast that comes together at the Rose Cottage Bed and Breakfast, where love and sex seem to be foremost on everyone’s minds. “It’s a really funny play,” said director Diane Miller. “It will be interesting to see an all-senior cast participating.” The play calls for two males and four females, all over the age of 50. Auditions will take place Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the International Order of Oddfellows Hall at 119 Clothier Street East in Kemptville. Mrs. Stancliffe is a prim and proper lady

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EMC news - Holly is probably the oldest Christmas symbol. It has been used to decorate at Christmas for nearly 2,000 years. You have the opportunity to offer a gift of peace, prosperity and goodwill to neighbours, family, and friends or purchase holly for your own home, all while supporting Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Your purchase price of $45

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Our area houses of worship invite you to rejoice this Christmas season with praise, reflection, song and prayer. Their doors are always open, so please join them in celebrating the true meaning of the season.

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Worship 10:30 Sundays Minister - Rev. William Ball Organist - Alan Thomas Nusery & Sunday School, Loop audio, Wheelchair access

470 Roosevelt Ave. Westboro www.mywestminster.ca

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429 Parkdale at Gladstone Ministers Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey Barbara Faught - Pastoral Care Melodee Lovering - Youth and Children Worship Service - 10:30 am 613-728-8656 Sunday School for all ages pdale@trytel.com www.parkdaleunitedchurch.ca Nursery Available

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Metcalfe on 8th Line - only 17 mins from HWY 417 613 821-3776 • www.SaintCatherineMetcalfe.ca

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St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church 2112 Bel-Air Drive (613) 224 0526 Join us for regular services Beginning September 9 – Sundays at 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Church school and youth group Rector: Rev. Dr. Linda Privitera – Everyone welcome – Come as you are – www.stmichaelandallangels.ca

at l’église Ste-Anne Welcomes you to the traditional Latin Mass Sunday Masses: 8:30 a.m. Low Mass 10:30 a.m. High Mass (with Gregorian chant) 6:30 p.m. Low Mass For the Mass times please see www.st.-clementottawa.ca 528 Old St. Patrick St. Ottawa ON K1N 5L5 (613) 565.9656

Riverside United Church

1584 John Quinn Road Greely ON K4P 1J9 1564 John Quinn Road 613-821-2237

Metcalfe Holiness Church “Worship the Lord in the Beauty of his holiness...” Greely ON K4P 1J9 Come to Worship - Sunday 10:30 613-821-2237 Bible Preaching, Hymn Singing & Friends R0011749663

Sunday Worship at 11:00am

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Pleasant Park Baptist

Heb. 13:8 “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever

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Tel: (613) 276-5481; (613) 440-5481 1893 Baseline Rd., Ottawa (2nd Floor) Sunday Service 10.30am – 12.30pm Bible study / Night Vigil: Friday 10.00pm – 1.00am Website: heavensgateottawa.org E-mail: heavensgatechapel@yahoo.ca

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Advent I Dec. 2nd Nursery and Church School provided www.knoxmanotick.ca

205 Greenbank Road, Ottawa www.woodvale.on.ca (613) 829-2362 Child care provided. Please call or visit us on-line.

Pastor: Rev. Kelly Graham Knox church office: 613-692-4228

Building an authentic, relational, diverse church.

The West Ottawa Church of Christ

43 Meadowlands Dr. W Ottawa

Sunday Services: Bible Study at 10:00 AM - Worship Service at 11:00 AM

email: pastormartin@faithottawa.ca website: www.faithottawa.ca

5533 Dickinson St., Manotick, ON

Sunday Service 10am

Sunday Services at 9 or 11 AM

Come & worship with us Sundays at 10:00am Fellowship & Sunday School after the service 613.224.1971

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Invites you to our worship service with Rev. Dean Noakes Sundays at 11am 414 Pleasant Park Road 613 733-4886 pleasantparkbaptist.org

All are welcome to come hear the good news in a spiritually uplifting mix of traditional and forward looking Christian worship led by the Reverend Richard Vroom with Sunday morning services at 8:30 and 10. Two blocks north of Carlingwood Shopping Centre on Lockhart Avenue at Prince Charles Road.

Sunday Worship and Sunday School Nov. 25th 10:00 am Service

Refreshments / fellowship following service

The Redeemed Christian Church of God

Nov 17th 9am - 2pm

www.saintrichards.ca

Come to Worship - Sunday 10:30 Bible Preaching, Hymn Singing & Friends Rideau Park United Church

3191 Riverside Dr (at Walkley)

Heaven’s Gate Chapel

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Enthusiastic welcome for local author, Anne Raina The story of Clara’s Rib connects with young and old EMC News - On Tuesday evening, November 13, author Anne Raina was warmly welcomed by Parish Priest, Father Forget, and members of the Catholic Women’s League and parishioners of St. Leo the Great Church in Brooklin, a suburb of Whitby, ON. She had been invited there to speak about her book, Clara’s Rib, co-authored with Anne’s sister, Clara Raina Flannigan. Anne, a native of Kemptville, comes from a family ravaged by tuberculosis (TB). She is the youngest of ten children, seven of whom spent years in the Royal Ottawa Sanatorium (San) for the treatment of TB in the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Her father entered the San when she was six and he died of TB shortly after she turned eight. The eldest Raina child, John, died at age 18 of tuberculosis and the youngest boy, Billy, died at age four of TB meningitis. Other siblings, Mary, Ralph, Clara, George and Jim were also afflicted with the disease. Her sister Clara entered the San in 1939 when she was 12 and was discharged for the final time in 1952 when she was 26. During her years there, Clara kept comprehensive daily diary notes. Thirty-four years ago she drafted a manuscript based on those notes focusing on her years growing up in the San. Shortly before her death in 1998 she entrusted her sister Anne with her diaries and all her notes. This precious gift to Anne came with no strings attached – Clara had no expectations for Anne to do anything with the material. Anne, however, believing it was a story that should be told, promised Clara that one day she would publish the story. At the time Anne had been struck with multiple disabling autoimmune conditions and it was not until late 2010 that she could bring her promise to fruition. While she did not

change a word of what Clara wrote, she did add chapters to complete the book. Anne explains that she has experienced myriad emotions in coauthoring Clara’s Rib with her dear sister and friend Clara, who was 17 years older than her. She said she is humbled and overwhelmed by the response to Clara’s Rib. Anne has a full schedule of speaking events, including presentations to historical societies, faith communities, medical and health professionals, libraries, community groups, book clubs and schools. She says there is a magic to the book that has garnered wide interest from pre-teens through the spectrum of ages to the most senior of seniors. Wide-reaching coverage from the media via newspaper, radio and TV interviews has been gratifying. The media refer to Clara’s Rib as both timely and timeless, particularly with tuberculosis still a world-wide pandemic and on the rise in Canada. She credits her parents for passing on to each of their children a faith and strength that played a significant role in all their lives. “My mother was the wisest and most remarkable person I have ever known,” she said. “She had a faith and strength that was unbreakable. She taught each of us as toddlers that each day, no matter how hopeless it might first appear, has something beautiful in it if we just look for it. It could be the magnificent sunrise, the first ripe strawberry in early summer, the song of the whippoorwill as we fell asleep at night or a kind word from a friend. She had the ability to see the positive side of life and maintain a rich sense of humour in spite of all the challenges she, my father, and my family faced. TB never took that away from any of us.” But how did Anne come to speak in Brooklin? Good

neighbours and friends of the Raina family were John and Eleanor O’Neill of Kemptville. Both families attended Holy Cross Parish here. John and Eleanor have seven children, and at the time Anne moved to Ottawa, the fourth O’Neill child, Margaret, was a baby. Anne had not seen Margaret since then. But one of Margaret’s sisters told her about Clara’s Rib shortly after it came out. Margaret, now a public health nurse, who lives in Whitby, phoned Anne to ask for a copy of the book. Shortly thereafter, Anne received another call from Margaret. Anne says Margaret was bubbling with enthusiasm for the book and rhymed off innumerable avenues for Anne to explore. They maintained frequent contact after that. Every two years The Lung Association holds a large TB conference. This year it takes place November 19 and 20 in Toronto. Anne is thrilled to have been asked to speak at the conference about Clara’s Rib and the family’s history with TB. While in Toronto she will also present at St. Michael’s Hospital. And along came Margaret’s invitation for Anne and her husband, Grant Cameron, to visit them in Whitby, prior to the conference and to speak at St. Leo’s. “The generosity of Margaret and her husband Alan have moved me deeply,” said Anne. I found myself telling people we were going to stay with friends in Whitby and then marvelling at the fact that I was referring to Margaret as a dear friend although I had not seen her since she was an infant. The reception at the McIntrye home has been heart warming as was the welcome at Margaret’s parish, St. Leo the Great. That church community made me feel so welcome long before I even arrived there.” “Father Forget spoke highly of Clara’s Rib, relating his feelings on reading the book and explaining to those present his concept of the spiritual and uplifting story related in Clara’s Rib. He was particularly touched by the depth of faith and acceptance and ability to remain positive in spite of endless adversities visited upon the family.” Anne reflects upon the amazing journey of Clara’s Rib. The book has opened doors and introduced her to people beyond anything she could have dreamed. Those unforeseen encounters would provide ample material for another book she says. “The incredible stop on the journey at St. Leo’s, initiated by someone I last saw as a baby, is one more example of the unusual and truly moving turns in the road I’m following with Clara’s Rib. Every step of the travels has enriched me immeasurably. I always feel that my parents and Clara are right there beside me.” You can contact Anne Raina at anneraina@rogers. com or (613) 733-5891 or www.clarasrib.ca

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The Tabitha Foundation is a benevolent trust, founded in 1994 to support aid efforts begun and organized by Janne Ritskes. Our field activities are centered in Cambodia, whose people were decimated by a regime which promoted enforced starvation, mass executions, slave labour and wholesale dislocation to such a degree that the social, moral and economic fibre of the country was left in tatters. The integrated development initiatives include work in health care, education, sanitation (water, sewage), housing, small business and co-operatives. These efforts enable the poorest of the poor to improve their health status, rebuild shanties into homes, have their own toilets, clean water, and drainage systems, reconstruct roads, develop their own small businesses or become workers in cottage industry programs and learn to work together as a community. The people of Cambodia have endured severe poverty for the past 30 years— since the Pol Pot era. In that era everything was destroyed: family, social structure, infrastructure, spirituality. The resulting trauma of that period has left the people with a feeling of hopelessness and futility. Cambodians believe they are to blame for their situation—that somehow they deserve their lot. Tabitha-Cambodia works with the poorest members of the community, encouraging them to save and work their way out of poverty. Many poor Cambodian families have no house and virtually no possessions. Despite this, most generate a meager weekly income. Tabitha helps these families to develop a vision of a better life and encourages them to join the Savings Program. Tabitha’s Savings Program recognizes the inherent desire of people to take control of their own lives, allowing them to decide on their own needs and assisting them in achieving their goals. Joining the savings program is a giant step towards rebuilding trust; Tabitha recognizes and rewards that trust in the form of payment of 10 percent interest on their savings. Tabitha places no stress or risk on a family by accepting any amount, no matter how small, allowing even the poorest to participate in the program. Please visit the Tabitha Bazaar on Friday, November 30th and Saturday, December 1st at Wool-Tyme, 190 Colonnade Road South, Ottawa, Ontario.

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Group to make 2013 fundraising climb for Dreams Take Flight Ottawa Theresa Fritz Theresa.fritz@metroland.com

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Pet Adoptions Rex is an 8 year old, neutered male, black Retriever ,ABRADOR AND 2OTTWEILER MIX (E WAS BROUGHT TO THE SHELTER as a stray on October 9, and is now available for adoption. Rex has lots of energy left for daily walks, and playing ball! (E IS A POLITE DOG WHO WOULD be willing to share his space with fellow canines that aren’t intrusive and are polite. Rex needs someone who is able to handle a big strong boy, ID#A150335 since he has a tendency to #ADBURY IS A YEAR AND MONTH OLD SPAYED FEMALE WHITE ,IONHEAD RABBIT 3HE WAS pull while walking – at least ID#A149780 brought it as a stray, but is now available for adoption. This curious little lady would until you teach him leash love a forever home that would allow her to have daily exercise outside of her cage manners! Basic obedience classes would be a great opportunity for Rex to in order to keep her nice and ďŹ t! lNESSE HIS SKILLS AND FOR YOU TO BOND 2EX IS A h&OSTER -E &IRSTv SINCE HE IS still on medication and recovering from a recent dental surgery.

EMC news - Nicole Banville and Jason Colley are going to great heights to make sure Dreams Take Flight Ottawa can continue providing special needs children with a one-day trip of lifetime to Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla. Banville and Colley, the 2012 and 2013 presidents of the organization respectively, will be part of a group hiking 44 kilometres to Machu Picchu in Peru to raise money for charity in June 2013. Having been involved with Dreams Take Flight Ottawa since 2001, Banville couldn’t resist the opportunity to fundraise to ensure the magical trips continue. Joining Banville and Colley on their quest to raise funds will be teammates Lou Haddad, Karinka Romanowska and Shawn Dawson. “This opportunity was presented to us by Dream Mountains Foundation, a non-profit organization whose goal is to find unique ways to raise money for different charities in and around Ottawa,� said Banville, who is stepping down as an active Dreams Take Flight Ottawa volunteer. Her opportunity to make the fundraising climb came through Dawson, a friend of another Dreams volunteer

whom she had gotten to know. And it was an opportunity that could not be missed. “He (Dawson) knows how to do outdoor stuff and give back to charities,� Banville said. “Shawn will be leading our group.� Dawson is the founder of the Dream Mountains Foundation and has become the eighth person in history to summit the highest mountain on every continent including Mount Everest in under two years. He also led the 2011 Kilimanjaro and 2012 Everest Base Camp Dream Teams to a 100 per cent summit success on the mountains and together the teams raised more than $170,000 for the seven charities. “There will be five of us doing it for Dreams Take Flight Ottawa and we each have a personal goal of $5,000. This is huge for us,� said Banville. Dreams Take Flight Ottawa is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing a one-day trip of a lifetime to Disney’s Magic Kingdom for physically, mentally or socially challenged children in Canada’s National Capital Region. “This day of flight (takes) a lot of money to get organized,� noted Banville, who took part in her first trip to Disney with the organization in 2001. Making magic happen for

special needs children is not cheap. This year’s trip cost $195,000 and would not have been possible without assistance from organizations like Air Canada, which donated the plane for the trip and Shell, which donated the fuel. “We are losing our fuel sponsor in 2013. This is huge for us,� said Banville, emphasizing the need to raise funds through Dream Mountains Foundation. Banville can’t say enough about the value of Dreams Take Flight Ottawa and the impact the one-day trip to Walt Disney World can have on a child who might never otherwise have the opportunity to go. “It gives them the opportunity to have some fun. It gives them something else they can think about,� Banville said. “They learn that there are others (things) out there that they can achieve.� Each climber’s out-ofpocket expenses for the trip will be upward of $3,500 on top of the minimum $5,000 each needs to raise for Dreams Take Flight Ottawa. To help, donors can donate cash as well as Aeroplan points to offset their flight costs. Banville said her group’s goal is to collect 320,000 Aeroplan points. To learn more about the mountain climb or to donate, visit www.dreamstakeflight. ca or www.dreammountains. com.

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EMC sports - A deal bringing professional basketball to Ottawa is a slam dunk for the city, said the owner of the National Basketball League of Canada’s newest team. Gus Takkale, a 38-year-old Orléans business man and motivational speaker, announced that fans will be able to attend

team’s name. The franchise will announce the team’s name by the end of 2012 and unveil the team’s logo and main sponsorship by the end of February 2013. It will hire a coach in the spring and start picking up free agents and draft players in the summer. The team will have a 12man roster and a salary cap of $150,000. Ticket prices haven’t been set yet, but should range between $20 to $95 for upper-level to courtside seats, said Takkale, who hopes to attract between 3,500 Print Ad: Print Ad: fans and 8,000 to each home

their first game at Scotiabank Place in Kanata sometime in September or October of 2013. “This is electrifying, driveto-the-net, in your face, slamdunk ball,” said Takkale during a press conference today, Nov. 21, at Scotiabank Place, the home court of the yet-tobe named team. Takkale is inviting fans to submit suggestions for the

game. “We are ecstatic to be able to bring our brand of ball to Ottawa,” said Ian McCarthy, the founder of the eight-team league, which currently has clubs in Halifax, N.S.; Saint John and Moncton, N.B.; Summerside, P.E.I.; Montreal; as well as Oshawa, London and Windsor, Ont. Mayor Jim Watson welcomed the new basketball franchise to the city. “A professional basketball team is a great way to build civic pride,” said Watson. “I’m confident that Ottawans have a passion for basketball.”

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: manotick@metroland.com

Dec. 4 - Dec. 18:

Bonding with Baby, a fourweek session focusing on infant massage and baby sign begins Nov. 27 and continues every Tuesday until Dec. 18. Each weekly session runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $60. Please call 613-821-2899 to register.

Nov. 30:

Come to the Manotick Legion’s dinner dance Friday, Nov. 30 from 5:30 to 11 p.m. 5550 Ann St., Harmony Hall in Manotick. Menu: roast beef buffet, salads, desserts, tea and coffee. Tickets $18 at the legion office. Open to the public. Please buy your tickets early.

Nov. 30 – Dec. 1:

Bethlehem Live at Trinity Bible Church. The church is presenting an outstanding special live Christmas experience on Friday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information, please call 613-826-2444 or visit www.trinitybible church.ca. The Greely Players presents

Christmas in the Village: A musical celebration of Christmas on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Adult and youth choirs will offer Christian and popular music, dramatic readings, solos, humor and an opportunity to join in singing some Christmas carols. There will also be a silent auction. The event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Parkway Road Pentecostal Church in Greely. Tickets $10 (age five and under free). Available at the door or by calling 613-826-3680 or 613-821-1756.

Dec. 1:

The Christmas Gift and Craft Show at the Greely Legion runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 1. Free admission and parking. Free gift bag with donation in support of the Osgoode Ward food cupboard. Photo with Santa, $5. Pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Shop locally for all your Christmas needs. St. Catherine Santa Breakfast and silent auction takes place Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Metcalfe Community Centre and Larry Robinson Arena. To donate auction items or for

more information, please contact St. Catherine parent council at stcatscouncil@ gmail.com. Breakfast with Santa and silent auction at the Osgoode Community Centre, Saturday, Dec. 1 from 7 to 11 a.m. Get your picture taken with Santa, enjoy a warm breakfast and shop the exciting silent auction. This event is a fundraiser for the Osgoode Co-operative Nursery School. For more info call 613-826-2528 or visit www.theocns.com. The Monkey Barrel Kids are having a free movie party featuring the movie Lorax on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for all children in JK to Grade 5. Parents can sign in their kids and then go shopping or run errands. Why not get a head start on your Christmas preparations while we provide awesome child care? For more info contact Parkway Road Church at 613-821-1056 or www. parkwayroad.com. 7275 Parkway Road, Greely. The North Gower Farmers’ Market will hold its Annual Christmas Market with a great selection of one-of-a-

kind creations, homemade foods and baked goods. Breakfast and lunch served. Non-perishable food and cash donations will be collected for the North Gower Food Bank. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Gower Recreation Association at 2300 Community Way, North Gower with free parking and free admission. Visit www.ngfarmersmarket.com or call 613-489-9794.

Dec. 13:

Seasonal music will get you in the spirit, and steaming bowls of chili, sugar cookies and warm winter signature drinks will be available for purchase. Plus, anyone who is interested in a little friendly competition can enter their decorated house for judging and prizes. Cost is $25 per pair: two friends, two family members, two spouses – you get the idea. Please register in advance by email: o-yacentre@ rogers.com.

Join the Ottawa South Women’s Connection for a morning of wrapping, baking and crafting demonstrations just in time for Christmas. Thursday, Dec. 13 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Fred Barrett Arena on Leitrim Road. Guest speaker and singer, door prizes, refreshments and child care. Admission $5. Call 613-249-0919.

The Knox Presbyterian Church choir and worship team in Manotick will present Emmanuel – Celebrating Heaven’s Child on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Please come join us in celebrating our Saviour’s birth. A freewill offering will be taken. For more information, contact the church office at 613-692-4228.

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Dec. 31:

Sweeten your holiday spirit at Osgoode Youth Association’s festive winter fundraising event. From 2 to 5 p.m., pairs of all ages can decorate one pre-assembled gingerbread house, with a supply of treats and icing and lots of holiday cheer.

The Rideau and District Old Tyme Fiddlers Association is inviting you and your friends to our traditional New Year’s Eve dinner dance, Monday, Dec. 31 at the Alfred Taylor Community Centre in North Gower. Happy hour from 6 to 7

p.m., catered beef and turkey buffet and dessert. Bar service and party favours at 7 p.m., music from 9 to 1 p.m. by the renowned Dennis Harrington and Heritage Country Band. Reserved tickets only. For additional information please call Mary 613 489-2697, Irwin 613 258-2258 or Gerry 613 692-4122.

Ongoing:

Osgoode’s Country Creations Christmas Artisan and Craft Fair is looking for vendors for its annual event to be held at the Market Square Mall from Friday, Nov. 30 until Sunday, Dec. 9. If you are interested in participating in this co-operative fair, please contact Marlene at 613-826-1511 or Mary Louise at sweetpeas@ sympatico.ca. Proceeds from vendor rental fees are donated to the Osgoode Care Centre. The Gloucester South Seniors Chess Club meets at 4550 Bank St. every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Immediate openings available. Please contact Robert MacDougal at 613-8211930 for more information.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Aries, avoid taking on more than you can handle at work and home this week. When tackling tasks, don’t be afraid to ask for and accept help. Family and romantic endeavors may have been put aside while work issues have been at the forefront, Taurus. It is time to shift priorities. Gemini, there’s not much you can do to change the course of this week’s events. You might want to consider swimming with the current instead of against it.

New experiences can be scary at first, but many times you will find that they are opportunities to learn and grow, Leo. Take full advantage of all opportunities this week. Virgo, although it seems like you have most of your financial woes worked out, now is not the time to get too cocky with spending. Being conservative is the way to go.

Capricorn, if you think about things too long, there’s a good chance you won’t act at all. Instead, consider your options quickly and then get going on your plans. Quality time spent at home or with the family has buoyed your spirits, Aquarius. The next step on your relaxation journey is to book a vacation to a warm area of the world. Don’t underestimate your ability to garner quite a following, Pisces. There are many people just waiting to hear what you have to say next.

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Fun By The Numbers Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

20. A major division of geological time 23. Causes to expand 24. Ed Murrow’s network 25. Happening in quick succession 26. They __ 27. Perceiver of sound 28. The last part of anything 29. Top left corner key 30. Opposite of quiet 31. Knights’ outer tunic 32. Made level 33. Refutes in a legal case 36. Sound of a crow 37. In this place

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25. Baked pastry-lined dish 26. Basics 27. Manson murder book 34. Actress May 35. Dry white Italian wine from Verona 36. Easily conversed 38. Java pepper vine 39. Eagle nests 40. Irish mother of gods 41. Belongs to St. Paul’s architect 42. Soak flax 43. CGS work unit 44. Tooth caregiver

Scorpio, success may not come easy with a project you’re working on. But rest easy and take solace knowing you have tried things outside of your comfort zone. Sagittarius, avoid confrontations at all costs, as this week you will not come out victorious. Keep a low profile and don’t ruffle any feathers.

Cancer, overanalyzing your workload is not going to make it disappear any faster. Therefore, simply take your assignments at face value and just get started.

CLUES ACROSS 1. German rapper 4. Aries sign 7. Atmosphere 8. Send payment for 10. Digs 12. Pathetically weak 13. Give a thrashing to 15. How a witch laughed 16. Being of use or service 17. Lassie’s breed 18. XXX Olympic site 21. Tax collector 22. Above average in size 23. It carries genetic information 24. E. central English river

Libra, career developments have you riding high and you’re anxious to share your news with the world. This enthusiasm can be a good catalyst for change with others.

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