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• Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - East Osgoode Greely Assoc, First Friday of each month, invites & welcome all Musicians, Dancers & Listeners. Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. For additional info call 613 489-2697.
April 22 - Progressive Euchre Tournament at the Manotick Legion Branch #314. The 4th Saturday of the month. 12:30 pm registration. Play begins at 1:00 pm. $10 per person. All entry fees will be paid out. Contact Dan Spitzig danspitzig@gmail.com
Early bird ends September 21st
• Ottawa Newcomers Club - For women who have recently moved to this area; (and those who have experienced a significant life change), and would like to meet new people of similar interests by joining our many group activities. More information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca or by contacting newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com.
April 15 – Watson’s Mill Used Book Store opens for the season! Used books, jigsaw puzzles, audio books, CDs, and DVDs at the store all donated by the public. Proceeds are used for operations of the Store, Watson’s Mill and Dickinson House. https://watsonsmill.com/bookstore/
• Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - East Osgoode Greely Assoc, First Friday of each month, invites & welcome all Musicians, Dancers & Listeners. Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. For additional info call 613 489-2697.
• Friday Night Country Music & Dance Club The Greely Legion the fourth Friday of each month. Bring along an instrument to play, or come in to sing, listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613-826-6128.
April 29 – Spring Fling hosted by Manotick BIA. Say hello to spring at this one day community event of shopping in the village, demonstrations, music, activities and more. https://manotickvillage.com/event/manotick-villagespring-fling/
• Friday the fourth play, Greely 613-822-1451
April 19 – Growing Mushrooms at Home Workshop hosted by Manotick Horticultural Society. Interested? Go to https://manotickhorticulturalsociety. com/
• Thursday Fun Night for adults and children. An optional supper at 5:45 pm. Indoor soccer/games, crafts, or nursery for ages 0-11. Parenting course, Alpha course, or Growing in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. To try it out contact, discipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca
April 20 – Fitness on a Park Bench hosted by Manotick & Area Culture Arts and Wellness (MACAW). For details visit https://www.manotickmacaw. com/
• Ottawa Newcomers Club - For women who have recently moved to this area; (and those who have experienced a significant life change), and would like to meet new people of similar interests by joining our many group activities. More information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca or by contacting newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com.
April 21 & 23 – Inspirations Art Show & Sale Manotick Art Association at the Manotick Curling Centre. This independently juried, Fine Art Show offers a selection of high-quality artwork from forty local artists. For more information go to https://manotickart.ca/
April 22 – Spring Tea at Dickinson House 1:30 pm. Reservations required. Contact 613-692-6455
Paul’s Pharmacy
(across from Tim Hortons) 613-692-0015
Transferring a prescription is easy to do
These cards accepted Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 10am-4pm
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9am-8pm Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 10am-4pm
• Tuesday Dance Party The Greely Legion hosts live music on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Bring along an instrument to play, or come in to sing, listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613826-6128.
May 5-7, 12-14 – ITR Presents “The One Act Play That Goes Wrong”. Tickets are on sale through their website https://www.itrtheatre.com/shows
May 6 – Manotick Musicale supporting Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS). There are two shows this year 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. This year’s theme is Fabulous Fifties. For tickets contact ROSSS https://rosss.ca/ Friday afternoon Euchre at Manotick United Church - free drop-in. No experience necessary.
• Thursday Fun Night for adults and children. An optional supper at 5:45 pm. Indoor soccer/games, crafts, or nursery for ages 0-11. Parenting course, Alpha course, or Growing in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. To try it out contact, discipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca
Free Puzzle Swap at Manotick United Church every Friday from 10 – noon. Youth of Manotick Association (YOMA) – Celebrating 10 years YOMA offers social programs and activities for youth in the area in Grades 4-12. We also have volunteer opportunities, special events and outings. Sign up for our weekly newsletter, visit the website or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. https://www.yoma.ca/
• Tuesday the 1st pm. listen Mitch 826-6128.
Community saddened by passing of longtime local journalist and photographer
Our community received some very sad news recently. John Brummell passed away leaving many of us with heavy hearts. John was very devoted to his wife Rosemary, daughter Deborah and, son-in-law AJ, as well as many family and friends. And his life is a reminder of the importance of local newspapers, journalists, and reporting to our communities’ cultures and vitality.
John was our newspaper man from the Stittsville News for decades. So many of us recall seeing him because he connected the community with his newspaper photos. He captured photos of kids playing sports, graduation ceremonies, Lions Club presentations, Scouts, Brownies, Girl Guides, Legion presentations, the concerns continues from page 7
Accusing people of transphobia is the language used by radical trans-activists, who seem to feel oppressed and therefore have a right to ignore the rights of non-trans people, especially girls and women, and demand free access to gendered spaces that differ from their biological sex. (Trans-activists also have replaced the scientific term “biological” with “assigned at birth”, as though a baby’s sex can’t be determined by observation.) Anyone who objects is likely to be called a “transphobe” and creating an “unsafe” environment by such activists and, increasingly, by those who go along with their view. Objections are even erroneously called “hate”. This bullying view has obviously infected school boards, including the OCDSB, with the appalling consequences we’re witnessing. The real danger is in having schoolboards corrupted by such ideology to the point of ignoring biology and creating danger. There’s good reason to wonder how and when this happened, but Canadian institutions, including even the Ontario Human Rights Code, are leading us down that path. Human rights
Rideau-Jock Report
David Brown, Councillor , Ward 21
Richmond Fair, 4-H club banquets, the Goulbourn Historical Society and Horticultural Society, for as long as I can remember.
John was everywhere. We loved seeing our activities, fundraisers, local BBQs, and special events covered by him in the newspaper. And, everyone knew John. He loved his work, and it showed. He always greeted people with his big smile.
As an active volunteer in the community, John was a member of the Goulbourn Historical Society, Goulbourn Horticultural Society, and a Director matter and deserve respect, but apparently real human rights are now of less importance than “special” rights.
Transphobia is an odd term that appeared only in the early 1990s. A phobia is normally defined as an exaggerated fear of something. Trans people are more likely to elicit sympathy than fear, but “transphobia” has been expanded well beyond its expected meaning and, as with the school board, is applied to any comment or policy that doesn’t embrace this new ideology. Perhaps the most accurate meaning of transphobia is fear of discussing trans issues, demonstrated by the truly transphobic school board members.
Things change over time, some for good, others not. But the fundamental principle of equality, treating people of all kinds as worthy of respect, being heard and not discriminated against, is one that should never change. Mr. Morabito is following that principle, but the board is not. The school board may be under the illusion that its policies are virtuous, but it has some important lessons to learn.
David Wieland, Kars
with the Richmond Agricultural Society, just to name a few. His lifelong contribution as a volunteer was his commitment to making our communities a wonderful place to live. John received a City of Ottawa City Builder’s award in 2017 because of his incredible success at bringing the community together through his involvement and love of photography.
Our memory of John Brummell must also include his best friend, John Curry, whom he missed tremendously this past year. Known as the ”Two John’s”, they both had some great stories of events they covered together for so many years. The two men also received many awards for their outstanding achievement as newspaper men.
With John’s passing, it truly is an end of an era for our community. John was a pillar of the Goulbourn community and encapsulated what it meant to be a friend, neighbour, community volunteer and mentor.
But his passing is also a chance to reflect on the value of local media and journalism. John’s legacy is so strong and positive because his work enriched the lives of others. It is the unique duty of the local reporter to be all throughout his or her community, connecting residents, businesses, and causes that may otherwise never know of one another. John was exceptional in this job, and his work is an example for others to aspire to.
I hope that residents reading this note about
John in the Manotick Messenger recognize that their readership of local media helps strengthen their communities. It helps support those who seek to make a living by bringing their communities to life on the pages of the paper, just as John did.
Consider what’s written on the other pages of this very paper: local stories that matter to our community. Tales of accomplishments by young people in our neighbourhoods, or issues that while serious don’t find coverage elsewhere, or even advertisements from local businesses, artisans, and tradespeople who are making our communities a better place.
Without support of residents, without the dedicated readership that is entirely vital to the success of local papers, they would fade away, and with it, we would lose a part of what makes our communities so vibrant. We owe it to newspaper men like John, and indeed we owe it to ourselves, to continue supporting the invaluable institution of local media. Many might not realize how valuable the Manotick Messenger is to our community. Jeff, Gary and their team work hard to publish a fantastic paper every two weeks. The Manotick Messenger embodies the very essence of “community”. May our dear friend, John rest in peace. And may his cherished memory serve as a reminder about just how positively all our lives can be impacted by dedicated, local media.
Church Directory
*All churches wheelchair assessable*
ACCESSIBLE Manotick ..United .Church
5567 Manotick Main Street, Manotick, Ontario, K4M 1A5
We welcome all, who with God’s help, work to build a better world. Sunday Worship at 10 am
Office hours are: Mon, Wed-Fri admin@manotickunitedchurch.com www.manotickunited.com
613-692-4576
ST. JAMES’ ANGLICAN CHURCH
1138 Bridge Street, Manotick
–Serving South Barrhaven, riverSide South and Manotick–
Sunday Services
Holy Eucharist at 8:15 & 10 a.m.
“A Christian community joyfully serving & growing in God’s love”
(Elevator Access Provided)
Church Office 613-692-2082 Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9-4
The Reverend Kerri Brennan e-mail office@stjames-manotick.ca
Web site: www.stjames-manotick.ca
ST. LEONARD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
5332 Long Island Road, Manotick
Pastor: Rev. GeRaRd Plant Mass tiMes
Saturday 4:30p.m., Sunday 9a.m. 11a.m
Weekdays Wed., Thu. 9a.m., Fri. 9:30a.m.
Office: 692-4254 www.stleonardsparish.ca
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
EMAIL: office@stleonardsparish.ca
