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Manotick eight-year-old Hillary McKibbin got to ring the CHEO celebration bell earlier this summer after battling rare bone marrow and blood disorders for the past three years. Now, she is enjoying her best and most “normal” summer ever! For the full story, please see pages 4-5.

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It’s important to know the rules and guidelines for recreational fishing In the past few issues of the Manotick Messenger, I have talked about how wonderful it is for us all to be attending community events in person.

A lot of the events that my staff and I have attended this year have been postponed due to COVID-19 in both 2020 and 2021.

One of those events happened at Alfred Taylor Park in Osgoode last month, as the Osgoode Township Fish, Game and Conservation Club hosted their annual 2022 Kids Fishing Day. The club gave a free fishing rod and reel and a tackle box or fishing net to the first 100 children from the ages of 4-12. They also had a barbecue with free hot dogs and drinks for everyone attending. The day was a huge success, and special thanks goes out to Councillor George Darouze, South Nation Conservation, the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, Paddletales Tackle, and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters for their support

in making this al family event possible.

It was great to see so many parents and their children sharing this great Ontario passion.

There was a wide mix of people that we met at this event. There were parents and kids who were avid fishing families; there were dads taking their kids fishing for the first time; there were some parents who had not fished since they were kids and wanted to take up their chlldhood pastime with their young sons and daughters; and there were families of newcomers to Canada who got to experience fishing in the Rideau for the first time.

What are the rules?

We were asked by a few people in attendance what the rules are regarding fishing in Ontario.

While some of the parents in attendance were able to just fish whenever and wherever they wanted, that is no longer the case.

A license is required for fishing in Ontario. The entire proceeds from all license sales go toward stocking approximately eight million fish per year in lakes throughout Ontario. The sales also fund fish and wildlife population research and monitoring, and conservation officers who protect natural resources and public safety.

Licenses can be purchased at ServiceOntario Centres or online from your mobile device at www.huntandfishontario. com.

Most people require a Recreational Fishing Licence or deemed licence to legally fish in Ontario. You must carry your Outdoors Card or Licence Summary whenever you are fishing.

If requested, you must present these documents to a conservation officer.

The province of Ontario sells two different types of Rec-

reational Fishing Licences.

There is a Sport Fishing Licence for anglers who want full catch and possession fishing privileges. The other license is a Conservation Fishing Licence.

It is a reduced catch and possession limit licence that is ideal for anglers who want to release the majority of fish caught.

Anyone with an accessible parking permit issued under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act or possesses a national identity card from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind does not need to obtain a license.

Free Fishing Days and Weeks Each year, the Province of Ontario designates free fishing days and weeks to promote fishing. Known as Ontario Family Fishing Events, these designated days give an opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters for free.

Traditionally, the four periods cover the long weekend in February to promote ice

Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari shows off the fish she caught during the free fishing day hosted by the Osgoode Township Fish, Game and Conservation Club last month.

fishing, one weekend in May, one weekend in June, and then Family Fishing Week in early July. This year’s Family Fishing Week took place from July 2-10 and was a great success both locally and provincially.

Participants must carry a government issued photo ID that states your name and date of birth. Printed copies of the

summary are available at licence issuers and ServiceOntario Centres.

For more information on purchasing an Ontario fishing licence, visit huntandfishontario.com, or call the NRISC at 1-800-387-7011 or 1-800-6671940.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER Goldie continues from page 2 French Accents on Health Cards To better serve the Francophone community, the Ontario government is now offering the option of French language characters, such as accents (e.g., ç, è, é, ê, ë), on Ontario health cards. This is another step forward in the province’s plan to make French characters available on all Ontario government identification.

Ontarians with French names may now visit a ServiceOntario location with the required supporting identification documents to request a free replacement health card displaying their name with French language characters, including accents.

In September 2020, Ontario added French language characters to Ontario driver’s licence cards and Ontario Photo Cards. With French language characters now available for health cards, Franco-Ontarians will now be able to have their names ac-

curately reflected on the most commonly used government ID cards.

Growing the Agri-Food Workforce The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $4 million to continue building a strong and competitive agri-food workforce. The second round of the Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative, which closes on September 8, 2022, provides funding for innovative pilot projects that are tailor-made to address employee needs at a local level.

Eligible food processing businesses with 50 or more employees can apply for up to $80,000 in funding, or up to $200,000 for collaborations between two or more businesses, to cover up to 70 per cent of eligible project costs.

Selected projects will aim to help the sector attract, support and retain the workers it needs to continue producing the safe and high-quality food made in Ontario, strengthen

the local supply chain and promote greater food security.

Vaccines For Children The province-wide distribution of paediatric vaccines for children aged six months to under five years began last week. Appointments will be available through the COVID-19 vaccination portal and the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre, directly through public health units using their own booking system, participating primary care providers and paediatricians, as well as at participating pharmacies and Indigenous-led vaccination clinics.

Parents and caregivers with questions are encouraged to speak with their health care provider or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to speak to a health specialist or visit COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service to book a confidential phone appointment with a SickKids Registered Nurse.

Children aged six months

to under five years old will receive the paediatric Moderna COVID-19 vaccine which is a slightly modified, lower dose (half the amount given to children aged six to 11), in a two-dose series at a recommended interval of eight weeks between first and second doses.

Parents or caregivers of children aged six months to under five years will have to provide consent on behalf of the child before or at the time of the appointment. To receive a vaccine, children

must already be at least six months old.

If you have questions about vaccine eligibility, please contact the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 (TTY for people who are deaf, hearingimpaired or speech-impaired: 1-866-797-0007), which is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and capable of providing assistance in more than 300 languages.

Paid Sick Days Extended The Ontario government is ensuring workers do not lose

pay if they miss work due to COVID-19 by extending paid sick days to March 31, 2023.

Eligible workers will continue to receive up to $200 a day for up to three days if they need to get tested, vaccinated, receive booster shots, self-isolate, or care for a family member who is ill from COVID-19. The government will continue to reimburse eligible employers for the paid leave days.Goldie Your voice at Queen’s Park

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Bone marrow battle for Manotick girl is now in the rearview mirror

By Charlie Senack It’s a day that was three years in the making: Eightyear-old Manotick girl Hillary McKibbin is finally in remission and living her best life after a three-year battle with rare blood disorders.

Hillary, who was diagnosed with Idiopathic Aplastic Anemia and Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria in 2019, had the chance to ring CHEO’s celebration bell on June 23. It was an emotional day made possible by hard work, dedication, and support from the community.

“What it means to be in remission is your blood levels are pretty high and pretty normal, and you are pretty healthy overall,” Hillary, 8, told the Manotick Messenger.

“Last week I had a blood test and my levels were amazing and really high.”

Hillary is wise beyond her years. She’s had to grow up quickly, dealing with challenges no one should have to face, especially at such a young age. She was only fiveyears-old when her health started to decline, spending much of her life in and out of hospitals. And because of a weakened immune system, she hasn’t been able to return to in-person school, instead doing her learning online.

Idiopathic acquired aplastic anemia is a rare, life threatening bone marrow failure syndrome characterized by cytopenias and a hypocellular bone marrow, according to the National Library of Medicine.

The other blood disorder Hillary faces, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, is characterized by destruction of red blood cells, blood clots, and impaired bone marrow function. Both diseases are

closely related.

But despite her challenges, Hillary is one of the most positive kids you could ever meet.

She understands the significance of what she’s overcome, and is looking to use her story as a way of helping others.

“It’s important to donate blood because there’s a lot of people around the world who are suffering right now and don’t have much blood just like me,” she said. “Not many people are donating right now — it’s 30 per cent less — so just give blood and know that you are helping millions around the world right now, making them have a better day, and giving them a chance to live.”

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MANOTICK MESSENGER battle continues from page 4 This is the first summer in a long time Hillary can be a ‘normal’ kid. But rising COVID-19 levels means she needs to take enhanced protections to protect her weakened immune system. Even so, her family is doing everything they can to provide a sense of normalcy.

“Most of the summers of my life have not been that great, but this summer I feel like is going to be the best summer of my life. It definitely is a privilege and I really am excited about all of the adventures coming,” said Hillary.

“My old friend from Kindergarten, her mom invited us over to her house and they have a trampoline and pool, and we have been going there often,” she added. “The pool is going to be ready in a couple of days I think and it is going to be a really good summer where I can go out a little more.”

Kelly McKibbin, Hil-

lary’s mom, said it’s moments like that she cherishes most. The family has shared their three year journey on social media, where they have picked up a large presence of supporters and well wishers.

Kelly says she’s so proud of Hillary for what she’s had to overcome, and becomes emotional when speaking about their journey.

“We are so relieved every three months when we get that blood work that says Hillary is stable and does not need a blood transfusion. I can’t believe that is our reality but it is,” she said. “We did not share all the dark hard parts like drinking peg three times a day, vomiting all day, bone pain for two years; debilitating bone pain which made Hillary bed ridden, but we didn’t share all that. We shared the photos of her sun tanning in the backyard or her playing because we needed that

hope too and I really think Hillary has succeeded.”

When Hillary got to ring CHEO’s celebration bell, she wasn’t just thinking of herself. She’s one of the lucky ones. Many of her friends are still fighting rare blood diseases, some have unfortunately finished their fight.

“I think one of the hardest parts was when Hillary pulled me aside just before ringing the bell and asked if she could change her speech a bit because she wanted to add a little ring for a little boy named Maverick, who died from Aplastic Anemia,” Kelly said. “It just really hit home how much Hillary thinks about her friends and those we have lost to this terrible disease.”

For Hillary it was a day of feeling fortunate for the privilege of life she now has, a chance to live like a kid.

“That was probably one of the best days of

my life,” she said. “I am very privileged to be able to get that moment and be ok and in remission, happy and healthy, and alive actually.”

Hillary said she’s feeling great, but still gets tired easily. She’s enjoying the rare treat of eating McDonald’s and spending time outside.

For Hillary’s parents, they have had to make personal sacrifices to keep their family safe. The rising level of COVID-19 infections with almost no restrictions in place means they have to miss out on many opportunities, but they know at the end of the day, keeping their family safe and healthy is the most important thing they can do.

“We lose a bit of privilege every day,” said Kelly.

“Steven, my husband, and I both gave up our careers — we have six degrees between us — and we both had to leave our ca-

reers to change to a virtual lifestyle. We have some accessibility issues that we have to work through every day. It does take up a lot of time, but where else are we going to go?”

While Hillary’s health is on the bend, they aren’t giving up their advocacy work. About one in seven people who enter a hospital require blood, and one pint of blood can save up to three lives. But there has been a shortage of people rolling up their sleeves to save a life, made worse by the pandemic.

World-wide, roughly 18,000 people are seeking a blood match — over 800 of those patients are in Canada alone.

Hillary wants to thank all of the doctors and nurses who have helped her over the years — too many to name — and for all the residents across Ottawa who have lifted her spirits throughout the dark times and good times.

They also encourage people to join the World Marrow Donor Association Registry.

“I just want to say thank you to everybody so much for being there through my journey and others, and for donating blood which helps millions of people like me. But we still need blood and stem cells - we also need those,” she said.

“It is a simple thing and safe to do. Give blood and get swabbed because it helps millions around the world and it saves people.”

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MESSENGER Editorial

Government liquor tax hike bender needs to end

Is God’s voice as soothing as Vin Scully’s was?

(The following column was written by gone!”

Jeff Morris in 2017. With last week’s passThen, Scully did what makes him great. ing of legendary broadcaster Vin Scully, we He delivered silence for more than a minute felt it appropriate to revisit it.) and let one of the most dramatic moments in Page 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 The Diva came downstairs to my mansports history breathe.

If you thought the taxes you paid on your favourite case of beer or bottle of wine or liquor were cave the other day and found me choked Finally, he offered insight. high today, the Trudeau government is now saying, “Hold my beer!” up, fighting back the tears welling up in my “In a year that has been so improbable, While the federal government is about to binge on a huge and sneaky increase in excise taxes, eyes. the impossible has happened.” from Otaxes ur COmmunity it’s important to know how high liquor taxes already are when all the federal and provincial “What’s wrong? Is everything okay?”

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Last week, I watched the replay of a year.attend Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre at Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last month, you can see the excitement and the thankfulness in the eyes ofincreases every She knew I wasn’t watching a game. I Yankees-Dodgers game in the 1956 World Eevery April 1, the federal government automatically liquor taxes by the inflation rate new Canadian. was connecting to my childhood. And Vin Series. Scully described Yankee Stadium as without a single voteperhaps in Parliament.

Remember, inflation They understand, better than all of us, what the it means to be rate is currently running over eight Canadian.

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So how can the rest of us have that feeling?

Bev McRae photo everything that was a backdrop in my entire Don Larsen was working on the first and The Conservative government a solid idea. are too low, it could easily increase them in the budget, If the government thinks has liquor taxes At the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-servJason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism life. only perfect game in World Series history. ing teacher/volunteer with a memorial garden bench, which will be installed with a plaque in the school’s and and MPs couldCohen, votePresident on it. This and automatic escalator about efficiency; it’s about Andrew of theannual Historica-Dominion Institute, are chal- tax isn’t playground. Left to right, MCNS Director Sandy Erler and June Hodge celebrate June’s 29 years as a supWhen I was 10, he described Hank Aaron “Well, all right, let’s all take a deep lenging middle and high school students to take the citizenship test. cowardice. ply teacher, teacher and volunteer.

The Canadian Citizenship Challenge, funded in part by CIC and run by the breaking Babe Ruth’s all-time home run rebreath as we go to the most dramatic ninth Historica-Dominion see students study Discover Canada: the Taxpayers have aInstitute, right towillknow how much tax they’re paying when they crack a cold one or sip cord. inning in the history of baseball,” Scully Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship and then take a mock citizenship a Sauvignon blanc.

They have a right to hold their MPs accountable if they push sky-high liquor test.

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“What a marvelous moment be a fun way for students learn about Canada and feel proud taxes “This evenwill higher.

Politicians are tohoping taxpayers don’t notice theI’m escalator tax, atbut we can’t let cross- wonder about things like how come “underneath” is finding myself one of those bizarre of our shared history and accomplishments,” said Minister Kenney. “As we what a marvelous moment for Atlanta and I think back to Mookie Wilson hitting the roads where everything I love about sports is about a word but no one ever says “overneath” when the themlearn getabout away running up and ourevents bar tabs. ourwith past and the people that made Canada what it is thediscussion state of Georgia, what a marvelous mo- ball that went through Bill Buckner’s legs to collide with a large swatch of the population workpulled me back into soccer. today, we become more proud to be Canadian. We are inspired to see how we Excessively high levels of liquor taxes and the new skyrocketing escalator increase hurt ing diligently to gratetax my nerves. is learning so much by watching the can defend our rights and live up to our responsibilities and we feel much ment“Chelsea for the country and the world.

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They’ve had enough.

“I wish some of the stores would carry the watch the games when they are playing.”

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Photographer: Mike Carroccetto Editor: newsfile@bellnet.ca Staff/Contributors: Ryan Birtch, Gary Coulombe, Larry Ellis, ited for length, clarity ing have commented on these annoying yet relent“USA! USA!moments USA!” Office: Angie Dinardo that perfect didn’t need that. It was world he would let us escape into night after News/ Sports: newsfile@bellnet.ca less horns. Ironically, while the world has learned to They turned their heads in disgust. The next 45 Photographer: Mike Carroccetto Skyler Fraser, Goldie Ghamari, Carol Anne Meehan, Scott and libellous statements. always the moment, never about him. night. It is a world that saw 67 years of men adapt these horns as the one thing they now know secondsabout were incredibly silent and awkward.

Moffatt, Jeffrey Morris, Greg Newton, Phill Potter, about South African the horns aren’t really Do At that point, it was my turn.when The cashier Display rates are culture, available you remember Kirk Gibson from Jackie Robinson to Sandy Koufax to We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada a part of their everyday lives. South African sports scanned my Diet Coke and V-8 Fusion, and I was Charlie Senack, Grace Thrasher. through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities. on request.

The Manotick limped Clayton Kershaw capture our imaginations. enthusiasts have commented that they had never all set. off the bench and hit that dramatic Advertising deadlines: DISPLAY Thursday prior 10 am.

All layouts and comAdvertising deadlines: DISPLAY, Monday 3 p.m.; CLASSIFIED; Monday 4 p.m. seen nor heardisa vuvuzela horn at a sporting event, “Would you like plastic bags?” position advertising produced by employees ofemployees Manotick Messenger Inc. are Messenger not responWorld Series home run in 1988?

I was at A tear trickles down my face as I wonder All of layouts and composition of advertisements produced by of Manotick Messenger and that the South African people find the noise just “Yes please,” I replied. protectedInc. byarecopyright in theinpublishers the Manotick Messenger protected byinvested copyright invested the publishers of of the Manotick Messenger. as annoying theofrest of the world does.

I had never been so happy toand pay five centscrowded for a a party watching it, the room if God has as nice a voice and demeanour as sible for the as loss unsoMember, Ontario Community Newspaper Association Apparently, some now wealthy marketing genius plastic bag just to get the hell out there. went silent. People just watched the tele- Vin Scully does. licited phoCanadian Community Newspaper Association came upmanuscripts, with the idea to mass produce and market these a World used Cup novelty. The plan Jeffrey the 2008 Columnist of vision onMorris thewas wall in OCNA a trance.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Reader praises Carol Anne Meehan Loss of heritage homes in village takes away from Manotick’s character for her column on Colonel By The Editor, As I started to read the article about Colonel By (Carol Anne Meehan Ward Report, July 29) my mind was racing through the dwindling list of possible names of someone who had not committed a real or imagined heinous crime against humanity.

Researching our forefathers or someone who previously enjoyed an exalted status worthy of using their names or likeness has recently been the catalyst for expunging them from our memory or view.

As I read further, I realized that Cornel By was safe for the time being and renaming the various streets and locals

could wait for further research. Cornel By has been credited with supervising the construction of 200 Km long Rideau canal waterway complete with 50 Dams and 47 Locks in the space of 5 years. This was an admirable achievement and as Carol Anne has pointed out it was done without the use of modern equipment or technics.

This however pales by comparison to the 143m Long 50m Wide and 31m High Strandherd Bridge that only took 4 years (2010-2014) and $50m to complete.

The Cornel was castigated for his cost overruns and although he was eventually exonerated, he

never received the formal commendation for his achievements. We have learned a lot in the ensuing years since the canal was built since we held no one responsible from council or the various contractors for the delays and overruns that took place during the construction of the Strandherd Bridge (Re-named Vimy).

It was indeed refreshing to finally read the positive account of our beloved Cornel By. Keep up the good work Carol Anne, I look forward to future stories that unearth the buildings, people and communities that make up our area.

Eric Pereira North Gower

The Editor, Over the years in Manotick, I have seen many changes.

These are to be expected, of course, but it has now turned into more of a horror show.

Some beautiful old heritage homes have been destroyed almost over night.

One in particular, a large stately home which stood proudly and elegantly on the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street... gone...

Almost overnight, it disappeared. Taking its place is now an unruly field of long grass and weeds. This large parcel of ever collecting garbage lies next to another unsightly mess. The old Hamilton house which has lain totally neglected for years.

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MVCA helping you make the most of your summer

August is here and many of us are taking advantage of these final weeks of summer to go camping, hike our lakes and rivers, relax at the cottage, and enjoy outdoor sports. In this issue we focus on all things related to the outdoors, our rural community and leading City of Ottawa and regional initiatives that would be of interest to you and offer opportunities for your input. This is a time of transition and the coming months will bring new faces to City Council through municipal elections.

There is much at stake. From engaging in the multi-year process of developing the City’s New Official Plan initiated in 2019 to public consultation on the Transportation Master Plan Update, the MVCA Board will continue to keep you informed of the issues that affect you and your community.

All Candidates Meeting

The MVCA Board is planning an in-person All Candidates Meeting to be held at the Manotick Arena. A date will be set once prospective candidates announce their intention to run for the office of Ward 21 Councilor by August 18. Details will

VILLAGE

VOICE

by Irene Staron, President, Manotick Village and Community Association (MVCA)

follow in further issues and on our website www.manotickvca. org

Safe Roads – “Keep it to 40”

Noticed an increase in vehicles speeding through and around the Village? You’re not alone. We’ve heard from a number of residents who’ve raised concerns with not only speeding, but vehicles failing to stop at stop signs, not yielding to pedestrians and cyclists where appropriate, making illegal left turns at Bridge St. and Main St. and generally exhibiting unsafe driving. Locations of concern: Bridge St. from River Rd. to Main St., Manotick Main St. from Bridge St. to Century Rd. and on to Prince of Wales Dr., and in particular around the Mahogany Harbour Public Docks and on Long Island Rd. The MVCA is working with the City to

address these and other traffic issues. We encourage you to report your sightings to the Ottawa Police Service through their special web page to deal specifically with these types of issues. Visit https://www. ottawapolice.ca/en/contact-us/ Online-Reporting.aspx. Interested in a “Keep it to 40” lawn sign? Stop by Manotick Office Pro and pick yours up for free!

Roadworks in the Village Highcroft Dr. at Manotick Main St. remains closed until mid to end of October. A temporary detour has been put in place for Highcroft residents with access from Colony Heights Rd. This temporary detour will be removed and access to Manotick Main St. re-instated once roadworks are completed to include new city water and sewer connections.

Review and Update of Ditch Alteration Policy

The City of Ottawa has

approximately 8,500 km of watermains and sewers, with a further 6,010 km of roadside ditches. The current Ditch Alteration Policy was put in place in 2008 and is being updated to better align with other City of Ottawa policy’s related to storm water and sewage systems. The City will be hosting a public information session to present the proposed recommendations and obtain feedback from residents of Ottawa. If you have questions or comments visit https://engage. ottawa.ca/review-and-updateof-ditch-alteration-policy

RVCA announces New Weather Stations

In June, 2022 the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority announced a new network of industrial weather stations to advance the Authority’s capacity to track local weather, model future floods and track local climate change impacts

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into the future. These 11 new all-season weather stations are installed across the watershed to fill gaps in the current data network, expand RVCA’s list of tracked weather parameters and provide real-time weather data online for use by residents, municipalities, farmers, researchers and even local forecasters. The industrial-strength stations – designed to withstand our coldest winters and hottest summers – will collect information on air temperature,

dew point, relative humidity, air pressure, solar radiation, average wind speed and precipitation. The data is available through a new public portal on www.rvca.ca/weather-stations.

To learn more about the RVCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning program, visit www. rvca.ca/watershed-conditions or contact Brian Stratton at brian.stratton@rvca.ca.

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The MessengerFOCUS ON volleyball, and YOUTH touch foot- due to concussions, so I

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FRIDAY, a difference in my travelled toschool, many places and to get a different perand on I all find it ofvery interspective aspects every culture theesting school. I how was a cheerleader 10 years, traditions but I has forunique and could no longer continue subcultures.

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On a clear and dark night, let “your” light shine brightly

The stars are many, clear and bright, and the night is dark. I’ve always loved to look at the stars, do you? I like to stand out on a warm summer’s night, far away from the lights of the city, and gaze up at all those winking/blinking points of light shining through the mysterious darkness. I think about the endless miles / kilometers that the light has traveled.

THis week,

THIS MONTH

by Larry Ellis

I see the same star in the same place twinkling each night that the sky is free of clouds, I look for it!

On a clear, dark night,

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Solid Waste Management Plan

The City is developing a new Solid Waste Master Plan, to be completed in 2023.

The plan will guide how we

manage solid waste over the next 30 years. As Ottawa grows and changes, we want to ensure our waste services evolve to meet new needs and challenges. For more information go to https://engage.ottawa.ca/solid-wastemaster-plan#:~:text=The%20 City%20is%20developing%20a,meet%20 new%20needs%20and%20 challenges.

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Announcement Announcem August 2-10 – Ottawa Public Library Manotick

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Ottawa’s Energy Evolution Plan should be an election issue

By David Brown

On October 28th, 2020, City Councillors approved the Energy Evolution action plan to be ‘net zero’ by 2050.

The price tag is steep at $57.4 billion, and the goals lofty.

A quick skim through the plan details for the reader how the City as a whole could get there.

And, who’s going to pay for it all.

Most of the assumptions made in the strategy report pin success on tens of billions of dollars from the two upper levels of government and the private sector jumping into action without hesitation or regard for the financial implications.

The plan demands that affordable, reliable and efficient natural gas be phased out. All new private and public vehicles

will be electric. The plan also calls for the construction of 6,727 football fields worth of solar panels and 710, 600-foot tall industrial-scale wind turbines.

The wind turbines are supposed to generate 3,218 megawatts by 2050.

The pressure is on for Ottawa to build these turbines, with installation of the first few due by 2025.

The Richmond Legacy Community Association is pleased to announce another partner in its fundraising for the construction of a multi functional community pavilion for both public and private events in the Village of Richmond.

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The Association wishes to thank Billy Wammes (owner) for the new roof on their display booth.

For more information on the Richmond Community Pavilion and on how you can contribute please visit richmondlegacy.ca.

The problem is, wind power is intermittent and weather-dependent.

At the time of writing, wind energy in Ontario produced a meagre 2.5% of its capability and less than 1% of Ontario’s electricity demand, according to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Ontario’s electricity regulator. An abject failure by any account. No costbenefit study has been

done to demonstrate the value of wind power to Ottawa.

This isn’t a hiccup regarding the reliability of wind power in Ontario; rather, this is the consistent result. So why is Ottawa aiming to build hundreds of these underproducing, noise-producing behemoths?

The goal of emissionsfree energy is something we all want. Ottawa currently provides enough

clean energy to power one-third of its needs, with the other two-thirds coming from the provincial grid, which produces 94% of emissions-free energy.

There are over 6,000 formal complaints lodged with the province over wind turbines, many citing harmful noise and health impacts.

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Manotick preserves its history as it embraces modern growth When I walk through Manotick, I can’t help but admire how old meets new. The Village has managed to preserve its history while embracing the modern needs of its residents.

Most villages along the banks of the Rideau River, including Manotick, are a result of the construction of the Rideau Canal. Individuals built homes and businesses near canal lock stations which lent themselves well to the milling industry. Boats had to stop at the lock station, anyway, so why not take advantage of it!

By the 1850s, once

land was cleared and agricultural settlements took over, the Village of Manotick began taking shape.

During this time, businessmen like Moss Kent Dickinson and Joseph Currie jumped on the opportunity to build a gristmill which still stands...

Though you might know it better as Watson’s Mill.

During its construction, 30 acres of land (or about

half the area of The Vatican) was bought around the mill to build housing for workers and builders. As town business increased, so did the population.

Considered by residents to be the heart of the Village, Dickinson Square recognizes Mr. Dickinson’s contributions to the community.

Over the next 100 years, the population experienced a roller coaster of increases and decreases as modernization crept towards the Village. For one, railway transportation meant trains were being used over canal

steamers and barges to transport goods, products, and people. Sadly, the railway station bypassed Manotick. Despite a horse-drawn service to carry passengers and mail, it was not enough.

As modes of transportation continued to evolve, private cars became more common after World War I; The landscape changed forever for businesses and families alike. Newfound mobility meant residents could travel to larger city centers, like Ottawa, for employment, shopping, and entertainment.

Though it’s hard to imagine that there could be a

downside to hydro power today, villagers in 1926 might have had a different opinion. When hydro reached the Village, the use of electric and diesel power threatened the operations of businesses, including the waterpowered mill. Once considered state-of-the art, the mill became virtually obsolete, and Mr. Dickinson decided not to invest in upgrading it to meet new standards.

These modernizations were both a curse and a blessing. That said, the Village adapted and benefitted from the construction of the Prescott

Highway, which linked surrounding cities and encouraged families to, once again, settle in Manotick.

Although garages and front lawns have replaced the horse stables, sheds, and hen houses, you can still find signs of days gone by, adding to the charm of the community.

In recent years, the population in Manotick has boomed again, with more “city-folk” flocking to a village within the city – a village of history, on the Rideau.

portant, farmland.

Turbines require hundreds of tons of concrete, rebar and rare earth minerals, and at the end of their lifecycle, are not recyclable,

leaving them to be buried forever.

If Ottawa is serious about meeting the future energy needs of the City reliably, without causing irrevocable

damage to farmland, wildlife and to the lives of residents who live in rural Ottawa, it will abandon its plans to build 710 wind turbines.

With a price tag of $57.4

billion, Ottawa’s Energy Evolution plan will force low-income households already struggling with shelter and food insecurity into energy poverty.

Clean energy is a laudable goal but not one that should be pursued with reckless abandon.

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Meehan dropping out of race for council seat in upcoming municipal election

By Charlie Senack After initially registering to run in the upcoming municipal election, Gloucester-South Nepean councillor and Manotick resident Carol Anne Meehan says she won’t be seeking reelection It was a difficult decision for the former CTV Ottawa News anchor to make, but at a crucial point in her life, she wanted a change.

“With my youngest off to university this fall, I am now at a stage in my life that it’s possible to consider tackling different pursuits and checking off items on my bucket list,” Meehan wrote in a statement Monday morning.

“Interesting, rewarding, and challenging” is how Meehan described her four years in office. She won Gloucester-South Nepean in the last election with about 43 per cent of the vote, beating incumbent Michael Qaqish.

“I have enjoyed advocating for and being an independent and vocal voice around the

Council table,” said Meeahan.

“Ottawa is on the cusp of an exciting new chapter. Next term there will be a new Mayor and many new Councillors and I am confident those who are making the tough decision to seek election have the best interests of their communities in mind. I wish them all well.”

Meehan wasn’t available to speak with the Messenger, but told The Rob Snow Show on City News that she plans to spend her retirement bird watching, decluttering her house, and spending more time with friends and family.

“People are going to think I’m crazy — people who are bird crazy won’t — but one of the first things I want to do is go to Point Pelee and take in the bird migration,” she said.

“I want to travel to Europe — I have family there — I want to take up curling again, I want to declutter my house. Simple little things. Spend time with my friends, spend time with my dad who will be 95 this weekend.”

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When a swarm of coyote attacks started in the area, Meehan was looking for alternate ways to trap the animals, and held widely-attended public information sessions. She even went out into Beryl Gaffney Park herself to attempt to find the coyote, which she did.

Meehan joked that if she knew the challenges of the job when she first ran, she probably wouldn’t have sought a council seat in the first place.

“I think I did politics a little bit differently than someone who is a lifer in politics,” said Meehan. “I like taking our staff out and meeting people on

Councillor Carol Anne Meehan, pictured with her daughter Elena and son Evan, has announced she will not seek re-election.

their doorstep and fighting our solutions to their problems. It was working with policies that had been decided years before (that was hard). Also working with an administration which often kept us in the dark. That was another frustrating thing about being a city councillor.”

Meehan said she will continue to serve her residents

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A celebration of life for Peter Valdstyn will be held at the Osgoode Legion 3284 Sunstrum Street,Osgoode

until the end of term, and is hopeful a new council will bring the city into the right

direction. Around half of Ottawa’s wards will see new faces this fall.

Patrick, Daisy Peacefully at Osgoode Care Centre, Metcalfe, ON on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in her 104th year. Predeceased by 2 husbands, Kenneth Robins and Edmund Patrick.

Survived by her 5 children – Joyce Pritchard (late Allen) of Oshawa, Doris McCleery (late Brian), (Jim Hicks) of Norwood, Clarence Robins (Sheila) of Lindsay, David Robins, (Sue) of Guelph, and Lisle Robins, (Brenda) of Belleville.

Born on April 5th, 1919 in Durban, Manitoba, to pioneering parents, Richard Thomas Bateman and Mary Anne (Minnie) nee Ferguson. Daisy was born and raised on the homestead cleared by her father in the late 1800s. The farm remained in the Bateman family until earlier this year.

Daisy, one of 9 children, was predeceased by her siblings and their spouses: Eva Rolls (Harold), Bessie Riehl (Clayton), James Bateman (died at 34 days of age), Clayton Bateman (Dorothy), Ivan Bateman (May), Violet Zander (Knut), Marjorie Kosolowski (Mike), Major Thomas, aka Mick Bateman (Evelyn), and her eldest grandson, Lisle McCleery. Eva lived to 103 years and Bessie to 110 & ½ years.

Mom always said she wanted to live at least as long as Eva, and God spared her for a month beyond.

Daisy is survived by 19 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, 4 great, great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews too numerous to mention by name.

Always a hard worker, Daisy sewed and gardened to add to her earnings as a stitcher for 26 years at the Bata Shoe Factory in Campbellford, while raising her family.

Proud of her prairie roots, Daisy made many trips across the west in her Volkswagen Camper van to visit with family & friends.

She was a talented & largely self-taught seamstress, needlewoman, craftperson, gardener & handywoman. 4 generations of her offspring have treasured items, handcrafted specifically & lovingly for them by Mom/Grandma/Nana/Nanny Patrick.

Interment to be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Campbellford, ON. at a later date. No flowers please. Should you wish, donations may be made to Osgoode Care Centre, 7650 Snake Island Rd., Metcalfe, ON K0A 2P0 or to the Salvation Army.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Tubman Funeral Homes, Kars Chapel.

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Marlborough Pub celebrates 15th anniversary by turning back the clock It was a special day for patrons of the Marlborough Pub and Eatery Thurs., Aug. 4.

The North Gower restaurant celebrated its 15th anniversary, and owners Jason Moore and Steve Moffatt turned back the clock and had several of their popular items offered at 2007 prices.

Moore and Moffatt expressed thanks to their customers who have supported them over the years, saying they gave two local kids a chance for their dreams to come true. Moore grew up in North Gower, while Moffatt grew up in Kars.

“It wasn’t an easy feat as we began to learn,” they said. “Each of our parents were very influential in the beginning and all of our immediate families, extended families and friends pitched in, in any way they could

to help see our dreams come true.”

Moore and Moffatt started working together as high school students at Manotick Loeb IGA, long before it became a Your Independent Grocer store. In their early 20s, they worked together again at the Red Dot Café in Osgoode. That experience, they said, gave them a solid foundation to follow their dream and open their own restaurant in North Gower.

Moore and Moffatt expressed their feelings on the anniversary in a post on their Facebook page.

“Some days we still talk about the beginning.

Sometimes we need to pinch ourselves and can’t believe how lucky and fortunate we are for every single one of you. The Marlborough Pub & Eatery was a dream that became a reality. It is made

up of all of you in any sense of the word contribution.

“To all of our staff today and in the past we thank you. We are nothing without all of you.

“To our parents, Brian, Rosalie, Patrick (employee) and Patricia, thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for us. We love you more than you know.

To our wives and children... Angela, Brayden (employee) and Julia (employee), Kim and PJ, thank you for your unwavering support and the love you show us every day; you have no idea what that means to us.

And to all our customers, THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS! You are the Marlborough. You gave two kids a chance to make our dreams come true!”

Jason Moore and Steve Moffatt celebrated being two buddies with a dream as the Marlborough Pub marked its 15th anniversary Aug. 4.

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Clubs, sports, band and field trips return for students in September For the first time since 2018-19, students can look forward to what could be a normal and full school year.

The Province of Ontario has launched its Plan to Catch Up for the 202223 school year. The plan, which is supported by the government’s historic investments in education, starts with students back in classrooms, on time, with the full school experience including extracurriculars like clubs, band and field trips.

“Our government is looking ahead as we remain squarely focused on ensuring students receive the best stable learning experience possible, and that starts with them being in class, on time, with all of the experiences students deserve,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. “We have a plan for students to catch up, including the largest tutoring program in Ontario’s history, a modernized skillsfocused curriculum to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow, and enhanced mental health supports.”

Ontario’s Plan to Catch Up is squarely focused on the priorities of parents and includes five key components: - Getting kids back in classrooms in September, on time, with a full school experience that includes extra-curriculars like clubs, band, and field trips; - New tutoring supports to fill gaps in learning; - Preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow; - Providing more money to build schools and improve education; and - Helping students with historic funding for mental health supports.

The government has made key investments that students and educators are already benefiting from, including: - More than $26.6 billion in funding for the 2022-23 school year, the highest investment in public education in Ontario’s history.

- Investing more than

$175 million for enhanced tutoring support programs delivered by school boards and community partners, with a focus on reading, writing and math.

- $304 million in timelimited funding to support the hiring of up to 3,000 front line staff, including teachers, early childhood educators, educational assistants, and other education workers.

- Investing $14 billion to build state-of-the-art schools and classrooms and renew and repair existing schools, including $2.1 billion for the 2022-23 school year.

- Allocating $90 million for mental health initiatives and supports for students, a 420 per cent increase from 2017-18.

Additional funding to support students with exceptionalities through a $93 million increase in funding for the Special Education Grant and over $9 million in funding to support the new de-streamed grade nine program, with an emphasis on supporting students most at risk including students from racialized, Black, immigrant, and Indigenous communities.

“With almost 50,000 children benefiting from Ontario’s tutoring investments every week, and summer learning programs underway province-wide, Ontario’s plan is getting students back on track,” added Minister Lecce.

“With an emphasis on getting back to basics, our government is focused on strengthening life and job skills in the classroom, so that students graduate as financially literate, technologically savvy, emotionally intelligent leaders, ready for the jobs of tomorrow.”

Nationally, Ontario students continue to be among the top performers in math, reading and science, as demonstrated in the 2019 Pan-Canadian Assessment Program results. Ontario’s Plan to Catch Up will help preserve the province’s competitive advantage and

ensure students have the skills they need for the jobs of the future as they recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of the beginning of April 2022, ministry-funded tutoring programs were underway across the province. From May to June 2022, on average, approximately 49,000 students participated in tutoring programs each week, with an average group size of less than five students to provide tailored and focused support.

With supportive policies and programs delivered by the ministry, school boards and partners, Ontario students have overcome many of the challenges of the pandemic, and graduation rates continue to rise. In 202021, 84.2 per cent of the 2016-17 grade nine cohort of students received their high school diploma within four years and 89 per cent of students received their high school diploma within five years.

Since August 2020, more than $665 million has been allocated to improve ventilation and filtration in schools as part of the province’s efforts to protect against COVID-19.

These investments have resulted in improvements to existing ventilation systems; deployment of over 100,000 standalone HEPA filter units and other ventilation devices to schools; upgrades to school ventilation infrastructure; and increased transparency through public posting of school board standardized ventilation measure reports.

Up to 9,000 HEPA filter units were deployed to child care centres to provide further protection against COVID-19.

Over the course of the pandemic, child care programs stayed open and served children and their families, including providing emergency child care for front line workers during periods of school closure and remote learning.

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35th Annual Guide Dog Ride to raise funds for training of Guide Dogs

The National Capital Region’s longest-running charity motorcycle ride, the 35th Annual Guide Dog Ride to benefit Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, will hit the road again Sunday, September 11, 2022.

Registration for the event will take place at Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind’s

National Training Centre, in Manotick, between 9:00 am and 10 am, on the morning of September 11th and costs $20 per participant.

This year, riders may pre-register online to collect pledges at www.guidedogs. ca. Participants who raise $100 or more in pledges will receive a custom-made,

original Guide Dog Ride motorcycle patch.

The ride starts and finishes at the National Training Centre, 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North, Manotick and includes a post-ride BBQ hosted at the site. The BBQ costs $10 per person and the fee must be paid at registration, before the ride begins.

The 200 km ride will

take riders throughout the picturesque Ottawa Valley region, and along the region’s waterways, including the Rideau Canal and the St. Lawrence River.

The Guide Dog Ride is a rain or shine event, with 100 per cent of the proceeds directed to Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Individual riders and all brands and

clubs are welcome. No pet dogs permitted, please.

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind was established as a registered charity in 1984.

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has provided more than 925 professionally trained guide dogs to Canadians who are visually impaired from coast to coast. Canadian

Guide Dogs for the Blind also operates an Assistance Dogs Division, training and providing dogs for individuals with mobility-related disabilities in the Ottawa area.

To learn more about this event or Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, visit www.guidedogs.ca or phone (613) 692-7777.

Pilot not injured after small plane crashes south of Osgoode

The 35th Annual Guide Dog Ride to benefit Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, will hit the road again Sunday, September 11.

There were no injuries reported after a small plane crashed in the field of a farm Sat., July 30.

The crash happened in the late morning on South Gower Drive, south of the village of Osgoode. Emergency responders arrived on the scene at about noon.

According to the OPP, a mid-air engine failure from a fuel leak was reported by the pilot. He was forced to make an emergency landing in the farm field.

According to CTV

A small plane crashed near Osgoode July 30.

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quickly to contain a fuel leak. There were 40 gallons of fuel on board the plane.

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Sue Sherring described as a tough but fair journalist with a soft heart

By Charlie Senack

If you have followed Ottawa’s municipal political scene over the last few decades, chances are you’ve read the work of Susan Sherring.

The former Ottawa Sun columnist was found dead in her home on Saturday, July 23.

Michael McSweeney, a former city councillor still well known in Ottawa’s political landscape, shared the news on Twitter Sunday afternoon.

“Terrible news this morning. Susan Sherring, long time Ottawa journalist, passed away,” he wrote.

‘She was found yesterday by her son Peter. All her friends will be shocked and tremendously saddened.

She loved Ottawa politics.

Rest In Peace Sue. You will be sorely missed.”

Her eldest son, Peter Knowlton, 29, who is a lawyer, confirmed the news late Sunday evening.

Sherring graduated from Carleton University’s journalism program in 1982 (she was there at the same time as Mayor Jim Watson) and landed a job at the Ottawa Sun two years later.

That’s where she stayed for over three decades, accepting a buyout in 2016.

The political junkie from Arnprior grew up in Parkwood Hills and attended Merivale High School.

After finding herself in retirement, she always hoped to make a comeback, and launched a blog called “On The City, From The Burbs.”

“There was sort of that desire to continue to have a voice,” Sherring told OttawaStart.com in November 2017. “I think there’s always a good reason to have more local voices.”

When Ottawa politicians wanted to break news stories, they talked to Sherring.

She had a wide range of sources, and was the first to report about the Ottawa Carleton District School board spending $51,000 to investigate the behaviour of Barrhaven Trustee Donna

Blackburn.

Blackburn was a longtime friend of Sherring, and said she was shocked and saddened to hear of the former Ottawa Sun journalists passing. She says her favourite memory together was a lunch they shared with former Prime Minister Joe Clark and his wife, Maureen McTeer.

“After she retired, Sue became involved with Nelson House, a shelter for abused women and children. They had a fundraiser and one of the auction items was lunch with Maureen McTeer and Joe Clark at the Rideau Club,” recalled Blackburn. “Sue and I decided that we would bid on this, and we won. I remember she brought her son Peter and I brought a friend, and I have never seen her so excited and illuminated as she was that day. We sat for over two hours discussing all kinds of things. Sue was so proud to talk about her son and his successes as a lawyer. It was just a really good day in our friendship.”

Her access to information scared many local politicians, who knew that if Sherring was calling, she must have found some dirt.

When she’d run after the Mayor with microphone in hand, press secretaries were never far behind.

In a statement, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson shared his condolences to Sherring’s two children, Peter and James Knolton. He also recalled their time together

at Carleton University, a time when Sherring said the pair were actually friends.

“Sue covered all of my campaigns going back to student politics at Carleton University, and she was always tough but fair in her approach to journalism,” Watson recalled. “She will be missed.”

Shortly before Sherring retired in 2016, she wrote a story saying almost anyone could be awarded a key to the city or have a day named after them under Watsons leadership. So when Sherring put her notepad and pencil down, Watson proclaimed it “Not Sue Sherring Day in the City of Ottawa” at her retirement party, recalled Blackburn.

Former Ottawa Citizen journalist David Reevely summed up Sherring best: “A gruff, cranky, old-school journalist with the softest heart,” he wrote on Twitter.

Sherring had a heart of gold, mentoring young journalists who she was potential in. After launching her blog, she gave a few young journalists the platform to share views. It didn’t matter if the work was good or not; she just wanted to help the next generation of journalists in a struggling industry.

Active in all aspects of the municipal political scene, Sherring ran for city council in Gloucester-South Nepean in 2014. She came in third place with 17 per cent of the vote, with 1,854 ballots cast under her name.

When the COVID-19

pandemic struck, Sherring wrote in an Ottawa Sun column that she thought it would be a no-brainer to live in isolation. Despite being a social person, she enjoyed alone time. But those feelings didn’t last long, and by the fall Sherring felt the itch to do more.

She went back to school — in her 60’s — to earn a masters journalism degree from Carleton University.

She was the oldest in her class by far, but she enjoyed learning from the young, up and coming future journalists of the world. And chances are she taught them a thing or two as well.

Because of her way with words and access to information, in January 2021 Sherring had the chance to write for the Ottawa Sun again. She shared the news over Twitter with a little kick to Ottawa’s Mayor, whom she’s had a feud with for decades.

“A belated Christmas gift for @JimWatsonOttawa and his city councillors, I’m returning to @ ottawasuncom with a weekly city column later this month,” she Tweeted. “So excited!”

The news of Sherring’s sudden death has rocked the Ottawa media community hard with many journalists around the city sharing their memories of Sue. “This is terribly sad.

Susan never failed to call things as they were,” CBC journalist Judy Trinh said on Twitter. “She hated spin

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Veteran city journalist Sue Sherring was 63.

and let you know it. Condolences to her family.”

Globe and Mail bureau chief Rob Fife said: “Very sad news. A fine journalist and a good hearted individual with a wonderful sense of humour.”

And former CBC Ottawa News anchor Lucy Van Oldenbarneveld wrote a memory saying: “She was

also kind. When Sue was a panelist for us at CBC during one municipal election, she said she was planning to use the bit of extra cash to buy sweet shoes. High heels in bright colours.”

She did love shoes. And gardening too.

Sherring was 63. The cause of her death has not been disclosed.

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Student-athlete wants to earn degree as he pursues hockey dream Name: Tristan Caldwell Age: 17 School: St. Mark High Grade: Entering grade 12 in the fall Parents: Corrie (Mom) and Mel (Dad) Caldwell Sister: Trinity (15), attends St. Mark, Hockey player that plays for the Nepean Wildcats

fOCUS ON

YOUTH

by Phill Potter

What do you enjoy reading for pleasure? “I enjoy reading non-fiction hockey books or biographies that tell the stories of athletes’ lives; but also love reading finance and personal development

books. It’s a strange variety of books, but I find they can be both beneficial and enjoyable.”

Favourite Author: “I don’t exactly have one single author that stands out, due to the fact I enjoy reading biographies, but a recent book I really enjoyed was No One Wins Alone by Mark Messier.”

Greatest

Accomplish-

Pet: 7 year old chocolate lab named Lindy Pet Peeve: “I don’t have many pet peeves, but one would have to be waiting for something or someone. I am not the most patient person in the world, so whenever I have to wait for something it builds up a huge anticipation of what’s about to happen, and I become nervous or even over excited.”

Part-time Work: “Great Canadian Dollar Store in Manotick, and also this summer, working at the Carleton University hockey camp.”

Favourite Subjects: “Biology and Kinesiology.

I love having the ability to understand your body and know exercises to train certain muscles.”

St. Mark student Tristan Caldwell was drafted 11th overall by the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League.

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ment: “This is a tough one. I could go with many different things, but ultimately being drafted to the OHL, is amongst the top. I was drafted in the 1st round 11th overall by the Owen Sound Attack in the U18 priority selection draft. I had worked for this goal ever since I was a kid, and to see it finally happen, was a surreal experience. This dream of mine would have never happened without the influence of my parents Corrie and Mel, as well as my coaches from the Nepean organization; Jerrett DeFazio, Ryan Wichers, Keenan Reynolds and Hunter Racine.

“Equally, winning a National gold medal in Coquitlam, B.C. while I was competing at the Canadian Box Lacrosse Nationals in 2019

with Team Ontario.”

School Activities: “This past year we finally were able to play sports again, after some of the restrictions from Covid were uplifted, So I took full advantage of that and became a part of the Football and field Lacrosse Teams. It was my first year playing football. Coach Andy Castellarin helped me in many ways to develop on and off the field. It was a season I will never forget.

“On both teams, we did extremely well and won the High School Championships.

Although for football there was no OFSAA, we were lucky enough to go down for Lacrosse where we finished in 7th place.”

Other Activities/Interests:

“I’m a very athletic person, so I enjoy playing sports and training in my free time. I also take a huge pride in my school work and make sure I am doing the best I possibly can. During the summer I really enjoy being outside in the sun – swimming, playing spikeball, volleyball and golfing with my friends.”

Career Goals: “As a hockey player, my career goal would definitely be to play in the NHL one day. I will have to work extremely hard and sacrifice a lot to achieve this goal, but it will all be worthwhile if it happens. Along the journey, I would also like to attend university and obtain a degree in the science field, such as BioChem, Human Kinetics, or Sports Science.”

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OSU 2007 girls win OPDL Cup as Ontario U15 champions The Ottawa South United 2007 girls team are the provincial champions.

The OSU squad won the U15 Girls OPDL Cup at the Ontario Summer Games in Mississauga, scoring two second half goals to defeat

Hamilton United 2-0. The game saw multiple scoring chances for both sides, with OSU controlling play in the second half and capitalizing on two scoring opportunities.

After a scoreless first half, Anabelle Chukwu opened the

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scoring early in the second half, followed by a second mid-way through the half with a great individual effort, spinning past her defender along the goal line and beating the keeper from a tight angle, in a great individual effort.

The OSU 2007 girls team won the OPDL Cup as Ontario champions.

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