Manotick Messenger August 9, 2024 by J Morris

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Carleton family barbecue set for Sept. 7 at Richmond Fairgrounds

I am pleased to once again host my annual Carleton Family Barbecue.

This year’s event will take place Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Richmond Fairgrounds. Firefighters from Richmond will be manning the grill and cooking up hamburgers and hot dogs, while we will also be serving up cobs of corn, vegetable spring rolls, veggies and dip, ice cream, and more.

The most entertaining and multi-talented man in all of Carleton, Dr. Kaboom, will be joining us. We will also have face painting, and entertainment and activities that will be announced closer to the date.

I also want to emphasize that this is a non-partisan, non-political event and everyone is welcome. This is an event to celebrate

Carleton, and to celebrate our best summer in years.

I hope to see you there!

The Capital Fair is just around the corner at Rideau Carleton Raceway

One of the great things about being the MPP for Carleton is that our riding hosts three amazing fairs every year.

The Richmond Fair and the Metcalfe Fair are well known throughout Eastern Ontario, but the entire fair season kicks off with a big one that is right in the back yard for readers in Riverside South and Findlay Creek.

The Capital Fair gets underway Aug. 16 and takes place at the Rideau Carleton Raceway. While many people think the fair started to replace the old Central Canada Exhibition or Ottawa Ex, the Capital Fair is actually the old Gloucester Fair.

In 1999, the Gloucester Agricultural Society moved the Gloucester Fair to the Rideau Carleton Raceway. They changed the name to the Capital Fair in 2014. In taking on a new 10-day format in August, the fair moved to introduce its expanded program to the region by implementing an introductory free gate admission program. The results were wildly successful as in 2017 the fair attracted more than 255,000 guests. With all of the restrictions from COVID-19 now behind us, we hope to see

the biggest and best Capital Fair ever!

Ontario exploring more ways to expand

role of pharmacists

The Ontario government is looking at additional innovative and creative ways to make pharmacies a one-stop-shop for people to conveniently connect to care, close to home by further expanding the ability of pharmacists to provide care. Starting today, the government is consulting with its partners on further expanding the ability of pharmacists to provide care by treating additional common ailments, administering more vaccines, and performing more point-of-care testing.

Since January 2023, Ontario’s pharmacies have provided more than 1 million assessments to treat

and prescribe for 19 common ailments such as cold sores, pink eye, insect bites and urinary tract infections. Over 4,600 pharmacies, or 99 per cent of all Ontario pharmacies, are now participating in the program, connecting people to care in every corner of the province.

Building on this success, Ontario is consulting on more ways to leverage the skills and expertise of pharmacists to continue making pharmacies a onestop-shop for more convenient care closer to home, including:

- treating and prescribing for 14 additional common ailments, such as sore throat, calluses and corns, mild headaches, shingles, and minor sleep disorders including insomnia - ordering specific laboratory tests and per-

forming additional pointof-care tests such as strep throat testing, to make it faster and easier to assess and treat common ailments - administering additional publicly funded vaccines at pharmacies, including Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pneumococcal, and Shingles to increase access to care and save people a visit to the doctor’s office - allowing pharmacy technicians to administer additional vaccines, such as Hepatitis A and B, Rabies, Meningococcal, and Human Papillomavirus

- identifying barriers in hospital settings that limit pharmacists from ordering certain laboratory and point-of-care tests, to make it easier for people to connect to care and reduce burden on nurses and doctors

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- improving the MedsCheck program to support health outcomes and reduce unnecessary service duplication and administrative red tape, while continuing to protect patient choice.

In addition to providing more convenience, allowing pharmacists to connect people with more care options at their local pharmacy will also give family doctors more time to help people with more complex needs. As with visiting a family physician or walk-in clinic, Ontarians can receive a prescription from a pharmacist for common ailments with just their Ontario health card. The cost of the medication being prescribed will continue to be paid for by people directly or through their drug benefits plan.

As part of Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, the government is strengthening all aspects of the health care system, including making it easier for highly skilled, regulated health care professionals, like pharmacists to work to the full extent of their training and expertise to provide people more connected and convenient care.

Quick Facts

- Pharmacy assessment of common ailments began in January 2023, with an initial 13 ailments, and was expanded in October 2023 to include 6

additional ailments.

- More than 1 million assessments have been completed since allowing pharmacists to treat and prescribe for 19 common ailments, including pink eye, UTIs, and acne. More than 4,600 pharmacies (99 per cent) have participated in the program.

- Recent changes by the province also allow pharmacists to administer certain injection and inhalation treatments so that they can better care for people who need help taking certain medications, such as insulin, vitamin B12, or osteoporosis treatment.

- Anyone with symptoms should contact their local pharmacist to confirm whether they provide prescribing services for certain common ailments before visiting the pharmacy.

- On July 1, 2022, regulatory amendments came into force under the Laboratory and Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act, allowing pharmacy professionals to collect specimens and perform the following point-of-care tests for the purpose of medication management to treat chronic disease: Glucose, HbA1c, Lipids, and PT/INR.

- Vaccines that are part of Ontario’s publicly funded immunization program are free if administered by a primary care provider or local public health unit. At this time, pending the con-

sultation and implementation timing, patients who choose to receive vaccines in a pharmacy will need to pay for the vaccine and the administration, other than COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.

Governments expanding mental health supports for farm workers

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $538,000 through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to expand the Farmer Wellness Initiative to Ontario farm workers. Of that total, nearly $178,000 will be dedicated to supporting the delivery of services in Spanish.

Delivered by Agriculture Wellness Ontario, a suite of free programming managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, the Farmer Wellness Initiative provides farmers, farm workers and their family members in Ontario with unlimited access to a free, 24/7 phone line that connects them to tailored mental health counselling. Earlier this year, the line expanded to include farm workers, and now the expansion includes the delivery of mental health services in Spanish to better serve international agricultural workers.

Services offered through the 24/7 phone line include crisis coun-

selling, risk assessments, and face-to-face, phone or video sessions with a counsellor.

Today’s action builds on a series of recently launched and expanded free mental health supports for workers in the farming sector. It also supports the priorities of the Ontario government’s Grow Ontario Strategy, which include strengthening the stability of our agri-food supply chain and attracting and growing local agri-food talent.

Sustainable CAP is a five-year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada’s agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs designed and delivered by the provinces and territories.

Quick Facts

- Since its January 2022 launch, the Farmer Wellness Initiative has been supporting 617 farmers and their families.

- In total, the governments of Canada and Ontario have invested $5,306,244 into the initiative.

- With this new fund-

ing, farm workers can now access services in Spanish in addition to English and French by calling 1-866267-6255.

- According to a 2021 study conducted by the University of Guelph, 76 per cent of farmers experience moderate or high stress.

- Supporting and empowering farmers to take care of their mental health was among the priorities set for Sustainable CAP by the federal-provincialterritorial agricultural ministers in The Guelph Statement.

- Sustainable CAP will help enable the goals outlined in Ontario’s Grow Ontario Strategy, which includes increasing total

agri-food sector employment by 10 per cent.

Inspiration for the week

What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Office Notice: My office is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. If you require assistance on any matter, please contact me at any time. My staff and I will be happy to assist. Even if it’s not a provincial issue, I’ll make sure to connect you with the proper office.

Goldie Your voice at Queen’s Park

Members of the Richmond Fire department will once again be manning the grill for the annual Carleton Community BBQ hsted by MPP Goldie Ghamri.

City releases results of workshops leading up to Rural Summit

The City of Ottawa has released the results of the workshops in Ottawa’s rural wards leading up to the 2024 Ottawa Rural Summit.

The Rural Summit 2024’s objective is to recommend improvements to the City of Ottawa services for residents and communities of rural Ottawa. These recommendations will be based on the feedback received from the various public consultation efforts taking place throughout the Rural Summit 2024 timeline.

In April, the city hosted workshops in each of the city’s rural wards to gather in-person feedback and information.

The first portion of the Rideau-Jock (Ward 21) workshop began with a three-hour drop-in session at the Alfred Taylor Center in North Gower.

Attendees were able to freely move between ongoing conversations with Councillor David Brown, the Councillor’s office staff, and City staff as well as other attendees to share their concerns, ideas, and feedback. There were approximately 120 attendees.

In addition, there were five tables with predetermined themes as well as one openended table to allow discussion surrounding topics that did not fit into the outlined themes. Each table was equipped with papers, pens, flipcharts, and markers to grant attendees the opportunity to express their feedback in a written format in addition to verbal.

The second portion of the workshop began with a brief presentation and took place at the beginning of the evening

which included opening remarks from Councillor David Brown, as well as background information and workshop directions from City staff.

Following presentations, the workshop moved into roundtable discussions. There were five tables with the same predetermined themes as earlier as well as one open-ended table.

The evening ended with a City staff member from each table presenting some of the most popular comments shared at their table, as well as some closing comments from the Councillor and the next steps in the Rural Summit 2024 process from City staff.

Among the highlights of the feedback collected was:

- Large trucks need to be directed away from villages.

- The paved condition of rural roads is horrible. ARAC has to upgrade rural roads.

- Intersections in rural areas are given all the bells and whistles, but the connecting sidewalks are far away.

- Careful planning is needed that preserves the character and feel of rural living.

- Pedestrian safety on village sidewalks must be improved.

- Construction equipment damages rural roads.

- Monitoring speeding coming in and out of villages is necessary.

- There is a huge impact on traffic in villages (Richmond and Manotick) due to large development.

- Street parking and speeding on Roger Stevens Drive are problematic.

- Kemptville commuters heading north speeding and causing traffic concerns on McCordick Road.

- Traffic and speeding in Kars are problems.

- There is no sidewalk in Manotick Mews. It is not pedestrian friendly.

- Why can’t ParaTranspo be used in rural areas?

- For seniors who no longer drive, there are challenges getting to and from the city.

- Public transit is needed for college/university students and commuters.

- Mental health programs, services and support needed,

particularly for youth, seniors and agricultural workers.

- There are not enough social programs for seniors.

- Lack of swimming pools. Residents have to go to Barrhaven for swimming and pickleball.

- Rural Ottawa has no supportive housing options. Seniors should not have to leave their communities to find housing in the city.

- No police presence in Manotick.

- Street racing is a problem on Roger Stevens Drive.

- Designation of wetlands is a problem.

- Rural areas have bad cell phone service.

City staff will be attending community events in each

of the rural wards throughout the spring and summer to continue engaging with residents and promoting the Rural Summit 2024.

In addition, Patricia Fitzgerald’s Grade 2 and 3 class from Richmond Public School have put together a report offering insight on their rural community and the perspective of young voices. To provide any comments, questions, or concerns regarding the Rural Summit 2024, please contact this project’s email address ruralsummit@ottawa.ca.

Philip Mwimanzi 613-692-6500

Larissa Patterson (613) 692-6500

Bobier 613-692-4432

Bobier (613(692-4432

Jolieann Joseph 613-692-4432 Dr.Donald Young 613-692-4432

Jolieann Joseph (613)692-4432 Dr.Donald Young (613)692-4432

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Proulx (613)692-4432

Whooping cough prompts OPH to say stay up to date on vaccines

Ottawa Public Health

(OPH) is reminding parents and caregivers to ensure their children and youth are up to date on their routine vaccines, as we approach the school year and in light of an increase in reports of pertussis (whooping cough) in Ontario and locally.

Locally, OPH has received reports of 32 people with confirmed or probable pertussis in Ottawa. Ontario has seen a rise in whooping cough cases, with over 500 cases reported between January and July 24, 2024.

Vaccination remains the most effective defense against pertussis and other vaccine preventable diseases that used to be common in childhood. Maintaining high vaccination rates is crucial to controlling vaccine preventable diseases and reducing severe illness. Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a very contagious infection of the respiratory tract. It is caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis symptoms often start as a common cold at first but can progress into

severe coughing spells that can last 6-12 weeks. Infants under one year old who are not yet protected by a complete vaccine series are at the highest risk. Most people recover from pertussis without complications. A person with pertussis is usually given antibiotics. Pertussis most often occurs in children and youth.

The best way to protect children against pertussis is to have them vaccinated. The pertussis vaccine is part of the routine vaccine schedule(link is external)

and is given in four doses at 2, 4, 6, and 18 months of age, with a booster dose between 4-6 years old and again between 14-16 years old. It is recommended that pregnant individuals receive a dose of pertussiscontaining vaccine in every pregnancy, ideally between 27 and 32 weeks of gestation. Adults who have not previously received a dose of pertussis-containing vaccine in adulthood should receive a booster dose of Tdap when they are due for a tetanus vaccine booster. In Ontario, this is

typically given at 24-28 years old.

Now is a great time to ensure your child’s routine vaccines are up to date ahead of the school year. This fall, OPH will resume ongoing surveillance and enforcement of the Immunization of Schools

Pupils Act (ISPA) by sending letters to parents and guardians for children and adolescents who have not reported up-to-date vaccination records to public health for the vaccines required to attend school. Students may be at risk of

suspension if their records are not updated within the given timeframe. Families facing barriers to accessing routine vaccinations can book an appointment at one of the many Kids Come First clinics. Additionally, OPH offers drop-in clinics at the Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs. Parents and caregivers can visit ParentingInOttawa.ca/Immunization for more information on routine vaccines, where to get routine vaccines, and how to report routine vaccines to OPH.

Teacher charged with sexual offences, police seeking other victims

The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit charged a man following an investigation into sexual assaults that occurred at Ottawa-based programs and schools since 2019. The incidents involved a male

victim under the age of 18. Rayon Finnikin, 37, has been charged with sexual assault, voyeurism, sexual exploitation, and telecommunication with a person under the age of 18 for a specific criminal offence.

Finnikin has worked in

both of the city’s English language school boards.

During the 2023-24 school year, he was an occasional teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Stittsville.

Before becoming a teacher, Finnikin, who grew

up neat Montego Bay, Jamaica and grew up in poverty and violdence before coming to Canada as a refugee, worked as a guidance services assistant with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), where he worked full-time

while studying Law and minoring in Psychology at Carleton.

Investigators believe there could be other victims.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Sexual

Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944. Tips may also be sent electronically to SACA@ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800222-8477(TIPS).

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$500M settlement not enough dough

Tne bread price-fixing scandal, which has been unravelling since 2001, continues to leave a sour taste in the mouths of Canadians. Despite the recent announcement that Loblaw and George Weston Limited will settle a class-action lawsuit by compensating Canadians approximately $500 million, the matter remains unresolved.

The scandal began when Loblaw and Weston Bakeries, then under the ownership of George Weston, admitted to colluding with other major grocers and Canada Bread to fix bread prices between 2001 and 2015. According to our calculations, this pricefixing scheme cost Canadian consumers between $4.3 and $4.9 billion due to inflated bread prices over 14 years. Whule the $500 million settlement might seem substantial, it pales in comparison to the true cost of the scheme.

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Are you more Canadian than a fifth grader?

The lost medals of the Canadian

They are out there, somewhere.

They may be the two most significant gold medals in Canadian Olympic history.

But they are gone. Maybe they are in a box in an attic. Maybe they are displayed in someone’s basement bar. Maybe they have just been lost forever.

Our COmmunity

In 2017, when Galen Weston first acknowledged the involvement of his companies in the scandal, about 3.84 million Canadians registered to receive a $25 gift card from Loblaw. This amounted to roughly $96 million in compensation, suggesting that Canadians should anticipate an additional $400 million once the courts approve the settlement.

With Canada Day approaching next week, it is a good time for us all to reflect on what it means to be Canadian.

Do we take being Canadian for granted?

Better yet, how do new Canadians feel about being Canadian? Some of us look upon immigrants and refugees as opportunists, not wanting to give but very willing to take. Perhaps, for some people, that is true, but when you attend a celebration for new Canadians, such as the one hosted by NepeanCarleton MP Pierre Poilievre at Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last month, you can see the excitement and the thankfulness in the eyes of every new Canadian.

Meanwhile, Loblaw’s recent financial performance indicates modest yet noteworthy growth in the retail sector. The company’s overall revenue in Q2 reached $13,947 million, marking an increase of $209 million or 1/5 per cent, with retail segment sales rising by $187 million or 1.4 per cent. Specifically, Loblaw’s food retail division experienced an increase of 0.2 per cent in same-store sales despite a national decline in food and beveriage sales by nearly one per cent since January.

They understand, perhaps better than all of us, what it means to be Canadian.

So how can the rest of us have that feeling?

These figures suggest that the purported boycott of loblaw, driven by allegations of profiteering, had minimal impact on the company’s financial health.

The Conservative government has a solid idea.

Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism and Andrew Cohen, President of the Historica-Dominion Institute, are challenging middle and high school students to take the citizenship test.

The narrative that social media platforms like Reddit fuelled the protest against Loblaw is largely inaccurate. It was, in fact, poor reporting by certain media outlets that gave rise to the movement. This protest was largely politically motivated and lacked substantial evidence, leading to misguided public outrage.

The Canadian Citizenship Challenge, funded in part by CIC and run by the Historica-Dominion Institute, will see students study Discover Canada: the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship and then take a mock citizenship test.

“This will be a fun way for students to learn about Canada and feel proud of our shared history and accomplishments,” said Minister Kenney. “As we learn about our past and the people and events that made Canada what it is today, we become more proud to be Canadian. We are inspired to see how we can defend our rights and live up to our responsibilities and we feel much more strongly how valuable it is to be a citizen of Canada.”

from the other side

In 1928, Percy Williams, the Canadian Cheetah, blistered his way to victory in the 100 metre final at the Amsterdam Olympics. Two days later, as the only sprinter entered in both the 100m and 200m races, he won his second gold medal of the Games. His medals, maybe the most significant gold medals in Canadian track history, were stolen and never recovered.

Williams was born in Vancouver in 1908. He suffered from rheumatic fever at the age of 15, which left him with a heart condition. He was advised not to participate in strenuous activities, but he still excelled as an athlete in high school.

Unfortunately, he suffered a football injury that, without the advanced sports medicine of today, also hindered him.

At the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-serving teacher/volunteer with a memorial garden bench, which will be installed with a plaque in the school’s playground. Left to right, MCNS Director Sandy Erler and June Hodge celebrate June’s 29 years as a supply teacher, teacher and volunteer.

Sometimes it’s best just to say nil

The Competition Bureau has been investigating the bread price-fixing scandal for nine years. Thus far, Loblaw, Weston Bakeries and Canada Break have admitted their guilt. However, Walmart Canada, Sobeys, Metro and Giant Tiger, all of whom deny their involvement, remain under investigation.

I’m finding myself at one of those bizarre crossroads where everything I love about sports is about to collide with a large swatch of the population working diligently to grate my nerves.

Despite these problems, Williams’ reputation grew. He started to train as a sprinter and although he was a teenager, he was beating the fastest men on Canada’s west coast.

It’s this whole World Cup thing. Don’t you find that people are just a little too into it?

wonder about things like how come “underneath” is a word but no one ever says “overneath” when the discussion pulled me back into soccer.

Cheetah

States, winning 14 races, losing just two, and breaking or tying four world records.

In 1930, Williams would run for Canada in Hamilton in the first British Empire Games. He tore a quad muscle in the final, and he would never be the same. He would run in the 1932 Los Angeles Games, but he would not reach the final.

“It was as if the hand of fate had written after the Olympics, ‘this far and no further,” said Granger at the time, according to Levitt.

Williams would become an insurance agent. He had issues trusting people, and he would live with his mother and never marry.

He was a civilian aircraft pilot during World War II, ferrying aircrafts around the country.

In 1945, Williams was at home in Vancouver after being discharged. One of his friends, Sgt. Dick Moore, sent Williams a letter informing him that an imposter had posed as him at a track meet in Amsterdam. According to a 1945 Vancouver Province story, Moore and another friend, Major Ed Roulstone, learned of Williams’ appearance in a race and travelled to Amsterdam to see him.

“Our schools need to be training our young people to become the citizens of tomorrow. Citizenship is not only about new Canadians, it’s about all Canadians, young and old,” said Andrew Cohen. “The Canadian Citizenship Challenge will encourage students to learn more about what it means to be Canadian and then put that knowledge to the test.”

Canadians will receive an addition $400 million in compensation, thanks to the efforts of lawyers and the courts, not the Competition Bureau. This sum represents only about 10 per cent of the estimated $5 billion Canadians overpaid for bread for 14 years. The public’s outrage is justified.

I found myself in line in front of two nouveau soccer fan moms at Your Independent Grocer the other day.

FROM THE OTHER SIDE

Moreover, not a single executive has faced arrent, charges or conviction for pricefixing. Galen Weston received immunity from the Competition Bureau despite admitting to 14 years of bread price-fixing.

Starting this summer, the Historica-Dominion Institute will be encouraging more than 5,000 middle and high school teachers to register their classrooms for the Challenge. Each classroom will receive a set of the new citizenship guide, along with specially designed learning activities. The teacher will also receive copies of a mock citizenship exam. Students will take the citizenship exam as a class and the teachers will return the completed exams to the Dominion Institute for grading.

Results will be announced by the Dominion Institute on Flag Day (February 15) each year for the next three years. For more information about the Challenge please visit the Historica-Dominion Institute website at www.historica-dominion.ca.

Unless the total compensation approaches the $5 billion mark, Canadians have every right to remain skeptical and upset with the food industry. The current settlement is a step in the right direction, but it falls short of addressing the full extent of the damage caused by this prolonged price-fixing scheme.

CIC’s multiculturalism grants and contributions program will be investing $525,171 in this 32 month project which promotes civic memory, civic pride and integration.

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

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I was kind of in my own little mental world in the checkout line, scanning the tabloid and magazine covers and wondering what Justin Bieber’s first major scandal would be. I was just about to reenter the world after some quality time on Planet Jeff and launch into my weekly way-to-reward-your-customers-bycharging-us-five-cents-per-bag-and-claiming-it’sto-save-the-environment rant when I unexpectedly locked in on the conversation behind me.

“Chelsea is learning so much by watching the World Cup,” said the mom wearing Crocs. “We are studying each country before the game. She has really become a fan of Arr-hayne-TEE-na, and she even wants us to go there on our vacation next year. Perhaps we can even go to Brrra-seeel.”

That caught my attention.

Arr-hayne-TEE-na?

Are you kidding me?

By Jeffrey Morris

Track coach Bob Granger learned of the fleet, undersized sprinter who could run the 100-yard dash in close to 10 seconds. He travelled west, and began working with Williams. In 1927, Granger and Williams took a job with the Canadian Pacific Railway waiting on tables and washing dishes to earn their tickets to Hamilton and the 1927 Canadian Olympic Trials.

The other mom – the one with the Birkenstocks – piped in.

Once in Hamilton, Williams put himself on the track and field map by tying the world record of 10.6 seconds in the 100 metres.

“I wish some of the stores would carry the vuvuzela horns so that we could bring them to Chelsea’s games,” said the mom who was wearing Crocs.

“Oh, I know,” said the one wearing Birkenstocks.

“Zachary has a tournament next weekend and it would have been so in the spirit of the World Cup to have all of us blowing our vuvuzela horns. They lost two-nil and then three-nil. They need all of the support they can get.” Nil? Who says nil? Really. “Oh, I know,” said the mom wearing Crocs. “The horns are such a beautiful part of the South African culture.”

“They are a wonderful football nation,” she said. “My husband, of course, wears the azure and cheers for Italia, but Zachary’s favourite team has been MAY-heee-co. They did a school project on MAY-heee-co last year and he has even insisted that we go to out to eat and watch the games when they are playing.”

I bit my tongue.

Williams, whose story is told in a book by Kingston writer Samuel Hawley, would become Canada’s first great international athlete. On Hawley’s website, he has copies of stories written in newspapers through the decades on Williams.

I wanted to jump in and say something, but I refrained. I couldn’t do it.

If you are unfamiliar with the vuvuzela horn, then you have not tuned into CBC over the past two weeks. If you stumble across a World Cup soccer game on CBC, you will hear what sounds like 50,000 bees swarming the field. They are not bees. They are people blowing on cheap, plastic, gimmicky horns.

The funny thing about these horns is that they have become what has defined the 2010 World Cup. People who have been following the World Cup and people who have only seen 20 minutes of it in passing have commented on these annoying yet relentless horns. Ironically, while the world has learned to adapt these horns as the one thing they now know about South African culture, the horns aren’t really a part of their everyday lives. South African sports enthusiasts have commented that they had never seen nor heard a vuvuzela horn at a sporting event, and that the South African people find the noise just as annoying as the rest of the world does. Apparently, some now wealthy marketing genius came up with the idea to mass produce and market these horns as a World Cup novelty. The plan worked, and now the rest of the world must endure the shrilling sounds of his quick buck. I was just about to drift back into ADD world and

In an effort to keep my blood pressure down, I looked out the big window at the big parking lot and scoped it out, looking for a puppy or a bird or anything that would pry my mind out of the shackles that these two soccer moms had put me in with their conversation.

A busload of seniors from a nearby retirement home had pulled up and passengers were getting off. I was trying to, in my head, name all of their walkers as an escape.

One of those stories is from 1971, where Canadian Press Sports Editor Bruce Levitt recounted a story from 1928 on how Granger motivated Williams for the 100-metre final. Granger knew that Williams could be motivated by hate. The day before the race, he penned a letter to Williams saying that he could not possibly win the race. He signed the letter from a person whom Williams disliked. Granger recalled that the next morning, “after stewing all night on adrenaline,” Williams dusted the field and won gold.

Unfortunately, they pulled me back in.

“My cousin lives in Australia, and he was devastated when Germany beat them 4-nil,” said the mom wearing Crocs.

At this point, I couldn’t take it anymore. Mount Patience erupted and out came sarcasm lava.

“I saw that match,” I said. “I can’t believe AusTRY-lier looked so insipid against Deutschland.”

The mom with the crocs was not impressed. The mom with Birkenstock’s wasn’t either, but she did acknowledge me with a response.

“Who is your team?” she quipped, condescendingly.

I did the only thing I could do, shouting as loud as I could.

“USA! USA! USA!”

They turned their heads in disgust. The next 45 seconds were incredibly silent and awkward.

At that point, it was my turn. The cashier scanned my Diet Coke and V-8 Fusion, and I was all set.

“Would you like plastic bags?”

“Yes please,” I replied. I had never been so happy to pay five cents for a plastic bag just to get the hell out there.

Levitt wrote that Granger wept after winning the gold medal. In the 200-metre final, Granger was so excited that he was gripping a barbed wire fence during the race. When Williams won, Granger raced over to congratulate Williams with bloodied hands.

“The P.A. system was extolling the virtues of the great Percy Williams,” Moore wrote in his letter to Williams. “I looked around and asked, ‘where’s Percy Williams? The lad accepting the flowers was pointed out, so I immediately crossed over to the infield and approached him. ‘You are Percy Williams?’ I said. He said, ‘Yes, how are you, Sarge?’ So I left him and gathered a couple of officials, the press photographer, who had been making a newsreel of you, and denounced the imposter.

“We took him into a dressing room, where I cross-examined him… I convinced everybody that he was an imposter, and the officer from the paper phoned for the provost-martial. This guy was due to run in a relay race but somehow scrammed before the race.”

Williams lived with his mother until she passed away in 1977. In December, 1979, Williams donated his gold medals to the BC Sports Hall of Fame. Just a few weeks later, they were stolen, along with gold medals from 1928, and Olympic medals from the 1960s won by swimmer Elaine Tanner.

The medals were never recovered.

Two years later, Percy Williams took his own life. No one saw it coming, no one knows why.

In 1995, a statue of Percy Williams was unveiled in front of BC Place Stadium. It’s a statue that thousands of people walk by before every BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps game.

Jeffrey Morris was the 2008 OCNA Columnist of the Year. His book, From the Other Skide, is available at Manotick Office Pro, Barrhaven UPS Store, and Pages in Prescott.

In 1929, Williams toured the United

Few pay attention to it, just as time has paid little attention to a man who, in 1928, put Canada on the map.

Page 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010

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Frozen Delight: Ice cream to beat the summer heat

By CJ Rooney

Nowadays, ice cream and frozen treats are something that we take for granted. We walk to the freezer section of our local supermarket and pick up a cardboard carton of one of something like 500 flavours, that’s soggy by the time we get home. That is modern convenience, to be sure.

But it wasn’t always so. Used to be, if you wanted a cool treat you had to make it yourself. Not too hard,

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right? Just throw everything in the mixer and turn it on.

Not so fast. First, you need ice....but you don’t have a freezer. They haven’t been invented yet. So, you go to the ice house, and hope that there is enough ice left from the year before. (We’ll cover ice houses in more detail in

a later article.) You break off some chunks of ice, and bring them to the kitchen. You then get the ice cream machine out--a wooden pail with a tin cylinder in the middle, and a crank on top.

You fill the cylinder with heavy cream (that you likely separated yourself that morning after milking, unless you lived in town and had milk delivery). Then you added any desired flavourings, based on what was in season. Maybe a nice blueberry or raspberry ice cream, perhaps

peach. Throw in a little sugar, insert the mixing paddle and put the lid on. Set the cylinder in the pail, latch the crank to the top, and surround the cylinder with small chunks of ice. Sprinkle the ice with coarse salt, to help with the cooling process. Next, go sit outside on the front verandah with a cold drink, and start cranking—for the next 3045 minutes, depending on how fast you crank. (This is a great bonding exercise for squabbling children! Plus everyone gets the benefit at

the end!)

After the cranking is done, scoop the ice cream into bowls, and enjoy! Be sure to eat it all quickly, because the ice house won’t be cold enough to keep it frozen for long!

So, on summer days then and now, you’ll see kids enjoying ice cream to beat the summer heat... only somehow it’s not quite so much fun, without the work, is it? At least, that’s what you’d see if you took a glance in Rideau’s Rear-

Reader ‘slightly perturbed’ by Messenger coverage and

The Editor, I was slightly perturbed by the 12 July edition, the standard two-page update was augmented with an additional page dedicated to justifying the monumental lack of judgement by our MPP and a subsequent arrogance to continue to justify the actions. As the Bard said “the lady doth protest too much, methinks”! Imagine therefore my surprise that the

26 July edition doubled down and the opening missive was bolstered with a further half page of lauded praise in the letters section. While I do question the tack in having two passionate sabre-rattling supporters rather than airing opposing sentiments perhaps that is for a separate letter. That her actions be viewed as plausible, that ‘how could she know’ is utter tosh. Re-

turns on a simple search of Mr. Robinson should leave even the most jaundiced supporter questioning what was going on; “anti-Islam campaigner”, “convicted criminal”, “arrested under anti-terror laws”. But oh no it seems reaching out for guidance to stranger without any due diligence is a reasonable approach for an elected official. Hold my Beavertail, I want to hear what

this rapscallion from the UK has to say that will benefit the South Carleton electorate…..

Not one aspect of this is admonished by Robinson’s later admittance into Canada by CBSA which showed a pragmatic application of laws and Canada’s embracement of freedom of speech. None of this, not one iota, explains why our sitting Provincial MP felt the need to engage this miscre-

ant, this ne’er do well whose sole purpose is to ferment the seeds of racial and ideological discontent. Her well documented family history sets a basis for bias but, as with any elected official, that gets left at the door as you accept the honour of serving a constituency and enter Queen’s Park (or City Hall or Parliament).

Stop the foot stamping, stop the grandstanding, stop

view. (Try this at home! If you don’t have an ice cream maker, use a mason jar as the cylinder, and put it in a Ziploc bag full of ice and salt, and start shaking!)

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(SUBMISSIONS WELCOME: If you have anything you’d like to see covered in this column, or have information you think may be of interest, call 692-4036.

dining out on past successes (most of which is just doing your job). Accept the serious lack of judgement, accept the consequences of your actions, and accept that life is flawed and not perfect. You don’t invite a fox into a hen coup and as with many things in this life you’re only as good as your last performance.

Yours aye

Bobby Strawbridge

School: Osgoode Township High Grade: 12

Parents: Heather and Dennis Wyche

YOUTH by Phill Potter

By Leeanne VanderBurgt, Manotick ViLLage & coMMunity association

Stay Calm, Stay Alert and Stay Safe

There have been reports of more vehicular accidents in the community and incidents of confrontations between drivers. A resident reached out to us to let us know about a failed car theft on Long Island as well. If there is a crime in progress or an emergency, call 911. If anyone witnesses a situation that is not an emergency, you can file a report online through the Ottawa Police Services website. You do not need to have every detail to do this. A report can be filed using whatever information you have. ottawapolice.ca

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instead. The Councillor’s office says the design work is being done now.

Request for volunteers for Soapbox Derby setup and cleanup

The Soapbox Derby Committee needs volunteers to assist with setting up and cleaning up for the event. This requires moving the barricades and traffic safety drums on Saturday August 24 and Sunday after the Derby on Sunday, August 25. If you can help, please contact us at events@manotickvca.org

Remember to Save the Date for the Soapbox Derby and Picnic in the Park.

Rural Summit Update

As you know, the City is currently hosting the Rural Summit. The objective of the Summit is to hear from rural residents and use the information to identify priorities and recommend actions the City can take to make improvements in rural Ottawa. The Ward workshops are complete. The “As We Heard It” reports have been released and are available through engage.ottawa.ca. MVCA also has a link to the reports on our website. The

Sisters: April (20), OTHS, UNB Fredericton. Violet (20), Canterbury (vocals), Carleton University. Ivy (22), St. Mark, Algonquin College.

lem solving. Since the concepts are not broad, and there isn’t much interpretation to be done, it’s more just problem solving, which is what makes me enjoy those classes the most.”

Name: Melita Wyche

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leader for 10 years, but I could no longer continue due to concussions, so I turned to coaching. It has given me an opportunity to continue in the sport, even though I can no longer participate in it.”

Traffic light coming to Rideau Valley Drive and Barnsdale Road in Manotick

Being OTHS Student Council President a rewarding

Pets: Two dogs, Ewok and Pixie, and a cat.

Age: 17

Part-time Work: “Cheerleading and tumbling coach at Kemptville Infinity in Kemptville.)

School: Osgoode Township High

Grade: 12

Favourite Subjects: “Math and Chemistry. I enjoy doing labs and prob-

online survey remains open for the rest of the summer. If you would like a paper copy of the survey, you can contact us or your City Councillor. There will be one final Summit meeting in November that all rural residents are invited to attend. This is the first time in more than a decade that the City has hosted a rural summit. If

Parents: Heather and Dennis Wyche

What is your Greatest Accomplishment? “Earning the title of Student Council President at my school. The process was not easy, but I persevered and made it through, even though there were setbacks along the way. It has also been a very rewarding accomplishment, as I’ve gained so many opportunities, and gotten to network with other youth like myself.”

you have thoughts, feedback and suggestions, here is an opportunity to share it. The survey can also be found on the engage.ottawa.ca site.

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sports. These include soccer, futsal, volleyball, coed volleyball, and touch football. I also enjoy traveling and learning about different locations and cultures. I’ve travelled to many places and I find it very interesting how every culture has unique traditions and subcultures. My favourite place is Norway, because there is such beautiful places all over the country and amazing hiking. The next location I wish to travel to is Iceland, because it’s a very open country, with very kind citizens, and lots to see.”

City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan Consultations

by Phill Potter

Career Goals: “After high school I hope to go to university somewhere near the east coast; hopefully in kinesiology. My top choice schools are University of New Brunswick in St. John, and Dalhousie in Halifax. After that, I hope to pursue a career in either athletic therapy, or education.”

Activities/Interests:

line survey through engage. ottawa.ca

Why did you get involved in what you do? “I got involved in Student Council because I saw it as an opportunity to make

lem solving. Since the concepts are not broad, and there isn’t much interpretation to be done, it’s more just problem solving, which is what makes me enjoy those classes the most.”

In the MVCA survey of residents in 2023, access-

After suffering numerous concussions, Melita Wyche turned to coaching.

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ibility was identified as one of the top 5 areas of concern. The City is looking for input from all residents on accessibility at and in City facilities to assist with the development of the Plan. While this is not specific to Manotick, if you have feedback to share about accessibility, here is a way for you to share it. There is an on-

Carleton University. Ivy (22), St. Mark, Algonquin College.

Pets: Two dogs, Ewok and Pixie, and a cat.

Fri., August 9 – Whiskey and Spirit Sampling at Watson’s Mill. Experience two whiskeys and a spirit from Kingslock, Ontario’s first organic distillery. Cap off the night with a refreshing cocktail. Each sampling is accompanied by an hors d’oeubres pairing. Tickets are $80, or $30 for designated drivers. Purchase tickets by calling 613,692.6455 or at watsonsmill.ca.

• Ottawa Futsal Club entering their 29th season indoor soccer. Youth boys & girls, women, men & coed. Players / teams wanted. All skill levels. League starts October ends April 2020. Please go online at www.futsalottawa.com. Early bird ends September 21st

Part-time Work: “Cheerleading and tumbling coach at Kemptville Infinity in Kemptville.)

• 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.

Sat., August 10 – SunTech Tomatoes Third Anniversary. SunTech’s third anniversary celebration will take place Sun., Aug. 10 from 2-5 p.m. at 5541 Doyle Road in Manotick. There will be a a BBQ fundraiser for CHEO, along with games, open doors, and much more.

Favourite Subjects: “Math and Chemistry. I enjoy doing labs and prob-

Sat., August 17 – Mind Your Manners Tea Party at Goulbourn Museum. Join us at the Goulbourn Museum for “Mind Your Manners!” a Victorian Tea Party and picnic with dress up, etiquette lessons and lots of crafts including hat making and calling cards! The fun takes place on Saturday, August 17th from 10 AM to 2 PM and is a drop-in format. Activities are geared to kids ages 4-11 and cost is $5 per child. (Parents/guardians must stay onsite.) Space will be limited. We encourage you to reserve your child’s spot otherwise it will be first-come, first-served on event day, or while supplies last. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/588d8mea

• 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.

“Both inside and outside of school, I enjoy participating in several different sports. These include soccer, futsal, volleyball, coed volleyball, and touch football. I also enjoy traveling and learning about different locations and cultures. I’ve travelled to many places and I find it very interesting how every culture has unique traditions and subcultures. My favourite place is Norway, because there is such beautiful places all over the country and amazing hiking. The next location I wish to travel to is Iceland, because it’s a very open country, with very kind citizens, and lots to see.”

More information about local events and updates on issues in the community are available to MVCA Members through our newsletter. Details about Membership are available on our website.

Career Goals:

Community Calendar

Sun., August 25 – The 11th annual Allan Haan Soap Box Derby will take place on Beaverwood Road in Manotick. Bring your own kart and experience the thrill of the hill. If you don’t have a cart, they may be able to make one available to you. To register visit manotickvca.org.

• 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.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, most community events have been postposed or cancelled. For updates in the community, please

• 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

Why did you get involved in what you do?

Sun., August 25 – Manotick Community Picnic in the Park MVCA’s Picnic in the Park begins at 11:30 am on the day of the Derby. It can be found in Centennial Park which is located beside the Manotick Community Centre at 5572 Dr. Leach Drive. In the park there will be activities for children and youth, live music and a barbecue lunch. Please note that the food is available while supplies last.

• 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.

“After high school I hope to go to university somewhere near the east coast; hopefully in kinesiology. My top choice schools are University of New Brunswick in St. John, and Dalhousie in Halifax. After that, I hope to pursue a career in either athletic therapy, or education.”

After suffering numerous concussions, Melita Wyche turned to coaching.

The Richmond Legacy Community Pavilion Friends & Family Bottle Drive is on from now until Sept. 7. Drop off any time at 6118 Perth Street beside park in recycle bins by shipping containers at the back of property, or contact April Milroy at aprildawncox@ icloud.com. For more information visit richmondlegacy.ca.

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“I got involved in Student Council because I saw it as an opportunity to make a difference in my school, and to get a different perspective on all aspects of the school. I was a cheerleader for 10 years, but I could no longer continue due to concussions, so I turned to coaching. It has given me an opportunity to continue in the sport, even though I can no longer participate in it.”

These cards accepted Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 10am-4pm Paul’s Pharmacy 990 River Road (across from Tim Hortons)

Fri., August 23 – Riverwalk Community Block Party & BBQ Fundraiser.

613-692-0015 Transferring a prescription is easy to do

www.pharmasave.com

Join us on Friday, August 23rd, from 6:00 to 9:30 pm for the Riverwalk Community Block Party & BBQ Fundraiser. Enjoy fun, music, and support a great cause. The Chesterfields will be performing live, bringing their energetic tunes to lower Artemis Circle. Their performance will feature rock, pop, and classic hits, sure to get everyone on their feet! The highlight is our BBQ fundraiser, supporting the Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS) charity. Enjoy delicious food, connect with neighbors, and contribute to a vital local cause. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a night of fantastic music, great food, and community spirit. Let’s make this an evening to remember while making a positive impact. Save the date, spread the word, and join us on August 23rd. For details, call 343-558-5304 or email arlen. bartsch@gmail.com. We can’t wait to see you there!

Sat., August 24 – Music at the Farm

Rural Ottawa Woodlands presents Music at the Farm Sat., Aug. 24 from 2-4:30 p.m. at Heather Haven Farm, 6790 Rideau Valley Drive South, Kars. Admission (cash only) is $10 or $215 for family. Experience an afternoon of eclectic music from local musicians, tasty homebaked treats and door prizes. Proceeds go to Rural Woodlands Ottawa, a volunteer group dedicated to preserving healthy woodlands in a diverse landscape with woodlots, wetlands, hedgerows and natural open areas.

Pharmacy

990 River Road (across from Tim Hortons) 613-692-0015

Transferring a prescription is easy to do

Progressive Euchre Tournament - First Saturday of the month at the Manotick Legion - Register at 12:30 pm; play at 1 pm. For more information, contact danspitzig@gmail.com.

STEVENS CREEK SHUTTER CO

SHADES SHUTTERS DRAPERY & more Free shop-at-home service

stevenscreekshutterco.ca

We have temporarily suspended operations due to COVID19

613-706-1250

Youth of Manotick Association is a registered not-for-profit organization offering safe, social, inclusive programs and activities for youth in our community. Friday nights Pre-Teen Program for youth in Grades 4-6 6:30 - 8:00 pm / Youth Drop-In for youth age 12-17 7:30 - 9:00 pm. See the website for more information https://www.yoma.ca

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The Manotick and Area Centre for Arts & Wellness (MACAW) focuses on intergenerational connections for seniors through arts and wellness. This includes a multitude of activities such as Tai Chi, yoga, art, music, and dance classes as well as community dances.

• Friday the fourth play, or Greely 613-822-1451

• Tuesday the 1st pm. Bring listen and Mitch Owens 826-6128.

Manotick and Richmond to get Automated Speed Enforcement cameras

By DaviD Brown riDeau-Jock councillor

The number one issue my office hears about from residents is related vehicular traffic and speeding throughout the ward. Rural Ottawa has the highest percentage of all fatal collisions throughout the entire city – representing over one-third (or 37%) of all fatal collisions and only 9% of all reportable collisions in the City of Ottawa.

Driving at a safe speed is only one factor to prevent collisions, other factors include: failing to yield the right-of-way, distraction and inattention, actions from other drivers, disobeying traffic control devices, and more. To help drivers avoid these mistakes, I have been pushing for

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more safety measures in our ward through traffic control devices, temporary traffic calming measures, roadway signage and lighting, rumble strips, roadway shoulder maintenance, and more ASE cameras, just to name a few. While I am not a miracle worker, I am doing my best.

I am pleased that, over the next few weeks, the installation of two new Automated Speed Enforcement (“ASE”) cameras will be completed in the Ward. One camera will be installed on Ottawa Street (across from South Carleton High School) between Cockburn Street and

Police seeking witnesses to fatal collision on Albion Road

The Ottawa Police Service is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred the night of July 30.

At approximately 11:50 p.m., police were called to Albion Road South between Rideau Road and Tullamore Street in response to a collision involving a driver having struck a pedestrian.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

McBean Street. The other location is on Bridge Street (in front of Manotick Public School) between Long Island Road and West River Drive – which I fought to get funding for in the 2024 budget deliberations last year.

Through talking with residents, I know how eager many of you are to have ASE cameras installed in the areas around your neighbourhood. However, determining the locations of the cameras are out of my control. Provincial legislation, under the Highway Traffic Act, only allows for the use of ASE cameras in designated school zones and community safety zones.

A community safety zone is a section of roadway that has been designated through a by-law and recognized under provincial legislation, identifying it as an area where public safety is

of special concern. In short, the City works within strict guidelines to determine if and where an ASE camera can be installed throughout Ottawa.

Whether you support or oppose the City’s use of ASE cameras, the fact is they have a 200 percent increase in compliance with the speed limit where they are deployed. I will continue to advocate for more enhancements for rural roads and use all the tools in our toolbox to keep road users safe now and in the future.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the fatal collision or may have dashcam footage of this incident and have not yet spoken to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service

Fatal Collision Investigation Unit at 613-2361222, extension 2345.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

Manotick ..United .Church

5567 Manotick Main Street, Manotick, Ontario, K4M 1A5

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The Catholic Communities of St. John the Evangelist

We welcome all, who with God’s help, work to build a better world. Rev. Paul Whynacht Sunday Worship at 10 am Office hours are: Wed 9a.m.-4:30p.m. Thurs-Fri 1p.m.-4:30p.m. 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)

2540 Stagecoach Road, Osgoode and St. Brigid 2015 River Road, Manotick

Pastor: Rev. Michael Wright

ST. JOHN: MASS TIME Saturdays 4 p.m., Sundays 9 a.m. ST. BRIGID: MASS TIME Sundays 10:30 a.m. Telephone: (613) 821-0761 Email: stbrigid.stjohn@gmail.com Office Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 9am–3pm Friday. 9am-12pm

ST. LEONARD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Church Office 613-692-2082 Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9a.m.-2p.m. The Reverend Kerri Brennan e-mail office@stjames-manotick.ca Web site: www.stjames-manotick.ca

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

A traffic camera is coming to the busy traffic area by South Carleton High School.

Manotick Kiwanis partners with MCPRA for recreation projects

By Ralph Tweedie, ManoTick kiwanis cluB

It really is amazing what a group of like-minded individuals can do. The Manotick Arena and Centennial Park are a perfect example. Each stage has been a project that involved members of the public, community associations, local businesses and multiple levels of government. At the center of all of this has been the Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association (MCPRA) and its predecessor, the Manotick Community Association.

The Manotick Community Association (MCA) was instrumental in galvanizing the original effort to bring the arena to Manotick in 1973. The MCA already had the proposed development site. Of the estimated cost of $515,000.00, approximately $150,000 was raised within the community. The Kiwanis Club of Manotick committed to $50,000 of that total. The Federal and Provincial Governments provided grants of approximately

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$100,000. Rideau township raised the remainder with a debenture.

This project was only feasible with the contributions of three levels of government and the hard work and generosity of individuals, service organizations and businesses in the community. The arena and Centennial Park became Manotick’s active recreational park and village gathering spot.

In 2015 the MCPRA began researching funding opportunities for a necessary upgrade to the arena facilities. The Federal Government committed $890,000 to the project. The City of Ottawa agreed to deliver expansion work and associated code upgrades.

The MCPRA Board coordinated community fundraising with the target of raising $250,000. In appre-

ciation of the Kiwanis Club of Manotick’s $25,000 donation, a meeting room on the second floor was named the Kiwanis Room. The fundraising team achieved their goal late in 2017. Construction started in May 2017 and was completed by March 2018.

MCPRA then took the initiative to enhance the northeast corner of Centennial Park. A Concept Design for Centennial Park was completed in early 2019. In June 2020, Ottawa city council approved the commemorative naming of the gateway area for Centennial Park as the David Arntfield Recreation Area in memory of local resident and active community volunteer Dave Arntfield.

Phase 1 included the Basketball Courts and the outdoor rink. Construction got underway September 2020. In April 2021, Infrastructure Canada, with the Government of Ontario, invested in the Centennial Park Enhancement Project through the Community, Culture and Recreation

Infrastructure initiative.

Phase 2 included the Skateboard facility, Pump Track and Gateway areas. This phase was led by the City of Ottawa in collaboration with MCPRA. Construction began in 2023 and the area was officially opened July 4th, 2024.

Once again, the upgrades were only possible with the contributions of three levels of government and the hard work and generosity of the local community. The Ki-

wanis Club of Manotick donated another $25,000 to the Centennial Park upgrades and a further $2,000 to MCPRA for enhancements to the arena gardens. Its not just money that makes it possible. Anne Robinson of MCPRA says, “I think it is less the (dollar) amount than the real support. Everybody pulling together in the same direction makes a big difference.”

We’re proud of our support of the Manotick Cul-

ture, Parks and Recreation Association. Our focus is the welfare of our children. We’re proud of our village. Working together as a community is what allows us to achieve our goals. Its what makes Manotick a great place to raise a family.

I’m reminded once again of Margaret Mead’s famous quote, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Manotick Mariners getting ready to hit the ice in September

Senior A hockey is coming to Manotick.

The Manotick Mariners will begin play in the Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League next month.

It will be the first venture into senior hockey since the Manotick Kings played at the Manotick Arena more than 30 years ago.

The team will be made up of former minor league and European league professional and collegiate players, with many of the players from the Manotick and Barrhaven area. Among the local players signed are Manotick’s Liam Dennison, who played in the United States Hockey League with Youngstown before spending five seasons with NCAA Division 1 hockey power Merrimack College. Last year, the 25-year-old defenceman finished the season with the Utah

Grizzles of the AHL.

Another signed player is Ottawa native Brett McKenzie. A point-pergame player in the OHL with North Bay, he was drafted in 2016 by the Vancouver Canucks. He has spent the last seven years playing in the ECHL and AHL.

The team is owned by Talaal Baroudi, owner of the Vault Restaurant and Bistro in Manotick. Baroudi is a former Senior A hockey player with Maniwaki of Quebec’s LNAH.

“When I talked to the league about putting a senior hockey team in Manotick, they were hesitant to put another team in the East,” Baroudi said. “They told me the Cornwall team was for sale, and the best way to get a team in Manotick would be to buy the Cornwall team and move it to Manotick.”

Baroudi originally wanted to call the team

the Kings, to remain consistent with the heritage of senior hockey in the village. The Kings were originally formed by local sports icons Vince Daly and Alf Taylor among others in the late 1980s.

The name was not an option for Baroudi, as it was to close to the Tweed Oil Kings’ name. After a lot of consultation, Baroudi settled on the Manotick Mariners as the club’s name.

There are 16 teams in the EOSHL divided into four divisions:

East A – Arnprior Rivermen, Bytown Royals, Manotick Mariners, Paugan Falls Rapids.

East B – Glengarry Pipers, North Dundas Rockets, South Grenville Rangers, South Stormont Mustangs.

West A – Frontenac Phantoms, Gananoque Islanders, Smiths Falls Rideaus, Westport

Lumberjacks.

West B – Desoronto Bulldogs, Lindsay Barncats, MV Wolves, Tweed Oil Kings.

The league has a 20game schedule, with each team playing 10 home and 10 away games. Home games in Manotick will be on Saturday nights. The Mariners’ home opener will be Sat., Sept. 21.

The team is going to be very local in its business and marketing approach.

“We have a number of local sponsors in place,” Baroudi said. “We will also be donating 2,000 tickets to local minor hockey teams. We will also have a 50/50 draw each game, and we will be supporting organizations like ROSSS, YOMA and the Manotick Legion with proceeds from the draw. Being a part of the community is very important to us.”

Cody Waite, who played Junior B hockey with the Richmond/Stittsville Royals and has EOSHL experience in playing , coaching and management, has been hired as the team’s General Manager. He was the assistant GM of the

Baroudi said the team is in the process of finalizing its coaching staff.

“The games are going to be fun and entertaining, and it will be a great thing to have in Manotick,” Baroudi said.

Cornwall Prowlers last season.

By Melissa Macisaac RuRal Ottawa sOuth suppORt seRvices

ROSSS, in partnership with the Nepean, Rideau, Osgoode Community Resource Centre, and South Nepean Community Health Centre (NROCRC), is pleased to offer a comprehensive caregiver program designed to support and provide respite for caregivers.

One of the key features of this program is the ability for caregivers to participate in support groups while the person they care for is being looked after. This can be achieved through attendance at a ROSSS Adult Day Pro-

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gram or by utilizing respite services provided by ROSSS Personal Support Workers in the care recipient’s home. This dual approach not only supports the well-being of the caregiver but also ensures the safety and care of their loved one.

Being a caregiver is a unique role that comes with many ups and downs and challenges. We understand the immense responsibility and stress that come with

caregiving, and our program offers support and relief. We have numerous caregivers in need of support, and our goal is to provide a space where they can find help and build a supportive community.

The need for such innovative solutions has become increasingly apparent, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, which has heightened levels of caregiver burnout and distress. Statistics from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) indicate that a significant percentage of senior caregivers are experiencing emotional and mental strain. Seniors who take on caregiving roles may encounter additional obstacles

related to their own health, financial constraints, and social isolation, all of which can contribute to heightened stress and distress.

By providing a safe and supportive environment for the care recipient while the caregiver participates in support groups, this program aims to alleviate the burden on caregivers and offer them the opportunity to seek the help and resources they need. Additionally, the availability of counselling services provided in partnership with NROCRC, ensures that caregivers have access to professional support when required.

The collaboration between our three local agencies serves

as a powerful example of the positive impact that can be achieved when organizations come together to address pressing community needs. Through this partnership, caregivers in rural Ottawa South are provided with the necessary support and resources.

As the older adult population in rural Ottawa South grows, we recognize that the number of caregivers will also increase. We are dedicated to providing the best support to assist this vulnerable population. If you are a caregiver in need of assistance or know someone who could benefit from our program, please reach out to us. You are not alone. We are here to help. For more information, contact Jeanne Pronovost, Senior Manager Client and Caregiver Services, at 613692-4697 x 223.

Innovative Programming to Support Caregivers in Rural Ottawa South YOMA supports mental health for rural Ottawa youth

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YOMA is a proud partner with other groups and organizations who work to support youth, rural communities and mental wellness for families. One of these groups is the Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective (ROYMHC).

ROYMHC is a team of 14 city-wide partners who care about the mental health of rural Ottawa youth. Started in 2018 by Osgoode Youth Association (OYA), ROYMHC came together because of shared concern that youth in rural Ottawa were not feeling they have resources or know how to access them. Our mission

is to make sure rural Ottawa youth feel supported with their mental health or know where to go for help when they need it. ROYMHC and its partners do this by educating youth and adults about mental health, sharing resources, advocating for counselling support in rural Ottawa, and more.

The ROYMHC has conducted two surveys of rural youth to validate assumptions and quantify the need. With that foundation, ROY-

MHC partnered with CHEO’s YouthNET/RéseauAdo program and Community Resource Centres to offer mental health presentations in rural schools and villages. We organize events like our Rural Youth Summit where youth can gather, share, and learn more about mental health. We have also partnered with the OYA and the Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) to support a Mental Health Counsellor for rural youth. Quinn works in Osgoode and helps youth from nearby areas. The appointments are free and have been very helpful for rural youth.

A key part of our model is providing annual, free, certified mental health training

to mentors of rural youth. In 2023, we certified 30 mentors in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training and 40 mentors in SafeTALK and Motivational Interviewing. Our next training summit is in November 2024. It is important to speak up about the mental health needs of rural youth because often, support services are far away, and youth rely on adults for transportation. Sometimes, youth don’t feel comfortable talking to adults about their mental health, or adults can’t take them to get help. Our Youth Advisory Committee has stressed that young people need mental health programs in their own communities.

One committee member said, “It’s lonely when you don’t

know where to go for support. Knowing that someone is looking out for you makes a huge difference”. We can all help by listening to rural youth and supporting organizations like ROYMHC. You can learn more at www.ruralottawayouth.ca. For more information about YOMA, see our website yoma.ca , sign up for our e-newsletter or follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.

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Jeanne Pronovost is the ROSSS Senior Manager Client and Caregiver Services.

Myth, lore and more at Odyssey Theatre’s new arts fair

By Jillian Wright

Be a part of the excitement August 16-18 as Odyssey Theatre is staging a totally unique experience: Myth, Legends and True Stories --- a Creative Arts Fair. Odyssey is bringing together an explosion of diverse performances and hands-on arts workshops and crafts to explore the world of myth and folklore along the Rideau River in beautiful Strathcona Park.

Since 1986, Odyssey Theatre has produced awardwinning professional theatre productions featuring masks, movement, elaborate sets and costumes, puppets, and music that transform Strathcona Park into a magical Theatre Under the Stars.

One notable performance audiences can look forward to seeing at this year’s Fair is a staged reading of The Girl with No Hands. This production is under the direction of Odyssey theatre’s Artistic Director Laurie Steven. Osgoode-native, Erin Eldershaw, is set to take on

the lead role of “The Handless Maiden.”

Erin grew up in Osgoode, attending St. Mark High School. She then completing high school at Canterbury Arts Drama Program in Ottawa. She pursued her love of acting by graduating from the George Brown Theatre Conservatory Program in 2013, then worked on a variety of productions. Her hard worked paid off, winning a local award in Toronto for “Best Supporting Actor.”

Erin continues to work in Ottawa as a local artist, both on the stage and on film on projects like Hallmark Christmas movies and local Equity theatre shows. She is also starring in a show in Osgoode this September entitled “Cue: Motherhood,” her self-produced/self-written one-woman show sharing what she has discovered in her experiences with this stage of life.

This summer, audiences can also go behind the scenes of a workshop performance of a new play based on the folktale The Handless

Maiden. Odyssey’s Young Company will lead audiences throughout the Park as they bring to life mythical creatures.

The Park will also be animated by lively dance performances, storytelling by artists from a variety of cultural traditions, and audiences can venture on a mythical scavenger hunt.

Audiences can participate in hands-on workshops led by professional artists in mask and puppet creation, crafts and more.

Odyssey is well known for its award-wining productions featuring masks, movement and puppets, so why the change this year? Laurie Steven, Odyssey’s Artistic Director states “we want to bring artists working in a variety of art forms, together with youth and curious audiences, to share and experience the powerful stories that shape our communities and influence the way we each live.”

Performances will be free – you can pay what you wish. Some events, like the puppet creation workshop, will have limited space and require registration. The schedule and full list of artists and events have been unveiled on Odyssey’s website at www. odysseytheatre.ca.

Local actress Erin Eldershaw has the lead role in the Odyssey theatre production of The Handless Maiden.

From the Messenger Archives: The girl without a name

By JeFF morris

It’s hard for Grace Agostinho to talk about the work she has done in Haiti without getting emotional.

But as she sits in the French Café in Manotick and flips through the pictures in the phone, a tear trickles down her cheek as she comes to one picture.

“This little girl,” she said, pausing to hold back a sob. “She doesn’t have a name.”

The little girl represents every reason why Agostinho has been raising money at the French Café and helping orphans in Haiti for the past five years.

“The girl’s mother has had a horrible life,” Agostinho said. “She doesn’t know how old she is. She thinks that maybe she is 30. She has nothing. She has been raped nearly every day for the past 20 years. She is scared for her little girl. She wants to protect her and keep her safe and let her have life – something she hasn’t had.”

The girl with no name has haunted Agostinho, but she has inspired her to keep going as well.

Agostinho’s dream of doing something to help orphans in Haiti blossomed from a seed planted while listening to CBC radio after the

devastating tropical storm season of 2008. Four tropical storms, including Hurricane Hanna, killed hundreds of people in Haiti and left the country in a state of devastation from which it has not recovered. In 2010, Haiti was hit even harder with one of the most damaging earthquakes on the planet over the last generation. Death toll estimates range from 150,000 to 200,000, and the Haitian government released figures that 250,000 residents and 30,000 commercial businesses collapsed or were severely damaged.

Agostinho raised more than $50,000 through donations at her business, through individuals from Manotick and Barrhaven stepping forward to become involved,

and through a fundraiser held at Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School in Barrhaven. Her vision has taken a number of twists and turns – the original plan to build an orphanage fell through because of the earthquake – but she has kept persevering.

Rather than building an orphanage and school, Agostinho adopted one in the mountain town of Savanette. She started her own program in which local residents can spend $100 to sponsor a child so that they can be fed a meal every day and go to the school. The program, according to Agostinho, directly saved 26 lives when she went to visit the school in May.

“There were 26 kids who

were literally dying of malnutrition,” she said. “We were able to use some of the money to get the kids to the medical centre where they were treated. If we had not been able to do that, all 26 of them would have died by

now. People in Manotick and Barrhaven have been generous to help us out, and they are the ones who saved the lives of these children.”

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Support from the community helped Grace Agostinho put smiles on the faces of orphaned children in Haiti.

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One of the children saved was a little girl named Santa. Agostinho has a photo of her on her iPhone. The spark in her eyes and her warm smile remind Agostinho how much of a difference she is making to the kids. It also serves as inspiration, as Santa’s eyes are filled with a reminder that she is making a difference.

On the wall inside the entrance to the French Café are pictures of many of the children who have benefited from the Manotick Project in Haiti. Not all of them have survived. Agostinho’s next trip to Haiti will be her tenth, and her emotional investment in the project far surpasses the hundreds of thousands of dollars she has invested into the project on her own.

Agostinho still has a dream of building a school and an orphanage, but she is at a crossroads as to what her next step should be. She understands that the people in Haiti are desperate, and that there is corruption at many levels, from the government to some of the people in who work in privileged positions who may have access to food and money. Agostinho has approached at least one large charity for help and direction, but she is not willing to let her vision be engulfed by a charity where 80 or even 90 per cent of funds raised go toward salaries and overhead.

“When people donate money, it goes directly to help kids,” she said. “It goes to saving lives and building lives.”

One of the struggles Agostinho faces is knowing that no matter how much she helps people, it is only the tip of the iceberg.

“No matter how much you want to do to help, it will never be enough,” she said. “But you don’t have to help everyone to make a difference.”

On her last trip, Agostinho saw a woman who was starving, and told the driver of their car to stop so that she could offer her the bread she had been eating.

“The sister from the church asked me why I would do that, because she is just going to wake up tomorrow and be hungry again. I told her that I can’t think that way. I gave her my bread because she

was starving. Maybe tomorrow someone else will help her. Sometimes people don’t get that even if you can only help one person, you are still changing their life.”

Meanwhile, on her travels to Haiti, she sees the same world without hope. It is a world that has been left behind by the rest of the world. Children are abandoned because their mothers or their parents can’t look after them. They are constantly picking through garbage looking for anything to eat. The children at the orphanage and the school are fortunate. There are 100 children in the classroom, but they listen to the teacher and they work together to learn. Their meal, usually rice, keeps them alive. Agostinho knows that if she built an orphanage and a school, it would have 150 kids

within a day.

“Just being there means a lot to the kids,” said Agostinho. “You don’t have to go and build houses and dig wells to make a difference. Sometimes you can make a bigger difference to a child just by being there, just by listening to the kids and giving them a hug, and letting them know that they are people too and that they matter. Love them 100 per cent with no judgements, and let them have their own culture and their own beliefs. They are beautiful children.”

Agostinho’s thoughts turn back to the girl without a name. She is nobody, yet she is everybody.

“I always wanted to have four children, but I stopped at two,” Agostinho said. “I was always going to name my next girl Sara. When I met the little

girl with no name, I called her Sara. I wanted her to know that she could have a name and be somebody – a person.”

Meeting the girl and her mother was perhaps the most powerful thing she has encountered on her many visits to Haiti. They lived in conditions unimaginable for us in Canada. Agostinho even gave the woman her underwear out of her backpack, as she had none.

“We are so lucky here in Canada,” she said. “Sometimes we don’t realize how lucky we are. Sure, it gets cold in the winter here, but we are

safe. We know that we will have a roof over our heads and that we will eat.”

A tear runs down her face one more time.

“I can’t stop thinking about the little girl,” she said. “She is my Sara. There is not an hour of any day that goes by that I don’t think of her. There are a lot of children without a name in Haiti. I know I can’t help them all, but I am going to help as many of them as I can.”

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Lasting Impressions Gifts: Renewing to stay in Manotick

By Kelly Belair ManoticK Bia

Nestled in the heart of historic Manotick Village, Lasting Impressions Gifts (LIG) owned by Gina Petrocco has been a beloved fixture in the community for 18 years. As the boutique renews its commitment to stay in Manotick, it continues to delight both long-time customers and new visitors with its unique offerings and exceptional customer service provided by a dedicated team.

A Rich History

Founded in 2006, Lasting Impressions Gifts has grown from a small familyrun shop into a cornerstone of the Manotick community. The boutique’s dedication to quality, local product that changes regularly, and personalized customer service has earned it a loyal following. We are so appreciative of the support our customers have shown us over the years through the sewer’s installation on Main Street, economic crises and most recently Covid.

Located at 5552 Man-

otick Main Street, LIG is more than just a gift shop; it’s a place where memories are made and cherished.

They carry diverse product categories that cater to various tastes and occasions from timeless and meaning-

ful jewelry pieces, home accessories, candles, gourmet foods, body & spa, baby gifts, and more. Their cus-

tom gift baskets can be made for individual as well as corporate clients and gifts are ready to be gifted when they leave our shop. Customers can place orders online at ligonline.ca, they deliver locally and ship across North America. They also offer a loyalty program, gift wrapping, free shipping.

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“Thank you for supporting your community-minded, locally-owned hardware store. It is your support that allows us to give back to the community.”

Lasting Impressions opened in Manotick in 2006.

Lasting Impressions carries a complete line of bath and body products.

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Embracing the Manotick Community

LIG’s commitment to the Manotick community goes beyond its product offerings. The boutique actively participates in local events and supports community initiatives. Lasting Impressions Gifts involvement in community activities helps foster a sense of belonging and strengthens the bond between the boutique and its

customers.

A Bright Future

As they renew their commitment to stay in Manotick, they look forward to continuing to serve their wonderful customers from Manotick and the surrounding Ottawa area.

“We believe our dedication to quality, customer service, and community engagement will

allow us to remain a cherished part of Manotick for years to come,” Petrocco says.

Whether you’re a longtime resident or a visitor passing through, Lasting

Impressions Gifts invites you to explore its diverse product offerings and experience the warmth and charm of Manotick a village filled with wonderful restaurants, cafes, and shops. With its rich history and unwavering commitment to the community, LIG is more than just a gift shop—it’s a place where lasting memories are made.

Summertime

Gina Petrocco has been a fixture in the community for 18 years.

Local women transform communities through Global Scavenger Hunts

Since 2014, two Greely women, Fiona Bremner and her daughter Alex Everitt, along with their Ottawa teammate, Jenny Mehan, have been making waves both locally and internationally through their participation in the GISHWHES, GISH, and now Rogue Hunt scavenger hunts. These events, known for their quirky and creative challenges, have not only brought joy and excitement to participants but have also fostered significant positive change in communities around the world.

Their journey began in 2014 with GISHWHES (Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen), an annual event that encouraged participants to step out of their comfort zones and engage in whimsical, often altruistic tasks. Competitors form teams with others across the world. Over the years, the event evolved into GISH (Greatest International Scavenger Hunt) and most recently, Rogue Hunt. Throughout these transformations, the core mission remained the same: to inspire creativity, confidence, team-

work, and empathy. The trio’s participation has led to numerous local and international initiatives. From organizing food drives and community clean-ups in Ottawa to contributing to global causes such as building schools in developing countries and supporting refugee families, they have demonstrated the far-reaching impact of these scavenger hunts. Their efforts have not only provided immediate relief and support but have also inspired others to take action in their own communities.

One of the most remarkable aspects of these scavenger hunts is their ability to foster creativity and confidence among participants. Fiona, Alex, Jenny and their teammates have tackled challenges that range from creating art installations out of recycled materials to performing random acts of kindness for strangers. These tasks have pushed them to think outside the box and embrace their creative instincts, leading to personal growth and a stronger sense of selfassurance. For example, some tasks this year include

various fundraisers, bringing donuts to random workers, making a Kevin Bacon portrait out of bacon and getting an article published about you including two words from the 2023 Words of the Year list (e.g., coronation or dystopian).

Teamwork and empathy are at the heart of these scavenger hunts. Fiona, Alex and Jenny have collaborated with friends, family, and even (especially!) strangers to complete tasks, forging strong bonds and learning the value of cooperation. Their experiences have taught them to appreciate diverse perspectives and to work together towards common goals. This spirit of collaboration has extended beyond the hunts, influencing their daily lives and interactions with others.

As they continue their journey with Rogue Hunt, their legacy of good continues to grow. They have become role models in their community, showing that even the smallest actions can make a significant difference. Their story is a testament to the power of creativity, confidence, teamwork, and empathy in transforming lives and communities.

In a world that often feels divided, their participation in these scavenger hunts serves as a reminder that we all

have the potential to create positive change. This years team (Team Slackers) is also made up of Tripper from BC, Victoria from the US, and India from Germany.

Through their dedication and passion, they have shown that when we come together with a shared purpose, we can achieve extraordinary things.

Alex Everitt and her mother, Fiona Bremner, along with their Ottawa teammate, Jenny Mehan, are participating in the Rogue Hunt scavenger hunts.

KDH names new VP Nursing/Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive

Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Hogue, Nurse Practitioner and Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE), as its new Vice President of Nursing/Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive (CNE), effective August 19, 2024.

Hogue brings to KDH 19 years of progressive leadership experience in the healthcare sector, with six years as a senior executive. She has a wealth of clinical leadership experience ranging from acute care to primary care, emergency medical services (EMS), and long-term care.

Hogue comes to KDH from the West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC), where she has served as Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Primary, Patient and Family Centred Care since 2021. In this role she has been responsible for all inpatient and outpatient clinical programs for a 70-bed acute care hospital, EMS, a six-site Nurse Practitioner-led clinic, and more. All told, she has had responsibility for more

than 500 clinical staff.

Previously, Hogue served as WPSHC’s Director of Nursing, Clinical, and Community Programs. She started with the healthcare organization in 2014 as Manager of Primary Care and Nurse Practitioner Lead for one of its nursing stations, and by 2018 was recognized as a senior leader in the organization as Director of Primary Care/ Nurse Practitioner Lead.

Significant accomplishments in Hogue’s career to date, enabled by her skills in collaboration and systems integration, include development of a mental health hub to support seamless transition from hospital to the community, and expansion of WPSHC’s rural Nurse Practitioner-led clinics which saw the hospital, primary care, and EMS collaborating on a Quality Improvement Plan.

Hogue has a passion for teaching dating back to 2013 and is currently a part-time Professor in Canadore College’s Health Care Administration program. Among many speaking engagements, she has twice been the key-

note speaker at the College’s convocation ceremony.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Laurentian University in 2005, Hogue earned her Masters of Nursing: Nurse Practitioner degree from Athabasca University in 2014. Hogue’s

personal and professional growth mindset has led her to achieve a number of additional certifications over the years, including Certified Health Executive designation from the Canadian College of Health Leaders in 2023.

“We are very pleased to

welcome Katie to KDH,” said the hospital’s CEO, Frank J. Vassallo. “She has an impressive track record of both strategic and clinical leadership achievements and brings a systems thinking and collaborative approach that KDH will benefit from. Since the bulk of her leadership career has been serving in a rural community, she understands the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in smaller communities like ours.”

Hogue responded: “I am thrilled to be joining team KDH! Kemptville District Hospital has a reputation of being a leader in rural health care and partnerships, and I am honored to be joining the senior leadership team. I look forward to bringing my leadership and nursing experience to the organization and community we are privileged to serve! I hold a strong commitment to quality, efficient, and equitable patient care. Through a shared commitment of partnerships and innovation, I believe that we will continue to grow and lead in providing exceptional

quality care to the community and families we serve. I am grateful for the opportunity and look forward to working with my new colleagues and our partners!”

Hogue succeeds Jennifer Ellis, RN, PhD, who served in the role from 2022 to 2024. Vassallo expressed his gratitude to Ellis for her service, commending her dedication, passion, and devotion to supporting the growth of her people. “Jen’s values and accomplishments have left a lasting impression on us,” he said.

Vassallo also thanked Cassandra Mayville-Fortin, MHA, CHE, RN, BSc, for assuming the role of Interim VP Nursing/Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive. “Cassandra did an excellent job in this role while continuing her duties as Manager of Emergency, Care Quality, and Education,” he noted. “Juggling several demanding responsibilities on relatively short notice was not an easy assignment and we are very grateful for her professionalism, dedication, and work ethic.”

Katie Hogue is KDH’s new Vice President of Nursing/Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive, effective August 19, 2024.

CLUES ACROSS

1. Spiritual leaders

7. A solution

13. Fortified wine

14. Edible mollusk

16. Blood group

17. A way to compare

19. Gov’t lawyer

20. Actor Ciaran

22. Calendar month

23. Very willing

25. __ ex Machina

26. Satisfies

28. Type of berry

29. Distinctive practice

30. Popular pickup truck model

31. Dekagram

33. Naturally occurring solid material

34. Company officer

36. Villains

38. Cricket frogs

40. German founder of psychology

41. Endured

43. A female domestic

44. A situation you can be in

45. Cigarette (slang)

47. Fiber optic network (abbr.)

48. Belgian composer Walter

51. Employee stock ownership plan

53. Belonging to the bottom layer

55. Musical or vocal sound

56. Yankees’ great Judge

58. Dickens character

59. Beloved late sportscaster Craig

60. South Dakota

61. Exposing human vice or folly to ridicule

64. Atomic #79

65. Former Braves pitcher Julio

67. Humor

69. Shawl

70. Hospital unit

CLUES DOWN

1. Animal disease

2. Commercial

3. Arts and crafts supplies

4. Containers

5. Investment vehicle

6. A way to greet in a friendly way

7. Bulged downward

8. “A Day Without” singer

9. Lay about

10. Intestinal

11. Negative

12. Caused to be loved

13. Prominent in Islamic eschatology

15. Sincere

18. Not in

21. Number above the line in a fraction

24. Bill Murray chased one

26. Pouch

27. Swedish krona

30. Start over

32. Wild white or

yellow flower

35. Fourteen

37. Visual way of interacting with a computer (abbr.)

38. Up-to-date

39. Campaigns

42. Touch lightly

43. “Boardwalk Empire” actress Gretchen

46. Violent seizure of property

47. One who

supports the Pope

49. Malaise

50. Body fluid

52. Inauthentic person

54. Title of respect

55. Chilean city

57. Central Japanese city

59. Garment

62. Draw from

63. Automobile

66. The man

68. Top government lawyer

Mobil Waypoint Richmond becomes Richmond Legacy Pavilion partner

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.

Mobil Waypoint Richmond is pleased to partner with other local businesses to see this exciting project completed. Waypoint says it works hard to make it easy for you to connect

with your community at their modern and friendly stores. They stay connected with their communities and engage in positive ways as demonstrated in their support for Richmond’s beautiful new Pavilion.

For more information on Mobil Waypoint Richmond click on waypointconven-

ience.com

For more information on the Richmond Community

Pavilion and on how you may contribute please visit richmondlegacy.ca.

Surge of cats prompts call for action by Ottawa Humane Society

Last weekend, the Ottawa Humane Society received an influx of close to 90 cats including 40 kittens transferred from another animal welfare organization facing capacity challenges.

To better understand the number outdoor cats in Ottawa and the community’s attitude towards the animals, the OHS is calling for the community to complete a short survey. The results will inform the OHS’s strategies to slow

Ottawa’s cycle of homeless cats and reduce Ottawa’s homeless cat population.

“Homeless cats, particularly those born outside, often live short, brutal lives,” said Sharon Miko, OHS President & CEO.

“Cat homelessness is a complex issue that education, advocacy and responsible pet ownership play a role in solving.”

The OHS’s survey will inform the organization’s strategies on education, data collection, support

for community cat caregivers and expanded spay/neuter services.

Miko continued, “Longterm research and community involvement are vital to making progress in reducing the number of homeless cats. We encourage everyone to complete the survey and contribute to our understanding of Ottawa’s cat population.”

The survey can be completed online and will be available until Aug. 31, 2024.

Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc. Notice of a Special Meeting Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act 2024

Wednesday September 4, 6:30pm at the Manotick United Church - Lower Hall. 5567 Manotick Main St, Manotick, ON K4M 1A5

Take notice that Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc. (WMMI) will be holding a special meeting Wednesday September 4, 6:30pm at the Manotick United Church.

This meeting will be to discuss proposed changes to WMMI’s by laws. The purpose of the proposed changes is to increase ease of administration, reduce costs and comply with the new Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act 2024. A vote to ratify the proposed changes will immediately follow the discussion.

All are welcome to attend the meeting and discussion, however only current WMMI Members in good standing will be able to vote.

RSVP to attend by emailing execdirector@watsonsmill.com.

To review the proposed changes to WMMI’s By Laws please visit https://watsonsmill.com/about/.

To become a WMMI Member please visit https://watsonsmill-store.square.site/.

Pictured are (R-L) Waypoint retailer Sanket Domadiya and his wife Akruti.

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