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What the hell was she thinking? Woman races down Rideau, takes selfies from roof of sinking car before being rescued By Charlie Senack Manotick Messenger It was a busy evening on the water in Manotick on Jan. 16 after a yellow Subaru drove into the Rideau River. A backyard video camera showed the yellow car racing down the ice in the middle of the river near Old Mill Way at around 4:30 p.m. Sunday night. The car was travelling at high speed, and children were playing hockey on a patch of ice near the shoreline. The video was posted by Manotick resident Sacha Gera, who was stunned as he watched the incident unfold. “My kids were playing hockey on the rink on the shore line and my son was playing hockey and saw the car coming down,” he told the Manotick
Messenger. “Our initial reaction was just shock. You don’t expect to have to worry about things like that on the river in the winter.” Another video reviewed by the Manotick Messenger showed the car speeding by a group of snowmobilers on the ice. Shortly after, it started to sink in a weak spot. Video taken from the shoreline then showed a lone woman standing on the trunk of the car as it sank, before being pulled to safety by a blue kayak and rope, which was thrown into the freezing water by a neighbour. Nearby residents on the shoreline could be heard saying “she is going in.” A photo shared on social media showed the woman taking selfies as she stood on her sinking car. According to those who
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were on the scene, the woman, who has not been identified publicly, said she was “just having fun” and would “totally do it again.” Gera says it’s her attitude towards the situation which aggravates him the most. “It has been one of those years where there was not a lot of snow until just a couple of days ago, so the ice is very thick. Our width in terms of where we are on the river is maybe 250 to 300 feet across and the car came racing down the middle,” he said. “It could have easily skidded out of control and hit anybody who was out ice fishing or playing hockey — including my kids. Its reckless behaviour. Thank goodness nobody got hurt.”
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A woman who has not been identified by police takes selfies moments before Manotick residents risked their lives to save her. She drove down the frozen Rideau River at speeds estimated at 70 km per hour before hitting thin ice and sinking. Lynda Douglas photo
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Ontario government releases details of cautious and gradual re-opening The health and wellbeing of the residents of Carleton, Ottawa and Ontario is my top priority. Please visit my website for the latest information and updates from the Government of Ontario, as well as information regarding upcoming virtual town hall meetings and public consultations. Recent updates include: • Ontario helping communities address cybercrime; • Ontario- Municipal summit seeks solutions to build more homes; • Governments increasing veterinarian capacity for Ontario farms; and • Ontario cuts electricity rates to help workers, families and small business; NEWS FROM QUEEN’S PARK With key public health and health care indicators
starting to show signs of improvement, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, released details of steps to cautiously and gradually ease public health measures, starting on January 31, 2022. As a result of the additional public health measures enacted on January 5, 2022, the province is beginning to see signs of stabilization in key public health and health system indicators. Per cent positivity has fallen and new admissions to hospital have started to stabilize with length of stay shortening considerably.
Over the coming days and weeks, these trends are expected to continue, allowing the province to begin cautiously easing public health measures. In the absence of concerning trends in public health and health care indicators, Ontario will follow a cautious and phased approach to lifting public health measures, with 21 days between each step. January 31, 2022 Effective January 31, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. Ontario will begin the process of gradually easing restrictions, while maintaining protective measures, including but not limited to: • Increasing social gathering limits to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors. • Increasing or maintaining capacity limits at 50 per cent in indoor public settings, including but
not limited to: o Restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments without dance facilities; o Retailers (including grocery stores and pharmacies) o Shopping malls; o Non-spectator areas of sports and recreational fitness facilities, including gyms; o Cinemas; o Meeting and event spaces; o Museums, galleries, aquariums, zoos and similar attractions; and o Casinos, bingo halls and other gaming establishments • Allowing spectator areas of facilities such as sporting events, concert venues and theatres to operate at 50 per cent seated capacity or 500 people, whichever is less. Enhanced proof of vac-
cination, and other requirements would continue to apply in existing settings. February 21, 2022 Effective February 21, 2022, Ontario will lift public health measures, including: • Increasing social gathering limits to 25 people indoors and 100 people outdoors. • Removing capacity limits in indoor public settings where proof of vaccination is required, including but not limited to restaurants, indoor sports and recreational facilities, cinemas, as well as other settings that choose to optin to proof of vaccination requirements. • Permitting spectator capacity at sporting events, concert venues, and theatres at 50 per cent capacity. • Limiting capacity in most remaining indoor
public settings where proof of vaccination is not required to the number of people that can maintain two metres of physical distance. • Indoor religious services, rites or ceremonies limited to the number that can maintain two metres of physical distance, with no limit if proof of vaccination is required. • Increasing indoor capacity limits to 25 per cent in the remaining higherrisk settings where proof of vaccination is required, including nightclubs, wedding receptions in meeting or event spaces where there is dancing, as well as bathhouses and sex clubs. Enhanced proof of vaccination, and other requirements would continue to apply in existing settings.
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MANOTICK MESSENGER goldie continues from page 2 March 14, 2022 Effective March 14, 2022, Ontario will take additional steps to ease public health measures, including: • Lifting capacity limits in all indoor public settings. Proof of vaccination will be maintained in existing settings in addition to other regular measures. • Lifting remaining capacity limits on religious services, rites, or ceremonies. • Increase social gathering limits to 50 people indoors with no limits for outdoor gatherings. To manage COVID-19 over the long-term, local and regional responses by public health units may be deployed based on local context and conditions. Applications open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program To support businesses required to close or reduce
capacity due to the public health measures put in place to blunt the spread of the Omicron variant, the government has launched the Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program. Through the new program, the government will provide eligible businesses with a rebate payment of up to 100 per cent for property tax and energy costs they incur while subject to these restrictions. Applications for the program opened on January 18, 2022. To learn more please visit: https:// w w w. a p p . g r a n t s . g o v. on.ca/obcrp. The government is also introducing a new COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant that will give businesses subject to closure under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen a $10,000 grant. The money will flow to eligible businesses in February. In addition, the government is also improving
Restaurants like the Marlborough Pub in North Gower will once again be allowed to open to 50 per cent capacity beginning Jan. 31. Manotick Messenger photo
cash flows for Ontario businesses by making up to $7.5 billion available through a six-month interest- and penalty-free period for Ontario businesses to make payments for most provincially administered taxes. This penalty and
interest-free period started on January 1, 2022. This supports businesses now and provides the flexibility they will need for longterm planning. Office Notice: In an effort to contain the COVID-19 virus, our
Constituency Office went virtual on March 16, 2020. Our location will remain closed until further notice. We are still open and working during regular office hours to answer your calls and emails. If you require assistance on any
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Former Ottawa Senators star and Manotick resident Marc Methot, third from right, took some time out of his day last weekend to play some pick up hockey on the Manotick outdoor rink with local youths. Methot, whose Wally and Methot Show podcast with popular Ottawa sports broadcaster Brent Wallace, can be heard on Apple Podcasts. Twitter photo
thinking continues from page 1 The woman was left uninjured thanks to the quick action of local residents who risked their own lives to help. They went out onto the ice surface with a kayak to help rescue the unscathed woman. It’s unclear where the woman first entered the river, but some believe she started near Kemptville, about 25 kilometres away. The female driver declined medical attention on scene, according to Ottawa Paramedics. “This evening a car went through the ice in the south end of Ottawa. Thankfully no injuries and an amazing job by local residents saving the driver by using a kayak and quick safe thinking,” the Ottawa Police dive team tweeted shortly after the incident unfolded. “Another reminder that ‘No Ice Is Safe Ice’. Please use extreme caution this winter season!” Late Sunday evening, Ot-
tawa Police confirmed the female driver had been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. Because the vehicle is still in the water, it could pose a hazard for curious onlookers venturing out onto the ice surface, said police. The car was fully emerged in the freezing water within 24 hours, according to neighbours. In Canada, driving on frozen water isn’t a crime within itself. That being said, it’s not recommended, especially on the Rideau River where strong currents are present. The incident has garnered world-wide attention, with CNN, Daily Mail, Sky News, and others talking about the bizarre occurrence of events. When Gera first posted the video, he didn’t expect it to reach far-fetching audiences. The driver who sped down the Rideau River was charged with one count of reckless driving. After being rescued, she said Lynda Douglas photo “I did not think for a she would “totally do it again.” minute it would go viral,” he said. “It seems to have really TikTok. I’ve had requests across the world. What we the speed it was going down going around 70 kilometres picked up after landing on from media agencies right were taken back with was the river. I would say it was an hour.”
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Higher taxes will make homes less affordable
A humble and gracious Canadian hero
It was a long time coming, even though to work through it.” much of it was virtual. O’Ree was also quick to point out that Willie O’Ree, the first Black hockey he was not the best Black hockey player Page 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 player in NHL history, had his number 22 of his era. raised to the rafters at TD Garden by the “There was a guy named Herb CarThe federal government is using tax dollars to dream up a new way to hammer homeowners. Boston Bruins. nagie,” he said as we sat down at a little In 2020, the online news site Blacklock’s Reporter discovered the federal government funI had a lump in my throat as I watched table at an NHL event. “He was already Ommunity nelling $250,000 through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to figure out howOtour C O’Ree give his speech virtually to the a legend by the time I came around. He from improve housing affordability. crowd in Boston. played for the Quebec Aces with Jean Bethe other Messenger Editorial The big brains funded by the CMHC just released a report recommending that the governIt was typical Willie O’Ree. Humble, liveau in the Quebec Senior League, and ment target the “housing wealth windfalls gained by many homeowners while they sleep and gracious, admirably overa lot of guys who played watch TV.” The annual tax would hit theCanadian value of Canadian homes assessed above $1 million. whelmed. against him said that he Are you more The bill would need to be paid when the home is sold or inherited, and it could cost many famI smiled and remembered was just as good as Beilies thousands ofthan dollars. a fifth grader? talking to the man who liveau. Unfortunately, he Canada Day approaching next week,tax it ishikes a goodistime fortrying us all toto boil water with your freezer. Trying With to improve affordability with like broke hockey’s colour barnever got the chance to reflect on what it means to be Canadian. Higher taxes won’t make homes rier. Some called him the play in the NHL.” Do we take being Canadian for affordable. granted? Better yet, how new Canadians about beingmansions. Canadian? Some of us This new home taxdowon’t just hitfeelbig fancy Jackie Robinson of hockey. O’Ree downplayed look upon immigrants and refugees as opportunists, not wanting to give but According to the Canadian Estate home price in the VancouIt was 25 years ago. some of the racial taunts very willing to take. Perhaps, Real for some people,Association, that is true, but the whenaverage you attend a celebration new Canadians, as the That one hosted by Nepeanver and Toronto areas isformore than $1 such million. means the average family that lives in their Pinnacle was an exciting and slurs that he faced. Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre at Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last home formonth, 10 years would up with a $10,000 bill under a proposal offered by the report. place to work, and the phone call I was “I just let it all go in one ear and out you can see the end excitement and the thankfulnesstax in the eyes of every Canadian. That’snewThey thousands of dollars that can’t help grandparents fund their golden years and thouabout to make would become one of those the other,” he said. “There were some inciunderstand, perhaps better than all of us, what it means to be sands of Canadian. dollars that a young couple can’t put toward their first family home. lasting memories. When I reminisce about dents. But in all honesty, it was a lot worse So how can the rest of us have that feeling? Bev McRae photo The report estimatesgovernment that 1.3 million homeowners would pay the tax. the days at Pinnacle with former fellow playing in the minors in some of the smallThe Conservative has a solid Canadian idea. the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-servKenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism But theJason history books teach us that money-hungry politicians willAt be tempted to reduce the co-workers, we call them our Epix Mo- er cities. I never let it get to me.” ing teacher/volunteer with a memorial garden bench, which will be installed with a plaque in the school’s and Andrew Cohen, President of the Historica-Dominion Institute, are chalplayground. Left to right, MCNS Director Sandy Erler and June Hodgewas celebrate 29 years as athat sup- we had $1-million threshold tohigh hit school morestudents homeowners. ments. Epix a June’s trademark I asked him if he remembered his first lenging middle and to take the citizenship test. ply teacher, teacher and volunteer. The feds Canadian Citizenship Challenge, funded intax partin by1917, CIC andits runinitially by the When the implemented the income high exemptions meant only sunk thousands of dollars into, so why not NHL goal. His eyes lit up and a big smile Historica-Dominion Institute, will see students study Discover Canada: the very fewRights people Now, most Canadians with make more than the income taxuse it? stretched from ear to ear. and paid. Responsibilities of Citizenship and then take paycheques a mock citizenship test. Sometimes it’s best just to say nil free threshold because of the lower personal exemption. I was nervous as I made the phone call. “We were playing Montreal. It was New “This will be a fun way for students to learn about Canada and feel proud findingtax myself one of those bizarre crosswonder about things like how come “underneath” is During theshared 2019history federal election, the said New Democrats wanted a I’m wealth onat household He answered. Year’s Day. Leo Boivin had the puck and of our and accomplishments,” Minister Kenney. “As we roads where everything I love about sports is about a word but no one ever says “overneath” when the about our million. past and theDuring people and events that made Canadacampaign, what it is net worthlearn over $20 their 2021 election they lowered the wealth tax work-“Hello, isback Willie O’Ree.” I was breaking down the left wing. He fed to collide with a large swatch of the population discussion this pulled me into soccer. today, we become more proud to be Canadian. We are inspired to see how we ing diligently to grate my nerves. “Chelsea so muchIbywas watching the thresholdcantodefend $10 million. Seelive how quickly that changed? And, justis learning like that, talking to a me this perfect, rink wide pass, that needour rights and up to our responsibilities and we feel much It’s this whole World Cup thing. Don’t you find World Cup,” said the mom wearing Crocs. “We are more strongly how valuable it is to be a citizen of Canada.” The newly released report argues the government could use thethat $5.8 billion this legend. ed up right on my stick. It was a great pass. people are just from a little too intonew it? studying each country before the game. She has “Our schools need to be training our young people to become the citizens I found myself in line inin front of two nouveauI staggered really become a fan of Arr-hayne-TEE-na, and she of tomorrow. Citizenship is not only But about the new federal Canadians,government it’s about all is already tax to “provide benefits to renters.” $1 trillion debt. and stumbled through intro- I went in on Charlie Hodge, and I put the soccer fan moms at Your even wants us to go there on our Canadians, young and old,” said Andrew Cohen. “The Canadian Citizenship And Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would that cash in less than five at hisFROM ducing myself.vacation I told that weI was the puck under his glove hand. It was my first Independent Grocer the days other day. next him year. Perhaps Challenge will encourage students to learn moreblow about through what it means to be I was kind of in my own little can even go Brrra-seeel.” Canadian and then put that knowledge to the test.” current rate of spending. NHL brand manager attomy Pinnacle, a hockey NHL goal.” THE mental world in the checkout line, That caught attention. Starting this summer, the Historica-Dominion Institute will be encouraging Governments should remove red tape that limits businesses from building more homes. card company. Willie O’Ree smiled, remembering the scanning the tabloid and magaArr-hayne-TEE-na? OTHER more than 5,000 middle and high school teachers to register their classrooms zine coversland, and wondering what Are you kidding me? for thesuch Challenge. Each classroom receive a set of new citizenshipagricultural SIDE “Policies as zoning rules,willrestrictions onthedeveloping and develop“I’m not sure if you aware or not, sir, moment. He didn’t mention that it was Justin Bieber’s first major scandal The other mom – the one with guide, along with specially designed learning activities. The teacher will also By Jeffrey ment charges bothexam. newStudents and existing housing theabout C.Dto Howe but there has never been a hockey card the first NHL goal ever scored by a Black wouldexplains be. I was just rethe Birkenstocks – piped in. receivedirectly copies of ainfluence mock citizenship will take the citizenshipprices,” Morris enter the world after some quality are a wonderful football as a class and the teachers will return the completed exams to the Institute.exam made of you,” nation,” I “They toldshe him. “We would like player. He also left out the part about the time on Planet Jeff and launch said. “My husband, Dominion Institute for grading. intosolution my weekly is way-to-reward-your-customers-byof course, wears the azure for Italia, Governments should act to reduce sky-highInstitute housing prices. to build more to include you in and ourcheers next setbut of NHL standing ovation that lasted several minResults will be announced by the Dominion on Flag Day The charging-us-five-cents-per-bag-and-claiming-it’s- Zachary’s favourite team has been MAY-heee-co. (February 15) each year for the next three years. For more information about homes, not raise taxes. hockey cards.” utes. to-save-the-environment rant when I unexpectedly They did a school project on MAY-heee-co last year the Challenge please visit the Historica-Dominion Institute website at on the conversation he has right?” even insisted he that we go to out eat andno idea I Franco Terrazzano is the Federal Director and Kris Sims is thelocked B.CinDirector of thebehind Can-me. www.historica-dominion.ca. “Isandthat said. “Itohad “Leo played for the Inkerman Rockets “I wish some of the stores would carry the watch the games when they are playing.” CIC’s multiculturalism grants and contributions program will be investing adian Taxpayers Federation. never card. I would love to have an when they were really good,” he said. “I vuvuzela horns so that we could bring them to Ihad bit my a tongue. $525,171 in this 32 month project which promotes civic memory, civic pride Chelsea’s games,” said the mom who was wearing In an effort to keep my blood pressure down, I andMedia integration. © Troy NHL hockey card.” wonder if he ever played against Herb Crocs. looked out the big window at the big parking lot filled stomach. Carnegie.” “Oh, I know,” said the one wearing Birkenstocks.Butterflies and scoped it out, looking my for a puppy or a bird orThis was “Zachary has a tournament next weekend and it anything thatEpix would pry my mind out of and the shackclearly an Moment, I still reAfter that year, Willie was traded to would have been so in the spirit of the World Cup to les that these two soccer moms had put me in with it as if it had just happened. Over Montreal. He knew that would be the end have all of us blowing our vuvuzela horns. Theymember lost their conversation. two-nil and then three-nil. They need all of the supA busload of seniors from a nearby retirement the next few years, I met with him a few of his NHL career. The Canadiens had a port they can get.” home had pulled up and passengers were getting Nil? Who says nil? Really. off. and I was trying to, in my head, name all of a their times, I chatted with him few more dynasty, and there would be no room for “Oh, I know,” said the mom wearing Crocs. “The walkers as an escape. 1165 Beaverwood Rd., P.O. Box 567, Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A5 times.Unfortunately, He told they mepulled some incredible stories, him on their roster. What ensued was a horns are such a beautiful part of the South African me back in. www.manotickmessenger.on.ca culture.” cousin lives in Australia, and he was devasand he“My was humble, sincere and as genuine life of being a star in the minors. When The Manotick Messenger is published every Wednesday in Manotick, Ontario. The Manotick I wanted to jump in and say something, but I tated when Germany beat them 4-nil,” said the Messenger is mailed to bona fide subscribers in Rideau and Osgoode Townships for $36. The as a hero should we met, he had just been named the NHL’s refrained. I couldn’t do it. mom wearing Crocs. be. publication is available by carrier for $36 or at newsstands for $1.00 per copy. Letters will be edited for length, clarity and libellous statements. Display, National and Classified rates are available on If you are unfamiliar with the vuvuzela horn, then“I didn’t At this point, I couldn’t take itas anymore. Mount think of it a big deal at the Diversity Ambassador. He has spent the request. The Manotick Messenger is not responsible for the loss ofMain unsolicited manuscripts, photos orBox you 5567 Manotick St., P.O. 567, have not tuned into CBC over the past two Patience erupted and out came sarcasm lava. other material used for publication purposes. time, “Iand I match,” certainly didn’t see myself last quarter century introducing hockey to weeks. If you stumble across a World Cup soccer saw that I said. “I can’t believe AusManotick, Ontario K4M 1A5 game on CBC, you will hear what sounds like TRY-lier looked so insipid against Deutschland.” as theTheJackie Robinson of Hockey,” said inner-city children. Publisher: Jeffrey Morris 50,000 bees swarming the field. They are not bees. mom with the crocs was not impressed. Managing Editor: Jeffrey Morris The Manotick Messenger O’Ree, who grew up inwasn’t Fredericton, New “It’s wonderful to come back and share They are people blowing on cheap, plastic, gimThe mom with Birkenstock’s either, but News and Editorial: Reporters: Bev McRae Publisher: Jeffrey Morris Phone: 613-692-6000 EsauMorris horns. she did acknowledge me with a response. how thrilled Managing Editor: Jeff Jeffrey ismicky published every other Brunswick. “I just remember the game with kids who might never have manotickmessenger@gmail.com Fax: 613-692-3758 Reporters: Bev McRae The funny thing about these horns is that they “Who is your team?” she quipped, condescendFRIDAY in what Manotick, OnMarketing Mgr: Gord Logan Jeff Esau was to be called up to get to play in the had the opportunity to experience hockhave become has defined the 2010 World ICup. ingly. email: Advertising and Marketing: People Letters who have been and I did the only thing I could do, shouting as loud tario. willfollowing be ed-the World CupNHL.” Office: Marketing Mgr:Angie GordDinardo Logan ey,” he said. Advertising: advert@bellnet.ca people who have only seen 20 minutes of it in passas I could. Photographer: Mike Carroccetto garyhcoulombe@gmail.com Editor: newsfile@bellnet.ca ited forcommented length,on clarity ing have these annoying yet relent-The“USA! USA!” factUSA! that O’Ree made it to the NHL That night, I thought about Willie Office: Angie Dinardo News/ Sports: newsfile@bellnet.ca less horns. Ironically, while the world has learned to They turned their heads in disgust. The next 45 Photographer: Mike Carroccetto and is one of the all-time against-all-odds stor- O’Ree’s place in history. I was thrilled and Website: adaptlibellous these horns statements. as the one thing they now know seconds were incredibly silent and awkward. about South African the horns aren’t really that point, ithistory. was my turn. cashier hockey ies in At Canadian In The a junior honoured to be involved in the making of Display rates are culture, available www.manotickmessenger.ca We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada a part of their everyday lives. South African sports scanned my Diet Coke and V-8 Fusion, and I was through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities. game in Guelph, O’Ree was hit in the face his first hockey card. on request. The Manotick enthusiasts have commented that they had never all set. Advertising deadlines: DISPLAY Thursday prior 10 am. All layouts and comAdvertising deadlines: DISPLAY, Monday 3 p.m.; CLASSIFIED; Monday 4 p.m. seen nor heardisa vuvuzela horn at a sporting event, like plastic position advertising produced by employees ofemployees Manotick Messenger Inc. are Messenger with a“Would puckyouand wasbags?” blinded in one eye. “It will be like a piece of history,” one not responAll of layouts and composition of advertisements produced by of Manotick Messenger and that the South African people find the noise just “Yes please,” I replied. protectedInc. byarecopyright in theinpublishers the Manotick Messenger protected byinvested copyright invested the publishers of of the Manotick Messenger. that throughout of my co-workers said. as annoying theofrest of the world does.“I kept I had never beenasosecret happy to pay five cents for a my casible for the as loss unsoMember, Ontario Community Newspaper Association Apparently, some now wealthy marketing genius just to“I get the hell out there. shot and a left reer,”plastic he bag said. was a left “Maybe,” I said. “But it will certainly licited phoCanadian Community Newspaper Association came upmanuscripts, with the idea to mass produce and market winger, and I lost sight in my right eye. It be something that people can look at and these horns as a World Cup novelty. The plan Jeffrey Morris was the 2008 OCNA Columnist of tos or other material used worked, and now the rest of the world must endure the Year. His book, From the Other Skide, is availput me at a big disadvantage, but I just had learn about history.” for thepublication shrilling soundspurposes. of his quick buck. able at Manotick Office Pro, Barrhaven UPS Store,
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Residents planning appeal for South Merivale Business Park Truck Depot The battle for the South Merivale Business Park Truck Depot is not over! Residents have banded together and are planning an appeal, and they need your help! My role as your City Councillor is to stand up for our communities and residents. I’ve taken that very seriously in the three-plus years I have been the Councillor for Gloucester South-Nepean. It was a tough blow when several thousand residents and I in East Barrhaven lost the fight to prevent a trucking depot and massive warehouse in South Merivale Business Park last year. Just south of Fallowfield Road, the location in question, off Merivale Road, is zoned light industrial. Residents who live around the site knew it would eventually be developed, with most believing it would be similar to the commercial areas along Colonnade Road. You can imagine their
shock when they learned what was being proposed. The approved plan estimates 450 transport trucks a day will be rumbling down already clogged roadways in front of houses and schools. Residents are unhappy, and so am I. The proposal goes against what I campaigned for, less traffic on better and improved infrastructure. None of the roads in the area had been upgraded; adding all those trucks and employee vehicles a day would only cause more congestion and pollution, not to mention jeopardizing safety. The Chair of the City’s Planning Committee at the time was championing the proposal. The consulting firm that represented the landowners met with me and spelled out
why the deal would get the green light from the City. It was clear from the start that the battle was against us. The community organized, turning out in large numbers at several meetings. More than four thousand signed a petition against the plan, many spoke publicly and emotionally at the Planning Committee Meeting on why a trucking depot is not a good fit in a residential area. I made my arguments to no avail. Planning Committee and City Council approved the warehouse and truck depot application. The loss is still hard for me to accept. I have no trouble imagining the traffic and noise from a 24-7 operation. Those trucks backed up onto Merivale, trying to turn right onto Prince of Wales or ease into bumper-to-bumper traffic on Woodroffe. As Councillor, I can’t do anything more, but the residents who will be negatively impacted have not given up.
They filed an appeal with the Ontario Land Tribunal, hoping to overturn the decision. A lawyer and planner have been hired to argue their case, which will be heard this April. I continue to champion this cause and raise awareness, which is why I am writ-
peal before the tribunal is our last hope. Please join me and make a donation to a just and worthwhile cause. Go to carolannemeehan.com for more information on what you can do to help. Carol Anne Meehan Councillor Ward 22
ing about this important issue again. We need donations to help pay for the experts they have hired to represent our community. I am appealing to you to help fund them. This was never a fair fight at City Hall. Taking this ap-
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Transportation Master Plan consultations have Feb. 7 deadline for comments The City is looking for some initial feedback from residents as they develop the Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The Plan will define the priorities for funding of infrastructure in the coming years. It includes roads as well as pedestrian and cycling pathways. The first consultation phase is looking at draft transportation policies. The deadline for providing comment is February 7. While the overall policy document is about 170 pages in length, the City has created brief overview documents which outline general directions. Each document comes with a short survey that allows residents to select their priorities in each area. There are two policy documents of particular interest to rural residents: Movement of Goods and Rural. Movement of Goods covers the question of truck routes. This document notes the following: large trucks continue to play a key role in goods delivery, and the City must provide an efficient goods movement network while also addressing concerns around truck traffic in residential neighbourhoods. Goods movement policies in
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the TMP support safe, liveable streets and healthy communities while ensuring that Ottawa’s economy can continue to grow, diversify and thrive. The document commits the City to review its design standards to come up with ways to balance requirements for trucks as well as the needs of pedestrians and cyclists. The City is proposing to make it a priority to resolve the interprovincial truck route issue through the downtown core before focusing on other areas of the City. Given the challenges in finding a solution to the downtown route, it is not likely the City will get to the rural truck network for many years. The Movement of Goods survey lists 8 topics and asks for residents to rank them in order of priority. The list includes two priorities that would help to address the truck traffic issue in Manotick: 1. Review truck restrictions to reduce truck volumes on certain streets
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Commonwell LEAF community grants awarded to Richmond Pavilion, Kars RA Let’s start the week off with some good news for a change. Some of you may have heard of the Commonwell LEAF program, which stands for the Learning and Engagement Accelerator Fund. The way the fund works is that the Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group invites communities from across Ontario each year to apply for grants that help bring in new programming or updates community facilities. In the words of the LEAF program, “if it builds capacity and resiliency, it will be considered.” For 2021, nearly $1M was up for grabs to any community that applied. This is a program where any community organization can apply. 21 community-led projects from all across Ontario were recently announced as the grant recipients. The good news is that 2(!) of these projects are right here in Ward 21. The first project is what is known as the Richmond 200 Legacy Pavilion in the Richmond Fairgrounds. The
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Richmond 200 Committee, after the success of the bicentennial celebrations, collaborated with the Richmond Agricultural Society on a plan to build a new pavilion for the community. With fundraising efforts ongoing, the group applied for a LEAF grant and was recently announced as a recipient. The second local project awarded a LEAF grant is the Kars Community Rink. The proposal is to convert the rink from the dirt surface which presents challenges for ice making and is only really used during the winter months to a hard, permanent surface. With this grant, the community can begin to consider alternative uses in all seasons for the outdoor rink. This project is good timing as well as the City will
be repaving the Kars RA parking lot this summer also. Congratulations to both the Richmond and Kars communities for securing these grants, the only two awarded within Ottawa. Older Adults Vaccine Boosters Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has increased capacity to better serve everyone eligible for a first, second and third (booster) dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly adults 60 years and older in the community who may have yet to receive their third (booster) dose. All OPH community clinics offer drop-ins. There is ample appointment and drop-in capacity at all community clinics: • François Dupuis Recreation Centre (2263 Portobello Boulevard)
• Nepean Sportsplex Curling Rink (1701 Woodroffe Avenue) • University of Ottawa Minto Sports Complex (801 King Edward Avenue) • JH Putman School (2051 Bel-Air Drive) • Eva James Memorial Centre (65 Stonehaven Drive) • Orleans Ruddy Family YMCA-YWCA (265 Centrum Boulevard) Clinic availability for drop-ins will be posted regularly on OPH’s social media platforms. Third (booster) doses of the COVID-19 vaccine continue to remain a key protective measure. Adults over 60 remain at greater risk for serious illness and complications from COVID-19. For many, their immunity is likely to have decreased and getting a third (booster) dose
ensures they are as protected as possible against serious illness and complications from COVID-19. Adults aged 60 and older who have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and at least 84 days (three months) have passed since their last dose are strongly encouraged to drop-in to one of our community clinics or to contact OPH’s booking line today at 613-691-5505 to book an appointment, if preferred. Be a Hydrant Hero! The City of Ottawa’s Water Services maintains more than 23,000 fire hydrants throughout the winter months, ensuring they are in operation for firefighters in the event of a fire. To help, the City is encouraging you to be hydrant heroes and keep your local hydrant clear of snow. Clearing
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COVID to blame for nine-month LRT delay into Riverside South By Charlie Senack
LRT trains won’t be rolling into Riverside South this year after more delays have been reported in the phase 2 project. The Trillium Line, which was supposed to extend from the existing South Keys station out to Limebank Road in one direction, and the airport in another, was supposed to open in August 2022. Now, that date has been extended by nine months to midMay 2023. Michael Morgan, who is the rail construction director, says COVID-19 is the main reason for construction delays. “The team is doing a deep dive into those scheduling issues. In the past, we’ve been able to recover quite a bit of time when we run into these challenges but there are starting to be some pressures stemming from COVID and resources generally in the market,” he told council in mid-December. The O-Train line has been closed for over a year as construction work is underway, meaning Carleton University students will go at least another year with difficult transportation. The delays were long expected, but took months to receive a final answer on the $1.6 billion expansion. “The construction delay of Stage 2 of Ot-
tawa’s Light Rail Transit is disappointing but not unexpected,” GloucesterSouth Nepean councillor Carol Anne Meehan said in a statement to the Manotick Messenger. “Every major project experiences delays, and the pandemic has only added pressure. Adding to my concern, is how the delay could affect the Riverside South town center, the recreation complex, our planned and urgently needed schools, the list goes on. Riverside South is expanding quickly, and any delay could have untold
impacts.” Meehan says she’s working with city staff and planners to ensure these crucial investments for the community stay on schedule. She also asked the city’s finance committee to engage in a peer review, which they agreed on. It will look for issues with construction, training and design, which could be dealt with ahead of it’s official launch. An experienced firm will be brought on to do the assessment and will take three to four months
to complete. That will still give the city time to make any adjustments if needed. “There is, however, a silver lining. I was successful in getting one of my motions passed which instructed the city to undertake a comprehensive review of the Stage 2 infrastructure that has already been constructed,” Meehan said. I want to ensure that if there are issues with any of the materials that have been used, we find out now and not when the system comes online in 2023. Learning from the mistakes
of Stage 1 is of paramount importance and will help the city rebuild the broken trust and confidence of our taxpayers and transit riders.” The news comes after a problem-plagued system with phase 1, which has seen train derailments, cracked wheels, broken doors, among other issues. The Confederation line as it’d also known, travels from Tunney’s Pasture station to Blair Road. It’s now being expanded to head west out to Algonquin college and Moodie Drive,
and east out to Trim Road. The project is expected to be completed by 2025, and is showing about a 10 month delay on paper. Phase 3, if ever started, will bring light rail out to Barrhaven. Trains would then transfer from Algonquin College out to Marketplace. Part of the line would be put on the transitway, with a tunnel going under the train tracks. Due to a lack of funding, it’s unclear if this project will ever begin, and even then it’s at least a decade away.
Starting Friday, January 21, Ottawa Public Health has resumed after-school COVID-19 vaccination clinics, initially in neighbourhoods experiencing more barriers to vaccination or that have lower vaccination rates. A total of 49 after-school clinic locations will operate on a rotating schedule over the next several weeks. The initial clinic schedule is available on the Ottawa Public Health website and will continue to be updated with additional clinics.
These after-school clinics are drop-in only and will prioritize children aged five to 11 and their families. Those living in the surrounding communities who still need a first, second or booster dose are also welcome. Ottawa Public Health is working with schools to ensure residents in nearby neighbourhoods are aware of the clinics through various channels including their website, emails from the school, flyers and through community partners. Parents and guardians can also call
613-580-6744 to speak to a public health nurse who can answer your questions and support you with information on COVID-19 vaccination.
were contacted and offered an appointment at a nearby vaccination clinic. No appointments will be cancelled. There is ample appointment and drop-in capacity for first, second and booster doses at remaining community clinics: - François Dupuis Recreation Centre (2263 Portobello Boulevard) - Nepean Sportsplex Curling Rink (1701 Woodroffe Avenue) - University of Ottawa Minto Sports Complex (801
King Edward Avenue) - JH Putman School (2051 Bel-Air Drive) - Eva James Memorial Centre (65 Stonehaven Drive) - Orleans Ruddy Family YMCA-YWCA (265 Centrum Boulevard) Visit Ottawa Public Health’s clinic information page for more information including clinic hours. Drop-in capacity for these clinics will be shared daily on Ottawa Public Health social media channels. Vaccinations along with
the public health measures in place for limiting COVID-19 transmission are our best strategy to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our frontline workers, to keep our healthcare system functioning effectively, and to support the full resumption of business and in-person learning. Visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/COVID19 to learn more about COVID-19, how you can protect yourself and others and what to do if you suspect you may be infected with the virus.
Ottawa’s Phase 2 of the LRT, which will extend t Riverside South, has been delayed by nine months due to COVID-19.
Ottawa Public Health resuming after-school COVID-19 vaccine clinics
EY Centre community clinic to cease operations
Saturday, January 22 was the last day of COVID-19 vaccine clinic operations at the EY Centre. All scheduled appointments up to and including January 22 will be accepted. Anyone with appointments on January 23
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A New Year, a Better You
A new year has begun! This will find many of us pledging to improve in some way. According to leading wellness professionals and happiness experts, improving bonds with other people is essential to a happy life, so any resolution that strengthens relationships is sure to make you happier. Key in keeping you connected to your loved ones is your ability to hear. Unfortunately, one in ten of us have hearing loss. If unaddressed, even the slightest hearing loss has significant consequences. Your relationships suffer as loved ones become mumblers, punchlines are missed and asking to repeat becomes a nuisance. Indeed, untreated or improperly treated hearing loss has a pronounced negative impact on your quality of life and overall happiness. Be resolved to address this and improve your relationships this year! Here are a few do’s & don’ts to help you reach your goal of improving your relationships through better hearing.
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Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show the ones you love just how much you care about them. This is achieved through various gestures, including giving heartfelt gifts. Research from Business Insider found that 51 percent of Americans now celebrate Valentine’s Day. While a recent poll from Insights West found that although many Canadians view Valentine’s Day as overly commercial, 75 percent still plan on celebrating it. People are still spending big bucks on making Valentine’s Day special. The National Retail Federation indicates Americans spent more than $20.7 billion on the holiday in 2019 and forecasters predict similar spending in 2020. Every Valentine’s Day, certain gifts emerge as the most popular. While certain gifts are common, there are ways to make them seem fresh and exciting. Here are some ideas for Valentine’s Day gifting. Flowers The National Retail Federation estimates that people spend around $2 billion on flowers
for gifts. While roses are much sought after, thinking outside the bouquet can produce unique results. Choose different blooms, perhaps a loved one’s favorite flower or something regional. Potted plants also will last longer than cut flowers, giving them more staying power. Skip bouquets in favor of table centerpieces, which can be eye-catching. Jewelry Gifting jewelry can be tricky because it is such a personal gift that must tie into a sweetheart’s style. It may be tempting to go with something large and flashy or full of diamonds, but a better option is to take inventory of what your loved one wears on a daily basis and try to mimic the size and scope in your gift. Other thoughtful jewelry gifts include understated pendant necklaces or bracelets engraved with key dates or the names of their children. Colored gemstones in lieu of diamonds also may be a striking choice. Entertainment Dinner and a movie is a classic date night, but on Valentine’s Day restaurants and theaters
may be overcrowded and only offer limited menus. An alternative can be to arrange for a gourmet meal to be delivered and wrap up a new streaming movie/TV device already primed with a subscription to his or her favorite streaming service. Then all you need to do is snuggle on the sofa for a romantic night in. Chocolates and candy Roughly $1.8 billion is spent on candy each Valentine’s Day, says the National Retail Federation. A box of chocolates certainly can fit the bill, but other options abound. Perhaps a sweetheart has a favorite candy that recalls his or her childhood or prefers a chocolate maker from his or her hometown. Purchase those items to add a bit of nostalgia. Make the holiday magical by setting up a candy bar right at home, where your sweetheart can pick and choose from candies displayed in eyecatching bowls and canisters. Another novel idea is to use candy molds to make your own sweet treats. Thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts can make the day even more special for sweethearts.
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Omicron variant triggers high rate of COVID infections in rural communities By Charlie Senack As Ontario gets prepared to start loosening restrictions, rural parts of Ottawa are continuing to report higher rates of COVID-19 infections than at any other point through the pandemic. According to data released on Ottawa Public Health’s website on Jan. 17, 470 Osgoode residents tested positive for the virus within a 30-day period. During that same time, 762 Rideau Goulbourn residents tested positive for COVID-19, and another 1,227 in the neighbouring ward of Gloucester-South Nepean. Since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Ottawa in March 2020, Osgoode has reported 1,090 cases of the novel coronavirus: Rideau Goulbourn has recorded 1,867 infections; and GloucesterSouth Nepean has reported
3,075 cases. Many of the cases were recorded in Dec. 2021, when COVID-19 travelled through Ottawa at alarming rates. Virtually everyone now knows somebody who has tested positive for the virus, in part thanks to the highly contagious Omicron variant. According to the Ottawa Neighborhood Study which tracks COVID infections through 111 neighbourhoods, Richmond recorded 126 infections during that one month, and Manotick recorded 202 additional cases. Also in Dec. 2020, North Gower recorded 36 infections; Osgoode-Vernon recorded 62 infections; Metcalfe recorded 60 infections; Greely recorded 151 infections; Findlay Creek recorded 203 infections; and Riverside South-Leitrim recorded 269 infections. For many of these com-
munities, especially the ones with a smaller population, they sometimes report fewer than 10 infections during a 30-day period. For others with a larger amount of people, they too are usually spared from some of the higher numbers other parts of the city would see. Riverside South-Leitrim ranked seventh out of 111 neighborhoods for most cases in Ottawa throughout December, Findlay Creek ranked 11th, and Manotick 12th.
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In some rural communities, they rank among the lowest for vaccination rates in Ottawa, whereas some others rank among the highest. The data was posted on the Ottawa Neighborhood Study website Jan. 17. The percentage rates listed are based on those edible who are 12 and over, and are based on two doses of an
MRNA vaccine: Richmond. 96.4 per cent Riverside South-Leitrim: 94.5 per cent Manotick: 93 per cent Greely: 90.8 per cent Munster-Ashton: 89.3 per cent Metcalfe: 83.8 per cent Osgoode-Vernon: 82 per cent North Gower -Kars: 75.6 per cent Ottawa has a fully vaccinated rate of 90.2 per cent. Fully vaccinated still includes two doses.
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Spectator events and concerns can operate at 500 people or 50 per cent — whichever is less. Private gatherings will be capped at 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors. Settings which invoice proof of vaccination will continue to do so. The announcement came less than a week after schools opened again for in-person learning. Before the Christmas break, schools were a driving force for COVID-19 transmission. While the Ontario government has announced that parents won’t be notified of COVID cases in their children’s class until 30 per cent of the school’s population is absent due to isolating, the Ottawa Catholic School Board says they will still notify parents when they are aware of cases.
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75-year-old publishes six children’s books during COVID-19 pandemic David Matley shares his story of how a lifelong hobby of drawing cartoons led to becoming a children’s author By David Matley During this very difficult time, with COVID-19 ravaging the world and leading to cancelations, restrictions and the enforcement of health protocols, most seniors and other people are looking for things and activities that they might do to pass the many hours of free time that they are dealing with. People are walking more, reading more, taking up new hobbies and so on and so forth. It may be a time for you to realize some of your dreams, and this is what has happened to me. I am a senior, 75 years old, and retired from the National Archives of Canada where I worked in publishing for 28 years. From my early years as a young boy and through high school I loved to draw cartoons. At Fisher Park High School in Ottawa, in the 1960’s, I took some art option courses but I was not a great talent, only average. Off and on during my working years I would draw cartoons from time to time for my family just for the love of it. However, with the heavy publishing workload of my job I had little time for it. After I retired in 1997, I was busy golfing and playing slo-pitch and never really got back into drawing. Then when COVID-19 came along the world suddenly changed. My wife Diane, who is 71, and who is a knitter and
works part time at a wool store in Ottawa called WoolTyme, suggested that I start drawing some cartoons for the store. I did and they displayed some in the store and on their web site, which was fun for me to do and filled in my time. Then she suggested that I document in drawings our life together. My first reaction was are you kidding, that would be difficult and would take forever. But then after thinking about it I started to draw pictures about our travels, family, events in our lives, things we do around the house, etc., etc. Also, I decided I would do other cartoons not specifically about us but drawings that were general in nature that others might enjoy. I sent many of these drawings to family members and friends to give them some amusement and distraction from the strain that COVID-19 was having on all of us. One of the people I sent my drawings to was a cousin, Anne Strilchuk, who lives in Carstairs, a small town near Calgary. After seeing them she e-mailed me back telling me that over the years she had written two children’s stories and she was wondering if I would consider illustrating them. I told her I was not a professional artist but only a rank amateur but that I would give it a try. She loved the drawings I did for her wonderful stories and she went looking for a publisher. She
found one in Victoria, B.C., Tellwell Talent, and they published the books. Then we decided to do three more children’s books which we co-authored together and again I did all the illustrations. Tellwell published them as well. The titles of these five books are Curious Tom Gobbler, The Worm and the Caterpillar, Curious Tom’s Grand Adventure, The Adventures of Oggie the Raindrop, and Witches’ Brew. Also during this time, I started writing a graphic novel for young readers which I illustrated with 47 coloured drawings. When I finished the story I contacted Tellwell and they published the book which came out in December last year. It is an action-packed adventure story, a Hardy Boys/Indiana Jones type book with a touch of romance in it. Jason Elliott and Tyler Swanson are two teenage amateur detectives who are hired to try to find Rodney Remington III, a New York City millionaire who has mysteriously disappeared from the Big Apple. The adventure leads the two detectives to an intriguing, mysterious underground world filled with danger, terror, surprises, wild odysseys and much more. It is titled The Emerald Prison of Terror. All of these books are available online from amazon.ca and chapters.indigo. ca.
David Matley, 75, has published six books during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since COVID-19 began I have drawn over 300 drawings and I will now continue with this pastime. One of my dreams was to one day
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Richmond Village Association holding virtual AGM via Zoom Feb. 9
This photo posted on the Richmond Facebook Group by Keith Green pretty much sums up how last week went down in South Carleton. The record snowfall caused two days of school bus cancellations, and on Mon., Jan. 17, the snow was so heavy that something unthinkable for Canadians happened as Sue Dennison had to announce that Tim Hortons had to close for the day. Close to 48 centimetres fell, but the City of Ottawa had Richmond’s streets plowed before midnight. Facebook photo
The Richmond Village Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting virtually via Zoom on Wed., Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. In addition to electing the board of directors for the RVA, the meeting will include a presentation on all of the different things the RVA does in the community. Although some of the RVA’s activities have been postponed during the pandemic, the association traditionally runs Richmond’s summer fun day, spring clean-up, community garage sale, walking club, a community bus for seniors operated by Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS), and a youth program that operates at the Richmond Community Centre.
In addition, the RVA holds the annual Richmond Santa Claus Parade. For the last two years, the RVA has worked with the Richmond Agriculture Society to create a drive-by event at the Richmond Fairgrounds. Politically, the RVA is also involved in advocacy for the village, including being involved with the City of Ottawa’s official plan and master transportation plan. To participate in the AGM, residents must preregister by emailing jordan@richmondvillage .ca. The RVA will send a confirmation e-mail and a Zoom invite will be sent within one hour prior to the meeting start time. In the meeting we will provide information on the RVA, what we do and ask residents to elect our new Board of Directors.
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Snow storm one of five worst in history, cost city $5 million By Manotick Messenger Staff There are snow storms, and then there are five million dollar snow storms. That’s the price tag that Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson put on last week’s major snow storm, which when finished, was one of the five biggest snow storms in the city since snowfall levels were first recorded in 1890. By the time the last flake floated down to top the pile, more than 47 centimetres of snow had blanketed the area. In the rural communities, most residents were pleased with the efforts and results of the workers who relentlessly plowed streets during the storm. At one point on the morning of Jan. 17, more than 8 cm of snow per hours was falling. Environment Canada reported that 12 cm of snow fell between 8-9 a.m., and another 9 cm fell between 9-10 a.m. In many years, that 21 cm of snow that fell in two hours would eclipse the largest snowfall of the year. Roads were affected by the number of accidents on major roads and side roads. On Highway 416 between Manotick and Prescott, it was reported that more than 60 cars were off the road into the median or ditch. The wait time for emergencies was more than six hours because of the volume of accidents and the difficulty for response crews to navigate the conditions to get to stranded vehicles. Local plowing services with residential contracts cleared their clients’ drive-
ways an average of three times from Monday morning through to the next morning. Many businesses closed down during the storm, including the Richmond Tim Hortons. Mayor Jim Watson was on CFRA radio the day after the storm to discuss its impact on the city’s budget. “The last briefing I had showed that we’re in pretty good shape because January was pretty mild, except for this major blast of it, so I think we’re in good financial shape,” he said. “We did put in extra dollars, recognizing that these storms and these snow incidents are becoming more frequent as a result of climate change, as a result of a number of different factors.” Ottawa roads manager Bryden Denyes appeared on Ottawa CTV News and described how the day went. His quote was also used on the CTV Ottawa website. “It’s one of the worst three-hour periods of snow I’ve seen in doing this job,” he said. “Our conditions were extremely treacherous and dangerous. We plowed areas and within half an
hour, you couldn’t even tell we had been there.” Ward 21 councillor Scott Moffatt tweeted about drawings that Grade 4/5 students from North Gower Public School made. The pictures were dropped off at his ward office in North Gower. “For our snow plow operators, who’ve had such a busy week, it truly made their day. And they’re happy to have some great new artwork to hang in the garage. #Kindness,” Moffatt wrote. According to a chart of Ottawa snowstorms on currentresults.com, last week’s storm is one of the worst in Ottawa history. The top 20 storms are as follows: 55.9 cm on Jan. 29, 1894; 53.3 cm on Nov. 12, 1912; 48.3 cm on March 2, 1947; 47.8 cm on Jan. 17, 2022; 45.7 cm on Feb. 8, 1895; 45.2 cm on Feb. 19, 1960; 38.4 cm on Feb. 3, 1972; 38.1 cm on Jan. 24, 1896; 38.1 cm on March 9, 1919; 37.6 cm on Dec. 20, 1973;
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North Gower Public School Grade 4/5 students created artwork that was dropped off to Ward 21 Councillor Scott Moffatt. The artwork now hangs in the city’s garage for snow plow operators to enjoy. Twitter photo/Scott Moffatt
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McLean, Centennial Park ODR teams are true community builders By Anne Robinson There are two teams of volunteers who venture out in the freezing cold for hours on end, to make our community a better place. Meet Manotick’s Outdoor Rink Teams – at McLean and Centennial Parks. Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association (MCPRA) oper-
ates both outdoor rinks (ODRs) with funding from the City of Ottawa. Both sites maintain a ‘board rink’ and a puddle rink. The program is coordinated by longtime community volunteer, Mike O’Neil (yes, of Mike O’Neil Arena fame). But it’s the on-the-ground efforts that make the system work. Jason Purcell has led the McLean rink for
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MANOTICK MESSENGER rinks continues from page 20 But why do these committed volunteers return each night, in sub-zero temperatures? Jason is a fitness enthusiast and huge advocate for getting kids outdoors, developing their skills, socializing and growing a sense of community. “When I see those kids from St. Leonard’s School walk to the park with their skates slung over their shoulder, it just makes everything worthwhile.”
Tom had a similar response. “It’s seeing the 15 year-old pass the puck to the 6 year-old and letting him score. It’s that unstructured, spontaneous activity, away from the computer screen. Seeing the ODR become a community meeting place has been greatly satisfying.” Both Tom and Jason have observed some changes during these last two winters of the pandemic.
Not only are there more people using the outdoor rinks, but people are more charitable - taking care with the site, stopping to pick up the garbage, helping with the shoveling, and simply saying ‘thanks’ to the volunteers. It means a lot. So, if you’re wondering what to do at 9:30 p.m. (Centennial) or 10:00 p.m. (McLean Park), drop by and say ‘thanks’…maybe bring a thermos of hot chocolate!
The Centennial Park rink volunteers are led by Tom Hollinger with regular volunteers Curtis Fillier, Mark Brown, Steve West, Evan Hilborn, Graeme Hollinger, Pat Hilborn. There are numerous others that help as required and when available.
Remembering the ‘60s, a time of change, rebellion and testing the boundaries The 1960s were a turbulent time, bombarded with THis week, unforgettable images, larger THIS than life personalities and MONTH world changing events. The younger generation began to challenge their parents’ by Larry Ellis values and question authority in every aspect of tural revolution. Television life. It was Youth rebellion and media were everywhere whether it was in the form and brought an increased of free love, hippie comawareness of local and world munes, experimenting with events, which this decade drugs, civil rights protests, was filled with the moon or self-expression - a cullanding, March on Washing-
ton, Woodstock, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and the Vietnam War. The 60s were the Age of Aquarius and we were growing up, testing the boundaries, hoping and fearing that our actions would change the world. Self- expression made statements about who we were and many memorable styles emerged: long hair on men and women, bell-bottomed jeans and sandals or mini-skirts, wet look
coats and knee-high vinyl boots. People and events in the news in the 60s that I remember including: Brigitte Bardot, French actress and sex symbol; Jimi Hendrix, American guitar player who explored new ways of using the electric guitar; “Hair” the Musical; Woodstock, where the world watched “three days of peace and music”.... always wished I had been there. There was the horror
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OTHS student organizing online Thrift Store to raise money for prom Name: Jake Prins-Gervais Age: 17 School: Osgoode Township High Grade: 12 Parents: Mom: Christine Prins, Dad: Roger Gervais Sisters: Madeleine (Maddy) (22), an OTHS alumni; Melanie (20) Pet: “Black and white spotted cat– Mittens. When I was 9, my aunt in Timmins found her in her shed, and saw that her parents had left her there for more than a week. My aunt and uncle brought her in, and after adjusting her to a domestic lifestyle, gave her to us as a Christmas present!” Pet Peeve(s): Littering, I am still shocked by how many people of all ages litter. After seeing many of my peers litter in the parking lot where the students park, I began going around the area and picking up garbage. I try to collect at least a bag of garbage per occasion. Part-time Work: “I work at my local Foodland as a
cashier. I often recognize friends, parents, and regulars, and enjoy catching up with them. During the summer, I work at Stanley’s Maple Lane Farm as a wedding server. I enjoy the fastpaced environment and formality of the events. I found that having a part time job improved my social skills with both strangers and peers, and made me much more responsible with my money. I strongly encourage all students to have a part time job sometime in their teenage years.” Favourite Subjects: “Computer Science, Functions and Physics. I find that what makes these classes so interesting, is that my teachers (Mr. McEwen for math and Mr. Follows for the others) are so passionate about the subjects they teach. They’re willing to provide extra challenges if I want to expand my understanding. I’m so glad that my final year in high school is packed full with math and science courses (the arts are not for me!).” School Activities: “I’m one of the four members of the student Prom Committee. I organize fundraisers
involving students and the community to raise money for the event taking place in June of 2022 (crossing my fingers that the covid restrictions are less strict by that point!). This season, I’m organizing an online Community Thrift Auction, where neighbours can donate their clothes, which we put up for silent auction on our Facebook page. If you’re interested in checking out the store, you can search for the “OTHS Thrift Store” page on Facebook. We would greatly appreciate your support.” Other Activities/Interests: “I have always enjoyed creating my own games, whether that be making board games, or coding video games. I found that creating games during the pandemic made the time fly by much quicker. My friends and I have also recently begun rock climbing every week or two. Even though I’m not the best at it, it’s fun to try new hobbies and go out of my comfort zone. Any opportunity to hang out with my friends, is almost guaranteed to be fun; it’s very important to dedicate time for friends, even
when my schedule is jam packed.” Career Goals: “I have been dreaming of going to the University of British Columbia for this past year, and I have recently gotten the chance to apply! I’m very interested in their Computer Science Program, and excited to move to the west coast city. When I’m coding, I am very dedicated to the programs I am creating, but I also have a strong and positive voice. I would be proud to someday publicly represent a software company, or be in a leadership position, where I can put my logical and social skills to use.”
OTHS student Jake Prin-Gervais is planning to study computer science in university. Submitted photo
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