Manotick Messenger July 28, 2023

is expected that 2-in-3 children will suffer at least one episode of ear problems, and 1-in-6 will have 6 or more episodes. Due to the illusiveness of hearing loss, many go unnoticed. The loss, even if mild or one-sided, makes it difficult for a child to navigate their little world. And even when temporary, the difficulties can have long

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Children from the Fo Guang Shon Temple in Richmond entertained the hundreds of people in attendance with a drumming performance at the 2023 Buddha’s Light International Veg Run, Food Fair and Tree Planting Ceremony Sun., July 9. The event brought in visitors from Montreal, Toronto and throughout eastern Ontario and western Quebec. Dignitaries from all levels of government as well as community organizations such as the RVCA took part in the ceremony. The foot fair featured more than 100 vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Joshua’s Law one step closer to being passed at Queen’s Park

I hope everyone is enjoying summer in the Carleton riding. The one thing I have noticed in the riding is that many people are enjoying the return of the many events in the various communities throughout Carleton. It has been great to see and meet people at various family fun days and farmers markets throughout the riding.

It was also special to see everyone who turned out for the Kars Family Fun Day Pancake Breakfast July 15. An event like that cannot be held without a strong team of dedicated volunteers. Congratulations goes out to this year’s organizing committee and everyone else who gave up their time to make this year’s event a big success.

The media, both locally and around the province, has been very kind in promoting my Private Member’s Bill. If

passed, Bill 93, 2023, An Act to enact Joshua’s Law (Lifejackets for Life) would make it mandatory for any child aged 12 years or younger to wear a life jacket or a PFD while on a pleasure boat nine metres in length or less that is under way or while being towed behind a boat: for example, water-skiing, wakeboarding or tubing.

Ontario Simplifying Process to Authenticate Official Documents Required for International Use

The Ontario government is making it easier and more

convenient for people and businesses to authenticate documents such as birth certificates, corporate powers of attorney and diplomas for use outside of Canada. The province is expanding this vital service to four additional ServiceOntario locations across the province.

In-person document authentication services are now available locally at the Service Ontario location in Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West.

When a public document is to be used in another country, proof of authentication for documents such as birth and marriage certificates, educational diplomas and corporate documents is often required for people doing business, studying, or travelling abroad, people applying for international visas or people participating in international

adoptions.

This expansion of authentication services adds to the services already available in-person and by mail at the Official Documents Services office located at 222 Jarvis Street in Toronto.

This change enables more individuals and businesses to have their documents authenticated via same-day service in addition to the standard mail-in options which often require up to 15 business days to complete.

Expanding services also lays the groundwork to respond to an anticipated surge of document authentication requests as a result of Canada joining the Hague Apostille Convention in January 2024. Once the Convention comes into effect, the province will be solely responsible for authenticating Ontario-issued public documents.

Quick Facts

- Customers can use the online document authentication portal to check if their document is eligible for authentication at any in-person location or by mail before proceeding.

- Between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023, the Official Documents Services office processed nearly 67,000 document authentications and served more than 29,000 inperson clients.

Ontario Expanding Self-Serve Online Vehicle Registration

Used car dealerships can now register vehicles and issue licence plates right from the showroom.

The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient to buy and sell vehicles. The province is expanding the online Digital Dealership

Registration (DDR) system to include used cars. Now, new and used vehicle sales can be registered online by dealerships participating in DDR.

Launched in March 2022, DDR was first made available for new car registrations, then for trade-ins and now, DDR enables registrations for used cars. Participating dealerships complete online registration of passenger vehicles with ServiceOntario and issue permits and licence plates immediately to the purchaser. The system provides more accurate and error-free registrations with reduced paperwork and protects the security and safety of data. No visit to a ServiceOntario centre is required, but in-person registration is still available for dealerships who choose this option.

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Quick Facts

- Since the launch of the online Digital Dealership Registration system, more than 4,200 transactions have been completed through DDR and more than 380 dealerships are registered currently, with more onboarding daily.

- More than 7,000 Ontario dealerships selling new and used passenger vehicles now have access to DDR.

- Dealership transactions account for 4.7 million of ServiceOntario’s total 58 million annual interactions.

- To participate in DDR, dealerships must be registered with Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) and meet regulatory and other criteria.

Governments Strengthening Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability

Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Part-

nership (Sustainable CAP), the governments of Canada and Ontario are committing more than $68 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative (OASI) to fund three programs designed to support farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient.

This Initiative includes the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) a $56.7 million, five-year program that will make funds available to eligible farmers to complete projects such as reducing tillage, creating water retention ponds and other projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.

The Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI) will complement the RALP program by providing a supplemental $5 million, this year, for farmers to modify and adapt their equipment and operating practices.

In addition, the OnFarm Applied Research and Monitoring (ONFARM) program will be expanded and enhanced by an additional $7 million over five years. This program is a continuation from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership and will help farmers understand and communicate best on-farm practices to address and improve their soil health and water quality.

All three programs (RALP, ASI, and ONFARM) will be delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA). Note that program details for the land-use RALP categories will be made available this summer and applications will be accepted later this fall.

Sustainable CAP is a five-year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal‐provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitive-

ness, innovation, and resiliency of the 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 that are designed and delivered by the provinces and territories.

Quick Facts

- Applications under the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative will be considered until funding has been allocated or the closing date for the application period has concluded. More information on support for specific best management practices will be available via the OSCIA.

- Additional intake periods and details about eligible projects for those intake periods, under the Ontario Agricultural Sus-

tainability Initiative, will be communicated when they are finalized.

- A verified, complete, fourth edition Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) will be an eligibility requirement for funding under this initiative. Information on options to complete the EFP is available through the OSCIA.

- ONFARM is supported by various organizations including Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, multiple conservation authorities, specialized service providers and a network of farmer cooperators. Activities led through the initiative include soil health and water quality monitoring and examining the effectiveness of different farming best management practices and how this translates to productivity.

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

amount of food grown in Ontario by 30 per cent over the next 10 years.

- Tackling climate change and environmental protection to support greenhouse gas emission reductions and the long-term vitality of the agri-food sector were among priorities set for Sustainable CAP by the federal-provincial-territorial agricultural ministers in The Guelph Statement. The new Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program was designed to help achieve these goals.

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.

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Premier announces increase in pediatric funding during CHEO visit

The Ontario government announced it is investing an additional $330 million each year in pediatric health services to connect children and youth to more convenient and high-quality care close to home at hospitals, clinics and community-based health care facilities across Ontario. With this new investment, over 100 high-priority initiatives will be quickly implemented to ensure children and youth in every corner of the province can connect to emergency care, surgeries, ambulatory services, diagnostic imaging, and mental health services.

Premier Doug Ford made the announcement during a visit to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, which was followed by a visit to Ronald McDonald House on the CHEO campus. The Premier was joined by Ontario Health Minister and Deputy Premier Sylvia Jones, along with other members of the Progressive Conservative Caucus including Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari and Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod.

“This new funding will

provide our frontline health care partners with the tools they need to immediately provide more children with the care they need close to home,” said Premier Ford. “We’re tackling wait times, adding new beds, and building up our health care workforce to ensure everyone in Ontario, including and especially our children and youth, have access to the care they need, when and where they need it.”

This consistent and stable funding increase will also allow pediatric hospitals to make significant increases to staffing to ensure they have the people and resources needed to prevent backlogs and improve access to care.

“Our record investments are making it easier and faster for Ontarians of all ages to connect to the care they need closer to home,” said Minister Jones. “Increasing our investments for pediatric services will ensure children and youth in Ontario can depend on a strong health care system that is there for them now and in the future.”

Some examples of the

over 100 initiatives across the province include:

- hiring more pediatric surgical staff to increase the number of additional day surgeries and increase access to diagnostic imaging for children;

- increasing the number of people that can be seen, triaged and cared for on-site in emergency departments by investing in rapid access clinics that people can access instead of going to emergency departments during respiratory illness season;

- reducing wait times for children and youth to connect to mental health services in hospitals and community settings, including indigenous youth mental health programs and adding eight new youth wellness hubs to the 14 that are already operating in communities across Ontario to help fill the gap in youth addictions services and deliver a range of other services, such as vocational support, education services, housing and recreation and wellness;

- increasing access to both psychosocial supports for kids

with cancer and eating disorder programs in hospitals and community settings, and expanding intensive live-in treatment programs for children with complex mental health issues; and implementing an immunization catch-up program for children and youth in Eastern Ontario with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and Ottawa Public Health. This investment includes up to $45 million from the

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services for children’s rehabilitation services, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language services. The additional funding will also help providers hire and retain more staff to reduce wait times to give children and families more timely access to clinical assessments, early intervention and schoolbased rehabilitation for children with

“Our government’s significant investment in expanding pediatric care across Ontario demonstrates our dedication to the safety and well-being of children and youth,” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “This funding will reduce waitlists, enhance access to critical services, and ensure families receive the specialized care their children require when they need it most.”

special needs.

Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones were joined by members of the Progressive Conservative caucus at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario last week to announce an annual $330 million increase in pediatric health care.

St. John’s Anglican Church celebrates 200th anniversary

One of the oldest churches in Upper Canada celebrated its 200th anniversary last month.

St. John’s Anglican Church at 72 Fowler Street in Richmond was built in 1823. The church was built to serve the residents of the

Richmond military settlement, who had formed the community just a few years earlier.

The original church was a stone and frame structure that was completed in 1830. The church was rebuilt in 1859-60 to replace the ori-

ginal structure.

The anniversary at St. John was a celebration of the church’s rich history serving the community. Many of the church’s old artifacts and photos were on display, as was a list of the various rectors from the church over

the past two centuries. There were period costumes worn by many, as the different eras of the church were celebrated.

The Manotick Brass was on hand to provide entertainment, playing music conducive to the occasion

Many photos and artifacts from the church’s past were on display at the St. John’s 200th anniversary celebration.

The Manotick Brass entertained the crowd at the St. John’s Anglican Church 200th anniversary celebration in Richmond.

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Fall Fair time is just around the corner in rural Ottawa

I believe that the country fair is a cornerstone of Canadian culture! It is a magical event that must be experienced by everyone at least once. Just the sweet smell of cotton floss or the sound of the merrygo-round can stir up childhood memories of the country fair. It may take you back to a time when life was simpler, when there was an appreciation for things created by hand or nurtured in earth by the sweat of the brow. For many fair goers, the

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grandstand shows are the highlight of the fair, and people plan their holidays around this event.

The first destination for many entering the fairgrounds may be the building that displays artists, crafters, experts in culinary arts that challenge

judges. One display may be an array of colorful handmade quilts that have taken many hours to create stitch by stitch. After being displayed some move on to national competitions. The organizers work hard to add new and exciting events every year to keep the show fresh.

Visit the stables in the crisp air of a fall morning and watch as owners meticulously groom majestic horses, readying them for many equine events. Maybe next-door roosters crow, and rabbits, ducks, geese and fluffy chicks nestle in the straw of their cages, also on display for

visitors to critique are the fruits, vegetables, flowers, grain crops and harvest crops. Many dollars in prize money are given out for pickles, pastry, carvings, and other things –First Place Prize Winner ribbons are a treasure to the contestant!

Fall Fairs in this area

include - opening dates –Navan August 10 - Richmond September 16– Carp September 21 – Metcalfe September 28 – Russell August 11 - South Mountain August 17 – Spencerville September 7. Visit a fall fair, there really is nothing like them, you will be glad you did!

by Phill Potter

Grade: 12

Parents: Heather and Dennis Wyche

Name: Melita Wyche

Mid summer is here and we return after a short break to share more community updates with you. Make sure to mark you calendar for July 31 to attend the public consultation for the Hawkins Properties development project. With the new provincial legislation in place, opportunities for communities to have their say are not a given. We advocate on your behalf to make them happen!

MVCA Board Appointment – Director of Membership

The Board of the MVCA is pleased to announce the appointment of Peggy St. John as our new Director of Membership, stepping in for Bonnie Gray who retired from the Board end of May. Peggy has been our Director-at-Large for the past year as well as an active volunteer with the Watson’s Mill Used Book Store and a member of the Manotick Horticultural Society. We thank Bonnie for her many years of contribution, helping to build our membership to a robust 430+ members, working on our events committees and for chairing our ONCA Committee working to align our association by-laws to be in compliance with the Ontario Not for Profit Act by 2024. You are wished all the best!

MVCA Newsletter Update

The Board also express-

by Irene Staron, President,

Manotick Village and Community Association (MVCA)

es our deepest gratitude to Rod Brazier, our newsletter editor, publisher and volunteer extraordinaire who for years has helped bring interest and vibrancy to the messages we bring to you. Rod’s dedication goes above and beyond the call of duty, managing to finesse last minute revisions to the 26 issues that arrive in your inbox each year. Rod, we wish you well in your continued work with the Rideau Township Historical Society and all the community groups who benefit from your extensive experience and creativity. You will be missed.

MVCA presents Student Award – St. Mark High School

Congratulations to Hope Hansen, 2023 MVCA award recipient and graduating student of St. Mark High School! Each year the MVCA donates $500 to a deserving student at St. Mark High School and South Carleton High School. This award was presented during the June 28 graduation ceremony. Students are selected by their teachers on the basis of achievements in scholastics and volunteerism. Well done Hope – we wish you continued success!

Hawkins Properties -

The MessengerFOCUS ON YOUTH

Age: 17

School: Osgoode Township

5646 / 5650 Manotick Main - Public Consultation – July 31, 6:30 pm Manotick Arena

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

High

Grade: 12

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

Parents: Heather and Dennis Wyche

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.”

FOCUS ON YOUTH

Activities/Interests:

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.”

Public Consultation Scheduled for Hawkins Properties July 31

by Phill Potter

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.”

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

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

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

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

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

A number of you have expressed concerns regarding the planned carwash expansion/Starbucks development project. On July 31st the City is hosting a public consultation at 6:30 pm at the Manotick Arena to provide you the opportunity to voice your concerns in person, ask questions and obtain more information. Although registration is not necessary, Councillor Brown’s office encourages residents who plan to attend to email ward21@ottawa. ca. For comprehensive details on the Site Plan Con-

trol Application and Zoning By-law amendment with full copy of all plans and studies go to https://www. manotickvca.org/planningdevelopment.

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.”

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.”

MCPRA Centennial Park Enhancement –July Construction Start

“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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

tion period and recreation activities in the vicinity will need to work around the construction site. While some may be disappointed that the park area will be ‘out-of-use’ for much of this summer, the community and beyond will enjoy a state-of-the-art facility for many years to come.

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

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.”

https://www.mcpra.org/ or contact Anne Robinson, Co-President MCPRA at anne@annerobinson.ca or Mike Russett, City of Ottawa, mike.russett@ottawa. ca

Youth of Manotick Association (YOMA) –Celebrating 10 years

The tender for the Centennial Park Skateboard Park and Pump Track closed on March 23, 2023 and the successful bidder is Prestige and Design, Ottawa. Construction will commence mid-July, 2023 and Prestige has committed to a late fall, 2023 completion. The area will be completely fenced during the construc-

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

After suffering numerous concussions, Melita Wyche turned to coaching.

The MCPRA are grateful to the federal, provincial, and municipal governments and to the generous donors who have made this project possible. A donor plaque is being finalized to recognize all major contributors. For final preliminary design drawings and photos of work in progress go to

After suffering numerous concussions, Melita Wyche turned to coaching.

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YOMA offers social programs and activities for youth in the area in Grades 4-12. We also have volunteer opportunities, special events and outings. Sign up for our weekly newsletter, visit the website or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. https:// www.yoma.ca/

Community Calendar

Community Events

• 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.

• 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

Mark your calendars! Sunday Aug.27 – the return of the Allan Haan Manotick Soap Box Derby and Picnic in the Park. Planning is underway! Check our website in the weeks ahead for details. Info for last year’s event will remain until closer to the date. Go to https://www.manotickvca.org/

Early bird ends September 21st

• Ottawa Newcomers Club - For women who have recently moved to this area; (and those who have experienced a significant life change), and would like to meet new people of similar interests by joining our many group activities. More information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca or by contacting newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com.

• 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.

• 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.

ations of the Store, Watson’s Mill and Dickinson House. https://watsonsmill.com/bookstore/

• 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.

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

Due to

• 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.

Manotick Farmers Market – This ‘producer-only’ Market is open Saturdays 9am – 2pm, June 3 until October 14 at the Carriage Shed. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ManotickFarmersMarket/

• 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

Get your Summer Read On! Summer is here, it’s time to celebrate: The Ottawa Public Library has a variety of programs planned to keep kids to keep kids reading and learning while having fun all summer long! Check out the awesome programs being offered this summer at the Manotick branch.

• 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

• 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.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, most community have been postposed or cancelled. For updates community, please visit the Manotick Messenger page and the RichmondHub.ca website.

Watson’s Mill Used Book Store – Now open for the season! Proceeds are used for oper-

Paul’s Pharmacy

990 River Road (across from Tim Hortons)

Paul’s Pharmacy

990 River Road

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Expressive Body and Social Body- Senior movement and dance class with Lola Ryan: Aug 23, 11:00 am-12 pm, in-person and virtual program held at MACAW, Manotick United Church, 5567 Manotick Main Street. Registration required.

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Residents of ward 21 share their challenges regarding city

Over the last few weeks, my office and I have been finding time to knock on doors in the community to get to know residents, hear their concerns, and offer our assistance in addressing issues that matter most to them. So far, we have spoken to residents in Munster, North Gower, Richmond, Carleton Golf and Yacht, and some rural roads throughout the ward. We also hosted a free BBQ as part of the Kars Family Fun Day, serving free food to dozens of families and well over 100 individuals.

I wanted to take a moment to share some of the feedback that we have received from the community through door knocking and events and discuss some common challenges facing residents in the ward.

Residents have comments and feedback regarding infrastructure and road maintenance, recreation opportunities in the community, drainage challenges, tree and brush management, safety and security matters in the community, and more. Generally, we heard

from folks that they were grateful to connect with us directly at their doorsteps, to hear about what’s going on at City Council, and to have the opportunity to get their priorities on the agenda with my office.

Though residents are happy to meet the team and share their views, many are also quite honest about what they see as challenges with the City. High tax rates for low services in rural Ottawa remains an ongoing issue. There is a real sense that rural Ottawa has for too long been funding the priorities and excesses of the urban core; I will make sure that at Council, I am always putting our communities’ interests first.

Additionally, one of the biggest concerns that we’ve heard from the communities in our ward so far is with respect to traffic issues. On

nearly every street and rural road where we spoke with residents, issues regarding speeding and traffic management were mentioned. Traffic issues are the most frequent concerns that we hear about both in person and via emails and phone calls.

My office is currently working on addressing over 70 specific requests that we have received since November for traffic calming or traffic infrastructure measures throughout the ward. A major challenge in addressing these concerns stems from current City-wide policies. The ward budget for new traffic calming measures only allows us to add between 5 to 10 measures every year, depending on their cost. Measures such as stop signs, stop lights, and

roundabouts are based on warrant conditions and the determination of where and when these measures are introduced is determined by City staff.

To address these issues, my office is working on developing and passing through Council a new policy framework that would significantly increase traffic calming budgets in each ward, would allow rural Councillors to more easily request necessary and cost-effective infrastructure like stop signs, and would expand the use of automatic speed enforcement in rural villages.

Going door to door has given me and my team fantastic opportunities to hear from many residents who might not otherwise have reached out. We have been

grateful for the time and interest that folks have had in hearing about what we are working on for residents, and we are also truly fortunate to be able to get so much feedback to help shape our priorities in the years to come. Based on the response from the community, focusing on traffic and infrastructure remain my top priorities.

For those who have yet

to see me and my team at the doors, thanks for your patience. We are trying our best to balance the need to be responsive to residents’ requests with the need to be proactive in introducing ourselves to the community. I look forward to meeting you at your door to discuss the issues that matter most to you and your family and how my office can assist.

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ACCESSIBLE Manotick ..United .Church

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

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The Great Richmond Potty Caper supporting the legacy pavilion

“YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN”…. With these four words the Richmond Legacy Community Assoc. has recently kicked off what may be the wackiest, craziest and perhaps most hilarious fund raising stunt in the Village’s 205 years existence.

This novel and unprecedented event is raising funds for the construction of a multi func-

tional community pavilion for both public and private events in the Village of Richmond.

A video (mapleleafphoto.smugmug.com) has been released and a poster created (scroll on richmondlegacy. ca) which describes the Great Richmond Potty Caper in greater detail. A

caper which will impact local residents, to raise awareness, inspire community spirit and hopefully create a few laughs along the way. It is hoped Richmond residents will happily respond and play along with the caper, all for a greater community cause.

If the potty appears

on your lawn, you can donate $20 to have the potty removed and to be added to the “do not redeliver” list. For an additional $20, you can have the potty delivered to the yard of your choice. For more information on the Richmond Community Pavilion please visit richmondlegacy.ca.

A worker was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a steel hydro pole fell and injured his leg. The accident happened on Manotick Main Street near Kelly Marie Drive and Century Road. There was a road closure for several hours while the incident was being investigated.

The Great Richmond potty Caper is a fundraiser for the Richmond legac y pavilion.

Osgoode Chiefs end drought in Greater Ottawa Fastball League

The Osgoode Chiefs finally got into the win column with a pair of wins in Manotick over the Kars Aces and West Carleton Electric in Greater Ottawa Fastball League action.

On July 12 in Manotick, the Kars Aces split a pair of games, dropping a decision to the Osgoode Chiefs in the opener before bouncing back to beat West Carleton Electric in the nightcap.

In the first game, the Chiefs earned a 4-3 win behind the pitching of Matt McKay. Kurtis Summers took the loss for the Aces, but he aided his own cause by blasting a home run.

It was the Chiefs’ first win of the Greater Ottawa Fastball league season.

The Aces bounced back from the loss with an 8-5 win over West Carleton Electric.

Cory Alkerton, who pitched in relief in the opener, started for the Aces and was the winning pitcher. Brad Porter picked up the save.

Kristian Knapp had a big night for Kars. The Aces shortstop went yard and put one over the fence for his first home run, then showed off his wheels for an inside-thepark home run. Summers hit his second of the night for Kars.

West Carleton’s Connor Hopper also hit an inside-the-park home run in the game.

The following night, West Carleton Electric bounced back and beat Osgoode 3-0 in Fitzroy Harbour.

Adam Rueckwald went the distance for the win, shutting out the Chiefs while striking out 10 and giving up four hits.

Matt McKay, who struck out nine and gave up two earned runs on six hits, had one of the Osgoode hits. Laurent LaFontaine, Owen Arsenault and Austin McCord had the other Chiefs hits.

On Fri., July 14, the Orleans Rebels hosted the Manotick Brewers and handed the visitors a 2-1 defeat.

Andy Barber struck out 15 and yielded only two hits to pick up the win.

Carley Shane was the losing pitcher, working five innings for Manotick before Cory Baldwin came on in relief.

Orleans scored both of their runs in the first inning on a hit by pitch and stolen base, followed by back-to-back RBI doubles by Moises Del Corral and Tyler Borris.

Tyler Blanchard tripled and scored on a wild pitch for the Brewers in the fourth inning.

In the July 20 doubleheader in Manotick Wed., July 19, both the Manotick Brewers and Osgoode Chiefs took wins over West Carleton Electric.

In the opener, the Brewers got a walk-off

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single from Ryan Clare as they beat West Carleton 4-3. Clare drove in Tyler Alexander for the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Adam Smith was the winning pitcher for Manotick. Zach Branchaud had two RBIs for Manotick.

In the second game, the Osgoode Chiefs hit the W column for the second time in the season, as they rode the pitching of matt McKay to a 6-5 win.

For all of the news and updates on fastball in eastern Ontario and western Quebec, check out the Eastern Ontario Fastball Blog.

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The Manotick Brewers earned a 4-3 walk-off win against West Carleton last week in Greater Ottawa Fastball League action.

Swans win Aussie Football doubleheader at Manotick Polo Grounds

The Ottawa Swans men’s and women’s Australian Football teams showcased their skills and determination in a thrilling set of matches held on July 8 at the Manotick Polo Grounds. The men’s team emerged victorious against the Grand River Gargoyles in the Canada Day Cup, while the women’s team secured their second win of the season against the Quebec Saints in a 16-a-side exhibition.

In the Canada Day Cup clash, the Ottawa Swans men’s team put on an impressive performance, defeating the Grand River Gargoyles with a final score of 9.9 (63) to 5.2 (32). Christopher Savov, who received the Men’s Players’ Player of the Match recognition for his three-goal performance, shared his thoughts on the game.

“The game was truly a hard-fought battle. We faced some intense challenges, including the scorching sun and high humidity, which added an extra layer of difficulty to the match. It definitely tested our endurance and made the game even more

memorable,” said Savov.

Savov also emphasized the significance of participating in the historic Canada Day Cup and how it brought the team together.

“Participating in the historic Canada Day Cup brought us together as a team to celebrate two real Canadian clubs. Additionally, the match coincided with Jacob’s (Latimer) 150th milestone, which further fueled our team spirit. Receiving the Players’ Player of the Match recognition was truly humbling. I’m proud of my performance and the contributions I made to the team’s success,” he added.

On the women’s side, the Ottawa Swans secured their second win of the season in a 16-a-side exhibition against the Quebec Saints, with a final score of 3.2 (20) to 2.3 (15). While the Quebec Saints and Ottawa Swans were headlining the exhibition, players from Toronto and Hamilton also participated in the exhibition on both teams. Yaser Abou Elenein, the Club President and women’s team coach, expressed his satisfaction with the

team’s performance.

“The game really showcased the quality of football in Ontario and Quebec and that footy has a very bright future if things continue this way. All the players enjoyed the extra space with the proper size field and having a full side.” said Abou Elenein.

Nancy Lee, who was named the Women’s Players’ Player of the Match, reflected on her performance.

“I had a great experience playing in the exhibition match. I am still new to the sport, but I performed better than I expected. I was better at defense, specifically tackling and hustling to take possession,” said Lee. She also acknowledged areas for improvement, stating that she could work on her kicks and marking the ball.

Lee highlighted the lessons she learned from the game and her plans to implement them into the team’s future matches.

“I think I learned a bit about where to place myself to better compete. I will further improve this to give the rest of the

team more chances to score points.”

Looking ahead, Lee expressed her enthusiasm for more exhibition matches during the season.

“I found this experience very positive and would want to practice more throughout the season, as I feel the Quebec team is on par with our team’s expertise and experience,” she said.

Coach Abou Elenein echoed Lee’s sentiment, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement. “We will continue working on pressuring the opposition as well as contested footy. The constant tackling pressure from our side meant the opposition never felt comfortable to hold the ball for too long and ended up kicking the ball directly to our back-

line where Charlotte and Kyla had a better time reading it,” he concluded.

The Ottawa Swans’ recent victories have injected a wave of confidence and motivation into both the men’s and women’s teams. With their determination and the lessons learned from these matches, the Swans are poised to make a significant impact as the season progresses.

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The Ottawa Swans battled the Grand River Gargoyles at the Manotick Polo Grounds in a Canada Day Cup match July 8. R O Ma n R O Ma n O v i C h P h OTO

New Kiwanis member instrumental in helping local Ukrainian families

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The work of a service club never ceases. Summer is in full swing, but the need in the community still exists. The club operates on a more social setting during the summer. We meet once a month at a member’s home for a BBQ. But we still receive requests for help, whether financial or for volunteers.

So far this summer we have donated in the amount of $1,500 for the Ukrainian Children’s Camp and to ROSSS to help with the relocation of their food bank. We have also donated $1,000 dollars each to two Ukrainian families settling in Manotick to help give their children a chance for a normal summer.

A new member, Anastasia Bombrys, was instramental in helping us identify the needs of new Ukrainian families settling in our region. In turn we have put her in touch

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with the “House to Home” project the Manotick Legion participates in so that she can extend her help to more Ukranian families.

Club members volunteer annually at the Canada Day celebrations at Petrie Island to run the BBQ for the Ottawa East Kiwanis Club who organize the event.

A major portion of the funds we receive and distribute in our community comes from our involvement with the OLG Bingos at the Bingoland Gaming Center. Once a week a team of two members volunteer at the Center and each month we receive a share of the profits. We rotate the teams so that no individual team is assigned more than once every six weeks.

Our Christmas projects also provide a great deal of our funds and we need to start planning for them in the summer. In the weeks leading up to Christmas we sell Christmas trees

and Christmas Cakes. The “Tree Team” have already met with their supplier and their order for trees is being finalized.

The “Cake Team” has already indicated numbers

required for fruit cakes, chocolate truffles and shortbread cookies. This preliminary order is required because the shortbread cookies come from Scotland and must be or-

dered well in advance. The final order needs to be confirmed by the end of September.

As we wrap up last years projects, we plan for the next year.

Anastasia Bombrys was recently inducted into the Kiwanis Club of Manotick.

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RVCA hosting free community workshop on invasive species

In the war on invasive species, knowledge is the most potent weapon – and a free community workshop aims to arm the public with as much invasive species information as possible.

Focusing on identification and how to reduce their spread, the workshop on Saturday, July 29 will feature staff presentations as well as hands-on displays of invasive plants and animals.

“We’re hoping more members of the public will become familiar with these species and their impacts,” said Amanda Lange, RVCA’s Aquatic Habitat Monitoring Co-ordinator. “The more people know about

invasive species, the more we can collectively work to curb their spread. And by reducing the spread, we can give our native species a fighting chance and promote a more balanced and diverse local ecosystem.”

Invasive plants like Himalayan Balsam, garlic mustard, Japanese knotweed and dog-strangling vine can spread rapidly, pushing out native species and leaving gaps in the area’s biodiversity. This can reduce food supplies and resources for other species who rely on the missing native plants. Invasive plants are also often poor substitutes when it comes to erosion and flood mitiga-

tion, as their roots generally aren’t as deep or strong.

In the water, invasive aquatic species can have dramatic ecosystem impacts while also measurably changing water quality and characteristics. For example, invasive zebra mussels filter suspended particulates so effectively they can cause distinctly weedier lakes, since sunlight can reach further into the water column.

“We’re excited to welcome the public to learn what they can do in their own backyards to make a difference,” Lange said. “It’s a group effort to keep our local environment as natural and functional as possible

for everyone’s benefit.”

The workshop will be held at the RVCA’s headquarters in Manotick from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. All are welcome, including community associations, environmental groups, property owners, students, gardeners and anyone with an interest in learning about invasive species.

Light refreshments will be served. Advance registration is required. Visit rvca. ca.

The Himalayan Balsam is among the invasive species that will be discussed at the RVCA workshop.

Police seeking witnesses to fatal collision at Roger Stevens and Dwyer Hill Road

The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit is seeking witnesses to a collision Friday evening, July 14.

At approximately 5:20 pm, officers were called to the intersection of Roger Stevens Dr and Dwyer Hill Rd in response to a collision in-

volving two vehicles. One driver suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the 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 613-236-1222, extension 2345.

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

The sun was shining and a strong turnout was on hand for the Kars Family Fun Day event Sat., July 15. The event kicked off with a well-attended pancake breakfast inside the RA Centre, while outside there was a vendor’s market (above) as well as a softball game, a bouncy castle, a classic car show, a medieval combat demonstration and other activities.

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What is your child doing this summer?

School is out and your child’s summer fun begins! Time to squeeze in the favourite summer camps, have giggles around a campfire, eat yummy bbq foods, swim, and spend time with friends, cousins, and grandparents. Come August though, the attention slowly shifts back to school as all get ready to return to classrooms and classmates. In preparation, parents stampede the stores for backpacks, pencils, and clothes. One of the most important tools for learning in school however is often overlooked or forgotten … the child’s hearing ability.

Much like proper vision, adequate hearing is essential to a child’s learning and to their positive school experience. Most children undergo an infant hearing screening shortly after birth, but few undertake the recommended rechecks every five years. This is unfortunate because it is expected that 2-in-3 children will suffer at least one episode of ear problems, and 1-in-6 will have 6 or more episodes. Due to the illusiveness of hearing loss, many go unnoticed. The loss, even if mild or one-sided, makes it difficult for a child to navigate their little world. And even when temporary, the difficulties can have long

term impacts because they can lead to frustrations and eventual disengagement, needlessly impacting a child’s ability to thrive. In addition to academic struggles, children with hearing loss can also experience trouble socially because communication, which requires both verbal and auditory skills, is vital to social interactions and peer relationships.

Consequently, much like your child has a dentist, they should also have an audiologist. The Audiologist, the only healthcare professional qualified to assess children’s hearing abilities, can confirm your child’s hearing levels every five years as well as whenever there is a shift in attention or behaviour. The good news is that your audiologist is also able to assist your child in overcoming hearing loss if need be. Should your child have permanent hearing loss or a temporary episode of hearing loss, there is no need to suffer in the silence. Technology continually evolves. The hearing aids and cochlear implants for those with permanent hearing loss are better than ever, and now, even those with temporary hearing loss can get help. No longer do these children have

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