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The community has rallied to support two families in the wake of a tragedy that claimed the life of a South Carleton High School student and left another injured.

Ian Goddard, a 14-yearold ninth grade student, was killed in a tragic accident at the corner of Franktown Road and Munster Road, just west of Richmond, on April 18.

His classmate, Jayden Corrigan, was seriously injured.

After the accident, friends of the two families organized GoFundMe campaigns that raised tens of thousands of dollars.

“This was a horrible tragedy, but seeing how the community rallied for these families was a silver lining in a very dark cloud,” said Kelly Watson, who helped organize the GoFundMe for the Cor-

the community has been overwhelming.”

The GoFundMe for the Goddard family was organized by Laura Doane with support from Janet Fisher. They set a goal to raise $15,000 for the family to help with funeral costs, counselling, time off work, and other costs. In less than a week, the GoFundMe drive was shut down after more than $37,000 was raised for the family.

“For those who knew and loved Ian, this news is absolutely devastating as he was only 14 years old and was one of the sweetest kids imaginable,” wrote Doane. “He had the most infectious smile, a personality that could lift anyone’s darkest day and most of all, he had a whole life ahead of him.

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Centennial Park project receives full provincial and federal approval The health and well-being of the residents of Carleton, Ottawa & Ontario is my top priority. Please visit my website for the latest information & updates from the Government of Ontario, as well as information regarding upcoming virtual town hall meetings & public consultations.

Recent updates include: • Ontario safely expands age eligibility for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to adults 40 and over; • Ontario expands COVID-19 vaccination booking to individuals 45 and over in hot spot communities; and • Ontario maximizing critical care capacity to support hospitals

NEWS FROM QUEEN’S PARK

The Government of Canada is investing more than

$3.5 million toward funding for four community, culture and recreation infrastructure projects in Ottawa, with the Government of Ontario providing over $2.9 million through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada plan.

This includes the Centennial Park Enhancement Project in Manotick, which will rehabilitate and expand venues at Centennial Park.

The work includes constructing a new skateboard park, replacing the boards on the outdoor rink, building two basketball courts, improving landscaping and signage, and increasing ac-

cessibility by upgrading the park furniture.

This is incredible news for communities in rural Ottawa such as Manotick, Osgoode, Richmond and Greely. The Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association, along with support from key local organizations, businesses and community leaders, has been working on redevelopment of this critical and much needed public space that will benefit thousands of rural youth and families in Carleton. I met with the MCPRA in December 2019 to discuss this important community project and how I can support the people of Carleton to make this a reality. That’s why I’m so excited to announce that the Province has approved the Centennial Community Enhancement Project’s application. I look forward to seeing shovels in the ground as soon

as possible.

The project will be receiving $231,977 in Provincial funds and $278,400 in Federal funds. The Manotick Culture Parks and Recreation Association is also providing $93,960 in the Centennial Park project.

The following parks will also be receiving funding under the program to improve facilities: Bramble Lane Park in Osgoode, Honey Gables Park in Riverside South, Munster Community Park in Munster, and Ralph Street Park in Stittsville.

ONTARIO TO INTRODUCE PAID COVID-19 LEAVE

On April 29, 2021, the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, introduced legislation that would, if passed, require employers to provide employees with up to $200 of pay

for up to three days if they are missing work because of COVID-19. This program will be retroactive to April 19, 2021 and effective until September 25, 2021, the date the CRSB will expire.

By providing time-limited access to three paid leave days, the province is ensuring employees can pay their bills as they help stop the spread of the virus, including by getting tested, waiting for their results in isolation or going to get their vaccine. The province will partner with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to deliver the program and reimburse employers up to $200 per day for each employee.

The government has long advocated for the federal government to enhance the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit program to better protect the people of

Ontario, especially our essential workers. It is a tremendously positive step that the federal government has signaled their willingness to continue discussions on the CRSB. Now the province can fix the outstanding gap in the federal program so workers can get immediate support and can stay home when needed.

The province has also offered to provide funding to the federal government to double CRSB payments to Ontario residents, adding an additional $500 per week to eligible individuals for a total of $1,000 per week.

Combined with the province’s proposed three days of paid COVID-19 leave, doubling the CRSB would provide Ontario workers with access to the most generous pandemic paid leave in the country.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER goddard continues from page 1 “In this time of mourning, I am hoping we can all come together to help the Goddard family. I have learned over the years that they are always the first to help anyone in need.

Whether it be someone close, or a complete stranger, Ian’s parents, Monique and Brant, are always the first to want to help. That is their way. They have the kindest hearts and it is a true testament as to why Ian grew to be the amazing, loveable kid that he was.”

A hydro pole at the corner of where the accident happened has turned into a makeshift memorial for the young hockey player and dirt bike enthusiast.

“This has not been easy and our hearts will be forever crushed by Ian’s passing, at the same time, our hearts and spirits have been lifted by the many friends, community members (and even strangers), that have generously offered their time and money to help us,” wrote Ian Goddard’s parents, Brant Goddard and Monique Laroque, as a thank you to the com-

goldie continues from page 2 munity on the GoFundMe page.

“The tribute parade on Saturday was very special to us, and we want to thank those who created this for our family.

Since we cannot do the traditional funeral service, this was a very touching and thoughtful way to bid Ian farewell and we want to thank everyone who participated. While it brought us to tears, we were so humbled seeing how very much our boy was loved and adored.

The Tomlinson trucks coming up behind the cars, giving 6 honks for Ian as they passed was something we’ll never forget. The whole thing was truly amazing, thank you.”

Jayden Corrigan, 15, was hospitalized with extensive injuries and heartbroken over the loss of his close friend. The GoFundMe campaign for the family was set up to deal with unexpected expenses including trips to the hospital, parking, eating on the run and future expenses including rehabilitation.

“We originally set the goal at $8,000, but within 24 hours, we

had raised more than $10,000,” said Watson. “We reset the goal for $15,000, and we shut down the donations after one week.”

The GoFundMe page raised more than $23,000. There are also 15 truckloads of empties collected in a bottle drive by Watson’s daughter, Logan, and her boyfriend, Dylan Bziadyk.

The money from the bottle drive will be split between the two families once the bottles were cashed in.

“It is heartwarming to see how people responded,” Watson said, saying that there were individuals, businesses, minor hockey associations and churches that all donated. “The amazing thing is that many people doubled up and donated to both funds.”

Watson said that although it was the saddest of tragedies, the community was there to support two families in need.

“This has already been a difficult time because of COVID-19,” Watson said.

“People want to do something to make a difference.”

The governments of Canada and Ontario have done a historic job delivering the Safe Restart Agreement last year. New provincial funding would allow eligible individuals to receive a total of $1000 per week through the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit program if missing work because of COVID-19. Ontario looks forward to continuing discussions to secure Ottawa’s commitment to administer the program with the topup to all Ontario applicants.

The province believes that this is the simplest and fastest way to increase program uptake and make this program more effective for those people who need this program most.

When an eligible worker must isolate for longer than 50 per cent of the time they would normally worked for the week, whether because of a positive COVID-19 test or risk of exposure, they may apply for the Canada

Recovery Sickness Benefit if they haven’t taken a paid leave day under this proposal.

This latest measure builds on other existing provincial supports like job protected leave and access to isolation facilities, making Ontario’s approach the most comprehensive COVID-19 sick leave in the country.

Employers and their workers can call a dedicated COVID-19 Sick Days Information Centre hotline at 1-888-999-2248 or visit Ontario.ca/COVIDworkerbenefit to get more information and updates about the proposed Ontario COVID-19 paid leave days.

The province continues to visit workplaces to ensure they are adhering to COVID-19 safety requirements. Since the beginning of 2021, occupational health and safety inspectors and multi-ministry teams of provincial offences officers

have conducted more than 21,900 COVID-19-related workplace inspections and investigations across the province. During these visits, more than 17,260 orders and more than 520 COVID19-related tickets have been issued, and unsafe work, related to COVID-19, has been stopped 35 times.

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 & working during regular office hours to answer your calls & emails.

If you require assistance on any matter, please contact me at any time. It’s why I’m here. Even if it’s not a provincial issue, I’ll make sure to connect you with the proper office.

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Manotick Messenger has big year at provincial newspaper awards The Manotick Messenger has had one of its best year ever at the Ontario Community Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Competition.

The Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) held its virtual awards gala Friday afternoon. The Messenger was a top-three finalist for three awards, winning two first place awards, and placing third in another. There are close to 300 community newspapers in Ontario.

The Messenger’s sister publication, the Barrhaven Independent, also won a pair of creative advertising awards.

A story by Manotick Messenger editor Jeff Morris on his battle with bone marrow cancer won the award for Best Feature Story in the province.

In February, 2020, Morris gave Messenger readers a detailed account of what he went through both physically and mentally during

his battle with multiple myeloma, an incurable bone marrow cancer. After a minor fender bender at a stop sign, Morris eventually went to the Kemptville General Hospital to get checked out for a concussion, and was shocked to learn that a tumor caused by bone marrow cancer had eaten a large chunk of his skull. Within weeks, Morris was rushed into emergency brain surgery at the Ottawa Civic Hospital’s neuro centre, as the tumor had penetrated his brain and was about 36-48 hours away from claiming his life.

“It may sound odd. It may sound heartless. But if ever there was a ‘best’ writer to get life threatening cancer, it is Jeff Morris,” said retired Vancouver newspaper editor Martha Perkins, who judged the category. “Thankfully, judging from the tone of his feature about the malignant tennis ball-sized tumor that ate a hole through his skull, I think Morris would be the first one to forgive me for

saying so. Morris has always been an effective and gifted storyteller. He’s a craftsman who works hard to capture and sustain a reader’s interest. His ability to intelligently poke fun at life’s fables has won him numerous OCNA accolades. And while there is humour in this feature, it’s used as a bridge to help people understand a very serious and complex subject. Morris doesn’t just share his ordeal; he uses his experience to uplift others and educate them about cancer. He’s both forthrightly honest and cheerfully upbeat.”

In addition to the feature writing award, Morris was also up for the Ontario Humour Columnist of the Year Award. This was the 13th time in the past 16 years that his From the Other Side col-

umn has been a finalist for the award. It was not Lucky 13 for Morris, however, as he finished third in the category.

A feature story on country music star Brett Kissel, which ran in the Manotick Messenger, RichmonmdHub.ca and the Barrhaven Independent, won the award for the Best Arts and Entertainment story in the province. Kissel gave a heartfelt interview about what it has been like

to be a performer during the COVID-19 pandemic. He gave three drive-in concerts at the Richmond Fairgrounds in September, and the feature not only previewed the concert but also gave Kissel the opportunity to express his love of visiting the Ottawa area and share some special memories of playing at the Richmond Fair over the past decade.

Skyler Fraser, who is the graphics manager for the

Messenger and Independent, won first place for Best In-House Promotion and second place for Best Creative ad.

A series of features that ran in the Barrhaven Independent called ‘30 Years, 30 People’ placed second in the province for Best News/ Feature Series.

Judging was done by newspaper industry and journalism experts from across Canada.

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Despite no shows, Manotick drive through vaccination pilot a success

By Brian Cromie On a cold, bright, windy Monday, the village of Manotick held one of the first drive-through Covid-19 vaccination clinics in the Ottawa area. This all-day event, organized on the initiative of Dr. Alykhan Abdulla of the Kingsway Health Centre, allowed some 260 people from the village and beyond to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. Cars were directed by volunteers through a maze of traffic cones in the space behind the Health Centre on Ann Street, and to one of three teams of nurse vaccinators doing the injections.

Advanced registrations, many of which were from patients at Kingsway, were limited to 300 individuals aged 40 and over. The 28 ‘no shows’ represent the people who book multiple

appointments at different clinics and pharmacies, in hope of scoring an earlier time or a vaccine more to their liking. Fortunately, because the vaccines were only ‘drawn down’ on an asneeded basis (moved from vial to syringe), no doses were wasted. They will be stored, along with other supplies, for Dr. Abdullah’s next vaccine clinic.

A small group composed of Dr. Abdulla, Councillor Scott Moffat and Assistant Wendy Eberwein, Kiwanis President Debbie Mulvihill, Legion member Allan Haan, and MBIA Executive Secretary Donna Smith, organized the event. Volunteers from Kiwanis, Manotick Village and Community Association, the Legion, Lions and even a few students helped shepherd the steady stream of patients through the brief process. In the Recovery

Area people sat in their cars and waited 15 minutes to ensure they weren’t reacting to the injection. There, it was beyond uplifting to hear the whoops of joy, see fist thrusts and smiles a yard wide, and maybe even a tear or two as recipients spoke of finally being able to see the light at the end of this long, dark tunnel. And it was no longer an oncoming viral train but instead, a new and brighter tomorrow on the horizon!

Based on the huge success of this initial drivethrough clinic, Ottawa Public Health has already authorized the next one for May 16th, likely in the same area behind the Health Centre on Ann Street. Dr. Abdulla is hoping to double the throughput to roughly 100 vaccines per hour, using the same great team of vaccinators and support staff, in

A drive through vaccination clinic was held in Manotick Mon., April 26.

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a 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. clinic.

Bookings will open after 12 noon on April 30th, by email, at Kingsway@doctor. com.

Dr. Abdulla cautions that

for the next event, people who book but do not show up without cancelling, will not be able to attend future vaccination clinics. And, they will be reported to CO-

VaxON, with their second vaccine doses then put at risk. It is important that all spaces be filled by people who will appear and benefit from what is offered.

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Centennial Park in Manotick to get $700K upgrade and renovation Skateboard park, two basketball courts, new boards and accessible benches included in project

By Jeff Morris Centennial Park in Manotick is getting a major upgrade worth close to $700,000. The project includes constructing a new skateboard park, two basketball courts, and landscaping to improve accessibility.

The announcement was made in a press conference via Zoom Tuesday involving politicians from all three levels of government. Attending the virtual announcement were Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Anita Vandenbeld, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean; Goldie Ghamari, Member of Provincial Parliament for Carleton, on behalf of the Honourable

Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Jeremy Roberts, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa West–Nepean, Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, and Councillor Catherine McKenney, Somerset Ward.

Ghamari said she has been working on the project for more than a year.

“I met with the MCPRA in December 2019 to discuss this important community project and how I can support the people of Carleton to make this a reality,” she said. “That’s why I’m so excited to announce today that the Province has approved the Centennial Community Enhancement Project’s application. I look forward to seeing shovels in the ground

as soon as possible.”

Ghamari said that the project was made possible by the involvement of various groups in Manotick and in the surrounding communities in South Carleton.

Fundraisers like the annual Chic Time in the ‘Tick event, as well as organizations like the Kiwanis Club of Manotick, the Manotick Lions Club, the Youth of Manotick Association and the Osgoode Youth Association all worked on helping the project come to fruition. She added that there was a lot of support from the Manotick business community.

“There were a lot of local businesses who are invested and provided in-kind donations or monetary donations to help make this a reality,” Ghamari said. “Although this is located in Manotick, this is a project that will

serve tens of thousands of people in the area. It’s a rapidly growing area.”

The renovation to Centennial Park will be the first major project at the site in more than three decades.

Last year, there was a major renovation at the adjacent Manotick Arena, which was built in 1974. The park, however, has had small upgrades and enhancements over the years, but nothing to this scale since the park opened nearly 50 years ago.

“It’s something that was desperately needed, and it’s something the community has been working on for years,” Ghamari said. “It’s not something new. This was well thought out, and well planned. I was happy to support it and happy to champion it. It will not only serve the people in Manotick, but people all across Carleton.”

There is no specific timeline for the Centennial Park project. Ghamari wants the project to get underway as quickly as possible.

“We will be working very closely to get shovels in the ground as soon as possible,” she said. “We don’t have a specific timeline yet but the group is in good hands and we’ll be working hard to get this going as soon as possible.

In addition to the park upgrade in Manotick, a second project was announced which includes the replacement of non-accessible and outdated playgrounds in 29 parks in Ottawa with accessible benches, swings, and play structures. These projects will provide residents with safer and more accessible parks for years to come.

Included on the list of playgrounds in the area that

will receive these upgrades are Bramble Lane Park in Osgoode, Munster Community Park, and Honey Gables Park north of Manotick.

Also included in the announcement were major projects for the Bronson Centre and Carlington Community Health Centre.

“Our community, culture and recreational facilities are critical to our residents’ well-being, and their importance has been underlined by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. “The City of Ottawa appreciates the investments from our federal and provincial partners, which will help to ensure that these important community assets remain accessible, inviting, enjoyable and safe spaces for our residents for years to come.”

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Community to make Centennial Park project a reality

By Anne Robinson, President Manotick Culture, Parks & Recreation Association (MCPRA) On Tuesday, April 27 Infrastructure Canada announced the awarding of an Infrastructure Canada Investment Program (ICIP) grant of just over $500,000, to the Manotick Culture Parks and Recreation Association (MCPRA) for the Centennial Park Enhancement Project.

As former Rideau Township Mayor, Dave Bartlett, used to say … you always want a ‘plan on the shelf’, in case the provincial or federal purse strings loosen with some grant money!

MCPRA was well positioned to take advantage of this much needed infrastructure funding, having completed an extensive community consultation in 2018-19 to create an updated Concept Plan for Centennial Park, Manotick’s primary active recreational 17+ acre park and community gathering place.

During this consultation process, there was agreement that the priority project for Centennial Park would be the improvement of the park ‘entrance’, including the skateboard, outdoor rink and gateway areas. With Plan in hand, MCPRA submitted an application in February 2019 to the ICIP grant program.

In June, 2020, at the request of MCPRA, Ottawa City Council also approved the commemorative naming of this gateway area for Centennial Park as the David

Arntfield Recreation Area, in memory of local resident Dave Arntfield who died in a tragic accident in October 2019. Dave was an active volunteer who valued family, fun and giving back to his community. This park commemoration and enhancement will be a fitting legacy.

The proposed $1M park facelift is a collective effort being funded by multiple partners including: Infrastructure Canada (Federal and Provincial funding), the Tomlinson Foundation, the City of Ottawa, private donations in memory of David Arntfield, and community fundraising (Kiwanis and Chic Time in the ‘Tick).

Construction got underway in late September 2020 with the removal of the outdoor rink boards, re-grading, new granular for the basketball/outdoor rink area, decommissioning and removal of the old light poles, and installation of the basketball base plates. This work was made possible by the generosity and construction management of the Tomlinson Foundation and City of Ottawa.

In the next few weeks, watch for more action on site with the paving and marking of the basketball courts, installation of the new light standards, and completion of the perimeter landscaping.

We’ll be ‘game-ready’ for day camp 2021!

Working Together This project is feasible because of the foresight and collaboration of many. The Centennial Park Working Group is chaired by Anne

Robinson, MCPRA, and includes: Neil Usher, Kiwanis Club of Manotick, Rob Smart, Ottawa South Basketball Association; Leeanne VanderBurgt, Youth of Manotick Association; Grace Thrasher, Manotick Village and Community Association; Tom Hollinger and Steve West (CP Outdoor Rink); Gary White (Village Walk Association); Andrew and Kathy Arntfield (Arntfield Family); and Derek Storie / Mike O’Neil (MCPRA).

The team is supported by the professional expertise from the City of Ottawa, Fotenn Planning + Design, McKee Electrical, and the Tomlinson Foundation.

In prepping for the ‘spontaneous and adventuresome’ side of recreation, MCPRA has been consulting with local Skateboard/ Bike enthusiasts, including: Mark & Jack Hurst, Nick Morabib, Trevor Alguire, Ryan Rouleau, Stephanie Beusquet, Milo Barnett, Jeremy Barnet, Andrew Martin, Jason GrantHenley, Jordan Sien, Josh Tessier, Frank Good, Marco Mion, Joe O’Hara, Terri-Lyn Mason, and Aaron Cayer (Ottawa Skateboard Association) and others.

With the Infrastructure Canada funding confirmed, the detailed design work for the skateboard/bike park and gateway areas can commence; construction will continue through 2021-22, and the Official Opening is targeted for fall 2022.

For more information, contact Anne Robinson – anne@annerobinson.ca or visit www.mcpra.org.

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Mother’s Day has roots back in ancient Greek civilization

Early Mother’s Day celebrations can be dated THis week, back to the spring celebraTHIS tions to honor Rhea, the MONTH Mother of the Gods, in ancient Greek civilization, according to some sources.

by Larry Ellis Later, Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdom Many people in Canada was traditionally a day for express their gratitude topeople to visit the church wards mothers and mother where they were baptized, figures on Mother’s Day. although it now also celeMother figures may include brates motherhood in modstepmothers, mothers-inern times. law, guardians, foster parThe modern-day origins ents, and family friends. of Mother’s Day can be It is the time for people to attributed to two women – thank mothers and mother Julia Ward Howe and Anna figures who took the time Jarvis, who were important to care for them and help in establishing the tradthem through life’s chalition in the United States. lenges.

Around 1870, Julia Ward The word Mother has Howe called for Mother’s stirred the imagination Day to be celebrated each of people since time imyear; Mother’s Day has memorial, resulting into a grown increasingly popular great outpouring of emosince then.

tion, finding its way through poetry and literature. We all become poetic, in one way or the other, when it comes to describing or remembering our mom. A few poetic words, expressing our love and care, mean the world to her. Poems are a way to express our feelings for the most wonderful person on Mother’s Day – make one up! Take or send a real card, better still drop in to see her if you can or make a phone call. Visiting may not be possible this year again due to Covid-19.

Many of us do not have our Mother with us anymore but we remember her in our own way, loving, precious, leaders of us and others often in the community we grew up in.

Everyone – wash your hands – wear a mask – social distance.

Manotick Art Association Spring Virtual Show 2021 Something beautiful to brighten up our days this spring is exactly what the Manotick Art Association’s Spring Virtual Show is offering. Running until May 21st, the show features 30 artists and just under 300 pieces of art. The website www.manotickart.ca/resources takes you directly into the show, which is very easy to navigate. All the information is available regarding the paintings themselves, as well as how to get more information and how to purchase. Each artist has his/her own “booth” and as paintings sell, they are replaced with new ones. Pictured is Clematis by well-known local artist Rachel MacDonald.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

Low-maintenance lawn alternatives

A traditional lawn may not be right for every property nor desired by every homeowner. There is no denying that lawns take time and effort to establish and daily or weekly maintenance to thrive.

Homeowners who find that a traditional lawn is not practical can explore some low-maintenance alternatives.

Wildflower meadow

Homeowners with wide swaths of property may discover meadows are costand time-efficient. Stores sell special wildflower meadow mixes of seeds or homeowners can use wildflower plug plants throughout areas where grasses are left to grow longer. This natural area can be a home to wildlife and an idyllic

backdrop to a home. Most meadows only require a spring or summer and autumn cut to thrive and look good.

Ornamental grasses

Partition areas of the property for ornamental grasses to grow. The gardening resource Elemental Green says ornamental grasses tend to be droughtresistant and low-main-

tenance. They won’t need much fertilizer and are often resistant to pests as well.

Ornamental grasses grow in tufts or sprays and will not require mowing. However, they are not ideal for areas that get foot traffic.

Moss

Moss can thrive in shady areas and ones where the soil tends to stay a bit damp.

Moss is velvety soft and

green, so it can mimic the look of a traditional lawn but won’t require mowing and other upkeep. Because it spreads quickly, moss can take over quite rapidly. You will need to protect areas where you do not want moss by creating barriers to stop spread.

Gravel

Stone and gravel areas can reduce maintenance in

the landscape and require very little upkeep. When gravel is installed correctly, weeds may not grow readily. Gravel installation may include laying heavy-duty, semi-permeable landscape fabric, which is available in home improvement centers. Gravel is cheaper than pavers and can be just as beautiful.

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Age: 17 Address: Osgoode School: Osgoode Township High Grade: 12 Parents: Al & Margo Borschewski Brother: William (16) Sister: Robyn (13) Pets: Jesse (dog), Tiger (cat) Part-time Work: Tim Hortons in Manotick Favourite Subjects: “My favourite subjects are biology, music and kinesiology. In biology, I have enjoyed learning about various systems in the body, and how they work together. Music has always been a great course for me, but especially this year. Although we weren’t able to play our instruments, we’ve been able to do other things, such as compose music and pay attention to key elements in music that we would not have done in previous years.

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It so happens that I’m planning to study kinesiology in my post-secondary education.”

What do you enjoy reading for pleasure? “In my free time, I enjoy reading nonfiction books.”

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From planning different fundraisers, to band trips and just playing music.

“This year, all of these activities look very differ-

ent, as most of them could not occur, or to the extent that they normally would.

In grade 9, I participated in an event called Relay for Life. Relay for Life helps raise money for cancer research through the Canadian Cancer Society. Since participating in grade 9, I’ve been a part of the Relay for Life Committee. This year we are planning to host a virtual relay, since we can’t do it in person. I’m part of the entertainment committee, where we plan fun activities to occur during the event. Being a part of this committee, and raising money for cancer research, is how I can help those who have been affected by cancer, not just in my community, but across the country.”

Other Activities/Interests: “In a regular school year I love to be involved in various activities outside of school.

While some of those are occurring this year, they are not occurring to the extent of what they would have in other years.

“Last year, I was involved in the Greely Players production of Anne and Gilbert, which unfortunately never got to take place. The Greely Players gave me the opportunity to do what I

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Police encourage everyone to check on Seniors during ongoing Pandemic The Ottawa Police Service Elder Abuse Unit is concerned that seniors continue to be at risk of ongoing isolation during the pandemic. Although physical distancing is key to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we encourage people to maintain open communication (e.g. phone or video calls, and emails, etc.) with older family members, friends and neighbours.

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Housing demand driving faster-than-expected growth in Richmond

By Jeff Morris “Somehow, Richmond has become unaffordable,” Ward 21 Councillor Scott Moffatt said during his Munster virtual town hall meeting held Mon., April 26.

Moffatt’s meeting was the first of four to be held in the ward. The meeting was a Munster Town Hall, held

by Zoom. He is hosting online town halls for Manotick (May 6), North Gower (May 10), and Richmond (May 18).

The topic of growth in Ward 21’s villages was discussed, when Moffatt talked about the explosive housing market in Richmond.

Moffatt hosted a public meeting on Richmond development a couple of weeks ago and talked about how the prices of many homes in the community have nearly doubled in a little over a year.

“On that very day the most affordable house in Richmond was $850,000,” Moffatt said. “There were only two houses for sale that day. One was $850,000 and that was in Caivan’s development – a brand new house with a small lot.

The second house was on Fowler for $950,000. It’s unaffordable.”

Moffatt said that because of the demand for homes in Richmond, growth in the village may happen more quickly than the city initially projected.

“The growth that comes in the form of (townhouses) and what not, it’s coming,” Moffatt said. “The demand is there.”

Last month, Moffatt hosted a community information session on the application by Caivan for their most recent development in the Western Development Lands. That is the area west of the Richmond BMR, ad-

jacent to Richmond Oaks, along the Van Gaal Municipal Drain and the piece of land bordered by Queen Charlotte Drive and Ottawa Street.

“Since the application was first presented, changes have been made as a direct result of community input,” Moffatt stated in a column on his website. “Lot sizes have been adjusted backing on to existing homes on Bald Eagle Crescent, Queen Charlotte and Ottawa Street. The access that was proposed onto Mira Court has also been removed and Mira Court will only see house directly onto it. Those homes will be more consistent than previously proposed. Caivan has also committed to equal the design of the Mira Court homes.”

With rapid growth come transportation issues. Meynell Drive, which is the road that goes into the Fox Run development across Perth

Street from the BMR, will be the main artery for traffic flow. Meynell will feature two roundabouts, including at Perth Street whereas Fortune Street is about to be marked as a 40km/h road coinciding with the flex stakes that will be reinstalled this spring. Every effort will be made to reduce the impact on Fortune Street and prevent it from being a primary access to Perth Street.

“We will also look at construction impacts,” stated Moffatt. “For instance, I do not support Burke Street being the construction access for the south development.

We must address this and Caivan will need to coordinate with Mattamy regarding access for construction and for residential traffic as well to avoid Burke Street being the only access.”

Caivan is proposing to develop a 554-unit residential subdivision, in a mix of detached and townhouse

units. A new municipal park is proposed as part of the subdivision.

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Moffatt hosts first of four virtual town hall meetings in Ward 21

By Jeff Morris Ottawa Ward 21 Councillor Scott Moffatt hosted the first of four scheduled town hall meetings Mon., April 26.

“In previous years I have hosted town halls like this mid-term,” Moffatt said. “I did one in 2019 in Munster. Normally I would have held town hall meetings in the fall of 2020, but clearly there wasn’t an opportunity for me.”

The town hall meeting, held by Zoom, tackled issues in the Village of Munster. Moffatt said it was the only one scheduled for that format. The meetings for Manotick (May 6), North Gower (May 10) and Richmond (May 18) will be held in a webinar format.

While Moffatt gave a

rundown of his responsibilities as ward councillor, one of the first issues he discussed was the naming of the Rideau-Goulbourn ward. Goulbourn Township was originally named after Henry Goulburn, the Undersecretary of State for War and the Colonies from 1812-26.

Goulburn never visited Upper Canada. He was also the owner of a sugar plantation in Jamaica that was noted for cruel treatment of the slaves who worked there.

“We have had community input,” Moffatt said. “The story of Henry Goulburn was something I was not aware of previously.”

Moffatt said the Goulbourn Museum has discussed the issue at length and has held seminars on the history of the name as

well.

“You can’t change the past, and you can’t change history,” Moffatt said.

“The reality is that Goulbourn Township existed, and that’s a history that many of us are proud of.”

Goulbourn Township existed from 1818 through 2000, and then became part of the City of Ottawa after amalgamation.

“The name of the ward is mainly what I’m referring to and not anything else,” Moffatt said.

“In the grand scheme of things, it’s fairly insignificant. Most people don’t say they live in Rideau-Goulbourn.

It’s just a ward name for electoral purposes. There are no ‘Welcome to RideauGoulbourn’ signs in the ward.”

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“It shouldn’t be something that refers to a past that is less than honourable,” he said.

During the meeting, Moffatt was asked about the OC Transpo 283 bus that serves Munster and Richmond.

“We fund rural transit from the rural transit rates,” explained Moffatt.

“North Gower doesn’t get transit because they don’t pay into transit, but Carp, and Richmond, and Manotick, and Navan all pay into a rural transit rate, which funds rural transit.”

Moffatt said it was determined by OC Transpo

staff that there was enough space within that budget to offer more service.

“You wouldn’t see a significant impact on your taxes from that change, but it does get funded from that rural transit piece” Moffatt said. “It’s enough to add that fifth bus and then to extend two of the buses to begin and finish in Munster rather than where they currently finish in Richmond.”

Moffatt was also asked about the city’s commitment to the environment and climate change, which included the usage of road salt in Ottawa’s rural area. He was also asked about growth in

rural Ottawa.

Other topics of discussion was the speed limit in Munster, particularly on Bleeks Road and Munster Road, as well as the future of Munster Elementary School. Moffatt said he was unaware of any plans for the vacant school, which is still owned by the Ottawa Carleton District School Board.

Overall, Moffatt was pleased with the meeting.

“We had a good turnout, more than usually turn out when we do the meetings in person,” Moffatt said. “We even had hecklers that we had to kick out, which I’ve never had to do in Munster before!”

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Have your say into proposed Mahogany Park designs

The City has posted the designs for two new parks in the Mahogany development including a 2.5 hectare neighbourhood park with several amenities, including a splash pad, playground and soccer field, to be located adjacent to a future school on Bridgeport Avenue. The other plan is for a parkette, with playground equipment, located in the north part of the development. The City is looking for your feedback through a survey that is open until May 7th.

The surveys consist of 2-3 questions and don’t take long to complete.

Consultations in English are here: https://engage.ottawa.ca/minto-mahoganyneighbourhood-park and https://engage.ottawa.ca/minto-mahogany-park-parkette Les consultations en français sont ici pour le parc de quartier: https://participons. ottawa.ca/minto-mahoganyneighbourhood-park-fr et ici pour le mini-parc: https:// participons.ottawa.ca/mintomahogany-park-parkette-fr

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Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan update The City is expected to release a draft Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan on May 11 at the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting. The master plan will outline what types of parks and recreation facilities will be required over the next 10 years. The City will then hold another round of consultations in June with a final draft plan to be submitted to Council in the fall.

The Committee presentation will include a report on the first round of consultations on parks and recreation facilities in the City. Those consultations, held in January of this year, included an online survey and six facilitated

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Small businesses in community pushed to the limits by third wave The third wave is pushing our local businesses to the brink. This pandemic has been tough on everyone, but especially hard on the many small businesses and the workers they employ. They have had to adapt, sometimes weekly, to changing regulations. What has not changed is their desire to serve and be good members of our community.

Let’s face it; it takes a special kind of person who is willing to put their

family’s financial well-being on the line by opening a new business, who takes on all of those risks, sacrifices and hardships to provide essential items and services to our community. For many years, my late husband, Greg, was a small business

owner. Let me say it was not a regular nine-to-five job, and the stress of meeting payroll even in good times was not always easy. I cannot imagine how our local businesses have been able to hold on in these turbulent times. I think of the constant worry, uncertainty and burden of constantly changing business modes to make a few dollars. Try talking to a local owner about how taxing curbside delivery is on staff.

I know many of us are doing what we can to shop and support local. Over the past several weeks, I’ve been trying to highlight local businesses, helping you get to know the people behind the storefront signs, but I can only do so much.

Now that spring is here; I want to hear from you about the local businesses you’re supporting.

Who has the best coffee, best sandwiches, or the friendliest staff? You know what

I mean. Every business is working full out to get your attention, so let’s use word of mouth to help them advertise their products and hopefully survive.

We are a community, and if we ever needed to work together, this is it.

My weekly newsletter and the Manotick Messenger are two places that I want to promote local as often as possible.

Government grants only go so far. What is needed

is for all of us to make the conscious choice to order and shop at a locally owned business. With another few weeks left in the current Stay-At-Home Order, let’s continue to support our local businesses, so when this pandemic passes, our local heroes will still be here, ready to serve our needs and support our community.

You can contact me by sending me an email to carolanne.meehan@ottawa. ca

voice continues from page 20 Around the Village The announcement of additional funding for improvements to Centennial Park is welcome news for the Village. This means the creation of the new skateboard park and other amenities will happen faster than originally anticipated. Work is already underway on the new basketball court/outdoor rink site.

Congratulations to Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association for spearheading this project.

It looks like Dickinson House is getting a fresh coat of paint. The museum

is slated to open at the end of May, provided COVID restrictions will allow it.

COVID-19 update There is an increasing demand for vaccinations, making it challenging to get an appointment, particularly among those under the age of 65. A recent drivethru clinic in Manotick saw about 270 people get their first dose. More and more vaccines are anticipated in the near future and it is important to ensure that every available dose gets into an arm. If you have booked in multiple places, please be

sure to cancel any appointments you don’t need so that other residents can get their vaccination!

And remember, even if you have your first dose, Ottawa Public Health is emphasizing the need to continue to stay at home, wear a mask, go out only for essential activities and maintain a social distance from others. Updates on vaccine schedules and information on how to stay safe are available at https:// www.ottawapublichealth. ca Follow us on Twitter @ manotickvca and Facebook and Instagram

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Used Car Corner Manotick makes buying online easy

By Krysia Kurylowicz As we sit at home in lockdown once again, it may occur to some of you that now would be a good time to purchase a car! If you’re in the market for a quality used vehicle it’s good to know we have a new local dealership that opened a month ago just minutes from the village!

Clayton Chenier and Guy Parker of Southbank have partnered to provide decades of knowledge and experience to ensure you get a fair deal for the car you always wanted. They are affiliated with and share a 600-car inventory with Capital Dodge, Southbank Dodge, Embrun Ford, Mike Fairs Chevrolet, and

Barrhaven Ford.

There are currently 55 vehicles on the lot with more coming all the time. They will also buy your car if you no longer have need for it.

If you prefer to buy online, this is easily accomplished. All purchasing documentation and financing can be arranged for you including licensing and ownership. Your new purchase can even be delivered directly to your home! If you prefer personal service, Used Car Corner employees follow Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council guidelines for operating a business during COVID. In this case, an appointment is required. Clayton also has 22 years of financing experience special-

izing in challenging credit issues and credit re-build, with 20 or more financial institutions at his disposal.

They also offer used car leasing if you prefer.

The shining star at this dealership is the service department run by Peter Lafrance, who brings with him 18 years experience at SouthBank Dodge. This department has two fulltime mechanics as well as an apprentice, all ready and able to provide every mode of service including repair to all makes and models, car detailing, safety checks, tire storage and warranty work. They are also affiliated with CarStar Collision and Glass Service should your current vehicle require any body work. Ser-

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Manotick Toastmasters mark 25th anniversary with a virtual celebration The Manotick Toastmasters Club celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a virtual celebration done through Zoom.

“We had a great time, commemorated the moment, and had new guests, past and current members and Area, District and Division Directors from other clubs help us celebrate,” said Cindy Little, the VP of Public Relations for the club. “We even had the current International President of Toastmasters attend and inspired us with a speech.

Also past President Of International Toastmasters and Co-Founder of the Club Chris Ford was present to dazzle us as always.”

Karen Stillman, the current President of the club was the master of ceremonies for the evening, which members call the “Toastmaster”. She skillfully led a great meeting from start

to close.

The word of the day by Elizabeth Munn was “milestone”. The word of the day is used to expand members’ use and knowledge of various words, and was used many times throughout the evening, and was fitting for this “milestone” for the club.

Cindy Little, a longtime member of 11.5 years, gave the toast and recognized what Toastmasters has done for so many of its members.

“We had four amazing guest speakers lead the meeting including the International President of Toastmasters Richard Peck,” Little said. “Richard spoke on perception and how we perceive things in life. It was very interactive and thought provoking. Co-Founder of the Manotick Toastmasters Club, Chris Ford delivered

a speech about the accomplishments of past and present members and took us down memory lane.

Long time Toastmaster and former Club Trainer, Francis Rounding gave an insightful storytelling speech on improving his immune system on a farm when he was growing up, and Kimberly Dueck, a District 61 Director gave a speech on “The Road to Recovery” from a horrific ski accident. Each speech gave inspiration and something to reflect on.”

Although it was an anniversary celebration, the club followed the procedures of a traditional Toastmasters event. The meeting included a timer-Lorrie Brown, a Grammarian-past member Jennifer Murphy, an Ah Counter, newer member, Sarah Enouy, Evaluators, Table topics Master, Heidi Schmidt for

Manotick Toastmasters Club celebrated its 25th anniversary virtually on Zoom.

impromptu speaking portion of the evening and the participants of Table Topics.

Guest Ronald Servant provided the closing thought, which led into post toasties where bever-

ages and conversation were shared, and a few awards for commitment and participation for the evening were presented. This was a team effort and we had many roles filled by happy attendees.

The Manotick Toastmasters is always open to visitors. The group’s website is https://www.manoticktoastmasters.org and they also have a FaceBook and LinkedIn page called Manotick Toastmasters.

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