Manotick Messenger November 29, 2024 by J Morris

Remembrance Day has always been special for Jason Moore.

The North Gower native is the head coach of the U11 OsgoodeRichmond Senators Rep B competitive hockey team. For Remembrance Day, Moore took the opportunity to teach his players about the importance of community, and Canada’s past.

“It’s a life lessons moment,” Moore said at the Kars Remembrance Day service. “Coaching hockey is more than just teaching hockey. They are representing the community they play, and this is part of what that means.”

The players embraced the responsibility, and proudly walked together at the cenotaph as they laid a wreath.

Moore, who is a coowner of the Marlborough Pub and Eatery in North Gower, has long been a supporter of Canada’s military and veterans. Every Remembrance Day, his restaurant is packed as he offers free lunch to all veterans.

This is something they will remember,”

Moore said of his team, who showed up to the event wearing their team jackets and pants.

While he and the restaurant often give back to veterans and support local events and initiatives, coaching hockey is part of giving back.

While growing up, Moore was an exceptional Rep B player in what was then the Osgoode Rideau Senators Rep B program. For several

years, he was one of the best Rep B players in his age group in the city. He was regularly written up in the Messenger in the late 1980s.

When asked if his players know how good he was at that age, Moore had a simple answer.

“They don’t know anything about that,” he said. “They don’t need to know.”

Players on the team are from Richmond, Manotick, Osgoode and the North Gower area.

Province investing in more supports to combat rising antisemitism

By Goldie Ghamari, mPP for Carleton

Last week, I got an opportunity to ask a question as an independent MPP in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, Canadians gather to remember the sacrifice that veterans made. They gather to pay homage to those Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep Canada a safe and democratic country. It is a sacred day for Canadians, and it is a sacred day for veterans.

So you can imagine my surprise when we heard the news about Sir Robert Borden High School in Ottawa, where they took their woke leftist narrative and their woke left narrative agenda, and imposed it upon a Canadian tradition.

My question was does the Premier think it’s appropriate to use taxpayer-funded

dollars to disgrace Canadian veterans?

In my supplementary question, I pointed out that if you go to the Royal Canadian Legion’s website, the first thing it says is, “On Remembrance Day we honour those who gave their lives to serve our country.” That country is Canada.

My parents immigrated from a brutal Islamofascist dictatorship and came to Canada because they wanted their daughters to be raised in a free and democratic society. The reason Canada is the way it is today is because our veterans paid the ultimate sacrifice. So my question to the Premier was, will this government make a commitment to ensure that the disrespect that was given to veterans on

November 11 will never happen again in a taxpayer-funded institution?

While there was outpouring of reaction from parents and taxpayers, I was told the school board will be investigating the situation. I was also assured that all directors of education and board chairs were spoken to, they were told a commitment was wanted to keep politics out of the classroom and to put the focus back on basics.

Although the song that was played is about peace, it did not belong at a Remembrance Day ceremony. This is a day to honour Canadian soldiers who fought for Canada and to give us the wonderful country we have. Remembrance Day has nothing to do with the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Adding that song to the service is incredibly disrespectful to our veterans and the families and descendants of those who fought for Canada.

Perhaps that song could be

played on another day for another ceremony, perhaps one on global peace. But it does not belong at Remembrance Day.

It’s shocking that teachers and a principal would think this was appropriate and not see the divisive reaction it would cause, let alone what a slap in the face it was to the people who fought for Canada from World War I to the present.

Fighting antisemitism in schools

The Ontario government has made an investment for additional resources to help students, families and educators combat antisemitism in schools. This funding reaffirms the province’s commitment to fighting hate and racism, including antisemitism, to promote safe and welcoming communities in schools and beyond.

To help combat antisemitism, funding during the 202425 school year to the follow-

ing organizations: - Liberation75 –to develop education resources on the Holocaust and antisemitism, including classroom materials, lesson plans and workshops for educators and students that combat racism and antisemitism in school boards across the province

- Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) – for Building Safer Schools: Enhancing Intercultural Competency and Supporting Jewish Learners and Educators, a program scheduled for release in Spring 2025 that provides educators, administrators and school staff with the training on skills and knowledge necessary to foster a more supportive and culturally responsive education setting.

Funding will also support the Ontario Regional Intercultural Immersive Program, which is focused on learning about the Jewish identity and contemporary antisemitism, and is designed specifically for educators and school board

leaders. The investment will also support the development of an accessible online platform for all Ontarians, offering learning modules and resources for parents, educators and the public

- Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies –to expand the organization’s capacity to deliver student-focused workshops in elementary and secondary schools on historical and contemporary antisemitism through a dedicated education specialist

In addition to these resources, the Ontario government is also providing funding to Liberation75, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies and the Toronto Holocaust Museum (United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto) to support the implementation of mandatory Holocaust learning in the Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum.

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These resources and supports build on previous initiatives to combat antisemitism in Ontario elementary and high schools. Announced last fall, the province is implementing new and expanded learning about the Holocaust in the Grade 10 History curriculum starting September 2025. Additionally, last year Ontario introduced new mandatory learning on the Holocaust in the Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum.

Quick Facts

- Holocaust Education Week is recognized every year during the first week of November and honours the survivors of the Holocaust and commemorates those murdered by the Nazis.

- In its 2023 Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents in Canada, B’nai Brith reported unprecedented levels of antisemitism in the country last year. Canada experienced a 109.1 per cent jump in reported cases from 2022 to

2023, with a total of 5,791 documented acts of violence, harassment and vandalism, surpassing 2021’s numbers, which were previously the highest on record.

- Jewish Canadians remain the most targeted religious minority for hate crimes in Canada, according to Statistics Canada. While Jewish Canadians make up one per cent of the population, they were victims of 900 reported hate crimes targeting a religion in 2023.

- In 2023, Statistics Canada found that police-reported hate crimes targeting the - BRAMPTON — The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation to crack down on fraudulent immigration representatives who exploit newcomers. If passed, the bill would enable the province to create standards that immigration representatives must meet when assisting individuals or employers with their Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

application, with penalties for those who violate these standards including fines, multiyear bans and lifetime bans.

Cracking Down on Immigration Scams

As part of its efforts to combat immigration scams, the government is introducing new compliance and enforcement related measures for the OINP under the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 (the Act). This includes authority to require greater accountability and transparency between immigration representatives, employers and newcomers who are applying to the program. This could include requiring representatives to have a written contract with OINP applicants, requiring representatives to provide proof of their registration or license, requiring representatives to provide the status of OINP applications to applicants, and require applicants to have access to their own application or file.

The legislation also proposes to introduce tougher penalties for offences under the Act, including a minimum three and maximum 10-year ban for immigration representatives who engage in or counsel fraud, as well as a lifetime ban for individuals who have been convicted of a serious offence, such as human trafficking or withholding passports.

It would also expand the government’s authority to issue fines, for example for making a misrepresentation to the OINP, or counseling an applicant to do so, regardless if they were paid for their services. These proposals build on steps the province has taken to crack down on immigration fraud, such as increasing the minimum administrative monetary penalty amount for dishonest representatives and employers from $2,000 to $10,000.

Quick Facts

- According to the Can-

ada Border Services Agency (CBSA), between May 1, 2019, and April 9, 2024, 153 people were charged with fraudulent immigration consultant-related offences, with most of them being Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent residents.

- OINP allows the province to nominate individuals for permanent residence who have the skills and experience that will contribute to Ontario’s economy. The federal government makes the final decision on reviewing and approving applications for permanent residence.

- Immigration consultants are presently governed by federal laws and by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) by-laws, regulations and policies. Immigration lawyers are governed by provincial laws and by the Law Society of Ontario. Once established through regulation, new standards and required practices would

better enable the province to deter and punish bad actors exploiting the system and newcomers.

- To address health system capacity, Ontario has expanded pathways through the OINP for health care workers by exempting internationally educated nurses who are registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario from being required to provide a bachelor’s degree to qualify for the OINP Express Entry Human Capital Priorities and French-Speaking Skilled Worker streams.

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Brandon Bay named Carleton riding’s provincial Liberal candidate

The Carleton Provincial Liberal Association has named Brandon Bay as their candidate for the next provincial election.

Brandon Bay, a housing advocate and software developer, has been officially nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate for Carleton.

Bay is originally from Bancroft and moved to Ottawa in 2006. He lives in Riverside South with his wife, Rachel, and their newborn son, Simon.

“As a longtime housing advocate, Brandon has the experience needed to help an Ontario Liberal government tackle the housing crisis Doug Ford has allowed to spiral our of control,” said Ontario Liberal Party leader Bonnie Crombie. “I’m thrilled to welcome Brandon to our team as we put the hard work in to deliv-

er more for you.”

While the next provincial election is scheduled for 2026, it is expected that Ontario premier Doug Ford will call an early election in the spring of 2025.

Like Crombie, Bay was critical of Ford.

“I have been involved in advocacy and policy work for several years now, trying to make a difference,” Bay said. “For too long, Doug Ford and his Conservatives have ignored Ontario’s issues, and sold this province off to their friends at our expense. I can’t sit by and do nothing while my future, and my son’s future, withers away under this government.

“That’s why I have joined Bonnie Crombie and the Ontario Liberal Party. This is the team with the solutions, the

skills, and the commitment to get this province back on track. Together, we can make housing more affordable, restore access to healthcare, and achieve so much more for you.”

Bay is a software developer who has spent the past six years working on innovative solutions to improve healthcare and wellness across North America. In his spare time, he is deeply committed to community service and advocacy, particularly for affordable housing. As President and Chair of Make Housing Affordable, Bay leads the organization’s efforts to address housing challenges in Ottawa.

Beyond his housing advocacy work, he currently serves as the Director of Volunteers

for the Riverside South Community Association and as Chair of the Ontario Liberal Party’s Eastern Regional Policy Committee, ensuring that local issues remain a top priority for the party.

In 2022, Brandon ran an advocacy campaign during the Ottawa mayoral race, bringing the issues facing the people of Ottawa to the forefront of the city’s political discourse.

The Progressive Conservative Party will name their candidate on December 8. Osgoode Ward Councillor George Darouze and Ottawa District School Board Trustee Jennifer Jennekens are seeking the PC nomination.

Ghamari has not yet indicated if she will or will not run as an independent.

Brandon Bay is the new Carleton provincial Liberal candidate.

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GST Holiday a recipe for inflation

The Trudeau government has announced a temporary GST/HST holiday on select food purchases, effective from Dec. 14 to Feb. 15. Framed as a measure to help Canadians during the holidays and challenging winter months, the policy appears generous on the surface. However, a closer look reveals that its economic impact may be far less transformative than the political narrative suggests.

While the government touts the policy as meaningful relief, the actual savings for most Canadians are modest. Over two months, the average household could save just $4.51 on grocery taxes and $19.51 on dining out.

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Retail food pricing operates on razor-thin margins, and grocers may adjust prices upward to offset the perceived tax exemption. A permanent GST exemption, by contrast, would avoid this uncertainty, providing clarity and stability for both consumers and retailers. Instead, the two-month tax holiday risks creating temporary distortions in food pricing that could exacerbate inflation in an already strained food economy.

Are you more Canadian than a fifth grader?

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

Do we take being Canadian for granted?

Adding to the mix is the government’s decision to issue $250 cash transfers to millions of Canadians. While these payments may offer short-term relief, they also inject additional demand into an already overheated economy. Without addressing structural issues in food supply chains, these payments risk driving up prices further, worsening affordability for all Canadians.

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

The combination of these measures – a temporary tax holiday and direct cash transfers – reflects a pattern of short-term solutions that fail to address the root causes of food inflation.

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

So how can the rest of us have that feeling?

The Conservative government has a solid idea.

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

Prime Minister Trudeau’s GST holiday casts him as Canada’s Santa Claus, delivering a modest gift to Canadians just in time for the holidays. While the measure may be appreciated by some, its poorly targeted and short-term nature raises serious concerns. By incentivizing dining out over home cooking, the policy risks undermining family traditions and worsening long-term affordability challenges.

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

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

Five years ago, Canadian icon Don Cherry sputtered the most vile words imaginable.

At least to the woke.

Was Don Cherry right all along? from the other side

He was on Coach’s Corner, the between periods segment he did on Hockey Night in Canada with Ron MacLean.

Setting up what he said, Cherry was talking about how disappointed he was that not as many people wear poppies as they used to. He also made a point – an accurate one – that many new Canadians do not wear poppies leading up to and on Remembrance Day.

do with it?

Cherry noticed that newcomers to Canada were not wearing poppies. He said something about it. Some agreed, some were offended.

SportsNet issued an apology and fired Cherry. SportsNet President, Bart Yabsley, issued a statement that said sports brings people together and unites us, not divides us.

“During the broadcast, he made divisive remarks that do not represent our values or what we stand for,” Yabley said.

Cherry was not saying anything racist or Islamaphobic or Xenaphobic or anything-phobic.

Rather, he was trying to draw attention to the fact that the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers who gave their lives in the first and second world wars should be recognized and honoured by everyone in Canada, whether their families have been in Canada for two centuries, two years or two weeks.

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

Sometimes it’s best just to say nil

Though well-intentioned, the gesture falls short of addressing Canada’s deeper issues with food affordability and inflation. What Canadians truly need is comprehensive, structural change – such as a permanent GST exemption on all grocery items. This would provide clarity, stability, and meaningful financial relief without the unintended consequences of short-term fixes.

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

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

I’m finding myself at one of those bizarre crossroads where everything I love about sports is about to collide with a large swatch of the population working diligently to grate my nerves. It’s this whole World Cup thing. Don’t you find that people are just a little too into it?

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

In the end, Canadians deserve more than a holiday season band-aid. Addressing food inflation and affordability requires thoughtful, long-term policies – not a fleeting tax holiday or cash payments that risk fueling higher prices.

Our COmmunity FROM THE OTHER SIDE

Trudeau may play the role of Santa Claus this season, but lasting solutions require leadership that looks beyond the immediate political calendar. A GST exemption on all grocery items would have been a far better gift for Canadians – a permanent measure to support families and stabilize the food economy.

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

Until then, Canadians are left with a confusing, short-lived policy that does little to ease the burden of rising food costs.

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

Obviously, there was much more read into his comments than what he said. The problem was that he singled out newcomers to Canada by calling them “You people”. He did not reference any particular race or nationality. He could have been referring to Asians, Arabs, Ukrainians, Africans, Indians or anyone for that matter.

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

“You people love, they come here, whatever it is, you love our way of life, you love our milk and honey. The least you could is pay a couple of bucks for a poppy or something like that,” Cherry said on Hockey Night in Canada. “These guys pay for your way of life that you enjoy in Canada. These guys pay the biggest price.”

The NHL issued a statement that Cherry’s comments were “offensive and contrary to the values we believe in.”

Cherry’s firing changed Canada. It was a turning point to legitimize the woke cancel culture, and to make many proud Canadians afraid to say anything. In particular, people who opposed the woke ideology backed away from posting anything on social media for fear of the backlash.

If what Cherry said was as offensive as those made it out to be, Ron MacLean would not have praised Cherry and responded with two thumbs up.

MacLean was also chastised by SportsNet and issued an apology.

Cherry wouldn’t apologize, and he won’t. And now, five years later, we are at a point where Remembrance Day is being challenged by the woke and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion movement.

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

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

Are you kidding me?

By Jeffrey Morris

The anti-Cherry faction on social media exploded. Cherry was vilified on what was then Twitter for spewing racist hatred.

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

But, seriously, was he spouting hatred? Or was he venting his frustration in thinking that Canada’s veterans and military personnel are being disrespected.

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

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

“Oh, I know,” said the mom wearing Crocs. “The horns are such a beautiful part of the South African culture.”

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

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

I bit my tongue.

Poppy sales are the primary source of funds for the Royal Canadian Legion, both nationally and locally. About 20 million poppies are sold each year. That money goes toward supporting veterans and their families, and programs that support veterans. The poppy not only serves as a symbol of paying respect to the fallen soldiers that gave their lives for our way of life. It also serves as a way to financially assist those who served Canada.

If you are unfamiliar with the vuvuzela horn, then you have not tuned into CBC over the past two weeks. If you stumble across a World Cup soccer game on CBC, you will hear what sounds like 50,000 bees swarming the field. They are not bees. They are people blowing on cheap, plastic, gimmicky horns. The funny thing about these horns is that they have become what has defined the 2010 World Cup. People who have been following the World Cup and people who have only seen 20 minutes of it in passing have commented on these annoying yet relentless horns. Ironically, while the world has learned to adapt these horns as the one thing they now know about South African culture, the horns aren’t really a part of their everyday lives. South African sports enthusiasts have commented that they had never seen nor heard a vuvuzela horn at a sporting event, and that the South African people find the noise just as annoying as the rest of the world does. Apparently, some now wealthy marketing genius came up with the idea to mass produce and market these horns as a World Cup novelty. The plan worked, and now the rest of the world must endure the shrilling sounds of his quick buck.

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

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

Unfortunately, they pulled me back in.

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

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

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

The mom with the crocs was not impressed.

The mom with Birkenstock’s wasn’t either, but she did acknowledge me with a response.

In 2014, after the attack on Parliament Hill in which Corporal Nathan Cirillo was killed, poppy sales spiked to a record 19 million. The attack happened less than three weeks before Remembrance Day. The slightest of silver linings in that darkest of clouds was that it galvanized the country and brought everyone together.

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

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

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

Sir Robert Borden High School thought it would be a good idea to play a Palestinian song. Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod led the outrage aimed at the school’s principal, Aaron Hobbs. Others have pointed out that Remembrance Day is being handed to a protesting group that wants to eradicate all Jews, the very reasons that Canadian soldiers fought the Nazis and gave their lives.

The National Council of Canadian Muslims is calling for MacLeod to be removed from the Progressive Conservative Caucus.

They argued that people are upset because the song is in Arabic. No.

People are upset because the song has nothing to do with honouring Canadian soldiers and those who gave their lives to Canada and protecting its freedoms.

The song in question is a beautiful song, and it is about peace.

It just doesn’t belong at Remembrance Day. There are many other days and celebrations where it is appropriate. But it is disgraceful to impose it on the remembrance of those who lost their lives for Canada.

So was Don Cherry right?

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

We were all proud and patriotic Canadians after that tragic event.

“Would you like plastic bags?”

“Yes please,” I replied.

But in the next five years, something happened.

I had never been so happy to pay five cents for a plastic bag just to get the hell out there.

More and more of our veterans were disappearing, as those who served in World War II were dying off. Did that have something to

I was just about to drift back into ADD world and

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No.

He blamed the new Canadians for not wearing poppies. Most have never learned the importance or the significance of the poppy.

The real blame should be on those who have facilitated the erosion of one of Canada’s most important days and traditions.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Braid disagrees with editorial from last issue of Messenger

The Editor, I can’t allow the latest right-wing screed from the infamous Frontier Centre for Public Policy to pass without comment. [How progressive activism is undermining education, November 15] For those that are unaware, the Frontier Centre is yet another right-wing advocacy group masquerading as a “think tank.” Well known for their numerous articles denying Climate Change, this time they’re attempting to disparage Dr. Chris Emdin of Teacher’s College, Columbia University, by accusing him of anti-Semitism for posting the quote, “resistance to colonialism is not terrorism,” in reference to settler-colonial societies and their relation-

ship with their indigenous populations. Our friends at the frontier Centre have apparently taken the quantum leap of assuming that Emdin was referring to the state of Israel.

Therein lies the paradox. In order for us to assume that Emdin was referring to Israel, we have to accept that the state of Israel is a Euro-

pean settler colonial state, which is hardly the consensus in Israel. To quote famed Israeli historian Benny Morris, “colonialism is commonly defined as the policy and practice of an imperial power acquiring political control over another country, settling it with its sons and exploiting it economically. By any objective standard, Zionism

fails to fit this definition.”

According to Paul Schneider of the American Jewish International Relations Institute, this notion is clearly supported by the facts:

“But the biggest problem with the settler-colonial argument is this: At least half the Jewish population of Israel is made up of Mizrahim, whose families were

expelled from Arab countries before and right after the founding of Israel. They are non-European and just as indigenous to the Middle East as any Arab.”

Given that reality, the Frontier Centre’s assertion that Israel is a settler-colonial state is arguably the more anti-Semitic position.

Andy Braid

Strawbridge letter was an insult to parents, coaches and volunteers

The Editor,

In Bobby Strawbridge’s letter in the Nov 1st issue, he says that anyone questioning the motives of adult males dressing up in provocative women’s clothing and dancing for children are of a “delicate disposition and narrow-mind” and that “children have more to fear from teachers, coaches, relatives etc.” He adds that any concern of the motives of these performers “is garbage, dangerous, and shows ignorance”.

As a minor league sports coach, I’m insulted by that. I don’t dress up in provocative women’s clothing and dance for the children I coach, because that would be inappropriate. That shouldn’t be a controversial statement. You want to ignore the parent’s right to be concerned and instead imply you have some “facts” to corroborate your claim. The reason you have historical cases of abuse from teachers, coaches, family, clergy or otherwise is because those are people that

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have interacted with children for hundreds of years. We are crossing over into new territory, and a parent or society at large having a concern about cross-dressed men dancing provocatively for young children has red flags all over it. We don’t need decades of history to justify concern about the motivations or impact of it, and we certainly should not be forced to leave the main drag in our village to avoid it. Your ‘fact finding’ expeditions should have easily har-

vested the studies showing the population we are talking about here is up to 66% more likely to suffer from sexual abuse as a child, and how that can affect someone’s mental health later in life.

Your fact-finding should have uncovered that the group that performed at the Taste of Manotick performed an “all-ages family friendly show” a few weeks previous starring a cross-dressed man named BJ Stroker.

Calling parent’s common sense concerns garbage and

ignorant is just plain insulting and not constructive.

Parents have every right to share concern without being spoken to like that.

Why do progressives living in an echo-chamber infected by the woke mind virus always think that being appalled at something someone said is a sufficient point? The vast majority of the population is sick of this nonsense, all of it; the drag shows for kids, the boys in girls sports, bathrooms, and locker rooms, the kids iden-

tifying as cats and all of the other woke lunacy. You’re not helping any children learn and grow. The division created with this nonsense is going to take years to dissipate, and the people who will suffer are the very ones that needed help in the first place. If the landslide results of the US election this month is any indication, the rest of the continent (and hopefully the world) is done as well. I for one, am done with this conversation.

Nick Morabito

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Thank you to the Legion

It was our honour to lay a wreath at the Remembrance Day ceremony in Manotick. Thank you to those who have served and to those who continue to serve to protect us and our freedom. Thank you everyone at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 314 Manotick for all of the work that you put into the ceremony and for everything you contribute to our community.

Women’s Day

Manotick BIA hosted another fabulous Women’s Day on November 2. There were more than 1000 shoppers out enjoying the day. MVCA was happy to

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Decorating Contest

Registration is open for the 2024 Holiday Decorating Contest hosted by MVCA in partnership with Manotick BIA. Manotick residents and business owners are encouraged to decorate the exterior of their home or business and enter to win. Online registration is open and will close at noon on November 29. Addresses will be added to a map that will be available on the website when the contest begins.

The contest begins on Friday, November 29 following the Parade of Lights. The public has an opportunity to vote. Following the Parade of Lights, the voting will be open for People’s Choice home and business and Kids’ Choice for a home and business. Contest details are available on our

Age: 17 School: Osgoode Township

Grade: 12

Parents: Heather and Dennis Wyche

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

of school, I enjoy partici-

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Some local street closures during the Parade of

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

Name: Melita Wyche

Age: 17

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

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

Grade: 12

Lights on Friday, November 29. The parade route begins at the Community Centre (Arena), goes past Giant Tiger, around to and up Main Street to Eastman, Potter and onto Dr Leach to return to the Community Centre. The parade begins at 7:00 pm so expect the streets to close before then.

School: Osgoode Township High

Parents: Heather and Dennis Wyche

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

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.”

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

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Christmas in the Village

pating 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.”

spective 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.”

Being OTHS Student Council President

FOCUS ON YOUTH

by Phill Potter

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

The festive fun begins on Friday night with the Parade of Lights. Parents are asked to keep children from running into the street during the parade. It has become a safety concern, especially with it being at night. Floats and parade participants are no longer

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

Activities/Interests:

permitted to hand out candy so that will not be a distraction.

Why did you get involved in what you do?

“I got involved in Student Council because I saw it as an opportunity to make

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

Nov. 29-30 – Christmas in the Village

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

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

After the parade there is the tree lighting and caroling in Dickinson Square. The full schedule of events for Saturday on the BIA’s website. manotickvillage.

com

After suffering numerous concussions, Melita Wyche turned to coaching.

More information about local events and updates on

The Manotick Kiwanis Club Parade of Lights takes place Nov. 29 on Manotick Main Street at 7 p.m. Some of the highlights for Christmas in the Village Nov 30 include Breakfast with Mrs. Claus, Lunch with the Grinch, and much more.

• 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.

Nov. 30 – Christmas Tea and Bake Sale

• 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.

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

Nov. 30 – Senior A Hockey

St John’s Christmas Tea & Bake Sale, Saturday, November 30, 1 – 3 p.m. St John’s Anglican Church, 67 Fowler Street, Richmond. Adult Tea $10, Child Tea $5. Five and under free.

Sat., Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Manotick Arena. Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League. South Stormont Mustangs at Manotick Mariners.

Dec. 1 – North Gower Christmas Market

North Gower Farmer’s Market Christmas Market, Sunday, December 1, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Alfred Taylor Rec Centre, 2300 Community Way, North Gower.

These cards accepted Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 10am-4pm Paul’s Pharmacy 990 River Road (across from Tim Hortons) 613-692-0015 Transferring a prescription is easy to do

Dec. 1 – Holiday Help Grief Workshop

Sunday, December 1, 1 – 3:30 p.m., Manotick United Church, 5567 Manotick Main Street Manotick. Presented by Ian Henderson, Certified Grief Educator and Life Transition Coach.

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Grief can be overwhelming at any time. Moreover, holidays can stir up strong emotions. Even though you may be surrounded by family and friends, you may feel that no one understands your holiday sadness. Adapting to the loss of a loved one is difficult at any time but the holiday season, with its constant reminders of celebration and tradition, can be especially painful. This workshop is designed to offer tips and techniques to help you deal more effectively with your grief during the holiday season.

Please join us for this free session.

“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.”

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RSVP Manotick United Church office at 613-692-4576

Dec. 1 – Junior B Hockey

Sun., Dec. 1, 1:20 p.m.., Glengarry Brigade at Richmond Royals at the Richmond Memorial Community Centre.

Dec. 3 – Bid Euchre

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BID Euchre will take place Tuesday, December 3, 6:30 –

These cards accepted Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 10am-4pm Paul’s Pharmacy 990 River Road (across from Tim Hortons) 613-692-0015

8:30 p.m. at the Marlborough Community Centre, 3048 Pierce Road. Playing starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information email Debi, debiar@ymail.com.

Dec. 7-8, 14-15 – Christmas Cheer and Holiday Market

• Thursday Fun Night for adults and children. An optional supper at 5:45 pm. Indoor soccer/games, crafts, or nursery for ages 0-11. Parenting course, Alpha course, or Growing in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. To try it out contact, discipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca

Why did you get involved in what you do?

• 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.

Jabulani’s Christmas Cheer & Holiday Market, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 8005 Jock Trail, Richmond.

The Van Helsdingen family is proud to keep the tradition at Jabulani to raise money and food for the Richmond food bank on the first two weekends of December. They are kicking it up a notch this year with Port Smores on the campfire!

After suffering numerous concussions, Melita Wyche turned to coaching.

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

• 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.

Dec. 7 – Richmond Village Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 7, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The Richmond Christmas Parade is a proud and annual tradition for all the families in Richmond. Delight in the lights as we spark up the park with beautiful Christmas lights. Enjoy a parade of intricate floats and displays who’s participants are the people and businesses of this great village. If you’re lucky enough you just might see Santa Claus himself!

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

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City needs to find a way to deliver programs at a reduced cost

By DaviD Brown riDeau-Jock councillor

Residents will by this point have heard about the City’s Draft 2025 Budget. At the time of writing, my office and I are still unpacking the hundreds of pages of budget documents to fully assess what is being proposed, what our community is receiving, and how it impacts residents. I did want to share some thoughts though on the budget and my initial reaction to it.

The budget proposes a 2.9% property tax increase and a significant increase to the transit levy.

Taken together, the overall tax increase proposed in the budget works out to be 3.9% for residents in urban Ottawa.

Rural residents will see a lower increase as the relative transit levy increase in rural Ottawa will be lower. Residents who are in Rural Transit AreaA will see a total of a 3.6% increase and residents in Rural Transit Area - B will see a 3.2% increase.

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Based on the average assessed property value, most residents in rural Ottawa will be paying roughly $100 to $115 more than what they paid in the 2024 tax year.

I am very concerned about this tax increase. At a time when everyone is feeling the pinch financially, we cannot continue asking residents to pay more and more.

I would prefer to see the City do even more to tighten its belt, looking for opportunities to reduce costs, and delivering programs, services, and infrastructure at a lower overall cost. I believe there is more work to be done in these areas before asking for residents to pay more.

That being said, I was encouraged to read that $54.2 million dollars in savings were identified for the 2025 Budget. That

is the equivalent of close to a 2.5% property tax increase. Since this term of Council’s first budget in 2023, the combined savings that have been realized are about $208 million – close to the equivalent of a 10% property tax increase.

For this reason, Ottawa has been able to keep its tax increases significantly lower than neighbouring municipalities and other large Cities like Toronto, Vancouver, or Edmonton. More can be done, but it must be acknowledged that we’ve found significant efficiencies that put us in a much better financial position than other comparable municipalities.

I was also pleased to read that the City continues to invest at significant levels into desperately needed priority

areas. $104 million is being invested to improve our roads and sidewalks, of which $89.6 million is being allocated for road rehabilitation, resurfacing and upgrades across the municipality. Our ward is receiving over $10 million dollars of these road investments, including roads like Bankfield, Brophy, Eagleson, Moodie, Twin Elm, and others.

The investment into traffic infrastructure, such as stop lights, will be increased from less than $5 million in 2024 to over $20 million in 2025. 23 paramedics, 22 firefighters, and 50 new police officers will be hired as a result of this budget.

In my view, the weakest area of the budget has to do with transit funding. Transit is supposed to be funded in equal measure by levies on taxes and

fares paid by riders. Right now, it’s closer to 70% levies and 30% fares. The significant increase in levies and a modest increase in fares has the issue exactly backwards. What the City should be doing is making those who use the service pay a little bit more for their ride. Those who do not use transit should not be subsidizing those who do to such a

significant extent. The main upshot for me is that the City can and should do more to save money. We are not doing as badly as some of our peers, but we can and indeed must do better. I will do all that I can to make sure that the City is living within its means and that every dollar the City asks for from residents is spent responsibly.

Manotick ..United .Church

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

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We welcome all, who with God’s help, work to build a better world. Rev. Paul Whynacht Sunday Worship at 10 am Office hours are: Wed 9a.m.-4:30p.m. Thurs-Fri 1p.m.-4:30p.m. admin@manotickunitedchurch.com www.manotickunited.com 613-692-4576

ST. JAMES’ ANGLICAN CHURCH

1138 Bridge Street, Manotick

–Serving South Barrhaven, riverSide South and Manotick–

Sunday Services

Holy Eucharist at 8:15 & 10 a.m.

“A Christian community joyfully serving & growing in God’s love” (Elevator Access Provided) Church Office 613-692-2082 Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9a.m.-2p.m. The Reverend John Holgate e-mail office@stjames-manotick.ca Web site: www.stjames-manotick.ca

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

Pastor: Rev. Michael Wright

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

ST. LEONARD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

5332 Long Island Road, Manotick

Pastor: Rev. John oRban

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Saturday 4:30p.m., Sunday 9a.m. 11a.m Weekdays Wed., Thu. 9a.m., Fri. 9:30a.m.

Office: 692-4254 www.stleonardparish.ca

Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. EMAIL: office@stleonardparish.ca

ROSSS gains recognition for combating loneliness with a friendly voice

By Kelly Dumas, RuRal Ottawa sOuth suppORt seRvices

Loneliness and social isolation are silent struggles for many seniors, often going unnoticed but having profound impacts on their well-being. Over 1.2 million Canadian seniors report feeling lonely, a staggering figure that highlights the widespread nature of this issue. These feelings can stem from various factors, including the loss of loved ones, limited mobility, or living in geographically isolated communities. The effects of loneliness go beyond emotional pain; they have significant consequences for mental and physical health. Chronic loneliness has been linked to higher risks of depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline, including dementia. It can also weaken the immune system, increase the likelihood of developing chronic illnesses such as heart disease, and contribute to premature mor-

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tality. For many seniors, the lack of meaningful connections can feel like an invisible barrier, creating a cycle of isolation that is difficult to break. Addressing this crisis is not only essential for improving quality of life but also for supporting healthier aging.

ROSSS has long recognized the impact of loneliness on seniors in rural Ottawa South and beyond. In response, in 2018 we launched A Friendly Voice Telephone Line for Seniors—a free, confidential “warm line” designed to combat isolation through meaningful conversation. After its success in Ottawa and surrounding communities, the program quickly gained momentum, spreading across Ontario to support sen-

iors throughout the province. Now, thanks to a $740,176 federal grant from the Scaling Up for Seniors stream of the Age Well at Home initiative, A Friendly Voice has expanded even further, bringing its vital service to seniors across the Atlantic provinces.

From 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, seniors can call A Friendly Voice at 1-855-892-9992 to connect with caring and compassionate volunteers. Whether it’s sharing memories, celebrating milestones, or talking through a difficult day, A Friendly Voice offers meaningful conversations that help seniors feel heard and valued.

France Connor, Manager of A Friendly Voice, expressed her excitement about the program’s growth: “We’ve always believed in the power of connection, and seeing this service expand to the Atlantic provinces is a dream come true. What began as a local initiative

here at ROSSS has grown into something truly special, with the potential to become a national service for seniors across Canada.”

The program is already making a difference, with over 20,000 calls received annually. For many seniors, A Friendly Voice is more than a phone line— it’s a lifeline. One recent caller shared, “Talking to someone who listens

and cares, even for a few minutes, makes my day brighter.”

The service is also drawing considerable attention. France recently appeared on Age Friendly Thunder Bay on Rogers Television and CTV Morning Live Atlantic to discuss the success of A Friendly Voice and its expansion.

As ROSSS continues to lead the way in innova-

tive supports for seniors, A Friendly Voice stands as a shining example of how a simple, yet impactful solution can address the pressing issue of loneliness. With its growing reach, ROSSS is helping more seniors feel less alone, one call at a time. For more information about A Friendly Voice or how to volunteer, please visit www.afriendlyvoice. ca.

France Connor is the manager of A Friendly Voice.

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St. Mark High School Key Club launches blanket drive

By Ralph Tweedie ManoTick kiwanis cluB

The warmth of Christmas lives in our hearts and in how we treat others. Our Key Club members truly understand this. During the winter months, there is an urgent and continuous need for winter clothing and blankets for the homeless. It is a huge and never-ending problem. The young leaders in our Key Clubs have recognized the need and decided to do something about it.

As the winter season approaches The St. Mark High School Key Club has launched its second annual Blanket Drive and all our Key Clubs have joined in. This includes Longfield – Davidson Heights Secondary School, John McCrae Secondary School, St. Mother Teresa High School and our brand-new Key Club at St. Francis Xavier High School. Yes, the Ki-

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wanis Club of Manotick now sponsors five Key Clubs, 3 in Barrhaven, 1 in Riverside South and 1 in Manotick

Each of the five Key Clubs is collecting from the students at their school. They are also asking the community to donate new or slightly used blankets and warm outer clothing. This can include blankets, sleeping bags, quilts, winter coats, and of course, hats, mitts, and scarves.

The public can drop off their donations at: • the Manotick Legion, 5550 Ann St., Tuesdays to Saturdays from 1 PM to 5 PM.

• ROSSS, 1096

Bridge St., Monday to Friday from 8 AM until 4 PM.

• To Kiwanis members by contacting us at the info@manotick-kiwanis. org to establish a time and location for the drop-off.

To avoid overflow problems, items will be collected from the drop off points and staged at St. James Anglican Church for periodic distribution. Your donations will be shared by the Shepherds of Good Hope, the Salvation Army and the Ottawa Mission. A local shelter for victims of domestic violence will be gifted with 8 handmade crocheted blankets. These were kindly donated by the Granny Squares for Warmth group of Barrhaven. Please do not drop items off directly to the schools or the Anglican Church as there is no agreed to protocol for staffing or hours of operation.

This is the second annual blanket drive and last year

it was a huge success. We collected and delivered over 340 items. The Kiwanis Club of Manotick also donated $3,000 each to the Ottawa Mission, The Shepherds of Good Hope and the Salvation Army to help provide warm meals at this special time of year. This year we have once again approved donations of $3,000 each to the 3 shelters. We are also giving $3,000 to the Ottawa Food Bank and $1,500 to the Barrhaven Foodbank.

The Blanket Drive runs from November 4th until Friday December 6th. By the time you read this article there will still be a week left in the campaign. If you can help, please do. Please support our young Key Club students and their community initiative. Winter is a harsh time to be homeless and hungry.

OCDSB re-elects local trustee Lynn Scott as its 2024-25 board chair

Lynn Scott is returning as the OCDSB Board Chair, and this time a deck of cards was needed to break a tie.

The vote was made at the annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, November 12. Trustees Lynn Scott and Cathryne Milburn were reelected as the Chair of the Board of Trustees and ViceChair respectively. Trustee Scott represents Zone 1, West Carleton-March, Stittsville, Rideau-Jock and Trust-

ee Milburn represents Zone 12, Orléans West-Innes, Beacon Hill-Cyrville.

Last year, Scott became chair when she and controversial transgender Trustee Lyra Evans were tied after the vote. The tie was settled by cutting a deck of cards Evans had wrestled the title of Chair away from Scott, but Scott regained the title thanks to a deck of cards last year.

“It’s an honour to be

chosen to continue as Chair of the Board for the coming year, and I’m grateful for the support of my trustee colleagues,” Scott said. “This school year is expected to be one of significant decisions. We will receive information in January on possible changes to our elementary programs, and I look forward to a meaningful consultation with the broader OCDSB community. We will also be adapting to new provincial

regulations that impact our roles and responsibilities as board members, and continuing to update our policies. In this second year of implementing our Strategic Plan, we will be monitoring progress in the areas of learning, well-being and social responsibility. It’s our job to ensure the OCDSB is run well, and to use all available resources effectively to support the success of all our students.”

Trustee Milburn said, “It is an honour to serve another term as Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees. As we look into this next year, we will be faced with the outcomes of the Elementary Program Review and another budget season, both of which will need a space for robust discussion around the board table and our board’s unity in supporting our community. Our decision-making must continue to incorporate ele-

ments of equity, inclusion, and accessibility as core to our mandate so that we can create a public education system that supports every single student in our community.”

Trustees were also elected to various standing, statutory, special purpose, and other committees that have been established, along with trustee representation to other organizations and agencies.

Greg Holmes Golf Tourney raises $10,750 for KDH CT Scanner

Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Foundation received a $10,750 donation from Kathy Holmes and family on Nov. 7, 2023. This generous gift is intended for the Foundation’s CT Scanner Crossroads Campaign and is a result of the Third Annual Greg Holmes Memorial Golf Tournament held September 15, 2023, at the Meadows Golf and Country Club, Ottawa.

Mrs. Holmes coordinated the Tournament along with

organizer Bill O’Brien in memory of her late husband, Greg, who loved golf and other sports. He passed away in 2021 after a long illness. Their adult children, Brett, Gina and Dylan were also part of the well- attended golf event which had 142 participants.

A resident of Osgoode, Mrs. Holmes said that she read the Foundation’s spring campaign letter in which Dr. Sentongo, Chief of KDH Staff, explained the urgent

need for a CT Scanner at the hospital. “For the patient, a CT Scan can provide early diagnosis which means early management of the health issue.”

This appeal explained that a CT Scanner will bring better care, faster patient care and care which is closer to home. It will also help recruit new physicians to the hospital who expect a CT Scanner as part of their diagnostic tool kit.

Mrs. Holmes set the Spring appeal letter aside

and revisited it as the date of the Golf Tournament approached. She thought, “This made sense that we support the CT Scanner Campaign. This is what I want to do with the Tournament’s proceeds.”

Foundation Executive Director Joanne Mavis was delighted to receive the cheque which brings the Foundation closer to its $2.2 million goal. ”We urgently need the CT Scan technology at home, in Kemptville.”

Construction of the new

Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without

By CJ Rooney

Over the next few editions of Rearview (interrupted by holiday articles), we will be exploring a mantra that came out of the Great Depression: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.” and some stories that go along with the different parts of that motto. The Great Depression was a time of severe economic downturn, job loss, famine, drought and all manner of hardships. Those in the rural areas did not always feel as hard-hit as their city-dwelling counterparts, as the rural folk were already poor, in many cases. I heard a man who used to say “We were so poor, we couldn’t even afford to pay attention!” They were already used to living a frugal lifestyle, and they couldn’t get much ‘poorer’ than they already were. It was necessary to learn how to repair things yourself, to save on labour costs, to make your own clothing to save paying a store, to

reuse things instead of buying new. Folks all over this area, and all over the country have stories of what they did to survive those hard times. Folks living below their means wherever possible, srtiving to survive another day. At least, that’s

what you’d see if you took a glance in Rideau’s Rearview. (WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! IF YOU HAVE DEPRESSION-ERA STORIES, CALL 692-4036 OR E-MAIL rideauretro@ gmail.com)

UPCOMING HERITAGE EVENTS: -Dec 1st 2024 – RTHS Christmas Turkey Luncheon– Manotick Legion, 11:30 a.m. (register on website or 692-4036) (SUBMISSIONS WEL-

COME: If you have anything you’d like to see covered in this column, or have information you think may be of interest, call 6924036.)

space to house the CT Scanner at KDH is expected to begin in March 2024.

Attending the cheque presentation with Mrs. Holmes were her son Brett and baby grandson Tate, Joanne Mavis and Pat Poirier, Foundation

Director. The next Greg Holmes Memorial Golf Tournament will be September 20, 2024. For more information about the Campaign, please see: The Crossroads Campaign (kdhfoundation.ca)

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than the kitchen. Lemons, artichokes, pears, or pomegranates look festive in a bowl interspersed with some greenery and baby’s breath.

Volunteers unloaded this year’s first batch of Christmas trees at the Manotick Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lot. Thanks to the generosity of Manotick Home Hardware, the Kiwanis sell Christmas trees in the area beside the store evey year as their largest fundraiser of the year. Money raised goes back into the community through various projects and initiatives.

when it comes to holiday hosting, attention also should

into a forest or park that is rich with evergreen trees. Gather pine cones from the forest floor and, if possible, a few evergreen boughs. Give the pine cones a touch of winter whimsy with a theme. When guests arrive, ask them to write a favorite holiday memory or two, or what they’re thankful for. Twirl the paper strips around a pencil to curl them, and then place the holiday hues from a florist or even the supermarket floral section. Cut the stems and place them into an unusual display container, such as holiday themed mugs or a punch bowl.

mingled with white candles that mimic the shapes and scale of the wood.

7. Fruit and vegetables: If guests are coming over and the race is on for a fast centerpiece, look no further

8. Cornucopia: The horn of plenty can be customized to any holiday. Purchase a horn in wicker or woven grapevine and fill with flowers, fruit and greenery, or even painted gourds or miniature pumpkins. Holiday hosts and hostesses should not neglect the dining table when they decorate. Festive centerpieces can be handmade without much effort on the part of hosts.

Reminiscing about a Manotick Christmas long ago

The Good Life by Larry

8 easy holiday centerpiece ideas

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The holiday season is a great time to make any home a bit more merry and bright. Most individuals let their personalities show through their home decor, and holiday decorating is just as personal as decorating throughout the rest of the year.

Those “Good old Days” are often recalled at Christmas time, and sometimes referred to as the “days of yore.” For many it’s a time of thinking back when the season had somewhat less glitter, glamour and gaiety, and a bit more gravity, recalling days when they themselves were once young and gay.

The main living areas of a home get the most decorating attention, with a Christmas tree or menorah taking a prominent position in the front window. Garlands, candles and other accoutrements also may dress up spaces. However, when it comes to holiday hosting, attention also should

Asking a young lady for the pleasure of her company to a party took a lot of doing. Etiquette demanded that first, he write her an invitation, second that he mails it, and if she accepted it she mailed back her acceptance. Parties often ended up as box lunches that sometimes-had surprise endings. Picking partners by biding on the box lunch occasionally was done based on one of the lady’s shoes cast into the middle of the floor.

be given to the dining table - which can benefit from a festive centerpiece. Premade centerpieces are undeniably attractive, but adding a homespun touch can be a fun creative pursuit and become a family tradition. Explore these eight simple ideas to dress up your holiday table.

1. Frosted pine cones: Take advantage of a crisp winter’s day to venture into a forest or park that is rich with evergreen trees. Gather pine cones from the forest floor and, if possible, a few evergreen boughs. Give the pine cones a touch of winter whimsy with a

You may have expected fried chicken and got ham sandwiches. If you remembered what your lady friend’s shoes looked like you might be in luck. Taffy pulls were a “sweet” way to bring young people together too. After the parties young couples bundled into a sleigh with a buffalo robe, blankets, and hot bricks at their feet - warm mittens and toques - headed homeward to the accompaniment of jingling sleigh bells! Or maybe it was that skating party, skating arm ‘n arm or hand in hand with .......... to the scratchy old 78 record of the Skaters Waltz. There was the Sunday school concert when recitations, solos and skits were presented followed by hot chocolate and a visit from Santa Claus. This usually followed the school concert when all the parents attended and were crammed into the one room school, with the old

stove going full blast.

From Mother’s kitchen there was the fragrance of cookies baking, spices and fruitcake, the smell of spruce and cedar, the warmth of the house, the cutting the tree, bringing it home and putting it near the fireplace - the peppermint striped candy canes - the holly wreath on the front door - popcorn decorations - always an angel on the top of the tree - stockings hung high waiting to be filled.

little faux snow in a can or even white paint. Nestle the boughs and pine cones into a wide-mouthed vase or bowl in the center of the table. Individual pine cones can later be turned into place cards for seating guests.

2. Holiday thanks: Cut many strips of paper roughly 6 inches in length from various colored pieces of paper to match the holiday theme. When guests arrive, ask them to write a favorite holiday memory or two, or what they’re thankful for. Twirl the paper strips around a pencil to curl them, and then place the

To church on Christmas Eve - sleigh runners ringing over the hard crusted snow, the horse’s cantor and gallop with such ease, bells jingling, glassy bright stars above and how the sound of the church bells carried through the chilly, crisp air! The gentle moon looked down on the footprints in the snow - everything was magic. It wasn’t that you had to go to church - it was because you wanted to,

curlicues into a decorative bowl in the center of the table. Later in the evening, the host or hostess can read some of the sentiments.

all your friends went, really it was just the thing to do. The snow plough man cleared the snow on the sidewalks, sometimes, with a horse drawn wooden plough and there was the ice man who put exactly 50 pounds of frozen H2O into the top of the ice box in the kitchen. The family doctor did some home delivering too, even during

3. Magical forest: Use green and silver conical party hats to turn a table or sideboard into a veritable evergreen forest. Arrange them on a blanket of faux snow or white confetti.

5. Glass baubles: Who says ornaments should be exclusive to the tree? A crystal or glass cake stand can be transformed into an icy delight when topped with silver and clear glass ornaments.

6. Birch wood: The crisp white coloring of birch bark is right at home with holiday decor. Go stark

the holidays, and at all hours. There were the thrilling rides to the village via horse and sleigh or cutter. Out in the country the creeks and ponds were there for the skating, the hills for coasting on sleds or toboggans. On a stormy day you couldn’t beat the fun in a haymow! If you lived in the village - the beauty of snowflakes swirling around a street

than the kitchen. Lemons, artichokes, pears, or pomegranates look festive in a bowl interspersed with some greenery and baby’s breath.

8. Cornucopia: The horn of plenty can be customized to any holiday. Purchase a horn in wicker or woven grapevine and fill with flowers, fruit and greenery,

light, frozen icicle trimmed branches, fence posts donned caps of snow, shrubs wore lacy cloaks of white, mounds of snow on rooftops, candles glowing in windows, wood smoke from chimneys curling upwards - winter’s artistry. The way it might have been a hundred and more years ago in the Manotick area.

tractive flowers in vibrant holiday hues from a florist or even the supermarket floral section. Cut the stems and place them into an unusual display container, such as holiday themed mugs or a punch bowl.

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Manotick BIA gearing up for its annual Christmas celebrations

Christmas Cheer

Comes to Manotick: Festive Fun for All!

As the frost nips at our noses and twinkling lights begin to adorn the streets, Manotick is gearing up for its annual Christmas festivities. This cherished tradition promises to fill the village with warmth, laughter, and the spirit of the season, offering something special for everyone.

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brations begins with the much-anticipated Parade of Lights on Friday, November 29th at 7pm along Main St. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate compliments of Wilson Law Office.

Kick-Off with the Kiwanis Parade of Lights

The heart of our cele-

Lighting Up the Village

The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for 8pm, and it’s set to be more

The holiday season is a great time to make any home a bit more merry and bright. Most individuals let their personalities show through their home decor, and holiday decorating is be given to the dining table - which can benefit from a festive centerpiece. Premade centerpieces are undeniably attractive, but adding a homespun touch can be a fun cre-

magical than ever. Join your neighbors in front of Watson’s Mill as we count down to illuminate the towering tree, a beacon of holiday joy. The ceremony will feature a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus themselves, who will be available for photos and wish-list whispers.

curlicues into a decorative bowl in the center of the table. Later in the evening, the host or hostess can read some of the sentiments.

Stroll through the stalls, sip on a cup of mulled wine or hot cocoa, and let the sound of carolers transport you to a winter wonderland.

Spreading Christmas Spirit

Family-Friendly Activities

5. Glass baubles: Who says ornaments should be exclusive to the tree? A crystal or glass cake stand can be transformed into an icy delight when topped with silver and clear glass ornaments.

3. Magical forest: Use green and silver conical party hats to turn a table or sideboard into a veritable evergreen forest. Arrange them on a blanket of faux snow or white confetti.

Watson’s Mill Christmas Market

Set in our historic mill, this year’s market will showcase a variety of local artisans, bakers, and crafters, offering everything from handmade gifts to seasonal treats.

4. Freshly cut: Select attractive flowers in vibrant holiday hues from a florist or even the supermarket floral section. Cut the stems and place them into an unusual display container, such as holiday themed mugs or a punch bowl.

Children are in for a treat with Santa’s Workshop. Hosted in the Manotick Legion, this event will run from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, November 30th ensuring plenty of opportunities for little ones to create holiday memories. Facepainting, letters to Santa, gift wrapping just to name a few.

6. Birch wood: The crisp white coloring of birch bark is right at home with holiday decor. Go stark with pieces of the cut wood in varying heights intermingled with white candles that mimic the shapes and scale of the wood.

This year, the Manotick community is focusing on giving back. Toy Mountain invites residents to donate items that will brighten the holiday for local families in need. New unwrapped toys can be dropped off along the Parade route on Friday as well as at Royal Lepage Team Realty Manotick throughout December.

Join Us for a Magical Season

7. Fruit and vegetables: If guests are coming over and the race is on for a fast centerpiece, look no further

Whether you’re a long-time resident or visiting for the season, the Christmas festivities in

than the kitchen. Lemons, artichokes, pears, or pomegranates look festive in a bowl interspersed with some greenery and baby’s breath.

Manotick are a perfect way to connect with the community and embrace the holiday spirit. From sparkling lights to heartfelt moments, this year’s celebrations promise to be unforgettable.

Mark your calendars, bundle up, and get ready to experience the magic of Christmas in the Manotick Village. For a full schedule of events, visit manotickvillage.com/ christmas Let’s make this holiday season one to remember.

Holiday hosts and hostesses should not neglect the dining table when they decorate. Festive centerpieces can be handmade without much effort on the part of hosts.

We’ll see you there— Merry Christmas, Manotick!

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little faux snow in a can or even white paint. Nestle the boughs and pine cones into a wide-mouthed vase or bowl in the center of the table. Individual pine cones can later be turned

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curlicues into a decorative bowl in the center of the table. Later in the evening, the host or hostess can read some of the sentiments.

3. Magical forest: Use green and silver conical

5. Glass baubles: Who says ornaments should be exclusive to the tree? A crystal or glass cake stand can be transformed into an icy delight when topped with silver and clear glass

than the kitchen. Lemons, artichokes, pears, or pomegranates look festive in a bowl interspersed with some greenery and baby’s

8. Cornucopia: The horn of plenty can be customized to any holiday. Purchase a horn in wicker or woven grapevine and fill with flowers, fruit and greenery, or even painted gourds or

Holiday hosts and hostesses should not neglect the dining table when they decorate. Festive centerpieces can be handmade without much effort on the

The

be given to the dining table - which can benefit from a festive centerpiece.

Premade centerpieces are undeniably attractive, but adding a homespun touch can be a fun creative pursuit and become a family tradition. Explore these eight simple ideas to dress up your holiday table.

curlicues into a decorative bowl in the center of the table. Later in the evening, the host or hostess can read some of the sentiments.

3. Magical forest: Use green and silver conical party hats to turn a table or sideboard into a veritable evergreen forest. Arrange them on a blanket of faux snow or white confetti.

5. Glass baubles: Who says ornaments should be exclusive to the tree? A crystal or glass cake stand can be transformed into an icy delight when topped with silver and clear glass ornaments.

7. Fruit and vegetables: If guests are coming over and the race is on for a fast centerpiece, look no further

than the kitchen. Lemons, artichokes, pears, or pomegranates look festive in a bowl interspersed with some greenery and baby’s breath.

Holiday hosts and hostesses should not neglect the dining table when they decorate. Festive centerpieces can be handmade without much effort on the part of hosts.

From

By Jeff Morris Manotick Messenger, DeceMBer 2016

When I was a kid, I had a hard time with perspective. I guess my most irritating trait as a child was that I thought I was a pretty big deal. And those of you who know me will probably laugh – or not – and note that I never really grew out of that.

Point taken.

But part of that came from the assumption that everything I was involved with was a much bigger deal than it was. I remember in my first year of minor hockey in Prescott, assuming that because my team was called the North Stars, that the Minnesota North Stars owned my rights. I was disillusioned when I found out that wasn’t the case.

Clearly, the tyke house league wasn’t quite as big of a deal as I thought it was.

And then there was the 1970 Christmas concert at Churchill Public School. We did this song where we were the animals in the manger during the birth of Christ. I was one of four kids in our class selected to do a solo. I was the sheep.

I thought I was a big deal, and to me, the event was a huge deal. All three of the school’s classes were taking

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archives: The ghost of Christmas concerts past

part, and the gym was going to be packed.

It was a couple of days before my seventh birthday, and I was still at the stage in my life when I couldn’t decide if I was going to be a football player or a singing cowboy when I grew up. If I nailed my solo, I was destined to be a star. Maybe I would even get to sing on Hee Haw. Everyone watched Hee Haw on Saturday night before the hockey game. And besides, the Churchill Public School Christmas Concert in Riverview Heights – population 249 (we counted one night and painted the population on the sign) – was a pretty big deal.

Glen Campbell must have been crapping his pants, fully aware that this singing cowboy kid was going to replace him atop the country charts. When the concert began, the stage lights were shining in our faces. I stared out into the audience but I just saw silhouettes of what seemed like hundreds of people.

We all sang the first verse, and I had solo number three.

curlicues into a decorative bowl in the center of the table. Later in the evening, the host or hostess can read some of the sentiments.

coasted through the rest of the songs that we sang as a group. We sang ‘Oh Come All Ye Faithful’ and we sang ‘Silent Night’ and finished off with ‘Away in a Manger.’

minorities. Of course this year, there are no concerts, unless done via Zoom.

My stomach fluttered as the first two soloists delivered their verses. My moment was coming. My mouth got dry. I swallowed. I took a deep breath. Here it comes.

“I, said the sheep with curly horn,

“I gave Him my wool for His blanket warm;

“He wore my coat on Christmas morn.

“I, said the sheep with curly horn.”

And then, just like that, it was on to the next verse and the next nervous member of the class. I relaxed, brushed my arm against my forehead to wipe off the sweat, and I

3. Magical forest: Use green and silver conical party hats to turn a table or sideboard into a veritable evergreen forest. Arrange them on a blanket of faux snow or white confetti.

And then, the Churchill Christmas Concert of 1970 became nothing but a memory.

Over the years at Churchill, there were a few other Christmas plays and concerts, but that is the one that seems to stand out in my memory. They were usually the same. The class would get on stage, we all took our spots, and we would sing a few Christmas songs. Chances are that you may have gone through the same thing as a kid.

With the exception of the odd Catholic school class, the Christmas concert seems to be a right of passage that has faded away. We have sacrificed one of the most treasured rituals of Canadian generations past out of our fear of offending religious

5. Glass baubles: Who says ornaments should be exclusive to the tree? A crystal or glass cake stand can be transformed into an icy delight when topped with silver and clear glass ornaments.

Of course, my mind is drifting back to the 1970 Christmas concert. Santa made an appearance, and we all got a chance to visit with him in the reception after the big show.

“It’s not the real Santa,” one kid said to me just before it was my turn. “You can see the elastic for his beard.”

We had a huddle to try to figure out who Santa was that night, and we never did figure it out.

7. Fruit and vegetables: If guests are coming over and the race is on for a fast centerpiece, look no further

The Grade 5 kids went last. They were the oldest kids in the school. One of them provided another one of those never-gonna-forget-this moments when he hopped up on Santa’s knee.

“And what would you like for Christmas this year, young man?”

“Ummm, Hot Wheels…

than the kitchen. Lemons, artichokes, pears, or pomegranates look festive in a bowl interspersed with some greenery and baby’s breath.

and a carton of smokes. Macdonald Menthol. That’s the kind me and my dad smoke.”

That one caught Santa off guard, and the poor guy didn’t know what to say. And that kid was a really big deal in the school.

Holiday hosts and hostesses should not neglect the dining table when they decorate. Festive centerpieces can be handmade without much effort on the part of hosts.

Okay, so maybe some customs and traditions are best left behind in 1970. Churchill Public School was torn down years ago. Where it stood is now just an empty field along Merwin Lane. But every time I drive by there, the memories come flooding back.

Glen Campbell was probably relieved I tried to become a football player instead of a singing cowboy. I hope this column triggers memories of your Christmas concerts past. Even if your concert wasn’t as big of a deal as the one at Churchill was ;)

The power of happy memories will last forever with families

RuRal Youth Spotlight

BY Youth of Manotick

aSSociation (YoMa)

There is a YOMA family who has a tradition. They are committed to try to have dinner together most nights, sitting at the table, with ample time for the meal and conversation. During dinner they all take a turn to answer the question “what was the best part of your day?” They even bought a journal and started to record them for fun. At first, it was not always easy. We all have bad days. The best of us might find it a struggle sometimes to look back at one of those days and find something positive. No matter how silly the answer might be, they each consciously identify one thing in their day that was positive. They find it can shift a bad mood sometimes and is generally a positive way to end the day for all of them.

There is another YOMA family who makes a conscious effort to schedule times to “make a memory” or declare when something fun is happening that “we are making a memory”. It does not have to be some big, fancy, expensive event. The intent is to learn to be aware of significant happy moments so the memories are there when they can be helpful.

For some, these ideas

may seem simplistic but there is significant scientific research connecting well-being with happy memories. It is not to say anyone should encourage youth to think everything is positive all of the time. It isn’t and there are times when we all need the space and support to acknowledge and work through the negative events. Sometimes professional support is needed.

The idea here is to use what we know about the benefits of happy memories to help youth notice them, imprint them and practice drawing on them as one coping skill in their toolkit.

Parents & Caregivers Support Group

Being a parent can be stressful if your child or a young person in your family is experiencing stress or anxiety, depression or struggling with addiction. YOMA and PLEO have partnered to offer a support group on the third Thursday of

each month in Manotick. It is a safe, welcoming place where PLEO facilitators offer parents and caregivers an opportunity to share and support one another. Feel free to contact us at YOMA at youth. of.manotick@gmail. com or contact PLEO if you have any questions. yoma.ca and pleo.on.ca

YOMA Board of Directors

YOMA is run and governed by a wonderful group of residents who volunteer on our Board. If you think you may be interested in helping our programs and activities continue and grow, let us know. . We would welcome a chat and perhaps you can come to a meeting to see if it might be a fit for you.

For more information about YOMA, see our website yoma.ca

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First place Manotick Mariners score 20 goals in pair of EOSHL wins

The Manotick Mariners widened the gap between themselves and the other teams in the Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League with a pair of lopsided wins.

The Mariners are 7-2 after nine games for 14 points, well ahead of both Pontiac and Paugan Falls in the Senior A hockey circuit’s Capital Division.

The Mariners beat the Paugan Falls Rapids 7-0 in Manotick Sat., Nov. 23. That came on the heels of a 13-4 win over the Arnprior Rivermen in Arnprior Sat., Nov. 16.

The wins set up a showdown in Manotick Sat., Nov. 30 between the Mariners and the visiting South Stormont Mustangs, who have an 8-2 record for 16 points and trail only the North Dundas Rockets in the league’s Seaway Division.

In Manotick on Nov. 16, the Mariners were firing on all cylinders as they outshot the Rapids 61-29. Had it not been for the outstanding play of Paguan Falls goalie Aidan Foley, the score could have been more one-sided. Foley stopped 54 shots and was the game’s third star.

Ryan Lough and Jonathan Desbiens each scored twice for the Mariners, with Lough adding a pair of assists. Ryan O’Connell and Jeff hayes both had a goal and an assist, with Liam Dennison scoring the other Manotick goal.

Brett Gustavsen had three assists, Tyler Melvin had two, and adding one were Nicholas Hamre, Jonathan Cyr, Jacob Giacobbi and Gregg Burmaster.

Berk Berkeliev stopped 29 shots for the shutout.

On sat., Nov. 23 in Arnprior, the Mariners scored six unanswered goals in the third

period to skate to a 13-4 win.

Brett Gustavsen led the way with three goals and three assists, with Ryan Lough and Greg Gibson each scoring two and assisting on two.

Jeff Hayes scored a pair with an assist, while Jonathan Cyr, Ryan O’Connell and Tyler Melvin all had a goal and an assist. Kalem Sigswsorth scored the other Manotick goal.

Defensemen Zack Rheaume and Isaiah Baptiste each had two assists while Patrick Rock added one.

Maxime Boucher was

Royals in first place after four-game winning streak

Dylan Rorwick’s leagueleading 22nd goal of the season were a big factor as the Richmond Royals beat the Winchester Hawks 3-2 Sunday in their Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest.

The win was the fourth straight for Richmond. They have also won six of their last seven outings. They currently sit in first place in the Junior B league’s Richardson Division with 33 points in 21 games. They are one point ahead of the Renfrew Timberwolves but hold two games in hand.

While the Hawks lost the game, goalie Jimmy Boyd was the game’s first star. He turned in one of the best goaltending performances seen

at the Richmond Memorial Community Centre in years. The Royals outshot Winchester 61-24. Boyd turned back 58 shots.

Daniel McDowell scored in the first period for the Hawks, but Rorwick got a pair in the second period to give the Royals a 2-1 lead. Connor Platt and Mathew Thompson assisted the first goal, while Tyler Hames and Brandon Reinisch picked up assists on the second, which was a power play goal.

In the third, Jackson Dallaire scored from Owen Coady and Simon Yang to give the Royals a 3-1 lead.

McDowell got his second game of the day for the Hawks with just over five minutes

left, but Ethan Dinsdale shut the door the rest of the way to preserve the 3-2 win.

The win was the second straight by a 3-2 score for the Royals. On Fri., Nov. 22, they headed to Arnprior to face the Packers and their former goalie, Mavric Welk. After spending most of last season in the Maritime Junior A Hockey League, Welk is back in the EOJHL with the Packers.

Rorwick scored the first goal of the game from Hames and Theo Avila in the second period, but the Packers took a 2-1 lead with goals by Ian Kennedy and Ryan Zabchuk.

At that point, Brandon Reinisch took over for the Royals. He tied the score on a goal from Hames and Nicholas

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in goal for the Mariners and made 17 saves in the win.

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Milbury, and then scored the winner on an an unassisted goal with 2:12 remaining in the third period.

The Royals outshot the Packers 48-35, with Cole King making 32 saves to pick up the win for Richmond.

The Royals are in Casselman Thurs., Nov. 28 and Perth Sat., Nov. 30 before returning home to face Glengarry Sunday in Richmond at 1:20 p.m.

30 at the Manotick Community Centre Mike O’Neil Arena is at 7:30 p.m.