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Friday September 10, 2021
Masks for kindergarteners, vaccines for teachers as school resumes By Jeff Morris
Ottawa Carleton District School Board trustees voted to extend its mask policy to include kindergarten students. The decision was made at a meeting held Aug. 31. The OCDSB was the last of Ottawa’s four school boards to pass a motion to extend the mask policy to kindergarten students. The Ottawa Catholic School Board, as well as the French public and French Catholic school boards had also passed similar motions. Provincial regulations in place for COVID-19 only require masks to be worn by students from Grade 1 and up. Each school board, however, had the option to implement stricter mask policies. Ottawa Public Health supports the move to include kindergarten students in the mask policy. Another motion that passed at the Aug. 31 OCDSB meeting was that all volunteers,
Teachers at South Carleton High School and other schools will be required to be fully vaccinated for the 2021-22 school year. Jeff Morris photo
including coaches, at OCDSB schools are to be fully vaccinated for the 2021-22 school year. Trustee Lyra Evans had six motions on the table. In addition to the motions for extending masks to kindergarten
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and mandating that volunteers are fully vaccinated, there was also discussion of requiring all staff members at OCDSB schools to be fully vaccinated. Mandatory vaccines for students, a medical education policy for students, and the
continued provision of medical-grade masks to staff members were not discussed.
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The meeting ran until 11 p.m. After the designated end time, the board must vote to
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continue the meeting. Barrhaven-Knoxdale-Merivale Trustee Donna Blackburn voted against continuing the meeting. The board had gone through the first round of voting for mandatory vaccination of staff
members. However, after some wording adjustments and discussion, trustees ran out of time before a ratification vote could be held. The draft marked Sept. 30 as the date in which the rules for the vaccination of staff members would be put in place. Exemptions for human rights, such as medical and religious reasons, would be put in place. Blackburn defended her decision to end the meeting at 11 p.m. “Had we continued, we would have been debating and making decisions at two in the morning,” she said. “This is not how decisions of this magnitude should be made. We have to do better as a board. Think of the parents. These are the most important decisions of the school year for them. Would they want people making these decisions at 2 a.m.?”
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Ontario to require proof of vaccination in select settings The health and wellbeing of the residents of Carleton, Ottawa & Ontario is my top priority. Please visit my website for the latest information & updates from the Government of Ontario, as well as information regarding upcoming virtual town hall meetings & public consultations. Recent updates include: • Ontario reinstating renewal requirements for driver’s licences, licence plate stickers and health cards; • Ontario investing in agri-food innovation; • Ontario deploying last mile strategy to further increase vaccination rates; • Ontario further extending temporary wage increase for personal support workers; and
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To further protect Ontarians as the province continues to confront the Delta-driven fourth wave of the COVID-19, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, will require people to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to access certain businesses and settings starting September 22, 2021. Requiring proof of vaccination in these settings reduces risk and is an important step to encourage every last eligible Ontarian to get their shot, which is critical to protecting the province’s hospital capacity, while also supporting businesses with
the tools they need to keep customers safe, stay open and minimize disruptions. As of September 22, 2021, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities. This approach focuses on higher-risk indoor public settings where face coverings cannot always be worn and includes: • Restaurants and bars (excluding outdoor patios, as well as delivery and takeout); • Nightclubs (including outdoor areas of the establishment); • Meeting and event spaces, such as banquet halls and conference/convention centres; • Facilities used for sports and fitness activities and personal fitness training, such as gyms, fitness
and recreational facilities with the exception of youth recreational sport; • Sporting events; • Casinos, bingo halls and gaming establishments; • Concerts, music festivals, theatres and cinemas; • Strip clubs, bathhouses and sex clubs; • Racing venues (e.g., horse racing). These mandatory requirements would not apply to outdoor settings where the risk of transmission is lower, including patios, with the exception of outdoor nightclub spaces given the risk associated with the setting. In addition, these requirements will not apply to settings where people receive medical care, food from grocery stores, medical supplies and the like. Aligned with public health measures currently in place, indoor masking policies will continue to remain in place. Individuals who cannot
receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with a doctor’s note until recognized medical exemptions can be integrated as part of a digital vaccine certificate. Children who are 11 years of age and younger and unable to be vaccinated will also be exempted from these requirements. For the period between September 22 and October 12, 2021, it is intended that people attending wedding or funeral receptions at meeting or event spaces will be able to provide a negative rapid antigen COVID-19 test from no more than 48 hours before the event as an alternative to proof of vaccination. These rapid antigen tests would have to be privately purchased. Ontario will develop and provide additional tools to improve user experience, efficiency and business supports in the coming weeks,
including establishing alternative tools for people with no email, health card or ID. The government will work to support implementation of vaccine certificates for Indigenous communities whether or not they have opted to enter their data into COVaxON, while maintaining Indigenous data governance, control, access and possession principles. Ontarians currently have access to a paper or PDF vaccine receipt that includes all relevant information to prove that they are fully vaccinated. As of September 22, Ontarians will be required to show their vaccine receipt when entering designated settings along with another piece of photo identification, such as a driver’s licence or health card. This is similar initial implementation approach announced in British Columbia.
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MANOTICK MESSENGER school continues from page 1 The board was back at it the following night and passed the motion to mandate teacher and staff vaccinations. Speaking on CTV Morning Sept. 2, OCDSB director of Education Camille Williams-Taylor said that implementing mandatory vaccinations for staff is just one of the measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in schools. She said that staff will also be wearing PPE, with masks on in class and throughout the school. Hand hygiene and social distancing
The Ottawa Catholic School Board released its back to school policies a week earlier. In addition to extending it masking policy to include kindergarten students, there were also a number of other issues addressed. School assemblies will be held either outdoors or online. Field trips can be held but will be limited to outdoor
venues, and no busing will be permitted. The school’s meetthe-teacher and school council meetings will also be held virtually. Fully-vaccinated students who are exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19 do not need to self-isolate as long as they do not have symptoms and are not directed otherwise by Ottawa Public Health. If a child is not vaccinated and is exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19 and is considered a high-risk contact, they will
be required to isolate for ten days as directed by Ottawa Public Health. OCSB schools will work with Ottawa Public Health and follow their direction. As per the Ministry of Education directive, all OCSB staff members are required to provide proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 by September 7, or provide a documented medical reason for not being vaccinated against COVID-19, or be tested regularly and participate in a vaccination education program.
This requirement applies to all School Board employees, School Board Trustees, student transportation drivers, frequent essential visitors and other professionals who deliver school services. An individual’s vaccination status is private information and is not permitted to be disclosed. By September 15th, all School Boards in Ontario will post on their websites nonidentifying data indicating the percentage of staff across the School Board who have not been fully vaccinated.
trusted public health units to use the existing COVaxON system to safely and securely confirm the vaccination status of students. The province is committed to keeping parents informed about how their child’s COVID-19 vaccine information and enrollment data is being used to keep schools safe. This will equip
local public health units with the information they need to ensure rapid case and contact management if required to limit disruptions in the event of cases or outbreaks and keep kids in class. For a vaccination clinic near you please visit: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-
topics/covid-19-vaccine. aspx#locations. OFFICE NOTICE: In an effort to contain the COVID-19 virus, our Constituency Office went virtual on March 16, 2020. Our location will remain closed until further notice. We are still open & working during regular office hours
to answer your calls & emails. If you require assistance on any matter, please contact me at any time. It’s why I’m here. Even if it’s not a provincial issue, I’ll make sure to connect you with the proper office. - Goldie Your voice at Queen’s Park
will also be a big part of the board’s in-school plan. “We’re still mindful of the number of the number of contacts that students have so we’re making sure our structures enable as tight a cohort as possible,” Williams-Taylor said. Williams-Taylor added that she believes the board’s numbers for students over 12 being vaccinated are in line with the city’s numbers. She said that in Ottawa, 73 per cent of students were double vaccinated, while the percentage of students who had
received at least one dose was well into the 80s.
make it easier and more convenient for businesses and organizations to read and verify that a digital vaccine receipt is valid, while protecting your privacy. As the 2021-22 school year begins, it is critical to keep Ontario schools safe and students learning in-person. The province will work with
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goldie continues from page 2 Ontario will also introduce an enhanced digital vaccine receipt that features a QR code, which is safe, more secure and with you wherever you go. This digital vaccine receipt can be kept on a phone and easily used to show that you’ve been vaccinated if you need to. In addition, the province will launch a new app to
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Manotick residents worry about traffic from South Merivale truck depot By Charlie Senack Manotick residents are concerned that if a proposed truck depot is built in Barrhaven, it will increase traffic congestion in the village. After going to planning committee this fall, the 262,000 square foot facility is slated to be built on 40 acres of land located on the South Merivale Business Park, which is situated near Fallowfield and Merivale. Residents of Barrhaven have strongly been opposed to the development of the site, worrying about environmental and safety aspects. This type of development has been allowed on the site for decades, so it won’t have to go through
council for support. But just days before the site plan control application went to city staff, council approved controversial rezoning for the land, which would allow for a warehouse and truck terminal to be built on the site. Council voted 15-9 in favour of the change, despite not knowing who the possible future tenants would be. The public and members of council were also told on numerous occasions that no solid plan actually existed, and that this change would just make the site look more visually appealing for possible tenants in the future. While any negative effects will be primarily felt in Barrhaven, Manotick residents have said they too are worried about
what the increase in traffic could mean. During a public consultation meeting in July, one woman shared concerns about the already congested Bridge Street which is a designated truck route. Ward 21 councillor Scott Moffatt told the Manotick Messenger he initially voted in favour of the first zoning application because it didn’t change much from what was already permitted on the site — evidenced by the second and current application which is just a site plan. A truck facility was always a permitted use for the site, as long as it was accessory to office space. Rezoning just meant that no office space would be required for that type of application.
“It is confusing and I wish that group — whoever they are — would have got their act together so that they would have avoided what happened at council because now what we did just seems redundant,” Moffatt said. “We just upset a bunch of people over nothing.” When it comes to impacts for Manotick traffic, Moffatt says he feels it will be minimal and that Prince of Wales Drive will receive the brunt of it. He adds infrastructure upgrades have already been made to roads in the community to help with an increase in trucks. “I think it would be unlikely that you would see any sort of desire (for trucks) to go through Man-
otick,” he said. “I think the traffic impacts for the community would be Prince of Wales to Bankfield, and we have already made those upgrades; we have made those changes; and hopefully more to come. There is actually a planned roundabout at the corner of Longfields, Rideau Valley Drive, and Prince of Wales as well.” It’s expected more warehouses will want to move into suburban areas as Ottawa’s e-commerce sector sees a boost — something we are all to blame for. Online shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic has driven up demand for more warehouses in the community. Consultants have said as our shopping habits change, we need to adapt
and allow for developments of this kind to be built, noting if we want fast delivery, warehouses need to move into the communities where we live. The Canada Post office in Manotick recently got an expansion because it’s one of the biggest parcel delivery post offices in the country, says Moffatt. “It’s a market-driven economy and we shouldn’t be so surprised that all of a sudden a bunch of distribution centres want to open up in Ottawa. We have two Amazon facilities so far, but multiple other smaller truck depots,” he said. “The South Merivale Business Park is an odd choice because it’s not super close to Highway 416.”
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MANOTICK MESSENGER depot continues from page 4 Truck traffic in Manotick has been a problem for years but has seen some improvements. When the Vimy Memorial Bridge was built, Manotick village saw a reduction in vehicle traffic by 40 per cent and a reduction in truck traffic by 25 per cent — causing the illusion that the situation was getting worse instead of better. Moffatt says they have actually received more truck-related complaints coming out of Munster the past year compared to Manotick. That is due to the growth of Richmond and the fact that Munster is also a designated truck route. Over the years there have been various calls to remove Bridge Street in Manotick as a designated truck route, but according to Moffatt it’s not that easy. “I don’t think you could remove it as a truck route
because the province would step in and reverse it back. I don’t even think you could get it through council,” said Moffatt. “The councillors North of me would also have a concern with that because it would reduce in their community. I don’t think it’s realistic.” Typically, site plan applications like this one for the South Merivale Business Park are approved by city staff, and don’t go through the various processes of being approved. However, Councillor Carol Anne Meehan, who represents the area where the business park sits, decided to take the rare step of removing her delegated authority so it will go back to the planning committee. Meehan has been strongly against a truck depot of this size being built on the site from the start. While it’s believed they will approve this develop-
A proposed truck depot north of Manotick at Prince of Wales and Manotick has village residents concerned about an increase in truck traffic. Jeff Morris photo
ment application, it at least allows for another round
of debates and discussion to take place before a de-
cision is made. The future tenant for the site has also
not been publicly identified.
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Let’s hope history doesn’t repeat itself
MESSENGER Editorial
Taxpayers still waiting for a credible plan to balance the books
In the 16 years I have been writing this road from my office was a Gold’s Gym, and I column, there is one topic I have never writ- went there every morning. I got on the treadmill and started my workten about. out. There was a row of TVs above the row of Nine Eleven. Page 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 I still remember that day minute-by- treadmills, and they alternated between CNN If the federal government’s fiscal policy stays on its current trajectory, Canada’s trillionminute. How could 20 years go by so quick- and ESPN. Just after 6 a.m., which was 9 dollar debt will be a major drain on taxpayers’ wallets for generations to come. a.m. New York time, a plane flew into one of ly? In this election, voters will need to closely examine parties’ plans to plug that drain. Our I was living in Seattle at the time, and my the towers. Before long, everyone in the gym Unfortunately, the current Liberal plan would keep the federal budget in deficit territory for COmmunity another half-century. The Conservatives and New Democrats have been critical of the Liberal job required me to travel about once or twice headed over to watch what was going on. Messenger Editorial “I wonder if the pilot passed out or had a a month. When I had to go to New York, I algovernment’s record, but neither party has found any clear way to save taxpayers money. Let’s look at the options, starting with the Liberals. heart attack or something,” ways stayed at the World SinceAre Prime you Ministermore Justin Trudeau took office nearly six years ago, Canada’s debt has Trade Center Marriott. I said to the guy beside me. Canadian ballooned. He was a senior who had If you had ever been to FROM THE OTHER than a fifth grader? Trudeau was elected in part on a promise to run a few “modest” deficits for three years and the twin towers in New been in the military. He With Canada Day approaching next week, it is a good time for us all to balance the books by 2019. But instead, Trudeau has steadily increased government spending wasn’t buying it. York, the Marriott was reflect on what it means to be Canadian. Do we take being Canadian to levels never before seenforingranted? Canadian history. “That wasn’t an accithe seemingly smaller Jeffrey Morris Better yet, how do new Canadians feel about being Canadian? Some of us IflookTrudeau gets re-elected, atopportunists, the end ofnothis nexttoterm in office, years after COVID-19 has and flatter building bedent,” he said. “That was upon immigrants and refugees as wanting give but veryand willing to take. for some that ispermanent true, but whengovernment you come gone, thePerhaps, Liberals willpeople, increase spending by $100 billion tween the towers. bin Laden, that lunatic from attend a celebration for new Canadians, such as the one hosted by Nepeanabove already highPoilievre 2019 atlevels. Carleton MP Pierre Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last Afghanistan.” On the morning of September 11, 2001, I month, you can see the excitement and the thankfulness in the eyes of every Budget 2021 will nearly double the pre-pandemic federal debt within a few short years, but was supposed to be in the Marriott. I had a I think most of us had never even heard new Canadian. They understand, perhaps betterBudget than all Officer of us, what it means to be data from the Parliamentary shows that’s just the beginning of the bad news. meeting scheduled in New York with a com- of Osama bin Laden before that day. As the Canadian. On the trajectory, the feds won’t balance the budget until 2070. So Liberals’ how can the current rest of us have that feeling? pany that was close to the Marriott. I was to second plane crashed into the other tower, Bev McRae photo The Conservative government has a solid idea. What about the Conservatives? At the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotickfly Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-servin Sept. 10, stay at the Marriott, have my it was clear that America was under attack Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism ing teacher/volunteer with a memorial garden bench, which will be installed with a plaque in the school’s and Andrew Cohen, Presidenthold of the their Historica-Dominion Institute, for are chalTaxpayers shouldn’t breath waiting Erin O’Toole’s party to balance the meetings forcelebrate the day, and return home and hijacked commercial flights were the playground. Left to right, MCNS Director Sandy Erler and June Hodge June’s 29 yearsthen as a suplenging middle and high school students to take the citizenship test. ply teacher, teacher and volunteer. budget. Conservatives’ platform promises the budget within the next Sept. 12. COUNCILweapons. 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The consequences of fear when we require children to wear masks
The Editor, We are all bombarded with distressing data daily. The pandemic has fueled media to obsess over reporting cases, deaths and outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infections. The result of this, is a much more dangerous and destructive disease than COVID-19; fear, the disease of our time. The overwhelming data dumps that are reported daily lack context and is causing undue harm. The rate of anxiety and depression has skyrocketed. The rates of suicide have increased. Addiction rates are alarming and overdose deaths are at an all-time high. For example, in Ottawa, we hear from parents who fear the return to school. These parents want to know what measures are being taken to protect the students. Meanwhile, if we look at the publicly available data, for people aged 0-19 there has been 0 deaths, 24 hospitalized, 4 required ICU out of 5715 known cases. Note: No comorbidity data
is available to the public to allow us to question if the virus was the root cause of hospitalization and/or ICU treatment. It is very well known that SARS-CoV-2 infections, primarily result in no symptoms for young people, or the illness is very mild. In Canada the influenza virus was reported to have killed 20 people aged 0-19 in 2019; COVID-19 has killed 11 in 2020-2021 for the same age group. Why has this context not been widely communicated to ease fear in parents? I’m not sure I’ll ever know. The media is not only to blame for this. Medical professionals are failing to provide context. On April 19th 2021, Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial officer of health in B.C., referenced the tragic death of a 2 year old infant at B.C. Children’s Hospital. Dr. Bonnie Henry used this case to remind us “…of the vicious nature of this virus.” The context of this tragic story was never discussed, questioned or reported. The infant lived
in the Frasier Valley area and was being treated in Vancouver at B.C. Children’s Hospital. The about page for the hospital states it “… provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children…” There was certainly comorbidity and the infant caught the virus at the government run hospital. Dr. Bonnie Henry’s response to this is disgraceful and fear mongering. Fear is rooted in belief. All too often beliefs become fixed. We stop taking in new facts that don’t align with our beliefs. We continue to assume things based on these beliefs. This becomes a tragic disease of which we continue to become more fearful and more fixed in what we believe to be true. Children who are forced to wear masks, that are unarguably proven to be ineffective; most recently by the University of Waterloo study, reinforce fear in a very dangerous way. When wearing the mask, it instills unnecessary fear of their surroundings; moreover,
they are fearful of other masked people. We need to halt this unreasonable and unscientific protection theatre from continuing. Even if you believe the masks provide any benefit, which they don’t, the cost is unconscionable. How do we overcome this fear? Seek out profes-
sional help if it has come too much to bear. Discuss your fears with a physician, friend or neighbour. If you are not fearful, try to offer an ear and listen to others fears and if needed recommend they get help. We need to be honest with ourselves and stop this disease of fear. I hope
that we can add context to these daily data dumps and projected cases. We need to change from a government top-down approach to a more pragmatic approach, which starts by protecting yourself with knowledge of the real risks. James Graham, North Gower
‘Compassion for the plight of the consumer rings a little hollow’ The Editor, Has Pierre Poilievre experienced some kind of epiphany? I was astonished to read what Poilievre had to say to the Messenger’s Charlie Senack in the last edition. “Life is becoming unaffordable...we have the second biggest reserves of petroleum, and yet gas is a buck 30 a litre.” The thought of Mr. Poilievre wringing his hands over the plight of the average working Canadian over the current price of gasoline is almost surreal.
What’s he going to be telling us next—that carbon pricing is a good idea and that we should stop worrying about the federal deficit and just kick it down the road for the next ten years? Oh wait, he did exactly that! I would remind Mr. Poilievre that he was an MP in a majority Conservative government when the retail price of gasoline hit the highest it has ever been in Canada—$1.32USD per litre, back in December of 2012. That was when
the minimum wage in his riding was $10 per hour and working people were absolutely hammered by the skyrocketing cost of transportation. When Canadians already know from experience how a majority Conservative government deals with sky-high gas prices, all this compassion for the current plight of the consumer rings a little hollow. I can’t blame him for trying, though! Andy Braid, Kars, ON
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Hospitalizations up in Ottawa due to Delta variant of COVID-19 In this week’s column, I would like to share with you a recent statement from Dr. Vera Etches and Dr. Brett Moloughney from Ottawa Public Health. Please note that the statement has been edited from its original version for the sake of brevity within this column. This statement is dated September 2, 2021. Over the last several days, we have seen an increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19. Over the last seven days, 207 more people have tested positive for COVID-19. Per cent positivity over the last week has been higher than it has been in months. The level of the virus we are seeing in wastewater continues to fluctuate. And what is perhaps most worrisome, hospitalizations are up. We are experiencing a resurgence in Ontario that
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is largely driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant. Yesterday, our epidemiology team released the latest breakdown of people testing positive for COVID and hospitalizations for COVID-19 by vaccine status. We know that the rate of new people testing positive among the unvaccinated population who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine is 41.3 per 100,000 while the rate of new cases among those fully vaccinated is 2.7 per 100,000. This means that the risk of COVID-19 infection among the unvaccinated population who are eligible for a vaccine
is 15 times higher than it is for the fully vaccinated population. We’d love to see the unvaccinated population become protected with the vaccine. The good news is that we continue to make progress on our vaccine rollout. To date, 79 per cent of those born in 2009 or earlier are fully vaccinated. This represents 69 per cent of the total population in Ottawa. Ottawa Public Health continues to work hard to reach the remaining eligible population to remove barriers, address questions and make accessing a vaccine as easy and convenient as possible. We understand there is hesitancy. There is a lot of disinformation. People have questions and we are here to help answer them. If you haven’t yet been vaccinated, the vaccine clinics teams will be very
happy to see you. This work is reflected in the latest update on vaccination coverage by neighbourhood that was published yesterday. Since our initial report which included data as of August 2, we are seeing improvements for both first and second dose vaccination coverage across all Ottawa neighbourhoods. In August alone, we saw an increase of seven percentage points in full vaccination coverage and 22 neighbourhoods saw an eight or nine percentage point increase in full vaccination coverage. To see the vaccination coverage data by neighbourhood, visit neighbourhoodstudy.ca. Ottawa Public Health is supportive of policies that increase immunization coverage in our city. We support the Province’s announcement to require proof of vaccination to ac-
cess certain businesses and settings services as outlined in the provincial announcement. All Ontario residents who have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine currently have access to a paper or PDF vaccine receipt that includes all relevant information to prove that they are fully vaccinated. Individuals can provide proof of immunization by downloading or printing their vaccine receipt from the provincial booking portal, or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900. You can also visit a Neighbourhood Vaccination Hub if you don’t have access to a printer – our OPH staff will be happy to help you. If you need a vaccine, Ottawa Public Health offers vaccine clinics daily at community clinics, and Neighbourhood Vaccina-
tion Hubs. No appointments necessary. Visit our website for more information. I have heard from some parents and guardians who are concerned about a return to in-person learning and, like us, want to ensure a return to school that is as safe as possible. Layers of protective measures will again be important this year. This includes daily screening, masking, distancing, and investigation and control measures if someone with COVID-19 has been at school. I want to remind parents and caregivers to continue daily screening for COVID-19 symptoms. Ottawa Public Health is currently updating our screening tool, following provincial changes. In the meantime, parents can use the Province’s school and childcare screening tool.
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will begin rolling out across many schools in Ottawa making it easier and more convenient for parents to test their children. More information on what to expect for testing this school year can be found on OttawaTestingUpdate. ca. If you or your child experiences any other symptoms of illness, like a sore throat or runny nose, you do not need to seek testing, however you need to stay
home until you are feeling better. Daily screening for students and staff is an important component for keeping schools as safe as possible. If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at Scott.Moffatt@ottawa.ca or contact me by phone at 613-5802491. For information on Ward 21 issues, please visit TeamTwentyOne.ca.
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MANOTICK MESSENGER border continues from page 10 The measure does not restrict travel to the United States, as proof of vaccination is not required for Canadians travelling to the United States by air. Only a negative screening test is required for anyone arriving in the United States from a foreign country, regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not. The border closure has created a huge obstacle for businesses that rely on the border being open on both sides of the St. Lawrence River. Mike Lira owns the Ogdensburg UPS Store in Ogdensburg, NY. His shop is less than five minutes from the Prescott-Ogdensburg International Bridge, at the bottom of Highway 416. When the border is open, the store is a little more than half hour from Manotick if there is no line-up at customs. “About 80 per cent of our business is from Canadians driving down to our store and picking up packages,” he said.
Lira said that most of his business comes from Amazon and eBay purchases, or from the websites of businesses that either don’t ship to Canada or have international shipping policies that are expensive and slow. Because of the extra steps and costs associated with cross border purchases, such as delays at the border and broker fees, many local residents opt to have their orders shipped to places like the Ogdensburg UPS Store. Before the pandemic, it could be argued that the Ogdensburg UPS store was the most visited business outside of the City of Ottawa limits by local residents. In addition to online shopping packages, many local businesses also used the store as a drop off location for supplies or machinery parts that were not easily accessible in Canada. “We expected the border to be open a lot sooner,” he
The bridge across the St. Lawrence River is closed for Canadians wishing to make a non-essential trip to Ogdensburg. Border agents speculate that getting a handle on the US-Mexico border and the potential influx of unvaccinated illegal immigrants is the cause of the delay.
said. “To say we are surviving is a bit too positive. It’s been extremely difficult. We were expecting the border to open sooner than this.” With the fourth wave of
COVID-19 being brought on by the Delta variant in Canada, just how long the land border will be closed is uncertain. Canada is trying to keep its border open to Americans
because they need the tourism and hospitality sector dollars. Small businesses and restaurants in towns along the border also need the American business.
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How families can give back to their communities together
Strong communities are built by strong people who recognize the importance of giving back. Children recognize when their parents give back to their communities, and often that recognition compels youngsters to want to do the same. Volunteering as a family is a great way for parents to instill their values in their youngsters while strengthening the communities in which those children live. Volunteering also provides a host of additional, potentially surprising benefits. For example, a 2003 study from researchers at the University of Texas found that taking part in helping one’s community lowers rates of depression and anxiety. In addition, research has indicated that adolescents who volunteer may perform better
at school and take a more positive approach to education. Family-friendly volunteering opportunities abound, and the following are some ways that families can give back together. · Feed the hungry: The role of charitable organizations that feed those in need was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic fallout of the pandemic was significant, as tens of millions of people lost their jobs and, subsequently, their ability to feed themselves and their families. Local food banks stepped in to feed those families, and organizations are always in need of volunteers to help prepare, deliver and serve food. Volunteering at a local food bank or soup kitchen is a great way for parents to show
their children that they have a lot to be thankful for while instilling in them a sense of responsibility to community members in need. · Create art: Art can be as beneficial to its creators as it is for those who appreciate it. That’s especially so for children in relation to their development. According to a report from Americans for the Arts, art education strengthens problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Art also encourages kids to innovate, a benefit that will pay dividends throughout their lives. Art also is fun to create, and parents can turn kids’ natural inclination toward fun and creativity into a way to give back to their communities. The New Jerseybased organization Color A Smile distributes cheerful drawings to senior cit-
izens and overseas troops, among others. Adults and children can volunteer to bring smiles to the faces of strangers, all the while reaping the many benefits of engaging in art projects. · Nature clean-up: Local park and beach clean-
ups help to keep the great outdoors pristine and pollution-free. Such cleanups, which are a fun way to get outdoors, also provide a great opportunity for parents to teach children about the environment and the importance
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an existing one to whom a business can cross sell and upsell. In addition, a survey from SAS and Loyalty360, two companies geared toward supporting customer intelligence research, found that 68 percent of business comes from existing clients. Business owners who want to emphasize customer retention can try various strategies to keep consumers coming back for more. · Identify highly valued customers. Certain customers are not only repeat buyers, but also advocates
for a company. These are the most valuable to retain since they do marketing work for you. Consider these customers VIPs when offering customer perks. · Offer customer perks and surprises. In regard to perks, customer loyalty can be fostered by offering deals or surprises to your client base. Showing customers they are appreciated may come down to sending a hand-written note or offering insideronly discounts or specialized shopping hours. · Implement feedback
initiatives. Set up survey mailings, text check-ins or have customer feedback cards at checkout to provide insight into how customers view the business. Feedback provides insight into how the service is performing in comparison to customer expectations. Treat compliments and complaints equally, valuing the role each can play in bettering your business. · Recognize that one hand washes the other. Solidify customer retention by using the products and services of your own cus-
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The Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association (OCPA) Plowing Match was held on August 28, 2021, hosted by Gib and Elsie Patterson at Anderson Links Golf Course. The one-day, scaled-down event drew 26 plowers using both modern and vintage tractors as well as horses to vie for titles in the OCPA Plowing Match. Judges were Ray St. Denis and Matt McGuire. Steward was Lawrence Payne. “We had to scale things down this year with COVID and all, but we were very grateful and fortunate to host what we did,” said Sharen Armstrong, OCPA President. “We could not have done it without the unwavering support of our volunteers, plowers, and the agricultural community. Our thanks are extended to one and all.” It was a big day for Samuel Bourgon of St-Isidore who placed top-of-class in: Horse Class - Jointer Plow (open split required); Best Plowed Land Using Horses; and Overall Best Plowed Land. Willian and Frederick Machabee of St-Albert rounded off the top honours in the Horse Class winning the Jointer Plow Amateur division. In the conventional division, Allen Hills of Ashton, came out on top winning
Best in Class (age 21 and over) and Best Plowed Land Using a Conventional Plow. Jean-Marc Dessaint of Sarsfield and Gordon Smith of Chesterville followed up with second and third respectively in the over 21 class, while Alex Dowdall of Lanark won the Conventional, 15 years and under class. There was a strong showing in the antique plow classes. Jean-Guy Thivierge of Hammond, took top honours in the Antique Tractor: Trail Plow Class – 1945 or older (open split required) followed by André Joly also of Hammond in second. Antique Tractor: Trail Plow Class – 1946 to 1960 (open split required) was won by Michel Calande of Alfred, followed by Paul Bourbonnais of Sarsfield in second and Russell Jones of Lyndurst in third. Michel Calande also earned top title as Best Plowed Land Using an Antique Plow. Top posting in Antique Tractor: Mounted Plow (open split required) went to Nicole Calande of Alfred and second to Denis Bourbonnais of Gatineau. All plowers must compete at local matches to be eligible to advance to the International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo. Unfortunately, 2021 marks the second consecutive year that the IPM has been cancelled
Samuel Bourgon of St-Isidore competes in the laborious tradition of turning the soil with horses and a walking plow at the Ottawa-Carleton Plowmen’s Association plowing match held Aug. 28 at the Anderson Links Golf Course in Ottawa. Bourgon placed top-of-class in: Horse Class - Jointer Plow (open split required); Best Plowed Land Using Horses; and Overall Best Plowed Land.
due to COVID-19. The next IPM is scheduled to be held in Kemptville, September 20-24, 2022, at the former Kemptville College of Agriculture & Technology (KCAT) campus. Plans are also progressing for IPM 2023 to be held in Dufferin County and IPM 2024 in Kawartha Lakes (Lindsay).
Michel Calande of Alfred prepares to set his furrow at the Ottawa-Carleton Plowmen’s Association plowing match held Aug. 28 at the Anderson Links Golf Course in Ottawa. Calande goes on to win top titles in Antique Tractor: Trail Plow Class – 1946 to 1960 (open split required) and as Best Plowed Land Using an Antique Plow.
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As speeding incidents continue, more policing among top requests from constituents
Every week, my office receives dozens of requests for traffic enforcement. The majority of these are related to speeding. I can tell you that outside of parking complaints, which I could fill an entire column about, policing is the most sought-after service request that comes through my office. Last week, the Ottawa Police Service launched its budget survey. OPS wants to know what you think about our Police Service and how they are doing. There has been heated debate about the future of policing in our city, and many diverse opinions have been shared. There are calls to defund the police, calls to reallocate budget priorities within the service, and many asking for more service. Policing in Ot-
tawa is changing, and ensuring our Police Service reflects the values and priorities of Ottawa’s residents is essential. The current estimate for the 2022 OPS budget is over $330 million. However, the Police Services Board, of which I am a member, has directed the Police Service to draft three different scenarios. The first is to build the 2022 budget based on a zero percent increase. The second is a 1.5 percent increase, and the last scenario a 3 percent increase. Either way, it will be a challenge as the OPS fore-
casts that it requires a 3.6 percent increase to maintain the service in Ottawa. This is why I am appealing to all residents to weigh in and tell me what you want to see. We need to hear your voice, and we need your help in determining what policing in Ottawa will look like in the future. The survey is quick, simple and straightforward. Visit ottawapolice.ca to learn more. As we head into the budget season at City Hall, I hope you will take every opportunity to be heard. As always, if you would like to share your thoughts on policing or any other municipal service, please reach out to my office by email at carolanne.meehan@ottawa. ca or call 613-580-1222 ext. 17022
Hurry hard! Registration is open for the Manotick Curling Centre’s 2021-22 season. With the recent and current improvements in COVID-19 cases, mass vaccinations and continued adherence to Public Health guidelines, the club is looking forward to a 2021-22 season that is much more “typical” with respect to curling – back to regular draws, regular games, full-teams, 2 sweepers and back-to-normal curling rules! The club will continue to take guidance from regulatory bodies concerning return-to-play and COVID-19 protocols, however they are happy to announce that they are assuming a full reopening at this time. For more information, visit manotickcurling.com.
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School boards split on high school sports in the fall By Jeff Morris Ottawa’s largest school board will not permit its schools to have sports teams when school resumes in the fall. The Ottawa Carleton District School Board issued a memo to its families Aug. 26, outlining the restrictions put in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While provincial backto-school guidelines permit sports, the OCDSB is taking the cautious route and is not permitting sports and other activities when schools re-open Sept. 9. According to the memo, the policy will be revisited after the schools have opened. While high school football was already doubtful for the upcoming school year, there were expectations that other sports
would be played. Ashbury College, a private school, is the only school that had confirmed it would be operating a football program. They are likely to play an exhibition schedule against schools in Quebec and against other private schools. The other fall sports in the school year include soccer, boys non-contact hockey, boys’ volleyball, girls’ basketball, girls’ field hockey and cross-country running. School sports were cancelled in March, 2020 and have not yet resumed, meaning studentathletes missed the entire 2020-21 school year for competing. The OCDSB policy means that, locally, South Carleton High School will not have fall sports teams. However, Catholic schools will be able to compete. The Ottawa Catholic School Board, which includes St. Mark in Manotick, St. Francis Xavier in Riverside South, and Sacred Heart in Stittsville, will be able to field teams. Pierre-Savard, which is in the French Catholic Board, also has the green light to field sports teams. Pierre-Savard is located in Barrhaven but draws in students from the rural South Carleton villages
and surrounding area. The restrictions to OCDSB schools go beyond sports and will affect various clubs and extra-curricular activities. School assemblies will be held either outdoors or online. Field trips can be held but will be limited to outdoor venues, and no busing will be permitted. The school’s meet-the-teacher and school council meetings will also be held virtually. The board has also extended its masking policy to kindergarten students. In the English Catholic school board plan, school sports will be permitted, pending public health guidelines. All schools are not permitting non-essential visitors, which will likely prohibit or limit spectators at school sports events.
The South Carleton Storm girls hockey team (red uniforms, seen in a 2020 game against St. Joseph) may not be able to play this year as the OCDSB has put school sports teams on hold due to the COVID-19 fourth wave. Jeff Morris photo
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Osgoode cyclist Derek Gee reflects on his Olympic experience in Tokyo By Charlie Senack A young Osgoode man exceeded his own expectations and broke a Canadian record for cycling at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Derek Gee proudly called Osgoode village home for a greater portion of his life. He attended Castor Valley Elementary School and then Osgoode Township High School. His mom is also a doctor in Manotick. Gee, 24, says he’s cycled for a greater portion of his life; started racing at the age of nine; went on to worlds as an under 19; and then took a break to attend university. But after watching the 2016 summer Olympic Games out of Rio, he went full in on track racing and it went well. That’s when his own Olympic dreams became a reality. “My dad was just a local cyclist who raced in Ottawa which has a good cycling community, and I just got really into it and pursued it — mostly road racing — for many years,” said Gee. The 2020 Olympic Games, of course, looked different this year due to the pandemic. Delayed a year due to COVID, the hope was it would be a return to normal in 2021. But as much of the world started to get a grip on the virus, Japan was in the thick of it. Tokyo held the
games during a state of emergency, meaning fans weren’t allowed in the stands and strict COVID rules had to be followed. That also meant athletes couldn’t bring their families and friends to cheer them on. “It was unique in a lot of ways. It was my first Olympics, but I have done the Commonwealth Games, so I have some idea of what a major games is usually like,” said Gee. The Osgoode native was lucky that because of his sport, he and his teammates got to stay in a satellite village in the mountains — located about three hours away from Olympic Village in downtown Tokyo. Athletes movements were still restricted and daily COVID tests were a must, but the atmosphere was more normal. “It was not as isolating as I think we thought it was going to be. We got to ride from our venue to the hotel and because we weren’t in the Tokyo area that was in lockdown,” said Gee. “We had fans in the stands — not many — it was pretty limited capacity — but it was helpful in a way because so much pressure comes with the Olympic Games.” During the men’s team pursuit, Gee alongside his teammates Michael Foley, Vincent de Haitre, and
Jay Lamoureux, beat Germany to place fifth in the men’s team pursuit. It was Canada’s best Olympic finish in 89 years. “With quotas, there were only eight teams that qualified for the Olympics. So just qualifying was the goal,” said Gee. “We were the eighth team and Canada had not qualified in that event for decades. Everyone there was a powerhouse in their sport and we set a Canadian record by three seconds, and ended up finishing fifth while beating the defending Olympic championships. It was very successful.” Because of their great performance, Gee and his teammate Michael Foley qualified for the medal race of the men’s madison, but did not perform well. The pair lost a lap early on, costing them 20 points prior to even earning one, leading officials to pull them from the race. Gee says he wasn’t surprised by their performance and said they both never competed at this level before. “We did not train for it, it was just a spot given to us because we qualified through the other event, and we had put all our eggs in the other basket, so it was expected,” he said. “You can’t come into an Olympic Games having not raced and there was no opportunity to either
All local televisions were on CBC’s Olympic coverage as Derek Gee and his team set a Canadian record and finished fifth in their team cycling event.
because of COVID.” Athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics also had to perform in some of the hottest conditions they have ever faced. Japan was in the middle of a record-breaking heat wave with temperatures soaring above 30 degrees; the humidity making it much worse. Some athletes had to be treated for heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses. While the cycling venue was indoors, it was not air conditioned and much of the training was done outdoors. Gee says they prepared for this and it paid off. “It was definitely hot and they don’t have air conditioning in the venue because the hotter it is, the faster it is,” he said. “We did a lot of work beforehand; we did hear acclamation where we do our training and then sit in a hot tub for 40 minutes and it is absolutely miserable. It paid off really well, though. We also had ice vests and everything for warming up.” Because his competitions were towards the end of the Olympics, Gee had a chance to walk with Team Canada in the closing ceremonies. It was his only time at the Olympic village — a memory to last a lifetime and a peak at what normal Olympic Games in a non-pandemic world look like. “When we got there it was mind blowing. We were in an apartment with Damian Warner and all these Canadian medalists,” said Gee. “We got to walk in the closing ceremonies and all the Canadian female soccer players were there and many other famous Canadian athletes. That was definitely special. It was awesome.” The next Olympics are only in six months, with the Winter games taking place out of China in January 2022. But because of the delay of the Tokyo games, the next summer
Derek Gee had a strong performance at the Tokyo Olympics last month. He is already looking ahead and hopes to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Photo courtesy of Derek Gee
Olympics are only three years away. Gee said he has his eyes set on Paris and plans to make training his full time job. While he might have reached a personal best during this Olympic Games, he now wants to go for a medal. “My main goal leading into this was I wanted to be an Olympian. As soon as I got to Tokyo, one of my teammates on the women’s sprint side medaled and it was like
‘ok, being an Olympian is not enough anymore. I want to be competitive for a medal and be in a hunt for it,’” said Gee. “I am certainly looking at Paris and the next three years.” Until then, Gee plans to attend the Commonwealth games out of Birmingham England next year, and is eyeing the Pan Am games the year after — an opportunity he missed out on in 2019 because he was qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Richmond Fair is almost here! Here’s what you need to know
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Since the announcement that the 176th Richmond Fair would be taking place, the community support has been tremendous. This Fair will look different, there is no question about that. The volunteer Board of Directors would like to do our best to answer some of the common questions we are receiving.
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An MVCA survey indicated that 800 trucks roll through Manotick each day.
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MVCA hosting All Candidates Meeting for Carleton candidates Sept. 15
The Manotick Village and Community Association is hosting an on-line All Candidates meeting for the riding of Carleton on Wednesday, September 15. All four candidates have confirmed for the event which will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The format will include candidate statements, questions from community associations and questions from riding residents. If you are unable to attend, you can submit questions in advance through the MVCA web site. The event is limited to 100 people so anyone interested in attending will have to register in advance. A log-in link will be sent out to those who have registered the day prior to the event. Details on the event and registration is at www.manotickvca.org
MVCA releases study of truck traffic on Bridge St.
About 800 large trucks go through the intersection at Bridge and Main every week day. Those are the results of a truck survey conducted last spring by the Board of the Manotick Village and Community Association. The survey, taken over several weeks at different times of the day, tracked the volume of Class 8 trucks (flatbeds, dump trucks, transports, floats, container trucks and cement trucks). It did not count smaller trucks (vans, pickups or quarter tons) or passenger vehicles. The survey also tracked the number of pedestrians and cyclists using that intersection and the number of trucks who cut across the sidewalk at that intersection. The report shows that approximately 14 people
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per hour wait at that intersection to cross the street and approximately 8 large trucks cut across the sidewalk each hour. The MVCA decided to do the survey to convince the City to re-examine Bridge Street as part of the City’s truck route network due to the dangers to pedestrians and cyclists as well as the detrimental impact of the noise and noxious fumes on area residents and businesses. It has lobbied for years for changes to the truck route and has also conducted two walkability audits in the Village core which have highlighted the dangers to pedestrians at the Bridge/Main intersection. The report highlights the danger to the health of residents who live along the route, particularly the seniors living in two seniors’ buildings and the students at Manotick Public School. Studies have shown that people who live adjacent to truck routes suffer higher incidences of cancer, respiratory illnesses like asthma, and cardiovascular and respiratory mortality. The report also looks at alternative routes for trucks in the south end. For example, Earl Armstrong/Strandherd is a four lane road that is also designated a truck route as is Roger Stevens Drive which does not go through villages east of Highway 416. However, the survey showed that Manotick carries the majority of the truck volume. There were 90 trucks going through Man-
otick per hour as compared to 50 trucks at Vimy Bridge and 38 at Roger Stevens Drive at River Road. So, what are the next steps? The MVCA is asking the City to remove the truck route designation from Bridge and Main (other than for local traffic), install safety bollards on the corners of Bridge and Main to protect pedestrians, and improve access to Earl Armstrong for industrial trucks coming from the east end so they have a safer, more suitable route. A copy of the full report can be found at www.manotickvca. org If you have questions or comments, please send them to president@manotickvca.org
Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan update
The plan that outlines future development of parks and recreation facilities in the City is being tabled at a special joint meeting of Community and Protective Services Committee and Planning Committee on Monday, September 27 at 9:30 a.m. Details will be posted on the City’s web site on September 16.
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We have been receiving reports that pedestrians are not using the button at the Main Street cross walk to activate the flashing lights. It is recommended that pedestrians do so as the lights attract the attention of drivers and protect pedestrians. The MVCA will be organizing a fall community garage sale. The date will be confirmed shortly. Follow us on Twitter @ manotickvca and Facebook and Instagram
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due to concussions, so I ball. I also enjoy traveling turned to coaching. It has could no longer continue andtolearning about due concussions, so I different given me an opportunity to locations and cultures. I’ve continue in the sport, even turned to coaching. It has given me an opportunity to places travelled to FRIDAY, many though 10, I can no longer parSeptember 2021 Page 21 continue the sport, and I in find it even very inter- ticipate in it.” though I can no longer paresting how every culture ticipate in it.” has unique traditions and Career Goals: “After subcultures. Career Goals: My “After favourite high school I hope to go to and theisIteacher well as university new. Life somewhere goes on and we high school hope to go as to because place Norway, near university somewhere near beautiful with learners influ- the mayeast think “sohopefully what’s new, there fellow is such coast; in the east coast; hopefully in to learn. we’ve heard it all” – but ence placesthe allMyability over the country kinesiology. My top choice kinesiology. top choice Learning never takes place then somebody says someand amazing The schools are University of schools are Universityhiking. of in a vacuum but comes out thing and the windows open New in St.I John, nextBrunswick location wish to trav- New Brunswick in St. John, of our actual experience, and Dalhousie the cool fresh breeze and Dalhousie in Halifax. el to is Iceland, because it’s and in Halifax. After meaning that, I hope tofor pursue its’ our lives as After blowsthat, in! Every day that we a very open country, with I hope to pursue a career in ourselves either athletic how this open our eyes we are on the we veryask kind citizens, and lots a career in either athletic therapy, or education.” came about, why, and what therapy, threshold a new advento see.” or of education.” happened. ture in living and learning. AfterBe suffering numerous motivated, Everyone – wash your Why did you getdeterinconcussions, Melitaneeds, Wyche set the mine your hands suffering – wear a numerous mask – soAfter volved in what you do? turned to coaching. goals, and learn something cial distance. “I got involved in Student concussions, Melita Wyche PHILL POTTER PHOTO Council because I saw it turned to coaching. PHILL POTTER PHOTO as an opportunity to make
As school begins, learning requires motivation, needs, and goals
Fall and back to School, College or University or online for many people this month is the normal activity. One of the phenomena of the past number of years is the tremendous increase of an interest in continued adult education. Most people find that education and continued growth do not stop with graduation from the school system. Furthering one’s education through College, University or re-training is becoming a common way of life in our industrial society. This has
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For Velofix, going carbon neutral is as simple as riding a bike Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride – except, perhaps, the simple process of going carbon neutral with the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation. Velofix Ottawa owner Adam Kourakis said he was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to offset his mobile bike shop’s carbon footprint through the Foundation’s local tree planting program. “The process was much simpler than I expected, and the price was a lot lower,” said Kourakis, who has gone carbon neutral through the Foundation for four years since he opened the franchise in 2015. The Foundation helps businesses and individuals calculate their carbon footprint over time or for a specific event, and then plants the appropriate number of trees to absorb that carbon over the trees’ 80-year lifespans. This year, the Foundation will help Velofix Ottawa offset 18 tonnes of carbon dioxide generated in 2020 by its fleet of mobile bike repair trucks by planting 196 vigorous, native bare-root seedlings in and around Ottawa.
Staff guarantee a survival rate of 70% at five years by replanting any seedlings that don’t survive. It’s a simple solution to a complex problem – with many bonus benefits. Along with carbon sequestration, trees also help clean the local air and water, reduce the severity of floods and droughts, control erosion, create wildlife habitat and, in urban environments, provide shade and relief from the “heat island” effect. “It’s pretty tangible and cool,” Kourakis said. “And the trees are planted locally so they make a difference where my business is based.” Kourakis encouraged his fellow small-business owners to take the plunge. “If you’ve been thinking about going carbon neutral, I recommend you give this program a try,” Kourakis said. “I think a lot of businesses can afford it.” To learn more about the program visit www. rvcf.ca/ways-to-give or contact RVCF Executive Director Diane Downey at diane.downey@rvcf. ca.
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Fall Flower Show, September 11, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Manotick Horticultural Society is hosting an outdoor fall flower show in Dickinson Square this weekend. • Ottawa Futsal Club entering their 29th season indoor • Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - East Osgoode Greely • Friday Night Country Music & Dance Club The Greely Legion Come and see floral and vegetable displays. Details at www.manotickhorticulturalsociety.com soccer. Youth boys & girls, women, men & coed. Players / Assoc, First Friday of each month, invites & welcome the fourth Friday of each month. Bring along an instrument to teams wanted. All skill levels. League starts October ends play, or come in to sing, listen and dance. Admission is FREE. all Musicians, Dancers & Listeners. Greely Community Tree Seedling Giveaway, September 11, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2020. Please go online at www.futsalottawa.com. Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. For additional info Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: You can get a free seedling compliments of Ecology Ottawa and the Manotick Horticultural Society at Watson’s Mill • Ottawa Futsal 21st Club entering their 29th season indoor • Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - East Osgoode Greely Early bird ends September call 613 489-2697. 613-822-1451 or 613-826-6128.
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• Ottawa Newcomers Club - For women who have recently • Thursday Fun Night for adults and children. An optional • Tuesday Dance Party The Greely Legion hosts live music on teams wanted. All skill levels. League starts October ends Ride,all Musicians, Guide Dog Motorcycle September 12,Dancers 9 a.m. & Listeners. Greely Community moved to this area; (and those who have experienced a supper at 5:45 pm. Indoor soccer/games, crafts, or nursery the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 pm - 4:00 The Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind will hold their annual fundraiser Guide DogGreely. Motorcycle April 2020. Please go online at www.futsalottawa.com. Centre, 1448 Meadow Forto additional significant life change), and would like to meet new for ages 0-11. Parenting course, Alpha course, or Growing pm. Drive, Bring along an instrument play, or come ininfo to sing, Ride on Sunday, September 12. You can participate for call $20 613 or add on the BBQ and entertainment for Early bird ends September 21st 489-2697. people of similar interests by joining our many group in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. To listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 $30. Details are at https://www.guidedogs.ca/2021/07/07/guide-dog-motorcycle-ride-2/ activities. More information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca try it out contact, discipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613or•byOttawa contacting Newcomers newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com. Club - For women who have recently • Thursday Fun Night826-6128. for adults and children. An optional
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St. Mark Honour Roll student to study cognitive sciences at Carleton
Name: Joanna Fallenbuchl Age: 18 Address: Manotick School: St. Mark High Grade: Graduated in June Parents: Dagmara and Robert Fallenbuchl
Brother: Sebastian (21), “just graduated Uottawa for Biomedical Mechanical Engineering, currently seeking employment.” Sisters: Ola (24), Queens Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Guelph Master of Arts in Art History and Visual Culture, Western Master of Library and Information Sciences; Mila (6), currently in grade 1; Juliana (2), currently still at home Pets: Dog (a morkie named Muffin) and a betta fish (appropriately named Fish). Pet Peeves: “When people think they know me better than I know myself, and when people change their personal opinions to conform to what others think (when people are fake/not themselves).” Part-time Work: “I worked at Moncion’s Independent Grocer as a deli clerk in grade 9 and 10 and now teach private swimming lessons in the summer.” Favourite Subjects: “Throughout high school my favourite subjects have been the sciences. This year my favourites were Biology with Mr. Jakubczak, Mentorship with Mrs. MacInnis, and Religion with Mr. Carpen. The subjects I took this year were: English, Advanced Functions, French Immersion, Biology, Chemistry, Religion and Mentorship. I was able to have two spares, because I did ‘reach-ahead courses’ during summer.” What do you enjoy reading for pleasure? “I enjoy reading poetry books, and nonfiction books about the world and about how people think (anthropological articles and texts).”
Who are your favourite authors? “As a child, my favourite authors were Elisabetta Dami (creator of Geronimo Stilton), Mary Pope Osborne, and C.S Lewis. However, more currently, I tend to read the works of C.C Hunter, Rupi Kaur, and Wisława Szymborska (a Polish poet).”
What is your greatest accomplishment? “Every year I’ve been in school I have received Honour Roll. I received the Top Line-Man Award for playing both offence and defense on the first female tackle-football team at St. Mark!” School Activities: “Clubs throughout high school: Peer Helpers, Den Reps, Female Empowerment. Sports throughout high school: Touch Football (grade 7 to grade 10), Tackle Football (grade 10), Volleyball (grade 7 to grade 10), Frisbee (grade 7-8), Futsal (grade 7-8), Soccer (grade 7-8). Specifically this year: Because of Covid, this year (and last) sports
and extracurriculars were cancelled. However, I managed to still be a member of the Peer Helping Club and, through my mentorship class, I was about to mentor two amazing grade 7 students. As well, I helped to coordinate and put together the Grade 12 Graduation Mass. Extras: I helped coach Girls 7-8 Touch Football, helped referee Ultimate Frisbee Tournaments, attended Leadership Camp (grade 10 and 11), and I was always an active member in the Canned Food Drive. I’m also an advocate for my youth group, and provided personal testimonies in regards to my experiences with the Steubenville Catholic Youth Conferences.”
Other Activities/Interests: HOBBIES: - Helped to start, and currently attend a youth group at my parish (St.Leonards). - Enjoy playing piano/guitar and composing music. - Enjoy watching movies
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PHARMACY Q: What can I take for seasonal fall allergies? A: Allergies are the body’s immune system reacting to a foreign substance such as pollen, pet dander, foods or medications. When the body comes into Pharmacist contact with an allergen it reacts. Allergic reactions can be lifelong or change/develop throughout one’s life from year to year, season to season. In fall, allergies to ragweed may cause a runny/stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, itchy skin, and watery eyes. There are various over-the-counter products that can help deal with these symptoms such as antihistamine tablets, nasal sprays, and eye drops. Your pharmacist is best suited to help select the product(s) that are right for you.
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and shows. - Like to go for drives at sunset with good music. - Enjoy researching new topics, finding new hobbies, and trying new things. Like to paint, make - jewelry, and sculpt using clay. SPORTS: - Fenced for the Carleton Fencing Club. - Played 10 years of Rec soccer as a goalie. - Played one year of competitive futsal as a goalie. - I did step dancing. - I used to sail at the Britannia Yacht Club. - Received my Lifeguarding Qualifications as well as my First Aid Certifications. Career Goals: “I have accepted Carleton University for a Bachelors of Cognitive Science (Honours) with a specialization in the Biological Foundations of
St. Mark grad Joanna Fallenbuchl is hoping to pursue a career in the neurosciences. Submitted photo
Cognition. I will live at home and commute to campus each day. I’m looking forward to joining sports and clubs, and
embracing the university lifestyle! I hope to someday pursue a career in neurology or neuropsychology.”
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