Manotick Messenger September 6, 2024 by J Morris

SAVE THE DATE: Free community BBQ Sept. 7 at Richmond Fairgrounds

Sat., Sept. 7 will be a day to celebrate the community, meet new friends, greet old friends, and enjoy some great food and festivities as my annual Carleton Community BBQ takes place at the Richmond Fairgrounds.

The BBQ takes place Sat., Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteer firefighters from Richmond will be manning the grill and cooking up hamburgers and hot dogs, while we will also be serving up cobs of corn and vegetable spring rolls and other locally grown delicacies.

The most entertaining and multi-talented man in all of Carleton, Dr. Kaboom, will be joining us. We will also have kid friendly games, face painting, a petting zoo, and entertainment and activities that will be announced closer to the date.

I also want to emphasize that this is a non-partisan, non-political event. This is an event to celebrate Carle-

ton, and for families and friends to come together.

I hope to see you there!

Capital Fair

The fair season for the summer and fall of 2024 got underway in the Carleton riding as the Capital Fair took place on the grounds of the Rideau Carleton Casino Future Hard Rock.

From its beginning in 1975 as the four-day, Gloucester Festival of Friends at the Earl Armstrong Arena, the Capital Fair has continually grown and evolved. In 1984, Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food Dennis Timbrell granted the event Ontario Agricultural status, creating the Gloucester Fair.

As the fair outgrew its original location, it was

moved to the Rideau Carleton Raceway in 1998. This year, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the fair being hosted in the Carleton riding.

Upcoming Fall Fairs

There are two more fall fairs coming up within the Carleton riding.

The 180th Richmond Fair takes place Sept. 19-22. It is one of Canada’s oldest and largest rural fairs, and is highlighted by the Richmond Fair Parade that runs every year from South Carleton High School, up McBean Street and ends at the Richmond Fairgrounds.

Two weeks later, the 168th annual Metcalfe Fair takes place at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds. It runs from Oct. 3-6 and is generally the last fall fair of the season in Eastern Ontario.

Fall fairs and the agricultural societies that run them are an important part of the rural landscape, both in the Carleton riding and throughout the Province of Ontario.

Ontario Students Going Back-toBasics with Fewer Distractions This Fall

The Ontario government is implementing the most comprehensive plan in Canada to restrict student use of cellphones and ban vaping in schools. By removing distractions, students can focus their attention on academic achievement, which will include modernized courses in business and career studies, and technological education.

The new provincewide measures are taking effect on September 1, 2024 to directly counter the alarming rise of vaping and cellphone distractions in schools. The new rules will help combat the negative impact mobile devices, social media and vaping are having on academic achievement, mental health and physical wellbeing.

The government is supporting the implementation of the new rules, including:

- supporting the expansion of programs that offer direct supports for students who are at risk of substance use and addictive behaviours

- supporting School Mental Health Ontario to develop webinars and resources for parents and students to learn how to talk about the adverse effects of vaping and excessive cellphone usage

- supporting school boards to work with their parent involvement committees to enable parents and community partners to run grassroots campaigns to deter vaping and cellphone distractions

- Further, as announced in Budget 2024, $30 million to school boards for vape detectors and other security upgrades in schools

Beginning this fall, there will be a new graduation requirement and several new courses for Grade 9 and 10 students as the government continues to modernize the

curriculum:

- Grade 9 students will be required to earn a Grade 9 or 10 Technological Education credit as part of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. These courses will allow students to explore and apply fundamental technological concepts as well as the engineering design process.

- Two experiential courses in Business Studies for students in Grades 9 and 10 will help students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, learn the importance of taking initiative, find creative solutions to issues as well as learn how to start and run a business.

- For Grade 10 students, mandatory learning on mental health literacy has been expanded in the Career Studies course. Students will learn how to recognize the signs of being overwhelmed as well as where to find help locally when needed.

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Quick Facts

- In April 2024, Ontario revised the provincial Code of Conduct to update the rules on the use of personal mobile devices and vaping and tobacco products in schools. These tough new measures are designed to remove distractions, improve student outcomes and promote healthy decision-making among students.

- In addition to explicitly banning e-cigarettes in schools and school-related settings, Ontario is responding to the popularity of vaping among students by strengthening existing mandatory learning on cannabis and vaping and digital citizenship, with an emphasis on the elementary curriculum.

- To increase awareness among Ontario parents about new cellphone and vaping rules in classrooms impacting their children this fall, the government has launched an advertising campaign. Visit Ontario. ca/SchoolRules for more information.

- The Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023, which received Royal Assent in June 2023, ensures the province’s public education system focuses on what matters most: important life-long skills, like reading, writing and math.

Municipalities Get the Tools They Need to Get More Homes Built Faster

The Ontario government is releasing a new set of land-use planning rules that will continue to provide municipalities with the tools and flexibility they need to hit their housing targets in a way that is responsive to local challenges and reflective of local priorities. Building on the government’s Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, the

new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) will help municipalities support growth by reducing and streamlining planning rules, simplifying approvals to build homes and eliminating duplication. It also gives municipalities additional tools and flexibility that will help get more homes built across the province.

The new PPS, which consolidates the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 and A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, streamlines land-use planning and cuts red tape by creating one province-wide land-use planning policy statement, which eliminates over 100 pages and 30,000 words of administrative burden and will save municipal staff an estimated 6,600 hours.

The PPS is a set of directions provided by the province that municipal planners, planning boards, and decision makers follow for land-use planning and development in On-

tario. They use the PPS to make long-term plans for how their community will grow. This helps them, as well as the province, forecast and plan for which areas will be used for new housing, which areas will be used for industry, and which areas will be reserved for farming, parks and other greenspaces so that we will have the homes and businesses we need, while ensuring the protection of agricultural lands, cultural heritage and natural areas.

The new PPS promotes building more homes on underused low-density lands like shopping plazas and malls.

The new PPS also encourages building a broader range of housing options, including housing for students and seniors. It supports better and more integrated planning for future growth in a way that maximizes public investment by, for example, promoting better coordination between municipalities and

school boards.

The new PPS is responsive to input from three rounds of consultations over two years, including engagement with Indigenous communities and organizations, and represents provincial land-use planning interests from 21 government ministries, such as the protection of agricultural areas, aggregates, and natural heritage and the planning for infrastructure such as roads and energy supply. The new PPS will come into effect on October 20, 2024.

Quick Facts

- Ontario is currently experiencing unprecedented growth, with more than 500,000 new resi-

dents in 2022 and projections forecasting an additional two million in the near future.

- Ontario is supporting standardized designs for housing, including for modular homes, and innovative construction methods, such as through upcoming changes to the Building Code to support the use of mass timber.

- T hrough the first round of investments from the province’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, the province is enabling the construction of more than 500,000 new homes by investing $970 million to help municipalities develop, repair, rehabilitate and expand drinking water, wastewater and

stormwater infrastructure.

Inspiration for the week

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”

- Dr. Seuss Office Notice:

My office is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. If you require assistance on any matter, please contact me at any time. My staff and I will be happy to assist. Even if it’s not a provincial issue, I’ll make sure to connect you with the proper office.

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Manotick Curling Centre celebrates 60th anniversary with celebration Saturday

The Manotick Curling Centre will be celebrating its 60th anniversary Sat., Sept. 7.

The club will be holding a dinner and dance with speeches from past presidents of the club as well as a presentation on the history of the club.

The Manotick Curling Center was established as a three sheet facility in 1964, and has enjoyed steady success in the years since. People in Manotick and surrounding communities see the Curling Center as an established focus of community activity. Not only is it an obvious outlet for winter recreational needs, but it is also a place where wedding parties, family celebrations, and charitable events are held on a regular basis.

Through the years, the Manotick Curling Centre has averaged about 500 adult members that take part in curling and social activities. In addition, the Center is home to a thriving curling program for children and youth, with over 100 enjoying the sport during the current season. New members, both adults and children, are always welcome. The Board of Directors

is of the view that the leagues are never full - there is always room for more participants, more energy, and more curling.

Manotick curlers are proud of their casual, noncompetitive curling activities, and enjoy an attractive social calendar at the Center too.

But more competitive curling is also available, meaning that there is something for everyone at the Manotick Curling Center.

Representatives of the Manotick Curling Center have enjoyed competitive success outside Manotick, too, regularly bringing home

trophies and prizes in men’s, women’s, mixed, Little Rocks, junior and bantam competitive spiels. Members of the Curling Center are very supportive of these efforts, especially where children are concerned, and encourage their number to participate widely and often.

Manotick’s Jamie Sinclair grew up curling at the Manotick Curling Centre. Because she was born in the United States while her father was stationed there, she was able to skip the U.S. team at the 2019 World Curling Championships. She also won the USports national university curling championship as the skip of the Carleton University team.

The Manotick Curling Center is home to some wellknown events for non-members, including the Karol Bilyj Memorial Island Spiel (in February), and the Women’s Invitational (in late February or early March).

The strength of the club has been in its strong core of volunteers who have dedicated countless energetic hours through the years to make the club strong and successful.

Richmond Legacy Pavilion grand opening, Richmond Family Fun Day Sept. 8

The general public is invited to attend Richmond Legacy Community Association Inc’s grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting of the Richmond Legacy Pavilion on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Richmond Fairgrounds. All persons attending are requested to be seated in the Pavilion by 12: 50 p.m.

The purpose of the ceremony is to formally open the pavilion for use by public and private entities and to thank all those who made the project a success.

The ceremony will be preceded by a closed 11:30 a.m. reception for project partners including representatives from the Provincial government and the City of Ottawa and other dignitaries as well as special guests and project volunteers. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be followed by the viewing of a

pavilion video sponsored by 602Filmworks and a special performance by Richmond’s own Doug and Pam Champagne Band. Attendees may then blend into Richmond’s Family Day celebrations which commences at 1:30 p.m. and is sponsored by the Richmond Village Association.

The Pavilion stems from the Village’s highly successful 200th Anniversary Celebrations which were held throughout 2018. With surplus funds from the celebrations, grants from several sources especially the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group as well as exceptional support by national and local businesses and villagers, the pavilion has become a reality. The volunteers who organized the 200th celebrations, en-

visioned the pavilion and made it happen will showcase the facility to the villagers of Richmond during the ceremony.

A key project partner in the venture has been the Richmond Agricultural Society, a non-profit entity, which not only matched the surplus 200th funds but also provided a site for it.

The Richmond Agricultural Society will also undertake the pavilion’s maintenance and management on behalf of the people of Richmond as it does the rest of the Fairground’s infrastructure. Requests to reserve use of the Richmond Legacy Pavilion can be made at richmondfair@ sympatico.ca.

The long-awaited Richmond Legacy Pavilion will officially be opened Sun., Sept. 8.

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Students scarred by COVID-19 policies may never catch up

Students are facing a brutal “COVID hangover” that continues to wreak havoc on their education and mental health. The pandemic didn’t just disrupt classrooms temporarily – it left deep, lasting scars that have yet to heal. The impact stretches far beyond the classroom, and society as a whole is paying the price.

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The rapid shift to remote learning in early 2020 was a shock to the system. Schools closed almost overnight, forcing students and educators into virtual classrooms with little preparation. The challenges were immense, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Students from low-income families and rural areas faced limited access to the technology needed for online education, widening the gap in educational access and quality.

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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?

I don’t think I have ever been invested in a TV show quite like I was when Seinfeld was on the air.

If you were into the show, doesn’t it seem like yesterday that we saw the last episode, and then we just waited in expectation that it would come back. How could it not?

But it didn’t.

Our COmmunity

The damage to student learning has been profound, particularly for younger students. Studies show significant learning loss in core subjects like math and reading. But the impact goes beyond academics – students’ social and emotional development has been severely affected. The isolation, anxiety, and uncertainty of the pandemic led to widespread mental health issues, which further hindered academic performance and deepened the overall decline in student well-being.

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.

As schools gradually returned to in-person learning, the long-term consequences of the pandemic became more apparent. The gap between high- and low-achieving students has widened, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of online education.

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.

To make matters worse, schools lowered achievement standards and inflated grades to account for the disruptions in learning. Remote instruction made it difficult for teachers to accurately assess student performance, resulting in grades that often didn’t reflect the student’s actual understanding. This has led to confusion and frustration among parents and students alike.

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.”

“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.”

All we are left with are reruns and memories.

Every now and then, I will make a Seinfeld reference when I am ranting about something, and I will be met with a blank stare. Then I realize, there are actually people out there who were not addicted to Seinfeld.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

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

The toll of the COVID-19 policies on students’ mental health has been severe. The isolation of remote learning weakened their confidence and resilience, leaving many struggling to stay motivated. This has resulted in low self-esteem, poor academic performance, and increased behavioural issues. The absence of consistent, in-person learning has left lasting effects on students’ social and emotional development, making it harder for them to cope with stress and challenges. Mental health support and rethinking traditional education models are crucial if we hope to prepare students for a post-pandemic world.

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.

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.

But seriously, thinking about the 1990s and how I spent the entire decade talking about Seinfeld has made me realize that the entire depth of my persona is nothing but Bugs Bunny, Seinfeld, Kids in the Hall and Harry Potter references. I’m not even complex enough to work in Simpsons or Family Guy references. Oh, yes, and don’t forget the irrelevant sports trivia facts that drive the Diva absolutely bonkers.

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?

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

Are you like that, too? Do you live in a world of pop culture references? Were you obsessed with Seinfeld?

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

Addressing these widespread issues requires more than just patchwork solutions. Continuous monitoring of both cognitive and emotional progress is essential.

COVID-19 has left an indelible mark on an entire generation of students, and its effects will ripple through society for years to come. The lack of resilience among recent graduates is already affecting universities and employers. Society must confront the serious “COVID hangover” that threatens the future of these students. Reform is urgently needed, and it must be a shared responsibility across all levels of the education system if we are to prevent a lost generation.

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.

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out, “The Devils!” whenever clips from the New Jersey Devils’ game come on?

An entire column about nothing from the other side

In past relationships, were you a bad breaker-upper? Did you use the “it’s not you, it’s me,” line?

Do you know any lowtalkers, high-talkers or close-talkers?

Are you a baldist? (Do you discriminate against bald people?)

Do you ever go into Chapters and ask them if they have a coffee table book about coffee tables?

Do you sometimes worry that you’re a hipster doofus?

When you hear one of your friends say something funny, do you smile enthusiastically and say, “That’s gold, Jerry. Gold!”?

Do you ever get horrified yet fascinated when you hear a tractor mishap story and the victim ends up with toe thumbs?

When you sit down for dinner and someone serves you broccoli, do you refer to it as a vile weed?

Every year on December 23, do you erect a Festivus pole, and then air out your grievances and challenge a family member to feats of strength?

Do you ever describe someone as Penske material?

FROM THE OTHER SIDE

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.”

At Lone Star, do you go out of your way to call out anyone who double dips their chips? Because, as we know, when you double dip, you may as well stick your whole face in the bowl.

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“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.

Dr. Perry Kinkaide is an advisor and director for several diverse public and private organizations.

That caught my attention. Arr-hayne-TEE-na?

Are you kidding me?

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

When you are at a restaurant waiting for your table, do you giggle and then randomly say, in a Chinese accent, “Cartwright! Table for four!” And then you keep giggling while everyone just stares at you?

“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.

“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.

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.

When you see someone at a distance ranting and raving while waving their arms in the air frantically, do you instantly make a Coco the Monkey reference?

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

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.

Do you ever ask for only the top of the muffin when you’re at the Tim Hortons drive thru?

Unfortunately, they pulled me back in.

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

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

Do you ever stop and take notice when someone is wearing a puffy shirt?

When you sit down on a plane and the stranger beside you decides to make small talk, do you ever tell them you are an importer/exporter of latex? Do you ever tell them you are a marine biologist?

When you are hungry for a snack at the gas station convenience store, do you get a bag of Rold Gold just so you can say, “These pretzels are making me thirsty.”?

Do you shut yourself in your car when you are stressed out and yell, “Serenity Now!”

Do you stop and stare at a Frogger game when you see one in a business or at an arcade? When you get a high score at a public video game, how often do you go back and look to check if you still have the high score?

Are you a re-gifter?

Have you ever looked at a friend’s baby and said he or she was “breathtaking”?

Ontario.

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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.

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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.

Have you ever stared at your hands at wondered if you could have been a hand model? Or, for the women, have you ever been worried that someone might think you have man hands?

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

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

Have you ever walked into a public restroom and asked someone in an occupied cubicle if they can spare a square?

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

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

Do you ever blurt out “No soup for you!” when you are serving lunch or dinner to your family?

“Would you like plastic bags?”

“Yes please,” I replied.

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

When you watch hockey highlights on Sports Centre, do you ever make wiggly devil horns with your fingers and yell

I was just about to drift back into ADD world and

Jeffrey Morris was the 2008 OCNA Columnist of the Year. His book, From the Other Skide, is available at Manotick Office Pro, Barrhaven UPS Store, and Pages in Prescott.

Have you ever described anything, from plants to diamonds, by saying “They’re real, and they’re spectacular!”?

Do you wish that some parts of the Queensway or the 401 had luxury lanes?

Did your father or grandfather own a beltless trench coat?

Do you ever randomly blurt out, “Stella!”

When this column is too short, does it have shrinkage? Or should I have stopped short and just written, “yada, yada, yada.”

I hope you enjoyed this barrage of Seinfeld memories. If you didn’t, well, that’s a shame.

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Heritage Pantry Series: Apples, Apples, Applesauce

Rideau’s Rearview

CJ Rooney

In this edition of our Heritage Pantry Series, we’re going to explore the production of homemade applesauce. As the trees are laden with the shiny red fruit, we must find something to do with the land’s bounty before it spoils. One such way is to preserve it in the form of applesauce, which may be canned for shelf-stable storage. First, select clean fruit, free of deformities. Cut apples in half (or quarters, depending on size), and place into a large kettle. Put 1 cup water into kettle, and cover. Boil until apples are soft to the touch. Put apples into fruit press cone, and mash through holes

into bowl, discarding seeds, skins etc that are collected in cone. (A colander can also be used if you do not have a fruit press cone. In the absence of both items, you can peel and cut out cores prior to boiling, and skip the pressing step.) After you have pressed all the apples, and reserved the sauce, sweeten and season to taste. Cinnamon makes for an excellent flavour.

Prepare boiling water can-

ner (or pot large enough to cover jars with 1” water), and sterilize sealer jars, and keep warm in simmering canner. Wash new rubber seal lids. Remove jar from canner, fill to ½” headspace, wipe rim and put lid on jar. Tighten to fingertip tight. Place jar into canner, and repeat until all jars are filled. Bring canner to a boil, and process jars for 10 min.

Remove jars from can-

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ner and place to cool for 1224 hrs before testing seals. Store in cool dark place. This time of year, if you were to visit many homes in the area, you’d see steaming kitchens full of shiny bright apples, simmering sauce, and jars filled and ready to carry through until the next year’s crop. At least, that’s what you’d see if you took a glance in Rideau’s Rearview.

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Strawbridge takes another kick at the can with his take on Goldie-Gate

Dear Editor

Oh my giddy Aunt, the passionate chest beating and ill-founded sanctification of poor Tommy in the light of Goldie-gate continues; sorry but what flibbertigibbet claptrap.

Stalinism, fascism, two tier policing, sacrifice?! Oh be brief. Research? Absolutely no doubt keys were feverously hammered but as is often the sad reflection of modern ‘debate’ tenuous vignettes are cherry-picked

and extrapolated to fit a chosen narrative with no thought or diligence. Watch any body of marching soldiers and you’ll see one out of step and yep, some mother or partner is howling that the rest of the squad is all wrong.

Sorry but time has to be called and the proverbial garden implement needs to be labelled what it is. Robinson, a man with many alias, currently spewing hatred and fermenting discontent from

a sun-lounger while in selfimposed exile (having flitted the UK after defying a court ban) is a toxic lout, a football hooligan, an acknowledged fascist and a racist whose delinquent charisma has the gullible lulled into believing he is the voice for the downtrodden working class. Suggesting he has sacrificed anything other than what common decency he ever had mocks those who have and those who continue to sacrifice for their country.

The ethnic-sectarian violence that he has been instrumental in stirring up in the UK is truly shocking and has no place in the diverse, mutli-cultural Canada that the vast majority of our citizens want. That said, be under no illusions it could be what we get if we don’t catch ourselves on. The hate his like generates has taken hold due to the tacit compliance of silence by far too many and the mumbling malcontent from a

disaffected, disenfranchised, bitter minority seeking an easy scapegoat as an excuse for their predicament. More sinister is the development, dare I say acceptance, of an intrinsically different sub class of “others” as Robinson and those who court him aspire to do.

Such increasingly poisonous rhetoric against refugees, migrants and Muslims, indeed any religious denomination, is bigotry, it is racism and no amount

of sheep’s clothing can disguise that wolf. Any elected official, engaging an activist whose goals are aimed to isolate a subsection of the (Canadian) community simply has to be called out. Your readership can make their own parallels to activities ~90 years ago and some may want to read Niemöller’s poignant poem again and think what it will take for them to speak out.

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perfect day for the Allan Haan Soap Box Derby and MVCA picnic

By Leanne Vander Burgt Manotick ViLLage coMMunity association

The weather was ideal on Sunday, August 25 for the Allan Haan Manotick Soapbox Derby and Picnic in the Park. This is one of the busiest days of the year for MVCA and the host of volunteers who help organize and facilitate the day.

First up, the hill on Beaverwood Road became the raceway for the Soapbox Derby. The opening race was between the event founder and namesake, Allan Haan and City Councillor, David Brown. With the hill all warmed up, the races began. There were some amazing homemade carts again this year. Some were brand new, some were transformed and upgraded from last year. MVCA is fortunate to have carts and some sponsored carts available to loan out to new drivers interested in testing their skill on the hill. The racers reveled in the cheers and encouragement from family and friends on the side of the raceway.

The new photos of the event will be on the MVCA website soon. We encourage you to have a look at them and take in all that Allan and the others have created. What makes it work are the sponsors, the volunteers on the planning committee and those who come out to help at the Derby. Special thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Manotick and Ottawa Fire Station 94 for their help again this year.

As the Derby was coming to an end, everyone moved into Centennial Park for the old-fashioned Picnic in the Park. Hot dogs, hamburgers, complete with all the condiments, sweet farm fresh corn, flossy candy, popcorn, and drinks were enjoyed by all while listening to our own Manotick Brass Band play some great tunes.

Kids had their faces painted with stunning butterflies, flowers or other whimsical creations, listened to stories in the shade or played games. All of this was available thanks to many local organizations.

As the Picnic was coming to a close, there was some new added excitement on the new basketball courts at the base of the hill with the 3X3 basketball tournament. This was hosted by MCPRA in partnership with Ottawa Basketball South. That was a fun and energy packed addition to the day.

Again, we offer our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors and contributors to both events. Through their generosity, we were able to offer affordable and accessible activities that everyone could enjoy.

We hope you enjoyed the day. It was a great success, and we look forward to seeing you all next year.

Volunteers

We have mentioned the importance of the volunteers at these events. We are perking up our volunteer database so we can continue to have the hands and help we need to make these activities and events possible. If you would like to add your name to our list, please contact us. We only advise those on the list of upcoming volunteer opportunities and if residents are available and interested, we are happy to have you involved.

For information or to add your name, email us at Info@manotickvca.org

More information about local events and updates on issues in the community are available to MVCA Members through our newsletter. Details about Membership are available on our website at manotickvca.org

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

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“Math and Chemistry. I enjoy doing labs and probbut 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.” a very open country, with very kind citizens, and lots to see.”

Why did you get involved in what you do? “I got involved in Student Council because I saw it as an opportunity to make After that, I hope to pursue a career in either athletic therapy, or education.”

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Carleton Family BBQ

• 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

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Sat. Sept. 7 – Carleton Family BBQ at Richmond Fairgrounds, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari. The Richmond Firefighters will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, while there will also be corn on the cob, vegetable spring rolls, veggies and dip, ice cream and more. There will be activities for the kids and entertainment by Dr. Kaboom. This is a non-political, nonpartisan event. Food is available while supplies last.

Grade: 12

Parents: Heather and Dennis Wyche

• 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.

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

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Announcement

• 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.

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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.”

The Manotick Horticultural Society’s Fall Horticulture Show takes place Saturday, September 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dickinson House, 1127 Mill Street. Entries will be judged by an Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) Judge. Visitors will vote for their favourites to determine People’s Choice winners. For more details visit Fall 2024 Horticultural Show – Manotick Horticultural Society.

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

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• 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

• 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.

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

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.”

YOMA Support Group for Parents, Thursday, September 19, 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m., Hyfield Place

Parents and caregivers only want what is best for children and youth in their lives. When it comes to supporting others, we sometimes need help and support ourselves. That is why YOMA and PLEO have partnered to offer this in-person support group. The evening is hosted by trained facilitators from PLEO with support from the community through YOMA.

• 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.

Richmond Fair Afternoon Tea

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

Remember Madek Pocket, Croatia

On Sun., Sept. 8 from 1-2 p.m., join the members of the Manotick Legion in a remembrance ceremony for the Medak Pocket battle that took place in Croatia on September 8, 1993. Everyone is welcome.

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

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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.”

BID Euchre will take place Tuesday, September 10, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Marlborough Community Centre, 3048 Pierce Road. Registration starts at 6:30pm and playing starts at 7:00pm.

Kars Community Garage Sale

The Kars Community Garage Sale will take place Saturday, September 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Kars Recreation Hall, 1606 Old Wellington Street, Kars. Mark your calendars and start gathering up all your unwanted items. For those of you outside the village, you are welcome to bring your items to the RA to sell. Just call 613.489.2524 or email karscra@gmail.com to let us know how many tables you would like. We’ll do it outside in the parking lot weather permitting, or inside if it rains. Feel free to bring a canopy.

Adult Colouring Club, Tues., Sept. 17

This is a drop-in program (no registration required) from 10:3011:30 a.m. at the Manotick Legion. Colouring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness.

Join us every second week on Tuesday mornings for a fun and relaxing session of adult coloring. An opportunity to let your inner artist free and be a kid again!

All supplies are provided. No experience required. All you need to bring is your creativity!

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Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Marlborough Community Centre 3048 Pierce Road, North Gower. Everyone is welcome. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. and playing starts at 7 p.m.

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“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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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.”

Richmond Fair Homecraft Afternoon Tea, Friday, September 20, to Sunday, September 22, 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m., Richmond Dining Hall, 6107 Perth Street, Richmond. Adults $15, 13 and under $10.

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The Richmond Legacy Community Pavilion Friends & Family Bottle Drive is on from now until Sept. 7. Drop off any time at 6118 Perth Street beside park in recycle bins by shipping containers at the back of property, or contact April Milroy at aprildawncox@icloud. com. For more information visit richmondlegacy.ca.

Why did you get involved in what you do?

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

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For anyone who is interested in adding some spring colour to their 2025 gardens. The Richmond 4-H club is doing a flower bulb fundraiser. These flower bulbs will be available for October 2024 so they can be planted and will bloom in the spring of 2025. They are available for pick up during October on a designated evening at the Richmond Dining Hall (date to be determined). This is a great way to support a local community group and enjoy the results for many years to come. The order form is at: https://forms.gle/KZumhnQZ3kFrZ3A98

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City’s reduced payments from Federal Gov’t results in $99.2 million

By DaviD Brown riDeau-Jock councilor

Recently, Mayor Sutcliffe held a press conference to talk about the

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an equitable sharing of the city’s financial responsibilities.

The problem is that the federal government effectively gets to decide how

cing, traffic signals, culvert maintenance and replacement, or any other capital expenses, rural Ottawa needs continued investments to bring us up to par.

and how the City spends its money and I will continue to do so to keep taxes low.

Ottawa is being shortchanged. Some upper government representaor’s call for fairness for Ottawa will be answered by the federal government. As we approach the City’s budget season starting this Fall, I encourage everyone to share their feedback by completing the online poll available at engage.ottawa.ca. There will also be other opportunities for residents to inform the 2025 budget process which I will share as more information becomes

dents, through federal and provincial taxes, contribute more than 16 times the amount of money towards GTA transit projects com-

These payments are intended to fairly contribute to the costs of municipal services needed to service these properties, ensuring

Manotick ..United .Church

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

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The Catholic Communities of St. John the Evangelist

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

Mass tiMes

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 is improving the health and wellness of Seniors in our communities

By Melissa Macisaac RuRal Ottawa sOuth suppORt seRvices

As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes, and one area that often requires special attention is our feet. Proper foot care becomes increasingly crucial for seniors, as it directly impacts overall well-being, mobility, and quality of life. Neglecting foot health can lead to various complications, including pain, decreased mobility, and an increased risk of falls. Recognizing this vital need, Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS) is dedicated to providing accessible and affordable foot care services for seniors in our local communities.

ROSSS offers essential foot care clinics in Metcalfe, Manotick, and Osgoode, ensuring that seniors in these areas have convenient access to high-quality care. Our skilled foot care nurse, Amy Jonkman who runs these clinics, is not only

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known for her exceptional expertise but also for her warm and cheerful demeanour. Amy’s friendly approach ensures that each visit is both effective and pleasant, making foot care a positive experience for all who attend.

The importance of regular foot care for seniors cannot be overstated. As we age, we often experience reduced mobility and balance, making us more susceptible to falls. Regular foot care helps to keep feet healthy and strong, providing the necessary support for maintaining stability. Services such as toenail trimming, callus removal, and proper foot alignment are crucial in reducing the risk of falls, which can have severe consequences for seniors.

In addition to fall prevention, foot care is vital

for managing common foot problems that many seniors face. Conditions like bunions, hammertoes, and arthritis can cause significant pain and discomfort, impacting daily activities and overall quality of life. Regular visits to a foot care professional can help manage these issues, preventing them from worsening and ensuring that seniors remain comfortable and active.

Circulation issues are another concern for aging individuals. Poor circulation, often linked to conditions like peripheral artery disease, can lead to serious foot problems if left untreated. Proper footcare includes monitoring and managing symptoms related to circulation, helping to prevent complications and improve overall foot health.

By focusing on foot care, seniors can greatly enhance their quality of life. Healthy feet contribute to better mobility, reduced pain, and fewer injuries, allowing seniors to

maintain their independence and enjoy daily activities with greater ease.

These are just some of the reasons we at ROSSS take pride in ensuring our foot care services are both affordable and accessible. We recognize the vital importance of providing such a service right here in your community. The initial visit to our clinic is $36.00, with subsequent clinic visits priced at $31.00. This cost-effective approach ensures that local seniors can receive the foot care they need without financial strain.

With ROSSS, you have access to a local, affordable solution that delivers expert care directly in your community.

To book an appointment or learn more about our services, please contact Nell at 613-692-4697 x 226. We are here to provide the foot care support you need to maintain healthy, happy feet.

Through our services, we aim to not only address common foot problems but also to ensure that our

seniors can enjoy their golden years with the mo-

bility and independence they deserve.

A Monthly Moment with Manotick United Church (MUC)

We seek to be an inclusive, vibrant, multigenerational faith community that supports people at every stage of their spiritual journey and reaches out to those who struggle in our community and around the world. We are grounded in community. We endeavour to be a good neighbour within Manotick and the surrounding area by supporting local activities and programs. With this in mind, each month we are going to share a special “MUC moment.” No matter how small, shared experiences create moments of belonging, as well as offering opportunities for furthering community relationships. As the wonderful Mr. Rogers once said: “How many times have you noticed that it’s the little quiet moments in the midst of life that seem to give the rest extra-special meaning?”

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Sunday Service at 10 am – All Are Welcome

Ashton’s Allen Hills a big winner at annual Ottawa-Carleton Plowing Match

The Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association (OCPA) Plowing Match was held on August 23 - 24, 2024, at Ferme Chrétien located at 2808 Dunning Road, Sarsfield.

On Friday, there was a brief opening ceremony followed by a VIP Plowing Competition. From a field of 16 local VIPs, the firstplace winner was Caroline Etter, President of the Sarsfield Community Association; in second was Brian Coburn, former MPP for Carleton-Gloucester; and third was Doug Thompson, former Ottawa Councillor for Osgoode Ward.

Saturday’s competition drew 23 plowers using both modern and vintage tractors as well as horses to vie for titles in the OCPA Plowing Match. The judge for the day was Allen Carruthers from Grafton and the stewards were Lawrence Payne of Manotick and Ray St. Denis of Navan.

“Our plowing match was a resounding success again this year,” said Don Good, OCPA President.

“Our thanks are extended to our hosts, Ferme Chrétien, owned by Natalie Chrétien, Christian Baumgartner,

William Baumgartner and Marguerite Hébert, as well as to our volunteers, plowers, exhibitors and sponsors.”

An awards celebration of the day’s winners was held on site. It was a big day for Allen Hills of Ashton who placed top-of-class in the 2-Furrow Mounted Plow, open slip required, 21 years and over; Best Plowed Land (Overall); Best Plowed Land Conventional; and in Classes 2 – 9 - Best Open Split and Best Crown. Allen Hills also shared the CPC16 Award with Chris Allen. This award is for competitors with conventional and reversible plows who have accumulated enough points to compete at the IPM with the potential eligibility to compete at the Canadian and World Plowing Championships.

Jean-Guy Thivierge of Hammond also had a good day winning the Antique Tractor Class – open split required; Best Finish in Classes 2-9; and as the Oldest Plow Person in the competition. Rounding off the antique tactor division was Jean-Marc Dessaint of Sarsfield winning the Antique Tractor Class –

The Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association (OCPA) Plowing Match was held on August 23 - 24, 2024, in Sarsfield, hosted by Ferme Chrétien located at 2808 Dunning Road. The Friday VIP Plowing competition is always a fan favourite. L-R: Christian Baumgartner, Bill Tupper, Catherine Kitts, Caroline Etter, Brian Coburn, Doug Thompson, Tomas Baumgartner, Don Good, Emile Baumgartner. L I n DA PAyA n T

1946-1960 (trail plows) and Best Antique Plow Person. Denis Bourbonnais of Gatineau got top honours for the Antique Mounted Plow Class.

The horse division was dominated by Samuel Bourgon of Maxville winning the Jointer Plow Amateur and Champion Horse Plow Person classes, along with Glenn Conway of Chute-à-Blondeau winning

Allen hills of Ashton keeps an eye on the judge as he competes in the Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association (OCPA) Plowing Match held on August 23 - 24, 2024, in Sarsfield, hosted by Ferme Chrétien located at 2808 Dunning Road. The competition drew plowers using both modern and vintage tractors as well as horses to vie for titles in the county plowing match. All plowers must compete at local matches to be eligible to advance to the 2024 International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo to be held September 19-23 at the Lindsay Exhibition Grounds in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario.

the Sulky Plow Class.

Other winners included Stephen Manley of Berwick in the 3-Furrow Plow (21 years and older) – open split required; Nicole Calande of Alfred as Best Female Plow Person; and Luc Roy from

St. Eugène for Oldest Plowing Tractor with his 1940 Massey Harris - 101 Super. All plowers must compete at local matches to be eligible to advance to the 2024 International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural

Expo to be held September 19-23 at the Lindsay Exhibition Grounds in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario. Plans are also progressing for IPM 2025 to be held in the Niagara Region at Grassie, Ontario.

4th Annual Hot Sauce Expo moves downtown to Shaw Centre

Better Networks has announced that on Sat., September 14, 2024, they are the main sponsor for Ottawa’s 4th Annual Hot Sauce Expo, Heating up the Capital 2024.

Local maker and pur-

veyor of hot sauce Haico Krijgsman says “This event showcases some of the many great Canadian hot sauces and their makers. We are holding this event at the Shaw Centre in downtown. We have every-

thing in place to make this event another great success. There will even be Jalapeno beer!! Both the makers and hot sauce lovers are excited for Ottawa’s 4th annual Hot Sauce Expo.”

Massine’s Capital Pun-

ishment Stage will be home of the entertainment and spicy food eating challenges during this event. The winners of the YOW! Awards will be announced including the King of Sauces, The best sauce in

Canada. The highlight of the Expo will be the extreme pepper eating challenge. The winner will be the owner of the “Extreme Chili Alliance Championship Belt” and comes with a $250 cash prize.

Competitors for this event are training now and coming from all over Canada.

More information and advance tickets are available at www. HeatinguptheCapital.com.

One World Bazaar celebrates 20 years: A journey from barn to global marketplace

By Shauna WiSeman

In the picturesque village of Manotick Station, nestled among rural fields, One World Bazaar commemorates two decades of cultural exchange, artisanal craftsmanship, and bringing the world under one roof. From its humble beginnings in a converted cattle barn to its present-day status as a beloved community institution of international handicrafts, the journey of One World Bazaar reflects resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to celebrating global diversity.

This year, One World Bazaar introduces new and familiar collections of unique products sourced from their travels in 2024. Highlights include traditional hand-painted furniture from Rajasthan, India; intricate textiles, worry dolls and masks from Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama; mango wood from Thailand makes its vibrant return; new hand thrown ceramics from Oaxaca, Mexico, and so much more. These new additions embody the Bazaar’s dedication to supporting artisans and bringing exclusive, one-of-akind pieces to Ottawa.

Beyond its role as a marketplace for handcrafted goods, One World Bazaar serves as a cultural hub, hosting events and collaborations that celebrate the rich tapestry of global traditions. From cultural showcases to embassy partnerships, the Bazaar offers a glimpse into the world’s vibrant heritage through dance, music, food and art during its free weekend programming.

Moved to Ottawa in 2004 by Dick and Peggy Bakker, who bought it from her brother, One World Bazaar emerged as an annual fall celebration of cultural and economic empowerment. With a vi-

sion to showcase handcrafted goods from around the world bought directly from the artisans themselves, the Bazaar quickly captured the hearts of Ottawans, drawing visitors from far and wide to its rustic charm.

Reflecting on the early days, Dick Bakker recalls the anticipation that accompanied the venture. “We started this with a fair amount of uncertainty, but the overwhelming support from the community affirmed our belief in the power of cultural exchange.”

Peggy Bakker echoes this sentiment, reminiscing about the meticulous preparations leading up to the inaugural opening. “There was a sense of excitement in the air,” she reflects. “The transformation of the barn into a bustling marketplace symbolized the beginning of a remarkable journey.”

In the spirit of that journey, this year One World Bazaar is excited to be hosting a fantastic contest. A chance to put your wanderlusting boots to work in their See The World Giveaway with a $2000 flight voucher for anywhere in the world!. Enter by visiting their website or in person at the Bazaar. While they have been re-

creating the feel of far off market places for 43 years, this is their way of saying thank you and encouraging visitors to go and see these destinations for themselves.

“We firmly believe that traveling offers so much to appreciate, learn, experience and savor. We’re so excited to offer this to a lucky winner who is sure to tick a couple things off their bucket list!”

One World Bazaar runs from September 19 to November 17, opening every weekend from 10 am to 5 pm, the first two Thursdays, and every Friday through Sunday. Special hours are also available on September 30, October 14, and November 11 (12-5 pm). Visitors can capture family photos on a hay wagon, take home a pumpkin by donation, or sit in an authentic rickshaw from India.

Warm up with a hot coffee by the fire, get henna art done, or have your tarot read. Enjoy performances by local musical artists from a shipping container stage, and savor food from Dhruvees Restaurant (Fridays-Sundays) and curated drinks from Pompette Pours Mobile Bar (SaturdaySundays). Baked goods from Hall’s Apple Orchard and Eu-

phorium Emporium are also available.

This year, the Bazaar offers even more opportunities for cultural exchange and entertainment, featuring a boho opening weekend (Sep 21/22), Indian Focused Weekend with Bhangra dancers (Sep 27/28), Indonesian Weekend with gamelan performances (Oct 5-6), Latin American Weekend (Oct 19/20), and Day of the Dead Weekend with an altar and live mariachi band (Oct 26/27).

As One World Bazaar embarks on its next two decades, under the leadership of Anneka Bakker, the vision remains clear: to continue fostering understanding, appreciation, and connection through the power of artisanal craftsmanship and cultural exchange. As the Bazaar celebrates 20 years is not just a milestone but testament to embracing new opportunities and challenges. “Our commitment of supporting artisans and promoting cultural diversity is still the central focus of what we do,” Anneka affirms. “As we look to the future, we are excited to continue facilitating opportunities for people to experience the cultures of the world, whether that be

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through handcrafted goods, cultural programming, or international cuisine. We can’t

wait to open our door for another season and share this passion with you all!”

Should I be getting vaccinated against Respiratory Syncytial Viruse (RSV)

RSV is a common respiratory virus that can affect all ages and tends to peak in the fall until early spring. RSV usually causes mild illness, but severe illness can occur, most commonly in infants and older adults. Thus, it is recommended that all adults 75 year of age and older and anyone older than 60 years of age and living in a nursing home be vaccinated against RSV. Additionally, anyone that is 60 years of age and older living with heart, lung, liver or kidney disease, diabetic, immunocompromised or with BMI > 40kg/m2 may consider vaccination as these conditions increase the risk severe cases of RSV.

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One World Bazaar on Mitch Owens Road east of Manotick has become a destination for tourists and shoppers.

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Stress Busters for Kids

Going back to school can be a stressful time for kids. Helping them manage stress with tips and tricks can help them be more resilient and prevent the stress from negatively affecting them. Here are some fun tips that families may want to try together.

Play with a pet

For kids who love animals, it is amazing what a

little time with a pet can do. They seem to instinctively know when the kids need a little extra unconditional love. At YOMA we have invited therapy dogs to come visit on occasion and the youth love it.

Physical movement

Taking time for some physical activity can help relieve stress. It can be as simple as a walk. If they enjoy sports, some time playing that sport might help. Dancing can be another great physical release of tension.

Laugh

Finding things that amuse us can be another way to manage stress. We can shift our thoughts temporarily away from stressful triggers. It can add a different perspective to things after we have a humour break.

Enjoy nature

Some kids prefer more quiet ways to relax. We are so fortunate to have many stunning walking trails nearby. A short or longer stroll on one of those many

paths with a friend or family member might do the trick. Or if they enjoy working in the garden, we are nearing the time of year when bulbs can be planted, or garden beds can cleared.

Cook

One activity at YOMA that is consistently popular is cooking and baking. Taking the time to follow the recipe, prepare the food and enjoy it requires a shift in attention. It can relieve stress and provide a sense of accomplishment.

Do something creative

Art, music, dance. Find a creative outlet they enjoy. Try something new even if it is a one time activity like a paint night. Creative expression is a great way to funnel emotions into something.

Ask for help if needed

become difficult to manage. There can be times when kids need to find someone to talk to. Some situations are not meant for kids to manage alone. Help them find the right person or professional.

And remember that at YOMA we make time to talk about stress management with the youth participants and offer activities to foster resilience. Sometimes simply being at YOMA has helped some youth. There is also the free monthly parent

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Taste of Manotick

Saturday September 14, 2024 Manotick Main Street. From 2 pm to 7 pm

BIA proud to present annual A Taste of Manotick Sept. 14

By Kelly Belair ManoticK Bia

Join us in the village on September 14th from 2-7pm for a day of sipping, savouring, and celebrating all the vibrant flavours that our charming village has to offer!

Sip & Savour

Indulge in delicious samples from local eateries, cafes, and shops as they line Manotick Main Street and the Mews, showcasing the best of their fantastic products and services. From gourmet treats to handcrafted goods, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Music & Entertainment

Get ready for a day filled with live music, entertainment, and activities that will delight all ages. Whether you’re dancing in the street, enjoying a family-friendly show, or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, there’s plenty of fun to be had! A few highlights include: Soul Dive, Josh MacFarlane.

The first annual Pucci Parlour Dog Show with prizes.

Shay Way Memorial Car Show in the Mews

This year, we’re honoured to debut the Shay Way Memorial Car Show, a special tribute to the late Michael Elmer Shay— known lovingly as Mikey or Shay—a beloved member of the Manotick community. Organized by his friend and colleague, Hannah Hempinstall from Manotick’s Garage, this car show brings together a community of vehicles that Mike lived and breathed—cars, trucks,

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bikes, or tractors—anything with an engine is welcome!

The star of the show will be a stunning blue 1968 Cougar, built from the ground up by Mike himself, and now proudly owned by his longtime friend, Doug Watson. This unique car is a testament to Mike’s exceptional skill and passion for classic vehicles.

In true Mikey style, there’s no registration fee for this car show. Instead, we’re asking for donations to the Mittens from Mikey campaign.

Please bring mittens, socks, nonperishable food items, or a monetary donation to help us fill the Cougar with donations supporting The Ottawa Mission and the Manotick Food Cupboard.

Giving Back

We kindly ask for a monetary donation to the Manotick Food Cupboard.

Tap and cash donations will be available at entry points, helping us to support those in need while we celebrate the bounty of the season together.

Come together with friends and family for a memorable day in the heart of Manotick, where the spirit of the harvest shines bright!

Volunteer Register to be one of our valued volunteers. Without our volunteers this event would not be possible. The registration form is on our website along with the various roles and shift times.

All of details and the most up to date schedule can be found on our website; www.manotickvillage.com/tasteofmanotick

Proudly presented by the merchants of the Manotick BIA & the Tomlinson Group.

Monday-Friday : 8:30am - 6:00pm Saturday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Kiwanis Club of Manotick follows strict Youth Protection Guidelines

By Ralph Tweedie, ManoTick kiwanis cluB

Each year, more than 300,000 youth take part in Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs (SLPs) such as K-Kids, Builders Club and Key Club. Kiwanis reaches millions more youth around the world through club and district service projects.

When we work with and mentor youth during our projects and activities, their care and welfare are entrusted to us. We take this very seriously. Each Kiwanis advisor has gone through a criminal history

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background check and completed Kiwanis International (KI) youth protection training.

In fact, all chaperones (club members and nonmembers) participating in any single-day or overnight Service Leadership Programs event must have a clear criminal history background check and must have completed KI youth protection training.

In Manotick the Kiwanis Club has four Key

Clubs. Each Key Club has its own Kiwanis advisor as well as a teacher advisor. Our advisors meet regularly with their Key Club and participate actively in their projects. We also escort them on Key Leader weekends and participate with them at Key Club conventions. Key Club members host a KC of Manotick meeting annually to report on their accomplishments.

We work with the Cadets and the Boy Scouts on major projects like Dickinson Days, the Christmas Parade of Lights, etc. Through the Aktion Club we cooperate with other Kiwanis Clubs to host developmentally disadvan-

taged adults. Kiwanis Clubs in the Ottawa region share responsibility for the Kiwanis Ottawa Music Festival where we host thousands of youths annually.

Single day events require 1 adult chaperone per 50 students. For overnight events, such as the Key Leader Camps in the fall or the Key Club conferences in the spring or summer, a minimum of one adult male chaperone for every 10 male participants and 1 adult female chaperone for every 10 female participants is required.

These are some examples of the Youth Pro-

tection policies and procedures provided by KI. Each of these measures is spelled out in detail in documents and training provided by Kiwanis.

Other best practices include the “rule of three” when transporting youth. This means always at least three people in the vehicle, along with documented approval from a parent or guardian.

There are policies on how to handle personal information, how to responsibly use social media, how to handle behavioral or health issues etc.

All adults working with youth under the age of 18 at any Kiwanis event

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worldwide are required to read, understand and abide by these policies. Every Kiwanis club is expected to inform and educate its members on the policies and best practices of youth protection on an annual basis. If these policies conflict with local school policies or rules, or local, provincial or national laws or regulations, the highest applicable standard for conduct takes precedent. The Kiwanis Vision is to be a positive influence worldwide, so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.

Saturday September 14, 2024 Manotick Main Street. From 2 pm to 7 pm

Mariners sign Leafs draft pick Ryan O’Connell to bolster blue line

The Manotick Mariners continue to fine tune their roster for their first year in the Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League.

The Mariners have signed defenceman Ryan O’Connell for the 20242025 season.

Drafted 203rd overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2017, O’Connell spent five seasons playing NCAA Division I hockey with the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan

Tech Huskies. O’Connell also played professional hockey in France in 20232024.

In addition, O’Connell attended St. Andrew’s College, where he scored 12 goals and 84 points in 132 games.

Before signing O’Connell, the local Senior A hockey team acquired forwards Thomas Vezina and Chris Newhook from the South Stormont Mustangs.

Vezina, an offensive

powerhouse, has managed to put up 41 goals and 45 assists for 86 points in only 36 games. Vezina ranks 3rd all time in Mustangs history in points and 2nd all time in goals.

Much like Vezina, Newhook was a key contributor to the Mustangs offence. In 68 career games with the franchise, Newhook scored 39 goals and added 57 assists for 96 points, which ranks 2nd all time in Mustangs history.

The Mariners play their first Senior A hockey game in the EOSHL Sat., Sept. 21 at 7:30 as they host the South Grenville

Rangers from PrescottCardinal. The Mariners will play 10 home games at the Manotick Centennial Community Centre’s

Richmond Royals open Junior B pre-season with 5-2 loss to Renfrew

The Richmond Royals were back on the ice Sunday, Sept. 1 as they opened up the 2024-25 Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League pre-season at the Cardelrec Recreation Complex in Stittsville.

The Royals, who will be playing home games at Cardelrec until the ice is put in at the Richmond Memorial Community Centre, dropped a 5-2 decision to the Renfrew Timberwolves. For coach Shawn Couturier, it was a chance to evaluate players to see who will be suiting up for

the Royals when the regular season begins in two weeks.

The Royals struck early as Nicolas Milbury scored 1:13 into the first period from Ramsey Stretch. Milbury spent last season playing Junior C hockey with the North Dundas Rockets. The Timberwolves responded with a pair of goals late in the period.

Johnny Kaminski and Kieran Pritchett were the goal scorers for Renfrew.

After an Owen Tracey unassisted marker made the score 3-1 for Renfrew,

Tyler Hames scored from Christian Zappavinga for the Royals to make the score 3-2. The 20-year-old Hames has been one of the top offensive players for the past couple of seasons. He had 43 points in 39 games last season, and has had more than a point a game in both of his seasons with the Royals.

Kieran Pritchett, the game’s first star, scored his second of the game for the Royals and Andrew Carter also scored to make the score 5-2 for Renfrew.

There was no scoring in

the third period.

Daniel Gagnon stopped 27 of 31 shots he faced in the Royals’ net. Gagnon played Double-A minor hockey for the Cumberland Grads and divided last season between the Junior C Almonte Inferno and high school hockey with St. Peter Catholic High School. Gagnon was named second star of the game.

Isaiah Gilpin also saw

some time in goal for Richmond. The 20-year-old netminder comes to Richmond from the Cree Nation Bears of the Quebec BB Hockey League. The Bears are an All-Indigenous program based in Waswanipi, QC, which is an eight-hour drive north from Ottawa on the way to James Bay. Waswanipi is a Cree First Nation village municipality in the territory of Eeyou

Istchee in northern Quebec. The Royals’ next home game is a pre-season tilt against the Ottawa West Golden Knights Sun., Sept. 8 at the Cardelrec Recreation Complex. Face off is 1:20 p.m. That is their last pre-season game before they open the EOJHL Junior B season at the Earl Armstrong Arena against the Ottawa Junior Canadians Sept. 24.

Mike O’Neil Arena. For ticket information and more information on the team, follow the Mariners on Facebook.