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VOL. 39 • No. 18 MANOTICK, ONTARIO www.manotickmessenger.ca F R I dAy Sep T e M b e R 9, 2022 See Page 24 For details on this years Richmond Fair 990 River Road Manotick Across from Tim Hortonswww.pharmasave.com These cards accepted Mon. - Fri: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.613-692-0015 Manotick’s only locally owned Pharmacy PAUL’S PHARMACY Your Customized Hearing Care Experience Awaits! Call now to book your consultation and support your locally owned business.www.HearingFreedom.com5528613-692-7375AnnSt.,Manotick The 10th annual Allan Haan Manotick Soapbox Derby took place Sunday August 28 at Centennial Park and Beaverwood Road. The derby was the main event of the Manotick Village Community Association Picnic in the Park. See page 18 for more photos of the event. Skyle R F R AS e R P H oTo

Tutoring Supports

• $176M to expand ac cess to free school-based tutoring; • A further $225M go ing directly into the pockets of families so that students may access learning resources; • $304M to support tem porary staffing, allowing school boards to hire approximately 3,000 additional temporary staff, from teachers, to custodians to EAs; and • $90M – including an additional $10M in new funding - for student mental healthTheseresources.initiatives are in addition to the base PF of $282 million.

The province also invested more than $500 million in the Priorities and Partnership Funding (PPF) to fund approximately 150 initiatives that include a focus on math, student resilience and mental wellbeing. These initiatives include:

Steps taken to make sure students have an enjoyable return to school

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As students head back to class after two difficult years of amount$339edper-studentinglevelto2023(GSN),Grants(orapproximaterenewal.portEnglishedtonearlywantcurriculartheableamanydisruptions,pandemic-relatedtherehavebeenstepstakentoensurenormal,stableandenjoy-returntoschoolwithfull-rangeofextra-activitiesstudentsanddeserve.Theprovincehasmade$1.5billionavailableOntario’spublicly-fund-educationsystem(bothandFrench)tosup-learningrecoveryandThisincludesan2.7%increase$683.9million)intheforStudentNeedsbringingthe2022-totalGSNinvestment$26.1billion.Becauseofthishistoricofsupport,GSNfund-onanaverageprovincialbasisisestimat-torisebyapproximatelyto$13,059,thehighestever.

On August 9, the Ontario government announced an investment of $225 million in additional supports for parents to help their children catch up. This builds upon the previously announced $175 million school-based Tutoring Supports Program and aligns with the government’s Plan to Catch Up. This funding is expanding access at school boards to free publicly funded tutoring in small groups both in schools and virtually, after school, during school, on weekends, and over the Schoolsummer.boards are partnering with local community organizations that support learning in a trusted environment grounded in the language, culture and community norms for students. On average, 49,000 stu dents per week participated in tutoring programs in May and June 2022. Each school board oversees the design and implementation of the tutoring supports program to meet the diverse needs of their students.School boards were given direction to focus tutoring supports on students at risk who have been impacted by learning disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. School boards were also required to engage with local community organizations to help identify students at risk and seek their input and feedback regarding program delivery.Educators and parents/ guardians are also able to identify students who are in need of additional support and can make recommendations with respect to the level of intervention necessary (i.e., 1:1, small group, in-class supports, etc.).

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Mental Health Support in Schools To support student mental health and well-being in 2022-23, Ontario will be investing more than $90 million.The ministry has also provided funding to third parties for development of programming and resources. This includes funding for the Kids Help Phone for the provision of 24/7 counsel ling supports for youth and the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres for Trauma-Informed Education Approaches Training in school.

The ministry’s implementation partner, School Mental Health Ontario, has developed a variety of culturally responsive and relevant mental health resources in English and French for system leaders, school leaders, all school staff, educators, parents/caregivers and students to assist in protecting, promoting and advancing mental health and well-being in schools that are available online. There are many organizations that provide critical support for children and youth who face immediate mental health concerns or distress. A great example is Kids Help Phone, which offers 24/7 counselling and referral services across the province. To use this free resource, children can call 1-800-668-6868, or text CONNECT to 686868.

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New faces to represent rural South Ottawa as Moffatt, Meehan step down

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There will be a big change over at city hall after this fall’s municipal election, with at least 12 fresh faces around the coun cil table.Many of the new council lors will be in West Ottawa and rural areas where multiple incumbents aren’t seeking reelection. Both Barrhaven wards will have a new representative, Riverside South is becoming its own ward, and the newlynamed ward of Rideau-Jock will also be left vacant. In Osgoode Ward, current councillor George Darouze is hoping for a third term in office. First elected in 2014 with 21 per cent of the vote, he had a more comfortable margin in 2018 when he got a 54 per cent lead. Darouze won the seat after Doug Thompson retired from politics. Thompson was a City of Ottawa councillor in Os goode from 2001 to 2014, but also served as Mayor of Os goode township from 1997 until 2000. Before that he served as councillor for the township from 1988 until becoming Mayor, totalling 31 years of municipal politics experience. Thompson endorsed Darouze in 2018, but his feel ings in their relationship have now shifted. At 76 years of age, Thompson has thrown his name in the race again, wanting to become councillor for a third time.It has been a turbulent four years for Darouze, who, in 2020, was caught texting and driving while on camera for a virtual audit committee meet ing. He said at the time it was done “inadvertently” but later apologized, and handed himself into police to receive a $615 fine.In June 2020, a woman and her police constable husband filed a lawsuit against Darouze after he tried to silence the woman who expressed concern with the Osgoode councillor on social media. The 2018 posts criticized police deployment decisions in the ward. Darouze complained to the woman’s husband’s boss, who was then chief of police Charles Bordeleau.Bordeleau took the infor mation for review and found out the woman’s observations were accurate. That’s when the woman’s husband was notified about the posts, and was told the police force wouldn’t be taking any action. A year later in 2019, the city’s integrity commissioner began investigating Darouze’s actions. In his report Robert Marleau wrote Darouze con tacted the police chief: “for the primary reason of silencing the female complainant and caus ing the male complainant grief in hisTheworkplace.”lawsuitthat was asking for $32,500 in damages came after the couple felt dissatisfied with the actions city council and the integrity commissioner took. Darouze issued an apol ogy and ensured his email was removed from the police con stable’s file. faces continues on page 5

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The case, which was in small claims court, was dropped in early August of this year, according to the Ottawa Citizen. The couple felt it would eat up too much time and costs, and have since decided to volunteer on Thompson’s council campaign. Darouze hopes the work he’s done for Osgoode Ward will not be overshadowed by these controversies. He has an ambition plan of repaving all the main roads in his ward and wants to keep taxes low. He’s strongly against free transit and wants it to remain a pay per use system. Darouze, who served as deputy mayor for the last four years, also wants to revisit some current plans including Phase 3 LRT out to Barrhaven and Kanata. With empty park and rides and ridership levels still low after the pandemic, he has concerns over its usefulness at this stage.

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Darouze says he’s proud of securing funding for the Bank Street widening project, and wants to remain working on enhancing core emergency services in rural Thompsonridings.says he’s running because he wants to fix the LRT system, deal with the high level of capital debt, and find solutions to the ambulance shortages Ottawa has seen. In total there are five names on the ballot for Osgoode ward: Dan O’Brien is running on a platform of supporting local farmers and developing a robust home care system, and Bob Masaro is giving it another go after running in 2010. No details of Masaro’s platform can be found on his website. On the final day of registration, Bruce Anthony Faulkner also filed his nomination papers.

Rideau-Jock In the neighbouring ward of Rideau-Jock (formally known as Rideau Goulbourn) the seat will be left empty after threeterm councillor Scott Moffatt decided to step aside. David Brown is seen as a front runner in the ward after coming in second place back in 2018 with 44 per cent of the vote. Brown lost to Moffatt by about 1,000 votes. Brown has many ties in the community, particularly in agriculture. He has been a driving force for the Richmond Fair for years, and has also served as the president of the Richmond Agricultural Society. He’s worked as an assistant to Moffatt, Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre, and GloucesterSouth Nepean councillor Carol AnneHe’sMeehan.running on a platform of improving infrastructure in Ward“Ottawa21. is approaching a critical juncture. For 12 years, we have seen the slow decline of services, the rapid growth of our villages without the necessary roads, intersections, sidewalks, parks and community centres built to support and sustain this development,” Brown wrote on his website. “We have seen the explosive spending that has added more than $3.1 billion dollars of debt onto the backs of taxpayers, with no plans to stop borrowing.”Five names are currently on the ballot in Rideau-Jock: Brown is up against Leigh-Andrea Brunet who says agricultural lands must be protected, Patty Searl who wants to improve roads, Kevin Setia who is passionate about garbage disposal issues, and Michael J Nowak who doesn’t appear to have a platform released online. Ward 22 splits into two The current ward of Gloucester-South Nepean will be split into two with Riverside South-Findlay Creek becoming its own municipal ward. Barrhaven will then be split into east and west.It’s looking like an easy win for former councillor Steve Desroches, who’s running again after serving two terms from 2006 until 2014. He is up against Em McLellan, who doesn’t appear to have released a website, and Salah Elsaadi who registered in the final few hours. Desroches decided to make a comeback after wanting to bring his leadership and experience to a council table full of fresh faces. He wants to finally see a recreation facility built in Riverside South and ensure the rapidly growing community receives proper infrastructure upgrades.InBarrhaven both councillors Jan Harder and Carol Anne Meehan have announced they won’t be seeking re-election this fall. Nearby in Knoxdale-Merivale, Keith Egli has also decided to call it quits. Diane Deans, who initially considered a run for Mayor is leaving the municipal scene altogether, as is Eli El-Chantiry. Mathieu Fleury decided not to run after wanting more family time, Catherine McKenney is giving up their council seat to run for Mayor, Jean Cloutier is retiring, and Moffatt says he has another career left in him. And with 30 minutes to go before the nomination period closed, Rick Chiarelli said he was taking time off to look after his Ahealth.new Mayor will lead the new group which will now consist of 24 councillors instead of 23.

The problem is simple – lower CO2 emissions mean reduced fertilizer use, which means less food produced. Farmers immediately warned the federal government that this policy was wrongheaded and would negatively impact food security. So far, nothing has dissuaded this climate-obsessed government from its plan. This is not to say the provincial governments have been sitting by and doing nothing. They have been sending strongly worded letters to the federal government. However, the province needs to do more. If the feds don’t withdraw this initiative, things will get much worse. Ottawa’s climate-related policy to cut fertilizer use is the same policy Holland’s government recently introduced, sparking mass protests by farmers across that country. Canada has about 650,000 farmers compared to 200,000 truckers. Does Ottawa wish to see protests across Canada that would be much larger than the Trucker Freedom convoy protests? That historic protest provoked the Trudeau government to introduce, then swiftly rescind, the Emergencies Act, caused the Conservatives to ditch their leader, and, much more significantly, ultimately ended the chaotic and damaging Trudeau government lockdown and vax mandate policies. One hopes they listen to producers and the provinces and withdraw this misguided move before things get bad.

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

A week later, I was on a plane with a box full of cards and Sharpies for Paul Henderson. We would commemorate the anniversary of Paul Henderson’s goal with autographed cards. It was a thrill to meet him. I told him about being eight years old in 1972, and how I had a Globe and Mail paper route and saw a story about Bill Davis saying that every kid should be let out of school to watch the game. I brought it into our principal, Larry Berry, who is now my mother’s neighbour, and by noon, a black and white TV had been wheeled into the gym and all three classrooms in our school assembled to see the game.Irealized, telling this to Henderson, that it must be tiresome to hear stories like this every time he met someone.

Are Canadians tired of suffering from high food prices at the grocery store? Well, the Trudeau government believes it is your God-given right to suffer even more as it imposes ever more onerous climate policies on farmers. The Trudeau government announced at a recent meeting with other levels of government that it has plans to reduce fertilizer-related carbon dioxide emissions 30 per cent from 2020 levels by 2030. Agricultural producers immediately warned Ottawa this move would cut farmers’ incomes by reducing outputs while pushing up prices at grocery stores.You heard that right – the government’s plan will reduce food output during an affordability crisis.

Joseph Quesnel is a senior research associate with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.©Troy Media

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? 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 newTheyCanadian.understand, perhaps better than all of us, what it means to be Canadian.Sohow can the rest of us have that feeling? The Conservative government has a solid idea.

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It reads: “Already facing skyrocketing energy costs, Manitobans cannot afford even higher grocery prices. Your government’s national emissions reduction targets are being brought forward at the worst possible time. They will negatively impact producer yields, which will mean higher grocery bills and less food security for families. This cannot be (but) another blow to the affordability of raising a family in Manitoba.”

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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. COmmunity THE OTHER SIDE By JeffreyMorris Bev McRae photo

I’m finding myself at one of those bizarre crossroads where everything I love about sports is about to collide with a large swatch of the population working diligently to grate my nerves. It’s this whole World Cup thing. Don’t you find that people are just a little too into it? I found myself in line in front of two nouveau soccer fan moms at Your Independent Grocer the other day. 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 theworked,thesecameApparently,asandseenenthusiastsaaboutadaptlessingpeoplePeoplehavemickyThey50,000gameweeks.yourefrained.culture.”hornsporttwo-nilhavewould“ZacharyCrocs.Chelsea’svuvuzelalockedto-save-the-environmentcharging-us-five-cents-per-bag-and-claiming-it’s-way-to-reward-your-customers-by-rantwhenIunexpectedlyinontheconversationbehindme.“Iwishsomeofthestoreswouldcarrythehornssothatwecouldbringthemtogames,”saidthemomwhowaswearing“Oh,Iknow,”saidtheonewearingBirkenstocks.hasatournamentnextweekendandithavebeensointhespiritoftheWorldCuptoallofusblowingourvuvuzelahorns.Theylostandthenthree-nil.Theyneedallofthesup-theycanget.”Nil?Whosaysnil?Really.“Oh,Iknow,”saidthemomwearingCrocs.“ThearesuchabeautifulpartoftheSouthAfricanIwantedtojumpinandsaysomething,butIIcouldn’tdoit.Ifyouareunfamiliarwiththevuvuzelahorn,thenhavenottunedintoCBCoverthepasttwoIfyoustumbleacrossaWorldCupsocceronCBC,youwillhearwhatsoundslikebeesswarmingthefield.Theyarenotbees.arepeopleblowingoncheap,plastic,gim-horns.Thefunnythingaboutthesehornsisthattheybecomewhathasdefinedthe2010WorldCup.whohavebeenfollowingtheWorldCupandwhohaveonlyseen20minutesofitinpass-havecommentedontheseannoyingyetrelent-horns.Ironically,whiletheworldhaslearnedtothesehornsastheonethingtheynowknowSouthAfricanculture,thehornsaren’treallypartoftheireverydaylives.SouthAfricansportshavecommentedthattheyhadnevernorheardavuvuzelahornatasportingevent,thattheSouthAfricanpeoplefindthenoisejustannoyingastherestoftheworlddoes.somenowwealthymarketinggeniusupwiththeideatomassproduceandmarkethornsasaWorldCupnovelty.Theplanandnowtherestoftheworldmustendureshrillingsoundsofhisquickbuck.IwasjustabouttodriftbackintoADDworldand wonder about things like how come “underneath” is a word but no one ever says “overneath” when the discussion pulled me back into soccer. “Chelsea is learning so much by watching the World Cup,” said the mom wearing Crocs. “We are studying each country before the game. She has really become a fan of Arr-hayne-TEE-na, and she even wants us to go there on our vacation next year. Perhaps we can even go to Brrra-seeel.” That caught my TheAreArr-hayne-TEE-na?attention.youkiddingme?othermom–theone with the Birkenstocks – piped in. “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. 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 Unfortunately,escape.they pulled me back in. “My cousin lives in Australia, and he was devastated when Germany beat them 4-nil,” said the mom wearing Crocs. At this point, I couldn’t take it anymore. Mount Patience erupted and out came sarcasm lava. “I saw that match,” I said. “I can’t believe AusTRY-lier looked so insipid against Deutschland.” The mom with the crocs was not impressed. The mom with Birkenstock’s wasn’t either, but she did acknowledge me with a response. “Who is your team?” she quipped, condescendingly.Idid the only thing I could do, shouting as loud as I “USA!could.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“Wouldset. 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. 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.

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My eyes looked out the window, and I saw the grassy knoll below us. Suddenly, the magnitude of what Paul Henderson had done hit me like a bolt of lightning. “Look out the window,” I told everyone. “Do you see that? It’s the grassy knoll. Does anyone in this room not know exactly where they were and what they were doing when Kennedy was assassinated?” They looked at me, puzzled. Kennedy was shot just a few weeks before I was born, but since I was the youngest person in the room, I figured I would be safe with the comparison.“PaulHenderson’s goal,” I said, bluffing assuredness, “is like our Kennedy assassination.”Iwas met by more puzzled looks. I couldn’t even make eye contact with Brochhausen.“Everysingle Canadian who was alive in 1972 can tell you where they were and what they were doing when that goal was scored. It was the greatest moment in Canada’s history, and probably the greatest moment in hockey history.” One of the guys piped in and broke the ice. “Was it like the Miracle on Ice when we beat the Russians in 1980?” “It was way bigger than that,” I said. “We had never played the Soviets before. It was the greatest and most definitive series ever played.” I sensed they were getting it. “Was it like, for you, like it was for us when man walked on the moon?,” asked a guy named Tom. “Kind of,” I said, thinking it was time to play the humour card. “But when they faked the lunar landing in Sudbury and tricked Americans thinking they had actually flown to the moon, that was probably Canada’s second or third greatest moment.” It cut the tension in the room and Brochhausen actually started breathing. He did, however, grab the speaker phone and speed-dialed our Canadian distributor in Montreal.“Barry, have you ever heard of Paul Henderson?”There was laughter on the other end. “Morris says Paul Henderson’s goal was the greatest moment in Canadian history. Is he Thereright?”was a pause. “Well, maybe when we burned your White House down in the War of 1812, that might have been better, but I’d say he’s right.”

The Trudeau government must be stopped from sacrificing farmers and average Canadians, already facing record energy and food prices, on the altar of carbon dioxide reductions.Expectanother Freedom Convoy replay if it doesn’t reconsider this ill-advised move. This time it could be fatal for our climate-obsessed PM.

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“Absolutely not,” he smiled. “That goal meant so much for so many people. It is a thrill, even today, to have people talk about it and tell me stories like that. It’s a privilege.”And now, as we celebrate another anniversary of the goal, I can’t help but thinking about that day at Churchill Public School and about that boardroom in Dallas. I wonder what kind of yogurt Jim Brochhausen is slurping on right now. EditoRial

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Fifty years ago this week, the CanadaSoviet hockey Summit Series got underway. Sometimes you have to leave Canada to realize how important something can be to the country. I was giving a presentation in a board room in my office in Dallas way back in 1997. I was the hockey brand manager at Pinnacle Brands, Inc. back then. Our team had been working on developing a new high-end line of collectible hockey cards. Jim Brochhausen, our VP of sales, seemed like a mild-mannered and pleasant man from New Jersey. But in a sales meeting, there was always the fear that he might dive across a table at you with yogurt flying out the side of his mouth and with his raging eyes spinning with sevens and lemons if he didn’t like an idea you were pitching. But I had this one nailed. I was covered. I had done my homework. This, as a journalist-turned-marketing executive, would be the finest moment of my professional career. I sailed through my power point flawlessly as heads nodded and my higher-ups exchanged approving looks. And I was saving the best for last.

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“And... what will make this the most sought after licensed product in the history of hockey... Paul Henderson autographs!” The room was quiet. As I stood there with a smile big enough to have its own zip code, I was met with a dozen blank stares. Brochhausen put down his yogurt and stopped smacking his lips, but I could see the purple colouring build from his neck. He was trying to hold back, but he couldn’t. “Who the %$^&#%^$% is Paul Henderson!?!?”Thatwas the last thing I had expected to hear. I had just assumed that everyone who was involved in sports was fully aware of the most famous goal ever scored, and that Paul Henderson scored the winning goal to give Canada the Summit Series victory over the Soviet Union in 1972.

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The Editor, David Wieland’s recent letter praising Ward 21 candidate David Brown for being “less ideological” struck me as nothing short of absurd. The subject of Wieland’s letter—Brown’s column in the Messenger of August 12, 2022—could have focused on a hundred different issues confronting rural Ottawans, but Brown instead devoted his entire column to bashing wind turbines and solar panels. He actually couldn’t have been more “ideological.” Wieland then went on to say, “if the new council is able to shelve the ideological stuff and focus on its designated responsibilities—if it has more councillors with Brown’s understanding and who live in the real world—all of Ottawa’s residents will be well-served.” Having read Brown’s rant, I would respectfully submit that he clearly has no intention of shelving the “ideological stuff”—he is obviously completely obsessed with it. I actually do agree with Wieland that Ottawa needs a Council that is willing to focus on providing services and maintaining roads, but Mr. Brown doesn’t even mention those (apparent)Ironically,frivolities.inthesame issue that Brown’s rant appeared, the Messenger printed an excellent letter to the editor from E. B. Spraggs that discussed the infamous destruction of the Falls House in Manotick. For those who may have forgotten, the Falls House was a beautifully-preserved centuryold residence that stood at the corner of Bridge and Main in Manotick. The property was purchased by a land speculator, who didn’t like the idea of paying house taxes while waiting for the price of the land to increase, so Ward 21 Councillor Scott Moffatt was pressed into service. Quicker than you could say “heritage designation” Moffatt got him his demolition permit and the house was immediately relegated to the dustbin of history. Moffatt wasn’t finished, of course, because he also managed to ram through the giant warehouse on Roger Steven’s Drive—despite the fact that it didn’t comply with the zoning—over the vociferous protests of area residents. E. B. Spraggs’ final lines summed up the popular sentiment in rural Ottawa perfectly. “If anyone comes campaigning to my door who is supported by developers, forget it. Developers rule and Council allows it.”I sincerely hope that Brown takes Wieland’s advice and ditches the ideological stuff and starts to focus on actual issues in this riding, like the unprecedented power of developers to run roughshod over Ottawa’s rural taxpayers.

Beautiful eyes are one of the most attractive features of a face, and their colour plays an important part. My curiosity said I should find out why people have different coloured eyes. Colour in eyes comes from the iris, which lies behind the cornea and in front of the lens. In the centre of the iris is the pupil, an opening that lets light to the eye. The iris is made up of collagen, which is a tough fibrous protein found also in tendons and other body connective tissues. Muscle fibers in the iris help it to expand and contract which controls the light going through the pupil.Whether the iris is brown, blue or green depends on a pigment called melanin, which by the way also determines the colour of the skin and hair. A person with a large amount of melanin will have brown or hazel eyes; a person with less melanin will have blue or light green eyes. How much melanin you have depends entirely on your parents. Two brown eyes parents will almost certainly have a brown eyed child. Blue eyes parents will almost always have blue eyed offspring. When one parent has brown and the other has blue usually the children will have brown eyes; brown eyes are a stronger hereditary trait. Now you know why some people have brown eyes and others, blue hazel, or green! Lady Gaga said “it’s no surprise that I got lost in your brown eyes; brown eyes make the best Puppy Dog Eyes”, and you know, she is right!

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A person has died after from injuries suffered during a fall at the Trail Road Landfill on Saturday, Aug. 20.“The Public Works Department sends its condolences to family, friends, and loved ones of the customer fatally injured in the incident. The Department has also provided supports to landfill staff onsite at the time,” said city employee Quentin Levesque in a memo to council. He added: “As the matter is currently under investigation with the Ministry of Labour, the Public Works Department cannot provide further comment at this CBCtime.”reported that the man who died was an employee of NATTIQ, Inc., a small office relocation and consulting company.

NATTIQ’s executive vicepresident Robert Stanton sent a statement to CBC saying, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this time of grief.”Stanton told CBC that two employees were making a drop-off at the dump when one of the men fell. Paramedics responded to the call, and the man was rushed to hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. NATTIQ is offering support and grief counselling to its approximately 20 employees.TheTrail Road Landfill facility is located on Trail Road, between Manotick and Richmond and southeast of Barrhaven.

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September 14 – “Come Walk With Us” – In their efforts to keep Manotick a safe and healthy community, the residents of Manotick Place and the Miller Seniors Apartments invite you to join them in a peaceful and orderly sidewalk demonstration to raise awareness of the volume of heavy truck traffic on Bridge Street. This may cause some traffic delays so please plan accordingly. For more information visit the The Manotick Place Retirement Community Facebook page in the coming days.

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

• 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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September 16 – Free Live Fitness for Seniors Demonstration Class – Manotick and Area Centre for the Arts & Wellness (MACAW)Manotick United Church, 1pm. For details and registration go to www.manotickmacaw.com. Lawn

FOCUS ON YOUTH by Phill Potter Name: Melita Wyche Age: 17 School: Osgoode Township High Grade: 12 Parents: Heather and Dennis Wyche Sisters: April (20), OTHS, UNB Fredericton. Violet (20), Canterbury (vocals), Carleton University. Ivy (22), St. Mark, Algonquin College. Pets: Two dogs, Ewok and Pixie, and a cat.

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Favourite Subjects: “Math and Chemistry. I enjoy doing labs and problem 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.” What is your Accomplishment?Greatest “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.”

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• 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.

September 10 – Open House – Dungeons & Dragons – Youth of Manotick (YOMA) – for details and new Fall programs go to www.yoma. ca or checkout their FaceBook page www.facebook.com/youthofmanotick/https://

• 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.

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The last week of August in ‘the Tick’ found us dancing in the streets, cheering derby racers and picnicking in Centennial Park! This year’s Manotick BIA’s Taste of Manotick was a resounding success thanks to all our local businesses who set up booths on Manotick Main, opened their doors to local customers and visitors and entertained us with live music from classic rock to classic Abba. Cudos to the Manotick BIA for getting us up on our feet to do ’the ‘Travolta flick’…after indulging in all those local yummies, of course. A bonus was the participation of the Ottawa Antique and Classic Car Club showcasing their collection of automotive models dating from 1937 through the 1970’s in the Mews. Thank you for sharing this walk down memory lane. A huge thank you as well to all the sponsors, volunteers and participants in this year’s 10th Annual Allan Haan Manotick Soap Box Derby and Picnic in the Park. Starting the day was a ceremony of appreciation to derby founder Allan Haan for his contributions to our community from the Province of Ontario presented MPP Ghamari and The City of Ottawa presented by Mayor Jim Watson. The race was kicked off by first run with MPP Ghamari and David Brown setting the pace for the over 30 racers who demonstrated their skills with aplomb. Family and friends cheered on the sidelines before heading to the park for complimentary BBQ burgers, hot dogs, buttery corn on the cob, cotton candy and popcorn, accompanied by the musical stylings of the Manotick Brass Ensemble…invoking an ‘old time feel’ befitting our historic village. Congratulations - well done one and all! REMINDER - Ward 21 All Candidates Meeting –September 28 – 7pm-9pm, Manotick Arena The MVCA invites all Manotick residents of voting age to attend an All Candidates Meeting to be held in the upper hall of the Manotick Arena on September 28 from 7pm to 9pm. The format will include candidate statements, questions from MVCA and questions from residents posed by a moderator. There will be opportunity to ask questions of the candidates that evening. If you prefer, you can submit questions in advance. We may not have time to ask all questions verbatim. We will collect like-minded questions and make every effort to ensure the intent of the questions is posed to the candidates. For those unable to attend, this meeting will be shared live via Zoom, recorded and posted on our website. We encourage you to submit your questions through our website and follow for further specialPolicesafeportingtowww.manotickvca.org.updatesSafeRoads–“Keepit40”–Pleasecontinuere-yoursightingsofun-drivingtotheOttawaServicethroughtheirwebpagetodealspecifically with these types of issues. Visit detourHeightswithplaceporarymidMain-Prosign?estedOnline-Reporting.aspx.tawapolice.ca/en/contact-us/https://www.ot-Inter-ina“Keepitto40”lawnStopbyManotickOfficeandpickyoursupforfree.RoadworksintheVillageHighcroftDr.atManotickSt.remainscloseduntiltoendofOctober.Atem-detourhasbeenputinforHighcroftresidentsaccessfromColonyRd.Thistemporarywillberemovedand access to Manotick Main St. re-instated once roadworks are completed.2022One-day Household Hazardous Waste EventsAugust 7 through October 23. Not sure what’s hazardous and what’s not? For information on procedures, dates and locations and acceptable waste visit 593de44201b09ca3-4c71-beed-items#section-bf1a7a79-hazardous-waste-and-special-en/garbage-and-recycling/https://ottawa.ca/

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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.”

September 10 – Fall Flower Show – Manotick Horticultural Society – 10:30 - 3pm, Dickinson House Lawn, 1127 Mill St., Manotick. Come by to see the great produce and flowers on display. Vote on your favourites! For more details or to enter go to www.manotickhorticulturalsociety.com

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

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

Activities/Interests: “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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• 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.

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• 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.

What is your Accomplishment?Greatest “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.”

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September 10 – Hookbill and Foreign Bird Breeders Association Bird Show and Sale – presented by Watson’s Mill, 10am – 3pm, 5525 Dickinson St. For details go to www.watsonsmill.com

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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

by Phill PotterGrade: 12 Parents: Heather and Dennis Wyche Sisters: April (20), OTHS, UNB Fredericton. Violet (20), Canterbury (vocals), Carleton University. Ivy (22), St. Mark, Algonquin College. Pets: Two dogs, Ewok and Pixie, and a cat. Part-time Work: “Cheerleading and tumbling coach at Kemptville Infinity in Kemptville.)

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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.” After suffering numerous concussions, Melita Wyche turned to PHILLcoaching.POTTER 7:30 am-1:00 pm 613-489-3735 Thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors who make these events possible www.pharmasave.com

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The schedule of events has been announced for the 177th Richmond Fair, which takes place at the Richmond Fairgrounds Sept. 15-18. The Richmond Fair is by far the largest spectator event held annually within the surrounding area. In addition to the midway and entertainment, the fair offers a venue for those in the community to showcase their arts, crafts, livestock, produce, and much more. Gates open at the fair at 4 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, and then at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. The annual Richmond Fair Parade, which has not taken place since 2019 due to COVID-19, returns to the village. The parade will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. along McBean Street. The popular demolition derby also returns. It will take place Friday at 7 p.m. There are two new features not listed in the schedule released by the fair committee.Helicopter rides will be available at the fair. In addition, the Vengeance Van will be on site. The Vengeance Van is a mobile room where you are permitted to destroy items provided (or items of your own) using different “weapons.” Items such as baseball bats, sledge hammers, golf clubs, crow bars and more are provided. Fair admission tickets and midway tickets can be purchased online at richmondfair.ca. Richmond Thursday,scheduleFairSeptember15th 4:00 pm Gates Open 4:00 pm Robertson Amusements Midway Opens 7:00 pm Lawn Tractor Pull6:30 pm –10:30 pm Outdoor Entertainment Tent Friday, September 16th 10:00 am Gates Open 10:00 am Children’s Entertainment (Kiddyland) 10:00 am Agricultural Awareness Open 10:00 am Homecraft / Agriculture Awareness Open 10:00 am Open Junior Dairy11:00Showam Senior Visits 11:30 am Dairy Pre 4H Class12:00 pm Robertson Amusements Midway Opens 1:00 pm Open Dairy Show7:00 pm Demolition Derby6:30 pm –10:30 pm Outdoor Entertainment Tent 9:00 pm –12:00 am Arena Entertainment Saturday,17thSeptember 9:00 am Gates Open 9:00 am Saddle and Harness9:00Showam Heavy Horse Show (line classes) 9:00 am Children’s Entertainment (Kiddyland) 10:00 am Homecraft / Agriculture Awareness Open 11:00 am Parade 11:00 am Robertson Amusements Midway Opens 11:30 am Open Junior Beef1:00Showpm Heavy Horse Show (hitch classes) 1:00 pm Shorthorn, Angus & Hereford Beef Show 1:00 pm –10:30 pm Outdoor Entertainment Tent 1:00 pm –12:00 am Arena Entertainment7:00pm–11:00 pm Silent Disco Sunday,18thSeptember 9:00 am Gates Open 9:00 am Miniature Horse Show9:00 am Children’s Entertainment (Kiddyland) 9:30 am Open Horse & Pony10:00Showam Homecraft / Agriculture Awareness Open 10:30 am Non-Denominational Church Service 10:30 am Sheep Show 11:00 am Robertson Amusements Midway Opens 11:00 am Open Junior Beef1:00Showpm Simmental & All Other Breeds Show 1:00 pm –4:00 pm Outdoor Entertainment Tent 1:00 pm –5:00 pm Arena Schedule

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From left to right, Catherine Kitts – Cumberland Ward Councillor, Eli El-Chantiry – West Carleton-March Councillor, Denis Bourbonnais - plower, Mayor Jim Watson, George Darouze – Osgoode Ward Councillor, and Stephen Blais, MPP Orléans were all VIP plowers at the Ottawa Carleton Plowing Match held Aug. 26-27 in Ashton. Linda Payant P h oto

Annual Ottawa Carleton Plowing Match held at Kings Creek Farm

The Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association (OCPA) Plowing Match was held on August 26 - 27, 2022, hosted at Kings Creek Farm in Ashton, home of Dave and Bonnie Ostrom.OnFriday, there was a brief opening ceremony followed by a VIP Plowing Competition. From a field of 20 local VIPs, the first-place winner was Nagmani Sharma, municipal electoral candidate for West Carleton Ward; in second was Stephen Blais – MPP, Orléans; and third was Catherine Kitts, Cumberland Ward Councillor. Saturday’s competition drew 36 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 Allan Carruthers and the steward was Lawrence Payne. “The participation and calibre of competition was outstanding this year with 36 plowers – one of our largest competitions to date,” said Sharen Armstrong, OCPA President. “Our thanks are extended to our gracious hosts, Bonnie and Dave Ostrom, as well as to our volunteers, plowers, and sponsors – the Ottawa Beef Farmers and the Ottawa Valley Pork Producers.” It was a big day for Jean Marc Dessaint of Sarsfield who placed top-of-class in the Antique Tractor Class (open split required) Trail Plows 1946 – 1960; Best Plowed Land (Overall); Best Antique Plow Person; Best Open Split; and Best Finish. Antique Tractor Class (open split require) Trail Plows Prior to 1945 was won by Jean-Guy Thivierge of Hammond, who also won Best Crown. Rounding off the Antique Division were Nicole Calande of Alfred in the Antique Mounted Plow class and Josef Bloderer of Mountain in the Reversible Plows – Open class.In the Horse Classes, William Machabee of St. Albert won Jointer Plow Amateur and Best Plowed Land (20 years and under), while Samuel Bourgon of St. Isidore won the Jointer Plow Open and Champion Horse Plowperson, with Lyle Killeen of Carp taking the Sulky Plow class. In the conventional division, Hunter Chown of Wolfe Island won 2-Furrow Mounted Plow – Open (open split required) 21 years and over, as well as Best Plowed Land. The Oldest Plowing Tractor award went to Marven Dillon of Ottawa for his 1940 Minneapolis Moline tractor. All plowers must compete at local matches to be eligible to advance to the International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo 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).

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A GoFundMe campaign is helping the France family deal with its financial difficulties caused by a rare combination of medical conditions.

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Gabriel France is one of only five people in the world suffering from both Kleinfelters Syndrome, which affects one in 50,000 children, and Femoral Facia, which currently has just 700 cases documented worldwide. Gabriel also has Legg-Perthes and has had multiple reconstructive hip surgeries. He will require two additional hip surgeries in the near future, it is likely that the hip with Legg-Perthes will be require a prosthetic hip. “His life has been a myriad of visits to CHEO for appointments and painful surgeries,” said Gabriel’s father, St. Mark grad Terence France. “Many of the costs we face are not covered. For example, he had to have his baby teeth surgically removed due to his genetic condition. Although the surgery was necessary for is health, it is considered “cosmetic” and cost us $7,000.” Complicating the situation for the France family is that Gabriel’s sister has autism. Their mother is unable to work due to medical issues but does not qualify for any disability payments. Terence France, Gabriel’s father, is also off work on long term disability, trying to support his family and the overwhelming financial burden caused by their medical problems on just 60 per cent of his regular salary. “For a family of four, with the extreme needs of my son as well as the needs of my daughter, it has been devastating,” France said. “Our financial resources and credit limits have been exhausted to the point that paying the bills and buying groceries are no longer feasible. We are in a deep hole with no way out.” France said that although his son has endured more at his age than most could ever imagine, he maintains a positive“Despiteattitude.thehealth issues and the pain he has suffered through, Gabriel is a happy kid,” he said. “It breaks my heart that his life can’t be ‘normal’. He will never be able to raise his arms above his head or perform several tasks that the average child can.”France’s goal for himself is to get the help he needs so that he can return to work. “I am undergoing therapy and the drug program that I need will cost $3400,” he said. “After that, there will be monthly or bimonthly injections for $800. The drug I need is not covered by OHIP or any insurance companies. This drug and therapy is crucial for me to get off longterm disability and be able to return to work.”There is a GoFundMe page set up to help the family get back on its feet. The page can be found toismy-family.com/f/px6x8h-please-help-https://www.gofundme.atFrancesaidit“incrediblyhumbling”beinasituationwhere his family is in a situation where they have to ask the community for help. He added that he is extremely thankful for the support shown by the community in the first week of the campaign.“Our hope is that I can regain my health and get back to work and support my family, and enable my two children to have a better life,” he said.

Child’s rare medical condition pushes local family to the financial brink

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The KDH Emergency Department was closed from nightly 7pm to 7am from August 31 to September 5, with the ED resuming 24-hour operations on September 6, 2022 at 7 am. “Like hospitals across the country, KDH is experiencing a sustained, system-wide pressure on our emergency department staffing levels due to COVIDrelated absences, vacations, staff fatigue and burnout, explained the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Frank J. Vassallo. “I would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to our frontline nursing and support staff, who have worked extremely hard throughout the course of the pandemic,” Vassallo added. “Thanks to their commitment to the patients we serve, we have been able to keep our emergency department open 24/7 up to this point.” KDH is actively working to recruit staff to reduce any temporary closures going forward and will resume 24-hour emergency services as soon as possible.Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 911 and paramedics will take them to the nearest Emergency Department for care. For people traveling on their own for emergency services, the closest Emergency Departments are:- Winchester District Memorial Hospital – https://www. wdmh.on.ca/-Queensway Carleton Hospital – www.qch.on.ca - Brockville General Hospital –aon.catricthospital.cawww.brockvillegeneral--Perth&SmithsFallsDis-Hospital–www.psfdh.PatientscanalsospeakwithRegisteredNurseatTelehealth

The Kemptville District Hospital became the latest hospital in Eastern Ontario to put in place a temporary partial closure of its emergency room.

Ontario by calling toll-free 1-866-797-0000 or TTY 1-866797-0007. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Patients can also call the new Health Connect Ontario service at 811 for advice or chat online with a registered nurse at Health Connect Ontario, mediathegov.on.ca/healthconnectontario.health.https://UpdateswillbesharedviaKDHwebsiteandsocialplatforms.KemptvilleDistrictHospital (KDH) is a 40-bed acute care hospital located in the rapidly growing Eastern Ontario municipality of North Grenville, 40 minutes south of Ottawa. We provide emergency care, inpatient care, advanced orthopaedic surgery (as a satellite of The Ottawa Hospital), Convalescent Care, Interim LongTerm Care, Day Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, an ever-growing list of outpatient clinics, and education and wellness programming including Diabetes Education and Support. Committed to advancing our mission of Building Healthier Communities, we are an integrated health services organization with deep partnerships in our community and region. With our partners in the Ottawa West Four Rivers Ontario Health Team, we are collaborating on a new model of health care delivery that puts patients, families and caregivers at the centre of the healthcare system. For more information, visit www.kdh.on.ca.

KDH announces temporary partial closure of its Emergency Department

The KDH Administration made the “very difficult decision” last week “due to ongoing staffing shortages.”

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• Never leave pet food outside • If you have fruit trees on your property, remove all fallen fruit

• When walking at night or evening, carry a flashlight to shine on and scare off the coyote.

• Make your property unattractive to coyotes and other Homeownerswildlifecan take simple steps around their home to make it uninviting to coyotes and other wildlife:

• Properly store your garbage and organics in containers and use your garage if you have one • If you are doing your own composting, use enclosed bins and do not pile out in the open

• Remain calm and slowly back away from the coyote • Do not turn your back and run • Stand tall, wave your hands, and make plenty of loud noises

• Clear any brush or tall weeds from around your home, as it can attract smaller wildlife that are prey for coyotes. Protecting your pets Cats and small dogs should not be left outside unattended as coyotes will deem them as prey. Also, never leave larger dogs outside as any encounter with a coyote may result in your dog acquiring a serious injury or exposure to disease and parasites. When walking your dog, keep it on its leash and never let it chase a coyote. It may result in a serious injury to your dog.

• Put out garbage on the morning of your scheduled collection day, not the night before

Coyotes are usually wary and fearful of humans. But should you encounter a coyote, follow these important instructions:

With fall just around the corner, problems with coyotes in Barrhaven and the surrounding area are starting to surface again. Urban green spaces that make Ottawa such a desirable place to live are also home to species of wildlife. Suburban areas often attract that same wildlife – like coyotes –for a variety of reasons. However, you can take preventative measures around your property to prevent attracting and encountering coyotes and otherLastwildlife.year, 476 coyote sightings were reported to the City. If you see one or more coyotes in your neighbourhood, you can report it to Service Ottawa online at ottawa.ca, email 311@ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1. If a coyote is posing an immediate threat or danger to the public, call 9-1-1 immediately.

• Install motion-detector lights on your property to scare off coyotes and other animals at night • Place wire fencing around any fruit and vegetable gardens

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It’s no surprise after supply chain issues and a global health pandemic, Phase 2 of light rail transit out to Riverside South is delayed by at least a year. On August 5, city council learned that trains won’t be rolling into the growing suburb until at least the summer of 2023, roughly 12 months later than initially expected. Some tracks still need to be laid and stations completed before the Trillium Line is up and running again.“The city will continue to closely monitor the Trillium Line schedule and provide updates as further milestones are achieved,” said Michael Morgan, who is the Director of Rail Construction. “Potential impacts from labour strikes, supply issues and other events in 2022 are still under review.”

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Once the north-south trains do reach Limebank Road, transit riders can board the light rail system in Riverside South and travel the Trillium line to the airport or Bayview station. The line, which used to run from there to South Key station, was well utilized by Carleton University students who have faced disruption since the line closed for construction. The current confederation line, which travels from Tunney’s Pasture station to Blair Road in Orleans, will connect to the Trillium line at Bayview station. Confederation Line Delays By 2026, or perhaps later, the Confederation Line will extend even farther west to Algonquin College in one direction or Moodie Drive in the other. But that phase of the project too is also facing delays with construction. The eastern expansion out to Trim Road however is on track — at least for now. “The city is working closely with East West Connectors (EWC) to maintain the Confederation Line extension schedule,” said Morgan.“The project is on the original timeline in the east for handover in May 2024 but there are significant schedule pressures on the western segment of up to a year,” he added. “Potential impacts from labour strikes, supply issues and other events in 2022 are still underWhilereview.”theTrillium line was expected to be completed this year, delays became expected after the COVID-19 pandemic caused backlogs on essentially all major infrastructure projects. That mixed with labour strikes and supply chain issues made the current situation inevitable.But after the problems reported with Phase 1, many city politicians say they don’t want to rush the work getting done. A recent LRT inquiry showed how pressure from the city meant the system was launched before meeting its technical threshold. A final report is expected this fall.The news of light rail delays will mean a continued strain on the OC Transpo bus system which is sometimes reporting upwards of 300 route cancellations per day. OC Transpo is hoping to hire 300 new drivers this year to help with the demand, however new statistics show only six per cent of applicants ever advance ontoSotraining.far58 drivers have been hired this year, with 32 more bus operators starting the job this Constructionmonth.continues on all LRT stations and vehicle testing is taking place between Hunt Club and Leitrim Road. The Trillium Line station in Riverside South still has a lot of work to be completed with windows and doors still needing to be installed along with portions of the tracks and railings. Most of the concrete work has been completed with sets of stairs noticeably visible coming from the steel structure.Thetotal price tag for Stage 2 is $4.6 billion. Funding has been provided by all three levels of government. Prices were fixed before the pandemic so Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says the project remains on budget. South delayed by a

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Manotick Brass provided music entertainment during the picnic. Shyloh Smith gets her face painted as it was one of the activities for the kids to enjoy at the picnic. Reese, Matin and Darlene of yoMA sold freezies as a fundraiser.

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Page 20 FRIDAY, Septembe R 9, 2022 mA NOt I CK m e S S e N G e R 990 River Road Manotick Across from Tim Hortonswww.pharmasave.com Hours of Operation Monday to Saturday-9am-8pmFriday:9am-5pmSunday-10am-4pmThese cards accepted 613-692-0015 Manotick’s only locally owned Pharmacy PAUL’S PHARMACY Thank You again for Your conTinued paTronage THE MEWS OF MANOTICK 613-692-3591 Open: Monday - Saturday 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Manotick“Thank you for supporting allowscommunity-minded,yourlocally-ownedhardwarestore.Itisyoursupportthatustogivebacktothecommunity.” Shop LocaL

MANOTICK MESSENGER F RIDAY, S E p T EM b E R 9, 2022 Page 21 We’re so excited to see you all. Thank you for your constant support over the last years. You have no idea how much it is appreciated. Cheers to you all! 2364 ROGER STEVENS DRIVE SpecialS Mon-Sat 11:30am-9:00pm Sun 11:30am-8:00pm 613-489-2278 Monday Wings • Tuesday Burger Mania • Wednesday riBs • Thursday: Fish & Chips • Friday-sunday our FaMous priMe riB Delivery Monday to Sunday within 7 km radus of the pub Seatsonourheatedcoveredporch! It was the first A Taste of Manotick event since 2019, and the Manotick BIA hit another home run with an outstanding and well-attended event. Jugglers and performers of stilts were once again a highlight of the annual Taste of Manotick event. Hearing Freedom was among the many local businesses set up along Manotick Main Street during A Taste of Manotick. The staff at Manotick Home Hardware greeted people with a smile and gift bag. Bands were set up in different areas during the Taste of Manotick event, prompting many to get up and dance.

Jared Downey had two assists with one each going to Kiazyk, Isaac Wills and Nathan Woods. In their second game, the Knights beat the hometown Brampton team 12-7. Sam Parent had eight points with three goals and five assists, while Pelletier had four goals and three assists and Liam Aston had a goal and six assists. Cameron York had two goals and an assist, with Tristan Nicholson and Nolan Downey each chipping in with a goal and an assist. James Donnelly had two assists, with Nick Bafia, Owen Tasse and Isaac Wills each adding one. The win put the Knights in the final against the Coquitlam Adanacs.After Coquitlam scored an early goal, the Knights got on the board with two quick goals, as Aston scored from Jared Downey and York, and then 21 seconds later. Markus Afonso scored for Coquitlam, but Jared Downey scored from Aston and York to restore the two-goal lead. Max Velthuijzen scored late in the first for Coquitlam to make the score 3-3. In the second period, James Donnelly scored from Aston and Wills, and Nathan Woods scored with 1:35 left in the period to put the Knights ahead 5-4.The Adanacs got goals from Parker Kennedy and Aidan Lalonde in the third period to go ahead 6-5. Donnelly tied the game with 7:28 as he scored from Pelletier and Jared Downey. Pelletier netted the winner with 5:42 left from Parent and Wills to clinch the gold medal. The captain of the national championship team is Jared Downey of North Gower.

Knights edge Coquitlam 7-6 to win Canadian Jr. B lacrosse championship

Nolan Downey, Sam Parent and James Donnelly each scored twice. Liam Aston had a goal and five assists, while Brodie O’Connell had a goal and an assist.

The Nepean Knights won the Canadian Junior B lacrosse championship.

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The Nepean Knights are the Junior B lacrosse champions of Canada.Thelocal team, made up of players from Barrhaven and the North Gower-Osgoode-Manotick area, headed to Brampton last week after winning the Ontario championship to play in the Founder’s Cup tournament. With the score tied 6-6 in the third period, Nick Pelletier netted the winning goal with 5:46 remaining to play, and the Knights shut the door on the Coquitlam offence for a 7-6 win. Pelletier was named the tournament MVP, while Thomas Kiazyk was named the tournament’s top goalie. The Knights opened the tournament with a convincing 17-5 win over the Onondaga Red Hawks. Pelletier and Cameron York both had three goals and four assists for the Knights, while Nick Bafia had three goals and two assists.

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Comment: “I just graduated my high school career and even though Covid-19 set me back, I had an incredible experience at St. Mark. Last year I was on Virtual Academy and struggled not being around my St. Mark family. During that time however, I was able to be on VA’s Student Council and plan a virtual Relay for Life. This gained me a lot of public speaking, planning, and teamwork skills that I will stay with me for years to “Whencome.Ireturned to St. Mark in September as the Student Council Secretary, it was a big adjustment, but it felt like I had never left. There were still many Covid regulations that we had to adhere to, but we made the best of it. We were able to return in the spring with regular semestered school, regular sports and events. This made our last couple months of high school a lot more enjoyable.”

Name: Kirsten Larkin A ge: 17 Address: Edwards School: St. Mark Catholic High Grade: Graduated in June Parents: Patricia and Dean Larkin Sister: Kezley (23) Pets: Two dogs, Parker and Josie; one cat, Bella.

School Activities: “I was part of our school’s Student Council (student secretary) where we planned the Canned Food Drive, Spirit Weeks/Days and school Fundraisers. I played for my school’s Football Team that made history as the First High School Girls Tackle Football Team in Canada.”

Greatest Accomplishment: “Being able to take my horse Risky Business to provincials twice. Making Honour Roll all years of my high school career, and getting Defence MVP for my Tackle Football Team at St. Mark. At graduation I was awarded the Vice Principal Award and Physical Education Department Award that made me so thankful for all the great experiences I had at St. Mark.”

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Other Activities/Interests: “I play rugby for the Barrhaven Scottish and I have recently retired from being a competitive horseback rider for 10 years. I still enjoy spending time with my families horses, and riding occasionally.”

Favourite Subjects: “I really enjoyed taking Challenge and Change (Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology) and Business Leadership, because I had great teachers for both classes that were super passionate about teaching those topics.”

Career Goals: “I’ll be taking a gap year next year to travel, volunteer and work to gain life experience before going to university for french, criminology or police foundations to hopefully join the RCMP.”

Kristen Larken was awarded the Vice Principal Award and Physical Education Department Award at St. Mark. Mark grad thankful for the great experiences she had in high school by Phill Potter

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Part-time Work: “I work at The Sticks restaurant at Anderson Links Golf course.”

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