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By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star Orléans residents made the most out of their Family Day long weekend, attending everything from a free skate at the Ray Friel Centre to free bowling at the Orléans Bowling Centre, turning “Family Day” into Family Days in the process.

On Saturday, over 40 families took advantage of a free skating session at the Ray Friel Centre hosted by Orléans Ward councillor Matt Luloff, who was thrilled at the turnout considering it was also the final weekend of Winterlude.

Many of the people who turned out were just happy to be doing something indoors as the temperature outdoors was -15 degrees with a -27 windchill factor.

Dozens of families who kicked off their Family Day long weekend taking part in the Petrie Island Ice Fishing Derby for CHEO also spent most of the day indoors, as in inside their heated fishing shacks, leaving their lines dangling in the frigid water waiting for a fish

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Orléans resident Michel Neveu brought his entire family down for the event along with a few friends. Although strength normally comes in numbers, the crew of 20 failed to catch any contenders for the derby title which was won by a 10-year-old.

For Neveu, who is a member of the Petrie Island Ice Fishing Association (PIIFA), the derby wasn’t about trying to catch the biggest fish, it was about having an opportunity to bring everyone all together without any distractions like television, the Internet or video games.

“It’s a great way to spend time with the family and what better day to do it on than during the Family Day long weekend?” said Neveu, who normally spends his days on the ice alone, or with other members of the PIIFA. On Sunday, half the population of Navan turned out for the community’s revitalized Winterfest celebration – or so it seemed as CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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Country Convenience Store in Navan gathered together on January 22 to bid farewell to fellow regular and long time Navan resident Denis Chiasson (centre) who is moving into the Queenswood Villa Retirement Residence.

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ORLÉANS –Motorists who speed through school zones on Watters Road in Fallingbrook and in front of BéatriceDesloges high school on Innes Road will soon risk getting caught on photo radar.

Municipalities in Ontario were recently given the authority by the provincial government to start issuing speeding tickets using automated speed cameras.

The Innes Road location has been the site of a “Coming Soon” sign for the past 90 days. It will be replaced next month with a sign warning that the municipal speed cameras are now in use. A 90-day warning sign will soon be installed on Watters Road in front of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School followed by a second speed enforcement camera. The two locations were selected along with six other locations in Ottawa based on data collected by the City of Ottawa including previous incidents of speeding vehicles, the number of children walking to school and previous collisions.

Meatings sweeps Stray Dog Chili Cook-off awards ORLÉANS – Meatings Barbecue swept this year’s Stray Dog Brewing Chili Cook-off Challenge on Feb. 9 by winning both the Judge’s Award and the People’s Choice Award, beating out seven other entries in the process. Among the folks on the judging panel were Orléans Ward councillor Matt Luloff, Orléans Star publisher Fred Sherwin and Ottawa kickboxing legend Jean-Yves “The Iceman” Theriault. Other competitors included teams from the Meatheads Grill, The Corner Bar, Bite Burger House Orléans, CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa and The Koven.

A RECORD YOU CAN TRUST ü Widened Trim Road ü Extended Brian Coburn ü Built François Dupuis ü Millennium Park Expansion

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PC, Liberal candidates respond to election questionnaire Natalie Montgomery is a women’s health advocate and researcher, and a specialist in communications, who advocates for individuals and couples who are struggling with infertility and facing barriers to access treatment in order to build their families. She lives with her husband Cameron and their son Theodore in Convent Glen North.

1) What is your strongest personal trait and how will it make you an effective MPP? My strongest personal trait is my determination. When I set my mind to something, there is no stopping me. I’m a mom and an educator, so when times get tough, quitting is not an option – I just work even harder. As MPP, I’m confident that my determination will allow me to turn my passion for public service into concrete results for the residents of Orléans.

2) Please list what you believe are the top three issues in the riding and why is the first issue on your list your number one priority and what do you plan to do about it?

What I’m hearing from residents is that they are most concerned about healthcare, education and the LRT. Healthcare seems to be the biggest concern. From finding a family doctor to accessing the healthcare services that when they need them, Orléans residents need better access to quality care.

The Ontario PC government has invested $75 million dollars in the Orléans Health Hub and we got shovels in the ground after only one year in office. We have also implemented the Ontario Seniors Dental Plan which provides free routine dental care to low income seniors.

As a women’s health advocate, I advocate for individuals and couples who are struggling through infertility and facing barriers to access treatment. I will use that same voice to advocate for improvements that will reduce hospital visits, improve patient flow and help end hallway healthcare.

3) Please list what you believe are the

top three issues facing the province and why is the first issue on your list your number one priority and what do you plan to do about it?

The top three issues facing the province, in my opinion, are the economy, healthcare and education.

The number one priority has to be the economy – because when the economy thrives, everything else follows suit.

I am fully Natalie supportive of Montgomery our government’s plan to attract investment, encourage innovation and growth of small businesses across Ontario. We are taking strides to reduce red tape and make doing business in Ontario more affordable.

I talk to small business owners here in Orléans everyday. I hear their concerns and understand their needs and I will not stop advocating for our government to implement policies aimed at helping small businesses succeed and grow.

4) List what you believe are the three most important planks in your party’s platform?

The top three focuses of the province right now are jobs, the economy and affordability for families that are struggling to make ends meet.

People need a solid education to get a high-quality job so they can buy a home and raise a family right here in Ontario. By focusing on making strategic investments and strengthening the conditions for job creation, we can lower the $15 billion deficit left by the Liberals and put funding into areas where it can benefit Ontarians the most.

You can learn more about Natalie Montgomery and the Conservative platform at www.natalieorleans.com.

Stephen Blais is a lifelong resident of Orléans and the current city councillor for Cumberland Ward 19. He was first elected to city council in 2010 and was subsequently re-elected in 2014 and 2018.

Prior to serving on city council he served as a school board trustee with the Ottawa Separate School Board.

1) What is your strongest personal trait and how will it make you an effective MPP?’ I will always put Orléans first. Elected office is not about blind loyalty for the Party leader. Whether a person likes me or the Liberal Party or not, there can be no argument that my track record as a school board trustee or city councillor has seen hundreds of millions invested in Orléans and fair representation for all.

2) Please list what you believe are the top three issues in the riding and why is the first issue on your list your number one priority and what do you plan to do about it?

The three top priorities for Orléans are reducing commute times, respecting Francophone rights and culture and planning for the next phase of the Montfort Health Hub. I fought to ensure that LRT would come to Orléans, as part of Stage 2. Doug Ford has flip-flopped and cancelled Hamilton’s LRT. Do you trust him to honour his commitment to us or send the money across Ontario or the west end of Ottawa?

I am also the only candidate talking about re-uploading Hwy. 174 to provincial responsibility. This will ensure investments from taxpayers across the province – not just Ottawa. I also fought to include carpool lanes to replace the bus lanes on Hwy. 174..

3) Please list what you believe are the top three issues facing the province and why is the first issue on your list your number one priority and what do you plan to do about it?

The three top priorities for Orléans are: A) a unified Ontario; B) healthcare and C) education. Ontario has always been

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at its best when there was a belief in the collective commitment to one another and at its ugliest during times such as the current government that pits one community against another with hatred and vile.

At its best, former PC Premier Bill Davis enacted full Catholic funding in education and Liberal P r e m i e r D a l t o n Stephen Blais McGuinty enacted full-day kindergarten.

Ontario has been at its ugliest when PC Premier Mike Harris attempted to close the Montfort hospital, PC Premier Doug Ford’s attack on teachers and students or former NDP Premier enacted “Rae-Days”.

All jurisdictions have their problems governing but when respect is replaced with hatred, collegiality is replaced with attacks; consultations give way to right wing or left-wing ideologies, not much gets accomplished and years of progress are lost. I will always put Orléans first.

4) List what you believe are the three most important planks in your party’s platform?

Doug Ford bills himself as a “big Republican” supporter of Donald Trump and Ontario and Orléans residents do not support a U.S. Republican makeover of Ontario. The Liberal Party of Ontario that I will champion believes in an Ontario where values do not pit one group against another. An Ontario where vulnerable populations are supported – not attacked.

And a province that is fiscally responsible and committed to environmental issues that will make our community a beacon for all others.

You can learn more about Stephen Blais and the Liberal platform at www.stephenblais.ca.

Controversial rezoning hearing scheduled for next week

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star Opponents of a proposed high rise development near the corner of Pagé and Innes Roads are hoping that a provincial tribunal will grant them official party status in their bid to oppose a rezoning application by the developer Group Lépine.

The proposed development first came to light last summer when Groupe Lépine submitted a request for an amendment to the City’s Official Plan to allow for the construction of three high-rise buildings ranging from 12 to 16 storeys as well as with five 9-storey buildings. Together they would contain 1,320 apartment units.

Not surprisingly, the news was met by immediate opposition from nearby residents, especially those who live on the east side of Pagé Road whose properties back on to the proposed site, and in the new Caivan Development whose homes are situated just to the south of the project.

The residents were planning on fighting the density of the proposed development as well as the request to allow for the high rise apartment buildings in front of the city’s planning committee, but when the city missed a deadline by just 48 hours in December, it opened the door for Groupe

Lépine to take their appeal for a zoning amendment directly to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, formerly the Ontario Municipal Board, which hears and rules on cases in relation to planning issues and municipal government.

But before LPAT hears the appeal, they give any third party with an interest in the case the opportunity to make a submission either for or against. Each submission is then vetted during something called a Case Management Conference (CMC), which isn’t a conference at all but a means for LPAT to narrow down which submissions will be considered during the appeal hearing and which groups will be given official status.

The Orléans Village & Area Community Group is an ad hoc committee of local residents lead by Denise Frigon which vehemently opposes the density of the developmemt and the high-rise apartment buildings. They had been busy for weeks preparing a detailed presentation that had to be submitted to LPAT by noon on Monday. It is now up to the CMC, or to be more accurate, the LPAT member who will preside over the CMC, to determine if the presentation will be allowed and if the community group will be given party status.

That determination won’t be made pub-

Building location and placement

lic until the CMC is held at City Hall next Tuesday, Feb. 25.

The Orléans Village & Area Community Group plans to have a representative in attendance in case the individual presiding over the CMC wishes for them to elaborate on their written submission.

In an interview with the Orléans Star on Monday, Frigon was confident her group would be given official party status and their submission given serious consideration by LPAT. The group’s motto is “No rezoning. No apartment buildings.”

In actuality, Groupe Lépine is asking for two zoning amendments in one. The first amendment, or Part A, would have the

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property designated “Arterial Mainstreet” which would allow for the construction of the proposed nine-storey apartment buildings. Part B of the amendment proposes an exception to the standard provision to accommodate two 12-storey and one to 16-storey building.

The argument the Orléans Village & Area Community Group is making is that the development will have a serious impact on local traffic, which is already an issue, and their quality of life.

“Some people think we’re just a not-inmy-back-yard group, but they don’t have someone who wants to build a 16-storey apartment in their backyard,” says Frigon.

NDP candidate responds Green Party hopeful lays to election questionnaire out provincial priorities Manon Parrot is a labour and social justice activist, a proud francophone, and a long-time resident of Orléans, where she raised her two daughters.

She has worked as a translator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers for the more than 30 years and has been active at the grassroots level defending workers and the most vulnerable. This is her first foray into politics as a candidate.

1) What is your strongest personal trait and how will it make you an effective MPP?’ Integrity, my strongest personal trait would be that I have integrity and won’t let the people of Orléans down by changing my values, or leaving my position.

2) Please list what you believe are the top three issues in the riding and why is the first issue on your list your number one priority and what do you plan to do about it?

The top three issues in the riding are as follows: 1) Standing up to runaway developers and large corporations 2) Ending hallway medicine 3) Access to services in French for those who need it The top priority, fighting for families, is important because it shows where we stand.

In the NDP, we’re all about standing up for the little guy, righting wrongs, and making life more fair for people who are just trying to do their best to get ahead. When we stack the deck against regular working people and make life easier for corporations and developers, like some politicians do, everyone gets left behind. I will always stand with regular people.

3) Please list what you believe are the top three issues facing the province and why is the first issue on your list your number one priority and what do you plan to do about it?

Manon Parrot The top three issues facing the province are: 1) Ending hallway medicine 2) Properly investing in education 3) Making life more affordable (instead of raising the cost of living by privatizing Hydro One).

We’re tired of seeing our loved ones hurt and in pain because they can’t access the treatment they need, or having to spend days in a hallway hidden behind a flimsy partition. I also think people should have access to dental care and pharmacare in the same way we have public healthcare 4) List what you believe are the three most important planks in your party’s platform?

The NDP has taken a stance on everything listed above. For Orléans, the priorities are: 1) Ending hallway medicine/access to dental care and pharmacare 2) Education investments 3) Standing up to the Ford cuts that make life so unaffordable and difficult for families.

You can learn more about Manon Parrot and the NDP platform at www.manonparrot.ca.

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fixing the way we elect our governments.

Even though they only got 40% of the vote, Doug Ford and the PCs have a majority government. As a result they can pass whatever policies they want even if the majority of Ontarians disagree with them.

A better electoral system would mean Ontario would elect governments that better reflect our priorities. We would have different, and likely better policies on healthcare, education and all the issues that are important to you and your family.

Doug Ford likely would not even be Premier.

The other two top issues would be creating better funding models for healthcare--including senior care, and better funding models for our education system 4) List what you believe are the three most important planks in your party’s platform?

1) Creating a better environment for all of us to enjoy.

2) Proper cost effective funding for education and healthcare, including care for seniors.

3) Electoral reform.

You can learn more about Andrew West and the Green Party platform at www. andrewwest.ca.

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Besides his professional career, Andrew has also volunteered and raised money for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and WWF-Canada. He is currently studying to be bilingual.

1) What is your strongest personal trait and how will it make you an effective MPP?’ No other candidate will work harder for the people of Orléans than me.

2) Please list what you believe are the top three issues in the riding and why is the first issue on your list your number one priority and what do you plan to do about it?

Once elected, my first priority would be to have a town hall for my constituents.

This is my top priority because it will help me get to know my constituents better, as well as for them to get to know me. It will also be an opportunity to discuss our mutual priorities My following immediate priorities would be: • To work with the City of Ottawa on improving the transit situation in Orléans. This includes finding ways to add more bus routes and stops in safe locations.

• To work with the government to reverse the cuts that have been made to education to make sure our schools are properly resourced and class sizes are reduced.

3) Please list what you believe are the top three issues facing the province and why is the first issue on your list your number one priority and what do you plan to do about it?

The top issue facing the province is

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Lessons learned Last Wednesday, city council approved a motion calling for the release of all documents relating to the procurement process for LRT Stage 2, including the technical compliance scores, the technical evaluations and the specific bid amendments made to the final contract. The motion also calls for public release of the legal opinion by Norton Rose Fulbright, dated Oct. 23, 2018 and titled, “Trillium DBFM RFP-Technical Evaluation Bid Evaluation Steering Committee Discretion and Re-evaluation”.

The motion is a considerable about face from just a month ago when city solicitor Mike O’Connor denied a request from the Ottawa Citizen to make the legal opinion public.

It comes amid a growing cry for an independent inquiry into the process behind the decision to award the contract for the southern portion of Stage 2 to SNC Lavalin, despite the fact that it received the lowest score among the companies which bid on the project.

Ongoing reports about SNC Lavalin being awarded the contract despite its shortcomings have eroded the public’s trust in both city staff and city council. Something had to be done and city council is doing the minimum it feels necessary to end the controversy and reassure the city’s taxpayers.

But if they were truly serious about getting to the bottom of the LRT controversy they would have called on the Minister of Municipal Affairs to conduct an independent inquiry into the whole affair.

The motion passed last Wednesday does call for the hiring of an independent consultant to undertake a “Lessons Learned” exercise on the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project Procurement Process. But before you can establish the lessons learned, you must first uncover the mistakes made, which are many, and not just surrounding the Stage 2 procurement process, but the entire Stage 1 project from procurement to roll out.

There’s also reason to be skeptical about the city’s ability to hire an independent consultant to look into mistakes they themselves might have made.

At this rate, we may never get to the bottom of what really happened and without those answers there are no lessons to be learned and the mistakes, whatever they may be, will likely be repeated.

Of course, if no one did anything wrong and everything was on the up and up, an independent inquiry would relieve them from the pale of controversy that continues to hang over City Hall.

By the time Stage 2 is completed and becomes operational, Mayor Watson and half of city council will have moved on, leaving the rest of council to deal with the lessons that haven’t been learned and the consequences that will surely result.

– Fred Sherwin, editor

Fredrick C. Sherwin, Editor & Publisher fsherwin@orleansstar.ca Chantal G. Désilets, Account Executive chantal.desilets@orleansstar.ca The Orléans Star is a bi-weekly publication distributed to 44,000 residences in Blackburn Hamlet, Orléans and Navan.

The newspaper is locally owned and operated by Sherwin Publishing Inc., 745 Farmbrook Cres., Orléans, ON. Inquiries and delivery issues should be sent to info@orleansstar.ca.

Orléans councillor marks first Family Day as a father Well, this was my first Family Day weekend as I maybe somewhat biased, but I believe a father. While I certainly enjoyed the stat holiday Orléans has the best outdoor rinks in the city, in years past (when I was able to take it), nothing from Queenswood to Cardinal Creek to Convent beats spending the day with Glen, and it’s all thanks to volunyour little one and your best teers. Thank you to everyone friend. volunteering your time and helpYou really don’t know how ing to make our community such big your heart can grow until a great place to live. you have a tiny human to love Saturday night had me celeand care for unconditionally brating Flag Day at the Royal Orléans Ward 1 together. It’s been the greatest Canadian Legion Branch 632 in adventure and the most rewarding experience support of Soldier On. of our lives, and I’ve certainly had quite a few As someone who was injured in Afghanistan adventures! and suffered with PTSD, I especially appreciated I spent Saturday morning at the Ray Friel the businesses and individuals who sponsored this Centre for my Flag Day Family Free Skate. It was event to raise money for our injured veterans. so nice to connect with constituents and enjoy an The Legion donated the space, the meal was hour of fun on the ice. Thank you to all who came provided by Lavergne Western Beef and Fruits out and thank you to our incredible staff at CRFC Express and the winner of the 50/50 draw, a for the help provided in setting up and supervising local firefighter and Afghanistan veteran himself, the skate to keep everyone safe. donated his winnings back to Soldier On. It was The rescheduled Convent Glen-Orléans Wood heartwarming and I was pleased to sponsor and Community Winter Carnival was fun! I enjoyed attend the event. some delicious maple syrup and had a great chat Sunday, Laura, Libby and I enjoyed all that with our wonderful residents down the hill.

Winterlude had to offer. The ice sculptures and The rinks at St. Moritz are in great shape thanks experiential art exhibits kept us busy as we caught to an extremely dedicated group of volunteers. up with friends.

We are so blessed to have such generous volunHowever you spent your Family Day weekend, teers maintaining our outdoor rinks. Shout out to I hope it was restful and presented opportunities to all of you going out late at night to shovel and reconnect with the people who love and support flood our rinks. you most.

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MMEBLAWRRS your way to a happier, healthier life We are almost two months through the year so let’s check in on those New Year’s resolutions. Sadly, I’ve already fallen off my daily discipline in Duolingo Spanish, and Netflix and Prime binge-watching have obliterated my plans to read a book a week.

On a positive note, I’m still getting to the gym for some cardio, weights and swimming about three times a week.

However, I can tell many other folks who planned to get in shape in 2020 and who stuck with it through January have dropped off as the crowds have thinned out and its easier to get a locker, even at peak periods.

This is the problem with New Year’s resolutions or any commitment to change at any time of the year. Old habits are hard to break, and the latest science of behaviour change reveals that new habits don’t take three weeks to develop, most habits and lifestyle changes need at least 66 days or longer of repeated incubation, encouragement, discipline, structure and commitment to grab a foothold in your life.

It’s why I’m skeptical of fitness boot camps, fad diets and self-help gurus who promise quick and easy results and how so many of us – yours truly included – signup and follow them like lemmings to the cliff only to be disappointed, slip back and

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spend/waste hundreds of dollars in the process. Yet it is not enough to criticize, so heretofore is one path and plan you may wish to try for the next two months and the rest of your life.

While not based on nutritional science or sports medicine or psychiatry, it works for me: it’s called MMEBLAWRRS Daily and stands for Move More, Eat Better, Less Alcohol, Water, Read, Rest and Stretch.

We lead crazy daily leaves and our schedules between work, travel, kids, medical appointments, evening activities, aging parents, and community involvement results in 12- to 14-hour days. And our socalled recharging weekends are jammed with groceries, household chores, gas fillups, and more chauffeur trips to kids’ activities, the vet, the mall and so on and so on.

But even during this craziness, you can lose weight, eat smarter, be fitter, think

clearer and become more serene. Let’s start with MM – Move More. Park your car farther away and walk an extra 100 meters, take the stairs when you can and build in a 20- to 30-minute walk with your spouse or a friend each weekend.

Next up EB – Eat Better. Again, diets are means to an end and unless you fundamentally change your diet forever, Keto or Paleo or Celery Juice weight losses will find their way back to your frame, it is inevitable. Instead try this... on your next trip to the grocery store, only buy (or aim for 80% or more) stuff on the outside walls and aisles which should fill your basket with fruits and vegetables, fresh meats and dairy or substitutes, healthy grains, nuts, etc. Sticking to the outside real estate avoids all the processed junk that numerous studies link to heart disease, multiple cancers and lower life expectancy.

Now LA – Less Alcohol, this is tough one for wine lovers like me. Some ideas to curtail your beer, wine or spirits intake include only consume on weekends, set daily limits or seek non-alcoholic alternatives. Just find what works and stick with it.

This brings up W – Water. Instead of alcohol, soft drinks, multiple coffees, or juices/smoothies that are overflowing with

sugar, nature’s clear cola is the answer.

Most of us don’t drink enough water so drink more daily and a glass before each meal. Enough said.

The two Rs are Read and Rest. Reading burns more calories than simply vegging in front of the TV... not many but more. Find great escape fiction, an amazing biography or a different take on current events and dive in to that paperback or e-reader, even just a few minutes a day will help and calm you. As for Rest, well, everything your mom or dad told you about sleep never went out of style. Tired people make more mistakes and are never at the top of their game, period.

Finally, S – Stretch. Even if you can’t make it to the gym or are stranded at the airport, stuck on cruise ship, confined to your cubicle on a conference call or just taking a 20-storey elevator ride (and didn’t hike up the stairs, why?), you can find multiple occasions during the day to stay limber. A quick shake of your limbs, half squats, calf, hamstring, shoulder, or oblique stretches keeps the blood flowing and resets your mood and posture.

Make a plan, put it in your agenda and take, small daily steps to a better you. It won’t be easy, it will be hard, and it will work! Go MMEBLAWRRS!

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hundreds of families took advantage of the much warmer temperatures to take part in snowshoe races, a children’s tug-of-war and a mini-Olympics.

The event was organized by the Navan Community Association and included a Chili Cookoff contest won by local resident Aleisha Villeneuve who beat out nine other entries.

Like Luloff the day before, Winterfest lead organizer Jackie Moore was also thrilled with the turnout for the Community Association event in light of Sunday’s warm weather and the fact that it was the final weekend for Winterlude.

The last event of the Family Day long weekend was hosted by Orléans MPP Marie-France Lalonde on Family Day itself.

Over 100 families took advantage of the opportunity to bowl for free at the Orléans Bowling Centre between 9 a.m and noon.

Lalonde first hosted the event during her second year as an MPP. She decided to continue the tradition despite having moved on to the federal level because no one has been elected to replace her yet provincially. A by-election is being held on Feb. 27.

“We started (the event) to bring together families in Orléans on a day that was created so that families could spend more time with each other,” says Lalonde who chose bowling as an event because you don’t need any equipment, such as skates or skies, and there’s no age limit – anyone can play.

Favourable weather the main attraction at Navan Winterfest

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star As the saying goes, what a difference a day makes. On Saturday, much of Eastern Ontario was in the grip of an extreme weather warning with temperatures dropping to -17 degrees, or -27 when taking into account the windchill factor.

By Sunday morning, the Arctic air mass had made way for a warm front and a high of +3 degrees, which just happened to coincide with the Navan Winterfest which returned to the Navan Fairgrounds after a three-year absemce.

The great weather brought people out in droves to enjoy snowshoeing, horsedrawn wagon rides, skating on Navan’s brand new outdoor rink, a mini-Olympics and samples of the Winterfest Chili Cookoff. The chili was so popular, in fact, that there was was nothing left but scraps within an hour of it being opened to the general public who were able to vote for their favourite batch.

The winning chili was made by Aleisha Villeneuve, who managed to beat out nine other entries.

The weather was perfect for the snowshoe races and the tug-of-war, but it didn’t do the new rink any favours as the combination of soft ice and dozens

of skaters created all kinds of ruts and bumps.

The rough ice surface aside, the Winterfest organizers could not have been more thrilled with both the weather and the turnout.

“I am blown away with how many people have come out,” said Navan Community Association member and event co-ordinator Jackie Moore. “Had we known ahead of time, we would have made more chili.”

One of the unique aspects of this year’s Winterfest was the call sent out to local residents to bring their own reusable dishes and utensils to cut down on the need for disposable items.

Anyone who brought their own reusable dish, utensil and cup were given three tickets for the draw and a number of fabulous prizes. Those people who didn’t Visitors to this year’s Navan Winterfest made short work of the many entries in bring their own dishes could use plastic the Chili Cook-off (left) while youngsters enjoy a game of tug-of-war in the snow ones provided by the organizers. (right). FRED SHERWIN PHOTOS “I’m into zero waste living and I blog about it so I just wanted to start normalizing that type of thing so if we could have more events that use fewer disposable items then it’s better for the planet,” said Moore, who was “blown away” by the number of people who brought their own disposable dishes.

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A SPORTS DOME FOR ORLEANS Orleans and the surrounding area will benefit from high-quality, state-of-the-art athletic facilities if the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) gets approval to build its proposed sports complex, including a dome atop the École secondaire catholique Garneau football field.

The highly anticipated dome would enable students and Orleans residents of all ages to enjoy a wide variety of athletic activities all year long no matter the weather.

If the City of Ottawa gives the proposal the green light, the CECCE plans to offer something for everyone, from football, volleyball, soccer and pickleball to baseball, tennis, running, yoga and walking. The board will also provide access to outdoor soccer pitches and baseball fields within the sports complex. Several different teams and organizations will be able to hold practices and activities simultaneously outside school hours because the dome can be divided into sections to accommodate different sports.

Keen interest from the board’s private-sector and not-for-profit partners will help the CECCE make this ambitious project possible.

Investing in our community Although the CECCE plans to build the dome on the grounds of École secondaire catholique Garneau, the infrastructure would benefit the entire Orleans community, not just Garneau students. Students from all east Ottawa CECCE schools, the Mouvement d’implication francophone d’Orléans (MIFO), sports association members and guests and, of course, residents of all ages in the Orleans sector would be welcome in addition to the general public.

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With a view to making more and better services available to residents outside school hours, the CECCE has partnered with organizations such as the MIFO, the Ottawa Sooners Football Club, the Orléans Bengals Minor Football Association, the Orléans Raftsmen Midget Football Club, Tennis Canada, the Maverick Volleyball Club and the Ottawa Pickleball Association.

These partners are excited about this major project and eagerly awaiting it. ‘‘The MIFO believes that a sports dome at École secondaire catholique Garneau will be an asset to the entire Orleans community, which will benefit from access to a space where residents can enjoy a variety of sports and hold athletic events.” Trèva Cousineau, President of the Mouvement d’implication francophone d’Orléans (MIFO). ‘‘The Orléans Bengals Minor Football Association is delighted at the prospect of a new sports dome in Orleans. It will enable us to offer a broader range of programs for girls and boys and hold practices all year round.”

George Zigoumis, President of the Orléans Bengals Minor Football Association.

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‘‘A training centre in the new dome will make Maverick Ottawa’s premier volleyball club by enabling us to enhance our programs and inspire our players to become top performers.” Kerry MacLean, President of the Maverick Volleyball Club.

Listening to our community The CECCE knows that listening to families and the community is crucial to delivering a facility that is aligned with their needs and expectations, so it engaged in consultations with École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph d’Orléans and École secondaire catholique Garneau parents, members of the Orleans community, the City of Ottawa and the Chateauneuf and Chapel Hill North community associations. Following the consultations, the board made significant changes to the original plans. The revamped proposal is one the entire community, including local partners and sports organizations, can get behind.

Respecting our neighbourhood In response to suggestions from local residents, the CECCE’s new plan involves building the sports dome on Garneau’s football field rather than on the two baseball fields as initially envisioned.

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City of Ottawa stormwater management standards. In addition, to preserve tranquility in the surrounding area, the CECCE will implement measures to minimize noise and comply with municipal standards. The board will also adhere to local zoning regulations regarding the height of the sports facility. If the City gives the go-ahead, the board will maintain existing green spaces and create new ones to mitigate the visual impact.

Benefits of a sports dome in Orleans The new dome will benefit both local residents and École secondaire catholique Garneau students. As the only high-end facility of its kind in Orleans, the new dome will result in enhanced sport-study program options for students and promote greater community involvement in physical activity and sports. It will also be a gathering place for the entire community and a place to enjoy indoor sports and recreation year-round, regardless of the weather.

The Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est firmly believes that this sports complex will benefit a huge segment of the Orleans community and that the dome will become a central meeting place for residents, associations and sports teams.

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MULTISPORTS CAMPS D’ÉTÉ

School of Rock has been a mainstay in Orleans music for over five years. Our bands have played at Ottawa Fury games, Ottawa Senators’ games, Grey Cup week, HOPE Volleyball SummerFest, the Capital Fair, as well as many festivals and parades. Our musicians have helped fundraise by playing at elementary school BBQs, partnering with Operation Come Home at their 24-Hours-of-Homelessness event and packing Grace O’Malley’s each December to raise food and dollars at our annual benefit concert for the local food bank. We were even named Ottawa’s Best Music School in 2019 (Faces Magazine).

The great thing is that many of the musicians playing in the bands had never had any musical experience before coming to our school. Most of our programs combine a weekly private lesson along with a weekly band rehearsal. The team approach ensures that new students are welcomed and encouraged by current students and as the student grows in ability, they are offered more prominent parts in the band’s songs.

Our instructors are the best in the city and we follow a tested School of Rock method that incorporates the instruction and the students’ music book, along with an online app that will challenge and assist the student. With two rehearsal studios, six individual lesson rooms and all the gear, for those who may have never picked up an instrument before or are seasoned pros, we are sure to be able to satisfy your thirst for music.

Our programs start for wee rockers as young as two years old all the way to those adults wishing to fulfill their bucket list through an adult boot camp. We added a March Break camp and summer camps so that, even if you can’t commit to a full program, you can experience the school!

So check us out online (locations.schoolofrock.com/orleans), come by for a tour at 2003 St. Joseph, like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ SoROrleans) or call us at 613-841-8118. We even offer a free first lesson with no additional obligation!

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Children ages 6-12 years Students produce a wide variety of work in all disciplines: drawing, painting, printmaking, collage and sculpture, giving children the opportunity to use materials and processes that are not available in the home or school setting.

Teens ages 13-15 years Youth focus their attention and develop patience in classes that are media

specific, such as cartooning, while individual lessons focus on different elements of art such as colour, line, form, perspective, and composition.

Downtown Campus Possible field trips involve a tour of the National Gallery of Canada, a visit to Lowertown Pool, and/or other local parks/museums. Children participate in a short drama class.

Orléans Campus Possible field trip to YMCA pool and/or other local parks. Children participate in a short drama class offered by the Ottawa School of Theatre.

ACTing!! Shakespeare! Musicals! Mixed Media! en Français and English! Learn by doing! Summer Theatre Camps!

Ottawa School of Theatre teaches theatre by doing theatre. All camps end with a show on STAGE! Just like the PROs! Skill building camps for your school aged child. Theatre builds life skills.

Acting, Theatre games build empathy development, teambuilding and nurture self-confidence. Theatre arts are a proven way to improve social and academic skills.

The basis for these techniques begins with taking ownership of your own actions within the group as a whole.

The show is not deemed a success or failure because of what happens onstage, but rather what has happened during the many hours spent together in rehearsals. Theatre (as in Life) is best when it is about the process and

not only the finale. Theatre is very much a TEAM SPORT! Ottawa School of Theatre is committed to providing the best learning environment for all its students. The success of the program lies in the first rate and fully equipped studios housed in The Shenkman Arts Centre as well as high caliber teaching. OST-ETO engages only the best to direct, teach and coach students in Improv, Acting, On-Camera, Shakespeare, Musical Theatre, Mixed Media and more. Teaching theatre since 1989, Ottawa School of Theatre offers a full curriculum of introductory and specialized acting and theatre classes, camps and workshops in English and French for students from pre-school to adult.

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Why send your children to summer camp?

By Mike Beasley Have you ever wondered why parents send their kids to summer camp?

Back in the day, going to summer camp meant travelling somewhere deep in the woods to stay in a cabin or tent, paddle a canoe, see wildlife and sing songs by the camp fire.

That seemed to be a part of almost every child’s summer.

The readers who are 40 or older can probably relate to those quasi-fun-filled, sun burnt and blackfly-bitten summers.

Those getaways are now labelled as traditional camps, which blend a variety of sports, the wilderness, creative arts and special activities into their programs.

There are camps to practice a sport, arts and drama camps, ones to learn new languages, photography camps, and even circus camps.

In this day and age, summer camps cater to just about every need or wish.

And yes, there are family camps which enable families to get out and enjoy nature and activities together.

You can sign your children up for a tripping camp with the focus on the wild and canoeing to a new campsite every night.

Still not doing anything for you? Then why not send you daughter to Girl Guide Camp or son to Boy Scout Camp?

If that’s still not working, then why not try a computer camp which is painful to suggest, because these days too many youngsters seem to spend hours –even days – on their electronic devices.

Thankfully, everybody is included in themed camps with the advent of physical disability/learning/mental disability and/or developmental delay camps.

If a family is burdened with the cost of sending several kids away for a couple of weeks, then subsidized camps may be the answer.

They are defined as a division of the traditional camps but provide scholarships and discounts for underprivileged youth and offer a similar program.

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The Ottawa New Edinburgh Club (ONEC) Ottawa New Edinburgh Club’s unique multi-sport summer day camps provide new skills, friendships and experiences.

Designed for children ages 7 to 17 of any skill level, ONEC’s summer day camps feature tennis, sailing, rowing, canoeing and stand up paddle-boarding in various combinations. The camps run from July 6 to August 28, 2020, weekdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, on a half- or full-day basis, for one to four weeks. Pre- and post-camp supervision is available. All instructors are certified.

ONEC’s Tennis Camps are a great way to get kids interested in tennis or to build on the skills they already possess.

Participants learn stroke basics, game strategy, footwork and sportsmanship, and receive an ONEC Summer Day Camp t-shirt. Structured off-court activities are also organized.

progressive certification from levels 1 to 4. CANSail 1 may take a week or more; CANSail 2 takes two to three weeks; CANSail 3 and 4 each take four to six weeks. All participants must sign up for full-day sailing camps.

ONEC’s Watersports offer Rowing Adventures in the morning, through which Row Canada’s Journey 1 and 2 certification is attained, and Paddling Adventures in the afternoon, when campers learn to canoe and use stand up paddleboards. Excursions take place every Friday for all watersports programs!

The Ottawa New Edinburgh Club is located at 501 and 504 Sir GeorgeÉtienne Cartier Parkway. For further information go to www.onec.ca; register online at www.onec.ca/daycamps. A 10% discount is offered for reservations paid by May 31.

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Spend your summer on the high seas Are you 12 to 18 years old and want to try something new this summer? Why not spend time on the water, travel, learn new skills and challenge yourself to reach new heights sailing a tall ship!

Aboard the 110-foot Fair Jeanne, youth 14-18 sail the Eastern seaboard in celebration of Maine 200 & Mayflower 400 during the month of July. In August, you can earn a Grade 11 high school credit aboard ship while sailing and exploring from Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Quebec City.

Youth 12-14 can sail on board the Black Jack and explore the St. Lawrence River in 5-10 day camps in the beautiful 1000 Islands. You may even sleep over inside Fort Wellington, go sea kayaking or sail alongside antique boats!

Once you step aboard, the ship’s company is divided into smaller watch groups, a new set of friends with whom you will learn the ropes, sleep, cook and yes…even clean a bit.

You might find yourself 30-feet in the air unfurling sails, learning how to navigate the ship at the helm with the Captain, or take a break reading on deck under the setting sun.

But don’t worry, it’s not all work; we take shore excursions, swim from the ship, play tall ships Olympics and make memorable experiences happen.

Bytown Brigantine Tall Ships Adventure inspires leadership, good citizenship and lifelong friendships sailing tall ships! So put the cell phone aside for a few days (don’t worry, you can have it on shore leave) and step aboard for the adventure of a lifetime.

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2019 Kids’ Camps WHY YOU SHOULD SEND YOUR TEEN TO CAMP (REALLY!) DAY CAMP #1 No sleeping in until noon.

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The Cumbrae School of Dancing Summer Dance Camp in Orléans!

With massive snowbanks everywhere, it’s hard to believe we’ll ever see summer again... but it won’t be too long until parents are scrambling to get the kids into those summer camps that always fill up!

The Cumbrae School of Dancing on St. Joseph Blvd offers an excellent, fun and affordable summer camp for kids July 6 to 10. The classes are introductory and include a variety of styles such as ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, musical theatre, hip hop and Irish. There are also crafts, costume design, dance photo shoots... snacks are even provided!

Cumbrae has been a family-owned business in Orleans for over 30 years.

The highly qualified instructors train girls and boys in a positive, noncompetitive environment.

“Choosing Cumbrae has been a wonderful decision for my daughter. She gets the best instruction and she is always eager to go to class! The summer camps are amazing – they have the perfect mix of fun and learning. The studio has been such a positive influence on both her dance and her confidence – she loves dance and that is all thanks to Cumbrae!”

— Rachel (parent) Dance is for everyone – come join our dance family!

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Aux camps d’été de La Coccinelle, vous trouverez une programmation enrichie avec une grande variété d’activités et de sorties dans un environnement sécuritaire. Nous offrons un choix de 4 sites différents

dans la région. Nos programmes offrent des sorties, des ateliers et 2 dîners par semaine. Les sorties et les ateliers spéciaux vont être affichés en ligne sur notre site Web dès le mois de mars.

Club de gymnastique Les Sittelles

Après 40 ans, le Club de gymnastique Les Sittelles a plusieurs raisons de célébrer, notamment, nos racines dans la communauté francophone, ainsi que le dévouement et l’engagement de nos membres. Plus que tout, nous célébrons la réussite de nos athlètes, soit les centaines, voire milliers de personnes qui sont passées par le Club de gymnastique Les Sittelles et ont relevé des défis personnels.

En 1980, alors que les activités récréatives pour les familles de l’Est de l’Ontario étaient majoritairement en anglais, Marguerite Landriault,

mère de 5 enfants, fonde le Club de gymnastique Les Sittelles. Tant de choses ont changé depuis les débuts des Sittelles, pourtant notre vision et nos objectifs demeurent solidement tissés au sein du développement des habiletés physiques et mentales des jeunes, notamment en promouvant la participation, l’esprit d’équipe, la discipline personnelle, ainsi que l’atteinte d’objectifs personnels, le tout dans un environnement complètement francophone.

Visitez notre site Web pour en apprendre davantage sur l’historique du seul club de gymnastique francophone de tout l’Ontario et sur nos différents programmes récréatifs et compétitifs de gymnastique artistique et de trampoline.

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The many benefits of sending your child to camp Submitted by Matt Barr Camps Canada There are hundreds of reasons for kids to go to camp. Here is a partial list followed by expert advice: Every child should go to camp to: 1.

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make new friends (the number one outcome cited by children who attend camp) learn new physical skills (arts and crafts, sports, swimming, waterskiing, archery) learn new social skills (communication, leadership, teamwork) gain an appreciation of people’s different abilities (we are all gifted in some way or another) experience the feelings of love, safety, and security enjoy being a kid and clowning around experience the freedom to make choices, decisions, and mistakes do chores without being paid (kids help to clean up after lunch and to keep the camp area clean) have one outstanding teacher (we have lots of the non-academic kind here) see positive adult role models in a fun environment experience a community where everyone is welcome regardless of race, colour or religion learn how to swim (many camps provide daily swimming opportunities) receive praise for who she is and what she has accomplished (counselors do this all the time) turn off the television for a week (there are no TV’s at most camps) to gain leadership skills (within a

group of their peers) 16. experience many things for the first time 17. build confidence in all the things they can do 18. feel comfortable being themselves (all personalities are encouraged and celebrated at camp) 19. learn to adjust to new environments, various social situations 20. gain a greater sense of personal satisfaction, self-esteem, and leadership 21. develop personal habits that lead to a healthy lifestyle 22. discover and explore their interests, values and talents 23. participate on teams 24. take responsibility for others and help out 25. increase their problem-solving skills 26. meet a new circle of peers (outside

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of their school friends) 27. create life-long friendships 28. learn to adjust to new environments 29. gain a greater sense of personal satisfaction and personal habits that lead to a healthy lifestyle 30. trust their own instincts and gain a sense of independence 31. MOST IMPORTANTLY . . . to have fun.

A camp experience is without equal.

Even those campers who during the school year have behavioural problems, difficulty concentrating or who cannot relate well to their peers are highly successful.

Camp is a place where strengths are reinforced, where people recognize and accept that all of us have varying

abilities and talents. In so doing, each participant can applaud the efforts of peers. Feeling that support, the young person is willing to attempt more complex and challenging activities without the fear of failure. In this environment the “poor student” has an opportunity for recognition and leadership that may otherwise be denied. Camp is for every child regardless of talent and ability.

Each summer it is evident by the smiles on their faces, and the laughter we hear that campers are extremely happy in the camp environment. They learn to be self reliant, cooperative, understanding and sensitive. As part of a relatively small group they make friendships and establish bonds that will last a lifetime.

And that, is what camp is all about.

Camps Canada: Providing lasting memories for 25 years Why send your child to camp A camp experience is without equal.

Even those campers who during the school year have behavioural problems, difficulty concentrating or who cannot relate well to their peers are highly successful. How is all of this accomplished in a recreational/educational setting that is overseen by a few camping professionals, but is administered for the most part by high school and university students. The answer is complex; however, the key to the success of camp is that all its efforts are focused on the individual and not on the program.

Camp is a place where strengths are reinforced, where people recognize and accept that all of us have varying abilities and talents. In so doing, each participant can applaud the efforts of peers. Feeling that support, the young

person is willing to attempt more complex and challenging activities without the fear of failure. In this environment the “poor student” has an opportunity for recognition and leadership that may otherwise be denied. Camp is for every child regardless of talent and ability.

How to chose a camp Summer is a great time for kids. They need to get away from the everyday stress of school as much as adults need to get away from their full time jobs.

What better way to help kids relax and enjoy their time off than to send them to summer camp? (By the way, this gives parents a nice break too.)

Before you make a camp decision for your child, there are a lot of factors to consider. You will want to do your homework before you drop your child off for the day to be cared for by

people you hardly know. It’s not easy.

There are so many camps to consider and they come in all shapes and sizes.

What does your child like to do?

Children know what they like and don’t like. Ask them for their input. If your child is active and loves to play sports, a sports camp is probably right for him or her. If your child is creative, then choose a camp that offers arts and crafts. Camp choices are as varied as children themselves. Choose a camp with the specific focus geared toward your child.

At Camps Canada we offer a variety of great camp options including: Arts and Crafts, Ball Hockey, Basketball, Bike Safety, Horseback Riding, Multisport, Swimming and Tennis for boys and girls ages 5 to 12 and some half-day options for 5- and 6- year-olds.

Our exceptional team of certified teachers guarantee incredible summer camp memories for your child. Our extended hours, enthusiastic certified teachers and amazing programming are what set us apart. Our mission is to create a special place for every camper to make lasting memories and to EXPERIENCE SUCCESS, regardless of their abilities.

Established in 1996, Camps Canada has hosted over 50,000 kids during the past 25 years.

Camps Canada offers a number of day camp programs at St. Peter High School in Orléans. ALL of our camps were sold out last summer, so register early to avoid disappointment. For more information visit www.campscanada.com.

– Submitted by Matt Barr of Camps Canada

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Shenkman Arts Centre If you are looking for a mix of educational activities and a whole lot of fun, then look no further than Shenkman Arts Centre. Inspire the creative side of children through the huge variety of camps and classes offered, which are not only top quality but also affordable.

Campers are entertained by a wide range of arts camps, learning skills like filmmaking, illustration, dance, pottery, sculpture and theatre – just to name a few. Children start the day in one of the centre’s specialized studios but there are also plenty of opportunities to get outside.

Classes offer the opportunity to film in the sunshine, watch a performance as part of the exciting summer series

on the Agora Minto-Orléans outdoor plaza, draw, eat lunch in the fresh air, or just blow off some steam. Some camps have organized outings to local pools, and parks.

Programs are offered by both City of Ottawa staff and the resident programming partners at Shenkman Arts Centre and parents can rest assured that all professional instructors working in their fields provide a high standard of instruction. The Centre’s convenient location, free parking and before and after-camp care make it an easy fit with anyone’s schedule.

Visit Shenkmanarts.ca and click on “Classes and Camps” to find out more!

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Your child’s summer camp adventure begins with the City of Ottawa. A wide range of classic and specialty summer camps for all ages and skill levels.

From adventure and sports camps to arts and science camps – kids will have a great time making new friends, creating lasting memories, discovering new interests, and learning new skills.

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ottawa.ca/camps Resident Programming Partners: Shenkman Arts Centre 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans

National Kids Camps For 35 years, National Kids Camps has been providing unique March Break and summer day camps for kids across the Ottawa/Gatineau region.

This year, we will be providing bussing for our campers from the University of Ottawa to enjoy the nature and outdoor adventures at our amazing CAMP FORTUNE location nestled in the beautiful hills, woods and lakes of Gatineau Park. Orléans campers have the choice of four different camps to choose from: Amazing Race Camp, Survivor Camp, Wilderness Adventure Camp and Mountain Bike Kids Camp.

Amazing Race Camp campers age 8 to 14 will take part in a series of unique challenges.

The campers will form teams and hike through Camp Fortune traveling from “country to country” participating in different tasks, sample the country’s food and play travel-themed games.

Besides the Amazing Race portion of the camp, the kids will have time to swim at Meech Lake, play archery tag, visit a local Aerial Park, and much more...

Survivor Camp includes hiking, archery, paddleboarding, beach volleyball, a visit to a local Aerial Park, swimming at Meech Lake and a series of physical/ mental/ food/immunity challenges as well as daily trips to Tribal Council where no one gets voted off, they get voted for! Best leader, Ultimate team survivor, Ultimate Camp Survivor etc.

Wilderness Camp includes paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, outdoor skills training, swimming at Meech Lake and a special day trip to Lac la Pêche and much more.

Mountain Bike Kids Camp is a funfilled and exciting way of exploring the great outdoors. Riding a winding mountain trail through forests, up and over hills, across streams will focus the camper’s attention on each maneuver you make! Each day the group will ride trails, use maps, and explore the area’s trail system. Along the way stops may be made for hiking, snacks, looking for frogs, and more.

The Academy of Dance Arts

Happy Feet are Dancing Feet!

The Academy of Dance Arts is offering SUMMER DANCE in June, July, and August!

Summer Evening Classes Dance classes will be offered in the evenings in June, July and August for students ages 3 to adult.

Classes are offered in: • Ballet • Jazz / Lyrical • Tap • Hip Hop • Musical Theatre • Acrobatics • Creative Dance • Contemporary Please register ONLINE at www.theacademyofdancearts.com commencing March 1st. Alternatively, register in person at the studio.

Dance Camps Summer Dance Camps will be offered in July and August. Dance camps are open to all children ages 4 to 12. Camp runs from 9 am to 4 pm daily, Monday to Friday, with FREE care one hour before camp (8am), and one hour after camp (5pm). Register for multiple camps and SAVE! Summer Intensive Classes Camps for the Competitive Dancer ADA also offers competitive classes and camps for the competitive dancer.

Check out our web site at theacademyofdancearts.com

For more information, including pricing and scheduling, visit www. nationalkidscamps.com

Adventures await at our Summer 2020

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Swimming, archery tag, team building, arts & crafts and so much more!

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SURVIVOR CAMP

Summer Evening Classes b June, July, August b Ages 3 to adult

Pine View Golf Camp This summer, your child could have a lot of FUN, be SAFE and really IMPROVE their golf game at Pine View Golf Course’s Summer Golf Camps.

Whether a child is being introduced to the game for the first time or looking to refine their skills, instruction through game-based learning leads to improvement in all areas. Superb lessons, friendly competitions, swing analysis, and on-course play keep your child engaged throughout the day.

Our certified instructors oversee all lessons and apply proven teaching methods your child can benefit from.

Junior golf campers will work on golf fundamentals, such as : • Chipping and putting • Full Swing • Course Management • Rules and Etiquette • Golf Definitions

Pine View’s Summer Golf Camps recognize that it is important for young golfers to have fun while learning, and is designed to accomplish just that through skills and drills development.

In addition, all campers will get onto the golf course each day for supervised play!

Weekly Camps: • Monday-Friday • June 29 to Aug 28 • Daily from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm • Lunch and all equipment is provided • Multiple camp discounts available Worried about rain days? We now have three state-of-the-art golf simulators in our club house. In addition to over 30 courses and driving ranges, we also have fun games like tic tac toe and ‘’window smash’’.

Contact us at camps@pineview.com for more information and to register your child for a great summer adventure!

Equestrian Camp Is your child crazy about horses and ponies? If you are looking for total horse immersion and a dream-cometrue for your child, then Summer Camp at Wynbrook Farm is the place to be this summer!

Now in our 34rd season, Wynbrook Farms is offering a two-week camp for children aged 7 to 14. The two-week session will run from Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12 and from Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19.

During the camp, participants will develop a bond with the horse or pony they will be paired with for the week and they will learn the basics of horsemanship, grooming, handling and practical horse care.

The children will ride twice daily with a morning instructional lesson and an afternoon “pony game” which could include mounted games, bareback, trail riding etc. Day Camp activities also include nature hikes, arts and crafts, trampoline, and scavenger hunts.

On the final day of the camp, the

children will perform a “horse show” for their parents and friends to enjoy as they demonstrate the skills they have learned at camp. All campers will receive a camp T-shirt as well as their very first horse show ribbon as a keepsake of their time spent at Wynbrook Farm.

This year’s fees are: $915 (including HST), and we limit our enrollment to 20 children. With a team of 4-5 staff members, we are able to maintain our standards of safety and professional care as high as ever.

All campers are required to have their own riding pants (breeches or leggings) and paddock (or equivalent) boots with a small heel.

Camp activities begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. and we can help arrange for car-pooling, early drop offs or late pick-ups should that be necessary.

To reserve your child’s spot visit www.wynbrook.com, download and complete the registration form and e-mail it to Melanie@tbeq.ca.

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TWO-WEEK CAMP FOR AGES 7 TO 14: July 20-24 & July 27-31

If you are looking for total horse immersion and a dreamcome-true for your child, then day camp at Wynbrook is the place to be this year!

• 9:00am–4:00pm (carpooling, early drop-off or late pick-up available) • Two riding lessons a day • Pony Games & Trail Rides • Arts & Crafts • Nature Hikes • Swimming Pool & Trampoline • Parents’ Day Horse Show

6222 Dunning Road, Vars (only 20 minutes from Orléans)

REGISTER ONLINE AT www.wynbrook.com

Ottawa TFC Soccer Camps The Ottawa TFC soccer club will once again be holding a series of soccer camps this summer for youth age 7-12. The camps will be run by UEFA-certified coaches, former professional and university players, and Ottawa TFC’s own talented Academy coaches. The camps are designed to develop a player’s individual skills and help build the confidence needed to enjoy the beautiful game. Players will be grouped with others of similar ability to be challenged to succeed to the best of their abilities.

The first camp will be held from July 6-10 at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School.

The second camp will be held from July 20-24 at Gloucester High School. The agenda will include 3.5 hours of on field training during the morning session. After a 60-minute lunch break the campers will enjoy an hour of swimming followed by a mini World Cup tournament. The cost for each camp is $225.

A separate goal keeper camp will be held from July 13-17 at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School. Campers can register for either the half-day camp, which runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, or the full-day camp which runs from 9:00 am to 4 pm.

The cost is $135 and $225 respectively.

A high performance camp will be held for youth age 13-18 at Millennium Park and Ottawa TFC clubhouse from June 29 to July 3 (no camp on July 1st). The cost is $250 per player. The camp is designed to model a national team training camp.

For more information or to register visit www.ottawatfc.com.

OPEN CAMPS for youth age 7-14 HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMP for youth age 13-18 TWO LOCATIONS: Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School & Gloucester High School

Your kids can triumph at Ottawa’s TRYumph Gymnastic Academy TRYumph Gymnastics Academy runs a wide variety of March Break and Summer Camp programs in Gymnastics, Ninja Warrior, Parkour, and Fencing.

There are programs for all ages. Gymnastics starts from six months and the fencing and Ninja programs start from five years old.

TRYumph’s founders – Alina Florea, a Romanian gymnastics coach whose former athletes have won provincial, national and international events, including a gold medal at the Sydney Olympics; and Paul ApSimon, who has coached the Canadian fencing team for going on four years, including at the Olympics, are both Level 4 qualified coaches and they know what it takes to succeed.

All of TRYumph’s programs have a strong focus on fundamental movement skills with an emphasis on teaching functional movement throughout the physical literacy strands. The physical literacy program ensures that all of TRYumph’s athletes develop skills for success in any sport.

There are drop-in times throughout the week for potential members to come tryout the facility and get a feel for the programs are offered at TRYumph. For more information visit tryumphgymnastics.ca, or come by the gym and visit our staff.

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Chapel Hill residents take part in 11th annual All Seniors Games STAR STAFF – The residents at the All Seniors Care Chapel Hill Retirement Community on Innes Road recently wrapped up the 11th annual All Seniors Games after four days of friendly competition.

Among the many events they participated in were Wii Bowling, Cribbage, Ladder Golf, Bocce, Darts, Shuffleboard, Pétanque and Jeopardy.

After each event gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to the top three competitors The most popular events were Wii Bowling, Bocci and Shuffleboard. Apparently, the Wii console at the residence was in high demand in the months leading up to the Games as the residents practiced their technique.

The Games opened on Feb. 4 with a number of participants joining together in singing this year’s theme song “Traditions”..

The final medal presentation ceremony was held seven days later on Feb. 11 with Orléans MP Marie-France Lalonde in attendance to help hand out the hardware.

Chapel Hill executive director Melissa Meikle said everyone who took part in the event had a great time including many of the residents who served as spectators in

cheering on their fellow residents.

“The residents who participated took this very seriously,” said Meikle. “So much so that they want to start training for next year’s Games right away.”

Among this year’s individual winners were Maureen H. in Jeopardy; and David H. in Cribbage.

Resident David E. was a triple gold medalist in Ladder Golf, Shuffleboard and Bocce, while his wife Edith won a pair of gold medals in Pétanque and Darts.

After winning a gold medal in Wii Bowling, Hélène B. has the distinction of winning a medal in all five All Seniors Games since the residence opened.

The All Seniors Games is a national event with over 30 All Seniors retirement communities taking part.

“Each day’s results are sent into our head office where they tally up all the scores and then they give out national medals as well,” explains Meikle.

At the time the medal presentation ceremony was being held at Chapel Hill, the national results were still being tabulated. How the Chapel Hill residents fared in comparison with the other All Seniors communities was still a mystery, But if there was a medal for enthusiasm and sheer enjoyment, then Chapel Hill would be on the top step of the podium.

Participants in this year’s All Seniors Games at the Chapel Hill Retirement Residencepose with their medals (above) while some of the ladies who participated in the bean bag toss indicate their top three placement.

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Soldier On vet honoured during Flag Day dinner in Orléans

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star Some of the top military brass in Canada rubbed shoulders with local veterans from Orléans and across Ottawa on Saturday to raise money for the Soldier On program and recognize one of their own.

Soldier On is a program of the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group which is committed to “supporting veterans and serving members of the military to adapt and overcome permanent physical or mental health injury or illness through physical activity and sport.”

The National Flag Day Dinner is the brainchild of Orléans resident and Knights of Columbus 4th Degree member Jay Sanko. Although not a member of the military himself, Sanko has worked closely with members of the Canadian Armed Forces in his professional life and wanted to find a way to say “thank you” for their service to their country.

He and his fellow Knights of Columbus 4th Degree members decided to organize a dinner in support of the Soldier On program and what better day to hold it on than National Flag Day. This year’s dinner raised over $6,000.

Among the brass who made up the head table were Lieutenant-General Al

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Meinzinger, who is the current commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and Vice-Admiral Haydn Edmundson.

As Commander of Military Personnel Command, Edmundson oversees the Canadian Armed Forces transition program which among other things includes the Soldier On initiative.

Since it was established in 2007, Soldier On has provided support to more than 5,000 active duty and retired members of the military by helping them acquire sporting or recreational equipment and to participate in group activities, the epitome of which is the Invictus Games.

Major Rob Hicks (Ret’d) is one of the more than 5,000 participants who have benefited from the program.

Hicks credits Soldier On with helping him overcome both his physical and psychological challenges in making the transition to civilian life.

Diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after returning from Afghanistan, Hicks used sports as therapy and was named captain of Team Canada at the 2018 Invictus Games in Australia which won two silver and four bronze medals.

Hicks was the guest of honour at the Flag Day Dinner and was presented with a special plaque along with Soldier On

(Left) Vice-Admiral Haydn Edmundson presents a plaque to Soldier On senior manager CPO Joseph Kiraly, while Flag Day Dinner chairman Jay Sanko (far right) presents a plaque to guest of honour Major Rob Hicks (Ret’d). senior manager CPO Joseph Kiraly.

Sanko is hoping to expand next year’s dinner and raise even more money with the help of sponsors like Lavergne Western Beef and Fruits Express which donated all the food for the past two dinners; Peter Loan Dining & Catering, who prepared

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Ice fishing a great way to spend time with family and friends

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By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star When it comes to Canadians’ attitude towards winter, there are three types of individuals – those who would prefer to spend the four months hibernating, those who tolerate it and venture outside out of a sense of patriotic duty and those who gleefully embrace it. The latter are generally referred to as “enthusiasts” and can often be found skating on the Rideau Canal, gliding on cross-country ski trails or ice fishing near Petrie island.

The Petrie Island Ice Fishing Association (PIIFA) – yes, there is such a thing – held its annual ice fishing derby on the weekend with close to 100 people taking part for bragging rights and the opportunity to raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

There are more than 120 fishing huts clustered on the ice next to the Oziles Marina Tackle Shop, forming a small village. Among them is the Blue Moon owned by Orléans resident and PIIFA member Michel Neveu.

Retired, Neveu spends nearly every day on the ice between January 1 and March 15 when the huts have to be placed back on land. And while most days go by with nary a fish being caught, he enjoys both the

solitude that can be had by fishing alone and the social aspect of the pasttime which often brings families and friends together.

On Saturday, Neveu was joined by his wife Lucie, their two daughters, a brotherin-law, and about a half dozen friends.

When most non-ice fishing enthusiasts think of ice fishing, they often picture someone sitting next to a hole in the ice in the bitter cold waiting hours on end for their line to go taught so they can haul in the big one. In reality, most people who ice fish barely venture out of their wellappointed huts which are heated by small wood stoves and stocked with enough snacks to feed a small army.

I used the term “people who ice fish” on purpose so as not to confuse them with ice fishermen who actually prefer to be out in the cold and sitting beside a hole in the ice than sitting in their shack.

While Neveu is very much among the later group of individuals, Cumberland residents Milan Topolovec and Lise Leger are among the former. They decided to rent a couple of huts on Saturday and invited more than 20 family and friends to join them, including Denis Chaput who managed to catch a couple of pike within the first 90 minutes after setting their lines.

One of the advantages to ice fishing as

Michel Neveu and friends pose for a group picture outside the Blue Moon ice fishing shack at Petrie Island (top) while Daniel Chaput holds up a pike he caught. FRED SHERWIN PHOTOS a family activity is that there is no Wi-Fi out on the ice and no video games which means that you have to actually partake in a conversation unless, of course, you prefer to be by yourself.

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Blondin wins World gold in the mass start

Orléans native Ivanie Blondin won her second World Championship title of her career skating in the Mass Start event at World Single Distance Championships in Salt Lake City on the weekend. FILE PHOTO.

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star Orléans native Ivanie Blondin is a World Champion once again. Four years after winning her first world title in the mass start event at the 2016 World Single Distance Championships in Moscow, the 29-year-old Blondin repeated the performance in the mass start event in Salt Lake City on Sunday.

Before lining up for the start of the race, Blondin’s World Championships had been lacklustre to say the least. She went into the competition having won a gold and silver medal in the 1500 metres in the last two World Cup events, and a pair of gold medals in separate 3000- and 5000-metres events in the fall.

Hopes were riding high for both Blondin and fellow Orléans native Isabelle Weidemann who has also had a fairly successful World Cup season, winning a gold and two bronze medals in the long distance events.

Blondin opened the World Single Distance Championships last Thursday with a sixth place result in the 3,000 metres despite lowering her previous personal best

in the event by more than three seconds.

She bounced back on Sunday to help Canada’s pursuit team set a new national record and capture a bronze medal in the process.

The team of Blondin, Weidemann and Valerie Maltais eclipsed the record previously held by Kristina Groves, Christine Nesbitt, and Brittany Schussler.

On Saturday, Blondin skated another personal best in the 5,000 metres, but it wasn’t enough to get her on the podium as she placed fifth, just over a tenth of a second ahead of Weidemann.

On Sunday, Blondin had to choose between going all out in the 1500 metres and hoping she had enough left in the tank to be competitive in the mass start, or taking it easy in the 1500 to preserve her energy for what is normally her best event.

As it turned out she choose the latter strategy. After placing seventh in the 1500 metres, she skated with a vengeance in the mass start and emerged victorious despite competing in her fifth event in four days.

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“I feel incredible, especially after the weekend I’ve had,” Blondin told reporters after her gold medal skate. “I wasn’t really disappointed with my races themselves – my times were great – but I got beat so it’s definitely nice to erase all that with a gold medal today.”

Blondin credited Maltais, who also took part in the mass start, in helping her win her second World Championship gold medal in the mass start in four years. She won gold inthe event in 2016 and silver in 2017.

“I had the perfect teammate to help me; Val led so many laps today and we worked so well together, which is just what I needed.

Our team has done so well at these World Championships and I’m super proud,” said Blondin.

Up until Blondin’s big win, it was the men’s team that was dominating the headlines.

On the opening day of the competition, the men’s sprint team of Gilmore Junio, Laurent Dubreuil and Antoine GélinasBeaulieu put in what would have been a gold medal-winning skate, but they were disqualified for an early exchange.

Ted Jan-Bloemens made up for the foul by capturing the gold medal in the 5,000 metres, while teammate Graeme Fish won the bronze.

Fish, who is listed among the NextGen skaters on the Speed Skating Canada website, then shocked the world the very next day when he broke Jan-Bloemens world record in the gruelling 10,000 metres to win the gold medal going away with his teammate finishing second.

Fish, who just turned 27 on Feb. 10, had won a bronze medal in the only other 10,000-metre event held this year at a World Cup in Kazakhstan in early December.

Blondin won’t have much time to rest on laurels. She is already back in Calgary where is preparing for World Allround Championships being held in Hamar, Norway from Feb. 27-29.

Both men’s and women’s teams will then head to Heerenveen, Netherlands for the final World Cup event of the season where Blondin will be skating for the World Cup title in both the mass start, in which she has a nearly insurmountable 112 point advantage, and the long distance events where she trails Martina Sablikova by 33 points.

Blind, deaf speed skater hangs up his skates to focus on golf

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star When blind deaf athlete Kevin Frost first started losing his eyesight and hearing in 1998 as a result of having Usher’s Symdrome, he thought his playing days were numbered and he would eventually have to give up his active lifestyle. But when a friend suggested he take up speed skating, he leapt at the opportunity to put on a pair of skates and get back on the ice despite the obvious challenges.

Although not completely blind, Frost has severe tunnel vision which limits his eyesight to that of a normal person looking at the world through a straw. Not good for playing hockey, but adaptable to a sport in which you go in one direction and compete against the clock.

Little did he know when he took his first skate around the Brewer Park oval in 2000, how much the sport would give back to him. Over the years, Frost has won over 60 medals competing against other disabled and able-bodied skaters at the provincial, national and international levels.

He’s set multiple world records for blind and deaf athletes in the master’s division and is a three-time world champion.

Most recently, Frost won a silver medal at the Jack Shea Sprints on the Olympic Oval in Lake Placid in what is very likely his last competition.

Now 52, Frost plans to hang up his skates, at least competitively, and focus on his newest love – golf.

“My speed skating coach, Mike Rivet, who also happens to be a competitive golfer, suggested that I spend more time working on my golf game,” says Frost, adding that he’s accomplished everything he could accomplish

as a speed skater. “It’s time for me to focus on this next challenge.”

Although, he’s tried other sports like rowing and cycling with limited success, golf allows him to bring his service dog Lewis on the course with him along with his girlfriend Loretta, who acts as his spotter. He also happens to be pretty good at it.

Since taking up the sport just three short years go, Frost has quickly made a name for himself in the blind, deaf golf community. In 2018, he had the lowest net score at the provincial and Canadian championships and placed second at the United States Open Championships.

Last year, despite a busy schedule trying to split his time between cycling and golf, he finished second at the Canadian championships in Cranbrook, B.C. With his speed skating career at an end, Frost plans to focus exclusively on golf as he pursues the Canadian title. He’s also been invited to compete at the World Blind Golf Championships which will take place place in South Africa in September.

Interestingly enough, of the biggest challenges for amateur golfers also happens to be one of the easiest things for vision-impaired golf.

Amateur golfers often tell themselves to “keep their eye on the ball” before striking it. For golfers with a severe tunnel vision like Frost, the only thing they see when setting up for shot is the golf ball, although their depth of vision can also be an issue.

Frost credits the generosity of the Pine View Golf Course and the White Sands Golf Centre, which let him practice any-time he wants free of charge, for the steady improvement in his game, as well as his technical coach

Kevin Frost with his service dog Lewis by his side. PHOTO SUPPLIED Taylor Lafferty at GolfTech on Lancaster Road.

And despite the fact that he will be turning 53 this year, Frost, doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon. In fact, he’s already thinking about taking up the sport of curling.

“It looks like fun and it will get me back on the ice,” says Frost.

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Snowmobile clubs solve insurance issues after weeks of confusion STAR STAFF – Better late than never.

That’s the attitude most area snowmobile operators have after a misunderstanding between the City of Ottawa and several area snowmobile clubs after their insurance coverage was rectified on Feb. 6 in time for the Family Day long weekend.

The issue came to light on the dawn of the snowmobile season in January when municipalities like the City of Ottawa and the United Counties of PrescottRussell reviewed the snowmobile clubs’ insurance policies and realized they excluded coverage for the “willful misconduct and/or negligence on the part of the landowner.” The omission exposed the municipalities and other landowners to potential liability.

The snowmobile clubs initially blamed the municipalities for refusing to allow them to use the trails which they groom themselves.

But when it was explained that the insurance coverage used by the regional snowmobile clubs was provided to the them by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), the spotlight was turned on the umbrella group which contended that the wording of their insurance policy has not been changed for the past 20 years.

In an effort to solve the impasse, City

of Ottawa staff worked with staff from the OFSC and volunteers from the Osgoode Carleton Snowmobile Trail Club and the Carleton Regional Snowmobile Club to explain and revise the insurance clauses and terms of liability where necessary.

An agreement in principal was reached on Feb. 6 and the necessary Land Use Agreements were finally signed on Feb. 13, allowing for a number of snowmobile trails to open on time for the long weekend including portions of the Ottawa-Carleton Trailway.

Other trails including the A-Trail Rail Bed and the Cumberland Forest Trail will be opened once they are properly groomed.

A similar agreement was reached between the United Counties of PrescottRussell and the Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club, which will open trails from Canaan Road all the way to the Quebec border.

News of the agreement couldn’t come soon enough to businesses in small towns like Wendover, Plantagenet and Limoges which depend on snowmobile traffic during the winter months.

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CHRIS FUNK THE WUNDERIST performs at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for students. Showtime is 7 p.m.

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80s NEW WAVE DANCE PARTY WITH THE UNDERGROUND beginning at 8 p.m. at Taproom 260 on Centrum Blvd. Come dance the night away with The Underground when they bring their 80s New Wave Dance Party to Taproom260!

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TUESDAY, FEB. 25 THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA performs at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets are $38 for adults and $20 for students. Showtime is 8 p.m.

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THE MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE presents ‘The Tortoise Versus The Hare’ at the Shenkman Arts Centre. This all ages production tells the story of one of the most famous races of all time with a twist. There will be two performances at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or by e-mailing mctorleans@gmail. com.

FRIDAY, FEB. 28 DANIEL DUNLOP entertaining from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Orléans Legion, 800 Taylor Creek Dr. for your listening and dancing pleasure.

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TUESDAY, MAR. 3 ORLEANS DOG PACK WALK The walk leaves the Orléans Garden Critter Jungle store promptly at 6:30 p.m. and will take between 40 and 60 minutes. As a reward for getting their pup some exercise, participants will get 10% off toys, treats, clothing, and accessories until theye close.

SATURDAY, FEB. 29 BREAKFAST AT THE LEGION – Enjoy breakfast at the Orléans Legion from 8 a.m to 11 a.m. with table service provide by local Cadets. $2 from the sale of every breakfast will go toward the Legion.

Micheline Bingley, 71 Passed away on Feb. 19, 2020 Ginette Gratton, 75 Passed away on Fb. 4, 2020 Simone Shank, 90 Passed away on Jan. 13, 2020 Marcelle Soucier, 82 Passed away on Feb. 1, 2020 Jean-Louis Ladouceur, 92 Passed away on Jan. 30, 2020

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