The Orleans Star Sept. 15, 2022

Saying goodbye to a man’s best friend

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star

It’s never easy saying goodbye to a family pet. It’s even harder when you have to say goodbye to a constant companion who has been your guide and protector for almost 10 years.

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Kevin Frost had to recently say goodbye to his guide dog of nine and a half years, Lewis, after he was diagnosed with Stage II kidney disease.

“I was with my daughter and she said that Lewis looked a little lighter than normal, so I took him to the vet to have some blood work done and that’s when we found out he was sick,” says Frost.

The prognosis was later confirmed by Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind who told Kevin that Lewis would have to be retired, leaving Kevin with a difficult decision, he could either continue to care for Lewis

and get him the treatment he needed, or hand him over to the organization who would find Lewis a new home and a family to spend his remaining years with.

“It was a difficult decision and then again it wasn’t. I had to think about what was best for Lewis and the best thing was for him to get treated by Canadian Guide Dogs and be with another family,” says Kevin. “Losing a pet is devastating. Losing a guide dog is traumatic because you are with each other 24/7.”

Lewis is 11 years old which is equivalent to 65 human years.

This is the second time that Kevin has had to say goodbye to a close companion. Ten years ago, he had to say goodbye to his first guide dog, Nemo, who had to be put down after he suffered a spinal stroke.

Kevin must now wait at least six months

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Orléans deafblind athlete Kevin Frost with his guide dog Lewis who had to be retired early this month after being diagnosed with Stage II kidney diseases. FILE PHOTO

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Stray Dog Brewing Co. to celebrate 5th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 17

ORLÉANS – The Stray Dog Brewing Company is celebrating it’s fifth anniversary this weekend and everyone is invited. There will be live music all day and all night, food trucks, good vibes and, of course, great beer. The proceedings get underway at 2 p.m. and will run until midnight. Tickets are $8 per person and include your first beer. Food concessions include Stoked, Fire Box Pizza and Valley Sausage. Live entertainment by The Greater Fools, Match In The Gas Tank, Area 52, and Hearts & Mines. Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting straydogbrewing.ca and clicking on the products button followed by the events button.

Orléans Terry Fox Run to take place on Sept. 18

ORLÉANS – The 31st edition of the Orléans Terry Fox Run will take place on Sunday, Sept. 18. As in the past, the start and finish will take place in the parking lot at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School on Tenth Line Road. Registration will open on site at 7:30 a.m. Open start from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bicycles, rollerblades and strollers are all welcome. The route is a 5 km loop, so runs of both 5K and 10K are possible. Dogs must be kept on a leash. Registration and donations can be made ahead of time at www.run.terryfox.ca.

Orléans Brewing Company to host Oktoberfest event

ORLÉANS – Get your lederhosen and dirndls ready. The Orléans Brewing Co. on Innes Road will be hosting it’s 4th annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday Sept. 24. There will be guest breweries, live bands, a DJ, German food, games and prizes. Because of the limited capacity the event will be held in two sessions – from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets to each session includes 2 pints from any one of the breweries on site (1 from OBC + 1 from any of the four local guest breweries) and one bottle of water. Advance tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.ca. Just type Orléans Oktoberfest in the search window.

Navan Lions Club presents Walk for Dog Guides

NAVAN – The Navan Lions Club is hosting the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides to raise money for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides on Saturday, Sept. 24. All proceeds from the walk go to support the seven dog guide programs of Canine Vision, Hearing, Service, Seizure Response, Autism Assistance, Diabetic Alert and Facility Support. With one in five Canadians living with a disability, the demand for specially trained Dog Guides increases yearly. The Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides ensures the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is able to continue to strengthen its ability to provide greater numbers of Canadians with Dog Guides. All dog guides are provided at no cost to qualified applicants despite costing $35,000 to train and place. The event will take place rain or shine on Saturday, Sept. 24 under the domes at the Navan Fair Grounds. Registration starts at 12 noon with the walk starting at 1 p.m. BBQ to follow. Participants can pre-register at walkfordogguides.com/fundraisers/Navan20222023.

Kevin Frost says goodbye to canine companion after 9 years

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before he can get another guide dog, but it could take up to a year and a half. In the meantime, he will have to adapt to life without a guide dog.

In 2002, Kevin was diagnosed with Usher’s Syndrome Type 2 which has left him with five per cent tunnel vision and 15 per cent of his hearing

A guide dog makes life much easier and safer for their owners. They help them avoid potential danger when going out and about. Kevin figures Nemo and Lewis have saved his life at least eight times, usually by preventing him from walking out into traffic. On one occasion, Nemo prevented him from walking in front of a bus. On another, he prevented Kevin from walking into an open manhole.

During the past nine plus years, Lewis has become a bit of a celebrity in Orléans and at the many sporting events Kevin has taken part in on both sides of the border. He will be sorely missed by everyone who has gotten to know him.

But with the end of this chapter in both their lives, another chapter will begin just

Kevin Frost and Lewis pictured during a recent

like the chapters in Kevin’s upcoming book Deafblind Champion which he has written to provide hope and inspiration to others facing life’s challenges.

CHANEL PFAHL FOR OCDSB TRUSTEE

Have you become concerned with politically biased teachings in our schools? Are you looking for a representative who will advocate for a qual ity education — one that equips children with the tools to think for themselves? Someone who will defend time-honoured principles like truth, rationality and equality, rather than political correctness? My name is Chanel Pfahl and I am asking for your vote as OCDSB trustee in the Oct. 24 municipal elections.

It is my belief that our schools should prioritize core skill development (reading, writing, math, technology) and most importantly, critical thinking skills. Unfortunately, as a teacher I have seen first-hand that activism in the education system has resulted in the introduction of teaching approaches that in my view are ultimately harmful to students and society. The current unhealthy fixation with gender, identity politics, and victimization will not put our students in a position to face the challenges of the next decades. I will look for opportunities to bring students, teachers, and administrations together in pursuit of their core mission of delivering educational excellence

For more details on my platform, please see blueprintforcanada.ca. If you are in a position to volunteer on my campaign, or to donate please contact me at chanelfortrustee@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Three candidates in the running in Orléans

By Fred Sherwin

The Orléans Star

Three candidates are vying for the city council seat in Orléans East-Cumberland (formerly Orléans Ward) starting with the current incumbent Matt Luloff.

Luloff win the first won the seat in 2016 when he beat out 15 other candidates for the privilege.

The Afghanistan veteran grew up in Orléans and attended St. Matthew High School. He spent his summers and weekends working as a lifeguard and instructor at a variety of pools including Bob McQuarrie Recreational Complex and The Ray Friel Centre.

After leaving the Canadian Forces, Luloff graduated from The Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs at Carleton University with a Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management. Before entering politics he worked as an advisor to several members of parliament and federal cabinet ministers. He lives in Orléans with his wife Laura and their two young daughters Elizabeth and Madeleine.

As a member of Ottawa city council he has served as the chair of the community and protective services committee; chair

and president of the Ottawa Public Library; and as a member of both the finance and economic development committee and the transportation committee member.

Born in Montréal, Rosemee Cantave is a fully licensed Physician from Haiti who moved back to Canada in 2007. According to he biography, she is driven by her desire to help others and make the community better.

As a research coordinator at the Ottawa Hospital, Cantave is an active member of the Association for the Social Integration of Ottawa which advocates for people with intellectual disabilities or behavioral disorders. She is a determined advocate for improving programs and services that directly impact this, and other underserved population.

Cantave lives in Orléans with her husband Alexandre and their two children Yara and Tristan.

Tessa Franklin grew up in Rockland, ON, and moved to Ottawa in 2016 to pursue a career in the music industry. She spent several years working for local concert promoter, Spectrasonic.

Since leaving Spectrasonic, Tessa has been keeping busy building a not-for-profit to support women in the music industry and

advocating for better support for veterans.

Her platform highlights things such as improvements to active and public transit, support for small businesses, increased community consultation, protection for greenspaces such as Petrie Island and the creation of a Veterans Food Bank. The core of her platform is accountability and transparency. On account of this, Tessa is turning down developer donations.

The 2022 municipal election will take place on Monday, Oct. 24. Advance polls will be held on Oct. 7 and 14 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. All eligible voters should receive their voting information by mail.

Matt Luloff

Rosemee Cantave

Tessa Franklin

RIP QEII

Whether you are a fan of the monarchy or not, it’s hard not to agree that Queen Elizabeth was a very extraordinary person in every sense of the word, beginning with the fact that she was the longest-serving British monarch on record and the second longest-serving head of state in history behind on Louis XIV who served for 72 years.

She succeeded her father, King George VI in February, 1952, at the tender age of 25 and served for 70 years and 214 days until her death earlier this month.

During her reign she saw conflict and then peace in Northern Island and a number of former British colonies were able to peacefully gain their independence including the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Kenya, Uganda, Fiji, Nigeria, Jamaica, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

No fewer than 12 Canadian Prime Ministers served under her reign starting with Louis St. Laurent.

And while the institution of the British monarchy has often come under attack she seldom has.

Her biggest challenges, especially in the latter half of her reign, were more on the personal side of her life rather than the public. I am hesitant to say private, because the royals don’t really have a private life.

Two of her sons’ marriages ended in divorce, but not before the tabloid press had a field day covering their trials and tribulations. Her handling of Diana’s tragic death was one of the lowest moments in her reign. And then came the grandchildren. Prince William has been a model royal and will make a fine king one day, but Harry and his various escapades must have caused her no end of sleepless nights. Not to mention his marriage to Meghan Markle and the couple’s decision to step back from public life and relinquish their roles as part of the royal family.

Those controversies and the constant scrutiny of the tabloid press resulted in the Queen spending most of her time holding the institution she represented together.

The institution of the monarchy has always been subject to criticism and for good reason, but the Queen herself was beyond reproach. The love and devotion she shared with her husband Prince Philip was a model to many.

Now King Charles III must follow in her footsteps. His will not be an easy task. Most people already see him as a caretaker king, filling in until William can takeover. Until that day comes, Charles has one heck of a legacy to live up to. We wish him well. Long live the King.

– Fred Sherwin, editor

Fred Sherwin Owner and publisher Jody Maffett Editor

Local MP marks the passing of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II

As Member of Parliament, I want to express my sadness following the announcement on Sept. 8 of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

I know I join many of you in Orléans and across our country as we mourn her passing while remembering her for a lifetime of public service to Canada and the Commonwealth which she served with great dedication and distinction.

As Her Majesty said on her 21st birthday; “My whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family, to which we all belong.” Her strength, resilience, patience & dignity are truly inspirational to all.

a successful event! Moreover, a special thanks goes out to all the organizations that came out with their booths to talk about what they do for our community!

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There’s was no better way for MP Stephen Blais and myself to end the summer than by spending time with more than 400 residents of our community at the Annual Community Corn Roast & BBQ that we hosted on Aug. 25 at Petrie Island. It was simply amazing to see you all joining us to enjoy a nice evening.

I would like to thank the Orléans Lions Club, Friends of Petrie Island and Orléans Myers for being leaders and partners in our community! Without your support, we would not have been able to have such

On Aug 3, I had the privilege to host a Meet & Greet with some of Orléans 2022 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) employers and their employees. It was great to hear how this program played an instru-mental role in the delivery of their summer programming, camps and activities as well as some of the employers’ feedback that I will be sharing with the respective department. The Canada Summer Jobs program helped over 109 organizations in our community of Orléans, provided job opportunities to 673 young individuals aged between 15 and 30 thanks to an investment of over $2.1M by the federal government.

Lastly, we could all see the school buses driving in our neighbourhoods in the last few weeks as we mark the back to school season. I want to wish all the best to our students in elementary, high school and university who started their school year. I hope everyone had a great time seeing their friends in the classroom and meeting their new teachers. Best of luck to all and have a wonderful school year!

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Summer of 2022 went by in the blink of an eye

Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, or maybe it’s because I was so busy, but this past summer seems to have flown by faster than the speed of light.

I started sadly enough, with the passing of my father on June 28, and it ended on Saturday with the internment of his ashes at Beechwood Cemetery followed by a reception at dad’s favourite restaurant.

In between, I managed to go Europe for three weeks with my boys, I camped in Presqu’ile Provincial Park with my daughter, I went to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the first time in four years and I saw the Canadian-Cuban artist Andy Rubal not once, but twice. Oh, and I can’t forget about Florence and the Machine, who I also saw in Montréal, and the Blues in the Bay Festival which I recently attended in Alexandria Bay, New York.

Whew, writing it all down at once is almost as tiring as doing it all.

When people ask me, ‘What did you do this summer?’, I answer... ‘I made up for lost time.’ The COVID pandemic made travel impos-sible and it forced the cancellation of two summers worth of festivals.

At least I was able to go camping during the pandemic, but even that didn’t happen without a few challenges.

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To be honest I did get a head start on the summer by going to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in May which was off the charts. Between the performances and the food, it was one of the best music festivals I’ve ever been to and it wet my whistle for the summer ahead.

In June, I took my first of two four-day camping trips to Presqu’ile Park with my daughter Maggie. It was a wondeful time to do some father/daughter bonding, plus I’ve always found Presqu’ile Park and nearby Prince Edward County to be a magical place.

Unfortunately, it was on the next to the last day that I learned that my father had died. It was gut-wrenching at the time, but he had lived a long life that was filled with love and the two of us had become quite close over the last few years which helped ease the pain of his passing.

My dad was also the one who encouraged me to travel while I was still “young” LOL. He ran away from home to join the navy as an 18-year-old, partially because he didn’t want to inherit the family printing business and partially because he wanted to see the world.

When I told him I was thinking of going to Europe after my return from New Orleans he said, “Go for it. And take lots of pictures.”

He passed before I left, of course, but I felt he was with me every step of the way, including in the neverending line-ups for the airport security checks.

My boys joined me for the Mad Cool Festival in Madrid and then again for my birthday in Rotterdam as well as the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium.

The latter was one of the greatest experiences of my 61 years. Five days and four nights camping at the biggest music festival in Europe. Tomorrowland has been on my bucket list for the past nine years and to finally go with my two boys was just the cherry on top.

After the festival, I was able to spend a week in the Netherlands which I have absolutely fallen in love with. I’ve been there twice now and plan to go back in October to vist with friends new and old.

I was back in Canada less than a week before I headed off to Presqu’ile again for another four days of camping and wine tasting with a close friend who had never been there before. After my hectic trip to Europe, I needed a few days of R&R.

After Presqu’ile, I went to Montréal to see one of my favourite performers at my favourite venue in the city – the Upstairs Club. Andy Rubal moved to Montréal from his native Cuba as a youngster and he is without a doubt one of the best Afro-Cuban pianists I have ever seen. I actually saw him twice in three weeks. In between, I went on my annual pilgrimage to see the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania.

If you are a baseball purist, like I am, a trip to Williamsport for the LLWS is a must and you can toss in a visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on the way back.

And the grand finale of my most amazing summer was going to see Florence and the Machine at Place Bell in Laval. I have seen them six times now and Florence Welch never disappoints.

So there you have it. The summer of 2022 in the blink of an eye. I can hardly wait until the summer of 2023, but first we have to get through another Ottawa winter.

Fred Sherwin

Pantry Plus celebrating its belated 30th anniversary

By Jody Maffett

The Orléans Star

Pantry Plus is celebrating it’s belated 30th anniversary this year.

The St. Joseph Blvd. health food store actually turned 30 in 2020, but the COVID pandemic kiboshed any plans they had to celebrate the mile-stone.

Pantry Plus is one of the few independently owned health food stores in Ottawa. It was started by owner Gilles Chenier and his wife Lynda in October, 1990, with a little help from their daughter Nathalie who was a teenager at the time.

Before settling in Orléans in 1990, the Cheniers relocated within the province several times. Gilles first started a garbage collection company with his brother Marc in Timmins.

The family moved to Sudbury in 1981, where Gilles and his brother opened a Pop Shoppe franchise. Four years later, the family moved again, this time to Sault Ste. Marie, where he opened a Johnvince bulk food store.

In 1990, anti-French sentiment in the Sault was on the rise culminating in city council wanting to pass a motion declaring the city unilingual English.

The anti-French sentiment would manifest itself in threats of violence and harassment

forcing the Cheniers to relocate once again. Which is when they chose to finally settle down in Orléans.

Gilles and Lynda decided to open a bulk food store with cake decorating supplies on St. Joseph Blvd. where they are now – Lynda held cake decorating courses in store. In fact, some of the store’s oldest customers still remember taking cake decorating course with her years ago.

“We started out as a bulk food store, but then customers started asking, ‘Do you have any quinoa? Do you have bulger? Do you have psyllium.’ You know more natural products and we’re like, ‘Let’s listen to what our customers and asking.’ And then we moved towards the natural health products and that’s how we came to be,” Natalie explains.

Since those early days, the natural food industry has evolved tremendously. There are now natural health options for everything from hot sauces and honey, to hand soap and laundry detergent. And while most major grocery stores have a health food section, it usually filled with products made by major international companies which have been acquiring smaller mom and pop companies since the early days of the natural health product boom.

Pantry Plus strives on trying to carry brands from small independent companies who share the same core values and passion for the benefits of natural health products that they do. “If they don’t have the same core values then we don’t carry them,” says Natalie.

That passion carries over to their staff who are trained to be extremely knowledgeable about the products they are selling.

Pantry Plus also has a nutritionist, Shanna

Lynn, who is on site every day, she is happy to help answer customers’ questions. You can also schedule a private consultation. Pantry Plus also has a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Emile Compan with whom you can also book a private consultation.

To find out more about Pantry Plus and the products and services they provide, visit www.pantryplus.ca, or drop by the store at 2433 St. Joseph Blvd., near Orléans Blvd.

Nathalie Chenier has been managing the Pantry Plus natural health food store with her father since the family business opened in 1991.

Visit Sound & Sight: your total Smart Home store

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star

It’s been four years since Jason Miller left StereoPlus where had been working since he was just 16 years old.

The Innes Road audiovisual store went out of business shortly after Miller left. It didn’t take long before many of his former clients started calling him for advice in designing and equipping their home theatres, which led to Jason starting his own consulting business... and so Sound & Sight was born.

That was three years ago. At the time, the dream was to open his own brick & mortar business. The opportunity presented itself in January 2022.

After a number of delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jason was able to celebrate the grand opening of Sound & Sight last spring. The store is located at 2288 St. Joseph Blvd., just west of Orléans Blvd.

Sound & Sight can help turn dreams into reality by working with their customers in developing a concept, coming up with the design elements and putting all the pieces in place.

Jason’s main area of expertise is on the product side of things – from multi-room sound systems to state-of-the-art home theatre set ups – he can turn your home into a Sound & Sight oasis.

They carry all the leading brands of audio visual equipment you’ve heard of including Samsung, Sony, Harmon Kardon, Mission and Sonos, along with some leading brands you may not be familiar with such as JL Audio; Totem speakers, which are made in Montréal; and Lexicon amplifiers.

Beyond the audiovisual, Sound & Sight is also a licensed dealer for Panasonic and Human Touch massage chairs. They also sell and install motorized blinds, security and surveillance systems, Smart Home HVAC controls, lighting controls and home networking systems.

As you can see, Sound & Sight is more than just an audio visual store.

To get a taste of all they have to offer, you should visit their website at soundsight.ca which has several links to videos that are

It all starts with Jalila Elleuch, Sound & Sight’s resident interior designer. Jalila has the vision and creativity to turn any space into an audio visual dreamscape by balancing the visual with the functional.

Jason Miller is the owner of Sound & Sight on St. Joseph Blvd. Before going into business for himself in 2019, he worked at StereoPlus for more than 25 years. FRED SHERWIN/PHOTO

bound to spark your imagination. You should also visit their Facebook page @soundsight.ca.

Jason was born and raised in the east end

and attended Gloucester High School. He also served on the board of directors of the Orléans Bengals Football Club as vice-president for six years.

Let Louise Cardinal help make your design dreams come true

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STAR STAFF – The fall is fast approaching and you want to make good on that home renovation project you’ve been talking about all summer. You’ve been surfing the Internet and have scoured through all those home decor magazines.

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• Overalls – There’s a reason traditional Carhartt overalls have stayed in style for so long. With room for knee pads for extra cushioning and multiple utility pockets, overalls are essential.

While your first attempt may not be as beautiful as Butchart Gardens in British Columbia, it can certainly serve as inspiration as you begin to visualize how you would like your garden to look. Hop on the web, take a stroll through your neighbourhood or head to your local garden store for some creative inspiration.

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• Hand Trowel – This will act as your best friend when it comes time to plant your seeds, excavate weeds and transport items from pots to your garden.

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• Overalls – There’s a reason traditional Carhartt overalls have stayed in style for so long. With room for knee pads for extra cushioning and multiple utility pockets, overalls are essential.

• Sun hat – You’ll likely be spending quite a bit of time outside so it’s best to protect yourself with a wide brimmed hat in addition to wearing sunscreen.

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Plenty to see and do at Shenkman Arts Centre this fall

By Jody Maffett

The Orléans Star

The Shenkman Arts Centre will be welcoming several new productions as well a number of new art exhibits over the coming weeks.

On Wednesday, Sept. 21 the Shenkman Arts Centre will host another in its Matinée Café series with a performance by Colores Andinos – Latin American Music. This will be a lively and authentic performance featuring more than 20 instruments, including bamboo flutes, string and percus-

sion instruments from modern and traditional Latin American heritage.

From Mexico to Argentina, evoking regions such as the Andes, Central America, and the Caribbean islands, Colores Andinos blends traditional and contemporary rhythms and songs, offering a genuine and wide panorama of the past and present of Latin American culture.

“Isn’t He Lovely”, a tribute to Stevie Wonder featuring Canadian entertainer Tony Nolasco will take to the Arts Centre stage on Saturday Oct. 15 with nine of Canada’s finest world class musicians and singers.

On Oct. 21 the Arts Centre will host the No Borders Arts Festival – an exciting annual event featuring artists, musicians, poets and performances.

Each year the NBAF brings together people from all communities. This year will bring two collaborative community groups together, the No Borders Community Voices who will perform a series of songs composed by indigneous composer, Beverley Mckiver, and the Toronto Jumblies Performance troupe, who will share film and lead panel discussion groups. No Borders is inviting

local artists and musicians to join in the festivities and share their experiences.

On Friday, Oct. 28 the Northern Happiness Tour will make a stop at the Shenkman Arts Centre featuring performances by the Pursuit of Happiness and the Northern Pikes, two of Canada’s favourite bands.

“Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show” will take over the Harold Shenkman Hall Stage on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

On Wednesday, Nov. 9 the Arts Centre will be the site of a blues celebration as two of the leading females blues musicians in North American take the stage.

Miss Emily was a triple Maple Blues award recipient in 2020 taking home top prize for Female Vocalist of the Year, New Artist of the Year and Sapphire Blues Video of the Year.

Her most recent album “Defined by Love” is described as “a 12-song meditation on deception, pain, resilience and finding strength among the ruins of heartbreak.”

Jenie Thai is a triple Maple Blues Awards nominee who has been entertaining blues fans for more than a decade.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit shenkmanarts.ca.

Colors Andinos

Upgrading your kitchen can be as easy as refacing your cabinets

STAR STAFF – Is your kitchen looking old and tired and in need of a facelift? Why not consider changing your cabinet doors and drawer facings and replacing your countertops?

Futuric Kitchens, located at 830 Industrial Avenue, Unit 4, has been specializing in cabinet refacing since 1976.

Cabinet refacing is by far the most affordable way to upgrade your kitchen and you can save thousands of dollars in potential renovation costs in the process.

At Futuric, they have hundreds of different colours and finishes to choose from including acrylic, 3D laminates and melamine.

Cabinet refacing can bring a whole new look to your kitchen in very short order. When you reface your cabinets, you keep the existing structure while upgrading the cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and hardware. The front edges, ends and kickplate are all covered in the same material to match your new doors. With cabinet refacing, it is easy to coordinate a new floor or wall paint with the result being a beautiful new room for a much lower cost than a full remodel.

The first step is to visit the Futuric design center on Industrial Avenue and talk to one of their design specialists who can walk you through the pros and cons of different finishes and hardware, such as drawer slides, hinges and handles.

The next step – which can often be the most difficult – is choosing a colour. Once you select the finish and colour, the rest is up to the Futuric team of installers. Refacing your cabinets and drawers can often be done in three or four days. In rare circumstances, if you are also installing a new countertop and new construction, they may need an extra day or two. At the same time as your reface, you can opt for a variety of add-ons such as a center island, new drawer boxes, crown moulding or a light valance. Microwave shelves, wine racks and corner shelves can also be installed and made to match your new cabinet doors.

Should you want to take the next step from resurfacing to remodeling, Futuric has the expertise and know-how – from design to installation – to help make your dream a reality. Futuric was recently named

a Platinum Winner in the Home, Builders and Contractors category in the Ottawa Community Votes competition.

To find out more visit futurickitchens.com or drop by their showroom at 830 Industrial

Ave. Owner Michael Teggart is often there, especially on Saturdays, where he is more than happy to provide his expert advice on how to make-over your kitchen without breaking the bank.

Futuric Kitchens has a large selection of cabinet doors to choose from in their Industrial Avenue showroom. FILE PHOTO

Stray Dog Brewing Co. celebrating five years in business

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star

Whoever invented the phrase, “time flies when you’re having fun,” must have had Stray Dog Brewing Company owners Marc Plante and Justin MacNeill in mind when they did because the past five years seem to have flown by as they and their many loyal patrons have had a blast along the way –except for a few stressful months during the pandemic.

Marc and Justin started out by brewing their own beer out of their basements. Their first focus group was their friends who loved their brew so much, the partners started to think about taking the giant leap from their basements to operating their own microbrewery.

They decided to locate in the Taylor Creek Business Park and the rest is history. They started off with three brews and things took off from there. They soon started expanding their brands as well as more and more bars and restaurants started putting their beer on their drink menus.

Among their many brews are the Anytime Pale Ale, the Shaggin’ Wagon IPA and the

newly released Whoop Ass India Pale Ale.

Everything was going tickety-boo until the pandemic hit forcing bars and restaurants to close overnight.

When the unthinkable happened, Marc and Justin were quick to pivot to a takeout and delivery model which proved to be more successful than they could have ever imagined. Business was so good that they managed to retain most of their staff to help fill out orders and deliver them to customers who were getting thirsty while isolating at home. The direct-to-consumer effort went so well that Marc and Justin made the risky move to expand production by adding two new fermenters and a brite tank to their facility.

When the COVID pandemic restrictions were lifted in the spring, things at the microbrewery really started hopping. They continue to have live music every weekend. There’s a Trivia Night every Wednesday and a Bring Your Own Vinyl Night every Thursday.

Marc and Justin plan to celebrate their 5th anniversary with a party at their Taylor Creek Business Park location this Satur-

Stray Dog Brewing Company co-owners Marc Plante (left) and Justin MacNeill managed to turn a dream into a reality that is stronger than ever after five years in business. PHOTO SUPPLIED

day, Sept. 17 starting at 2 p.m. There will be guest beers, food vendors, and live music. All are welcome and it’s a chance for the partners to thank the community for its

support throughout the past five years. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.

A Day In The Life At Willowbend Retirement Community In Orléans

Special to the The Orléans Star

Ever wonder what life is like in a retirement community? Join us for an imaginary day at Willowbend, one of Riverstone’s nine premium locations in Ottawa. While every community is a bit different, you’ll get a taste of our full range of comforts and activities inspired by our unique communities.

1. Off to a great start – First thing in the morning, you’ll awake in your elegantly appointed private suite and head to the light-filled dining room. Our staff will serve you a healthy and delicious meal of your choice.

2. Get moving – After chatting with your neighbours, you may opt for some morning exercise like yoga, dance or an aquafitness class in our saltwater fitness pool. You’ll always find something you like because our activities are planned based on popularity and feedback from our residents.

3. Head outside – Now you’re all warmed up for an outing. Go for a brisk walk in a nearby park with your walking group, or take a solo stroll around the gardens and see what’s growing.

4. Fuel up – Could it be lunchtime already? How about a gourmet panini and salad, or is it a hot soup kind of day? The choice is yours!

5. Take it easy –That mid-day meal might have inspired a power nap to rejuvenate your mind and body.

6. Learn something new – If you don’t end up curled up with a good book for the afternoon in the peace of your private climate controlled suite, why not see what mind-stimulating pursuits people are up to in the activities room? Painting, bingo, learning to knit — or something completely new.

7. Dine in style – As the afternoon turns into evening, join others for hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment, then sit down for a professionally prepared dinner at the time that works best for you. Unable to travel? Our chefs will have you travelling the world through themed dinners. Tonight you’re in Germany celebrating Oktoberfest. Tomorrow you’ll be back in Canada with maple smoked salmon and baby potatoes.

8. Sit back and enjoy – Evenings are for relaxing. You might be listening to a guest speaker’s presentation on their travels to Bolivia, watching a classic movie in the theatre, or singing your favourite songs around the piano. Or if it’s been a full day, maybe you’ll just enjoy a video call with family back in your warm comfortable suite.

Every day at Willowbend can be as simple or as exciting as you make it. Enjoy our engaging programming with the companionship of like-minded people in our vibrant community.

Choosing a retirement residence is a big decision. We’re here to assist you and your family through your potential future needs, whether Independent Living, Assisted Living

or Memory Care. We would love to show you everything Retirement Living at Willowbend has to offer.

Join us Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Willowbend Retirement Community’s Open House.Contact Liette at 613-907-9200 or email ljodouin@ riverstoneretirment.ca today to find out more information, or to book your in-person tour

Bearbrook Farm carries wide variety of different game meats and poultry

STAR STAFF – Bearbrook Game Meats is one of the best-kept secrets in the east end. Located on Dunning Road just south of Russell Road, they sell traditional and exotic game meats and free-range poultry both at their retail store and online.

Bearbrook Game Meat offers a wide variety of chemical-free game meat in several different cuts including steaks, roasts, ground meat, sausages and chops. Their selection of chemical free burgers, roasts, meatloaves and steaks is second to none.

They have all the above in Venison, Wild Boar, Buffalo, Elk, Ostrich, Emu, Red Angus Beef, Pork and Lamb. They also carry Rabbit, Kangaroo, Seal meat, Crocodile, Caribou, Veal and Goat.

Their game meat burgers, sausages and steaks are a wonderful way to turn an ordinary BBQ into an extraordinary dining experience. And everything is additive-free. That means no antibiotics, no hormones, no

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chemicals, no fillers and no MSG. That goes for their cured meats as well including their salamis, pepperettes, jerky and bacon.

Bearbrook Game Meats also sells a wide selection of free range poultry and game birds including Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, Geese, Guinea Hens, Cornish Hens, Quail, Pheasant, Squab, and Partridge, as well as free-range eggs.

One of the items the Bearbrook Game Meat Store is most famous for is their WildGame-To-Go takeout dinners that you simply warm up in the microwave or oven. For example they have Buffalo Stew with Wild Currant Sauce, Venison Stew with Juniper Berries and Red Currant Sauce, and Emu Meat Balls with Videlia Onion Sauce – to name just a few..

The meals are made on site and then flash frozen to ensure they are fresh and flavourful when you serve them to your family and friends.

For the past four years, we’ve gotten to know each other. We’ve gone through a lot together - from tornadoes and floods to rough winters and a pandemic - but through it all we’ve stuck together and made major progress on the issues that matter most to you.

In 2018, Orléans voted to continue having a strong voice at the Council table, a caring and responsive councillor in the community, and someone who knew how to get the job done.

I have spent the last four years delivering on every single commitment I made to you back then and have built an incredible team that has helped me renew parks and infrastructure, attract investments, keep taxes as low and predictable as possible - all while supporting you and delivering the high standard of service and commitment that you needed and deserve.

Since then, my wife, Laura, and I have welcomed two beautiful daughters to our family and understand very well the daily pressures faced by growing families.

My time in office, as the Chair of Community and Protective Services and the Ottawa Public Library, as an advisor to Canada’s top decision-makers, and in the Canadian Armed Forces has prepared me to collaborate and work hard to solve issues and advocate for the community I grew up in and the community I love.

I am deeply committed to serving you and am asking for your vote again, to continue the hard work of building a better Orléans East - Cumberland together.

Matt Luloff Candidate, Orléans East – Cumberland Candidat, Orléans Est – Cumberland

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If you visit the Bearbrook Game Meats Store be sure to bring the kids along and visit the many buffalo, elk and peacocks that roam the property.

The Bearbrook Game Meat Store is located at 5396 Dunning Rd., just south of Russell Road. To get there from Orléans, take Frank Kenny Road south to Russell Road. Turn left at Russell Road and continue until you get to Dunning. Once your at Dunning Road turn right and the farm is on the righthand side. The store is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can also shop online by visiting bearbrookfarm.com. Delivery is free for orders over $100 and orders over $500 are subject to a 15% discount.

And if you can’t make it out to the store, you can find Bearbrook Game Meats at a number of farmers markets including the Original Navan Market which is held on the last Sunday of each month at the Navan Fair Grounds. You can also find them at the

Orléans Farmer’s Market which is held every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at the Ray Friel Centre on Tenth Line Road.

If you sign up on their website for the mailing list, they will notifiy you of their weekly specials and promotions. And starting Sept 10 all online orders and email sign ups will be entered for free Thanksgiving Turkey give away.

COMMUNITY BILLBOARD

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16

ORLÉANS FARMER’S

MARKET from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at the Ray Friel Recreation Complex on Tenth Line Road featuring local food vendors and producers.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

CUMBERLAND FARMERS

MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena, 1115 Dunning Rd. in Cumberland Village. The Cumberland Farmers’ Market features fresh vegetables, seasonal fruits, specialty foods, homemade treats and a variety of artisan goods.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 20

24e LES SCOUTS

D’ORLÉANS – Scouting provides super outdoor-focussed programs for girls and boys 7-25 years-old (Beavers, Cubs,

Scouts). Join in the exciting Francophone 24e Les Scouts d’Orléans covering also Cumberland, Navan, and Vars. Registration is in September 2022. We are seeking adults to support us. Contact us at 24e.lesscoutsdorleans@gmail.com or Sylvain Fleurant at 613-8340025. You can also find us on the web at ; https://sites.google. com/site/24elesscoutsdorleans/ accueil?authuser=0; Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ 24escoutsdorleans/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/24eOrleans

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

STRAY DOG DAY OF SUMMER from 12 noon to 2 a.m. at the Stray Dog Brewing Company 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. Live music all day and night! Dog/

kid friendly, food trucks and all plenty of good vibes.

COMEDY NIGHT at the Orléans Brewing Company, 4380 Innes Rd. near McDonald’s. A night of comedy hosted by Dan Allaire featuring some of the area’s best comedians.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18

THE ORLEANS TERRY FOX

RUN – Start and finish will take place in the parking lot at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School on Tenth Line Road. Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. Open start from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bicycles, rollerblades and strollers are welcome. Dogs must be kept on a leash. Pre-registration and donations can be made at run. www.terryfox.ca.

Pierrette Lellig (née Guertin), 100

Passed away on Sept. 9, 2022

Francine Cadieux, 68

Passed away on Sept. 6, 2022

Lorraine Simard Benac, 67

Passed away on August 31, 2022

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