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Elvis Presley. Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash. The Beatles, The Beach Boys. Chubby Checker. Bobby Darin. Chuck Berry. Dion. And more. They were all at Village Square Park in Stittsville on Thursday evening, Aug. 4. Well, they weren’t there in person but it was the next best thing – their music was there, performed by Eddy and the Stingrays, a group which bills itself as Canada’s No. 1 Rock & Roll Show and Dance Band. And anyone from the crowd of over 550 which filled the park would no doubt agree with this assessment after hearing over 30 classic songs, mostly from the 1950’s and 1960’s, all in the course
of 110 minutes. It was almost non-stop music making by the quartet on stage – three playing green guitars, along with a drummer, all sporting pink blazers. While leader Eddy “Fingers” Fontana did many of the vocals, it was more than their music that gripped the audience – they also moved on stage in harmony, swaying this way and that way, twirling, dipping – showing all the moves that were used by groups in the rock ‘n roll 50’s and 60’s. At 7 p.m., with the sunshine slanting over the park, ending another warm early August day, and with the audience spread out in lawn chairs and on blankets from one end of the park to the other, See EDDY, page 5
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Village Square these days for the Thursday evening concert in the park series. A diversity of performances is expected, ranging from singing to martial arts to dancing. Everyone in the community – youth and adult – is welcome to attend this “Stittsville’s Got Talent” show. Those attending are reminded to bring along chairs or blankets for seating.
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Penny McFadzen, left, and Paul McFadzen, right, do a little jiving on their own as they enjoy the 1950’s and 1960’s rock ‘n roll music played by Eddy and the Stringrays at Village Square Park in Stittsville on Thursday evening, Aug. 4.
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Five Stittsville youngsters have given a helping hand to Tori’s Helping Hand which in turn helps families coping with childhood cancer. The five, who all live on Bell Street, recently set up a lemonade stand along a local pathway. With a goal of raising $20, selling lemonade for 25cents a glass, the group ended up far exceeding their goal. They ended up raising $51.41, all of which will be going to Tori’s Helping Hand. Their marketing strategy was simple – signage and yelling to attract the attention of passers-by. Once attracted to the stand, one of the youngsters, nine year old Emma Boudreau, would explain about the fundraising effort for Tori’s Helping Hand, either in response to a question or simply to let people know why they were spending all day long there in the heat, selling lemonade. They also had a framed photo of Tori Carswell on display. She is the Stittsville youngster who died of a childhood cancer called neuroblastoma in Jan. 2004 and in whose memory Tori’s Helping Hand was established in 2005. The youngsters wore Tori’s Helping Hand t-shirts which were provided to them by their Bell Street neighbour, Mrs. Gerry Watkins, who is Tori Carswell’s grandmother. Indeed, the youngsters were so appreciative of the help which Mrs. Watkins provided to them for their lemonade
as to families whose children require a transplant. Funds from Tori’s Helping Hand help families provide much needed comfort for their children’s family days. Tori’s Helping Hand was established after Tori Carswell, a Stittsville youngster died of a childhood cancer called neuroblastoma in Jan. 2004. Her courageous battle with cancer galvanized the whole Stittsville community at the time, with thousands of dollars raised to provide funding for the specialized treatment that she underwent. Her winning smile,
which radiated from the photograph of her which the youngsters displayed at their lemonade stand, stayed with her throughout her battle and remains to this day fondly remembered by all in the community who supported her in her fight against cancer. A Tori Carswell Memorial Golf Tournament is held each year at the Canadian Golf and Country Club which raises funds for Tori’s Helping Hand. This tournament is coming up later this month.
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Five youngsters who live on Bell Street in Stittsville and who raised $51.41 for Tori’s Helping Hand through the sale of lemonade at a lemonade stand are, from left to right, Spencer Morden, William Kuzniarz, Sarah Kuzniarz, Emma Boudreau and Kathleen Morden.
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What do bears, foxes and new moons have in common? They are all part of the title for the upcoming family activity day at the Goulbourn Museum: “Bears, Foxes & New Moons: Family Activity Day.” This special afternoon, being held this coming Sunday, Aug. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Goulbourn Museum at Stanley’s Corners, is featuring outdoor activities and crafts inspired by local folklore. In addition, there are even going to be boat races. Yes, that’s right, boat races. Families will be able to make creative boats out of recycled materials and then race them in an obstacle course for prizes. This family activity day requires pre-registration with the cost being $3 per child. Parent accompaniment is required. Please call 613-831-2393 or email education@goulbournmuseum.ca to register and guarantee a spot for this fun afternoon. The Goulbourn Museum is located at 2064 Huntley Road right at the Flewellyn Road intersection at Stanley’s Corners just south of Stittsville. For more information about the Goulbourn Museum, please visit www.goulbournmuseum.ca or call 613-831-2393.
stand fundraising that they presented her with a hand-designed coupon good for one 25 cents glass of lemonade next year. Yes, that’s right – next year as the group plans to set up their fundraising lemonade stand again next year. Indeed, this was the second year for the lemonade stand as two of them, Emma Boudreau and Kathleen Morden, had set up a lemonade stand at the end of a driveway last year. They initially were going to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario but then learned about Tori’s Helping Hand and it became their fundraising focus. This year’s effort came about as the group had some time on its hands and recalling the lemonade stand initiative of the year before, they decided to do it again, relocating to the pathway and involving five youth – Emma Boudreau, 9, and Kathleen Morden, 10, along with Spencer Morden, 12, William Kuzniarz, 12, and Sarah Kuzniarz, 10. They got a table and made signs, including one showing a fundraising thermometer with their $20 goal, set up along the neighbourhood pathway and started selling their lemonade. The end result $51.41 for Tori’s Helping Hand. Tori’s Helping Hand is part of Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs Inc., an organization that helps families which are coping with childhood cancer. Tori’s Helping Hand specifically provides funds to palliative care oncology children and their families as well
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Eddy and the Stingrays bring rock ‘n roll to Village Square featuring its familiar “Wimoweh” chant, a song recorded by various 1950’s artists including The Weavers and the Kingston Trio and later used in the Disney film “The Lion King”; “Little Darlin’”, a song made famous first by The Diamonds and later recorded by Elvis; and “Wooly Bully,” the 1965 hit by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs. What rock ‘n roll concert would be complete without the Beach Boys and Eddy and the Stringrays provided a number of the famous California group’s songs including “Little Deuce Coupe,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” and “California Girls.” And then to follow this up with the Four Tops’ “Sugar Pie Honey Bunch,” and a couple of Chubby Checker’s twist standards, what else could there be? Well, how about “Do You Love Me Now That I Can Dance/”, the 1962 hit single by The Contours; “California Dreaming,” made so famous in 1965 by The Mamas and The Papas; Dion’s 1961 hit “The Wanderer”; and a Johnny Cash medley including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” and “Jackson.” And then a closing collection as an evening shroud of darkness started to descend on the park, featuring The Beatles “She Was Just Seventeen” and Chuck Berry’s 1958 hit “Sweet Little Sixteen.” You just couldn’t help but leave the park at the concert’s end with these famous rock ‘n roll songs knocking around in your mind and resonating throughout your whole body. Boy, it was good! Eddy and the Stingrays, as they told the crowd at the concert, have been together for 31 years now, having been formed in 1980. Over these years, they have become
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Village Square Park in downtown Stittsville is wall to wall people, sitting in the warmth of an August evening and listening to the 1950’s and 1960’s rock ‘n roll musical offerings of Eddy and the Stringrays, on Thursday evening, Aug. 4 in the first of a series of three Thursday evening concerts in the park organized by the city of Ottawa thanks to funding provided by Waste Management.
known for their showmanship, choreography on stage and their music, playing tunes made famous by the music legends of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Also as mentioned at the concert, they have played with such stars as Chubby Checker with whom they toured across Canada in 1988. Later this month, Eddy and the Stingrays are performing in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Eddy and the Stingrays have produced four CD’s over the years, including their latest, “Alive ‘n Jivin’,” a CD featuring music from live shows in late 2007. Eddy and the Stingrays is comprised of Eddy “Fingers” Fontana who does lead vocals and lead guitar; Frankie California who plays bass guitar and backs up the vocals; Buddy Love who plays rhythm guitar and does lead and backing vocals; and drummer Tommy Schnare who also does some vocals.
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Eddy and the Stringrays, consisting of base guitarist Frankie California, lead guitarist and singer Eddy Fontana and rhythm guitarist Buddy Love, along with drummer Tommy Schnare, in the background, hidden, perform on stage at Village Square Park in Stittsville on Thursday evening, Aug. 4.
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From page 1 Eddy and the Stingrays took to the stage set up at the east end of the park in this first of three free Thursday evening concerts in the park, organized by the city of Ottawa with funding provided by Waste Management. A barbecue to raise funds for Stittsville’s youth connexion program preceded the concert. In addition, concert goers could make a donation to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario if they wished. When Eddy and the Stingrays took to the stage, there were no introductory remarks – rather, the music began – and what music! It began right away with “All Shook Up,” Elvis Presley’s 1956 hit and you knew that you were in for a great evening of rock ‘n roll music. This continued with “Don’t Be Cruel,” another 1956 Elvis hit. Perhaps in keeping with the weather, next up was “California Sun,” made famous by The Rivieras, after which it was the 1961 Del Shannon hit “My Little Runaway.” And what would any rock ‘n roll show featuring the 1950’s be without Buddy Holly and his “That’ll Be The Day,” a 1957 best seller that got toes a tapping throughout the audience. And the golden oldie hits just kept coming – Runaround Sue, Dion’s 1961 no. 1 hit record; “Love Potion No. 9,” the famous doo-wop song first made a hit by the British group The Searchers in 1965, reprising an early 50’s hit by The Clovers; “Under the Boardwalk,” the 1964 song by The Drifters; Bobby Darin’s 1958 hit with the unique title “Splish, Splash”; Carl Perkins’ 1955 hit “Blue Suede Shoes,” a rock ‘n roll standard later recorded by Elvis himself; “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,”
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David Steiner, far right, chief executive officer of Waste Management, and Brad Muter, far left, area vice-president for Waste Management, and Cathy Smithe, second from left, community relations manager for Waste Management’s Ottawa operations, present a giant ceremonial cheque for $10,000 to Stittsville Food Bank president Robin Derrick, second from right, marking Waste Management’s donation to the Food Bank from the proceeds of its annual charity golf tournament which was held in Canada for the first time ever last week.
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Waste Management’s logo includes the words “Think Green.” While this may usually refer to the company’s green trucks or green bins or its “green” recycling focus, it took on a different connotation for 19 community groups when Waste Management distributed 375,000 greenbacks to them on Tuesday, Aug. 2, proceeds from the firm’s annual charity golf tournament. Now in its eighth year, this was the first time that this Waste Management tournament was held in Canada. “We were very lucky that it came to our community,” said Cathy Smithe, community relations manager for Waste Management’s Ottawa operations which includes the Carp Road landfill site which is now called the West Carleton Environmental Centre. Indeed, it was Ms. Smithe who organized the evening presentation ceremony of these donations in the ballroom at the Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata, ensuring that representatives were present from each of the 19 community groups receiving the donations which ranged from $5,000 to $40,000 for those in the Ottawa area. Three of the 19 donations went to Napanee area community groups as Waste Management also has operations in that area. While Waste Management does support community groups and events on a regular basis, such as the Stittsville Food Bank and the August concert in the park concert series in Stittsville, these latest donations came from the funds resulting from the two-day charity golf tournament hosted by Waste Management at the Marshes Golf Club in Kanata on Tuesday, Aug. 2 and Wednesday, Aug. 3. Waste Management suppliers make donations in return for the opportunity to play in the tournament and it is these donated funds that are then given by Waste Management to local community based organizations in the area hosting the tournament. This year these donations added up to $375,000, with the funds given to 19 community organizations. These included the Stittsville Food Bank which received $10,000; the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre for Chrysalis House, a facility to house
women and children suffering from abusive home situations, which received $25,000; the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority which received $15,000 to help with its ongoing work in the Mississippi Valley watershed which includes Poole Creek in Stittsville; the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation; Project s.t.e.p., a youth drug treatment and education program championed by Ottawa Police Service chief Vern White; the Royal Ottawa Foundation, specifically its Do It For Daron program for teen mental health, which received $15,000; the West Carleton Amateur Sports Club, $10,000; the Youth in Policing Initiative, $10,000; the West Carleton Health Access Foundation, $40,000, to help with the purchase of a new x-ray machine for the West Carleton Family Centre in Carp; the Algonquin College Foundation, $15,000 which will be matched by government funding and will provide ongoing bursaries; the Kanata South Young’s Pond Environmental Rescue, $20,000; Cornerstone Housing for Women; West Carleton Emergency Food Aid, $15,000; Kanata Food Cupboard, $15,000; the Down Syndrome Association – National Capital Region, $10,000; the National Capital Region Habitat for Humanity, $5,000; and, in the Napanee area, the Napanee Rotary Club, the Lennox and Addington Interval House and the Lennox and Addington Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Ms. Smithe that it was enjoyable seeing these presentations made to local community groups which had been identified as worthy recipients by Waste Management’s senior management in the Ottawa/Napanee area. “It made your heart go ‘wow’, it’s just lovely,” Ms. Smithe said about the experience of seeing so much money go to such worthy community organizations. “We like to be there and help support the community,” she added, noting that Waste Management is really pleased with the community organizations that it choose to support with these donations, identifying them as groups that make a difference in the community. Ms. Smithe says that, all in all, the presentation ceremony was one of the nicest evenings that she had had in her life, seeing so many good causes supported. See DONATIONS, page 7
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Cathy Jordan, right, executive director of the West Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC), accepts a giant ceremonial cheque for $25,000 representing the donation which Waste Management made to WOCRC and in particular Chrysalis House, the shelter for abused women and children which it operates, from the proceeds of its annual charity golf tournament as making the presentation are Cathy Smithe, left, community relations manager for Waste Management’s Ottawa operations; and David Steiner, centre, chief executive officer of Waste Management.
From page 6 Her enthusiasm about being able to help out local community organizations with the donations stemming from the golf tournament was echoed by Ross Wallace, site manager for the Carp Road facility. “Waste Management is very pleased to be able to share the donations made by our generous suppliers with worthy organizations in the communities in which we operate,” Mr. Wallace said. About 150 executives representing a variety of corporations throughout North America who deal with Waste Management participated in the golf tournament. Among those participating were David Steiner, chief executive officer of Waste Management; Brad Muter, market area general manager for Eastern Canada for Waste Management; Wayne French, director of public affairs for Waste Management; and other members of Waste Management’s senior management team. Guests at the presentation ceremony for the donations included city of Ottawa mayor Jim Watson, city of Ottawa West Carleton/March ward councillor Eli El-Chantiry and city of Ottawa Kanata south ward councillor Allan Hubley.
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Phil Sweetnam, right, longtime area representative and past chair of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, accepts a giant ceremonial cheque for $15,000 which was presented to Mississippi Valley Conservation by Waste Management, part of the proceeds raised by Waste Management’s annual charity golf tournament which was held in Kanata this year while making the presentation are Cathy Smithe, left, community relations manager for Ottawa operations for Waste Management; and David Steiner, centre, chief executive officer for Waste Management.
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Summertime and living is easy Here we are, in the second week of August already. Summer is more than half over but what a summer! The recent run of beautifully sunny, warm weather has been magnificent – and invigorating. Great for a cottage, for being beside a pool, for sitting under a tree reading a book, for slow-motion gardening, for walks with the dog … well, for just about anything and everything. Boy, have we ever been fortunate to have such a weather-great summer this year! And, of course, this summer has been more than just great weather. Those who took in the concert at Village Square Park in Stittsville featuring Eddy and the Stingrays and their rock ‘n roll music had a musical and memory treat that they will not
soon forget. But this was just one of many great events locally – the bantam girls tier 2 provincial ball championship tournament, the motocross racing at Sand Del Lee Motocross Park west of Richmond, stock car racing at Capital City Speedway, soccer games virtually every evening at local parks enjoyed by both young participants and adult spectators, programs at the Stittsville and other Ottawa Public Library branches, vacation bible school programs, movie nights at Village Square Park, new store openings … the list goes on and on. Yes, we are in summer and it is a more laid back, calmer approach to life in the community. But it still is an interesting and rewarding time that makes for lively living. Unfortunately, like all good
things, summer is speeding towards its end. The back-toschool sales are starting and slowly the relaxed pace encouraged by summer and its warm weather will be increasingly replaced by the coming fast-paced, some would say hectic, pace of fall and beyond. The only things that perhaps make this return to regular routines bearable are the fact that many get re-charged and rested in the idyllic summertime and thus are ready to once again enter life’s roller coaster ride of schedules and timetables and the fact that it will only be ten months before the summer of 2012 will be upon us. But let us not dwell on what is to come. Let’s enjoy the few remaining weeks of what has been a glorious summer.
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The skinny on gluten Flatulence has no place in a marriage, or so a recently wedded friend tells me. She came to visit from out of town. Like so many women before her, she bemoaned falling victim to the post-honeymoon, early-thirties weight gain that afflicts so many of us. This is a woman who attends twiceweekly boot camp, religiously goes to the gym, and clocks up to 17,000-steps a day at work on her pedometer. If she’s bloated and farting in bed, what hope is there for the rest of us? As it turns out, there is hope. Working closely with a physical trainer and dietician in June, my friend’s long-held suspicion that she may have a wheat sensitivity has been confirmed. Within weeks of eliminating wheat and other products containing gluten from her diet, she has passed wind significantly less often and, more importantly, shed a few pounds. “About 15-20 per cent of my clients have a wheat or gluten sensitivity,” says Kathy Smart,
an Ottawa-based nutritional consultant. “Even if you’re not celiac – which is a whole different thing – ingesting gluten may cause digestion issues, skin issues, fatigue, and it can affect metabolism.” Smart, who advises a number of Ottawa organizations, including local grocery chain Farm Boy, on how to prepare food for specialized diets, says the recognition of gluten sensitivity has started to enter the mainstream consciousness. A certified holistic teaching chef, Smart is releasing her fourth cookbook this month, with over 60 healthy recipes, all of them gluten-free. She’s also launching Ottawa’s first gluten-free cooking show on Rogers in October. “Within the last five years gluten sensitivity has become a lot more prominent,” says Smart. “More celebrities have come out in support of a glutenfree diet, and medical doctors are seeing patients who’ve
been complaining of various problems for 20 years feel better when they eliminate gluten from their diets.” Besides the metabolic drag that gluten sensitivity can trigger, focusing on fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains like rice as part of a gluten-free diet also make it easier to lose weight, if that’s your goal. A lot of processed foods, including instant gravies, soya sauce and certain spice blends contain gluten, so it’s best to read labels as you reach for these seemingly harmless items. “It’s really about getting back to food in its natural state,” explains Smart. “We were never really meant to eat cookies, cakes and breads to that extent in the first place.” If you can’t see giving up baked treats anytime soon, it’s worth noting that a number of gluten-free flours and alternatives are showing up amidst traditional products on grocery shelves. But baker be-
ware: Cooking with gluten-free flour is a bit of a science. I found out the hard way when my friend was here. Eager to be a good host, I had picked up a bag of all-purpose glutenfree flour, determined to make pancakes from scratch. The end product was flat and dry – anything but appetizing – not to mention the fact that the kids required a steak knife to get through the quarter-inch round. “You really can’t just substitute one cup of gluten-free flour for one cup of regular flour,” says Smart with a laugh. “I always add an extra egg when I’m cooking gluten-free because you need to use a lot more liquid.
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Also, try not to let the products sit out on the counter for too long once they come out of the oven. Trap it in a bag to keep it moist.” Going gluten-free isn’t necessary for everyone, but if you’ve had underlying metabolic or health issues – even inexplicable fatigue – it may be worth a go. “There’s really nothing to lose by trying it,” says Smart.
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SPECIAL TO THE NEWS A farm experience awaits youngsters who attend the upcoming “Down on Goulbourn’s Farm” kids’ workshop at the Goulbourn Museum at Stanley’s Corners. Just what will this farm experience entail? How about putting together their own farm animals and also decorating a barn that they can take home – now that’s awesome! But there will be more to enjoy at this workshop. Youngsters will get to enjoy a pioneer recess and will be the first to play a new scavenger hunt game right on the Museum grounds. This is all happening on Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is designed with children aged 7 to 11 in mind. The cost will be $20 per child but all materials and light snacks are included. In addition, parents are not required to stay so that they can go off on their own for errands or other things while the workshop is happening. Space in this workshop is limited, so it is recommended to reserve a spot as soon as possible by calling 613-831-2393 or emailing education@ goulbournmuseum.ca. The Goulbourn Museum is located at 2064 Huntley Road which is the extension of Stittsville Main Street south of Flewellyn Road.For more information about the Goulbourn Museum, please visit the website www.goulbournmuseum.ca or the blog at goulbournmuseum.blogspot.com or call 613-831-2393.
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Altogether a total of $1,000 is being given away in the early bird draws of the 2011 Richmond Fair raffle. With the second early bird draw held on Thursday, July 28, already $400 has gone to early bird draw winners. There are another three early bird draws before the main raffle draw at the Richmond Fair’s Saturday night dance on Sept. 17. Winners in the latest early bird draw, each receiving $25, were Heidi Leopold of Ottawa, ticket number 089; Wayne Byrne of Munster, ticket number 237; Ruth Bell, ticket number 248, and Chris Hogg, ticket number 256, both of North Gower; and Tricia Schouten, ticket number 163; Scott Cummings, ticket number 260; Gayle Ryan, ticket number 095; and Allister Sehl, ticket number 094, all of Richmond. The winners in the first early bird draw on July 14 were Christina Jessome of Carleton Place, Aynsley D’Angelo of Stittsville, John Oesterle of Ashton and George Parks, Ed Stewart, Ernest Beaudette, Denise Crawford and Mavis Lewis, all of Richmond. They all won $25 each. These early draw draws, five in total, are taking place every
Car wash SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Nothing like a sparkling clean car, especially if someone else does the washing. And what about enjoying a delicious hamburger while admiring your freshly washed vehicle. This can all happen for you this Saturday, Aug. 13 as the Ottawa Fire Service firefighters from Station 81 in Stittsville are holding a car wash and BBQ at Brown’s Your Independent Grocer on Stittsville Main Street. The car wash and BBQ will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., so you have the whole day to get your car washed and your tummy full. And what is an added bonus is that the funds raised by the firefighters at this car wash and BBQ are going to help two great causes – the Kidney Foundation of Canada and the Ottawa Volunteer Fire Combat Team. The Ottawa Volunteer Fire Combat Team is going to be heading to Calgary for a competition and needs help to offset expenses. Oh, and by the way, if Saturday, Aug. 13 is rainy and not a good day for washing cars or enjoying hamburgers, then the car wash and BBQ will be switched to its rain date which is the next day, Sunday, Aug. 14 – same time and same place, only one day later.
two weeks leading up to the annual Richmond Fair which this year runs from Thursday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 18. At the main raffle draw at the Fair’s Saturday night dance, a total of $2,750 in cash will be given away. This will consist of a $1,000 grand prize, two $500 prizes, a $250 prize and five $100 prizes. This annual Richmond Fair raffle sees only 300 tickets printed. All 300 tickets have been sold.
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City of Ottawa Councillor Reports By Shad Qadri, Councillor Ward Six Stittsville City of Ottawa
August 8th/2011
Johnwoods Street Re-paving As you know, on July 7th my office hand delivered a letter to each resident in the Johnwoods area of Stittsville, including the residents of Johnwoods Street, to inquire about your suggestions for the possible removal of the Johnwoods Street speed humps. The purpose of the letter was to gather feedback from the residents living in the Johnwoods area either by e-mail or by phone. Only 45% of residents provided a response to my office. This percentage is based on 104 people responding out of approximately 230 notified (by hand delivered letter). Even though any percentage above 30 is considered a high response rate according to several consulting websites, I don’t have a clear response majority for having the speed humps removed. Of the 104 people that did respond, 95 people (91%) wanted to have the humps removed while 9 people (9%) wanted the humps to remain. A clear ‘community’ majority would have a response rate above 50% which was not the case here. This rate coupled with recommendations from the City’s traffic department led to other options being explored. Through this survey we found one of the biggest concerns raised was the issue of effects on vehicles. Also, concerns were expressed about the humps being a nuisance and not effectively controlling speeding. After many discussions with staff in the traffic department, we have come up with a compromise which would be to leave the speed humps in place with modifications performed on them. These modifications include adjusting the height through the elongation of the humps. In doing so, we are both maintaining the concerns of traffic flow and also looking after the issues expressed in the survey. Keeping in mind that other roads have been constructed, in the near past, to alleviate traffic volume on Johnwoods street, we feel the best solution at this point is a compromise. This speed hump issue may be reviewed again in the future, but for now the re-paving of Johnwoods Street should start the week of August 8th. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 613-580-2476 or by email at shad.qadri@ottawa.ca. Do your part to keep Ottawa clean, green and litter-free! Summer is finally here! With warm weather and sunshine, many of us are heading outside to enjoy our beautiful city. The most important thing we can all do to keep our city beautiful is to put litter and recyclables where they belong. Look for the ‘LitterBug’ logo throughout the city. This logo is a reminder to fight against litter. In addition to keeping our city looking great, reducing litter is also a huge benefit to our tourism industry. Each year we welcome over 7.3 million visitors who spend over $1.18 billion!
91,300 volunteers collected over 158,000 kg of litter. This year’s Fall Cleaning the Capital campaign runs from September 15 to October 15. Registration starts on August 15. For more information on the City’s community cleanup initiatives visit ottawa.ca/clean or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). Report excessive litter by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). Let’s make sure we have the cleanest, most beautiful city for many years to come. Together, we can help keep Ottawa clean, green and litter-free. For more information, visit ottawa.ca/litterbug. Beware of Possible Fraudulent Activity Residents have informed my office that door-to-door salesmen have been visiting homeowners with offers of a hot-water tank replacement. You are never obliged to let a stranger into your home to inspect any part of your house or any of your appliances, unless you have previously arranged for such a visit. The Stittsville Neighbourhood Watch program has compiled some helpful hints which can be obtained from my website, www.shadqadri.com, under the Important Information icon. You can also consult the Ottawa Police website for information on reporting fraud as well. http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/ServingOttawa/SectionsAndUnits/Fraud/Reportfraud.aspx Bears, Foxes & new Moons: Family Activity Day What better way to celebrate the heat than boat races! On Sunday, August 14th from 1-4pm, families are invited to the Goulbourn Museum to make creative boats out of recycled materials and race them in an obstacle course for prizes. The Museum is also offering other outdoor activities & crafts inspired by local folklore. This family event costs only $3 per child. Parent accompaniment required. Please call 613-831-2393 or email education@goulbournmuseum.ca to guarantee a spot. In addition to the crafts and activities, visitors are encouraged to explore the Museum - especially the popular & interactive Village Store exhibit. Please note: the History Centre will be closed for the day. The Goulbourn Museum is located at 2064 Huntley Road, just south of Stittsville, at Stanley’s Corners. For more information, please visit www.goulbournmuseum.ca or call 613-831-2393. Always listening and acting on your concerns As your Councillor, I always welcome your keen input and ideas on how we can sustain and improve Stittsville. Please contact our office anytime by phone at 613-5802476 or by e-mail at Shad.Qadri@ottawa.ca. My ward office is situated in the Goulbourn Recreation Complex, located at 1500 Shea Road. Please note the summer hours of operation are Mondays 9-1pm, Wednesdays 3-7pm, Fridays 9-4pm, and Saturday 9am12pm. Please do not hesitate to pay us a visit. I welcome your call or email to arrange an appointment.
Please help us combat litter:
If you are not part of my electronic outreach list and would like to be added, please contact my office to ensure you receive pertinent information concerning our community.
Volunteer to be part of the City’s community cleanup initiatives including Adopt-a-Park/Adopt-a-Roadway programs and Cleaning the Capital. In 2010, more than
Further information about any of these articles can be found on my website or you can contact my office to obtain details.
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Editor: We were glad to read that city of Ottawa Rideau-Goulbourn ward councillor Scott Moffatt rescued our Mansfield sign from the city’s sign shop. The replacement of the sign commemorating the former community of Mansfield has been a project of the Goulbourn Township Historical Society for over three and a half years. An earlier sign erected by the former Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee that used to be active in Goulbourn had become unreadable due to weathering. This was brought to the attention of the Historical Society by a local resident, Will Healey. The Society contacted the city which graciously agreed to fund a new sign. The Historical Society provided a new text, submitted a number of possible photographs and began the wait. The city provided a draft design which with a few amendments we approved. The city promised to erect the sign in the spring of 2010. But nothing happened. Then it was to be erected during the winter of 2010-2011 when things weren’t so busy. But nothing happened. Many telephone calls and emails went between the Historical Society and the city. In July of this year, the Historical Society again contacted the city. The city official was surprised that it hadn’t been erected yet. In the meantime, someone contacted councillor Scott Moffatt and he managed to ensure that it was erected. Braco, Scott! The Goulbourn Township Historical Society is delighted that the new sign is at last up and we invited all local residents to take a drive down Mansfield Road (it’s the next one past Fallowfield if driving on Huntley Road from Stittsville or the first one after the big curve if you’re coming from Richmond) and have a look at the new sign. Barbara Bottriell President Goulbourn Township Historical Society
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for the past two summers but this year the movies are being shown in both July and August. About 50 people have been attending these movie nights, with people of all ages welcome. A canteen providing snacks and drinks is held at these movie nights, with the funds raised going to the youth connexion program. This is one principle of the youth connexion program. While the city picks up the staffing costs involved, all of the program costs must be achieved through fundraising. A big project which the youth connexion program has launched this year is the Connexion Lounge at the Pretty Street Community Centre. Three rooms in the basement, which had formerly been used just for storage, have been transformed by the youth themselves into a youth centre. “It’s been our hub,” Ms. White said; a place where the youth connexion meetings are held, where youth can meet new friends and where fun events can be planned. This summer the Connexion Lounge is open three times a week for youth drop-in activities such as gaming, movies, music, reading and more. Youth 10 and over can drop in on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. while youth aged 10 to 14 can drop in on Fridays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The drop in fee is only two dollars. See YOUTH, page 11
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The youth connexion program in Stittsville went extreme this summer. A first-ever Extreme Week was held, with over 50 youth taking part. There was an extreme outing every day during the week of July 18, with youth aged 12 to 16 taking part. The extreme activities enjoyed during the week included lazer quest, rock climbing, zip lining, Calypso water park and paint balling. There was so much interest in the program that this extreme week program will be offered again next summer and perhaps at March Break as well, the director of the youth connexion program in Stittsville Lisa White told members of the Rotary Club of Ottawa – Stittsville at their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2 where she made a presentation about the youth connexion program and its current status. The youth connexion program is essentially a group of youth who are interested in getting more involved in the community, Ms. White said. Youth bring forth ideas about what they would like to do and what activities they would like to participate in. City staff, including Ms. White as well as Jesslyn Granda who works with her, then mentor the youth and provide leadership training to help them achieve their suggested ideas and programs.
Youth connexion has been active this year. There have been youth zones with activities such as Wii and Rockband set up at community events such as Canada Day. Youth connexion recently held a flash mob outing at the Bayshore Shopping Centre where a group of Stittsville youth held a spontaneous group dance, much to the amazement of shoppers who stopped and watched. “It’s so much fun,” Ms. White said about the flash mob experience, adding that the youth want to do another one soon. Youth connexion holds regular spa nights several times a year, including one on Friday, Aug. 5. This activity is for girls aged 10 to 16 who enjoy an evening of pampering and wellness with manicures, pedicures, relaxation and more. About 50 young girls usually attend. Youth connexion is planning a trip to the Mont Cascades waterpark as well as a free “Stittsville’s Got Talent” show at Village Square Park this Friday evening, Aug. 12. A black light dance is being planned for Friday, Aug. 19 at the Pretty Street Community Centre as an end of summer dance for youth aged 10 to 14. Black light face paint will be made available at the event. Youth connexion has been busy this summer sponsoring free outdoor summer movie nights at Village Square Park in Stittsville. This has been done
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Richmond is having a Night at the Races at Rideau-Carleton Raceway again this year. Friday, Aug. 19 has been set as the date when Richmond will be featured at the Raceway. The Richmond Village Association(RVA) is encouraging participation in the special evening by Richmond businesses and residents. Businesses are being encouraged to purchase a table and to take out advertizing in the race program that evening. There will also be races named after sponsoring businesses. Residents are being urged to attend the Raceway that evening and enjoy the Richmond flavour to the racing. Tickets at $35 per person include the all-youcan-eat buffet plus $15 worth of vouchers. Tickets are available at Christopher’s Meat Market or at King’s valu-mart, both in Richmond. Tickets can also be obtained by phone by calling Judy Wagdin at 613-838-5483. Proceeds from the evening will be going to the RVA to assist with its work in the community.
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The Stittsville Legion’s annual charity Duffer Scramble golf tournament will be held on Thursday, Aug. 18 at the executive 18 hole golf course at the Madawaska Golf Club at Arnprior. This best ball tournament will start at 12 noon with a shotgun start. Those interested in playing must register no later than this Friday, Aug. 12 at the Legion Hall where a sign up sheet is posted. This year the tournament will be raising funds for the Main Street Community Services in Stittsville. This organization, which is housed in part of the former Stittsville Public School on Stittsville Main Street (now the Frederick Banting Alternate Program), provides programs and services for special needs children. Everyone in the community is welcome to participate in this tournament. The fee is $55 for Legion members and $60 for non-members. This fee includes green fees, power cart and steak dinner at the Legion Hall following the tournament. It is also possible just to attend the dinner with the cost being
$12 for Legion members and $15 for non-members. A giant garage sale is being held in the parking lot at the Stittsville Legion Hall on Saturday, Aug. 20 beginning at 7 a.m. Proceeds will be going to the Veteran Services Club of the Stittsville Legion. There will also be a BBQ. A “Karaoke” and steak night will be held at the Legion Hall on Friday, Aug. 26, with steak served from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Karaoke will start at 8 p.m. This promises to be a great meal and lots of fun, with everyone in the community welcome. Cathy Donnally is in the hospital. All Legion members wish her a speedy recovery. Don’t forget that the Stittsville legion is offering a BBQ lunch every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bratwurst, hamburgers and hot dogs are on the menu, along with potato salad and sauerkraut. Everyone in the community is welcome to drop in and enjoy this lunch. Bingo is played every Wednesday starting at 6:45 p.m. at the Legion Hall, with everyone in the community welcome to attend.
Euchre at Legion Hall David Faubert had the men’s high score at the euchre party at the Stittsville Legion Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 2. Norm Legault was the runner-up for the men. Colleen McGillivery had the ladies’ high score, with Barb
Lewis placing second. Jackie Ralph had the most lone hands while Joy Taylor had the hidden score. Door prizes were won by Winnie Burchell and Lila Chamberland.
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Richmond Cooperative Nursery School Our friendly, fun-filled programs promote cognitive development and encourage social interaction to help your child prepare for a life-long learning adventure! Photo courtesy of Goulbourn Jubilee Singers
Linda Crawford, far left, director of the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers and the Junior Jubilees, leads the groups as they perform at the recent International Mondial Choral in Laval, Quebec.
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About to begin its 35th year of making music. Remarkable. Growing musically and developing higher level choral skills. Awesome. Performing in the largest gathering of choirs and vocal ensembles in North America. Priceless. Yes, the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers has done all of this but it is still a community based choir to which all singers are welcome, with no auditions required. It is, first and foremost, a fun choir. The Goulbourn Jubilee Singers draws members from a wide area including Stittsville, Ashton, Richmond, Munster, Carp, Kanata, Bells Corners and Barrhaven, to name a few. It is now to begin its 35th year of music making, having been founded in 1977 and indeed taking its name from that special year, which was Queen Elizabeth’s 25th Jubilee Year on the throne. Over the years, the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers has grown from a musical perspective, developing higher level choral skills. Much of this has been because of the inspirational directorship of Linda Crawford and the musically talented accompaniment of Doll Creelman. The Goulbourn Jubilee Singers performs two concerts each year as well as singing at local seniors’ residences. This year’s Christmas concert entitled “Changing Season, Changing Light” will be held on Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Stittsville United Church, with both matinee and evening performances. This past June, for the third time, the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers performed at the International Mondial Choral in Laval, Quebec. Founded in 2005, this Quebec World Choral Festival has become a world class national and international event. It is considered to be the largest gathering of choirs and vocal en-
sembles in North America. Major international and local artists join with 10,000 choristers from around the world at this International Mondial Choral. Held over 17 days, the event draws 800,000 spectators to 200 performances. The Goulbourn Jubilee Singers performed twice at this year’s International Mondial Choral. At a Saturday evening concert, the Jubilee Singers were joined by the choir “A Contrevoix.” On the following morning, the Jubilee Singers performed “La Messe Quebecoise” for a church service at Eglise St. Martin. Right now, as the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers prepare for their 35th anniversary season, new members are being encouraged to join the choir. All singers are welcome, with no auditions required. Those interested are urged to join in for a couple of practices to see if the Jubilee Singers are offering what you are looking for in a singing experience. Goulbourn Jubilee Singers practices begin on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stittsville United Church on Fernbank Road in Stittsville. And don’t forget that the Jubilee Singers have an affiliated junior choir, the JJ’s or Junior Jubilees. This is a choir for both boys and girls aged 8 to 14. The JJ’s performed at all of the Jubilee Singers’ concerts and their performances at seniors’ residences. All youngsters are most welcome to join and have fun with this junior singing group. The Junior Jubilees begin their practices on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m., also at the Stittsville United Church on Fernbank Road. For more information about the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers and the JJ’s, log onto www.gisingers.com or call Charlotte Parry at 613-825-3357 or Elizabeth Douville at 613-838-6078.
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The challenge to make a positive impact in the world delivered by Community Bible Church pastor Steve Stewart in Stittsville when he handed out $100 bills to 100 church members on Sunday, May 29 with the urging “to pay it forward” has encouraged Candise Elhadad to try to make an impact on maternal health issues in development countries. Specifically, she wants to focus on obstetric fistula which the World Health Organization has identified as “the single most dramatic aftermath of neglected childbirth.” Candise has organized a fundraising event called “Delivering Dignity” which will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 23 starting at 7 p.m. at the Community Bible Church on Stittsville Main Street. Admission will be ten dollars with tickets available from Candise at 613-836-3929 or via email at celhadad@ bell.net. There will also be door prizes and coffee and dessert served but the evening’s highlight will be the showing of an Emmy award winning docu-
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world’s poorest countries is only 6,500 per year, a far cry from the 100,000 new cases each year. Candise, as a woman, mother and neo-natal nurse for many years, has a deep passion for the welfare of babies and their mothers. She hopes that she can turn the $100 she received into more so that there can be an improvement in maternal health in developing countries. Obstetric fistula is an internal injury caused by several days of unrelieved obstructed labour where the baby has become stuck and there is no medical help available. During labour contractions, the baby’s head is constantly pushing against the mother’s pelvic bone, causing tissue to die due to lack of blood flow to the area. All the pushing creates a hole or, in medical terms, a fistula between the birth passage and the bladder or the rectum. The result is a chronic leaking of urine or bowel content or both. Usually the baby dies. And, due to her chronic medical condition, the mother is often abandoned, rejected by family and community and forced to live an isolated existence for the rest of her life.
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The Mick Armitage Band is a band on the run. They have to be to keep up with the number of tour dates booked into their already-packed calendar this year, which includes stops at the Stittsville’s Village Square Park on Aug. 11 and the Carp Fair on Sept. 25. Mick Armitage, the namesake and promoter of the band, keeps organized file folders for each and every upcoming event, whatever it may be. “We’ll play at a wedding, we’ll play at a honky-tonk, we’ll play at the Carp Fair or we’ll play at a 40th anniversary,” Armitage said. “That’s what you’ve got to do to survive in this business. You’ve got to play Hank Williams and the Rolling Stones and Garth Brooks and Cheap Trick.” Armitage first formed a band in 1983, called Raccoons on Ice, who were very successful in the Ottawa Valley. After their “divorce,” in 1997, as Armitage put it, the Mick Armitage Band came to be. Their logo, an old-fashioned raccoon hat, pays homage to the band-gone-by. In addition to Armitage on the drums, the band includes Al Tambay from Nepean on guitar, Grant Tomkinson from Westmeath on bass, Bruce Baker from Stittsville on saxophone, and Reverend Al Bragg from Kanata on piano and pedal steel guitar. All of the members sing either lead or back-up vocals to their classic rock covers. Now residing in Nepean, Armitage used to live in Dunrobin on a farm that his father still owns today. The band has played many a West Carleton gig, including around four performances at the Carp Fair, and around four before that as Rac-
coons on Ice. Their next gig is at 7 p.m. this Thursday, Aug. 11 at Stittsville’s Village Square Park for a concert series put on by the city of Ottawa and sponsored by Waste ManMick Armitage agement. It’s a gig they’ve played twice before, which seems to be a trend for the Mick Armitage Band – they keep getting asked back for more. Their upbeat vibe attracts crowds of all ages, and if you’re lucky, they might even invite you up onstage with them. Audience members can “expect to dance, to have a good time,” Armitage said. “They’re going to be laughing.” As for his favourite song to perform, it’s tough to choose. “I like playing anything by the Stones,” he said. Old Time Rock and Roll by Bob Seger, We’re Here For a Good Time by Trooper, and Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams are guaranteed crowd pleasers. It’s all about picking the right song for the right moment, he said, which is a challenge considering the band has over 500 songs in their repertoire. To learn new songs, they practice separately and hope that when they perform it together on stage the first time that it sounds alright. “We always say, whenever a band practices too much, they always break up,” Armitage explained. All band members have other jobs and busy family lives, so their non-stop concert gigs take the place of band practice. The Mick Armitage band will open for April Wine at the Richmond Fair on Friday, Sept. 16, where they will be proud to share the stage with someone older than them, Armitage joked.
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Pirates finish fifth overall in provincials Move over, Pirates of the Caribbean. Let’s celebrate the Kanata Pirates. No, they may not be quite as famous as the Disney conceived Pirates of the Caribbean but the Kanata Pirates earned their own share of glory when the bantam girls softball team ended up fifth overall in the Provincial Women’s Softball Association (PWSA) bantam girls tier 2 championship tournament in Stittsville last weekend. The Pirates, the host team for the championship, ended up as the top finishing team from the province’s East Division. The top four teams all came from the West Division, with the Milverton Millwrights ending up as the provincial champs. The Kanata Pirates, the only competitive tier 2 bantam girls ball team in the Ottawa area, finished the tournament with a record of two wins and two losses. The team draws its players from a wide area, including three from Stittsville as well as players from Kanata, Orleans, Greely, Nepean, Prescott and Alta Vista. The weather was great throughout the tournament, which saw all games played at Alexander Grove in Stittsville, either on the main diamond or on diamond number two. Originally some games had been planned for Richmond Lions Park in Richmond but this was changed at the last minute. Nine teams were involved in these provincial championships; the top four teams from the 13-team East Division qualifying tournament and the top four teams from the 14-team West Division qualifying tournament, along with the host Kanata Pirates team. The East Division teams were the Whitby Eagles, Oakville Angels, Ancaster Blizzard and Port Perry Angels. The West Division teams were the Kitchener Klassics, Chepstow Diamonds, Milverton Millwrights and
Windsor Wildcats. There was a good crowd on hand on Friday evening, Aug. 5 for the opening game between the Kanata Pirates and the Windsor Wildcats and they were rewarded for their hometown loyalty as the Pirates came back from a 5-2 deficit at the end of the fifth inning to end up winning by an 8-5 score. On the Saturday morning, the Pirates faced off against the Whitby Eagles and came away with a huge 1-0 victory. After the Pirates lost against the Chepstow Diamonds, the team faced a re-match against the Windsor Wildcats. This time the Windsor squad came out on top, ending the tournament and also the season for the Pirates. But despite this loss, the Pirates finished this provincial championship tournament with a record of two wins and two losses. This ended up earning the Pirates fifth place overall in the tournament which was the highest finish for any East Division team. The gold medal in this provincial championship tournament went to the Milverton Millwrights, although it went right down to the wire. Milverton could have won the gold medal by defeating Kitchener Klassics in the championship game early on Sunday afternoon but Kitchener came through with an 11-4 victory, handing Milverton its first loss of the tournament. This meant that there had to be another game later in the afternoon since Kitchener needed to beat Milverton twice to claim the provincial crown. However, in this second game, Milverton Millwrights came out on top, winning by a 9-8 score and taking the provincial title. Both of these teams – Milverton Millwrights and Kitchener Klassics – will now be advancing to the Eastern Canadians championship which is being held in Quebec later this month.
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Three from Stittsville who play on the Kanata Pirates bantam girls ball team which hosted Jamie McDougall of the Kanata the provincial tier 2 championship in Stittsville last weekend are, from left to right, Kathy Pirates bantam girls ball team, Boucher, Jamie McDougall and Emma Entwistle. one of three players on the Pirates from Stittsville, swings at an incoming pitch in a game in the bantam girls tier 2 provincial softball championship held at Alexander Grove in Stittsville over the weekend.
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The SMHA executive has been busy preparing for the upcoming season. The executive has a number of new faces this season. These include Jackie Kimmerly as secretary; Joel Baglole as director of communications; Kevin McCausland as risk management director; Steve Whitworth as website administrator; Fiona Livingstone as vice-president of finance and Megan Austin as equipment director. The SMHA has a number of clinics planned for this fall. These will include a body checking clinic for players entering minor peewee on the weekend of Sept. 10 and 11; a coach stream clinic on Sept. 16 and 17; a trainer clinic on Oct. 1 and 2; a
speak-out program on Oct. 4; and an intro coach clinic on Oct. 15. It is now SMHA policy that all volunteers working directly with children must submit to a police record check. This includes coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, on-ice helpers and team managers. This is a mandatory requirement at all levels from initiation to juvenile. For more information, check the website at www.stittsvilleminorhockey.com. With the season approaching, the SMHA needs conveners for its atom, peewee and juvenile house programs. Anyone interested should contact Ken Kuehni at director.house_2@stittsvilleminorhocley. com. If conveners do not come forward, these programs could be in jeopardy for this coming season.
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himself would literally fall asleep at the wheel of his car if he had to wait for a delay in starting the race that he was in. He says that most of the drivers who are good feel no apprehension or butterflies and this in itself makes for a better driver. “To me, a natural driver means you are relaxed doing it,” he says. He says that it is much like other sports like golf or tennis in that those who drive stock cars well make it look easy. Heat inside the car is a challenge. There is no insulation between the driver and the engine so that the heat from the en-
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Tim Dorning, who lives on Carp Road in Stittsville from 1976 to 1989 and now lives near Perth, holds the plaque identifying his induction into the Hall of Fame at Capital City Speedway in the driver category. He drove stock cars at Capital City Speedway from 1968 through to last year. jeans and a t-shirt, along with a $50 helmet. Nowadays, drivers spend thousands of dollars on helmets that allow communication with the pit crew while racing, fire proof socks, fire retardant underwear, fire retardant gloves and boots and a fire suit. Tim comes back to the point of why he got involved in stock car racing and why others are getting involved today. It is not to make money since expenses far outweigh any purse money that is available. “You’re in it because you love the sport,” Tim says. Tim says that Steve Munro of Carp, a veteran at Capital City Speedway, is one of the best drivers that he himself ever raced against. But he says that there are a whole number of drivers whom he respected as he raced against them. “Natural drivers are born, not taught,” Tim says, comparing them to Wayne Gretzky who was born to play hockey in Tim’s view. He says that sometimes drivers can survive in slower classes but as the classes get faster and faster, it is drivers who are naturals who stand out. But another factor in being a winning driver is experience. “Nothing beats seat time, time in a race car,” Tim says. Experience gives a driver a mental edge, as Tim explains that a good driver drives as much with his head as with his feet. He says that a driver must be aware of what’s around his car at all times. Granted, a driver must always be looking ahead at what’s happening up there but the driver must also know what vehicle is beside him. He recalls that as a 15 year old, starting out in his racing career, he just got in his car and drove as fast as he could. But he says that he came to realize pretty quickly that he had a lot to learn and that there was more to it than just driving hell bent all the time. Tim says that when a driver has raced enough to be experienced, he becomes very relaxed doing it. He says that he
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As a young child in the 1950’s, his father took him to Lansdowne Park for stock car racing. In 1961, as a youngster, he went with his father to the newly opened Capital City Speedway west of Stittsville. And in 1968, he started driving in the stock car races there, even though he was only 15 and did not yet have a driver’s license. And now, after completing a 42 year driving career at Capital City Speedway, Tim Dorning is one of the inaugural inductees into the new Capital City Speedway Hall of Fame. The former Stittsville resident, who lived on the Carp Road from 1976 through 1989, was inducted in the drivers’ class in a recent ceremony at Capital City Speedway. The second inductee in the drivers’ class as Keith James, one of the racing stars at the Lansdowne Speedway in the 1950’s. Also inducted in the builders’ class were the late Gerry Bisson, who organized the stock car racing at Lansdowne Park in the 1950’s and then founded Capital City Speedway in 1961 and Penny Bell who took over Capital City Speedway in 1994 after the passing of her husband Don and successfully ran it until she sold the property in 2001. Tim Dorning grew up in downtown Ottawa, not far from Lansdowne Park, and so when stock car racing began there in 1955, his father, an automotive fan, took his young son along with him when he took in the racing. This father/son connection continued when the stock car racing moved to Capital City Speedway in 1961 and young Tim determined at that time that stock car racing was what he wanted to do. He says that he wasn’t into hockey or ball or golf but stock car racing was what he wanted to do. “It’s just a love you get into,” he says about his lifelong obsession with stock car racing. “I just loved the idea of oval track racing.” After watching the racing at Capital City Speedway for six years, in 1968 he used earnings made working at a grocery store to buy an older car for $400 and made it into a stock car in his garage. He remembers stealing a neighbour’s swing set to make it into the vehicle’s driver’s cage. His father towed it out to Capital City Speedway for him and even though he was only 15 and had no driver’s license, he started racing there. When Speedway owner Gerry Bisson found out, he could have banned Tim but instead he let him continue driving. And so began 42 years of racing at Capital City Speedway. In those early years, Tim, like all of the drivers back then, taught himself everything needed to run a stock car since there was no money to have someone else do it. So he learned how to weld, how to paint a vehicle and how to handle all of its electrical and motor needs. This, of course, has changed so that today the chassis of a stock car is obtained from a manufacturer and motors are purchased from shops. No one builds their own motor any more, Tim says. Another big change in stock car racing has come about in the technology and safety equipment within the cars. Tim, for instance, started racing in a pair of
gine fills the driver’s compartment. With the fire retardant suit and equipment on, the driver can really get hot. Calling the driver’s seat an “absolute oven,” Tim says that it is not uncommon for a driver to lose four or five pounds in a 100 lap race. And yet drivers are willing to undergo this, all for the fun of it and, for some drivers like Tim, for the thrill of winning. “There’s nothing like winning,” Tim says. See TIM, page 20
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Club west of Stittsville. It has been eight years now since the first tournament was held in 2004, just months after Tori died of the childhood cancer called neuroblastoma in Jan. 2004 following a courageous battle that galvanized the whole Stittsville community. Tori’s winning smile and demeanour generated widespread community support. Funds raised by friends, family and the community meant that Tori enjoyed some special moments during her final weeks of life. This is what inspired the Carswell family to set up Tori’s Helping Hand so that the same benefits could be available to other palliative care oncology children. Tori’s Helping Hand was established in 2005 and is part of the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs Inc. Tori’s Helping Hand provides funds to palliative care oncology children and their families as well as to families whose children require a transplant. While the initial Tori Carswell memorial Golf Tournament in 2004 raised $18,000 for the Neuroblastoma Research Fund and the Children’s Wish Foundation, all of the funds raised by the tournament since 2005 have
gone to Tori’s Helping Hand. The 2005 tournament raised $27,500 while every tournament since then has raised over $34,000. The eighth annual tournament on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Canadian Golf and Country Club will once again see all of the proceeds go to Tori’s Helping Hand. The event will get underway at 11 a.m. with registration. There will be a putting contest, a silent auction, lunch, a shotgun start at 1 p.m., a dinner MC’d by Michael O’Byrne from CTV, and a live auction. The cost this year is $150 per golfer which will include the lunch, golf, a cart, dinner and promotional items. Anyone who would like to participate in the tournament should email Kim or Paul Carswell at kcarswell@rogers.com or call 613-836-2183. Sponsors and volunteers are also welcomed. Tori Carswell, who was born in 1994, began having back and leg pain when she was five and a half years old. She was eventually diagnosed with Stage lV Neuoblastoma just before her sixth birthday. She went through treatment that consisted of rounds of chemo, surgery, stem cell trans-
plant and radiation. But within a year, the cancer had returned. But Tori and her family would not give up. The community of Stittsville, along with her friends and family, rallied around her during the summer and fall of 2001. Over $100,000 was raised to assist with medical and travel costs because more treatment meant travelling out of Canada. Tori went to a New York City facility where she underwent a somewhat experimental type of treatment that was painful and, unfortunately, was not effective. She underwent other treatments but the disease spread to her lungs and liver and was given just weeks to live. Christmas 2003, when she was nine and a half years ago, turned out to be wonderful as Tori rallied and felt great. However, in Jan. 2004, she deteriorated and had to return to hospital where she passed away on Jan. 16. Tori’s infectious smile and passion for life was an inspiration to many in the Stittsville community. Her courage and strength throughout her struggle with cancer inspired a whole community to appreciate the little things in life and to live each day like it is your last.
Tim Dorning in Hall of Fame From page 19 While helmets with communication devices in them to allow for contact with the pit crew while racing have become popular in recent years, Tim says that he was never a fan of them, especially at a smaller 3/8th mile track like at Capital City Speedway. He says that he always preferred to be able to hear the car running while he was driving, as he could tell by the engine noise how the car was functioning. This feeling of unison with the car is enhanced because there is no padding in the seat of a stock car. “You become part of the car,” Tim says. “It’s just a feeling.” He always liked to be able to feel the car and also to hear it running, noting that the car always gave him feedback which he could then pass on to his crew when he returned to the pits. “It’s been a major part of my life,” Tim says about his years at Capital City Speedway. Even his wife is a familiar figure around the track, as she has been selling draw tickets at the track for years. Tim has won many races and track championships over the years and considers Capital City Speedway his second home, with many of his friends made
through his stock car racing career. One of these friends is former Stittsville resident Ken Osterhout who worked with Tim racing at Capital City Speedway for about 20 years. Brian Goudge, known as Motor Mouth, who is the track announcer at Capital City Speedway and is an avid and knowledgeable stock car racing fan, notes that Tim Dorning has over 100 feature race victories to his credit over his four decades plus of racing at Capital City Speedway. He notes that Tim hardly ever missed a race night at the track since 1968. He describes Tim as a driver who was “very precise in his driving” and “very patient.” But more than anything, Motor Mouth points out, Tim Dorning knew his racing lines on the track really well. Capital City Speedway will now be inducting one builder and one driver into the Hall of Fame each year. The Hall of Fame is located in the Nostalgia Room under the main grandstand at the Speedway. This Nostalgia Room, inaugurated by Todd Gow who is now operating the Speedway, contains not only the Hall of Fame but a plethora of old photographs and other information about the history of stock car racing in the Ottawa area.
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to School 2011 How ready are you for back-to-school? surfaces they examined were hosting some sort of virus. “With those kinds of opportunities for transmission,” adds Dr. Kaplan, “it’s no wonder that, on average, 200,000 schooldays are missed because of illness in Canada every month.” And it’s not just the young ones getting sick. Students of all ages dutifully bring home all the germs they’ve collected in school, and generously share them with their families. After collecting their own infections, parents and siblings then inadvertently spread the bugs to their friends and coworkers throughout their own days. “People infected with rhinovirus or influenza are contagious starting about 12 hours before they even start to feel any symptoms,” says Dr. Kaplan, “making it very difficult to prevent spreading those viruses around.”
From schools to homes to workplaces, it’s easy to track the impact of these inconvenient infections. According to a report by the CBC, colds and flu are estimated to cost the Canadian economy more than $1 billion per year in healthcare costs and lost productivity due to sick days. There are steps you can take to reduce your likelihood of getting sick: avoid doorknobs and elevator buttons, and wash your hands often. For adults and children over 12 years, supporting your immune system before you get sick by taking Cold-FX is a good strategy. People without contraindications should also consider getting the annual flu shot. Cold and flu season starts earlier than you might think, but with a strong prevention strategy, you can stay healthy right through until spring. www.newscanada.com 489650
(NC)—It’s back-to-school time, and with kids trading the contents of their lunchboxes, they’ll be swapping more than sandwiches. According to Dr. Alan Kaplan, Chairperson of the Family Physician Airway Group and Executive member of the International Primary Care Respiratory Group, “Every year like clockwork, two weeks after kids go back to class, the cough and cold season starts with a bang.” “It’s no surprise that respiratory infections spike when people suddenly change their routines, diets, and sleeping patterns, which makes them more susceptible to infection, and then gather together in small rooms for hours on end,” continues Dr. Kaplan. Dr. Charles Gerba, a professor of environmental microbiology, led a research project on hygiene in schools which found that 50% of the classroom
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Back to School 7 ways to save on school expenses (MS) Every year parents spend significant amounts of money on school expenses. While there’s not much parents can do about tuition, there are ways to save on additional expenses, including clothing. Restocking a student’s wardrobe can be costly, but savvy Moms and Dads can lessen the blow in a variety of ways. Although students may not yet be ready to head back to class, both parents and children may not be looking forward to school shopping for a number of reasons. • Expenses: Statistics posted on Chiff.com indicate that $7.2 billion were spent on school clothing in 2009 for American students. In Canada, statistics show that nearly $450 million were spent on boy’s and girl’s clothing and accessories in 2008. Shopping for school items can be a big expense, one that’s especially tough to handle after paying for a summer vacation or financing kids’ stays at camp. • Time: Crowded stores can make shopping stressful, especially when kids (and adults) would rather be spending time elsewhere. • Intimidation: Facing a store full of stocked racks and shelves can make even the most avid shopper feel a little anxious. Parents face decisions about choosing clothing that is both acceptable to the school and trendy enough for their kids. This can put added pressure on shoppers. Whether school shopping is fun or feared, it’s a necessity for parents and kids alike. Here are eight tips to make the process a bit easier and help parents save money as well. 1. Assess what is already on hand. Shopping doesn’t have to mean creating an entirely new wardrobe from scratch. It often means supplementing existing clothing with new pieces that can make things look fresh. Unless a child has entirely outgrown pants and shirts from last
year, chances are there will be a number of pieces that are still usable and appropriate. Take a day or two to go through kids’ wardrobes and set aside items that can be used for school. Make a list of new items to purchase.
Getting children ready to head back to school often entails supplementing their wardrobe with new items. 2. Establish a budget. Set a limit as to how much will be spent on each child and don’t stray over that limit. Around $150 to $200 may be adequate to pick up a few basics. Taking out cash from the bank and spending only what is in hand may make shoppers less likely to overspend or turn to credit cards for purchases.
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3. Stock up on the basics. New undergarments and socks will be needed. Aim for about 10 to 12 pairs of each. This also may be a good time to purchase pre-adolescent girls a training bra or sports bra to provide some support. 4. Buy new shoes. Shoes are one element of a wardrobe that may need to be entirely new. Active children tend to wear out shoes quickly. One pair of sneakers and one pair of dressier shoes, like oxfords, or ballet flats for girls, may be adequate. 5. Shop sales. If the weather is warm, it’s possible to save money on clearance T-shirts and shorts that stores are putting on sale to make room for next season’s items. Don’t fill a student’s wardrobe with heavy sweatshirts or sweaters at this juncture. Layering options are good because students can adjust accordingly to feel comfortable. 6. Intermingle designer with discount. Not every item in a child’s wardrobe has to be trendy. Layering items, such as T-shirts, can often be picked up for a discount in stores like Target or Walmart or Old Navy. Outer items, like jeans or some shirts, can be picked up from the trendier stores. Shop their sales and see if they offer coupons by signing up to loyalty Web sites. 7. Go early in the day. Although it may be a challenge get the kids up and dressed to visit stores when they’re in vacation mode, arriving early means thinner crowds and refreshed children. Kids who are tired or hungry can be prone to meltdowns. Pack snacks and drinks to be on the safe side. Some stores offer early bird special sales, which can make shopping once the doors open even more advantageous. School shopping signals the end of vacation time. Make the most of the opportunity to save and reduce stress when shopping. BS117027
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Back to School Pros and cons to keeping multiples together in school (MS) Parents of multiples have to make decisions regarding their children in duplicate or triplicate. Once multiples reach school-age, one of the questions parents must face is whether to keep their children together in the same class during the early elementary years or separate them into two different classrooms. The classroom assignments of multiples is largely the decision of parents. But in some cases, educators may simply assign classes to students on a performance-based or random system. If parents of multiples have specific requests about whether their children are together or separate, these will need to be brought to the attention of school personnel. There are advantages and disadvantages to keeping kids together or separating them in the classroom. Although there are no statistical benefits or detriments to the multiples classroom decision, common sense and personal sentiments can help parents come to a consensus on which way to go. Advantages The National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs (NOMOTC) and other experts advocate keeping multiples together, especially in early elementary years. Those who are not twins can relate to the desire of entering school with a close companion. Think about how much easier the first days of kindergarten might have been if you had a buddy that was guaranteed to be in the same class. Many studies have been conducted on multiples, and there is some evidence that they have a unique bond and may even be able to communicate with one another on a level different from other types of siblings. This relationship can be comforting in the school setting. Also, if separating the children means it will cause undue stress, there’s no point in separating them. Others say that it may be discriminatory. For-
cing multiples to separate may give the children the sense that there is something wrong with being a multiple. Having multiples together is also easier on the parents. Students are assigned the same work, the lessons are the same, and the children can help each other with homework and projects. This can make it easier for
There are both advantages and disadvantages to having multiples together in the same classroom parents to manage the responsibilities of having children of the same age in school at the same time. Whether they like it or not, twins and other multiples often garner a lot of special attention. Having one another there can take some of the pressure off of being the center of attention. Disadvantages All of the things that make being together in the classroom advantageous can also be detriments, depending on an individual’s point of
view. Young multiples spent all of their time together as youngsters. Forcing them to do so in school may hinder their abilities to develop as individuals or make friends outside of their immediate circle. Just as it is often advisable not to dress multiples exactly the same, the same concept applies to keeping kids together in the same classroom. If keeping multiples together raises behavioral concerns, it may be best to separate kids at school. Sometimes multiples, as with any other siblings, tend to be partners in crime. Having two in cahoots in a classroom setting may put a teacher at a disadvantage. It can also distract the siblings and may hinder learning. Multiples who are identical may look so similar that it is difficult for teachers and those outside of the family to tell them apart. This can cause undue stress on the multiples who are frequently mistaken for their brothers or sisters. Teachers may insist on the children wearing something to distinguish themselves from one another, which raises the discrimination issue again. Separating the twins makes this a nonissue. Almost from birth, multiples are often compared to each other. Having the siblings in the same classroom opens them up to direct comparison. They’ll be directly compared on every test and assignment. While this can promote healthy competition, it can also create feelings of animosity against each other, particularly in the multiple who is falling behind the other. Having multiples is a unique experience. As the children grow and enter school, there are new challenges to face. These may be accomplished as a team unit by having the children in the same classroom or foster individuality by separating them. BS117060
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CONGRATULATIONS Lonna Ivey and Jeff Mitchell Jim and Jackie Ivey and Beverly Mitchell (and the late James Mitchell) are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Lonna and Jeff. We wish them much love and happiness as they begin their future together. Wedding to take place Oct 8th, 2011 in Calgary, Alberta.
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MIXED HARDWOOD dried 1 year. $100/face cord. Free delivery to most area’s. 613-229-4004
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CANOE & KAYAK SUMMER SALE 10-30% off selection, 15% accessories with boat purchase. Ottawa Valley Canoe & Kayak. 4245 Hwy 17 W (at Mississippi River) Antrim. Exit 169 From 417 West. http://ovck.com 613832-2569 or toll-free 1-888-633-9307
Lovingly remembered Elliptical for sale in Petra and family great condition. Has a timer, 10 levels of resisARTICLES 4 SALE tance, keeps track of calories burned, distance covered and MOVING SALE double pulse. If interested bed, new mattress 3 please make an offer @ drawer dresser, side ta- 613-205-1365. Must ble, some antiques. come and get it. 613-5924872
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GROOMING. Katimavik area. Small dogs groomed in my home. 6 years experience. Contact for info: info@prettypups.ca or call 613-592-2251 for more information. HOUSES FOR SALE
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2001 SUNFIRE good shape 4 door, 4 cylinder, automatic and a/c. New front end. InTOP DOLLAR we pay cluded 4 winter tires. for used guitars, amplifi- Rust proofed every ers, banjos, etc. No year. 613-831-3428 Hassle - we even pick Larry up! Call Mill Music, Renfrew, toll free 1-877-484-8275 or local 613-432-4381 HUNTING ARTICLES 4 SALE
WHITE CEDAR LUMBER, Decking, fencing, all dimensions, rough or dressed. Timbers and V-joints also available. Call Tom at McCann’s Forest Products 613-628-6199 or 613-633-3911 FIREWOOD
MIXED HARDWOOD 8’ lengths, excellent quality, by the tandem load. We also purchase standing timber and hard or soft pulp wood; land and lot clearing, tree trimming, and outdoor furnace wood available. Call 613432-2286
HUNTER SAFETY Canadian Firearms Course. Courses and exams held throughout the year. Free course if you organize a group, exams available. Wenda Cochran, 613-2562409.
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On Mississippi Lake. Six yr old home for sale with 127 ft. of lake frontage, 90 sq.ft. stone patio, carport and detached garage. Great boating and swimming. Go to grapevine@ grapevine.ca and then go to Homes for Sale and then go to Perth to find 100 Beck Shore or e-mail me at cgivogue@hotmail. com or call at 1-613-264-8243; $819,900. LOTS & LAND
DOG SITTING. Experienced retired breeder providing lots of TLC. My home. Smaller dogs only. References available. $17$20 daily. Marg 613-721-1530.
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, Garage, single Family Home (Carleton Place). Near park, schools and down town. Nice yard. $1100/month. Call Bill 613-223-0798
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN RICHMOND. 5 Appliances. Air Conditioning. Wheelchair Ramp. Elevator, parking. Ideal for seniors. Available Immediately. $825.00 GRANT MORGAN, Ex- 1-888-333-2721 or ecutive Town Home, 613-838-4255. popular Manhattan. 3 bedrooms. Available Sept. 1st. $1600/month. Call 613-697-0390
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3 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 baths, 2 appliances, unfinished basement, one parking spot. $1007 per month plus utilities.
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In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend who passed away August 15th, 2010.
Forever missed by his wife Grace, his children, Bonnie, Cheryl, Steve, & Tanya and their families.
Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the peace and tranquility. Custom (Quality) Built in 2009 with your family in mind. One acre lot for the kids to play in. Dead end road, NO traffic. Minutes from the town of Renfrew and the Ottawa River. 45 Minutes to Kanata. 3+1 Bedroom, 1 ½ Baths. Beautiful custom cabinets, with corion counters. Large back deck looking into a very private Back yard. Established perennial beds, cement walkways at back and interlock walkway at the front with a charming front porch swing. Finished basement with wet bar, rec room, mud room and cold storage. Call 613-432-3714 for more info or visit www.propertysold.ca/6472 and view the other pictures.
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KANATA RENTAL TOWNHOMES 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 5 appliances and more, located in established area, on site management office, 323 Steeplechase Dr. (just off Stonehaven Dr) Kanata, K2M 2N6, call 613-592-0548
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Private, modern, fully equipped cottage for rent on Leggatt Lake, 40 minutes west of Perth. $625 weekly. Call 613335-2658 for details.
PIANO LESSONS FOR fun or exam preparation. 20 years experience and references. Ages 5-senior. Call for free consultation. Catherine 613-8311863. cb_4mu sic@yahoo.ca
Piano, guitar, and bass lessons. All ages, styles, and skill levels. At home or in studio. Call 613-831-4398 or email Jasonde sante@hotmail.com Recording Sessions also available. WORLD CLASS DRUMMER (of Five Man Electrical Band) is now accepting students. Private lessons, limited enrollment, free consultation. Call Steve, 613831-5029. w w w. s t eve h o l l i n g worth.ca
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TEACHER’S PERFERED HOME DAYCARE
Bridlewood, Loving environment. First Aid/CPR, Nutritious meals, indoor/outdoor activities. Receipts. near parks/schools. broad way@rogers.com
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Acupuncture and massage therapy Shihua Sun, Dr.Ac, TCMD. Proficient therapy for painful or difficult diseases. 9 Westmeath Cr., Kanata 613 5999885
BUCK’S TREE SERVICE 613-204-2984 Tree trimming & removal, hedge trimming & removal - planting. Senior’s discount. Fully insured. 15 years exp. Ask for Dave.
RENOVATIONS CONTRACTOR DRYWALL, TILE, PAINT, Stipple, Carpentry, Doors, Finished Basements, Bathroom Makeovers. Insured, experienced, reliable. CARPENTRY, REPAIRS, PROMPT FREE ESTIRec Rooms, Decks, etc. MATES. Ian Tri-Mac Reasonable rates, 25 (c) 613-795-1918. years experience. 613832-2540 HOUSE CERTIFIED MASON 10yrs exp., Chimney Repair & Restoration, cultured stone, parging, repointing. Brick, block & stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. Work guaranteed. 613-250-0290.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE SPOTS available on bus route PAINTING for Stittsville Public and AND ODD JOBS Holy Spirit. Pet/smoke free. Please call 613- DRYWALL-INSTALLER Reasonable rates, reTAPING & REPAIRS. liable and responsible. 435-6552 Framing, electrical, full Call Brian at 613custom basement reno- 292-1894 Bridlewood caregiver vations. Installation & has 2 full-time spots stippled ceiling repairs. SEND A LOAD to the available. If you are 25 years experience. dump, cheap. Clean up looking for a safe, fun Workmanship guaran- clutter, garage sale environment for your teed. Chris, 613-839- leftovers or leaf and child, please call 613- 5571 or 613-724- yard waste. 613-256271-8666. 7376 4613
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CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Your connection to wildlife
As one of Canada’s largest not for profit leaders in wildlife conservation, research, and advocacy, we are seeking to fill the following position. COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR The Communications Coordinator will help raise the profile of CWF to the Canadian public through a variety of vehicles. He/she will develop and implement communications plans to promote and manage CWF campaigns, events, programs, initiatives, issues, and build support for wildlife conservation. He/she will develop and write high quality, original and effective content for CWF while working closely with key departments to develop, write, edit and copyedit content in both English and French. Job responsibilities: • Work with communications team to create and deploy strategic communications plans • Drive the implementation and development of CWF national campaigns • Draft and communicate campaign plans, strategies, tactics and updates for the CWF Team • Write articles and content for communications materials, including newsletters, website content and annual reports • Assist with production and editing of communications and fundraising materials including direct mail campaign, event programs, posters, letters, reports, e-communications tools, etc. in both official languages • Work with various media sources to promote CWF and its programs • Research and write press releases, Develop and execute media pitches with national and regional media • Coordinate participation and special event planning • Work with regional staff to ensure delivery of national campaigns Qualifications: • College diploma or university degree in communications, journalism or a related field • 5 or more years experience working in a communications position • Experience developing strategic plans, communication strategies and critical paths • Superior English and French language writing, editing and proofreading skills • Strong interpersonal, people management and communication skills • Comfortable with current and emerging technologies • Creative and intuitive thinker, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as be a valuable team player • Ability to work to deadline, set priorities and juggle multiple projects without compromising quality • Bilingualism (English and French) required This is a permanent, full-time position, based in Kanata, with some travel required.
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Direct Sales Professional: We are seeking someone that is a self-motivated professional who has a quality track record of advertising sales in the Ottawa Area with an outstanding reputation with past and present clients. QUALIFICATIONS: • Results Driven • Professional Image • High Energy • Clear understanding of Internet Advertising, Social Media, Search Engines and Computer Programs • Passion for sales • Must live in the Ottawa Area • Bilingualism is an asset Must have own: Laptop, Cell Phone, Printer Scanner, Home Office, Car and license Remuneration: $35,000 - 45,000 annual salary + commission + ¼ bonuses Please send your CV with a cover letter outlining why you are a good fit, and what makes you think you will be able to close this kind of advertising business with your clients, to hr@thetop10.ca
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Goldie Mohr Ltd. Is currently hiring grademen and skilled labourers for heavy civil construction in the Ottawa area. Municipal road, sewer and water experience preferred. Full time work with benefits. Please send resume to
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Job Posting Job Title: Permanent Full-Time District Service Representative Department: Circulation Department Location: Ottawa Job Summary: This is a challenging role that requires an enthusiastic and energetic individual who is a self starter with strong communication, organizational, computer and problem solving skills. Experience is not necessary as on-the-job training will be provided for the right candidate. Position Accountabilities: • A flair for dealing with customers in a patient and understanding manner • Excellent verbal & written communication skills • Detail oriented and highly organized • Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize tasks • Address timely concerns in a timely and professional manner. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Valid driver’s license and ability to provide his /her transportation • Previous customer experience an asset • Bilingualism in English and French an asset Competencies, Competencies: Action oriented, Drive for Results, Composure, Customer Focus, Creativity, Learning on the Fly, Time Management • Excellent attention to detail • Ability to build and develop effective relationships within the team and with carriers • Strong communication skills • Exceptional customer service skills • Solid organizational skills and time management skills with the ability to multi-task • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment What we can offer: • We offer competitive compensation package including mileage allowance • Comprehensive benefits package • We offer rewarding opportunities for development and advancement Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume and cover letter no later than September 20, 2011 to the attention of Janet Lucas at janet.lucas@metroland.com / Fax: 613-224-2265. No phone calls please and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CL24279
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YARD SALE! 45 Grassy Plains Dr; Sat. 13 August 8AM-1PM. Gently used toys, books, sports equipment! HOSPITALITY
LONE STAR KANATA Now Hiring, Full time experienced, servers line cooks and bussers. Apply to: 4048 Carling Avenue. Competitive Wage. Come join the great Lone Star Atmosphere. HELP WANTED
The Kanata Optometry Centre is seeking a highly organized, customer service oriented individual with excellent communication skills for an immediate full-time receptionist position. Experience in medical reception is preferred. This position is best suited to someone who is energetic, fashionable, motivated, and self-directed. Please forward resume by email to: dispensary@kanataoptome try.ca
FIREARMS AUCTION SATURDAY AUGUST 20 TH, 9:00AM AT SWITZER’S AUCTION CENTRE, 25414 HIGHWAY 62 SOUTH, BANCROFT ONT. From several estates, large collection of antique Canadian makers and gunsmiths, including: lower Canada Colt, Soper London C.W.T. Nichol Chatham C.W. Rawbone Toronto C.W., Marston Toronto C.W., Chas. Carter Hamilton C.W., John Mackenzie Sarnia, Wiiliam Manton Kingston, Burns Toronto, Plus selection of Snider Enfields, Christian Sharps, Sharps and Hankin, Collectible commemeratives, Target and Hunting. Over 250 new and used rifles, shotguns, handguns, crossbows, sale starts with gunsmith parts accessories & tools, See Our Complete Listing At : www.switzers auction.com & Check Back for Regular Updates. We still have room for your quality consignments in this and future sales. Paul Switzer, Auctioneer/Appraiser, 1-613-332-5581, 1800-694-2609 or email: info@swit zersauction.com
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EARN EXTRA income! carrier contractors needed for early am newspaper home delivery in Kanata and Stittsville, 7 days/week. Vehicle a must. $500$950+/MONTH. 613592-9786 FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY for Stay-AtHome mom looking for limited (School-based) hours. Part time Personal Office Assistant. 3 hours a day, 3 days a week. Must be Bondable, Must know Excel, Word, PPT and be proficient on the computer. Basic accounting principles. Exceptional organizational skills and a self-starter. Bridlewood location. Email hr@thetop10.ca
Are you bright? Are you hard-working? Do you feel you have potential? Perhaps you haven’t found the right company to “click” with or the right opportunity to really show what you can do. We may have a career for you as a member of our multimedia sales team.
ONTARIO MARCH OF DIMES requires attendants in our Outreach Program to assist adults with physical disabilities with non-medical, in-home daily activities such as lifts and transfers, bowel and bladder routines and homemaking in the Carleton Place and Ashton areas.
Some of the things you’ll enjoy about working as part of the sales team at Metroland: • Being part of Metroland’s adventure in the online and offline world • Working in a fast paced innovative working environment • Advising clients on cutting edge technologies and industry trends • Becoming an expert in the Web, publishing, and delivery • Self-directed earnings potential
Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or obtained within the first 3 months of employment); mileage and travel time where applicable; and reliable transportation.
In this position, you will be called upon to: • Identify and discuss advertising needs with prospective customers • Understand and promote METROLAND MEDIA products and services relevant to each new potential client acquisition • Design proposals for customers based on needs assessment • Maintain positive and effective customer relationships
Mail résumé to: Debra Williams, Community Support Supervisor, 3-3001 Jockvale Road, Nepean, ON, K2J 4E4,
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SHINGLERS / LABORERS, West End, 1-4 years experience. Must have vehicle. 613290-6165
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Forward your resume in confidence to Nancy Gour (ngour@metroland. com) by July 30, 2011. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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This part-time opportunity, working various shifts, is suited to a Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide who, ideally, has experience in providing personal care, housekeeping and laundry services to senior adults in a retirement residence setting. Please fax or e-mail your resume, in con dence, to Keri Rousson, Resident Services Manager, at 613-271-0035 or krousson@chartwellreit.ca. To learn more, please visit www.chartwellreit.ca. Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Respect • Empathy • Service Excellence • Performance • Education • Commitment • Trust
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Members of the Stittsville-based band Degenerate Highway, which plays classic rock and will be performing at a concert at Village Square Park in downtown Stittsville on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m., are, from left to right, Adam Purchase, bass guitar and backing vocals; Chris Labelle, drums, percussion, backing vocals and piano; Chris Fournier, guitar; Billy Davis, lead vocals; and Zack Bryan, guitar and backing vocals.
Hometown band playing at Village Square concert JOHN CURRY john.curry@metroland.com
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Degenerate Highway plans ‘something for everybody’ park series organized by the city of Ottawa thanks to funding provided by Waste Management, will run for one and a half hours, starting at 7 p.m. As such, it will be the longest set of continuous music performed to date by Degenerate Highway but the band is up to the challenge. The band will be playing about 25 songs in the concert, a mix of classic rock songs with some original material and some newer rock songs. Chris Fournier of Degenerate Highway says that the program should appeal to everyone, from those in their fifties to young people due to the variety of music that will be played.
“A little something for everybody is there,” is how Chris describes the program. The band has just recently spent time in the recording studio, the result of which is two singles which will soon be released. The band will be circulating them to radio stations, hoping for some air time, as well as to record producers, hoping to land a recording opportunity. These two new singles are both self-compositions. One is called “Jump,” which is described as a fast paced melodic rock song. The other, which is officially untitled but goes by “Song Two,” is described as a fast paced but heavier rock song.
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Degenerate Highway will, though, be participating in an upcoming online voting contest that could lead to a recording opportunity. The band’s name Degenerate Highway came about as a result of a family trip to Florida where Chris Fournier and his father, Richard Fournier, while on the road, saw the term “Degenerate” on the back of a jacket. This inspired them to play around with the term and eventually the name “Degenerate Highway” evolved. The band is now having some thoughts about changing its name as some claim find it confusing. But with copyrighted materials and websites in the name of Degenerate Highway, the band is reluctant to change its name unless there is a very good reason. The band uses internet tools like You Tube, My Space, Facebook and iTunes to promote its music and it wants to continue this focus on an internet presence. Three members of Degenerate Highway – Chris Fournier, Chris Labelle and Zack Bryan – have been making music together since their days in grade seven at Stittsville’s A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School. They all graduated from South Carleton High School last June, as did Adam Purchase, a Goulbourn Middle School graduate. Degenerate Highway will be performing at Village Square Park in downtown Stittsville on Thursday, Aug. 18 starting at 7 p.m. The concert is free but donations for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) will be accepted. There will be a BBQ raising funds for Stittsville’s youth connexion program starting at 6 p.m. Those planning to attend the concert are reminded to take along a lawn chair or a blanket for seating.
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Degenerate Highway played at the recent Canada Day celebrations in Stittsville and played at last year’s Villagefest. Chris Fournier says that this chance to perform in the concert in the park series came about when the band was contacted about performing on Canada Day. When it was suggested that the band might also want to perform in the August concert series at Village Square Park, the band jumped at the opportunity even though it meant preparing for a 90 minute show, longer than anything that the band has done before. The band, though, is looking forward to the concert, knowing that they have always had responsive crowds to their music in their engagements. In addition, Chris feels that the band’s music is now more sophisticated and a lot “lighter” than in the past, all of which adds up to his conclusion that the band’s music is “better than before.” The band recently suffered a setback when lead vocalist Kirk Morrison left the group. But this void has been filled by new vocalist Billy Davis, a 23 year old from Renfrew who has experience with bands in that area and is quickly picking up Degenerate Highway’s assortment of songs. Indeed, the band now plans to try to get more gigs in Ottawa area night spots, something that was not possible up until now since the band members were not all 18 years old and able to perform in licensed establishments. Chris explains that the band hopes to do more club and bar shows so that it can build up more of a following and fan base. While the band has had success in a Battle of the Bands competition in the past, such events usually attract just family and friends and not general music fans.
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From page 33 The band is Degenerate Highway which has played in Toronto and Montreal as well as Ottawa, which released its inaugural CD last fall, which won a Battle of the Bands competition and which now has two singles about to be released. Current band members include Chris Fournier on guitar, Chris Labelle on drums, percussion, backing vocals and piano, Zack Bryan on guitar and backing vocals, Adam Purchase on bass guitar and backing vocals and Billy Davis on lead vocals. This Aug. 18 concert at Village Square Park, the third in the three-part concert in the
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