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In her youth, she loved to play hockey. Now at age 80 and thanks to her family, she has given a big helping hand to enable some of today’s young girls to experience the fun of playing hockey. The family of Joan Thorneycroft of Stittsville, who played hockey in her youth, has given a $5,000 donation in her name to the new fledgling Goulbourn Girls’ Hockey Association (GGHA) as seed money to help it get up and running. This was done as a complete surprise to her at her recent 80th birthday celebration when the donation was handed over to GGHA president Cathy Bureau of Stittsville. “We’re very thankful for getting it, for sure,” president Bureau says, explaining that the funds will be stretched as far as possible to help the new girls’ hockey organization get started, purchasing sweaters, pucks and ice time. She explains that the GGHA, which has just started its inaugural year, has really begun at ground zero this season, with basically no cash. She says that it is definitely a blessing that Mrs. Thorneycroft and her family came forward to help out.
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Trucks, giant vehicles in Munster, along with a jail SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Truck madness hit Munster last Saturday, Oct. 1. The parking lot at the Mun-
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PLANTING BEE AT SIGN Those who put new plants in the flower bed at the foot of the Welcome to Stittsville sign at the corner of Stittsville Main Street and Hazeldean Road in Stittsville last Saturday, Oct. 1 which was a 50th anniversary project for the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society are, front row, left to right, Iain McDonald, Kate McDonald, Andrew McDonald, Ray Munroe, John Soar, Anne Soar and Marlene Lahey, and, back row, left to right, Penny Horeczy and Iain Frei.
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It’s not what is but rather what could have been that concerns Janet Mason of Carp, a representative of the Carp River Coalition. Speaking at a public meeting in Stittsville on Thursday, Sept. 29 dealing with the latest phase of Mattamy Homes’ Fairwinds South subdivision, Ms. Mason lamented a lost opportunity in providing more public access to the Poole Creek corridor through the Fairwinds subdivision. “The more that people use and enjoy the natural areas, the more likely they are to take care of it,” she told the dozen people who attended the public meeting at the hall at the John Leroux Community Arena in Stittsville. She said that the community has very little access to the Poole Creek corridor, noting that the benefit seems to go to those who pay lot premiums to back onto the corridor. She said that the design of the Fairwinds subdivision does not achieve for the city what could have been achieved in providing public access to a beautiful natural area. She said that the design is inconsistent with the Carp River watershed plan and with the city’s Official Plan. The public meeting at which she made her comments was dealing with a proposed plan of subdivision for a five hectare parcel of land which Mattamy Homes acquired after it had received approval for its Fairwinds South subdivision which is on the south side of Poole Creek in the Huntmar Drive area. The newly acquired parcel of land lies south of Poole
Creek and immediately west of the future north/south arterial road that will run through the Kanata West area. A total of 92 single family homes are being proposed for this parcel of land. Mattamy Homes hopes to start construction of the roads and infrastructure this coming spring with home construction to begin in the summer. The homes will have frontages varying from 30 feet to 43 feet. An interim storm water facility on the northern part of the parcel will prevent the development of the northern section of the land until a permanent storm water pond is built which is expected to be in about two years’ time. There will be no local park in this proposed subdivision, with the city accepting cash-in-lieu payment with the funds being directed to development of the future district park in that area. The lands immediately west of this parcel, through which traffic will travel, currently has its roads in place, with new home construction planned to begin this month. There is also a rezoning application applying to the parcel of land. This is on hold until the proposed plan of subdivision gets its OK. It is currently zoned development reserve but the rezoning will apply a zoning similar to the other Fairwinds South lands. The Carp River Coalition was formed by members of the Friends of the Carp River, the Ottawa Riverkeeper, the Sierra Club of Canada – Ottawa Group and the Greenspace Alliance back in 2006 due to concerns related to development of the Kanata West lands and its impact on the Carp River.
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Gardening with native plants will be front and centre at the October meeting of the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society. Grant and Dorothy Dobson of Connaught Nurseries at Cobden operate, among other things, a native plant botanic garden. They will be in Stittsville on Tuesday, Oct. 18, speaking to members of the Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society and guests on the topic “The 100 Mile Garden – Moving Beyond the Purple Coneflower – The Benefits of Gardening with Native Plants.” They operate Connaught Nurseries, a nursery and organic garden business which they started in 1981 and which has now grown to include 14,000 square feet of greenhouses, a retail shop, an organic market garden and a native plant botanic garden. This Oct. 18 meeting of the Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Pretty Street Community Centre in Stittsville. Everyone is welcome to attend although there is an admission fee of two dollars charged to non-members of the Society. An annual membership for the Horticultural Society, which will be available at the meeting, is $15.
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RE/MAX AFFILIATES REALTY • 129 Riocan Ave. Ottawa City of Ottawa Councillor Reports By Shad Qadri, Councillor Ward Six Stittsville City of Ottawa
October 3rd, 2011
West Transitway Connection: Terry Fox Drive – Fernbank Road: Notice of Commencement of Transit Project Assessment Process and Public Open House The City of Ottawa is proposing a new 8 km transit facility which will include a segregated busway between Terry Fox Drive and Fernbank Road via Scotia Bank Place. The project will help to improve transit service in Kanata and Stittsville areas. This Public Open House has been scheduled to present the study findings, the potential environmental effects, and the proposed mitigation measures, as well as to provide the public an opportunity to discuss the proposal with the Study Team. Thursday October 13th, 2011 Goulbourn Recreation Complex, 1500 Shea Road, K2S 1B9 Stittsville, Ontario 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Presentation: 7:00 pm Registration for Snow Go programs now open Seniors and persons with disabilities can now register for the City of Ottawa’s snow removal assistance programs. The Snow Go Program helps seniors and persons with disabilities find reliable contractors and/or individuals who will perform the service of clearing snow from their private driveways and/or walkways. Once matched up with snow removal help, residents are responsible for making payments directly to the individual or contractor. The Snow Go Assist Program provides financial assistance to eligible low-income seniors and persons with disabilities to pay for a portion of their snow removal costs. Approved participants may be reimbursed up to 50 per cent of the cost of snow clearing per event, up to a seasonal maximum of $250. This is the fifth year the City of Ottawa is partnering with the Seniors Citizens Council and eight local home support agencies to deliver these two winter programs. For more information about the Snow Go Program matching service and the Snow Go Assist Program, including eligibility criteria and application process, visit ottawa. ca/snowgo or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). Police to buckle down on motorists who don’t buckle up in October The City’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on those who fail to buckle up or comply with child car seat requirements, as well as drivers who fail to obey stop signs in October. In Ottawa, from 2006 to 2010, 26 people were killed, 50 suffered life-threatening injuries and another 202 were injured as a result of not wearing vehicle occupant restraints. Of the 26 people that were killed, 20 were male. At different times in the month, Ottawa Public Health nurses and the Ottawa Police will be setting up roadside spot-checks at locations in the city to ensure that motor vehicle occupants are wearing their seatbelts, and that
child car seats and booster seats are suitable and properly installed. Disobeying stop signs – including rolling stops – is also a serious issue on Ottawa roads. In 2010 alone, 1,618 collisions at stop sign-controlled intersections resulted in six deaths and 492 injuries – 23 of them life-threatening. Each month since 2004, STEP has been profiling and enforcing two initiatives that target specific traffic safety priorities. These initiatives support larger Integrated Road Safety Program (IRSP) public awareness and enforcement campaigns. Ottawa residents have identified traffic safety as a top priority. The IRSP is committed to using available resources to make Ottawa roads safer for residents. New Language Line makes City phone services more accessible to all residents The City of Ottawa has officially launched Language Line, a service that allows callers to participate in a three-way call with a translator and a City staff member. Now, residents can call one of the City’s dedicated phone lines and receive service in the language they are most comfortable speaking. When someone calls a City phone line, they now have the option to be placed into a three-way call with a translator and a City staff member. The translator will facilitate the conversation between the caller and City staff, allowing the caller to receive answers to their questions, or more information about City services in the language of their choice. City phone lines that are using the new service include the 3-1-1 Contact Centre, the Ottawa Public Health Information Line, OC Transpo Information Lines, Tax and Water Customer Service Line, Social Services Intake Line, and the offices of the Mayor and City Councillors To access this translation service, please call 3-1-1 or any of the call centres listed above, and the answering agent will activate this service on your behalf. 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 9-2pm, Wednesdays 38pm, Fridays 9-5pm, and Saturday 9am-1pm. Please do not hesitate to pay us a visit. I welcome your call or email to arrange an appointment. 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. Further information about any of these articles can be found on my website or you can contact my office to obtain details. R0181124114
From page 1 For Joan Thorneycroft, her youth growing up as Joan Rowland in East Angus, Quebec on the banks of the St. Francis River near Sherbrooke certainly involved hockey. There was an open air rink near her home and her two brothers were there all the time, playing hockey. She ended up going there as well and starting to skate and eventually playing hockey. She started out with handme-down skates from her brothers but she remembers getting her first pair of skates from an aunt when she was six years old. They were figure skates but the blade picks were removed so that she could play hockey. This continued throughout her hockey playing days. Her school had a girls hockey team which played again other local schools. “I became quite a good centre,” Mrs. Thorneycroft recalls. Her school team was not the best team but there was more to playing hockey than winning. “I loved the girls on the team and we did it together,” she says in looking back at that time, commenting that the girls on the team were like family. When she attended Stanstead College for grade 12, she was the captain of the girls’ hockey team there and admittedly probably its best player. Her hockey playing did not end with Stanstead College. When she started work, she and others put a notice in the paper, challenging any other team to a game of hockey. “We loved the game so much,” is her explanation of why this was done. The published challenge led to only one game, against a team from Sawyerville, a neighbouring community, which emerged as the victor. The was the end of her hockey playing days except for a single occasion later in life when posted overseas with her Air Force husband Ken. Each mess on the base assembled a ladies’ hockey team and Joan was included. She admits that she was a Toronto Maple Leafs fan for years, mainly because when she was young, she and her father would listen to Maple Leaf games on the radio. But with the advent of the Ottawa Senators, she became a Sens fans. Wade Redden was a favourite player of hers.
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Joan Thorneycroft of Stittsville holds the giant cheque for $5,000 which her family donated to the new Goulbourn Girls’ Hockey Association in her name to celebrate her 80th birthday. The cheque, which is signed by all of her family, features a photo of the Stanstead College girls’ hockey team on which Joan played in her youth.
Her husband Ken says that it is not safe to sit beside his wife while she is watching a hockey game on television and he claims to have the bruises to prove how she hits a viewing companion when she gets worked up watching games. She is constantly urging players to shoot at the goal. “I do get excited,” Joan admits as she says that she has been a hockey fan all her life. While she played hockey, Joan has been involved with many sports over her lifetime, including golf, curling, volleyball, track and field – just about every sport but basketball. “I was very sports minded,” she says about her youth, while adding that she tended not to learn much about the kitchen. Rather, she and a girl friend would go fishing and do things like snare rabbits. She loves to watch sports on TV and has followed women’s hockey whenever possible. As far as hockey, she likes fast paced, end to end hockey, the kind that the Montreal Canadiens used to be known for in years past. She likes to see hockey played by youth, both boys and girls, because it encourages physical fitness and discipline while emphasizing team play. The donation to the new Goulbourn Girls’ Hockey Association came about as a result of a conversation which her daughter Diana had with her about what kind of legacy she would
like to leave. At that time, Joan said that she would like to be able to provide financial assistance to help a young girl pay for skates and other hockey equipment. Diana investigated a couple of opportunities for this but eventually the family settled on making a donation to the new Goulbourn Girls’ Hockey Association (GGHA) as seed money to help the organization get going. The whole family chipped in and made the $5,000 donation in Joan’s name to mark her 80th birthday. Right now, the new GGHA has 22 girls, aged 5 to 13, attending their on-ice sessions. The focus right now is on developing skills and having fun. There will be some exhibition games with nearby teams as the season unfolds. “It has come together and the kids are having a blast,” says GGHA president Cathy Bureau.
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LEADING TERRY FOX RUN Flagbearers Nya Galbraith, left, holding the Canadian flag, and Charlotte Wells, right, carrying the Stittsville Public School flag, lead the Terry Fox Run which was held at the school last Friday, Sept. 30. Because of inclement weather, the event was held indoors.
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Students at Stittsville Public School excitedly take part in the school’s annual Terry Fox Run which this year had to be held inside the school due to rainy weather last Friday morning. The students walked through the halls on both the first and second floors of the school as well as through the gymnasium.
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Ahoy, matey! The meeting room at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library became the deck of two sloops on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 28 as Roger Stone of Stittsville narrated a photo presentation of two sailing expeditions undertaken in the past year. One was a sailing trip on a chartered 40 foot long sloop last January that saw the six on board, including Roger and his wife Margaret, sail the boat from the Caribbean island of Antigua to Guadaloupe and its adjacent Iles des Saintes. The photos included general views of Antigua, which is mostly volcanic rock, scenes of other boats including cruise ships and sights of aquatic wildlife such as sea turtles. The photos showing cruise ships revealed them to be massive in comparison to other sailing vessels and to the adjacent landscape. “It looks like an apartment building that fell over,” Mr. Stone observed in describing one of the cruise ships. There were scenes of a land excursion to an old fort overlooking Deep Bay in Antigua where some of the old metal work associated with the fort is still present. Mr. Stone showed both photos and videos of their
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group of six sailing the boat from Antigua to Guadeloupe, moving along at up to seven knots in sea conditions with ten foot waves. At Guadeloupe, the sailing group visited Deshaies with its harbour, a favourite with yachtsmen, and houses climbing up the adjacent hillside. “A really nice little place – very friendly people,” Mr. Stone said about Deshaies. One of the more memorable happenings at Deshaies was observing schools of tiny silvery fish all jumping out of the water at the same time. They were not flying fish but presented a pretty scene, Mr. Stone said. The group also visited a botanical gardens and aviary where they were surrounded by a breed of colourful birds with blue heads, orange breasts and green wings. “They looked like something a kid would draw but that’s how they come,” Mr. Stone said in describing these birds. The group sailed down the coast of Guadeloupe and proceeded to the nearby Iles des Saintes, a group of islands six miles from Guadeloupe that were named in 1493 by none other than Christopher Columbus himself when he came across them on All Saints Day. This sailing adventure in the Caribbean was followed by a photo presentation of another sailing ex-
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Roger Stone cursion, this time on the coast of British Columbia. Joining Roger and Margaret Stone on this voyage were Stittsville residents Jim and Lyn Arsenault, who were there at the presentation, and former Stittsville residents Ernie and Cathy Boyd. They sailed a 36 foot boat along the B.C. coast, visiting such places as Nanaimo, Comox, Grace Harbour and Gorge Harbour. “Probably the best marina in British Columbia to my mind,” Mr. Stone said about Gorge Harbour, describing it as a beautiful marina. “That’s Gorge Harbour,” he said in wrapping up the segment about Gorge Harbour. “Gorge-ous Harbour, if you ask me,” he added. Antigua in the Caribbean is the largest of the English speaking Leeward Islands. The famous British admiral Horatio Nelson established a British naval base there in 1784. Guadeloupe is under the administration of France.
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One of Canada’s top mystery writers is coming to Stittsville. R.J. (Robin) Harlick, author of the acclaimed Meg Harris mysteries, will be presenting a workshop on the process of writing fiction at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m.
This “Making Your Stories Come Alive” workshop will no doubt reflect some of the fiction writing procedures that she herself employs in her writing. Registration is required for attendance at this workshop being presented by R.J. Harlick. This can be done online through the Ottawa Public Library website, by phone to the Stittsville library branch or in person at the Stittsville library.
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Craig Dunbar of Stittsville works at one of the car washes which his team held to raise funds for the recent Give the Gift of Life Walk for the Kidney Foundation.
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The initial fundraising goal for Craig Dunbar’s team in the recent Give the Gift of Life Walk for the Kidney Foundation was $2,000. This goal was then raised to $5,000. Then there was another bump to $7,500. And, in the end, his team raised over $12,000, finishing neck and neck with the Ottawa Hospital team for top fundraising team. What an effort! Craig, 39, who is a volunteer firefighter in Stittsville and who has been a kidney patient for the past four years, served as the Give the Gift of Life Walk Ambassador this year, kicking off the event which was held on Sunday, Sept. 25 at Andrew Haydon Park in Nepean. Craig participated in the Walk for the first time last year, raising $650 as an individual and being one of the top individual fundraisers. But this year he set a more ambitious goal, entering in the team category with its everincreasing fundraising goal. The team was called “Spare Parts,” a name which reflects Craig’s own need for a spare part via a kidney transplant. Craig was supported not only by family and friends but by his fellow firefighters. A couple of fundraising car washes were held. The Walk weekend was busy for Craig and his team. Not only did they participate in the Walk on the Sunday morning but they were involved with a booth at the Carp Fair which was also going on that weekend. Craig was at the booth on both the Friday and Saturday and then, after the Walk, he returned to the Fair on the Sunday afternoon to finish up. The booth at the Carp Fair was not only to fund raise but also to raise awareness about kidney disease and the Kidney Foundation. He said that a lot of people stopped to talk, with organ donor awareness being a major topic of discussion. Craig is so appreciative and thankful of the support of the community for his team’s fundraising efforts for this year’s Give the Gift of Life Walk. He plans to continue participating in the Walk every year. Craig wishes to thank all those who supported the team and also wishes to thank all those on the team for their efforts. He notes that the real winner of all of this generosity and support is the Kidney Foundation which set a record at this year’s Give the Gift of Life Walk, raising over $50,000 in total. Craig’s battle with kidney disease began in May, 2007 when the newly married husband was about to embark on a career in
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Honouring our youth Across Ontario, and right here in Ottawa young individuals are working hard to make a difference in their own communities and around the world. The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA), through the Stittsville News, is currently accepting nominations for the 2011 Ontario Junior Citizens of the Year Awards. Last year Hannah Hempinstall of Richmond was selected as an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year, one of only 12 in the whole province. Founded in 1950, the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) is a non-profit industry association representing over 300 community newspapers, including this one. Coordinated by the OCNA since
1981, the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards Program has recognized the best of Ontario’s youth with the help of sponsorship from TD Canada and Direct Energy and support from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Nominate a special individual who goes above and beyond what is expected of someone their age, someone who invests their spare time in community service, someone who looks past their own needs and inspires those around them. ‘Good kids’ can be found everywhere. They are our sons, daughters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, students, team players and employees. Nominating these young leaders for a Junior Citizen award is a chance for them
to stand in the spotlight, to be recognized for their dedication and selflessness. The Junior Citizen awards program is open to youths between the ages of six and 17. Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. Up to 12 nominees will be selected as the final recipients for the 2011 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award and they will be recognized at a special ceremony in Spring 2011. Nomination forms and further information is available online at www.ocna. org/junior_citizen, or by calling the OCNA office at 905-6398720, ext. 239. Remember, today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. We think they deserve some recognition and encouragement to continue making a difference.
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Helping who’s next and other Canadian innovations One of those new roadside places along the 401 has a Starbucks in it. Across the room, facing it, is a Tim Hortons. Intrigued by this highway culture clash, I checked out the lineups at both and headed for the Starbucks. The lineup wasn’t long but ahead of me a European tourist was elaborately ordering for a large group. As he began asking detailed questions about the pastries, I wandered over to Tim’s, where the lineup was amazingly short and in no time at all I heard the words “Can I help who’s next?” A couple of hours on the 401 can do strange things to your mind, which may be why I began mulling over what she had just said. Not only mulling, but mulling grammatically. “Can I help who’s next?” Is that a sentence? Possibly, with the words “who’s next” functioning as an objective clause. It just sounds clunky, because of the words “can I help who.” But it would be wrong to say “Can I
CHARLES GORDON help whom is next?” because “whom” can’t be the subject of the objective clause. See what the 401 does to you? Now a language purist — and you read their letters to the editor all the time, complaining about pronunciation on the CBC — would say that the proper form would be “May I help the person who is next?” But that’s clearly worse. It sounds like something that would be said upstairs on Upstairs, Downstairs. And simply to say “Next?” seems a bit abrupt. So when you come right down to it, “Can I help who’s next?” does the job pretty well. It’s po-
lite, it’s informal and everybody understands it, which is maybe the most important function of language. It’s interesting to ponder where the expression came from — or at least it’s interesting if you are driving on the 401 with nothing to do except stay in your lane. Twenty years ago nobody said “Can I help who’s next?” Now everybody says it, except in airport lineups where nobody is ever next because the line never moves. Only a conspiracy theorist would think that this came about by decree. It is highly improbable that there is a manual given out to all employees of Tim Hortons and every other place where people stand in line ordering employees to say “Can I help who’s next?” More likely somebody somewhere said “Can I help who’s next?” Maybe they said it by mistake. Someone else heard, and said to himself “Hey, that
will work in my coffee shop!” And he was so relieved that he no longer had to say: “Whoever is next in line it’s your turn,” or something like that. And then somebody else heard that and within a matter of months, probably, we arrived at the place we are now, where we all stand in line waiting to be Who’s Next. A similar thing happened even more recently with “Have a nice day.” For a long time, you heard it everywhere, to the point that the phrase became meaningless, but lately there has been a shift. Now people say “Have a nice rest of your day,” which is at least more precise. It suggests that the speaker has no
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These are but two of many examples of how adaptable our language is, and while the language snobs complain about people using “like” instead of “as” and “that” instead of “which” — not to mention dropping the last comma in a series — the net effect of change is to make the language easier to understand, if not more elegant. Not everybody likes that, but this a free society in Canada and there is nothing to stop people from speaking as elegantly as they want, just so long as it doesn’t confuse anyone standing in line.
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Election coverage online SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Get election night coverage online. Log onto the website yourottawaregion. com on election night, this Thursday, Oct. 6 for up to the minute election coverage to find out who will be representing you and the Carleton-Mississippi Mills riding at Queens Park in the coming session of the Ontario Legislature. Stittsville News will be posting regular update throughout the evening on Thursday, Oct. 6, covering not only the CarletonMississippi Mills riding but other ridings of interest in the area.
Metroland Media reporters will be out in the community with candidates, capturing the mood of supporters as results come in and sharing the victories and tears as Ontario’s next government is elected. In addition, readers can log on and share their comments as winners are declared. The pools close at 9 p.m. with the coverage starting as soon as numbers start coming in. Visit yourottawaregion.com on election night for all the information you need on election results in this area.
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FORMER MPP HONOURED Longtime Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP Norm Sterling, right, who has retired from provincial politics, makes a point as he speaks at an appreciation reception held at Ottawa city hall on Wednesday evening, Sept. 28 honouring both himself and longtime area MPP Jean-Marc Lalonde for their years of public service as city of Ottawa mayor Jim Watson, left, background, listens as he looks on.
Well water testing blitz SPECIAL TO THE NEWS The annual fall well water testing blitz is coming up. In this free blitz, Ottawa Public Health, working in partnership with local businesses, is making well water testing convenient and easy by setting up water sample drop-off stations in the community. Residents who have wells can simply drop off a water sample at one of the locations and Ottawa Public Health will deliver the sample to the provincial public health laboratory where the sample will be tested for two types of bacteria: total coliforms and E.coli. The water samples must be collected in special sample bottles supplied by the laboratory. Sample bottles can be picked up at any of the drop off locations. The drop off locations and dates of the water sample blitz are the Goulbourn Town Hall at Stanley’s Corners, 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, Oct. 17; and Mac’s in Munster, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Ashton General Store in Ashton, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and the Richmond Memorial Community Centre (arena) in Richmond, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., all on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Since water quality in a well can change, Ottawa Public Health recommends testing well water at least three times over the course of a year as well
as after a heavy rain, after flooding, after any work on the well or septic system or if someone in the family develops stomach symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting. Drinking water that has bacteria and other micro-organisms in it can cause serious illnesses. The only way to ensure safe drinking water is to have it tested regularly. Coliform bacteria come from both the intestines of animals and from the environment, such as through rain water runoff. E.coli bacteria are found only in the intestines of people and animals. When either coliform or E.coli bacteria is reported in a well water sample, it means that the well or underground water supply feeding it is polluted. These bacteria indicate that other disease-causing organisms such as Salmonella and Shigella could also be present. Bacteria can get into a well through cracks and unsealed joints if the well is not built to current safe standards or if the well is showing signs of age. For more information about how to keep well water safe, please visit Ottawa. ca or speak with a public health inspector at 613-580-6744 or with Rideau-Goulbourn ward Public Health Nurse Janice Tughan at 613-580-6744.
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Grief is defined as deep or intense sorrow or mourning. Everyone ends up experiencing grief at one time or another or more in their lives. But what do we know about grief ? Well, some insights on grief will be presented at a session in Richmond this Saturday, Oct. 8 when the topic “Healthy Grief vs Unhealthy Grief ” will be discussed. Ian Henderson will be the facilitator for this session which will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church on Fowler Street in Richmond, running from 10 a.m. until noon. A $10 donation is suggested for those wishing to participate in the session. Registration is required and can be d9ne by contacting Rev. Michel Dubord of St. John’s at 613-838-9643.
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What’s up in Stittsville, doc? …Waste Management held an electronic waste collection depot on Sunday, Sept. 25 at its 11 acre Westbrook Road premises off Carp Road in Stittsville. About 1500 vehicles travelled to the event, depositing over 23.5 tonnes or two tractor trailer loads of electronic waste. This included monitors, computer towers, keyboards, telephones, power adapters and printers… Main Street Community Services of Stittsville has once again this year been chosen to participate in the fundraising activity of selling 50/50 tickets at a number of Ottawa Senators games at Scotiabank Place. Last year Main Street Community Services earned $10,000 doing this. Main Street Community Services is paid for every per-
son who shows up to volunteer on its behalf selling the 50/50 tickets. Training is provided to those who volunteer to help out in this way. It not only raises funds for Main Street Community Services but those selling the 50/50 tickets on game nights get to enjoy the exciting atmosphere which prevails at Scotiabank Place and even get to watch some of the game. Darlene Macdonald, who is the coordinator for this fundraising initiative by Main Street Community Services, can be contacted via email at Darlene@ mainstreetcommunityservices. com... The exhibit “Horizons” by Stittsville photographer Sylvie Sabourin is going to be entering its second and final month at the Studio of Concep-
tual Design at 698 Cooper Street in Ottawa….Aviva Insurance is holding its Aviva Community Fund competition again this year. This is an online competition in which people registered can vote for a favourite project. Main Street Community Services of Stittsville, which provides services and support to needy children and their families, was involved last year and did well, although their project of having their own home did not receive any funding. Main Street Community Services is in the competition again this year. Voting began last Monday, Oct. 3 but you can still get involved and vote. Main Street Community Services’ Aviva URL is http:// www.avivacommunityfund.org/ ideas/acf11289....
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ON APPLE DAY Brenda Hall, left, makes a donation as she receives an apple from Cassandra Leblanc, right, of the 1st Stittsville Griffin Cub Pack on Scouting’s Apple Day in Stittsville last Saturday, Oct. 1, while in the background are Cubs Andrew Eaton, centre, who is holding a sign publicizing Apple Day, and Kenneth Leblanc, right.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Books, books and more books. That’s what there will be at the Lions Hall on Stittsville Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23 as Main Street Community Services of Stittsville holds a used book sale as a fundraiser.
Most of the books at the sale will be selling for one dollar or even less. And there will also be a Sunday blowout in which purchasers can fill up a reuseable shopping bag with books, all for only five dollars. The used book sale will run on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Many questions, few answers about dried up wetland
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There were a lot of questions but few definite answers at last Saturday’s public forum about the drying up of the Poole Creek wetland adjacent to the Trans Canada Trail west of Stittsville. Hosted by the Mississippi Valley Conservation (MVC) which has regulatory jurisdiction over the Poole Creek watershed including this wetland, the forum had been planned by MVC officials to follow an open house format where members of the public could view displays about the situation and could talk with MVC and city of Ottawa staff about the situation. But after an initial review of the displays by MVC staff, the forum quickly turned into a public question and answer session, a situation which went on for over two hours. Questions from the more than 50 in attendance ranged from wanting to know why the wetland has dried up to the possibility of installing a control dam to regulate the water levels in the wetland to whether the MVC wants to preserve the wetland to the possibility of landowners diverting water away from the wetland to the impact of the installation of a new culvert on Walker Road downstream from the wetland to the presence of two endangered species in the wetland. “We don’t have a lot of the answers at this point,” MVC general manager Paul Lehman replied to a question about the dried up wetland, saying that the MVC does not have any records regarding historic water levels in this wetland. “We have seen across the watershed a number of wetlands which have dried up,” he said, noting that there may be a number of factors involved as to why the Upper Poole Creek wetland has gone dry. He did suggest that the MVC would like to have help from the public in monitoring the wetland in order to reach a better understanding of the hydrology in the area. At this point, the MVC does not have a lot of information about the area, he said. It was noted that a control dam or weir would serve to back up water onto private property which could expose the city to damage claims since it would be blocking the outlet for the drainage. It was also noted that provincial regulations at present allow for the draining of a wetland even if it is designated provincially significant like this dried up one is. It was pointed out that the drainage act, which deals with municipal drains, has equal weight to the planning act which deals with protecting wetlands. As a result, a municipal drain can run through a wetland as is the case with this Upper Poole Creek wetland. A petition of landowners resulted in an engineer’s report for this new municipal drain which has
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subsequently been approved by Ottawa city council. Information presented at the forum indicates that there has been climate change in recent years with less precipitation and less snowfall than traditional over the past ten years. “It’s been a dry summer,” Matt Craig of the MVC told those at the forum. “We’ve noticed these conditions throughout the watershed.” It came out that the culvert on the Trans Canada Trail which was replaced happens to be a few centimeters lower than the old one. However, it was also pointed out that this culvert does not control water levels in the wetland since there are two other nearby points that are higher than the culvert. One is a beaver dam that is due for removal but the other is simply a height of land that naturally controls water levels upstream from it. The removal of beaver dams and the trapping of beavers have occurred in the area. While it is admitted that the removal of the beaver dams has had an impact on water levels in the wetland, their removal is not considered a death blow for the wetland. Rather, their removal only makes the wetland less resilient to low water conditions but do not condemn it to drying up. The culvert along the Trans Canada Trail was replaced by the city because it had partially collapsed, becoming a safety hazard in the eyes of the city. With regard to the possibility that there are endangered species in the wetland including Blanding’s turtles, Matt Craig of the MVC said that the Conservation Authority is not responsible for enforcing the endangered species legislation. However, he said that the information would be passed on to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources which is responsible for endangered species situations. A quirk of the situation right now is that while legislation protects certain endangered species, the habitat of such species like Blanding’s turtles is not yet protected. This only comes into force in 2013. It was admitted at the meeting that city staff are now on a steep learning curve with regard to species at risk legislation and how it should be taken into consideration in various situations. City of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillor Shad Qadri promised to report back to the community with answers on matters brought up at this forum. “We will get you the answers going forward,” he said. “I am concerned with what’s happening,” he added, pledging to try to get as many answers as possible about the situation. However, he said that his hands on the matter may be tied since there is a drainage report for the area that has been approved by Ottawa city council.
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Public meeting called about fires and vandalism JOHN CURRY john.curry@metroland.com
A public meeting to discuss the rash of arson fires and vandalism in Stittsville will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the hall at the Johnny Leroux Community Arena (formerly the Stittsville District Community Centre) in Stittsville. Called by city of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillor Shad Qadri, the meeting will include the Ottawa Police Services giving an overview of the recent incidents and the steps being taken to address the situation. The Ottawa Fire Services will provide information on arson and the city’s bylaw services department will talke about the graffiti management bylaw. Crime Prevention Ottawa and Neighbourhood Watch will provide information on crime prevention. There will be a question and answer session for residents as well.. In light of the latest
fire early Friday, Sept. 30, when an unoccupied, just about completed new two storey home on Eagle Crest Heights in the Jackson Trails subdivision north of Hazeldean Road was gutted by fire, right beside the location where a similar new and soonto-be-occupied home was also gutted by fire on Monday, Sept. 5, councillor Qadri initiated a noontime meeting that same day where mayor Jim Watson, police chief Vern White, fire chief John deHooge, city councillors Mark Taylor and Eli El-Chantiry and city staff discussed the situation. The Sept. 5 fire, as well as an earlier fire on Friday, Sept. 2 of a two storey model home on Loreka Court off Hartin Street in Stittsville and an early morning portable fire on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Stittsville, have all been determined to have been caused by arson. The latest fire has now been declared to have
been caused by arson. The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office joined the Ottawa Fire Services and the Ottawa Police Arson Unit in investigating the fire. In addition to the fire, there was also more than 30 incidents of vehicle vandalism such as tire slashing reported last Friday in the area of these house fires. There was also vandalism damage to gas, cable and phone lines in nearby streets. In view of these fires and vehicle vandalism, police chief White has said that additional police patrolling will be assigned to the affected areas. Members of the community are being asked to be extra vigilant about any suspicious activities in the neighbourhood. Any suspicious activities should be immediately reported to the Ottawa Police Service at 613-2306211. Anyone with information r4elating to the fires or these acts of mischief and vandalism should call the Ottawa Police Service
West District Investigation Section at 613-2361222, ext. 2666 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800222-8477. Residents are reminded to watch for suspicious persons or activities such as loitering during early morning hours; the same vehicle passing by a spot many times; and obvious invitations to vburlgars such as open garage doors or unlocked cars. If something suspicious is spotted, write down the description of any suspicious persons including clothing, body build, weight, age, etc. or the make and colour of a suspicious vehicle. Councillor Qadri is encouraging areas to establish Neighbourhood Watch programs. He also says that he will be working with local developers in the coming week to ensure that new home sites are secure, with adequate security protection in place. This latest fire in the Jackson Trails subdivi-
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A house on Eagle Crest Heights in the Jackson Trails subdivision in Stittsville sits boarded up after suffering $200,000 in damage in an arson-created fire on Friday, Sept. 30 as it stands beside a basement, right, all that remains of a home that suffered a similar fate on Monday, Sept. 5 and has now been demolished. sion was reported to the Ottawa Fire Services at 6:13 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. The fire had been called in by a construction worker who noticed smoke coming from the home. On arriving at the scene, Ottawa Fire Services firefighters entered the single family home where they encountered fire in the living room area on the main floor and also fire in the basement area below.
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When the amount of proceeds going to Friends of Hospice Ottawa (FOHO) from the first annual Lennox Sterling Memorial “Holes for Hospice” Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 15 was announced, it brought the assembled crowd of golfers and dinner guests to their feet for a standing ovation. The giant cheque presented said it all: $42,500 had been raised. It was indeed a fitting tribute to the late Lennox Sterling of Richmond who just a year ago to the day had entered hospice care, a final step in his losing battle with cancer. But it was this exposure to hospice care and how it made the final days for both Lennox and his family so much more meaningful and memorable that promoted his wife Kathleen to become involved with FOHO, first as a volunteer and now as a member of its Board of Directors. And so, when last March, Ian McLaren, one of Lennox’s dearest friends, suggested that a golf tournament be held in honour of the memory of Lennox who loved to play golf as well as ball and hockey, Kathleen and the family heartily endorsed the idea, with the proceeds to go to help hospice care. An organizing committee, co-chaired by Kathleen Sterling and Ian McLaren and involving many of Sterling’s friends in the community, was formed and six months later the first annual Lennox Sterling Memorial “Holes for Hospice” Golf Tournament took place at the Loch March Golf Club in rural Kanata. The day turned out sunny, with blue skies overhead, a perfect setting as almost a full contingent of golfers took to the course in a noontime shotgun start for an afternoon of golf. They enjoyed not only the golf but also a pre-tournament putting contest and a number of on course contests such as longest drive and closest to the pin. A classy blue car from Myers Chev was on display at the second hole, ready to be driven home by any golfer scoring a hole in one on the par three. No golfer aced the hole but everyone had a chance. Another par three gave golfers a chance to hit the tee shot with hockey gloves on, with the goal of trying to hit the green which sat beyond an inviting water hazard. And then there was the poker rally, with golfers picking up playing cards at certain locations around the course, with the winning hand turning
out to be five aces. You can’t get any better than that. Representing FOHO in the tournament was the threesome of FOHO Board members Linda Schumacher, Frank Argue and John Curry, all of Stittsville. At the tournament windup following a roast beef/chicken buffet dinner with all of the trimmings, FOHO executive director Kathy Logsdail-Downer, after expressing her amazement at the funds raised at the golf tournament, gave a brief rundown of the services provided by Friends of Hospice Ottawa, ranging from two day hospices to home care to bereavement support to transportation and shopping help. All of these services are provided free of charge to clients. She said that FOHO tries to do whatever it can to help those suffering from life threatening illnesses to remain in their homes. She told how FOHO had its beginnings 15 years ago as the Sylvia House Hospice and has now grown as an organization to include a staff of six plus 175 volunteers. FOHO serves about 150 clients at any one time. Ms. Downer told how FOHO is working towards establishing a permanent hospice bed facility in western Ottawa which she called the missing piece of the puzzle involving the full spectrum of hospice care. She said that an ongoing capital fundraising campaign for such a facility has raised $400,000 to date. The funds raised by the golf tournament are going to this capital campaign. Tournament co-chair Ian McLaren is familiar with this capital campaign as he serves on the fundraising committee for the campaign. Every golfer in the tournament received a prize. There was also a silent auction featuring items such as signed hockey jerseys, autographed hockey sticks and other items. The final accounting for the tournament saw the total raised go up a little from the $42,500 amount which was presented formally at the closing dinner to FOHO Board chair Chris Warburton, past chair Beth Ada and executive director Logsdail-Downer. The final amount raised turned out to be $45,900. The date for next year’s second annual Lennox Sterling memorial “Hopes for Hospice” Golf Tournament was announced at the tournament windup presentations. It will be staged on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
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Coyotes gobble up SC Storm SPECIAL TO THE NEWS The St. Francis Xavier Coyotes may just be the powerhouse squad in the senior boys’ football tier two league this season. Just ask the South Carleton High School Storm. Playing at St. Francis Xavier High School in Riverside South under overcast skies last Friday afternoon, the Coyotes led 20-0 after the first quarter and 26-0 at half time. The teams traded touchdowns in the second half as the game ended 33-7 in favour of the Coyotes.
This was the second straight victory for the St. Francis Xavier squad, coming on the heels of a 27-14 victory in the team’s opening game of the season. St. Francis Xavier is now the only team in the six-team West Division that is undefeated. For the South Carleton High School Storm, this loss to St. Francis Xavier came on the heels of a 28-27 opening game victory over St. Pius X High School X-Men. The SCHS Storm now have a record of one win and one loss after two games of their six game schedule.
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Graham Smyth, centre, number 31 for the South Carleton High School Storm senior boys’ football team, carries the ball in the team’s game against the St. Francis Xavier High School Coyotes on Friday afternoon, Sept. 30.
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The Sacred Heart Huskies came up on the short end of the score in their opening game in high school junior boys’ football. The Huskies lost 17-7 to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School in a game played at Sir Wilfrid Laurier on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 28. The Huskies were only down 1-0 after the first quarter but were facing a 14-1 deficit at half time after Sir Wilfrid Laurier scored two touchdowns in the second quarter. A field goal in the third quarter made it 17-1 for Sir
Wilfrid Laurier before the Huskies got on the scoreboard with just under a minute to go in the game. Huskies’ quarterback Connor Riddell teamed up with slotback Marino Palarchio on a 22 yard pass and run play for the touchdown which made the final score 17-7. Huskies’ head coach Curtis MacNeil felt his team played a pretty good game considering it was the team’s opening game of the season. He praised his special teams and noted that the defense played well against the run. However, several big passing plays made a difference in the game. “They actually passed
the ball really well,” coach MacNeil said about the opposition. As for the Huskies’ offense, it was only in the second half that it started to move the ball. Coach MacNeil praised quarterback Riddell for running the ball several times himself to keep offensive drives going. The Sacred Heart Huskies are one of five teams playing in the high school junior boys’ football league this season. The other teams are Sir Wilfrid Laurier, St. Peter, St. Mark and Longfields Secondary School. The top four teams in the five team league will make the playoffs.
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From page 12 A total of 35 firefighters were on the scene to battle the blaze, along with 12 fire vehicles. Residents in the Jackson Trails area are upset as their sense of security in the community is being eroded by these house fires and the other vandalism taking place in the community. This all began when a single family two storey model home on Loreka Court off Hartin Street north of Hazeldean Road was severely damaged by fire on Friday, Sept. 2, with the Ottawa Fire Services being called out at 1:16 a.m. Estimated damage in this fire, which was later identified as arson, was $200,000, with another $50,000 loss in contents. The home, which had been built by Klinger Homes Inc., a custom home builder, had been serving as a model home for the new Loreka Court subdivision which is on the north side of Hazeldean Road just east of the Jackson Trails subdivision. It also housed a real estate agent’s office that was staffed during the days. The home had just been sold with a family scheduled to move into the home in two weeks’ time. Then, on Labour Day, Monday, Sept. 5, Ottawa Fire Services firefighters were called out at 7:41 p.m. for a two storey single family home in the Jackson Trails subdivision. The home had just been finished with occupancy taking place in two weeks’ time. The fire caused an estimated $250,000 in damage. It was later confirmed to be arson. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, a late night fire destroyed a portable classroom at Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Stittsville. The portable classroom was fully involved in flames when the firefighters arrived at the scene just before 2 a.m. Damage was pegged at $100,000 consisting of $80,000 for the structure and $20,000 for the contents. It was confirmed to be arson. Now, there has been this latest fire which has been determined to be arson as well.
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Fall supper SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Turkey, ham, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, baked beans, salads and pie. Wow, what a menu! But that’s what you’ll get if you attend the annual fall supper at the Stittsville United Church on Fernbank Road just
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New showroom, garage is realization of dream It has a national sounding name but local is its game. That the new Canadian Auto Mall at the corner of Hazeldean Road and Cedarow Court in Stittsville. Both of its owners live locally in the Stittsville/Kanata area. Many of its staff of 11 live locally. And it wants to be the one-stop shop (vehicle sales and auto service) for residents in the Stittsville/Kanata area. Indeed, for service in its new eight vehicle garage, Canadian Auto Mall even offers a shuttle service for customers, dropping them off after they deliver their vehicle to the shop and later picking them up to bring them back. You can’t get any better service than that. Or, if you decided to wait at the shop, perhaps for that quick oil change job, the waiting area beckons you with internet access and a coffee station featuring different flavours. You can feel comfortable waiting. The opening of the new Canadian Auto Mall is the realization of a dream for co-owners Raj Dhaliwal of Stittsville and Ro Kalia of Kanata, one that goes back to 2002 when they were both still working in the high tech industry but also started in business for themselves with a body shop in Ottawa South. This is where they started selling used cars and developed their vision of developing a one-stop shop for everyone with a vehicle or anyone who is looking for a vehicle. Their vision was to sell top quality used cars, provide vehicle financing and give complete auto service. It took a while. First they had to purchase a site which they did with the help of Bruce Firestone of Ottawa Senators fame, who pointed them to the location at the corner of Hazeldean Road and Cedarow Court opposite Cabotto’s Restaurant where three lots could be combined into one large parcel suitable for their enterprise. This location appealed to both Raj and Ro since both live in the area. Indeed, Mr. Dhaliwal, who lives in the Jackson Trails subdivision in Stittsville, says that he is now close enough to the shop to be able to walk to work. Granted, he doesn’t do this – after all, he is in the vehicle business – but home is close by nonetheless. After purchasing the property in 2006, the partners began oper-
ating from the site as of January, 2007, working from on-site trailers. Indeed, at the beginning, there was no electrical service available and heat and lighting were provided thanks to on-site generators. Service work was handled off site. This past summer, their new 5700 square foot stucco building with tinted glass windows featuring a showroom and an eight car service garage was completed. A grand opening was held last Saturday, Oct. 1, with city of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillor Shad Qadri on hand to cut the ribbon. There was a remote radio broadcast from the site that day, along with a barbecue, games for the youngsters and a number of free draws for such prizes as free oil changes, free rust proofing and a free car cleaning. There was also fundraising for charities. Mr. Dhaliwal admits that a major problem these days is that there is a scarcity of good used vehicles. “It’s very hard to find them,” he says, explaining that the decision of the major auto manufacturers to stop leasing vehicles has meant a decline in the number of quality used vehicles coming off lease and hence available in the used car market. But this has not stopped Canadian Auto Mall from assembling quality used cars on its lot. Right now Canadian Auto Mall is displaying 70 to 80 vehicles on its lot and Mr. Dhaliwal says that this inventory will eventually increase to close to 100 vehicles on site. He says that having a large inventory attracts customers and also provides more choice for customers who can find what they are looking for. Indeed, Mr. Dhaliwal says that through a dealer network, he can usually find any vehicle wanted by a customer (make, features, colours, etc.) if there is nothing suitable on the lot. Canadian Auto Mall thoroughly inspects and services any vehicle before placing it on the lot. In addition, there is a 30 day guarantee period on any vehicle purchased. Canadian Auto Mall handles mostly pre-owned vehicles in the $10,000 to $50,000 price range. Mr. Dhaliwal says that having their own service facility as of this past May has made a big difference over the previous arrangement where service was done off-site. “You feel pride,” is how he
puts it, explaining that it has been much like the feeling involved of going from renting a home to owning a home. Canadian Auto Mall now offers full service for all makes and models of vehicles, ranging from simple oil changes right through to the most complicated of engine work. There is even a plan to add emission testing in the near future. All the equipment in the shop is brand new and includes the latest diagnostic equipment. In the past few months, Canadian Auto Mall has hired a number of new service personnel, all of whom live locally. Canadian Auto Mall now has five working in sales and six in the service department. Mr. Dhaliwal says that the response has been amazing since the service area opened in May, with 400 new customers already coming on board for vehicle service. The service area is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday while the vehicle sales is open not only through the week but also on Saturdays. Co-owners Ro Kalia and Raj Dhaliwal have gone through a lot of stress, endured long hours and made sacrifices to get to where they are today. Ro is an electrical engineer with experience at Newbridge and Alcatel while Raj is a computer science graduate who has worked with Nortel and Alcatel. They met at Alcatel where their mutual desire to run their own business and their friendship developed. In 2005, they made the decision and left their high tech jobs to pursue their business dream. For Raj Dhaliwal, who runs the service side of the business, cars are seen to be like a computer and as a computer science fan, he loves to diagnose bugs in a car. “These days most of the car components are controlled by a computer,” he says. “So to solve the problem it’s all about understanding how the software and hardware works in the computer box.” “I’ve always loved fixing cars, taking them apart and putting them together again,” says his partner Ro Kalia. “Even though I have an academic background, I am more interested in handson, everyday useful work, and I love what I do,” he adds. Information about Canadian Auto Mall can be found at www. canadianautomall.com. The business can be contacted at 613831-3332.
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City of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillor Shad Qadri, centre, cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Canadian Auto Mall on Hazeldean Road in Stittsville last Saturday, Oct. 1 as he is flanked by co-owners Ro Kalia, left, and Raj Dhaliwal, right.
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Tracey Donaldson, right, and Kathryn Ward, left, of the Goulbourn Museum explain about the Museum’s craft activity days to Lianne Laing, centre of the CTV Morning Live TV show during its “Live Where You Live” broadcast from Village Square Park in Stittsville on Wednesday morning, Sept. 28.
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It was like a window on the world of Stittsville, all right from Village Square Park in the heart of the community. And it was all thanks to CTV Morning Live, the morning television show which hit the road and travelled to Stittsville for its four hour show on Wednesday, Sept. 28. And during the course of the broadcast, viewers saw and learned much about Stittsville thanks to a steady stream of local people interviewed, representing events, organizations and businesses or just providing information about the community. Viewers also learned a lot about a number of businesses in Stittsville thanks to advertisements which told about these businesses during the course of the show – businesses such as the Deschenes Poitras Dental Centre, Captain Sandy’s Cruise Holidays, Krown Rust Control, Motion Works Physiotherapy Clinic, Main Street Community Services, the Scottish Glen Restaurant, Cabotto’s Restaurant, Therien Martial Arts, Bond’s Décor, Dragon’s Lair Beads – the list went on and on throughout the broadcast. But what would a viewer have learned about Stittsville in the broadcast, interspersed among the show’s regular offerings of the latest news, weather, sports and traffic? Frank Napolitano, a 19 year Stittsville resident who operates Mortgage Brokers Ottawa, told about how Stittsville has developed in recent years but how it has still retained its village feel. “Main Street still has that small town feeling,” he said on the broadcast in chatting with co-host Kurt Stoodley. Brenda Tirrell, organizer of the 9 Run Run emergency services run that is coming up in Stittsville on Saturday, Oct. 22 was on, along with Ottawa Fire Services chief John deHooge and Ottawa Police Services chief Vern White, plugging the event and the hopes for more participants, doubling the number of last year’s inaugural event. Viewers learned about the active Girl Guide program in Stittsville, not just thanks to the Girl Guide Cookies that were shown but also from a sampling of Guide activities, with a tent set up at the broadcast site at Village Square Park and a number of Girl Guides demonstrating some of the outdoor skills that are a focus of the program. City of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillor Shad Qadri, in conversation with co-host Kurt Stoodley, recounted some of the recent progress in the community such as a new fire hall on Iber Road and a soon-to-be completed second ice surface at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex. He told how the current community of 26,000 may grow to 60,000 people in the next 15 years with the advent of development in the Fernbank lands between Stittsville and Kanata. Tim LaPlante, owner of the new Sobeys store in Stittsville, talking
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with co-host Jeff Hopper, told about some of the fresh foods that the store offers. “We’re a food store, not a grocery store,” he said as he introduced his store’s cheese expert, Jeff Bosko, who told about a selection of cheese on display. Co-host Kurt Stoodley even took the opportunity to sample some of the cheese. Goulbourn Township Historical Society president and Stittsville resident Barbara Bottriell, in a pre-taped interview, recounted some of the history of the village, particularly the community’s railway history as it related to Village Square, site of the TV broadcast. Mike Clarkson, president of the Stittsville Minor Hockey Association, appearing on the broadcast, told how about 1100 youngsters are currently playing with the Association, ranging in age from four up to 19. A number of young hockey players were even interviewed by co-host Kurt Stoodley. Another event with Stittsville connections was plugged on the broadcast, namely the Oktoberfest celebration being hosted by the Kanata Sunrise Rotary Club at the Richmond fairgrounds on the following weekend. Stittsville resident and event co-chair Dwight Brown told about the event while Paul Meek of Stittsville, who operates Ottawa’s Kichesippi Beer Company and who brewed up a special beer for the Oktoberfest event, was also there to plug the event. Co-host Kurt Stoodley, ever the food/beverage taster, got to enjoy a sip of the beer. A pre-taped interview showed the attractions at Stittsville’s Karter’s Korners, followed, among other presentations, by a Halloween craft presentation by the Goulbourn Museum along with co-host Lianne Laing, presentations by the Glen Scottish Restaurant folks cooking their famous fish and chips, Urban Tags displaying some of the variety of items handled by the consignment shop and Pretty Pots Florist with a colourful fall display. And this was not all. There was pizza, not only from Graffiti’s at the Holiday Inn in Kanata but also from
Stittsville’s own MoJo Fresh. Indeed, co-host Kurt Stoodley got to sample the pizza. Members of the Rotary Club of Ottawa – Stittsville were on, telling about the $30,000 that the Club has committed to raise for the new youth drug treatment facility and its current project of building and equipping a library in Uganda. There was a parade of wedding dresses thanks to With Love Bridal Boutique. There was John Curry, editor of the Stittsville News, who presented the show with a framed mock front page of the paper with a story and photo about the CTV Morning Live program broadcasting from Village Square that morning. He also mentioned the upcoming Christmas Parade of Lights in the community. Welcome Wagon and the new Moksha Yoga in Stittsville were on. There were Stittsville Legion members John Leroux and Christine Philipson who told about the Legion’s upcoming Afghanistan veterans appreciation dinner. The CTV Morning Live program was not the only show being broadcast from Village Square that morning. Joining CTV Morning Live were BOB-FM personalities Vinney White, Melanie Adams and Sandy Sharkey, broadcasting from their orange open sided tent while Majic 100’s trio of Stuntman Stu, Angie Poirier and Trisha Owens did their morning show from their blue open sided tent. All in all, it was a broadcasting bonanza for Stittsville. Cables were strung around Village Square with a tall dish relaying the broadcast signal from the site. Giant inflatable cylinders proclaiming the presence of the two radio stations stood beside Abbott Street. All in all, it was four hours of morning television that gave a glimpse of what Stittsville is all about. It was part of two weeks of a “Live Where You Live” tour by the CTV Morning Live program. Other communities visited during the tour were the Byward Market, the Glebe, Kanata, Little Italy, Orleans, Bells Corners, Westboro, Gloucester and Merrickville.
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Kurt Stoodley, far right, of the CTV Morning Live show interviews members of the Rotary Club of Ottawa – Stittsville on the show’s live broadcast from Village Square Park in Stittsville on Wednesday, Sept. 28; from left to right, Rotary Club members Brad Spriggs, Carolyn Clark, Leo Maiorino, Val Wright, president Theresa Qadri and Cibele Borges, a visitor from Brazil who is in the Ottawa area as a member of a Rotary Group Study Exchange team.
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Angie Poirier, left, of radio station Majic 100 happily grabs a couple of muffins, still warm from baking earlier that morning, from Vicki Green, right, of Dragon Lair Beads of Stittsville during Majic 100’s remote broadcast from Village Square Park in Stittsville on Wednesday, Sept. 28, part of the CTV Morning Live show’s “Live Where You Live” tour. Ms. Green distributed the freshly baked muffins to the radio and TV personalities and others who were at Village Square Park that morning.
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Nancy Therrien is happy that the CTV Morning Live television show and its two affiliated radio partners, Majic 100 and BOB-FM, broadcast from Village Square in Stittsville on Wednesday, Sept. 28. It is right beside where she lives and works with her husband Luc and their staff at Stittsville Glass and Signs and her own Monart photo design business. But the proximity of the broadcast venue is not why last Wednesday, Sept. 28 turned out to be a great day for her. Rather, thanks to her small dog “Sugar Bear,” sporting an Ottawa Senators logo on its forehead, Nancy ended up $1,000 wealthier that morning. Majic 100 was giving away $1,000 in cash in a scavenger hunt-type contest on the site of Village Square during the broadcast. But before Stuntman Stu of Magic 100 could give any clues, Nancy or, more accurately, Sugar Bear, had unearthed the “pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,” as it were. It all happened so quickly because Nancy regularly walks Sugar Bear in Village Square Park. And in these walks, Sugar Bear invariably goes to a pole near the play structure at the park. Well, this happened just as the $1,000 search contest was getting underway. Sugar Bear, for some reason, started to scratch away at the earth near the pole and before you knew it, the dog had unearthed the bur-
ied notification of the $1,000 prize. Nancy saw a corner of the buried notification and, voila, she was the winner of the $1,000 cash prize, even before any clues were given to help searchers. But she did not need any clues – she had Sugar Bear. “I’ll have to buy her some big, big bone,” Nancy said afterwards, believing that Sugar Bear deserved a treat of some sort for her treasure hunting success.
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Nancy Therrien of Stittsville holds her dog Sugar Bear who found the $1,000 cash prize buried at Village Square Park in Stittsville for the TV and radio broadcasts from there on Wednesday morning, Sept. 28.
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Stittsville’s Brianna Delaney close to being all-time scorer Standing on the threshold of becoming the all-time leading scorer in Robert Morris University women’s ice hockey
team history, Brianna Delaney of Stittsville is leading her teammates into a season where a poll of head coaches sees the team finishing fourth in College Hockey America (CHA).
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Stittsville’s world karate champion Bren Hunter is thankful for the support and generosity which he has received from his community. This support of his fundraising efforts allowed him to compete in the recent world championships in Karlsruhe, Germany. Bren is a two time World Karate Association world karate championship as well as a six time medalist at the world championships. Bren would like to salute the following local businesses whose generosity and support have allowed him to compete at the world level: Kanata Sports Club, Advanced Software Concepts, Campbell Ford, Harvey’s at Kanata Centrum, Global IQX, Brown’s Your Independent Grocer, Loblaws at Kanata Centrum, Home Furniture, Napoli’s Café, the Glen Scottish Restaurant and Pub, Broadway’s Bar & Grill, Don Cherry’s in Kanata, Home Building Centre, Local Heroes, Jiffy Photo in Kanata, Giant Tiger, Papa Sam’s, Pretty Pots Florist and PartyLite Gifts (Cheryl Hunter, consultant). A number of these businesses provided gift certificates or prizes for raffle baskets. Five of them, namely Kanata Sports club, Advanced Software concepts, Campbell Ford, Harvey’s at Kanata Centrum and Global IQX provided corporate sponsor funding. Loblaws at Kanata Centrum and Brown’s Your Independent Grocer in Stittsville both provided venues for the sale of tickets for the fundraising raffle baskets. Winners of the raffle baskets were Frankie and Eddie St. John of Kanata for the basket given away at Loblaws at Kanata Centrum and Tom and Sue Band of Stittsville for the basket given away at Brown’s Your Independent Grocer in Stittsville. Cheryl Hunter of PartyLite Gifts provided a fundraising show. Bren would also like to very special thank Photo – Kickfighter Magazine you to his family, friends and neighbours Bren Hunter of Stittsville participates whose support has been so important in in the recent world karate his development to become a world karate championships. champion.
9 Run Run is coming JOHN CURRY john.curry@metroland.com
Organizers for the upcoming second annual 9 Run Run emergency services’ run in Stittsville are hoping to double the number of participants from last year’s inaugural event. Last year over 800 runners took part, with $16,000 raised. This year the number registered for the event on Saturday, Oct. 22 is already at the number who participated last year. And since last year half of the participants registered in the last two weeks before the event, organizers are hopeful that a similar phenomenon this
year will boost the number of participants to twice as many as last year. Last year the funds raised went to the youth drug prevention and awareness program, project s.t.e.p. This year the funds are going to the Royal Ottawa Hospital and the Do It For Daron program dealing with youth mental health. The proceeds from the event will support the Royal Ottawa’s youth mental health awareness study and early intervention research project that will be conducted throughout schools across the Ottawa area. This project, conducted by the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
in collaboration with local school boards, is intended to get youth talking about mental illness and mental health while working to reduce the stigma that is associated with mental illness. Ottawa Fire Services chief John deHooge and Ottawa Police Services chief Vern White appeared on the CTV Morning Live program broadcast from Stittsville on Wednesday morning, Sept. 28, along with Stittsville volunteer firefighter and 9 Run Run organizer Brenda Tirrell, to publicize the upcoming event and urging more running involvement. See CHILI, page 25
Brianna, who will serve as a senior assistant captain this season, already holds the team’s single season assist record and she is entering the upcoming season just four points shy of tying the team’s all-time record for total points. Brianna is the first Robert Morris University Colonial player to have three consecutive seasons with at least 30 points. She has average almost a point per game in her three seasons as a Robert Morris University Colonial. Also playing for the Robert Morris University Colonials is Cobina Delaney,
Brianna’s sister. Both Brianna and Cobina are graduates of Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Stittsville. The Colonials open their regular season on Friday, Oct. 7 when they host Lindenwood. Robert Morris University is located in the Pittsburgh area.
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Open Table dinner It’s almost time for another free community dinner. St. Thomas Anglican Church in Stittsville is holding another Open Table Community Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 15. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this free event and enjoy a tasty supper and some fellowship.The doors open at 4:30 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m.
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The blue dot program came to Stittsville last Friday, Sept. 30. This is an initiative of One Change, a charitable foundation based in Ottawa that believes that simple actions matter and can protect the environment. Representatives of One Change, including the blue dot mascot, were on hand in front of the Royal Bank at the Jackson Trails Centre plaza in Stittsville last Friday afternoon, greeting customers entering or exiting the bank or using the drive-thru and telling about the blue dot initiative. It involves a free vegetable-based tablet which Thanksgiving Weekend is simply dropped into the October 8, 9 & 10 • 10am - 5pm tank of a toilet. After a wait www.artatwork.ca/westport_studiotours • 613-273-8347 of 10 to 20 minutes, if a blue colour appears in the toilet bowl, it means that there is a leak that is resulting in excessive water use for the toilet. Most of these leaks are caused by a worn out flapper which can be easily replaced, stopping the leak. It is estimated that 20 percent of toilets leak, some up to 550 litres a day. For those connected to municipal water, this could add up to $250 a year to the water bill. This distribution of these tablets under this so-called “this blue dot” program will be ongoing by One Change from now through to Nov. 4. Representatives will be going door-to-door in neighbourhoods, distributing these free tablets. This is the third initiative trying to make a change that One Change has undertaken in recent years. It all began when the orLARGE LOT - LOW PRICE: $50/MONTH ganization distributed energy efficient bulbs. Last 24 HOUR SECURITY year tire gauges were distributed. And now this year - WINTERIZATION AVAILABLE it is these tablets that can identify a leaking toilet. The Royal Bank and the 1717 BURTON ROAD, VARS, ON city of Ottawa have partnered with One Change on this program.
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Richard Langford, manager of the Stittsville Royal Bank branch, says this “blue dot” campaign is an example of how a small thing can make a big difference. He likened it to the Royal Bank’s blue water project which is a ten year commitment by the Royal Bank to help protect the world’s fresh water resources. This involves a multi-million commitment to help organizations that protect watersheds and ensure access to clean drinking water. Again, it is based on the principle that small changes can end up making a big difference. At the One Change exhibit outside the Royal Bank in Stittsville last Friday, One Change representatives not only were explaining the blue dot tablet and how it works to identify a leaking toilet but also they were handing out blue-frosted cupcakes and giving away blue frisbees. It is easy to replace a worn out flapper in a toilet’s tank. Shut off the water by closing the water value leading to the toilet. Flush the toilet to empty the tank. Disconnect the chain, remove the old flapper and replace with a new one. Turn on the
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Lisa Ralph, left, is with her two year old daughter Stella Ralph as they visit with the “This Blue Dot” mascot outside the Royal Bank branch at the Jackson Trails Centre plaza in Stittsville last Friday, Sept. 30.
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At the “This Blue Dot” display outside the Royal Bank at the Jackson Trails Centre plaza in Stittsville last Friday, Sept. 30 are, from left to right, One Change field representative Sarah Anne Szabototh, One Change field representative Hana Haines, the “This Blue Dot” mascot, One Change events coordinator Kristi Aruja and Royal Bank manager Richard Langford.
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When the lights go down at the National Arts Centre (NAC) this December and The Nutcracker music begins, three dancers from Carp’s Footworks Dance Academy, including two from Stittsville, will be centre stage. Fourteen-year-old Sydney Anderson from Stittsville, 12-year-old Sabrina Overhold, also from Stittsville, and eight-year-old Cameron Hunt from Carp recently auditioned with the Pennsylvania Ballet, which will perform this year’s version of The Nutcracker at the NAC. Each year, student dancers are called in for auditions to fill various roles. Overhold and Hunt will both be soldiers and were chosen among 30 dancers out of the 130 that auditioned in their category of more than one year of experience and a height of less than four-foot-ten. Anderson was one of only 10 dancers selected from the over 120 people that auditioned with more than four years of experience and a height of be-
tween four-foot-eight to five-foot-three. She has been cast as a candy cane, but that’s not all. “I know for the candy cane outfit, I’ll have to wear red and white striped hoops, but I’m also a mouse, so I’ll be wearing a big mouse head,” Anderson said. “It was kind of like a two-for-one thing; if you made it as a candy cane, you also get to be a mouse. I think the mouse is more of an acting part.” This won’t be Anderson’s first time performing on the NAC stage. She was also chosen to be part of the Winnipeg National Ballet’s version of the Nutcracker three years ago. “It was nerve-wracking, but it was fun,” she said. “I had a really good time.” The youngest dancer, Hunt, has been dancing since she was two and said she wanted to audition to have fun. As for learning all the choreography? She’s not worried. “Well, I’m not that nervous, because they taught us a bit of our part at the audition. But not that much,” she said.
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Eight-year-old Cameron Hunt of Carp, 12-year-old Sabrina Overhold and 14-yearold Sydney Anderson, both of Stittsville, from left to right, show off their ballet skills at Footworks Dance Academy in Carp. The girls were chosen to perform in this year’s version of The Nutcracker at the NAC by the Pennsylvania Ballet.
Overhold, who started dancing when she was six, said she auditioned to try something new. “I wanted to do it for the experience, because I’ve never done it before,” she said. Anderson has been dancing since she was two and has been with Footworks Dance Academy since it opened in 2006. She was one of the choreographers for the flash mob that took over the Carp fairgrounds this summer during a drive-in movie night event. Brittany Black, who is the director of the dance academy, said that dancers from her studio have been auditioning for and performing in the Nutcracker since 2007. Every year, the NAC sends Black an e-mail letting her know about the casting call which she passes along to her students. “I think it’s really good for them to see how a professional show runs and to get to go backstage at the NAC,” Black said. “It also teaches them about commitment, working with a team, even just learning things from someone new and not just hearing things from me over and over. That’s always good,” she joked. Rehearsals begin on Oct. 16 and will continue every Sunday onwards at the NAC until the performances, which run from Dec. 1-4. Black said she’s not worried about her students missing out on dance classes at her studio, but she commends the parents who make it possible to participate in both a major ballet production and dance classes at their home studio. “The parents are the ones who do the bulk of the work,” she said. “They’ll bring them here in the morning, then down to the NAC for rehearsals, then they’re bringing them back down here. They’re doing way more work than I am.” The Nutcracker will be performed at the NAC from Dec. 1-4 at 7 p.m. and tickets are available online at www. nac-cna.ca.
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Goulbourn rescue leads to Governor General’s Certificate A courageous rescue of two people trapped in a vehicle which had gone off the road and was filling with icy water almost three years ago led to the presentation of a Governor General’s Certificate of Commendation on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The Commendation, awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to providing assistant to another in a selfless manner, was presented at an Ottawa city council meeting by city of Ottawa mayor Jim Watson and Rideau-Goulbourn ward councillor Scott Moffatt on behalf of His Excellency The Right Honourable David Johnston, Canada’s Governor General. The story of the rescue revealed a true act of bravery which no doubt saved two lives. At 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28, 2008, Rick Dods was driving along Dwyer Hill Road in Goulbourn township. Driving was treacherous due to the season’s
first snow storm as well as darkness. Mr. Dods, a 55 year old tech worker, was following a van which turned onto McCaffrey Trail as he himself did. However, after turning, he could no longer see any tail lights. It turned out that the van had gone off the road and was at the bottom of a snow-covered embankment, lying sideways on the driver’s side in a creek. Mr. Dods slid down the hill and plunged into the icy water which came up to his chest. He tried to get the passenger door of the van open but it was locked. Instead he gained access through the van’s rear door, scrambling over the furniture and other items that were in the back of the van in order to reach the front of the vehicle. The male driver was gasping for air as the van was starting to fill with water. He turned the driver around to help him breathe and then turned his attention to the woman in the passenger seat. He managed to pull her out
of the van. He then plunged into the freezing water again to free the driver’s legs which were jammed between the seat and the door. But he could not move the driver. So he scrambled back up the hill and called 9-1-1. As he was getting a saw from his pickup truck, planning to cut the driver out of his seat, he noticed headlights coming down McCaffrey Trail. He waved the vehicle down and enlisted the help of Patrick Scissons and his two 16 year old sons. The four then braved the frigid water of the creek and extracted the man from the van. Mr. Dods was awarded a Certificate of Valour by the Ottawa Police Service in May, 2009 for his courageous and selfless actions in this situation. The Governor General’s Certificate of Commendation was created in 1993 and is meant to honour those whose actions are deemed notable by the Canadian Decorations Advisory Committee. Recipients are selected through a voting process.
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Karaoke, spaghetti, Halloween all coming up BARB VANT’SLOT Special to the News
Karaoke with Corinne and Lee will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 starting at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Corinne will be celebrating her 50th birthday and would love it if everyone came out to wish her a happy birthday and help her celebrate. Snacks will be provided. A spaghetti dinner and dance will be held at the Stittsville Legion Hall in Stittsville on Saturday, Oct. 22, starting at 6 p.m. Only $12 per person. Terry Bennett will be providing the entertainment. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. The annual Halloween dance at the Legion Hall will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, with prizes for costumes. Food will be served later in the evening. Admission will be $10 per person. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. Youth who want community service hours or anyone who would like to help the Stittsville Legion with two hour shifts during the annual poppy campaign should call Barb Vant’Slot at 613-8367823 after 4 p.m. or should leave a name and phone number at the Legion Hall at 613-836-1632.
Ladies’ Auxiliary member Mary Lyngard is back in the hospital. We all wish her a speedy recovery. Comrade Gloria Stewart is under the weather. We hope that she feels better soon. Euchre is played at the Legion Hall every Tuesday starting at 1:15 p.m. Everyone in the community is welcome to participate. Bingo is played at the Legion Hall every Wednesday starting at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is most welcome to attend. The 55 Plus Club will be meeting on the first Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a coffee and a visit. Shirley Pretty had the ladies’ high score at the euchre party at the Stittsville Legion Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Vanita Pilon was the runner-up for the ladies. Wayne Pilon had the men’s high score with Dwain McGillvery placing second. Joyce Reading had the low score while Shirley pretty had the hidden score. Sandy Love had the most lone hands. Door prizes were won by Ann Reading and Chris Forbes.
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Stittsville Legion sergeant-at-arms Larry Romard, far left, barks out an order as he marches Afghanistan veterans led by Tom Lafontaine, background, left, of Stittsville and Chris Rambharose, right, of Ottawa into an appreciation dinner in their honour at the Stittsville branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on Friday evening, Sept. 30.
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Stittsville Legion member John Leroux, left, and city of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillor Shad Qadri, centre, are with Afghanistan veteran Rob Stead, right, of Stittsville at the appreciation dinner held for Afghanistan veterans and their families at the Stittsville branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on Friday evening, Sept. 30.
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Afghanistan veterans were thanked for their commitment, sacrifice and service at a dinner hosted by the Stittsville Legion last Friday, Sept. 30. After the 11 veterans in attendance were led into the room by the Legion’s sergeant-at-arms Larry Romard to a standing ovation and applause, the veterans were thanked for their service and heard a letter of thanks from Stittsville’s Silver Cross parents Claire and Richard Leger whose son Sergeant Marc Leger lost his life in Afghanistan in 2002. they were unable to attend the dinner. City of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillor Shad Qadri thanked the veterans for their service in Afghanistan and said he was honoured to be at the dinner. Following the dinner, the veterans were each given a certifi-
cate of appreciation and an Afghanistan veteran’s ball cap by Royal Canadian Legion Zone 5 Commander Blaine Kiley. The veterans honoured at the dinner were Master Warrant Officer Tom LaFontaine, Master Corporal Andrew Phillips, Major Ian Graham, Warrant Officer Mike Thompson, Corporal Rob Stead, Master Corporal Collin Stevenson, Sergeant Andrew Downey, Lieutenant Colonel Alain Quirion, Captain Steven Irving, Corporal Geordon Hackett and Master Corporal Chris Rambharose. The dinner was organized by Christine Philipson of the Stittsville Legion and a team of volunteers. The meal was prepared by chef Steve MacKillop who barbecued the more than 100 steaks just the way that each person at the dinner ordered it. Sobeys and M&M Meats supported the dinner.
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Colleen McGillvery had the ladies’ high score at the euchre party at the Stittsville Legion Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 27, with Joan Davis placing second. John Mascoe had the men’s high score with Dick Ross as the
runner-up. Bonnie Buell had the most lone hands while Judy Knox had the hidden score. Lila Chamberlain had the low score. Door prizes were won by Edna McKay and Judy Knox.
Chili cook off at 9 Run Run From page 21 This year’s event will once again feature a chili cook off between representatives of the three emergency services. The Ottawa Paramedic Service won the chili cook off last year but police chief Vern White vows that he will not be finishing last this year like he did last year. Deputy chief Gerry Pingitore, formerly the sector chief in this area, will be making the chili for the Ottawa Fire Services this year. The 9 Run Run emergency services run will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22 from Sacred Heart High School in Stittsville. A new 10K race sponsored by Bushtukah will get underway at 9 a.m., with the course following the Trans Canada Trail. The half marathon sponsored by Bradley’s Insurance will start at 9:15 a.m. and will follow a route involving Abbott Street, Stittsville Main Street, Flewellyn Road, Munster Road, Fernbank Road, Jinkinson Road and the Trans Canada Trail and Abbott Street back to Sacred Heart. A 3K family fun run sponsored by BMO Nesbitt Burns will start at 10 a.m., heading east along the Trans Canada Trail from Sacred Heart High School. There will be professional chip timing in place for the half maraJohn Brummell photo thon and the 10K run. There will be medals for all race events. There will be t-shirts for all participants. Registration for the event closes on Tuesday, Oct. 18, with race kit pickup on Thursday, Oct. 20 and Friday, Oct. 21 at Bushtukah on the Kayla Beckham, left, and Cristina Triboi, right, hold up bats which they made at the Spooky Fall Crafts Hazeldean Road in Stittsville. activity day at the Goulbourn Museum at Stanley’s Corners on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 2.
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Day long football action on Warrior Day SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Wow, what a day! Warrior Day was a football lover’s dream – sideline to sideline action all day long at the Sacred Heart High School field in Stittsville last Sunday, Oct. 2. All four Bell Warriors minor football teams, in their dark blue uniforms and helmets accented with yellow strips, played, starting with the tykes (ages 8 to 10) taking on the Cumberland Panthers. This was followed by three straight games against the Cornwall Wildcats, starting with the Bell Warriors mosquitoes (ages 11 and 12) and continuing with the Bell Warriors peewees (ages 13 and 14) before finishing up with the bantams, the oldest group (15 and 16 year olds). Bell Warriors Minor Football Club president Jim Wagdin of Richmond was enthusiastic about the day, which was the first time that Bell Warriors teams have played in Stittsville. Bell Warriors teams attract players from Bells Corners, Richmond, Munster,
Goulbourn and Stittsville. President Wagdin liked the Sacred Heart facility as a game field. He said that there were more fans out for the games than usually, especially for the older category bantam game. A few drizzles of rain fell in the early afternoon but otherwise overcast conditions with cool temperatures prevailed. The Bell Warriors mosquito squad was dominant in its 49-20 victory over the Cornwall Wildcats. Sam Roberts led the way, rushing for over 200 yards in his first game as a running back. He had been playing on the team’s defense up until this game. The Warriors’ offensive line provided solid blocking in this game, opening holes for running back Roberts and also giving quarterback Josh Streng the protection he needed to have another strong game. Defensively, the Warriors were led by Malik Yusuf, Demar Welsh and defensive newcomer Tyler Brohman. Although Cornwall has one of the league’s best aerial attacks, the Warriors’ defensive backs threw a blanket
over the receivers and never allowed Cornwall to establish its vaunted passing game. The Bell Warriors peewee team kept its undefeated streak alive, chalking up its sixth win of the season with a 33-7 win over the Cornwall Wildcats. Linebacker Andrew Beattie of Richmond was outstanding, making key tackles and returning an interception 75 yards for a touchdown. Quarterback Quinn Stewart of Richmond threw for over 200 yards, hooking up with Josh Nwaelleh for one of the three touchdowns that he scored in the game. Craig Dawe of Stittsville scored a Warriors touchdown on a seven yard run. A win in their next game will guarantee that the Warriors peewees finish in first place going into the playoffs. The Bell Warriors bantams lost their game 27-2 to the Cornwall Wildcats. The team has been hit by injuries to its running backs and receivers, limiting its offense. More about Bell Warriors football can be found at www.bellwarriors.ca.
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Members of the Stittsville moms team The Breast Dress project approach the finish line in the CIBC Run for the Cure in Ottawa last Sunday, Oct. 2.
Stittsville moms in Run for the Cure SPECIAL TO THE NEWS A group of Stittsville moms went “bridal” at last Sunday’s CIBC Run for the Cure in Ottawa. Called “The Breast Dress Project,” this Stittsville team of moms wore wedding gowns for the event, raising over $20,000. Team leader Jamie Johnston-Masson, a second time breast cancer survivor, created the group to help promote “The Breast Dress Project.” This is a year-round project that collects donations of modern, gently-used wedding gowns and then re-sells them to brides-to-be. All of the proceeds raised go towards the team’s fundraising efforts for
the CIBC Run for the Cure in October to fight breast cancer. The team’s slogan is: “Breast cancer is HARD … Donating your dress, that’s EASY!” “I am honoured to help brides find their dream dress,” says Ms. Johnston-Masson. “It is so amazing to be part of such a special moment.” Brides looking for a wedding gown can see some of the selection online at www. thebreastdressproject.com or can attend an upcoming open house on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to try the dresses on. The open house will be held at Groovy Linen at 19 Grenfell Crescent in Nepean, Unit 12, phone 613-723-5755.
Transitway open house SPECIAL TO THE NEWS It’s a little ways down the road, as it were, but things are starting to happen with regard to the proposed transitway that will run through the heart of the Fernbank lands between Stittsville and Kanata. There’s a public open house coming up on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex on Shea Road in Stittsville about the proposed west transit-
way connection between Terry Fox Drive and Fernbank Road. The proposal is for a new eight kilometer long transitway for buses running from Terry Fox Drive via Scotiabank Place to Fernbank Road. It will be part of the future north/ south arterial that is part of the transportation network for the Fernbank lands south of Hazeldean Road and the Kanata West lands north of Hazeldean Road. This is, in effect, bringing transitway bus
service to these two new development areas as well as Stittsville in general. At this public open house, the findings of the project’s assessment, its potential environmental effects and proposed mitigation measures will be presented. In addition, members of the public will have an opportunity to discuss the proposal with members of the team undertaking the study of the project. The public open house will have a formal presentation at 7 p.m.
Sale of used books on Saturday, Oct. 22 SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
The colder weather is coming and there’s nothing like curling up with a good book on a frosty late fall or winter’s night. So one place that you should make a point of being at is the upcoming sale of used books being held by “A Good Read,” the
used book store at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library. This sale of used books will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library branch on Stittsville Main Street. There will be a wide selection of books and the prices can’t be beat.
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Manager, Digital Media
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Is working with energetic, passionate people right up your alley? If so, Metroland Media Group is looking for you!
Is working with energetic, passionate people right up your alley? If so, Metroland Media Group is looking for you!
WHO ARE WE? Metroland Media, Ottawa Division, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation and southern Ontario’s most trusted and respected community media source. Our digital media division, manages a network of leading community, specialty and vertical websites across Ontario reaching over 6 million unique internet users every month.
WHO ARE WE? Metroland Media, Ottawa Division, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation and Ontario’s most trusted and respected community media source. Our digital media division manages a network of leading community, specialty and vertical websites across Ontario, reaching over 6 million unique internet users every month.
THE OPPORTUNITY As we continue to expand our successful digital sales initiatives, we are currently seeking an energetic, talented and self-assured Manager of Digital Media to drive new business sales throughout the Ottawa region. We’re looking for a motivated leader who demonstrates a sense of urgency, without creating unnecessary chaos. The ideal candidate will have strong management experience and a proven track record for attaining outstanding results through the motivation and development of a sales team. This role requires knowledge of the digital advertising space, the competitive landscape and a solutions oriented approach to selling.
THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for New Business Acquisition Sales Representatives to sell the company’s fastest growing product - Deals4U.ca This innovative program promotes local businesses to local consumers through a special “daily deal.” You’ll use your knowledge of what’s great about our city to develop and grow the local market by securing commitments from the most desirable local households, businesses, and services including restaurants, spas, nightclubs, retailers, theaters, tourism venues, and more. This position offers salary (commensurate with experience) and generous commissions based on revenue, sales targets and company goals
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO • Manage and develop a team of “hunters” who are exclusively focused on generating new business/clients • Utilize your expertise to maximize revenue and develop strategies to ensure superior execution from your team • Consistently monitor team performance relative to targets and adjust plans accordingly to ensure that targets are achieved • Mentor your team and strive to make them better; we expect them to continually improve as a result of your expert leadership • Work through obstacles/objections with your team members, while ensuring superior customer satisfaction at all times • Ongoing reporting, tracking and forecasting
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO • Develop and cultivate leads using multiple sources including cold calling and door-todoor prospecting • Continuously set up face-to-face meetings with qualified prospects (15-20 appts. per week) to present our marketing solutions • Generate compelling proposals for potential advertisers, demonstrating how our programs will meet their business needs • Explore and exhaust all possible leads to ensure that we don’t miss out on any opportunities • Maximize advertising revenues by acquiring prospect commitment • Address customer requests/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Consistently meet and/or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual targets
ABOUT YOU • A track record of successfully driving revenue, with a focus on acquiring new business • Previous experience in a sales leadership role, with preference given to with digital advertising sales experience • Demonstrated ability to coach and develop successful “hunters” • Top notch presentation/communication skills, with a natural ability to build positive relationships • Extensive knowledge of the local digital media/advertising landscape • Highly skilled in all Microsoft Office applications, with expert knowledge of Excel
ABOUT YOU • Proven track record as a hunter, exclusively focused on acquiring new clients and converting new business leads • Previous sales experience, with preference given to those with digital advertising sales experience • Top notch presentation/communication skills, with a natural ability to build positive relationships with potential clients • Extensive knowledge of the local digital media/advertising landscape • Sound knowledge of sales and marketing practices • Highly skilled in all Microsoft Office applications
STUFF THAT’S NOT ON A RESUME • Type-A personality, highly competitive, self-motivated and driven by results • A confident and influential leader with the ability to motivate and inspire • Proactive and optimistic, with a “can do” attitude • Can be decisive and demonstrate timely decision making, often under complex and demanding circumstances • Energized by deadlines/pressure with a passion for exceeding targets • A believer in digital media, where it is today and where it’s going
STUFF THAT’S NOT ON A RESUME • Type-A personality, highly competitive, self-motivated and driven by results • A hunter mentality, with the confidence and drive to excel at generating and closing new business • Highly motivated by monetary incentives • Extremely ambitious with an outstanding work ethic and unprecedented drive for immediate results • Energized by deadlines/pressure with a passion for exceeding targets • A believer in digital media, where it is today and where it’s going
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? • The opportunity to be part of a company at the cutting edge of the digital media industry; you’ll never get bored in our fast-paced, constantly evolving and challenging environment. • We’ve got your health in mind; you’ll get a comprehensive benefits package, including 4 weeks vacation and a group RRSP plan • The sky’s the limit; our uncapped commission plan provides unlimited earning potential • The opportunity to work with other talented and awesome people Looking for your next career challenge? If so, Metroland Media Group is the place to be!
Looking for your next career challenge? If so, Metroland Media Group is the place to be!
Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume, cover letter and salary expectations to john.willems@metroland.com Please reference “Manager, Digital Media” in the subject line.
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Metroland is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Metroland is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? • The opportunity to be part of a company at the cutting edge of the digital media industry • Ongoing development and opportunities for advancement • We’ve got your health in mind; you’ll get a comprehensive benefits package, including 3 weeks vacation and a group RRSP plan • The sky’s the limit; our uncapped commission plan provides unlimited earning potential • The opportunity to work with other talented and awesome people
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$9,700 donated SPECIAL TO THE NEWS The funds are flowing from the first annual Rory Bradley memorial Golf Tournament last June. A total of $9,700 raised in the tournament has now been donated to the two receiving beneficiaries. Carolyn Bradley, wife of the late Rory Bradley, recently pre-
sented $5,000 to the Do It For Daron Fund of the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health as well as $4,700 for the Rory Bradley Bursary of the Algonquin College Foundation. The first annual Rory Bradley Memorial Golf Tournament was held at the Canadian Golf and Country Club west of Stittsville last June.
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Carolyn Bradley, right, presents a giant cheque for $5,000 to the Do It For Daron Fund of the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health to Tracey Welsh, left, senior development officer for the Royal Ottawa Hospital. The funds are part of the proceeds from the first annual Rory Bradley Memorial Golf Tournament last June.
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A tie was all that the Stittsville Royals could generate out of two games in Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League action last weekend. Both of the games were played at home at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex in Stittsville. On Friday night, Sept. 30, the Royals battled to a 2-2 tie against the visiting Metcalfe Jets. Neill Penner scored both goals for the Royals. Royals’ goalie Erik Miksik came up big for the Royals, handling 44 shots while the Royals had just 17 shots at the Metcalfe net. The overtime period did not
settle anything as the game went into the books as a 2-2 tie. Last Sunday afternoon, Oct. 2, the Royals hosted the visiting Almonte Thunder. The Royals led 1-0 after the first period and 2-1 after the second period. But disaster struck in the third period as Almonte scored three unanswered goals to win the game 4-2. Scott Barnes and Dan Guolla scored for the Royals in this game. Matt Kadolph picked up two assists. Single assists went to Scott Barnes, Broc Beehler and Dan Guolla. Erik Miksik made 29 saves in the Royals’ net.
Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1489 Shea Road, Stittsville Reverend C. Ross Finlan, Pastor Parish Office: 613-836-8881 • Fax: 613-836-8806
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Remembrance at Richmond Legion WENDY RYAN
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Remembrance time is fast approaching at the Richmond Legion. The poppy campaign kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 29 with the annual door-todoor canvas in the community. This is a great opportunity for high school students to earn volunteer/community services hour. Anyone interested in helping out with the door-to-door canvas should just show up at the Legion Hall between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. that day. Get a coffee and donut, pick up a tray of poppies and a map and you’re on your way. Soup and sandwiches will be waiting for you when you are done. The routes take one to two hours to complete, with canvassing in both Richmond and Munster. All of the funds collected go to the branch’s poppy fund to support local endeavours. Recent donations have included those to the Perley-Rideau Veterans Health Centre, Friends of Hospice Ottawa (Richmond Day Hospice), the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, the Queensway Carleton Hospital, the Royal Ottawa Hospital and the 706 Snowy Owl Squadron Air Cadets. Thanks go to Roger Bourgeois and his helpers for undertaking a major refurbishment of the memorial boards that are at each local cemetery. These boards were designed and installed in 2005 to commemorate the Year of the Veteran, listing the names and grave sites of the veterans in each cemetery. It is only thanks to donations that these boards can be updated
and maintained. Donations are accepted at any time to help the Richmond Legion continue with this initiative. Each fall small wooden crosses appear in the local cemeteries where they remain from Nov. 1 to mid-November. These white crosses mark veterans’ graves and the blue crosses mark the graves of Legion members. This is all tied in with the observance of Remembrance by the Richmond Legion. The crosses were of various sizes. So last month Gerry Gauthier, Keith Thurrott, Johnny Villeneuve and John Olsen re-cut them all to a standard size, made new ones as needed and painted them all. Thank you to these fellows for their work and also thank you to Wright Welding in North Gower for donating and installing the iron support rods in the crosses. Thanks to all who helped in any way with this project. Remembrance ceremonies conducted by the Richmond Legion will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Munster Union Cemetery and on Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the cenotaph at Memorial Park in Richmond. Everyone is invited to attend the branch open house following the Nov. 11 ceremony as well as the supper later in the day. The Ladies’ Auxiliary is holding its annual tea and sale on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Legion Hall on Ottawa Street. There will be a bake table, book table, penny table and raffle. You can pre-order pies this year and pick them up at the sale. Just call Mavis Lewis at 613-838-2749.
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