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Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown was primed to lambaste Liberal energy policies at a Stittsville rally on Sunday afternoon, but ended up fending off several social conservatives. The Glen Pub’s meeting room was packed and overflowed out the door to hear from host and Carleton candidate Goldie Ghamari and several others. Her big-tent message of party diversity in beliefs and viewpoints that will lead to a majority win in the next provincial election was politely received by most. She slammed the federal Liberals as embracing less important differences like gender and ethnicity. “We have diversity in our ideology, and that’s what is important,” said Ghamari, an international trade lawyer. She was interrupted several times, notably by a selfdescribed “angry white man” sporting a Make Ontario Great Again hat. Guy Annable shouted pro social conservative remarks while filming the meeting. Afterward he said the ball cap, which resembles Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again hats, doesn’t mean he agree with the U.S. president’s tactics, but that a mainstream approach to politics is not working for many. “Somebody’s got to keep the conservative in this party,” Annable told the crowd.
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Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown says membership numbers are growing He and several others ripped up their party Others had a similar message for Brown, membership cards at the meeting. Another screamed “You don’t accept soincluding Jay Tysick, who was denied a shot at the Carleton nomination by the party. cial conservatives” at Brown when it comes
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to the province’s sexual-education program. tawa are done by Gatineau workers, was the claim. Yet another demanded equal treatment for Brown insisted there is plenty of room in the party, sayQuebec and Ontario workers. Many con- ing at the current pace membership numbers will top the struction, trucking, and nursing jobs in Ot- 100,000 high set during the 1990s. “In November and December, 44,000 new members joined the party,” Brown said. “We are on the right track. We’ve been very good at grasping defeat from the jaws of victory: we are not going to do that again.” He encouraged everyone to take an active role in the party, to cite policy changes that would further their causes and to participate in the upcoming convention. Brown appeared more confident when denouncing the Green Energy Act and the cap-and-trade program. The Liberals are about finding revenue sources, not solutions to environmental challenges, he said. “This is who they are. Don’t believe their shell games,” he said. He was pushed to commit to cancelling the carbon tax should the PCs form the next government. Brown turned to Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP Jack MacLaren to ask how long it would take. “About 10 minutes,” MacLaren shouted, to applause. Brown also talked about the Hydro One sell off, and how its CEO should be paid in line with Canadian counterparts. “They never ran on a hydro fire sale, but they are broke,” he said. “When I asked (Premier) Kathleen Wynne why the Hydro One CEO is paid $4 million dollars; how can you justify that? She said that’s what they pay in corporate America. The comparison was ludicrous. But that’s how out of touch they are.” Brown said that since taking over as leader he has brought the party out of debt with a war chest now of $12.6 million. Also at the meeting was Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre and Orleans candidate Cameron Montgomery.
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Hedley. Cyndi Lauper. Alicia Keys. The Eagles. Stevie Wonder. Katy Perry. Bruno Mars. Kelly Clarkson. Coldplay. Leonard Cohen. Rihanna. Wow, what a lineup of musical stars! And while they were not at the third annual U-Rock music school winter concert on Jan. 28 at the Brass Monkey on Green-
bank Road in Nepean, their music was as the young U-Rock music school performers delivered their renditions of the pop/ rock hits of these famous musical stars and others. So you heard ten year old Brandon Leeman deliver on “Lose Control,” a 2016 hit for the Canadian pop/rock group Hedley from its sixth album “Hello.” The song was certified platinum in Sept. 2016, indicating sales of over 100,000.
Gia Leonforte followed with the Cyndi Lauper anthem “True Colours” while soon after 14-year-old Caitlin Holmes sang “If I Ain’t Got You,” a hit for Alicia Keys which won the 2005 Grammy Award for Best Female R & B Vocal Performance. Mia Spartalis on guitar took a page from The Eagles’ songbook with “Hotel California,” considered that band’s most famous recording which has become a guitar standard. It won the 1978
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Jack Poirier, 11, brought American singer Bruno Mars to the concert in the form of his funk, soul, bubblegum R & B and pop/rock song “Runaway Baby” from his debut studio album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” from 2010. This is a great song as Mars himself has performed it at such venues at the Grammy Awards ceremony and in a Super Bowl halftime show. “Breaking Your Own Heart” by initial American Idol Kelly Ckarkson (2002) was performed by 15 year old Samantha Clarke. The music of British rock band Coldplay came to the concert thanks to eight year old Dexter Bates who performed Coldplay’s 2015 song “Adventure of a Lifetime” which was the lead single from the group’s seventh studio album “A Head Full of Dreams.” And, of course, no concert these days would be complete without a song associated with the iconic Leonard Cohen who died last November. Nine year old Rowan Hendrick brought the song “Hallelujah” alive on his guitar. This 1984 Cohen song is now one of the most often performed songs of all time. Sarah Culbert finished off the concert with a Rihanna song “What Now,” a song from the Barbadian singer’s seventh studio album “Unapologetic” from 2012. And these were just some of the 32 performances that were presented in this Jan. 28 concert. Other solo performers included Kye Guembes, 13, “Let Her Go” on guitar; Arlet Badia, celebrating her sixth birthday on concert day, singing “Little Snowflake”; Julia Dukes, 12, “Gravity”; seven year old Audrey Anderson
with “When I Grow Up”; Avery Stone, 10, with “Tomorrow” from the musical “Annie”; Aidan Macleod, 11, “Play That Song”, both vocals and guitar; Maddie Gower, 9, “Hold Back the River” on ukulele; Sophie Gower, 11, singing “Try”; Arnav Katoch, 9, with a drum solo; Jessie Wang, 12, singing “Discord”; 14 year old Emily Smith singing “Somebody Else” a cappella style; Kailey Forsyth, 10, playing “Clay” on guitar; Hope Reimer, 9, playing “Let It Go” on guitar; Lucas Leblanc, 10, singing “Hey Soul Sister”; Ava Cassidy, 8, playing “Jingle Bells” on guitar; Avery Rumsey, 9, singing “Beautiful Thing”; and Jasmine Beavis, 14, with a guitar and vocal performance. But there was even more in the concert. The U-Rock music school’s teen band The Crushers opened the show with a trio of songs. Members of this band include Kyler Villeneuve on drums, Catherine Hnatiw on guitar, Jasmine Beavis on vocals, Samantha Clarke on vocals, Brodie Paton on guitar and bass and Bradley Johnston on guitar and bass. Later on in the concert, U-Rock music school’s all-girl singing and dancing group The Roxies took to the stage, performing two songs. Members of The Roxies are Ria Nikolova, Marley Ellacott, Aloe Bates, Lilly Fitzpatrick, Ellie Medaglia, Maki Martin, Avery Rumsey and Lindsay Cote. They range in age from 7 to 10. Cathy Hallessey of the U-Rock music school calls this third annual winter concert the music school’s best show ever and it’s not hard to see why, with the great music and energetic performances featured in it. Altogether, 40 U-Rock performers aged from 6 to 17 years performed
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in the concert, including a number of first time performers. In addition, there were close to 300 people in attendance to see and hear this two and a half hour concert. City of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillor Shad Qadri was present to help mark the music school’s 20th anniversary year which is this year and to draw the winning ticket for a $100 family movie pass to see the new Lego Batman Movie in 3D which was donated by realtors Dennis Tarrant and Frank Fragomeni of Stittsville’s TeamOneHomes. And the prize ended up going to eight year old Ellie Medaglia, one of the members of The Roxies, U-Rock music school’s all girl singing and dancing group. A special guest at the concert was six year old Lamitta El-Roz of Stittsville who had front row seats for herself and her family. She enjoyed the show, even briefly dancing with the help of her father at the edge of the stage as The Roxies performed. Lamitta cannot walk and her family is hoping to raise $125,000 for a life changing surgery in the United States later this year. For more information on how you can help Lamitta, please visit her gofundme.com campaign, Lamitta’s Will To Walk. The U-Rock music school of Stittsville is operated by Cathy Hallessey and Brian Brodersen. It holds several concerts throughout the year where students can display their performance skills. U-Rock music school students who did not perform in this concert included Phinley Agate, Clara Badia, Avery Bailey, Daniel Barak, Jorja Burt, Grace Carrie, Jacob Chhom, Holden
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The Stittsville Toastmasters Club has held its first international speech contest and its first Table Topics contest. Although the Club had its beginning in April, 2015, it was not until its Jan. 25 meeting last week that the Club, now fully chartered, held these inaugural club-level contests. Gina Cook as sergeant at arms facilitated the meeting while Leo Tao timed the efforts of the contestants in the international speech contest. Rick Holloway was the contest chair
while members Ann Seymour, Julie Salgada and Monika Jain participated in the contest. Ann Seymour’s speech was entitled “Engaging in conversation,” particularly in relation to helping those with mental health issues. Julie Salgada’s speech, called “Power of silence,” pointed out that sometimes silence is the best way to resolve conflict. Monika Jain’s speech “Think before you speak” urged people to be thoughtful and mindful with words because words can be more damaging than weapons and once said can never be taken back.
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Scotiabank gives $4,000 to SMHA Will help 65 teams, 1,200 players
This is the fifth season for the Scotiabank Community Hockey Sponsorship Program. Scotiabank supports minor hockey in the belief that being part of a team gives youth more than just a chance to play but also provides a chance to become involved in the community. It is also the seventh season for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada which celebrates the country’s favourite sport. It is a celebration of not only the game of hockey but also of coming together as a community. This year, for Canada’s 150th anniversary, Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is heading to Kenora Feb. 18. It will be the focus of a 13-hour national broadcast featuring all seven Canadian NHL teams in action. Scotiabank in Stittsville is located at the Shops of Main Street Plaza at the intersection of Stittsville Main Street and Carp Road.
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Mayor’s Award presented to John Brummell the Stittsville News was presented with the award at the Jan. 25 meeting of Ottawa city council, with the award being presented by MayJohn Brummell of Stittsville has received the or Jim Watson, accompanied by Stittsville ward Mayor’s City Builder Award. Coun. Shad Qadri and Rideau-Goulbourn The recently retired longtime journalist with ward Coun. Scott Moffatt.
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‘Tribute to John Brummell’ on Feb. 11 Special to the News
There’s going to be a ‘story time’ at the Lions Hall in Stittsville on Saturday, Feb. 11. But it’s going to be a special story time, as there are going to be numerous stories told about John Brummell of Stittsville. That’s because it is going to be a tribute night in honour of the long time, but recently retired Stittsville News journalist and photographer and long time Stittsville resident. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this “Tribute to John Brummell” night which will get underway at 7
p.m. at the Stittsville Lions Hall on Stittsville Main Street. And remember — it’s also a story time, so anyone with a story or tale about John is urged to dust it off and bring it to the party. You’ll get a chance to regale all those in attendance with your story. This “Tribute to John Brummell,” being hosted by the Stittsville District Lions Club, is an opportunity for those in the community to drop in and thank John for all of his involvement and work in the community over the years. If he took your photo at
some point in the past 24 years, why not drop in and remind him about it and thank him for capturing your image for all time. Or if you worked with John on the Goulbourn Historical Society or with the Stittsville District Lions Club or with the Hazeldean Masonic Lodge or on other community projects and initiatives, drop in and recall those times with John. In 2008, John was selected as the community’s Citizen of the Year in the People’s Choice Awards sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce.
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ceived the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies service diploma and also had the honour of cutting the ribbon to officially open the fair. It was pointed out that John is an enthusiastic supporter of community life in Stittsville, always bringing a jovial smile and co-operative attitude to all that he does. He is passionate about the retention of the Stittsville village identity. In his thank-you remarks at the award presentation, Brummell pointed out that he and his wife Rosemary have been married for 52 years. He also noted that his daughter Deborah is a nurse at the Royal Ottawa. Referring to the Christmas-time movie “It’s A Wonderful Life,” he said that he has had a wonderful life, albeit with some ups and downs. The Mayor’s City Builder Award is a civic honour created to recognize an individual, group or organization that has, through outstanding volunteerism or exemplary action, demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to making the city of Ottawa a better place both today and in the future. Those nominated for the award, whether individuals, groups or organizations, are nominated by members of city council or the public.
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C
yril Leeder was one of four men who dreamed a dream — an NHL franchise for Ottawa — and made it come true. The Ottawa Senators are now marking their 25th year in the league. Management decided to create a Ring of Honour this year; a place for the names of unforgettable team builders and players to have a permanent place above the Sens home ice. On Jan. 24, they placed Bryan Murray’s name on the ring — the first of many to come. On Jan. 25, they fired Cyril Leeder — a man whose name deserves a spot on that same Ring of Honour. During a press conference naming Tom Anselmi the new team president, Senators owner Eugene Melnyk said Leeder was not offered another position in the organization. That makes no sense. Anselmi helped the Maple Leafs and Raptors move into the Air Canada Centre, and the Sens hope to move to LeBreton Flats in the coming years. It’s one thing to think there is a better person to
be team president. It’s another thing to suggest an experienced executive such as Leeder has nothing to give to the franchise. The firing of Leeder won’t sit well with many of the team’s fans. Social media lit up after the announcement, with many people questioning the cold, calculated move. Some pointed to the efforts Leeder led when Melnyk needed a liver transplant in 2015. Saving a life couldn’t save a job. The decision to fire Leeder shouldn’t affect our appreciation of his record. A founder, he moved up the corporate ladder as his skills warranted. Bruce Firestone, the leader of the foursome that brought the NHL back to Ottawa, tweeted that Leeder saved the franchise on at least three occasions — suggesting Leeder’s management skills were often hidden from public view. Leeder deserves to have his name on the Ring of Honour — and Melnyk should be standing on the red carpet at centre ice as the team honours him.
Let’s keep an eye on the Byward Market
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n the face of it, the Byward Market does not look like it needs saving. There is an endless variety of bars and restaurants there and it’s busy at night. Traffic is awful but parking is not bad if you’re willing to pay for it. It’s close to major hotels, the Rideau Centre and the National Gallery of Canada. Tourists are drawn to it. But you wonder. Can a commercial neighbourhood survive when it only has restaurants in it? No business is more precarious. You know that from all the openings and closings, the comings and goings you notice on each visit. The shawarma restaurant is now a sushi restaurant. There was fine dining at this spot; now there’s a barbecue joint. Another barbecue joint is not there any more.
CHARLES GORDON Funny Town There’s a restaurant on Clarence Street that has changed ethnicity at least six times in the last 15 years. Looked at a certain way, the market looks like the tourist section of every North American city. But it still has local touches and it’s these that will help it survive. Amid the rapid change, certain landmarks survive — Irving Rivers, the Laf, Lapointe’s and, yes, the Bare Fax. The market building remains, even though there is uncertainty about what will happen outside of it. There are some grounds for optimism.
More and more people are living around the Market. It has a chance to be more than just a tourist destination. Little businesses that are not restaurants are scattered about — a small coffee shop here, a kitchen store there, a gallery, a paper store, antiquarian books, magazines, rugs, pet supplies. Some of them are tucked away, off the beaten track. Others are competing for customer attention with the flashy bar and restaurant storefronts. It’s obvious that, much as the bars and restaurants attract people to the market, the stores and galleries are key to its survival as a viable neighbourhood, one that is alive during the daytime as well as the night. Every time you pick up the paper it seems there is another meeting about the future of the market. This reflects awareness that it might not prosper if left to its own
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devices. Big chains are out there always ready to step in when a small local business falters. We’ve seen that happen and wondered how to keep it from continuing. One solution that has been mentioned time and again is keeping a lid on taxes and rents. As a neighbourhood grows and prospers, the rents go up and the taxes do too. The latest complaint is about hydro costs. We are seeing that in other neighbourhoods as well. Too often, smaller local businesses are the hardest hit. They close and chains move in. Eventually, a neighbourhood begins to lose its character. You can see it happening in Westboro. Hintonburg, which is going through a nice little boom, could be next. There are lots of people, customers as well as owners, who want our neighbourhoods to maintain their distinctiveness, their local quality. But EDITORIAL: MANAGING EDITOR: Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225 theresa.fritz@metroland.com NEWS EDITOR: John Curry john.curry@metroland.com - 613-221-6152 REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER: Brian Dryden 613-221-6162 brian.dryden@metroland.com
some form of intervention is needed because the natural trend seems to be away from what we want. It might help to eliminate cars in more of the market, to make it more pedestrian friendly. That would create other difficulties, of course. But the market can’t stand still.
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Stittsville rolls out welcome mat for Kanata Academy BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden@metroland.com
Mayor Jim Watson is expected to be among more than 100 people attending the grand opening of the new Kanata Academy Private School that has been offering classes at its new location in Stittsville since the start of the year. The private school, which first opened in 1996 and had been operating in Kanata since then, has moved into its own building at 180 Huntmar Dr. in Stittsville so that it can take on more students than its previous location in the Beaverbrook area of Kanata. After taking over the school in 2011, Dr. Kevin and Shannon Rattray realized that the Beaverbrook Mall, although a great facility for the first 16 years of the Kanata Academy, wasn’t the ideal long-term site for the educational facility. According to the school, “Many parents expressed the desire to have the school in a standalone facility and have traditional features of a private school such as a gymnasium, soccer field and distinct classrooms. So back in 2014, negotiations began to purchase a two-acre property on Huntmar Drive, on the border between Stittsville and Kanata, not far from the Canadian Tire Centre.”
Although it was originally hoped that the new school site would be ready for the start of this academic school year, the 17,300-sq.foot school was completed just in time to start the new semester in January 2017. The grand opening ceremony for the school in Stittsville will be held on Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium and will be attended by Mayor Watson and local Coun. Shad Qadri, school owners the Rattrays, as well as parents and grandparents of students and faculty to celebrate the school’s new location. Name remains
While the school is now in Stittsville, it is retaining the Kanata Academy name as that is the name it has been known by from its inception. The arrival of the school in Stittsville has been eagerly awaited since a sod turning ceremony at the school site was held back on June 1 that involved the school’s owners as well as Coun. Qadri. At the time of the sod turning, Qadri said he was happy that the school had decided that Stittsville was the right location for the facility moving forward as it evolves in the future. At the time, Qadri called the site for the school a “perfect location” as Stittsville continues to grow.
The Kanata Academy is a private school committed to motivating children to develop a love of learning. The school features small class sizes, regular communication between teachers and parents and is known for its strong academics, exceeding the standard Ontario curriculum and allowing children to thrive in their education through individualized learning programs, taught by fully certified teachers. The academy has more than a dozen teachers including a music teacher and a French teacher in addition to principal Shannon Rattray and an office administrator. With the larger site for the school, which at the end of the last academic year the school had just over 100 students, the new school will be able to accommodate about 200 students. Currently, the Kanata Academy offers a preschool to Grade 8 program, but with the new facility, it will be adding high school grades. Eventually all high school grades will be offered, giving the private school a complete preschool to Grade 12 program. The Kanata Academy also offers summer camps as well as a March break camp. The school can be reached by calling 613599-5399, or by email at info@kanataacademy.com. — With files from John Curry
Volunteer helps save rink hut BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden@metroland.com
On a recent chilly Monday night just before 7 p.m., the lights blazed bright illuminating the outdoor skating rink at Bryanston Gate in Stittsville as four youngsters with hockey sticks took turns shooting a puck into the nets at either end of the rink. As they continued to do their thing, another dressed for the weather skater with a hockey stick emerged from the skating rink hut that is not too far from the the boarded ice surface that also has a side smaller patch of ice for those who don’t want to go on the bigger rink. As the new skater emerged from the hut, he told Alin Yusuf, “it’s nice and warm in here.” The “here” that he was referring to was the change room warming hut at the community outdoor rink that was open that night thanks to the efforts of Yusuf, who stepped forward to take on supervision duties for the hut after the possibility was raised that the hut would be shuttered because the city said without supervision of the structure it would no longer be able to be used. That’s when Yusuf, who has been involved in many youth related initiatives in the community, decided he had to do something. “It’s a really nice rink and a lot of people like using it so we need to have the hut open,” he said of why he stepped forward to volunteer his time to make sure that indeed the hut would continue to give users of the rink the
option of storing some clothes, their boots and other stuff within it while they hit the ice for a skate. “It’s mainly for the kids and the parents, so they know someone is here making sure that if they leave something in the hut it is going to be looked after,” Yusuf said, adding the supervision gives a sense of security to those using the community asset. Back on Jan. 5, Stittsville’s city councillor Shad Qadri expressed his appreciation on his web site for Yusuf’s decision to volunteer after concern was mounting in the neighbourhood that the skating rink hut would have to be closed. “I am pleased to announce that a dedicated community member has stepped forward to provide supervision to ensure that the Bryanston Gate outdoor rink change room will be open and available 30 hours each week,” Qadri commented as he thanked Yusuf for his efforts. Since Jan . 6, the skating rink hut is now supervised Mondays through Fridays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and from 2 to 7 p.m. on weekends. “Get the word out that it’s open,” Yusuf said of the hut on that chilly Monday night. “The more people who know, the more people will come and use it,” he said of the skating rink that he said is already a popular recreation spot in the neighbourhood during the winter but could always be put to more use by more people who want to go for a skate. “It’s a really nice rink for the community,” he said.
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Skaters looking to warm up or change at the Bryanston Gate community outdoor skating rink in Stittsville now know that the skating rink hut will remain open as the skating season glides on.
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Jack MacLaren Member of Provincial Parliament Carleton-Mississippi Mills
Cap-and-trade boondoggle! I hope everyone had a calm and restful Christmas and happy new year, because it looks like 2017 is off to a rough start. The Government’s cap-and-trade tax went into effect on the 1st of January. The tax is basically a scheme to make everyone pay for carbon dioxide emissions. Fuel prices have already gone up. Gas at most pumps was up to $1.16 a litre. The cost of heating your home is going up by about $7 a month, and this is on top of the already ridiculously high cost of hydro. The cost of everything else is going up too. Almost all products in Canada are shipped to a store or to your doorstep by trucks. So if the cost of gas goes up, the cost of shipping does too. Business have to pass those costs on to their customers. This is why the Auditor-General of Ontario estimated that over the next two years households will pay almost $300 more indirect costs everything. These higher costs are going to hurt the poor most, and enrich the government by about $2 billion a year. The cap-and-trade tax is not going to be offset by reductions in any of our other taxes. So as we all get poorer, the government will get richer. The next election just can’t come soon enough!
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Last week, we started the column off on a sad note following the passing of Anne Saunders. This week, I’d like to begin on a celebratory note in honour of Stittsville News’s very own John Brummell. Last week, John was recognized at our City Council meeting with the Mayor’s City Builder Award. I had the distinct pleasure of awarding this to him alongside Councillor Shad Qadri and Mayor Jim Watson. The honour was given following the recent retirement of our favourite photographer. John Brummell is an institution in Goulbourn. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know John over the last six years. Whether it is the Santa Claus parades or the Richmond Fair, John is always there to help celebrate the community and document the events in the Stittsville News. Over the years, John has become a great friend and it simply won’t be the same without him behind that camera lens. I suppose John Curry will have to do from now on. Best wishes on your retirement Mr. Brummell! Conley Road Closure Please not that Conley Road, from Bleeks Road to Copeland Road, will be closed from Friday, 3 February 2017 to Thursday, 9 February 2017. A signed detour will be in place. The purpose of the closure is for a culvert replacement that will be undertaken by Willis Kerr Contracting. WOCRC Be Well Survey Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) invites you to join them in exploring a snapshot of the health and wellbeing of people living in our far-west and rural communities. The “Be Well” survey, developed by the Association of Ontario Health Centres, aims to capture overall quality of life indicators derived from the Canadian Index of Wellbeing. With this survey data, WOCRC aims to better understand the wellbeing needs of their far-west and rural communities, while making comparisons with communities across the city, province and country. Participation in the “Be Well” survey ends on March 8, 2017. WOCRC greatly appreciates your participation and looks forward to sharing their community wellbeing report at a public forum later this year. Please share this survey far and wide! The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. All information is kept strictly confidential. You can access the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WOCRC If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at Scott.Moffatt@ottawa.ca or contact me by phone at 613-580-2491. For information on Rideau-Goulbourn issues, please visit RideauGoulbourn.ca.
*The Goulbourn Recreation Complex (GRC) will be the site this coming Saturday, Feb. 4 of a Skate Canada Eastern Ontario Special Olympics Invitational Competition, co-hosted by the Goulbourn Skating Club and the West Carleton Skating Club under the auspices of Skate Canada Eastern Ontario. Skaters from across the Eastern Ontario Section area including skaters from the Goulbourn Skating Club will be participating in the event. These will include both Jack Fan and Katie Xu who will be using this event as a final competitive tuneup before travelling to Austria where they will represent Canada in competing in the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Skating will be happening all day long at the GRC, so consider dropping in to see the action and to provide support for these Special Olympics skaters. Opening ceremonies will be about 9 a.m. with an awards ceremony happening around 4:30 p.m…. *Stittsville photographer Stephanie Robertson has a collection of her photographs on display at the Vardera Café at the Jackson Trails Centre plaza. The exhibition began in early December and ends on Feb. 3. Two weekends ago, Stephanie sold one of the photographs in the exhibition, one called “Eastern Point” which featured a view of Cape Spear in Newfoundland. Vardera Café is providing space for local artists to exhibit their work at no cost on a monthly basis…. *The February luncheon of the Friendship Club will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 12 noon at the Stittsville Legion Hall on Stittsville Main Street. The menu will include cabbage rolls and mashed potatoes along with a surprise dessert. Entertainment will be provided by Heidi and Charles Gregoire. Those Friendship Club members planning to attend should phone Rosemary at 613-836-6354 or Gloria at 613-831-8819 before Fri., Feb. 17…. *The Stittsville District Lions Club is hosting an effective speaking contest coming up on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the Lions Hall on Stittsville Main Street. The contest is open to students from grade 6 to grade 12 who compete in one of three different divisions – junior intermediate and senior. Speeches are to be a maximum of five minutes and a minimum of three minutes. The
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has been holding this event annually since 2006. Teams of participants answer ten rounds of trivia questions, each with ten questions. The evening is also filled with pizza, popcorn, prizes and fun…. *Orangetheory Fitness at the South Keys shopping area, which is owned by Karin Kincaid who is also the franchise owner/operator of the Stittsville Orangetheory Fitness studio at the Food Basics shopping area on Hazeldean Road, hosted an hour-long specialty challenge workout in which teams representing high school football, university football and CFL football as well as a team led by Canadian Olympian Segun Makinde on Jan. 25. It was all done as a fundraiser for the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies. Orangetheory Fitness offers as group personal training workout broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training. Orangetheory Fitness has more than 540 studios in North America and is in 18 countries around the world….. *The Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library is offering an evening of culinary entertainment called “The Perfect Pantry” which will include not only food information but also food tasting and recipe handouts. And it is going to be led by chef Bruce Wood, a culinary teacher and consultant and former chef at Ottawa’s Urban Element and Mariposa Farms. Chef Bruce will explain what to stock in the pantry to make everyday cooking easier. You will learn what spices, dry goods and freezer items should be kept on hand to make cooking more enjoyable and less stressful. This is all going to happen on Monday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Stittsville library branch on Stittsville Main Street. Registration is required at www. biblioottawalibrary.ca for the one and a half hour session. This program is being offered by the Ottawa Public Library as part of the a la carte food literacy project funded by the provincial government…. *Stittsville is one of seven locations in Ottawa chosen for a consultation session about the province’s new way of delivering the programs and services in early years child and family centres. In 2018, all provincially-funded programs offered at Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres will become part of a unified system for children up to age six and their families. The new programs will offer playgroups, information workshops for parents and referrals to specialized services. But space at the consultation sessions is limited and so those wishing to attend must register. You can register online at Ottawa.ca/en/early-years. There is also an online survey. The consultation session in Stittsville will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the upstairs hall at the Johnny Leroux Stittsville Community Centre Arena….
Production of ‘Oddball’ at Sacred Heart High School in Stittsville who are in the grade seven/eight drama club have been involved in preparing for the preIt is a fun experience that also sends sentation of the club’s production of “Oddball.” a message. This production is a series of viStudents at Sacred Heart Catholic by John Curry
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*Bill Watson finished in first place at the euchre at the Lions Hall on Stittsville Main Street on Jan. 26 with a whopping 93 points. He was 15 points ahead of runner-up Stan Bouchard with 78 points. Jean Houle placed third with 74 points. Shawn Cassidy won the booby prize with 37 points while Margaret Wylia had the hidden score, 41. Leila Graham went home with the door prize. Maybe it was the milder winter weather but for whatever reason, the skunks were out for the evening, invading in pairs. Suffering from skunks were the pair of Marisa Martin and Joan Benoit and the pair of Win Burchell and Joan Campbell. Other lucky folks during the evening were Venita Pilon and Darryl Smith. There were 12 tables played at this euchre party. On Thursday, Feb. 9, Valentines Day will be celebrated at the euchre at the Lions Hall. There will be a special potluck and players are encouraged to wear red to add to the Valentines atmosphere…. *This Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Deborah Boldt will facilitate a Valentine mindfulness full day retreat/workshop at Stittsville United Church. She is a registered social worker who is moving to the Stittsville area. This retreat/ workshop will help participants understand what mindfulness is, will help participants realize that they are already mindful, will help participants discover mindfulness practices that may help ease stress, will deepen a person’s sense of well being and will help participants develop a more compassionate and living relationship with themselves. Deborah offers Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs in Ottawa. Those attending are urged to take along a blanket, yoga mat or meditation cushion as well as a lunch and a water bottle. A monetary donation to help covers costs of supplies for the retreat/workshop are welcomed but not required. For more information, please call the Stittsville United Church office at 613-836-4962. Registration for this retreat/workshop is available by contact Deborah at Deborah@deborahboldt.ca or at 613-552-2068. *Krystal Kirkwood, an Early Childhood Educator, will be offering two sessions at the Stittsville United Church in which she will share her special training of Dr. Becky Bailey’s “I love your rituals” using the methodology of “Conscious Discipline.” Krystal will be sharing fun activities for children this Sunday, Feb. 12 at 10:15 a.m. (“I Love You Rituals”) while she will be sharing
fun activities for both children and adults on Sunday, Feb. 19, also at 10:15 a.m. These fun activities are meant to boost brain potential, to encourage cooperation and caring, to promote learning and literacy, to increase attention and to decrease power struggles and to build bonds of unconditional love. In the second session on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 10:15 a.m. which is called “Celebrating Family Day with “I Love You Rituals,” Kristal will be using Conscious Discipline methodology. This involves those of all ages joining together and learning to connect and to create healthy relationships between parents, between parents and children, between siblings, and between extended family members and the community at large. For more information, please call the Stittsville United Church office at 613-836-4962. *Sympathy is extended to Stittsville District Lions Club member Albert Zoschke on the death of his brother…. *The Stittsville Seniors Community by Revera (Villa) on Stittsville Main Street is holding a bake sale on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in support of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation and to mark Heart Month which is February. This year every Revera facility in Ottawa including this one in Stittsville is hosting a fundraiser in support of the Heart Institute Foundation. This initiative is being called “Healthy Hearts, healthy lives” and is part of the Revera Giving-Community in Action program. Everyone is welcome to drop in and support this initiative while also taking home some baked goodies. The fundraising goal for this bake sale is $500…. *At the presentation of the Mayor’s City Builder Award to retired Stittsville News journalist John Brummell at the Jan. 25 meeting of Ottawa city council, GoulbournRideau ward councillor Scott Moffatt, who was one of the presenters, was resplendent wearing a pink bow tie. It was a sartorial first for the councillor as it was the first time that he had ever worn a bow tie. Among those who attended the meeting to witness the award presentation to John Brummell were Brian and Liz Lampi of Stittsville who are long time friends of John and Helene Rivest, another friend…. *Brenda Miller and Esmail Merani won the prizes in the “numbers” auction which was held at the Stittsville District Lions Club meeting on Jan. 25….
gnettes or little scenes that each sends a message related to the overall theme of the play which is all about being yourself and embracing the differences in others. Sacred Heart students Olivia Piercey and Ben Romano, both grade eight students, and Emma Parrell, a grade seven student, are among the students who have an onstage role in the play. Besides students who have onstage roles, there are a number of students who are involved with backstage duties. It was last October when students first became involved with the play, with students auditioning for performance spots. Students auditioned in a dialogue setting and then were assigned a specific role in the play. Since then, the students have been rehearsing twice a week with the rehearsals becoming daily as the performance dates come closer. Olivia Piercey is playing the role of Zoe in the play. She is a girl with a group of friends who tries to convince a friend to break up with her boyfriend because he is, well, “weird”. Ben Romano plays the role of a person who carries around a cube, claiming it is a ball, causing everyone to think that he is somewhat crazy. Emma Parrell plays the role of a person who holds down 27, yes 27, odd jobs to try to make ends meet. She is stressed out, to say the least, but in addition her mother wants her to get “a real job” even though she can never find such a job. How these three situations, along with a host of other vignettes, work out in the end is how the play gets across the message about being yourself and embracing the differences in others. The play takes place in a setting with a circus atmosphere, adding to its theme about oddness. Olivia says that she has always loved drama and so is taking every opportunity to be involved in it at Sacred Heart. She was in the grade seven/eight play last year, and says that it is fun to be in the drama club. Ben was not in the play last year although a lot of his friends were and they convinced him to be involved in this year’s production. He had been in a play in grade six at his elementary school. Emma, unlike Ben, had never performed in a play in elementary school but in this her first year at Sacred Heart, she wanted to try acting by joining the drama club. And she has found it is not only fun but also a good way to meet other students as one of her best friends now is someone she met through the drama club. See GRADE, page 13
Councillor’s Column Keeping You Informed By Shad Qadri, Councillor Ward Six Stittsville City of Ottawa
February 2, 2017 Councillor’s Column Keeping You Informed State of the City and Building to the Future Dear residents, Last week at City Council, Mayor Jim Watson gave his sixth annual “State of the City” address. The speech outlined not only the City of Ottawa’s progress from 2016 to where we are today, but future steps toward where Ottawa will be heading this new year. Mayor Watson utilized his extensive speech to discuss a wide range of topics including the incredible achievements of Ottawa’s iconic sports teams: The Ottawa Champions Baseball team, the Ottawa Redblacks Football team, and the Ottawa Senators Hockey team; the City’s continuing commitment in preparing for light rail transit as building operations progress across the city; and the City’s influence on a national scale such as the 2000 Syrian refugees and contributions totalling $128,000 for the families that had fallen victim to the tragedy at Fort McMurray. He even took the time to address some of the standout moments from our Ottawa police, paramedic, and fire services, providing some specific examples of exemplary service to the residents of our community. On behalf of the Board of Health, I would also like to thank Mayor Watson for his recognition of the hard work conducted by Ottawa Public Health throughout this past year, particularly on the matters of high-risk Opioids such as Fentanyl. As Chair of the Board of Health, I would also like to send my congratulations on behalf of my colleagues to Ottawa Public Health for their continued commitment to spreading public awareness of this dangerous drug to ensure that residents of Ottawa can remain safe and healthy for many years to come. I entirely agree that 2017 is going to be a year to remember for residents of Ottawa and would also like to send my thanks to all of you for remembering just what it is that makes us such a great City to live in. With the recent rise of heavy technology based companies in Ottawa, we are now becoming technology leaders in upcoming developments of a 5G cellular network and autonomous vehicles. It is important that we appreciate the increased amount of jobs in this market and to recognize what it means for Ottawa to become a more future-oriented community. And as Canada’s sesquicentennial celebrations launch into full swing, I would like to reiterate the Mayor’s request to take pride in our City as we act as ambassadors to the many visitors to our nation’s capital this year. With such iconic events as the Junos and La Machine to look forward to, there is a lot to be proud of. As such, I would like to invite residents to share with me ideas for Ottawa’s official 2017 time capsule. Each of Ottawa’s 23 wards has been requested to contribute a memento that is truly iconic of our communities to only be opened again in 2067 (Canada’s 200th anniversary celebration). If you have ideas, please do not hesitate to contact me at Shad.Qadri@ottawa.ca Once more, I would like to thank all residents for another great year in the City of Ottawa. Although I can appreciate that there is still room to grow in some areas, working together with community support and feedback is what helps to guide us down the path for a better Ottawa for all. Please do not ever hesitate to share your thoughts with me and I look forward to an even better 2017. New OPS Community Police Officer Point of Contact
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The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is in the process of launching its new Frontline service delivery model. Residents can now read more details on these changes and OPS’ Community Safety Services transition plan on my website at www.ShadQadri.com. The Community Safety Services transition plan is comprised of our Community Police Officers, School Resource Officers, Youth Services, Mental Health and our Crime Prevention teams. The goal of OPS is to unite and leverage the work done by all of these areas and enhance information sharing, coordination and consistency across the city while working towards realizing their Community Services Safety Strategy. In doing so, the ultimate goal is to build stronger working relationships with community partners and collectively work towards resolving some pressing issues that impact our communities. The Community Police Officer of Ottawa West is Cst. Kevin Williams and he can be reached by email at williamsk@ottawapolice.ca. Welcome to our community, Kevin. On behalf of Stittsville, I look forward to working with you to make our community safe, healthy, and a happier place to live for all. Always Listening 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 613-580-2476 or by e-mail at Shad.Qadri@ottawa.ca. If you are a Stittsville resident of Ward 6 and would like to be added to my weekly electronic outreach list, 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.
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Church Services The Anglican Parish of March St John’s South March 325 Sandhill Road, Kanata Sunday Service 9:00 am & 10:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am
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HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC PARISH A Welcoming Community 1489 Shea Road, (corner of Abbott) Stittsville, Ontario K2S 0G8
SUNDAY MASS TIMES Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am & 10:30 am Monsignor Joseph Muldoon, Pastor Parish office - 613-836-8881 Fax - 613-836-8806
Reverend Mark Redner 3794 Diamondview Road, Kinburn Friday Healing Service 7:00 p.m. SundayWorship Service 10:00 a.m. 613-288-8120 www.cometotheoasis.ca
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Nursery and Children’s programs running concurrently. Youth Groups: Transit (Gr 6-8), Tuesdays at 6:30 PM Thirst (Gr 9-12), Wednesdays at 7 PM
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10:00 am: Service of Worship and Sunday School Pastoral Care & Healing Service: 11:30am - last Sunday of each month
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Grade seven/eight drama club Continuied from page 11
Olivia, who says there is a lot of humour in the play, feels the play will speak to everyone as often a person feels like the odd man out in a situation. Ben likes the play’s message, saying: “Everyone is the odd one out sometimes.” Emma says the play’s message should help people to become nicer toward those who are different and to accept that they are different. Olivia, who plans to take drama in grade nine next year, does not see herself pursing a career in drama, calling such a thing as far-fetched, particularly since she wants to become a doctor. However, she sees the value in being involved in drama, not only because it develops more friendships with others involved in the play but also
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because it helps a person feel more comfortable in front of others. Ben also hopes to take a drama course next year in grade nine. He admits that it may be farfetched but he would love to have a career in drama. Emma admits that she never thought drama would be something that she would want to do but this year’s experience with this play has changed her view. She hopes to be in the grade seven/eight play next year again when she is in grade eight. Emma notes that it is amazing seeing all of the work and effort that goes into the preparation for a play, including not only the rehearsing by the onstage actors but also all that goes on behind the scenes with props and costumes.
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Here comes the annual general meeting of the Richmond Village Association (RVA). It’s being held this Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the upstairs hall at the Richmond Memorial Community Centre (arena) at the corner of Perth Street and Huntley Road in Richmond. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. for a meet and greet before the actual meeting gets underway at 8 p.m. A major item at the annual general meeting was the election of new members to the Board of Directors. But there’s much more. VOLUNTEER AWARD
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The RVA Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented. In addition, there will be a review of the accomplishments of the RVA in 2016 as well as a “look ahead” to the coming year and more particularly to 2018 which is Richmond’s 200th anniversary year. Those attending are urged to show up early and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbours at a meet and greet happening when the doors open at 7:30 p.m. If you are thinking about volunteer opportunities in the community, attending this RVA annual
general meeting provides a great opportunity to learn about what the RVA does in the community and whether it is something that would appeal to you as a volunteer. Volunteers are especially needed now as a number of the RVA’s long time volunteers are moving to “retirement” and new volunteers are needed to replace them and to help the RVA continue to meet the needs of the community. The RVA organizes various community activities like the Christmas parade, the street banners featuring children’s artwork and the lighting of the park before Christmas. In addition, the RVA fills an advocacy function as the community’s voice in planning and other matters. The RVA also has a website management team and organizes the youth programs which are held at the Richmond arena hall on a regular basis. With the village’s 200th anniversary celebrations coming up in 2018, the RVA is going to be busy not only with its regular activities but with its involvement with these 200th anniversary celebrations. It’s a great time to get on board as a volunteer and be a part of the RVA as it plays its part in the 200th anniversary preparations and celebrations.
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New member inducted for Stittsville Lions Club sponsor Beth Lewis to his place at the beginning of the induction ceremony for this new member It was a blindfolded Ian of the Stittsville District Lions Willsher who was led by his Club Jan. 25.
As explained at the induction ceremony presided by Jack Burke, these few minutes of being blindfolded and not being able to see were meant to give the new
member a brief experience of being without sight. Lions Club members are known as ‘Knights of the Blind’ for their commitment to helping those with visual
impairment and for working to eradicate blindness from the world. They were challenged to do this by famous American Helen Keller back in 1925, and it remains a principal focus for Lions Clubs around the world. Burke reminded new member Ian Willsher that while he could not see for only a few minutes due to the blindfold, many cannot see for a lifetime and their cause is a major Lions interest. The induction ceremony saw Lions Club president Wayne Beaten read the Lions code of ethics, after which Ron Armstrong read the Lions International purposes. Lion Gord MacIssac gave a brief history of the Stittsville District Lions Club which dates back to 1964. It was Burke who noted Lions International was founded in 1917, meaning John Curry/Metroland 2017 is the Lions centennial Ian Willsher (centre, left) holds his certificate of membership as he becomes a new member of the Stittsville District Lions Club year. Following this, new on Jan. 25 as he is joined by his wife Ruth Willsher (centre, right) along with his sponsor Lions Club member Beth Lewis (far member Willsher was able left) and Lions Club member Jack Burke (far right) who conducted his induction ceremony. to remove his blindfold, by john curry
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returning to the world of sight, after which he lit a candle and stated he wished to become a member of the Stittsville District Lions Club, thereby joining the world’s largest service organization. He was presented with his Lions vest and a lapel emblem. The ceremony concluded with an explanation of the Lions Club banner featuring the Lions logo which hangs during every Lions Club meeting. The significance of the big L in the middle of a circle featuring two Lions heads looking in opposite directions was explained as were the significance of the purple and gold colours of the banner and of the Lions heads, one looking back to the past and the other looking forward to the future. New member Willsher was received with a standing ovation from Lions Club members present at the induction ceremony, with all of the members advancing to shake Ian’s hand and welcome him to the world of Lionism.
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P A M C E D I U G 2017 Summer is just around the corner, so be camp ready On a chilly day like today, it’s hard to believe that the warm weather will be back in a few short weeks. Summer is just around the corner, and it will soon be time for your children to go off to summer camp or to day camp. Have you started thinking about what you’d like them to do? You’d better get busy, because now is the time to register if you want those early-bird prices. SPECIAL CAMPS First of all, find out from your children exactly what they have in mind when they think about going to camp. Of course, traditional camps are always available; they are ideal for children who love a bit of everything. Other camps are more specialized, and some offer activities that are really off the beaten path. Think about the following possibilities: sports, outdoor activities, dance, martial arts, sciences, languages, performing arts, visual arts, music, cooking, archeology, soccer, horse riding, deep-sea diving, circus, and the list goes on. FORMULAS The next step is to find out if your children are ready to go to sleep-away camp, where they can stay for a week or more, or if they prefer day camp, so they can come home every night. Some specialized camps welcome families or special-needs children who might have disabilities, be ill, or require specialized care.
BENEFITS When your children have made their choices and are registered, give yourself a pat on the back. Attending summer camp — with all its challenges, experiences, and learning opportunities — will have a positive effect on your children’s development. Children who attend camp develop their socializing skills, emotional intelligence, selfconfidence, physical abilities, and environmental awareness.
Day camp tips for parents School is barely out before it’s time to start the kids at day camp. All summer long, they will be able to do a variety of activities, go on group outings, and make lots of new friends. Here are a few tips to help your children enjoy this enriching experience, which they are sure to remember for the rest of their lives. First of all, it’s possible that your children will feel a little nervous about going to camp, especially if it’s their first time. Reassure them by describing all the activities that will be organized throughout the summer, emphasizing the ones you know they’ll prefer. Remind them that this is a perfect opportunity to experience wonderful adventures with other children of the same age. On the first day of camp, start them off on the right foot by giving them a good breakfast. They can take their own lunches and snacks or they can buy food if a cafeteria is available. Be careful of allergies — some camps, just like schools, ban peanuts. Every evening before bedtime, invite your children to participate in the preparation of their backpacks. Make sure they pack sunscreen, a hat or baseball cap, and a good pair of shoes. As most camps have swimming in their programs, ensure they also include a swimsuit, towel, and a change of clothing. Some pools require swim caps to be worn. You might also be required to supply life vests or swim floats if your children need them. Last but not least, go over basic safety rules with your children, and be sure to tell them to have a good time. After all, day camp is the perfect place to create unforgettable memories.
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Benefits of attending summer camp At summer camp, kids get to engage in a variety of stimulating activities with people their age. And beyond all the fun and fresh air, attending summer camp can help kids develop skills and tools that will last them a lifetime. Registration season is in full swing, so here are some reasons why sending your children to camp this summer is a smart move for their future! 1. BUILDS SOCIAL SKILLS
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At summer camp kids are encouraged to share their ideas, values and interests with other campers. They get to step out of their normal routine and spend time with people they wouldn’t have met otherwise. Opening up to differences and making new friends is a surefire way to forge lifelong bonds!
If your kids closer resemble housecats than alley cats, sending them to camp is an excellent way to spark their interest for more active pursuits. Along with their fellow campers, they’ll get to try a variety of different activities, such as rock climbing, hiking or kayaking, at their own pace. Who knows—your kids may even discover their new 2. FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE favourite thing to do thanks to a camp experience! Going to camp means 4. BOOSTS EMOTIONAL spending time away from
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Choosing the right summer camp A child will experience a real change of scene when participating in a summer camp. Are you in the middle of planning your children’s stay at a summer camp? Before making your choice, it’s important to ask yourself a few questions. Summer camps, day camps, nature classes and specialized camps are just some of the options open to you and your children. All you have to do is find a camp that will answer their needs and suit your budget. The length of stay, the quality of the infrastructure and the food, safety, programs offered, the training that the staff receives and the costs of registering will influence your choice. If your children want to spend one or more weeks in different surroundings, a summer camp would be ideal. Outdoor activities, hiking trips, excursions, cultural outings and meeting new friends will give them a complete change of scene. Nights spent in a dormitory
or in a tent will be another unique experience. Perhaps your children prefer to have fun with friends during the day and come home in the evening. If so, a summer spent at a day camp would be just the thing. They can join in organized games, go on supervised visits to tourist attractions and spend afternoons at the pool. The duration of this type of camp can range from one to several weeks. A specialized camp would give your children the opportunity of perfecting their knowledge in a subject which interests them. Sports, culture and the sciences are among the most popular ones. For a shorter stay, nature classes offer outdoor programs which are both recreational and educational. Activities are usually spread over a period of one or two days and include nature studies, climbing, water sports and wilderness survival skills.
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Stittsville Sobeys donates $2,665 to Food Bank by John Curry john.curry@metroland.com
The Stittsville Food Bank has received a boost to its resources thanks to shoppers at Stittsville Sobey’s. In the time leading up to Christmas, cashiers at Stittsville Sobey’s asked customers if they would make a monetary donation to the Stittsville Food Bank. This was done instead of asking for the donation of food items. Well, the customers came through with great generosity, ending up donating a total of $2,665 for the Stittsville Food Bank. The money, in the form of five $500 gift cards and one $165 gift card, was handed over to the Food Bank on Jan. 26.
Stittsville Food Bank chair Theresa Qadri said that these funds will go for the purchase of perishables to provide to Food Bank clients. She said that each week the Food Bank spends from $500 to $1,000 on the purchase of perishables for the families which it is helping. The amount spent depends on the number of families being served that particular week. Perishables are any food item that can go bad such as bread, eggs, milk, cold cuts, ground beef, fruit, vegetables, chicken, grapes, carrots, broccoli, cheese and more. In the summer, the Food Bank has garden plots cared for by youth and volunteers which provide fresh vegetables but for most of the year, vegetables have to be purchased along with other perishables.
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A goal by Aaron Hickie with only 16 seconds left to play in the third period gave the Richmond Royals a 4-3 win over the Arnprior Packers in a Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2 game in Arnprior on Sunday evening, Jan. 29. The game had seen the lead go back and forth between the two teams, with the score all tied up 3-3 after an Arnprior goal at the 17:23 mark of the second period. But then, after a nearly scoreless third period, the Royals’ Hickie scored at the 19:44 mark to give the Royals a 4-3 lead and, as it turned out, the victory. It had been 2-1 for the Royals after the first period but things were all tied up 3-3 after two periods of play. This set the stage for Hickie’s last second goal scoring heroics. Aaron Hickie and Matt Allan both had two goals in the game for the Royals. Aaron Hickie also had two assists as did Tyler Watungwa. Single assists were earned by Matt Veaudry, Mackenzie Mercier, Mason Farnes and Matt Allan. The Royals had directed 35 shots at the Arnprior goal in this game while the Packers had 26 shots on Royals’ goalie Nick Bond. This victory in Arnprior gave the Royals two wins out of three games on the road over the Jan. 27-29 weekend as the Royals had split a pair of games earlier in the weekend. On Friday night, Jan. 27, the Royals travelled to Renfrew for a contest against the hometown Timberwolves, coming away with a 9-2 victory. The Royals scored five straight goals in the
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GRACE, KAthlEEn “KAyE” (Of Almonte) Peacefully at the Ottawa HospitalCivic Campus while surrounded by loved ones on Friday afternoon, January 27th, 2017; Kathleen Veronica “Kaye” Grace passed away as the result of a stroke she suffered at her home, Orchard View by the Mississippi on Wednesday morning. She was 91 years young. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Grace (1991). Dearly loved mother of John Grace (Cathy) and the late Bill Grace (husband of Mary), all of Almonte. Cherished and proud “Grandma” of Patricia Grace; Gary Grace (Tracey); Angie Newsam (Jon); Dan Grace (Kasey) and Brenda Cochran (Adam) and “Great-Grandma” of Victoria Fergusson (Shaq White-Yardon); Kaleigh Fergusson; Liam and Ryan McKale; Jordan and Connor Grace. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Kaye was the last surviving child of the late Ephriam and Julia (nee Legree) Coady. Predeceased by her brother, Jim Coady (late Carmel) and her sister, Mary Tims (late Joe). An avid card player and a social butterfly, Kaye found great pleasure in travelling to play cards in many nearby communities. Her wit; her lively character and her sheer love of life will be long remembered by loved ones and acquaintances alike. She was truly unique and will be missed. The Grace family welcomed friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. only. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Holy Name of Mary Church, 134 Bridge Street, Almonte on Thursday morning, February 2nd at 11 o’clock. Spring interment St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Almonte. A reception took place at the Almonte Civitan Club immediately following the Funeral Mass. In memory of Kaye, please consider a donation to the Almonte General Hospital.
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Passed away peacefully at the Arnprior Hospital on Wednesday, January 25th, 2017. Predeceased by her husband Frank and daughter Cicely (Jane Cushnie). Loving mother of Leonard (Sue), Eileen Brown (late Jim), Mary Neil (John) and Patrick (Alex Ponton). Cherished grandmother of Trevor Collyer (Julie), Roxanne Burrows (Steve), Patrick Brown, Peter Brown, Katherine Neil and Benjamin Neil and great-grandmother of Aidan, Jackson, Rae-Anna and Riley. Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at 12 noon. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. A reception will follow. In memory of Loretto, a donation to the St. John Chrysostom Church Memorial Fund or L’Arche, Arnprior would be appreciated and may be left at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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(Retired School Teacher) Peacefully at the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew on January 23rd, 2017, Doris Eleanor Blow, formerly of Stittsville, passed away at the age of 97. Beloved wife for 69 yrs of the late Alfred Blow (2010). Dearly loved mother of Helen Petrie (Jack) of Burnstown and Faye Ireland (late Walter) of Kanata. Cherished Gran of Krista Petrie-Wallace (Glenn); Joshua Clarke (Milena Gonzalez); Scott Petrie (Trish); and Jared Ireland. Loving GreatGran of Samuel & Katie Petrie and newly born Riley Clarke. Dear sister of Mary Mulford (Wes) of Stratford, On and Barbara Sholdice (Gary) of Goderich, On. Predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Kate Clark of Mitchell, On; an infant son, Timothy (1952), as well as siblings: Frank Clark (late Nora); William Clark (late Irene); Jim Clark (Peg); John Clark (Jean); Ruth Wagner (late Don); Margaret Leis (late Mose); and Nancy Law (Ron). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Doris was a longtime member of the Anglican Church Women and Eastern Star. An accomplished needlewoman, Mom adorned her home and ours with beautiful pieces. We shall miss her love, empathy, elegance, and giving spirit. The family would like to thank the staff at the Bonnechere Manor for their years of kindness and good care. Friends are invited to join the Blow family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Sunday afternoon, February 5th from 12 noon until 1:45 p.m. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment Albert Street Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Doris, please consider a donation to the Wild Bird Care Centre (http://www.wildbirdcarecentre.org), Nepean or Bonnechere Manor (http:// www.bonnecheremanorfoundation. com). Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who joined me for my 90th Birthday Party at the Stittsville Manor. Many thanks for the gifts, cards and best wishes received. Special thanks to my family, relatives, and friends who helped make this occasion a day to remember. Thanks to the staff at the Stittsville Villa for the delicious lunch (Thanks Brandi). Russell Graham
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July 8, 1933 – January 24, 2017 (Lifelong Farmer) Peacefully at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital with loved ones by his side on Tuesday morning, January 24, 2017; Bill Storie of Lochwinnoch passed away following a brief illness. He was in his 84th year. Beloved husband and life partner for over 60 years of Janette (nee McLaren). Dearly loved and proud father of Susan McFarlane (Jim) and Peter (Angie Hein), both of Lochwinnoch. Cherished and loved by his 6 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Bob (late Barb) of Deep River; Janice Letang (Jim) of St. Catharines and Kent (Lynne) of Lochwinnoch. Predeceased by his parents: Lindsay and Ruby (nee Russett) Storie as well as his brother, Dwayne (late Mona). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. The Storie family received friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 9:45 until 10:45. A Funeral service was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Spring interment Castleford Union Cemetery. In memory of Bill, please consider a donation to the Castleford United Church or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
Anna Mary in her 99th year passed away while in Palliative Care at the Avalon Long Term Care Home in Orangeville, Ontario on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Dominic Coules (1975). Loving mother of Beverly Martin of Orangeville; Mary Turgeon (Marcel) of Madoc; Sharon Legree of Arnprior and Murray Coules (Gail) of Tweed. Dear sister of Mrs. Agatha White of Renfrew; Fred Mosco (Joan) of Alberta, and James Mosco (Diana) of Frankford. Predeceased by 2 sisters: Mrs. Susan Sirosky-Mask and Mrs. Theresa Cundell and a brother John Mosco. Cherished by 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Friends called at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday, January 31st from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday February 1st from 8:45 until 9:15a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Spring interment at St Francis Xavier Cemetery, Renfrew. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Chalice (www.chalice.ca) would be appreciated. CWL members assembled at the funeral home for prayers on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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On Thursday, January 26, 2017 in his 89th year, Alfred passed away at the Peter D. Clark Long Term Care Home with his son, Christopher, and daughter, Jennifer, at his side. Alf’s wife, Doris, formerly Doris Perrier is also a Peter D. Clark resident. Their son, Robert Charles resides in Vancouver, and their youngest daughter, Catherine Helena (Kit) died in 2014. Alfred Currie served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 23 years and with the National Energy Board for 10 years before retiring in Rosetta Lanark County. The funeral service will take place at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Ave. Carleton Place, Ontario on Saturday February 4, 2017 at 2:00 pm. For those who wish, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com
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Youth show they remember through Legion’s Remembrance contest And the winners are ...
Proud parents and talented winners gathered at the Stittsville Legion Branch 618 on Jan. 24 for the results of the Legion’s annual poster, poem and essay contest for youth. The winners in the various categories were announced and most attended along with family members to be honoured by the Legion for their efforts. Winners for posters
Primary 1-3: BW winner Abby Martin. Colour winner Brook Dawes, with Martin taking second. Juniors 4-6: BW winner Evelyn Blanchard, second place Hannah Davidson, and third was Juliette Riffault. Colour winners Ava Mirabelli and Ava Tomkinson, second Zoha Shoaib, third Ava Cassidy. Intermediate 7-9: BW winner Willem Girard, second Alice O’Brien, third Laurianne Riffault. Colour winner Laurianne Riffault. Senior 10-12: BW winner Serena Kam. Colour winner Serena Kam. Winners for Essays
Junior 4-6: Winner Erin Dippel, second Hillary Boehm-Edwards. Intermediate 7-9: Winner Laurianne Riffault. Senior 10-12: Winner Jenna Larkin, second Serena Kam. Winners for Poems
Junior 4-6: Winner Juliette Riffault, second Erin Dippel, third Zoha Shoaib. Intermediate 7-9: Winner Alice O’Brien, second Laurianne Riffault, third Nicholas Kam. Senior 10-12: Winner Charlotte O’Brien, second Serena Kam.
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Three unanswered goals in the third period resulted in an 8-4 win for Pro2Col over Cabling Ottawa in Stittsville Town League action Jan. 26. The two teams were locked in a close 5-4 game after the second period before Pro2Col’s scoring outburst in the third period. Zach Rodier and Drew MacMillan both scored two goals for Pro2Col in this game. Single goals were scored by Paul Doyle, Dean Galasso, Jake Oliver and Mitch Kerwin. Jake Oliver, Pat Kavanagh and Dean Galasso all picked up two assists in the games. Single assists were earned by Zach
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Shayne Thompson scored three goals for Molson’s in this game. Zach Hervato added two goals while single markers went to Chris Monteith and Robbie Clarkson. Will Engler and Mike Horner both earned two assists in the game. Single assists went to Chris Monteith, Shayne Thompson, Zach Hervato, Chris McBurney and goalie Brad Clifford. Dominik Rozman and Chris Hesse scored for Laurysen Kitchens in this game. Thomas Nesbitt, Scott Vennor and Vinny Grant all picked up an assist in the game. The third period saw Chris Brayton of Molson’s and Dominik Rozman of Laurysen Kitchens picked up fiveminute majors for fighting.
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t was the perfect time for me to do what I always turned to when I was left to amuse myself after supper and before bedtime. I would put a chair in the middle of the kitchen, and pick out something in the room that interested me, and spend the evening going over in detail what that piece of furniture meant to us, and what its purpose was. As simple as it was, I could spend hours at this meaningless pastime. That night I settled on the white cabinet, which shared one wall in the kitchen with the Barnett Ice Box. It was a big cabinet, but certainly not as big as the back-to-the-wall cupboard that took up almost a whole wall. But starting at the very top, where Mother had put a green glass jug for decoration, that night I thought it was just about the most important piece of furniture in the whole kitchen. There were two small doors at the top. This is where our best dishes were kept...the ones we got in puffed wheat at Briscoe’s General Store, and the only ones that matched. Then under these doors was where the real purpose of
MARY COOK Memories the cabinet began. On the left side there was one long door inside which hung a tin cylinder affair that held Mother’s flour. It was like a big flour sifter, and when Mother needed flour, she put a bowl under this tin, turned a handle, and like a miracle, out came the flour! And as I sat there, I thought what a wonderful invention was that cupboard, that had my attention that night. Imagine, a flour sifter inside a door! Beside it, there were small shelves, and here Mother could keep her baking bowls, and those used to take to the dinner table at mealtime. And then underneath the shelves, and the full length of the cupboard, there was a piece of white porcelain, what I thought was just about the handiest invention ever
thought of next to the flour sifter! Here Mother could make sandwiches, cut meat, in fact, just do about any chore in the kitchen where she needed a flat surface. And lo and behold, right under this piece of porcelain, was a wood cutting board that could be pulled out whenever needed. Here Mother pounded down bread and rolled out pastry, and each knife mark, I thought, showed how very important was this addition to the white cupboard. A long drawer was under this board, and here there was lots of space for our mismatched silver wear. And as I sat there in the middle of the kitchen floor, I could picture the forks with a four leaf clover etched in each handle. See MARY, page 33
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It’s Munster winter carnival time! BY JOHN CURRY john.curry@metroland.com
It’s winter carnival time in Munster. Saturday, Feb. 4 is the day when it all happens — pancake breakfast, winter games, Kids’ Zone with entertainment, face painting and games, crafts, Munster Cup hockey, curling, snow painting and a bonfire. Wow, what a day it’s going to be! It all begins with a pancake breakfast at the Munster United Church, with the action then shifting to the Munster Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for sled pull races, hockey, curling, snow painting and indoor activities for the kids. Then it’s the Kids’ Zone at the Munster Elementary School from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. where there will be Brad the Balloon Guy, face painting, crafts and games. The spotlight will then shift back to the Munster Community Centre for hockey, curling, an open skate, a bonfire and closing ceremonies including an awards presentation from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission to all carnival events is through the purchase of a winter carnival ribbon for $5 (maximum $20 per family). The ribbon is
good for all of the day’s activities and can be purchased at the Munster Community Centre canteen Feb. 4, at the Munster United Church pancake breakfast Feb. 4, at the Munster Elementary School gymnasium Feb. 4 or at Mac’s any time now. The Munster United Church is hosting the pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. this coming Saturday, Feb. 4, winter carnival day. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, juice, tea or coffee. The cost for adults is $6 each while children aged 12 and under will be $4 each. Children aged 5 and under will be free. The activities at the Munster Community Centre running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. will include snow and rink games such as sled pull races, hockey with teams of four, curling with teams of two, snow painting and indoor activities such as crafts and toys for the kids. There will also be refreshments and snacks available at the canteen. At the Munster Elementary School gym, there will be “Big Top Fun” with activities from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Kids’ Zone will include a bake sale, bouncy castles, a jungle gym, face painting with
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And I thought how rich we were indeed to have such fine forks to eat from! Under all of this were two more doors. Apart from the time my young cousin Terry once crawled in and hid for hours while we frantically scoured the farm looking for him, this space was kept for roast pans, cookie sheets and muffin tins. That night, I saved the best of the cupboard for the last. Above the porcelain was a door made
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FEB. 4 A pancake breakfast held in conjunction with the annual Munster winter carnival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Munster United Church on Munster Road in Munster. Menu includes pancakes, sausages, bacon, juice, tea and coffee. Everyone welcome. The annual Munster winter carnival takes place on Saturday, Feb. 4. Pancake breakfast at Munster United Church from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Snow and rink games, indoor activities and refreshments and snacks at the Munster Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Kids’ Zone with entertainment, face painting and games from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Munster Elementary School gymnasium; and Munster Cup hockey, curling, snow painting, indoor games, open skating, a bonfire, an awards presentation and a closing ceremony from 4
p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Munster Com- Richmond. Wear purple and support of Perth Street and Huntley Road in munity Centre. Do It For Daron. Richmond. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for coffee and a meet and greet. MeetThe Richmond Royals of the CenFEB. 7 ing starts at 8 p.m. tral Canada Hockey League Tier A stuffed animal story time and 2 will play the visiting Alexandria overnight sleepover is happening on FEB. 11 Glens on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 starting at 6:30 p.m. Consultation session regarding at the Richmond arena at the corner at the Munster branch of the Ottawa changes in the way that services are of Perth Street and Huntley Road ion Public Library. Youngsters (jammies delivered in Ontario Early Years Richmond. are optional) are invited to join their Child and Family Centres will be held favourite stuffed animal for a story on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 FEB. 5 time at 6:30 p.m. at the library branch p.m. in the upstairs hall at the Johnny A Family Breakfast will be held on and then leave the stuffed animal Leroux Stittsville Community CenSunday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon overnight for a wild sleepover. Then tre Arena in Stittsville. Spaces for the at the Stittsville Legion Hall on Stitts- youngsters can return the next morn- consultation are limited and register is ville Main Street in Stittsville. $8 per ing and pick up the stuffed animal at required by those who wish to attend. person. Children’s menu available. Ev- the Wednesday story time where they You can register online at Ottawa.ca/ eryone in the community is welcome will be able to see photographs of all en/early-years. There is also an online to attend. the fun that the stuffed animals had at survey. the overnight sleepover. The Richmond Royals of the CenA Chili Cook Off will be held on tral Canada Hockey League Tier 2 The annual general meeting of the Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Stitsville Lewill play the visiting Arnprior Pack- Richmond Village Association will be gion Hall on Stittsville Main Street ers on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. at held on Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the upstairs in Stittsville. All dishes must be taken the Richmond arena at the corner hall at the Richmond Memorial Com- to the Legion Hall kitchen by 5 p.m. of Perth Street and Huntley Road in munity Centre (arena) at the corner with judging to start at 6 p.m. At 7
Happenings at Stittsville Legion by Barb Vant’Slot Special to the News
The Zone darts competition was hosted by the Barrhaven Legion. Stittsville Legion teams did well. Emyr Thomas had a first place finish in singles. Emyr Thomas and Chris Carnochan finished first in doubles. The Stittsville Legion’s four-member teams placed third and fourth. The team of Chris Carnochan, Emry Thomas, Chico Ladouceur and Monique Vail placed third while the team of Tracy Boss, Cory Nash, Bill Vail and Dean McCormick placed fourth. COMING EVENTS The next Family Breakfast at the Legion Hall will be held this Sunday, Feb. 5 starting at 9 a.m.
and running until 12 noon. Only $8 per person. There is a children’s menu available. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. A Chili Cook Off will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Stittsville Legion Hall. All dishes to be judged should be taken to the Legion Hall kitchen by 5 p.m. Judging will start at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., everyone is invited to drop by and enjoy a taste of these great chili dishes. At 9 p.m., the band “The Stittsvillians” will entertain for a $5 per person cover charge. Everyone is welcome. The next free afternoon of live music at the Stittsville Legion Hall happens on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. featuring John Belisle. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend.
Bursary forms are now available at the Legion Hall. Forms will also be posted on the Legion website. Closing date for the submission of bursary forms will be April 30, 2017. Forms can be dropped off at the bar at the Legion Hall up until the closing date. Membership cards for 2017 can be picked up at the bar at the Stittsville Legion Hall. The Stittsville Legion’s website can be found at www.stittsvillelegion.com. Upcoming events at the Stittsville Legion are always posted on the billboard sign at the front
p.m. members of the community are welcome to drop in and taste these chili dishes. At 9 p.m. “The Stittsvillians” will entertain with a $5 per person cover charge. Everone is welcome to attend. A “Tribute to John Brummell” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Lions Hall on Stittsville Main Street in Stittsville, hosted by the Stittsville District Lions Club. Everyone is welcome. Drop in and share your stories. The Richmond Branch 625 of the Royal Canadian Legion is hosting a Valentines Dinner and Dance on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Legion Hall on Ottawa Street in Richmond. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Ham and scalloped potatoes. Entertainment by Albert and the Collection. Tickets $23 per person. For tickets, please call Shirley Morris at 613-838-3721.
of the Legion Hall, easily seen by those passing by on Stittsville Main Street. EUCHRE WINNERS Phil Viau had the most lone hands at the euchre at the Stittsville Legion Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Marion Argue had the ladies high score with Shirley Belanger placing second. Bud Manion had the men’s high score with Garnet Vaughn as the runner-up. Johnny Leroux had the low score while Lynda Viau had the hidden score.
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Getting in the spirit of Canada’s 150th birthday and taking up city of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillor Shad Qadri’s challenge to display the Canadian flag in this 150th birthday year for the country, five youngsters who built a snow fort on Mistral Way in the Fairwinds community in Stittsville on Jan. 29 asre (from left) Sam Spooner (10), James Hooper (10), Parker Stretch (11), Ramsey Stretch (8) and Katie Johnson (11). The forst, which they adorned not only with flags but with red Christmas lights as well, took most of the day to build. They even included a neighbour’s Italian flag to be inclusive. Councillor Qadri visited the site later in the day to personally see the kids’ efforts.
Erica Wiebe is athlete of year By Brian Dryden brian.dryden@metroland.com
Stittsville’s Olympic golden girl Erica Wiebe is Ottawa’s female athlete of the year for 2016. Wiebe won a wrestling gold medal for Canada at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The 27-year-old is Ottawa’s first Summer Olympic champion since Glenroy Gilbert won gold at the Atlanta 1996 Games in track and field. Weibe will be honoured at the 2016 Ottawa Sports Awards banquet, set for Feb. 1 at Algonquin College. “There are so many amazing athletes that come out of Ottawa and I’m just proud to be a part of it,” Wiebe said in a press release. Wiebe’s mother, Paula Preston, is also being recognized at the Feb. 1 banquet with the Spirit of Sport award for her lifetime contributions as a volunteer in many sports, including rhythmic gymnastics. The male athlete of the year is Vincent De Haitre, 22, of Cumberland, who is a speed skater and a cyclist. De Haitre and Wiebe have become friends since both are based at the University of Calgary/Canadian Sport Institute Calgary, for their training. “Erica’s performance at the Olympics was nothing short of amazing,” De Haitre said. “I’m glad to see another Ottawa athlete perform like that. It makes me proud to be from where I’m from.” There are numerous awards being handed out at the awards ceremony in Feb. 1, including male and female teams of the year, and coaches of the year. Full bios on each of the winners are posted at www.ottawasport-
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sawards.ca/node/1885. The Feb. 1 banquet will be the 64th annual celebration of Ottawa’s top athletes. The Ottawa Sports Awards is the largest and longest recurring municipal amateur sport recognition program in Canada. In addition to the of-the-year honourees, five individuals, including Preston, will be recognized with lifetime achievement awards,
Olympic gold medallist Erica Wiebe (right) waves to fans who assembled at the Ottawa airport to welcome her home after her winning performance in freestyle wrestling at the Olympics in Rio last August.
more than 45 teams who distinguished themselves provincially, nationally or internationally will receive recognition and more than 60 of the city’s top athletes in each of their sports will be presented with awards at the ceremony. The reception for the Feb. 1 banquet begins at 6 p.m., dinner is at 7 p.m. and award presentations begin at 8 p.m., running through to approximately 10 p.m.
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