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Community pride keeps it clean in Stittsville BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden@metroland.com

The city’s annual GLAD Cleaning the Capital campaign brought out residents from across Stittsville to do their part in the campaign the weekend of April 29-30, as numerous clean up crews fanned out with garbage bags in hand. “Each year, I am thrilled to see so many Stittsville residents showing pride in their communities as they Brian Dryden/Metroland help to keep things clean,” A clean up crew — (left to right) Helen Anderson, Theresa Qadri, Jordyn Simpson, Emma Parsons, Bill Graham, Monica Coun. Shad Qadri said of McAuley and Marianne Graham — head out from the Stittsville Food Bank on Sunday, April 30, as one of the numerous ‘clean the effort over the weekend up” efforts in Stittsville on April 29 and 30. that included clean up crews

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Barbara Bottriell was recognized for her involvement with the Goulbourn Township Historical Society including a number of years as president as well as for her writing about the political, social and genealogical aspects of the community.

Paula Farrell has volunteered with the Stittsville Food Bank for over a decade. Thomas Grasza is an accomplished artist who has donated paintings to numerous humanitarian and charitable organizations. Tysen Lefebvre has raised over $600,000 for Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario as he continues

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toward the goal of his Mission To A Million campaign which is to raise one million dollars for Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario, enough to fund the granting of 100 wishes to children facing life-threatening illnesses or conditions. Brenda Tirrell, a volunteer firefighter at Station 81 in Stittsville, is the race director of the annual 9 Run Run event in Stittsville which raises funds for mental health issues. John Curry of Healey’s Heath is an honorary lifetime member of the Goulbourn Township Historical Society, having served as treasurer of the organization for a number of years. He also chaired the former Goulbourn Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and is currently a director at the Goulbourn Museum. Bob Easy of Munster has been involved as a coach with minor hockey in the community for 50 years. He also has served as a ball umpire for fastball and slo-pitch ball. Judy Wagdin of Richmond has served as president of the Richmond Village Association (RVA). She has organized numerous community events including Lighting of the Park at Christmas and the annual craft show hosted by RVA. She is also an active member of St. Paul’s United Church in Richmond. The presentation ceremony on April 28 happened during National Volunteer Week (April 23 to 29). In her remarks at the ceremony, Her Excellency Sharon Johnston thanked the recipients for voluntarily giving their time and effort to good causes. “Together you are making a real difference in people’s lives,” she told the recipients.

Mayor Watson, in his remarks at the ceremony, noted the recipients were from all parts of Ottawa and that volunteers enrich the lives of those in the city and make a positive impact on the various communities in the city. The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, which recognizes exceptional volunteer achievements by Canadians, is an official honour created by the Crown and is part of the Canadian Honours System. The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers has replaced the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award which was created in 1995. The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers recognizes living Canadians who have made a significant and sustained contribution to the community. Nominations for the award are reviewed by an advisory committee which then makes recommendations to the governor general. The actual Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers consists of a silver circular medal that is 36 mm in diameter with a suspension ring. The obverse depicts a contemporary effigy of the sovereign. The reverse bears a large and a small heart interlaced, set with five maple leaves on the outer edge of the large heart which is surmounted by a coronet bearing three maple leaves. The medal is suspended from a ribbon featuring a pair of red stripes along with five gold strips interspersed with four blue stripes. A lapel pin also accompanies the medal. The Chancellery of Honours, part of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, administers the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers program.

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Tysen Lefebvre (centre) of Stittsville is joined in giving his now-familiar “thumbs up” sign for his Mission to a Million campaign for Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario by Ottawa mayor Jim Watson (left) and Her Excellency Sharon Johnston (right).

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Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Paula Farrell, right, is with Her Excellency Sharon recipient Brenda Tirrell (right) Johnston (centre) and city of Ottawa councillor Shad is with Her Excellency Sharon Qadri (left) at the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Johnston (left) at the awards ceremony at Ottawa city hall. awards ceremony at Ottawa city hall on April 28. Jennifer McIntosh/Metroland

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Barbara Bottriell (right) is with Her Excellency Sharon Johnston (left) at the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers awards ceremony at Ottawa city hall on April 28.

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Residential developments on tap expected to continue Stittsville’s population surge Coun. Qadri vows to to keep ‘growing pains’ in check BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden@metroland.com

There are almost 8,000 housing units in the development or planning pipeline for Stittsville, which if they all come to fruition will continue Stittsville’s surge in population growth. “Over the last decades we have seen Stittsville grow and we will continue to experience more growth in the future,” said Stittsville Coun. Shad Qadri, who recently made a presentation to a real estate company about the future growth of the community. MORE GROWTH EXPECTED

“This growth follows the city’s mandate for growth within the urban boundary and the policies that are outlined in the Ontario Provincial Policy Statement.” According to Qadri, along with the residential growth, the community can expect more commercial development to meet the demands of a growing population base. “Based on current development applications that are either Active/File Pending or Draft Approved there are approximately 7,500 residential units that are planned to be May 6th, 2-4PM

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constructed,” Qadri said. “These units include low, medium and high density forms of residential development. In addition there are also three retirement residences that in total will be providing approximately 860 units. In response to the increase in housing there are also new commercial, retail and office spaces that are also proposed.” The 2016 estimated population for Stittsville is 32,829, with an estimate of there being 11,333 households at this time. Since the extension of the Queensway in the 1970s that made travel from Ottawa quicker and a lot easier and then amalgamation with the City of Ottawa in 2001, Stittsville has experienced rapid growth as the area has evolved from a quiet farming community into a thriving suburb of Ottawa that has grown along with Kanata May 7th, 2-4PM

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he Kathleen Wynne government turned the fiscal page Thursday and introduced a balanced budget, and if you listened carefully you could hear the congratulatory backslapping from Toronto all the way to Port Severn. It was 10 years ago when Ontario ran balanced budgets in 2006 and 2007, but that gave way to $20-billion-a-year deficits in 2008 and 2009 when the economy tanked and the Grits had no choice but to hand the auto industry a $3.3 billion lifeline, or face the collapse of auto manufacturing in Ontario. At the time, then premier Dalton McGuinty made a promise to balance the budget by 2017, and while the Liberals should be commended for getting their budget in order, there’s a bogeyman lurking. The provincial debt for this fiscal year is expected to hit $312 billion, and in a recent meeting with Metroland Media editors, Senior Economist with RBC Robert Hogue said “tough medicine” is needed to tackle the debt. “Debt has increased quite significantly and debt to GDP is running at 40 per cent,” he said.

In 2016/17, the province expects to spend $11.4 billion on interest payments on that debt. That’s nearly $1 billion a month just to service existing debt, and in case you need to be reminded, that coin comes from your pocket. We agree with Hogue when he says it’s time the province create a plan to tackle the debt by creating a “hard target for debt to GDP ratio” that sits much lower than where we are now. However, we didn’t get that Thursday. What we did get was a desperate Liberal government waving costly carrots in voters’ faces. The Wynne government’s shopping list includes a drug plan for those under 24 costing $465 million a year and $200 million next year to increase affordable licensed child care spaces. Noble programs for sure, but not at a time when the province continues to add about $10 billion a year in new debt as long as they hold power, and if the Wynne government continues to spend like drunken sailors on shore leave — generations of Ontario residents will be buried under a mountain of debt from which they may never escape.

Silence is the most welcome sound of all The warm weather comes and with it, the noise. It’s not that the noise wasn’t there before. It’s just that now the windows are open and we hear it. Perhaps the people who govern us have their windows open too because noise has come back to city council, which has been discussing what to do about noise bylaws. It sounds mostly like tinkering, changing the hours in which noise can be made — for example on construction projects or private snowclearing — and in some cases, the hours may even be extended, such as for special events at Lansdowne Park or the Canadian Tire Centre. Those who live near such places will complain but the adjustments made in their favour will be thin, if history is any guide. If they are counting on a groundswell of public opinion, they are

CHARLES GORDON Funny Town counting on the wrong thing. Noise no longer angers people the way it once did. The sad fact of it is that we’ve become accustomed to noise. Way too accustomed. Noise is all around us in the city and we hardly even notice. Briefly we become aware, perhaps, when the warm weather comes. There’s always a power mower going on the street. There’s always a house being built, or rebuilt, or torn down. There’s always roofing going on. There’s hammering and sawing. There’s always a radio being played

at top volume. And there’s the constant hum of traffic from whichever main thoroughfare is nearby. It’s just what happens in a city and we get used to it. If we are lucky enough to get away for a week or so, we temporarily rediscover silence, broken from time to time by the call of a loon. When we return to the city, it seems much noisier. But we get used to it. The contrast between city and cottage isn’t what it once was. Music is more portable than ever and it carries well over water. Plus, more and more noise-making devices have found their way to the lake, both power tools and power toys. It may be a losing battle. People keep inventing new noisemakers (the leaf-blower still in a class by itself as the champion worst invention), companies keep marketing the noisemakers and people keep buy-

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ing them. Those who would regulate them can’t keep up, and barely even try. A lot of those noisemakers are popular and there is political risk in cracking down on them. Still, it’s possible that the technology that produced noise-making gadgets can make them quieter. Already, personal watercraft and outboard motors are quieter than they used to be. Could a lightly purring leaf blower be far behind? And what about trucks that don’t beep when they’re backing up late at night. Progress is possible. The car alarms that used to drive neighbourhoods crazy on a nightly basis now sound far less frequently. Other progress will depend on us. City hall can’t do everything. Maybe we could all decide which noisemakers are really essential — such as the hammer hitting the nail 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

— and which ones can be dispensed with — such as the music that accompanies the hammer hitting the nail. A world with less noise might take some getting used to, but there’s a good chance we’d enjoy it.

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Provincial award for Stittsville principal BY JOHN CURRY john.curry@metroland.com

A Stittsville principal has received a provincial Principal of the Year award. Bob Santos, principal of St. Stephen’s Catholic School on Stittsville Main Street, has been presented with the Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario’s Principal of the Year award, recognizing him for his exemplary work as a principal over the past 20 years. Bob was nominated for the award by his colleagues in the Ottawa Catholic School Board, with the award recipient then being determined by the Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario (CPCO), the provincewide umbrella group involving principals of Catholic schools. He has a 39-year career in education including 20 years as a principal. He was principal at St. Isidore Catholic School in South March, St. Luke Catholic School in Barrhaven and St. Michael’s Catholic School at Corkery before becoming principal of St. Stephen Catholic School in Stittsville. He also served for about a decade as supervisory principal for the Ottawa Catholic School Board’s summer school program. Prior to becoming a principal, Bob was a teacher, beginning his career at a

remote school in northern Quebec for a year before teaching for ten years in Calgary. He joined the Ottawa Catholic School Board in 1988, joining the staff of the new Holy Spirit Catholic School in Stittsville. While a principal, he has served on numerous school board committees including committees negotiating with unions such as CUPE and OECTA. Over the past 14 years, Bob has served as an executive member of his local principals’ association as vice-president and president. He has also served on the CPCO’s constitution committee and was co-chair of CPCO’s conference in 2014. Bob exemplifies gospel values in his daily actions at work, personifying leadership by his commitment to selfimprovement, to students and to staff. “We make a change in children’s lives,” he says in explaining why he likes being a school principal. He could have retired three years ago but has remained working because he loves his job and feels that he can make a positive impact in children’s lives. Indeed, when he received the award at a ceremony Friday, April 21, he dedicated the award to all of the children that he has worked with through the years, saying that they are the ones who have made him the person he is today. That’s why he still coaches some

school extracurricular sports teams because it allows the students to see him in a different light than just being the principal. He often can be found out in the playground at recess and lunch hour, listening to the students’ stories and creating a relationship with them. He also is constantly visiting and spending time in classrooms in the school. Bob says that he is in his office when he needs to be but that he tries to be with the students whenever he can be. He says that his own parents taught him the importance of relationships in life and that is why he tries to develop positive relationships not only with students but also with staff, parents and school board administrators like superintendents. He tries to foster a school environment that is caring and that promotes student success. In 2010, as a result of his volunteerism, the St. Michael Corkery Catholic School where he was principal created the Roberto Santos Stewardship Award to honour a student who volunteers his or her time to enhance the school. In 2003, Bob was awarded the Director of Education Commendation Award for his leadership qualities. Bob will be remaining as principal at St. Stephen for at least one more

Jane’s Walk times two in Stittsville One at W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park and one along Stittsville Main Street BY JOHN CURRY john.curry@metroland.com

There are not one but two Jane’s Walk events in Stittsville this Saturday, May 6. One will be happening at the W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park at 10 a.m., hosted by the Rotary Club of Ottawa Stittsville. This particular Jane’s Walk will focus on the labyrinth as well as the meaning of the Peace Park. Participants will be able to walk the labyrinth as well as the trails through the wooded areas of the park. This W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park opened in 2015 featuring a labyrinth designed as a contemplative path for walking meditation. The Peace Park is meant to be an inclusive non-denominational park space where people can meditate and relax. The second Jane’s Walk will begin at noon at Village Square Park at the corner of Stittsville Main Street and Abbott Street. It is expected to cover a distance of two kilometres over one and a half hours, ending as well as Village Square Park. Guided by Stittsville resident Glen Gower, the walk will travel along Stittsville Main Street from Wintergreen Drive in the north to Carleton Cathcart Street in the south. It will examine whether Stittsville Main Street can be Ottawa’s next great neighbourhood street. On the walk, the street’s role in the former railway era of the village will be examined. The street will be examined as it exists today and what opportunities and obstacles exist to transforming the street into a walkable, people-oriented

street. These two Jane’s Walks in Stittsville on May 6 are among 50 such Jane’s Walks being held through the city of Ottawa on May 6 and May 7. Jane’s Walks in Ottawa Gatineau began in 2008 with 14 citizen-led walks, a number that has since grown to 50 walks spanning neighbourhoods from Stittsville to Orleans and beyond. More than 2,000 people participated in the Jane’s Walks last year. Created in Toronto in 2007, Jane’s Walk celebrates the life and work of urban theorist and activist Jane Jacobs by encouraging residents to get out and explore their neighbourhoods. Jacobs advocated for a more people centred approach to urban planning, famously coining the term “sidewalk ballet” to describe her own experience in a vibrant healthy neighbourhood. The Jane’s Walk movement has now expanded to more than 100 countries around the world.

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Photos of lions shown at meeting BY JOHN CURRY john.curry@metroland.com

Lions of a different kind were at the April 26 meeting of the Stittsville District Lions Club. They were not lions who are members of Lions International, the world’s largest service club, but instead were real honest to goodness lions of Africa. But, no, they were not there alive. Rather, photos of lions were among the photographs that were shown at the meeting by Barrhaven Lions Club member Nancy

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Nancy Campbell (left) of the Barrhaven Lions Club holds a toy elephant as she is joined by Beth Lewis (right) of the Stittsville District Lions Club at the Stittsville Club’s April 26 meeting.

Campbell, who took a trip to Africa that lasted from Oct. 15 to Nov. 6 last fall. She told those at the meeting that the trip was “the trip of a lifetime.” She showed photographs not only of Lions and other wildlife, but also other scenes. Her photographs included an aerial shot of Victoria Falls, which is on the Zambezi River on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. She told how her group was in a helicopter flying over the falls when the helicopter struck a bird, almost crashing the helicopter. Nothing like having a unique memory from a visit to

such a well-known site! Nancy also showed a photograph of the famous Table Mountain, which is a flattopped mountain from which a person can look out over the city of Cape Town in South Africa. But it was photographs of the wildlife in Kruger National Park which dominated the video presentation which Nancy showed at the meeting. The Kruger National Park, in northeastern South Africa, is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. See LOT OF WILDLIFE, page 19

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MP at Friendship Club luncheon of Carleton which MP Poilievre now represents extends, he explained, from Munster to Metcalfe or virtually the whole area of the City of Ottawa south of the Ottawa Airport. He explained that his constituency office is located in Manotick and that he is always ready to help constituents with any problems that they may have with the federal government. MP Poilievre said that he is advocating for lower taxes and a balanced budget, hoping to keep Canada’s financial situation strong. Besides MP Poilievre’s visit, this Friendship

Club luncheon involved musical entertainment by the Chords, a four member group that features musical The April 26 meeting of the Friendship Club hits from the 40s and 50s. at the Stittsville legion hall saw a visit by CarThe group encouraged audience leton MP Pierre Poilievre. participation by asking audience He dropped into the meeting to chat with members to identify the singer of the Friendship Club members. hit song which the Chords had just In brief comments which he made to the sung at the luncheon. group at the luncheon, he noted that Sir John So, the Chords’ lead singer Bruce A. Macdonald once briefly represented a riding MacGregor would ask the audience named Carleton in Parliament. The new riding after every song for the name of the original artist of that particular hit song. So there was Memories Are Made of This, a 1956 hit for Dean Martin; Your Cheating Heart, an early 1950s song by Hank Williams; Love is a Many Splendored Thing by the Four Aces in 1955; Don’t Fence Me In, a hit for Roy Rogers and Gene Autry; Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes, a 1954 song by Perry Como; Wake Up Little Suzy, a 1957 hit by the Everly Brothers; and more, including Big Band and Broadway musical songs. The Chords musical group included Bruce MacGregor as lead singer, Brian MacMillan on keyboard and guitar, Chris Sandes on guitar and trumpet and Ted Houghton on bass John Curry/Metroland guitar. Performing at the April luncheon of the Friendship Club at the Stittsville Legion Hall are The Friendship Club holds a members of the musical group “The Chords,” from left, Chris Sandes, Ted Houghton (be- monthly luncheon at the Stittsville legion hall, with each luncheon featurhind), lead singer Bruce MacGregor and Brian MacMillan on keyboard. ing BY JOHN CURRY

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This year, the Mayor’s Annual Rural Expo and Food Aid Day is taking place at City Hall on Friday, June 2nd. This event raises funds in support of the Ottawa Food Bank while providing a forum to showcase all of the unique features of rural Ottawa within the downtown core. Come check out rural vendors and displays, and stay for a BBQ lunch with burgers cooked by the Works restaurant. There will be live entertainment, a celebrity milking contest and petting zoo on site. We hope that you can join us for a fun filled afternoon. The Food Aid BBQ helps the Ottawa Food Bank raise funds to sustain its food programs and support local farmers. All proceeds from the BBQ are donated to the Ottawa Food Bank. If you are a rural artesian or farmer or represent a unique rural destination are interested in setting up a free vendor booth to sell or promote your services at the Rural Expo please contact the Rural Affairs Office or telephone Geraldine Wildman, 613-580-2424 ext. 27815.

Make The Right Call Effective April 26, 2017, the Ottawa Police Service will be introducing a single telephone number in which to contact us for all non-emergency enquiries. If you need to reach police by telephone for a non-emergency, you can call (613) 236-1222 to report any type of report from vehicle theft to harassment complaints. Also, instead of having to find the proper extension to reach a desired party, our new automated Integrated Voice Response (IVR) system will connect you to the right section or person. All emergency or life-threatening calls will continue to be made utilizing 9-1-1. In response to evolving technology, residents may instead choose to file a complaint online. Some of the reports you are now easily able to file online include: Thefts, Damage to Property, Traffic Complaints, Drug Complaints, Fraud Complaints, and Hate Crimes. Residents can also utilize our on-line service if they wish to add supplemental information to an existing report. As a valued partner, we felt it was important to let you know about these changes so that you can communicate with your constituents as early as possible. These improvements have been implemented to allow the OPS to better serve the residents of Ottawa. 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.

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Jack MacLaren Member of Provincial Parliament Carleton-Mississippi Mills

Another Sham Budget So the 2017-2018 budget is out. This year’s budget is the government’s last opportunity to convince Ontarians to give them another chance. Predictably, the government is congratulating itself on a supposedly balanced budget and a mass of new ‘investments’. But don’t be fooled. The budget isn’t really balanced. The government is hiding a $5 billion operational deficit with one-off revenues and inappropriate use of assets.

*The next monthly luncheon of the Friendship Club will take place on Wednesday, May 31 at 12 noon at the Stittsville legion hall on Stittsville Main Street. The menu for this luncheon will include pork tenderloin, Caesar salad, mashed potatoes, vegetables and a surprise dessert. The musical entertainment for the luncheon will be provided by Gib Rozon. Friendship Club members wishing to attend this luncheon should reserve a place by contacting Rosemary at 613-836-6354 or Gloria at 613-831-8819 by Friday, May 26. *The U-Rock Music School of Stittsville is seeking applications from two local young people for free music lessons this summer. Each year the U-Rock Music School sponsors two local youth in furthering their musical training for free during the summer through the U-Rock Music Box Fund. The U-Rock Music School wants to give back to the community in this way but helping a pair of youth with lots of talent who might not otherwise be able to afford music lessons. For more information and application forms, check out the U-Rock website at http://www.urockschool.com/searching-for-stars/. *Stittsville District Lions Club member Beth Lewis has been elected as the 2nd vice-district governor. She has also received her ten year chevron award marking ten years of membership and service in the club. Her fellow Stittsville Lions Club member Don Redtman has received his chevron award marking 40 years of Lions Club membership. *It’s “Try It” month for fitness at City of Ottawa recreation facilities such as the Goulbourn Recreation Complex (GRC) on Shea Road. Just visit the GRC to set up a free membership access card. Then you will have the month of May to try out three fitness sessions for free. *The Ottawa West Arts Association (OWAA) will be hanging a new art exhibition called Nature Awakens at the OWAA gallery in the foyer area of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex on Shea Road as of this Saturday, May 6. This new exhibition will run through to Friday, July 7. Up until May 6, the current exhibition entitled Renewal will still be on display at the OWAA gallery, giving everyone a few more days to visit the gallery and view the art on display. It also provides the opportunity for everyone to

Government apparatchiks have papered over a lot of what they owe with revenue from the embarrassing fire-sale of Hydro One and the carbon tax boondoggle. They’re also citing assets held by public-sector pension plans as government assets – a cheap trick which Ontarians should easily see through. But it gets worse. The budget says that Ontario’s debt will go up another 8% over the next two years to $336 billion.

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presenting its annual spring musical. Are We There Yet? is being presented on Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 7 at 10 a.m. and again at 3 p.m. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this musical. The church will be transformed into an appropriate setting including palm trees and marble columns. These spring musicals at Stittsville United Church are always entertaining with great costumes, music and acting. There is no admission charge. *A Mother’s Day craft show is being held in the hall at the Johnny Leroux Stittsville Community Arena on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $2 admission. Children aged 12 and under are free. Over 30 vendors. Get those last minute Mother’s Day gifts or something for yourself. A full list of vendors can be seen at https://www.facebook.com/ events/1879471052265057/. All proceeds are going to a guiding travel group, 1st Europe 2019. *The Stittsville Minor Hockey Association competitive team coached by Ray Shannon had quite a trip to Boston this past season. The team and accompanying parents travelled by bus to Boston where the team participated in a tournament. But the tournament was almost secondary on this trip. Coach Shannon had arranged for the team not only to attend a National Hockey League game at Boston Garden between the hometown Boston Bruins and the visiting Montreal Canadiens but the players got to skate on the Garden ice during the first intermission, part of a program involving minor hockey teams from the hometown of a Bruins player. In this case it was arranged thanks to Ryan Spooner of the Bruins. But this thrill of playing before a huge crowd in the Boston Garden was not the only thrilling time on the trip. Coach Shannon also arranged a visit to Boston College where they toured the dressing room that Ottawa Sens prospect Colin White used this past season as he played for Boston College. The team also got to do a lot of sightseeing around Boston during their stay there. And they still had to make time for the tournament!

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More about what’s happening in Stittsville *St. Stephen Catholic School principal Bob Santos, a diehard Montreal Canadiens fan, has no team to cheer for any more in these National Hockey League playoffs with the elimination of the Canadiens by the New York Rangers. Or does it? While he publicly downplays a “Go Sens Go” banner that has been hanging on the front of the reception desk at the school, jokingly calling it “vandalism,” he quietly will admit that he is now hoping for the success of the Senators. *A whopping ten tables were played at the euchre night at the Stittsville Retirement Community by Revera (Villa) on Stittsville Main Street on Thursday evening, April 27. First place was a tie at 76 points each between Lois Garland and John Wynia. Second place with three points behind while third place was 71 points. John Watson had the hidden score of 59. There were no skunks experienced during the evening. Joe Borsa was the 50/50 draw winner. This was the last in this April euchre series hosted by the Stittsville Retirement Community which hopes to host more euchre nights again this fall. *The Ottawa West Arts Association (OWAA) will be holding an art exhibition and sale celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary by focusing on beautiful images of Canada depicting landscapes, people, flora, fauna and architecture on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the foyer area of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex on Shea Road. *The United Church Women at Stittsville United Church are hosting their annual spring luncheon and bake sale on Saturday, May 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission for the luncheon is $12 for adult and $6 for children aged 6 to 12 years. Children under six years of age are free. There’ll also be a treasure table. Everyone is welcome to attend. *A public information meeting about the Odyssey Theatre’s proposed “Spreading Roots” project in Stittsville will be held on Thursday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the upstairs room at Stittsville Sobeys. Everyone who would like to be involved with this theatre-based community arts project celebrating Canada’s 150th or would just like to know more about it is welcome to attend. Three workshops are envisioned in which project participants will prepare material based on issues regarding trees that are significant and matter in the community. Find out more by attending this public information meeting on May 4. If you are unable to attend but are interested, you could contact Rebecca Benson, the “Spreading Roots” project director for Odyssey Theatre at 613-864-5344. *eQ Homes is marketing a selection of three and four bedroom, two storey townhomes in the Fernbank Crossing area of the Fernbank lands with the townhomes starting at $294,900. Also being offered is a grand opening bonus of granite kitchen countertops, four stainless steel kitchen appliances

and hardwood floor on the main floor. *The members of the Catholic Women’s League at Holy Spirit Parish on Shea Road heard about funeral planning at their April 25 meeting. Tom Flood from Hulse, Playfair and McGarry was a guest speaker. *Responsible Dog Owners of Canada (RDOC) are holding a garage sale at 24 Elderwood Trail in the Amberwood community in Stittsville on Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon to raise funds to support ongoing activities. RDOC is a nonprofit volunteer organization whose members believe that responsibility, respect and recognition are fundamental components of dog ownership. The RDOC holds regular clean ups of the “Stittsville dog park” with the next one scheduled for Saturday, May 20. *The Goulbourn Museum at Stanley’s Corners has introduced “Museum Money” for members of the Museum’s Kits’ Club. Museum Money can be collected to spend on rewards at the museum. Youngsters can present their Kits’ Club membership card at every visit to the museum and 50 cents will be added to the Museum Money total. The Museum Money can be used right away (e.g. one visit equals two candy sticks) or the money can be saved up for a bigger reward (e.g. ten visits equals one wooden yoyo, 14 visits equals one Jacob’s Ladder which is a wooden toy). For more information about Museum Money or membership in the Museum’s Kits’ Club, please phone 613-831-2393 or email sarah@goulbournmuseum.ca. The Goulbourn Museum is located at 2064 Huntley Rd. at Stanley’s Corners just south of Stittsville. Just follow Stittsville Main Street southward and where it becomes Huntley Road is where the museum is. *The Stittsville IDA Pharmacy is holding a “Spring into Summer Red Carpet Event” in its cosmetics department this coming Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coming up just before Mother’s Day, it is a great opportunity for some Mother’s Day shopping. This event will offer discounts and provide gifts with purchases. There will be free gift draws, free makeup consultations and red carpet modelling of IDA’s clothing selection. Zorah biocosmetiques is something new at the cosmetics department. It is an all natural skin care line made in Canada. There will be a Zorah professional on site at this “Spring Into Summer Red Carpet Event” who will be giving free demonstrations and will be able to answer any and all questions about the products. Appointments for this “Spring Into Summer Red Carpet Event” to book a specific time for consultation can be made by calling 613-836-3881 and asking for cosmetics. But certainly walk-ins are also most welcome and encouraged for this event. *Stittsville artist Daniel Morales is having a solo show entitled From Nature and Imagination featuring his abstract art (oil paintings) at the

Platform Gallery at 51a Young St. in Ottawa. The vernissage for the show is happening this Thursday, May 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. Young Street runs west from Preston Street just south of the Queensway. The Platform Gallery is on Young Street west of the O Train railway line. *The April 26 luncheon meeting of the Friendship Club proved to be quite an occasion for Steve Vant’Slot. He was serenaded with Happy Birthday by those present including visiting guest Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre as his birthday was the day before. Then, later at the luncheon, Steve was one of the winners in the 50/50 draw, taking home $40.50. A nice belated birthday present! *St. Thomas Anglican Church has donated $238.35 to the Stittsville Food Bank. These were funds collected through the church’s “Loonies For Lent” campaign. *There’s a Family Craft Day entitled “Wonders of the World” at the Goulbourn Museum at Stanley’s Corners just south of Stittsville this Sunday, May 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will be taking a trip around the globe and visiting the world’s most spectacular structures such as the pyramids. Participants are urged to dress as an explorer or a tourist. To sign up, call 613-831-2393 or email register@goulbournmuseum.ca . The cost of this “Wonders of the World” craft day is $4 per child. The activities will be geared to youth aged 4 to 11 years old. Registration is necessary and adult accompaniment that afternoon is required. The Goulbourn Museum is located at 2064 Huntley Road. Stittsville Main Street becomes Huntley Road at Stanley’s Corners.

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Councillor’s Column Keeping You Informed By Shad Qadri, Councillor Ward Six Stittsville City of Ottawa

May 4, 2017

Councillor’s Column Keeping You Informed Volunteer Recognition in Stittsville Dear Residents, On Friday April 28th I had the sincere privilege of attending the Governor General’s Sovereign Medal for Volunteers presentation at City Hall. Five of the 64 recipients receiving the medal were residents from the Stittsville community. Her Excellency, Sharon Johnston and Mayor Jim Watson, presented Barbara Bottreill, Brenda Tirrell, Paula Farrell, Tysen Lefebvre and Thomas M. Grasza with this most prestigious recognition. In addition to these five it was a pleasure to also see John Curry of the Stittsville News and Cyril Leeder receive the Medal for their continuous efforts and community contributions. This event marks National Volunteer Week to celebrate volunteers across our City who work hard to make a difference every day with no expectation for recognition. I would like to extend my sincere congratulations and thanks to these residents for all of the outstanding and selfless efforts that they put forward to benefit our communities. Each year, I am reminded of just what an incredible community of people Stittsville is comprised of. I witness them in the autumns and winters when help is offered to neighbours who struggle in raking their leaves or shovelling their driveways, in the spring when community volunteers put together their efforts to clean up our neighbourhoods, and in the summers when I have the great privilege of reviewing our annual Stittsville Appreciation Award nominees. I would like to invite all residents to attend this year’s celebration of the Stittsville Appreciation Awards taking place on Tuesday, May 16th at 7:00 PM where we will honour four new outstanding community members nominated by their peers. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by email to Shad. Qadri@ottawa.ca or call my office at 613-580-2476. I encourage everyone to show pride in our great community. Bricks and mortar do not make a community home it is the people who live in it that do. Thank you to you for all that you do to make Stittsville a wonderful place to live, work and play. Overview of Active Development Files Last week, I was invited by a local real estate office to make a presentation on the developments in Stittsville. I thought it would be useful to also share this information to the community as it provides a great overview on the active developments in Ward 6 Stittsville. Stittsville is undergoing a large amount of residential developments as well some mixed use and commercial units as well. The 2016 estimated population for Stittsville is 32,829 with an estimation of 11,333 households. To provide perspective, once all the planned developments are undertaken in the ward the population is expected to reach up to 75,000. It is anticipated that it may not be completed until 20-25 years from now. Based on current development applications that are either Active/File Pending or Draft Approved there are approximately 7500 residential units that are planned to be constructed. These units include low, medium and high density forms of residential development. In addition there are also 3 retirement residences that in total will be providing approximately 860 units. In response to the increase in housing there are also new commercial, retail and office spaces that are also proposed. Included in these development plans are parks, recreation complexes, greenspace, stormwater management, park and rides, new road and transit routes. To view the presentation of all the Active/File Pending or Draft Approved developments please visit my website at Shadqadri.com. Over the last decades, we have seen Stittsville grow and we will continue to experience more growth in the future. This growth follows the City’s mandate within the urban boundary and the policies that are outlined the Ontario Provincial Policy Statement. As Councillor for this area, it is my priority to ensure that new growth is designed and constructed properly. We have definitely experienced growing pains, and to address these issues the City developed the Building Better and Smarter Suburbs initiatives to ensure that we respond and improve upon development issues we have and continue to face. I will be working to ensure existing residents and new residents are served properly by myself and the City. 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. Stittsville News - Thursday, May 4, 2017 13

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Emerson’s mouse catching threw Mother into a fit

other couldn’t understand how a mouse could get into the house. There were no holes in the baseboards like the ones at the Northcote School, she saw to that. All the doors going into the house shut tight, and yet during the winter, Father set at least two traps before he went to bed, and it was nothing to hear a mousetrap snap in the middle of the night downstairs. And I would know, and yet I never actually saw him do it, that Father would slide the lid off the Findlay Oval, and the dead mouse would be fed into the fire box. But spring had arrived, and the mice, to Mother’s great relief, now preferred the barns. My brother Emerson loved the mice. He was sure if he caught one, he could train it to do tricks, and it would become a pet. Mother, of course, forbid him to even think such thoughts.

MARY COOK Memories Then one night I saw Emerson do something I was sure would send him right off to reform school, which I heard talked of by the Senior Fourth boys, but knew little about. All I knew was it was the last place on earth any youngster wanted to be. Somehow Emerson had caught a mouse out in the barn, and he stood in the frame of the kitchen door, with the mouse dangling by its tail from his clenched fist. He announced he was going to train the squirming and squawking thing to do tricks, and would charge at least a

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nickel for the show he expected to put on for the entire neighbourhood. Well! Mother’s screams could be heard in Admaston. My sister Audrey moved like a bullet to climb onto a chair, and I ran behind the curtain that hung in the staircase leading to the upstairs, peaking out to watch, but well away from the action. Father never took his eyes off the Ottawa Farm Journal. He was well used to Emerson’s antics, and unless he was causing someone bodily harm, shut his mind and his eyes to whatever my brother was up

to. Mother came at Emerson swinging a towel in the general direction of the mouse, only connecting after several tries. I didn’t think that was a smart thing for her to do, because once she hit the mouse, it went flying off Emerson’s clenched fingers, and vanished into the parlour, the closest door of escape. The first thing Mother ordered Emerson to do was go to the wash basin, and scrub his hands thoroughly with the lye soap. She was sure every disease known to man was first started by a mouse. She told Father she wasn’t going to bed until the mouse was caught. All Father said was, “better make a cup of tea, you’ll be up a long time.” Well, the mouse was gone. There was no doubt about it. It found a safe haven in some crevice in the old log house, and Audrey said she wouldn’t be surprised if it stayed hidden over the summer and into the winter. Well, such a fuss! I

thought this would be a good time to bring up the issue of bringing a barn cat into the house, strictly as a mouser. Well, Mother wasn’t having anything to do with that idea either. Animals belonged in the barn, and that’s all there was to it.

escape. And then it happened. Not one mouse trap snapped, but four in a row! Well, that tore it. Mother said a barn cat could be brought into the house at bedtime, but she wanted it out first thing in the morning. After that we

My brother Emerson loved the mice. He was sure if he caught one, he could train it to do tricks, and it would become a pet It was pitch dark outside when it was finally decided we would all go to bed. Mother ordered Father to put out at least four traps, convinced the mouse couldn’t avoid all of them. Father went to the wood shed, and set the traps, one in the parlour, and three in the kitchen. I knew the poor mouse didn’t stand a chance. Sleep didn’t come easily for me that night, as I pictured in my mind’s eye, the poor terrified mouse looking for an

never knew if the cat caught a mouse or not. But Mother went to bed content, I was thrilled to have a cat in the house, even overnight, and my brother Emerson still thought he could make a pile of money if he could teach a mouse to do tricks. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords. com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or for a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

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‘The Last Curlew’ told in word, music, dance BY JOHN CURRY

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It was a story told thanks to dramatic narration, music and dance. And what a story it was — the courageous, romantic and tragic tale of an individual curlew, a once populous and now believed to be extinct shorebird that migrates from the Arctic to South America. This story, entitled The Last Curlew, was told by a storytelling group of five performers led by CBC Radio 2 host Tom Allen. The performers included co-narrator Annika Broadhead, harpist Lori Gemmell, violinist Mark Fewer and dancer Julia Aplin. It was Allen who wrote The Last Curlew, adapting the story from the book Last of the Curlews, which was written by Canadian naturalist Fred Bodsworth and published in 1954. In his opening remarks, Allen described the presentation as “sort of a radio play.” In the ensuing hour-and-a-half — interrupted by an intermission — the audience at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Stittsville on Friday, April 28 got to follow the adventurous travels and experiences of this solo curlew through narration provided by Allen and co-narrator Broadhead, through music from the harp of Gemmell and the violin of Fewer, and through the interpretive dance segments of Aplin. The scene is set a little in the future, with a grandfather (Allen) and his granddaughter (Broadhead) on a hike to the family’s traditional curlew viewing spot. It is from their dialogue that the audience learns of the history and hab-

its of the so-called Eskimo curlew — its former populous situation, its migration pattern, its stamina and its courtship ritual. The narration, accentuated at times with music and dance, follows this “last curlew” on its journey to Labrador for berries, out over the stormy Atlantic; its arrival in South America, to its journey back via the Yucatán Peninsula; its discovery of a female mate, with the tragic shooting of the female in a field; and the continued migration to the Arctic by the once-again solo curlew. The grandfather, despite making an annual visitation to the family’s curlew viewing spot, had never seen a curlew. He did say that the last curlew seen at that site was in 1935. In his remarks following the intermission, Allen said that he is writing a new show about the only Canadian who met Beethoven, with the story line revolving around four missing pages in Beethoven’s conversation book dealing with the afternoon on which the two met. Beethoven was deaf when the two met. This presentation of The Last Curlew was a partnership between St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and the Allen group. The church provided the site of the presentation, while the Allen group received the proceeds from ticket sales. The church was able to raise funds by providing goodies for sale at intermission. There was also a local connection between the performance group and this area. The mother of Lori Gemmell, the harpist, lives in Richmond. The harpist, incidentally, is married to Tom Allen. Another local connection is that co-narrator Annika Broadhead is the niece of Rev. Kendall

of St. Andrew’s Church. er, storyteller and creator of a series of shows Tom Allen is not only the host of Shift on that combine music, storytelling and history. See CURLEW, page 17 CBC Radio 2, but he is also an author, songwrit-

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Performers in the presentation of “The Last Curlew” at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Stittsville on April 28 are (from left) narrator Annika Broadhead, narrator and writer Tom Allen, dancer Julia Aplin (in front), harpist Lori Gemmell (behind Julia) and violinist Mark Fewer.

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The Last Curlew was created in 2015 for the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival and Music Niagara. It will be performed in Toronto on May 27, as part of the fourth annual Fred Bodsworth Whimbrel Watch. Lori Gemmell is now the principal harpist with the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony. She has toured in Europe and Japan, and plays regularly with the Toronto Symphony and the National Ballet orchestra, among others. She has also recorded, with her most recent recording being Canadian Music for Harp. Annika Broadhead, who is an actor and filmmaker, saw her short film The Nerd’s

Guide to Getting the Girl named as best youth short film at the 2017 Kingston Canadian Film Festival. Mark Fewer, the violinist, performs around the world as a violinist. He is also a chamber musician, jazz violinist, artistic director and teacher. Julia Aplin performed with Dancemakers for 15 seasons. She works as a freelance artist, rehearsal director and teacher. Fred Bodsworth’s Last of the Curlews, from which this “radio play” by Tom Allen was adapted, is a fictionalized account of the life of what he deemed to be the last Eskimo curlew. It follows the bird throughout a year, during its migration to South America and

return to the Canadian Arctic in search of a mate. The Eskimo curlew is one of eight species of curlew which at one time was one of the most numerous shorebirds in the western Arctic. But wanton killing of the birds — as many as two million per year by hunters in the late 1800s — brought them to the brink of extinction. It is now considered as possibly extinct, with the last confirmed sightings happening in 1962 and 1963. Hunting of the Eskimo curlew has been outlawed in Canada since earlier this century. Eskimo curlews are about 30 centimetres in length. The bird has a long bill curved slightly downward.

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Even the intermission treat sounded like the title of a Celtic music tune at the recent performance by the Irons in the Fire musical group at the Stittsville United Church. The treat was apple crisp, which perhaps just as easily could be the title to a rousing Celtic tune. But it wasn’t, as those at the performance got to enjoy it as an intermission treat. The music the eight member group played ranged from foot-stomping Celtic music to Newfie music, square dancing music, Irish ditties, Appalachian tunes, Scottish music, an Ottawa Valley standard and a polka. Indeed, the polka was so engaging that it saw Ruth Richardson accompany the group with her improvised “pew banging,” where she rhythmically pounded the back of a wooden pew with her hands. Who knows, this may become standard musical accompaniment for such songs. The only drawback may be that a pew is rather awkward to carry around to different perfor-

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Birds came alive in Richmond last Friday evening, April 28. No, it was not in nests in trees in the community but rather in groups of three at a paint party held at the Dining Hall at the Richmond fairgrounds, hosted by the Richmond Agricultural Society. Forty ladies participated in this paint party which saw each of them create a painting of three birds sitting on a branch, all thanks to onsite instruction by Caleigh and Amber Murison, painting instructors who are referred to as “The Paint Party Sisters” as they hold these parties for

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An example of the finished product was available for the participants to see. The participants were encouraged to relax, have fun, enjoy a glass of wine and realize that there were no mistakes possible. This paint party saw the participants create their art not on canvas or paper but rather on a piece of wood. At the beginning of the evening, each participant selected a piece of wood from a collection of pieces spread out on a pair of tables in the hall. This piece of wood would become the artist’s canvas, as it were. Caleigh Murison explained that as an artist, she has always liked using different materials for her art and wood is something on which art can be created. She and her sister get the pieces of wood from a local mill. In addition, for this particular paint party at the Dining Hall, Ian Stackhouse of Richmond donated 20 pieces of barn board wood. So there was plenty of selection for the ladies to choose from at the event. Caleigh explained that acrylic paints were being used at this paint party and they tend to stay on the top of the wood rather than sink in, making them a good paint to use when painting on wood. Caleigh took the ladies step by step through the process to create this painting of three birds on a branch, starting with how to paint the branch on the wood and then how to create the birds, starting with their bodies. And on it went as the paintings began to take shape with each participant ending up the evening with a hand-created painting on wood.

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‘Chris Neil’ joins sign supporting Ottawa Sens BY JOHN CURRY john.curry@metroland.com

The Ottawa Senators advanced in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and so the sign at Stittsville Glass and Signs urging the team on in its quest for the Stanley Cup has “advanced” as well. With the team moving on to the second round against the New York Rangers, avid Sens fans Luke and Nancy Therrien at Stittsville Glass and Signs have added to their initial sign showing support for the Sens. “Round 2” has been added to one side of

the sign while a red extension to the sign on the street side of the sign urges passing motorists on Stittsville Main Street to “Honk for Our Sens.” But the main new addition to the sign is a standalone cutout of player Chris Neil. The message on the front of Chris’ hockey jersey is “Taking a Bite of the Big Apple” with apple depicted not in words but as a big red apple. This sign supporting the Ottawa Senators in the playoffs has become a tradition that everyone travelling along Stittsville Main Street gets to enjoy. The sign initially was transformed just before

the Senators began their first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins. This initial sign, before the team advanced to the second round against the New York Rangers, read as follows: “The Road to the Cup begins … We’re Supporting Our Sensational Sens

… Because you never know … Dreams Can Come True!” The sign also features the phrase “Go, Sens, Go” flanking a picture of the Stanley Cup. It now has the new additions as the team competes in the second round of the playoffs.

Free cOMIC BOOK & Local Hero DAY Saturday, Saturday, May May 6th 6th 10 10 am am to to 2 2 pm pm Downtown Downtown Carleton Carleton Place Place Meet Superheroes and Local Heroes! collect Free Comic books!

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Mission card pick up: BIA Office, Total Rhythm Dance Studio (please note: no mission card, no comic book)

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Nancy and Luke Therrien of Stittsville Glass and Signs flank a cutout of Ottawa Senators player Chris Neil as they stand with their revised “Round 2” sign supporting the Ottawa Senators in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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BESHARAH, MARGARET ANNE

July 10, 1936 - April 27, 2017 It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Anne (Wallace) Besharah, at Granite Ridge Long Term Care, on April 27, 2017 in her 80th year. Adored, proud and most devoted mother of Eric Hanna (Margot), Nancy Hanna (David Thomas) and Alexis Hanna (Hubert Lalande). Loving grandmother of Kristine, Elizabeth, Patrick, Madison, Adelise and Matthew. Cherished sister of Doug Wallace (Marie-Claire) of Ottawa. A constant loving aunt to Marc and David Wallace. Predeceased by Robert G. Hanna and Moses J. Besharah. Defining herself as a ‘positive thinker with a high degree of creativity’, Anne proudly graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor’s in Journalism, at the top of her class in 1957. Early in her career as a young writer, Anne authored the Special Senate report, “Poverty in Canada” (1971). As a journalist, Anne’s distinguished career was spent principally with the Canadian Nurses Association as their Chief Editor for The Canadian Nurse for thirteen years. As a second career, Anne entered the world of Real Estate, receiving the Royal Lepages’ President’s Gold Award (1987) within her first year. In the later stages of her life, she enjoyed spending her time at the cottage, gardening, with family, friends, and pets. The family is extremely grateful for the loving care and support she received at Granite Ridge Care Community over the past three years. Family and friends were invited to celebrate her life at the Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club, 54 Springbrook Drive, Stittsville, on Wednesday May 3, 2017 from 2 to 5pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Parkinson’s Canada Association (http://www.parkinson. ca/site/c.kgLNIWODKpF/b.5184129/ k.2CBF/Donate_Now.htm). In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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HILL, KENNETH MORLEY “KEN”

Veteran WW II (Craftsman Ken Hill B2654 RCEME) (1st Canadian Infantry Brigade) Peacefully at the Arnprior Hospital while surrounded by loved ones on Thursday morning, April 27th, 2017. Ken Hill of Arnprior; formerly of Burlington, Oakville and Toronto passed away at the age of 95. Beloved husband, best friend and soulmate of Janet (nee Muir). Dearly loved and loving “Dad” of Beth Chown (Murray) of Arnprior and Keith Hill (Kelly) of Markham. Cherished “Grandpa” of Sarah, Christopher and Cameron Chown; Matthew and Laura Hill. Dear brother of Jean Beard (late Billy) of Florida and Betty Hart of Toronto. Predeceased by his younger sister Marjorie McGibbon. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and countless people that loved to him call ”Friend”. The Hill family received friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Monday afternoon, May 1st from 1 until 1:45 p.m. A Service to honour Ken Hill was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel at 2 o’clock. In memory of Ken, please consider a donation to Arnprior Regional Health or St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations/Webcast www.pilonfamily.ca

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WARK Delmer John Passed away peacefully on April 24, 2017 at the Almonte General Hospital. Delmer Of Tatlock, in his 85th year. Predeceased by his dear wife Rolande. Cherished father to Sheila (Tim), Randy and Julie (Cardiff). Proud “Grandpa” to Jeanette, Garnet, Kayleigh, Arden, Mackenzie, Mathew, Nicholas, and Elizabeth. Predeceased by his parents James and Jeanette, also his siblings Delbert and Annie. Family and Friends Visited C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 On Friday, April 28, 2017 from 10am to 12 noon. Funeral Service followed visiting in the Chapel at 12pm. Interment Hopetown Cemetery. Reception in Clayton Hall. Donations in memory of Delmer may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation (Digital Imaging Equipment). A special thanks to the staff at the Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor for their care and support. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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FIREWOOD Adding warmth to your life for over 25 years. Cut, split or log lengths. Delivered or picked up. Phone Greg Knops cell: 613-340-1045 613-658-3358 after 7pm

FOR SALE A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys. Nails & Screws. Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew

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Cedar pickets, rails, post & mill logs for sale,. Call or text 613-913-7958.

For Sale: Cub Cadet Garden Tractor, GT2544, with 42” snow blower and 44” lawn mower. Please call Bruce at 613-832-2583.

LOTS/LAND/ ACREAGE

2 acre treed building lot for sale, 7598 Jock Trail Road, between Richmond and Munster. 613-850-9145.

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LAROCQUE, LILLIAN MARGARET (nee Kirkham)

March 4, 1939 – April 30, 2017 Almonte, Ontario It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother and sister, Lillian. Beloved wife of the late Clark LaRocque. Deeply loved mother of Jennifer (Joe Moore), Stacey (Annette) and Jeff (Cindy). Adored grandmother of Lindsey McPhail (Kevin), Brandon, Brett and Connor (Sarah Wall) LaRocque and great-grandmother of Wyatt and Darcie McPhail. Cherished sister of Alice Picard (Joe), Edith Stanton (Ed) and Alana Jette (late Gary). Fondly remembered by Tim Moore, Scot Moore (Lisa Peters) and many nieces and nephews. Also survived by sister-in-law Diane Noonan and brothers-in-law Dan LaRocque and Jim Noonan. A private family service took place at the Pilon Family Funeral Home Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday May 2, 2017. Interment St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Almonte later in the Spring. If you wish to make a donation in Lillian’s memory, please consider the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County Adult Day Program or Mills Community Support Seniors Services. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dawn Clermont and the special women at Orchard View on the Mississippi for the love, care and respect shown our mother from the moment she walked through your doors. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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Eliminate High Heating Bills! Dealership Name The Furnace Broker City, 8109 Road 38,State Godfrey, ON Phone Number 613-539-9073 16-1501

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TOM’S CUSTOM AIRLESS PAINTING Specializing in roof barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs.

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In loving memory of our parents Lorraine: August 10, 1934 – May 3, 2009 Bill: April 10, 1933 – December 3, 1993 As we loved you, so we miss you; In our memory and heart you are near. Loved, remembered, longed for always, Bringing many a silent tear.

Lovingly remembered, Lesley & Russell, Shelley and Stephanie

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2+ Acre wooded lots. Richmond. Jock River, golf, gas, hydro, internet, $200,000.00+. Baldev Singh Vij, Broker,613-746-3716, Guidestar Realty Corporation, Brokerage, 613-226-3018. www.jockriverestates.com

Gravely, Ariens and Husqvarna tractors and zero turns. Indoor showroom full. We pay the tax on all non-currant Gravely zero turns. Service after sales since 1999. Free local delivery. Pete’s Lawn & Marine 613-267-7053.

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1 Bedroom Apartment for Rent, North Gower Area. $850/monthly includes heat, hydro, all appliances, parking, private yard. Seniors Only. 613-800-2330

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Almonte/Carp area, Room for Rent $700/month, includes parking, TV, Internet. or possiblility of whole house, on 2 acre lot (call to discuss whole house rental) References. 819-321-9397

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Safety/Canadian Wanted - furnace oil, will Hunter remove tank if possible. Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Call 613-479-2870. Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

Hungerford Gate Apartments Kanata 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available for immediate occupancy; include fridge, stove, storage, parking, and ceramic flooring; security cameras, rental agent and maintenance person on site; laundry room; located near parks, buses, shopping, schools, churches, etc. To view, call 613-878-1771. www.brigil.com

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HELP WANTED

McNeely’s Outdoor Power Equipment in Carp is looking for an employee for Summer Employment, typically May to August or September.

We’re Hiring!!! Comfort Station Labourers - Pipelayers Sorters/Pickers (Carp location) - Surveyors - Deckmen AZ Drivers - 310T Mechanics (Kingston) Paint & Body Technicians

Must have a clean driving record and be able to drive a truck and trailer, computer knowledge and small engine knowledge an asset. Must be available Saturdays. Great position for University student or retired person.

Full Time Assistant Unionized Assistant Meat Manager KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting Meat Manager, Ordering, Merchandising, Cutting Customer Service Labour Scheduling Cut Meat in compliance with store cutting standards Provide direction and support to meat staff as necessary Adhere to company standard and ensure company policies and procedures are followed Responsible for employee relations including training, development, and motivation of the team Adhere to strict cleaning schedule, ensuring a high level of cleanliness and sanitation standards Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Tomlinson offers: Competitive Wages, Matching RRSP, Great Training & Education Programs and Excellent Employer Paid Health & Dental Plans

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Apply online at www.tomlinsongroup.com Email resume to careers@tomlinsongroup.com Drop off resume at 5597 Power Road Fax resume to 613-822-6844

Send Resume to mcneelyope@bellnet.ca or drop into 469 Donald B. Munro Drive, Carp

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REQUIREMENTS: 3-5 Years work experience Sound working knowledge of cutting meat Previous management or leadership experience is an asset Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to prioritize multiple tasks System skills, (emails) SAP, and PC applications

HELP WANTED

Minimum 3 years experience Full-time hours with above average pay Immediate Start! 613-274-0068 Send Resume to michelle.abpaving@gmail.com

WE’RE HIRING! Senior Electronics Designer With experience in both analog and digital design. Minimum 5 years of experience.

Administrative Assistant to complete all administrative functions including word processing, excel spreadsheets, organization of master documents and provide clerical assistance and support the Human Resources and Marketing Departments.

QA Engineer/Technician Must have minimum 5 years’ experience. Requires good understanding of mechanical drawings and inspection of mechanical parts is an asset.

Assistant Controller The candidate will be reporting to the controller. Accounting designation required. Minimum 5 years’ after designation in manufacturing environment. Experience with multiple currencies. Preparing Financial Statements. Tax Filings. Supervising staff. Experience with ERP based accounting system is an asset.

Email: hr@ozoptics.com or Fax: (613)831-2151 www.ozoptics.com

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Logistics Department Full time Shipper/Receiver - The ideal candidate will be organized and has the ability to adapt to constant change while maintaining a high level of accuracy. The successful candidate will be organized, meticulous with details, be able to prioritize, multi-task, and have strong computer knowledge. Experience in Logistics is considered an asset, but not necessary. Salary: $27,300 plus benefits Customer Service Administrator/Service Support Representative (Bilingual) – The ideal candidate will be personable, proficient, professional, organized, and be able to communicate (written & verbal) in English & French. The successful candidate must have strong customer service skills, meticulous with details, multi-task, have strong computer knowledge, and the ability to work in a high volume fast-paced environment. Salary: $31,000 per year plus benefits Interested candidates should forward their resume electronically to: jobs@davtech.ca (please specify which position you are applying for) We thank all candidates who apply, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. CLR750852_0504

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DZ Truck Driver Contractor Desk Pressure Treated Yard Help Cedar, Building material knowledge an asset. Trex Decking and Applications can be sent by Fencing Fax: 613-838-7869, email dkazdarhh@primus.ca or apply in person 6379 Perth Richmond Are you ready for yourSt., Spring time projects?? CLR749894_0504

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Drop resumes at Laura’s Independent Grocer 300 Eagleson Road, Kanata Attention-Laura Dubois mon02648@ngco.com

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Asphalt Rakers & Interlock Installers

Thank-you for your interest however due to the volume of resumes only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted

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Let our staff assist you with all your Spring time dreams!! Spring pricing is now here!

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LOCATED 12 MINUTES FROM STITTSVILLE ON FRANKTOWN RD., JUST WEST OF RICHMOND

HELP WANTED Complete Property Maintenance, Is looking for strong, hard working people, “Initiative and competence will result in good wages” Call 613-836-2111 or e m a i l info@completepropertyma intenance.ca MOUNTAIN CREEK Golf Course Arnprior/White Lake Road, Looking for cooks or servers. Please send resume to info@ mountaincreekgolf.com or call Barbara 613-256-9874 SUMMER JOBS -- We’re looking for bright, energetic people who enjoy the outdoors for employment at our berry farms and kiosks in Nepean, Barrhaven, Manotick, Kanata, Stittsville, Kemptville, Almonte and Carleton Place. Apply online at www.shouldicefarm.com Support Person in Kanata (7 hours weekly). Driving to appointments, office admin, reading mail & internet, Valid driver’s license. Call 613-592-9433.

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BRAND NEW APARTMENT BUILDING AVAILABLE JULY 1, 2017

EXECUTIVES • MANAGERS • PROFESSIONALS • SUPPORT PERSONNEL Salary Range $75,000 - $225,000 Transitioning to new employment (or a new career) does not have to be the difficult road that many experience. We are a well-established firm with experience guiding people from all occupations (including Military and Public Service) into careers best suited to them. Here are some positions they accepted: PIONEERING CAREERS Acoustics Engineering UAV (Drone) Design Enterprise Resource Planner Educational Tourism

TRADITIONAL Operations Manager Logistics/Purchasing Environmental Manager Business/Finance/Engineer

OUT-OF-THE-BOX Mergers & Acquisitions Arson Investigator Medical Tourism Applications Specialist

David A., a Ret’d Naval Commanding Officer, ended up doing security work – he is now an Environmental Manager. “No one should have to accept a position beneath their potential and at a lower salary. We believe everyone is entitled to work in a career they love,” C.W. Armstrong

IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING TO RE-ESTABLISH (or CHANGE) YOUR CAREER? Call us to arrange a Free Assessment Interview 1 877 779-2362 or (613) 498-2290 (Please pass along to others)

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2 Decaria Blvd., Perth Book your unit today! This building has an elevator and 4 Wheelchair accessible units for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites. Prices range from $925/mo to $1195/mo plus hydro. Landlord pays for gas heat, water and sewer. Unit sizes are from 700-1100 square feet. Units come equipped with dishwasher, air conditioning, fridge and stove. Laundry facilities on every floor. Parking for 31 cars on site. Building is camera-monitored 24-7. Call for more info 613-918-0145 ext. 505. AUCTIONS

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Senior Career Specialist & Prominent Career Author

Job Fair Saturday, May 20 @ 10 a.m.

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Service Advisor The all new Arnprior Canadian Tire has an immediate opening for an experienced AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISOR. YOU OFFER: • Proven customer service experience • Strong communication and people skills • Proven ability to work as part of a team • Available to work evenings and weekends • High energy and positive attitude WE OFFER • Competitive compensation package including benefits and profit sharing • Positive work environment in a new state of the art facility • Paid training • Strong leadership support • Career growth opportunities If you are ready to take the next step in your career, email your resume today to Jerome Taylor, Jr. at jerome.taylor@thetire.ca, or call 613-623-6551, ext. 3901.

GARAGE SALE Community Sale Saturday May 6th, Raindate May 7th. Candow Crescent, Alon, Mika , Hartin & Joseph Circle (Stittsville). Daycare closing, Something for everyone. Moving Sale, Saturday May 6Th. Raindate May 13th. 38 Banting Crescent off (Teron & Penfield) 8am-noon. shelving units, stereo, misc. household items, christmas & sports items.

617 Porter Rd., Smiths Falls Off Glenview Rd. from Hwy 43 west of Smiths Falls Proprietor- Mr. Winston Porter Selling 530 acre (approx.) farm including large brick home, former dairy barn and heated workshop. Tractors: IH 1086 2wd with cab 4700 hrs; Ford 7000 2wd with cab 10,000 hrs; IH 684 with loader; IH 460; IH 414; MF 200 bulldozer Machinery: NH 648 round baler; Woods SS 842 3pt hitch snowblower like new; Ford discs 18ft; Bush Hog discs; rock bucket; pallet fork bucket; bale spear; chain harrows; 600 loader; scraper blade; bush hog; NH 707 single row corn harvester; NH silage blower 25; NH 488 haybine; NH 268 square baler; NH rake; IH McCormick 80 combine; Kverneland five furrow plow; Kongslide V1B Rocrop cultivator; IH 510 seed drill 21 run; Fransgard 3pt hitch log skidder winch; Horst hay wagon; round bale feeder; NH 510 manure spreader; grain auger; tools; antique horse drawn gravel wagon; antique fanning mill; wood splitter; post driver; quantity of stove wood plus much more. Auction starts at 10 a.m. with farm items. Real estate to sell early afternoon. Deposit required from buyer of real estate on sale day. Please contact auctioneer for terms of sale. For pictures & full list see: www.joyntauction.ca 613-285-7494

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Get up to $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know Have any of these Conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and Hundreds more. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. CALL ONTARIO BENEFITS 1-(800)-211-3550

WORK WANTED A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush. 613-899-7269.

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Outfitter Positions Available: Hunting • Bargain Cave Fishing • Front End & Customer Service Camping • Home & Giftware Optics & Archery • Clothing & Footwear

Carrie Hands, CAI, CPPA, Auctioneer & Appraiser Jason Hands, Auctioneer

Bidding Opens Thursday May 4th @ 9 a.m. @ handsauction.com Closing Thursday May 11th @ 7 p.m. Preview by appointment. Diamonds, Rubies, Pearls, Aquamarine, Emeralds, Topaz, Amethyst, Sapphire and more set in rings, necklaces, pendants/brooches, bracelets. Buy for that special someone or simply treat yourself. Go to www.handsauction.com, click Online bidding to register and bid. Pick up of your purchases is Saturday May 13th from 9 – 12 noon at our facility located at

5501 County Road 15, RR #2, Brockville, ON K6V 5T2 Phone: (613) 926-2919 E-mail: auction@handsauction.com www.handsauction.com

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May 6 & 7, 2017 – 10:00am to 3:00pm Come Join the Cabela’s Canada Ottawa Team! 3065 Palladium Drive, Kanata, Ontario K2T 0N2

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A Small Job or More. Renovations/Repairs. Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toshower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, flooring, tile, countertops, 613-858-1390, Certified Mason. 12 years decks. experience. Chimney re- 613-257-7082. pair, restoration, parging, Classifieds repointing. Brick, block Get Results! and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. 613-250-0290.

PSW Needed Part-time with various hours in Ashton. Private homecare for disabled aged 53, woman with MS. Experienced in passionate caregiving. Meal preparation, bathing, transfers, feeding etc. Own transportation. Call Dayle. 613-257-8007

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623 Arnprior 692 Manotick 256 Almonte 257-253 C. Place 258 Kemptville 259 Lanark 267-264-326 Perth 268 Maberly 269 Merrickville 273 Westport 272 Portland 275 Toledo 278 McDonald’s Corners 279 Sharbot Lake 283-284 Smiths Falls 342-345382-498 Brockville 359 Elgin 382 Gananoque 448 Chesterville 479 Ompah 489 N. Gower 624 Pakenham 774 Winchester 838 Richmond, Munster 924 Athens 926 North Augusta 928 Delta 989 South Mountain

AUCTION SALE Saturday May 13, 2017 10:00 AM sharp For David and Cathy Cunningham to be held at their home located at 55 Mountain View Rd., Arnprior, Ontario. Fransgard 3 pth Forestry winch – Model 4Fransgard Forestry winch – Model 4000; IHC 382 Backhoe attachment; Farmall “A” tractor with loader; 3 pth trencher attachment; HD Tandem Dump trailer; Model 32 Case Backhoe attachment with buckets; MF 50 tractor; NI single row Corn picker; JD 506 rotary cutter; Cardinal hay elevator; wood processor; hydraulic Log splitter; 12 ton running gear; 3 ton running gear; Massey Harris grain grinder – belt drive; MF 3 Furrow plow; JD 2 furrow plow; Busy Bee hack saw; Land roller; Head gate and chute; IHC 35 hay rake; Rhino scraper blade; MF 50 or 65 loader; Toro 824 snow blower; Canadian blower forge; Horse drawn seed drill; HD Drill Press; radial arm saw; Shop crane; Welder – 225/150 amp; 4000W Generator; tire changer; bolt bin; 20” Metal lathe; air compressor; Johnson 15HP outboard motor; Stainless Steel cabinet with built in refrigerator; Stihl chain saw; HD Press; Log tongs; Estate sprayer; chop saw; Really cold 24,000 BTU window air conditioner - new; 3 KW Generator; 2 new horse collars; show bridles; Horse bells; 5.5 HP pressure washer. Royal Doulton China – Rondelay; Assorted Pin Wheel Crystal pieces; Kenmore dish washer; APX 5 in 1 Gym; Tread Mill – like new; chesterfield and chair set; Roxton Kitchen table and 6 chairs; miscellaneous household items etc. etc. Owners – Cathy and David Cunningham 613-804-0704 613-227-0718 Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident

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Carrie Hands, CAI, CPPA, Auctioneer & Appraiser Jason Hands, Auctioneer

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Saturday, May 13 at 10:00 am

@www.handsauction.com Bidding Opens Thursday, May, 4th @ 9 a.m. Closing Thursday, May, 11th @ 7p.m. Bid on Coins, Jewellery, Clocks, Collectibles, Modern & Antique Household furnishings Pick up of your purchases is Saturday May 13th from 9 – 12 noon at our facility located at

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AUCTION SALE OF REAL ESTATE, TRACTORS, STOCK TRAILER, FARM MACHINERY, TOOLS AND MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES

Property: Selling approx. 50 acres of agricultural land w/ some bush, a 3 bedroom home, barn and sheds and solar panel. See jamesauction.com for terms and conditions or contact the auctioneers. Hesston 100-90 4WD w/ cab and loader, 14.9 x 24 fronts, 18.4 x 34 rears, good rubber, 7063 hrs; 2 new 18.4 x 34 16 ply tractor or forestry tires; Ford 4000 diesel tractor with loader and canopy; ring chains; Massey Harris pony tractor; Corn Pro 16’ stock trailer, tandem axles, very good condition, sells saftied; line of farm machinery; assorted horse harness and saddles; nice selection of tools and misc items. See jamesauction.com for more detailed listing and pictures. Terms- Cash or Cheque with Proper ID Prop: Mrs. Liz Miller James Auction Service Ltd. Stewart James Stewart James Jr. Erin James-Merkley 613-445-3269 613-222-2815 613-277-7128 Refreshments available. Owners and Auctioneers not responsible for accidents.

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Auction 10 a.m. – Viewing 9 a.m. SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION ’52 John Deere M, ATV’s, firearms, Ducks Unlimited collection, boats, trailers, lawn & garden equipment, tools, horse items & much more! *CALL TODAY TO CONSIGN* For listing & pictures see www.theauctionhunt.com Terms: Cash or Good Cheque

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Happenings around Stittsville Legion BY BARB VANT’SLOT Special to the News

It is with sadness that we report that Sean McCormick lost his father, Bob. Condolences go out to Sean, Sue and the entire family. Regular Friday suppers at the legion hall are now being held starting at 6 p.m. This Friday, May 5, the supper will feature shepherd’s pie. These suppers are open to everyone in the community. On Sunday, May 7, “Born Country” will be performing at the legion hall from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. A free afternoon of live music will be held at the Legion hall on Sunday, May 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring John Belisle and Rob Hintz. Please note the time change. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. The next monthly meeting of the Stittsville Book Club is Monday, May 29. The book will be The Wonder by Emma Donaghue. More information, contact Monique Vail at vails@hotmail.com. WEEKLY EVENTS (Everyone welcome unless otherwise stated) Euchre hosted by the legion’s 55-Plus Club is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the legion hall on Stittsville Main Street. Everyone is welcome to participate. Wednesdays 7-9 p.m., Acoustic Jam Night is held in the downstairs lounge (notice the change from the upstairs hall previously) at the Stittsville Legion Hall. Open to everyone. No stage and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere at these musical events. For more information, email Brenda Hamilton at singersoloist@sympatico.ca or call her at 613-286-9173. An Open Mic and Singalong with Bill Martin will be held every Friday starting at 8 p.m. at the legion hall. Everyone is welcome. There is no cover charge. The Stittsville Legion’s website can be found at www. stittsvillelegion.com. EUCHRE WINNERS Norm Legault had the most lone hands at euchre at the Stittsville Legion Hall on Tuesday, April 25. Bev Clouthier had the ladies' high score with Peggie Manion placing second. Dwaine McGillvray had the men’s high score with Leo Muldoon as the runner-up. Bob Belanger had the low score while Judy Foster had the hidden score. In last week’s listening of the April 18 euchre winners, it should have read that Marion Argue had the most lone hands.

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Kentucky Derby event helps DueNORTH raise funds for work in northern Canada BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden@metroland.com

An organization that was started by a Stittsville resident to help kids in northern Canada is hoping that Kentucky Derby Day will end up helping school breakfast programs in Nunavut. On Saturday, May 6, one of DueNORTH’s volunteers, Cheryl Donnelly, is hosting a traditional Kentucky Derby Party from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Barley Mow in Stittsville. Donnelly has been inspired by DueNORTH’s efforts, according to comments on the organization’s Facebook page. “I got involved first with the All That Glam Fundraiser, and then consequently

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West Ottawa Ladies Chorus performs at Lynwood Park Lodge Retirement Residence SPECIAL TO, THE NEWS

A program of Canadian music to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday was presented at the Lynwood Park Lodge Retirement Residence on Sunday, April 23 by the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus. The musical offerings of the chorus members included songs that demonstrated Canada’s heritage, its diversity and its vast landscape. The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus visits area retirement community to share its gift of music with residents there who may not otherwise hear the chorus perform. The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus is a 40 voice ladies chorus whose members love to sing three and four part music. The chorus is under the direction of music director Robert Dueck of Stittsville. Peter Brown serves as the group’s accompanist. The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus will be presenting its annual spring concert on Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Glen Cairn United Church on Abbeyhill Drive in Kanata. This concert will take audience members on a musi-

cal journey across Canada, celebrating Canadian music from all parts of the country including the Farm North. The songs will range from a French folksong to a Newfoundland folksong to Ian Tyson’s Four Strong Winds to Stompin’ Tom Connors The Hockey Song to the well known This Land is Your Land.

Musical guests of the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus at this concert entitled “From sea to sea to sea: Celebrating Canadian music” will be the Carleton Place Town Singers, as well as Helen Mogford on flute and recorder and Gary King on guitar. Tickets purchased in advance are $15 each while those purchased at the door will be $20

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541 COUNTY ROAD 29 Stunning unique residence. 4-5 bedroom, 3 bathrooms. Incredible quality renovation combines original former church (studio, media room, games room) Spacious 4 bedroom on a lovely 2.44 acre lot a short drive to to century brick home. Organic flowing lines, towering windows, acid washed Smiths Falls. Open concept kitchen/dining area. Detached concrete and custom wood floors. Masterful curved woodwork, fab huge workshop. Deck, interlock patio and more! gourmet kitchen approx. 5000sq. ft. This home is meant for entertaining!

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Beautiful log home located in a fantastic, private area between Carleton Place and Perth, the open concept rustic log home has 2 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The oversized master bedroom can easily be converted back to two bedrooms. Open concept kitchen and living room area. New furnace 2011, updated light fixtures and electrical switches, upgraded insulation, pressure tank and pump 2008 and central air conditioning 2012. Oversized double car garage insulated and with inside entry.

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261 CARLBECK DRIVE Full walk-out lower level, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, hardwood, central air, gas fireplace. Close to town, in a great rural development. $429,900.00 • MLS#1041119 • JEFF WILSON

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1132 UPPER DWYER HILL RD 291 VICTORIA STREET 4 Bedroom home set on 3 treed acres. Home boasts hardwood 3 Bedroom home in town of Almonte on large fenced yard with gas heat, floors, c/air, formal dining room, 3 baths, dual heat system, double c/air, main floor living and family rooms, terrific storage area in lower attached garage with 2 entries AND large detached garage with loft. level, sunroom off family room, attached garage with entry to main level. $499,900.00 • MLS#1055265 • JASON COLEMAN $319,900.00 • MLS#• JASON COLEMAN IOUS ME SPAC OM HO O R D 4 BE

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141 RHODA DRIVE Very spacious raised bungalow less than 5 minutes outside of Carleton Place. This home has 4 bedrooms, three full baths, 3 car garage, open concept great room for entertaining family and friends. Call today! $439,900.00 • MLS#1040669 • JOHN COBURN

4210 WOLF GROVE ROAD 77 NAPOLEON STREET 4 Bedroom renovated beauty full of character and charm with Spacious 4 bedroom family home with large fenced yard. Close to schools, parks, and shopping. modern conveniences. Currently set up with in-law suite. Huge fenced yard. A must see to appreciate! SOLD LAST WEEK. CALL JOHN COBURN TODAY! $379,900.00 • MLS#1054517 • ROBIN FERRILL $224,900.00 • MLS#1047327 • JOHN COBURN

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Brian Brodersen (left) and Cathy Hallessey share their love of music with youngsters at their U-Rock music school in Stittsville. The school is offering free lessons to two youngsters this summer.

U-Rock offers up summer of music Stittsville-based U-Rock Music School, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has a couple of summer music lesson scholarships up for grabs this summer for kids or teens. The program provides six weeks of free lessons this summer to two kids between ages 7-18 who want to learn how to sing, play guitar, bass, drums, ukulele or keyboard. The program started two years ago to provide lessons to those who are musically gifted but unable to afford lessons. Deadline to apply is June 1. The Stittsville-based school can be reached at 613-457-5064, or by email at info@u-rockschool.com. — Brian Dryden

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Waterfront! For Sale or For Rent! 778 Bayview Drive, Constance Bay Live on the Beach! Deceivingly spacious home, 2 bedrms on main level & 2 bedrms upstairs, hardwood and laminate flrs, 1.5 baths, gas fireplace in living room, dining room, newer natural gas furnace, newer shingles, central air, 6 appliances, granite kitchen, beautiful rooms & incredible views of river & Gatineau Hills! 70’ x 150’ lot. May 1st possession. $499,900 or $1550 per month + utilities

102 Old Ship Road, Fitzroy Harbour Delightful 3 bedroom home on a pretty 105’ x 140’ lot with the picturesque Carp River out back! Hardwood flrs in living & dining room, oak eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, 1.5 baths, 2 bedrooms over the garage are being used as studios, finished rec room with woodstove, single car garage with breezeway. Includes 5 appliances. Must be seen! Only 25 mins from the city! $319,900

6864 Harbour Street, Fitzroy Harbour Beautifully maintained 3 bedroom bungalow on an extra deep 66’ x 202’ lot extending to Kedey Street to access the 20’ x 22’ detached garage out back, propane gas heat, lovely living/dining room with wood fireplace, finished basement with rec room & sitting room, includes 5 appliances. A true gem in a lovely & quaint community along the Ottawa River 35 minutes from the city! $244,900

Charming! 145 Bellamy Road, White Lake Charming 3 bedroom bungalow only 5 mins from White Lake Village, 15 mins from Arnprior & 40 mins to Ottawa, hardwd flrs, renovated kitchen, full basement, new front & back decks and steel roof, sheds, lovely rural setting on a private 1 acre lot. Includes appliances. Yours for $239,900

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Around the village of Richmond *The Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS) has its annual general meeting coming up on Monday, June 19 at 6 p.m. at the Richmond Legion Hall on Ottawa Street. Light refreshments will be served. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to community.manager@rosss.ca. *Calling all pie lovers. St. Paul’s United Church is holding its annual pie sale at King’s Your Independent Grocer at the Richmond Marketplace shopping area at the corner of Perth Street and Shea Road on Saturday, May 6. The sale starts at 8:30 a.m. and will run until all of the pies are gone, which is usually about 11:30 a.m. But, getting there early assures you of the best selection. *Saturday, May 13 is shaping up as a busy day around the community, with the annual Richmond Village Garage Sale taking place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be individual garage sales happening all around the village. A map of participating garage sales can be found on the Richmond Village Association website. Among the garage sales will be one at the Richmond Curling Club, as well as another held by the Richmond 200th organizing committee at the dining hall at the fairgrounds beside the curling club from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *The Richmond fairgrounds are going to be busy on Saturday, June 24. Not only are Richmond’s 200th anniversary organizing committee and the Richmond Agricultural Society holding a barn dance in the horse barn at the fairgrounds that evening, but there will be a truck pull on the grounds that day as well. This is the first time that the Richmond Agricultural Society is holding a truck pull on the grounds.

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*It’s time for tea! St. Philip’s Catholic Women’s League is hosting an afternoon tea on Saturday, May 27 at the Father Michael Gillissie Parish Hall at the corner of Burke Street and Fortune Street in Richmond. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be two sittings: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.The tea will feature scones and other goodies as well as tea. An added attraction will be musical performances. Tickets at $20 per person must be purchased in advance by contacting Donna Hawkes at 613-838-3971 or via email at donnahawkes@ bell.net .

*St. Philip’s Parish is holding its annual garage sale on Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the annual Richmond villagewide community garage sale day. The St. Philip’s sale is being organized by the Knights of Columbus with all proceeds going to charitable works. *“A Taste of Richmond” with 16 local culinary participants is being held on Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Jabulani Vineyard and Winery on Jock Trail west of Richmond. Sip and sample great wines, craft beers and culinary delicacies from the participating restaurants and businesses. Silent auction. Tickets at $75 per person available at the Royal LePage Team Realty office at 3441 McBean St. next to Memorial Park or online at Richmond200.ca. All proceeds are going to help fund Richmond’s 200th anniversary celebrations in 2018. Event organized by the Richmond 200th anniversary committee.

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MAY 6 St. Paul’s United Church of Richmond is holding its annual pie sale on Saturday, May 6 starting at 8:30 a.m. at King’s Your Independent Grocer in Richmond. The pie sale will continue until all of the pies are sold which is usually around 11:30 a.m. There are two Jane’s Walks taking place in Stittsville on Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. at the W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park along Stittsville Main Street between Brigade Avenue and Fernbank Road. Walk the labyrinth as well as the trails in the forested area of the park. Also at 12 noon, a Jane’s Walk will begin at Village Square Park at the corner of Stittsville Main Street and Abbott Street. The walk will go along Stittsville Main Street from Wintergreen Drive in the north to Carleton Cathcart Street in the south. The Catholic Women’s League at Holy Spirit Parish on Shea Road is hosting a fashion show benefitting local palliative care on Saturday, May 6. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Featuring the Spring 2017 collection by Judy Joannou Designs. Tickets $15 each. Please contact Claudette Langdon at 613-831-1286 for tickets.

Stittsville United Church on Fernbank Road in Stittsville is presenting Are We There Yet?, a musical drama outlining the story of Moses, on Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 7 at both 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend and enjoy this musical dramatic production. There is no admission charge. The Goulbourn Jubilee Singers and the GJS Teens and Junior Jubilees choirs are presenting the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers’ 40th anniversary concert “Made in Canada” on Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church at 1817 Richardson Side Rd. near the intersection with Huntmar Drive. Concert is being held in collaboration with Picton’s Command Performance Choir. The concert will feature three world premières of three original compositions by Ottawa composers. Tickets: $15 for adults and $10 for seniors, youths. Call Bonny at 613-832-4423 for tickets. MAY 10 The annual meeting of the Munster Union Cemetery will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 7:15 p.m. at the Munster United Church on Munster Road in Munster.

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Cheering on the Ottawa Senators for passing motorists on Thursday, April 27 in front of the Stittsville Retirement Community by Revera on Stittsville Main Street in Stittsville, just a couple of hours before the Sens opening second round playoff round against the New York Rangers, are (from left) Monetta Ayotte, Stittsville Retirement Community executive director Lisa Cowan, Irene Matheson, Jo Martelle, Dorothy Bennett and Ron Codd.

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The Rotary Club of Ottawa Stittsville takes care of a section of Hazeldean Road every year in both the spring and the fall as part of the city’s clean up campaign. On April 26, members, spouses and children collected 15 bags of garbage and litter along the stretch of Hazeldean Road from the Kevin Haime golf driving range to Iber Road. All ready to participate in the clean up are (from left) Frans Vandendries, Brad Spriggs, Spencer Spriggs (in front of Brad), Susan Spriggs, Victoria Hunter, Steve Hunter (behind), Theresa Qadri, Sam Spriggs (behind Theresa) and Ron Hauck.

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Art show and sale celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

It’s an art show and sale to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday — that is why the goal is to have 150 works of art on display at the event, all in keeping with the Canada 150 theme. And while over 20 artists will be participating in this special art show and sale, the works of art will be displayed in a unique way, namely by theme rather than in individual artist booths. The six themed categories will be Coast to Coast, Floral and Fauna, Work and Play, Canadian Architecture, Red and White and Canadian Faces. It is believed that exhibiting the art by category will allow more artists to participate. These may be newer artists or perhaps artists who do not have enough finished art to have an individual booth but do have art that fits some of the categories. This show and sale will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby area of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex (GRC) on Shea Road. Everyone is welcome to attend. Those who do attend will have an opportunity to win one of three baskets of artist greeting cards. All those who attend will receive a ballot allowing them to vote for the top three art pieces in the show that they particularly like. Those who submit a vote will have his or her name go in a draw to win one of the baskets of artist greeting cards. The art on display in this show and sale will range from photo art and mixed media to watercolours and acrylics. “It will be a mixed bag of artwork,” Salena Richard of the sponsoring Ottawa West Arts Association (OWAA) says. All of the art on display will be for sale and indeed after May 8 will be able to be previewed on OWAA's website. The price and size of the painting, as well as an image of the piece, will be posted online for viewing in advance of the show. If you find a piece online that you like, it would be best to be at the show bright and early near the 10 a.m. opening to make sure it becomes yours. Ms. Richard says that all of the OWAA artists are excited and looking forward to this spring exhibition and sale with its focus on Canada’s 150th birthday. Besides this art show and sale, the OWAA gallery on the walls of the foyer area of the GRC will have a new display of artwork on exhibit, so there is going to be lots of art to view, all in one location.

Jubilee Singers concert SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

The Goulbourn Jubilee Singers will be hosting their Made in Canada spring concert on May 6 and 7.. The Jubilee Singers will be joined by the GJS Teens and by the Junior Jubilees, the two youth choirs associated with the Jubilee Singers. In addition, the concert is being presented in collaboration with Picton’s Command Performance Choir. There will be two performances of this Made in Canada concert, both at the Trinity Presbyterian Church on Richardson Side Road near the Huntmar Road intersection. There will be a performance on Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. as well as a 2 p.m. performance on Sunday, May 7. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and youth. Tickets are available by calling Bonny at 613-832-4423.

Each week, a lawyer from the Kanata based Allan Snelling law firm will answer a reader’s question. A weekly guide in legal matters

If you have a general legal question that you would like to have addressed send it via email to Legalmatters@compellingcounsel.com

Q: My wife and I are selling our home of 25 years and moving into our cottage that

we purchased in 2014. Neither our home nor our cottage has ever been rented, and we own no other real estate. How do we best allocate the principal residence exemption on sale of our home to reduce the capital gains tax?

Since 1982, a taxpayer and spouse are limited to a single principal residence designation. You may designate either your home or your cottage as your principal residence in the years it is lived in at some point by you, or a family member. Since you owned no other real estate until the acquisition of the cottage in 2014, you will designate your home as your principal residence until at least the year ending 2013. The question remaining is, do you designate your home as your principal residence to include the year of sale in 2017, or do you end the designation in an earlier year?

Factors to consider include: which property accrued the most gains from 2013, the time value of money and your plans for disposition of the cottage. For example, if the cottage accrued significantly more in capital gains than your home and you plan to dispose of the cottage in the near future, it might be worthwhile taking the tax hit now by not designating your home for your entire period of ownership. By contrast, if your plan is not to dispose of the cottage for many years, it may be better to designate your home for the entire period of ownership and not pay tax on the gain on its disposition.

The principal residence exemption is allocated by a formula based on the period of the designation to the years the property is owned. If you designate your home as your principal residence for the entire period owned ending 2017, the entire gain is exempted. If you designate your home for the period from acquisition in 1982 and ending 2013, then the formula will exempt 22/25 of the capital gain, resulting in some taxable capital gain.

The use of the principal residence exemption is very fact specific and you should seek the advice of your professional advisers when filing your tax returns for the period of sale, to confirm the most advantageous tax treatment and to fulfil your reporting obligations to CRA.

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