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Questions raised about need for Stittsville-wide BIA BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden@metroland.com

Some business people in Stittsville are worried that a push to create a Business Improvement Area in the community will end up costing them money if it ever comes to fruition but it won’t be of benefit to their businesses. At issues is the proposed boundaries for a Stittsville BIA, which some business owners say takes in too much of the community and should rather just be focused on the Main Street area of the community. “I have looked at other BIAs and they may make sense in locations that are saturated with restaurants and stores like the Byward Market or Sparks Street but I cannot see the benefit in Stittsville,” said Walter Pamic, who operates a business on Iber Road. “With all the continuous costs that we have to endure as small business owners — exorbitant hydro rates, increased wage, taxes, etc., I am not in favour of more added costs to my property bill,” he said in a communication with other business operators in Stittsville. When a proposed BIA information meeting was held at the Goulbourn Rec Complex back in July, the fact that a steering commttee working towards creating a Stittsville BIA proposed the boundary for such a BIA in essence cover all of Stittsville was one of the main areas of contention. Some who operate businesses on Iber Road, for example, see a BIA as mainly being of benefit to the businesses that line Stittsville Main

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Street. City of Ottawa economic development officer Brian Simpson attended the July 18 meeting as the city’s point man when it comes to dealing with the city’s various BIAs. Simpson told the Stittsville meeting that a BIA organizing committee has to convince him there is support in the local business community before he will recommend to the city that an official voting process within the business community is launched. “Where it is at now is we need to determine the level of interest within the business commu-

nity,” Simpson said at the time. A BIA, once established, is funded through a levy on businesses within the boundaries of a BIA, with the level of payment of each business determined by their assessed property value. The bigger the value, the bigger the levy a business pays into the BIA based on what a BIA sets as its annual budget. At this point, there would be three main areas of Stittsville that a BIA would cover — the Stittsville Main St. area, Hazeldean Rd. and Iber Rd.

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Parking emerges as a big issue in Stittsville Stittsville residents make their views known on parking changes weekend parking that include: • officially allowing street hockey, • a 45-second stopping rule for cabs, • protecting the bike boxes – stopping space allocated for cyclists, and • a move from three hours to sixhour parking on unsigned streets. A report presented to the committee summarized the responses to the city’s survey that was conducted over the summer. There were 1,971 people who responded to the online survey. The ma-

BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden@metroland.com

When you ask Stittsville residents about parking, they sure have a lot to say. The City of Ottawa recently conducted a survey of residents tied into possible changes to parking rules on weekends, and the response rate from Stittsville was the highest in the city. Last week the city’s transportation committee approved the changes for

jority – 72 per cent – were in favour of the move to six hour weekend parking. The five communities with the largest number of responses were Stittsville, Barrhaven, Orléans, Glebe, Ottawa South and Westboro. “We got almost 2,000 responses in a month in the summer,” said Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans. If the transportation committee’s support translates into city council approval this week, that means the on-

street parking duration limit along unsigned roadways will go from a 3-hour maximum to a 6-hour maximum from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and statutory holidays. The new rules would take effect on June 1, 2018. “Stittsville was the community with the most responses submitted from across the city,” Stittsville Coun. Shad Qadri said. He said the high respoinse rate in Stittsville is indicative of a community that is facing parking issues as it contunues its rapid growth spurt in recent years. “Unfortunately, I feel this truly showcases the parking issues that our

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Naming ceremony set for library room Ceremony slated for Oct. 5 at library branch BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden@metroland.com

Grace Thompson’s dedication to her community will be forever recognized going forward when a room at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library is named in her honour at a special ceremony next month. While the naming ceremony is still about a month away, Stittsville residents who want to attend the naming ceremony, which will be held on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m., are being asked to RSVP by Sep. 22 by contacting Board@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca as space will be limited at the event. Thompson was a local historian, author, and philanthropist. She was the first secretary-treasurer of the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society, was a long time member of the Stittsville Women’s Institute, was a founding member of the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers and was a member of the original steering committee that led to the formation of the Goulbourn Township Historical Society. Thompson was also one of the first volunteers at the Stittsville Public Library when it first opened back in 1973 and she continued volunteering into the 1980s. The Commemorative Naming Ceremony for the dedication of a room at the Stittsville library branch in honour of Thompson will be held at the library, which is located at 1637 Stittsville Main Street.

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Grassroots Grannies bike ride fundraiser deemed a success

Riders gather at the Bushtukah outlet in Stittsville for the start of the 8th annual Ride to Turn the Tide fundraising ride on Sept. 6. The ride ended on Friday, Sept. 8, in the Westboro

Fundraiser started in Stittsville before ending the three-day journey in Westboro BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden@metroland.com

They started riding early in the morning on Sept. 6 when the Grassroots Grannies annual Ride to Turn the Tide began in Stittsville, and by the time their fundraising ride came to an end on Friday, Sept. 8 they had made their presence known through Ashton, Appleton, Almonte, Perth, Merrickville and Metcalfe before returning to Ottawa’s Westboro neighbourhood. GRANNIES GET MOVING

Stittsville’s own Grassroots Grannies departed from the Bushtukah outlet in Stittsville at 5607 Hazeldean Rd. before ending their journey at the Bushtukah outlet on Richmond Road in Westboro. The 8th annual Ride to Turn the Tide of AIDS was held in support of African Grandmothers in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s “Grandmothers to Grandmothers” campaign.

show support and raise money for African grandmothers whose lives have been impacted by the HIV/AIDS. While the ride is now over you can still contribute to the cause by going online to make a donation on the Grassroot Grannies website at www.grassrootgrannies.com. Those wishing more information about the Grassroots Grannies and to DONATE possibly help out the cause can also contact Nancy Hough at nancyinmoTwenty-two local grandmothers, grandfathers and tion@rogers.com (613-592-3167) or Shirley Mander at smm3754@gmail.com others participated in the three-day cycling fundraiser to (613 592-3754).

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You’re invited to join Hospice Care Ottawa for the official opening of ‘Hein House’, the newly constructed residential wing of our Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice. Tours will be available for you to view the beautiful new facility. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be followed by our Annual General Meeting. Please join us! The MyQuit program is designed to support anyone interested in quitting smoking or cutting back their tobacco use. The program is free of charge and is delivered by our coaches who are trained in the latest techniques to help you successfully stop smoking. moi j’écrase est un programme gratuit s’adressant à toute personne qui souhaite arrêter de fumer ou réduire sa consommation de tabac. Il est animé par des mentors qui maîtrisent les plus récentes techniques visant à arrêter de fumer.

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Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice, 110 McCurdy Drive, Kanata Open House 3:00-5:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30 p.m. Annual General Meeting 6:30-8:00 p.m.

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Deadline fast approaching for residents to think about the future BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden@metroland.com

You still have some time left to give it some consideration, but the deadline to make suggestions on what should go into a City of Ottawa time capsule to represent Stittsville as part of a city Canada 150 project is quickly approaching. Stittsville Coun. Shad Qadri has previously called on local residents who want to make suggestions to contact his office, but to do so by Sept. 22. “All items must be submitted to my office no later than Sept. 22 so that they may be presented to the city archivist prior to a Sept. 29 deadline,” he said. A large stainless steel box measuring 24 inches wide by 36 inches high and 11 inches deep is on standby at the City of Ottawa’s Central Archives

Stay safe as cooler weather arrives Those who like to sit out in their backyard with an outdoor fireplace, fire pit or chiminea are being reminded that not all such heat sources are allowed. According to Sittsville Coun. Shad Qadri’s office, under the City of Ottawa’s Open Air Fire ByLaw, outdoor fireplaces that burn wood or solid fuels are prohibited in densely populated areas, including Stittsville. In Stittsville, open air fire permits are not permitted. An open air fire is the burning of material such as untreated wood, tree limbs and branches where the flame is not wholly contained and includes campfires, brush fires, burn drums, windrows and outdoor fireplaces, but does not include barbecues. Electric, natural gas, propane and oil outdoor fireplaces are permitted. Stittsville residents are also being reminded that the fire pit in Village Square Park is for the sole use of the First Stittsville Scouts and Guides and is not for personal or recreational use. — Brian Dryden

at the James Bartleman Centre in Nepean waiting to be filled with mementos from each ward. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has asked the city’s ward councillors to consult with their constituents on finding “a meaningful and unique contribution” that reflects their civic wards. Qadri calls the time capsule effort “an exciting initiative.” CELEBRATE

While Canada celebrates its 150th birthday this year, the idea behind the time capsule is to open it in 50 years when the country celebrates its 200th anniversary. The entombing ceremony for the time capsule is scheduled to take place in the rotunda at City Hall in early 2018. The box will be locked and welded shut before it is interred in its

final resting place at City Hall, which has not yet been finalized. “I’m excited about this,” Watson said. “We want it to be reflective of what the city was like back in 2017.” All Stittsville submission ideas should be sent to Shad.Qadri@ottawa.ca. Those making suggestions are asked to include an image of their recommended artifact if possible. “I highly encourage everyone to share some of their ideas for what represents our community as it stands today,” Qadri said. “Although I will not be the final decision-maker for this venture, I am excited to hear just what our residents feel represents the incredible sense of community and family existent within Stittsville.”

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he city will soon revamp the length of time you can park on a street that does not have parking signs. It may come as a surprise to some motorists that a curb with no signs has a threehour time limit. In most cases it doesn’t matter – only if someone complains about your car does the city check up on you. Next June 1, the limit will be doubled to six hours. It seems reasonable, but clearly doesn’t go far enough. No one wants cars parked for days or weeks in the same spot, but six hours provides little benefit compared with three hours. Six hours is not the length of many workdays, so it’s not much use to anyone heading to an office for a 9-to-5 job. And six hours isn’t enough time to have a full night’s sleep. It seems the outgoing three-hour limit wasn’t enforced much anyway – a city manager reports only 33 such tickets were issued on weekends in 2016. What the city needs is short time limits in some

places and leisurely limits elsewhere. If a space is located in an area where we want to encourage parking space turnover – near a shopping area for example – stick to three hour parking, or less, during shopping times and leave it unlimited from evening to morning In other areas – suburbs, away from retail – why not allow 23 hours of parking? That would mean cars that have basically been abandoned can still be ticketed, while allowing others to park where there’s plenty of space available. We’ve all paid for roads through taxes, why not allow drivers to use them as parking spaces where things are quiet? The potential downside to six-hour limits is a reduction in parking turnover in places where parking is in high demand. It may tempt some office workers to clog up a neighbourhood for the morning, then clog it up again by moving their cars at lunchtime. Each street and each neighbourhood has different requirements, and a one-size-fits-all policy is a wishy-washy policy. It’s not clear that a six hour rule is going to be much better than the three hours we’re allowed today.

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here was a back-to-school photo in the newspaper that triggered more thoughts about the school-naming controversy of the recently concluded summer. The photo showed a mother and daughter hugging at Vimy Ridge Public School in suburban Ottawa. Vimy Ridge — a new school and what a good name for it. The name celebrates one of the pivotal moments in Canadian history. There are other important events in Canadian history, other historic places and they could have schools named after them. Whether those names should replace Sir John A. Macdonald, and other famous Canadians now deemed to be flawed, is another question. But at least we can agree that Canada does not need more things named after Sir John A. There are lots of other good names out there. Or are there?

ter because his record was blemished? There is a different answer for minor figures in our history. The renaming of the Langevin Block in downtown Ottawa causes little alarm because Hector Funny Town Langevin was not as important — and few Canadians knew who he was. Sir John A. cannot be made an unThere was a flurry of Sir John A. person so easily. We can’t pretend he namings during the period of the didn’t exist. We also shouldn’t pretend Harper government. One of those that he was a flawless person. But we was what we used to call the Western can make sure that Canadians underParkway in Ottawa. Most people still stand him better. call it the Western Parkway and it One of the more constructive recertainly wouldn’t hurt to call it that sponses to the Sir John A. controversy again, officially. has come from those who study and But as for changing the names of all seek to preserve our history. They see a those other buildings, bridges, airports, great need for better historical underarenas and bingo parlours named after standing by Canadians. If we all knew Sir John A., there’s no clear answer on what Sir John A. did and didn’t do, it that. Can we really deny our history, would be easier to put such matters as turn our backs on the considerable the naming of schools in perspective. achievements of our first prime minisIt might also stimulate discussion on

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some of the issues that are at the heart of the renaming controversy. The more understanding there is, the better the chance is of righting some historical wrongs. Better historical understanding begins with increased teaching of history in schools, beginning at the elementary level and continuing. It also wouldn’t hurt to improve and broaden the teaching of politics at the high school level and attempt to increase interest in current affairs. To do so courts controversy, but the kids can handle it — if their parents can. History doesn’t have to be dull, particularly if it is taught warts and all. Sir John A. was a fascinating man, with many faults, personal and political. Those faults make him all the more fascinating — especially, perhaps, to those in schools named after him. Vimy Ridge is a great name, but EDITORIAL: MANAGING EDITOR: Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225 theresa.fritz@metroland.com NEWS EDITOR: John Curry john.curry@metroland.com - 613-221-6152 REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER: Brian Dryden 613-221-6162 brian.dryden@metroland.com

some people might see it as glorifying war. So there you go. Meanwhile, the search can continue for flawless Canadians to name schools after. Know anybody like that? Maybe it would be better just to name schools after trees.

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Space being completely renovated but challenge now is to furnish and equip rooms Continued from page 1

This makes the space a dream come true for Steinburg and her Main Street Community Services team. “It’s just very much right” and is where we belong, Steinburg says about the new premises, noting that a community feel pervades the location. The ownership has a similar belief system relating to community service and other tenants include the Lotus Centre for Special Music Education that provides music education for those with developmental disorders, learning disabilities, and gifted profiles; a tutoring business; and even a longtime barber shop, all believers in service to the community. The only real concern that Steinburg has with the location is that Main Street Community Services could have used even more room, but there is a possibility that there could be room to expand in the future. Since deciding last June to relocate to these premises, lots has been happening. Main Street Community Services found the city of Ottawa most co-operative and supportive in facilitating its plans for the space which formerly housed three different businesses. The space had to be completely renovated, with walls erected for the various rooms such as a quiet room, a Snoezelen room which provides a stress-free environment for individuals with disabilities, a computer room,

a life skills room, a doctor’s office, and various other rooms including a kitchen and a locker room. There’s also a spacious main area. But challenges still remain because although Main Street Community Services now has expanded premises, there’s not only more to pay in rent than at its former Stittsville site but also all of the rooms still have to be furnished and equipped. The only furniture that Main Street Community Services has that will be used in the new premises is a boardroom table and eight chairs. The Snoezelen room, for example, will cost about $10,000 to equip and set up. Other specialty rooms will cost $3,000 to $4,000 each to equip and set up. The locker room, which Main Street Community Services has never had before, will cost up to $25,000 to set up. The kitchen area will cost, well, whatever a household kitchen costs these days. Main Street Community Services is currently seeking corporate sponsors to help set up these various specialty rooms. In addition, it has a GoFundMe fundraising initiative underway to try to help with some of these costs. But Steinburg makes no excuses for the costs facing Main Street Community Services in these new premises. She says that she wants to live out her full dream, meaning that she wants the special-needs youth whom Main Street Community Services serves to

have the benefit of new and complete equipment that will give them every opportunity to grow and succeed. The new premises are totally wheelchair-accessible, all on one floor. The previous premises at the former Stittsville Public School required climbing up a flight of stairs. The new premises are close to green space and a community centre is close by. Main Street Community Services will be able to hold its summer camp program at these premises because of the proximity of a pool. But although Main Street Community Services has moved from Stittsville, Shelley says that the area will remain important to the organization, not only because Shelley herself lives in Stittsville and a number of youth benefiting from its services come from the community, but also because Main Street Community Services has four residential group homes in Stittsville. Main Street Community Services now has 10 such residential group homes, with other ones being in Richmond, Carp, and Kanata. The new premises will allow Main Street Community Services not only to grow its services but also to be more efficient because of a better, more specialized environment not only for the special-needs youth being served but also for the frontline and administrative staff. Main Street Community Services expects to have a grand opening at its

new premises sometime in October. Erica Mclean, the assistant executive director at Main Street Community Services, notes that the new premises will allow the organization to expand its programs and services over time. She notes that there is definitely a need for these programs and services, especially given Main Street Community Services’ willingness to accept special-needs youth that other organizations are reluctant to take. And Main Street Community Services tries to maintain a family atmosphere and environment, something that not only was the case in its previous premises but also will continue in

its new location. “Everyone’s a family member here,” Steinburg says, rather than a client or customer. Main Street Community Services is a registered charity that provides comprehensive, research-based programs for individuals who are challenged by a disability or an exceptionality. It also offers a social learning day program, an adult day program, a developmental day program, an afterschool program, a summer camp, and a March break camp. The 10 residential homes operated by Main Street Community Services provide both full-time care and respite services.

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Erica Mclean (left), assistant executive director of Main Street Community Services, and Shelley Steinburg (right), executive director, stand with a Main Street Community Services (MSCS) poster sign as they excitedly wait for the new MCSC premises on Beaverbrook Road in Kanata to be ready for occupancy once renovations are completed.

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Church Services The Anglican Parish of March St John’s South March 325 Sandhill Road, Kanata Sunday Service 9:00 am & 10:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am

St Mary’s North March 2574 6th Line Road, Dunrobin Services and Sunday School 9:00 am

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St Paul’s Dunrobin 1118 Thomas Dolan Parkway Sunday Service 11:00 am

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Nursery and Children’s programs running concurrently. Youth Groups: Grades 6-8, Sundays at 4:30-6:30 PM and Grades 9-12, Sundays at 7-9 PM.

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Stittsville United Church

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SUNDAY MASS TIMES Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am & 10:30 am Monsignor Joseph Muldoon, Pastor Parish office - 613-836-8881 Fax - 613-836-8806

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GLEN CAIRN UNITED CHURCH 140 Abbeyhill Dr., Kanata Rev. Brian Copeland

1600 Stittsville Main Street

Sunday Services at 9:15 and 10:45 AM.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30am. Sunday School 10:30am. Wednesday Worship/Bible Study 7:30pm

10:00 am: Service of Worship and Sunday School Pastoral Care & Healing Service: 11:30am - last Sunday of each month

(corner of Main St. & Fernbank)

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Sunday Services 9 & 11:15am 9am Children’s Program Available Pastors: Bob Davies, Stephen Budd & Doug Ward kbc@kbc.ca

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WELCOME to our Church St. Paul’s United Church, Carp Service 10:30 a.m. 613-839-2155 www.stpauls-dunrobin.ca stpaulsunitedcarp@sympatico.ca

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Around village of Richmond Richmond Community 4H Club *St. Paul’s United Church is providing the meals at the Richmond Fair this year. Each year, a different church group in Richmond takes on the responsibility of providing the meals in the Dining Hall at the fairgrounds for the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of the Fair. *The Richmond walking group will begin again for the fall on Tuesday, Sept. 19, right after the Richmond Fair weekend. Group members walk to music for an hour every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon in the upstairs hall at the Richmond Memorial Community Centre (arena). Participants walk at their own pace, as fast or as slow as they want. It is up to the person. This is a great way to get some exercise while also enjoying a social time, finding out from others what’s happening in and around the village. And best of all, it is all free. This walking group program is sponsored by the Richmond Village Association. For more information, or if you have questions, please contact Coralie Bartley at 613-838-5328. *A chicken barbecue is being held at the Richmond Legion Hall on Ottawa Street on Friday, Sept. 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. You’ll be able to enjoy a breast of chicken with assorted salads and a homemade dessert. Cost is $15 per person. For tickets, please call Mavis Lewis at 613-838-2749. This will be the Legion’s final barbecue of the season. Steak barbecues have been held throughout the summer, with the last one slated for Friday, Sept. 15. Then things will wind up with this chicken barbecue. *Nadia Mills is the chairperson of the junior division committee for the Richmond Agricultural Society for this year’s annual Richmond Fair. Sue Getty is the vice-chairperson. Committee members include Adeline Bugden, Robbie Judd, Hailey Judd, and Katie Temple. *The Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS) has a caregivers' program with meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at St. Paul’s United Church on McBean Street. The meetings get underway at 6:30 p.m. with a speaker and refreshments. The speaker is typically done by 7:30 p.m., giving time for the caregivers present to ask questions or get advice from one another. The program is free and free respite care in the home can be provided so caregivers can attend. However, this has to be discussed and planned in advance with ROSSS. The topics and speakers are different every month. This month’s theme will be “Healthy Aging”. For more information about this caregivers program, please contact Leeanne Van der Burgt of ROSSS at 613-692-4697, ext. 243. *Cathy Craig is the chair of the fruits and vegetables committee of the Richmond Agri-

cultural Society this year, with Brenda Lindsey as the vice-chair. Committee members include Dorothy Rea, Rita Devenny, Margaret Sadler, Bev Tanner, Bill Reid, and Sandi Doleman. *Free Open Table community dinners are once again being held at St. John’s Anglican Church hall on Fowler Street. The first one will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23 with the doors opening at 4:30 p.m. and dinner being served at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this free dinner. Future dinners will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 18. *The Chapman Mills Sound Connection, a women’s chorus, is starting rehearsals for the 2017-18 season on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The group meets from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Minto Recreation Complex on Cambrian Road in Barrhaven. New members from Richmond are most welcome. *Former Richmond resident David Leroux moved to Kingston in association with his job with Labour Canada back in 1994. He retired about four years ago. In Richmond, he began his “Dining With David” catering business which he continued after he moved until 2001 when he was involved in a VIA Rail derailment. He was returning from labour work in Halifax, alone in the dining call, when the derailment happened in Stewiacke, NS. The dining car in which he was riding left the tracks and went through a feed mill store. It took a couple of hours to rescue him from the rubble. *Roger Chapman, a former president of the Richmond Munster Minor Hockey Association, is now the general manager of the Richmond Royals of the Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2. *Wednesday night euchre parties at Rev. Michael Gillissie Parish Hall at St. Philip’s Church at the corner of Burke Street and Fortune Street begin again on Wednesday, Sept. 20 after a summer break. These euchres will be held every second Wednesday so the dates in October will be Oct. 4 and Oct. 18. The starting time for these Wednesday night euchres has changed from the previous 7:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The admission fee is $5 per person which includes a lunch and refreshments. New euchre players are most welcome to attend, joining the group of regulars who enjoy attending these evenings of playing cards and socializing. For more information about these euchres, please call Rita at 613-4893996. *Honourary presidents of the Richmond Fair this year are Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre, Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP Jack MacLaren, Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod, mayor Jim Watson and councillor Scott Moffatt.

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Press Reporter, Richmond Community 4H Club

The Richmond Community 4H Club planted tomatoes in a raised bed outside the Dining Hall at the Richmond fairgrounds. Once the tomatoes were ready, they were picked and donated to the Richmond Food

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What’s up, doc, around village of Stittsville? Last year, the City of Ottawa began a review of the current City By-Laws that regulate site alteration activities. Over the last several months, City staff have engaged with local residents, farming organizations and environmental groups to create a new Site Alteration ByLaw for the City of Ottawa. The City’s goal with this new by-law is to prevent drainage problems, protect the productivity of soils in designated Agricultural Resource Areas, protect designated natural areas and other identified natural heritage features (such as significant woodlands and valleylands) from negative impacts, reduce the risk of root damage to City-owned trees or other trees protected under the City’s tree by-laws and to establish basic rules for how site alteration is done, to avoid impacts to neighbours and the environment. Ultimately, the driving force behind this proposal is the impacts on agricultural lands by those wishing to development. In some cases, we have seen land manipulation in an effort to downgrade land from agricultural to a use more compatible with development. One thing I would like to see in this by-law is an outright exemption for normal agricultural activities. That exemption doesn’t yet exist. I would encourage any landowner or resident who has an interest in site alteration activities to review the draft by-law which is available on Ottawa.ca and to provide your feedback to City staff. As always, you can contact my office to receive a copy of the draft by-law, or to provide your comments. It is very important that the City received a variety of feedback on this matter from all parties impacted.

Richmond Parks Open House On Tuesday, September 12th, I will be hosting an Open House meeting alongside our City of Ottawa Parks Planner, Jennifer Hemmings. The purpose of this open house is to outline plans for various park projects across the village. The parks included are King’s Grant Park, Richmond Lions Park and Sarah McCarthy Park. The latter is a new park being developed in the Richmond Gate community off of Nixon Farm Drive. The proposals will introduce a new mini soccer field and pathways at King’s Grant, a new lighted outdoor rink at Richmond Lions Park, and a basketball court, puddle rink and two new play structures, including an accessible structure at Sarah McCarthy Park. Ms. Hemmings and I have also heard many of the comments from Richmond residents on what they’d like to see in our parks. As a result of those comments, future planning has also begun on a new regional park in the Western Development Lands. That park has been identified for both a splash pad and a skate park. While the park planned in the Western Development Lands is a few years away, the plans for our other three parks are more imminent with much of the work taking place in 2018. The Open House will focus on these three parks and will be hosted at the Richmond Arena hall upstairs between the hours of 7:00pm and 9:00pm. As this is an open house, you can come at any time during those two hours. If you are unable to attend, I will also have the display boards with me at my Richmond Fair booth, just inside the main gate, all weekend from Friday, September 15th until close on Sunday, September 17th. 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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*The next monthly luncheon of the Friendship Club will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at noon at the Stittsville Legion Hall on Stittsville Main Street. The menu for this luncheon will include lasagna, garlic bread and Caesar salad, along with a surprise dessert. The musical group “Forever Friends” will be providing the musical entertainment. Friendship Club members wishing to attend this luncheon should reserve a place by contacting Gloria at 613-831-8819 or Rosemary at 613-836-6354 before Friday, Sept. 22. *Sarah Culbert, 15, of Stittsville, who has been a student at the U-Rock Music School in Stittsville, was one of the 12 finalists in the 2017 Ottawa Idol competition. *The season is over for the Stittsville 56ers of the Greater Ottawa Fastball League. The 56ers lost 12-4 to the Kars Aces at Alexander Grove on Wednesday, Sept. 6 in a game that was halted after five innings due to the league’s mercy rule. Luc D’Entremont had two home runs for the 56ers in the game. Kars had erupted for three two-run home runs in the fifth inning to blow the game open and end the 56ers season. This was the second game of a three-game first round playoff series, with the 56ers having dropped the opening game of the series. The 56ers had to win this game for the series to continue. *The next meeting of the Kanata and District Breast Cancer Support Group will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Mlacak Centre at 2500 Campeau Dr. in Kanata. Residents of Stittsville and Goulbourn are most welcome to attend the meeting. For more information, please contact Judy at 613-592-1929. *A number of Stittsville residents work for Trend Micro, an IT security firm located in Kanata. Each year Trend Micro holds a “Give and Match” campaign where the firm matches donations that Trend Micro staff as a whole make to charitable causes around the world. For this year’s campaign, the more than 200 staff at Trend Micro in Kanata have selected the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization as the recipient of their fundraising efforts. The donations will go to the Organization’s Refugee Resettlement Fund which provides services to newcomers to Canada. Fundraising activities to date have include a breakfast and lunch and a comedy night. Other planned fundraising activities include a golf tournament and a poker tournament.

*The West Ottawa Arts Association (owaa) has a new exhibition entitled “Canada’s People and History” now on display at the owaa gallery in the foyer area of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex on Shea Road. This exhibition will run through to Friday, Oct. 20. The exhibition features 27 works involving 18 artists. And, as with all owaa exhibitions, there is People’s Choice balloting, allowing viewers to indicate a favourite piece of artwork in the exhibition. The People’s Choice ballot box can be found on top of the glass display case just outside the door of the ward office of city of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillor Shad Qadri. *Table tennis for adults is played every Tuesday and Thursday in the upstairs hall at the Johnny Leroux Stittsville Community Arena. This table tennis program is a city of Ottawa program. You can register with the city of Ottawa online or in person at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex on Shea Road in Stittsville. Early registration will guarantee a place in the program. This table tennis program, which runs from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, takes place from Sept. 19 to Dec. 7. Cost is $120.25 (program #1102642) while seniors over age 65 pay $108.25. There’s also a session from Jan. 9 to March 8. For more information about this table tennis program in Stittsville, please contact Bob Schwenger at 613-836-7210 or email bmaschwenger@gmail.com. *Members of the Friendship Club should note that shuffleboard has re-started after a summer break as have the exercise classes. New members are always welcome for the Friendship Club. For membership information, please contact Lorraine at 613599-3297. *The Amberwood Village golf course was closed from last Sunday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. to Monday, Sept. 11 at noon as the greens were aerated. *The Oasis in Kanata, a program for caregivers of people with mental illness in the west Ottawa area, is hosting a presentation entitled “Communication, Boundary Setting and Self-Care” on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Glen Cairn United Church at 140 Abbeyhill Dr. in Kanata. This free public information session will be presented by Juliet Haynes who is Regional Family Support Program Coordinator for The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, Phyllis GrantParker who is executive director of Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario and Madeleine Bertrand who is director of Family-to-

Family Education Programs for Ontario for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Everyone is welcome to attend this presentation. Pre-registration is not required. *Among those who have been helping maintain the gardens at St. Thomas Anglican Church at the corner of Stittsville Main Street and Carleton Cathcart Street this past summer are Bob McCaig, Bob Lomas, Gary Graham, John Bottriell, David Hazen, Steven Dow, Hugh O’Toole, Michael Smith, William Passmore, Pat McNally, Pam Hazen and Hilary Shouldice. *Brent Hopkins is the new principal at Sacred Heart Catholic High School this fall, taking over from principal Alex Belloni, who has become the principal at St. Pius Catholic High School in Nepean. Christine Khan-Taylor is a new vice-principal at Sacred Heart. *You can enjoy English country dancing at a program at the John Mlacak Community Centre (Hall ‘A’) in Kanata which is open to residents of Stittsville and Goulbourn. The program is running every Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. until the end of May. There’s even a beginners’ session at 7:30 p.m. There is no partner necessary and the first night is free. The annual fee is $60. For information, please call June at 613-746-1424 or go to www.OttawaEnglishDance.org . * The hosting of the Grey Cup in Ottawa this year has an impact on the annual Parade of Lights in Stittsville. In order to avoid any conflict with Grey Cup events that weekend and particularly with the availability of security and first responders, the parade date is being moved for this year from its traditional date of the last Saturday in November to the following Saturday which will be Saturday, Dec. 2. The parade will still begin at 6 p.m., following its regular route southward along Stittsville Main Street from the Ottawa Carleton Board of Education depot across from Brown’s Your Independent Grocer. The parade will disperse at Stittsville Main Street and Carleton Cathcart Street. *Diane Clement is the president of the Anglican Church Women at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Stittsville. *Calling on any former staff members of the Ottawa Board of Education! An Ottawa Board of Education staff re-union for 2017 has been planned for Saturday, Sept. 23 with a mix and mingle at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:15 p.m. along with a silent auction. To purchase a ticket or for more information, visit the reunion website at www.obere-

union.ca or phone Ross Maxwell at 613-271-8405. *Stittsville Taekwon-Do which meets in the basement hall at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at the corner of Stittsville Main and Mulkins streets is marking its tenth anniversary with an open house and BBQ this Saturday, Sept. 16. There will be a demonstration from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. with open classes being held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to drop in to this celebration. *The Stittsville District Lions Club is holding an open house Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Lions Hall on Stittsville Main Street for those who would like to learn about the Lions Club’s work and involvement in the community, perhaps with a view to possible membership. Anyone interested in attending is asked to RSVP on or before Sept. 22 by calling 613-836-4964 or 613-8385007. Everyone is most welcome to attend. *Giant Tiger Stores Limited has relaunched menswear in its stores. This includes a new Rivet61 brand besides existing Mountain Ridge, ACX Active and Tradesmax Pro lines. Giant Tiger’s new lines were unveiled at a launch event at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on Sept. 6. The evening ended with a performance by Ottawa-based country band River Town Saints. The Giant Tiger store in Stittsville is located at the Jackson Trails Centre plaza at the corner of Hazeldean Road and Stittsville Main Street. *Richmond is the focus for this year’s annual heritage photo contest hosted by the Goulbourn Township Historical Society. Next year (2018) is the 200th anniversary year of Richmond, which is why the theme of this heritage photo contest is “Richmond 200”. There are four categories in the contest: 1 — People of Richmond; 2 — Richmond Heritage; 3 — The Jock River; and 4 — Timeless Pastimes. The deadline for entries is Sept. 30, 2017 at midnight. Each photograph submitted must be accompanied by a short description as to how the photo relates to the category and theme. Images must be taken within the boundaries of the former Goulbourn township. Each entry must be accompanied by a release from the copyright owner (photographer) for each entry to allow the society to use the image (add to the society collection and print or publish at the society’s discretion) and giving credit to the photographer. Images must be submitted electronically to the following address — photocontest@goulbournhistoricalsociety. org.


Dentist gives back with scholarships SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Stittsville dentist Dr. Ami Barakat wants to give back. That’s why he has decided to award two $8,000 scholarships to graduates of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, one for a male recipient and one for a female recipient. The first $8,000 scholarship has been presented to Hunter Knight, a graduate of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre. The scholarship will help Hunter pay his tuition and for his books as he enters his second year of studies at McMaster University in Hamilton. The selection process is still underway for choosing the female recipient of a scholarship. These scholarships came about as Dr. Barakat and his wife Anne had been looking for ways to give back to the community after serving it in business for 13 years. Over that time, Dr. Barakat has supported hockey teams, has gone on mission trips and has performed pro-bono dentistry for the less fortunate, among other initiatives. Dr. Barakat, though, always wanted to help youth who may have been dealt an unfortunate hand or made one or two bad choices. He wants to help such youth become productive members of society and excel in life. Dr. Barakat has been doing dental work on young ladies at a number of Children’s Aid Society group homes since 2004, getting to know the youth involved and hearing their stories. Some of their stories have been quite heartbreaking. Knowing about the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, Dr. Barakat saw an opportunity to help youth there by providing two scholarships annually covering tuition for postsecondary education. He hopes that the scholarships will help in effecting change in the lives of recipients in the coming years. Dr. Barakat operates the Villanova Dental Studio which has two locations in Stittsville, one on Stittsville Main Street and one on Hazeldean Road. The Villanova Dental Studio offers comprehensive dental care for all aspects of dental health. Dr. Barakat has received a Forty under 40 Award from the Ottawa Business Journal. He graduated with honours from the University of Toronto faculty of dentistry and has also studied at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and at the Academy of General Dentistry. He has also attended the Las Vegas Institute for advanced cosmetic dentistry training. Working with Dr. Barakat at his Villanova Dental Studio locations are Dr. Nohe Sassi, Dr. Belal Alani and Dr. Bilal Mammah. The team at Villanova Dental Studio also includes a staff of 20 including hygienists, dental assistants and patient co-ordinators. The Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre was founded in 1993 by a

group led by Ottawa philanthropist Dave Smith. It provided a day drug treatment program until 2010 when it switched to offer residential and aftercare treatment for youth aged 13 to 21 years. Currently the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre operates a ten bed facility for females at a campus in West Carleton while also operating

a 14 bed facility for males at a Carleton Place location. The Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre is now fundraising through its foundation to raise funds for construction of a new 30-bed youth treatment facility in West Carleton, combining both current programs under one roof.

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

September 14, 2017 Councillor’s Column Keeping You Informed Stittsville Residents with Majority of Feedback on Parking By-Law Amendment On Wednesday, September 6th, the City’s Transportation Committee discussed and approved an updated Traffic and Parking By-law. This report and recommendations must now go before City Council for final approval. Included in the report is the recommendation to extend on-street parking duration limit along unsigned roadways from a 3-hour maximum to a 6-hour maximum from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and statutory holidays. This will allow more flexibility for residents and their guests requiring greater than 3-hour parking on weekends and holidays; and allows up to 24 hours of consecutive on-street parking for overnight guests arriving after 1 p.m. Upon receiving Council approval, the updated by-law is proposed to go into effect June 1, 2018 and will also be harmonized with City and provincial legislation. The report presented to the committee summarized the responses the City received from the survey conducted over the summer. With a total of 161 votes in support and 51 votes against, Stittsville was the community with the most responses submitted from across the City. Unfortunately, I feel this truly showcases the parking issues that our growing community is facing. The current Traffic and Parking By-law was approved by the City in 2003 and since then I know Stittsville has experienced denser development and I think the parking needs of residents have also changed; particularly during the winter months. For example, I have been working with the City’s Traffic Department in tandem with the Fairwinds’ Community Association to review potential parking limitations between Dec 1st-March 31st. The majority of responses from Stittsville residents supported the weekend and holiday changes proposed. I frequently receive communications from residents in Stittsville regarding street parking, from both those who have received parking tickets and also those that are concerned with cars parking on their streets. The proposed changes would be for weekends and holidays which I think is important to allow for flexibility to accommodate residents who have gatherings at their homes or are hosting guests from out of town.

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At the presentation of an $8,000 scholarship to a graduate of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre are (from left) Dave Smith, recipient Hunter Knight and scholarship donor Ami Barakat of Villanova Dental which has two locations in Stittsville. Dr. Barakat is providing two such scholarships, one for a male recipient and one for a female recipient who are graduates of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre.

PUBLIC MEETINGS All public meetings will be held at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda and updates, please sign up for email alerts or visit ottawa.ca/agendas, or call 3-1-1.

Monday, September 18 Ottawa Board of Health 5 p.m., Champlain Room Tuesday, September 19 Environment and Climate Protection Committee 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Accessibility Advisory Committee 6:30 p.m., Champlain Room Wednesday, September 20 Transit Commission 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Thursday, September 21 Community and Protective Services Committee 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room Did you know you can receive e-mail alerts regarding upcoming meetings? Sign up today at ottawa.ca/subscriptions.

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It is not too late to help Stittsville make history for the next fifty years. The City of Ottawa Time Capsule is currently being assembled and residents are requested to send in their suggestions for how they would like our community to be remembered when the time capsule is opened again in 2067, on Canada’s 200th anniversary. This is an incredible opportunity to give our next generation a glimpse into Stittsville as it is today. What a thrill it will be for someone to open a time capsule 50 years from now and experience just what our daily lives look like. Better still, imagine the nostalgia on our children`s faces when they are reminded in 50 years of their youth! I would like to take this moment to invite all residents to share with me their ideas for what they believe Stittsville’s contribution to the time capsule should be. The memento should be unique and memorable and reflective of Stittsville. All items must be submitted to my office no later than September 22nd so that they may be presented to the City Archivist for the September 29th deadline. Items must also be able to fit in the capsule which is 24” wide x 36” high x 11” deep. A full list of requirements is also available on my website at Shadqadri.com. I highly encourage everyone to share some of their ideas for what represents our community as it stands today. All submission ideas should be sent to me at Shad.Qadri@ottawa.ca. If possible, include an image of your recommended artifact. I look forward to all resident’s suggestions and cannot wait to share the selected item following the September 22nd deadline. Thank you.

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. Stittsville News - Thursday, September 14, 2017 13


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‘Try Sledge Hockey’ at GRC SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Sledge hockey is a sport that those of all ages and abilities can play. For anyone interested in trying sledge hockey, there’s a couple of Try Sledge Hockey sessions coming up at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex on Shea Road in Stittsville. There will be sleds available for you to use as you discover how you can move across the ice in this sport. You may or may not decide to take up the sport, but it will be a great learning experience and your awareness of sledge hockey will be increased. The next time you see a Canadian sledge hockey team play in the Paralympics, you will know how it feels to play sledge hockey and the skills involved. If you decide to take up the sport, Sledge Hockey of Eastern Ontario (SHEO) is always looking for new players for its programs. The first Try Sledge Hockey session will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex. The ice time for this session is being donated by City of Ottawa councillors Marianne Wilkinson, Shad Qadri, Allan Hubley and Eli

El-Chantiry. Another Try Sledge Hockey session will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 6:15 p.m., also at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex. SHEO is an association of athletes, their families, coaches and volunteers who are involved with the sport of sledge hockey. The organization was originally established in 1982 as Ottawa-Carleton Sledge Hockey and Ice Picking, becoming incorporated in 1990. It has been a member of the Ottawa District Hockey Association since 2004. Players with SHEO live in Ottawa and the surrounding towns and communities. SHEO currently has up to 80 players in three divisions. SHEO’s goals are to plan, promote and encourage participation in the sport of sledge hockey; to facilitate the integration of all athletes with persons facing physical and developmental challenges; and to contribute to the development of the sport of sledge hockey. Sledge hockey is a team sport that disabled and nondisabled participants can play on an equal basis. It conforms to the rules and form of traditional hockey. The skills required to control and propel the sledge adds a new element

Notice of Study Commencement and Open House #1 Leitrim Road Realignment and Widening Environmental Assessment Study

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Fred Barrett Arena 3280 Leitrim Road 6 to 9 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.) OC Transpo route 93 (formerly 144) Free parking is available

The City of Ottawa has initiated the Leitrim Road Realignment and Widening Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to identify the right-of-way requirements for the project, protect the corridor and inform the ongoing planning and development of adjacent lands. The study area is illustrated on the key map.

The EA study is being undertaken in accordance with Ontario’s EA Act, fulfilling requirements as a Municipal Class EA process for a Schedule C project. The EA process will involve developing, assessing and evaluating alternatives, leading to a Recommended Plan including a functional design and an estimate of capital and operating costs for implementation. There will be ongoing public consultation activities during the course of the study. This first Open House will provide: • An overview of the study progress to date including an overview of existing conditions • Reconfirming the project need and justification • An evaluation of alternative solutions and alternative corridors.

Your participation in the Open House meetings is an important component of the study where you can discuss the project with the study team and provide feedback. Information about the study is available on the City’s website at ottawa.ca/leitrimroad. The Open House information will also be available on the website. Interested persons can provide comments throughout the EA process. Any comments received will be collected under the Environmental Assessment Act and, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require special accommodation, please call or email the City of Ottawa Project Manager, below, before the event. For further information or to provide comments, please contact: Katarina Cvetkovic, P.Eng. Senior Project Manager Transportation Planning Transportation Services Department City of Ottawa Tel: 613-580-2424 ext. 22842 Email: Katarina.Cvetkovic@ottawa.ca

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Sledge Hockey of Eastern Ontario is hosting two “Try Sledge Hockey” sessions at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex in Stittsville, with everyone invited to try out the sport of sledge hockey. of excitement and challenge to a game already known for its fast pace and teamwork. In sledge hockey, the athlete sits low to the surface of the ice on top of a tubular frame. Metal runners serving as skates are attached to the underside of the sled. Picks are used to propel a player across the ice and to pass the puck. Athletes in sledge hockey wear the same hockey equipment as authorized by the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association. Sledge hockey was designed to allow participants with a physical disability to play the game of ice hockey. It was invented in the early 1960s at a rehabilitation centre in Stockholm, Sweden. It has become one of the most popular sports in the Winter Paralympic Games. The name “sledge hockey” has been officially changed to “para ice hockey” as of Nov. 30, 2016, by the International Paralympic Committee, which serves as the international governing body for the sport. The change was made partly because of the fact that the meaning of “sledge” differs between languages. Two men from Sweden designed the sled for sledge hockey in the 1960s, because they wanted to continue to play hockey despite their physical disabilities. The sled or sledge has changed little over the years from the initial sledge that these two men designed. Competition between sledge hockey teams started in 1971, involving five teams in Europe. In 1981, Great Britain established its first sledge

hockey team, while Canada had its first team in 1982. In 1990, the United States developed its first sledge hockey team. Sledge hockey continued to expand, with Estonia and Japan icing teams in 1993. Sledge hockey became an official event at the Paralympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, in 1994. Sweden appropriately took the first gold medal for the sport. In the 1998 Paralympic Games in Nagano, Japan, Norway won the gold medal. The U.S. won the gold medal at the 2002 Paralympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Canada won the gold medal at the 2006 Paralympic Games in Torino, Italy. Essentially, all of the regular ice hockey rules for able-bodied ice hockey apply to para ice hockey or sledge hockey. Differences are those necessitated by the ice sledge and the athlete. The first set of international rules was created in 1990. The only rule unique to para ice hockey is “teeing,” which is charging an opponent using any part of the front radius of the sled. The sticks for sledge hockey have a blade curved at one end in a manner similar to regular ice hockey sticks. The stick generally has six to eight metal teeth at the opposite end of the blade for manoeuvring and propulsion. Movement is achieved by using the metal teeth as a means to grip the ice and push yourself forward. John Jacobs is the current president of the Sledge Hockey of Eastern Ontario. Heather Swafford is the vice-president.

Home opener for Richmond Royals happens this Sunday, Sept. 17 at GRC SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

The Richmond Royals of the Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2 (CCHL 2) are back on the ice. The league schedule has begun, with the season starting with the CCHL 2 Showcase held last weekend at the Richcraft Sensplex, with each team playing two games. The home opener for the Royals will take place Sunday, Sept. 17, at 1:30 p.m. at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex on Shea Road in Stittsville, with the Alexandria Glens visiting. The Royals will play their first home game of the season in Richmond on Sunday, Oct. 1 when the Renfrew Timberwolves will be in town for a 1:30 p.m. game. The Richmond Royals home games through to Nov. 5 are as follows: Sunday, Sept. 17, 1:30 p.m., Alexandria Glens vs. Richmond Royals at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex in Stittsville;

Sunday, Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m., Casselman Vikings vs. Richmond Royals at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex in Stittsville; Sunday, Oct. 1, 1:30 p.m., Renfrew Timberwolves vs. Richmond Royals at the Richmond arena; Sunday, Oct. 8, 1:30 p.m., Arnprior Packers vs. Richmond Royals at the Richmond arena; Monday, Oct. 9, 1:30 p.m., Ottawa Canadians vs. Richmond Royals at the Richmond arena; Sunday, Oct. 15, 1:30 p.m., Char-Lan Rebels vs. Richmond Royals at the Richmond arena; Friday, Oct. 20, 8:30 p.m., Carleton Place Jr. Canadians vs. Richmond Royals at the Richmond arena; Sunday, Oct. 22, 1:30 p.m., Renfrew Timberwolves vs. Richmond Royals at the Richmond arena; Sunday, Nov. 5, 1:30 p.m., Embrun Panthers vs. Richmond Royals at the Richmond arena.


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‘Rip Out or Rejuvenate’ SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Mary Shearman Reid is a master gardener and you can see why. She grew up in a family of gardeners and then worked as a gardener during her summers while at university. She then continued to garden at home and in 1996, she transitioned from banking to horticulture, becoming owner of Green Thumb Garden Centre in Nepean. She uses her practical gardening skills and knowledge as well as her business and retail skills at Green Thumb. Mary is a member of Landscape Ontario, a certified landscape professional and volunteers as a master gardener. When the Green Thumb Garden Centre is open, Mary is usually there. Over the winter months, Mary does her Green Thumb work at home as well as teaching in local schools and speaking to garden clubs and societies. Mary will be the guest speaker at the September meeting of the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society which is happening on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pretty Street Community Centre, at the corner of Pretty Street and Orville Street in Stittsville. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mary’s presentation will be entitled

“Rip Out or Rejuvenate.” The Green Thumb Garden Centre, a retail garden centre in Nepean, has been owned by Mary since 1996. It has been located at 17 Tristan Court off Merivale Road since 2005. Green Thumb sells only plants that are hardy to the Ottawa area. Most of its woody perennial plants are accompanied by a guarantee. The Green Thumb Garden Centre does landscape work for clients, currently employing a staff of 18. The landscape work does not include interlock brick work.

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Master gardener Mary Reid will be the guest speaker at the Sept. 19 meeting of the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultuiral Society at the Pretty Street Community Centre in Stittsville.

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Wanted: volunteers between the ages of 18 and 45 who are experiencing a stiff or painful low back and/or a decreased range of motion in the low back. If you are suffering from these conditions and want to help make a difference in a research project dealing with such low back pain or loss of motion, then you should consider becoming a volunteer in a clinical study being undertaken by Blair Dunbar of Stittsville. Blair is working on his thesis to complete his training to receive a diploma in osteopathic manual practitioner. This is part of the final program requirements for him. For his thesis study, Blair has chosen to do a clinical study investigating the effectiveness of an osteopathic manual treatment involving visceral manipulation on low back pain and low back range of motion. For more information, see www.blairdunbar.com. So, if you meet the age and physical requirements, why not volunteer to be part of this clinical study. To participate in the study, please contact Blair Dunbar at BlairDunbar.Osteopathy.gmail.

com or at 613-854-2203. Earlier this year Blair Dunbar became co-owner of Stittsville’s Syner-G Massage Therapy and Wellness Centre (www. snyer-g.ca). He has specializations in health science (B. HS), registered massage therapy and osteopathy. Using both massage and osteopathic techniques, Blair specializes in a variety of manual therapy techniques in his practice. He is now in the final stages of his osteopathic program, working on his thesis to complete his training and receive a diploma in osteopathic manual practitioner. To date, he has completed five years of osteopathic study at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto, receiving a certificate in osteopathy (theory, practical, clinical and methodology). Classical osteopathy founded by A.T. Still is a manual form of healing which emphasizes the interrelationship between structure and function of the body. Osteopathy embraces the philosophy that the body has an innate, natural ability to selfregulate and to heal itself. The classical osteopathic manual practitioner is training to treat conditions ranging from pain

Blair Dunbar to organ dysfunction using the delicate application of touch (palpation), knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and continual communication (listening) with the body. Blair is originally from London, Ont, now settling in the Stittsville area. He is a sports fan and has played baseball, hockey and football both competitively and for recreation. He has worked as a therapist at the Ottawa Senators’ development camp for the past three seasons. His passion is restoring health through treating the human body as a whole. He supports local as he loves coffee at Quitters and lunch at Ivan’s Deli. Syner-G showcases in its premises a barn door finished by Capital Cabinetry, greenery from Pretty Pots and artwork from StoryArt.

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It’s now the ‘Burns-Nichol Green’ SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

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The Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club’s green has been named. It is now known as the Burns-Nichol Green following a dedication ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 6 that saw a plaque unveiled proclaiming that the bowling green is being dedicated in honour of George and Shirley BurnsNichol in thanks for their service to the Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club. The plaque is attached to a sizeable rock just inside the entrance to the bowling green where it can be easily seen by lawn bowlers arriving at the site. George Burns-Nichol served as president of the Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club from 2007 through 2016. During his tenure as president, the club grew its membership and facilities, obtained needed funding from both municipal and provincial sources, and rebuilt and expanded the lawn bowling green. George’s wife Shirley has held a variety of positions on the club executive over the years. At the unveiling ceremony, emceed by club member

Rick Nolan, George and Shirley were presented with a scroll outlining the dedication wording on the plaque. In addition, they received a certificate from city of Ottawa Stittsville ward Coun. Shad Qadri, commending them for their work and commitment to the Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club. Following the unveiling ceremony,

attended not only by current lawn bowling club members but also a number of former members who bowled with George and Shirley, there was a luncheon held in the club’s greenside clubhouse tent, one of the facility enhancements which came about during George’s years of leadership of the club.

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Shirley and George Burns-Nichol look at the newly unveiled plaque Shirley and George Burns-Nichol listen at a proclaiming the name of the Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club’s green as Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club ceremony naming the Burns-Nichol Green as Club member Rick Nolan (right) who was the the Club’s lawn bowling green as the Burns-Nichol MC at a ceremony making the naming of the green and the unveilign of Green. the plaque, looks on. John Curry/Metroland


New officers installed for Stittsville Lionettes SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

The gavel has been passed at the Stittsville Lionettes Club. Helen Burke is the club’s new president, receiving the presidential gavel as she takes over the role from Marilyn Southall, who becomes

the immediate past president of the group. Others named at the club’s installation of officers ceremony at the Lions Hall in Stittsville on Friday evening, Sept. 8, were Marilyn Broomer as first vice-president, Vicki Potter as second vice-president, Marie Armstrong as secretary,

Clare Redtman as treasurer, and Debbie Carson as tail twister. Stittsville District Lions Club member and Lions past district governor Jack Burke served as the installation officer at the ceremony. Other Lionettes who were present included Diane Davidson, Georgette St. John, June Warner, Marlene Zogalo, and Cheryl Drain.

The Stittsville Lionettes Club is an organization which provides support and assistance to the Stittsville District Lions Club and helps the club in fulfilling its various initiatives in the community. Members of the Lionettes Club are spouses of Stittsville District Lions Club members or spouses of former or deceased Lions Club members.

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Members of the new executive of the Stittsville Lionettes Club who were installed in a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 8 are (from left) Marilyn Broomer, first vice-president; Vicki Potter, second vice-president; Marilyn Southall, immediate past president; Helen Burke, president; Marie Armstrong, secretary; and Clare Redtman, treasurer. Missing from the picture is tail twister Debbie Carson.

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Toastmasters resumes weekly meetings BY MONIKA JAIN Special to the News

The Stittsville Toastmasters Club resume its regular weekly meetings on Wednesday, Sept. 6 after a summertime break which saw only a few meetings held. The Stittsville Toastmasters Club has received the highest honour from Toastmasters International, namely the President’s Distinguished Club award. The club has also marked the first anniversary of receiving its charter. In fact, the theme of the meeting was “Happy Anniversary.” Antonio Misaka served as sergeant-at-arms for this Sept. 6 meeting with Richard Cook as the toastmaster. Two prepared speeches were delivered. The first speech was presented by Lori Holloway, entitled “Plant Control — It’s time once again.” The second speech, presented by Gina Cook, was an educational speech about judging contestants. Rick Holloway led the impromptu speaking portion of the meeting, setting the stage for a camping conference where those in attendance

were either supported to introduce and market a new camping product or share their opinions about camping. Ann Seymour, Sandra Gloss and Carol Ring won the votes with the ideas that they presented related to this camping conference, with all three sharing the Table Topics trophy. The club is organizing its second annual humorous and evaluation contest set for Sept. 20. Guests are invited to attend what promises to be a laughterfilled meeting.

It should be an evening to remember. If you would like to attend or would like more information about the Stittsville Toastmasters Club, please contact Gerry Tapp at 613-721-8177 or via email at tapp.gerry@rogers. com. The Stittsville Toastmsters Club meets regular at the Pretty Street Community Centre in Stittsville. The Stittsville club’s email address is contact@stittsvilletoastmasters.ca.

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Barbecues, darts, poppies at Richmond Legion BY WENDY RYAN Special to the News

The summer barbecues at the Richmond Legion Hall are coming to an end for another year with just two left. Friday, Sept. 15 starting at 4:30 p.m., the usual menu will be offered — steaks, burgers, and hotdogs. Then, the following Friday, Sept. 22 starting at 4:30 p.m., barbecue chicken will be the entree. The barbecues have been very busy this year with most weeks seeing more than 100 dinners served. Thanks to everyone for all their hard work over the course of these events and to everyone in the commu-

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nity who has supported us by attending. Please contact Shirley Morris at 613-838-3721 to reserve your ticket. Letting the organizers know that you will be there helps to ensure that we do not run out of salads, sides, and entrees, so please call in advance. Friday Night Darts will return under the weekly stewardship of Cathie and Tim Lytle. Registration will be on Friday, Sept. 22 and Friday, Sept. 29 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. with regular-season play starting on Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Dues remain the same at $100 for the season. You do not have to be a Legion member to play and no prior

experience is needed. Plans are well underway for the Richmond Legion’s annual Remembrance services and the annual poppy campaign will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 30 with the door-to-door canvass. This event is a very important part of the fundraising needed to support various programs for veterans and their families and everyone is welcome to come out and help with this. It is also a great way for students to earn community service hours and will be a great item to add to any application for a post-secondary Legion bursary application. Just be at the Richmond Legion at 9 a.m. on Oct. 30 and pick up a route map. A hot lunch of soup and sandwiches will be waiting for you when you complete the route. Exercise classes geared to seniors take place Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9 a.m.; coffee is served each weekday at 10 a.m.; and euchre is played every Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. Movies are shown every second John Curry/Metroland Wednesday at 2 p.m. (check located on Ottawa Street in the website www.richmondlegion.ca for details). Everyone

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In Stittsville on journey from Barrie BY JOHN CURRY john.curry@metroland.com

“Zach Makes Tracks� passed through Stittsville on Sept. 7. This is a journey by 13-year-old Zach Hofer to travel from Barrie to Ottawa, mainly by riding a bicycle. He walked through Peterborough, but other than that, he has ridden a bicycle. He began his journey on Aug. 13, finishing on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 10. His travel through Stittsville saw him stop at Holy Spirit Catholic School on Stittsville Main Street, where he was greeted with cheers of support and encouragement by about 100 of the school’s older students who had assembled at the front of the school to welcome Zach to Stittsville. Accompanied by two Ottawa Police cruisers, one in front and one behind, as well as by a nine-passenger motor coach which had been donated for use on the trip, Zach arrived on his bicycle. He then was greeted by Holy Spirit principal Caroline Tarrant, presenting her with a bag of wrist bands for the students. Zach then delivered a high five to each of the students who had lined the front of the school, after which he had a group photo taken with the students, with the school name on the building in the background. It had only been for the past couple of days that Zach could visit schools on his month-long journey as schools only opened for another school year on Tuesday, Sept. 5 and he had been on the road since Aug. 13.

He said that despite riding all the way from Barrie, he had not yet experienced any flat tires on his bicycle. A Grade 8 student himself, he said that the most difficult part of his journey was the public speaking role, telling onlookers and others about the project and his reason for doing it. However, he said that it had been getting easier for him as the journey progressed. His visit to Holy Spirit Catholic School provided inspiration to the students and showed the students that young people can make a difference. The students all know about Terry Fox as the school holds a Terry Fox Run, but Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope happened almost 40 years

ago now whereas this “Zach Makes Tracks� project was unfolding right before their eyes. After Zach’s visit, teachers talked to their classes about Zach’s journey and generally about mental health awareness. Zach undertook his month-long journey from Barrie to Ottawa to raise awareness and funds for a youth mental health program at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie. He had originally gotten the idea two years ago when he was 11 years old and indeed wrote the prime minister at that time telling him about the journey which he said he would be making when he was 13 years old. See RAISING FUNDS, page 29

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Thirteen year old Zach Hofer (far left) shares high fives with students at Holy Spirit Catholic School on Stittsville Main Street in Stittsville who cheered Zach when he arrived at the school on Sept. 7 on his journey from Barrie to Ottawa to raise funds for the youth mental health program at a Barrie hospital and encouraged him on in his month-long journey.

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Raising funds for a mental health program Continued from page 28

This letter was reproduced in a large-scale fashion on the left back section of the motor coach which was accompanying him on his journey. He was joined on his journey by his mother Shelley, his stepfather Derek Clark and his grandparents, along with the family dog. Zach wants to see a child and youth mental health program at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie because he has seen the impact of mental illness on his mother and on

schoolmates. He wanted to make a difference, emulating Terry Fox. He knows that suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth in his home area of Simcoe Muskoka and that 1.2 million Canadian children and youth are affected by mental illness, with fewer than one-quarter of them getting the health that they need. Zach wants to try to make sure that children affected by mental illness get the help that they need when they need it. When Zach passed through Stittsville on Sept. 7, he had already raised over $65,000.

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Zach Hofer (centre, right) from Barrie stands with a group of students at Holy Spirit Catholic School in Stittsville who welcomed him to Stittsville on Thursday, Sept. 7 and wished him well as he was compelting his month-long journey, mainly on bicycle, from Barrie to Ottawa to raise funds for the youth mental health program at a Barrie hospital.

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CALL YOUR TRAVEL AGENT or call Celebrity Cruises 1-888-776-1155 *Offer valid for departures between Feb. 3 to Apr. 1, 2018. Price is in CAD, p.p. based on double occupancy for new individual bookings, subject to availability and may change at any time and is inclusive of all taxes, fees and port charges. Price is based on the lowest available departure as follows and will vary by sailing: Inside Stateroom cat 12 $2,249 for Feb. 3, 17 & Mar. 31 sailings on Celebrity Equinox® and Feb. 4, Mar. 18 & 25 sailings on Celebrity Silhouette®. Veranda Stateroom cat 2D $2,449 for Feb. 24 sailing on Celebrity Equinox®. Other categories/occupancy types and sailing dates are available at varying prices. Classic beverage package applies to two guests (21 years and older) per stateroom and includes beer, wine and spirits up to $9, soda selections, fresh squeezed and bottled juices, premium coffees and teas and non-premium bottled water. Upgrades to other beverage packages are available for an additional charge. Gratuities applies to two guests per stateroom and provides for prepaid stateroom attendant, waiter, assistant waiter and head waiter gratuities. 3rd and 4th guests receive 40 min. internet package, gratuities and non-alcoholic beverage package which can be upgraded to an alcohol package for a fee. Max. total baggage allowance of 20 kilos (44 lbs.) per person. Flights are economy class. Ports of call vary by itinerary. This program is not combinable with any other offers. Space is subject to availability and change at time of booking. Please ask for details regarding terms and conditions concerning deposit, final payment and cancellation penalties. Restrictions apply. Celebrity Cruises reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update fares, fees and surcharges at any time without prior notice. © 2017 Celebrity Cruises, Inc. Ship’s Registry: Malta and Ecuador. All Rights Reserved.

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LINK, Roseanne (nee KOLAR)

Surrounded by loving family, Roseanne Link became a sweet angel on August 31, 2017 at Carleton Place District Memorial Hospital at the age of 66. Roseanne, beloved wife for 44 years to Steve Link. Dear mother of Chris (Kami), Greg (Sonia), and Kathryn (Mike). Cherished grandmother of Kylie, Mika, Ishan, Lexi, Jaxen, Ashwin and Barkley. Survived by her father Joseph (Audrey) Kolar. Predeceased by her mother Anne Kolar, and parents-in-law Joseph and Gizelle Link. Precious sister to Susan, Joanne, Pam and Dan (Sylvia) Kolar, and sister-in-law to the late Eva and Bill Heil. She will be deeply missed by many extended family, nieces, nephews and so many dear friends. Roseanne Frances was born on August 15, 1951 in Hamilton, ON. She married Steve on December 2, 1972. They welcomed 3 children into their lives – Christopher, Gregory and Kathryn. Roseanne’s children remember her as a caring mother who encouraged them to pursue happiness with hearts full of love and kindness. Roseanne was a generous, witty and dedicated individual who adored her grandchildren. She was most at peace gardening and loved to bake. Her motto was - a cup of tea will always make it better. We will miss her beautiful smile and her deep passion for making family and friends happy. She instilled family traditions that will forever be in our hearts. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for September 23, 2017 at the Carleton Place Arena Community Centre, 75 Neelin St. Carleton Place, ON K7C 2J6, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. In Lieu of Flowers, please send donations to Myeloma Canada at www.myelomacanada.ca in honour of Roseanne Link. The family would especially like to thank Dr. Fullerton and the Carleton Place District Hospital nurses for their kindness and compassion. Thank you to Dr. Abdelbary, Dr. Kew, Dr. Munroe, Dr. Robertson McCurdy, Dr. Sabloff, and Dr. Samant at the Ottawa General Hospital for their dedication. Thank you to the Care Partners and the Bayshore Nurses, particularly Carol and Jeff. www.barkerfh.com

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WERRY, ROBERT “BOB” (Retired Dentist)

Peacefully in the comfort of her daughter’s home in MacLaren’s Landing and with loved ones by her side, Sophia Elizabeth Morrison of Ottawa passed away on Thursday morning, August 31, 2017 following a courageous struggle though cancer. She was 88. Beloved wife of the late Bill Morrison. Dearly loved mother of Judy Smith (late Barry), Margaret “Peggy” Jensen (Jim), Terry Blanch (Pam), Joyce Theriault (Dwayne), Debbie Blanch, Dawn Bergevin (Nic), and Robbie Morrison (Angela). Cherished and fondly remembered by her 23 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. Loved sister of Helen Morel (late Jean). Predeceased by 2 sons: Bob Blanch and Kevin Blanch (Marilyn); her only brother Nicholas Popyk (late Ollie) and a sister, Anne Chizawsky (late Bill). Sophia was born in Poland. Daughter of the late Josef and Justina (nee Hnatyshyn) Popyk. She arrived in Canada in 1929 and was orphaned soon after. Her life brought her to the Prairies, Marathon, Ontario and eventually to Ottawa where she worked in building management for many years. A devout member of St. Elizabeth’s Parish in Ottawa, Sophia spent countless hours volunteering with parish activities. Following retirement, she spent over 15 years delivering meals on wheels to the shut-ins and less fortunate. She was a gifted cook, baker and gardener who had an appreciation for the simple things in life. She was much loved and will be missed. Friends were invited to join Elizabeth’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday morning, September 5th from 9:30 until 10:45. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Braeside on Tuesday at 11:30. Cremation followed. In memory of Elizabeth, please consider a donation to the Ottawa Union Mission. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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JOHNSTON, DOUG (Retired NRC)

Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Thursday evening, September 7th, 2017. Douglas Walter Johnston of Arnprior; formerly of Ottawa passed away following a brief illness. He was 88. Beloved husband of the late Millie Perry (October 15, 1999). Dearly loved father of Mark (Elizabeth) of Burlington and Cathy Clouthier (Bob) of Arnprior. Cherished “Poppa” of Angela Clouthier (Katie Kline), David Johnston (Katrina), Christopher Johnston, Derek Clouthier (Jamie Croft) and Deanna Johnston and great-grandfather of Amberlynn, Sadie and Zackery Johnston. Special brotherin-law of Leonard Perry (Olwen), Dorothy Baskin (late Cliff) and Bill Perry (Wendy). Also survived by a brother, Gerald (Peggy). Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews. Friends may pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday, September 15th from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning, September 16th from 10-10:45 a.m. A Tribute to Doug Johnston will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Cremation will follow with interment at Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa. In memory of Doug, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Dolan, Margaret “Fern”

Peacefully, on Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 in Carleton Place, at the age of 76. Much loved mom to Wanda Fulton and Bonnie Gray. Precious grandmother to her six grandchildren Mitch, Josh, Jason, Alana, Nicole Gray and Adam Fulton. Her pride and joy was her special relationship with her much-loved grandchildren for whom she always had no end of time, support, bragging rights and love. Very special friend, sister, sister-in-law, “sister”, aunt, cousin and confidante to her many other relatives and friends. She is now resting alongside her late husband Alvin Dolan in heaven. Family and friends are invited on Friday, September 8th, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. to the St. Thomas Church in Woodlawn for a small gathering to pay their respects and final goodbyes to Fern.

WILSON, MAURICE

With heavy hearts we announce that our beloved father and grandfather, Robert Murray Werry of Sand Point passed away peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Sunday morning, September 3, 2017. He was 90. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Sharpe and the late Jean Box. Dearly loved and proud “Dad” of Ellen Werry (late Freddie Castro) of Ottawa and Tricia Werry (Darryl Waddell) of Sand Point. Dear stepfather of Jeff Lemon (Deb) of Norwich, Ontario. Cherished and forever loved by his grandkids: Jean Castro-Werry, Katherine Castro-Werry, Jessica Waddell, Erik Lemon and Kirsten Lemon. Bob was a kind, gentle and soft spoken man. He lived by a simple yet profound motto. “Do unto others as you would have them do to you”. In his retirement, Bob found great reward in his many woodworking projects. His passion for learning to play the fiddle never ceased to amaze both family and friends. A peace filled man has gone to rest. A private graveside service will take place at the Albert Street Cemetery, Arnprior. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. For those wishing, a donation to The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior would be greatly appreciated. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Lloyd Allison Duff

(April 7, 1935 - May 25, 2012) Peacefully, at home on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the age of 79. Survived by five of fourteen siblings; Nancy, Allan, Carl, Ross and Ed. Loving father of Tanya, Angela, Paul, Shawn, Corey, Melanie and Jason. Predeceased by his son Allison. Proud grandfather of 18 grandchildren. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. until time of the service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. For those who wish, donations to CHEO would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

(Retired – Hydro One) Suddenly but quite peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Sunday morning, September 3rd, 2017; Maurice Albert Wilson of Fitzroy Harbour passed away at the age of 82. Beloved husband and best friend of Nelda (nee Sunderland). Dearly loved father of Brian (Sherri) of Fitzroy Harbour; Doug (Peggy) of Morrisburg and Marianne Brace (Kelly) of Woodlawn. Predeceased by 2 infant sons, Dale and Bruce. Dear brother of Dorothy Harris (Wayne), Jim Wilson (Barb), Tom Wilson (Pat) and Linda Sawyer (Peter), all of Fitzroy Harbour. Cherished and much loved “Grampa Moe” of Christy Shulist (Russ), Ashley Spaull (Brodie), Craig Wilson (Kelly), Laurie Millard (Greg), Jennifer Wilson (Matt Hummel), Riley Brace, Rachel Brace, Julie Brace and “Great-Grampa Moe” of Hunter, Kaleigh, Chase, Makaila, Logan, Chloe, Camden and Jackson. A private family tribute to celebrate Maurice’s life will take place at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. In remembrance, donations to the West Carleton Food Bank would be greatly appreciated by the Wilson families. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

TIMMONS MARGARET ANN JANET Peaceful at Longfields Manor, Nepean on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. Ann Rath of Richmond, Ont., age of 82 years. Beloved wife of Robert Timmons and dearly loved mother of Marilyn Wright (Allan), Alvin (Lynda), Jerry, Doug (Wendy), Fred and Kevin. Loved sister of Elaine Fulton (John), Mary Forlippa & Charlie (Debbie). Predeceased by 5 brothers; Jim, Claire, Elmer, Wilfred & Raymond. Cherished grandma of Shelley, Ashley (Corey), Breton, Brailey (Ollie) & Bailey. Great grandma of Alexandrea & Aleida. Friends were invited to share memories at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 On Thursday, Sept. 7, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm and where Service was held in the Gamble Chapel on Friday, Sept. 8 at 2:30pm. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Labron, Patricia Helen

Peacefully, at the Carleton Place Hospital on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the age of 70. Loving wife of Peter. Proud mother of Heidi and Betsy. Dear grandmother of Melody. Survived by sisters Carole Finch and Bernice MacDougall. Nurse Graduated nursing with an RNA from the Ottawa Civic Hospital Dr. Hewitt, medical secretary Carleton Place Hospital nurse for several years Dr. Roger Drake for twenty wonderful years Medical billing officer Singer Lifetime Sister trio T.V. show Church choir Recorded Carleton Place song Associated with many fund raisers and social events A memorial service was held in the Chapel at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. For those who wish, donations to the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church or the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

GARDINER, IVA GRACE

(Montgomery) On Monday September 4, 2017, with family by her side, at the age of 91. Much beloved aunt to her 30 living Ebbs, Ireton, Montgomery and Sample nieces and nephews and their partners, 64 grand nieces and nephews and their partners, and many great grand nieces and nephews. She will also be sorely missed by her countless other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her loving husband, Clifford Gardiner; her dear friend, Robert Miller; her four siblings, Murray, Bill, Keith and Connie; her sisters and brothers-in-law Elizabeth Montgomery, Verna Montgomery, John Ebbs, Stewart James, Herb Gardiner, Jack Gardiner, Edna Ireton and Gladys Sample; and three nephews and one niece. She will also be greatly missed by her sister-in-law Dianne Evans. Friends may support the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Thursday September 7, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel Friday at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. John`s Cemetery Innisville. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Christ Church Ashton would be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com

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60th Wedding Anniversary

The families of George F. and Katherine (Kay) Graves request the pleasure of your company in celebrating their parents 60th Wedding Anniversary with an afternoon tea on Saturday, September 23, 2017 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at St. Francis No. 24 Masonic Lodge 46 Russell Street, West Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4P1 Best Wishes Only

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Responsible for maintaining capital equipment used in manufacturing production; troubleshooting and improving machine utilization; scheduling and completing preventive maintenance and calibration of company wide equipment. Must have 5 plus years of experience. Must have good organizational and Communication skills.

Mechanical Engineering Technician/ Technologist/ Machinist Must have 3 year plus experience in operating, setting up CNC or regular lathes, mills. Experience in precision machining and dicing is an asset.

Traffic Co-Ordinator The candidate is to organize and ensure all items are properly packed all required paperwork and documentation is done. 5 years’ experience required in worldwide import/export rules and regulations, export documentation and courier software.

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The candidate will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the equipment, the loading and unloading, of substrates and fiber fixtures. Regular measurement checks of coating runs using a spectrophotometer and the cleaning and inspection of fiber tips. Minimum 5 years experience

In-house Senior Lawyer

Do you enjoy working outdoors and contributing to a high energy, exciting service team? The Grounds Guys of Ottawa West is hiring and looking for enthusiastic individuals like you to join our team. Apply on our site today!

Must have 5+ years litigation experience in civil cases, good organizational and communication experience, also liaison with external legal council. Experience on employment issues is an asset. Additional responsibilities include acquisitions, NDA’s, Customer and employment contracts.

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Administrative Assistant

Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 10, 2017; Gordon Alexander Robinson of Arnprior; formerly of Chelsea, P.Q. passed away following a brief illness. He was in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Mabel (nee Early). Dear father of Wade Robinson (Marilyn Schmidt), Karen Robinson, Mark Robinson (Letitia) and Leigh Robinson (Judy Lonsdale) and grandfather of Cody Robinson (Ashleigh) and Joel Robinson. Gordon spent most of his working years with Gatineau Power and Hydro Quebec. He retired in 1991. 1993 saw Gord and Mabel move to Arnprior where they lived the remainder of their lives in a community they became proud to call home. Special thanks to Dr. Kiskis and the staff at the Arnprior Hospital for their care and attention during Gordon’s final days. As well, thanks to the staff at the Arnprior, Braeside and McNab Seniors at Home Program for their care and home visits. A graveside service for family will take place at the Malloch Road Cemetery in Arnprior at the end of October. In Gord’s memory, please consider a donation to the “Keep the Wheels Rolling” at the Arnprior, Braeside and McNab Seniors at Home Program. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

To complete all administrative functions including word processing, Excel spreadsheets, organization of master documents and provide clerical assistance to the Management Team. Minimum 3 years experience.

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Irwin, Donald Manfred

Peacefully, with his family by his side at the Carleton Place Hospital on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at the age of 84 years. Loving husband of Eileen “Healey”. Loving father of Doug (Stephanie) of Carleton Place, Wendy Craig (Terry) of Saskatchewan and Brian (RoseMary) of Oakville. Proud “gramps” of Nadine and Shyleen. Survived by his sister Helen Farrish. Predeceased by his first wife Marie of 55 years. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, Ontario Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for a visitation only. Inurnment at Gorrie Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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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 Cedar pickets, rails, post & mill logs for sale,. Call or text 613-913-7958. SELL YOUR unwanted items here! Call 1-888-657-6193 to place your ad!

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Personal Support Worker Positive, Hard Working, Forward Thinking Full-Time Personal Support Worker Needed For Life-Loving, Active Man Recovering From A Significant Stroke.

Perth, Ontario Couple is seeking a dedicated, high energy Live-In Caregiver to expedite the recovery of this 76 year old dynamic man. He EXPECTS to defy his current medical prognosis. He will regain his ability to Walk and recover movement in his affected arm. The Ideal candidate MUST have training as a ‘Personal Support Worker’ and successful experience working with stroke recovery. Experience in Physical Therapy or Rehabilitation would be ideal as tasks will include assisting with exercises assigned by current Physio and Occupational Therapists. You will be responsible for: Personal Care including toileting, showering, grooming, and dressing; physical and cognitive exercise facilitation and encouragement; organizing activities to stimulate mental awareness; medication reminders; housekeeping duties; escorting to events and activities; basic activities of daily living; respite and companionable support for both husband and wife. Driver’s license is an asset. One (1) Year Contract Position. $40,000 Per Year PLUS Room & Board.

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Eliminate High Heating Bills! Dealership Name The Furnace Broker City, State 8109 Road 38, Godfrey, ON Phone Number 613-539-9073 All Classic Edge outdoor wood furnaces adapt easily to new or existing heating systems. It’s important that your outdoor furnace and system be properly sized and installed. See your local dealer for more information.

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©2016 Central FOR BoilerRENT -- Ad Number 16-1501 WANTED FOR RENT APARTMENT EMPTY? Don’t lose your precious income! Book your apartment ad here. Call 1-888-657-6193 to place your ad! Carleton Place Victorian House Upstairs, 1 bedroom apt, cozy, clean bright, wood floors, nicely decorated, fully equipped kitchenette. Suitable for single person. No pets, private entrance, parking, references, first/last. $780/includes heat & hydro. 613-253-8970 Carp/Almonte Area, Rooms for Rent $700/month, includes parking, TV, Internet. References required. Call 819-321-9397 For rent or will share accommodations, 2 Bedroom Home, 8688 County Rd 511. Smoke, drink,& drug free. Rent negotiable. References. 613-259-5293. HOUSE FOR RENT, 4 bedroom house with an attached garage, near Kinburn, 15 minutes North West of Kanata. 4 appliances included, First/Last Months Rent, No pets, Please reply to 613-839-5326

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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FARM AUCTION SATURDAY, SEPT. 23 @ 10 A.M. For Mr. George W. Wood 551 County Rd. 1, (Motts Mills) Smiths Falls On County Rd. 1 between Lombardy and Toledo Case 2090 4wd tractor with cab, 7000hrs, duals 18.4 x 38, Case 530 diesel 2wd tractor with loader, 310 Case diesel crawler loader with backhoe attachment, Woods DS1260 10 ft. rotary mower like new, Bush Hog heavy duty rotary mower, NH 848 round baler, NH 479 haybine, round bale wagon, NH 311 square baler ex. cond. with hydraulic automatic stooker, NH 279 haybine, side delivery rake, NH 718 forage harvester with one row corn head & hay pickup, NH forage blower, Badger forage wagons, IH #82 combine, IH #56 four row corn planter, Cockshutt grain drill, five furrow auto reset plow, Bush hog discs, cultivator, grain augers, 40 ft material elevator, pipe elevator, New Idea picker sheller, round bale feeders, cattle chute, bale spear, stone forks, manure bucket, gravity box, arc welder, milk cans, farm & horse related antiques, tools, maple syrup equipment, electric fencing, plus much more! Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, MC, Cheque For pictures & full list see: joyntauction.ca 613-285-7494

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Saturday September 16th, 2017 10:00 AM sharp To be held at our home located at 3624 Farmview Rd., Kinburn, Ontario We will be offering for sale items from 2 recently sold homes in Arnprior as well as items from a home in Almonte. This sale consists of some very, very good contemporary and antique furniture, some very nice framed prints, dishes, pots and pans as well as a large selection of miscellaneous household items. Everything is in excellent condition – view pictures on line. Please plan to attend. Owners: Noreen McLaren, Arnprior; Jim Silye, Arnprior; Mrs Kingsbury, Almonte Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 www.oneillsauctions.ca Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident day of sale

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Arnprior area business looking for individual for shipping/receiving and packaging of small parts. Days with health and dental benefits. Must have own transportation. $15.00/hr. Weatherby Mark V Fiber- Send resume to mark Rifle, 7mm, Reming- jobs6162017@gmail.com ton Magnum Leupold Scope, Weatherby Vanguard .308 Winchester HELP WANTED Leupold Scope, Weatherby Vanguard .243 Winchester Leupold Scope. 613-264-9298. Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

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

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

BUSINESS SERVICES NK ACCOUNTING and Tax Services Bookkeeping GST/HST/QST Payroll T4 and T5 preparation Personal taxes/T1 Corporate taxes/T2 Assistance in preparation for the audits for non-for-profit organizations and charities C o n s u l t i n g 613-614-8732

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AUCTIONS HORSE,TACK & EQUIP. Consignment Auction sale, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7th. Galetta Livestock 3340 Galetta Road. 1/2 hr.West of Kanata, 10 mins. E. Arnprior. Tack 10 a.m, Equip.noon Horses sell 2 p.m. CALL ERNIE TO C O N S I G N 613 622-1295. Everyone welcome.

GARAGE SALE Barlow Street Sale (Dunrobin) Saturday Sept 16th. 8am-4pm. Rain or Shine Something for Everyone Saturday September 16th, 10am-12pm. 67 Beamish Crescent Kanata. skis, skates, roller blades, helmets, golf clubs, small appliances and more....

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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

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HOUSES FOR SALE Semi Detached, Completely Renovated, 3 Bedroom home. 2 powder rooms, 1 full bath. Maintenance free, low taxes, Bayshore Area. Call for info: 613-828-8006

WANTED VENDORS WANTED for Christmas Craft Bake Business Fair, Saturday, November 25th Nick Smith Centre, Arnprior. More info Liz Wall 613-623-7981/email lizwall@cssagency.ca

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Commercial turf equipment technician/mechanic wanted for our Carp location.

Responsibilities include: • New product assembly and PDI, used turf equipment maintenance, service and repairs. Experienced turf equipment and golf car knowledge an asset. Own tools required. We are offering an hourly rate between $20 - $26/hour plus benefits and bonus earning opportunities. Email or fax your resume to: hr@turfcare.ca, fax (905)-838-6347. Attention: Ian Chapman

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It’s a one-of-a-kind horse show and it’s happening right near Stittsville. It’s the Westar Farms Derby Day Bronze Show, which is being held on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Westar Farms on Fernbank Road, west of Stittsville. In this show, horseback riders ranging from age eight to age 68 will be competing in equestrian events on ponies and horses in four different show rings. A full slate of bronze circuit divisions will be held in the Carroll Cartage east and west show rings. The bronze circuit is a group of regional level competitions with most of the riders coming from Ottawa and the surrounding area. There will be classes judged on style and accuracy in the hunter ring, culminating with the Weinstein Law Hunter Classic in the afternoon. Horses and riders starting their competitive path in the jumper division will perform in the east ring in the morning. More seasoned competitors will compete for prize money, prizes and especially for the fun of it all in the afternoon, when the Mann Lawyers Hunter Derby is held. They will also be competing all day long in the Grand Prix field, the HRH Duchess Gambler’s Choice, the Ottawa Valley Large Animal Clinic Nations Cup Team Challenge and the Juniper Farms Jumper Derby. These types of classes are usually found only at national-level competitions with top level riders. This event promises to be fun, as the riders will be able to compete in a scaled-down version where a ribbon will be a bonus. For many, just rising to the challenge and participating in a unique event in front of an enthusiastic crowd will be reward enough. Westar Farms has been expanding its equestrian event facilities in recent years, with the newest addition being two sand competition rings. Ten of 12 planned events have been hosted at Westar Farms so far this season, starting in May and finishing up with the Derby Day Bronze Show on Sunday, Sept. 17 and the final in a series of grassroots development shows on Sunday, Oct. 1. The fun and educational classes in these development shows are intended for those who may just want to try a taste of horse showing, or maybe want to take a first step toward the bronze or other levels of competition. Most of the participants in the development shows are from local riding schools including many Westar Farms students. These shows end up being a fun outing for these riders. The beginner show rider division is the starting point for many as young as five years old, who are led by a coach around the ring. It is all about having fun and gaining experience. Westar Farms shows are marked on the calendars of many riders and horse lovers because of the welcoming atmosphere, attractive show grounds and friendly people. Staff and volunteers work hard to provide all the amenities competitors and spectators require, from top-quality show rings to a shady spot to sit on the bleachers at ringside and a yummy bite to eat at the refreshment booth. Sponsors are an integral part of the competition facilities at Westar Farms, providing support in the form of prize money, prizes and services. This year, Westar Farms’ new initiative of selling advertising on the show jumps in the Grand Prix field has been a big success. Some of the jumps were even designed specifically around the sponsor’s business logo colours and products. A trade fair of local vendors with horse and nonhorse products has been another feature at many of the Westar Farms shows this year. Spectators are always welcome to attend any equestrian competition at Westar Farms. Westar Farms can be checked out at its website www. westarfarms.ca.

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Six-horse hitch in heavy horse ring Livestock shows at Fair SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

One of the highlights of the Richmond Fair will happen on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. in the heavy horse ring. That’s when the six-horse hitch will happen, always a crowd pleaser, as the bleachers are filled with onlookers as the wagons pulled by teams of six heavy horses pound around ring. It’s a sight that should not be missed and certainly is a memorable scene for all those who see the ring filled with these hitches. The heavy horse show runs on both Saturday, Sept. 16 starting at 9:30 a.m. and then again on Sunday, Sept. 17, starting at 9 a.m. There are classes for Belgians, Percherons and Clydesdales along with registered, draft and commercial horses. Mark Lindquist of Cameron is the judge for the heavy horse show. Barry Burchill of Nepean will be the ring steward, while Murray Graham of Embrun will serve as the announcer. Duncan MacGibbon is chair of the heavy horse committee, with Bill Cook served as the vice-chair. Committee members include Brian Crabb, Stewart Crabb, Chad Kelly, Chris Kelly and Helene Rivest. In the same vein as the six-horse hitch is the four-horse hitch in the miniature horse show on Sunday, Sept. 17.

While not quite as impressive as the six big horses going around the ring, these four-horse hitches are still quite a sight and well worth catching if you are on the fairgrounds at that time. The miniature horse show begins at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 17, with the fourhorse hitch class number 16 out of the 22 in the show. Don Morrow from Edwards will be the judge for the miniature horse show. Annika VanderPloeg of Richmond will be the announcer. Jordan Alma is the chair of the miniature horses committee, with Kathie Wells serving as the vice-chair. The judge for the saddle and harness horse show is coming from Stillwater in New York state. Connor Bryant will be the judge while Jane Mathews of Smiths Falls will serve as the ring steward. Gert Bowen of Brockville will be the ring announcer. The saddle and harness horse show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 starting at 9 a.m. It will include classes for registered American saddlebreds, hackney horses, hackney ponies, Shetland harness ponies, roadster horses and ponies, Arabians and Morgans. Tricia Schouten is the chair of the saddle and harness horse committee. Lorna Wilson is the vice-chair, while Jeff McCormick serves on the committee. The western horse and pony performance show will take place on Satur-

day, Sept. 16 starting at 9:30 a.m. Sheila Rondeau of Kinburn will be the judge for the show. Bob Houghton is the chair of the western horse and pony performance committee, with Michelle Roger served as vice-chair. Sheila Rondeau of Kinburn will also be the judge for the Ultimate Cowboy Obstacle Race on Sunday, Sept. 17, starting at 9 a.m. There will be novice, intermediate and open divisions in this show. The novice division is designed for beginner riders who are new to equestrian competition and/or the sport of extreme cowboy racing. The novice course will have 10 obstacles plus overall horsemanship and time points. An intermediate division rider is an individual who is ready to move out of the novice division, but is not yet ready to compete in the non-pro division. A rider in the intermediate division has had some competitive experience in other equestrian sports. The intermediate course will have 13 obstacles plus overall horsemanship and time points. An open division rider can have any level of experience. The non-pro course will have 13 obstacles plus overall horsemanship and time points. Bob Houghton is chair of the Ultimate Cowboy Obstacle Race committee. Michelle Roger is serving as the vice-chair.

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Where’s the beef ? At the Richmond Fair, of course. That’s where you will see lots of beef, all on the hoof, but there will be beef cattle of all descriptions on display in the beef cattle show at the fair. The beef cattle show for Shorthorn, Angus and Hereford will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 starting at 1 p.m., while the show for Limousin and Simmental cattle will happen on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. If this is not enough beef for you, there will be an open junior beef 4H showmanship show on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 11 a.m., as well as an open junior beef 4H showmanship show on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. Chris Lawton is chair of the beef cattle committee for the Richmond Agricultural Society. Dwight Brown is the vice-chair, while committee members are Cindy Brown, Glenn Fisher, Kenneth Jones, Caleigh Murison and Ross Tubman. Those on the junior beef show committee include chair Cindy Brown, vice-chair Sandra Wytenburg and members Dwight Brown, Glenn Fisher, Kenneth Jones, Chris Lawton, Caleigh Murison and Ross Tubman. The beef cattle show is only one of the livestock shows happening at this year’s Richmond Fair. The Holstein dairy cattle show will take place on Friday, Sept. 15 starting

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Ben and Leah McIntosh take a crack at croquet during the picnic. There was plenty to see, do, and hear, at the Peace Park event to celebrate its new name.

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Witches are being added to the haunting brew at Saunders Farm this fall. “The Coven,” a Salem witch-themed indoor and outdoor haunt, is the largest new haunt added at Saunders Farm at Munster in the past five years. Open during the daytime as a Witches Village and at night as a full-blown haunt, the Coven features a swamp, a forest and an old witch’s house that features a maze of rooms. And since a coven traditionally refers to a gathering of witches, you can bet just from the name of this haunt that you are going to run into numerous witches as you make your way through the house. Thrill seekers in the evenings will have a glance at the eerie two-storey witch’s house and a small graveyard as they line up for the haunt, which is set in a forested area of the farm. There will be a number of scares from sound, lighting and other special effects before reaching the witch’s house. This will include walking through a swamp area that Mark Saunders of Saunders Farm says will even feel like walking in a swamp for those passing through. There will be fog and even appropriate smells before the Coven itself is reached and the witches are encountered, guaranteed to be one spooky and scary experience. Mark Saunders explains that the Coven marks a return by Saunders Farm to a classic traditional Halloween haunt, this one related to the famous Salem witch trials in colonial Massachusetts in the 1690s when 20 people were actually executed for witchcraft. The idea of the Coven came from Mark’s conversations with a friend of his in the United Kingdom who developed a witch-themed haunt with a swamp concept. Saunders Farm has been able to add a forest setting to such a haunt idea. The Coven at Saunders Farm has

been totally constructed on the site by Saunders Farm’s own carpenters and staff. Mark himself acknowledges that the site of the Coven, located in a forested area with a swamp as well, is kind of “creepy” in itself. In the daytime, the Coven will serve as a Witches Village, providing an opportunity for young farm visitors to walk by the witches house and have their photos taken with a witch with the eerie house in the background. The scare factor will only be elevated for the evening crowd seeking thrills, and at the Coven, they are going to get them, that’s for sure. While the Coven is a major new haunt for the upcoming haunting season at Saunders Farm, there’s lots of other new attractions this year as well. The Canada 150 Corn Maze, which was opened recently at the Farm to mark Canada’s 150th birthday, has proved popular and entertaining and it will be available during haunting season. This corn maze takes up a four-acre field, featuring games and puzzles along the way for those progressing through the maze. There’s also a wooden observation bridge that’s a must-do attraction where you get a bird’s-eye view of the whole maze. All parts of Canada are represented in the maze, providing a memorable experience for families in this 150th anniversary year for Canada. Haunting Season this year at Saunders Farm is also going to feature an all new puppet show which has been written and produced by Ben Durocher of Stittsville who is currently performing in the puppet-themed musical comedy Avenue Q off-Broadway show in New York City while also working at a Jim Henson/Muppets workshop there. In addition, Haunting Season at Saunders Farm will feature an all-new original stage show, Archie in Love, this year. This stage

show has been written and will be directed by Neil Bateman, a longtime music teacher at Holy Trinity High School in Kanata who has now retired and is adding his talents to the team at Saunders Farm. There will be new street theatre shows around the grounds of Saunders Farm throughout Haunting Season. There are two new extra bouncy jumping pillows in place, replacing the two former jumping pillows. There’s a new expanded pedal cart track and the daytime and nighttime haunted hayrides both have expanded routes. This year there will be a Friday, the 13th happening during the Haunting Season (Friday, Oct. 13) and you will want to be there for that as Saunders Farm is promising a very special Friday the 13th eeks-travaganza! The Saunders Farm Haunting Season, its 26th, will run from Saturday, Sept. 23 through to Tuesday, Oct. 31 — Halloween. Ticket prices and hours of operation are available at www.SaundersFarm.com. Saunders Farm held training for its witches this past weekend while it is holding its “ghoul school” involving training for all of its 260 Haunting Season staff this coming weekend. This training will continue throughout the following week until opening day on Saturday, Sept. 23. Mark Saunders notes that Saunders Farm will have lots of pumpkins on site this year, despite the failure of the farm’s own pumpkin crop due to the excessive rainy weather this past spring and summer. Through his contacts, Mark has obtained a supply of pumpkins from around the Montreal area and these are being trucked to the farm, ensuring that there will be lots of pumpkins around, great for those Haunting Season family photos. Saunders Farm has attracted over one million visitors over the years, winning local, regional and international awards for its innovative initiatives in the agri-tourism industry. See FOREST, page 41

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Earlier this year Saunders Farm won “Themed Event of the Year” in the Ottawa Tourism Awards for its Haunting Season. Between April and September, Saunders Farm welcomes visitors to

its Mazes Season as it has the world’s largest collection of hedge mazes and labyrinths. It also hosts birthday parties, farm camps, farm dinners and corporate events and team building sessions. It also hosts numerous weddings during

this time period. Then, in late September and October, Saunders Farm opens Haunting Season, a fall festival where visitors are entertained with haunted attractions, live performances and farm fresh foods.

wait a while in order to enjoy what will be great fiddle music. Tickets can be reserved now by calling 613-838-2520 or emailing muchurch@bellnet.ca. Tickets are $20 per adult and $10 for children aged six to 12 years old. Children five years of age and under are free. There is also takeout available for those who want to take the meal home to enjoy there. Fallowfield United Church is located at the corner of Steeple Hill Crescent and Fallowfield Road at Fallowfield.

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Scarecrows, giant pumpkins, long gourds, and more will be showcased in the Agricultural Awareness Building at the Richmond fairgrounds in Richmond for this year’s annual fair. The scarecrows will be judged for originality. The scarecrows may also be mounted on a stock or can be seated. The largest pumpkin section will see entries judged according to weight. Entries can be any kind of pumpkin or squash. A longest gourd section will see entries judged by the length of the gourd. Besides scarecrows, giant pumpkins, and long gourds, there is also a section for specialty items including a display of six gourds on a tray, three miniature pumpkins, the tallest corn stalk, the largest sunflower head, and the tallest sunflower. There will also be honey on display, with various classes including

light, golden, amber, and creamed honey. In addition, there is a section for maple syrup, either amber or light. The Agricultural Awareness Building is the old former curling club building on the fairgrounds. It is home to the Richmond Fair’s Agricultural Awareness Program, which is a program to educate grade school students about food and where it comes from. The program features a number of presenters who give 10-15-minute presentations to students on specific topics related to food and agriculture. This Agricultural Awareness Program takes place on the Friday of the annual fair, with the building closed to the public until 3:30 p.m. that day. John Gil and Susan Hughes are co-chairs of the agriculture awareness committee of the Richmond Agricultural Society. Committee members are Louise Rosch and Jolijne Ubbink.

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David Brown (left), president of the Richmond Agricultural Society, and Dale Greene (right), general manager of the Richmond Agricultural Society, stand in front of the Richmond Fair office on the fairgrounds on Perth Street in Richmond. The Richmond Fair takes place from this Thursday, Sept. 14 to Sunday, Sept. 17.

There will be lots of beer at the dances and arena entertainment sessions at this weekend’s Richmond Fair. But one place where you might want to check out the beer (but no drinking) will be in the Homecraft Building (Richmond Curling Club) where beer as well as wine and liqueurs will be on display after being judged in the appropriate classes. The beer will be either brew-onpremises-made or homemade. There will be a class for light beer and a class for dark beer. For the wines on display at the fair, the wines may be made from concentrates, juice, and/or fresh grapes. Country wines entered in the fair competition must be made from 95 per cent non-grape fruits. Flower and sap wines are allowed. Examples of country wine include blueberry, strawberry, peach, cherry, apple, and birch sap. There will also be sections of liqueurs at the fair, including homemade fruit liqueur and homemade non-fruit liqueurs. The wine, liqueurs, and beer committee of the Richmond Agricultural Society, which is looking after the wine, liqueurs, and beer sections and classes at this year’s Richmond Fair, includes Nigel Moorcroft as chair, Rick Todd as vice-chair, and Jim Wagdin, Courtney MacLellan and Allison Todd as committee members.

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SEPT. 14, 15, 16 and 17 The 173rd Richmond Fair hosted by the Richmond Agricultural Society will take place from Thursday, Sept. 14 to Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Richmond fairgrounds at the corner of Perth Street and Huntley Road in Richmond. SEPT. 15 A summer barbecue will be held on Friday, Sept. 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Richmond Legion Hall on Ottawa Street in the village of Richmond with everyone welcome to attend and enjoy good food and fellowship. Steak platter for $18, hamburger platter for $9 and hotdog platter for $6. Barbecue chicken platter will be featured. Cash bar available. To reserve tickets in advance, please call Shirley Morris at 613-838-3721.

SEPT. 16 A free “Try Sledge Hockey” session is being held on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex on Shea Road in Stittsville. Everyone is welcome to attend and have an opportunity to experience what it is like sitting on a sled and playing sledge hockey. SEPT. 17 Westar Farms on Fernbank Road west of Stittsville is hosting the Westar Farms Derby Day Bronze Horse Show on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Equestrian events on ponies and horses taking place in four show rings. Full slate of Bronze Circuit divisions. Hunter Derby competition. Spectators are most welcome to attend. Refreshment booth.

The Richmond Royals will host the Alexandria Glens in a Central Canada Hockey League tier 2 game on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex on Shea Road in Stittsville. SEPT. 19 A free “Try Sledge Hockey” session is being held on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 6:15 p.m. at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex on Shea Road in Stittsville. Everyone is welcome to attend and have an opportunity to experience what it is like sitting on a sled and playing sledge hockey. The September meeting of the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pretty Street Community Centre at the corner of Pretty Street

and Orville Street (east of Stittsville Main Street) in Stittsville will feature master gardener Mary Reid as the guest speaker on the topic “Rip Out or Rejuvenate.” Everyone welcome. SEPT. 20 Wednesday evening euchre parties at the Rev. Michael Gillissie Parish Hall at St. Philip’s Church at the corner of Burke Street and Fortune Street in Richmond will resume after a summer break on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The euchres will continue on every second Wednesday with the October dates being Oct. 4 and Oct. 18. Note that the starting time for these euchres has changed to 7 p.m. from the previous 7:30 p.m. The admission fee is $5 per person which includes a lunch and refreshments. New euchre players are most welcome to join the group

of regulars who enjoy this evening of playing cards and socializing. For more information, please call Rita at 613-489-3996. SEPT. 22 The Richmond Legion is hosting a chicken barbecue on Friday, Sept. 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the legion hall on Ottawa Street in Richmond. Chicken breast with assorted salads and a homemade dessert. $15 per person. For tickets, please call Mavis Lewis at 613-838-2749. SEPT. 23 St. John the Baptist Anglican Church on Fowler Street in Richmond is hosting a free Open Table community dinner on Saturday, Sept. 23. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 5 p.m. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend.

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Stittsville Legion’s poppy campaign is starting on Oct. 27 BY BARB VANT’SLOT Special to the News

Two hour shifts for the poppy campaign at Brown’s Your Independent Grocer, Giant Tiger, Sobeys, Walmart, Lowes and the LCBO are starting to be booked. Shifts will begin on Friday, Oct. 27, running through to Friday, Nov. 10. Anyone who would like to help or any students who want to earn volunteer hours are welcome. Please email Barb Vant’Slot at bvantslot@sympatico.ca or call 613836-7823. Royal Canadian Legion memberships are due. The early bird fee is $50 with the fee applying during September and until Nov. 30. This will also give you a chance to win a free one-year membership. As of Dec. 1, the membership fee will be $55. Friday meals with all the trimmings will be served at the legion every second Friday at 6 p.m. starting on Sept. 22. Cost will be $15 per person. Please email Diane at ddoran13@yahoo.com to reserve a meal. There will be no meals during the months of November and December. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend these meals. If you would like to help with these meals, please email Diane Doran. League darts will start on Thursday, Sept. 14 starting at 7 p.m. and on Friday, Sept. 15 starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate. You do not have to be a legion member to play. “A ‘Wine and Dine” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the legion. The admission charge will be $35 per person with tickets being sold at the bar at the legion in advance. Tickets for just the music and dancing starting at 9 p.m. will be $10 per person. A variety of good wines will be served throughout the meal. The Book Club will be meeting on Monday, Sept. 25. The book of the month is “Atonement” by Ian McEwan. For more information, please contact Monique at vails@ hotmail.com. An Oktoberfest celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the legion while Halloween will be celebrated

Happenings on Sept. 30 A bid euchre tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the dining hall at the Richmond fairgrounds on Perth Street in Richmond. Registration 12:30 p.m. Tournament play begins at 1 p.m. $15 per person includes a light snack. Profits to be donated to Richmond’s 2018 Bicentennial Planning Committee. Share the Wealth tickets will be available. For more information, please call Joyce at 613838-8381 or Rachelle at 613-838-5543. Munster United Church on Munster Road in Munster is hosting its annual fall supper on Saturday, Sept. 30 with continuous serving from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Menu includes roast pork from the Beckwith Butcher, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, homemade pies and baked goods. Family pricing available as well as takeout. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Mary at 613-838-5473.

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at the legion on Saturday, Oct. 28. Both of these celebrations will be held in the downstairs lounge at the legion. WEEKLY EVENTS (Everyone in the community is welcome to attend these events unless otherwise stated) Euchre hosted by the legion’s 55 Plus Club is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the legion on Stittsville Main Street. Everyone is welcome to participate. An “Acoustic Jam Night” is held at the legion on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event is open to everyone. No stage and

a relaxed, fun and friendly atmosphere exists at these musical events. There’s no stage and a relaxed atmosphere prevails on these evenings. However, percussion is not allowed. For more information, please email Brenda Hamilton at singersoloist@sympatico.ca or call her at 613-286-9173. An “Open Mic and Sing-a-long” with Bill Martin will be held every Friday starting at 8 p.m. in the downstairs lounge at the legion . Come and enjoy some country and some rock ‘n roll music. Everyone is welcome to attend. There is no cover charge.

The knitting/crochet club meets at the legion on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. except for holidays. For more information, please contact June Warner at 613-836-1167. EUCHRE WINNERS Jean Howell had the most lone hands at the euchre at the Stittsville legion on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Jackie Ralph had the ladies’ high score with Linda Viau placing second. Grant Small had the men’s high score with Roger Belanger as the runner-up. Marion Argue had the low score while Doris O’Connor had the hidden score.

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