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The developers tout the Stittsville location of their Wildpine retirement residence as one of its main selling points — that and what they say is a price point that is less than the average for similar retirement facilities within the City of Ottawa. “One of the city’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, Stittsville maintains a close-knit community feel and is easily accessible just off the 417,” the Wildpine retirment residence website states. “Local coffee shops and restaurants, cycling and walking trails in

Ottawa’s Greenbelt, and the nearby home of The Ottawa Senators means there are plenty of attractions around you, all from Wildpine’s convenient Stittsville Main Street location.” While the location may be close to where the Ottawa Senators play their games at this time, it is expected the team will move downtown in a few years. Harper said the idea behind this development is that it will be less expensive on average than other such facilities. While it is a retirement facility, there will also be an onsite nursing component to the facility.

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Roadwork continues to be a top budget priority for many in the city’s west end. From expansions and connections, to intersections and resurfacing, both councillors and residents listed funds for street work during a pre-budget meeting on Oct. 5. Hosted by west end councillors Allan Hubley (Kanata South), Marianne Wilkinson (Kanata North), Shad Qadri (Stittsville) and Scott Moffatt (RideauGoulbourn), about 10 residents came out to talk taxes and where the city should spend and save money. The widening of Old Richmond Road is something Bridlewood resident Paul Godden would like to see in 2018. “(I) read about it in 2013 that it would be fairly imminent at that time,” he said. “We’re now almost in 2018 and nothing’s happened.” Hubley said it’s his top priority for his ward, adding $10 million has already been spent in planning dollars.

“It’s time for shovels in the ground,” he said. “(Construction is) scheduled to start this spring so the money needs to be in the budget to make sure that that project gets underway.” In north Kanata, Wilkinson wants funding for a pedestrian bridge over the Queensway at Huntmar Drive. Residents in Arcadia, a newer subdivision still under construction, have no pedestrian access out of their community. A vehicle bridge on Huntmar over the highway has no sidewalks, making pedestrian access illegal and extremely unsafe, she said, adding she’s concerned someone will be hit as they try to walk across. “It’s desperately needed for the community there,” she said, adding she would like to see a temporary path built from Arcadia, over the Carp River and up to the east side of Campeau Drive near the Signature Centre. In Stittsville, the reconfiguration of the Huntmar Drive and Maple Grove Road intersection is Qadri’s number one priority. The four-way lighted intersection is designated ur-

ban on two sides (allowing for turn lanes), and rural on the other two (which does not allow turning lanes), making it a nightmare for traffic, he said. “The design work is completed, my understanding is,” said Qadri. “It’s just now getting it moved forward to have it physically redesigned.” The Stittsville councillor said another road priority is the widening of Huntmar, from Maple Grove to Palladium drive, to four lanes. The city is planning to add an additional $8.7 million to its road budget, as well as an extra one-time injection of $15 million, said Moffatt. That extra money, “should help us get through more of those road projects,” he said, adding his main priority is resurfacing Rideau Valley Drive South, although he has a list of other streets in need of attention. “Rural councillors, we look for the same stuff every year, which is money for roads,” Moffatt said. That’s because for residents in his ward, and other rural parts of the city, driving is their

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A handful of residents, and councillors’ assistants, listen to a presentation during a 2018 pre-budget consultation on Oct. 5. Roadwork, as well as more funds for parks, an increase in OC Transpo service in Kanata and Stittsville, and a break on transit fares, topped the list of budget wishes for those in attendance. primary mode of transporta- walks and pathways, as well as tion. parks and recreation services Increases to OC Transpo throughout the west end. service in Kanata and StittsPARKING FEES ville also came up numerous Glen Cairn resident Trevor times, as did funding to fix sideHaché said the city could bring

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Transit issues among hot topics at budget consultation Continued from page 4

“The city hasn’t increased on street parking fees since 2008,” he said. “In the same amount of time, the last 10 years, the monthly bus pass has increased by more than $32 and the cost to ride the bus, just one time if you’re using bus tickets, has increased by $1.40. “It seems counterintuitive for the city to be doing that if they’re trying to actually encourage people to ride public transit.” Haché, who works with the Healthy Transportation Coalition, applauded the city’s move last year to bring in the OC Transpo EquiPass, a discounted monthly pass option

for those living under the poverty line. He’s also pleased with council’s proposal to launch the EquiFare program – a discounted single fare option for those who meet the low income threshold – within the 2018 budget. “We’d certainly like to see the city make public transit more affordable for people,” Haché said. “There’s a lot of people who are really struggling these days to make ends meet and every year they’re increasing transit fares.” OC Transpo fares will likely see a 2.5 per cent increase year over year, from 2018 to 2048, he said. “By 2048, a return trip on OC Transpo is

going to cost the transit rider more than $14,” said Haché. “It’s my understanding that people’s wages, on average, aren’t increasing by 2.5 per cent every year so they really need to do more to make transit affordable.” Increasing the cost for drivers parking on metered city streets could help alleviate some of that burden, he said. “I don’t think it should be a huge jump immediately,” he said. “It would seem reasonable to me to think about 50-cent increments. The majority of residents asked about the 2 per cent cap in tax increases said they were OK with that number. One said taxes – for all three levels of government – have risen

too much, while another said he would be fine paying a small amount more if it would bring light-rail to Kanata faster. “If I had to pay $5 more to get (light) rail to Kanata five years earlier, sign me up, I’ll do it,” said Matthew Darwin, a Kanata Lakes resident. The 2018 draft budget is scheduled to be tabled at council on Nov. 9 and approved a month later. Public input can be submitted to your local councillor’s office, by emailing budget@ottawa.ca, or by calling 311 (613-580-2401). Kristine Geary’s

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$195 million a year, as opposed to $125 million, he said, adding that will be reversed over the next decade. In addition to pumping in an extra $8.7 million annually over the next 10 years, there will also be a onetime increase of $15 million in 2018. Streets

Residential streets should last 50 years and arterial roads 30 years, “but we’re redoing arterial roads that are crumbling after seven years because we’re not doing it right the first time,” said Moffatt, who represents Rideau-Goulbourn Ward. It takes money to rebuild a road instead of just resurfacing it. “I think there are still some times where we just do the best we can with the money we have,” he said. Qaqish, representing

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“We’ll work closely with them to see if there are opportunities to do more work than on just the intersection modifications at Bank and Leitrim,” Qaqish said of the homebuilders. “They also understand the infrastructure to market and sell those homes.” Would that translate into speeding up the extension of Earl Armstrong Road, asked Grace Thrasher, president of the Manotick Village and Community Association. That project will be the subject of an environmental assessment in the next few months that will protect the corridor and alignment, said Qaqish. “As far as I know, there’s still no immediate plans to do an EA sooner than what’s already in the TMP (transportation master plan),” he said. “But with the Hard Rock going in, there’ll be opportunities to highlight the need for some road infrastructure.”

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The National Capital Heavy Construction Association has also been pushing for infrastructure improvements to roads, bridges, water and sewer, which “are falling apart,” said Dale Harley, an association adviser. Part of the problem is that council has been “handcuffed” over the last four years by the commitment it made to keep property tax increases to two per cent, he added, before asking the councillors whether a tax cap serves residents well. “Because without making the necessary investment you’re falling behind,” he said. “Would you, not in 2018 but in 2019, consider doing something different to ensure that there is adequate funding for the infrastructure renewal that needs to take place?” he said. Committing to a two-per-cent ceiling poses challenges, said Moffatt, who spoke with the mayor of Vaughn where a three-per-cent cap was ap-

proved. “It gives them that flexibility to try to aim lower,” he said. “But, if need be, an extra 2.2 per cent actually nets you quite a bit of money. You almost need that flexibility.” However, by setting a higher target, departments can aim for that, Moffatt added, noting the Ottawa police department, which wants more money. “I think you need to work toward a lower number, but when it calls for an increase, I think you have to justify what it is as opposed to just aiming for that number,” he said. ‘HONEST DISCUSSION’

Stormwater fee rates have made headlines in recent weeks as the city recently backed off from a proposed annual 13-per-cent bump over the next decade, opting instead for a five per cent increase annually. “It’s clear that we have an infrastructure deficit,” said Klaus Beltzner, past president of the Manotick Village and Community Association. An upfront conversation with resi-

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Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. Scott Moffatt (left) and Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Michael Qaqish look on as Osgoode Coun. George Darouze speaks during a budget consultation meeting held in Greely on Oct. 3. dents is needed for them to understand the funding gap and the plans to address such issues as road and sewer renewal, he said, adding that different tax increase options should also be presented so they can better understand priorities. “Can we have a discussion at a level that is understandable by your average person?” Beltzner said. “Let’s be honest with our residents.” Moffatt pointed to the last three municipal elections that demonstrate residents respond well to taxation caps. “One of the biggest stumbling blocks is the politics of it,” he said.

In 2006, 47 per cent voted for former mayor Larry O’Brien who campaigned on a zero-per-cent increase. In 2010, 48 per cent voted for Mayor Jim Watson who pitched 2.5 per cent, and in 2014, 76 per cent re-elected Watson, who campaigned on a twoper-cent bump. “You’re not going to get larger tax increases because the majority of the public doesn’t want them,” Moffatt said. The draft budget will be presented Nov. 8 and go before council for approval on Dec. 13. Feedback can be submitted to ward councillors and budget@ottawa.ca.

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ithin a matter of weeks, Ottawa’s pop-up safe injection site in Raphael Brunet Park in Lowertown may be redundant. Many nearby residents will be relieved if it closes. We ask them to be patient. No one would want an unauthorized tent site outside their front door. That’s understandable. The tale of the tent is an interesting one. The city is expected to have a legal safe injection site open soon in Sandy Hill. Because it was taking a while to open, well-meaning volunteers set up their tents. The police haven’t acted to shut them down because – while illegal – the tent site is likely saving lives. The mayor won’t press the police to act, and that’s a good thing. Our police need to operate at arm’s length from our politicians. Police lay charges, Crown attorneys decide if the case can be won, and judges and juries con-

sider evidence. It’s a system we can all rely on. Keep in mind that no city in Canada has acted to shut down an illegal injection site. And that Ottawa Public Health supports the work of the volunteers. Wait-and-see is the best course of action for now. We need to keep all options open until Sandy Hill opens. And once the Sandy Hill site is up and running, the city can gauge demand, and decide if Ottawa should apply to the federal government for a second – or more – safe injection sites. If there is a need for more locations, it appears the city is home to enough people willing to take matters into their own hands and create safe spaces. We should be thankful for that. Until then, the tent site needs a little more time. That’s what it will take. Shutting down the tent site is a potentially life-and-death decision. And no one wants to follow the letter of the law if it means someone dies.

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alloween didn’t use to be controversial. But then, that’s our world, isn’t it. All of a sudden things we used to do are things we shouldn’t have done and shouldn’t keep doing. People who say that often get scoffed at, but often they are right. For the last week or so the media have been full of discussion about schools and school boards issuing guidelines, sometimes even edicts, concerning what is or isn’t appropriate costuming for Halloween. The aim, of course, is to avoid children wearing outfits that could be offensive to other children, or their parents, or, most likely of all, nervous education bureaucrats. We live in nervous times and are sometimes more nervous than we need to be. The predictable cry has gone up,

CHARLES GORDON Funny Town that grown-ups are taking Halloween away from the kids. But, of course, Halloween was taken away from the kids long ago. It became a huge commercial event at the shopping centres, it became a night for some adults to dress up and party, it became the subject of countless horror movies. Halloween became an industry, in other words. Kids still like it, miraculously enough, but we are kidding ourselves to think that it is for them any more. The latest developments have oc-

casioned the predictable complaint about political correctness and there is something in that, in the extreme cases. I mean, witches have the right to be witches and goblins have the right to be goblins. But, you know, it probably doesn’t hurt to help kids (and their parents too) become aware that mocking a nationality or an ethnic group, even just kidding, can hurt feelings, particularly the feelings of other kids. Not to mention the fact that showing up at the door dressed in certain ways is a guaranteed way not to get any candy. Now, what is offensive and what is not? I know someone who wanted to go out as the Grim Reaper. She was asked if she really wouldn’t prefer to go out as a butterfly. Grim Reapers are fun, sure, but perhaps if you were

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really sick you might not want one showing up at your door, asking for candy. Eventually, she decided to be a witch. As in all things, there is a balance between what is ridiculously overprotective and what is just common sense. Common sense is a shifting thing and in this case it shifts with shifts in the population. At some point in history, kids would think nothing of dressing up as different nationalities or different ethnic groups. Now, we are a nation of different nationalities and different ethnic groups. You don’t dress up as the guy next door. That’s common sense. And when you come to think about it, no one is being deprived of a lot of fun by not being allowed to dress up in certain ways. Kids will always think of something – baseball and hockey players, lumberjacks, deep sea divers, royalty of various sorts, ghosts, ninjas, all the animals 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

anyone can imagine, clowns. And, of course, witches. Speaking of clowns, don’t forget politicians. It is likely that you will be seeing a fair number of Trump masks at your doorstep. Some people will be offended by that, but hey. Being protective only goes so far.

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Above: From left, Samuel, dad Stuart, Charlotte and James Nicholls pose for a photo before taking part in the family run at the 9 Run Run event held in Stittsville on Saturday, Oct. 14. Top left: In the back row, Rebecca Peterson and Christa McCool pose with, in front, Heather and William Peterson, and Nash, Maya and Anya McCool before the 9 Run Run in Stittsville. Bottom left: City councillors Scott Moffatt, Eli El-Chantiry and Shad Qadri get together at the 9 Run Run event held in Stittsville.

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with all that time? They are on their phone, in their room, alone and often distressed,” she writes. But she goes onto paint a disturbing picture of a generation of adolescents who are more distracted, isolated and physically lethargic than any other she’s studied from the 20th century — all due, she says, to their smartphone and pens when an entire generation adolescents for more than a social media addictions. quarter century. The most is engaging in this type of acThe summary of her latest tivity for the majority of their dramatic changes in attitudes and behaviour she’s seen from findings are frighteningly dyswaking hours every day? one generation to the next have topian. Beyond mere distractAccording to psychologist ibility, today’s teens are sufferoccurred between millennials and author Jean M. Twenge, ing from depression, anxiety and iGen. this has become the dangerIt’s not all bad news. Twenge and mental illness of endemic ous reality for the generation proportions. of kids and young adults born notes that teens today are “Rates of teen depression between 1995 and 2012, which waiting longer to date, engage in sexual activity and get their and suicide have skyrocketed she has labelled iGen. since 2011,” writes Twenge. driver’s licences, all of which “Theirs is a generation “It’s not an exaggeration to shaped by the smartphone and make them physically safer describe iGen as being on the than adolescents in previous by the concomitant rise of brink of the worst mentalcohorts. social media,” writes Twenge health crisis in decades. Much But kids today also spend in the September issue of The of this deterioration can be less time on homework, less Atlantic. traced to their phones.” time socializing with friends As a psychologist, Twenge There are a few things at and less time working. has been researching genplay. For one, young people, “So what are they doing erational differences among

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Stittsville’s Edwards joins Rock for Public Service free gig BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden@metroland.com

Stittsville’s Kathleen Edwards will be one of the feature performers at TD Place in The Glebe for a free concert on Nov. 4. The 10th annual ‘Rock for Public Services’ event, presented by CUPE Local 503 and CUPE Ontario, celebrates the efforts of municipal workers and health care workers in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. Colin James will headline the free concert Saturday, November 4. Opening the show is one of Canada’s most critically acclaimed singer-songwriters, Edwards, and will also feature celebrated local classic rockers The Cooper Brothers. Rock for Public Services is a free concert that CUPE 503 stages in Ottawa to celebrate and promote the importance of public services. “This annual concert is such a unique way of bringing awareness to the important

public services we have in the Nation’s Capital,” said Brian Madden, CUPE 503 President. “Our line-up this year celebrates our 10th anniversary of Rock for Public Services by bringing back a couple of our favourite artists to open the night - The Cooper Brothers and Kathleen Edwards. We’re very excited to finally get the legendary Colin James to headline this landmark anniversary. We look forward to celebrating our public services with some great Canadian talent both on stage and in the stands.” Anniversary

“CUPE is certainly hosting a great 10th anniversary party for Rock For Public Services,” said Mike Cerha, TD Place VP Venues and Entertainment. “Colin James is a legendary talent that we’re thrilled is headlining this fantastic free event at The Arena at TD Place. Our fall schedule keeps getting better with an all-Canadian concert during Canada’s 150th celebra-

tion year.” Edwards is well known for penning songs that act as perfect travel companions to their own haunted landscapes. In the years following her 2003 debut album Failer, the Ottawa native’s songs have topped the Billboard charts and been featured in the pages of Rolling Stone. Edwards performed on the Rock for Public Services stage Toronto Star file photo at TD Place in 2014 to an eager crowd prior to a headline set by Stittsvilles gift to Canadian music Kathleen Edwards will play a free concert at TD Place the Jim Cuddy Band. An over- in November. whelmingly positive response from the CUPE audience paved the way for a return performance for this 10th anniversary show. Rock For Public Services at The Arena at TD Place is free for everyone of all ages. No tickets are required for the event, seats are available for free on a first come, first seated basis. Limited paid parking is available on-site.

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City continues to grow green fleet BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

This year, the city has acquired 11 new hybrid vehicles, the transportation committee heard on Oct. 4. Of the 11 new vehicles, eight of them were for bylaw services. For 2018, the city plans to spend $25.7 million to replace 97

Jack MacLaren Member of Provincial Parliament Carleton-Mississippi Mills

Hurting our Small Businesses It goes without saying, but I will say it any ways, small businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy, always have been and always will be. But our Provincial and Federal governments don’t seem to understand this. Recently I met with a constituent who I will call D, she runs a not for profit day care in northern Kanata, and she told me how the new minimum wage and tax increases will hurt her business. With the hiked minimum wage at $15/hr, her Early Childhood Educators who earn around $18/hr, will rightfully expect an increase in salary because without one their work becomes devalued. But D can’t afford this increase, the new salary equivalent would be almost $24/hr to keep the same rate of pay. Now D fears her employees will be looking at other jobs that now have wages that are artificially more competitive with less stressful work. On top of the higher minimum wage D finds herself caught up in the new tax hikes on small businesses that the federal government is proposing. These new taxes will make it harder for D to save for her retirement, and harder to re-invest in her business to create a better environment for the children she cares for. These reforms are going to hurt our businesses, they are going to hurt our farmers, and they are going to hurt our doctors. We must stop them.

Contact Information Constituency Office of Jack MacLaren, MPP Carleton-Mississippi Mills 240 Michael Cowpland Drive, Suite 100 Kanata, Ontario K2M 1P6 Telephone: (613) 599-3000 E-Mail: jmaclaren-co@ola.org. www.jackmaclarenmpp.com Let’s Stay In Touch 16 Stittsville News - Thursday, October 19, 2017

vehicles and pieces of equipment for greener alternatives. There are also plans to buy 16 new vehicles in the coming year. Funding for the extra 16 will be sought during the upcoming budget process. The city could begin introducing electric vehicles into its fleet this year, where it makes sense and meets operational needs. Rideau-Vanier Coun. Ma-

thieu Fleury asked about the recent purchase of nine propanepowered Zambonis, instead of electric. The staff response was that the market doesn’t have anything that works for the city’s need in electric format. They’ve tried four this summer and they can’t do the job at our arenas. The city currently owns 72

hybrid vehicles. The work this year to make our fleet more efficient includes the installation of anti-idling devices on all 77 ambulances and two emergency response vehicles — as well as 21 telematics devices to track idling time. The telematics devices are part of a pilot to explore the benefits of tracking the idling time and their effectiveness.

Driver less car test in draws a crowd BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

People lined Legget Drive in Kanata on Oct. 12 to see the first test of a driverless car. The test was powered by the city, the Kanata North Business Association, Invest Ottawa and BlackBerry QNX. The City of Ottawa said in a news release it’s partnering with Blackberry’s QNX team to test the new automotive technology in partnership with other groups including Invest Ottawa, Algonquin College, Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. Mayor Jim Watson and Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson both got a chance to sit in the vehicle — which even stopped at a pedestrian crosswalk while people crossed the road. “Ottawa has established itself as an innovative and smart city, is home to a di-

verse technology hub, and has the expertise, new technology and talent needed to spark autonomous vehicle innovation,” Watson wrote in the release. “With support from BlackBerry QNX and its Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Center and by working closely with all our partners, we are facilitating smart initiatives and research, and fueling innovation and job creation in Ottawa.” The city has been pushing to make Ottawa a “centre of excellence” in an attempt to get in on the ground floor of the autonomous vehicle market. The California Department of Motor Vehicles has commenced a public comment period on driverless cars. They could hit California streets as early as June 2018. Florida and Nevada currently allow autonomous testing without a person present. The Oct. 12 test in Kanata was the first one in Canada.

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Stittsville company at forefront of new technology By Michelle Nash Baker michelle.nash@metroland.com

A Stittsville startup is at the forefront of new technology that could make cycling safer in the city. The city has spent $40,000 on a new pilot project aimed at helping cyclists and drivers stay safe along O’Connor Street. Nine posts will light up as cyclists approach the Waverly Street and O’Connor intersection, and Safer Roads Ottawa co-ordinator Rob Wilkinson said the $40,000 price tag is money well spent if it saves even just one life. “If we avoid one collision, let alone a serious or a fatality then the technology goes beyond what we wanted and it’s worth it,” Wilkinson said. The Waverly and O’Connor street intersection has seen at least two reported crashes, with one that occurred only hours after the bidirectional bike lanes opened in October 2016. “The common feedback from drivers was that they didn’t know the cyclist was

there. We wanted to change that,” Wilkinson said. “So one of the things we could was augment the safety.” Safer Roads Ottawa began the conversation about creating the new cyclist detection system on the street nine months ago with a local startup company from Stittsville, SmartCone Technologies Incorporated to help build a prototype of a sensor technology for cyclists on the street. In as little as nine months the two had come up with the resulting posts. The system was up and running officially as of Oct. 12. The project plans had to be altered from the original concept because, as Wilkinson said, the team noticed the lanes are used by more than just cyclists — but also by skateboarders, scooters and mobility devices — all which operate slightly different from one another. What the posts do is light up as a cyclist (or person on a moving device) approaches the intersection. This gives drivers another tool to help

them be aware of the person before making a turn onto the side street, Wilkinson explained. Cameras positioned around the intersection capture the motion of the cyclists approaching and sends that information to a computer, which in turn, sends the information to the light posts to blink. The LED lights flash to alert the motorists. SmartCone founder Jason Lee said the overall goal is to reduce accidents, adding he would love to eliminate them all together, but that issue remains in the hands of both drivers and cyclists, he said. Ottawa Police Sgt. Mark Gatien cautions both cyclists and drivers to not simply rely on the technology to save a life. “Every intersection you have to assume the unexpected,” Gatien said. “When it comes to car versus a cyclist — whether you have the right of way or not, the cyclist is going to lose.” See DETECTION, page 19

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“The common feedback from drivers was that they didn’t know the cyclist was there. We wanted to change that,” Wilkinson said. “So one of the things we could was augment the safety.” Safer Roads Ottawa began the conversation about creating the new cyclist detection system on the street nine months ago with a local startup company from Stittsville, SmartCone Technologies Incorporated to help build a prototype of a sensor technology for cyclists on the street. In as little as nine months the two had come up with the resulting posts. The system was up and running officially as of Oct. 12. The project plans had to be altered from the original concept because, as Wilkinson said, the team noticed the lanes are used by more than just cyclists — but also by skateboarders, scooters and mobility devices — all which operate slightly different from one another. Light up

What the posts do is light up as a cyclist (or person on a moving device) approaches the intersection. This gives drivers another tool to help them be aware of the person before making a turn onto the side street, Wilkinson explained. Cameras positioned around the intersection capture the motion of the cyclists approaching and sends that information to a computer, which in turn, sends the information to the light posts to blink. The LED lights flash to alert the motorists. SmartCone founder Jason Lee said the overall goal is to reduce accidents, adding he would love to eliminate them all together, but that issue remains in the hands of both drivers and cyclists, he said. Ottawa Police Sgt. Mark Gatien cautions both cyclists and drivers to not simply rely on the technology to save a life. “Every intersection you have to assume the unexpected,” Gatien said. “When it comes to car versus a cyclist — whether you have the right of way or not, the cyclist is going to lose.” Gatien said he has already pointed out some features of the new pilot project that need to be tweaked in order to function better. The officer

would like to see signage letting drivers know what the posts and their blinking lights mean, as well he would like to see the lights themselves be brighter. Lee said he is already working on making those tweaks, but changing the brightness of the lights will take a bit of time — as the LED lights are battery powered, and the brighter they are, the more battery power they will use up. Ultimately, Lee said electricity right to the posts would solve that problem, but also adds a larger cost to the product.

“If it works, certainly we will want to make use of this at other intersections.” Safer Roads Ottawa co-ordinator Rob Wilkinson

“If it was wired, we could solve the problem right now,” Lee said. “It’s a huge challenge because it’s not wired, but we want to solve it because there are a lot of intersections in the city that could benefit from this technology.” Wilkinson said he would love to see the pilot project expand to other problem cycling lanes in the city, as well as more intersections along Michelle Nash Baker/Metroland O’Connor — but that decision will be left up to the city. Safer Roads Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service have launched a new cyclist detection “If it works, certainly we will want to make system on the O’Connor bike lanes at the corner of Waverley.The new posts were up and use of this at other intersections,” Wilkinson running as of Oct. 12. The detection system was developed by a Stittsville company. said. An educational video on the initiative is available on the Ottawa Police Service YouTube channel, youtu.be/cROrsLSw1d0. The Safer Roads Ottawa Program is a community partnership between Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Police Deep Dish Service, Ottawa Public Health and the Transportation Services Department and is commitChicken Pie 907 g ted to preventing or eliminating road deaths and serious injuries for all people in the city through culture change, community engagement, and development of a sustainable safe transportation environment.

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More hospice beds still needed: executive director 30 beds would meet majority of needs for those at end of life BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

A new hospice residence may have opened in Kanata in the west end last month but more beds are still needed, says Hospice Care Ottawa executive director Lisa Sullivan. The not-for profit organization, which provides all its services free of charge, has 19 hospice palliative care beds, as well as two respite beds, between its two locations. But as the population continues to grow and to age, that number isn’t enough. “The goal of Hospice Care Ottawa and hospice in general is to have about 30 beds in our community,” Sullivan said during the organization’s annual general meeting on Sept. 25. Thirty beds would allow hospice to meet “the majority of needs of people” who are on their end-of-life journey, she said. The cost of a hospice bed,

about $460 a day, versus one in an acute-care hospital, which is around $1,200, is noteworthy, said Sullivan. “Hospice care is more cost effective for our health-care system,” she said, adding the nonprofit has received an increase in funding from the province, but that only accounts for 60 per cent of its operating costs. To meet its operational needs, Hospice Care Ottawa must raise an additional $2 million each year. “Thanks to you, we can do it,” said Sullivan. Hospice palliative care provides a homelike atmosphere with around the clock nursing care as well as volunteer support, for people at the end of life who for whatever reason, can’t stay at home, Sullivan said. It also provides care for the families through its caregiver and grief support programs. Over the past year, Hospice Care Ottawa served more than 1,500 people through its

many services: • 363 people were provided hospice residential care; • in-home support volunteers served 431 people; • the day hospice program saw 169 individuals; • 693 people sought bereavement care; • and caregiver support was provided to 67 people. The hospice’s 1,075 volunteer contingent provided more than 54,000 hours of volunteer support in 2016-17. That’s the equivalent of 27 full-time staff, said Sullivan. “None of these services, nothing we do, would be possible without you, our amazing volunteers,” she said. Total expenses for the financial year ending March 31, 2017 were $5.1 million. The not-for-profit’s revenue for the year was $6.1 million, which included more than $1.2 million in donations, $500,000 raised through events, and a onetime fund of $1.7 million from the province.

“At the very tail end of the fiscal year our provincial government recognized how much we have been doing, the expenditures and the future expansion needs; they have set us up with a receivable for the next year,” said Kim Sheldrick, finance director. “It didn’t leave us $1 million in cash.” FRENCH SERVICES

Hospice Care Ottawa expanded into Orléans last year with the opening of La Maison de L’Est. The facility offers francophone services and day programs for people with lifelimiting illnesses. The next step, said Sullivan, is to build a residential hospice in Orléans. “Our plan is to eventually have residential beds there so that we also have access for people in the east end of Ottawa,” she said. For more information on hospice, visit hospicecareottawa.ca.

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Algonquin College full-time faculty are on strike as of Oct. 16, and classes have been cancelled. After the final offer from the OPSEU bargaining team was declined by the college employer council, full-time faculty elected to walk off the job. “On October 14, we presented council with a streamlined offer that represented what faculty consider to be the bare minimum we need to ensure quality education for students and treat contract faculty fairly,” said JP Hornick, chair of the union bargaining team in a release. “We carefully crafted a proposal that responded to council’s concerns about costs in a fair and reasonable way.” Hornick went on to say that the council is committed to a “Walmart model of education” based around reducing full-time faculty and “exploiting underpaid contract workers who have no job security

beyond one semester.” The faculty union said its final offer included academic freedom for professors, a clear seniority system for partialload professors, a steady two per cent increase in wages over the duration of the contract and a few no-cost options related to health insurance.

“The fastest way to resolve this strike is for the union to accept the colleges’ final offer, or at the very least, put the colleges’ final offer forward to its members for a vote.” Sonia Del Missier

The college employer council dubbed the strike “unnecessary and unfair to hundreds of thousands of students.” “We should have had a deal based on our final offer. It is

comparable to, or better than, recent public-sector settlements with teachers, college support staff, hospital professionals and Ontario public servants – most of which were negotiated by OPSEU,” said Sonia Del Missier from the college employer council in a release. “The fastest way to resolve this strike is for the union to accept the colleges’ final offer, or at the very least, put the colleges’ final offer forward to its members for a vote.” The colleges believe that the faculty’s demands will add more than $250 million to annual costs and will eliminate “thousands of contract faculty jobs, and jeopardize the quality of college programs.” There’s no word from the colleges or OPSEU on when negotiations might resume. For more information on the faculty’s positions, visit collegefaculty.org. For more information on the college employer council, visit thecouncil.on.ca. Christopher Whan/Metroland The college has created an information website at www.algon- Algonquin staff and OPSEU members picket outside the College on Oct. 16. Faculty walked off the job after the final offer to the College Employer Council was declined. quincollege.com/strikeinfo.

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All smiles at the children’s treatment centre School for medically complex students gets makeover BY Jennifer McIntosh jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

It was all smiles at the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (OCTC) School on Oct. 12, as the new space was unveiled to the public. Thanks to donations from the Ottawa 67’s and the Smilezone Foundation, the school is a riot of colours — with murals, sensory stations, physical education space and more storage space. Nicole Stanger, whose daughter attends the school, said the space “morphed in a matter of weeks.” “The colours exude happiness,” she said of the signature yellow and purple used in Smilezones across the province. Alex Munter, the chief executive officer of the Chil-

dren’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), where the OCTC School is housed, compared the size to that of a convenience store. “It was built in the ‘70s,” he said. “And it wasn’t up to the task of housing the wonderful work the staff does here.” ‘humbling’

Scott Bachly, co-chair and co-founder of the Smilezone Foundation, said working with the foundation has been the most humbling and gratifying experience of his life. There are 150 Smilezones across the province in everything from pediatric oncology to mental health centres. It originally started in Oakville. “We wanted to start a

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foundation for children, about children and to benefit children,” Bachly said, adding the charity hopes to move outside Ontario soon. When the foundation first met with staff at the OCTC, the plan was for them to provide new cubbies. It quickly moved to a makeover. Jeff Hunt, owner of the Ottawa 67’s, who chipped in for the renovations, said it was the easiest decision he’s ever made. “We are just along for the ride,” he said. The OCTC School serves medically complex and technologically dependent students from kindergarten to Grade 3. “If you want to be inspired, come here and watch these amazing little people,” Munter said.

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From left, Adam Graves, founder of the Smilezone Foundation, Jeff Hunt, the owner of the Ottawa 67’s, members of the 67’s ice girls, Scott Bachly, CEO of Bachly Construction, and Alex Munter, CEO of CHEO, pose for a picture at the grand opening of the new and improved Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre School at CHEO on Oct. 12.

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ome fall seasons Mother liked more than others. When it got so cold, we had to start wearing our felt slippers after supper, and the frost came early, Mother got a look of despair on her face. Winter wouldn’t be far off, and that would mean snow, ice, and trips into Renfrew only when necessary. It would mean the small panes of glass in the windows would be frosted up, and the trees in the yard, would be as bare as badgers. But that year, fall held off, and the warm days Mother loved, held on. A few bright orange and red leaves still clung to the big maple tree in our backyard, but the ground around formed a soft blanket of vivid colours. Mother loved the fall leaves, and when the warmth of a late summer hung on, she didn’t seem to mind the

job for Mother alone. Bringing the pot of melted wax to the bake table, very carefully she would gently take one leaf at a time and dip it into the melted wax. Then each waxed leaf was put on a spread-out copy of the Renfrew Mercury, where it sat until the wax had hardened to Mother’s liking. The leaves would be used to decorate the centre of our les, jams and jellies to prevent dinner table, bringing what Mother thought was a touch mould from forming. The pot stayed on the reservoir to of colour to an otherwise keep it from reforming into a drab and ordinary place for our meals. hard mass. All the leaves Mother had picked so carefully from fallen leaves the backyard were perfectly formed and with their stems When she first waxed fallen still attached. They would be leaves a few years back, Fagently placed on a tea towel ther thought it was a waste of on the bake table, in order of time, and made the comment, size. “We burn those, you know.” I could watch, but I But that didn’t stop Mother couldn’t touch a leaf in case from doing what she did evit would break. This was a ery year when fall came.

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Flames blacken thin slices of wood before quickly climbing the nearby wall of a sea container and ominously licking their way across the ceiling in winding ribbons of heat. Smoke gathers in a thick blanket in the darkened interior as an Ottawa firefighter releases small jets of water from a hose to cool the hot smoke, which can ignite when fuelled with oxygen. The working lab, based at the Ottawa Fire Services’ fire dynamics training site east of Richmond, provides an immersive environment to simulate live-fire conditions for the training of the department’s more than 1,500 firefighters. The new site, created a year ago, is where they now hone their skills in the science of firefighting, one of the key tenets of new firefighting curriculum developed in Ottawa. “Modern fires are fundamentally different from 10, 20 years ago,” said Deputy Chief Sean Tracey. “If we

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Firefighter Cheryl Hunt, from Station 47, demonstrates a flashover at the Ottawa fire department’s fire dynamics training site on Oct. 6.

continue to fight fires using those losses. program, and so you need fire departpast practices and tactics, we are go“We need to adapt and understand,” ments that are skilled and capable and ing to kill firefighters, individuals will he said. “Firefighting is becoming a understanding (of) that.” lose lives and there will be property real scientific-based, research-based Ottawa’s urban firefighters will be

trained in the modern tactics over the next six months to a year, while rural volunteer firefighters, because of their work schedules, will be fully trained within the next two years. “We’re sitting in the middle of the experiment,” north Kanata-based firefighter Greg Lough said after emerging from a controlled burn at the training site on Oct. 6. “It becomes a really valuable learning opportunity, so that as we talk about the theory and the concepts and as we advance in our understanding of fire behaviour, then we can reinforce that with live-fire demonstrations,” said Lough, an instructor on the new curriculum and a 25-year firefighting veteran. The project has been in development for a decade and incorporates research, experience and best practices gleaned from 13 countries and international agencies and four Canadian universities. The curriculum attracted a $1.2-million grant from the federal government’s Canadian Safety and Security Program. See NEW page 26

New curriculum sparks ‘watershed moment’ in modern firefighting There are certain types of cancers that firefighters are statistically predisposed to get beOf that, $4.2 million in in-kind labour and cause of their hazardous work, making bunker materials, including almost $1 million from ingear decontamination practices essential, said dustry partners, as well as $500,000 from the Lough. U.S. department of defence for e-learning. “This is prevention. This is going to stop that The model is designed to help firefighters batfrom happening,” longtime firefighter Louise tle fires more efficiently and effectively to miniHine-Schmidt, who works out of Station 43 in mize damage. Bells Corners, said of the advanced training curSafety is also a key component of the trainriculum. ing. “It wasn’t as prevalent years ago,” Lough said For example, Ottawa firefighters now wear of the safety advancements integrated within special rubber gloves under their work gloves to the new model. “Now we have the knowledge.” give them an extra layer of protection, so their Fighting fires is no longer about beating a fire hands don’t come into contact with toxins while into submission, he added. removing their bunker gear after a fire – a prac“This training delves deeper into the advancetice introduced just a year ago. ments and industry changes, health and safety awareness protocols,” he said. “There has been an evolution in understanding the science of firefighting and how buildings behave under fire conditions.” The way firefighters battle blazes is different now than it was 20 years In Your Community Newspaper* ago when Acting Lieut. Scott Field started out as a rookie firefighter in the former city of Kanata. Thanks to the proliferation of plastic materials in just about everything, rooms and homes burn much THE 3 ONE BUY 2, GET * quicker than they used to. “Our TVs, our La-Z-Boys, our couches (are) comfortable gasoline,” Jessica Cunha/Metroland said Field, who now works out of SAVE 50 YS Deputy Chief Sean Tracey says the new fire dynamics course curriculum, led by Ottawa $369 Station 43 in Bells Corners. ON LY 2DA

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“Those fires burn much faster and they get to the flashover stage much quicker than they used to 30 years ago just because it’s (made from) plastics.” Field is one of a number of Ottawa fire instructors involved in creating the new curriculum and says the training will save lives. “We’re teaching them how fires develop, how they grow and how it starts to affect the gases that they give off, and how those gases can become explosive,” he said. Modern materials, both construction and furnishings, have the same burning rate as gasoline, said Tracey. New construction today can create flashover conditions in 3.5 to four minutes, which is a typical firefighting response time. Compare that to woodbased construction practices years ago, which posed a flashover in the 17- to 20-minute range, Lough said. “It allows us to really demonstrate clearly the tie-back to the concepts and the theories

and the best practices that we’re developing here,” he said of the training model. Inside the sea container, veteran firefighters point to long ribbons of flame snaking across the ceiling. Even with a trained eye, the tendrils are difficult to spot through the thick smoke though keeping track of them is essential to attacking a fire. A thermal-imaging camera is deployed, and the advancing flames are monitored to ensure firefighters are safe from a flashover, which is when contents can simultaneously ignite. “What we’re trying to do is prevent flashover,” Lough said. “That all ties back to the science and our new built environment.” Fourteen-year firefighter Brad Bignucolo, from Station 31 in Hunt Club Park, has been involved in the curriculum’s development as a project team member since 2015, and says it offers firefighters an advantage by providing a standardized approach to battling blazes smarter. “Our training would be very influenced by who we worked with or the station we went to,”

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Rintoul, Donald Thomas Peacefully, in his sleep, after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s on Sunday, October 8, 2017 in his 81st year. Donald Thomas Rintoul, beloved husband of 55 years to Francis (Ashurst). Loving father of Leslie Ann, Kevin, Karen and Chris (Avery). Much loved Grandpa/ Papa of Liam, Seamus, Megan, Peyton, Sierra, Elijah, Sophie and predeceased by Emily. Son of the late Alva and Helen (Somerville) Rintoul. Brother of Elsie (late Bill McKnight), Bill (Edith) (late Ethel), Leslie (Lea), Laurie (Eleanor), and Ruth (Guy), sisters-in-law Helen and Betty Rintoul. Predeceased by brothers Kelvin and Archie, and nephew Bob Rintoul. Loved son-in-law of the late Dave and Ethel Ashurst. Brother in-law of late Cub and Emily Neely. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Don spent his early years on the family farm, moved on to The Bell, Insurance, The Sod Farm, and The Experimental Farm until retirement but came out of retirement to work in the bush with his son Kevin for 17 years. While Don enjoyed his own company and a good book there was nothing he liked more than storytelling, he was good at it. In fact he laughed first and the loudest. Family game nights will never be the same but his wit will be recounted. Many thanks to Dr. Drake and the amazing care, compassion and respect the staff at Stoneridge Manor showed him. Many thanks to the compassionate staff at Maple Grove Fairview Manor. We will miss his laugh, wisdom, amazing cooking and his Donaldisms. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until time of the service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. For those who wish, donations to Alzheimer’s Society or to Stoneridge Manor would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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John Albert Fowler succumbed to the ravages of dementia, quietly at home on Thursday, October 12, 2017. John lived a good life with strong family ties, honest friendships, and an unbendable work ethic. He will be sorely missed by Nancy, Shawn, & Tracy, and her family Kevin, Tristan, Brody, Leighton & Riley, along with Susan and Ken, Jordana & Justin. The large extended family of Singbush’s, Maxwell’s and the Mulligan clan will have great stories of wonderful times. Friends gathered over a lifetime in Mississauga, Waterloo, Sudbury, Georgetown, Port Bruce, Toronto, Vydon Acres, Ottawa and Arnprior can attest to John’s strength of character. John was involved in many innovative banking changes over his thirty-seven years in the financial industry with CIBC. Colleagues span North America and Europe. This disease was a crushing blow, but the support of family, friends and generous neighbours along with the professional care providers helped John and his family immensely. The Dementia Society of Ottawa & Renfrew County, particularly Milton & Caitlin were gentle pillars of knowledge and strength. Dr. Andrew Frank with his staff; Dr. Michael Fishman, caring to the end; the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital staff; the LIHN (CCAC); St. Elizabeth Home Health Care and Bayshore Healthcare were invaluable during this very difficult journey. Our genuine thanks to everyone. John will be interred in the historic Beaverton Stone Church Cemetery in a private service. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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(November 09, 1946-September 06, 2017) November 9, 1946 – Ottawa, Ontario September 6, 2017 – Calgary, Alberta It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Brian, most beloved and cherished husband of Sharyn. Brian is survived by his wife, father Allan, sisters Lynn Powell (Kerry), Cynthia Polk (York), Gloria Ewens (David) and brother Mark (Irene). He was predeceased by his mother Helen and niece Amanda. Born in Ottawa, Ontario Brian graduated from Glebe Collegiate and soon after joined the Black Watch where he proudly served three years. After attending Carleton University, he began his career working in the area of sales and marketing of residential housing. Over the years in Calgary, Brian consulted to many development and builder clients, eventually establishing his own companies involved with all aspects of land and residential development. Brian was a visionary, passionate and enthusiastic about his work. In 1979 Brian joined the Canadian Ski Patrol as a volunteer patroller at Lake Louise where he patrolled for 37 years. He was a dedicated Patrol Leader, first aid instructor/examiner, Chief of Patrol of the Men’s World Cup Medical Team, and member of the medical teams for the 1988 and 2010 Winter Olympics. Brian was also a long time member of the Alpine Club of Canada. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life was held in Calgary on September 20, 2017. www.barkerfh.com

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Peacefully, on Sunday September 24, 2017, at the age of 84, son of Mark and Elizabeth (McCoy), Survived by his sister Dorothy (Charette) and brother Clifford (Jean). Father of Kelly Pickard (Steve), and Jeffrey (Colleen). Sadly missed by Donna Mary, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. A private family service will be scheduled for a later date. For those who may choose to honour Dad with a memorial donation, please consider Harvest House Ottawa or Broadview Activities Resident Fund. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with loved ones by her side on Sunday evening, October 8th, 2017; Amy Jane Neill of Arnprior passed away following a brief illness. She was 80. Beloved wife of the late Francis Neill (1991). Dearly loved mother of Tim (Margaret) and Penney. Amy was predeceased by her son, Robert in 1982. Much loved grandmother of Victoria Wilson (Ed), Jordan, Devon and Seamus and great-grandmother of Colton and Wyatt. Dear sister of Clayton Calberry (Gwen) of Atikokan, Ontario. Predeceased by 2 brothers: Stuart Calberry (Marie of Peterborough) and Jim Calberry (Jean of Renfrew). Daughter of the late David and Marjory (nee Penney) Calberry. Fondly remembered as a woman who called a spade a spade, Amy was a wonderful friend to many. Her devotion to her family, her church and her community made her the woman that she was. Family and friends paid their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 t 9 p.m. and again on Thursday from 9:30 until 10:15. A Funeral Service was conducted in Arnprior’s First Baptist Church, 279 Alicia Street, Arnprior on Thursday morning, October 12th at 11 o’clock. Interment Flat Rapids Cemetery. In memory of Amy, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Humane Society or the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

SmitherS Peter roy June 27, 1933 October 3, 2017 Peacefully at home on October 3, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of 62 years to Barbara. Cherished Dad to Anne, Trevor (Karen) and Paul (Jean). Much loved Granddad to Ashley (Matt), Nikolas, Brianne (John), and Chris (Alyssa). Special thanks to Amanda, Colleen and Dr. Drake for their excellent care and support. A Celebration of Peter’s life was held at the Chapel of C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte on Wednesday, October 11th. For those who may choose to honour Peter with a memorial donation, please consider the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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With great sadness we announce that Krystal passed away tragically at home on Tuesday morning, October 10, 2017. She was only 25. Cherished fiancé of Shawn Sutherland and “Mommy” of Juniper (age 3). Dear daughter of Terri Brash and Christopher Warren. Special granddaughter of Susan Brash (late Gerald Thivierge) and Boyd and Shirley Warren. Dear sister of Jessica, Faith, Hope, Cheyenne, Jordyn, Emma, Sarah, Noah and Jesse. Loved niece of Cathy and Tamara (Scott). Cousin of Amber, Jayme, Jade and Lavender and Aunt of Harrison. Also survived by a huge extended family and many beloved friends. Relatives and friends payed their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. A Funeral Service was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday at 12 o’clock noon. Cremation will follow. In memory of Krystal, please consider a donation to Addiction Treatment Services, 510 Raglan Street North, Renfrew K7V 1P5. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

december 8, 1934october 14, 2017 We are heartbroken to announce the peaceful passing of Karl at Almonte Country Haven, surrounded by his loving family. He went on his own terms after a lengthy illness. Karl immigrated from Germany to Canada in 1957 to Carp, which has been his home for 60 years. He was deeply dedicated to local agriculture and farming. For 54 years Karl was the cherished husband, avid gardener and lifelong dance partner of Heinke (nee Petersen). Beloved father of Heike, Linda, Cindy (Leo Power), Ray (Tammy), and dear Opa of Johnathan, Shawn, Michael (Kelsey), Heidi, Adam, Amanda, Nicole, Marley, William, and great- Opa of Blake. Special thanks to the staff at Almonte Country Haven for their care. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Carp Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 115 Rivington St. Carp, ON on Wednesday, October 18th from 1 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm, and on Thursday, October 19th from 10 to 11 am. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church on Thursday at 11:30 am. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Society of Canada or St. Paul’s United Church in Karl’s memory would be appreciated. Tributes, donations, and condolences may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

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Peacefully at Stoneridge Manor, surrounded by family on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the age of 94. Dear husband of Pat. Loving father of Carol (Henry Mains), Mary (Don Clarke), Cathy (Paul Marcano) and Lisa Loverock. Predeceased by his son Bobby (Janice surviving). Proud grandfather of sixteen grandchildren, twentytwo great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild on the way. Survived by his brother Arthur. Predeceased by his brothers Billy, George and Ken. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Friday in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Richmond. A Legion service to honour Bob will take place at the funeral home at 6:45 p.m. Thursday. For those who wish, a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 625, Richmond, would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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Peacefully in hospital, Carleton Place, surrounded by the love of her children on Saturday, October 14, 2017, in her 87th year. Wife of the late Merrill Giles. Dear mother of Harold Robertson (Lorraine), Carolyn Purdy (Merle), Calvin Robertson (Jocelyn), Cheryl MacKenzie (Andrew), Dale Robertson (Kim), Barbara Kenny (Sonny), Debbie Coburn (John) and Steven Robertson (Debbie). Dear grandmother of 20 and great-grandmother of 28. Stepmother of Bob Giles (Dorothy), Bill Giles (Patti-Ann), Chris McCready (Jim), Kathy Devlin (Earl) and Carol Manzon (Mark). Missed by her beloved pet Lilly. Predeceased by brother Ken Somerville and sister Rita Somerville. Loved by several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 12 noon until 1:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 28 Hawthorne Ave., Carleton Place at 2 p.m. Interment at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Ferguson Falls. Donations to LAWS would be appreciated. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital. www.barkerfh.com

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O’DONOGHUE Donald Patrick Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his girls in Fairview Manor on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Donald O’Donoghue of Almonte, age 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Muriel Drummond and by second marriage of the late Bernice LeClair. Dearly loved and respected father of Valerie Pierce (Bazil), Sharon Gourgon (Greg), Helen Mills (Taylor) and Gail Pierce (Darwin). Predeceased by his daughter, Janice Thompson and son Kenneth. Loving grandfather to Angela, Timmy, Nicole, Heidi, Mitchel, Jeff, Colin, MacKenzie, Trevor & Lindsay. Also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Don’s family want to say a very special “thank you” to the staff at Fairview Manor for their impeccable and compassionate care. As well, thank you to his Country Street apartment friends for their endless support and especially his great friend, Faye. There will be a private family graveside Service at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 For those who may choose to honour Don with a memorial donation, please consider Almonte Genarel Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Passed away peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital as a result of a stroke. ThankstotheexcellentstaffintheNeurologyand Stroke Section at the Civic Hospital and the staff at the Almonte General Hospital who gave excellent care to this kind, loving man who will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Special thanks to Reverend Trudy Hardy, of the Almonte Anglican Church, who was there with prayers and blessings which gave Wally great comfort and a peaceful passing. A beautiful funeral service was conducted by Rev. James Young-Key Min at Grace United Church, Cobden, Ont., with internment at the Haley Union Cemetery on September 30, 2017, followed by a lovely reception thanks to the ladies of the Cobden United Church. Thanks to all our friends and acquaintances who sent messages of condolence and sympathy cards since Wally’s passing. Special thanks to the Glen Cairn United Church Pastoral CareTeam for their concern and prayers for our family. With love from his sisters and brother, Evelyn Latimer (Forrest), Marlin Small (Trevor), Lois Rump (late Eddie) and Wesley Dodds (Monique). Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow. RIP

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The Ottawa Fury may not be in the playoffs, but their fans love â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em anyways. The Fury played their final home game of the season on Sunday, Oct. 8. It was a game with no playoff implications, but the Fury fans came out anyway, as they have all season long. For the first time in franchise history, the Fury broke the 100,000 mark, setting the club attendance record for the team. Around 5,445 fans came out Sunday, pushing the season total to 104,354 fans in attendance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing the fans being loyal throughout this time whether we are in the playoffs or not, this is huge,â&#x20AC;? Fury coach and general manager Julian de Guzman told Metroland Media. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It brings me back to the time when we played in the second season under Marc Dos Santos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first half of the season was pretty slow and quiet, but fans kept coming out and the build up towards the playoffs, when we played that game against Minnesota to make it to the finals, and you saw everyone come on the field to celebrate that and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like, football actually exists in the Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital.â&#x20AC;? De Guzman was a player for the team during the famed 2015 campaign, the only time the Fury have made a league championship in its four-year history.

New Feature at Village Square Park to Quench Your Thirst This fall, the City will be installing a water fountain at Village Square. This is a suggestion I have received from residents over the years that I agree would prove to be a beneficial addition to the park. The Trans Canada Trail which runs through the park is heavily used and soon trail and park users will have access to City water to drink and refill their water bottlesâ&#x20AC;Ś the fountain even has a feature to allow our four-legged friends the opportunity to hydrate as well! Construction should commence this week weather-permitting. As part of the project it was required to move the plaque within the park however, this will be re-installed close to the original location after all construction is complete.

Community BBQ Recap I would like to take a moment to thank all residents who stopped by Village Square Park on October 6th for my officeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community BBQ. Over 600 burgers and hotdogs were enjoyed by all in attendance at the event and the bouncy castle and inflatable joust entertained hundreds of Stittsville youth throughout the day. Jake Davies/Metroland

CĂŠdric Johnson gives the thumbs up as Fury player Carl Haworth uses his back to sign a jersey following Fan Appreciation Day during their last home game of the season on Sunday. Oct. 8. De Guzman started this season as the assistant general manager and coach, came out of retirement to play one final game for the Fury and then, was named interim coach and GM after Paul Dalglish vacated the position for personal reasons. While the team flirted with a playoff berth for most of the season before officially being eliminated from contention on Sept. 27, de Guzman says he will use

the last game of the season (Oct. 14) to lay down tracks on the path going forward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about raising standards and pushing the bar higher and if we can finish off the season on a positive note, then we know where to continue on from,â&#x20AC;? he said. Meanwhile, de Guzman is using Fan Appreciation Day to enjoy what the Fury means to Ottawa soccer fans.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;For them to still be around even though we are not in the playoffs shows great meaning for what the game has in store for Ottawa for the future,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it creates that excitement and culture that Ottawa has always wanted for such a long time. Now here we have a professional environment to cater to the fans who are definitely loyal and stand behind their team no matter what the situation is.â&#x20AC;?

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Over $244 was raised for the Stittsville Food Bank in addition to the large bins being filled and our community partners had an excellent time sharing resources and chatting with every one of youth. I, as well, had an exceptional time enjoying the beautiful weather and being able to provide youth a carefree way to spend their afternoon on a PD Day. To Mayor Watson who took the time to join us, to all of our community partners, volunteers, and City services that contributed to the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Johnwoods Closure Update Last week, I attended the Bryanston Gate Community Association Annual General Meeting. At the meeting, some residents requested an update on the status of Johnwoods Street being closed between Rosehill and Maple Grove to be converted into a linear park. As was noted to the community in the past, it is still the intention for this closure to be done this Fall. Working with my office, the planning department is preparing a communications package that will be mailed to all residents in the immediate area with further information on the project. The communications package will include pertinent dates and timelines regarding the project, the landscape plan for the area and a Frequently Asked Questions document. This information will be mailed out in the coming weeks to residents in the following areas: Bryanston Gate, Fairwinds West, Rosehill Drive, Johnwoods Street, Hartin Street and Joseph Circle. Prior to the closure, there will be signs placed in advance in a number of locations near this street and notice will be provided in my electronic Newsletter and in my column in the Stittsville News as well. In addition, I can advise that Rosehill Drive will be opened with traffic calming measures between Johnwoods to Huntmar before Johnwoods is closed. This is all the information that I have to share at this time. More information will be provided in the coming weeks to the community. For background information on this item I encourage residents to please review the previous information shared with the community available on my website here - https://shadqadri. com/2016/06/03/johnwoods-street-conversion-to-linear-park-2/

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, October 19, 2017 33

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Enjoy taste of India with kale, apple and quinoa This vibrant salad is packed with goodness and a touch of East Indian flavouring. It is equally delicious as a side dish. It makes the perfect portable salad for gatherings.

onion. Cover and refrigerate salad for at least one hour or up to 12 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cranberries. Tip: To prepare kale, trim the leafy portion from either side of the tough stem; discard stem and chop leaves.

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stemmed kale 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chick peas, drained and rinsed 2 cups (500 mL) chopped apples (about two apples) 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) cooked quinoa Preparation time: 15 min1/3 cup (75 mL) diced red utes onion Serves: 6 to 8 (Makes 1/4 cup (50 mL) each about 8 cups/2 L) pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries 3 tbsp (45 mL) each white wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp (10 mL) honey 1 tsp (5 mL) garam masala 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) freshly ground pepper 1 clove garlic, pressed 4 cups (1 L) chopped,

Preparation instrucOne serving (when recipe tion serves 8):

In large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, honey, garam masala, salt, pepper and garlic. Add kale and toss to coat thoroughly. Stir in chick peas, apples, quinoa and

Protein 7 grams Fat: 7 grams Carbohydrate: 31 grams Calories: 210 Fibre: 4 grams Sodium: 170 mg

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TarTan Homes launcHes communiTy lifesTyle projecT in supporT of We THe parenTs four model homes at Tartan Homes’ poole creek development in stittsville will be transformed into art galleries, bakeries, interior décor studios and chefs’ kitchens in a series of free events in support of families battling the opioid crisis. Called Welcome to Our Home, the project kicks off with a vernissage on Oct. 26, featuring prominent local artists Andrew King, Lise Butters, Sandy Sharkey, Sarah Lake, Alison Fowler and Crystal Beshara. A special exhibit of art by local high school students will also be part of the ongoing event, from Oct. 26 to Dec. 2. A free baking-and-tasting demo by The Sweet Room’s pastry chef, Renee Saunders, is planned for Nov. 4, while Jennifer McGahan Interiors and Sharon Bosley House from Avant Garde Designs will create holiday tablescapes on Nov. 18. The project wraps up on Dec. 2 with “Four Chefs, Four Homes”, in which wellknown chefs Michael Blackie (NeXt), Jesse Bell (The Albion Rooms), Josh Gillard (Amuse Kitchen & Wine) and Steven McDonald (Aperitivo) will create holiday hors d’oeuvres for the community – all for free.

“Ever since our company was founded, we’ve taken the words ‘community builder’ seriously. But it’s not enough to just build the bricks and mortar – we must be an active voice in the community, to be good neighbours. And that means opening your doors to your neighbours when they need you,” says Tartan Homes’ co-owner, Bruce Nicols. “The events that have been unfolding with our youth and the opioid crisis in this part of Ottawa affects every parent. We may not have the answers right now. But encouraging our kids through creativity, and supporting grassroots groups like We the Parents, are the first steps in the journey,” adds Tartan Homes president, Ian Nicol. We the Parents was founded by Kanata father and businessman Sean O’Leary in response to the opioid addiction crisis that has been unfolding in Kanata-Stittsville and across Ottawa. The non-profit grassroots organization advocates for prevention through education and government engagement, and is creating a family navigation service in support of those needing resources for substance abuse disorders. All events are free to the community. However, donations to We the Parents can be made at wetheparents.ca/donate/ or in person at the Four Chefs, Four Homes event on December 2nd. For more information, please contact Julie Beun, juliebeun@gmail.com or 613 371 9060. Schedule of events follows:

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Art is for everyone! Four model homes at Poole Creek will be transformed into art galleries featuring prominent local artists, as well as work by talented high school students. The galleries will remain open to the public until Dec. 2. Open Monday to Thursday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Weekends and holidays, noon to 5 p.m. To find Poole Creek, please visit http:// tartanhomes.com/communities/poolecreek/.

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Saturday, Nov. 4, 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local pastry chef Renee Saunders from The Sweet Room will demonstrate easy-tomaster, yet impressive dessert decorating techniques. (It’s easier than you think!)

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Saturday, Nov. 18, 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. How does Martha Stewart make everything look effortlessly gorgeous? Join Jennifer McGahan Interiors and Sharon Bosley House from Avant Garde Designs in learning how to create incredible tablescapes and front porch décor from local interior designers and florists.

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Saturday, Dec. 2, 11.30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Come nibble holiday treats created just for you by prominent chefs, including Michael Blackie (NeXt), Steven MacDonald (Aperitivo), Josh Gillard (Amuse Kitchen & Wine) and Jesse Bell (The Albion Rooms). Meet the chefs, mingle and learn more about the critical work of We the Parents.

HoW To creaTe curB appeal THis fall We all know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, however when it comes to real estate, first impressions go a long way. “Homebuyers tend to use the exterior of a home and its yard as a gauge on what the inside looks like,” says Patricia Verge, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. “Buyers will often do a ‘drive-by’ before deciding whether or not to request a showing. First impressions are critical to capture the attention of homebuyers and send the message that the home has been well cared for, inside and out.” To ensure your home stands out and gets noticed for the right reasons this fall, Verge recommends taking care of these simple steps before listing: • Cut: Make sure trees and bushes are neatly trimmed. • Clear: Remove leaves and sticks from gutters. Make sure the lawn is mowed, leaves are raked and weeds are removed. • Clean: Wash windows, pressure-wash dirty siding and decks, and kill mould and mildew on the house, sidewalks, roof and driveway. • Paint: If you can’t afford to do the whole house, a fresh coat of paint will transform your front door and provide a more welcoming entrance. 2 Floor Plan - Thursday, October 19, 2017

• Primp: Add a boost of colour to your garden with fall bloomers like mums and pansies. • Upgrade: Change outdated locks and handles on your front door, replace rusty fixtures and add lighting to the front porch and yard. “Preparing the exterior is one of the most important things sellers can do to ready a home for sale,” says Verge. “With

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a little creativity and care, you can rest assured that your home looks its best without breaking the bank.” Talk to your Realtor about what potential buyers in your area are looking for. More information is available at www. wedothehomework.ca. newscanada.com

Spring and summer may be the seasons most often associated with landscaping and lawn care, but tending to lawns and gardens is a year-round job. If lawn and garden responsibilities dip considerably in winter, then fall is the last significant chance before the new year that homeowners will have to address the landscaping around their homes. Fall lawn care differs from spring and summer lawn care, even if the warm temperatures of summer linger into autumn. Homeowners who want their lawns to thrive year-round can take advantage of the welcoming weather of fall to address any existing or potential issues. • Keep mowing, but adjust how you mow. It’s important that homeowners continue to mow their lawns so long as grass is growing. But as fall transitions into winter, lower the blades so the grass is cut shorter while remaining mindful that no blade of grass should ever be trimmed by more than one-third. Lowering the blades will allow more sunlight to reach the grass in the months ahead. • Remove leaves as they fall. Much like apple-picking and foliage, raking leaves is synonymous with fall. Some homeowners may wait to pick up a rake until all of the trees on their properties are bare. However, allowing fallen leaves to sit on the ground for extended periods of time can have an adverse effect on grass. Leaves left to sit on the lawn may ultimately suffocate the grass by forming an impenetrable wall that deprives the lawn of sunlight and oxygen. The result is dead grass and possibly even fungal disease. Leaves may not need to be raked every day, but homeowners should periodically rake and remove leaves from their grass, even if there are plenty left to fall still hanging on the trees. • Repair bald spots. Summer exacts a toll on lawns in various ways, and even homeowners with green thumbs may end up with a lawn filled with bald spots come September. Autumn is a great time to repair these bald spots. Lawn repair mixes like Scotts® PatchMaster contain mulch, seed and fertilizer to repair bald spots, which can begin to recover in as little as seven days. Before applying such products, remove dead grass and loosen the top few inches of soil. Follow any additional manufacturer instructions as well. • Aerate the turf. Aerating reduces soil compacting, facilitating the delivery of fertilizer and water to a lawn’s roots. While many homeowners, and particularly those who take pride in tending to their own lawns, can successfully aerate their own turf, it’s best to first have soil tested so you know which amendments to add after the ground has been aerated. Gardening centers and home improvement stores sell soil testing kits that measure the pH of soil, but homeowners who want to test for nutrients or heavy metals in their soil may need to send their samples to a lab for further testing. Fall lawn care provides a great reason to spend some time in the yard before the arrival of winter.

Income Series is the

smartest investment in Ottawa Real estate has long been one of the most lucrative investments. Now quality Ottawa builder Phoenix Homes is releasing its exclusive Income Series that will give every homeowner an income to bolster their investment. The result of Phoenix Homes’ leading edge innovation, The Income Series features three styles of multi-residential dwellings that contain a full home as well as a private, separate apartment all under one roof. Styled to appear from the curb as large, luxury single homes, the Income Series features private entrances and living space, plenty of storage and state-of-the-art design and construction. Many people today are trying to hedge their income to create investment securities that will pay off in the years ahead. “These three floorplans focus on the built-in income generating rental suites in the basement. There is a 35’ bungalow model, a 35’ 2-storey home and a 50’ two storey home. All homes have the superlative sound and fire separation as well as separate mechanicals so the tenant and the owner of the home can both control their environment,” says Rahul Kochar, Vice-President of Phoenix Homes. “There will be separate addressing for the two units as well, but from the street the homes will appear to just be a regular single family home. An investment property of this type not only provides income to offset the cost of purchase, it builds equity that can turn into a sizeable security for your future.” At 4,376 sq. ft. the Klondike is the flagship of the Income Series. Built on a 50’ lot, this massive home features a 1,478 sq. ft. income unit plus a 2,898 sq. ft. main home. The rental unit has its own separate garage with inside, main floor access as well as a ground level porch. The unit also features a large second floor loft, all private and separate from the main living areas. The Klondike main home is loaded with popular features such as a huge kitchen with central island, a coffee bar, walkin pantry and separate formal dining with cathedral ceiling. The Klondike has a main floor office, four bedrooms and optional loft or fifth bedroom on the second level, plus an expansive master suite with ensuite, walk-in closets, soaker tub and stand-in shower, with all the latest comfort features. At up to 3,040 sq. ft., the Miraposa PLUS is a stunning 2-storey home with a classic stance on a 35’ lot. The rental unit features a spacious 855 sq. ft. one-bedroom apartment complete with private entrance, kitchen-dinette, large living room, and combined laundry/washroom. The Miraposa PLUS main home has all the room a growing family needs with a massive master suite with walk-in closet, ensuite with soaker tub as well as two more large bedrooms plus a bonus room along with upstairs laundry. The first floor has a covered porch, separate dining and family rooms plus a breakfast nook, main floor powder room and inside access to the garage. For those who prefer one-level living but still want to benefit from a rental unit, the Sonora is a modern 2,156 sq. ft. bungalow with all the amenities within easy reach, on a 35’ lot. The large 976 sq. ft. rental unit has two bedrooms, eat-in kitchen and large living room. With common access to a shared entrance, the Sonora main floor home has two bedrooms, the master featuring two large closets, ensuite with separate shower and soaker tub. The large, well-laid kitchen opens to a spacious dining room, separate from the family room, complete with gas fireplace and opening to a private rear deck. The Income Series homes will be available on any Phoenix building site that has the appropriate lot size. For example, the two 35’ homes and one 50’ home will be available at Pathways at Findlay Creek, while the two 35’ homes will be

available at Fernbank Crossing. “We will be building the 50’ model, the Klondike, at our Pathways site starting late this year with a launch in the spring of 2018.” The 50’ models will also be available at Strandherd Meadows and Diamondview Estates. “All of our homes are pre-ordered and tailored to the buyers needs and specific selections of interior finishes.” Whether the apartment is used for extended family or a rental, Phoenix Homes are ideal investment properties as they are well-built, long-lasting homes that increase in value with each passing year. “We go the extra distance to ensure every home we build has lasting value.”

“We offer the best value anywhere. We invite people to shop and compare. We’ll always have something the others don’t. It is our goal to always be one step ahead of the competition, with the highest quality finishing, buyer incentive bonuses and the most innovative designs and materials. When you do the math, you will always find that Phoenix leads the industry in value, quality and innovation.” “Our relationship with banks and lending institutions can also assist investors with their investment financing as well as educating buyers on the process. We also have exclusive deals with realtors that can help fill the rentals with quality tenants.” For more information on The Income Series and all the innovative products from Phoenix Homes, go online to www.Phoenixhomes.ca.

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Time is running out

Longwood Homes in Deevy’s Homestead and Richmond Gate are nearly sold out For more than 25 years, people in the Ottawa region have been coming home to Longwood. In fact, respected Ottawa builder Longwood Homes has created neighborhoods with more than 1,250 single homes, adult lifestyle bungalow communities and condominiums for growing families and people who are downsizing. Respected and trusted for the highest quality and latest innovation, Longwood Homes is near the end of two of its most sought after projects, Deevy’s Homestead in Bridlewood and Richmond Gate in Richmond. Time is running out fast. Potential owners need to act now. There are only two homes remaining to be sold at Deevy’s

Homestead and only five left at Richmond Gate. Featuring the popular Fieldstone adult lifestyle bungalow, homes start at $391,900 in Deevy’s Homestead and $370,900 in Richmond Gate. The Fieldstone is popular for all the right reasons with features few other builders can even offer. With spacious 1269 sq. ft. of living space on the main floor and an optional finished basement adding an additional 591 Sq. ft., the Fieldstone is packed with features like cathedral ceilings, ensuite bath off the large master bedroom, main floor laundry, inside garage access, plus the optional third bathroom, den and large rec room in the basement.

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The architecturally designed streetscape has plenty of curb appeal with a fully sodded lawn at front, sides and rear, precast concrete patio stone walkway and asphalt paved driveway. Quality clay brick and horizontal vinyl siding are matched with maintenance-free soffits and fascia, all under self-sealing, 30-year fiberglass shingles. Inside, the Fieldstone features superior copper wiring throughout, 100-amp electrical breaker panel as well as smoke/carbon monoxide detectors on each level and smoke detectors in all bedrooms. Desirable finishes include ceiling light fixtures in all bedrooms, oak handrails and spindles, and roughed-in central vacuum. The high efficiency gas fireplace with full oak mantle, ceramic tile hearth and surround add comfort and elegance to the combination, living/dining room for casual entertaining or cozy nights in front of the fire. Hardwood floors adorn the main room and hallway while quality Chromolon carpeting covers stairs and bedrooms. Backed for one full year by Longwood with an additional two-year mechanical warranty, you are assured of a well-built home that will last for generations to come. With Sales Office at 124 Passageway Private, Kanata, open Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m., or by appointment, The Deevy Family Estate chose Longwood Building Corporation to develop the Deevy Farm site beginning in 2012, creating the final phase of the Bridlewood community in the west end of Ottawa. Similarly, Longwood’s exemplary reputation as a local builder allowed for the Richmond Gate community to offer greater value and country living only minutes from the city. A vibrant new community of bungalow semis, Richmond Gate Sales Office and model home is on display at 46 Nixon Farm Drive, Richmond, open Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment Jackson Ridge coming soon in Carleton Place Having mastered the art of building homes in the suburbs and in the inner city, Longwood is now branching out to build more single family homes on larger country-style lots in Carleton Place. Jackson Ridge properties will soon be offered to those who are looking for the best in country-urban living. Longwood Founder Guy Whissel was born and raised in Ottawa, and appreciates that value and location are the keystones of a great community. Years of experience in every aspect of the construction industry allows Longwood to diversify and use their expertise to build homes that remain sought after investments for years to come. “Quality is not just a word at Longwood Building Corporation, it’s a way of thinking. Our designs are carefully planned and drawn to meet the needs of all lifestyles. At Longwood, we are always working together as a team to improve the designs and quality of our homes, said Guy. “With over 25 years in the housing industry, we have learned not just to appreciate the difference that quality makes, but to insist upon it.” For more on any of Longwood Homes quality projects, go to http://www.longwoodbuilders.com. Contact Sales Manager Darice Greene at 613-4352155 or Cell: 613-203-2295 Email to d.greene@longwoodbuilders.com

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Stittsville’s annual pumpkin parade all set for the day after Halloween on Nov. 1 BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden@metroland.com

Halloween is coming and that means not only lots of trick or treating on Tuesday, Oct. 31, but it also means that the fifth annual Stittsville Pumpkin Parade will be happening on Wednesday evening, Nov. 1. It’s one of the fun events of Halloween in Stittsville and means that your jack-o’-lantern can live another day past Halloween itself. The Stittsville Pumpkin Parade happens at Village Square Park at the corner of Stittsville Main Street and Abbott Street. ON DISPLAY

It is an event both for those with carved pumpkins and also for those who just want to see a wide collection of carved pumpkins on display throughout the park. Electric candles will be provided so that each jack-o’-lantern can have one final opportunity to glow before it is off to the compost pile. That’s another benefit of this Stittsville Pumpkin Parade – your jack-o’-lantern gets an additional evening to flicker in the evening darkness, after which Stittsville Pumpkin Parade organizer Trevor Eggleton and his crew of volunteers will look after disposing of the pumpkins,

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getting them off to the compost pile. This year’s Stittsville Pumpkin Parade on Wednesday, Nov. 1 begins at 6 p.m. with everything expected to be wrapped up by about 7:15 p.m. This gives everyone lots of time to check out all of the carved pumpkins glowing in the darkness at Village Square Park. There’s voting for your favourite. Anyone who shows up gets an opportunity to cast a ballot for a favourite jack-o’-lantern.

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There will be prizes available for the pumpkins receiving the most votes. Prizes will be given out in three categories: adult, teens and kids. These prizes have been donated by local businesses. Those planning to attend this year’s Stittsville Pumpkin Parade are encouraged to take along a donation for the Stittsville Food Bank. This will be the fifth annual Stittsville Pumpkin Parade which was the brainchild of Stittsville’s Eggleton, who has remained the event’s chief organizer. Stittsville councillor Shad Qadri and his staff help out with the event. As well, a number of youth volunteers also take part in the event.

Six area choirs will perform in support of the Stittsville Food Bank on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2:30 p.m. at St Thomas Anglican Church, corner of Stittsville Main and Carleton Cathcart streets. Music will be provided by St. Andrews Presbyterian Church and St Thomas Anglican Church from Stittsville, All Saints Church from Westboro, the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers, the Ottawa Harmony Singers, and the Rare Blend Vocal Ensemble. A freewill offerings accepted. All proceeds to the Stittsville Food Bank. — Brian Dryden

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Ancestor Appreciation Day at Stittsville Toastmasters BY MONIKA JAIN Special to the News

Thirteen members and a guest, Andrew Henry, joined hands to celebrate their traditions and ancestry at Stittsville Toastmasters Club last Wednesday. Sgt. At Arms Antonio Misaka introduced the Toastmaster of the evening Maria Pemberton. She came prepared to share her Austrian traditions and handled the command of meeting very efficiently. Misaka also commenced the meeting with a positive opening thought and recalled his Japanese ancestry and reminded us that it is important to know our ancestors because they are the reason we are here. Monika Jain presented a Toast and talked about her Indian traditions and festival and how just the mere thought of them brings a smile to her face and always stays in her heart as fond memories. During the prepared speech section, Anthea Odai presented her fourth speech entitled, ‘Cure for the rush to nowhere’. She talked about Steven Covey’s Time Management Matrix. This matrix needs you to prioritize tasks and categorize them into four quadrants. Odai explained how it can be used and can be extremely beneficial to reduce stress and find a happy, peaceful place in your life. Second speaker Gina Cook is passionate about ancestors ever since she was 13 years old and that was very evident in her speech, ‘Where did you come from’. She has spent a uncountable number of hours 40 Stittsville News - Thursday, October 19, 2017

searching through National Archive and to create a family tree for her husband and her own family and now has 20,000 members added to the tree. She encouraged members to get to know their roots by starting the conversation with elders in the family before it is too late and pass on the family history to the future generations. Mathieu Boudreau had members’ adrenaline rush going by leading everyone into an impromptu part of the evening. He asked everyone the same question, “Which is the ideal place to settle down in Canada?” The catch was that no two people can pick the same city and no adjacent members can pick a city from the same province. Members talked passionately about the place of their choice, but Carol Ring’s choice, North Vancouver, came on top of the list and swept all the votes to be the winner. Quizmaster, Grammarian, Evaluators and General evaluators presented their reports. The room was filled with great enthusiasm and laughter. Leo Tao summed up the energy of the meeting in his closing thought and said that each meeting gives members the opportunity to get to know each other a little more and that makes all of the members part of each other’s family. Please contact Rick Holloway, (613) 8586851 or rick@hllwy.ca. You can also check us out on Facebook. The Stittsville Toastmasters Club holds its regular meeting at the Pretty Street community centre in Stittsville. The Stittsville Club’s general email address is contact@stittsvilletoastmasters.ca.

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A motion by West Carleton Coun. Eli El-Chantiry to reduce the mandatory lot size for rural residents that want to build coach houses is aimed making it easy and cost effective. Coach houses are smaller, separate dwellings on the same lot as the primary home.

“I want to make sure it’s more beneficial for residents to build coach houses,” El-Chantiry told staff at the Oct. 6 agriculture and rural affairs committee meeting. Alain Miguelez, the program manager on the file for the city, said the concept is aimed for families looking to house multiple generations on the same lot. The city developed a draft policy

for coach houses in the suburbs and urban area last fall, but privately serviced homes — those on well and septic — were excluded. Staff circulated the tweaks to the draft plan for rural coach houses in June and July. So far there have been nine applications. When it was first proposed, the lot size for a coach house had to be 0.8

hectares. At the Oct. 6 meeting, staff proposed dropping that down to 0.65 ha — Darouze’s motion reduces it even further to 0.4 ha. Another bone of contention for El-Chantiry was the transit portion of the development charges that residents may have to pay if they decide to build a coach house. “For people to pay transit charges,

when the only bus they see is on TV is kind of rich,” he said. Tim Marc, senior legal counsel for the city, said there may be changes to the provincial law coming down the pipe that could see development charges pulled from coach houses. “We want to cut the red tape and make it easier for residents to build coach houses,” Osgoode Coun. George Darouze said.

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

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

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Halloween dance at Legion includes best costume prize Special to the News BY BARB VANT’SLOT

EUCHRE: On Tuesday, October 10 Euchre was played at the Stittsville Legion. Phil Viau had the most Lone Hands. Shirley Pretty had the Ladies High Score with Joan Davis placing second. The Men’s High Score was won by Grant Small with Garnet Vaughn as the runner-up. Lorraine Gillies won the Low Score with Shirley Pretty winning the Hidden Score. WEEKLY EVENTS

Euchre hosted by the 55 Plus Club is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Legion Hall on Stittsville Main Street. Everyone is welcome to participate.

SWING DANCE: with the Main more information contact June Warand Abbott Dance Band will be held ner at 613-836-1167. on Saturday, December 2 starting at 8 On Friday, October 20, a Turkey p.m. There will be a $10 cover charge. dinner with all the trimmings and des- This includes a light snack. Come and ert will be served. Please e-mail Diane enjoy swing music and dancing to the at ddoran13@yahoo.com to reserve a nostalgic Big Band sound. Proceeds to meal. There will be NO dinners dur- help with the Legion’s Building Fund. ing the months of November and Tickets on sale at the Legion Bar. December. If you would like to help An “Open Mic and sing-along” please e-mail Diane Doran. with Bill Martin is held every Friday COMING EVENTS starting at 8 p.m. in the downstairs BOOK CLUB: On Monday, Oclounge at the Legion Hall. Come and On Saturday, October 28 a fun Hal- tober 30 at 7:30 p.m. the book of the enjoy some country and rock n roll loween Dance with Rae Palmer and month is “Behind Closed Doors” by music. There is NO cover charge. his band “Last Call” will perform B.A. Paris. For more information constarting at 8 p.m. in the downstairs tact Monique Vail at vails@hotmail. The knitting/crochet club will meet lounge. There will be a $10 cover com. at the Legion Hall every Monday charge with light snack and prize for at 6:30 p.m. except for holidays. For Best Costume. The “Acoustic Jam Night” that is held in the Legion Hall will meet on Wednesday’s from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event is open to everyone. No percussion allowed, for more information e-mail Brenda Hamilton at singersoloist@sympatico.ca or call her at 613-286-9173.

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sports Kings Creek Floodplain Mapping The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) has completed a hazard mapping study for Kings Creek, a tributary of the Jock River, from the Brunton Side Road to the Jock River. Members of the public are invited to an upcoming open house to review regulations and hazard maps. This study provides new mapping that show areas that are prone to natural hazards such as flooding and erosion and have natural environmental features such as wetlands. The mapping will be used by the City of Ottawa and the Townships of Beckwith and Montague when updating their Official Plan and Zoning Schedules and in the review of development applications under the Planning Act. RVCA will also use the mapping to guide the review of development applications submitted under the RVCA’s Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the open house and/or provide comments on the mapping. Conservation Authority staff welcome historical records of past flood events, news clippings, photographs and even anecdotal stories to help confirm the reasonableness of calculations and resulting hazard mapping. For those unable to attend the open house, mapping can also be seen online at www.rvca.ca/kings-creek-mappingstudy and comments sent to Ferdous Ahmed, RVCA Senior Water Resources Engineer at ferdous.ahmed@rvca.ca. To understand how mapping may affect your property, you can contact an RVCA Resource Specialist at development@ rvca.ca or complete an online property inquiry form at www. rvca.ca/regulations-planning/general-property-inquiries. The Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, November 8th from 4:30pm until 7:30pm at St. Clare Mission Hall, 4001 Dwyer Hill Road. Rural Ontario Leaders Award The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs has just introduced a new awards program that recognizes leaders among rural residents, communities, businesses and organizations, and their work in improving the quality of life and economic well-being of rural Ontario. The awards will also help to raise the awareness of rural Ontario’s ability to foster a competitive and innovative business environment, and help recognize the essential contribution of rural Ontario to the provincial economy. One award will be provided in each of the following streams: • Individual Award (25 years of age and older) • Individual - Youth (24 years of age and younger) • Community (Municipality or Indigenous community) • Business •Not-for-profit/non-government organization The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Jeff Leal will recognize award winners, at a special presentation during the next Rural Ontario Summit in February of next year. Nominations will be accepted until November 15, 2017. If you have any questions on the Rural Ontario Leaders Awards program, please contact the Agricultural information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300, or ag.info.omafra@ ontario.ca, or visit the following site: https://ontario.ca/ ruralleaders. 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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John Leroux (centre) drops the puck to officially open the season for the Stittsville Town League on earlier this month, with the ceremonial faceoff being taken by Thomas Nesbitt (left), captain of the Rams and Shayne Thompson (right), captain of Scapilleti Flooring.

Third period outburst makes the difference Special to the News

A five goal outburst in the third period carried the Poop Squad to a 6-3 win over the Rams in Stittsville Town League action on Oct. 12. The Rams led 1-0 after the first period and had a 2-1 lead going into the third period. But in the third period, the Poop Squad tallied five times while the Rams only managed one goal as the Poop Squad ended up winning by a 6-3 score. Taylor Collins scored three goals for the Poop Squad in this victory. Single goals were scored by Jacob Wright, Connor Band and

Mike Byrne. Thomas Nesbitt scored two goals for the Rams with Nick Duhn getting the other goal for the team. In the other Stittsville Town League game on Oct. 12, Molson’s defeated Scapillati Flooring by a 7-4 score. The game was tied 1-1 after the first period but Molson’s led 4-3 going into the third period before emerging with a 7-4 victory. Dominik Rozman scored four goals for Molson’s in this game with Zack Hervato adding the other three goals. Shane Hiley scored twice for Scapillati Flooring with single goals going to Jordan

STITTSVILLE DISTRICT LIONS CLUB PEACE POSTER CONTEST For children 11, 12 & 13 before Nov 15, 2017. Goulbourn Middle School & Stittsville Girl Guides & Pathfinders have the information, or you can email info@stittsvillelions.com for information Cutoff Nov 1st,2017 Winner go to the next level • $50.00 prize at this level • International level prize $5000.00

WHITE CANE Giant Tiger Oct 23rd Nov 4th Browns Independent This White Cane campaign is an annual initiative by the Stittsville District Lions Club to raise awareness of vision related issues and to raise funds to help provide necessary resources and programs to those with vision impairment. The funds are used for vision programs along with local initiatives of financial support and services to the blind and visually impaired. (special glasses, eye treatment and care outside of Canada) Mobile Eye Clinics take comprehensive eye exams administered by registered optometrists into our schools and senior residences.

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Haas and Derek Lowry. In the Stittsville Town League game on Wednesday, Oct. 11, Pro2Col doubled the score on Laurysen Kitchens 10-5. Pro2Col led 2-1 after the first period and had extended its lead to 7-3 after two periods of play. Ryan Donnelly, Jordan Dempster and Chris Fraser all scored two goals for Pro2Col in this game. Single goals were tallied by Pat Kavanagh, Paul Doyle, JP Augustine and Ryan White. Eric Snedden scored three goals for Laurysen Kitchens while single goals were tallied by Chris Hesse and Vinny Grant.

NOVEMBER DIABETES MONTH CASE FOR CURE Stittsville Lions Hall Nov 3rd 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Nov 4th 9:00 am – 4:30 pm The Stittsville District Lions Club will be collecting beer, wine, cooler bottles and cans in the parking lot at the Lions Hall on Stittsville Main Street in Stittsville. All of the proceeds from this “Case for a Cure” bottle drive will be donated by the Stittsville District Lions Club to the Canadian Diabetes Association to help in the fight against diabetes and to support Camp Banting. Camp Banting is a camp which serves children with diabetes.

CATCH THE ACE Is coming to the Stittsville Lions 1st Draw Oct 25th Tickets will be 5.00 each Draw will be every Wednesday at the Lions Hall Tickets available from the Lions Members & Kodiak Snow Blowing 1017 Carp Rd. & Wednesday night at the Lions hall 6:30 pm to 7 pm. Money raised will be for Kanata Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice.

in Stittsville. All donations will be going to support the work of the OCT. 22 Saterra Psychological and Counsel- Canadian National Institute for the The Munster Cooperative Nursery ling Services at Suite 208, 120 Iber Blind (CNIB). School is hosting its second annual Road, Stittsville is holding a first Touch A Truck event at 7816 Bleeks anniversary open house on Thurs- The October meeting of the Goul- Road in Munster on Sunday, Oct. day, Oct. 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. bourn Township Historical Society 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wide vaEveryone is welcome to drop in. Re- will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21 at riety of activities for children and freshments will be served. There will 1:30 p.m. at the Richmond Legion their families. Opportunity to exbe an educational talk on a mental Hall on Ottawa Street in Richmond. plore, climb on board and honk the health issue at 5:30 p.m. Informa- Author Larry Cotton will speak horns of a number of trucks that about “The Road to Richmond.” will be on display at the event. This tion brochures will be available. Everyone welcome. is a fundraising event in support of A Ladies’ Night is being held on the Munster Cooperative Nursery Thursday, Oct. 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 Stittsville United Church on Fern- School. Admission is $5 per person p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, bank Road just west of Stittsville or $20 per family. Everyone is wel20 Young Road in Kanata. Free ad- Main Street in Stittsville is hosting come to attend. mission. Many items for yourself a harvest dinner on Saturday, Oct. or as gifts. Jewelry, fabric, decora- 21 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Continuous The Goulbourn Museum is hosting tions, food items, clothing, accesso- servings. Enjoy a dinner of turkey, a fun-filled afternoon of costumes, ries and much more. Silent auction. ham, veggies, salads, desserts and candy and Halloween hijinks called Raffle. Door prizes. Enjoy hot apple more. Listen to the music of the Mansion Mayhem on Sunday, Oct. cider while you shop. Hosted by the “Irons in the Fire” celtic band. Tick- 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This Friends of St. Paul’s in support of ets sold on site. Adults $20, children is a drop-off activity for those aged (aged 6-12) $5 and children under 6 6 to 11 years old. Cost is $25 per the church. years of age free. child. Youngsters will be decorating edible haunted houses, making A fall concert of music favourites creepy crafts and playing ghoulfor the whole family featuring the ish games. Note that the location OCT. 21 A Pumpkin Bash is being held on harmonies of Gracenote with spe- for this Mansion Mayhem event is Saturday, Oct. 21 at Jo Jo’s Pizza on cial guest fiddler Peter Dawson will the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Stittsville Main Street in Stittsville. be held on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7 Public Library on Stittsville Main Free pumpkins. Bouncy castle. Cos- p.m. at the Rev. Michael Gillissie Street and not the Goulbourn MuParish Hall at St. Philip Catholic seum at Stanley’s Corners which is tume prizes. Everyone welcome. Church at the corner of Burke St. currently closed for renovations. Members of the Stittsville District and Fortune St. (127 Burke Street) To reserve a spot for a child at this Lions Club will be distributing in Richmond. This is a fundraiser event, please call the Goulbourn white cane pins on Saturday, Oct. for the new entrance canopy at St. Museum at 613-831-2393 or email 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gi- Philip. Tickets at $15 each available register@goulbournmuseum.ca . ant Tiger store at the Jackson Trails at gracenotes2017@gmail.com or A fall dinner will be held on Sunday, Plaza at the corner of Stittsville by calling 613-762-5060. Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Main Street and Hazeldean Road Anglican Church at the corner of

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Stittsville Main Street and Carleton Cathcart Street in Stittsville. Menu will be roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetables and pie. Tickets: $18 for adults; $9 for children aged 6 to 14 years; and $50 for a family of two children and two adults. Tickets are available at the church office.

Oct. 25

The next luncheon of the Friendship Club is Wednesday Oct. 25 at noon at the Stittsville Legion on Main Street. The menu will consist of beef stew, salad, buns and surprise dessert. Musical entertainment by Doug and Pam Champagne. Members wishing to attend the luncheon and reserve a seat should contact Gloria 613-831-8819 or Rosemary 613-836-6354 before Friday Oct. 20. The club offers exercise classes (contact Helen 613-836-6766) and shuffleboard (contact Shirley 613831-2712). New members always welcome. Membership inquiries should be directed to Lorraine at 613-599-3297. Ottawa Little Theatre presents the comedy classic Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring. This uproarious farce was made into a hit movie starring Carey Grant. Directed by Brian Cano, the comedy is sure to please. Oct. 25 – Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m, with matinees Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets: $27 adult, $24 seniors (60+), $12 students (with valid ID). Subscription,

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OCT. 28

The second annual La Course des Patriotes run will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28, starting and finishing at Ecole secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais on Abbott Street at Robert Grant Avenue in Stittsville. Everyone is welcome to participate in this run. There’s a 2K family fun run, a 5K run and a 10K run. Cost of registration for the 2K family fun run is $15 while registration cost for the 5K and 10K runs is $20 per person. Bib pickup will take place on Oct. 28 from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. with the run starting at 9 a.m. Registration can be done at the website https://raceroster.com/ events/2017/14085/la-course-despatriotes. Registration is open until Oct. 26. All students of Ecole PaulDesmarais and its feeder schools can participate in the run for free plus the donation of a food item for the Stittsville Food Bank. All runners are urged to contribute nonperishable food items which will be collected on run day for the Stittsville Food Bank. In addition, all proceeds from the run after expenses such as the purchase of medals for participants will be going to the Stittsville Food Bank. Participants are encouraged to get in the spirit of Halloween and wear a costume. More on page 47

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1. Inventor of the apochromatic lens 5. Time units (abbr.) 8. Cool! 11. NY football family 13. A way to consume 14. Competition 15. Monetary units 16. Plant in the daisy family 17. Ottoman military title 18. Small Polish village 20. Relatively insignificant lie 21. Argument 22. Comforts 25. Early 30. Went on and on 31. Type of IRA 32. Short musical composition 33. Images 38. Major component of wood glue (abbr.) 41. Observing expeditions 43. Used as a lightweight foam

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, embrace that others see you as a role model. There may be someone close to you who holds you in strong regard. Pay attention to the influence you have on others.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Your focus this week will be on acquisitions. You may be renovating a home or business or simply updating a wardrobe. Keep track of your spending.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 This is an excellent time to express your feelings, Sagittarius. Others will be receptive to your thoughts, and a new relationship may be on the horizon.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a difficult problem will ultimately prove very rewarding when you find the solution. Embrace this challenge and give it your best shot. You will be glad you did.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, change is stirring things up in a way that should be beneficial for you. See where this excitement takes you and brace yourself for whatever comes your way.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may need to develop some thick skin as you begin taking on a new project. You’re fully capable, so don’t listen to any potential doubters.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, attempt to connect with people on a deeper level for the next several days. Your home is a place of comfort and your personal sanctuary, and you can make it that for others, too.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, make an effort to be more financially prudent in the coming weeks. Some patience and discipline now will pay big dividends down the road.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Your motivation must come from within this week, Aquarius. Others are not around to be your cheer squad. Your inner drive is there; it just may need a boost.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Someone you know is interested in picking up new skills, and you are just the teacher for the job, Scorpio. Embrace this chance to help others.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, keep to yourself this week if you feel unwanted conflict is coming. Enjoy some solitary time until the waters calm down

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, slow down a little and take time to smell the roses. A breather can help you appreciate all the things you have and give time to show that appreciation.

45. Recall knowledge 48. Afrikaans word for “language” 49. Fried chicken guru Sanders’ title (abbr.) 50. Caucasian language 55. A Spanish river 56. Used to pierce holes 57. Song of praise 59. In bed 60. Originally called 61. Iron Age Brittonic tribe 62. Young goat 63. Not even 64. Make from wool or yarn

CLUES DOWN 1. Current unit 2. Bleats 3. Soft creamy white cheese 4. Opposite of west 5. Young female cow 6. Deep, narrow gorges 7. Freestanding sculpture 8. Finger millet 9. Hurts 10. Unable to hear 12. Vast body of water 14. Volcanic island in Fiji 19. Not early 23. Wet dirt 24. Be characteristic of 25. Before 26. Tell on 27. Resembles the ostrich 28. Million barrels per day (abbr.) 29. War-torn city in Syria 34. Mode of transportation

35. Metals and minerals are extracted from this 36. Trent Reznor’s band 37. Midway between south and southeast 39. Vesuvius is one 40. Permitted 41. A type of corrosion (abbr.) 42. Tip of Aleutian Islands 44. Shouted 45. Jewish spiritual leader 46. Punched in the side of the head 47. Lout 48. Used to make furniture and ships 51. Spectrum disorder (abbr.) 52. A way to talk 53. American shoe company 54. Chinese ethnic group 58. Egg of a louse

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OCT. 28

Christ Church Ashton on Flewellyn Road in Ashton is holding its fall supper on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. One seating only. To make reservations, please call 613838-5167. Menu will include chicken with mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, parsnips, carrots, corn, cole slaw, dinner rolls, tea, coffee and the famous homemade pies. Adults $15; children aged 6 to 12 years $10; and children aged 5 and under free. There will be entertainment in the church between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

OCT. 29

Stittsville United Church on Fernbank Road just west of Stittsville Main Street is hosting a fashion show/sale on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. with fashions provided by Swirlicious. Cost is $10 per person. Funds raised will be for Hospice Care Ottawa and specifically to support the construction of the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice in Kanata.

An afternoon featuring the music of six choirs will take place on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Anglican Church at the corner of Stittsville Main Street and Carleton Cathcart Street in Stittsville. Performing will be the choirs of All Saints Anglican Church of Westboro, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church of Stittsville, St. Thomas Anglican Church of Stittsville, the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers, the Ottawa Harmony Singers and the Rare Blend Vocal Ensemble. Admission will be by freewill donation to the Stittsville Food Bank.

5 the Ottawa Public Library Stittsville Branch hosts an Ottawa British Model Train Show. The period is post war England. All of the members are registered with the British Railway Modellers of North America. Event details at https://biblioottawalibrary. ca/en/event/ottawa-british00-gauge-model-train-show.

NOV. 4

Members of the Stittsville District Lions Club will be distributing white cane pins on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brown’s Your Independent Grocer on Stittsville Main Street in Stittsville. All donations will be going to NOV. 3 support the work of the CaA Paint Party fundraiser is be- nadian National Institute for ing held on Friday, Nov. 3 at 7 the Blind (CNIB). p.m. at Danby’s Roadhouse on Perth Street in Richmond. Holly Berry Bazaar & Art Proceeds will go to help fund Show on Saturday, Nov. 4 Richmond’s 200th anniver- from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the sary celebrations in 2018. Trinity Presbyterian Church, For more information or to 1817 Richardson Side Road. make a reservation, email Richmond@royallepage.ca or Fall dinner Saturday, Nov. 4 phone 613-838-4858. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 3529 McBean St., On the weekend of Friday, Richmond, from 4:30 to 7 Nov. 3 through Sunday Nov. p.m. Adults: $18, Children

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NOV. 5

The annual Remembrance service in Munster will take place on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Munster Union Cemetery on Munster Road in Munster. Everyone is welcome to attend.

NOV. 11

The annual Remembrance Day service in Richmond will take place on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park at the corner of Perth Street and McBean Street in

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Richmond. The annual Remembrance Day service at the cenotaph in front of the Johnny Leroux Stittsville Community Arena in Stittsville will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. A parade of veterans, military personnel and others will leave from the Stittsville Legion Hall on Stittsville Main Street at 1:30 p.m. to arrive at the cenotaph just before 2 p.m. There will be an open house at the Stittsville Legion Hall immediately following the service.

The annual Snowflake Bazaar and Luncheon will take place on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Thomas Anglican Church at the corner of Stittsville Main Street and Carleton Cathcart Street in Stittsville. Bake table, craft tables, Christmas tables, book table, jewellery and accessories, home decor and silent auction.

The November meeting of the Goulbourn Township Historical Society will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library NOV. 16 on Stittsville Main Street in The annual general meeting Stittsville. Brian Hull will be of the Stittsville Village Asso- the guest speaker, making a ciation will be held on Thurs- presentation about his ancesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. tor Nicholas Sparks who was a settler and prominent person in early Ottawa.

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