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A request to name Ice Pad A at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex after two Special Olympic figure skating World Champions that skate at the rink is expected to take the first step towards being reviewed by the City of Ottawa in January.

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Coun. Shad Qadri’s office, it is expected that a review of the request to name Ice Pad A at the GRC after Jack Fan and Katie Xu, who are both World Champions and multiple medal winners from the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria, March 2017, meets the city’s criteria for naming a municipal facility.

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“They have trained with the Goulbourn Skating Club in that rink their whole career and we think it would be great for the city and community to recognize them for their achievements as they do to able-bodied athletes,” said the skating club’s Cathy Skinner, who has coached the two skaters.

Skinner pointed out that Stittsville wrestler Erica Wiebe was honoured soon after winning a gold medal at the Summer Olympics.

According to the City of Ottawa’s commemorative naming policy, one of the criteria to be considered is that “the nominated individual shall have demonstrated excellence, courage or exceptional service to the citizens of the City of Ottawa, the province of Ontario and/or Canada.”

Both Fan and Xu have recieved numerous hounours recently.

Fan and Xu both have been honoured with the Goulbourn Skating Club’s Award of Excellence.

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Survey shows residents want changes at Carp/ Hazeldean interchange

BY BRIAN DRYDEN brian.dryden/metroland.com

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Skaters Jack Fan and Katie Xu return to Ottawa with the medals after the Special Olympics World Winter Games earlier this year. the Male Athlete of the Year for 2017 by Special Olympics Canada, an honour that came on the heels of his being chosen as the 2017 Male Athlete of the Year by Special Olympics Ontario.

If the naming request is eventually deemed to qualify under the city’s criteria, then the naming committee would open a 30day public comment opportunity for resident feedback.

Most of the 747 Stittsville residents who took part in a survey about the intersection of Hazeldean and Carp in the community support changes to advance turning light signals at the intersection.

The survey, conducted by Stittsville Coun. Shad Qadri through his website, shows that of those who responded to the survey 79% of residents voted in support of a Northbound Carp advance left to run simultaneous with the existing southbound advance left signal and 62% of residents were in support of an Eastbound Hazeldean advance left.

Qadri conducted the online survey because residents have repeatedlybrought up the issue with his ward office.He has forwarded the results to the city’s traffic department.

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Nativity pageant at St. Thomas Anglican Church Starts with Moses, ends with birth of Jesus in stable in Bethlehem SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

The Christmas story of the nativity is one of the world’s great stories and is one re-told again and again every year at Christmas time.

Among its most memorable retellings are in the form of children’s pageants which are a feature in many churches leading up to Christmas Day. St. Thomas Anglican Church in Stittsville annual presents a children’s pageant about the nativity story and John Curry/Metroland this year this pageant was presented at The grand finale of the nativity pageant at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Stittsville on Kristine Geary’s the church’s morning service on SunSunday, Dec. 17 had all of those involved from sheep to shepherds to kings to an angel to day, Dec. 17.

Narrated by Rev. Jane McCaig, the Mary and Joseph assemble at the front of the church. pageant told the story not only of that first Christmas in Bethlehem but also went right back to the experience of the Jewish people in Egypt, beginning with Shirley Belanger placing second. with the placement of Moses in a bas- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Don McLure had the men’s high score Shirley Pretty had the most lone hands at ket floating in the Nile River. The story progressed through Moses leading the euchre at the Stittsville Legion Hall on with David Faubert as the runner-up.

Phil Viau had the low score while Lorrie his people out of Egypt and into the Stittsville Main Street on Tuesday, Dec. 19.

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Santa’s Seconds sale at Stittsville Public SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

It’s called Santa’s Seconds but for the students purchasing them, they are anything but second-rate.

These are precious gifts which students can choose and purchase on their own and then have wrapped up, all ready to be gifted to a parent or sibling on Christmas Day. Now that’s pretty special! It all took place on Friday, Dec. 15 in the gymnasium at Stittsville Public School where hundreds of items were displayed on tables, on mats and also on the stage, all eligible for purchase by a browsing student. Everything had the same price – a toonie!

And what an assortment of items on display, ranging from books to games to dolls to toys to stuffed animals to glassware and even Christmas stockings. You name it and it was probably among these Santa’s Seconds!

The items were donated by Stittsville Public School students and families. Most were gently used items.

Youngsters purchasing items were able to have them gift wrapped, all ready to put under the Christmas tree.

John Curry/Metroland This Santa’s Seconds event has become an annual tradi- Toys and gift items are spread around the gymnasium at Stittsville Public School for the annual Santa’s Seconds sale at the tion at Stittsville Public School. school on Friday, Dec. 15.

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Most glorious time of year

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hristmas has come and gone. It all happened in the blink of an eye, it seemed.

All that preparation, all that December hype, all that anticipation and suddenly here we are, on the other side of the big day.

Christmas 2017 is now just a memory but, oh, what a memory! In today’s hectic world, we suffer from too many missed family contacts and gatherings. But, at least Christmas is there, a time when that world of hustle and bustle stops and we all take time to be together with family and loved ones, just doing what comes naturally – enjoying each other’s company.

That truly is the magic of Christmas. It gave us all the opportunity to live life as it should be, focussed on others rather than on material things.

Sure, we all gave and received gifts, an outward show of affection for those who mean the most to us in our lives. But it was not the gifts themselves that were what was most important. Rather, it was that reaction, that smile, that “reveal” moment that showed that the gift struck home and hit the mark. It was a winner!

These gifts, while a big part of Christmas, really are just a vehicle that brings us all closer together.

And as we were all enjoying Christmas with our families and loved ones, we hope that some thought was given to the blessings we all enjoy. We should never forget those for whom Christmas this year was not so happy. This includes the homeless, the needy and the mentally challenged but also those for whom this was a blue Christmas. Yes, tragedy in the form of death or tragic loss happens to all of us at some point in time and when it happens around Christmas, it transforms this usually joyous holiday time into one of sadness, despondency and upset.

This is reality and we must never overlook this plight of these others as we go about our own happy times.

Christmas, this year as in the past, was a grand time as it brought us together with our families. It helped us realize, at least for a moment, what is the key in life, that it is our relationships that make life worth living.

They are something that cannot be bought.

They are priceless.

No wonder Christmas is considered the most glorious time of the year.

The recipe for success is to make tiny resolutions

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e spend a lot of time in January talking about resolutions. Generally, my resolutions are big, lofty health goals – like losing 10 pounds or cutting all sugar out of my diet or going to bed at 9 every night. And generally, by the first week of March one can find me struggling to buckle up my jeans – did they shrink in the dryer? – chomping on some cookies while doing the crossword after 10pm until my eyes hurt from the strain.

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I vowed to spend a bit more quality By setting incremental goals for my career, I managed to relax quite time with my kids each day and ended up taking the entire summer off a bit. It was a huge relief to let go with them. Reaching out to people of the idea that maybe I needed to

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I’m sad to say that, after 11 years of writing this weekly column, which has been a great passion of mine, I have one more byline in this paper before I say goodbye.

On the other hand, I’ve recently taken my business in a new direction with new clients that are teaching me and challenging me in a fascinating way.

I discovered, actually, that I love being a writer. But I’m doing something completely different with it now than I was 12 months ago because of those incremental goals.

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weeks from now (and end up eating cookies in too-tight jeans late into the night and feeling like a big, fat failure), might I suggest making only the tiniest of resolutions this year?

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Leader Janet Arthurs used the word “fantastic” to describe the 2017 year for the Fallowfield Community 4H Club at its recent windup awards banquet.

And it was quite a year for the 4H Club and its 30 members as outlined by Club president Mark Ruiter at the banquet at the Fallowfield United Church. He told how the Club held a number of meetings including a visit to a beef farm, a sheep farm and a cheese factory. Club members attended the 4H judging night at the Richmond fairgrounds where they demonstrated their judging talents for dairy cattle, sheep,

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The 4H members learned about field crops and how to calculate yields. The members also attended their 4H Achievement Day. At the awards banquet, a number of awards were presented to members. Three awards based on attendance record, judging night score and achievement day scores were presented. The top novice award went to Caroline Nixon while the top junior award was presented to Connor Jones. The top intermediate award went to Mark Ruiter.

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Individual, breed, crop awards presented

Day at the Carp Fair. sponsored by Ken and Sheila Jones The top dairy showperson award sponsored of Ken-Ann Farms was presented to Two awards were presented, based on the top by John and Barb Fraser went to Shannon Emerson Jones. showmanship scores at the 4H Achievement Arthurs while the top beef showperson award The top crop award for the top score at the 4H Achievement Day in Carp went to Owen Brydges. The award is sponsored by Carleton Feed and Seed.

The top judge award based on the highest score at the 4H judging night in Richmond in July was presented to Caroline Nixon. This award is sponsored by Bruce and Cheryl Hill.

Caroline Nixon not only won the Fallowfield 4H Club’s top judge award but also received the Carleton County Top Junior Judge award which was presented to her at the banquet by Lynda McCuaig of the Carleton County 4H Association.

The Carleton County Top Intermediate Judge award from the 4H judging night also was won by a Fallowfield 4H Club member, Amanda Moore.

At the banquet, first year leader pins were presented by Kelly Barclay of the Carleton County 4H AsJohn Curry/Metroland sociation to Fallowfield Community John Curry/Metroland Fallowfield Communtiy 4H Club 4H Club leaders Spencer Hill and Jan Bruce Hill (right) presents the Fallowfield Community leader Brittany Jackson (right) Moodie.

A number of breed awards were John Curry/Metroland 4H Club’s top judge award to recipient Caroline Nixon congratulates a kneeling Mark presented at the Fallowfield CommuFallowfield Community 4H Club leader Louise (left) at the Club’s recent awards banquet. Caroline Ruiter (Left) after presenting him nity 4H Club’s banquet.

Hill (right) presents the Club’s top junior award to was not only the Club’s top judge but was the top Continued from page 9

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING DEVELOPMENT CHARGES Tuesday January 23, 2018 – 9:30 a.m.

Ottawa City Hall, Champlain Room 110 Laurier Avenue West Planning Committee will hold a public meeting pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, regarding the amended Leitrim area specific development charge for stormwater management facilities. It is proposed that the enactment of an amending development charges by-law by Council will occur on a date subsequent to the public meeting.

Interested residents are invited to speak to Planning Committee members about the proposed by-law and background study. To do so, residents must contact: Melody Duffenais Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 20113 Email: Melody.Duffenais@ottawa.ca

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The 2017 Amendment Development Charge Background Study was made available on December 15, 2017 for review via a link on the City’s website at www.ottawa.ca. The proposed development charges by-law will be made available for review on or before January 16, 2018.

Residents may make comments at the public meeting or in writing before January 23, 2018 to: Wendy Tse, Planner Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th Floor Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 12585 Email: Wendy.Tse@ottawa.ca

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Ken and Sheila Jones of Ken-Ann Farms present Kelly Barclay (centre) of the Carleton County 4H Association presents Emerson Jones (centre) with the Fallowfield first year 4H leader pins to Fallowfield Community 4H Club leaders Jan Community 4H Club’s top beef showperson award.

Moodie (left) and Spencer Hill (right).

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Roger Neilson House’s recreation therapy program offers children with complex needs a rewarding experience

For Jaxon Elliott-Sprysa, Roger Neilson House is his home-away-from-home. Despite spending five days a month there for pain and support management, the 14-year-old counts down the days and has his bags packed and ready to go.

“Jaxon absolutely loves the house – we all do,” says mom Dana ElliottSprysa. “My son has been accessing the house for 10 years, while my 12-year-old daughter Savannah attends the sibling group and one-on-one sessions.”

Jaxon, who has visceral myopathy of the large and small bowel, loves to play video games, watch movies and hang out with recreational therapists Katt Brooks and Danielle Scarlett.

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Fallowfield Community 4H Club leader Spencer Hill Intermediate members of the Fallowfield Community 4H Club this year (left) presents the top crop award for the Club’s top are (from left) Mark Ruiter, Raegan Jones and Nolan Arthurs. Missing score at the 4H Achievement Day in Carp to recipient from the photo is member Amanda Moore.

Owen Brydges (right).

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“I can’t say enough about Katt and Danielle. They are the heart of Roger Neilson House,” says Elliott-Sprysa.

Brooks has worked at the Ottawa palliative-care pediatric centre for almost six years and was drawn to her profession in high school after working with children with special needs.

“When they smile and laugh, it’s the best feeling in the world. The purpose of our profession is to help children with complex needs express their emotions and to break down barriers for them. We let kids be kids.”

In 2003, Roger Neilson House opened its doors on the grounds of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The eight-bed facility was named for Roger Neilson, the beloved Ottawa Senators coach who died of cancer in June 2003, and was built in collaboration with the Ottawa Senators Foundation, CHEO, government departments and the Ottawa community.

The recreation therapy program is customized based on a child’s needs and provides a calming influence and the opportunity for self-expression.

Sensory play is explored through tactile activities, art and crafts and music and yoga.

Megan Wright is executive director of Roger Neilson House and director of palliative care for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre.

She credits the recreation therapy program with enriching the lives of the children, their families and her entire staff.

“In the last year, we have added a Zen zone, yoga, music care and summer camp. When we have one of our famous dance parties, the whole house takes part and the atmosphere is electric. I am so proud to work with the Roger Neilson House team.”

For Scarlett, hearing a non-verbal child make a happy sound, smile or laugh is the reason why she does her job. “You can see in their face that they know someone is listening to them. It’s very validating and rewarding.”

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Fallowfield 4H Club places second in tie-up competition Continued from page 10

Holstein breed awards sponsored by the Carleton Russell Holstein Association were presented to Allison Arthurs, Colin Arthurs, Nolan Arthurs, Shannon Arthurs, Preston Bartley, Kamryn Fraser, Veronica Kennedy, Kenzie Lorraine, Aubrey Moodie, Grace Moodie, Griffin Moodie, Mark Ruiter, Everett Sample, Jess Sample and William Sample.

Jersey breed awards provided by the St. Lawrence Jersey Club went to Isabella Craven, Emma Holland, Jane Holland and Amanda Moore.

Eliza Jones and Emerson Jones

received Shorthorn breed awards sponsored by the Ontario Shorthorn Association. An Angus breed award provided by the Ottawa Valley Angus Club was presented to Angela Hill.

Natalie Fraser received a Charolais breed award sponsored by the Ontario Charolais Association while Abby Mowat received a Limousin breed award from the Ontario Junior Limousin Association.

Crop awards sponsored by the Bank of Montreal were presented to Calbe Brydges, Owen Brydges, Connor Jones, Raegen Jones, Kenzie Lorraine, Caroline Nixon and Hugh

Nixon.

Fallowfield Community 4H Club members Emma Holland, Jane Holland, Hugh Nixon and Caroline Nixon received recognition from the Lorne Sutherland Women’s Institute for Lifeskills Projects at the Carp Fair.

Four members of the Fallowfield Community 4H Club had their projects move on from the Achievement Day to the Regional 4H Show, namely Owen Brydges, Caleb Brydges, Caroline Nixon and Hugh Nixon. The prize money for the 4H Regional Championship Show was provided by the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers and

the Metcalfe Agricultural Society.

The Fallowfield Community 4H Club placed second in the tie-up competition at the 4H Achievement Day. The prize money was provided by the Carp Agricultural Society.

Novice members of the Fallowfield Community 4H Club this year were Allison Arthurs, Colin Arthurs, Preston Bartley, Owen Brydges, Isabella Craven, Kamryn Fraser, Natalie Fraser, Jane Holland, Eliza Jones, Veronica Kennedy, Aubrey Moodie, Grace Moodie (who was completing six projects), Griffin Moodie, Caroline Nixon, Everett Sample and Jess Sam-

ple (who was completing six projects).

Junior members of the Fallowfield Community 4H Club this year were Shannon Arthurs, Caleb Brydges, Angela Hill, Emma Holland, Connor Jones, Emerson Jones, Kenzie Lorraine, Abby Mowat, Hugh Nixon and William Sample.

Intermediate members of the Fallowfield Community 4H Club this year were Nolan Arthurs, Raegan Jones, Amanda Moore and Mark Ruiter. Leaders of the Fallowfield Community 4H Club this year were Janet Arthurs, Brittany Jackson, Spencer Hill and Jan Moodie.

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Mayor’s Report

INVESTING IN OUR GROWING CITY, TODAY AND TOMORROW By: Mayor Jim Watson

Ottawa is a growing city, booming with new restaurants, art, culture and entertainment facilities, innovative technology hubs and engaged communities. Our city has been steadily transforming over the last decade and has grown from a sleepy government town to one of the premier tourist destinations in Canada; a competitive and attractive place for new companies to grow their business and a vibrant place for new families to call home.

But as our city grows, so must our active transportation network. We are investing record amounts in infrastructure and creating new spaces and facilities, from new bridges that connect neighbourhoods to each other for the very first time, to safe, all-weather multi-use pathways and cycle tracks, not to mention our new Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, Ottawa’s single largest infrastructure project since the Rideau Canal.

Just a few months ago, we broke ground on the Rideau Canal Crossing, a multi-use bridge that will create an alternate crossing to the Bank Street Bridge, connect the downtown bike network to Old Ottawa East and Main Street, and improve access to Old Ottawa South via Riverdale Avenue. We anticipate that it will share the extensive use and success of our other cycling and pedestrian bridges, such as the Adàwe Crossing, the Corktown Footbridge, the Rideau River Pedestrian Cycling Bridge and the Airport Parkway Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge.

The City of Ottawa is also investing record amounts in recreation and cycling facilities. In fact, when combined with funding from other levels of government, this Council’s total investments in cycling and major bike and pedestrian structures will hit an unprecedented $80 million. These investments will help us reach our goal of adding another 72 km of cycling facilities to the City’s extensive cycling network by 2018. By investing in cycling infrastructure, we not only promote active transportation and invest in our residents’ health, but also help build an environmentally conscious city.

Finally, 2018 will see the launch of the first phase of our new, state-of-the-art Light Rail Transit (LRT) system. The new 12.5 km East/West Confederation Line will complement our existing North/South Trillium Line and will make transit more reliable for generations to come.

This past year, we secured funding for Stage 2 of LRT, which will break ground in 2019. Stage 2 LRT will bring transit farther West to Moodie Drive and Algonquin College, farther East to Trim Road, and farther South to Riverside South and Bowesville, with a link to the Ottawa International Airport. By 2023, the O-Train will include nearly 60 km of rail, significantly reducing Green House Gas emissions and taking 14,000 cars off the road.

It will carry up to 10,700 passengers per hour, in each direction and will forever change the way we move in our city.

What’s up, doc, around Stittsville? *The Friendship Club offers exercise classes on Mondays and Thursdays.

For more information, please contact Helen at 613-836-6766. It also offers shuffleboard on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information, please contact Shirley at 613-831-2712. Euchre is played on Fridays (contact Heather at 613-838-2743) and for information on the Friday bridge, please contact Lorraine at 613-599-3297. New members are always welcome. For membership information, please contact Lorraine at 613-599-3297. *Tickets for the Catch the Ace lottery draw being held by the Stittsville District Lions Club in support of the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice in Kanata are available at Bradley’s Insurance on Stittsville Main Street, at Stittsville Automotive on Neil Avenue at Carp Road, at Kodiak Snow Blowing on Carp Road and from Lions Club members. Tickets can also be purchased on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lions Hall on Stittsville Main Street. Each weekly draw takes place at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Lions Hall. Tickets are $5 each.

Only 200 are sold for each draw. The prize money increases each week until the Ace of Spades is drawn. *There’s a new exhibition at the Ottawa West Arts Association (owaa) gallery in the foyer of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex (GRC) which will be in place until Jan. 12. There are 24 pieces of art on exhibit, the work of 16 different artists. Those viewing the exhibition should fill out a People’s Choice ballot for a favourite pieces in the exhibition. The results of this Peo-

ple’s Choice balloting is always highly anticipated by the artists involved in the exhibition. The owaa gallery is open seven days a week whenever the GRC is open. *The Stittsville Retirement Community by Revera (Villa) had a fun event on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 19 when residents put on a skit in which they portrayed some of the staff members like executive director Lisa Cowan, recreation director Andrea McIntyre and environmental services director David Garskey. The skit generated a lot of laughter among the staff members portrayed. *A group of 30-plus grade seven/ eight students from Sacred Heart High School got to visit the site of the NHL 100 Classic at TD Place on Wednes-

$200,000 damage on Pine Tree Court SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

The emergency call came in as a chimney fire but it turned out to be more than that, with damages estimated at $200,000.

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day, Dec. 13 as guests of the National Hockey League (NHL) to witness the work involved in setting up the outdoor hockey rink and learning about the science behind the whole exercise.

This included learning how the ice rink was all put together and how the ice was made and set up. The students were selected for this on-site experience because they are involved in the NHL/NHLPA Future Goals Hockey Scholar Program in which they learn about science, technology, engineering and math through online interactive games that are hockey related but all tied to the curriculum in some way. As an added benefit, the students were given tickets to the outdoor game itself which took place on Saturday, Dec. 16.

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9-1-1 call alerted the Ottawa Fire Service to a “chimney fire” at 2 Pine Tree Court off Springbrook Drive in Amberwood Village in Stittsville.

The caller indicated that flames were shooting out of the chimney of the single storey condominium unit.

However, on arrival at the

scene, firefighters saw heavy smoke coming from the eaves and windows of the home. A working fire was declared at 9:38 p.m. as the fire was spreading into the walls of the structure.

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Two occupants of the home were able to get out safely when the fire was first reported. However, victim services were not required to provide assistance to these two displaced persons.

There were no firefighter or civilian injuries as a result of this fire.

Damages have been pegged at $200,000.

Open house on Jan. 1st at Stittsville Legion Hall

BY BARB VANT’SLOT Special to the News

Tickets are all sold out for the New Year’s Eve dinner on Sunday, Dec. 31 at the Legion Hall on Stittsville Main Street. However, everyone is welcome to join in for the music, dancing and fun after 9 p.m. for only $10 per person. The band “Bustin’ Loose” will be providing the entertainment.

On Monday, Jan. 1, the Stittsville Legion will host an open house with live music by the “Diplomats” running from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. A light snack will be available.

The first Sunday family breakfast of 2018 will be held on Sunday, Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Stittsville Legion Hall on Stittsville Main Street. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend.

The next book club meeting will

be held on Monday, Jan. 22. The book of the month will be “Pope Joan” by Donna Woolfolk Cross.

No book club meeting in December.

WEEKLY EVENTS (Everyone in the community is welcome to attend these events unless otherwise stated) Euchre hosted by the Legion’s 55 Plus Club is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Legion Hall on Stittsville Main Street. Everyone is wel-

come to participate.

An “Acoustic Jam Night” is held at the Legion Hall on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event is open to everyone. There’s no stage and a relaxed atmosphere prevails on these evenings. However, percussion is not allowed. For more information, please email Brenda Hamilton at singersoloist@sympatico.ca or call her at 613-286-9173.

An “Open Mic and Sing-a-long”

with Bill Martin will be held every Friday starting at 8 p.m. in the downstairs lounge at the Legion Hall. Come and enjoy some country and some rock ‘n roll music. Everyone is welcome to attend. There is no cover charge.

The knitting/crochet club meets at the Legion Hall on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. except for holidays. For more information, please contact June Warner at 613-836-1167.

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Sticky toffee and apple pudding treat These moist and sweet puddings can be made a day ahead of time What could be better than ooey-gooey Whipping Cream toffee sauce poured over cake? Grated • 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed dark brown apple makes these sticky toffee puddings sugar moist and sweet, a perfect pairing with • 1/3 cup (75 mL) butter homemade toffee sauce.

• 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla Spray muffin cups with cooking spray; Preparation time: 35 minutes set aside.

Cooking time: 15 minutes PREPARATION Baking time: 20 minutes In small saucepan, over medium-high Serves 12 heat combine dates and water. Bring to INGREDIENTS boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered until dates are soft, about seven minutes, • 1 cup (250 mL) chopped dates stirring occasionally. Cool five minutes.

• 3/4 cup (175 mL) water • 1-1/3 cup (325 mL) all-purpose flour Place in food processor and process until smooth.

• 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder In medium bowl, whisk together flour, • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each baking soda and baking powder, baking soda and salt. salt In large bowl, using electric mixer, on • 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, at room temhigh speed, beat butter and sugar until perature • 2/3 cup (150 mL) packed dark brown light and fluffy, about two minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping bowl besugar tween additions. Stir in vanilla. Add flour • 2 eggs mixture in two additions until well com• 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla • 1 cup (250 mL) peeled and grated bined. Stir in date mixture, fold in apple.

Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups. apple (such as Cortland or Empire) Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until cake Toffee sauce: • 2/3 cup (150 mL) 35 per cent Ontario tester inserted in centre comes out clean,

about 18 to 20 minutes. Cool pan on wire rack for five minutes. Remove puddings to wire rack to cool.

Toffee sauce: Meanwhile, in small saucepan, over medium heat, combine cream, sugar and butter. Bring to boil and boil gently, stirring occasionally until sauce is slightly darkened and thickened, about three minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool five minutes.

Spoon sauce over puddings. Serve warm.

Tip: Both the sauce and puddings can be made a day ahead. Just before serving, reheat toffee sauce and puddings separately in microwave on high for 20 second intervals until warm.

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One serving: • Protein: 3 grams • Fat: 15 grams • Carbohydrate: 43 grams • Calories: 312 • Fibre: 2 grams • Sodium: 270 mg — Foodland Ontario

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Sweeney, Clarence Edward Passed away on December 16, 2017 in the Perth Community Care Centre.

Clarence At the age of 75.

Dearly loved brother of Ervin (Anne), Bryon (Glenda), Donna Lowry (Allan). Special uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Earl Sweeney and Lillian (nee Giles), also his sister Muriel Fisher and infant brother William.

Survived by brother-in-law Glenn Fisher. Special friend to all who knew him at Community Support Services and especially Chris Lambert. We are deeply grateful to Perth Community Care Centre for their compassion and excellent care. Visitation - 12.00 to 1.00 on Dec. 30 2017.

Memorial Service at 1.00 with Reception to follow. At Boyds United Church, 450 Boyds Rd. Carleton Place.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St. Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

JOCQUE, Walter “Wally”

With heavy hearts we announce that Wally Jocque of Sand Point passed away peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by loved ones on Monday evening, December 18th, 2017. He was 69.

Beloved husband for over 42 years of Joanne (nee Bourque). Dearly loved father of Jeff (Teena Belland) and Daryl. Cherished “Grampa Wally” of Ashton. Predeceased by his parents Donald and Bea (nee Cotie) Jocque as well as his only sister, Judy. Dear brother-in-law of Jane Martin (Terry) and Brenda Bourque (late Paul). Uncle of Mark Arbic, Amy Trahan, Troy and Tim Bourque and Chad Martin. Nephew of Michael Cotie and John Cotie (Adele). Friends were invited to join Wally’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Tribute to Wally followed in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Wally, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

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SNYDER, EDNA

We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear mother, Edna. She is survived by her children Joyce and Doug Murray and Marilyn and Don Erskine all of Arnprior; Hal and Jane of Australia; Jim and Eithne, Jackie and Rob Depper, Russ and Kelly and Lori Stiles, and Gail Snyder, all of Calgary. Much loved grandmother of Kent, Kelly, Kris, Jamie, Erika, Joanne, Karen, David, Jacqui, Victoria, Jonathan, Siobhan, David, Caitlyn, Gary, Ryan, Ritchie, Greg, Hunter and Jordan and GreatGrandmother of 16. Edna was predeceased by her husband Dave; son, Billy; grandson Michael; parents, Robert and Florence (McLennan) Pruden; 8 brothers and sisters.

Survived by 2 sisters: Kay and Rose and a brother, Fred. We were fortunate to have had a huge family reunion celebrating her 90th birthday in April of this year. Friends are invited to join the family for a service of remembrance to be celebrated in Emmanuel Anglican Church, 287 Harrington Street, Arnprior on Friday morning, December 29th at 11 o’clock. A reception will follow in the Carlton Reid Memorial Hall. Inurnment in the Albert Street Columbarium. In memory of Edna, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Hospital Foundation.

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elebrating on New Year’s Eve that year was out. The year before, Mother’s efforts to bring in the new year with a family party turned into a complete disaster, with Father standing in the stairwell ordering us all to bed long before the clock struck midnight, or there would be Hell to pay!

That evening, the year before, started out well enough, but when someone suggested ‘musical chairs’ and the brothers broke the leg off a kitchen chair in the race for a seat, and the roars could be heard in Renfrew. Mother wasn’t taking any chances on a repeat performance. No, that year there would be no party.

But we would welcome in the new year by sitting around the kitchen table, each with a piece of foolscap in front of us. Mother decided it was a good idea if we all wrote out our New Year’s resolutions. I have no idea why she bothered, because the ones we wrote out the day after the party fiasco were forgotten almost before the ink was dry on the paper. But Mother was determined we would do something to mark the ending of one year, and the beginning of another.

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lutions, and put the most important one first.

Since I had yet to learn to write, it took me forever to print what behaviour I planned on changing in the year ahead.

First on the list was my resolve that I would get along better with bad Marguirite at the Northcote School. She was the bane of my existence, and I doubted the resolution would last long unless bad Marguirite herself was planning on changing. But I printed it out anyway. I would also try to eat everything Mother put on the table, and that included blood pudding, head cheese and liver. I gagged just thinking about it, and was pretty sure that was one resolution that wouldn’t last long.

Since my sister Audrey and I shared a bed, and she hated when I put my cold feet on her legs, and vowed she was going to go downstairs and sleep on the couch in the kitchen if I didn’t stop, I figured she would be pleased when she heard what I had printed on my paper. I would, ever after, refrain from the habit.

I was running out of ideas. And then it came to me. I never did get much out of the church service. I had no idea what the minister was talking about. The little room where we had Sunday School was full of pictures of Jesus,

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and every one had Him looking sad or mad, and whoever decided to teach on Sunday was usually someone my sister Audrey’s age, who didn’t know much more about the bible than I did. I would force myself to pay attention to her and to the minister, and give up looking out the window, or counting the boards in the wainscotting down the wall beside our pew. And I would really concentrate when it came prayer time. I was thinking hard. Surely I could come up with something else having to do with going to church.

And then it hit me. Every Sunday I would take a penny out of my knotted hanky and put it on the collection plate. I finished printing the last word ... I couldn’t spell collection, so I just printed ‘plate’. I looked over my list, and then I reread the last sentence … ‘a penny on the plate’. I thought of all I could buy from the candy counter at Briscoes’ General Store for a penny, and scratched it out. I was glad Mother said our lists would be private ... we didn’t have to show them to anyone. For that I was grateful, because I was pretty sure my scratching out my last entry would be frowned on by Mother.

Well, so much for New Year’s resolutions ...

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the first day back at school, Marguirite called me a bad word, she hit me with a snowball square in the face, at church that Sunday I still couldn’t concentrate on the sermon, and try as I might, I couldn’t keep my feet off Audrey’s warm legs in bed at night. My resolutions were fast falling by the wayside. Well, I figured I had a whole year ahead of me to try again to put my resolutions into practice. I’d work on them one at a time.

My wish is that everyone has a healthy and happy 2018 ahead. And please accept my heartfelt thanks for the many kind words given to me over the past year by devoted readers. Fond good wishes to all of you.

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Looking over an assortment of possible gift items on a table set up in the gymnasium at Stittsville Public School for the school’s asnnual John Curry/Metroland Santa’s Seconds event are students (from left) Gabriel Bernal, Olivia A sea of games and other gift items is spread out on the floor of the gymnasium at Stittsville Public School Dawe and Parker Evans. for the school’s annual Santa’s Seconds event on Friday, Dec. 15.

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Mayor's Address Un update on the City of Ottawa.

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Members of the Stittsville Cheetahs novice team, “C Pool” champions in the recent Leeds Chargers hockey tournament in Westport, are (front row, from left) Liam McKinnell, Samuel Russell, Jacob Herage, Brynn Gaylord, Liam Jaeggin, Jack Blommesteyn, Finn Hogan and Declan McNamee and (back row, from left) coach David Jaeggin, Ryan Kelly, Campbell Digney, Liam O’Kane, Karly Wildman, Charlie Aris, Mason Tripp, Dexter Steele, Landon Kelsey and assistant coach Matthew McKinnell. Missing from the picture is Trevyn Richard.

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Jack MacLaren Member of Provincial Parliament Carleton-Mississippi Mills

Happy New Year It’s late December once again and we all come to reflect on the year that has come and gone. Each year we find time seems to go by faster and faster and we end up having less time to concentrate on the truly important things in life, friends and family.

That is why we all are so privileged and blessed to have this special time of the year where we can slow down, take stock, and enjoy this season of giving. This year I think of how blessed I am to welcome another member to my family into the world, my new grandson Thomas.

This year, as I have in years past, I wish you all a very merry Christmas. May god bless you and your families in the new year.

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SOLD! 3815 Diamondview Road, Kinburn Tastefully decorated 3+1 bedrm country home on a 1 acre southfacing lot with carport, newer deck & no rear neighbours just a quick drive outside of the city! Newer windows, doors, propane furnace & freshly painted, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, finished basement with recrm, 4th bedrm & 3 pce bath. A nice spot away from the hustle and bustle!

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2 Acre Building Lot! Lot 17 Loggers Way, Vydon Acres! Build your new home only 35 minutes to Ottawa or 10 minutes to Arnprior in a woodsy estate subdivision close to the Ottawa River and natural trails at Morris Island Conservation Area! A great location to escape the hustle and bustle of city living and enjoy many more private moments outdoors!! Property taxes approx. $575. $49,900 + HST

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 Stittsville News - Thursday, December 28, 2017 27

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Put within 6. Learned person 12. Resistance 16. Female title 17. Logical basis for a belief 18. Of I 19. Indicates position 20. Article 21. Insignificant organizational member 22. __ route 23. Expression of disapproval 24. Microelectromechanical systems 26. Ponds 28. Satisfy 30. Dad 31. Spanish soldier “El __” 32. Pouch-like structure 34. Obscure unit of measurement 35. Okinawa prefecture capital

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Expressing yourself authentically is proving difficult, Aries. But this will pass shortly. Eventually, your persistence will pay off, and others will see that your intentions are genuine.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It may be challenging to separate your fantasies from reality right now, Leo. Even though things are vivid in your mind, others may help clarify things for you.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it may seem like your time in the spotlight has come and gone, but that isn’t the case. You have plenty of time to show what you can accomplish.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 If your dreams are within reason, there is no reason why they can’t come to fruition, Taurus. You just may need a few friends in your corner to help make things happen.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Surprising news leaves you a little bit frazzled, Virgo. However, once you work your way through the surprise, you’ll see that this news bodes well for you.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your vision of the future may be set right now, but there is always room for some modifications.

Embrace some of the uncertainty that can lead to greatness.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, don’t obsess about a specific approach to working through a problem. Seek feedback from a number of people and explore all of your options.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, others feel like you have everything figured out this week and are as sensible as can be. But there’s a fun side of you that is just waiting to pop out.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, no career goal is out of reach right now. Therefore, if you’ve been thinking of a career move, now is a great time to put those plans in motion.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it may take an intense effort to concentrate on your work this week because your thoughts keep drifting elsewhere. You must rein in your wandering mind.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Something in your life is causing you undue stress, Scorpio. Find a way to let it all go by focusing on thoughts and things that bring you happiness.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 The search for the truth could lead you on a bit of a wild adventure, Pisces. Eventually, you can get to the bottom of the situation.

CLUES DOWN

36. Scottish port 38. Irish militant organization 39. Dawn 41. Musical group of seven 42. Used to fry things 43. Carrot’s companion 46. Rough stone landmarks 47. Fourth son of Jacob and Leah 49. Goes against 51. Passion 53. Hard white animal fat 54. Soybean pastes 55. Beckon 58. Mountain and morning are two 60. Self-referential 64. Data executive 65. Retirement plan 68. Star Trek character Laren 69. You and I

37. Platforms 39. Jazz singer Irene 40. Benefits 41. Hellenistic governors 43. Brownish-green fruit 44. Needed to see 45. Political action committee 47. Fast plane 48. Bahrain dinar 50. Urgent request 52. Raccoon genus 54. Millisecond 56. Atlanta rapper 57. Rural delivery 59. Intrauterine device 60. The Wolverine State 61. Free agent 62. For instance 63. Reduces 66. Lincoln’s state 67. Quit 70. Midsections 71. Bullfighting maneuvers

1. The arch of the foot 2. Canadian peninsula 3. Koran chapters 4. Abba __, Israeli politician 5. Youngster 6. Burns 7. Comedienne Gasteyer 8. Valley 9. Belongs to sun god 10. Nickel 11. Great in salads 12. Leader 13. Forced through a sieve 14. Entryway 15. Support pillars 25. Aquatic mammal 26. __ Farrow, actress 27. Unhappy 29. Holds molecules 31. Thrifty 33. French dynasty

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DEC. 31 A New Year’s Eve gala celebrating Richmond’s 200th anniversary will be held on Sunday, Dec. 31 in the hall at the Richmond Memorial Community Centre (arena) on Perth Street at Huntley Road in Richmond. Cocktails at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m,. Three course meal with four menu selections. Cash bar, party favours, photo booth, midnight snack. Music by The Cougar Chick Tribute Band. Tickets $100 per person available at

Richmond200.ca or at 3441 JAN. 14 McBean Street in Richmond The 36th annual Richmond or from members of the Rich- Road Races will take place mond 200 organizing com- on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in mittee.

Richmond. Start line on McBean Street at South Carleton JAN. 7 High School. 10K run starts The Richmond Royals will at 10 a.m. 5K run starts at host the Perth Blue Wings on 10:10 a.m. Races presented by Sunday, Jan. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Bushtukah and organized by in a Central Canada Hockey Run Ottawa. Online registraLeague Tier 2 game at the tion open now. Closes on Jan. Richmond Memorial Com- 9 at midnight. Post-race lunch munity Centre (arena) at the and awards presentation in corner of Perth Street and cafetorium at South Carleton Huntley Road in Richmond. High School.

The first Sunday family breakfast of 2018 will be held on Sunday, Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Stittsville Legion Hall on Stittsville Main Street in Stittsville. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend.

The Richmond Royals will host the Winchester Hawks on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 1:30 p.m. in a Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2 game at the Richmond Memorial Community Centre (arena) at

the corner of Perth Street and annual reports on activities in Huntley Road in Richmond. 2017. There will be an election of directors.

JAN. 20 The Goulbourn Township FEB. 17 Historical Society is holding The Goulbourn Township its annual general meeting Historical Society will mark on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at Heritage Day 2018 with a St. Paul’s United Church on display entitled “The Great McBean Street in Richmond. Ice Storm – 20 Years After” There will be a turkey dinner on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 at with homemade pies (Cost the Stittsville branch of the $18 per person) served at 12 Ottawa Public Library onnoon, Following the meal, the Stittsville Main Street. Come Board of Directors and com- out and reminisce about the mittee heads will present their Great Ice Storm of 1998.

Donating to churches to help families in need SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Families in need in the Stittsville area have gotten a helping hand from the residents at the Stittsville Retirement Community by Revera (Villa).

The residents have divided up the proceeds from the bazaar which was held there in November and have presented a $350 donation to four churches in Stittsville with the hope that the funds will be used to help families in need both over the Christmas period and at other times

during the year. behalf of all those at this retirement community the retirement residence for the presentation of On hand to receive these donations which on Stittsville Main Street in Stittsville. the donations. Tea and cookies were served foltotaled $1,400 on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. Residents had gathered in the lounge area of lowing the presentations.

19 were representatives from four Stittsville churches: Monsignor Joseph Muldoon of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Rev. Grant Dillenbeck of Stittsville United Church, Rev. Stephen Kenward of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and church warden Pat McNally of St. Thomas Anglican Church.

Each donation was presented by a resident on

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Pat McNally (left), warden at St. Thomas Rev. Grant Dillenbeck (left) of the Stittsville Anglican Church in Stittsville, receives a United Church receives a $350 donation for $350 donation for the church from Diana the church from Margaret Graham (right) at Zeggil (right), a resident of the Stittsville the Stittsville Retirement Community.

Retirement Community.

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John Curry/Metroland

Monetta Ayotte (right), a resident of the Stittsville Retirement Community, presents a donation of $350 for Holy Spirit Catholic Parish of Stittsville to Monsignor Joseph Muldoon (left).

John Curry/Metroland

Jayne Spence (left), a resident at the Stittsville Retirement Community, presents a $350 donation to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Stittsville, with Rev. Doug Kendall accepting it on behalf of the church.

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