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Students at the St. Michael Fitzroy School in Fitzroy Harbour put on their annual Christmas concert on Dec. 21.

As expected, it was a great performance with a timely message for all.

The school’s gymnasium was filled, with every last chair taken.

The message was as simple as the concert’s theme which was all about staying connected in an increasingly digital world and finding time to be with real people. The Christmas concert used all 144 of its students with

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teachers Heather Nash, Caitlyn Dasilva and Kathryn Erickson leading the way with arranging the performance with the help of the school’s staff.

During a severe winter storm Fitzroy residents are left with only cable television to watch. Every other digital form of entertainment or broadcast has been lost.

The concert begins with Owen Peever and Avery Crouchman sitting on a couch trying to find something to watch.

The different performances from an all local cast including local commercials are what they and the audience get to see.

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The nativity scene of the St. Michael Fitzroy School Christmas concert stole the show. Left to right are: Jacob Nephin, Kyle Guildbeault, Doug Porteous, Kieran Koradi, Maddy Hamilton(with arms up), Grace Currie, Skyla Leafloor and Loretto Ponce-Hernadez. The performance featured storytelling, singing and even Santa Claus dancing it up at the end. The Christmas concert was held on Dec. 21.

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Teams from around the world have descended on Ottawa to participate in the annual Bell Capital Cup tournament.

Hundreds of atom and peewee players from 19 divisions are participating in

the 18th annual tournament, which was scheduled to hit the ice Dec. 28. The tournament runs to Jan. 1.

Teams from Europe, the United States, and from across Canada and Ottawa – from Stittsville to Orléans and everywhere in between – are vying to hoist the Allen J. MacDonald Memorial

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Players are encouraged to trade pins, take part in friendly games, skate in an All Star game or participate in skills competitions throughout the four-day tournament.

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“There is a lot of action packed into the short time teams are visiting the nation’s capital,” said Lawryk, adding organizers and volunteers have been hard at work to offer participants and attendees “an unparalleled hockey experience once again this

skill level with the opportunity to participate in a world-class tournament.”

Atom and peewee players, from house league to AAA, are playing nearly 600 games on more than 20 ice surfaces throughout Ottawa.

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Allan Hubley Positive Change for Kanata South

City Councillor Kanata South Week in Review Thank you to St. James School for inviting me in to see their Christmas concert last week. I really enjoyed watching the great performances!

New Year’s Eve With special 2017 New Year’s Eve Celebrations happening on December 31, the free city-wide bus service normally offered will start earlier this year to encourage families to take part in the festivities.

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Please send me your ideas of who you think should be highlighted in our book and why. If you want to put more than one person forward – please do so as we all know that a community has many people that make it great.

We will gather all your responses and compile them into a memory book available to everyone and placed in the Library for future generations to have a snapshot of what made Kanata South special in 2017.

Details regarding this project can be found on my website under the Community tab.

Upcoming Events December 31st: Kick off to 2017! This early evening, family-friendly celebration, which will include the lighting of a spectacular cauldron will begin at 6pm at Ottawa City Hall.

IF you have an upcoming event that you would like promoted here, please send it to allan.hubley@ottawa.ca Working for Kanata South: It is my privilege to serve as your Councillor. Please feel free to contact my office with any concerns or comments, by phone: 613-580-2752, or by email: allan. hubley@ottawa.ca. You can also visit my website for more information: www.councillorallanhubley.ca or follow me on Twitter: @AllanHubley_23

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I cook dinner six nights of the week.

How hard can it be to cook But I blew it in the final week. we have to feed the offspring a bird? Well, I forgot to take it I went to stores one day to get again or risk an all-out coup. one little thing. And I went the out of the freezer, so thawing on Generally, this is when a Christmas Day involved some sophisticated elderly neighbour next day as well. turkey in the bath time, at a time And as I started examinshows up at the door to witness when I wished to be bathing. ing the thrifty gifts, I realized us in all our messy glory. there was an uneven amount of I should have been putting the I thought this year would gobbler in the oven, when the material love to be distributed be different. First, I vowed to in-laws showed up for a brunch I hadn’t yet prepared. I was exhausted and realized I was missing ingredients. And with a plan to go sober for the holidays, Well, I forgot to take it out of the freezer, so I didn’t even have a glass of wine to calm my nerves. thawing on Christmas Day involved some We survived. We did. But next turkey in the bath time, at a time when I wished year, I’m thinking of changing up our tradition in a big way. to be bathing.

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very year, as the kids anticipate Christmas, I try to limit their expectations. Santa visits us, but he only fills a stocking with small items and no electronics.

Grandparents like to give cash, but the kids have to carefully ponder how they’ll spend that money. (Based on the cleanup of the toy cupboard in the lead-up to the big day, I said no cheap plastic toys).

Sadly, however, nobody limits my expectations. It’s not about gifts for me, not at my age. It’s about attempting to create a harmonious day, where kids feel they are equally loved via the gifting of material goods. I always have a dinner plan, with the goal to make certain dishes a day or so in advance.

Typically, however, I’m up until 2 a.m. on the night before, wrapping presents and waiting for the man in the red suit.

The children, loathe to wake on time for the school bus most mornings, are up a few hours later ready to dive into those socks full of candy and gadgets.

Photos of me on Christmas morning generally show bagged eyes and me in pyjamas until noon. Sometimes I throw some tacky Christmas earrings on in case anyone shows at the door.

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For many, 2016 has been a bit of a downer. The good news? The year 2016 is nearly over.

We would like to wish a few folks some good things for the coming year: For the Ottawa RedBlacks and their fans: a Grey Cup victory at home, on the field right here at TD Place.

For the Ottawa Senators and their fans: an outdoor game with a win over the Montreal Canadiens, then a playoff berth and maybe something silver. And smooth sailing for plans to move to LeBreton Flats.

For our mayor, Jim Watson, and the city’s commuters: light-rail on time and on budget, with not a sinkhole in sight.

For our sick and injured: a paramedic service that’s well funded and able to respond when called.

For our health care workers: big-

ger budgets and more peers.

For the Ottawa Hospital: quick approvals for a new Civic campus and maybe even shovels in the ground.

For our police: the best training possible on use of force, and a even better relationship with all Ottawans (since the vast majority respect the work they do every day).

For gang members: a change of heart, or at least a change of address far, far away from the nation’s capital.

For our aquatic wildlife and the city’s beach-goers: cleaner water as the Ottawa River Action Plan gets started.

For Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: peace, order and Sunny Ways. And great patience when the next guy on our list visits Ottawa.

For future U.S. president Donald Trump: good advisers, and listening skills at least on par with the average eight-year-old.

For Ottawa 2017 party planners: a great imagination, great success and great weather.

For all of us: a 150th birthday for Canada we’ll remember all our lives.

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anuary: Pick-and-pay system for cable television subscribers begins. It will completely fail to revolutionize television viewing in Canada.

February: The finalists for the development of LeBreton Flats are unveiled. It only took 50 years to reach this stage which, in geological time, is pretty quick. As of today, it is safe to say that LeBreton Flats has moved about as far ahead as pick-and-pay.

The new Liberal government, desperate to be inclusive, unveils a questionnaire which will get the views of people about the Victims of Communism Memorial. As a result, the memorial has progressed just as far as LeBreton Flats and pick-and-pay.

But all Ottawa talks about is the trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs that brings Dion Phaneuf, a star defenceman, to the Ottawa Senators.

This will guarantee Ottawa a playoff spot.

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And discussions began on the location of a new public library. One possible location: LeBreton Flats.

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Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford dies. People compare him to Donald Trump, with the one important difference that Trump isn’t going to win anything.

April: The Senators don’t make the NHL playoffs but, on a happier note, plans begin to emerge for Ottawa’s 2017 celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. One very positive aspect of the 2017 celebration: it will, unlike most other projects mentioned earlier, be over before 2018.

May: The Tragically Hip start their farewell tour. Scalpers get most of the tickets. Another reason to hate the Internet.

June: The festival season begins in Ottawa. People leave their houses and discover how truly dug up downtown Ottawa is.

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July: Everybody goes away.

August: People chase Pokémon whatsits all over town, turning up in the hundreds in public places and your front yard for reasons that are not easily explainable. There are assurances that it will be gone before LeBreton Flats is finished.

September: Along with the idea of widening the Queensway comes the idea of narrowing the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway. Don’t ask.

October: Something unexpected happens along the road to legalized marijuana: People open stores to sell the stuff. Why weren’t we warned?

November: Photo radar is proposed, once again, this time for areas around schools. No one seems to have strong arguments against it and we may see it around the time pick-andpay arrives.

The proposal without the aquarium wins LeBreton Flats. Now more thinking can begin. Our RedBlacks win the Grey Cup. Hordes of newlyarrived Americans wonder where the fourth down went.

December: The Civic campus of the Ottawa Hospital is moving to Tunney’s Pasture, then it isn’t. To compound the mood of illogic that sweeps over the city, the province announces plans to widen the Queensway again.

Onward and downward to 2017.

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City Councillor, Kanata North HAPPY NEW YEAR – I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. This year is expected to be one of the most exciting, with the number of events scheduled for the upcoming year to celebrate our 150th Birthday.

Please tell your family and friends that are out of town, to come and visit the city throughout the year and participate in the numerous events. It will be a year to remember.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sheridan Ethier, QNX car platform director, check out the interior of a vehicle during an announcement on Dec. 19 that QNX, located in north Kanata, will create a driverless car innovation centre.

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December 31 Events – OC Transpo in partnership with MADD Ottawa and other partners will be providing FREE bus service starting at 4:30 p.m. This is earlier this year to encourage you to come down to the festivities at City Hall and Parliament. Several road closures will be in effect in the downtown core.

Please visit the City of Ottawa and OC Transpo websites to view the changes to schedule and road closures. REMEMBER TO PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. Let’s all have a safe New Year’s Eve. CULTURAL EVENTS BOOKLET– Please watch for our 2017 Cultural Events Booklet that coming out in the next couple of weeks. This booklet gives you a complete listing of cultural events in our community over the next year. Keep it handy so you can join us for these wonderful events throughout the year.

MARK THE DATE: MAY, 27, 2017 Please join us for the 2017 Kanata-Carleton Cultural Festival The festival will consist of both indoor and outdoor festivities. Indoor Festivities will be held at Earl of March Secondary School from 10am and 10pm where you can enjoy a full schedule of entertainment from around the world. We will also be entertaining at our Outdoor Venue at Sandwell Green Park from 9:30 am to 5:00pm.

This will be an event not to miss. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.

STAY OFF THE ICE: This is a reminder to please stay off the ice in ponds and deep culverts.

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QNX, a BlackBerry subsidiary, is creating an innovation centre for driverless cars in Kanata.

John Chen, executive chairman and CEO of BlackBerry, was joined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to announce the Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Centre at the QNX headquarters in the Kanata North Business Park on Dec. 19.

“With the opening of its innovation centre in Ottawa, BlackBerry is helping to establish our country as the global leader in software and security for connected car and autonomous vehicle development,” said Trudeau.

“This centre will create great middle-class jobs for Canadians, new opportunities for recent university graduates, and further position Canada as a global hub for innovation.”

Chen announced the centre plans to invest $100 million into the autonomous vehicle hub and will develop production-ready software for self-driving vehicles.

“Autonomous vehicles require software that is extremely sophisticated and highly secure,” said Chen.

“Our innovation track record in mobile security and our demonstrated leadership in automotive software make us ideally suited to dominate the market for embedded intelligence in the cars of the future.”

The $100 million will be spent on hiring 650 new staff, said Jenna Sudds, executive director of the Kanata North BIA, adding that is good news for the community.

“There is not any significant capital cost they need to invest in; it’s strictly in salaries,” said Sudds.

“That’s more wealth in the community, that’s more disposable income for people to spend locally, which is advantageous for Kanata and the city as a whole.”

And from a business community perspective, the announcement is "very exciting" for other companies in the tech park, she said.

“I think the opportunities for our local tech companies are really quite massive,” said Sudds.

“This is a signal to the country and to the world (about) what is happening in Kanata north with respect to autonomous vehicle innovation.”

Marianne Wilkinson

Jan 11 – Official Opening of the Innovation Park and Ride. On your way to work from 8am-9am, join Councillor Wilkinson for a coffee and donut to open the new Innovation Park and Ride.

Jan 16 – 7:00 p.m. Ward 4 Town Hall meeting.

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Ward 5 West Carleton-March Rural Shopper’s Bus I’d like to remind West Carleton residents that you have a convenient way to get into town for shopping, appointments and more. OC Transpo operates Route 203 on Wednesdays. It is free to ride and is a fully accessible bus. It travels from Dunrobin and Carp to Stittsville, Kanata Centrum, Bayshore, Lincoln Fields and Carlingwood shopping centres. On the afternoon return trip it visits the same stops in reverse order. For more information visit octranspo.com/routes/rural_shoppers_bus.

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Mayor Jim Watson said sustainable tourism and arts funding will help Ottawa from getting a ‘2017 hangover.’ His wishlist from the feds for 2017 will include a firm agreement on contributing to the second stage of light rail.

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• Snowmobilers should slow down when passing pedestrians, • Pedestrians should move off to the side of the trail to allow snowmobiles to pass by safely, and • Dogs must be leashed at all times while on the trails (as stipulated in The Animal Care and Control By-Law No. 2003-77, dogs are never allowed to run at large when off the owner’s property).

Let’s have a fun and safe snowmobiling season!

Extending my food drive for WCFAC I have extended my annual food drive for the West Carleton Food Access Centre (WCFAC) until December 23. WCFAC is in need of donations year-round, and especially at this time of year as they prepare Christmas hampers for needy families in our community.

If you can help, please drop off non-perishable items at my ward office at 5670 Carp Road, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

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A lot of what Mayor Jim Watson has to be thankful for in 2016 includes transit, be it funding from other levels of government or finally getting moving on a file that was stalled for years before he took office.

“It’s great that we have been able to test trains in the east end,” Watson said, adding that if the north-south light rail line hadn’t been cancelled under a former council, the project would be closer to completion.

The city has moved on some key files under this term of council, Watson said, pointing to the revitalization of Lansdowne, light rail and the Arts Court expansion.

“People were tired of the foot dragging and talking about these files,” Watson said, adding Lansdowne is a great example of good urban design – where people can live, work and play.

Watson said there’s a real community feeling on the site and the Grey Cup victory of the RedBlacks this year has been real vindication for the trials and stress leading up to the revitalization.

BUDGET

This year council accepted the city’s budget unanimously and were able to maintain a two per cent tax increase for the seventh year in a row.

Watson said he’s particularly proud of the low-income or EquiPass, which will be offered to families with incomes under the low-income cut off as defined by Statistics Canada for less expensive access to transit.

The city has estimated the pass will cost $2.7 million to implement, but there is a contingency fund in case it’s oversubscribed.

Watson said he’s also pleased to be able to offer a $610,000 fund for social service agencies help to deal with growing demand among their clients.

ARTS

While there are some that claim the arts funding in the budget still falls short of the amount pledged in the 2012 Arts Action Plan, Watson said the arts community is pleased with the commitment from the city.

The Ottawa 2017 Bureau has two $250,000 funds; one for arts and culture, and one for festivals. There’s also an additional $150,000 fund for arts and a commitment for funds to local community organizations to host their own festivities in Canada’s 150th year.

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W

ell you now have water to the barn again the Farmer announced as he trudged into the house to fill a bucket with extra-hot water.

“Oh wow. How did that happen? It just thawed out?”

My husband rolled his weary eyes at me.

“Yeah. It just thawed out. I didn’t have to do a thing…” he teased.

The temperature had just climbed up over zero in celebration of the first official day of winter but that wasn’t the only reason why the frozen water pipes thawed out. First, the Farmer tried to help by heating the tap at the house (also frozen) with a blowtorch.

That broke the tap at the house. Next thing I knew, he was teetering on a stepladder in the basement, his head in the rafters, blowtorch in hand again.

“Is that…safe?” I often

DIANA FISHER The Accidental Farmwife sound like an idiot when it comes to farming activities.

“Oh yeah. Perfectly safe,” he announced.

Later I learned he accidentally dropped a spark on the barn clothes hanging on the wall and set fire to his favourite Eddie Bauer barn jacket. I suppose moving the hanging barn clothes before igniting the torch would have been too much of an inconvenience.

Good thing Santa brought him a new barn jacket.

“The water comes to the barn but it’s still frozen at the cow end,” the Farmer said, and miraculously, I understood him.

“Maybe we should get all the cows to come in and lie around the water fountain.

They can warm the pipes up that way. I can lure them in with apples…”

The water situation on the farm has been a precarious one in recent years. If we are to have a deadly cold winter, it won’t be easy keeping the water lines open. If anyone out there knows of a solution – we tried the steamer down the pipes and it didn’t work – let us know.

Our cat count in the house is back up to four as winter closes in around us. I’m pretty sure those barn cats must have a thermometer in the tip of

their tail.

Nosy and Junior, the two tabbies who spend the warmer months in the barn are now back in the house for the duration.

The Farmer is thrilled to have their company (haha).

Junior will let me handle him, check him for ticks, etc., while he is eating. That’s the deal. No food, no handling. Nosy, on the other hand, is completely feral.

We had to trap her in a butterfly net once to treat her for an abcess and I don’t believe she has forgiven or forgotten that humiliation. Now she seems to be taking offence to at least one of the Farmer’s rubber boots.

I found a mysterious puddle in the basement at the bottom of the stairs where the rubber

boots are kept. I investigated and discovered it was cat pee.

Wonderful.

She isn’t an untrained cat – she knows full well how to use the multiple litter box situation I have set up for them down there. But she seems to be protesting something. It has happened twice, both times on his boot. A direct hit.

Maybe he did something to p*** her off. Clearly she doesn’t understand how precarious her living arrangements are or she wouldn’t be taking this kind of risk.

I clean and disinfect the area so she can’t find the spot she marked.

Hopefully she won’t do it again, or she may find herself locked out the next time she comes to the living room window while we are watching

TV and taps with her paw to be let in.

The lone squirrel we have on the farm is quite pleased that the cats are in for the winter.

He can snack at the bird feeder without worry of being attacked, except by the blue jays.

If Nosy can’t learn to behave herself, I will have to try relocating her and her brother to the barn by putting some really tasty cat food out there in the hayloft, every day.

They can snuggle inside a bale and the steam rising from the cows below will keep them warm.

It isn’t as cozy as a wood fire but if you’re not able to follow the house rules, out you go. dianafisher1@gmail.com theaccidentalfarmwife. blogspot.com

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BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

The library board approved it’s $46.7-million budget for 2017, up 2.97 per cent from last year.

The bulk of the delegations spoke in support of expanding the Rosemount branch in the west-end neighbourhood of Hintonburg.

Neighbouring councillor Catherine McKenney said it was an easy case to make, as the well-worn facility is used by the community. “The case is easy to defend and recommend,� she said.

Richard Van Loon, of the Rosemount expansion and development group (READ).

Van Loon said the existing library is considerably smaller than other branches that serve a similar population base.

He added that libraries are seen as a community hub – but Rosemount can’t function that way since it’s too

small.

The business for the library addition will cost $100,000 and was included in the library’s board’s budget approval.

Also included are a onetime amnesty for late fees on returned materials.

Monique DĂŠsormeaux, deputy CEO for the library, said the idea was to get people to return material and continue to use the library. She was hesitant to set a date, though, fearing it would cause people to “stockpileâ€? their materials.

There would also be a decrease in late fees for adult books by 10 cents per day.

Trustee Allan Higdon said he wasn’t sure he followed the logic on that item, saying 10 cents a day wouldn’t change behaviours and represents a “big hit� for the Ottawa Public Library.

DĂŠsormeaux said the fee package needs to be looked at holistically. “We lose some funds, but we will gain some funds as well,â€? she said.

The library will be charging a $1 stocking fee to people who order materials and don’t pick them up, DÊsormeaux said.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

The budget also includes $2 million for the planning phase of the central library branch, $500,000 for the architectural plans for a new branch for the Riverside South area and $485,000 for collections.

About $645,000 of the

increase is needed for staffing costs, according to budget documents. Another $225,000 would be used for maintenance contracts for equipment and software, and the expansion of the library’s digital collection.

The board will reveal the four top locations for the central library at a special meeting on Dec. 16.

Council will approve the budget as a whole on Dec. 14.

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Constance Bay community centre buzzing with activity

BY DAVID JOHNSTON

Major renovations to Constance Bay Community Centre have proven to be a success.

Since officially re-opening last year following the $1 million upgrade, the centre is thriving with new programs

aimed at meeting the needs of all ages and lifestyles.

“Overall popularity of the centre since renovations has been amazing,” says CBBCA President Angela Burnhardt.

“It is actually becoming hard to reserve a room – day programs such as the All-In Fitness and

West Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) take up most of the daytime programming. In evenings, it’s everything from yoga and Taikwon-do to Brownies, Sprites and Cubs, and so much more, literally something for everyone.” “We are having tremen-

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dous success renting for evening events – Stag and Does, birthday parties, large group gatherings, (with or without canteen or bar service). Even some weddings!” Past President Len Russell, a long-time dedicated member of the community association and key player in the renovation project, is proud of the accomplishment.

“Our expansion was an absolute success. We now have a user base that probably exceeds 1,000 people and their feedback has been very rewarding for the people who invested their time and money to see the project through. At nearly 17,000 ft2 the Centre isn’t just 5,000 ft2 bigger, it feels brighter, happier, and more comfortable, and it offers an exceptional variety of programs and services,” she said.

Fitness is at the forefront with the new addition housing exercise machines as well as a fitness room.

“Since the addition has been completed we have been able to add fantastic fitness programs,” points out Burnhardt.

“The gym, which has monthby-month memberships, has

nearly 140 members! Our Seniors HUB, which operates two days a week in Constance Bay and two days a week at Bethel St. Andrews Church in Fitzroy Harbour, is every popular.”

The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) provides services for older adults and adults with disabilities. Services include ongoing Seminars, low cost transportation for people with major needs, Meals on Wheels delivery of frozen meals, intake and referral to appropriate community resources/agencies such as the Community Care Access Centre, a home maintenance program to help seniors live longer in their homes and volunteer training to help deliver these and other services.

“One goal of all seniors’ health/wellness programs is to enable seniors to live in their homes as long as possible, but looking after their homes becomes more and more difficult.

“One of the services being offered by the Fitzroy Hub is a ‘handyman service’ for light home maintenance – changing light bulbs, cleaning gutters, etc. A group of men (so far it’s

all men) have volunteered to make house calls.

The homeowner pays for materials. We would like to create the same service for Constance Bay. If you are interested in helping do that, or being part of the CBBCA’s Adults 55+ please contact Andy Rapoch at 290-8311.”

The key element of the success of the community centre and all CBBCA programing is volunteers. Sadly, too few people offer to help and the load of administration and maintenance often falls into the hands of only a small, dedicated group, points out Burnhardt.

“We couldn’t run without Len Russell. He does so much.

The rink, the grass, the organizer of volunteers. He and Ian Glen both do so much,” she said.

They just show up and do whatever needs to be done.

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Community centre is a part of everyone Continued from page 16

Penny Johnson runs the bar – she also just “makes stuff happen. No fanfare, they just do it. Donna Pritlove – she will do the books, take tickets for events, buy furniture because we need it – she just does things.

Andy Rapoch – he is our liaison with the WCORC and has been instrumental in bringing this wonderful program to Constance Bay. “I am honoured to have him as part of the team.

There are many more of course, but those are my key players. Without them we would be lost,” said the CBBCA President I cannot imagine the number of hours they put into the association, the centre, and the events they are part of.”

For the centre to meet all the needs of the community, more people need to devote some of their spare time.

“We desperately need more involvement from the community. There are plenty who comment on what we don’t do, but don’t

offer to help. Understanding everyone is busy – and it can be demanding - but our dedicated volunteers give the whatever time they can.

No one expects more than you can give, but even someone coming to occasionally to lend a hand makes a difference – it all helps out.”

With all the good going on, the CBBCA still fell short organizing an event for New Years’ Eve 2016.

“We did not have an organizer for this year – we had people who offered to do parts of it – but no one to lead – which is key. In the end, we just couldn’t do it. It proves again the value of our volunteers.

We cannot continue to depend on the same few key people to run everything.”

Burnhardt invites new people to join the team and create a new spirit of growth at the centre.

“I want to encourage new involvement at the board level – attend a few meetings and just be aware of the tough decisions that have to be made. That is important.”

Burnhardt invites the community to come out to the Annual General Meeting of the CBBCA, Sunday Feb. 12 at 1 p.m.

“We are extremely happy with the outcome, with the momentum, the progress, and with our organization’s prospects for the future.

In 2017 major renovations of our original facility will dramatically enhance the main floor, further improve our performing arts facility, and complete our Millennium Kitchen.

This will be followed by a new suite of programs centered around group cooking and food services and Project Sandhills will be complete,” added Len Russell.

“The new name of the Constance and Buckham’s Bay Community Centre will be announced in early January; people will be happy to note the new name is much shorter than the old one.” CBBCA programs require the purchase of an annual membership and most are available on the web site at www.cbbca.com.

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Watch out for deer all year long

BY DAVID JOHNSTON

Each year, drivers in West Carleton play their own version of Russian Roulette, with deer.

Ottawa’s Traffic Services department has not released 2015 or 2016 collision data but the city has begun to install “Speeding Costs You Deerly” signs at a variety of locations that have experienced multiple collisions involving wildlife.

Rob Wilkinson, Coordinator of the Safer Roads Ottawa Program, said due to the nature of wildlife collisions happening in the more rural areas of the city, collisions were not restricted to intersections but rather corridors of roads.

“There were two locations/ corridors that came up in our review of collisions between 2011 and 2014 that seemed to have frequent collisions with wildlife. Dunrobin Road had

nine and March Road saw 19 collisions,” he said.

“When it came to installing road signs, we worked with the Area Traffic Specialists to identify locations that we would be close to the collision sites and in a prominent location so that residents would be able to see signs and hopefully adjust their driving accordingly.”

The Traffic Injury Research Foundation offers the following tips to reduce the risk of wildlife collisions: • Be alert for wildlife at all times. The most dangerous situations for collisions with animals are driving one hour before and after dusk and dawn, in October and November and, on two-lane highways with speeds of 80 km/h or more.

• When you see wildlife, immediately scan the environment for other animals as many travel in groups.

• Be particularly careful at the ends of fences as this is where many animals cross roads.

• Be cautious of wildlife standing calmly alongside roads. They can bolt at any moment if frightened.

• Drive defensively. Other drivers may not know how to react properly to wildlife on the road and could swerve into you.

• Scan your surroundings constantly. Watch for movement and, at night, for the reflective glow in the eyes of some animals.

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• Do not speed in wildlife areas and, when traffic levels are low, try to drive at the lower end of the speed limit or just below the limit, if it is safe to do so. This will provide you with an extra few seconds to spot animals and respond if an animal suddenly appears.

• Do not litter as this attracts animals to the roadside.

Though the deer population multiplies every year in the region, the Ministry of Natural Resources doesn’t plan to cull the province’s 400,000 whitetailed deer population.

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Orchard View By the Mississippi opens its doors to seniors

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Tucked away into the residential neighbourhoods of Almonte is where Orchard View By the Mississippi, the area’s newest retirement living community, can be found.

Members of the public, residents and local dignitaries were given the opportunity to tour the stately four-floor retirement home during its grand opening Nov. 17. Located at 219 Paterson

Street, this is newest addition to Orchard View Retirement Living, founded by Tony Princiotta in 1999. His son Joe now carries on his legacy of creating spaces where seniors can live and thrive in their communities.

Billed as a state-of-the-art living centre, upon walking through the doors, guests are struck by cathedral ceilings and a welcoming pond area and water feature, complete with a living wall of tropical plants. It has everything a senior needs to feel

at home, including private one and two-bedroom suites, activity area, bistro, fine dining, therapeutic spa and a unique memory care unit located on the fourth floor.

Kate Gray, executive director of Orchard View By the Mississippi, noted that it was important for Princiotta to carry on the work done by his father, who was dedicated to building a home for seniors that had their comfort and well-being at the forefront. The Orchard View family has retirement homes in the Manotick and Greely areas as well.

“Joe and his family’s dream has come true. I believe that the Mississippi is the culmination of years of experience and his passion,� she noted. “This is the jewel in the crown, in my opinion.�

Julie Munro, the centre’s marketing director, was the first member of staff hired on by Princiotta. “We’re so proud to be part of the Mississippi Mills community and support seniors and family to live life to their fullest,� she said.

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Munro continued. “We have fielded over 5,000 requests and questions and been given 6,000 hugs and we love that every day. So, welcome to Orchard View By the Mississippi, where life blossoms.�

Mississippi Mills Mayor Shaun McLaughlin brought greetings from council and underlined the important role seniors play in the community. He said Orchard View fills a void that was missing in Mississippi Mills. “One of the things our First Nations always dwell on is that you keep your elders close to you. You keep them in your community,� he commented. “Sometimes in our really busy lives we have lost that message and

because we didn’t always have residential facilities in this town that everybody needed, some of them drifted off to other communities, which is not good for them and particularly not good for us.�

What we’ve got by having this kind of facility here is that we will all live longer and full lives, McLaughlin added.

He said people can always benefit from the wisdom and good counsel of seniors, something he said has made a difference in his life. “I know several of the people in here.

I know them well and they gave me good counsel during the election and that’s why I’m standing before you as mayor,� McLaughlin stated, noting resident Margaret Brunton, who will be moving into Orchard View this month, as one such influence.

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Mayor’s Report

SAFER ROADS FOR OUR CITY By: Mayor Jim Watson Whether dealing with winter weather or summer construction, residents of Ottawa are well acquainted with the many challenges that affect Canadian drivers. However, more than either of those issues, I often hear from residents about the need for speed reduction in our neighbourhoods.

With more than 5,400 km of roadways and 1,580 km of sidewalks, the City of Ottawa is committed to delivering the safest roadways and neighbourhoods possible, regardless of what form of transportation you choose. In fact, Ottawa even has approximately 40kms of cycling networks maintained throughout the winter.

With so many commuters choosing alternative methods of transportation, awareness and road safety become vitally important.

Alongside Transportation Chair Councillor Keith Egli, I was proud to unveil 20 additional red-light cameras to be installed throughout the city by the end of 2017. These 20 red-light cameras will be in addition to the existing 34 cameras currently in operation across Ottawa.

In 2014, there were 655 reportable collisions at signalized intersections in the city. It is difficult for police to enforce red-light running because they must follow offenders through the light in order to catch them. This can endanger other motorists, cyclists and pedestrians as well as the officers.

As collisions resulting from red-light running tend to be more severe than other collisions, these cameras are an important step towards educating drivers and reducing collisions at intersections that have increased collision rates. The cameras will also free up significant police resources to respond to issues across our community.

Road safety is a top concern in neighbourhoods across Ottawa and as a Council we are committed to making sure that all of our road, path and sidewalk users feel safe. That is why, on behalf of Council, I appealed the Province of Ontario to allow the City of Ottawa to conduct a pilot project that would reduce the current default speed limit from 50km to 40km on residential streets. 2016 also saw the addition of a new annual fund for Councillors to invest in traffic calming initiatives at the neighbourhood level.

These are just a few of the initiatives Council has undertaken alongside the innovative Safer Roads Ottawa Program. Safer Roads Ottawa is collaboration between Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Public Health and the Public Works Department.

The program was developed to prevent or eliminate road deaths and serious injuries for all residents, including the most vulnerable users of our roads and pathways.

Although we have made great progress so far, until we have eliminated road deaths and serious injuries, we still have much work to do.

If you would like to learn more about the Safer Roads Ottawa Program or our many road safety measures, please visit www.ottawa.ca.

Memory care floor is special Continued from page 20

Guests to the grand opening were encouraged to bring along a photo of Orchard View being built to create a photo diary. For every photo submitted, $5 will be donated to the Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville, which has developed an important partnership with Orchard View.

“We have had the privilege of working with Orchard View with doing some of our education projects here and we have been very privileged to be part of that,” said Louise Noble, executive director of Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville. “It’s been a really great thing for caregivers and the people in our community.”

The memory care floor has important significance for Jennifer Larocque, whose mother is affected by Alzheimer’s dementia and lives at Orchard View. She said the support she received from the staff made all the difference in transitioning her

mom from living on her own to a retirement home.

“The fourth floor atrium has been designed into seven themed areas intended to trigger memories and offer comfort to residents,” Larocque explained. “For example, they can listen to old records in a cabin, they can sit in the nursery and rock a baby or they can fold laundry in the laundry room.

Now, to some of us that might sound a little strange but I can tell you having seen it firsthand, it is absolutely beautiful to see the comfort that it brings to some people with Alzheimer’s dementia.”

Each room on the fourth floor is private and completely furnished with items from residents’ previous homes.

Seeing how staff interacted with her mother upon visits was another reason Larocque and her family chose Orchard View.

“From the carpenters, to the PSWs, to the owner, everyone interacted with residents and it spoke volumes to me,” she said.

The kindness of people is

what prompted Don Wiles and his wife to make the move to Orchard View from a retirement home in Carleton Place. He admitted “it’s a staggeringly interesting building” with modern architecture, but said the friendliness of staff and residents has made it home.

“It’s the people who live here. We’ve gotten to know quite a few people and they’re very interesting, not all the same…and everybody is friendly,” he said. “That’s why I live here and that’s why I’m going to keep on living here because I’m going to live for another 10 years at least. To me, it’s the people that make the place.”

WELCOMED WITH OPEN ARMS

Princiotta said the early beginnings for Orchard View by the Mississippi began very differently from other retirement homes he’s built in the area. He said he approached Mississippi Mills council with a rough sketch and while they couldn’t

have been more supportive, it’s what happened next that surprised him.

“I went to council on a pipe dream. We saw this land over here in Almonte… and thought it was absolutely beautiful. We did our research and found there was a need for this type of facility in Mississippi Mills for seniors in our community,” he explained, adding he was approached at a council meeting by Brunton and former Coun. Marilyn Anderson with a petition containing 200 signatures in support of a retirement home. “…I thought that was unbelievable because every time we’ve ever done things…we’ve always met people who are negative.”

“I’ve been building houses for 36 years and I’ve never had in my life so much cooperation from the building departments as I have in Mississippi Mills,” Princiotta added.

For more information on Orchard View By the Mississippi, visit www. orchardviewmississippi.ca.

Merry Christmas Sending out our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones

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River sewage plan will start to take shape in 2017 Continued from page 12

Watson said with the Junos and Agri 150 rural celebration, there will be a chance to show off Ottawa’s gems from the Shenkman Arts Centre in Orléans to Manotick.

Promotion and events for Canada’s 150th have reached a cost of $40 million, with the city chipping in a little more than $5 million. Watson said it’s chump change compared to the projected $330 million in economic benefits. Watson added the festivities will likely create 3,000 jobs.

Watson said Ottawa 2017 executive director Guy Laflamme has worked hard to keep costs down. Minto funds the Ottawa 2017 Bureau office at Fifth Avenue Court. A bakery will be providing the baguettes for the interprovincial bridge picnic and Roots has donated T-Shirts for the volunteers.

Work has begun on the caverns under downtown that will eventually form two interconnected tunnels to run east-west

Watson said he only has two from LeBreton Flats to Stanley things on his wish list for 2017.

Park in New Edinburgh.

The first is a combined provincial OTTAWA RIVER and federal plan to deal with the ACTION PLAN issue of social housing. While the Watson said there will be city has made significant invest“short-term gain for long-term ments as part of the plan to end gain” in some neighbourhoods homelessness, the feds need to as crews finish work on the come up with a sustainable plan. $231-million project. It’s actually “It’s a job creator as well as 17 projects in one that will lead to providing a public good, in the a cleaner waterway, he said. form of housing,” he said.

The project is set for a 2019 While there’s surely lots on his completion date and will reduce Christmas list, Watson said he sewage overflow into the Ottawa didn’t want to seem greedy, and River. asked only that the commitment “It’s something that should to fund the second stage of the have been done 20 years ago,” city’s LRT comes sooner rather Watson said, adding visitors and than later. residents alike will be happy once “It makes a big difference the city’s beaches are no longer when there’s collaboration closed due to bacteria levels. among all levels of government,” Watson was awarded a cer- he said. emonial paddle from the Ottawa Riverkeeper for his work on the file. He said he accepted on behalf of the group of people who worked to clean up the city’s iconic river.

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here was nothing left in the house to remind us that Christmas had ever happened. The tree, as bare as a badger, was in the backyard, the few decorations packed away, and the last of the shortbread long gone.

We children were left with a few presents as reminders that just a few days before, our lives were filled with carol singing, the smell of the tree, and a table laden with turkey pie, Christmas cake and Mother’s French Tourtieres. Now it was all leftovers.

But there was still the thrill of enjoying the few presents, one from Santa, and of course, the usual new mitts, socks and underwear. And a book.

Mother always managed to find a few pennies to buy each of us a book for Christmas.

But it was my brother Emerson who always knew

MARY COOK Memories even before Christmas morning, what one of his presents would be. And even though he knew what it was, he was always thrilled to open the same present he would get every year.

Early in the fall, Mother would have gone into Ritza’s Rexall Drug Store for its ‘one-cent-sale’ and for 10 cents she would buy one large white writing pad ... and for another nickel, she would get five more. These would be tucked away until Christmas, then wrapped

and put under the tree for Emerson. Emerson loved to draw. Not animals, or trees, or scenes of the country, but buildings. He could sit for hours drawing the most outlandish buildings you ever saw! He drew big glass buildings, never before seen on the face of the earth ... all made of glass.

For heaven’s sake! Glass!

Who ever heard of glass buildings? And he would use a crayon and colour the glass windows gold, and said one day we would see buildings

just like the ones he had put to paper. And we would laugh our heads off. Imagine, glass buildings with golden windows!

And he would draw elevators on these glass buildings going up on the outside.

Now, that really sent us into hysterics.

Imagine! Elevators going up on the outside of buildings! “Poor Emerson,” my sister Audrey would say.

“He’ll never amount to a hill of beans with those crazy ideas in his head.”

One building looked like a good gust of wind would blow it over. From its base, many stories were added, going up like dominoes, stretching out and away from the base.

And with his ruler and soft leaded pencil (also bought at the one-cent-sale), he added glass walls. He certainly loved glass walls. And the pile of pictures of buildings

would grow, using up page after page of the white pads Mother had bought at the ‘one-cent-sale’ weeks before Christmas. Once a page was filled, he would put it with the pile already under his bed.

Mother forbid us to say anything to Emerson about his crazy drawings. We could laugh ourselves sick behind his back, but he was to be left alone with his fantasy buildings.

And so while Everett and Earl whittled with their new jackknives, Audrey wrote in her new red diary and I dressed and undressed the little doll Santa had brought me, Emerson lost himself in his drawings of outlandish buildings, insisting that one day we wouldn’t be laughing. “ You just wait and see,” he’d say. “One day, even in Ottawa, we’ll see these very same buildings and then you

won’t be laughing!”

Poor Emerson, I’d think, what a waste of time drawing buildings that no one in their right mind would ever think of putting up.

And then I would stop and wonder. What if those kinds of buildings, in years to come, really would fill the streets of a city?

What if you really could see an elevator shaft if you were standing on the outside?

Would we ever see glass buildings shining like gold?

And what of my brother, I would wonder. Would he ever grow up to see his drawings put to use?

I knew only time would tell.

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Salt: While the salt used on roads and driveways is helpful in preventing spills, it can irritate the sensitive pads on the bottom of your pet’s feet. Keep a towel by your front door and wipe down your pooch’s paws after a walk so they aren’t tempted to lick them clean.

Fresh water: If you keep any water bowls outside for your animals during the winter, be sure to check the supply a few times a day to ensure it isn’t frozen over. If you are unable to provide fresh, clean water regularly throughout the day you need to provide an insulated, heated water bowl in order to keep the water from freezing.

Car engines: Cats and wildlife are drawn to the heat generated by your car’s engine on cold days. Make sure you bang on your car’s hood to avoid injuring a sleeping creature.

Antifreeze: The taste of antifreeze is tasty to many animals, and they’ll readily consume it if given the chance. But even a small amount of antifreeze can be harmful, or even fatal, to your pet. When adding antifreeze to your vehicle, pour carefully and clean up any spills that may occur. It’s also a good idea to check that your car isn’t leaking fluid.

Identification: Having an animal run away from home at any time of the year is troublesome, but especially during the winter season. Make sure your best friends are equipped with proper identification, including a collar, tag and microchip to ensure they have the best possible chance of finding their way back to you.

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Dear father of Cadence and Landon. Sadly missed by Brianne Evans. Loving son of Kathi (Keith Bayliss) and Patrick Hayward (Laura). Survived by his step-father Ray Stickley. Caring brother of Michael (Michelle), Christopher (Michelle), Tyler (Ashlynn) and Alexandra. Loving grandson of Dawn and Albert Lackey and Judy Dicaire (Ronalddeceased). Loving son-in-law of Jo Ann Kew (Rick) and David Evans (Ellie). Predeceased by his grandparents Russell and Dorothy Hayward. Dear nephew of Cindy Dicaire, Gail (Denis) Maisonneuve, Patricia Johnson, Geoff Earle (Cathy), Paul Earle, Paul Stickley and Carl Stickley. Predeceased by his uncle Ed Lackey.

Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Thursday December 22, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for visitation only.

Derek will be missed by his many friends, and fondly remembered as being an avid fisherman, who loved the outdoors. www.barkerfh.com

Gone Home ahead of us, in hospital Carleton Place on Monday, December 19, 2016, at the age of 72 years.

Till we meet again, always loved by wife Barb (nee Scott) of 53 years. Loved father of the late Steven George, David Mark and Tonia Marie. Dear grandfather of Quinn Anthony Lee Saunders-Quartermain. Loved brother of Heather and the late Cecil. Dear brother-inlaw of Bruce (June), Breen and Edison (Pam).

Remembered by his nephews. Loved son of the late George and Jessie Saunders.

Friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service in the Chapel of the Alan R Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave. Carleton Place on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 12 noon, with a reception to follow.

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Proud grandfather of Rachel, Darren and Brandi. Randy will be missed by Bailey.

Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Friday December 23, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment later in the spring at United Cemeteries. For those who wish, a donation to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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A Christmas sing-along enjoyed by everyone.

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Raeleah Koradi left, Ariana Scott right, singing Gordon Lightfoot’s ‘On a Winters Night’.

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau was in the riding to meet with BlackBerry CEO John Chen in announcing the launch of the BlackBerry QNX Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Centre. The centre will be working with the University of Waterloo, PolySync Technologies of Portland, Oregon, and Renesas Electronics of Japan, to build an autonomous concept vehicle. Kanata’s reputation as one of Canada’s great technology centres has helped to cement our riding as one ready to invest in the next knowledge-based economy.

Glen Cairn Skating Club’s Holiday Showcase

I had the pleasure of attending the Glen Cairn Skating Club’s Holiday Showcase at the Jack Charron Arena.

The talent on display by the young ladies during their programs was inspiring and a testament to the hard work they’ve put in over the years. Watching the younger skaters, still a little shaky on their blades, warmed the hearts of us all as we watched the children’s performances. The Club even managed to persuade me to lace up my skates for the first time in years; and although unsteady at first, the young ladies had me skating better in no time!

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I had the opportunity to attend the Kanata North Business Association Annual General Meeting (AGM).

It was such an amazing opportunity to interact and converse with a number of business leaders from Kanata. The event provided the opportunity for business leaders to share with their colleagues the successes and challenges experienced in the past year. The AGM showcased the companies that have come to our riding and achieved success. This in turn as has contributed to establishing Kanata as a nextgeneration, multi-spectrum business community.

Canada Summer Jobs Program

Each year, the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program helps employers create valuable summer job opportunities for full-time students aged 15 to 30 years old. This year, applications are being accepted online from December 7, 2016 until January 20, 2017, with students starting their jobs as early as April 2017.

I ask all local businesses who can take in students, to apply, and provide these students the opportunity to expose them to new skills, challenge their potential, experience personal growth, and help them set themselves up for future. For more information on CSJ, including the eligibility criteria and application guide, visit Canada.ca/Canada-summer-jobs, or call us at 613-992-1119

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It is such an honour and privilege to serve as your Member of Parliament and I look forward to meeting and working with you all. Please feel free to contact our office at 613-592-3469 or by email at Karen.McCrimmon@parl.gc.ca. Please follow me on Facebook at karenmccrimmon.ca.

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Dan Whitman keeps a tight grip on the nozzle of a hose, watching as the spray begins to dampen flames licking at a car.

His wife Cheryl Laite has his back, calmly guiding him as together they battle the controlled fire until it is snuffed out.

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see his wife on the job of her new career, and learn from her what it takes to be an Ottawa firefighter. Laite and nine other recruits will graduate on Dec. 23 to become Ottawa’s newest firefighters.

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Dan Whitman watches his wife Cheryl Laite, who will graduate with the newest class of Ottawa firefighting recruits on Dec. 23, work a water hose.

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Church Services The Anglican Parish of March New Year’s Day - Sunday, January 1st

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St John’s South March 325 Sandhill Road, Kanata Eucharist 10:00 am

New Year’s Day No Services

St Mary’s North March 2574 6th Line Road, Dunrobin

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Eucharist 9:00 am

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

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Christmas Services: December 24th: 4:00, 7:00, & 10:00pm December 25th: 10:00am December 31st: 5:00pm January 1st: 9:00am and 10:30am Parish office - 613-836-8881 Fax - 613-836-8806

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Growing, Serving, Celebrating Sunday Sunday Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am Pastor Shaun Seaman

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Isodor __, American Nobel physicist 5. One a day keeps the doctor away 10. Extents 12. Noticing 14. Scriptural 16. Star Trek character Laren 18. “The Crow” actress __ Ling 19. Not good 20. Measures gold 22. TV network 23. Wasting 25. Money in Ghana 26. Young girls’ association 27. Title of respect 28. High schoolers take this test 30. Crunches federal numbers

67. Tunisian metropolis 31. Wild or sweet cherry 33. Celestial bodies CLUES DOWN 35. Fruit of the oak tree 37. Royal Navy ship during 1. Seafood 2. Incan god of mountains WWII 3. Ritzy LA neighborhood 38. Of cherished symbols __ Air 40. Satisfy 4. Line that connect points 41. 5th. day (abbr.) of equal pressure 42. Swiss river 44. Royal Albert Hall (abbr.) 5. Audience-only remarks 6. Chest muscle (slang) 45. Cool!

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, emails and texts might fill your week as everyone wants to speak with you in the coming days. Schedule a break from your devices if you find yourself overwhelmed.

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you have a need to be emotionally connected to others at this time, but you also want to exert your independence. You might have to make some decisions.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Prior commitments this week may prevent you from doing something you’ve long wanted to, Libra. Keep your head up and another opportunity will present itself.

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Mental-health awareness key to equipping families in supporting role: divisional chief Continued from page 31

After starting out as a firefighter 28 years ago, he said he has relied on his wife as he processed tragedy after tragedy when he and his colleagues responded to fatalities at fires and car crashes, among other incidents.

“I think it’s important for the recruits to know that they have to rely on their families as well,” Brennan said. “They’re going to see some of the worst things that they wouldn’t wish on their worst enemies, and they need that good support when they get home – to be able to talk, to be able to get some of that stuff off of their chest.”

Al Pellegroms, a training officer with Ottawa Fire Services, said the goal of the new family training session was not only to serve as an introduction to a specialized career, but also educate the family members on the mental-health issues that could develop.

“It’s to show them … how important they are to the firefighter starting out their new career, how important their support is, and how important the mental-health components are with being a first responder,” said Pellegroms, who modelled the introductory training after a similar program offered at the Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services.

Moments before Laite and her husband took on the controlled car fire together, she said that equipping families with more insight can make firefighters more comfortable sharing any mental-health issues they may experience.

“When you’re in a strength role, you have to have that outward strength,” she said.

“Sometimes it is hard to admit when you’re not feeling strong.

“Whether we go one-onone confidentially or we have a spouse that is aware of how to take on those things or notice differences in behaviour

that are different from the norm, I think it’s a really good thing to have the support,” Laite said.

Even seeking out the right people during challenging times can be a difficult process, reason why better equipping families can make a difference down the road.

“It is good to have a support system (so) that when you do need to vent, you do need support, that it’s there,” she said. “When it’s right there for you, it’s one step closer. It’s easier to access.”

Her husband is very familiar with the unique work of first responders, given his 25 years as a medic with the Canadian Armed Forces.

“What I appreciate most about (this new firefighter family training) is we have all the same training in the military. We have the family resource centres to support our spouses,” said Whitman, a Barrhaven resident. “It’s good to see that the city is doing the same thing for its firefighters.”

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Fax: 613-723-1862, E-mail: kanata@metroland.com Local events over weeks organizations — free to non-profit organizations E-mail: Fax: 613-723-1862, kanata@metroland.com Local events and happenings overand the happenings coming weeks —the freecoming to non-profit

Local happeningsover overthe thecoming comingweeks weeks free non-profit organizations Fax: 613-432-6689, E-mail: JMorin@metroland.com Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: ottawaeast@metroland.com Localevents events and happenings —— free to to non-profit organizations The community calendar is a free public service for nonprofit groups. Notices appear as space permits.

Please submit your information at least two weeks prior to the event and include a daytime contact and phone number for us to reach you for clarification.

We are looking for 3 men and 3 women ranging in age from mid 30’s to mid 60’s. Visit ruralroot.org for more details.

Rural Root Theatre Annual Members Meeting-Come join us for the Annual Members Meeting taking place on Sunday, January 8th 2017 at 5:00 p. m. at the Constance and Buckham’s Bay Community Centre 2nd floor.The agenda CONSTANCE BAY includes update on activities and finances, an election for Jan. 8 Play Auditions- Rural Root several board positions, and a Theatre will hold auditions for vote on 2 proposed changes to Ghost of a Chance are being our by-laws. held on Sunday, January 8th 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and WednesJan. 12 day, January 11th 2017 at 1 to 3 p.m. Constance and 7:00pm at the Constance and Buckham’s Bay Community Buckham’s Bay Community Centre (262 Len Purcell Dr.) Centre (262 Len Purcell Dr).

WOCRC’s Info Session:

Become a volunteer! Come apply to become a volunteer in your community with Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre. The Centre’s volunteer resources coordinator will be present and accepting applications. Interviews with will held at a later date

Jan. 16

United Church (184 Jack commodate all fitness levels Lougheed Way) WOCRC’s Info Session: Hospice Ottawa. Jan.5, 12, 19, 26 Kinburn & District Seniors and holding a series of 6-hand Jan. 11 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Bethel St. euchres on Thursdays in JanAndrew’s United Church uary at the Kinburn Commu(184 Jack Lougheed Way), nity Centre.Time: 1:15 p.m.

WOCRC’s Coffee Time: Cof- Cost $5.00 Prizes and refreshfee and discussion drop-in ments. Everyone welcome. group

1:30 2:30 p.m. Constance and Buckham’s Bay Commu- KINBURN nity Centre (262 Len Purcell Dr.) Jan. 5 WOCRC’s Info Session: FREE ongoing one hour Wellness workshop and reflex- fitness classes for adults 55 ology demonstration (Moni- plus at the Kinburn Comka from Kinder Living). munity Centre, Mondays and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Classes FITZROY HARBOUR resume Thursday, January 5, . Instructor is Heart Wise Jan. 10 1-2 p.m. Bethel St. Andrew’s Exercise certified. Classes ac-

KANATA Jan. 3

Take a virtual trip to see “The Flora, Fauna and Orchids of Costa Rica” with Julie Mercier-Doucette, hosted by the Kanata-March Horticultural Society, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Old Town Hall, 821 March Rd. (entrance to laneway is on Klondike Rd opposite Shoppers Drug Mart), $5 for non-members.

Visit us at www.kanata-horticultural.com.

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Jan. 11: Bingo, Jan. 18: Aged in Harmony, Jan. 25: Retirement Living with Margaret Denis, Chartwell Kanata.

Jan. 5

The Ottawa Humane Society Auxiliary welcomes new members to help raise money to support the animals. Join us at our monthly business meeting 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the animal shelter, 245 West Hunt Club Rd. behind Hunt Club Nissan. Refreshments are served and all are welcome.

For more information, call Linda 613-823-6770 or go to facebook.com/OttawaHumaneSocietyAuxiliary.

Jan. 12

Are you nervous about speaking in front of a group?

Do you want to build your self-confidence and feel more comfortable explaining your ideas? Then we have a great deal for you.

Beginning Jan. 12 at 7:15pm, the Kanata Toastmasters Club will begin a six-week interactive seminar during their regular club meetings. During these sessions, you will learn proven techniques to enhance your speaking skills and overcome nervousness. The Kanata Toastmasters club is interested in helping their community become part of this reality.

The cost is $60 and will cover all materials. The Kanata Toastmasters club meets at 400 Goldridge Dr. (old school house). For information and registration, call Gina Cook at 613-591-1456 or email vpm9122@toastmastersclubs.org.

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre and community volunteers host a nutritional lunch, entertainment, and/or educational program for seniors and adults with physical disabilities living in our community – a great way to socialize, learn and have some fun at the same time.

Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kanata Seniors’ Centre. Please register at least seven days in advance at 613-5913686, ext. 320. Transportation can be ar- Jan. 17 ranged upon request.

Learn how to more effectiveClub cost: $8. Jan. 4: ly tell the story of your travels Welcome Back Chat, through pictures with the How to Take Better Vacation Photos workshop from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Beaverbrook library branch.

Also learn how to use light, foreground, people and framing to not only create a better picture but to enhance the sensation of “being there” when viewed by others. Presented by Lynda Buske and Chris Taylor from the Ottawa PC Users’ Group.

To attend this free seminar, please register with the Ottawa Public Library.

‘Spectacular’ light and fire show planned for New Year’s Eve

BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

The New Year will begin with a bang and set the tone for other events to follow in 2017, says Guy Laflamme, executive director of Ottawa 2017.

Laflamme outlined a number of large-scale events planned throughout the city to celebrate Canada’s 150th at the Beaverbrook library branch in Kanata on Dec. 8.

“Our plan with 2017 is to spark our imagination and inspire our future,” he said.

“I don’t think people will see our city the same way after 2017.”

It begins on New Year’s Eve with the lighting of a “spectacular” cauldron – a three-dimensional rendering of the Ottawa 150 logo – in front of city hall at 6:15 p.m., he said.

The fire from the lit cauldron will then travel about 800 metres along a human chain of hundreds of Ottawa youths holding torches to relight the Centennial Flame – which will turn 50 years old on Dec. 31 – in front of Parliament Hill.

“We’re going to create an almost one kilometre stretch of light and fire between the grounds of city hall and Parliament Hill,” said Laflamme. “Just imagine the spectacular stretch of light and fire on Elgin Street.”

At 20:17 (8:17 p.m.), the Governor General will reignite the Centennial Flame with the fire from the city.

The federal government will then host a 20-minute “musical pyro” show on the Hill followed by live music, more fireworks at midnight and a DJ set until 1 a.m.

“What we will do is complementary to what the federal government will do in our city,” said Laflamme.

He said his team is responsible for 120 “major productions” that will take place throughout 2017.

These include music events, sound and light shows, cultural performances, sporting events and more.

“This is not only about the downtown core,” said Laflamme, adding events will take place “across the city in all wards.”

To see a full list of activities, visit ottawa2017.ca.

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