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Your STITTSVILLE CommunityVoice & RICHMOND March 5, 2020 [email protected] 613-45-VOICE www.ottawavoice.ca [email protected] Vol. 3 No. 5 INSIDE THIS Guide dog best friend and lifesaver EDITION BY JOHN CURRY program since 2013. Poodles and labs are the It is said that a dog is most common dogs used man’s best friend and for this role. that’s sure the case for Shylo, like all dog guides, 14-year-old Rylan Convey wears a vest which alerts of Stittsville. onlookers to her role. His dog Shylo is by his When she has the vest on, side constantly, not just she is working and her be- Tools from a bygone era as a companion, but as a haviour reflects this. on display, page 8 lifesaver. Rylan’s mom Sherri ac- Shylo is a diabetes alert knowledges the special dog guide, trained to know bond that has developed when Rylan’s blood sugar between Rylan and Shylo, dips and to sound the who is never far from her alert. Rylan has type one son, always within touch- diabetes. ing distance. In speaking Rylan’s best friend is about the family’s expe- sometimes more in tune John Curry photo rience with Shylo as a with his levels than the At a recent meeting of the Stittsville District guest at a recent Stittsville Free breakfast and skating glucose monitor he wears. Lions Club at which there was a presentation District Lions Club meet- party hosted by MP, page 15 While the technology about diabetes alert dog guides are (from ing, she said Shylo has may at times fail in iden- left) Rylan Convey with his diabetes alert dog saved Rylan’s life many tifying a blood sugar dip, guide Shylo, his father Sean Convey, Marilyn times in their time togeth- Shylo has not, Rylan says Southall of the Lions Club, Ashlee Pallotta er. Shylo has sounded the of his four-legged pal. of Diabetes Canada, Rylan’s sister McKenna alert when Rylan is suffer- The dog, who reacts to Convey and his mother Sherri Convey. ing a hypoglycemic epi- scent, was conveyed to the sode that could result in Convey family through loss of consciousness and the Lions Foundation a possible life-threatening of Canada Dog Guides estimated 45 diabetes to train such dogs which selected recipients. Such situation. program. alert trained dogs across the Lions Foundation canines have been part Wrestler Erica Wiebe is now Shylo is one of an Canada. It costs $25,000 provides free of charge to of the Lions dog guide PLEASE SEE DOG, PAGE 10 an ambassador, page 18 Contact information (613) 692-3331 [email protected] www.PierreMP.ca
PierrePoilievreMP @PierrePoilievre PierrePoilievreMP 2 March 5, 2020 - Community Voice News Dream comes true for Stittsville teen BY JOHN CURRY 24/7. Chloe’s only dis- five days were planned photos, Chloe is holding appointment was that out, with Chloe and a director’s movie clap- Dreams do come true. John Stamos, her favou- her family staying at per board which she was Just ask Chloe Lawson. rite actor, was not on the Sheraton Universal given as a present and It’s all thanks to Make- the set that particular Hotel in Hollywood. which is similar to the A-Wish Eastern Ontario day. Stamos is not only She even saw the icon- one she used on the set which granted her wish a recurring cast mem- ic “Hollywood” hillside of Fuller House during to visit the set of the ber but he is an execu- sign. her Los Angeles trip. Netflix sitcom Fuller tive producer. Chloe and Emily both But this is not all in- House in Los Angeles. He had a starring role in received giant new suit- volving Chloe and Make- Chloe, 17, accompa- the ABC-TV sitcom Full cases for the trip all paid A-Wish Eastern Ontario. nied by her 14-year-old House which ended in for by Make-A-Wish, ev- She got to reveal a wish sister Emily, her 26-year- 1995. Fuller House just erything from the flight during the “24 Days of old brother Tyler and wrapped up its fifth and to the hotel to the meals. Wishes” initiative last their parents, was flown final season. It took about a year to December when a wish to the west coast city Chloe’s dream vaca- arrange this trip of a life- was revealed on CTV to visit the set of Fuller tion involved much time for Chloe, although Ottawa each day in House, meet the cast, more than her visit to the she and her sister only December leading up to and even start a scene by Fuller House set. found out about it about Christmas. Chloe’s pic- operating the director’s There were limo rides, a a week before leaving. ture was among those on movie clapper board. visit to the Santa Monica Chloe is “Miss July” a giant billboard about Both Chloe and her pier and its amusement on Make-A-Wish’s 2020 the “24 Days of Wishes” younger sibling are park, a tour of Bel Air calendar which each that could be seen in the students at Sacred with its homes of ce- month features a person Byward Market in down- Heart High School in lebrities and a visit to a who has had his or her town Ottawa. Stittsville. wax museum where she wish granted by Make- Make-A-Wish Eastern Fuller House is Chloe’s got to see the lookalike A-Wish. She is not only Ontario grants wishes to John Curry photo favourite television of another favourite ce- featured for July – she children and youth with Emily Lawson (left) is with her sister Chloe Lawson (right) as show. Her sister Emily lebrity, Britney Spears. is also featured on the life threatening medical they are holding a director’s movie clapper board like the one says that Chloe watch- There was also some cover. conditions. Chloe used on the set of the Netflix TV sitcom Fuller House in es the sitcom virtually relaxing beach time. All For these calendar [email protected] Los Angeles. News Community Voice - March 5, 2020 3
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Located 2 minutes from the Superstore at 480 Brigitta Street in Kanata | BridlewoodRetirement.com 4 March 5, 2020 - Community Voice EDITORIAL Time is now for full transparency This is a wake-up call to city maintenance contract aren’t up to Alstom delivered parts to Ottawa council and senior management the job of maintaining our $2-bil- and the trains were assembled at the City of Ottawa. lion-plus investment in light rail, here. Were they properly assem- Time has run out. or it was broken even before they bled? Who was contracted for their Now is the time for dramatic tried to maintain it. assembly, and what is the warran- action. This was never more evident ty, if any, for proper assembly? There is an urgent need to mini- than when passengers were re- Who was responsible for over- mize the damage to our city’s cently forced to evacuate the train sight and inspection of the train reputation, to our financial sus- and walk the tracks back to the St. assembly? tainability, and to our quality of Laurent Station. Which contractors, or consul- life. Parts are falling off, doors con- tants, or city inspectors were LRT is weighing the city down. tinue to jam, computer systems responsible for signing off on in- OC Transpo brass like to say the still have bugs, wheels are flatten- spections and quality control? transit passenger is their number ing, and the train no longer gets to Do any entities such as the City, one priority. But lost in the mes- top speed and can’t handle winter Rideau Transit Group or consul- sage is the public at large: the 80 weather. tants carry liability insurance for per cent who don’t hop on the Someone needs to demonstrate negligent performance of their bus or train to get to where they leadership, accountability, visibil- responsibilities? are going. ity and transparency, gather to- To what extent has the City held City council owes all taxpayers gether some intestinal fortitude RTG, sub-contractors, consul- an action plan to rectify what has and take some leadership action. tants or any other entities liable gone drastically wrong with their A number of in-camera (for legal for any deficiencies? $2.1-billion investment. reasons) and emergency public The time is now for full Until now, council and man- meetings should immediately transparency. agement have been like a deer in be convened. There is much to And it is time NOW for the City headlights, frozen into excuses review. to retain new independent legal and tinkering solutions, igno- Did the train manufacturer, counsel and independent consul- rant of solutions and/or lack of Alstom, deliver defective parts tants to advise on immediate and transparency. and equipment? Does the city future courses of action and to do It has become painfully obvious have warranties from Alstom, and so in public (and in-camera where those charged with the 30-year if not, why not? necessary).
started to weigh in on ques- it is very expensive to provide plan. But the consensus policy of densification. Op-Ed: Read the small print tions around growth man- services like transit, police, will not last long when ac- I expect that support for agement, design standards, water and sewers over a vast tual densification projects urban densification will several decades. liveability, sustainability and geography. make their way to the plan- come with some small print Additional public consulta- economic development. Urban sprawl has also ning committee. regarding “right fit” for un- tions on the draft official plan I was somewhat surprised meant that farm land has The debates will rage that a specified neighbourhoods. will begin in June of 2020 that a local special interest been lost in order to grow certain densification project Urban growth leads to with City Council making group recently stated that houses instead of crops. As is not the “right fit” for a com- growing pains as our city a final decision on the plan the city should limit urban part of these discussions you munity. Vocal proponents evolves. in March of 2021. Expect a sprawl by taking a very ag- will hear the battle cry that who once rallied and lobbied But I would rather live in a sneak peek at the end of this gressive stand on densi- the city needs to hold the for densification will disap- city that is growing and has a month on recommenda- fication within the urban line on the urban boundary. pear in the fog of controversy. positive outlook. A city where BY STEVE DESROCHES tions around the debate for boundary. This invisible line on a map The rhetoric for densifica- there are opportunities for @SteveDesroches more sprawl versus further In other words, support for is the limit for where urban tion once heard during the many and a place where our urban densification. a policy of greater building development can take place. official plan debate will be a children chose to live rather Work continues on updat- It is good to see that there heights and more housing City council will probably distant memory. than leave for school and ing the city’s official plan. is plenty of time set aside units across the city espe- resist expanding the urban And sadly, talk of “demo- employment. The strategic documentYour is for the public to weigh in cially around rapid transitKANATA boundary and herald a pol- cratic deficits” or urban ver- The challenges of a desper- very important given that on the rules that will deter- stations. Most peopleWEST will CARLETON icy of urban densification. sus suburban dwellers will ate city in decline would be its contentCommunity and direction mine how and where our agree that urban sprawlOTTAWA is SOUTHSelf-praise and adulations creep its way into the debate much harder to bear. will layout the blueprintYour Communityfor city Newspapergrows. Local residentsVoice poor city planning. From will be heaped on a smart even though there was once Steve Desroches is a former development over the next and stakeholder groups have the municipality’s vantage, and sustainable official city-wide agreement on a City of Ottawa councillor.
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COUNCILLOR’S COLUMN – STITTSVILLE Blacksmith a necessity in 19th century Two new committee roles at City Hall 1913 that are still in place, ǯ Ƥ ǣ Ǧ albeit mostly covered by Planning CommitteeǡǦǦ other materials now. the Finance and Economic Development Committee. But the demolition ǯ doesn’t mean the logs will be gone from the site. Ǥ Ǧ Some may be used in the new building, perhaps as a decorative feature in a Ǥ lobby area. ǦǦ How this all evolves re- ƤǤ mains to be seen but there ǯ would seem to be a good Submitted photo chance a story will con- The original logs of the former blacksmith shop on Stittsville Ǥ ǡ ǯ ͜͜͝τ tinue to be told through Main Street can be seen in this cutout area in the interior of ǯ these logs. These logs today’s building on the site. Ǥ OUT & ABOUT themselves have quite a story to tell apart from this the business, transforming and also Ned Manchester ǡ Ǧ WITH JOHN CURRY building. it into a welding shop and whose blacksmith shop In the fall of 1912, they a hardware store. burned down at the same Ǥ A demolition permit were brought from Ashton A blacksmith shop was a time in 1911 as Mann’s has been issued by the by Stittsville blacksmith mainstay of virtually every General Store at the cor- Now you can book a ParaTranspo trip online city to allow developer William Switzer to be used rural village, hamlet and ner of Stittsville Main Huntington Properties in constructing his new community in the first half Street and Abbott Street. Ǥ to tear down four build- shop in the spring. During of the 20th century. The shop was rebuilt and Ǥ ǦǦ ings along the east side of the winter, they were used The need for such a was rented first by Ralph ǡ Ǥ Stittsville Main Street im- to build a big toboggan skilled tradesman had de- Watchorn and then by ǦǦ mediately south of Orville slide with a 40-foot drop. veloped in the latter part Stewart Murray. Ǧ Street to allow for con- The slide operated all of the 19th century and Murray was a blacksmith Ǥ struction of a multi-sto- winter long before being continued in some areas in Stittsville for over 30 rey mixed used residential dismantled in the spring into the 1950’s when au- years. He learned the trade Ǥ Ǧ and commercial building. when the logs were used to tomobiles and motorized under William Switzer ǡ The building farthest build the new blacksmith equipment took over from after arriving in Stittsville south on the site has been shop. horsepower. That’s when in 1913. In 1922, he took Ǥ a hardware store and a William Switzer, who had a mechanic came to re- over Ralph Watchorn’s hobby shop over recent moved to Stittsville from place the blacksmith as a blacksmith shop beside ǡ Ǥ Ǥ years but it is best known Ashton in 1898, would con- key player in the economy what is now Ivan’s Meat as the site of a blacksmith tinue to be a blacksmith in of local communities. and Deli on Stittsville Main Revitalizing Stittsville Main Street shop for over half a cen- the village until 1946 when Stittsville was no differ- Street between Abbott Ƥ tury. It was built of logs in his son Clifford took over ent than other rural com- and Manchester streets. ͠ ͣǤǤ ȀǦȀǦ munities and had its share In 1926, when a Ford au- Ǥ Ƥ of blacksmiths. tomobile dealership came As early as 1864, a Charles to Stittsville and located on Ǩ Bois had a blacksmith that site, Murray relocated UPDATE: Stittsville Main pedestrian crossover shop in the village. An to an adjacent property. Ǧ 1879 map shows Charlie This site is now the home Ǥ Burrows operating a of Lonnie’s Upholstery. ǡ blacksmith shop on the Murray continued to ǤǯǦ strip of land between the operate from there until Ƥ ǡ railway track and Abbott 1944 when he sold the Ǥ ǯ Street just east of what is shop to Tommy Hueston, now Stittsville Main Street. another longtime black- Ǥ ǯ At the same time Wesley smith. Hueston had ap- Ǥ Cherry had a blacksmith prenticed for three years shop on Stittsville Main with a Dunrobin black- Street south of the railway smith and then worked at a GLEN GOWER tracks. Albert Doraty had lumber camp for a number City Councillor, Stittsville a blacksmith shop on the of years until 1939, shoe- We’re here to help! same stretch around the ing teams of horses which turn of the century. So too were used in the lumber Contact Glen and his team with did Wesley Cherry who operation. He had also your questions or feedback. also had a carriage shop. worked for a blacksmith CALL: 613-580-2476 Other Stittsville black- in Ashton. VISIT: glengower.ca smiths over the years in- EMAIL: [email protected] cluded Ralph Watchorn PLEASE SEE BLACKSMITH, PAGE 6 or drop in at CARDELREC–Goulbournn 6 March 5, 2020 - Community Voice Column & News >>BLACKSMITH, FROM PAGE 5 done on the forge, the fiery train and then rent a horse automobiles became ever away, taking with them eliminated the need for heart of any blacksmith and buggy to travel around more popular and the use the business lifeblood of forge work. The era of the A blacksmith shop was shop. to the various local stores of horses and the rubber the blacksmith. blacksmith as a key local a necessity in every rural The farming community in Stittsville, Hazeldean, tired wagons slowly died Actylene welding industry ended. community in the latter was the blacksmith shop’s Carp, Richmond and part of the 19th century chief customer although Ashton to peddle their and first half of the 20th some village residents goods. century. would also own a horse Green’s Hotel also had The blacksmith was a and buggy. a livery operation, with true craftsman He not only Stittsville was a little seven horses, and was an- shoed the many horses in unique because of its rail- other good customer for the area but also repaired way station and the traffic the local blacksmiths. wagon wheels, put axles it generated. In the winter, the edges on wagons, re-set tires, Joe Lewis operated a of horseshoes had to be repaired farm machinery livery stable around the sharpened frequent- and performed all kinds of turn of the century that ly to allow the horse to welding and metal fabri- had a dozen or so horses grip the snow and ice. cation. This was before the available for hire by com- This was more work for a day of the acetylene torch mercial travelers. These blacksmith. when everything had to be salesmen would arrive by After World War Two, UPCOMING ISSUES We publish every 2nd week and mail Stittsville Women’s Institute photo to every home, apartment & business This is a photograph of troops marching along Stittsville Main Street in 1941. The Switzer blacksmith shop is the log building at the top right in the photo. One of those standing outside the blacksmith shop on the sidewalk watching the troops go by is Stewart Murray who was a blacksmith in Stittsville for over 30 years. That’s his 1929 Ford parked on the street. An addition was later added to the front of the blacksmith shop as it became home for a hardware store and other later commercial enterprises. What’s Happening? March 14 community dinner is being in Stittsville. An afternoon of “Shamrock’n 2020” cel- held on Saturday, March Irish music and stories pre- ebrating St. Patrick’s Day 14 at St. Thomas Anglican sented by Irish entertainer Publication Date Submission deadline is being held on Saturday, Church in Stittsville. Doors Kevin Dooley. Everyone wel- March 14 from 1 p.m. to open at 4:30 p.m. Dinner come. Refreshments. March 19 ...... March 12 9:30 p.m. at the dning hall at served at 5 p.m. Everyone the Richmond fairgrounds, welcome. March 28 April 2 ...... March 26 hosted by the Richmond A trivia night fundrais- District Lions Club and the March 21 er hosted by the Kanata- Richmond Agricultural The Goulbourn Township Stittsville Kiwanis will be April 16 ...... April 8 Society. Live music. Lions fa- Historical Society is host- held on Saturday, March mous back bacon on a bun. ing “A Salute to the Irish 28 at 8:30 p.m. at The Glen All ages event. - Music and Stories” on Scottish Restaurant and Visit us at www.ottawavoice.ca Saturday,March 21 at 1:30 Pub in Stittsville. Register at March 14 p.m. at the StittsvilleLegion KiwanisTriviaMarch2020. 613-45-VOICE (613-458-6423) A free Open Table Hall on Stittsville Main Street eventbrite.ca.
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Your Community - Delivered to every home, condo, & apartment by Canada Post. [email protected] Your Community Newspaper Voice Sports Community Voice - March 5, 2020 7 Losing skid reaches seven for Royals BY JOHN CURRY 63 shots at the Royals net after the first and fell be- again playing at home in this game. hind 3-2 after two. Perth in Richmond, lost 4-2 Scott Moffatt The Richmond Royals’ The Royals have not won outshot Richmond 55-36 to the visiting Ottawa Jr. Councillor losing streak reached since a 5-1 victory over on this night. Canadians. Ethan Greene seven games with a 6-2 the Alexandria Glens on The visiting Char- and Ryan Mann scored Rideau-Goulbourn loss on home ice to the Feb. 2. Lan Rebels downed the for the Royals in this Ward 21 Ottawa West Golden On Friday, Feb. 21, the Royals 7-4 in Richmond game. Knights in Central Royals lost 4-1 to the on Family Day, Monday, On Friday, Feb. 14, Canada Hockey League Perth Blue Wings on the Feb. 17. the Royals travelled to In 2019, the City of Ottawa sent letters to homeowners Tier 2 action on Sunday, road. Patrick Yates scored Richmond led 2-1 after Winchester, losing 4-3 Feb. 23. the lone goal for the the first and the score in overtime to the home- outlining inspections of private sump pumps and roof Richmond jumped Royals in the third period was tied 3-3 going into town Hawks. downspouts in Richmond and Munster. The information out in front 2-0 on after the Blue Wings had the third period. Char- Winchester directed 60 in this column is from a notice that is being delivered the strength of Adam built up a 4-0 lead. Lan pulled away with four shots at Royals’ goalie to homeowners to provide an update on the project as Goodfellow’s two mark- The Royals lost 6-3 to goals in the final period Darien Johnson in this well requirements for further inspections. The purpose of ers just two minutes into the same Perth side on to win by a 7-4 count. Asa game, twice as many as the inspections is to identify sources of groundwater and the game but couldn’t Thursday, Feb. 20 on MacFarlane, Ethan Vaslet, the Royals managed on stormwater runoff in the sanitary sewage collection system. hold on. The Golden home ice. Ryan Williams Ethan Greene and Patrick the Hawks’ net. Scoring The initial investigations are almost complete, and results Knights took over from scored two for the Yates scored for the for the Royals in this game indicate most homes fronting standard storm sewers do there, scoring six straight Royals in this game with Royals in this game. were Yates, Stuart Taylor not have sump pumps connected to sanitary sewers. There goals for the win. The Goodfellow adding the The game came one and Owen Nevins. are some homes fronting on shallow storm sewers with Golden Knights peppered other. Richmond led 1-0 day after the Royals, [email protected] connections to the sanitary sewer system. As a result, the City of Ottawa is expanding the inspections in Richmond to all areas with shallow storm sewers. In Munster, additional Shootout and shutouts in Town League play homes will be inspected, as well as the ditch drainage BY JOHN CURRY team’s other goal. Corey on Wednesday, Feb. 12 with Craig Steele and system to identify drainage improvements required if there Laurysen, CJ Chartrain saw a third period come- Taylor Collins adding is need to re-direct sump pumps to ditches in the future. A prolonged shoot- and Vinnie Grant scored back by Molson’s that re- singles. The fi rm R.V. Anderson Associates (RVA) will continue to out and a rare shutout for Laurysen’s. sulted in a 10-6 win over Another shutout hap- undertake this inspection work. Employees from RVA will highlighted action on Scapillati Flooring post- the Poop Squad. The pened in Town League ac- be going door to door to undertake this inspection. If no Thursday, Feb. 13 in the ed an 8-0 victory over Poop Squad had led 6-3 tion on Thursday, Feb. 20 one is home, a fl yer will be left with contact information Stittsville Town League. Pro2Col, with goalie Scott after two periods but when Pro2Col blanked the to schedule a visit. They will also be inspecting the ditch Twelve players from Shackell picking up the Molson’s struck for seven Poop Squad 5-0. Connor system in Munster in the spring. each team participated shutout. Shackell boasts straight goals in the third Band, JP Augustine, Ryan In Richmond, the area includes the historic village in the shootout to break a the leading goals against period to skate away with White, Paul Doyle and 3-3 tie between Laurysen average among Town the 10-6 win. Cameron Roth scored for proper. This would be the original grid network outlined Kitchens and the Rams. It League goalies with a 4.17 Brady Cloutier and Kyle Pro2Col in this game, with by King, Queen Charlotte, Perth and Ottawa Streets. In was Dylan Chessell’s goal average after 18 games. Gourgon both scored goalie Erik Miksik picking Munster, the impacted area is the two quadrants south of for the Rams which even- Dylan Scott scored a three goals for Molson’s, up the shutout. Bleeks Road. tually decided the game, hat trick for Scapillati with Domenik Rozman In the other game Please note that this inspection is simply to get a better handing the Rams a 4-3 Flooring in this game. chipping in with two on Thursday, Feb. 20, understanding of extraneous fl ows in the sewer system. victory. Braeden Moffatt and Matt goals. Shane Hiley and Molson’s got by the Should sump pump disconnections be undertaken in the Sam Bamford had scored Allan both had two goals Zachary Hervato scored Rams by a 6-4 score. future, the City will cover such cost and will ensure that the two goals for the Rams while Anthony Rea had the other Molson’s goals. Zachary Hervato scored receiving sewer or ditch is reliable and drains adequately. in regulation time, with the other goal. Billy Jenkins had four three goals for Molson’s Chris Monteith adding the The Town League game goals for the Poop Squad with single markers WOCRC Community Conversation going to Wayne Hall, Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre’s Rural Domenik Rozman and Professional Corporation Kyle Gourgon. Thomas Employment fair was a huge success. They had over 130 AdamMillerKelly Lawyers Nesbitt, Chris Hesse, participants and 17 employers and community services. Chris Monteith and Andy Next, they are hosting a Parent Community Conversation Providing legal Self scored for the Rams. in Richmond to gather feedback from parents regarding services to On Wednesday, Feb. 19, needs and assets and to identify potential interventions to Kanata-Stittsville Scapillati Flooring defeat- support parents, children and youth living in Richmond. The and surrounding ed Laurysen Kitchens 4-1. event will take place on Tuesday March 24th from 7:00 Derek Lowry scored two pm to 8:30 pm at the Ottawa Public Library in Richmond. areas for more goals for Scapillati’s with than 30 years. single goals being tallied Mary Miller Jennifer Gaspar Robert Pacan by Connor Rolland and Troy Hass. Mike Scott If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel Real Estate | Mortgages | Wills & Estates | Small Business Matters scored the lone goal for free to email me at [email protected] or contact me Gateway Business Park | 300 March Rd., Suite 601, Kanata, ON K2K 2E2 Laurysen’s. by phone at 613-580-2491. For information on Phone: 613-592-6290 | amk-law.ca [email protected] Rideau-Goulbourn issues, please visit RideauGoulbourn.ca. 8 March 5, 2020 - Community Voice News
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>>BLAST, FROM PAGE 8 just one of many tools from worn out from use. yesterday on display. Others on display includ- One was Hazeldean na- Marion Scott of Richmond ed a hand drill, a wooden tive Roger Young’s mark- brought two electrical de- tool chest, a tool to mark ing iron with the engraved vices, one a voltmeter, used and transfer angle mea- initials W.R.Y. signifying an by her father, the late Elwin surements, a fold-up mea- ancestor William R. Young Vaughan, an early electri- suring stick, a button press, who died in 1936. But just cian who worked for years an iron, a small oil can, a what the tool was used for with Richmond Hydro. rope pulley, a pipe wrench, was more of a quandary. There was a collection a hand-forged chisel, a gim- The marking iron would of vintage carpentry tools let which was explained as be heated and then used used by master carpenter a small auger used to drill to burn the initials into Ken Hobbs, as well as tools holes for nails and screws, another object but for just used by another master car- a forked spade apparently what purpose? Perhaps the penter of the past, Russell used to harvest potatoes, initials would be used to Dowdall. Some of his tools, rope, a corn planter, an identify wooden milk bar- such as a screwdriver had adze, a match holder, a tin rels used to transport milk homemade rounded han- agitator or plunger and iron to the local cheese factory. dles on them, replacing the clamps. Catherine Pulcine, Owner and Lead Designer of CPI Interiors, will speak about all the But this marking tool was originals which would have [email protected] wonderful things that must go into a great kitchen design. She will walk you through the renovation steps taken by a professional renovation company. Former Stittsville resident passes away at age 79 There is no charge, but you must reserve a spot as space is limited. Call today! BY JOHN CURRY for a Stittsville seat on Goulbourn township council in the 1976 municipal election. A Former Stittsville resident Bob Stevenson high school teacher, he served on the execu- passed away on Friday, Feb. 7. Born in 1940, tive of the Stittsville Community Association. he was 79. He and his wife, the late Elaine Stevenson, Wednesday, March 18th from 6:30-8:30 pm Bob was active in community affairs in the both helped establish the Stittsville Co- 1970s and 1980s, taking an interest in the for- operative Nursery School. CPI Interiorsʼ Design Studio, 120 Iber Road, Suite 203 mer Goulbourn Township planning matters He is survived by his wife Linda and four To reserve your spot, please call 613-599-5564 ext. 8 as he served as vice-chair of the planning children Chris, Beth, Fiona and Vicki. or visit www.cpiinteriors.ca and click on Events. board. He ran unsuccessfully for election [email protected] JJOINOIN TTHEHE FFUNUN AATT OOURUR SST.T. PPATRICK’SATRICK’S DAYDAY PARTY!PARTY! FFREEREE aadmissiondmission FFREEREE rrefreshmentsefreshments & eentertainmentntertainment TTuesdayuesday MarchMarch 117,7, 22:00:00 - 44:00:00 ppmm RRSVPSVP 6613-903-694913-903-6949
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>>DOG, FROM PAGE 1 adverse consequences. program at that time Having a child with but a recipient has She told how there Type One diabetes to be at least 10 years was a lengthy process adds stress to a family. old. So there was a wait in applying for Shylo. Rylan’s mom said dur- until an application It took 18 months but ing her Lions Club visit could be made which Family. ended up being well that she does not sleep in turn took 18 months worth the wait. Rylan through the night due to process. and Shilo became a to Rylan’s condition. When Rylan was ap- team in August 2017, His dad says he gets proved, he had to at- an event that Rylan’s up at least once every tend a training session father Sean describes night to check on in Oakville because as life changing. Rylan. although the dogs are Rylan, a student at Rylan, though, is ac- trained for their role, South Carleton High tive. He plays basket- recipients have to be School, takes Shylo to ball and has gone on trained on how to han- school with him where cruises with his family dle such a service dog. they attend classes to- – and Shylo. [email protected] gether, Shylo always on Diabetes often results the alert for a low blood in vision problems but sugar moment for so far Rylan has not ex- Rylan. Indeed, on the perienced any deterio- day at which the family ration. He visits an eye ADVERTISE visited the Lions Club doctor annually, some- meeting, Rylan had ex- thing he has done since perienced four “lows” he was three years old. IN THE that day and Shylo had Rylan’s parents can detected all of them. also monitor their son’s COMMUNITY Rylan says that Shylo condition through is “amazingly well be- technology associated haved” and that at with their cell phones. BUSINESS school no one even Rylan also wears a de- notices her as she is vice that provides him usually under a table with a constant trickle DIRECTORY! or desk. of insulin which can be When Shylo detects a altered if needed. low blood sugar condi- Rylan was first diag- PLEASE CALL tion for Rylan, he alerts nosed with Type One his parents or young- diabetes when he was (613-458-6423) er sister McKenna or eight years old. His Rylan himself so that he mother learned about EXT 101. can ingest something the Lions Foundation sweet and avoid any of Canada dog guides
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City putting higher priority on rural youth PIERCEY TUTORING
BY JOHN CURRY Carole Piercey More than a dozen busi- B.A. Education, OCT ness and agencies partici- Special Education Teacher pated in Richmond’s first ever youth job fair. The Rural Youth 3 Nipigon Way Employment and Kanata Resource Fair was held in the upstairs hall at 613-271-0932 the Richmond Memorial Community Centre (arena) on Feb. 20. Youth job fairs are com- monplace in the urban areas of the city but this was the first time one was held in one of the rural wards. The timing gives both youth and employers an opportu- nity to plan their summer employment. The City of Ottawa part- nered with the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre and the TAX BREAK NOT MARCH BREAK WE PAY THE TAX Community Employment AD MUST BE PRESENTED TO GET TAX BREAK Resource Centre in host- ing the event. John Curry photo David Majok of the city’s Blair Howatt (right) of Ottawa Valley Kitchens in Richmond shows information about the community and social business to students Matthew Oliver (left) and Kadin Jones (second from left) at the Rural services branch, said the Youth Employment and Resource Fair in Richmond on Feb. 20. Matthew and Kadin, who are impetus for the job fair both 15 years old and live in Richmond, are grade ten students at Sacred Heart High School MECHANICAL & COLLISION SERVICES was Mayor Jim Watson in Stittsville. 5949 OTTAWA ST. RICHMOND (613) 8382184 putting a higher priority on rural youth for sum- Richmond Youth had displays includ- Centre and the Ottawa Reach Over 18,000 Homes, Apartments mer job opportunities. Centre, Saunders Farm, ing the Western Ottawa Police Service. Majok will seek feed- Cavanagh Construction, Community Resource Bus transportation & Businesses in Stittsville & Richmond back from those who at- Costco, Ritchie Feed Centre (WOCRC), the was provided from area Book a minimum of 5 issues @ $99.00 per issue (includes colour) tended but the hope is and Seed, Ottawa Valley Community Employment high schools as well as the youth job fair will be- Kitchens, Valleyview Resource Centre from the Goulbourn To reserve your space contact - Mike Stoodley come an annual event in Little Animal Farm and (CERC), Youth Services Recreation Complex in the village. the City of Ottawa (aquat- Bureau Employment Stittsville for youth who 613-858-4895 or [email protected] Among the local em- ics and summer jobs). Services, Algonquin wanted to attend the job ployers represented were In addition, a number College, YMCA-YWCA fair. CommunityVoice Subway, McDonald’s, of resource agencies Employment Access [email protected] JENANDLUCY.CA SALES REPRESENTATIVES Jen MacDonald & Lucy Webster 613-804-SOLD 12 March 5, 2020 - Community Voice Richmond Village Association goes forward with smaller board BY JOHN CURRY attendance at the meeting. this will continue, said Pinet acknowledged Pinet. The Richmond Village moving forward the board For example, while Lee Association (RVA) went was going to be “stretched” Hodgkinson stepped into its recent 2020 annual in its work with only four down as vice-president, general with a full com- members He noted, how- he will be continue in his plement of 12 on its 2019 ever, the board has the role as social media co-or- board of directors. authority to appoint new dinator. Longtime board Only four of the incum- members outside of the member Brian Kusiewicz bents stood for re-election, election process. also stepped aside but namely president Ryan The board meets month- he will continue to orga- John Curry photo Pinet, secretary Sylvain ly except over the sum- nize the association’s golf Members of the 2020 board of directors of the Richmond Village Association (RVA), elected Sauve and directors mer. While the executive tournament. at the RVA’s annual general meeting on Feb. 19, are (from left) Jordan Newman, Ryan Pinet, Roland Rotter and Jordan provides leadership and Other annual activi- Roland Rotter and Sylvain Sauve. Newman. overall direction and is re- ties such as the children’s No others stood for re- sponsible for the associa- winter street banners, the oversight of the Richmond second and fourth Fridays youth who attend love the election and there were tion’s finances, much of its lighting of the park, the Heritage Mural Gallery on of the month at the arena program which involves no nominations offered work is carried out by vol- Christmas parade and the exterior walls of the hall. not only fun activities but from the dozen residents in unteer coordinators and chili dinner, the spring arena. Started in 2014, the also special evenings deal- clean-up, the village-wide And the Richmond Youth Richmond Youth Centre ing with such matters as garage sale and the family Centre program will en- was initially for youth aged safety in the home, mental fun day in June will all con- dure under the leadership 14 to 16 years old but now health and bullying. tinue thanks to community of Liana Medynski, who caters to youth ages 8 to 11 The youth centre fund- volunteers. also relinquished her seat years old. Older youth are ing from the association as The partnership with on the board. being encouraged to vol- well as municipal grants. the Rural Ottawa South Medynski reported on unteer with the program The program also works Support Services (ROSSS) the program at the annual and help the two paid fa- with the Western Ottawa and its Gateway to general meeting, noting cilitators, plus a number Community Resource Groceries service will about 25 youth on average of regular adult volunteers. Centre. continue, as will the RVA’s attend the activities on the Medynski added the [email protected] Conference, workshop to offer creative inspiration BY ERIN MCCRACKEN and workshop April 1 to 4 The year before portrait at Trinity Presbyterian painting was the focus. An upcoming workshop Church on Richardson “I think you can always and conference aim to pro- Sideroad. learn something from try- vide creative inspiration. The three-day workshop ing a different art form that Stittsville-based fibre from April 1 to 3, 9 a,m. to 4 you cannot directly apply and wet felt artist Jo-Ann p.m., will see Haley Station to your personal art but Zorzi is spearheading mosaic and beading artist will give you ideas of new the West Carleton Arts Kathryn Spooner Bossy techniques or subjects or Society’s eighth annual guide 12 participants ways of doing your own Spring Into Art conference through the process of cre- art,” Zorzi said. ating two mosaic works of Following the workshop, art with glass, ceramic, tile, a one-day conference beads and more. and luncheon take place Participants can be brand Erin McCracken photo at the church on April 4, KING’S new to the art form, said Stittsville fabric artist Jo- from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Zorzi, who has been a Ann Zorzi is organizing a Guest speakers include Old member of the arts society mosaic workshop and an arts Ottawa East mixed media for eight years. conference in April. artist Karen Goetzinger, RRichmondichmond VVillageillage MMarketplacearketplace She said workshops were Chelsea, Que. painter Reid added to the conference further what you already McLachlan, Clayton sculp- three years ago to offer a do, or … it’s really inter- tor Sue Adams, former fine FFresh...resh... FFast...ast... FFriendlyriendly chance to explore differ- esting to try a different art art photographer Mario ent mediums. form,” said Zorzi. “It seems Cerroni, who now lives in “It’s really interesting to be a good marriage right the Glebe, and Stittsville 6613-838-725513-838-7255 to have the opportunity, before the conference.” framer Michael Renouf. especially right before Last year, the workshop 55911911 PerthPerth SSt.,t., RichmondRichmond the conference, to either centered on wet felting. PLEASE SEE MOSAIC, PAGE 19 News Community Voice - March 5, 2020 13
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Kids Programs: After School Classes, Workshops Winter, March Break, PD Day & Summer Camps John Curry photo John Curry photo At family day skating parties GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Dad Jason Demers gives a helping hand to Three-year old Jacob Watters (left) is with his four-year-old daughter Georgia Demers his father Kevin Watters as they take a as she skates for the first time at the family break durng the free family skate hosted REGISTER FOR 2020 PROGRAMS: day breakfast and skate hosted by Carleton by Stittsville ward coun. Glen Gower at the 613-725-6909 • hintonburgpottery.ca MPP Goldie Ghamari at the Richmond arena CARDELREC-Goulbourn complex on Shea on Sunday, Feb. 16. Road in Stittsville on Monday, Feb. 17. Call Cindy at 613-903-6136 to book a private tour today!
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Notice of Study Commencement Around the village Site Selection, Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study of Richmond Colleen Piercy of Highway Maintenance Patrol Yard, City of Ottawa Richmond won the $1,000 (Project Reference: GWP 4018-18-00) grand prize in the annual charity raffle held by St. THE PROJECT Philip’s Church and St. The Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) has retained Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) to complete a Site Clare’s Church. The draw Selection, Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for a highway Maintenance Patrol Yard was made on Sunday, in the City of Ottawa. The purpose of the study is to evaluate options to improve or relocate the facility that services Feb. 16 at noon at the Rev. Highways 7, 416 and 417 through the City of Ottawa. Michael Gillissie Parish As shown on the figure below, the existing Kanata Maintenance Patrol Yard is located at 214 Didsbury Road. The Hall at St. Philip’s Church, study area includes Highway 417 from Carp Road to Innes Road, and Highway 416 from Highway 417 to with parish priest Rev. Bob Fallowfield Road. More information is available on the Project Website at www.ottawapatrolyard.ca. Poole drawing the win- ning tickets. Jennifer Rusch won a 50-inch Samsung colour television while Josephine Wrona won Boise noise- cancelling head phones. Lucie Guitard won a bar- becue and Bridgette Foley two Ottawa Senators tickets. John Curry photo The draw raised around Rev. Bob Poole reaches in to $6,000, half of which will draw a winning ticket in the go to the Richmond Food annual charity raffle held by Bank and the balance to St. Philip’s Church and St. the two churches. Clare’s Church. *** The Richmond Village Association (RVA) has chosen John Shearer as its Volunteer of the Year for 2019. This annual award is presented to celebrate and honour a THE PROCESS community member who The study is subject to Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act and will be carried out in accordance with the has devoted time and requirements of the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) as a Group B energy to help make the project. The EA process involves the collection and integration of input from various engineering and scientific studies, as well as public, Indigenous and agency consultation. Richmond community an incredible place to live. Public consultation is an important part of the study. Two online Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held. The John served on the RVA first will present the coarse screening criteria used to identify suitable alternative sites and the proposed criteria to be used in the subsequent evaluation of alternatives. The results of the evaluation of the short-listed sites and board of directors for a identification of the Technically Preferred Alternative (TPA) will be presented at the second online PIC. number of years, stepping down in 2017. He played A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared for a 30-day public review period towards the end of the study. The TESR will describe the site selection process, evaluation and selection of the TPA, the Preliminary a key role in reaching the Design of the TPA and environmental mitigation measures and provisions that have been incorporated into the design. agreement between the community and developer COMMENTS Submitted photo Caivan Communities that We are interested in receiving any comments or concerns that you may have with the study. For further information John Shearer allowed development of or to be added to the project mailing list, please contact: the so-called western development lands in the village Michael Plant, P.Eng., Project Manager Obinna Obiefule, P.Eng., Project Manager to proceed. Dillon Consulting Limited Ministry of Transportation, Ontario - Eastern Region In announcing John’s selection, RVA president Ryan Box 426, London, ON N6A 4W7 1355 John Counter Boulevard, Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Pinet acknowledged that he has contributed a lot to the tel: 1-877-934-5566, ext. 1224 tel: 613-545-4630 community, meriting the award. e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] *** Comments and information collected during the project will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information The HOPE Club at South Carleton High School recently and Protection of Privacy Act and Access to Information Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments held a bake sale offering cookies, cupcakes and brown- will become part of the public record. ies. A total of $382 was raised for donation to the Ottawa Pour des renseignements en français, veuillez communiquer avec Sydney Tasfi au 519 438-1288, poste 1005. Humane Society. *** The tennis courts at the Richmond Lions Community Park may become a busier place this year. There is in- terest in renovating the two courts and making them welcoming not only for tennis but also pickleball. Stay tuned for more information. News Community Voice - March 5, 2020 15
Ward Boundary Review 2020 Get involved online and in-person An independent consultant team is now conducting a comprehensive review of the City of Ottawa’s ward boundaries, to be used in at least the 2022, 2026 and 2030 municipal elections. Ottawa has grown since its last major review was completed in 2005. Th is has resulted in signifi cant population imbalances between wards, which aff ects you, the voter. So, here’s your chance to have your say. Online Complete an online survey online at ottawa.ca/wardboundary. Consultation Sessions Attend one of the upcoming consultation sessions. Tuesday, March 24: Richcraft Recreation Complex – Kanata – 7:30 to 9:30 pm Tuesday, March 31: City Hall – 3 to 5 pm and 6:30 to 8:30 pm Wednesday, April 1: CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn – 7:30 to 9:30 pm John Curry photo Serving breakfast Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. If you require accommodation, please make a request to the Project Team at [email protected]. Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre (right), assisted by Hina Patel, serves scrambled eggs to Rolly We will require a week’s notice to arrange accommodations or supports. Marleau (left) of Stittsville at the free family day breakfast and skate which the MP hosted at the Johnny Leroux Stittsville Community Arena and hall in Stittsville on Monday, Feb. 17, EDUCATION WORKERS MAKE EDUCATION WORK
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CALL 613-458-6423 x101 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! 18 March 5, 2020 - Community Voice Sports Wiebe’s true champion for health and wellness BY JOHN CURRY barriers in sport.” and physical activ- a motivational speaker She called Wiebe “a lead- ity to Albertans. She will and youth coach. Over Stittsville’s Olympic er and a role model” and criss-cross the province the years, she has spoken champion wrestler Erica “a tough-as-nails ath- encouraging under-rep- to thousands of students Wiebe has been named lete,” praising her ability resented or marginalized across Canada about the Alberta’s first ever ambas- to connect with people populations in sport, such benefits of living a pas- sador for sport and active and make them feel that as women and girls, to sionate life, setting goals living. they are part of something begin engaging in physi- and staying true to per- In making the announce- special. cal activity and sport. sonal values. ment, Alberta Minister of The announcement was “I look forward to being She has been active in Culture, Multiculturalism made at the Alberta winter an advocate for improv- her community with orga- and Status of Women games where Wiebe was ing sport and active liv- nizations such as Right to Leela Sharon Aheer called coaching a team of junior ing opportunities for Play and Fast and Female. Wiebe “a true champion of high school wrestlers from Albertans in every com- Right to Play, for whom health and wellness in our Calgary. munity across the prov- Submitted photo Wiebe has been an athlete province.” The appointment will ince,” Erica said about her Wrestler Erica Wiebe of Stittsville kisses her Olympic gold ambassador, helps youth “She is so passionate not interfere with her appointment. medal. recognize their potential about both youth and ev- training for the upcom- She believes everyone and realize their dreams eryday Albertans being ing 2020 Olympic Games can benefit both physi- currently lives and trains champion and the gold through the power of play. active and participating in Tokyo. She will be vying cally and mentally from in Calgary where she at- medal champion at the Fast and Female works in sport,” the minister for a spot on Canada’s participating in sport, tended university fol- 2016 Olympic Games in with young female ath- said. She also noted Erica’s women’s wrestling team with many skills learned lowing graduation from Rio de Janeiro. She has letes in a variety of sports, unique ability “to con- at the Olympic qualifying through sport. She will be Sacred Heart in 2007. She competed in tournaments encouraging positive ex- nect, inspire and elevate.” tournament in her home- pushing for the provincial went on to be a three-time around the world includ- periences that will lead Aheer added Wiebe was town later this month at government to provide national university cham- ing in Sweden, Germany, to success in life. Erica, as an obvious choice for the Shaw Centre. more funding for sport. pion, a six-time Canadian Austria, Hungary, Russia, an athlete ambassador for the role “because of her Wiebe’s responsibili- Wiebe, who grew up in champion, the 2014 uni- Greece, Spain and this organization, serves community activism, her ties over the next year Stittsville and was first versity world champi- Uzbekistan. as a positive role model. world class talent and will be promoting the exposed to wrestling at on, the 2014 and 2018 Wrestling has only been her history of breaking importance of sport Sacred Heart High School, Commonwealth Games part of her life. She is also [email protected] Bell Warriors all about mentoring youth
BY JOHN CURRY football for boys and girls 85 Leacock Dr, Kanata •(343) 262- 4470 ages 5 to 23 years old. Come worship with us! Paul Stewart will contin- Players are drawn from Saturday Services: 10:00am Bible Study (Adult & Children) Worship Services: 11:00am ue to quarterback the Bell an area that includes Warriors Football Club. Stittsville, Richmond, WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE BIBLE? Free Bible studies can help guide you The Richmond resident Munster, Bells Corners, through the major themes of the Bible! was re-elected as presi- Bayshore and Britannia. www.bibleschool.com/4472 dent at the club’s recent Preparations for the annual general meet- upcoming season are Tell your ing at the Amberwood already underway with Lounge and Eatery. indoor football sessions congregation “Our small army of com- and winter workouts munity volunteers are planned. The indoor foot- about committed and excited ball sessions are being to grow our club, league held at Bell High School upcoming and sport,” Stewart said. on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. services! “It’s all about mentoring through April 8. These are our youth while instilling Submitted photo free with no equipment or values in a positive, sup- Paul Stewart of Richmond has registration required. Just portive and encouraging been re-elected as president show up wearing appro- environment.” of the Bell Warriors Football priate clothing and shoes Joining Stewart on the Club. for a gym and have fun. executive for 2020 are The Warriors have Dan Crabtree as vice- Baylin as vice-president booked four one-hour president of finance, of operations. football clinic sessions for Kelly Moniot as vice-pres- The upcoming season those aged 8 to 15 years ident of administration, will be the football club’s on Saturdays in April. No CChurchhurch DDirectoryirectory Paul Gowans as vice- 65th season. The Bell experience is necessary. president of player/field Warriors offer programs CALL 613-458-6423 x101 TO BOOK YOURS NOW! equipment and Richard in flag, touch and tackle [email protected] News Community Voice - March 5, 2020 19 What’s up, doc, around the village of Stittsville? set up for him. He After wrestling in high school himself, he Doug McCrady at 613-314-7203 or email really enjoyed the began refereeing the sport at high school [email protected]. placement, with events. the folks at Oil He went on to gain provincial, national Changers mak- and then international certification. He ing him feel part refereed at his first world championships in of their team right 1995 and went on to the Olympic Games in from the beginning. Athens in 2004, Beijing in 2008 and London He got to do ev- in 2012. erything including He has refereed at all major internation- John Curry photo changing oil, tires al championships including numerous Three members of the Stittsville Art Mad and air and air fil- world senior and junior championships, Artists group holding their artwork which ters and topping European championships, Pan American is included in the group’s art exhibit at the up fluids. It worked John Curry photo championships and Commonweath Stittsville library in March are (from left) out so well that Oil Tanner Goodwin Games. Patti Morgan, Maggie Madden and Suzanne Changers has hired In 2013, FILA, the international federation Marsden. him for part-time work four days a week of associated wrestling styles, awarded Lee while he continues his education. with its Golden Whistle award, the most The art work of the Stittsville Art Mad You might be familiar with Tanner as well prestigious officiating honour in amateur Artists group will be on display at the Art on the ice at the Johnny Leroux Stittsville wrestling. Also in 2013, Lee received the Space Wall at the Stittsville branch of the Community Arena or another local arena Lifetime Achievement Award – Technical Ottawa Public Library throughout March. as he is now in his third year of refereeing Official from the Ottawa Sports Awards. This display will feature new works in hockey for the Stittsville Minor Hockey *** John Curry photo acrylic, watercolour and watercolour Association. He says that being a referee The Stittsville Friendship Club is plan- City of Ottawa Stittsville ward coun. Glen pencil done by the artists. The Stittsville allows him to see the action in a little dif- ning a trip for a pancake brunch to Temple’s Gower (centre) visits with Goulbourn Art Mad Artists group meets at the library ferent light. Sugar Bush near Lanark on Wednesday, Museum staff members Sarah Holla (left) every Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors are *** March 11. Temple’s features a 200-seat tim- and Patrick Chisholm (right), both in period most welcome at these Friday gatherings. One of the ref- ber frame pancake house. A bus will travel costume, at the Museum’s exhibit at the *** erees at the city from Stittsville and back. For more infor- Heritage Day celebration at Ottawa city If you pay a visit to Oil Changers on Carp high school wres- mation, contact Friendship Club president hall on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Road between Stittsville Main Street tling champion- and Hazeldean Road, you might just be ships at Sir Robert helped by Tanner Goodwin, a Grade 11 Borden High student at Sacred Heart High School who School in Nepean is now working there part-time follow- on Thursday, Feb. ing his co-op placement there in the first 20 was Lee MacKay semester. of Stittsville, who is Tanner had an interest in automotive John Curry photo no stranger to wres- work and so the co-op placement was Lee MacKay tling mats.
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