Community Voice - October 1, 2020 1 Free consultations. No fees until we settle. Disability insurance denials, car crashes, wrongful dismissal, slip and fall accidents and medical malpractice. Call today 613-599-3535 or www.gironeslawyers.com You have nothing to lose and so much to gain. Your STITTSVILLE CommunityVoice & RICHMOND October 1, 2020 [email protected] 613-45-VOICE www.ottawavoice.ca [email protected] Vol. 3 No. 19 High school Ward may opening may change be delayed BY JOHN CURRY BY JOHN CURRY The Stittsville municipal The municipal red tape has ward boundaries may be been cleared to allow the changing – a little bit. new Stittsville High School These changes may arise project to proceed. out of the city-wide ward This red tape involved boundary review now un- approval of a site plan for derway. Three areas of the the new Ottawa Carleton Stittsville ward have been District School Board identified for possible (OCDSB) high school which change. has now happened. This has Most of the optional allowed the school board to Submitted boundary changes recom- call tenders for the construc- This architect’s rendering shows a view of the Ottawa Carleton District School Board’s new Stittsville High School for which mended in the first phase tion of the facility and pro- capital funding was allocated by the province in 2018, with a proposed opening date of September 2022. The new school will of the review see Stittsville’s ceed with its construction. be constructed at the southwest corner of Cope Drive and Robert Grant Avenue in the Fernbank lands. ward boundary extended However the new Stittsville south towards Flewellyn public high school may is the ongoing COVID-19 2022 opening date even be- and other things needed for $37.4 million which was Road. This would include not open in Sept. 2022 as pandemic. fore the pandemic struck. the construction of the new considered inadequate to new development in that planned. She said there is certainly She said that with the onset school. cover the full cost of the con- area which is currently in “It is possible that the a chance that the new high of COVID-19, the project ba- She said the Board should struction of the new school the Rideau-Goulbourn rural completion date will be school’s opening date will sically lost six months of its have a better idea of the when it was announced in ward. delayed,” Ottawa Carleton have to be pushed into 2023. timeline. She said the whole timeline for the new school Jan. 2018. She said that the Some options suggested District School Board area But she added that the Board summer was lost before the once the tendering process actual cost will depend on would extend Stittsville’s trustee and chair Lynn Scott will do everything possible Board was able to go ahead closes and the contract is the results of the tender call eastern boundary south of said after confirming that to keep to the Sept. 2022 for calling tenders for the awarded. but noted that construc- highway 417 from the cur- the tender call for the new opening. project. Scott said the Board has tion costs are up due to the rent boundary at the Carp school closes at the end of Scott explained that the In addition, Scott pointed found other funds to apply COVID-19 pandemic. River to Terry Fox Drive. September. project timeline was al- out the pandemic may affect to the project to boost up the The culprit in the delay ready tight with its Sept. the availability of materials provincial grant funding of PLEASE SEE SCHOOL, PAGE 11 PLEASE SEE WARD, PAGE 11 Your Customized Hearing Care 613-692-7375 5528 Ann St., Manotick Experience Awaits! www.HearingFreedom.com Call now to learn more. 2 October 1, 2020 - Community Voice News $1.5 million to Stittsville winner BY JOHN CURRY
It’s called the Instant Super Set For Life lottery and now that’s just what Glen Newberry of Stittsville is – super set for life. Newberry won the top prize of $100,000 a year for 20 years, although he took OLG photo the option of a one-time Glen Newberry of Stittsville points to his Instant Super payment of $1,500,000. Set For Life lottery winnings. He opted to take a one-time Newberry, a 32-year-old payment of $1.5 million. gas station attendant, has always dreamed of being a Instant Super Set For Life he would pay off the dad’s millionaire and in fact fre- lottery tickets. It was the ca- mortgage and also treat quently told people he was shier at the store who picked him to the classic car he has going to be one. Now he is. out and provided him with always wanted. Newberry The winning ticket was what proved to be the grand says taking care of his fam- purchased at Mac’s on prize ticket. ily is important for him, en- Hazeldean Road in Kanata. Indeed, it was not until the suring that the people that Newberry had been out hik- next day when Newberry he loves are looked after. He ing when he stopped at the was at home drinking his is also planning to use some store to pick up some re- morning coffee that he dis- of the money to take a vaca- freshments. He recounted covered his win. For a while, tion with family and friends that as soon as he walked he thought that he must be when the pandemic is over. into the store, his left hand dreaming. But he wasn’t. “This win is a turning point started to itch. He took that The first thing he did in my life,” he says. as a good omen, deciding was call his father and ad- on the spot to buy some vised him to retire, saying [email protected]
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OFFICE NOTICE: K0A 2ZO • More Testing Options: Ontario will ensure In an eff ort to contain the COVID-19 virus, our If you are providing services/resources Establishing a provincial COVID-19 lab network with capacity for more than 40,000 daily health professionals can provide more people Constituency Offi ce went virtual on March 16, 2020. Our to the community and would like tests; with timely and convenient tests by expanding location will remain closed until further notice. We are still open your information included on this • Establishing over 150 assessment centres; the methods for COVID-19 testing. Less & working during regular offi ce hours to answer your calls & 613-838-4425 community resource page, please fi ll • Testing long-term care home residents and staff invasive collection methods, such as throat, emails. If you require assistance on any matter, please contact me out the contact form on my website. in addition to the ongoing testing of staff and nasal swabbing and saliva collection will now be at any time. It’s why I’m here. Even if it’s not a provincial issue, I’ll 1-833-779-6821 homes in outbreak; used in addition to nasopharyngeal swabs to test make sure to connect you with the proper offi ce. - Goldie • Providing up to 1,700 more contact tracers to for COVID-19. Starting the week of September - Goldie goldiempp.ca 21, three Ontario hospitals are off ering saliva Your voice at Queen’s Park News Community Voice - October 1, 2020 3 Lots getting closer to reality BY JOHN CURRY woodlot area which is lo- KING’S cated between the golf The Amberwood Village course and Trailway Circle. Recreation Association The woodlot is considered (AVRA) is getting closer to small and degraded and RRich ondich ond illageillage MMar et lacear et lace realizing its goal of selling does not qualify as a signifi- five residential building lots cant woodlot in planning sliced off the Amberwood terms, using either city or FFresh...resh... FFast...ast... FFriendlyriendly Village Golf and Country provincial criteria. Club property. A report prepared by 6613- 3 - 2 13- 3 - 2 A zoning bylaw amend- Submitted photo McKinley Environmental ment application to rezone The outlined area is the Solutions as a supporting the land in question from location of the five new lots document for the rezoning 911911 ertherth SSt.,t., RRich ondich ond Parks and Open Space to being created on Trailway makes the following com- Residential has been filed Circle in Amberwood.; ment about the woodlot: “ … Professional Corporation with the city. The land fronts tree clearing associated with on Trailway Circle between width from 18 metres to 17 the proposed development AdamMillerKelly Lawyers Eagle Rock Way and Pine metres, a reduced front yard is not anticipated to result in Bluff Trail. The new lots will setback from six metres to significant negative effects Providing legal back onto the golf course five metres, and an increase on the natural features and services to with existing homes to the in lot coverage from 40 per- functions of the Site.” Kanata-Stittsville east, west and south of the cent to 43 percent. Comments about this re- and surrounding lots. Once rezoned, the lands zoning proposal should be areas for more The requested residential will be able to be divided directed to city of Ottawa zoning will permit only de- through the part lot control planner Kathy Rygus at 613- than 30 years. tached homes on the lots. process to create five indi- 580-2424, ext. 28318 or via Mary Miller Jennifer Gaspar Robert Pacan The application is asking for vidual parcels. email at Kathy.rygus@ot- some modifications to the The total site is approxi- tawa.ca by Oct. 21. Real Estate | Mortgages | Wills & Estates | Small Business Matters regular residential zoning. mately 0.28 hectares in Gateway Business Park | 300 March Rd., Suite 601, Kanata, ON K2K 2E2 This involves a reduced lot size. It currently is a small [email protected] Phone: 613-592-6290 | amk-law.ca TTHANKHANK YYOU!OU!
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Located nearby in the heart of Stitt svill e 6130 Hazeldean Road, Stittsville K2S 2M2 613-903-6949 www.hazeldeangardens.ca 4 October 1, 2020 - Community Voice EDITORIAL Cycling needs to be done safely One lifestyle change brought on by the Cyclists should know the rules of the road. pandemic has been a boom in cycling. Know your hand signals. Know where you This is resulting in more voices advocating should be riding on the road or street. Riding for improved cycling infrastructure in vari- a bike on a sidewalk is not allowed by law ous communities including in West Ottawa. in the city of Ottawa but use your common But better and more infrastructure should sense, especially with young riders involved. not be the only concern for those who If you are using a sidewalk because it’s a busy bike and, yes, for those who don’t but who street, make sure you are cycling in the di- share the roads and pathways with cyclists. rection the adjacent traffic is flowing. This Another concern is bike safety. You can have makes it easier for a motorist exiting a lane- all of the cycling infrastructure imaginable way to see you. but if you do not have bikers cycling safely, When on the Trans Canada Trail or any you still have a problem. shared-use pathway, call out “passing left” A basic aspect of bicycle safety is wearing a or “passing right” when overtaking pedes- helmet. While only those under 18 are man- trians or slower cyclists. Or use your bell or dated by provincial law to wear a helmet, ev- horn. Say “thanks” when you have passed eryone should. And yet how often do you see them, acknowledging their cooperation. a parent out cycling with his or her children It’s the friendly thing to do. with the youngsters wearing helmets but the Ensure the family’s bikes are in good run- parent without one. Wear a helmet, parents. ning order. That means tires properly inflat- It’s not only safer cycling; it’s a case of being ed and chains lubricated. Parents should a good role model for children. learn a little about bike repair, enough to be Bikes should have a light, front and back, handy if there is a breakdown while out on and a bell or horn. Cyclists should have a se- the road or trail. cure lock that will protect the bike when you If all this is done, then cycling will be safer. take a break and go for an ice cream or coffee. Let’s make it happen.
former Bradley General abutting land. Whether this of the 1950’s. In 1957, the office elsewhere in the vil- Store site on the west side restriction can be reduced Stittsville News was found- lage. This left these former of Stittsville Main Street ad- or eliminated remains to be ed by Howard Maguire who Stittsville News and Bell jacent to the Trans Canada seen. was later joined by his broth- Telephone premises vacant Trail was cleared of its two Demolished on the site on er Lloyd in the operation not when the property was sold remaining buildings and Sept. 12 were a large storage only of the newspaper but to Karl Skoff in 1973. foliage, making way for shed plus a one-storey Boyd an associated print shop. Karl Skoff was a skilled development. Block building. Both of these The business was located bricklayer, operating as Just what that develop- were originally associated in the basement area of this National Masonry, as well ment is going to look like is with the Bradley General John Curry photo building. as landlord of the Bradley not yet publicly known. It Store. The Skoff home is now In 1958, Bell Telephone General Store building. Over is known that the Bradley The block building, official- demolished. purchased the former the years of the Skoff own- OUT & ABOUT General Store property and ly known as 1520 Stittsville Hazeldean Rural Telephone ership, the Bradley General the adjacent property to Main Street, was built in building was initially asso- Company and established Store building housed a va- WITH JOHN CURRY the south, which used to be 1945, going through sever- ciated with the agricultural call switching equipment riety of businesses including the site of Roger’s Cleaners, al uses before ending up as component of the Bradley on the main floor of this a fabric shop, a taxidermy The face of Stittsville Main will both be part of the new the Karl Skoff family home business. While the Bradley building. It remained as the shop, a tea room, a restau- Street south of Abbott Street development. for four decades. Karl and name is usually associated operations hub of the local rant and a woodworking continues to change. One discussion point is the his wife Stasia had three chil- with a general store opera- telephone system until 1964 enterprise. It was being Sept. 8 saw the demolition impact of the Trans Canada dren: Dianna, Deborah and tion offering groceries, dry when Bell Telephone estab- The Bradley’s General Store of four buildings on the east Trail which abuts the proper- Christopher. Karl passed goods, boots and hardware, lished a new state-of-the-art building was initially built in side of the street just south ty to the north. It still retains away in 2009. there was more to the busi- switching centre on what is 1875 as a hotel, just five years of Orville Street to make its status as a transporta- The structure, approxi- ness than that. Bradley’s also now Hazeldean Road. after the railway had come way for the newYour four-storey tion corridor from its days mately 30 feet wide KbyAN A50TA dealt in flour and feed and The Stittsville News was to the village. In 1919, Fred Switzer on Main apartment/ as a railway line. This forbids feet deep with its narrowWEST CARLETON as such had an on-site grist sold by the Maguire brothers Bradley acquired the build- retailCommunity building. building within 30 metres, gable end facing the street,OTTAWA SOUTHmill. in 1972 to Don McCuaig of ing to be home to his general Just days later, startingYour Community a restriction Newspaper that impactsVoice had a full basement with Things changed for this the Renfrew Advance which store. on Saturday, Sept. 12, the any development on the a separate entrance. The building in the latter part established a Stittsville News [email protected]
Your KANATA Publisher & Managing Editor...... Michael Wollock ext. 107 STITTSVILLE & RICHMOND Editor...... John Curry 613-458-6423 Community WEST CARLETON Reporters...... Erin McCracken ext. 106 Your Community Newspaper Voice Anil Jhalli ext. 105 Advertising...... Barry Silverman 613-862-5970 Published by Ottawa Community Voice Publishing Company Inc., © Entire content of this newspaper Mike Stoodley 613-858-4895 613-45VOICE (458-6423), Suite 114, 4043 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K2K 2A4 is Copyrighted October 1, 2020 Mita Patel 647-655-3691 Letter Community Voice - October 1, 2020 5 Letter: How COUNCILLOR GLEN’S STITTSVILLE UPDATE COVID-19 testing update Responding to increased traffic at do these I am hearing a lot of concern from Stitts- our schools Scott Moffatt ville residents about long line-ups for I’m working with City staff, by-law offi- Councillor things work? COVID-19 testing. I am frustrated too at the cials and Ottawa Police to improve safety wait times. and circulation at several schools in our Rideau-Goulbourn Editor: With kids going back to school, health area. One example is at École Paul-Desma- Ward 21 I have just read an article officials say we need capacity to do 6,000 rais, where we’re installing “no-stopping” in the Sept. 17 Community tests per day this fall in Ottawa. Currently, signs along the south side of Abbott Street, Voice concerning the we only have resources for about 3,000 dai- and police and by-law are doing enforce- You are invited to fi ll out an online questionnaire about agreement with Mattamy ly tests, and that’s leading to long line-ups ment to ensure that cars don’t stop or park the City’s Transportation Master Plan update until Friday, for front-end funding and delays to deliver test results. Asking inside the roundabout. By-law has been October 23. the forcemain expansion parents and kids to line up for half a day to out reminding drivers to stay clear of drive- get tested is not sustainable or acceptable. Despite the signifi cant impact that COVID-19 has had along Eagleson Road. ways and fire hydrants near St. Stephen Testing in Ottawa is co-ordinated by the on Ottawa’s transportation system, the City is moving Coun. Scott Moffatt is school. If you see problems at your neigh- Champlain COVID-19 Response Commit- bourhood school, please let us know. forward with an update to the plan. The update will be quoted as saying that new growth will be pay- tee (CCRC), under the direction of Ontario Thanks to parents and students who are based on the information available, in consultation with ing for the project and not Health. Ottawa Public Health doesn’t man- walking and cycling to school. If you abso- stakeholders, other levels of government, elected offi cials the existing Richmond age or implement testing, but they do pro- lutely must drive, please park a few blocks and residents. homeowners. vide recommendations to Ontario Health away and walk the last bit. It will help with The update to the Transportation Master Plan will review However, later in the ar- and other local healthcare partners who do. safety and traffic, and be a boost for your the ways in which people, vehicles and goods move ticle, we learn about an ap- There’s a confusing mesh of partner- child’s mental and physical health! through our city, and how we can achieve this mobility ships and jurisdictions, and I see a lack of peal by Caivan concerning Skating rink at Coyote Run Park more responsibly and sustainably for all, including those accountability and coordination that needs the special area develop- We need volunteers to help build and to be fixed. who have mobility challenges. ment charge bylaw relat- maintain the skating rink at Coyote Run ed to Richmond. Caivan Here’s what we need from Ontario Health The update will be tied closely to Ottawa’s Active Park. The rink did not operate last year due wants to pay only 60 per- as soon as possible: Transportation Plan, which will combine the Ottawa to a lack of volunteers and there’s a risk that cent of the growth related • Additional testing capacity for schools, Pedestrian Plan and the Ottawa Cycling Plan into one it could remain closed this year. Outdoor charges, leaving 40 per- and more neighbourhood pop-up sites. document to guide development of the city’s pedestrian rinks in Stittsville are run 100% by volun- cent to be paid by exist- • Testing in more areas of the city. and cycling network. teers from the community. If you can help, ing users. However, even • Encouraging family doctors, communi- For this phase of engagement, we are seeking input on: please contact me. if Caivan were to with- ty health centres, and pharmacists to offer • The Active Transportation Plan draw this appeal, appar- testing. Transportation survey • Fair and equitable transportation systems ently the bylaw requires • Expanding hours of testing sites to 12 You’re invited to fill out an online ques- • New technologies that are changing the way we existing homeowners to hours per day, every day of the week. tionnaire about the City’s Transportation move around the city pay 25 percent of the cost. • Indoor facilities to avoid waiting out- Master Plan (TMP). The TMP sets out how You can use our online mapping activity to identify This seems to contradict doors during colder months. people, vehicles and goods move through missing pedestrian and cycling facilities that you would the statement by coun. • Online booking option for all of the our city, and how we can achieve this mo- like us to consider and prioritize as part of the Active Moffatt, or am I misun- testing sites. bility more sustainably for all, including Transportation Plan. derstanding something? These measures are all necessary to re- those who have mobility challenges. Visit www.ottawa.ca/TMPUpdate where you will Another question con- duce the wait times, and they can’t come This survey includes a chance to share fi nd the online questionnaire and a link to the mapping cerns the source of soon enough. feedback on Ottawa’s Active Transporta- funds to be used to repay activity, as well as an introductory video, a discussion The success of the pop-up clinic at Cana- tion Plan to identify gaps in cycling and pe- Mattamy. The special area paper on new mobility, and a report on what we heard dian Tire in September shows that it is pos- destrian infrastructure. Fill out the survey development charge that sible to meet the demand with the right re- at: www.ottawa.ca/TMPUpdate. in Phase 1 about residents’ priorities and vision for the applies to new growth in future of transportation in Ottawa. sources in place. Twenty paramedics tested Get in touch! Richmond is described over 2,700 patients over two days and gave a Transportation planning decisions affect all Ottawa My team and I are working from home as the source of most big boost to our city’s testing capacity. residents and businesses. Fill out the questionnaire today. of the funds. I am con- every day to answer your questions and We need to get all of our health care part- connect residents with the resources you Find more information or sign up for updates at www. fused – if this is a devel- ners working in lock-step to boost our test- opment charge, then need. Please email me at glen.gower@ ottawa.ca/TMPUpdate. ing capacity. I’ll continue to advocate with surely it should be paid by ottawa.ca or leave a voicemail at 613-580- health officials and all levels of government Mattamy, the developer, 2476. Sign up for my weekly newsletter at Household Hazardous aste e ot to get this fixed. so how does it become glengower.ca! I am pleased to inform you that the third and fi nal a source of funds to be extended Household Hazardous Waste Depot for 2020 paid to them? The money will be held at the Barrhaven Snow Disposal Facility seems to be flowing in the GLEN GOWER (Strandherd Drive and Dealership Drive). The Depot wrong direction. City Councillor, Stittsville will be open from Wednesday, October 21 to Sunday, I would appreciate it if We’re here to help! Contact Glen and his team October 25 between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm. someone would clarify with your questions or feedback. these two points and im- prove my understanding CALL: 613-580-2476 If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel of how these things work. EMAIL: [email protected] free to email me at [email protected] or contact me WEB: glengower.ca by phone at 613-580-2491. For information on Colin Sutherland FACEBOOK: facebook.com/councillorglen Rideau-Goulbourn issues, please visit RideauGoulbourn.ca. Richmond TWITTER/INSTAGRAM: @councillorglen 6 October 1, 2020 - Community Voice News 100th birthday at Richmond Care Home BY JOHN CURRY
A Richmond Care Home resident has celebrated her 100th birthday. Elsie Black enjoyed a cel- ebration with her family on Saturday, Sept. 12, followed by a birthday party at the Care Home on Sunday, Sept. 13. But this was not all. On Friday, Sept. 18, the Care Home held an out- John Curry photo door concert featuring Richmond Care Home resident Elsie Black enjoys her 100th singer/guitarist Arlene birthday. Quinn, with Elsie as the special guest. It was a like “She’ll be coming Ken, 62, Nancy, 67, and sunny but chilly day, with round the mountain” and Irene, 78. She also has nu- residents bundled up to “When Irish eyes are smil- merous grandchildren and attend the 45-minute ing.” Even “Jingle Bells” great grandchildren. concert. was heard along, of course, Elsie, who can yodel, used The concert featured not with “Happy Birthday.” to bake and sell cakes. She only a wide array of songs Elsie Black was born in liked to write, authoring associated with such Montreal but lived most of a couple of books includ- singers as Johnny Cash, her life in Ottawa. Her hus- ing a children’s book. She the Beach Boys, Marty band died in 2007 and she and her husband were avid Robbins, Patti Page and moved to the Richmond golfers. Hank Williams but also a Care Home in April 2019. sprinkling of old standards She has three children, [email protected]
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Margie & Ursula, Theme Dinner, 613-903-6136 I TimberwalkRetirement.com I 1250 Maritime Way, Kanata Timberwalk Retirement 8 October 1, 2020 - Community Voice Letter/News Letter: Shaking my head in disbelief Editor: a similar developer-driven the financing announce- I refer to the arti- strategy. ment by Mattamy, shouldn’t We’re taking cle “Mattamy puts up Clearly, further develop- coun. Moffatt be more trans- $11,852,169 to get build- ment in Richmond can- parent, and shouldn’t the city ing sooner in Richmond” not occur without a much be less inclined to agree to ev- orders for 2021 in the Sept. 17 issue of the needed expansion of sani- erything developers propose Community Voice and shake tary sewage and storm water to the Planning Department? Spring tree planting! my head in disbelief. capacity. The 5.9 km stretch What plans are there (if any) The article quotes coun. of pipe that will be built from to secure the ability of ser- Scott Moffatt noting that new the Richmond Pumping vices in Richmond to meet Sign up for a growth will be paying for the Station to Fallowfield Road the needs of Richmond resi- sewer expansion project and is most certainly required dents, existing and future, FREE site visit not the existing Richmond to build out both Mattamy once the Eagleson corridor homeowners. and Caivan developments in is also built out? And who Having survived the battles Richmond. But this new pipe will pay for it at that point in with the city. while I lived in will also invariably be used time? This may not be the Manotick Estates in the to service all that empty de- gratuitous gesture it is pur- early 2000’s, concerning velopment land lying in wait- ported to be. the servicing of the village ing along the Eagleson Road Are you a landowner with one or of Manotick, this appears corridor. Richard J. Lefebvre more acres looking to reforest your Contact to be yet another flavour of So instead of cheerleading Richmond empty and idle land? Dan Cooper 613-692-3571 or Planting with Rideau Valley Conservation 1-800-267-3504 Church raises over $2,300 with yard sale Authority is low-cost and full-service. It includes ext. 1124 BY JOHN CURRY committee has decided to for its parishioners such site visits, planting plans, site prep, tree planting, [email protected] put together a St. Thomas as a walk along the Trans follow-ups, and maintenance for only $0.15/tree, St. Thomas Anglican cook book which will be Canada Trail with social or $120/acre. You must be willing to plant at In partnership with: Church in Stittsville raised available for sale in the distancing and a virtual Mississippi Valley over $2,300 at its yard sale late fall. pumping carving event. least 1,000 trees. Call us! Conservation Authority & Forests Ontario on Saturday, Sept. 19. The church is consider- The church’s fundraising ing a number of activities [email protected]
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Paid for by the Government of Ontario 10 October 1, 2020 - Community Voice News Inscribed commemorative bricks available BY JOHN CURRY is a central feature at the pathway where the brick will It was back in 2015 that park. be placed. There already are the Rotary Club of Ottawa The W.J. Bell Rotary Peace A donation of $200 to sup- numerous such bricks lining – Stittsville, in partnership Park in Stittsville is more port the Peace Park provides the pathway but there are with the city of Ottawa’s than just a “peaceful” park. the donor with one of these still lots of spaces available Better Neighbourhood It is also a place of com- inscribed commemorative for new bricks. Program, undertook the memoration, where fami- bricks. Each brick can have All of the funds raised by transformation of what was lies and individuals can two lines of writing with 12 these brick donations are then W.J. Bell Park to become remember or honour a loved characters per line. Such do- used by the Rotary Club of what would be known as the one with an inscribed com- nations are also eligible for a Ottawa – Stittsville for the W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park. memorative brick. These are tax receipt. upkeep and improvement Forming the centerpiece imbedded along a pathway The donor can even choose of the W. J. Bell Rotary Peace of this transformation was a leading to the labyrinth that the location along the Park. 27-foot-diameter brick laby- rinth in the park. Designed to serve as a contemplative path for walking meditation, it was the first labyrinth to be installed on public property in the city. The labyrinth has CChristmashristmas iiss ccomingoming a large Rotary logo at its cen- tre. It is along the pathway leading from the park’s park- aandnd wwee wwantant ttoo iincludenclude yyou!ou! ing lot to this labyrinth where the inscribed commemora- tive bricks are placed. SSendend usus youryour ffavouriteavourite recipesrecipes andand Numerous individuals and businesses in the commu- HHolidaysolidays ttraditionsraditions ttoo bbee ppublishedublished nity donated to make the iinn ourour SpecialSpecial ChristmasChristmas EditionEdition project a reality. The official opening of John Curry photo DDecemberecember 33,, 22020.020. the peace park was held in Rotary Club of Ottawa - Stittsville president Dave Rooke AAss tthishis ppandemicandemic eexpands,xpands, mmoreore aandnd October 2015. Since that points out several nscribed commemorative bricks at the time, the labyrinth has at- W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park. mmoreore ooff uuss aarere hhomeome bbound,ound, aandnd a tracted those who want to meditate and relax in a of W.J. Bell. He donated the which runs on the east side bbitit ofof HolidayHoliday CheerCheer fromfrom youryour fellowfellow calm space. It has also been land as a park for the enjoy- of the park. nneighbourseighbours wwouldould ddefiefi nnitelyitely hhelp.elp. the site for yoga classes and ment of future generations. Anyone wishing more in- a community picnic to cel- W.J. Bell himself demon- formation about the W.J. SSendend usus youryour ffavouriteavourite recipesrecipes andand ebrate Canada’s 150th birth- strated extensive commu- Bell Rotary Peace Park and ttraditionsraditions ttoo [email protected]@ottawavoice.ca day in 2017, among other nity service in his role as a its inscribed commemora- activities. Recently Rotary leading Stittsville business- tive brick program should Club members planted a man and developer. contact Rotary Club presi- Your hosta flower bed at the park. The W.J. Bell Rotary Peace dent Dave Rooke at : rooke- The park’s new name W.J. Park is located at the north- [email protected] or Bell Rotary Peace Park, while east corner of Stittsville Main email info@stittsvillerotary. CommunityVoice acknowledging its new role Street and Fernbank Road in com. Newspaper as a peace park, continues to Stittsville. Access to its park- commemorate the memory ing lot is off Cherry Drive [email protected] JENANDLUCY.CA SALES REPRESENTATIVES Jen MacDonald & L ucy Webster 613-804-SOLD News Community Voice - October 1, 2020 11
>>WARD, FROM PAGE 1 the Stittsville ward. These be included in the Stittsville facilities are considered ward even though it is only But this would seem to be Kanata facilities and thus partially serviced and hence discounted at present. should be in a Kanata ward, considered rural. UPCOMING Consultant Beate Bowron, it was argued. He notes there are only a project manager for the re- Another area where change few homes in the area which view, in an online public could happen is the areas is mainly industrial and is ISSUES consultation session on along the Carp Road from very much associated with We publish every 2nd week and mail Monday, Sept. 14 dealing Rothbourne Road north Stittsville. to every home, apartment & business with the six proposed op- to highway 417. This area He points out that tions for ward boundary is currently in the Rideau- Loyadalex Crescent on the changes, said that the con- Goulbourn ward. east side of Carp Road and sultants had heard “loud and Suggestions include add- other lands on that side of clear” that the Carp River ing these areas east and west Carp Road have the poten- should remain the boundary of the Carp Road either to the tial to be moved within the between the Stittsville and Stittsville ward or, in the case city’s urban boundary. Thus Kanata South wards. of the industrial area on the a move to the Stittsville ward There had been an outcry west side of Carp Road, to would make sense. from Kanata South ward the West Carleton-March This ward boundary re- councillor Allan Hubley ward. view has now completed Publication Date Submission deadline and others in the commu- Rideau-Goulbourn ward its second round of public nity about this proposed coun. Scott Moffatt, who consultation. change which would lo- currently represents this A final report with recom- cto er 1 ...... cto er cate the Kanata Recreation area, says he has suggest- mendations will be present- Complex and its associated ed to the consultants that ed to Ottawa city council in cto er 29 ...... cto er 1 recreational facilities and the mainly industrial area December . the Ron Maslin Theatre in west of Carp Road should [email protected] ove er 12 ...... ove er >>SCHOOL, FROM PAGE 1 not yet the situation. She said the Board will award the contract for the new high school She said she will not hesitate to go back to as quickly as possible assuming the price Visit us at www.ottawavoice.ca the province to request additional funding is within the funding currently available. for the project if needed but said that this is [email protected] 613-45-VOICE (613-458-6423)
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Margie & Ursula, Theme Dinner, 613-595-1116 I BridlewoodRetirement.com I 480 Brigitta St, Kanata Timberwalk Retirement 12 October 1, 2020 - Community Voice News •SHRUBS & TREES Proposed development causes cut-through traffic concern BY JOHN CURRY This issue has been exac- new development to get erbated by a revision to the to Hazeldean Road will be •SHAPING Imagine – one side of Maple subdivision plan that lines straight down Alon Street. Grove Road with a full urban up its main north/south David Hook, a transpor- •PRUNING standard involving storm street with Alon Street. A tation consultant working • Landscaping by a Professional Team sewers, curbs and a boule- previous rendition of the for the developer, disagreed • Award Winning Company vard while the other side of plan did not have this inter- with this assessment, claim- the road has an open ditch section, with the new street ing that his analysis of the Matheson Landscaping Services LTD. 40 overgrown with vegetation. meeting Maple Grove Road situation indicates that 613-839-2730 YEARS Yet this might be the out- farther west. It was city plan- while some traffic may use [email protected] come for the far western sec- File photo ners who inaugurated this Alon Street, he thinks it will 14 October 31, 2019 - Community Voice tion of Maple Grove Road as Coun. Glen Gower change to create the four- be a “nominal amount.” development happens on Newsway intersection with Alon He bases his reasoning on one side of the road. This the south side to an urban Street lining up with the new the fact that Stittsville Main M M T RT T requires upgrades on that standard. street. Street will offer a more direct MFS is hiring for the role of paraplanner, a critical role in our business process who will side funded by the developer He said that if it remains a Lenz pointed out that there route to Hazeldean Road work closelyRoom with the advisors of the fi rmfor to enhance service Rent to existing clients and help while the other side adjacent city responsibility, it will be a already are traffic issues on while Maple Grove Road will generate new business. This individual will be assisting in many areas of the business, to existing homes remains number of years before any Alon Street, noting a num- also be a more attractive al- including1 bedroom but not limited tofully Financial furnished Planning, Business in beautifulDevelopment, Marketing open and as is, something that is not a such upgrading would be ber of recent traffic calming ternative with a greater ca- Clientconcept Service. Our paraplannerhouse. will Perfect be responsible for for female collecting and student analyzing fi nancialor pretty sight. done. He added that there measures introduced such pacity and higher speeds. informationsenior. for clients Close and assisting to Hazeldean advisors with preparing Mall, summaries Shoppers for client invest- But this will not be what are many transportation- as flex stakes along the street. The subdivision at 1981 mentsDrug, and insurance, Bank as well& Buses.as creating retirementHouse projections. has all As MFS amenities. puts a high degree happens if Stittsville ward related projects in the city She called them “ineffective. Maple Grove Road, initially of emphasis on client service and teamwork, strong consideration will be given for those coun. Glen Gower can help that are lagging far behind Her view was reinforced proposed with 196 hous- related interpersonal skills and traits. For more information about the position, or to apply, it. when they should be done, bySupporting another public Veterans meeting anding units,First is Responders now being pro- please contact Kevin613-270-9038 O’Connor at kevin@mcauleyfi nancial.com. Speaking on a Sept. 14 acknowledging it as “a participant, Fred Owen, posed with 187 housing Zoom public meeting problem.” whoABOVE claimed LEFT: that Over the 80 traf people- units participated comprised in the of 51 annual de- dealing with the proposed While concern was ex- ficCanadian calming Walk on for Bryanston Veterans at Waltertached Baker homes, Park 104 in Kanatastreet subdivision at 1981 Maple pressed about this possible Gateon Saturday, streets has October had no 19, im raising- townhomes $4,000 for and organizations 32 back-to- Grove Road, coun. Gower situation during the Zoom pact.supporting He called veterans it a “waste and of first back responders townhomes. dealing The site is post OUTDOOR STORAGE suggested he would ask the public meeting, it was not timetraumatic and stressmoney disorder. from my about 7.58 hectares in size. Old Second Line Road, Kanata developer, Claridge Homes, by any means the only perspective.” Claridge Homes hopes to Monthly or to consider upgrading the concern. ABOVE:He backed Brian up and Lenz’ Jill Greenwood, con- get draftwho have plan nearly approval 50 years for Call for Information south side of Maple Grove Carol Lenz, president tentionof combined about service cut-through with the Canadianthis subdivision Armed within Forces, the led Seasonal rates 613.227.8608 Road as well or at least to of the Bryanston Gate trafficthe Canadian using WalkAlon forStreet Veterans and nextinitiative few monthsat the Walter which Baker will consider a cost sharing ar- Community Association, thenPark in Johnwoods Kanata on October Street to 19. enable servicing of the site rangement with the city for brought up the worry about get to Hazeldean Road in- next summer. Home con- the work. He did, though, possible cut-through traf- steadLEFT: Sheldon of using Leong Huntmar (left), the managerstruction of is fund expected development in late clearly acknowledge that fic on Alon Street as a route Drivewith the or Multifaith Stittsville Housing Main Initiative, 2021 or Kanata-Carleton 2022. MPP Claridge Homes was not from the new develop- Street.Merrilee He Fullerton said that the(middle) easi- and Sammy Sampson (right), legally required to upgrade ment to Hazeldean Road. esta veteran way for of traffic 21 years from with the the [email protected] Armed Forces, participate in a planting ceremony of the Liberation 75 tulip commemorating the Canadians who served in the Second COMMUNITYfor community BUSINESS news DIRECTORY - 613-458-6423World War and the 75th anniversary of Canada’sX101 role in the TREEYOUR SERVICES and information that TREE SERVICES WATERLiberation of The Netherlands in 1945. 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That’s because he says – attended Holy Spirit grew up and still lives in Catholic School and gradu- The drive-in concert by Stittsville. ated from Sacred Heart High country music singer Brett The 24-year-old musi- School in 2014. Kissel at the Richmond fair- cian, who plays a variety Impressed with the music grounds on Saturday, Sept. of instruments from man- of the Australian rock band 19 was like a hometown gig dolin to guitar to banjo – AC/DC, he started playing for band member Connor “anything with strings,” he the drums at age five. After seeing AC/DC perform live a few years later when he In Memoriam was about ten years old and impressed with co-found- er Angus Young running around the stage, he aban- ne 6 1 31 - doned his drum sticks and Se tem er 15 0 0 took up the guitar. He started his own band It is with deep regret that we announce the eventually, participating recent death of this extraordinary man. Born in local Battle of the Bands in London, Ontario he spent his childhood competitions. He was spot- and fi nal years on the Berry Farm in Dunrobin ted by musical entrepreneur which has been in his family for over 200 Eldon Fox of Stittsville who years—his ancestors being the original settlers of this area. recruited him for the band After graduating from Kemptville Agricultural School he joined the Army at 19 for his Kiwanis Idol compe- John Curry photo and served in the Korea War from 1950-1952. As a Bren Gunner in the 2PPCLI tition. This led to Connor Connor Riddell (left) of Stittsville plays the banjo as country music singer Brett Kissel (right) (Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry), he served in the front lines and playing in the backup band walks around the stage, waving his guitar, as they perform together at the drive-in concert at participated in the historic Battle of Kapyong— a turning point in the war. After of country music singer the Richmond fairgrounds on Sept. 19. Honorable Discharge, and returning home, he re-enlisted in the Canadian Air Force Jordan McIntosh of Carleton “because in the Air Force they sleep in beds.” His abilities were obvious and he rose Place for about four years. was in the right spot at the Dawber and Pat White. Indeed, Connor feels he in the ranks from being a Private in Korea to his retirement as Major in the Canadian Armed Forces. He was Commanding Offi cer at both CFS Alert and CFB Leitrim and McIntosh had the same right time. But that is not to say that he has won the lottery by being overall served his country in peace and war for more than 36 years. management team as fel- He has been a member of also does not love the tour- part of Kissel’s band. After retirement, he joined Unit 7 Korean Veterans’ Association and served many low country music singer Kissel’s six-member backup ing. Indeed, he feels that he This year, while the pan- years as Sgt-at -Arms for the Unit. He was a founding member of the Royal Canadian Brett Kissel who spotted band ever since, continuing is in the position of enjoying demic cancelled regu- Legion Kanata Branch and was made a Life Member. Among other positions, he Connor at a performance to live in his hometown of the “best of both worlds.” lar tour shows, the Kissel served as Sgt- at- Arms in Kanata and also for several years at the Royal Canadian in Toronto. He gave Connor Stittsville. In 2018, Brett Kissel and his group has done a number Legion West Carleton. his card, saying he was “This is home for me and band played what Connor of drive-in concert shows in He loved riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Canadian Army Veterans’ looking for a guitar player. I want to keep it home,” he feels is a record for most Alberta and Saskatchewan. Paardeberg Unit Motorcycle club. He also had his pilot’s license, scuba diving Connor sent Kissel an audi- says, as he regularly flies out touring shows in Canada Shows were held in Toronto training and was an avid sailor. tion tape but heard nothing of Ottawa to join up with the in a year. The tour that year and London following the From 1985-1991 he served as Alderman March Ward on City of Kanata Council. As back. Eventually, though, tour group. had 120 dates through- Richmond concert. such, he founded the Pinheys’ Point Foundation and the March Historical Society, Kissel was going out on tour He loves Stittsville and the out the summer, finishing Connor likes that Kissel is established Riverfront Park, and participated in the preliminary work which and he hired Connor as an Ottawa area, whether it is the year with close to 150 like Garth Brooks in that he culminated in the establishment of the NHL hockey team/ arena in Kanata. “eager kid” who could help enjoying a cottage west of shows in total. Connor has believes in having a good He was a quiet, humble man but those who knew him realized that when he load the tour trailer and tune Perth or golfing on a local also travelled to Nashville time on stage, a feeling that spoke it was worth listening to. He also had a wicked sense of humour and wrote a his guitar. course. He and his long- a few times with Kisssl and he wants his band members column for many years in the Kanata Standard under the pseudonym Billy G. Gruff . This led to Connor getting time friend Nick Durocher has played on a couple of his to have as well. He says Kissel He received many awards over the years including the Ontario BiCentennial the opportunity to play the work on rock and pop music records. He has performed gives band members oppor- Medal, the Ottawa City Builders Award and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for his public guitar for one song and then projects together when he is in every province although tunities to “be a rock star”, service. two songs. Kissel’s perfor- not touring. He also teaches he has yet to visit Nunavut as it were. He says shows are He was one of a kind and will be remembered but sadly missed by those who mance at the Memorial Cup music which he now does or the Northwest Territories. very much a team effort with knew him. in Red Deer, Alta. in 2016 totally online due to the Kissel and his band have everyone contributing, with Due to COVID restrictions, a private family service will be held at a future date. turned out to be Connor’s pandemic. performed aboard a ship Kissel serving as the captain, For those wishing, a memorial donation may be made to Brookside Baptist big break as it was his first He fondly remembers his on an eight-day Caribbean just like on a hockey team. Church. You can mail a cheque to 1078 Klondike Road, Kanata, ON, K2K 1X7. full gig as a Kissel band teachers at Sacred Heart cruise which Connor says member. Connor says he High School such as Matt was a lot of fun. 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Mom Julie SBA president Allan Ryan teachers, administrators and the entire community – said that the family which who are working together to ensure the safety and well- lives in Barrhaven usually SBA launching being of students and staff everywhere. goes to the Carp Fair each year but with the Carp Fair award program As we are now a month into the school year, the cancelled this year due to the number one topic of conversation aside from the pandemic, it was decided to BY JOHN CURRY COVID-19 pandemic these days is road safety. I’d like attend this drive-in concert to take this opportunity to remind residents that we in Richmond. An added The Stittsville Business must all be more vigilant when driving in residential incentive was celebrating Association (SBA) is neighbourhoods and near schools and parks. Dylan’s birthday. launching a new business John Curry photo award program. Th e City launched an Automated Speed Enforcement The program will see the pilot project this summer, installing four cameras, two of >>RIDDELL, FROM PAGE 14 the group, saying he likes to award this year. Connor is SBA present a wall plaque which are stationary and two others rotating periodically put band members in the nominated for the Specialty to owners of new business- between six key locations in residential neighbourhoods He has high praise for spotlight. Instrument Player of the Year es opening in the commu- and school zones. Th e data collected between July 13 and Kissel, saying he is just whom And they are a talented award, the third time he has nity, welcoming them to 31 revealed that our four cameras led to 10,771 tickets he appears to be and always group. Every band mem- received a CCMA award Stittsville. being issued. Th at’s more than 2,500 tickets per camera in remembers people’s names. ber has been nominated nomination. “It is another way in just over two weeks – and the real concern is the highest He says Kissel wants to cel- for a Canadian Country which we can reach out to speed recorded during this period, with a motorist ebrate everyone’s talents in Music Association (CCMA) [email protected] our newest business mem- driving at 89 kilometres per hour on Meadowlands near bers and to thank them for St. Gregory Elementary School. investing in our communi- Time on your hands? ty,” reports SBA president In addition to the ASE pilot project, the City has Allan Ryan. equipped nearly 60 intersections with red-light cameras Tired of watching TV Ryan is no stranger to to reduce aggressive driving behaviours, with another 14 such a program as he was cameras being installed by the end of the year. Studies instrumental in introduc- have shown that red-light violation rates can decrease ing such a new business as much as 42 percent within a few months of camera We have award program when he installation. I am confi dent that we will see some was a Goulbourn township progress as we extend these initiatives and continue to councillor in the 1990’s. promote more cautious and improved driving habits in the answer This was prior to the 2001 all four corners of Ottawa. amalgamation creating the city of Ottawa of which Finally, Councillors will be able to implement gateway for you! Stittsville and Goulbourn speed-limit signs and some permanent traffi c-calming are now a part. Ryan notes measures, such as speed humps and speed tables, median- that the program was well narrowing islands and pedestrian-refuge islands, with $ received by the business funding from their annual $50,000 budget for temporary taxes includedluddedd community back then traffi c-calming measures. Please reach out to your local ONLY 40 and he is hopeful that this Councillor if you wish to inquire about implementing will be the case again as the any of these measures in your neighbourhood. Richmond’s Got Spirit! is about the history, events and people of the village of Richmond. program is offered under It’s a local book about a local Ottawa-area community! Even if you don’t live in Richmond, you are going to enjoy the SBA banner. It is important to note that the revenue generated by the reading about that community’s heritage, its fascinating personalities and its historic events ranging from a big The wall plaques for this fi nes issued from the ASE project and red-light cameras, bank robbery to a Ku Klux Klan meeting to a shootout on its main street! SBA new business award will be re-invested in community safety programs with program will be designed our partners at Safer Roads Ottawa. I hope this shines a and crafted locally by Dave light on how seriously we have to take road safety across THIS IS A WIN-WIN SITUATION! White at Mementos on the our city, and particularly in school zones – and how You get a great book of local interest to read AND all proceeds from the sale Carp Road. essential photo-radar and red-light cameras will be in The SBA works to assist addressing some of this dangerous behaviour. of these books will be donated to the Stittsville and Richmond Food Banks. and promote local busi- nesses to the community. To order your copy, call 613-831-2028 to arrange prompt delivery to your doorstep. You can leave payment on the doorstep or mail it to P.O. Box 610, Stittsville, ON K2S 1A7 [email protected] 16 October 1, 2020 - Community Voice HHA EL EANA EL EAN AR ENSAR ENS IS Y B BBLE Sa s oan oc er, resident of Hazeldean Gardens
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