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Your STITTSVILLE CommunityVoice & RICHMOND January 9, 2020 [email protected] 613-45-VOICE www.ottawavoice.ca [email protected] Vol. 3 No. 1 INSIDE THIS EDITION
Juliette Capuano (centre) has celebrated her 100th birthday, page 3.
Sign says everything about Thomas Cavanagh who died on Dec. 5, page 5
Best on the ice Submitted photo Holding the Ontario Curling Association’s 2019 Elementary School Provincial Championship banner are members of the winning rink and Sacred Heart U-Rock Music School performers High School students (from left) skip Marcus DiPaolo, second Jacob Pierunek, lead Hannah Paton and third Megan Zwolak with coach Robbie Zwolak in Battle of the Bands, page 19. behind them. See story page 7.
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Carp Agricultural Society New Fernbank public school taking shape BY JOHN CURRY effect for September 2020 and found at www.ocdsb.ca/john- on a seven-acre site on the Annual General A new public elementary involve the following schools: young-elementary-school- south side of Cope Drive be- school in the Fernbank lands is John Young Elementary School study. tween Continental Avenue and inching closer to reality. and Westwind Public School. The board has already pur- Rouncey Road. There will be a Meeting The Ottawa Carleton District As part of the Board-approved chased land for a school at the city park adjacent to the school School Board recently submit- consultation process, an advi- southwest corner of Cope Drive site. Thursday, January 23rd, 2020. ted a site plan application to the sory committee comprised of and Rouncey Road within the The school will have 30 class- Starts at 7:30pm City of Ottawa. principals and school council Blackstone subdivision. rooms which includes eight This new school is expected representatives from the two Kanata-Carleton MPP Merrilee kindergarten classrooms and Carp Agricultural Hall to alleviate the overcrowding at schools met in early December Fullerton said in a statement in one special education class- John Young elementary school to further discuss staff’s pro- October, 2019 she has long advo- room. There will also be a double 3790 Carp Road, Carp in Glen Cairn. posed plan of: cated for a new school to ease the gymnasium with a full stage and It was the OCDSB’s top priority • Temporarily redirect- overcrowding at John Young in a library. There will also be provi- in its list of capital projects sub- ing Fernbank-area Year her riding and is aware the pub- sion for 12 portable classrooms mitted to the province in the fall. 1 Kindergarten, Year 2 lic board has made a new facility in the future. Christine Boothby, the board’s Kindergarten and Grade 1 in Stittsville in the neighbour- The school is being designed Zone 2 trustee for Kanata, told students from John Young to ing Carleton riding a priority for to accommodate about 674 Your Community Voice in an Westwind. funding. students. earlier interview a funding de- Alternate accommodation op- “I will continue to advocate for Comments on the site plan cision from the province is like- tions were also discussed. all families in Kanata-Carleton,” can be sent to planner Colette ly to come in February of 2020. The next step in the consul- she told Your Community Voice. Gorni at colette.gorni@ottawa. Speaking optimistically at the tation plan is the public’s op- Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari ca or 613-580-2424 ext. 21239, time, Boothby said if the capi- portunity to comment on the assured concerned parents at and you can copy glen.gower@ tal funding application is ap- proposed accommodation the time she supported a pub- ottawa.ca. proved, she anticipated a new plan that will be presented at a lic elementary school for the Deadline for comments is school could be built in time for meeting scheduled for: Monday, Fernbank lands and is working January 13, 2020. the 2022 school year. January 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. at closely with Fullerton to make Interim accommodation Westwind Public School, 111 it happen. With files from Anil Jhalli and measures to relieve the over- Hartsmere Drive The two-storey, 70,000 square Patrick Uguccioni crowding are required to take Additional information can be foot school will be situated [email protected]; NEWS FROM QUEEN’S PARK ONTARIO INVESTING IN COMMUNITY offi cers where and when they are needed most, as well as support • The CSP Grants build on the $105.4 million both the SAFETY AND KEEPING IMPAIRED DRIVERS police services as they implement public safety and community provincial and federal governments have invested to date OFF THE ROAD YEAR-ROUND IN OTTAWA policing initiatives that focus on local or provincial priorities. to combat gun and gang violence across the province Additionally, the Ottawa Police Service will receive $52,786.24 through the Ontario Guns, Gangs and Violence Reduction The Ontario government announced that it is providing police in funding through the province’s Reduce Impaired Driving Strategy. services across the province with the resources they need to combat Everywhere (RIDE) Grant to help detect impaired drivers and • All municipal and First Nations police services and OPP crime and keep communities safe by investing $195 million keep our streets and highways safe. This investment is part of the municipal contract locations are eligible for funding through the new Community Safety and Policing (CSP) Grant over government’s investment of $2.4 million recently announced that under the RIDE grant program. the next three years. will enable a total of 172 police services across the province to • Drivers who are found to be driving while impaired Of this signifi cant investment, $13,836,060.06 is being given carry out this important road safety mission throughout the year. will face penalties immediately. They may also face to the Ottawa Police Service, giving them the necessary tools and With this funding, local police service will be able to conduct additional consequences later if they are convicted in resources to enable deployment of frontline offi cers where and regular roadside spot-checks and education campaigns needed to court. Impaired driving penalties can vary depending on when they are needed most, while supporting community policing detect impaired drivers and keep our roads safe. It will help pay the driver’s age, licence type, the amount of alcohol or initiatives that focus on local priorities such as community policing for cover sworn offi cers’ overtime and paid duty RIDE activities. In drugs in their system, and how many times they have and more police presence in rural Ottawa. This support will play a the last decade in Ontario, more than 1,700 lives have been lost been convicted. 30-6179 Perth St, crucial role in strengthening community safety in Ottawa, including and over 25,000 people injured in collisions involving an impaired Richmond, ON rural Ottawa, while at the same time supporting hard-working driver. With the legalization of recreational cannabis last year, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE: frontline offi cers. roadside spot-checks have proven even more crucial. K0A 2ZO My constituency offi ce is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 Our government is addressing the concerns of our community. Quick Facts pm and I have 4 full-time employees helping me serve the people That’s why we believe in putting resources directly into the hands • Police services will be required to report annually on the of Carleton. If you require assistance on any matter, please contact 613-838-4425 of the Ottawa Police Service. They are the experts in maintaining outcomes of initiatives, such as an increase in support me at any time. It’s why I’m here. Even if it’s not a provincial issue, public safety and the primary partner in keeping Ottawa’s for front-line offi cers and/or an increase in community 1-833-779-6821 I’ll make sure to connect you with the proper offi ce. communities safe. The CSP Grant provides police services with the safety and well-being, for both the local and provincial - Goldie goldiempp.ca necessary tools and resources to enable deployment of frontline priorities funding streams of the CSP grant program. Your voice at Queen’s Park News Community Voice - January 9, 2020 3 Former Amberwood resident celebrates her 100th birthday BY JOHN CURRY Amberwood Village in Stittsville where they lived Juliette “Julie” Capuano for many years before mov- has reached the century ing to an apartment on mark. Carling Avenue in Ottawa. A party to celebrate her After her husband’s death, 100th birthday was held Capuano moved back to last month in her honour Amberwood. She moved at the Stittsville Retirement to the Stittsville Retirement Community (Villa) by Community (Villa) two Revera on Stittsville Main years ago. Street. Up until four years ago, She marked the special Capuano was a long-time occasion on Dec. 2 by sit- participant in twice-a- ting on Santa’s knee, joined week exercise classes led by her great-grandson in Stittsville by instructor Hudson Forbes who was Sandy Sutherland, dat- enjoying his first-ever visit John Curry photo ing back to 1983. Indeed, with St. Nick.. Juliette Capuano in 2011, she received an Capuano, who was born award for her longtime at- in Detroit, married her During their marriage, tendance. She has also kept husband Gaston in 1940 Julie and Gaston, who was busy over the years sewing in Halifax. They had five in the Air Force, lived in and knitting. children – Paul, Lyn, Tara, several places in Canada, “I was always doing some- Kim and Bonnie. She now including Vancouver, Cold thing,” she says. has 15 grandchildren and Lake, Ottawa and Trenton. 15 great-grandchildren. In 1978, they moved to [email protected]
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OTT-AD-3962 Your Community Voice-5.15x10.71-Big.indd 1 2020-01-03 9:46 AM 4 January 9, 2020 - Community Voice EDITORIAL A time to reflect With the first issue of a fresh new year here, attempts to bulldoze cherished greenspace it is a time to reflect on what was and what in their backyards. is to come. And in gymnasiums, arenas, soccer pitches, We dwell too on what we have accomplished ball diamonds, stages and classrooms, we and what our goals are over the coming watched in awe as coaches, teachers and months. mentors gave of their time selflessly for the You, our readers and advertisers, are the rea- benefit of our children. son we are able to do what we do. Let’s not forget too the stories we brought to Because of you, we can shine a light on those you of those angels who stepped forward to who operate in the shadows. Because of you, help those less fortunate among us. we can tell you about that entrepreneur, that We are very proud of our reporting, brought selfless volunteer, and that community lead- to you by the best team in community er or group making life better for their neigh- journalism that includes John Curry, Erin bours. Because of you, we provide a forum for McCracken and Anil Jhalli. They are experi- different points of view. enced, dedicated and caring journalists who We provided ongoing coverage of the dev- bring a voice to the people and communities astating floods along the Ottawa River telling they cover. the stories of those directly affected and the Most of all, we are proud of the loyalty of our incredible resolve of a community that would readers and businesses who make it all pos- bend, but would not break. sible for us to come into your homes every We continue to follow the dogged determi- two weeks. nation of homeowners fighting developers’ For this we are forever grateful.
provides a vision for the have gone up significantly, future growth of the mu- in part, because of the lim- OP-ED: Big year ahead at city hall nicipality and a frame- ited supply of housing. work to guide the city’s Talk to any local real es- system and community Two things can help the that time and adjustments physical development. tate agent and they will confidence is riding on a city bring political and op- are needed to ensure that Developing the plan tell you that the Ottawa precarious rail. erational stability to the there is some level of eq- can be a thankless task as market is hot but with I think most people gen- transit system. uity across the city’s 23 some expect the impos- little inventory available erally accept that there First, a clear and concise wards. sible task of freezing the to buyers. It is hard to talk are “growing pains” with multi-point plan for the These exercises are never city in time. The stakes about fostering an afford- a large infrastructure next year will help dem- easy and I expect the big- are high. If the city does able city when the cost of project. But continued onstrate that transit lead- ger wards to be carved up not properly accommo- a new home is out of the problems will create a ers are taking concrete in places like Barrhaven date residential growth, it reach for average middle wider crisis of confidence steps to improve system and the beleaguered will drive housing outside class home buyers. in the transit model and reliability. Second, trans- College ward. City coun- the city boundaries. Urban densification will leadership. parency needs to be at the cillors will pay close atten- This type of development also be a hot topic. It is I hope that the system forefront and additional tion given their political is disastrous for our trans- very easy to preach limit- BY STEVE DESROCHES @ stabilizes as the cost of a steps are needed to show fate could be impacted portation network given ing urban sprawl but quite SteveDesroches parallel bus system will that the city is managing by the changing ward that zero growth funding another to admit that carve a significant hole in the situation and transit landscape. is collected to invest in some neighbourhoods Let’s hope that the year the city budget. If I was on riders are kept up to date It will be a political tight- roads and transit needed will see high rise develop- 2020 brings 20/20 vision the transit commission, I through multi-media rope for them as any in- to accommodate the out- ments especially around to all our elected leaders. would want to demon- channels. terventions will have the side-Ottawa commuters. our LRT nodes. It will be a busy year at strate that I am working Also around the cor- negative perception of Considerable pressure There surely will be city hall marked with big towards solutions rather ner, the City will conduct political gerrymandering will also be brought to much more to come but tasks on the agenda. than just blaming and the first ward bound- aimed at helping politi- extend the city’s urban admittedly a happy new Public transit Yourhas soared complaining. The buck ary review in 15 yearsKAN AinTA cians rather than their development bound- year at city hall is good for as a top concern at city stops with the transit preparation for theWEST 2022 CARLETON constituents. ary. While it makes sense us all. hall.Community There is an unprec- commission and they are municipal elections.OTTAWA The SOUTHOctober of 2020 will see to “hold the line” on the Steve Desroches is a for- edented state of publicYour Community not Newspaperon the outside lookVoice- city’s population has a draft of the city’s new of- boundary, it is hard to ig- mer City of Ottawa coun- uneasiness in our transit ing in. grown significantly since ficial plan. The document nore that housing prices cillor and deputy-mayor.
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COUNCILLOR’S COLUMN – STITTSVILLE Public school board submits site plan for Thomas Cavanagh known for new Fernbank elementary school his hard work and generosity The City has received a proposal for a new public elemen- Scott Moffatt tary school at 480 Cope Drive, between Continental Avenue home heating fuel. But and Rouncey Road to serve the growing Fernbank commu- while his renowned gen- Councillor nity. (The school board is still waiting for funding to be erosity became a trade- Rideau-Goulbourn confirmed from the provincial government.) mark in his later Cavanagh Site plan applications help ensure that buildings are de- Construction life, it did not Ward 21 signed appropriately, and that they are safe, functional and serve him well in this early minimize potential impacts on neighbouring properties. All job. He would give custom- site plans include a description of things like the location of ers coal for free if they did buildings, landscaping, vehicle and pedestrian access, park- not have the means to pay. Happy New Year, Richmond! I hope everyone enjoyed ing lot layout, municipal servicing (water and sewer), etc. Needless to say, his days their Christmas as we embark together on a new Visit my web site for more information. delivering coal were num- decade. When I started this column, I said I would not bered and he moved on. Retail plaza proposed for Cope at Terry Fox look back in it and only forward. Let’s do that. In what has been termed The City has received a site plan control application to the “luckiest day” of his life, build a retail plaza at 1140 Terry Fox Drive, located at the Given 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade and Cavanagh was in Carleton we are just getting through one that likely did not give us corner of Cope Drive just north of the Walmart shopping OUT & ABOUT Place to see a doctor after area in Stittsville. The project would include three sin- as much change in the village as the next one will, what WITH JOHN CURRY he hurt his thumb. That’s gle-storey retail buildings and include six individual units when he first saw Kay (nee are your priorities? Oft en residents in all communities that could include retail and restaurant, and a potential for The founder and inspi- Coyles), offering her a ride make the mistake of comparing themselves to others. retail food store, office, and personal service businesses. No rational leader of Thomas in his 1949 Chevy Coupe to What is missing in that equation is what happens in zoning change is required, since it already allows for a large Cavanagh Construction a plowing match in Carp. those other communities. Who is driving the change range of residential and non-residential uses. Limited passed away on This led not only to 63 in those communities and who is leading the eff ort to Revised development application for 5924 & Dec. 5, 2019. Thomas years of marriage and chil- bring in community benefi ts are key questions that do 5938 Hazeldean Road Cavanagh was 86. dren, but also to a business not oft en get asked by others. The city has received a revised site plan and zoning appli- The firm’s own growth was partnership. cation for 5924 and 5938 Hazeldean Road, which includes in many ways spurred on In the early years, Kay With that in mind, what is Richmond looking for a housing development at the corner of Victor Street at the and energized by the devel- made sure Cavanagh over the next ten years? We know there are plans for opment of Stittsville from Construction got paid for its site of the old gas station. more housing in the village. Th ere are plans for a new a village of 2,200 in 1975 to work. Later, Tom was usu- The current zoning on the property allows for a wide school, a skate park, a splash pad and more parks. We range of uses, including commercial and residential. This a booming community of ally up before the sun, out over 30,000 at present. checking various job sites. submitted a proposal for a new community building to site is an ideal spot for new homes, and a residential devel- be built in the Western Development Lands recently. opment will have far less impact on neighbouring residents It all began for Cavanagh, He would then be back born in 1933, when he pur- home, talking things over Are there projects missing that you feel we should than the originally-proposed retail plan. chased a single axle dump with Kay. Then there was a achieve together? Is there a community benefi t you The developer has made some minor changes in the re- truck in 1953. The com- kiss, a muffin to go and Tom would like to see in Richmond? submission, including a larger setback on the west side of pany now boasts a fleet of was off for the day’s work. the property in response to concerns from the neighbouring over 500 trucks and related But for Tom it was not re- Give this some thought and let me know. Almost condo development. They’ve also agreed to provide traffic heavy equipment and 800 ally work. It was his calling. calming measures to mitigate safety issues on Victor street. every project that I have achieved throughout Rideau- employees, including en- He never talked about going Goulbourn has started within the community. Be it I want to make it clear that this development proposal has gineers, technicians, tech- to work. He would talk not funding or idea generation, it is communities that not been approved. There are still several oustanding issues nologists, accountants and about work activities but that need to be addressed. trades people. about people and friend- drive change. Let’s kick off the decade planning for how OC Transpo service improvements Cavanagh believed em- ships and the people he met we can grow Richmond together. Thank you for your suggestions and feedback about OC ployees were the firm’s and befriended along life’s Transpo service. I’m glad to see several specific route addi- greatest asset. He viewed highway. Not only meeting Perth Street Construction tions starting on January 5 as a result of your feedback, in- his employees as an ex- people but helping them. cluding new trips in the afternoon from Tunney’s. tended family. He helped out every fun- Residents may have noticed the construction of a new Clearly there is more work to be done to fix our transit Add to this his additional draiser. He was known at road on the north side of Perth Street in recent weeks. system, and I will continue to work with residents and OC values involving family, fundraisers to overpay Transpo to improve service for Stittsville. Visit my web site friends, community and handsomely, all to help Th at road will be in place as a detour for road works to see a full list of upcoming service changes. generosity and the legend someone while not making along Perth Street. In order to minimize construction that was Tom Cavanagh it feel like a handout. impacts, Caivan proposed to build a bypass around takes shape. Throughout Ottawa and their construction area. In the future, that road will be GLEN GOWER Growing up on a farm in adjacent Lanark County, part of their development but will not connect directly City Councillor, Stittsville rural Goulbourn with his Cavanagh sponsorship to Perth Street. Th is connection is only temporary. sister and two brothers, of community events has We’re here to help! Tom attended S.S. No. 5, been unparalleled, whether Contact Glen and his team with the stone schoolhouse in it is the Goodwood Music your questions or feedback. Munster. Festival or the Carp and CALL: 613-580-2476 One of his early jobs Richmond fairs, or many If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel VISIT: glengower.ca before purchasing that other events. free to email me at [email protected] or contact me EMAIL: [email protected] first truck was deliver- by phone at 613-580-2491. For information on or drop in at CARDELREC–Goulbourn ing coal, then a popular PLEASE SEE CAVANAGH, PAGE 6 Rideau-Goulbourn issues, please visit RideauGoulbourn.ca. 6 January 9, 2020 - Community Voice Column At Tom’s funeral at the in- >>CAVANAGH, FROM PAGE 5 door artificial turf field at the Beckwith recreation REAL ESTATE When the former complex, Beckwith town- Goulbourn Recreation ship reeve Richard Kidd, AUCTION Complex, now the in his eulogy, called Tom a CARDELREC-Goulbourn legend in the Ottawa Valley, TO BE SOLD UNRESERVED complex, on Shea Road just like Big Joe Mufferaw, was built in 2000, Thomas except that Tom was real, Cavanagh Construction not a myth. 2939 Fairlea Cresc. Unit 23 and its employees donat- Tom’s nephew, Mike Ottawa, ON K1V9A5 ed the parking lot. A giant Cavanagh, in his eulogy rock at the south end of said that Tom taught him Wed., Jan 15/20 @ 10 am the parking lot bearing the the importance of family Cavanagh Construction as well as business, saying logo is an ongoing testa- John Brummell photo that Tom was like a father The Area is Hot, So Why NOT Get A Piece of It ment to this donation. Thomas Cavanagh to him. Cavanagh Construction “His legacy of giving will Why rent when you can own ? Featuring a 1970’s relaxing townhouse located with- did a similar thing for Holy time and ongoing support live on forever,” he said. in walkable errands that can be accomplished on foot. Perfect for families. House is Spirit Catholic Church by Tom and Kay Cavanagh Jeff Cavanagh, in his eulo- complete with 3 bedrooms on upper level w/ 4 pce bath. Tiled front foyer has closet across the street, paving for the Ashton community. gy for his father, called him & 2 pce powder room. A space saving kitchen with an adjacent dining room. Formal the new church’s expan- In 2007, a new single pad “a man of action” who treat- living room. Basement features a family room, a laundry room, a storage room, a small sive parking lot when it arena at the West Carleton ed everyone with respect lit pantry & a workshop. Inclusives; newer fridge (like new), stove, dishwasher, chest opened in 2007. These are Community Complex and who would do anything freezer & newer washer & dryer. Elec. baseboard heat. 200 amp service. Rented hot wa- just two of his known con- was named the Thomas for his friends. He praised ter heater. Alarm system. Annual taxes $2400.00 (+/-). Condo fees $421.00 (per month, tributions. So many oth- Cavanagh Sensplex, a his father’s work ethic, his water included). Th is property will be sold Unreserved to the highest bidder regardless ers were done with little major recognition of his generosity, his wisdom and of price. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our offi ce at 613-267-6027. or no publicity, whether it support of the recreation the fact that he never held a was fundraising for a new needs of West Carleton grudge. Jim Hands: The Voice of Experience roof on his home church of residents. Thomas James Cavanagh St. Clare’s at Dwyer Hill or Tom liked all things Irish, is survived by his wife Kay, Phone: (613) 267-6027 • www.jimhandsauction.com helping some other church being a huge supporter daughters Cindy (Phil Auctioneer & Qualifi ed Appraiser of whatever denomination of the Irish Society of the McSkimming) and Lori that needed a helping hand. National Capital Region (Jeff Davies), son Jeff (Kelly), He was a familiar figure at and even serving as the nephew Mike (Jane), nine church suppers, no matter grand marshal of the annu- grandchildren, five great- what the church. al St. Patrick’s Day parade in grandchildren and his And the community Ottawa. He also loved coun- sister Rosemary (Lloyd UPCOMING recognized this support. tryh music as evidenced by Cranston). He was pre- The spacious Cavanagh songs at his funeral such as deceased by his parents Construction yard at ones by Johnny Cash and Terrence and Marjorie ISSUES Ashton Station is lo- Willie Nelson. A video ap- (nee McKenna), a baby We publish every 2nd week and mailed cated on what has been pearance at the funeral by boy Randy (deceased 1965) to every home, appartment & business named Cavanagh Road. American country music and his brothers Gerald and In 1991, at the sugges- singer Gene Watson, iden- Terry. tion of the Greater Ashton tified as Tom’s favourite To honour his legacy and Community Association, country singer, was fur- spirit of generosity the the Ashton Community ther evidence of his love of new Thomas Cavanagh Centre was renamed the country music. Foundation will continue Cavanagh Community He was also a big NASCAR his commitment to com- Centre because of the long racing fan. munity giving.
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John Curry photo Three Goulbourn Skating Club skaters who won gold medals at a competition in Stratford on Sunday, Dec. 15 are (from left) Katie Xu, Michael Raytchev and Jack Fan. Skaters on path to World Winter Games BY JOHN CURRY while Raytchev earned gold in both of his BEST PRICES OF THE YEAR events. Three Goulbourn Skating Club mem- They will be skating in a competition bers are on a path leading to the Special in Arnprior later this month in a final COMING SOON Olympics World Winter Games in Sweden warmup before nationals. in Feb. 2021. Xu and Fan are no strangers to the Katie Xu, Jack Fan and Michael Raytchev Special Olympics World Winter Games all participated in a national team train- as both captured top spot at the 2017 edi- ing camp in Kitchener last month. This tion in Austria. was a prelude to their competing in the In Oct. 2018, the former “Arena A” at national Special Olympics winter games what is now the CARDELREC-Goulbourn in Thunder Bay next month. Their perfor- recreation complex on Shea Road in mances at the nationals will determine if Stittsville was named the “Katie Xu and they make the jump to compete against Jack Fan Rink” in honour of these two the world’s best. Special Olympics skaters. Earlier in 2018, All three are at the top of their game the pair were honoured at the Ottawa CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR FREE as evidenced by their performances at Sports Award gala for their world cham- a competition in Stratford the day after pionship success. QUOTE FOR the national team training camp. They In 2017, Fan was named male athlete of all performed “awesome” in the words the year by Special Olympics Ontario and of their long-time coach Cathy Skinner also by Special Olympics Canada. Xu was of Stittsville. a Special Olympics Ontario female athlete The trio finished well out in front of of the year nominee that same year. their competitors at the Stratford meet. Both have been skating with the Xu came home with three gold medals Goulbourn club in its Special Olympics from her three events. Fan also reached program since 2011. the top of the podium in his three events, [email protected]
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ocsb.ca/kinder 12 January 9, 2020 - Community Voice News Merilee Clarke still busy in retirement BY JOHN CURRY was a pre-school pro- week. sector. They decided to go organized the Christmas gram offered through the She sold the business into business together and pageant presented at the If your child has grown up Goulbourn recreation de- in 2008 and stayed on in moved the Kumon learn- church on Sunday, Dec. 22. in Stittsville or Richmond partment. It alternated one a supportive role until ing centre to the Stittsville She makes it clear that over the past three de- day a week in Stittsville 2010. Merrily We Go con- Shopping Centre where she has no thoughts from cades, chances are Merilee and the following week in tinues to operate in its they grew the program. retiring from this Sunday Clarke has played a role in Richmond before settling longtime home at St. Merilee focused on the School role. their upbringing. in Stittsville for 10 years Thomas Anglican Church reading and John looked “I have to have my hand Clarke retired last until 2001. in Stittsville, with Jayne after the math, assisted by in with kids somewhere,” September after 28 years With the creation of the Tanner as its teacher/ a staff mostly comprised of she says. John Curry photo working with children in new city of Ottawa that director. former Kumon students. Clarke says there may be Merilee Clarke one way or another. year, Clarke struck out on While Merilee was grow- This continued for six a children’s book in her It all began back in her own, starting a licensed ing the pre-school, she years until John’s death. future. their family moved to 1991 when she start- pre-school she called started working in 1993 Merilee could not continue Her long involvement Stittsville 20 years ago, ed the Building Blocks Merrily We Go. It grew to with the Kumon after- to operate the business by with children in Stittsville, taking up residence in the Play School. Initially, it operate four full days a school learning program, herself. She sold it, staying either through the Merrily former Anglican Church
SPECIALIZING 55 PLUS then operating in Stittsville on for a year and a half to We Go pre-school or the rectory on Carleton AND SENIORS out of the same church help with the transition. Kumon learning centre, Cathcart Street adjacent Come hall. So, for Merilee, it was This ended with her retire- has brought her together to St. Thomas Anglican join our winter just a few steps from her ment last September. with many children and Church. classes! pre-school to her Kumon But don’t think she is sit- parents over the past near- During her 18 years in work. ting back now and doing ly 30 years. Munster, Merilee was a Terri Morgan, Certifi ed Yoga Therapist This continued until nothing. She is looking “So many people know volunteer with the Munster RELIEVE & SUPPORT: CHAIR YOGA CERTIFIED March 2010 when the after her grandchildren me,” she says, with many library, looking after the • SCIATICA • LONG TERM CARE • CHRONIC PAIN • INDEPENDANT LIVING Kumon franchise became every day and continuing approaching her in the children’s section and lead- • ANXIETY & STRESS • ALZHEIMERS available and was acquired her long-time involvement community to share their ing the story time program by Merilee and her hus- with the Sunday School common experiences. for about 10 years. yyogaforyourknots.comogaforyourknots.com band John who was tiring at St. Thomas Anglican Clarke lived in Munster [email protected] • 613-797-7347 of working in the high tech Church. She recently before she and John and [email protected]
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© 2020 HSL Community Voice - January 9, 2020 13 May’s Do’s & Don t’s
By Rosanne McNamee, Doctor of Audiology at Hearing Freedom
For several years now, May has brought Hearing Health to the Na- DO ... Make sure your initial assessment is thorough. Get confi r- tional forefront. You now know untreated hearing loss is linked to an mation that your ear canals are free of earwax. Look for an Audiolo- increase of dementia, depression, anxiety, falls, social isolation and gist that will assess the physical functioning of your eardrum as well as more! Early intervention for even the slightest hearing loss is crucial your ability to hear sounds and words in quiet, but also in noise. Look to your overall health. You are now motivated to pursue your own to have a comparison between your abilities with one ear versus two. hearing health…but where do you go from here? Have your sensitivity to loudness assessed. It is crucial that the initial Here are a few do’s & don’ts to help you navigate the hearing health- assessment be very detailed because that assessment is the founda- care terrain in your journey towards better hearing and ultimately tion for everything else thereafter. Such an assessment will generally better overall health and quality of life. require a 1.5 hour consult.
DO ... Look for an Audiologist. A physician’s referral is not re- DON’T ... Get discouraged. Learning to hear again takes quired to be assessed by an Audiologist. Audiologists are healthcare time. Your brain cannot relearn to hear overnight. Be patient and per- professionals with Masters or Doctorate levels of education. They sistent, especially in those fi rst weeks when your voice sounds awfully are regulated by the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language strange and the noises seem so intrusive. This is normal. The dust will Pathologists of Ontario. Consequently, they are quality assured and settle…but only if you wear your new devices consistently and let it. accountable. They are the most qualifi ed to assess your hearing abilities and discuss what the next step should be, whether that is treat- ment through medical intervention or rehabilitation through the use of DO ... Understand your device. The performance can greatly hearing devices. vary from one product to another. Have your Audiologist explain to you what you are, and aren’t, getting. Understand how your selected technology will treat the environment. Make sure the trial time and DON’T ... Limit your potential of success. Because hear- service plan is generous because it can take some time to wrap your ing is highly individualized, the hearing device prescribed must be mind around all the details. The more you understand how your prod- as unique as you are. What works for one, will not necessarily work uct will react to the environment, the better you can work with it, giving for another. With 10 Manufactures offering different products, you you greater success and satisfaction. owe it to yourself to get the one amongst them that suits you best. To achieve this, look for an independent clinic with no product limitations. Hearing is complex, and so are today’s hearing devices. Dealing with Many locations today are either manufacturer owned or carry limited the most qualifi ed health care professional, in the most independent manufacturers, so all patients are prescribed the same product line setting and getting individualized care is essential. Finding that right despite their unique set of hearing needs and wants. This is great for solution is not a simple process, but with the guidelines within, success the business as it provides greater profi t margins, but is not in your best is possible! interest. A limitation to one or a few product lines may mean you will unknowingly settle for a product sub-optimal for you.
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BY JOHN CURRY Cafe have both stepped The Lions Club used forward to help out its annual fund raising The Stittsville District Tammy Rydholm who is initiative leading up to Lions Club and Napoli’s battling cancer. Christmas to come to the aid of the Stittsville single mother, raising $16,000 Optometric Receptionist Position: through fundraising led by Gord MacIsaac. Napoli’s Cafe has do- Busy optometric clinic in Stittsville seeking a reliable, John Curry photo nated $10,000 to Rydholm At the presentation of a $16,000 donation to help out cancer patient Tammy Rydholm personable, hard-working full-time receptionist. with the money coming (behind cheque, right) are (front row, from left) Stittsville District Lions Club members Ron Experience an asset but not required. Hours are from funds raised at the Armstrong, Wayne Beaten, Don Zogalo and Brenda Miller, Tammy’s mother Bonnie Fritz, Monday-Friday with at least one evening until 7pm. Stittsville restaurant’s Tammy, and Lions Marilyn Southall, Ed Verbiwski and Gord MacIsaac and (back row, from Candidates must be organized, mature, friendly, have recent annual Christmas left) Lions Sulo Viherjoki, Bob Lewis and Robert Gregory. a good telephone manner and eager to learn. Email customer apprerciation resume to [email protected]. party. Rydholm, diagnosed with stage four metasta- sized melanoma in both of her lungs, is facing JJIM’S• BrakesIM’S & HIHMufflersI TECHTECH AAUTOUTO RREPAIRSEPAIRS IINC.NC. costly monthly medical • Suspension & Alignment treatments to hopefully • Tune-ups slow down the spread of • Air Conditioning the cancer. She is a self- • Safety Inspections employed house cleaner with no employment-
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CALL 613-458-6423 x101 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Sports Community Voice - January 9, 2020 17 Around the village of Richmond Advisory Committee (1987-1993) and was active in the Rideau Township Historical Society. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, David Bartlett, a former mayor of Rideau Township. They had two children, Michael and Peter. Betty’s funeral service was held at the Kars Chapel of the Tubman Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 17. In memoriam donations to the Rideau Township Historical Society or a charity of choice were suggested. *** John Curry photo Singing an Advent vespers program at St. Philip Catholic Church are members of Gracenote (from left) Lynn Lane, Allison Fagan and Diane Coulterman. N P Gracenote, a musical group that features singers Diane Coulterman, Allison Fagan and Lynn Lane and pianist Andy C Duffy, presented an Advent vespers program at St. Philip Catholic Church on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 8. In his open- oh Yo E e e tar Schoo ing remarks, Rev. Bob Poole said that the program offered a John Curry photo I ter Acco odat o Mea re way of getting away from the frenzy of the Christmas season The Richmond branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Perth and relaxing in a spiritual way. Advent, after all, is consid- Street now has expanded hours of service. John Young Elementary School is facing signifi cant ered a time of preparation, getting ready for the Christmas accommodation pressures in advance of the building miracle of Christ’s birth. The Advent vespers program in- As of Jan. 2, there have been new expanded hours of opera- and opening of the new Fernbank Elementary School. cluded the lighting of candles, readings, a reflection by Rev. tion at the Richmond branch of the Ottawa Public Library. As a result, interim accommodation measures to relieve Poole, prayers and singing. The biggest change is that the branch is no longer closing pressure are required to take effect for September 2020 *** over the lunch or dinner hours, offering continuous service and involve the following schools: Betty Bartlett, who was on the initial teaching staff at during these times. South Carleton High School (SCHS) when it opened in 1952, The new hours are as follows: Monday 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 passed away on Sunday, Dec. 8. She ended up teaching at p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday 1:30 p.m. to oh Yo E e e tar Schoo a d SCHS, with a couple of breaks and sometimes part-time, 8:30 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 1:30 p.m. to 6 e tw d c Schoo through to 1985. She developed a local history course which p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the time (1980) was the only full-semester course of its *** As part of the Board-approved consultation process, an kind in a Carleton Board of Education school. David Brown and Judy Wagdin, both wearing Santa hats, Advisory Committee comprised of Principals and School She also was the founding staff advisor for the school’s served as emcees at the Lighting of the Park tree lighting Council representatives from the two schools met in early newspaper, Hot Air. After her retirement, she chaired and street banner unveiling ceremony at Memorial Park in December to further discuss staff’s proposed plan of: the Rideau Township Local Architectural Conservation Richmond on Saturday, Dec. 7. A countdown by the 125 peo- ple in attendance preceded the turning on of the Christmas • Temporarily redirecting Fernbank-area Year 1 lights on the trees at the park. Kindergarten, Year 2 Kindergarten and Grade 1 All of the youngsters who created this year’s street banner students from John Young Elementary School to artwork were introduced. The banners were on display dur- ing the ceremony, hung up between the trees at the park. Westwind Public School. Santa Claus arrived at the event via a fire truck with its lights blaring. He sat in a big red armchair where he chatted with Alternate accommodation options were also discussed. youngsters who lined up to visit with him. The next step in the Consultation Plan is your opportu- nity to comment on the proposed accommodation plan that will be presented at a Public Consultation Meeting scheduled for:
Mo da , a ar 20th, 2020 00 9 00 p. . e tw d c Schoo 111 art ere Dr e John Curry photo Judy Wagdin, wearing a Santa hat and standing beside Santa’s At the meeting there will be a brief presentation by Board big red chair, makes an announcement at the Lighting of the staff, followed by a Question & Answer session. Staff will Park ceremony at Memorial Park. be available to answer questions on an individual basis following the meeting. An information package provid- *** ing details of the study and the proposal will be available A fun exhibition hockey game between the Richmond Royals at the meeting. alumni and the Richmond Munster Minor Hockey Association coaches took place at the Richmond arena on Sunday after- Additional information can be found at noon, Dec. 29. Proceeds went to the Richmond Food Bank. After www.ocdsb.ca/john-young-elementary-school-study. the game, there was a free skate session for kids. 18 January 9, 2020 - Community Voice Sports Queens QB wins Warriors scholarship BY JOHN CURRY most valuable player as a mosquito, most outstand- James Keenan of Stittsville ing offensive player as a is the recipient of a 2019 pee wee and bantam. Jim Wagdin Scholarship Keenan’s brother Charlie from the Bell Warriors also played for the Bell Football Club. Warriors and received a THIS WINTER: CREATE. GET DIRTY. ENERGIZE. The quarterback recent- Jim Wagdin Scholarship ly completed his second in 2014. season with the Queens Previous recipients from Adult & Teen Classes: Workshops: Golden Gaels. Stittsville have included Handbuilding 4-Week Guest Artists The scholarship program Kurtis Schaefer, who also Sgraffito 4-Week Lanterns, Planters was initiated by the Bell took the field for the Gaels Wheel 4-Week Create Your Pet Warriors in 1999 and since Submitted photo squad, Sean Stoqua, David that time $40,000 has been James Keenan of Stittsville Sabourin, Sam Sabourin Wheel 6-Week Mug Making given to Warriors alumni has received a Bell Warriors and Justin Phillips, who Wheel/Handbuilding Bowls, Platters pursuing post-secondary scholarship. went on to play in the Combo 6-Week Small Sculptures education. Jim Wagdin, a Canadian Football League Teen Wheel 4-Week Spin The Wheel Richmond resident, was Corners also received the including a stint with the a longtime coach with the honour. Ottawa RedBlacks. Kids Programs: After School Classes, Workshops club. After his retirement He played seven years The Bell Warriors Football from coaching in 2011, he with the Bell Warriors as a Club is a volunteer-run Winter, March Break, PD Day & Summer Camps became the first inductee quarterback and defensive community football club into the Bell Warriors Hall back. He won an A-Cup which provides programs GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE of Fame. championship with the for both boys and girls aged Keenan, who is pursuing a Warriors in his first year. 5 to 23. They draw players Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Over those seven cam- from Stittsville, Richmond, REGISTER FOR 2020 PROGRAMS: degree with a major in his- paigns, he won a number Munster, Bells Corners, 613-725-6909 • hintonburgpottery.ca tory, was one of two recipi- of awards, including: most Crystal Beach, Bayshore ents of the annual $1,000. versatile player as a tyke, and Britannia. Jacob Papalia of Bells best defensive back and [email protected] Royals close out 2019 with wins 85 Leacock Dr, Kanata •(343) 262- 4470 BY JOHN CURRY coming back from a 3-1 defi- On Sunday, Dec. 8, playing The Richmond Royals rat- cit to score three straight in Richmond, the Royals out- Come worship with us! tled off three straight wins third period goals for the win. scored the visiting Embrun Saturday Services: 10:00am Bible Study (Adult & Children) Worship Services: 11:00am in Central Canada Hockey Noah Dioszechy scored Panthers 5-2. Mann scored League Tier 2 action leading two goals for the Royals two goals for the Royals, with WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE BIBLE? Free Bible studies can help guide you through the major themes of the Bible! up to the Christmas break. with single markers going single goals being tallied by www.bibleschools.com/free It all started on Tuesday, to Mwamba and Ethan Yates, Willem Brandt and Dec. 17 at the Earl Armstrong Gauthier. Ethan Gauthier. Arena when the visiting Earlier in the month, the The Royals lost anoth- Tell your Royals defeated the Ottawa Royals had lost two games er game in overtime to Jr. Canadians 6-4. while winning one. the Ottawa West Golden congregation Ethan Greene scored twice On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Knights on Sunday, Dec. 15 for the winning Royals. Single Royals lost 4-3 to the Ottawa in Richmond. about goals were scored by Patrick West Golden Knights in over- Scoring for Richmond in upcoming Yates, Curran Gilmour, Ryan time. Willem Brandt, Conner this 4-3 loss were Dioszechy, Mann and Adam Goodfellow. Gilchrist and Mann scored Yates and Mann. services! On Saturday, Dec. 21 at the for the Royals in this game. [email protected] Char-Lan Recreation Centre in Williamstown, the visiting Royals defeated the Char-Lan St John’s Kanata North presents Rebels 7-2. 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Suzanne (Douglas Murray), Bonnie, Donald (Lana), *** Wendy (Hugh Phillips) and Jill (Larry Smith), 13 grand- Special Olympics is play- children and nine great-grandchildren. ing a big role in the life of 13-year-old Michael Meehan. A commit- ted sports fan, Michael Submitted photo is enjoying a variety of Members of The Crushers from the U-Rock Music School at sports thanks to Special the Battle of the Bands at the Wildpine Residence are (from Olympics. left) Carter Freeman on bass guitar, Lily Reid on vocals, Kyler While at Guardian Angels Villeneuve on drums and Mason Hartwick on guitar. Catholic School, he partici- pated in Special Olympics The new Wildpine Residence on Wildpine Court be- cross country runs. Last hind the Lions Hall on Stittsville Main Street held its first- spring he took up golf ever Battle of the Bands on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 15. thanks to the Special More than 50 music students aged 6 through 17 from Olympics, practicing at the Stittsville’s U-Rock Music School performed at this event. Kevin Haime Golf Centre Wildpine residents got to judge the performances with and playing weekly at the the winning band or duet or solo act to be awarded a six- Thunderbird golf course. month contract to return to the Wildpine Residence to This past fall, Michael John Curry photo entertain its residents. U-Rock Music School student started rhythmic gym- Michael Meehan is all Katelyn Forsyth, 12, was one of the winners, tying with nastics. Now a Grade 7 “thumbs up” for his favourite the adult jazz duet Anjchito. Both received contracts to student at Sacred Heart team, the Toronto Maple perform at the Wildpine Residence in 2020. Katelyn also High School, Michael Leafs. won first prize in the variety category in the Rise2Fame participated in a Special talent show at the Richmond Fair in September. Olympics rugby jamboree at Carleton University. One *** of his thrills has been meeting and receiving an auto- Winners of the darts’ turkey shoot at the Stittsville graphed stick from Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Limited Suites Available Reserve your’s today!
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