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MANOTICK MESSENGER

The MessengerCOMMUNITY Goulbourn Historical Society seeking new Board members for 2019

By Barbara Bottriell RichmondHub.ca

Are you interested in local history and looking for a way to contribute to your community?

The Goulbourn Historical Society has several vacancies on its Board and is looking in particular for people with marketing experience as well as people with ideas for planning programs throughout the year.

These are volunteer positions and require a oncea-month attendance at a Board meeting.

Your fellow Board members are an amiable group who all enjoy learning more about the former Goulbourn Township, which includes Stittsville, Richmond, Munster and Ashton

and all the agricultural land around them. The Historical Society prepares exhibits for public presentation, offers a regular speaker’s program, undertakes research about aspects of the Township’s history, publishes brochures and books from time to time, photographs buildings of historical interest, does some costumed interpretation presentations, and maintains a digital photograph collection and keeps records of Family History and Social History files.

If you are interested in applying to become a Board member, please send an expression of your interest along with a brief bio to Secretary@ goulbournhistoricalsociety.org by January11th.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER

The MessengerCOMMUNITY

Rideau-Goulbourn 2019 Town Hall Series starts this week

Happy New Year RideauGoulbourn! As we embark on a new year, I do so with new responsibilities at City Hall. In December, Council approved the roles and responsibilities for the new term of council. After serving last term as Chair of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, I had the privilege of being named the Chair of the Environment Committee. Subsequently, I brought forward a Notice of Motion to change the name of that committee to the Standing Committee on Water, Waste and Environmental Protection.

The intent is to ensure that the name of the committee reflects the broad mandate of the committee and its key priorities.

As for other responsibilities, I will continue to sit on Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, Finance & Economic Development Committee and the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. I will also be joining the Ottawa Community Housing Board and the Planning Committee.

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by Councillor Scott Moffatt

2019 Town Hall Series

In the coming weeks, our office will be hosting a series of town hall meetings to help kick off the term of Council. We will host these meetings in Burritt’s Rapids, Pierce’s Corners, Kars, North Gower, Stittsville, Richmond, Munster, Ashton, Manotick, Country Club Village, Fallowfield Village and in the Quinn’s Pointe community in Barrhaven. These meetings will take place between January 9th and March 5th.

The intent of these meetings will be to look at what issues are present currently in our communities, what priorities we want to focus on and any other matters that residents feel requires our attention. It is also an opportunity to discuss how best we can improve communication. We have a number of new initia-

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tives we are going to bring forward in order to better serve our residents. Included in that will be drop in meetings where residents can stop by and visit with our team.

We will rotate these meetings around the ward every two weeks.

For the Town Hall meetings, we have the following meetings scheduled: • January 9th: Canadian Golf & Country Club, 7:00pm • January 12th: St. Patrick’s Church, 10:00am • January 15th: Manotick Arena, 7:00pm • January 19th: Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall, 10:00am • January 23rd: Munster Community Centre, 7:00pm • January 28th: North Gower Client Service Centre, 7:00pm • February 4th: St. Ben-

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edict Elementary School, 7:00pm • February 6th: Ashton Christ Church, 7:00pm • February 13th: Kars Recreation Centre, 7:00pm • February 19th: St. Philip’s Parish Hall, 7:00pm • February 26th: Marlborough Community Hall, 7:00pm • March 5th: Goulbourn Town Hall, 7:00pm I very much look forward to these meetings, as does our team. I hope you will be able to attend.

If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at Scott.Moffatt@ottawa.ca or contact me by phone at 613580-2491. For information on Rideau-Goulbourn issues, please visit RideauGoulbourn.ca.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER

The MessengerLETTERS Little has changed in the past century with regard to hydro poles The powers that be and the power that is and has always been

The Editor, These two photographs were taken 100 years apart. One was in Ottawa, and the other Manotick 2019.

I am not the only one to shake my head in disbelief to see that our so called “powers that be” are still allowing the authorization of these socalled hydro domino poles with swinging hanging wires!

We are all aware that as soon as there is any kind of storm, fire or other disaster, the dominoes fall, dragging the wires down with them.

Oh the wailing and utter sur-

prise of what has happened!

The power is out…

The power is out...

Remember the ice storm of 1998? Total disaster for weeks.

Oh my… what did my friend from Barrhaven tell me ?

They were out for about forty minutes. Duh. Andy Hayden had had the foresight to put hydro underground.

Will it take another 100 years for some one with a brain and guts to stand up and say ‘enough’?

E.B. Spraggs Manotick

Winter driving tips Check your vehicle - Get your vehicle winter-ready with a maintenance checkup. Carry an ice scraper and washer fluid effective to -40oC. Keep your fuel tank at least half full. Consider installing four winter tires. You’re eligible for an auto insurance discount if you use them!

Plan ahead, use your judgment- Plan your trip, locate your stops and check the weather. Check road conditions and closures on our website, Twitter account or call 511 for handsfree voice-activated service. Use your judgment too – delaying your trip may be the best option.

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Steer gently on curves and in slippery conditions. Hard braking, quick acceleration and abrupt gear changes can cause you to skid.

Avoid using cruise control on wet, snowy or icy pavement – it reduces your reaction time and vehicle control. If you do skid, release your brakes and steer in the direction you want to go.

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MessengerEditorial

Dying coach teaches lessons of how to live

Messenger Editorial

Richmond should follow Manotick’s lead and form a BIA

He said “I went skydiving, I went Rocky Mountain climbing, I went 2.7 seconds on a bull named FumanPage 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 This week, the Manotick BIA (Business Improvement Area) will be holding its chu, Annual General Meeting.

And I loved deeper, While the BIA is an organization that includes all of the businesses in the comAnd I spoke sweeter, munity that have a registered address – home-based businesses are not included O as ur COmmunity And I gave forgiveness I’d membership is paid through commercial property tax levies – their work affects the been denying.” entire community.

Messenger Editorial And he said, If you are a resident of Manotick or if you live in a nearby community or rural “Someday I hope you get the area, perhaps enjoyed some ofCanadian the events the BIA works hard to put on each year.

Areyou you more chance There was the Easter Egg Hunt in the spring, with visitors looking for eggs and prizes thanshops. a fifth grader? in various village The work they put into Dickinson Days is tireless. There is To live like you were dying.”

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life lessons to the kids he works with and influences on a daily basis.

As he began to prepare the football team he coached for the 2018 season, he delivered the reality of the situation to them. He told them he would not likely be around to see the end of their season.

But rather than have his team sadly watch him die, he flipped the situation around and taught them how to live.

The story is one that I had a big soft spot for this year. Part of my give-back to the community is to be a football coach and official. Having coached high school football when I lived in a small town in Texas, I was thoroughly prepped on what our purpose was. Coaching was about building the confidence, character and life skills of young men. It was about teaching them life lessons and helping them grow. Winning was im-

port they can get.” home had pulled up and passengers were getting Nil? Who says nil? Really. off. I was trying to, in my head, name all of their SERVING MANOTICK AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES “Oh, I know,” said the mom wearing Crocs.

“The walkers as an escape.

1165 Beaverwood Rd., P.O. Box 567,IN Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A5 OSGOODE, RIDEAU AND SOUTH GLOUCESTER horns are such a beautiful part of the South African Unfortunately, they pulled me back in. www.manotickmessenger.on.ca culture.”

“My cousin lives in Australia, and he was devasThe Manotick Messenger is published every Wednesday in Manotick, Ontario. The Manotick I wanted to jump in and say something, but I tated when Germany beat them 4-nil,” said the Messenger is mailed to bona fide subscribers in Rideau and Osgoode Townships for $36. The Named one of Ontario's top three refrained. I couldn’t do it. mom wearing Crocs. publication is available by carrier for $36 or at newsstands for $1.00 per copy. Letters will be edited newspapers for 2008, 2009 for length, clarity and libellous statements. Display, National and Classified rates are available on If you are unfamiliar withcommunity the vuvuzela horn, *then At this point, I couldn’t take it anymore. Mount *OCNA General Excellence Awards, Class 1 Circulation request. The Manotick Messenger is not responsible for the loss of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or you have not tuned into CBC over the past two Patience erupted and out came sarcasm lava. other material used for publication purposes. weeks.

If you stumble across a World Cup soccer “I saw that match,” I said. “I can’t believe Auso VOL. 28 • N . 1 MANOTICK, ONTARIO WEDNESDAY • JANUARY 5, 2011 game on CBC, you will hear what sounds like TRY-lier looked so insipid against Deutschland.”

Publisher: Jeffrey Morris 50,000 bees swarming the field. They are not bees.

The mom with the crocs was not impressed.

Managing Editor: Jeffrey Morris They are people blowing on cheap, plastic, gimThe mom with Birkenstock’s wasn’t either, but Reporters: McRae Publisher: Bev Jeffrey Morris Phone: 613-692-6000 EsauMorris micky horns. she did acknowledge me with a response.

Managing Editor: Jeff Jeffrey Fax: 613-692-3758 John Green: Reporters: Bev McRae The funny thing about these horns is that they “Who is your team?” she quipped, condescendMarketing Mgr: Gord Logan Jeff Esau have become what has defined the 20102010 World Cup. ingly.

Our Person email: People who have been following the World Cup and I did the only thing I could do, shouting as loud Office: Dinardo Marketing Mgr:Angie Gord Logan Advertising: advert@bellnet.ca ofofthe people who have only seen 20 minutes it in Year pass- as I could.

Photographer: Mike Carroccetto Editor: newsfile@bellnet.ca Greely-area rescue specialist ing have commented on these annoying yet relent“USA! USA! USA!” Office: Angie Dinardo News/ Sports: newsfile@bellnet.ca John has Green, pictured less horns. Ironically, while the world learned to with They turned their heads in disgust. The next 45 Photographer: Mike Carroccetto Grace Agostinho of the French adapt these horns as the one thingCafe theyat now know forseconds were incredibly silent and awkward. a fundraiser the Manotick Project in Haiti at about South African culture, the horns aren’t really At that point, it was my turn. The cashier Longfields Davidson Heights We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada a part of their everyday lives. South African sports scanned my Diet Coke and V-8 Fusion, and I was High School in February, is through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities. enthusiasts have commented that our theyperson had of never the yearall forset.

Friday 10 am CLASSIFIED; Monday Friday noon Advertising deadlines: DISPLAY, Monday 3 p.m.; 4 p.m.

Agostinho seen nor heard a vuvuzela horn at a2010. sporting event,was our “Would you like plastic bags?” person of the year for 2009.

All layouts and composition of advertisements produced by employees of Manotick Messenger and that the South African people find noise just “Yes please,” I replied.

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Inc. are protected by copyright invested in the publishers of the Manotick Messenger. as annoying as the rest of the world does.

I had never been so happy to pay five cents for a Member, Ontario Community Newspaper Association Apparently, some now wealthy marketing genius plastic bag just to get the hell out there.

Canadian Community Newspaper Association came up with the idea to mass produce and market these horns as a World Cup novelty. The plan Jeffrey Morris was the 2008 OCNA Columnist of worked, and now the rest of the world must endure the Year. His book, From the Other Skide, is availVol. 27, Number X Manotick, Ontario Wednesday, Month x, 2010 the shrilling sounds of his quick buck. Single copies $1 able at Manotick Office Pro, Barrhaven UPS Store, CONTROLLED I was just about to drift back into ADD world and and Pages in Prescott.

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portant and it was an immediate goal, but it was also a by-product of the bigger picture.

Before announcing to his team that he was dying, W.T. Johnson was already a winner. He led Newton High School to the state 3A championship in 2017. But he told his players he would not likely be around to see if they could repeat as state FROM THE champs. He would not likely see another Christmas, or another Texas fall.

But what he did tell them, often, was that he was blessed. He has had

by Jeff Morris an amazing life and he was able to help outstanding young men. He would tell his boys to fight hard and defy the odds, a lesson he taught primarily through example.

The coach passed the eight month window of survival he was given. On the Friday night before Christmas – Friday night is the night in Texas that belongs to high school football in a way that cannot be described – Newton High School defeated Canadian, a perennial powerhouse from the panhandle, 21-16 to repeat as state champions.

Coach Johnson was not only alive to see the championship, but he was on the sideline in his wheelchair.

His post game interview on Fox Sports went viral, and it may have been one of the most poignant interviews – sports or not sports – ever given on live television.

“This has been a long journey. I can’t even begin to describe it,” Johnson said. “I’ve been given a great gift, and people just don’t understand that. The gift is I can see how my life, could affect people before I die.”

After the interview, Johnson was greeted by Canadian coach Chris Koetting. Johnson stood Gfrom R O C Ehis R wheelchair and embraced Koetting. The respect they showed for each other is part of the unwritten code that Texas football has, just like Canadian hockey has its own codes.

That embrace – not who won the game and who was the runner-up – was what this game was all about.

The Eagles intercepted a pass in the dying minutes to ice their victory. As the clock ticked down toward the end of the game, the players approached and embraced their coach. Most hugged him around the neck, showing love and respect for a man that has helped shape their young lives.

“These guys have touched my life, but it’s mutual,” Johnson said. “They wanted to win for me.

This is their time,” the coach said. “I’ve had my time. I told them do it for your teammates, do it for you.

“They’ll remember me. If I’ve done right, a part of me’s gonna live in them. And that’s the way I’ve always thought.”

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Parade weekend in early December.

They understand, perhaps better than all of us, what it means to be chael Wiseman, James Timothy Nichols and Tim The work that Executive Director Donna Smith and BIA Chair Dr. Salima Ismail, Canadian. how can the rest of us have that feeling?

Nichols, show us a different side of a photo perspective Bev McRae alongSo with their board members and committee members, is not often seen by many The Conservative government has a solid idea.

At the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-servon a subject that most of us fear most. in theJason community, but it is certainly appreciated by all of us.

The BIA will continue its Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism ing teacher/volunteer with a memorial garden bench, which will be installed with a plaque in the school’s and Andrew Cohen, President of the Historica-Dominion Institute, are chalwork to promote and serve the local business community thisplayground. year, offering for Sandy But asJune much as theJune’s song touches Left to right,tools MCNS Director Erler and Hodge celebrate 29 years as a sup-all of us lenging middle and high school students to take the citizenship test. ply teacher, teacher and volunteer.

The Canadian Citizenship funded in part by CIC and runmost by the important business to succeed andChallenge, grow while promoting the message of all for when we hear it, it’s just a song.

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Rights and–Responsibilities of Citizenship and then take a mock citizenship Have we ever actually met someone dying test.

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The MessengerCOMMUNITY Orthodox New Year celebrated in Santa Claus Parade a success many areas January 14th

The Orthodox New Year is January 14th. It is not a federal public holiday but it may be a regional or non-official holiday limited to regional areas or religious groups in countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Russia, and the Ukraine. The Orthodox New Year is observed among Orthodox Christians in countries such as Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Orthodox New Year is widely known as the Old New Year. It is marked as January 1 in the Julian calendar, which was used before the Gregorian calendar. Some countries, including Italy, Poland, Portugal, and Spain, accepted the Gregorian calendar’s introduction in 1582. The conversion

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took longer for other countries such as Great Britain (1752) and Lithuania (1915). Moreover, some countries dropped a number of days when they began using the Gregorian calendar. For example, England and Scotland dropped 11 days for the conversion.

Some communities did not accept the loss of these days and preferred to use the Julian calendar.

Many Orthodox churches still recognize the holiday dates according to the Julian

calendar. The Orthodox New Year does not remain static in the Gregorian calendar because there are shifts between the Julian and Gregorian calendars over time. For example, the Old New Year falls on January 14 between 1901 and 2100 but it will move again in time if the Julian calendar is still used.

The Julian calendar was revised in 1923 and this version is more in line with the Gregorian calendar. Some Orthodox churches follow the revised Julian calendar but many Orthodox churches still follow the more traditional Julian calendar, which has the original dates for Christian observances prior to the Gregorian calendar’s introduction.

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Bingos are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:45 pm for the residents at Hyfield Place and on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:45 pm for the residents at Carleton Lodge, December 2018 was the first time the Manotick Kiwanis Club organized the Manotick Annual Santa Claus Parade; it was very successful! Police, Fire and Paramedic floats led the parade. Dance and Martial Arts schools provided lively artistic performances, Floats by the Medieval Festival, Instride Manotick Miler, Church, Service Clubs, Legion and yes politicians plus many other entries made for a very successful parade. A children’s family party at the United Church followed the parade. Accolades to the committee: Rick Czuba (Chair), Deb Czuba, Neil Usher, Debbie Mulvihill, Joan Kettles of the

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romans continues from page 1 “It got away from them,” Allen said. “They were a little bit discouraged after the game, but they also know that was the best team they will face this year.”

The Chinese team was an example of the growth in popularity of hockey in that country.

In September, the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames played pre-season exhibition games in Shenzhen and Beijing. Beijing also has a professional hockey team, as the Kunlun Red Star plays in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League.

“China is an emerging hockey market,” said Brian Hu, a Beijing parent who is an assistant coach and translator for head coach Sean Skinner, a Detroit native who has been a skills development coach for the Montreal Canadiens and the US Olympic Women’s hockey team. “There are a lot of kids eight and under playing hockey in China.”

Hu said the kids on the Winter Sport Hunters have been together for about five years, practicing three to four times per week. On average, the Chinese team is on the ice for 20 hours a week. In addition to hockey, the kids also play basketball, soccer and tennis.

“With Beijing hosting the 2022 Winter Games, there is a big push to promote hockey and other winter sports in China,”

Skinner said. “They are planning on building a couple hundred ice rinks in the country and making the sport more viable in China.”

Ten years ago, AnDong Song played in the Bell Capital Cup for the Beijing Dragons, who were billeted by the Osgoode-Rideau team. Song was drafted by the New York Islanders and is now playing college hockey at Cornell University.

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The MessengerSPORTS Players of the game Junlin Yu (15), of China Winter Sport Hunters, and Owen Stock (20) of the Osgoode-Richmond Romans pose for a photo together after their teams played each other in a Bell Canada Cup game at the Fred Barrett Arena on Dec. 28.

Junxi Zhou (98), of the China Winter Sports Hunters, scores a goal on Osgoode Richmond Romans’ goalie Austin Barclay (1) during a Bell Canada Cup game at the Fred Barrett Arena on Dec. 28. The China Winter Sports Hunters won the game 11-0 and won the Major Atom A division a couple days later.

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romans continues from page 8 Yifei Li, one their defensemen, is considered one of the world’s best female 10-yearold players.

Despite the lopsided loss to the eventual tournament champions, the experience was a positive one for the Romans.

“They were as excited to trade pins and meet the

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Chinese kids as they were to play,” Allen said of his Romans team. “There is obviously a language barrier, but kids find ways to communicate.”

The Romans signed a Canadian flag and presented it as a gift to the Chinese team.

They also bounced back from their 11-0 loss with an 8-0 win over Syracuse.

That evening, the Winter Sport Hunters went to the Canadian Tire Centre to see Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals defeat the Ottawa Senators.

“It was very exciting for the kids to go to an NHL game in Canada,” Hu said.

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Annual Shiverfest winter carnival set for January 25-26 in Manotick

An application for a zoning amendment that would allow the development of a 95 unit single detached residential development at 6067 First Line Road has been submitted to the City. The subdivision would include a large amount of park land and a woodlot in addition to the 95 dwellings. The land parcel currently includes farmland and a discontinued quarry lot. It is bordered by Carsonby Road on the north and Rideau View Golf Club on the east.

This development was originally proposed prior to the amalgamation of Rideau Township with the City of Ottawa for 76 units on estate lots. A public meeting on the proposal was held in 2003.

A draft subdivision plan was approved in 2008 with a number of conditions. Earlier this year, the City gave its approval of a revised draft plan of subdivision. The MVCA is looking at how the development will be serviced, the current lot sizes and how the City and developer plan to address the anticipated increase in traffic along First Line, among other questions.

The City is looking for comments on the proposal

by November 21. Information on the application can be found at https://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__ A8OK1R Questions or comments can be submitted to: Seana.Turkington@ottawa.ca Manotick’s annual winter carnival is set for January 25 and 26 at various locations throughout the Village and has some new events on the agenda. Friday night features a free skating exhibition by the Rideau Skating Club at 6 p.m. in the Manotick Arena, followed by a free public skate at 7 p.m. sponsored by the Manotick Messenger. A children’s Magic Show will follow in Kiwanis Hall at the Arena at 8 p.m.

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Department with music by Live 88.5 and free hot chocolate and Timbits provided by our local Tim Horton’s.

Saturday morning kicks off at the Arena Kiwanis Hall with the annual Kiwanis pancake breakfast from 7:30 - 11 a.m. Enjoy pancakes, coffee and sausage for only $5. Children’s fun time by My Little Preschool and face painting will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., along with the addition of story time with the Manotick Public Library at Manotick Cooperative Nursery School.

Don’t miss the opportunity to tour the Manotick Fire truck or head outdoors for horse-drawn sleigh rides and free hot chocolate compliments of CIBC. Get your photo taken with Frosty!

At noon, our popular Chili Cook-off opens for judging at the Manotick Legion.

Five dollars gets you a ballot to vote for your favourite chili. Both amateur and professional chefs offer their best recipes for judging. You can still register to be a chef by emailing Jane.dormon@ gmail.com We have added a new event this year – martial arts demonstrations at Cooligan Martial Arts on Main Street.

It will feature programs for all ages – lots of fun for the family!

Our popular curling demos are back again. From 12:30 3:30 p.m., you can learn how to curl and practice throwing some rocks at the Manotick Curling Club.

The afternoon also includes bingo, hosted by ROSSS, at Manotick United Church from 2-4 p.m. Cards are free with prizes donated by local merchants.

The program ends with two Saturday night events featuring local entertainment and trivia questions. Open Mic at Creekside Bar and Grill starts at 8 p.m. and the popular fundraising trivia night at The Mill Tavern is from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets for trivia are $15 and can be purchased at Manotick Office Pro. Full details are available on our web site. We would like to thank all of our local businesses who have supported Shiverfest. We hope to see you there!

Centennial Park Enhancement Team wants to hear from you!

If you have ideas about making better use of Centennial Park (adjacent to the Manotick Arena), you have a chance to share those ideas at two upcoming consultation sessions.

A working team, led by Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association (MCPRA), is heading an initiative to complete a Concept Plan for Centennial Park. While

much of the park will stay exactly as it is, other features could benefit from either modest upgrades or a makeover! The goal is to have a final Park Plan and preliminary costing by March 1, 2019, in order to apply for a Community Partnership Major Capital Program grant.

The Concept Plan is a design that will guide future park development and decisions. If an individual wanted to donate a bench or tree, or a group wanted to improve the Skateboard facility, the Concept Plan will help strategically direct those investments.

You can sign up for one of two sessions at the Manotick Community Centre (Arena): • Thursday, January 10, 7 – 9 p.m., • Saturday, January 12, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Please register by going to http:// www.mcpra.ca or calling Mike at 613-692-3213.

The Working Team includes the MCPRA, Manotick and Village Community Association (MVCA), Youth of Manotick (YOMA), Kiwanis Club of Manotick, Ottawa South Basketball, the Ottawa Skateboard Association, ROSSS, and more. For project details, contact the Project Manager, Brock Thom: brock.j.thom@gmail.com or the project secretary Mike O’Neil manotick.mike@ gmail.com.

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by Phill Potter

School: St. Mark High Grade: 12 Parents: Susan & Trevor Brother: Connor (19) Engineering at Queen’s University Pets: Two Cats, Cluseau and Oola Pet Peeve: “When people planning something cannot make a final decision on time or location.”

What do you enjoy reading for pleasure?

“I really enjoy reading fantasy and sci-fi novels. I love great series such as A Song of Fire and Ice (Game

of Thrones), Lord of the Rings and Rangers Apprentice.”

Who is your favourite author?

“My favourite author would have to be Piers Anthony. He has written three different series, which I love. The Incarnations of Immortality Series shows ordinary people becoming the Incarnations of Death, War, Time and some other stations.

This series has such a unique idea, and the books are some of my favourites to reread every so often.

His longest running series, Magic of Xanth, is always entertaining for multiple reasons. There are around

40 of these books (he’s still writing them), and every single one of them is filled to the brim with puns and new and interesting characters.

The third and final series of his which I read, is The Apprentice Adept Series. This series is based on a world with two realities, one in which science is extremely advanced and the world is a very classbased society living in domes on an inhospitable planet, the other where science does not work and instead magic is prominent, and several powerful adepts maintain power using such magic. This world is so well designed and flushed out, that the characters, who can switch back between the two, make up one of my all-time favourite stories.”

Activities/Interests: “Outside of school I enjoy playing recreational hockey and Dungeons & Dragons.

With the school, I am a part

of the school play, a Cappies critic, I help organize spirit days, and set up for school dances. I also run the Tabletop Gaming Club and the Chess Club.”

Why did you get involved in what you do?

“I’ve played hockey for most of my life. For several years I even played competitively. After taking a year off hockey, last year I wanted to get back to playing at a recreational level. As for Dungeons & Dragons, I find it’s a great way to unwind with friends and release my inner nerd.

I enjoy acting, so the school play is awesome to be a part of. The Cappies program is all about reviewing school plays from all the schools around the city of Ottawa. Last year I managed to be published in the Ottawa Citizen for one of my reviews. I find that this program is great writing practice, and it’s always fun to

Carter Ibach has played hockey for most of his life, but is also enjoying acticities like the Cappies program at St. Mark.

Phill Potter photo go see plays and musicals.

Both clubs that I run are very Several of my friends and relaxed clubs, meeting once a I helped with Spirit Days and week. It is not very much work Dances last year. This year we to run two fun clubs where I all signed up again to keep on can have fun playing chess or making our school more fun, board games against whoever and to help however we can. else is there.”

Community Calendar • January 25th & 26th Shiverfest in Manotick Family winter carnival with a huge bonfire, skating and magic show Friday evening. Saturday morning starts with a pancake breakfast, children’s crafts and sleigh rides. Cooligan offers a martial arts demonstration.

Chili cook off at noon, Curling demos and tryouts and Bingo in the afternoon. Trivia contest Saturday evening. Please see www.manotickvca.org for all the details of times and locations.

• Ottawa Newcomers Club - non-profit, social organization for women who have recently moved to this area; (and those who have experienced a significant life change), and would like to meet new people of

similar interests by joining our many group activities.

More information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca or by contacting newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com.

• First Friday of each month, Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. For additional info call 613 489-2697.

• 6 hand Eucher Thursday evening in Barrhaven, all ages; 7:00pm to 10:00pm from mid September until May at the Field House on Stoneway Cres in Barrhaven. Call Myrna, 613-797-9442 or email myrnaj@rogers.com for details.

• Thursday Fun Night for adults and children. An optional supper at 5:45 pm. Indoor soccer/games, crafts, or nursery for ages 0-11. Parenting course, Alpha course, or Growing in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. To try it out contact, discipleship@ trinitybiblechurch.ca • Friday Night Country Music & Dance Club The Greely Legion hosts a Friday Night Music and Dance Club, the fourth Friday of each month. Bring along an instrument to play, or come in to sing, listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613-826-6128.

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In his 100th year, on December 23, 2018, Ralph left us for the great dance band in the sky – they needed a charming piano player with a song for every occasion, a taste for fiddleheads, and 101 uses for witch hazel!

Many are there to meet him, including: wife Alice (née Balfour); daughter Anne; sons Alan and David; parents William Riley and Lauretta (née Van Dine); siblings Mary Walters and Vaughan; cousin David Trafford. Missing him are: daughter Mary (Susan Owen); daughter-in-law Linda Tremblay (late Alan), and sons Blake, Brian and Paul; son-in-law Roy Amodeo (late Anne); daughter-in-law Joyce (late David); sisters-in-law Betty McLean and Lesley Balfour in Edinburgh, Scotland; nieces, nephews, cousins in Canada, U.S.A., United Kingdom. Born in East Florenceville, New Brunswick, Ralph graduated from Mount Allison University (chemical engineering). A proud Second World War veteran (1941 to 1946), Ralph served in the Royal Canadian Artillery, Canadian Army, Survey Unit. He met and married his beloved war bride Alice in wartime Edinburgh. Ralph was a talented musician who loved entertaining; from age 16, he played in dance bands, including during his war service, to entertain the troops. Ralph had a successful career with Domtar, in Toronto, Montréal and Ottawa, settling in Manotick in 1965. Ralph was a dedicated community volunteer with Manotick Kiwanis and Legion. During a 2007 visit to Florenceville, Ralph had a cardiac arrest; intrepid sisters Debbie Taylor and Andrea Callahan saved his life. We are deeply grateful to them, and to: Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre (PRVHC), particularly staff of Rideau One South and Music Therapy Program; and caregiver Darlene. In honour of Ralph, hug someone dear, sing a song, use witch hazel, and smile smile smile!

Friends may attend a visitation at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars, Ontario on Wednesday, January 9 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral service will be held at Manotick United Church on Thursday, January 10, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Mount Allison University Class of ‘41 Bursary Fund www.mta.ca/donate/ and/or the PRVHC Foundation https://www.perleyrideau.ca.

Tributes, condolences or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Don on Friday, December 28, 2018, age 83.

He is survived by his loving wife Eleanor (Doherty); his children Vicki Williams (Michael), Cameron (Alicja), Sharon and Geoffrey; his grandchildren Lewis and Sonia; sister Janet Bourgeau (late Angus); and brother James Sangster. Don was a research scientist with the Geological Survey of Canada for 33 years. An avid canoeist/canoe craftsman, community firefighter volunteer.

The family would be pleased to greet friends at the

Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 1610 Roger Stevens Dr. Kars, ON

on Friday, January 11th from 12 p.m. until time of memorial service in the chapel at 1 p.m. followed by a reception. Spring Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Sherbrooke, QC. In Don’s memory a donation has been made to the Society of Economic Geologist Foundation by his family. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Ottawa Firefighters Community Foundation Inc., 865 Gladstone Av, Ottawa. Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www. tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

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The MessengerNEWS

VOICE continues from page 11 Open House for Earl Armstrong Road Extension

The City of Ottawa is holding a public open house on Wednesday, January 16, to consult on the Environmental Assessment Study for the proposed extension of Earl Armstrong Road to Hawthorne Road. This is an opportunity for the public to provide feedback on the project process, schedule, environmental conditions and the evaluation of alternative solutions and corridors. City staff will also be presenting a preliminary preferred solution and

corridor for comment. The extension of Earl Armstrong Road is important for local residents as it will facilitate truck traffic using that route as an alternative to Mitch Owens. The Open House is being held at Fred Bartlett Arena, 3280 Leitrim Road from 6 – 9 p.m. For more information, you can contact the City Planner, Katarina Cvetkovic at Katarina.Cvetkovic@ ottawa.ca

The Walking Club is starting soon!

Don’t want to walk on icy sidewalks during the winter? Sonia Mortimer and

Florence Moore coordinate an hour of indoor walking at the Manotick Community Centre, 5572 Dr. Leach Drive., every Monday and Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., commencing January 14, 2019. The program, offered through Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation, is free and a great opportunity for older adults wanting some regular exercise.

Distracted Driving Penalties Increase

How much is that call, text or message worth to you? It could be an expensive decision with

the new maximum fines of up to $1000, three demerit points and higher insurance premiums for those caught doing those activities. New Ontario laws took effect on January 1st to encourage drivers to keep their eyes on the road. Full details: h t t p s : / / w w w. o n t a r i o . c a / page/distracted-driving

Around the Village

At a time when some community rinks are not operating due to a lack of volunteers, I would like to salute our local rink masters who ensure our children can skate at the outdoor rinks at Maclean Park and Centennial Park. We are

fortunate to have these individuals who water the ice and clear the snow – sometimes in the wee hours of the morning. Thank you!

Community Events

Councillor Moffatt Town Hall, Tuesday January 15, 7-9 p.m.

Councillor Scott Moffatt will be coming to the Manotick Arena to outline priorities for the upcoming term of Council.

For more information, visit RideauGoulbourn.ca Family Story Time, Saturday and Tuesday, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Songs, stories and rhymes for children of all

ages accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This free event is being offered by the Manotick Public Library.

YOMA – Friday Night Drop In, 7-9:30 p.m.

For youth age 12-17.

For more information, visit yoma.ca, email us at youth. of.manotick@gmail.com or call us at 613-296-1202 Got an event happening in Manotick? Please email president@manotickvca. org to get it included in an upcoming newsletter.

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PHARMACY

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Q: What can I take for a bad cough?

Q: Did you know almost 40% of adults avoid the dentist because of fear?

A: During the winter season a

A: Regular dental appointments are necessary to maintain your overall health. Please let your dentist know if you are nervous so that they can put you at ease during your visits. There are many ways to relax during the appointment; listening to music is a great distraction so bring your ipod. Try deep breathing to relax your body. Caffeine can often cause you to be jittery so try to avoid caffeine prior to your appointment.

Many offices offer IV conscious sedation or nitrous oxide (laughing gas). Don’t let your fear of the dentist put your oral health and overall health at risk!

cough is often caused by a cold or flu virus and should improve within a few days or weeks. A physician should be seen if the cough is prolonged or associated Pharmacist with high fever, coloured mucous, breathing difficulties or chest pain. To reduce the symptom of cough, there are over-the-counter remedies such as cough suppressants, expectorants, sprays and lozenges. Age, health conditions, and other medications should be considered when looking for a cough remedy so be sure to consult your pharmacist before selfselecting. As well, good nutrition, staying hydrated and getting plenty of rest will allow for optimal recovery.

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VETERINARY SERVICES Q: Does sidewalk salt hurt my pets feet?

A:

Our pets foot pads seem fairly tough but the salt and other deicers used to melt ice can be irritating to them. Attempt to keep away from areas that are heavily salted and wiping your pets feet off with a damp Dr. Andrew Sparling cloth after a walk can help reduce the D.V.M. contact time and irritation.

Our pets also lick their pads and ingestion can cause problems as well. Wiping of their feet and monitoring them when they are outside to prevent eating these products will lower this risk.

Using pet safe deicers will help lower risks on your own property as well. Ask your veterinary team if you are concerned about your own pets paws.

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Dining Out ing

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9 tips for a better dining experience

Most people enjoy dining out for various reasons, including the opportunity to try new flavors, interact socially and avoid cooking and cleaning up at home. Canadians are dining out more often. A Dalhousie University survey found that nearly 42 percent of Canadians either buy ready-to-eat meals or dine at a restaurant once or twice a week, while another 3 percent admitted to doing so on a daily basis.

Dining out puts customers in direct contact with the people who make restaurants run like clockwork - most notably, food servers. While big tips are a great way for diners to express their gratitude to their servers, there are other ways to show thanks.

1. Make a reservation and arrive on time.

When a reservation has been made, make sure all members of the dining party arrive on time. A punctual arrival helps the restaurant

run more smoothly, especially if it is a large party. If you will be running late, call the restaurant and notify them.

2. Let needs be known early on. If you’re rushing to make it to a movie, let the server know that time is of the essence so service can be expedited. If you prefer to lounge, ask to be seated in an out-of-the way spot.

3. Only signal the server when you’re ready to order. Do not call the server over if you need to continue perusing the menu.

4. Be courteous to the server and fellow customers. It is important for all customers to wait their turn and avoid interrupting waiters when they are taking other customers’ orders.

In addition, allow servers to mention the specials before ordering.

5. Alert staff to food allergies when ordering so that the kitchen can be notified that a special order will be coming in. This enables

everyone to be prepared and reduces the risk of someone getting sick.

6. If something is not right with the meal, mention it early so it can be remedied. Do not eat an entire meal before filing a complaint with the server.

7. Recognize that servers have nothing to do with the wait time for a table. Do not take your frustration out on the server if it takes awhile before you’re seated.

8. Clean up after yourself and children. If your party makes a big mess or a child gets sick or spills something, make an effort to clean up the table.

9. Consider the bigger picture when deciding what to leave as a tip. Servers have no control over the quality of the food, wait times or even the atmosphere. Take up issues with the management and make sure the tip reflects the job done by the server.

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January 25 - January 26 www.manotickvca.org

For a detailed description of events and a list of our sponsors, visit www.manotickvca.org FRIDAY, JANUARY 25

COOLIGAN MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATION 5552 Manotick Main Street 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

CHILLI COOK OFF Manotick Legion 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

For only $5 come be a judge to help choose the best chili in Manotick in both amateur and professional categories.

YOMA BAKE SALE Manotick Legion 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

CURLING Manotick Curling Club 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

BINGO Manotick United Church 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

TRIVIA CONTEST Mill Tavern Restaurant 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

“OPEN MIC” NIGHT Creekside Bar and Grill Beginning at 8:00 p.m.

OUTDOOR BONFIRE Centennial Park Beginning at 6:30 p.m.

RIDEAU SKATING CLUB EXHIBITION 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.

FAMILY SKATE NIGHT Manotick Arena 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

MAGIC DAVE/ DR. KABOOM CHILDREN’S SHOW Manotick Arena - Kiwanis Hall 8:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Manotick Arena- Kiwanis Hall 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

CHILDREN’S FUN TIME (AGES 2-6) Manotick Arena – Kiwanis Hall 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES Centennial Park 10:00 a.m. – Noon

“WINTER GARDENS” PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Our theme this year is “Winter Gardens”

MANOTICK SHIVERFEST January 25th & 26th Join us for a bonfire, skating exhibition, tobogganing, skating, curling, bingo, sleigh rides, chili cook-off & more!

CONTACT SCOTT Scott.Moffatt@Ottawa.ca | (613) 580-2491 | @RideauGoulbourn Councillor Moffatt is hosting his Manotick Town Hall on Tuesday, January 15th at the Manotick Arena from 7 to 9 pm.

All are welcome!

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