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Inside Seniors’ residence
update a welcome surprise for Manotick
NEWS
Emma Jackson
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EMC news – An update on the construction of a new seniors’ residence on Bridge Street in Manotick offered some pleasant surprises and even a few cheers at the community association’s AGM on June 5. Local developer Joe Princiotta attended the Manotick Village Community Association’s annual meeting to offer an update on construction, which began mid-May with the demolition of several buildings on the site northeast of the Bridge Street and Manotick Main Street intersection. The Orchardview developer is building Orchardview on the Rideau, a three-story, 120room concrete building that will include retirement, independent and assisted living accommodations for Manotick seniors. During his update, the room broke into a spontaneous cheer and round of applause when Princiotta confirmed he would be burying the hydro lines in front of the building, a detail the community has been demanding since the site’s previous owner began planning the project. Residents are concerned because the wires could restrict ladder trucks from getting to the building in the event of a fire. “I’m proud of you,” past president Brian Tansley told Princiotta over the din of applause. Residents were also pleased to hear that the building’s exterior will try to match the brick of Watson’s Mill as much as possible. It was traffic concerns that had residents groaning, but even that wasn’t as scary as expected. Residents and members of the community association have long harboured concerns about the traffic impacts of the project, because the site has limited parking for trucks and very little space for them to go in and out. Princiotta said he’s well aware of the potential problems on Bridge Street during
Several dedicated and lifelong Osgoode Ward volunteers were honoured at Coun. Doug Thompson’s annual volunteer barbecue. – Page 4
CITY HALL COMMUNITY
Get ready for great Canada Day events throughout the Ottawa South communities you live in. Happy birthday, Canada! – Page 5
HEALTH COMMUNITY
Barbara Cook and her husband Dan Greenberg make a $1 million donation to the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group to help in the fight against depression. – Page 15
construction, including the inevitable need to close a lane of the already congested road. He said he will try to limit the impact “as much as possible” throughout the 18-month construction process. “I have butterflies in my stomach because I know it will be hell sometimes,” he told an audience of about 40 people at the Manotick legion, noting that “the worst part” will be between now and January 2013. His team is leasing a parking lot on Clapp Lane so employees can park offsite, and some trucks can park there when they’re not in use. He said flag men will be inevitable but he will try to only close lanes during off-peak hours, he said. New community association president Klaus Beltzner said he has been very impressed with how much Princiotta cares about the community’s concerns. “He’s always been responsive. He understands the community and understands why the requests are being made by the community,” Beltzner said. Earlier in the planning process, Princiotta was receptive to calls to build a crosswalk across Bridge Street into Dickinson Square – a feature that is now a major selling point for the residence. Beltzner said he met with Princiotta last week to discuss a traffic management plan for the construction process, which the association’s transportation committee drafted and presented to the developer. “He just loved it,” Beltzner said. The plan still needs feedback from local fire and police representatives and will need to be approved by the city, but Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. Scott Moffatt has already signed off on it, Beltzner said. Princiotta said he’s open to hearing people’s concerns going forward. “We’re here for a long time. We want to work together and hear feedback from the community association,” he said. He expects to have the building permit in hand by the end of June.
Emma Jackson
Central Canada Exhibition Association past president and organ donation advocate Lyn Presley jokes with World War II veteran Ron Dutfield, a long-time member of the Osgoode Legion, after they both received Diamond Jubilee medals on Wednesday, June 20.
Volunteers, veterans and community leaders receive Diamond Jubilee medals Emma Jackson
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EMC news – Nepean-Carleton’s most valuable volunteers, veterans and community leaders were honoured for their efforts with a Diamond Jubilee medal on Wednesday, June 20. Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod awarded 22 medals in total. The recipients were recognized for serving Canada, spearheading cancer research, advocating for youth mental health research, organizing community events and volunteering with local organizations. World War II veteran Ron Dutfield received one of the medals presented at Watson’s Mill in Manotick. He served in France until 1945, and has
been an active member of the Osgoode Legion for more than 20 years. Over the years he has organized the annual poppy campaign in Osgoode and has served as president and vicepresident of the branch. Robert Hutchingame also received a medal for his work with the Cadet core in Kars, and for his efforts with the Manotick poppy campaign and Project Ploughshares. Long-time Metcalfe volunteer Doris Cooper was awarded a medal posthumously, which her daughter Cheryl accepted for her. For 40 years, Cooper was involved in the Metcalfe Fair, the Metcalfe Curling Club, the local recreation association and St. Andrew’s United Church. MacLeod congratulated
all of the evening’s recipients of the medal, of which 60,000 are being handed out across the country in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne. The medal honours ordinary Canadians making extraordinary differences on a local, regional or national level. “Tonight’s recipients represent all that is good about Canada. They do so largely outside of the spotlight and for little or no recognition at all,” MacLeod told the crowded room at Watson’s Mill. “We have with us soldiers, veterans from World War II and the Korean War, we have public servants, health care professionals, farmers and children’s advocates.” VOLUNTEERS see page 3
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