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Andrew Wright (left), a director of the Rideau Carleton Raceway, and Jim Allen, chair of Hard Rock International, hold a Hard Rock guitar symbolizing a new partnership established by the companies, announced May 15. The raceway will be rebranded as Hard Rock Casino Ottawa and be revitalized with renovations and an expansion.

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South Ottawa is primed to become a major employment hub in the coming years with the future transformation of the Rideau Carleton Raceway into the Hard Rock Casino Ottawa.

The plan calls for a multiphase $320-million redevelopment and expansion of the current entertainment centre at 4837 Albion Rd. between Findlay Creek and Greely into a complex with a hotel, 2,000seat concert venue, cafe and bar, merchandise shop, music and memorabilia displays and more than 13,000 square metres of gaming space with additional slot machines and table games, including a higher limit room, complete with butler service, Hard Rock International chairman Jim Allen announced May 15.

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due to a problem with the server. The line customers use to call in to make appointments for a ride is managed by an outside company.

The problem is fixed, Scrimgeour said, adding the city is listening to riders’ concerns.

Chief among the complaints on a Facebook page called ‘ParaTranspo woes’ are unpredictable arrival times for rides, or just not being able to get a ride at all.

In advance of the meeting, Herongate resident John Redins posted a list of demands that the group was gearing up to present to management.

The list included an online booking system, representation on the transit commission and the removal of a review panel. The panel, many riders feel, “overrules” the opinions of their medical doctors who fill out the application form that determines their eligibility to use ParaTranspo.

The transit commission approved changes to the service delivery model that would include opening up the criteria last June. Scrimgeour said those changes meant a delay in starting work on an electronic or online booking system.

“Customers told us they want us to get to work on the new vehicles and changes to the eligibility criteria first,” Scrimgeour said, adding not every customer wants to book the same way, so

there isn’t consensus on how a ride is booked.

“It’s something we are continuing to look at,” Scrimgeour said. “If it’s feasible.”

Currently the booking line for the next day opens at 7 a.m. Riders can call after 9 a.m. to try and book for the next day, but Scrimgeour said if the times they want to travel are during peak times, it may be difficult to get a ride.

But, if you do get a lift, you won’t be stranded, Scrimgeour said, adding that if, say, a medical appointment runs long, customers can call in and get a mini bus or taxi to come back.

“Staff work extremely hard,” Scrimgeour said. “If there’s a way to squeeze someone in and get them a ride, they will.”

Alta Vista Coun. Jean Cloutier worked to arrange the May 12 meeting.

He said senior management at OC Transpo are busy, but are willing to listen to customers’ concerns.

“What really struck me is when John said, ‘We don’t get the same service as regular riders, but we are people too,’” Cloutier said of Redins’ concerns.

“That resonated with me.”

Cloutier said he knows OC Transpo management takes the concerns of riders to heart. “If more is needed in terms of resources, we will discuss that during budget deliberations in the fall,” he said.

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A rendering depicts the vision for the reimagined Rideau Carleton Raceway on Albion Road, which is proposed to undergo a $320-million renovation and expansion.

Rebranded casino to become ‘milestone of the south end’ Continued from page 1

Under the new service agreement, current OLG employees at the raceway will work for Hard Rock for at least a year.

It will also been a boon for builders. “In terms of the local construction contract companies, that’s a benefit to them because they’ll have a chance to be bidding on this,” Moffatt said.

The casino will undergo renovations, including the creation of a new entrance, later this year, and the plans for the second-phase expansion are expected to be completed in late 2018 or early 2019.

“Within the long-term viability of whatever is on this site – a hotel, entertainment complex, a retail sector, restaurants – that offers jobs for the entire south end, whether you’re in Manotick or Greely or Metcalfe or further out from that in Ottawa south,” Moffatt said. “It’s a huge job producer.”

The rebranded casino will also mean a larger annual cash windfall for the city, which last year garnered about $5 million based on a percentage of the centre’s operations. Within the city’s 2017 budget, it is projected to receive $5.6 million, Moffatt said.

“As the facility grows we expect that the contribution to the city will grow with it,” said Stephen Rigby, OLG president.

That could give the south end of Ottawa the boost it needs, said Darouze, who has been

working with Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Michael Qaqish to advocate for improvements to intersections on Leitrim Road and Albion Road for better traffic flow.

“Yes, we have lots of work ahead of us but we can work together on it,” Darouze said.

“Hard Rock – they are ambassadors. They like to (put) money back into their communities so they’ll be part of the community.”

“In terms of the local construction contract companies, that’s a benefit to them because they’ll have a chance to be bidding on this.”

Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. Scott Moffatt

Under the 20-year service agreement, Hard Rock International’s HR Ottawa, LP owns 51 per cent of the enterprise following its selection by the OLG to take over day-to-day operations of OLG Slots this fall. RCR Investor Inc., which is owned

by Rideau Carleton Raceway Holdings, will keep a 49-percent stake in the partnership.

Though the Lac Leamy casino is just across the Ottawa River in Gatineau, Allen said

there is room for both based on population.

“There is no doubt the market is underserved,” he said, adding the Hard Rock Casino will be marketed as an entertainment destination and not just for gaming.

Horse racing will also continue to be a fixture at the centre, a sport that was in jeopardy as recently as five years ago. At one time OLG sought to modernize gaming across the province by relocating racing facilities from rural areas to urban centres, Moffatt said.

“This is going to ensure the survivability of this iconic sport, which we have, and that’s not an insignificant economic development on its own,” said Ottawa West-Nepean MP Bob Chiarelli, the federal minister of infrastructure.

“With this joint venture being at Rideau, horse racing’s got a much rosier future than it would have otherwise,” said Andrew Wright, a raceway director, whose father-in-law, Warren Armstrong, spearheaded the construction of the raceway, which opened in 1962.

“With Hard Rock as a partner, you’re also looking at expanding the horse racing market.

“You can probably imagine the demographic is going to change considerably from what it is today to what it’s going to be in five years when you’ve got the Hard Rock entertainment facility up and running.”

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Public Information Session O-Train Confederation Line West (Stage 2) Extension Queensway Terrace North Saturday, May 27, 2017 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Woodroffe High School, 2410 Georgina Drive Please join the City of Ottawa to continue the discussion of the future Lincoln Fields LRT Station, including the rationale for the LRT alignment route, landscaping in the areas affected by construction and connectivity to the future station under the LRT elevated structure and over Pinecrest Creek.

The afternoon includes a presentation by staff, as well as several break-out sessions that will focus on four specific areas related to Lincoln Fields Station and the Pinecrest Creek/Connaught tunnel LRT alignment: • Alignment and Route • Connectivity and Landscaping • Local bus service and the City’s Ready for Rail campaign • Staging and mobilization plans for when construction begins Following the break-out sessions, the meeting will finish with a summary of what was heard (prepared by City staff), followed by a question-and-answer session for all participants.

The Ward Councillor will also be providing an opportunity for residents to sign up for a councillor-led Working Group related to LRT design and construction issues of importance to the community.

Agenda: • 12 p.m. – Doors open: Residents will have the opportunity to view the information boards and speak to City staff about them • 12:30 p.m. – Presentation begins • 1 p.m. – Breakout sessions begin (option to attend two of the four sessions) • 2:15 p.m. – Question & answer session begins • 2:45 p.m. – Summary of what was heard • 3 p.m. – Session ends Ward Councillors and City staff will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.

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Where overland flood protection does exist, it is also very limited. Aviva was the first out of the gate with a homeowner overland water insurance add-on in 2015. But the definition of overland water is severely limited.

“Overland water is defined as fresh water from rivers, lakes or water accumulated as a result of heavy rainfall,” notes the IIC report. “Flood refers to coastal flooding from salt water – such as from tsunamis and tidal waves.”

But flood in the latter sense is not covered by Aviva’s product.

When it comes to availability of overland flood insurance, Canadians continue to be grossly misinformed. A 2013 study conducted by the Co-operators found that 70 per cent of Canadian homeowners believed their insurance policy fully covered

them for flooding. And yet, the Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates only 10 to 15 per cent of Canadian homeowners have purchased flood insurance.

It’s easy to blame homeowners, but insurance is a tricky business. Who’s responsible for educating the public about a complex product that’s only existed for 12 months in some parts of the country?

At the end of the day, it’s too late for those in Ottawa and Gatineau. Many homeowners who were eligible to purchase overland flood insurance and didn’t may find they are exempt from receiving federal government relief funds. These events highlight the need for governments, lenders and insurers to step up and insist that overland flood insurance be mandatory for homeowners who are at the highest risk. Our community is reeling from this tragedy, both emotionally, and for the foreseeable future, financially as well.

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Flood response too shallow

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t is going to be weeks before things return to anything near normal in those areas that have been swamped with flood waters.

And for those homeowners directly affected, it is going to be even longer before their lives return to stability.

But while the cleanup may linger on, a consensus seems to be developing quickly in the community about the city’s response to the emergency.

It is obvious from the information meetings for those affected that these victims feel the city was just a little slow in its reaction to the flooding. The water was rising and the city’s response did not seem urgent.

This feeling that the city was slow getting off the mark was further exacerbated by the decision not to declare a state of emergency.

Mayor Jim Watson stated the city had all of the resources it needed and so there was no reason to declare a state of emergency. But a state of emergency declaration would have had immense value in showing that the city was taking this as seriously as possible.

There seems to have been a lack of co-ordination of volunteers in this whole crisis.

In this day and age when instantaneous communica-

tion is the norm, there were gaps connecting the numerous and very willing volunteers out in the field to the those most in need.

People had questions: When would supplies be arriving? When would sand be delivered? Who’s in charge?

Perhaps the city was reluctant to be too involved in volunteer co-ordination to eliminate any city liability should something go wrong and a volunteer was injured. But if the city is unwilling to totally commit itself to volunteers and their efforts, then it should have called in the Canadian Armed Forces to help.

But instead, there was no state of emergency, no army help.

The city can’t have it both ways – either go all in with volunteers or call in help from the Forces. Instead, the city seemed to sit on the fence, happy with volunteer efforts as long as the city could maintain an arm’s-length approach, an ideal situation for our liability-conscious city.

All in all, we would hope the city undertakes a thorough study and examination of the flood of 2017, with particular emphasis on consulting with the flood victims, those most affected, and, for once in its consultations, listening to what is said.

May long weekend still a time for relaxation

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he coming weekend, in which thousands of Canadians go in search of a lake, is a peculiarly Canadian thing.

The phrase “24th of May weekend” is something probably only Canadians understand. For when you look at it, the 24th of May long weekend quite often does not include the 24th of May, yet when a Canadian says “24th of May weekend” all other Canadians know exactly what he means.

They may not, in fact, even know what the actual holiday is about — namely Queen Victoria’s birthday, which has somehow been allowed to shift around by Canadians so that it always falls on a Monday and not necessarily on the 24th.

Queen Victoria herself, born in 1819, was not consulted on this, you can be sure.

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Anyway, we know what it means, and many of us pack our cars full of food and drink and stuff for the dog, plus nails and screws and hinges to fix things, and a book we somehow think we’ll have time to read, and head down the highway as soon as we can get off work on Friday.

Considering the iffy weather and the length of the drive, many people consider this madness.

It may be, but it is less so here than in a place like Toronto, where the simple act of driving out of the

city into the country is anything but simple. We are fortunate here.

You can get into the Gatineau Hills in half an hour. Your route to Highway 15 or Highway 7 may be slowed a bit at the beginning of a long weekend, but it is more of an annoyance than a headache and soon you’re on your way.

Granted, it’s not four lanes all the way and you might be behind someone for whom speed is not the highest priority.

But if you’ve done it often enough, you know enough to be patient. Just have a chat or listen to the radio to take your mind off it — keeping in mind that there are stretches where no radio signal is available. Somewhere between Sharbot Lake and Kaladar on Highway 7 is one such dead zone.

Radio signals are not the only things absent on Highway 7.

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Each year, it seems that there are more closed restaurants, more closed gas stations, more closed motels.

The changing nature of the roadside economy is nowhere more dramatically displayed.

It’s sad, all the broken dreams that those closed doors and sagging buildings represent.

Families travel differently than they used to. They don’t stop as frequently to eat in the small towns. And when they do, they look to fast food chains.

They are less likely to stop at motels.

So the roadside economy takes a hit and we see it as we drive by.

The cottage economy has changed too, except that it has grown.

The people who own cottages spend longer there and spend more on supplies from cottage towns. Those towns have sprouted fancy restaurants, ice cream parlours and real estate EDITORIAL MANAGING EDITOR: Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225

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About the only thing that hasn’t changed is the cottage itself. Sure, it might have Wi-Fi and a satellite dish, but when you step outside, it’s still the 24th of May, even when it isn’t.

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M

y sister Audrey was in an unusual talking mood that Saturday morning.

There would be no visiting with her friend Iva. Aunt Bertha, Iva’s mother, was into the spring housecleaning, and every hand was needed.

We were sitting in the grape arbour, yet to sprout its leaves, swinging in the two-seater, and I thought it was a good time to ask Audrey something that had been on my mind since the nicer weather came around.

There was something unusual to me about the date, the 24th of May. It seemed to me, that was almost a magical day, because so much depended on it. My thinking about it started the Sunday before when we were scarcely into the beginning of the month, and I came downstairs ready for church, and wearing my new white gloves.

As soon as mother saw them on me, she said I would have to take them off, because you couldn’t wear white gloves until

MARY COOK Memories after the 24th of May. That was news to me, but when I asked mother why, she said ‘just because,’ which was supposed to satisfy me, but didn’t.

And even though it was as hot as blazes out, mother came out of the bedroom in her felt hat with the cluster of cherries on the crown.

I thought it was high time she put on the straw hat with the satin ribbon on it that Aunt Lilly had brought her from Ottawa, but according to my sister Audrey, you just couldn’t wear a summer hat until after the 24th of May. Well, there it was again, that 24th of May business.

Father said an early spring meant an early summer, and he was right, because even

though it was May, it was as hot as blazes, and mother was already pulling the blinds down in the house after breakfast, and keeping everything locked up tight during the day.

And so that Saturday sitting in the swing with my sister Audrey, I asked her again, what was so special about the 24th of May, when, it seemed to me, the entire world revolved around that day.

Audrey pursed her lips and went deep into thought. She said she was pretty sure it had to do with the old woman in Renfrew who told fortunes. She said she thought she had put a curse on the day.

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With no money, the Depression all around us, depending on a rich aunt from Regina for the very clothes on our backs, and many other things beyond our control, I figured I would just have to accept Audrey’s explanation because more trouble was something we didn’t need.

After all, wasn’t she in Senior Fourth and the smartest girl at the Northcote School? And if anyone knew the answer to the mystery of the 24th of May, it would be my sister Audrey.

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ur house was not completely flooded. We really have nothing to complain about, in comparison to the hundreds of people in eastern Ontario and western Quebec who have lost everything in the rain and floods these past few weeks. But we did get some water in the basement.

It wouldn’t have had the chance to cause any damage, if we had only listened to the cats.

Sheila the house cat doesn’t really like people. She pretends to be friendly if she hears cellophane or senses that you may be eating cheese, but she doesn’t really want to be petted. She barely tolerates me. If Sheila’s food bowl is empty and I am busy making something in the kitchen, she winds herself around my legs and gives me a quick bite on the calf. She doesn’t have what you would call a nice disposition.

Still, Sheila has her good qualities. She played surrogate mom to all those kittens I nabbed from the barn and brought into the house to wean and adopt out. When their new families came to pick them up, she followed them to the door one by one and when they left she sat at my feet and complained. Today, whenever we are sitting watching TV in the evenings she pulls one of her kitten-sized toys out of the basement and sings to it, loudly.

This is quite regular behaviour for her, and it goes on for about five minutes. Perhaps I should have paid closer attention when it went on for more than half an hour one night last week. But I was watching the season finale of Outlander and didn’t want to

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When I finally got up to see what the heck Sheila was hollering about, I found her sitting at the top of the basement stairs with about six toys around her. They appeared to be wet. I flicked the light on and peered down the stairs. Sure enough, the floor was covered in water. A quick investigation by the Farmer confirmed that the hose used to drain condensation from our furnace was blocking the sensor ball on the sump pump, so it wasn’t able to switch on when the water level got too high. Water had seeped out of the workshop area of the basement to soak the carpet in the next room. The parquet floor in the spare bedroom will likely have to be ripped out and replaced also. I spent the next few days sopping up wet cat litter and carrying soggy boxes of baby clothes upstairs to be dried and repacked. I will be investing in some waterproof boxes for storage in the future. Maybe some that can float.

The cats’ litter and food had to be moved upstairs to the bathroom for a few days while the water dried up. That gave them free run of the house during the night, which they truly loved. I could hear them ripping up and down the stairs after each other when I was supposed to be asleep.

You would think we had learned our lesson, but, no.

A few days later, it happened again. Sheila tried to tell me. I was sitting on the couch reading a book and she attempted, unsuccessfully, to launch herself up into my lap. She hardly ever does this, and hasn’t tried in years. I laughed when she misjudged the distance to the couch and fell over. Sheila walked away, dejected. She was back a few minutes later with a wet cat toy. That got my attention. The sump had failed again.

I suspect we will be checking that mechanism more often on rainy days, and perhaps investing in a battery-operated backup system. The Farmer is cutting the carpet up into manageable pieces that can be lifted up the basement stairs and out onto the back deck for disposal.

It is a mess, and our basement smells a bit like a wet sock, but it’s nothing like what the owners of truly flooded homes are dealing with.

Last year the drought had us using up our hay months ahead of schedule, because nothing was growing in the pasture. This year we are starting the cattle on pasture early, because of the rain. You never know what you are going to get, but from now on I’m paying attention to the animals. They seem to know what’s up.

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Residents can visit www.ottawa.ca to view the calendar online, and sign up to receive weekly collection reminders by email, phone or Twitter. You can also use the City’s waste explorer tool to learn which items go in the blue, black and green bins. If you did not receive a new waste collection calendar, please contact my office at 613-580-2480 or by email at diane.deans@ottawa.ca.

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A “brave little girl” is being credited for doing the right thing and running home after she was approached by a suspicious male at a Metcalfe park.

The young girl was playing at a park in the 2500-block of Dow Street on May 4 around 5:40 p.m. when she was approached by a Caucasian male carrying a binder.

“The man offered money to the girl (under $10) if she wanted to do something with him,” police said on May 9.

“The brave little girl refused any involvement and ran home.”

Const. Marc Soucy, Ottawa police spokesperson, said the girl did all the right things. “That’s perfect. That’s what every child should do,” he said.

The male is described as between 35 and 40 years old. He appeared to be driving a dark-coloured four-door sedan with a dent in the driver’s door. Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the east criminal investigation unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 3566, or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477.

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Police swooped down on a Heron Park home where they seized several digital devices connected to a child pornography investigation.

The Ottawa police Internet child exploitation unit received reports from the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre that had come in from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children’s cyber tip line in early February.

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A fiery crash involving a car and a dump truck has claimed the life of the driver of the car on Mitch Owens Road near Bowesville Road, northwest of Greely.

“It was a head-on between a dump truck and a car,” confirmed Marc-Antoine Deschamps, Ottawa paramedic spokesperson, who attended the scene near the Emerald Links Golf & Country Club on May 15. Emergency crews were called in at 10:49 a.m.

“The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene,” he said.

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was not known due to the extent of the damage the vehicle suffered. Both the car and the dump truck caught fire due to the force of the impact, and both vehicles ended up in a ditch, Deschamps said, adding the car had completely burned and the dump truck had flipped on its side.

“It was a pretty intense crash,” he said, adding the speed limit on that stretch is 80 kilometres per hour.

The 59-year-old male driver of the dump truck suffered upper arm injuries and was taken to hospital in stable condition, said Deschamps.

The Ottawa police collisions unit was expected to investigate the case, confirmed Const. Marc Soucy.

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Riverside South seniors eye advocacy work

By Erin McCracken erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Youth Wellness Fair The Riverside South Community Association is hosting a Youth Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 27th from 12-3pm. It will take place at the Rideauview Community Centre and include exhibits from Youth Net (CHEO), the Youth Services Bureau, DIFD, Volunteer Ottawa, Planned Parenthood, Ottawa Community Police, Ottawa Public Health and City of Ottawa Recreation. Also, by coming to the fair your name will automatically be put into a draw to win various prizes, such as tickets to see The Weeknd at the Canadian Tire Centre! If you are interested in getting involved with the fair, please contact communityoutreach@riversidesouth.org.

Findlay Creek Garage Sale The FCCA has their famous Findlay Creek Community Garage Sale coming up on June 3rd. It goes from 8am-12pm. If you are interested in setting up a table, you can register online at findlaycreek.ca until May 31st. The sale map will be available shortly after registration. I will be stopping by and I hope to see you there as well!

Community Safety Night Our office will be putting on a Community Safety Night on May 25th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Rideauview Community Centre. Representatives from Ottawa Police, Bylaw and Fire services will be there to provide a presentation on safety in our community. More information will be available soon.

George Street Plaza The official opening of the redesigned George Street Plaza in the ByWard Market was on May 12th. It was celebrated with a ceremony put on by Mayor Jim Watson and Rideau River Ward Councillor Mathieu Fleury. The infrastructural enhancements added in the renewal project include new concrete surfacing, a granite programming space, LED lighting, a mist feature, drinking fountains, a heritage clock and shade trees. Additional road work was also completed to improve the pedestrian experience in the Market. This is the first step in a larger City initiative to revitalize the ByWard Market. So be sure to visit the area this summer and don’t forget to check out the Tulip Festival displays while you are there.

Ottawa Race Weekend The annual Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is taking place again on May 27-28th. Run Ottawa is the City’s most prominent running event of the year. It aims to promote the sport of running and enhance the health of our community. Participants are also raising money for over 60 different charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. You can sign up for this on RunOttawa.ca as a charity team or individual. As for the races themselves, you can find sign up information and schedules in the “Weekend Information” section of the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend Website. I will be participating in the 5K race on the 27th with the OCISO team. I hope residents who love to run will consider participating with a team as well! Donating to a team or coming to the races to cheer us on would be just as helpful.

City of Ottawa Sports Fields Opening Soon For baseball and softball groups, the City’s ball diamonds were opened for use on May 15th. As for other contracted sports groups, the rest of City sports fields will be open on May 22nd, weather permitting. However, if standing water is still visible on any of these fields please contact the City’s Central Allocations at sports@ottawa.ca, and do not use the field. Residents should always help preserve our sports fields and keep them safe. Enjoy all of your summer sports!

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Is this the golden age of Riverside South?

A group of active seniors in the growing south Ottawa suburb are working to make that a reality by bringing older adults together for more activities and brainstorming sessions.

“The seniors have been largely overlooked in Riverside South,” said Bruce Lindsay, president of the Riverside South Community Association. “There seem to be an interest and a need to form a group just for seniors.”

Riverside South has a population of about 14,500, of which 20 per cent is estimated to be 55 and up, equivalent to about 3,000 seniors. At

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Riverside South residents John Herzog (left), Helen McLaughlin, John Scrivens and Bruce Lindsay, president of the Riverside South Community Association, are part of a new Seniors Group that is working to advocate for the needs of seniors in the growing south Ottawa suburb. its full buildout, Riverside South is projected to become home to 50,000 people in the coming decades.

“And we’re only at the very, very beginning of that curve,” said fellow senior Helen McLaughlin.

“In the next 10 or 15 years it’s going to double or triple,” she said of the boom that’s coming to Canada’s aging population.

“And if the seniors aren’t considered,

that’s a lot of missed opportunity,” said Lindsay, also a senior.

McLaughlin and John Scrivens sit on the executive of The Villas of Riverside South, an adultlifestyle neighbourhood of 184 homes, where there is also a busy community centre.

They and Lindsay are part of the new 10-member Riverside South Community Association Seniors Group. From that, a new seniors’ drop-in group has formed.

It draws about 17 people for mingling, coffee, chess, backgammon and card games at the Rideauview Community Centre Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. In July and August, the venue will be the Claudette Cain Park fieldhouse.

The goal is to connect with more seniors in Riverside South to expand the social gathering to include other interests.

“There will be an opportunity as the group grows – we’re all feeling our way as to what it is people really like to do,” said John Herzog, who is also part of the Seniors Group.

The committee also plans to advocate for seniors in a number of ways, such as encouraging politicians and developers to build seniors-oriented housing in the suburb where there currently isn’t a retirement home or affordable seniors housing.

“I think there’s a job for somebody, like ourselves, to bring it to their atten-

tion, that if we can show them that it’s profitable it would be a fairly decent market for their buildings,” Herzog said.

Small detached, semidetached or row housing would provide older adults with more options, Herzog said, adding that many new builds now under construction in Riverside South won’t attract seniors because they have stairs.

There is also a desire for an aging-in-place community that would allow adults to downsize from single-family homes to small bungalows and then retirement homes and assisted living accommodation, said Scrivens.

“If you can accommodate those people in their own homes I think it’s a win-win,” he said.

Lindsay agreed. “They don’t want to have to move (out of the area) because there’s no accommodation for them.”

This would also allow developers to attract more people to Riverside South, Herzog said.

And it could serve as the model to follow in other growing Ottawa suburbs, said McLaughlin.

“It could be a flagship type of thing,” she said.

Now is the time for advocacy work to begin before Riverside South is further developed so as to design the community, including a future central core, with seniors in mind.

“This is an ideal time for a group like this to be involved in helping to contribute to the way it might take shape,” Lindsay said.

The Seniors Group is now waiting to hear back about a funding grant it applied for with the Barrhaven Seniors Council that would allow it to expand, host additional social events and programs and develop a survey to better identify the needs of seniors.

The hope is that once connections are made, more seniors will want to get involved and volunteer with the group. For details, call 613-822-3507 or send an email to seniors@ riversidesouth.org.

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Health and Wellness for Mothers and Babies

John and Project Stitch at CHEO

It seems fitting that with Mother’s Day this past weekend, the Ontario government is investing more than $12 million to support new and existing programs that will improve maternal and child health.

More than 145,000 babies are born in Ontario each year and I am pleased that we will improve access I had and thethese pleasure toLast healthmonth, care for mothers babies with of attending the launch of the investments in:

construction and reorganization Newborn day screening: newbornsand will of •CHEO’s careAllsurgery get an additional screen for hearing loss to recovery units. This undertaking, complement the existing program, allowing fondly called Project Stitch, will for early intervention so that affected families dramatically increase patient flow, can receive treatment or language and early improve patient privacy and have literacy support. With the recent addition of a direct impact on the quality of a new screen for Critical Congenital Heart careDisease, provided to young patients a range of heart defects that cause in Ottawa.

I am very proud thatin life-threatening symptoms, newborns the Ontario Government of Ontario will now be screened for awill total of be investing million dollars in 31 inherited,$8.6 treatable diseases.

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• Midwifery care: Expectant families will have

CHEO high quality moreprovides access and the choice for low-risk maternity careand that all of us would want newborn care with the addition ofand up to expect formidwives our children 90 new annually inshould Ontario. they require surgery. In 2015 alone, over • Care for premature babies: Mothers of 7,700 procedures performed premature babies willwere have improved access to in the operating rooms at CHEO, breast pumps to support the strongest possible andfoundation CHEO surgeons spent over for a lifetime of good health by 6,400 hourstheoperating on children supporting healthy development of andthese youth.

Project Stitch will help babies. improve our hospital’s surgical unit • Care for vulnerable babies: Babies born at and cut wait times for children and a very low birth rate and surgical candidates youth needing surgery. will have enhanced access to Ontario’s Human I welcome Donor Milkand Bank,applaud allowing forProject improved Stitch, and I look forward to hearing health outcomes.

itsused progress in baby the born coming Asabout my father to say, each represents months. new hope for the world. It is through these investments in the health and wellness of mothers and babies that we protect this hope end ensure positive health outcomes.

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Riverside Dr. triple murder trial winds down

By Brier Dodge brier.dodge@gmail.com

It’s hard to argue with DNA, Crown attorney James Cavanagh argued in his May 15 closing statements in the first-degree murder charges against alleged killer Ian Bush.

Bush, from Orléans, is charged in the 2007 murders of judge Al-

ban Garon, his wife Raymonde Garon, and their neighbour Marie-Claire Beniskos in the Garon’s Riverside Drive condominium unit. He’s plead not guilty.

It’s alleged that Bush had such disillusions with the Canada Revenue Agency and the Canadian taxation system that he killed Alban, a retired federal tax judge, his wife and their neighbour. At the

time, Bush was in debt $60,000 to his own mother.

Cavanagh said someone could take away all the other evidence linking Bush to the crime and the DNA from the scene would still be enough to prove that Bush killed the three senior citizens.

“You could take away the video, you still have the DNA, the shoes, the motive,” Cavanagh

Brittany Drive Pumping Station Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA)

Revised Notice of Completion The City of Ottawa is planning a replacement of the existing Brittany Drive water pumping station located at 565 Brittany Drive with a new facility to serve the Montreal Road Pressure Zone.

The proposed new pumping station is required to provide water system capacity and reliability to the existing users and new development in the zone. The planning process for this project followed the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and was completed in November 2005 as a Schedule B undertaking. The timing of the station replacement was connected to the former Rockcliffe CFB Redevelopment project which was delayed for several years. The City consequently also delayed the detailed design and construction of the new Brittany Drive Pumping Station.

Since the period of time from filing the first Brittany Drive Pumping Station Class EA Notice of Completion to the proposed commencement of construction for the project exceeds 10 years, the City reviewed the project planning to ensure that the project preferred solution and associated mitigation measures are still valid. The review concluded that no changes to these recommendations are required.

If you would like to review the updated Project File or to provide written comment, please contact the City project manager at the address below within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice.

M. Joseph Zagorski, P.Eng. Senior Project Manager Asset Management Branch – Infrastructure Planning City of Ottawa - Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development 110 Laurier Avenue West, 3rd Floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Tel.: 613-580-2424 ext. 22611 • Email: Joseph.Zagorski@ottawa.ca If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the City of Ottawa, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change to order a change in the project status and require a higher level of assessment under an individual Environmental Assessment process (referred to as a Part II Order). Reasons must be provided for the request.

Any such request must be received by the Minister at the address below within 30 calendar days of this Notice. A copy of the Part II Order request must also be sent to the City of Ottawa project manager at the address above. If there is no Part II Order request received by June 20, 2017, the City of Ottawa intends to proceed with the design and construction of this project as outlined in the Project File.

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said. “You have the murder bag.”

Bush wasn’t linked to the murders until 2015 when his DNA – collected after charges from a home invasion – matched DNA collected at the crime scene.

His DNA was found in two places in the home, with one piece of DNA in a body hair and another partial, incomplete piece of DNA mixed in with Alban’s blood. There were bloody footprints left by a pair of New Balance running shoes inside the home, according to investigators.

Cavanagh said Bush, a man with a history of being angry with the Canada Revenue Agency and struggling with his own finances, showed up at the Garon’s condominium on June 29, 2007, several days after a “dry run” posing as a delivery man.

He tied up the couple, and when a neighbour came by – potentially because she heard a commotion – he tied up Beniskos too.

Cavanagh said Bush then killed the three of them.

In 2001, he had sent a summons to the judge for a fake hearing, to take place at his Orléans home. The judge filed it away and nothing ever came of it, until Bush allegedly showed up at his home six years later.

Bush’s lawyer, Geraldine Castle-Trudel, said that investigators had their heads buried in the sand and didn’t consider enough other possibilities.

She said regardless of the video showing a man, identified as Bush by his family, at Hurdman Station getting on and off the bus, it could have been someone else.

She asked jurors to consider the possibility that the suspect was still hiding on the balcony when police were called to the condominium unit on June 30, the day after the trio was killed, and escaped from the 10th floor out the balcony due to “sheer luck.”

“Is it tunnel vision because they focused on Ian Bush?” she asked the jurors.

She also asked them to consider that Bush didn’t kill the couple and their friend in the hour he was off the bus, as it would have taken someone longer to restrain three people, tie them up and kill them.

Cavanagh called the theories a “far-fetched proposition.”

“You could remove the bowels of the Crown’s evidence and still conclude beyond a reasonable doubt (Bush is guilty),” he told the jury.

The jury is expected to delay in deliberating until May 17.

K9 tracks suspect to taxi cab

By Erin McCracken erin.mccracken@metroland.com

A crime spree that spread from the ByWard Market to Riverview Park has been nipped in the bud with the arrest of a lone male suspect, according to investigators.

A 29-year-old Ottawa man is facing a long list of charges related to breaking and entering, robbery, forcible confinement, wearing a disguise, carrying a concealed weapon and obstructing a peace officer.

“This arrest clearly, I’m sure, prevented some additional crimes from taking place,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Haarbosch, head of the Ottawa police robbery and break-and-enter units.

The thefts began May 4 just before 6 p.m. at a Waller Street business in the ByWard Market area, where cash and a tablet computer were taken.

About two hours later a suspect demanded opioids at a Rideau Street pharmacy, in the vicinity of the ByWard Market. An undisclosed quantity of narcotics was taken. Investigators said a knife was recovered at the scene.

The next day around 8:40 p.m., a disguised suspect walked into a pharmacy in the 1500-block of Alta Vista Drive and demanded narcotics. The suspect said he was armed, and fled the store, located in the Riverview Park neighbourhood, with an undisclosed quantity of narcotics.

Four days later on May 9, a business in the 100-block of Mann Avenue in Sandy Hill was broken into and a cash register was taken.

Patrol officers responded to the break-in and there was a followup call to police reporting suspicious activity at a nearby location where police recovered the cash register a short time later, said Haarbosch.

A police canine unit was then called in and from there tracked a suspect to Wiggins Private, not far from the business where the cash register was stolen.

“That’s where they spotted the cab leaving the area and then ultimately stopped it and arrested the individual,” he said. “It’s savvy on their part. They stopped it to see who was leaving.”

There were two other passengers in the taxi, but they were released at the scene.

No other suspects are wanted in connection with these crimes, Haarbosch said.

The suspect, who is well known to the Ottawa police robbery and break-andenter units, was scheduled to appear in court on May 9.

Notice of Commencement Baseline Road Bus Rapid Transit Corridor (Bayshore Station to Heron Station) Planning and Environmental Assessment Study The Project

Week In Review!

Scouts Canada Scoutrees Despite the rain, the Scouts were out planting trees in the Ward by St.Mark CHS. The 2nd Russell Scouting group youth and leaders were all smiles and full of enthusiasm to “get’er done”. It will be nice to see the trees reach maturity and fill in a blank area in the park. Well done! Thank you to everyone that showed up.

CWL 150 Canada Tea The Catholic Women’s League of Our Lady of the Visitation held a red and white themed high tea in celebration of Canada’s 150th year of confederation. Limited to 80 seats, the place was full and guests were treated to delicious luncheon spread.

It was nice to spend some time with the everyone and check out the silent auction table.

The City of Ottawa is proposing to construct a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) facility between Bayshore Station and Heron Station. The corridor follows an alignment which includes Holly Acres Road, Richmond Road, Baseline Road, and Heron Road (Figure 1). Near the Baseline Station area, it travels via Constellation Drive, Navaho Drive, College Avenue and Woodroffe Avenue to link the Centrepointe community and Algonquin College campus. The project proposes dedicated bus-only lanes (generally in the median), 25 new transit stations and new pedestrian and cycling facilities along the length of the 14-km corridor. The project will incorporate all elements of a complete street while also maintaining the function of the road as an Arterial Road.

This project is part of the Rapid Transit and Transit Priority Network identified in the City’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) 2013 and connects to other existing and planned rapid transit corridors, including the West Transitway, the O-Train Confederation Line, the Southwest Transitway, the O-Train Trillium Line, and Southeast Transitway. The project will accommodate the anticipated growth in transit ridership as contemplated in the TMP and support the growth management policies identified in the City’s Official Plan (OP).

Dr.Merrett Fundraiser for OCC The dinner and auction hosted by the Greely Lions for Dr. Merrett celebrating his 40+ years in the community as a physician was an overwhelming success with proceeds going to the Osgoode Care Centre. Close to 400 people filled Orchard View Wedding and Conference Centre in Greely for the evening to enjoy a fantastic meal and live music. It’s heart warming to see how the community comes together to support their events. Keep up the great work Lions!

Lafferty’s Wake by ITR I am always happy to be able to attend any production that ITR puts on. The laughter in the audience and great talent displayed by the company are a sure sign that they are doing a fantastic job. This particular play was an interactive one that involved many unsuspecting audience members. Great job ITR and I look forward to the next production!

Community Police Awards It was an honour for me to attend this year’s Community Police Awards. Each year individuals are recognized for a contribution they made to our community, whether locally or abroad. It is important to recognize people who have shown dedication and commitment to our police service and community.

This year, local resident and police officer Cst. Evan Hung, received a Certificate of Valour for his great courage in disarming a suspect.

Moncion’s Market Moments Linda and Marcel Moncion the owners and operators of Independent Grocer in Riverside South, are very generous with their philanthropic work in our community. They have helped out many groups in the area and continue with their generous contributions to our community. This week was no different. The “Market Moments” initiative is an event where the store has surprise giveaways of gift cards and paying for grocery bills at the checkout. There were plenty of surprised and very happy unsuspecting shoppers who walked away with free groceries. It’s just another way that the Moncion’s like to say thank you to their loyal customers and give back to the community.

33 Signal Regiment Foundation Annual Fundraiser The 33 Signal annual fundraiser is dedicated to the reservists that give up their time to be ready to help serve our country when called upon to do so. Business executives, community leaders, and retired military veterans collectively form a part of the 33 Signal Regiment Foundation. This event helps support local reserve soldiers and their families and also gives out scholarships to children of the reservists that. It is always a pleasure to attend and support them along with Council Colleagues Qaquish and Tierney.

Ottawa: 613.580.2490 Metcalfe: 613.580.2424 x30228 George.Darouze@ottawa.ca @GeorgeDarouze www.facebook.com/GeorgeDarouze

Figure 1: Baseline Road Bus Rapid Transit Corridor The Process The City of Ottawa has completed a preliminary planning phase and is commencing the Environmental Assessment Phase in accordance with the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08.

Consultation A draft Environmental Project Report (EPR) has been prepared. The draft EPR contains the basis on which this project is being carried out, an analysis of existing environmental conditions, supporting studies, an analysis of impacts the project may have, recommendations on potential mitigation measures, and a record of consultation that has taken place during the study period.

A digital version of the draft EPR and other project information is available for downloading, at the following web address: ottawa.ca/baselinecorridor.

The draft EPR is also available in print at the locations noted below: Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch 120 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5M2

Centrepointe Library (Nepean) 101 Centrepointe Dr. Ottawa, Ontario K2G 5K7

Interested parties are invited to review the project information. Within 120 days of the issuance of this notice, a subsequent Notice of Completion will be issued. A final EPR will be made available for a formal 30-day public review period at that time.

To submit comments If you have questions or comments on the information provided, would like to be added to our project mailing list, or have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact on behalf of the proponent, the City of Ottawa Project Manager: Jabbar Siddique, P.Eng. Senior Project Engineer City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West, 4th Floor Ottawa ON K1P 1J1 Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 13914 Fax: 613-580-2578 Email: Jabbar.Siddique@Ottawa.ca Comments received will be collected under the Environmental Assessment Act and, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

Direct submissions to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change are subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act. Unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person.

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Tulip time

Brookfield High School students crafted a tulip sculpture to mark this year’s Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa. The group was asked to participate as part of a larger project and were nominated by River Coun. Riley Brockington as the artists to represent the ward for the 65th annual festival. The event takes place until May 22 at several locations, including Lansdowne Park, the ByWard Market and Commissioners Park in downtown Ottawa and at Dow’s Lake.

The Board of Directors cordially invite you to attend the

Le conseil d'administration vous invite cordialement à assister à la

37th Annual General Meeting 37e assemblée générale annuelle of the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre

de l'Est l’Est d'Ottawa d’Ottawa du Centre des ressources resources de

Monday June 19th, 2017 1515 Tenth Line Road

Le Lundi 19 juin 2017 1515, chemin Tenth Line

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Newborn testing expands to detect heart defects City Councillor/Conseiller Municipal River Ward/Quartier Rivière Proposal for a Retirement Home and Hotel The City’s Planning Department will be reviewing a future planning application for a senior’s residence and hotel at 1026 and 1054 Hunt Club Road. The site is located on the south side of Hunt Club Road west of the Airport Parkway. Claridge Homes is proposing to redevelop the subject properties as a retirement home / residential care facility and a hotel, to be constructed as separate buildings and in successive phases. The retirement home / residential care facility is proposed to be eight stories in height and contain approximately 145 units and will be constructed first. The hotel is proposed to be eight storeys in height and contain a similar number of units. The buildings will be served by a combination of surface and underground parking.

Access will occur from Hunt Club Road.

I am co-hosting a public meeting with Councillor Deans on Monday, May 29 at 7pm in the south gym of the Hunt Club- Riverside Park Community Centre, 3320 Paul Anka Drive.

Youth Services Bureau Development The Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) is proposing to redevelop their facility at 2887 Riverside Drive.

The proposal will include the construction of a new four-storey, 39-unit low rise apartment building that is intended to provide support services and a youth hub for residents aged 16-24 years of age. The project will include 33 studio apartments and 6 two bedroom units to accommodate a parent and a child. Six units will be accessible. The existing Youth Services Bureau building will be demolished and replaced by the proposed development. The remaining building on site, which is currently used as office space, will remain untouched.

Limited parking will be required, however it will be provided both at-grade and underground.

I am hosting a public meeting on Thursday, June 1 beginning with an open house at 6:30pm, followed by a presentation at 7pm at Riverside Churches, 3191 Riverside Drive.

River Ward Strawberry Social – June 2 River Ward residents are welcome to join me for the annual River Ward Strawberry Social, held at the Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre on Friday, June 2 from 1-3pm. The concert band from Fielding Drive PS will start things off followed by funny stories from the good old days from syndicated columnist, Mark Cook. Celebrity servers will be on hand and many door prizes are to be won, including a pair of tickets to Toronto on Via Rail. To reserve your seats, contact Andrea.Ward@Ottawa.ca or call 613-580-2486.

Ridgemont Community Association AGM Residents in the Ridgemont/Ellwood community are invited to attend the AGM of the Ridgemont Community Association on Wednesday, May 31 at 7pm at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 1172 Walkley Road.

In addition to administrative business by the Board of Directors, I will be providing a thorough update of matters being addressed in the community and will summarize the main issues looking ahead for 2017-2018.

Happy Victoria Day May I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable Victoria Day long weekend.

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By Erin McCracken erin.mccracken@metroland.com

The solace Sandra Zimmerman Mahoney feels is palpable as she feeds her youngest child a snack and watches her play inside CHEO’s cardiology unit, where the pair has spent countless hours.

“I’m very relieved,” the Kars resident said, reacting to the news that by the end of the year all newborns across Ontario will be tested for critical congenital heart disease.

In Zimmerman Mahoney’s case, her daughter Adeline’s heart problem was detected in utero at 34 weeks. But the reality is that up to 30 per cent of defective cases are not detected in the womb by ultrasound and may not be identified until after birth.

“I just feel like since I found

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Adeline Mahoney, 3, was born with critical congenital heart disease and underwent open-heart surgery at CHEO which saved her life. Her mother Sandra Zimmerman Mahoney, of Kars, is applauding the introduction of a new test that will be able to detect critical congenital heart disease in newborns. out about critical congenital heart disease, I wanted to speak

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for those babies,” Zimmerman Mahoney said on May 12 after Ottawa South MPP John Fraser announced the province is funding a new test to screen newborns across Ontario for the disease her daughter was born with.

The testing will be done with oximetry monitors, which are commonly used on infants in hospital emergency and operating rooms as well as intensive care units. Newborn Screening Ontario, which is a CHEO-based provincial screening centre, is in the process of ensuring all Ontario hospitals and midwives are equipped with and trained to use the handheld device to test the blood-oxygen levels of newborns.

Since Feb. 14, the test has been rolled out at 14 hospitals and midwifery centres, and the goal is to have it in use for newborn monitoring at 300 sites by the end of this year. The program is made possible thanks to $14.2 million from the Ontario government.

“Now that there is testing, it’s exciting,” Zimmerman Mahoney said.

Eight months after Adeline was born almost three years ago, she underwent open-heart surgery during which the medical team worked for eight hours repairing a pulmonary valve and holes and widening pulmonary arteries.

Zimmerman Mahoney had time to try and prepare for what lie ahead following the devastating diagnosis.

“We were able to ask questions because we had time,” she said. “We knew that if she didn’t have (the surgery), she wouldn’t live. We had no choice. You just tell yourself that and hope for the best.”

But for those parents whose baby is only diagnosed after birth with a life-threatening condition,

there is no time to adjust or arm themselves with information.

“You can picture a baby being rushed back to the emergency room. This way they can plan,” Zimmerman Mahoney said.

Adeline is now healthy, though she continues to visit CHEO’s cardiology unit for routine followup appointments.

Oximetry monitors will be used on newborns who are just over 24 hours old. They are outfitted with a sensor on their right hand and then a sensor on their left foot. The painless test uses light to detect oxygen levels in the blood.

The readings should indicate a healthy oxygen saturation level of more than 95 per cent in both the hand and foot testing.

“We’re also looking for a difference of less than three per cent between the two,” said Dr. Jane Lougheed, chief of pediatric cardiology at CHEO, who also serves as the lead for Newborn Screening Ontario’s expert working group on the oximetry testing program.

Below 95 per cent can signal that low-oxygen blood is circulating in the body, a sign of congenital heart disease or other health problems. “It can also indicate there is something else going on with the baby too,” Lougheed said, such as severe infection, or lung problems.

If a newborn fails a screen, a physician can immediately be called in to examine the infant.

“These are kids where a big proportion of them would die or would be really sick and not have the type of opportunities they would have had if they had a more controlled early pick-up,” said Dr. Pranesh Chakraborty, director of Newborn Screening Ontario, which already screens newborns for many serious health problems, such as genetic conditions, with a heel-prick blood test.

Between 400 and 450 babies in Ontario are born each year with a critical congenital heart defect, he said, adding that this new test is expected to detect about 50 to 100 cases annually that would otherwise be missed.

“Even personally, I’ve seen kids die in the first few days of life,” said Chakraborty, a pediatrician. “They went home, they looked perfect. The cardiac physiology changes as they’re adapting to life outside the womb and that adaptation – these kids can’t handle it often. Every time I walk past the ICU corridor I see pictures of kids who have either made it or died from these critical congenital heart diseases.”

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Against a backdrop of heavy equipment, the new name of Canterbury’s future outdoor covered ice rink was revealed.

The Jim Tubman Chevrolet Sens Rink, now under construction and scheduled to open in December, will provide a boost to the Canterbury Recreation Complex in Alta Vista, already home to a pool, community centre, the Brian Kilrea Arena and a park with baseball diamonds, basketball and tennis courts, a splash pad, playground and wading pool.

“The new outdoor refrigerated rink will complement these community assets and will offer a new option for ice time in addition to the busy and popular Brian Kilrea Arena,” Alta Vista Coun.

Jean Cloutier said during a groundbreaking and christening ceremony May 10.

“This innovative facility will increase access to hockey and open public skating during a four to five month ice-in season.”

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The new name of the Canterbury outdoor covered rink was revealed on May 10 by Anne Harcourt (left), president of Jim Tubman Chevrolet, Mayor Jim Watson, Danielle Robinson, president of the Ottawa Senators Foundation, Alta Vista Coun. Jean Cloutier and John Marshall, president of the Canterbury Community Association.

There is potential to move existing programming into the space during the off season, such as tai chi, low-impact aerobics and yoga.

The sheltered area could also become home to new programming and events, such as ball hockey, lacrosse and an obstacle course, as well as art shows, an agricultural

fair with urban gardeners and a winter fair during Winterlude, said John Marshall, president of the Canterbury Community Association.

When the councillor first approached the association’s volunteer board with the ice rink idea, Marshall said the reaction was positive.

“Any time we can have an

opportunity to provide more facilities for our communities, more programs for the kids and the families, it’s something to be excited about,” he said.

“The possibilities are endless. I think only our imaginations and our ability to be able to make these things work with the volunteer

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tion: $100,000, • Special area levy: $2.9 million; or $16 per household per year over 10 years, and • Citywide development charges: $2.5 million (the maximum permitted).

Anne Harcourt, president of Jim Tubman Chevrolet, said her company is excited to be part of the project.

“When we first were approached to take part, the biggest thing for us was that there was something for everyone, that it was going to be a real community hub for everyone to be included,” she said.

Likewise, Danielle Robinson, president and chief executive of the Ottawa Senators Foundation, said the project is a perfect fit for the club’s 25th anniversary year.

To the Senators, RINK stands for Recreational Investments in Neighbourhoods for Kids, she said.

“Today, barriers such as space availability, registrations, equipment costs and transportation are really keeping today’s youth on the bench and missing out on important life lessons that often help shape their future in resources like this in the community,” said Robinson.

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Facilities such as Canterbury’s future rink help improve those odds.

“As we’ve seen so far in the Stanley Cup playoffs, it takes teamwork to make a difference,” she said. “And we’re so proud to have all of you on our team making a positive difference for children and youth in our community.”

Mayor Jim Watson, who was also on hand for the ceremony, said the first refrigerated outdoor Sens Rink at city hall has been “a tremendous success,” drawing 40,000 to 60,000 residents and visitors each season.

“This will be, I believe, the only other refrigerated rink outside of the Ben Franklin one and the (city hall) one,” he said of the Canterbury facility.

Watson also noted the value of a covered space given the unpredictability of Mother Nature.

“We know that with climate change and global warming the winter season is not as long as it was,” he said. “The melting starts and then all of our great outdoor rinks have to shut down because we’ve lost that good ice.

“This will allow us to provide skating opportunities for people in the shoulder seasons as we do down at city hall.”

‘Sky Hockey’ art coming to future covered rink

By Erin McCracken erin.mccracken@metroland.com

The idea came to Christopher Griffin quicker than a Jean-Gabriel Pageau hat trick in an NHL eastern conference semi-final hockey game.

In fact, it was shinny hockey that served as the professional Centretown artist’s muse for his idea for a public art concept that has been chosen for Canterbury’s outdoor covered ice rink, now under construction and scheduled to open by December at the Canterbury Recreation Complex in Alta Vista.

“It came pretty quickly to me,” Griffin said of his concept, called ‘Sky Hockey.’ “It’s an outdoor rink so doing the hockey players is not that great a leap.”

His vision, which was selected based on public feedback and by a peer assessment committee, will star the lifesized figures of two teams of hockey players crafted from steel poles bent and welded together and covered with blue- and green-tinted concrete.

Griffin grew up playing shinny hockey.

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Local councillor touts importance of public art at city facilities Continued from page 24

“I do love the game and I still play it,” Griffin said.

For years he has also sat on the sidelines and sketched players darting about the outdoor rinks at McNabb Park and in the Glebe, as well as skaters on the Rideau Canal Skateway. Those drawings have been transformed into a series of paintings.

“My drawings are very quick, very gestural and very loose,” he said.

“They’re glorified stick figures, but I’ve always thought they would look really interesting in three dimension.”

The city’s call out last year for artists to submit their ideas for this new space proved the perfect opportunity for Griffin to pitch the idea of turning his drawings into sculptured images.

He also plans to enlist the help of local residents of all ages in September to mix and apply concrete to the steel forms, which will be hung from the rafters around the perimetre of the refrigerated ice pad.

He’s worked with residents before on past projects, largely because he needed help. But it also proved to be very enjoyable for him and participants.

“There’s a sense of pride and a sense of ownership,” Griffin said. “It just brings people together.”

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Centretown artist Christopher Griffin’s ‘Sky Hockey’ public art concept has been chosen for Canterbury’s covered rink. The art installation will showcase cement hockey figures double the size of this model.

He primarily works in oil paint on canvas, but he has created a number of concrete public art sculptures and murals across the city over the past 15 years, including at the Beaverbrook branch of the Ottawa Public Library in north Kanata where he installed his ‘Blandings Turtles of the South March Highlands’ in 2014.

That project earned him the 2015 Award of Excellence at the Ottawa Urban Design Awards.

Other projects to his credit include raccoons at the Glebe Community Centre and blue herons on a city parking garage in the Glebe, as well as a pair of peregrine falcons on Bronson Street at Riverside Drive.

“What started all this (concrete work) is that we bought an old corner store and the exterior facade was falling off so we had to do something,” Griffin recalled. “I thought if we could cover it in concrete and I could scratch into it, we could do an effective fixture.”

That process in 2009 opened his mind to different artistic possibilities with 3D concrete art.

The chosen concept for the outdoor covered rink resonates with Alta Vista Coun. Jean Cloutier, who lobbied for the construction of the facility, which will be used year-round for a variety of community events in addition to skating

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“Kind of fun, I think,” he said of ‘Sky Hockey.’

Four art proposals made it to the final stage of the competition and a public open house was held in late March.

The city received 120 responses outlining their favourite art work and a peer assessment committee then decided on ‘Sky Hockey’ “based on criteria that included the strength of the proposed concept and engagement with the Canterbury community,” the city said in announcing Griffin as the chosen artist on April 25.

“There’s a sense of pride and a sense of ownership.”

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“I was pleasantly surprised that people are interested in the fact that art will be going in and the type of art will be going in,” Cloutier said of the votes the competition attracted.

The commissioning of this public art, which is a mandated requirement for city facilities, will cost $23,000, plus HST, to cover materials, installation, engineering and the artist’s fee. This will come out of

the $5.8-million budget for the rink.

“Some people will say, and I acknowledge, ‘Oh, we shouldn’t spend money on that,’” said Cloutier.

“Art has its place in (the city) and it is good that the city invests in it, invests in beautifying these facilities and supports our local artists.”

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Staff also reported on the Infrastructure Standards Review, designed to complement the effort to build better and smarter suburbs.

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City staff is working towards building better, smarter suburbs, the city’s planning committee heard on May 9.

The work started in 2013. Now, planning chair Jan Harder told Peter Hume, who chaired the committee at that time, that the city needed to do better out in the ’burbs.

“The pressure for space that gets taken up in suburban developments for things besides dwellings is too high,” she said, adding the old way of thinking creates problems with parking, public spaces and sidewalks.

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Among the consultations was a working group with the four school boards.

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but also a cost-saving measure, as the price of land has increased tenfold since the ’80s and ’90s, the staff report says.

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The planning committee also approved a change to the city’s development charges.

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Now that winter’s freeze has loosened its grip on us, it’s time to turn our thoughts to more springlike endeavours. While the last of the snow still hangs on in spots, the signs of rebirth are all around: the birds are chirping loudly, the first daffodils are peeking from the ground and backyard barbecues have emerged from hibernation.

So what better time than now to start looking for that new home?

Maybe you’re the head of a young family looking for that new residence near schools and other amenities. Or you’re simply looking to expand your living space, growing out of a tight townhouse to a singledetached home with more property to call your own?

As we’ve mentioned before in this space, Ottawans are fortunate to live in a community many of Canada’s best builders call home. With that in mind, there is no shortage of newhome options available across the city. But where do you turn to get your search started? That’s where we come in. Welcome again to Floor Plan, a monthly supplement found in your Metroland community newspaper. Throughout these pages, you’ll find information on some of the latest designs brought forward by the most innovative builders in Canada. Whether it’s the hottest trends you’re after or a touch of tradition, Floor Plan gives you the information you need to make an informed decision.

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Treating lawns during DROUGHT It may be wet during the spring, but the summer heat can bring long periods of hot temperatures and no rain.

“Drought” can be a four-letter word to many lawn care enthusiasts.

Homeowners who put in the hours and hard work to create beautiful, lush lawns can see the fruits of all their labour gradually disappear when drought sets in. That can be both frustrating to homeowners and detrimental to long-term lawn health.

Treating lawns during drought or dry periods can be tricky, as some homeowners may be forced to adhere to water restrictions established by their local governments. Still, there are some ways to obey the law and still help lawns withstand drought and dry periods.

• Postpone fertilizer applications. Fertilizers are designed to help grass grow, but growing grass needs water it won’t have access to when water restrictions have been put in place. If a lawn needs to be fertilized during drought or dry periods, homeowners should consult with lawn care professionals, who may have experience applying fertilizer during drought. Professionals also may have access to more fertilizing products than homeowners will find at nearby lawn and garden centers.

• Pull weeds by hand instead of applying herbicides. Herbicides are substances used to destroy unwanted vegetation, such as weeds.

When applied during droughts or dry periods, such products can make it harder for grass to overcome weeds. Instead of applying herbicides during drought or dry periods, pull weeds by hand. Doing so can address a weed problem without harming the grass.

• Water early. Water restrictions might not completely deny homeowners the right to water their lawns. Rather, such regulations restrict how much water homeowners can use to treat their lawns during drought or dry periods. Watering early, ideally between the hours of 4 a.m. and 8 a.m., ensures as little water as possible will be lost to evaporation and as much as possible will find its way onto the grass and into the soil. During periods of drought, temperatures tend to be at their highest in mid- to late-afternoon, so change automatic sprinkler timers if they are set to water during these hours.

• Adjust lawnmower blade height. Grass grows more slowly during drought or dry periods. As a result, homeowners won’t need to mow as often during such times as they would when conditions are more favourable. But lawns may still need to be mowed during drought.

When mowing, leave grass on the longer side. Mowing stresses grass, which is already under considerable stress during drought. By setting mower blades to cut no more than one-third of the leaf blade at a time, homeowners can encourage roots to grow deeper. Deep roots help the grass combat the effects of drought.

Drought and dry periods need not ruin homeowners’ lush lawns. But lawn care enthusiasts will have to alter their lawn care routines when conditions are dry.

Four walls make a house but WHAT MAKES A HOME? Home stagers help sellers to create a buyer’s home.

RENNIE STEGEMAN - HOME STAGER Four walls make a house, but what makes a home? What do we do to our house to create that homey feeling we all crave?

We buy things. Things that we like: furniture, pillows, artwork, lamps, unique accessories.

We hang up wedding pictures, pictures of our children and even of ourselves going on vacation. We spend time creating furniture layouts and painting walls in ways that appeal to us.

But when the decision is made to move to a new location and your home needs to be sold, what will make someone want to buy your home? The home buyer will ask, “What’s in it for me?”

What makes a home that other people will want to buy?

We surround ourselves with our treasures.

But when it comes time to put our house on the market, we need to consider that your treasures may not be as valuable to someone else. The room you have painted a vibrant orange makes you feel truly alive in the space.

But will others feel the same about your orange room?

Take the living room, with the chair that is perfect for chillin’, and the special piece of artwork you picked up while on vacation in Mexico. Or the fireplace, oh, how hard you worked to design this fireplace! It is truly a design masterpiece. Or is it? Will everyone appreciate the sense of style you have created in your home?

The urn on the mantel: memorable, comforting, or creepy? Obviously, we all have

different interests and treasure different things. How boring the world would be if this were not the case!

A home that’s being sold needs to be set up so that others can dream about living in the four walls; seeing someone else in those four walls may prevent them from doing so. A home stager will visit your home and go through one room at a time and give you advice and support.

A home staging consultation will help you to create a “staged to sell” home environment.

You want people to enjoy what they see so much that they cannot wait to be in the space.

You want them to get a smile on their face and sigh with relief because they know that this is where they belong.

The latest trends

Updated but simple paint colours. Wellbalanced and harmonized spaces where everyone can feel at peace. Clean shiny bathrooms. Beds so clean, fresh and welcoming that they want to crawl right in. Space, not crowded and cluttered, but open and clear for movement to happen naturally. These are the types of sights and experiences home buyers should encounter.

The problem is, this is your space, this is your home. And separating yourself from the space is a difficult but necessary step in selling your home. It is hard to start moving yourself out of the four walls before you are actually ready.

You know this is still your home. You have to live in this space for several months yet, and you are being told to take the heart of you out of your home. This is a process that can hurt and you could get angry at the person suggesting that things have to change. Why can they not see how special your belongings are?

Why do you have to put away your precious

belongings? Are they really making the space feel cluttered?

After several days of hard work you have followed the instructions of the home stager.

Surprisingly, it feels a lot better than you may have expected. You walk around your house with ease. There is space to move around easily.

Things no longer feel cluttered or overwhelming and you smile as you see the organized book shelf. You may even think to yourself, “Maybe I didn’t need all the things on it after all.”

The new picture on the wall finishes the look of the kitchen; you always knew you should hang a picture there but never did before. The bathroom is very pleasing to walk into without all the clutter around the sink and the freshly painted walls. I wish I always had fresh flowers on the dining room table and a glamorous orchid in the bathroom.

Walking through your newly staged home feels good. You can picture yourself living in this fresh new space. But wait: you are selling this house that now also looks like home to many other people who are coming to see it.

They loved the professional looking pictures of your home they saw online and are ready for a closer look.

The time, pain and reflection you went through to stage your home to sell have paid off. You now have the buyer’s attention. They like what they see in your house/home and are ready to make an offer. Someone else has seen the beauty of your home and wants it to be their home. The question, “What’s in it for me?” has been answered. rennie@feelslikehome-homestaging.ca feelslikehome-homestaging.ca

Make a move up, go west to Fernbank Fernbank Crossing is fast becoming the most sought after location in Kanata’s west end. Featuring two neighbourhoods by quality builder Phoenix Homes, Fernbank Crossing features single-family 2 storey homes and bungalows while Terra Flats at Fernbank Crossing presents value-minded condos.

Now under construction, buyers are advised to move fast before they sell out.

“The Fernbank Crossing development features more than 15 different home designs ranging from 1,548 to 4,229 sq/ft. The spacious homes and bungalows make ideal single family homes,” says Rahul Kochar, Vice President of Phoenix Homes.

New modern elevations have just been released, along with two new models now on display at the sales center, the Strathmore and Rutherford.

Starting from $415,900, the Strathmore can be from 2,028 - 2,231 sq./ft. with either three or four bedrooms and three bathrooms on a 35-foot lot.

“The Strathmore is a wonderful single family home complete with all the bells and whistles!”

A convenient main floor mudroom off of the garage entry-way is perfect for a busy family, while the spacious walk-thru pantry gives ample room for meal preparation and food storage.

The cozy breakfast nook, formal dining room and large family room with dramatic 18 ft. tall ceilings provide plenty of space for everyday living and special occasion dining.

The second floor has three bedrooms, a bonus loft space, and laundry room. The large master bedroom features a luxurious ensuite, with soaker tub and separate shower.

The Strathmore design can also be made to fit your vision with many alternate options available.

Similarly, the Rutherford has been designed to provide all the benefits of a large home in a smaller package. From $512,990 the Rutherford has five exciting elevations available in configurations of 2,525 - 2,748 sq./ft. with four or five bedrooms, and four full washrooms on the second floor.

Buyers can choose either an enclosed den or opt to increase the size of the kitchen to something a top chef would be proud of!

The four-bedroom option offers striking elegance with a two-storey family room. A twosided fireplace helps to separate the family room and dinette while keeping the space open concept.

The Rutherford second floor features a laundry, one Jack & Jill washroom, and two ensuites.

“This home is loaded with features for a growing family but at a size and price that brings great value.”

If a condo flat is more to your liking, trust Phoenix Homes to supply the best in Terra Flats at Fernbank Crossing.

Now under construction, with the highest quality materials and workmanship, the five new executive Terra Flats offer superior value, near Kanata’s hightech business community.

“Our condo flats offer remarkable layouts, combining functional small-space solutions and elegant design elements. Perfect for first-time buyers and empty-nesters - our flexible plans offer something for everyone.”

Terra Flats condos have all of the features you could ask for with a location that is hard to beat.

Now selling units in building 2 – starting from the $200’s – Terra Flats at Fernbank Crossing is the place to be. Act now and receive free laminate flooring in bedrooms, dining and living areas in all ‘Luna’ units.

Starting at $220,400, the Luna urban flat features 1,028 sq. ft. of living space in an open concept plan with two bedrooms, two full baths, and in-suite laundry.

Starting at $223,900 the Sol urban flat is a bright and sunny unit, featuring a 20′ x 6′ balcony and open concept layout. The spacious kitchen includes a work island with seating and opens into the living/ dining room featuring access to the balcony and an additional window for extra light.

Terra Flats at Fernbank Crossing is part of the Golden Triangle bordered by Terry Fox Drive, Hazeldean Road, and Eagleson Road. You can shop

at Kanata Centrum with over 75 businesses including banks, doctor’s offices, salons, bookstores, clothing and sports retailers, movie theatres, and more. And with more than 20 restaurants in the area, there is plenty of variety and flavour when it is time to take a break and relax.

With a wide range of amenities easily accessible by foot, bike, car, or bus, you are right where you want to be at Terra Flats. Within a five km radius you have top notch schools, libraries, golf courses, and parks including the spectacular Walter Baker Park for those with a zest for soccer, football, baseball, or hockey.

Commuting is a dream with easy access to the 417 heading east to downtown Ottawa or west to the Canadian Tire Center.

Get the most out your home investment. Phoenix Homes builds the highest quality, energy efficient and environmentally friendly, best value homes available. All homes are built to exacting standards, functional and comfortable, no matter what price.

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“We have made it a point to ensure that we are the best value in any area, compared to competition. Generally speaking, we are one step ahead of the competition – quality finishing, bonuses, and upgrades. When you do the math, you will always find that we’re ahead.”

“We have also launched the ultimate in virtual reality walkthroughs at our new Fernbank Sales Centre. Customers can immerse themselves into our designs rather than just try to imagine what they look like on the inside. Come experience the best Virtual Reality in the industry” Drop in to the Terra Flats and Fernbank Crossing Sales Office at 332 Haliburton Heights, open Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 1 pm-7 pm, Sat & Sun: 12 pm-5 pm, closed Fridays and holidays.

Call 613-435-7062. email: drogers@phoenixhomes.ca To see floorplans, pricing and multimedia as well as a virtual walk-through of the exciting new condo designs in Terra Flats at Fernbank Crossing, look online at www.Phoenixhomes.ca

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Create kid-friendly spaces at home Maintaining a home that is welcoming and kid-friendly can be challenging Kids are full of energy and oftentimes put fun ahead of tidiness. But no matter how energetic their youngsters are, parents can still employ several strategies to ensure their homes are both sophisticated and childfriendly.

• Consider an open floor plan. Rooms that flow into one another make it easier to keep tabs on children. Such rooms also allow residents and guests to mingle in separate rooms but not be too far away from one another.

• Choose washable fabrics. Upholstery will need to stand up to the abuse kids can dish out. Sofas and chairs with slipcovers can be advantageous because many slipcovers can be easily removed and laundered. Patterned fabrics will hide some stains, while treated fabrics may resist liquid spills for easier cleanup.

• Create a catch-all spot. Special bins or other organizational tools in the entryway can help to cull clutter when children come in the house from school or play. Be sure the keep

cubbies, containers and coat hooks at a childfriendly height.

• Look for high-traffic rugs. Rugs designed for high-traffic areas will be more forgiving when children march across them several times per day. There are no rules that say you can’t bring an outdoor rug inside, and these rugs tend to be easier to clean.

• Ensure there is plenty of seating.

Sectionals give children ample room to spread out. And ample seating ensures there is enough room for kids to invite their friends over to hang out.

• Think outside pink and blue. For children’s rooms, make sure they’re colorful, but consider other hues to give the rooms some personality. Focus on a hobby or activity and borrow the color scheme from the accessories used for decorating.

• Hang whimsical artwork. Employ framing and lighting to make kids’ artwork look like professional pieces. Routinely change the pictures when a new look is desired.

• Designate a place for play. Devote an entire room or a nook in a house for imaginative play. Store toys here so these items will not create clutter in individual bedrooms.

Creating child-friendly spaces while ensuring a home maintains a sophisticated feel is easier than parents might think.

How to Plant a tree for successful growth More sunlight and warm temperatures frequently inspire homeowners to spend more time in the great outdoors during spring and summer.

Outdoor projects often top homeowners’ to-do lists in spring and summer, with gardens and landscapes taking center stage.

Planting more trees around the yard is one popular project that can improve property value and benefit the environment.

Why plant trees?

There are plenty of reasons to plant trees. Trees provide a natural form of shade, reducing air temperature by blocking the sun’s rays. This can reduce reliance on air conditioning systems and make it more comfortable to spend time outdoors during the summer.

North Carolina State University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences says trees absorb and block noise and reduce glare.

They also can trap dust, pollen and smoke. Trees also absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gasses from the air. One large tree can supply a day’s worth of oxygen for as many as four people, while also storing 13 pounds of carbon per year.

Getting started

Visit a garden center or nursery and select a tree that will be hardy in your planting zone. Choosing native trees can increases the likelihood that the new tree will adapt to its surroundings.

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them home. Look for evidence of root girdling, which occurs when the roots circle around the perimeter of the container and surround the trunk. Trees should not have any dead or dormant branches.

The DIY Network suggests locating the tree where it can thrive. This means selecting a spot that can make it easier for the tree to grow tall and wide. Avoid planting near the house, where roots can crack concrete or asphalt, and always plant away from underground pipes.

Planting the tree

Now it is time to amend the soil. It’s not enough to enrich only the soil in the hole where the tree will be placed. Move out into a circular area beyond where the roots will start so that roots can expand and properly anchor the tree. The next method of success is to ensure that the tree has a large enough hole to contain the existing root ball and allow for roots to grow and expand.

Better Homes and Gardens experts say to prepare a hole that is two to three times as wide as the root ball of the tree. Treat the root ball gently. If the roots are wrapped in burlap, remove the burlap or push it to the bottom of the hole.

Backfill the hole with soil and check that the tree is straight.

Stake the tree to help it stay upright and straight until the roots anchor it more effectively. A layer of mulch around the base of the tree can prevent weeds and reduce water loss. Water daily for several weeks until the roots have fanned out.

It’s best to leave trees be for the first growing season, only removing broken or diseased limbs. Resist pruning and shaping until the tree has survived its first growing season.

Live your lifestyle in Tartan Homes’ new Kawartha multi-cultural home at Findlay Creek Ottawa’s most progressive new community, Findlay Creek is a short five-minute drive south of Hunt Club on Bank Street. Growing and taking shape, Tartan Homes has already constructed more than 1,500 homes in Findlay Creek, and is now offering the most innovative new design in a single family residence.

Tartan’s newest model home, the Kawartha, is a 2892 sq. ft., four-bedroom home on a wide 45’ lot that stands out with unique character.

Designed with features for multi-cultural buyers, the all-new Kawartha can be built with an enlarged living room on the main floor, accented with French doors.

“This living room design is an option to the standard floor plan, available to view on our web site at www. tartanhomes.com,” says Heidi Hayley, Marketing Manager at Tartan Homes Corporation.

“We repeatedly received requests for this over the past 3-4 years. The idea behind it, I believe, is to have a separate space for women and men when entertaining family or friends—a private space for each but on the same level.”

In contrast to the popular “open concept” design trend, the optional floorplan for the Kawartha was achieved by relocating the powder room and adjusting the size of the kitchen and dining room to allow the study to become another living room.

“We could not ignore the significant demand for this feature. It is truly unique and offers home buyers more options to live their lifestyle.”

The Kawartha is a spacious, modern home with three full bathrooms and convenient laundry all on the second floor. The master bedroom features a large walkin closet and ensuite bath with separate tub and shower.

Tartan Homes offers a wide range of two-storey single homes, bungalows and townhomes, featuring the latest in design innovation, quality materials and construction. With a vast demographic mix, there is something for everyone in Findlay Creek.

Already home for hundreds of families, with plenty of room for hundreds more, Findlay Creek Village features 14 distinctive two-storey singles from $506,900 and four convenient bungalow designs from $477,900 as well as seven townhome styles starting at $348,900.

Findlay Creek is also home to Tartan Homes’ design centre, where buyers can select from a wide range of accessories and finishes to add personality and character to their home.

Findlay Creek is one of the most unique and naturally gifted communities in the Ottawa area. Homeowners and visitors alike love the extra wide streetscapes, inviting big backyards and picturesque natural setting – all signatures of this family-friendly community.

Commuting to Findlay Creek is a breeze with easily accessible transit while a well-equipped central retail area offers all the amenities any homeowner could need or want with an abundance of shops for all necessities. Grab a quick coffee, pick up a bottle of wine, purchase your groceries, or enjoy dinner out – it’s all available at Findlay Creek.

Neighbourhoods have taken shape as there is a strong sense of community. The long awaited Findlay Creek Elementary School is opening in September making this fantastic family-friendly community even better. Findlay Creek E.S. will be a Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 8 English and Early French Immersion school.

The quintessential place for growing, active families, the Findlay Creek Village community offers an eclectic mix of a skate park, waterpark / splash pad and more traditional play parks complete with swings, slides and learning structures.

But what makes Findlay Creek most unique is the fact that all of these great features are situated within such a natural and charmingly quaint setting. Nature lovers can enjoy the 1000-foot boardwalk that winds through the Leitrim Wetlands – home to 90 bird species throughout the year and 40 migratory species during migration. A viewing platform at the end of

the boardwalk provides a spectacular view over this 800-acre complex wetland and its 500 plant species. Protected under the South Nation Conservation Authority, it has been designated as a scientific area of interest, promoting the preservation of nature and the wildlife that calls it home.

Findlay Creek – a superior community in a superior setting – enabling you to experience it all while allowing you to get away from it all.

All Tartan homes are built to meet the rigorous most current ENERGY STAR® standard for energy efficient new homes. In fact, all must pass a 13-point inspection and airtightness test conducted by an accredited ENERGY STAR® auditor. Tartan has been building ENERGY STAR® qualified communities longer than any builder in Canada.

Featuring craftsman inspired exteriors, Findlay Creek is

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Tartan has been building better homes in Ottawa for 50 years.

Distinctive designs and quality construction have helped Tartan Homes build a reputation that has stood the test of time.

Featuring craftsman inspired exterior designs, Tartan homes create striking streetscapes, combining classic and contemporary styling to create unique neighbourhoods with character and charm.

The best in construction and materials means your Tartan home will live better than other homes on the market today. A Tartan home delivers more value on the biggest investment most people ever make.

For more information on fine Tartan Homes, go to www.tartanhomes.com or call (613) 247-0078 for a personal consultation with a knowledgeable, friendly representative.

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Find and maintain the rIght Carpet for you Carpets provide both practical and aesthetic appeal inside a home. In winter, carpets help keep homes warm, and the right color carpet can add to design schemes While rugs may have originated in the Far East, North America also has some rich carpet history.

According to The Carpet and Rug Institute, the United States carpet industry began in 1791 when the first woven carpet mill opened in Philadelphia. Others soon followed suit. Tufted carpets and machine-powered manufacturing helped churn out yards upon yards of carpeting, making it a popular, affordable and common addition to homes, especially after the post-World War II housing boom.

Carpeting remains a go-to flooring material in modern homes. In fact, many homes offer a blend of both carpeting in some rooms and different flooring choices in others.

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Neutral hues and patterns will blend better with furniture options. This means you can change furniture out and still keep the existing carpeting, which complements any new pieces. Also, if there’s a chance you might sell your home in the near future, buyers tend to look for a neutral color scheme they can make their own.

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Saving for a down payment on a home is similar to saving for other items, only on a far grander scale. Many financial planners and real estate professionals recommend prospective home buyers put down no less than 20 percent of the total cost of the home they’re buying. Down payments short of 20 percent will require private mortgage insurance, or PMI. The cost of PMI depends on a host of variables, but is generally between 0.3 and 1.5 percent of the original loan amount.

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payment. Deciding when to buy can help buyers develop a saving strategy. If buyers decide they want to buy in five years away, they will have more time to build their savings. If buyers want to buy within a year, they will need to save more each month, and those whose existing savings fall far short of the 20 percent threshold may have to accept paying PMI. • Prequalify for a mortgage. Before buyers even look for their new homes, they should first sit down with a mortgage lender to determine how much a mortgage they will qualify for. Prequalifying for a mortgage can make the home buying process a lot easier, and it also can give first-time buyers an idea of how much they can spend. Once lenders prequalify prospective buyers, the buyers can then do the simple math to determine how much they will need to put down. For example, preapproval for a $300,000 loan means buyers will have to put down $60,000 to meet the 20 percent down payment threshold.

In that example, buyers can put down less than $60,000, but they will then have to pay PMI. It’s important for buyers to understand that a down payment is not the only costs they

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• Examine monthly expenses. Once buyers learn how much mortgage they will qualify for, they will then see how close they are to buying a home. But prospective buyers of all means can save more each month by examining their monthly expenses and looking for ways to save. Buyers can begin by looking over their recent spending habits and then seeing where they can spend less. Cutting back on luxuries and other unnecessary spending can help buyers get closer to buying their next home.

• Avoid risky investments. Some times it’s great to take risks when investing, but risk should be avoided when saving for a down payment on a home. Traditional vehicles like certificates of deposit, or CDs, and savings accounts can ensure the money buyers are saving for their homes is protected and not subject to market fluctuations.

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Tempers take off over small plane noise in Nepean neighbourhood

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Residents in Nepean’s Grenfell Glen community are fed up with noise from small planes circling over their neighbourhood.

The noise — even according to Ottawa Flying Club general manager Richard Swaffer — can sound like a motorcycle engine to those on the ground.

Frustrated residents have been keeping a log and trying in vain to get some action from local politicians and organizations like Transport Canada, which handles complaints about airport noise.

One resident, Daisy Topshee, who lives four houses in from Merivale Road and close to St. Monica’s Church and the Greenbelt path across to Woodroffe, kept a log one summer day.

The result? A plane every five minutes for hours.

“Every year the siblings get together here in Ottawa at my place and since it is summer, we spend most of our time outside around the pool and on the deck laughing and talking and sharing good times,” Topshee wrote in an email. “The planes this year were quite obvious and so we had mentioned it several times and talked about how irritating it was. So being enterprising, we decided to track them and set up our ‘Annoying Plane Timing Records.’”

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Ottawa Flying Club general manager Richard Swaffer is pictured with flying instructor Christine Safko and a small-engine Cessna plane at the Ottawa Flying Club off of Hunt Club Road. The club wants to do what it can to work with the community to address noise complaints, Swaffer says. a disconnect between the route pilots are supposed to take and the need to avoid the larger runway meant for Air Canada, First Air and Jazz planes to the south.

Students are meant to avoid the Nepean neighbourhood and fly parallel to the Rideau River before circling back at the Greenbelt, but students cut a small corner on their return, causing

them to circle back right over Grenfell Glen homes.

The Ottawa Flying Club is the main flying partner for Algonquin College.

Ruth Dunley, a spokesperson for the college, said approximately 60 students are in each cohort of the general aviation management program.

Students are required to log 250 hours of flight time to graduate.

Agnes Warda said it’s more than just a noise issue, it’s a safety concern.

“The concern is small aircraft, specifically the Cessna type, are continuously flying at a low altitude over our neighbourhood,” said the president of the Grenfell Glen Community Association. “Aside from the unreasonable noise, it’s a safety concern, considering the gas/oil pipeline that runs through

the neighbourhood and the large fuel storage facility in proximity.”

Warda has done her part. She has top-grade insulation and triple-pane windows. The noise is still unbearable at certain points during the day, she said.

Residents are frustrated with lack of movement from the flying club and other users of the small runway in the Ottawa airport’s north field.

They also want answers from Transport Canada, NavCanada and the Ottawa International Airport Authority.

Transport Canada has said it’s best to solve the problem at the community level.

“In response to community complaints about Ottawa flying schools, Transport Canada contacted the schools reminding them of the importance of respecting noise abatement, arrival, and departure procedures,” Natasha Gauthiera, spokesperson for Transport Canada, wrote in an email.

“Aircraft noise is a complicated issue faced by airport authorities and adjacent communities, one that must be managed while ensuring that aviation safety remains paramount. When dealing with noise complaints, Transport Canada’s experience shows that they are most effectively addressed at the local community level. As such, the department encourages individuals to engage in constructive dialogue with local airports and flight schools in their area.”

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Flying club willing to work with community: GM Continued from page 39

Nepean MP Chandra Arya has told residents he’s looking at solutions, but didn’t return repeated requests for comment from Metroland Media.

For their part, Swaffer and flight instructor Christine Safko said they want to work with the community.

“We teach kids how to fly, we need to be here and we need the support of the community,” Swaffer said. One out of four or five pilots from the area say they trained at the Ottawa Flying Club, he said.

In an effort to appease the neighbours, there was a note in February in the booking system for pilots telling them to follow the proper flight path.

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Safko said, aside from human error, it’s also possible pilots need to deviate from the path slightly to avoid commercial aircraft from the bigger runways.

But residents are fed up. “As I am writing this email there is a near constant flow of small aircraft overhead,” Warda wrote in March. “Based on my conversation with the Ottawa Flying Club there seems to be an unwillingness to accommodate in any way.”

There are 17 homes on the airport noise concern list in the small neighbourhood bordered by Prince of Wales Drive and Merivale Road.

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Some councillors have expressed concerns about the possible fallout from ending the city’s vacancy rebate program.

Council voted to axe the rebate, which a staff report says has cost the city $76 million since 2009.

Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson said ending the program will be a disincentive to build new commercial or industrial property — especially outside the downtown core.

“We need to study the impact on new builds, especially those that create jobs,” saidWilkinson, who wasn’t the only skeptic. Rideau-Goul-

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Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Michael Qaqish asked if ending the program could be double dipping — referring to the fact that the rebate program is a result of the end of the business occupancy grant program ending in the ‘90s.

“I know we are doing this as a response to financial pressures, but what do we plan to do with the funds?” he asked.

City treasurer Marian Simulik said city staff hadn’t developed a use for the funds that would be saved by ending the program, but would take direction from council.

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Property owners can claim a 30-per-cent tax break for commercial land and a 35-percent tax break for industrial land if parts of the buildings are vacant for 90 consecutive days.

The plan would decrease the vacancy rebate to 15 per cent in 2017 and eliminate the discount in 2018. Other cities such as Toronto and Hamilton have already voted in favour of phasing out the program.

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Divide mixture between In large skillet, melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the butter over eight greased ¾ cup (175 mL) ramekins. Set ramekins in medium-high heat.

Add asparagus and ¼ tsp (1 roasting pan and place pan in mL) each of the salt and pep- oven.

Pour enough hot water into per. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, pan to come halfway up sides of ramekins. about seven minutes.

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Recently, a seven-year-old long-haired domestic tabby named Hazel arrived at the Ottawa Humane Society. Other than being a very beautiful cat, there was not so much special about her. Except this: she was the 200,000th animal in the OHS’s computerized database.

So what does that mean? She is obviously not the 200,000th animal to come into the care of the OHS. The database only goes back to 2002. The Ottawa Humane Society has surely cared for many more hundreds of thousands of animals since its founding in 1888.

Hazel is a reminder and a symbol.

Hazel is reminder of just how many animals need the OHS every single year. The great news is the numbers are slowly dropping. But there are still close to 10,000 animals who have nowhere else to go that still rely on the OHS every year. And caring for that many animals remains a tremendous effort on the OHS’s part and on the community that supports them.

She is a symbol of how far the OHS has come in helping Ottawa’s animals.

Hazel was admitted to the OHS as stray at 6 p.m. on the March 28. She was returned to her owner shortly after noon on the 30th — just 36 hours later. This isn’t typical. Most years only six per cent of cats are reunited with their families. But Hazel’s family saw her on the OHS website and called. Her family also decided to have her microchipped before she left, so she will have permanent identification should she ever get lost again.

Technology is helping the OHS reunite animals with their families.

Had Hazel not been returned to her family, she would have received excellent care and almost assuredly, a new forever home, having received all the loving care she might need to get there. This was once simply not possible for so many animals. The first animal in the OHS’s database may not have been so lucky to receive the care that Hazel did. Hazel is a symbol of what the OHS can do for animals with a little ingenuity, a lot of work and the support of the community.

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 This may be one of those weeks when nothing seems to bother you, Virgo. The bad stuff just rolls off your back, and everything seems to keep you smiling.

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-723-1862, E-mail: Ottawasouth@metroland.com Please email your events by Fridays at noon to ottawa_ south@metroland.com.

Until May 23

Alta Vista – Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs for the whole family at the Alta Vista library branch, located at 2516 Alta Vista Dr., on Tuesdays until May 23, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Until May 25

Alta Vista – Toddlers, 18 to 36 months old, and a parent or caregiver are invested to toddlertime at the Alta Vista library branch on Thursdays until May 25, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration is not required. The branch is at 2516 Alta Vista Dr. Alta Vista – The 50+ Exercise Group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m. until May 25 at Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr. Please join us and get moving, strengthening, and stretching. Fees are $57 for 19 classes, payable by cash or cheque at your first class.

Drop-in fee is $8. For more info, call Lisa Sadler at 613523-9101.

Until May 26

Alta Vista – Enjoy gentle yoga during two sessions on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. until May 24 or Fri-

days, 9 to 10 a.m., until May 26, at Rideau Park United Church, located at 2203 Alta Vista Dr. A certified yoga instructor will lead beginner to advanced students through a gentle flow mat class. Choose one or both classes. For the Wednesday session, fees are $50 for 10 weeks and for the Friday session, fees are $40 for eight weeks, payable by cash or cheque at your first class.

Drop-in fees are $8. For more details, call Lisa Sadler at 613523-9101.

May 18

Greenboro – The 137th Ottawa Scouts Group is hosting their annual Scouts Canada Open House on May 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Greenboro Pavilion, 14 Tapiola Cres. Scouts offer active programs for youth, ages 5 up to 26. Come meet the leaders, try some camp food, play fun games and activities, sing some camp songs, see our Swim Up ceremony and learn all about Scouting. To find out more about this event or how to join Scouts, check out 137thottawascouts.com or scouts.ca or contact Yvonne by email at gc@137thottawascouts.com or sunshine137th@hotmail.ca or by phone at 613-526-1434.

May 19 and 20

Manotick – Enjoy a spring craft market at Watson’s Mill,

located at 5525 Dickinson St. in Manotick on May 19 from noon to 8 p.m. and May 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be soaps, bath salts, jewelry, purses, dog treats, honey, birdfeeders, baby wares, wood products, fresh baking, food products and more. Ecology Ottawa will be giving away free trees.

May 20

Manotick – Dickinson House opens its doors for a new season on May 20. As well as celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday, we are also celebrating the construction of the fine home that Moss Kent Dickinson built in 1867. The House in the Mill Square in Manotick would become the home of the Dickinson family for sixty years. In homage to the the Dickinsons’s, and two other milling families, the Spratt’s and the Watson’s who lived in the House over the years, the special exhibit this year is “A Walk through the Decades.� You are invited to come and see how life in Manotick has evolved. Starting May 20, the House is open from 10 to 5 daily; admission is free; donations are always welcome.

Vernon – The Osgoode Township Museum hosts a kids’ craft day featuring painted flower pots on May 20 from 1

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May 21

Greely – Stop by the Wicked Garage Car Show on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to see some awesome cars and support 2951 Army Cadets, who will have a fundraising booth set up to sell paracord bracelets and pepperoni sticks.

Great snack while you cruise around the cars! For details, email 2951pro@gmail.com.

May 27

Manotick – The Manotick Horticultural society will be having its annual plant and gardening book sale on May 27 at Watson’s Mill in Manotick from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Manotick – The Manotick Community Key Club is holding a car wash on May 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. beside the Independent grocery store.

Alta Vista, Rockcliffe – The IODE Laurentian chapter hosts its 56th annual House & Garden Tour featuring four amazing houses in Alta Vista, two gardens in Rockcliffe and a bake sale. The event is May 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All proceeds will support the hospice program at the Ottawa Mission. Tickets are $35.

For details, visit laurentian. iode.ca.

Manotick – The Manotick Horticultural Society hosts a spring plant sale and will bring together experienced and novice gardeners together to share their gardening experiences and tips. The event is on May 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Watsons’s Mill, 5525 Dickinson St. in Manotick.

Call 613-692-6455 or visit watsonsmill.com for details.

Osgoode – A Red Cross babysitting course will be held at the Osgoode Youth Association centre on May 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $80 plus a service fee and the course is for ages 11 and up.

Registrations must be in by May 25 at 5 p.m. For details call O-YA at 613-826-0726 and to register, visit o-ya.ca/ red-cross-babysitting-course. html.

Vernon – The Osgoode Township Museum hosts an adult drawing workshop on May 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Discover the secrets behind various drawing techniques. Beginners are welcome. The cost is $25 per person. To register, call 613-821-4062 or email education@osgoodemuseum.ca.

May 29

Overbrook – The Capital City Reds U22 summer baseball team faces off against Ottawa firefighters on May 29 starting at 4 p.m. at the RCGT stadium, located at 300 Coventry Rd. Admission is by donation and 25 per cent of proceeds raised will go to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation and CHEO’s neonatal intensive care unit. Fire officials will be speaking about fire prevention before the game.

June 1

Elmvale Acres – Enjoy a chicken barbecue at St. Aidan’s Church, located at 934 Hamlet Rd. on June 1, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults, $6 for kids ages six to 12 and free for younger children. Tickets must be reserved or purchased in advance by calling 613-733-0102 or emailing staidans@bellnet.ca.

June 2

Hunt Club – River Ward hosts its third annual Strawberry Social at the Hunt ClubRiverside Park Community Centre, 3320 Paul Anka Dr., on June 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. with celebrity servers, local entertainment and strawberry treats. There will be a shuttle to and from the Alexander Community Centre at 12:15 p.m. RSVP by calling 613580-2486.

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