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Child luring attempt reported in Alta Vista

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Alta Vista parents are on the alert after two attempts to lure children in less than a week.

In both incidents, the children got away, according to parents from the neighbourhood.

In the first case on Friday, Sept. 9, a young boy was approached at the corner of Cavendish Road and Rachael Avenue just

before 4 p.m. by a male driving a white car.

The boy was walking home from school when a car slowed down and the driver said, “Hey, I have an iPad. You want to come see it? I’ll give it to you,” recalled Alta Vista resident Lindsey Barr, whose son is friends with the young boy.

The child told the man “no” and ran home.

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As we head towards October and thus the countdown until Halloween on Oct. 31 gets underway, we want to hear about any local ghost stories our readers can share.

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City of Ottawa 2016 Budget Consultation It is the time of year again when Ottawa City Council will begin to consider the 2017 budget direction. This year, I will be co-hosting a public consultation with Councillor’s Brockington and Cloutier to hear from residents on what they would like to see in the draft budget before it is tabled at city council. This public consultation will take place on Thursday, October 6th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (Elwood Hall), located at 1265 Walkley Road.

This meeting will provide residents with a chance to hear about how the city operates and also to share their thoughts on the 2017 budget contents. It is important that everyone have an opportunity to take part in the budget process. If you are unable to attend this public meeting, you are still able to share your 2017 budget ideas by emailing diane.deans@ottawa.ca or by calling my office at 613-580-2480.

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Have a spooky campfire story to share with our readers that is more fact than fiction?

The Ottawa South News would like to hear your ghost stories, especially about your experiences with the unexplained.

Our editorial team is working on a Halloween story about haunted houses and the unexplained – both historical and current events – in the south and southeast ends of Ottawa, ranging from the Eastway Gardens neighbourhood, Russell Heights and Alta Vista to Hunt Club, Riverside Park, Findlay Creek and Riverside South to Manotick, Greely, Metcalfe and Edwards, and on down to Osgoode, Kars and Vernon.

Please contact us at the newsroom at 613-2216219 or email erin.mccracken@ metroland.com or brian.dryden@ metroland.com.

The deadline for submissions is Oct. 14.

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“We do our best to advise the public when there’s a threat that has been identified,” he said, but added that no further details about the incident were available, including a detailed description of the suspect and the vehicle he was driving.

Facebook posts by Alta Vista parents allege there was also a second incident that eerily echoed the first, this time on Tuesday, Sept. 13, when another child walking near that same intersection was also approached.

However, police said that a report had not been filed in relation to a second incident on that date.

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Parents from the area took to Facebook to advise their peers to have their children walk to and from school in groups.

Meanwhile, Barr wrote a post encouraging parents in her social media network to talk to their kids about what they can do in such situations, “but not to retreat into their homes.”

“Don’t let this reduce the freedom you should give to your children,” she told Metroland Media. “Because I believe in free-

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Barr wasn’t sure how others would react to her post, but it was ultimately shared several times and many agreed with her that it’s important not to be alarmist in the wake of what happened, but to equip kids so they know what to do if approached.

Following the Sept. 9 incident, Barr, who is a mother of two, spoke with dog walkers in her community and her neighbours to ask them to keep an eye out.

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Councillors should have been consulted on wish list: Deans

BY JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com

City treasurer Marian Simulik says a list of new city projects will result in the city spending an additional $10 million they haven’t accounted for.

The federal government announced a list of transit-related infrastructure projects that would be funded, to a total of $156 million.

City staff had to hastily put together the wish list of projects over a three-day period in late July, council heard on Sept. 14.

A few of the councillors – namely Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans – expressed frustration with the fact that they weren’t consulted over the list.

Deans went so far as to sug-

COUN. DIANE DEANS gest the issue be taken up during the mid-term governance review.

“There are 24 members of council, not just one,” she said.

Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper said if a wish list had been circulated to councillors, the Prince of Wales Bridge

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Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney said she’d like to see staff develop a business case for the Prince of Wales Bridge so the city can take advantage of future federal funding.

The projects were selected, in part, based on their stages of completion.

Deans said she realizes it was summer, but there’s no reason councillors couldn’t have been given a heads up via email.

But city solicitor Rick O’Connor said sending out emails on the issue could be interpreted as a closed meeting and cause the city to run afoul of the municipal act.

The list of projects, which range from Stage Two light rail, to paving rural roads, was a good mix, insisted Mayor Jim Watson.

“My role was to look at the list from a geographic point of view, to make sure the projects weren’t all in one part of the city,” he said. “There was no queue jumping, no cherry picking by ward, there was a decision on projects that make the most operational sense.”

Watson said while the city wasn’t anticipating to spend the $10 million, he wasn’t in a position to “turn down $156 million.”

The list was approved unanimously by council.

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Kids are the key to positive change.

For that reason they will be the focus of a new two-day Kids Love Peace Festival, designed to foster peace and strengthen community connections on back-to-back days in Fairlea and Heatherington.

“I’m trying to build the community and lower the barriers between people,” said Peter Stockdale, cofounder and co-organizer of the decade-old Ottawa Peace Festival, which now includes the Kids Love Peace Festival.

A strong children’s component had been missing from the 2015 line-up of the Ottawa Peace Festival. This year’s festival is being been held at numerous locales from Sept. 21 to Oct. 2.

“We had lost that connection with children,” said Stockdale, who is also president of the Fairlea Community Association.

The upcoming free children’s event, which takes place in Heatherington Park on Sept. 24 and in Fairlea Park on Sept. 25, is also a response to the death of Abdirahman Abdi, a 36-year-old SomaliCanadian who died following an altercation with Ottawa police on July 24 in Hintonburg.

“We were seeing the barriers increasing and this was a way find an opportunity to have communication, to have less fear and for the kids to lead that feeling,” Stockdale said.

The reaction in his Fairlea neighbourhood to Abdi’s death was strong among various cultural groups, not only among SomaliCanadians. Many expressed feeling agitated, nervous, uncertain, and fearful, particularly about police,

said Stockdale.

“There was a strong feeling that something had to be done, that it couldn’t be left,” he said. “We hope that we’ll be saying something useful for Hintonburg because obviously the barriers are increasing there.”

The goal of the children’s festival, which will feature a variety of activities both days ranging from yoga and group art projects to puppetry, singing and music, is to build bridges between cultures and celebrate diversity.

“Then hopefully what you don’t fear, you won’t learn to hate as you get older.”

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“Then hopefully what you don’t fear, you won’t learn to hate as you get older,” said Alta Vista resident Lindsey Barr, who is co-organizing the kids festival with Stockdale.

Somali-Canadian students from nearby Ridgemont High School have also been invited to volunteer during the festivities. Ottawa police officers will be volunteering their time during the festival in Heatherington on Sept. 25.

The hope is that more people will come forward to get involved in the events and offer more interactive activities, such as a baseball clinic.

And everyone from across the city is invited to enjoy the two-day event.

“We want our children to be exposed to more,” said Barr, founder of World-Changing Kids, a company she established to organize posi-

Alta Vista resident Lindsey Barr and Peter Stockdale, president of the Fairlea Community Association, are organizing the first Kids Love Peace Festival in the Heatherington and Fairlea communities to build connections, dispel fear and break down barriers. tive family-friendly events and foster a stronger sense of community.

“And I found that families desperately want to help and get involved but they don’t always know where to start.”

Anyone interested in volunteering their time or for more details, email worldchangingkids@gmail. com, or call 613-619-1907.

For a full schedule of all Ottawa Peace Festival events, visit ottawapeacefestival.blogspot.ca.

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Week In Review!

Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS) had a great turn out for this year’s Walk of Care, held at O-YA centre in Osgoode village. Funds raised will go directly back into the community to assist families with the Adult Day programs offered through ROSSS.

The Osgoode Care Centre held a fashion show at Orchard View Wedding and Event Centre. Funds raised from ticket sales will be put towards purchasing a mechanical lift for the safe lifting and movement of their residents. This was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon with so many ladies and gentlemen from the Ward and surrounding areas, while admiring the beautiful clothes being modeled by the volunteers. The three regional stores who participated and showcased their Fall/Winter clothing for all ages were Jac’s Boutique & Gifts of Kemptville, Main Street Clothing Company of Winchester and Oh La De Da of Merrickville.

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Ottawa South United officially opened the George Nelms soccer field. Mayor Jim Watson cut the ribbon along with Councillor Michael Qaqish, myself and the OSU Executives (Bill Michalopulos, Rene Braendli, Ashley Barrett). Players and family members expressed their gratitude for having such a great field and a paved parking lot for their safety.

I love to visit the wonderful market every Saturday in Metcalfe!

There is always something new to see, from live music to food demos! This week the City of Ottawa has been promoting healthy eating and sampling food that was “heart smart.” Come out and visit the market every Saturday from 9am-1pm.

The Greely 3 Pitch Ball tournament took place in Metcalfe over the past weekend. Teams competed over the course of a few days, wrapping it all up with a yummy bbq, entertainment, and awards.

This tournament attracts ball players of all ages of adulthood and becomes a family affair, with lots of laughs and time to enjoy some great ball games! See you next year!

Wow!! What an exciting day it was this Tuesday in the Ward office with Open Door! It was busy with many residents stopping by, and the press stopped in too! I did three interviews during the day regarding my Fair Hydro Petition and my open letter to Premier Wynne. It was a very productive and exciting start to the week.

As always, I look forward to what next week will bring...I love my Tuesdays!

Greely Community Association (GCA) had City staff on hand to answer some questions at Wednesday’s meeting regarding present and future development in the area. Many people gathered to hear the GCA President’s report along with my office update on what has been done and what we are looking to do in the future.

It’s always a pleasure to attend community association meetings, where I can talk to residents, follow up on current projects and hear any new concerns too.

It was a very early morning start to my day on Thursday with the Fries for Charity at the Osgoode Care Centre (OCC), once again helping to raise funds for the centre. This time, CTV Morning news was there live and interviewing Al Graham, John Stagra of Fries for Charity, OCC residents and their board members. Hard to say no to tasty fries for breakfast when it’s for a great cause!

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Top: Runners in the twokilometre Greely Terry Fox Run take off from the starting line on Sept. 18 at the Greely Community Centre. The run, in its second year in the community, also featured 5K and 10K events. Similar events were held across Canada in 9,000 communities, including Kanata, Orléans and at Carleton University. This was the event’s 36th year, commemorating the journey of Fox , called the Marathon of Hope, as he ran across Canada raising money for cancer research in 1980. Since then, more than $700 million has been raised through the Terry Fox Foundation.

Bottom left: Ethan Powell, 6, and Ryan Powell, 4, warm up for the Terry Fox Run in Greely by doing some jumping jacks.

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Sod-turning signals progress for Manotick’s Remembrance Park

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Arthur Buss, the oldest member of the Manotickbased Legion branch, gripped his shovel alongside political dignitaries to flip soil in the air, marking the next phase of the community’s long-held vision to remember its veterans.

“It’s a beautiful addition to our cenotaph,” Buss said of the village’s future Remembrance Park.

Residents and Legion members came together for a Sept. 20 sod-turning ceremony at the park, located along the bank of the Rideau River near the corner of Bridge and Dickinson streets, and just north of the Manotick Cenotaph.

When the park officially opens July 1, 2017, the green space will feature six gardens, five of them dedicated to the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Merchant Navy and peacekeepers.

The sixth garden will honour “those who remained on the home front,” according to the organizing committee.

The opening will coincide with Canada’s 150th birthday, as well as be open in time for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge during the First World War, said Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre.

That battle marked “the first time the entire Canadian corps fought together victoriously – 100,000 men, 3,598 of them gave their lives to win a strategic battle that forged Canada,” he said during the ceremony.

Developer Joe Princiotta, who donated $125,000 towards the park’s creation, said

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Legion members, organizing committee members and political dignitaries flip soil at the site where Manotick’s future Remembrance Park will be officially opened July 1, 2017 to honour Canada’s military members and veterans. A Sept. 20 sod-turning ceremony in Manotick signalled that work at the site will soon begin and will continue over the next several months. the park would not have been possible without our veterans.

“Why we’re involved in this park to begin with is because of our residents across the street and the future residents across this street that we will be developing,” he said, referring to two nearby residential seniors’ communities.

“We’re very much looking forward for our residents to walk across and enjoy this park that’s going to be here,” said Princiotta.

The slice of riverfront land where the park will be developed was purchased by the city almost a decade ago, said

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Scott Moffatt, who also chairs the Manotick Mill Quarter Community Development Corporation. It is vice-chaired

by Osgoode Coun. George Darouze, who also attended the sod-turning ceremony, along with Klaus Beltzner, president of the Manotick Village Community Association, and Skye Purdy, representing Veterans Affairs Canada.

Moffatt also highlighted the contributions by Ted Ross, chair of the Remembrance Park organizing committee, who pitched the idea for the memorial park about two

years ago.

“It’s actually really gratifying that we’ve come to this stage,” Ross said, adding that beginning next week, residents will be able to see the park start to undergo a transformation that will continue over the next year.

Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod gave special credit to the South Carleton Legion branch.

“One of my favourite parts about this Legion is not that it just commemorates the veterans of the past world wars and of Korea,” she said, “But they took enormous pride and

they deserve enormous credit for what they did for our Afghanistan veterans.”

Branch members honoured each of the Afghanistan soldiers who lost their lives during that overseas conflict, said MacLeod.

Mayor Jim Watson also recognized the organizing committee for its dedication to the project.

“It’s taken a lot of time, a lot of patience to get where you are today, but when you see the final plans and come back on July 1 as Canada celebrates its 150th birthday, I think it’ll be worth all of those

efforts,” he said.

During the ceremony, the committee announced the park will receive 1,000 tulip bulbs from the Canadian Garden Council to help mark Canada’s 150th birthday celebration.

Fundraising for the park continues, though significant progress has been made. In addition to what the organizing committee is generating, the city is also chipping in to support the park’s creation.

To make a donation, go to the Royal Canadian Legion’s South Carleton branch website at manoticklegion.ca.

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he proposal for a modern looking addition to the iconic Fairmont Château Laurier hotel brings to mind the old saying “I know it when I see it.â€?

Reaction has been swift and overwhelmingly negative to what is being proposed for the hotel site, which along with the Parliament buildings, is perhaps the most immediately recognizable building in the city to those who view Ottawa from afar and to those who live here. The Château Laurier’s “castleâ€? motif is part of this city’s identity. And clearly in this case, the consensus is screaming loud and clear — don’t mess with that identity.

Mayor Jim Watson tweeted of the design, “This falls under the category ‘back to the drawing board.’�

Ouch!

Public reaction has been so negative that RideauVanier councillor Mathieu Fleury went from being seemingly gung-ho for the project to backpedalling fast from what appeared to be initial support.

The addition plan proposes to build new longterm stay suites, create a new exterior courtyard off the hotel’s ballroom for seasonal uses and replace an existing five-storey parking garage with underground

parking.

That sounds fine in theory except for how this will look. As always, the devil is in the details.

A spokesman for the company that owns the hotel told Metroland Media they may tweak the design proposal saying, “yes we will be making changes but not wholesale changes.�

At least that is the company line as of now. We’ll see.

That old saying “I know it when I see it� may have most famously been used in an American Supreme Court decision in the 1960s in an obscenity case that revolved around what is hardcore pornography. As in that case, it is all in the eye of the beholder.

And so far, except for a few notable exceptions such as the Lowertown Community Association’s planning committee chairman Peter Ferguson who is a fan of what is proposed — we, like the many residents, are less than impressed.

Do we know what a perfect addition design plan for the hotel should be? The honest answer to that would be no. But like many residents of this city, we’ll know it when we see it, and right now, we are just not seeing it.

Parkway narrowing proposal is met with mixed reviews

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he notion of narrowing the west end of the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway has resurfaced, with predictable results. Those who commute by car from the west end are fearful.

Those who want to see fewer cars on the parkway are delighted.

And a lot of people are confused, partly about what the National Capital Commission is hoping to accomplish, and partly about the consequences of the action, should it be taken.

(This doesn’t count the people who are confused because they can’t remember what the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway is and wonder what happened to the Western Parkway.)

There is a suspicion on the part of some Ottawans, including this one, that the NCC doesn’t see the parkway for what it really is — a

CHARLES GORDON Funny Town major thoroughfare carrying commuters to and from the west end.

Instead, the NCC thinks of the parkway as a kind of glorified nature trail. This concept seemed to be behind the NCC’s firm opposition to the use of the parkway for light rail, a position that went beyond all logic and probably added considerably to the cost.

This thinking is also reflected in the commission’s idea of creating a nine-kilometre-long linear park, whatever that is, alongside the parkway, using some of the space freed up by the narrowing of the parkway.

Is this just craziness, you ask?

Isn’t there enough green space beside the parkway? Isn’t it already available for people to use? Obviously not everyone thinks so.

Well then, what about the traffic displaced from those vanishing lanes? Will the drivers who suddenly find the parkway too slow and too crowded simply pick other ways to get downtown? And what will those ways be? Can the Queensway handle still more cars? Or will there, instead, be fewer cars? This is the most dreamily optimistic way of looking at things. Some larger cities, London and New York, for example, have found that simply making it awful to drive downtown persuades people not to do so. There are still a lot of cars downtown in those cities, but not as many, and a lot of them are taxis.

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with the eventual arrival of light rail, could do the trick. At least that’s the hope.

Meanwhile, for west-enders it’s way too soon to panic. The NCC itself has no timetable. The narrowing is some years off. According to published reports, the commission is waiting to see what happens with light rail. Further, as we’ve seen on many other occasions, the process of the NCC making up its mind is not a rapid one. Certain procedures must be followed. There will be consultations and adjustments and more consultations, for years and years.

And we already know that there is some adverse public opinion for the NCC to consider. A telephone survey conducted for the commission reveals substantial opposition to the plan among those who use the parkway. (And, as is always the EDITORIAL MANAGING EDITOR: 5IFSFTB 'SJU[

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way, those who live in other parts of town think it’s all just ducky.)

Maybe everything will work out fine. Maybe light rail will cut down on car traffic that those lanes won’t be needed. Then, beside a near-carless parkway, we’ll have a nice long linear park. Don’t forget to use it.

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Frank Bilodeau and Kathleen Kemp were named as cochairs for the 2016-17 United Way campaign on Sept. 14.

Kemp, who is the charity’s youngest co-chair ever, is the director of social enterprise business development for the Centre for Innovative Social Enterprise Development.

“I’m honoured to be involved this year and hope to

encourage people to get involved in their community through United Way,” Kemp said.

“United Way is doing incredible work to help and support some of the city’s most vulnerable and I am excited to be involved.”

In their roles as co-chairs Bilodeau and Kemp will lead a team of business, government, institutional, labour and other sector leaders to help oversee the efforts of more than

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Premier tours Hydro Ottawa, touts new electricity rebate Coun. Darouze demands province do more to lower hydro costs

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The rebate would go into effect Jan. 1, affecting five who is currently circulating a petition asking the province million residential consumers. Eligible rural customers to deal with high rates for rural customers.

The petition has been circulating at all the rural fairs, would receive a larger rebate in the form of lowered rural including Richmond, Navan and Metcalfe, Darouze told delivery charges, saving $540 a year.

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“People are paying up to 30 per cent more than their neighbours,” he said, adding about 90 per cent of residents in his ward are customers of Hydro One. “People are having to choose between feeding their families and keeping the lights on and that’s not right,” he said.

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Prices will likely continue to climb, albeit more modestly, Cooper said, as new housing starts are not keeping up with new household formations in Canada.

She does not anticipate a price decline, particularly the kind of steep decline needed to make single-family homes in cities like Toronto and Vancouver affordable for average families.

Dr. Sherry Cooper: Possible real estate slowdown provides opportunity for home buyers

By Gordon Hamilton A slowdown in real estate sales offers an opportunity for potential homebuyers to take a breather in what has been an emotionally charged market, according to Dominion Lending Centres Chief Economist Sherry Cooper.

Purchasers should now take the time needed to assess their financial situation, assess what they realistically can afford and talk to an accredited mortgage

professional about all the costs of owning a home.

“This is a good opportunity to save more money for a down-payment, and give markets a chance to adjust to what I think will be a slow-down in price inflation and in activity,” Cooper said in an interview. “Figure out what it would cost you, on a monthly basis, to live in the home you are about to buy and then imagine what your lifestyle is going to be, because in order to meet the rising

“The kind of price decline you would need to make a home affordable for the average person in those cities would actually be extremely negative for the economy. That would be extremely negative for the average person, because they could lose their job. It’s partly a matter of ‘be careful of what you wish for.’”

The slow-down in price inflation is a welcome change, she said. Bidding wars led to irrational decision-making, leaving purchasers vulnerable to spending more than they can afford.

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Retired Osgoode Ward councillor Doug Thompson has dropped out of the race to become the Progressive Conservative candidate for the new provincial riding of Carleton.

“I’m the former candidate for the nomination in the riding of Carleton,” Thompson told Metroland Media. “Honestly, it’s kind of hard to say that because I was quite excited about the possibility of winning the nomination and being the MPP for the area.”

Even within hours of announcing his decision on Sept.

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Retired Osgoode Ward councillor Doug Thompson has decided not to continue seeking the nomination to become the Progressive Conservative candidate for the new provincial riding of Carleton. sition.

It was the founding meeting of the new PC riding association on Aug. 31 that set those wheels in motion.

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He said there were some miscommunications about the rules to submit new party memberships before that meeting, which he also said was not well organized and badly timed since many people were still away on summer vacation.

“I don’t think it was hijacked by anyone,” Thompson said of the meeting “It was just poorly run. It’s just the optics of the whole thing … just terrible.”

While knocking on doors during his campaign, Thompson said he also heard people had reservations about party leader Patrick Brown.

“People were a little upset about things, and so I hear that at the door,” he said.

Thompson said he also learned that another candidate’s supporters raised questions about his age and suggested he would only seek one term, that he’s actually a Liberal and doesn’t spend too much time in Toronto, where Queen’s Park is located.

“You take all of this together, and the way the meeting was handled, and I thought to myself, ‘I’m not sure I’m really interested in this type of behaviour and actions,’” Thompson said.

Age had nothing to do with his decision.

“If it was I wouldn’t have entered the race,” he said.

Thompson wasn’t the only one disappointed that his campaign has come to an end.

Conservative Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLoed expressed her disappointment on Twitter.

“As a longtime public servant, he was a credible nomination candidate,” she said.

“Having worked with Doug for the past 16 years, first while I was a young city staffer, and later as a colleague, Doug has always been a friend and supporter.”

“Why would you rule anything out? You never say never.”

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With his decision to withdraw from the nomination race having been made, Thompson said he will continue in his current volunteer roles as chair of the South Nation Conservation Authority, as a director with Conservation Ontario, as a member of the Metcalfe Fair board, and as a member of the Greely Lions Club and the Greely branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

But Thompson is not ruling getting involved in politics again – at any level.

“Why would you rule anything out,” he said.

“You never say never.”

The PC nomination meeting for the Carleton riding is expected to be held in early 2017. Current candidates seeking the PC Carleton nomination include Goldie Ghamari, an Ottawa business and trade lawyer, and Brandon Purcell, who has worked for members of parliament as an office staffer.

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Ride for Refuge sets sights on raising $100K City Councillor/Conseiller Municipal River Ward/Quartier Rivière Civic Hospital Site Location Consultation The National Capital Commission (NCC) recently released a list of potential federal sites for the new Ottawa Civic Hospital, as well as a set of draft criteria upon which each site will be assessed. As part of this process, the NCC is consulting public sector partners, stakeholders as well as the general public on the potential sites and draft criteria. The NCC will be gathering the public’s feedback on the potential sites and criteria used to assess the sites with an open house and presentations on September 22 at the Canadian War Museum from 3pm–9:30pm with an Open house, followed by a public presentation at 7pm, with Q&A. An on-line survey will be available on the NCC’s website from September 22-October 6.

River Ward Budget Consultation Join me and Councillors Cloutier (Alta Vista) and Deans (Gloucester-Southgate), as we host the south-end budget consultation on October 6 from 6-8pm at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, located at 1265 Walkley Road. If you are unable to attend but would like to share your feedback with me regarding budget priorities, please contact my office.

Riverside Park AGM Join your neighbours from Riverside Park at the RPCRA AGM on October 5 from 7-9pm at the Riverside Churches, 3191 Riverside Drive. All are welcome. I will be providing a thorough report on activities of the last year in the community as well as a look ahead to major projects.

Hunt Club-Riverside Park Art Club A new art club for adults is starting next week at the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre.

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For more information, please contact Dianne at d.arts@bell.net New Trees for River Ward The City’s Forestry Dept will be planting 125 new trees this autumn in River Ward on the city’s right of way land for private residences. The species are quite varied on purpose to help avoid the spread of any future insect or disease related infestation. For future plantings, please contact my office to get on the list.

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BY JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

This year’s Ride for Refuge has its sights set on raising $100,000 for those who are vulnerable, displaced and exploited, including Syrian refugees and refugee claimants living in Ottawa.

The event, hosted by Matthew House Ottawa, will help charities raise money for refugees, orphaned children, the homeless, human trafficking victims and others.

Eighteen local charities have

signed up for the Oct. 1 ride.

“I really love that it’s a group of charities that get together; most of us are smaller charities so we don’t have a lot of oomph, I suppose, out there in the world,” said Miriam Rawson, executive director of Matthew House. “Rather than putting on smaller, separate events we can get together and create some sort of synergy.”

Participants are invited to join a team or create their own for one of the charities on the list. At the end of the event, every charity keeps what is raised

in its name.

Last year saw more than 400 participants raise $90,000 – split between 20 charities. Matthew House Ottawa received more than $25,000 of the pot.

“We’d love if they signed up for us but there are other charities participating so if they see one that they recognize and want to support they can do that too,” said Rawson, whose team is Matthew House Ottawa Bikers.

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Those who can’t participate at the Kanata location on the day of can sign up and walk or ride “anywhere on your own route and raise money,” or sign up as a volunteer, said Rawson.

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How to help your kids in sport

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ike all parents, I’ve made some pretty big errors when it comes to my kids’ sports. Earlier this summer, a night of allergies and fatigue, I got verbally angry with a coach during a practice on passing drills. I was, frankly, belligerent. But mostly, I was completely out of line for saying anything to the coach in the public sphere, nevermind my bad attitude.

I attempted to apologize later, but the damage was done -- not just to my relationship with my coach, but also with my son.

Across the country, volunteer organizers are doing everything in their power to reign in parents’ on the sidelines of sport. I recently heard of a Toronto-area hockey league that makes a one-hour parent training session mandatory for registration.

In September, the head of the Gloucester Hornets soccer club, Mike Lanos,

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse released a long overdue parents’ protocol guide, a 72-page book that outlines why kids are in sport and also why most of them end up quitting. (Spoiler alert — it’s because of the adults).

In the guide, we see the usual lament for the good old days of kids’ sport, when the offspring got kitted up in relatively simple gear to play a friendly match with their friends. Over time, Lanos writes, kids’ sports became professionalized, with coaches and parents pushing for ever-longer training, more

and better equipment and a play-to-win mentality.

Lanos reminds us how the belligerent parents on the sidelines are ruining sporting experiences for their children.

And also how coaches, by picking super stars early on, cutting young kids in tryouts and failing to focus on longterm development, are stealing the value of sports from our kids.

By and large, adult interference and their stolen ownership of their kids’ pastimes has taken away much of the good that can come out of

sport. Sport is meant to be a way for kids to be active, have fun, gain confidence and learn some valuable life skills, like how to fail gracefully, along the way.

It’s also a long game — many kids who are small and weak at age nine have the potential to experience a growth spurt a few years later. Too often, however, parents and coaches are focusing on the immediate win, rather than the lifelong development of these kids, stumping their chances of success at a young age.

On the flip side, the kid that shows potential at six as a powerful striker may be pushed into specializing in a single sport, in a single position while his apparently lesstalented buddies are benched for most of the game. For both the young star and those warming the bench, the value of learning to play multiple positions and multiple games is lost. At some point, that young star will fail to shine and he won’t have the versatility of skills to keep going..

No surprise, notes Lanos, that more than 70 per cent of chil-

dren quit sport by age 14.

And hey, parents, our biggest sin is not as simple as coaching from the sidelines.

just how many hundreds of dollars you, personally, have invested?

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‘There are many more subtle failings on our part that are slowly chipping away at our kid’s love of the game and potential to play for life. ‘ There are many more subtle failings on our part that are slowly chipping away at our kid’s love of the game and potential to play for life. Many parents, myself included, have committed a few cardinal sins as outlined in the Hornets’ guide. Have you ever spent an entire car ride post-match analyzing the ins and outs of the game?

Or maybe you mentioned to your child that one of their teammates is a super star or a poor player. Have you criticized or praised coaches or other parents? Have you attempted to help your kid justify a loss by slamming the other team? Have you tried to motivate your child to get to practice by reminding them

ownership of the game from the kids and give it over to the parents. All of the above serve to remind kids that sport isn’t about having fun and learning skills — with some fun competition along the way — but that it’s about winning at all costs, putting on a performance for the parents and never learning to make their own decisions on the field.

Your kid may or may not have the potential to play pro sport — most pros don’t really start to shine until their late teens. For now, however, he just wants to play. So, for the love of sport, keep your ears open and your mouth shut and just let the kids enjoy the game.

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Findlay Creek cancer survivor knits to supports others in the fight Ottawa artists to showcase talents at Art of Hope cancer foundation fundraiser

BY ERIN MCCRACKEN erin.mccracken@metroland.com

Adèle Crôteau knits every night after her two children go to bed, and even in the car when the family is on the way

to hockey practice or karate lessons.

Though the Findlay Creek resident enjoys the finished product, whether it is an infinity scarf, toque or mittens, it’s the act itself that has her

hooked.

Inspired to learn the hobby after her mother Ginette Dubois Crôteau, who was a longtime avid knitter, passed away in 2008 at age 58 after losing her battle with ovarian and peritoneal cancer, Crôteau found comfort in knitting, especially when she herself was diagnosed with cervical cancer

Baseline Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor Environmental Assessment Study (Bayshore Station to Heron Station) Open House # 4 (Final) Wednesday, October 5, 2016 Nepean Sportsplex, Halls A and B 1701 Woodroffe Avenue 6 to 9 p.m., presentation: 7 p.m.

Transit Access: 94, 95, 157, 173 The City of Ottawa is working on a Planning and Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the proposed at-grade Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) facility between Bayshore Station and Heron Station along a 14.5 km corridor generally following Baseline Road and Heron Road. The proposed facility would accommodate increasing travel demand across the City and help achieve modal share targets as set out in the Transportation Master Plan (TMP).

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• Baseline Station to Bayshore Station: Part of Network Concept Plan (Post 2031).

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at age 37 in early 2013.

“I found that the knitting really, really helped me decompress and be able to calm myself down,” she said. “No matter what’s going on through the day, whether it’s just stresses at work or stresses through the illness, it’s just a way of being free from all that.”

Her knitting has also become a tangible way to give back. For the first time, her infinity scarves will be featured in a fashion show at the Art of Hope charity fundraiser next month in support of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.

GIVING BACK

Crôteau first began selling her hobby creations through friends, family, neighbours and co-workers in 2011, and from there she decided she wanted to donate some of her knitting proceeds to various cancer organizations, such as Ovarian Cancer Canada and the Ottawa Hospital Foundation.

“It gives me a rush and uplifts my spirits,” said Crôteau, who by day works at Health Canada.

In March, she donated $500 of her scarf sales to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation in honour of “Stuntman” Stu Schwartz– the radio host and Ottawa Senators game announcer who was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year.

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Findlay Creek resident Adèle Crôteau wears one of her hand-knitted scarves. The cervical cancer survivor will see her scarf designs showcased at the Art of Hope, taking place in the ByWard Market on Oct. 13, in support of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.

This summer Crôteau tallied $1,200 for the Gord Downie for Brain Cancer Research fund in support of the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Hospital in Toronto where Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie has been receiving treatment for glioblastoma multiforme, a lethal form of brain cancer.

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With the Art of Hope now on the horizon, Crôteau is looking forward to being part of an event where hope is the theme and where the art of musicians, vocalists, dancers, visual artists and fashion designers from across the National Capital Region will be showcased.

Crôteau will have four different scarf designs featured in the fashion show portion of the special evening, which is being organized by Vixens Victorious, a volunteer group that strives to build cancer awareness and generate financial support for the cancer foundation.

The name of the event really resonates with Crôteau.

“They also have seen that art is a way for people to express a lot of what’s going on in your life,” said Crôteau, whose knitted works are known as Louve de Laine. “When you’re going through an illness (or) whether you know someone who’s going through an illness, art is always a means of focusing and keeping yourself grounded and helping you de-stress.”

The Art of Hope takes place Oct. 13, from 7 to 10 p.m., at Kivuto’s the Annex, located at 151 George St. in the ByWard Market. For more event details and ticket information, go vixensvictorious.ca.

Bird care centre in bind with increase in sick, injured birds

BY MEGAN DELAIRE mdelaire@metroland.com

Ottawa’s Wild Bird Care Centre helps thousands of sick, injured and orphaned birds each year, but now it’s in need and is appealing to the public for help.

The Nepean-based centre launched its first ever crowd funding campaign – Birds of All Feathers – on Aug. 13 and within two days had raised more than $13,500. The centre’s board of directors hopes to raise $100,000 before wrap-

ping up the campaign in December.

“This is the first time that we’re trying a crowd funding initiative and we’re hoping that it looks like it’s going to be successful,” said board member Barbara Adams. "And if it is successful, perhaps it’ll be something we’ll try each year.”

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ple finding injured birds and bringing them to the centre.

But that awareness is a double-edged sword.

While on one hand it means more birds are surviving their injuries, the centre is now struggling to cope with what it estimates will amount to a 33 per cent increase in the number of birds admitted in 2016 compared to previous years.

The centre can afford to care for 2,400 birds in 2016, but expects to admit 3,300 before the end of the year.

While many of the birds the

centre cares for are orphaned babies or birds that have been struck by vehicles or attacked by other animals, Adams attributed some of the increase to members of Safe Wings Ottawa bringing in birds that have collided with windows.

“Safe Wings Ottawa has done a lot of picking up birds and bringing them to the centre,” Adams said.

“So birds that would have, in the past, perhaps died have been rehabilitated and we’ve been able to release them, in some cases within a few days.

But sometimes it takes a few months to get them back.”

Adams said the average cost to rehabilitate a bird, including food and medication, is about $100. The centre’s winged residents go through 24 dozen eggs each day, and 9,300 mealworms each week.

With four staff members and a host of volunteers, most

of the money the centre earns is used to cover rent and operating costs. Despite being authorized by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to rehabilitate wild birds, the centre receives minimal government funding.

“The other thing is, hydro is going up and so is the cost of our foods for the birds,” Adams said.

“It’s something that we’ve been seeing, kind of like a train coming down the track.

We’ve been seeing that the cost of things is going up …

And so we knew that we were reaching a situation where we would have to do something to do fundraising.”

As well as raising funds, the campaign will see the centre share stories about its staff, volunteers and the birds they care for on social media.

So far, Adams said, the format is working and the re-

sponse has been encouraging.

As of Sept. 15, the campaign had raised nearly $14,000, most of which was donated over two days.

“I think it’s wonderful. We know that without raising funds at this point we’d be falling short for the year,” Adams said, adding that while she’s impressed by the public’s response to the campaign, she’s not exactly surprised.

“People really love birds.

Ottawa has a community that goes out to do bird counts and goes on weekend trips with people who are bird watchers,” she said.

“We’re in a community that loves nature.”

To donate to the Wild Bird Care Centre, visit youcaring.com/wild-bird-care-centre-596284.

To learn more about the Wild Bird Care Centre, visit wildbirdcarecentre.org.

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in accordance with Section 17(16) of the Planning Act.

Employment Land Policies and Growth Projections This Open House is an opportunity to find out more information concerning the Final Report for the City’s Employment Land Review and to view the draft results of the 2036 Population and Household Projection Review.

Thursday, September 29, 2016 City Hall, Festival Board Room 110 Laurier Ave West • 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Presentations by staff at 7 p.m.

Brief Background As part of the review of the City’s Official Plan in 2013, Council undertook to further review the Employment Land polices and Employment Land supply. The consultants hired to undertake that review have finalised their report and have made recommendations for changes to the City’s Official Plan. Information on this project is also available on the city website at ottawa.ca/publicconsultations.

At the request of the Ontario Municipal Board the City is also reviewing the population and housing projections to the year 2036. Population and housing projections form the basis for the timeframe of the Official Plan and the assessment of land needs for housing and employment. The Official Plan may be updated to incorporate the final projections and a 2036 planning horizon.

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Ottawa fire crews snuffed out a fire that started in the garage of a Honey Gables home, causing an estimated $45,000 in damages.

A 911 call on Sept. 12 had firefighters from Riverside South, Manotick, Greely and Metcalfe gearing up to head to 7 Little Rd., off River Road north of Riverside South, though some were asked to stand down while en route to the scene.

“They got the call at 6:20 p.m. and by 6:37 p.m. they were saying they had it under control,” said Capt. Danielle Cardinal, Ottawa fire spokeswoman.

The fire ended up displacing two adults, who were assisted by the Red Cross and Salvation Army. No one was injured in the incident.

The cause of the fire was not known, but firefighters determined the fire started in the garage of the residence. “(Firefighters) had to do a fair amount of ventilation because the smoke that was created did impact the rest of the household, which caused the displacement of two persons,” said Cardinal.

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Fall Seniors’ Tea On September 28th, I will be hosting my first seniors’ tea at the Rideauview Community Centre in Riverside South. This event is open to all seniors in Ward 22 and will feature delicious teas, finger sandwiches, treats and live entertainment. The event will take place from 2-3:30pm and we ask that all those interested in attending RSVP by September 23rd as space is limited.

You can RSVP by phone at 613-580-2751 or by email at Amy.Cairns@ottawa.ca Pre-Budget Consultation On October 5th, I will be hosting a pre-budget consultation session along with councillors Darouze and Moffatt from 7:30-9:00pm at the Rideauview Community Centre. This is your opportunity to come and learn about the City budgeting process and to present your ideas which you would like to see implemented across the ward and city. We will also have City staff available to answer any of your budgetrelated questions. I hope to see you there!

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One Young World Summit Ottawa is host to this year’s One Young World Summit taking place at the end of the month. Youth from all over the world will gather here and discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing our world while also learning about our great city and country. I have been invited to speak at one of the workshops in my capacity as Special Liaison for Refugee Resettlement for the City of Ottawa. I look forward to hearing some of their great ideas and discussing how Ottawa is a progressive and welcoming city. You can find out more about this event at www.oneyoungworld.com

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According to Larco Investments, owner and operator of the Fairmont Château Laurier, the separated wings, massing and set-back upper floors are compatible with the Château’s existing roofscape silhouette, and provides a dignified and deferential response to this iconic building.

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Despite numerous negative comments about a proposed new addition to the iconic Fairmont Château Laurier hotel, the Lowertown Community Association’s planning committee is impressed.

The Capital Hotel Limited Partnership, an affiliate of Vancouver’s Larco Investments Ltd. and owner of the Château Laurier, announced on Sept. 14 a plan to expand the downtown hotel.

The plan proposes to build new long-term stay suites, create a new exterior courtyard off the ballroom for seasonal uses and replace an existing five-storey parking garage with an underground parking lot with 400 spaces.

Art Phillips, director of development at Larco Investments, said the expansion will add 180 apartments to the hotel, which will be designed to be larger than the hotel’s current rooms in an effort to appeal to guests considering longer stays in the capital.

The design of the expansion, however, is in stark contrast to the castle motif the hotel is historically known for and has come under some intense criticism, including from Mayor Jim Watson.

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Since the plan was made public, there has been no shortage of naysayers in the city who through Twitter have called the design everything from ugly to boxy and horrible. Watson tweeted: “This falls under the category back to the drawing board.”

However, the Lowertown Community Association’s planning committee chairman Peter Ferguson is a fan.

“My personal opinion is I think it’s really a pretty dramatic thing,” Ferguson said. “I think part of all the negative reactions is uncertainty.

People need to digest what is coming along.”

The Château Laurier was built in 1913 and over the years has undergone many changes, including adding a parking garage to the building in the 1960s. According to Larco Investments, the garage needs to be replaced and because of a growing need for long-term stay hotels in the city, they decided to propose an expansion.

Larco Investments said it will be submitting an official site plan to the city as early as November to seek approval from the National Capital Commission and the city.

The aim is, Phillips said, to have approvals by early 2017 and construction is planned to start in the fall of next year. Regarding the negative comments, Phillips said “yes we will be making changes but not wholesale changes.”

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The skies over Metcalfe will soon signal the arrival of a community milestone when the annual fair takes over the village.

The agricultural showcase is turning 160 this year. But even with that many years under the organizing team’s belt, they will continue to offer the thousands of attendees who show up every year a blend of traditional and contemporary elements to add to the weekend of family fun, Sept. 29 to Oct. 2.

To mark the 160th anniversary, one of the major new attractions will be a fireworks display on Friday, Sept. 30, at 9 p.m.

“We’re 11 years older than Canada,” said Cheryl Cooper,

a volunteer fair director since 1999. “When you put it that way, it’s pretty amazing.”

New highlights will also include a demonstration by Ottawa’s Beaver Boxing Club athletes the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 1. And on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 2, there will be an inaugural ecumenical worship service.

“All the churches in town decided to come together and hold their service together at the fairgrounds,” Cooper said, adding that last year the service was held in a local church during the fair weekend.

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Several elements, such as an antique car show and truck pull, have been added to the mix over the years, but a number of returning features, such as horse races and cattle and horse shows, have been part of the fair since the very beginning.

“We continue to celebrate the past, but we’ve evolved with the future,” Cooper said.

The thousands of people who come to the event every year from around Ontario, including Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley, are evidence of the fair’s popularity.

“Everything in the town stops for fair weekend. Everyone plans their schedule around what weekend the fair is,” Cooper said, adding that more and more schools also come out to enjoy the agricultural showcase, including those from the more urban areas of Barrhaven and south Ottawa.

Some city kids have never had the chance to see where milk comes from, part of the reason why the fair’s agricultural education program is so significant.

“Obviously, there’s kids that have grown up on farms. That’s one thing,” said Cooper, whose

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Fireworks will be added to the Metcalfe Fair’s lineup to mark its 160th anniversary, just one of a number of new features that will be part of the festivities Sept. 29 to Oct. 2. husband is a cash-crop dairy farmer in Metcalfe. Their kids are involved in 4-H. “But we’re opening that world up to a new population that have maybe never had the chance to see that.”

High-calibre exhibitors will be a main draw once again, with winners of competitions at the Metcalfe Fair going on to compete at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.

This year, returning features will also include a home crafts pavilion featuring thousands of examples of crafts, needlework

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“Just going in there is a beautiful, visual showcase,” Cooper said.

Another returning highlight will be a fashion show, but for the first time it will showcase wedding dresses from the 1940s to the present day.

Live entertainment – much of it local talent – will also be offered throughout, including on Friday, Sept. 30, with the Ottawa Valley’s Jason Blaine. The Stone Face Sinners take to the stage Thursday, Sept. 29, Diamond Heart also performs on

Sept. 30, Ambush will entertain on Saturday, Oct. 1, and on Sunday, Oct. 2, the Bay County B’Ys will perform.

“There’s something for everyone at the Metcalfe Fair,” Cooper said.

Fair gates will open Thursday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m., and Friday, Sept. 30, to Sunday, Oct. 2, beginning at 7 a.m.

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NimigonYoung’s eight-member team, called Fabulupus, is named for the book she co-wrote for young people who also have lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that currently has no cure. To take part in the upcoming fundraiser or to sponsor a walker or team, visit walkforlupus.ca, call 1-877-240-1099 or email lupusottawa@ rogers.com.

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The city will use the $16.2 million received from the federal-provincial Social Housing Improvement Plan to address a backlog of critical repairs like broken elevators, unsafe balconies and stairs and collapsing brick walls.

The repair list spending will total $18.7 million – with the city kicking in an additional $3.3 million from the housing and homelessness investment plan.

Despite the extra cash from the feds and the province, it’s not nearly enough to address the city’s aging social housing stock.

There are currently 54 social housing providers citywide. City staff have received more than 200 proposals from landlords, requesting work that adds up to more than $38 million, the commu-

nity and protective services committee heard on Sept.

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MUCH NEEDED REPAIRS

Social Services general manager Janice Burelle said $5.7 million should take care of the most critical repairs, those that could potentially affect the health and safety of tenants.

“But staff will continue to go through proposals,” she said.

The rest of the money will be doled out evenly between Ottawa Community Housing and the other 53 providers on a per-unit basis.

The city also received $19 million to build new social housing stock. During the committee meeting RideauRockliffe Coun. Tobi Nussbaum posed a question on behalf of his colleague Coun.

Jeff Leiper.

“Will the housing providers be given a budget to deal with the new units?” Nussbaum asked.

Burelle said staff will find money in the budget.

“The project won’t move forward until we do,” she said.

The province’s downloading of the social housing portfolio is partly to blame for the backlog of repairs.

Even though the current government has taken back the responsibility, both parties are still playing catch up.

Burelle said she expects the city will see some cash from the province and the federal government in future years – but the city’s annual repair budget of $19 million is an estimated $22 million short.

The city has a total of 18,500 social housing units it oversees, worth about $3.7 billion.

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St. Pat’s High parenting class is just ducky Students raise ducklings for a week in new test project

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Kaliopi Konstantakakos gingerly places her adopted charge on the floor outside of her second-floor classroom.

She walks away down the hall, glancing back as she calls to Daisy. The fluffy golden duckling quickly skedaddles behind her human mother, her wings flapping as she tries to keep up.

The hallway at St. Patrick’s Catholic High School is filled with the sound of peeping birds as students in the Grade 11 Raising Healthy Children class demonstrate how their feathered babies have already imprinted on their human moms and dads.

“She won’t eat if I’m not near her,” Kaliopi said, adding that Daisy also prefers to sleep with her at night instead of in her cardboard box.

The Grade 12 student added the parenting class to her schedule this year out of a desire to gain experience she will need to one day open her own daycare. The 17-year-old is one of nine students who signed up for the week-long duckling pilot project.

The hands-on parenting experiment – a first for St. Pat’s – began Sept. 14, the day after the ducks hatched from their eggs at Mariposa Farm in Plantagenet, Ont., located east of Ottawa.

Teacher Julie Slinger was inspired to try out the idea thanks to a similar experience she had as a student in a high school biology class. She felt her own students would benefit more from caring for ducklings than a programmed doll typically used in the parenting class.

“They don’t show a true realistic idea,” Slinger said.

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Halfway through the week feedback from students showed that Slinger made the right decision.

PHOTOS BY ERIN MCCRACKEN/METROLAND

Above: Kaliopi Konstantakakos, 17, a Grade 12 student at St. Patrick’s Catholic High School, holds Daisy, the duckling she adopted for a week as part of a unique parenting course offered at the school this semester.

At right: Destiny Williams, 16, a Grade 11 student at St. Pat’s, bonds with Boo, the duckling she recently adopted. Destiny said she couldn’t help but become attached to Boo over the week-long experience.

The teens embraced providing round-the-clock-care, feeding and cleaning up after their babies, making sure to tuck them in at night, and taking them everywhere – on the bus to and from school, carting them to their classes and bringing them while running errands.

Over the course of the week, the students measured and weighed their ducklings daily, and chronicled their experiences in a journal. Similar to parents with their infants, the teens were even comparing parenting notes with each other.

“You can hear them talking: ‘She did this yesterday,’ and back and forth,” said Slinger.

“It’s definitely the desired effect that I wanted to get.”

The course has been creating a buzz outside the class too.

“I’m hearing these little rumours now that everyone in

Grade 10 wants to take parenting next year,” Slinger said with a laugh.

It’s been an eye-opening experience for the teens.

born requires loads of patience, said Brooke-Lynn, a Billings Bridge resident.

“It really tires you out too,” she said, adding that the sec-

“Really, what can you not get from this class?”

DESTINY WILLIAMS, STUDENT

“It shows us what it’s like to have a real child, except that it’s a duck,” Kaliopi said.

Nearby, her classmate Brooke-Lynn Dillabough gently shushes her loudly peeping duckling. She instantly quiets down.

“She is a handful,” the 16-year-old Grade 11 student said. “She turns off my phone if I’m in the middle of a call.

And she’s really loud.”

Being a mother to a new-

ond night was rough when her duckling, Charlotte, woke her up at 1 a.m.

For Nick Falsetto, 16, who is the only dad in the group, the nights were a breeze but travelling with his little bird via city bus proved more challenging. The Grade 11 student wasn’t always permitted to get on board when they headed off to school.

“It was complicated at first but now it works,” the Green-

boro resident said, adding that some of his male friends recently joined the class because of the duckling project.

And he can see why. “This is really fun,” he said, watching his duckling feed from a dish in its cardboard box.

Grade 11 student Destiny Williams was pleasantly surprised, but also nervous, when she found out she could care for a duckling rather than a mechanical doll.

“I was kind of like, ‘Am I really ready for this kind of responsibility?’” said the 16-yearold. She decided to take the class because her mom is an early childhood educator and Destiny is considering following in her footsteps one day.

INITIAL RESERVATIONS

Despite her initial hesitation, the experience proved rewarding for Destiny, though

she said there is some work involved, such as picking up after her non-potty-trained duckling, named Boo. “You’re kind of running behind them with the Kleenex box,” she said.

Within days of the adoption, the Hunt Club resident said she quickly became attached to her feathered infant.

“I get worried if someone is holding her or someone’s touching her,” said Destiny.

And that means it would have been tough saying goodbye on Sept. 21 so her duckling could continue her life back on Mariposa Farm.

“Even if it’s just Day Two, I feel like I’ve done so much to keep her going,” Destiny said.

Still, she would recommend the parenting class to anyone considering taking it.

“You learn so much,” she said. “Really, what can you not get from this class?”

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he morning sounds never varied. Besides Father, I was always awake long before anyone else in the house. But this time of year, the sounds were harder to hear because our Findlay Oval had been moved to the summer kitchen in an effort to keep the rest of the house as cool as possible, and I had to strain to hear Father doing what he did every morning without fail.

Even though he tried his best to be quiet, there was no way to completely block out the sounds that came out of the summer kitchen, and I could picture in my mind’s eye exactly what he was doing. He would already be in his bib overalls and red plaid shirt, and his grey wool socks.

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in the drive shed. But the roars I was sure could be heard all the way over to the Barr Line!

Well, did that get the whole house up in a hurry! He was swearing in German, so I knew it must be something serious. Then he yelled that no one was to come out of the house! “Don’t open the door,” he hollered. And then it struck us all at the same time, as we stood in the summer kitchen, the rancid smell cut into the air like a knife, and we knew Father had been

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Mother sent Audrey to the rag bag to get the biggest piece of old flannelette sheet she could find, Everett was sent to get a bar of homemade lye soap, I was sent to the bedroom to get a clean pair of long underwear, and opening the door a bare crack, Mother threw out the whole pile onto the back stoop. We knew Father was headed for the Bonnechere River.

WHAT A SMELL!

The three brothers did up the chores that morning, avoiding walking near the dead carcass of the skunk, which Father had finished off with a shovel that lay on the ground beside it. The smell cut into your throat like the blade of a knife, and I was reasonably sure we would never be able to go out the summer kitchen door again!

It was close to dinner time before we saw Father climbing the hill from the river, his stinking clothes held well away from his body with a long stick, and he was wearing only the clean underwear.

He was quite a sight, and we were warned that one snicker out of any of us, and we would pay dearly. Mother had already filled an old iron kettle with hot water from the reservoir. Used to catch rainwater off the roof, it was big enough to hold all Father’s skunk-drenched clothes, which I was reasonably sure he would never wear again.

She added shaved lye soap, a few cups of vinegar, and she threw in a cup of baking soda for good measure.

Everett was ordered to bury the skunk, but it would be days before the stench was faded enough that we could go out the back door without holding our noses.

Although Father had

scoured himself from head to toe in the river, there was still a faint smell of skunk which Mother insisted was coming from the slaughter outside, and not from Father.

Emerson pretended to gag, and Mother slapped him on the side of the head, which straightened him up in a hurry. There wasn’t much chatter around the dinner table that noon hour, and when we said our prayers that night, Mother added a special request. We all prayed for a heavy, long lasting rain to get rid of the last vestige of the skunk smells that had played havoc that late summer morning out at Northcote.

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Because this is such a profound issue, as a part of the Ottawa Humane Society’s five-year strategic plan, the OHS has partnered with the Pet Loss Support Group of Ottawa to double the local resources for those grieving the loss of a beloved pet. A second group will be launched Mondays once a month beginning on September 26, at the OHS. The group is free and light refreshments will be available. Learn more at www.ottawahumane.ca/support-group.

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Please enjoy this special sec on and look for even more new-home ideas in our next edi on on Thursday, October 20, 2016.

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beneath the window and garnish it with an array of exo c plants varying in size and species.

You can also place your flora on nested tables or shelves at different levels to create a stunning visual effect.

No indoor garden would be complete without kokedema. A Japanese variant of the bonsai, this art form involves wrapping your plant’s roots in soil, moss and string. By hanging these charming li le gardens from your ceiling, you’ll be able to create a spectacular tableau of greenery virtually anywhere in your home.

Keep in mind that certain plants don’t get

along well with others when planning the layout of your indoor garden. You can always consult a hor culturalist if you’re having trouble deciding on which plants to use.

SOME GOOD CHOICES The chlorophytum (or spider plant), ficus, ivy, bowstring hemp, philodendron and gerbera are all species that require minimal upkeep and have air-purifying quali es. These types of plants help rid the air of carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, benzene and formalin.

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ocated on Longfields Drive, in-between Strandherd and Woodroffe, “The Station” luxury condo offers all the benefits of downtown living, right in the heart of Barrhaven. New home buyers will find all the necessary amenities are within steps of their front door or just a short drive away. Chapman Mills marketplace, with dozens of brand name stores, several reputable restaurants and a movie theatre, is only a three minute drive. Although metropolitan amenities are quite accessible, residents of The Station are still able to experience the privacy that a quaint residential area can offer. The condo is blessed with a view facing the expansive green space South Nepean Park, with sets of baseball and football fields.

Also a freshly paved bike path only a block away from The Station allows residents to tour around Barrhaven. Whether its leisure or exercise, all you need is literally across the street. Since Longfields transit station is also only a block away from this luxury condo, commuting into the Ottawa

city centre from Barrhaven has never been easier. As for schools, Longfields Davidson, Mother Teresa, and Pierre-Elliott Trudeau are all within sight of The Station.

The location of Longfields Station is spectacular. However, the condo itself is incredibly novel to the area.

Planned occupancy for fall 2016, The Station offers seven distinguished commercial businesses on the first floor for your convenience. Including a doctor’s office, physiotherapist, dentist, pharmacist, and Campanale’s own sales centre. There are also two commercial units remaining for sale, one of which is a space for a lovely bistro/restaurant including a 600 sq. ft. outdoor patio.

The Station features a 4,000 sq. ft. terrace of amenity space on the ground floor for residents. This terrace will have refined landscape design, interlock stones and ample seating areas. The building features one and two bedroom units, with condo fees starting at only $130 a

month! One bedroom units from $233,900 which range in size from the Traveller 606 sq. ft. to the Canadian 882 sq. ft.. Two bedroom units from $341,820 and range in size from the Bullet at 987 sq. ft. to the North Star 1,187 sq. ft. Each unit, with exception of the Traveller, includes a spacious balcony with spectacular views.

Whether you are interested in a one or two bedroom, The Station units have high end finishings as a standard; including granite countertops in the kitchen, engineered hardwood throughout the living areas, six appliances, air conditioning, humidifier, a gas line barbecue on the balcony, and more. With so many features, a great location, dozens of amenities, and luxury finishings as a standard; it’s not hard to see why interest in The Station is growing. Construction is still in progress yet 14 residential units have already been sold.

This is THE luxury condo of Barrhaven.

Welcome home, you’ve arrived at The Station.

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Regardless of the style they choose – a single-family home, townhome or a condo – Miller’s Crossing buyers will find lower prices than those for comparable homes in nearby communities like Kanata or Stittsville, without sacrificing a convenient commute or neighbourhood charm.

The community’s location is sure to be popular with DND employees moving to the new Kanata HQ, just a short drive from home.

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Buying a house with OTHER PEOPLE? Are you tempted to buy a property with one or more other people so you can access the property market more cheaply?

Admi edly, it’s an interes ng concept.

But think carefully before you get involved in this type of real estate transac on.

Buying a house with your sister or a friend is a complex project that could easily become disastrous. Here are three ps to help things go smoothly.

Choose your partners carefully Agreeing to share the responsibili es of a house with other people is like commi ng to a rela onship. Even though everyone gets along perfectly now, no one can predict what will happen 5, 10 or 15 years down the road. So, you’re be er off choosing partners that you know well and with whom you have already established a trus ng rela onship. A er all, you won’t be able to just walk away from the project whenever you feel like it.

Rely on experts Start by using the services of a real estate broker who is familiar with how co-ownership works. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages. And be pa ent; it may take several weeks before you find a property that meets everyone’s needs.

When you find a property that interests you, hire a cer fied home inspector for a full pre-purchase inspec on report that can protect you in case of later disputes. Lastly, choose a trustworthy notary or lawyer who will be able to guide you through the buying process.

Plan for the worst-case scenario Should you buy a divided or undivided co-ownership property? Do you need to establish a co-ownership agreement?

Your notary or lawyer can help you determine the best format.

Even if you trust your partners completely, have a plan for the

worst-case scenario. If one partner decides to leave, will you be responsible for his or her mortgage payments? Can you buy him out? What happens if one of you dies?

In short, buying a property with other people can be a

great opportunity to become a property owner. Just keep both feet planted firmly on the ground so you can make informed decisions. And whatever happens, remember the adage that short reckonings make long friends.

What does a GREEN HOUSE look like?

If you believe a green home has to be built in the middle of the woods, think again. Many consumers are choosing to build eco-friendly homes in the city or the suburbs, in the heart of residen al neighbourhoods and near all the services you need.

The three main features of an eco-friendly home: 1. A green home is more energy efficient.

Good sun exposure and the quality of the insula on can reduce energy costs by at least 25 per cent.

2. An eco-friendly home is in harmony with

its environment. The building plans take into account climate, soil quality, sunlight, wind, bodies of water, flora and fauna.

3. The building or renova ng materials used have li le impact on the environment. They are recycled and don’t produce any toxic fumes.

DID YOU KNOW? Some real estate agents specialize in the sale of green proper es. Their exper se can help you get answers to all your ques ons so you can make a wise choice.

Three ways to use your CONVECTION OVEN (NC) Every me you prepare a meal with your oven, you may find yourself wondering what in the world that convec on feature means. While many new ovens offer convec on cooking, most home chefs don’t fully understand the feature or how to use it to their advantage.

Jim Miller, cooking expert with GE appliances, explains that with tradi onal cooking, food is heated from the oven’s bo om baking element. With convec on, a fan circulates hot air over, under, and around the food. This is how convec on is able to 6 Floor Plan - Thursday, September 22, 2016

cook food more evenly and quickly, up to 25 per cent faster.

You also achieve be er browning in a convec on oven. In a regular oven, the air can become humid since moisture has nowhere to escape, leading to food ge ng steamed rather than roasted. In a dryer convec on oven, foods will brown more easily while remaining moist and juicy inside.

To use the convec on feature, simply lower your recipe’s recommended oven temperature by 25 degrees. Food cooks faster when using convec on, so check on it about

halfway through to see if any adjustments are needed. Some of GE’s ranges even feature automa c convec on conversion, making all these adjustments automa cally. As an added bonus, the lower cooking me and temperatures can help you save on your energy bills.

The next me you’re entertaining or looking to experiment in the kitchen, try one of these cooking methods with your convec on oven: 1. Roas ng: Convec on is a winner for roas ng and crisping food to perfec on.

The fat on meats renders quickly, helping to

seal in the juices while s ll browning the skin.

2. Baking: You can use convec on to bake mul ple trays of cookies at a me evenly, without having to rotate the baking sheets.

Dough also rises higher, making for a flakier and lighter pie crust.

3. Dehydra ng foods: Convec on does this current cooking trend best. Fruits and meats will dry out quickly and uniformly.

Tip: Any food that sets while cooking may be too delicate to withstand the fan, so avoid convec on for delicate cakes, flans, custards, and soufflés.

PHOENIX HOMES ready to launch Pathways at Findlay Creek Looking for a modern, vibrant community with the latest innova ve home designs, all at a price you can afford?

Check out Pathways at Findlay Creek.

Another quality community being built by Phoenix Homes, O awa’s most trusted builder, Pathways at Findlay Creek is a large master plan community with a huge variety of homes and prices.

Just south of Findlay Creek, off Bank Street, Pathways will begin construc on in early 2017 with model homes in place by fall.

Pathways at Findlay Creek is where value meets convenience with 35 and 50-foot single family home lots, affordable condo flats and stylish townhomes. An ideal loca on for families, Pathways at Findlay Creek is a dynamic community complete with all the urban ameni es you need, and only a short commute to downtown.

“This community is sure to be a big success,” says Rahul Kochar, Phoenix Homes VicePresident. “We an cipate a launch to public in early spring 2017 and we invite everyone to register now for the best selec on, lots, models, prices and op ons. We will contact those registered this fall ahead of the public launch so they can get their first choice of lots.”

The Single Family homes at Pathways will feature open concept floor plans, quality construc on throughout, granite counters and so much more.

With both 2 storey and bungalow singles on 35 or 50 foot lots, you will find value and ameni es most other builders can’t offer.

Similar to the popular Phoenix Homes at Fernbank Crossing, the Pathways at Findlay Creek singles will become sought a er homes for genera ons to come, featuring high ceilings, larger windows and basements that can be completed to offer excep onal addi onal living space.

“We have a huge selec on of well-thought out floor plans. Func onal and comfortable. Such a massive variety of products means our buyers are spoiled for selec on. There are just so many op ons. For example, all our Bungalows are designed to be both beau ful and prac cal, offering plenty of room for comfortable family living in a convenient layout. And our Single-Family homes

combine beau fully cra ed designs with excep onally func onal layouts, offering you convenience and charm in one perfect home.”

The exci ng Townhomes at Findlay Creek will feature an all-new layout designed especially for this site.

“Our new Townhome design emphasizes comfort and style. Enjoy the independence of your own space and a generous yard with the affordability of a townhome.”

What makes a Phoenix Home a step above comparable builders?

Quality built in at a price you simply can’t beat.

“We have the largest selec on of models with so many op ons.

There is literally something for everyone,” explains Rahul Kochar.

“We work with the home buyer to build their dream. We go the extra distance to tailor each home to the unique needs of the buyer.”

Accessibility is no problem at Phoenix Homes, which offer custom entrances, wider doorways and halls, and value add-ons at ever turn.

“We offer the best value anywhere. We invite people to shop and compare. We’ll always have something the others don’t.”

In keeping with the growing demand for natural products, Phoenix Homes has had its own opera ons to supply hardwood and granite since 2005.

State-of-the-art CNC cu ng machines for fabrica on ensure the company’s granite and quartz are of the highest quality.

“It is our goal to always be one step ahead of the compe on, with the highest quality finishing, buyer incen ve bonuses and the most innova ve designs and materials. When you do the math, you will always find that we’re ahead.”

Quality and value are hallmarks of the DCR/Phoenix Group of Companies.

Under the direc on of founder Cuckoo Kochar, DCR/Phoenix has built more than 7,000 homes in O awa and

the surrounding area since 1997.

In 2003, DCR/Phoenix expanded its opera on to include commercial developments such as restaurant and retail sites.

In the spring of 2011, Phoenix Homes launched the most advanced Green Tech home the City of Ottawa has ever seen. It made use of every single available Green Technology and even made use of some prototype

equipment.

The latest innova on Phoenix is developing is a new line of “Modern” eleva ons. Buyers at Pathways will be among the first to view them.

“We’re not just building real estate, we’re creating communi es that we’re proud to live in. O awa is our home and we’re commi ed to making it the best it can be, one home at a me.”

When it comes to ge ng

the most out your home investment, Phoenix is the leader.

“We have made it a point to ensure that we are the best value in any area, compared to compe on.”

To see all the Phoenix Homes has to offer and to register for a preview of Phoenix Homes Pathways at Findlay Creek site, look online at www.Phoenixhomes. ca or call 613-706-5537 today.

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The top six late-blooming PERENNIALS As the leaves start to change colour and fall to the ground, many gardeners start to feel rueful at the dull sight of flowerbeds past their prime.

There’s hope, though, for gardeners reluctant to put away the secateurs and gardening gloves, even in the lower-number hardiness zones. With some planning and plan ng, you can develop late-blooming flowerbeds that promise con nuing colour well past the end of summer.

1. Chelone lyonii, or turtlehead. Likes dampness and produces colourful, slope-headed blossoms.

2. Chrysanthemum. If you’re plan ng in the fall, get them in the ground fast, mulch them and keep them damp.

3. Eupatorium purpureum, or Joe Pye weed. Although you see it growing wild along roadsides, newer varie es are tamer and smaller.

4. Helenium autumnale, or sneezeweed.

Although the plant doesn’t look like much through the summer, you’ll be rewarded with fantas c blooms in early fall.

5. Asters. These tough star-shaped flowers keep the blooming season alive right into the fall.

6. Coneflowers. New cul vars promise pre y scents and colours.

SHRUBS FOR A GOLDEN SHOW Add some deep reds and golds to your fall pale e with shrubs that yield late flowers or brilliant foliage. Try witch hazel, Solomon’s seal, ninebark or Crispa, an elm cul var. Even if you’re not set up to have a fall-blooming garden this year, it’s a fine me to start planning for spring. Fall is the best me to plant many shrubs and bulbs for next year.

Fall HOME GARDENING shortcuts to avoid (NC) With winter looming around the corner, it’s easy to skip steps to quickly finish outdoor jobs before the cold moves in. But digging without knowing what’s underground could hurt you or others and leave you with expensive restora on costs and poten al legal ac on. For example, did you know that there’s an underground network of pipelines and cables just beneath your feet?

Before you put your shovel in the ground, don’t forget that you must call or click before you dig.

Whether you’re digging by hand or

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This is a free service that will help you protect yourself and others from unnecessary damage.

Be sure to contact Ontario One Call at least one week before you start work digging at on1call.com or 1-800-400-2255.

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Using ROSE GOLD in your home Rose gold, also known as pink gold, has gone from being a dis nc ve element of jewellery to one of the most sought-a er decora ve metals in home design. The so and warm atmosphere it creates makes it the perfect way to add a touch of class and elegance to your home. That’s why it’s one of the most alluring and o enused metallic shades when it comes to interior decora ng.

Inspiring decor Rose gold soared in popularity thanks to its use in some of the biggest fashion shows in the world. This meless hue is now being used to ou it an increasing array of decora ve household objects: lamps, trays, vases and even garbage cans. Rose gold is also making its way into home furnishings and wall panelling. It pairs well with a variety of materials including wood, silver and copper. Its graceful and gentle colour can add a hint of luxury to any room.

To be used sparingly Rose gold’s main virtue is that it complements any decor and suits any style. However, this metal should be used as a finishing touch; only a few light traces are needed to create a refined allure. Overusing its en cing lustre with too many accessories can have the opposite effect, making your room or decor appear somewhat tawdry and inelegant.

Sound control a key to a Why hire an CALM, RELAXING HOME INTERIOR DECORATOR? (NC) - Inside and out, life can be loud.

Retreat from the hustle and bustle of the world by making your home, or specific rooms within it, a calm, relaxing sanctuary.

There’s a room in every house that could benefit from greater sound control, whether it’s a home theatre, music room, studio, home office, children’s play room, bathroom, mechanical, or laundry room. Insula ng properly will allow you to enjoy your home that much more and achieve a higher level of comfort.

Experts suggest selec ng a dense insula on with a non-direc onal fibre structure to combat airborne noise such as music, speech and foot traffic. A top choice among builders, contractors, and homeowners is a product called Roxul Safe ‘n’ Sound which is specially designed for your home’s interior walls, ceilings, and floors. This insula on material creates an excellent sound barrier that effec vely absorbs noise and reduces the transfer of sound waves from one room to another. Its resistance to fire is an added benefit that also adds passive fire protec on to your home, a type of fire precau on that is part of the core of the building and will help control fire by limi ng its spread.

Certain sound dampening measures such as carpe ng might also help alleviate echo and reverbera on, as will acous c panels that prevent sound reflec ons throughout a room. With basic DIY skills, you can simply and affordably construct your own acous c panels using a stone wool rigid board called Comfortboard 80, which is effec ve at reducing the intensity and propaga on of noise.

Inside and out, life can be loud. Retreat from 10 Floor Plan - Thursday, September 22, 2016

the hustle and bustle of the world by making your home, or specific rooms within it, a calm, relaxing sanctuary.

There’s a room in every house that could benefit from greater sound control, whether it’s a home theatre, music room, studio, home office, children’s play room, bathroom, mechanical, or laundry room. Insula ng properly will allow you to enjoy your home that much more and achieve a higher level of comfort.

Insulation Experts suggest selec ng a dense insula on with a non-direc onal fibre structure to combat airborne noise such as music, speech and foot traffic. A top choice among builders, contractors, and homeowners is a product called Roxul Safe ‘n’ Sound which is specially designed for your home’s interior walls, ceilings, and floors. This insula on material creates an excellent sound barrier that effec vely absorbs noise and reduces the transfer of sound waves from one room to another. Its resistance to fire is an added benefit that also adds passive fire protec on to your home, a type of fire precau on that is part of the core of the building and will help control fire by limi ng its spread.

Certain sound dampening measures such as carpe ng might also help alleviate echo and reverbera on, as will acous c panels that prevent sound reflec ons throughout a room. With basic DIY skills, you can simply and affordably construct your own acous c panels using a stone wool rigid board called Comfortboard 80, which is effec ve at reducing the intensity and propaga on of noise.

We’re rarely short on ideas when it comes to decora ng our homes. But some mes, knowing where to start can be a li le daun ng. Maybe you’re looking to update your new home with a look you’ll love, refresh the style of your current house or even stage it to help it sell faster.

Regardless of your needs, an interior decorator will be able to provide you with sound advice while respec ng your tastes and budget.

An art in itself There are no defined standards when it comes to interior decora ng. Designs and trends change over me, varying from person to person and home to home.

Interior decorators are skilled when it comes to blending styles and colours, and are experts at finding those decora ve items that make all the difference. They also have a wealth of knowledge about the different fabrics and materials that work well together. They’ll bring a unique and modern touch to your home while adhering to your own personal preferences and tastes.

An eye for design

An interior decorator will be able to help you every step of the way as you redesign your home. They’ll analyze the different op ons available to you and suggest the best possible choices for your current needs.

Whether it’s establishing a budget, choosing colours and materials, or following up on orders, a decorator will oversee each step in the process to ensure you’re completely sa sfied with the end result.

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JR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER – GUI Programming in MS Windows LOCATION – OTTAWA, ON STATUS – FULL TIME

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for a dynamic and talented electrical engineer to join our development team.

Reporting to an Engineering manager, the incumbent will play a key role in medical product development and manufacturing. Key responsibilities will include: · Support manufacturing by troubleshooting and conducting failure analysis on electronic assemblies. · Sustaining engineering of existing products with design changes. For example due to component obsolescence. · Participate in the R&D of medical products, mentored by senior engineers and scientists · Test, troubleshoot and integrate digital and analog circuits · Write technical documentation to support design control and manufacturing processes. · Perform verification and validation testing (e.g. EMC, Electrical safety, and system functionality)

· B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, plus 1-2 years experience (Co-op experience preferred) · Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills required · Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills required · Flexible and comfortable at working under time constraints · Hands-on practical mechanical experience is an asset · Familiarity with mechanical installation and welding fabrication techniques · Familiarity with stress analysis · Familiarity with thermal analysis techniques · Experienced in CAD design documentation (i.e.

SolidWorks or other CAD drawings tools) · Understanding of Configuration Management development processes · Experience in mechanical design, analysis and fabrication of fixed and rotating structures is an asset · Experience in designing mechanical structures to tight tolerances and specifications is an asset · Experience in mechanisms and motion control is an asset · Knowledge of Finite Element Method analysis is a plus

· B.Sc. in Software/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, plus 1-2 years experience (Co-op experience preferred) · Proficiency in C/C++ language programming, test and verification · OOP Development experience in C# or Java · Experience in full stack development (client and server side) · Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills · Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills Preferred candidates will also have experience with, or an understanding of: · C++ programming in MS Visual Studio IDE · Client-side web development using: HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery · Automated software unit testing · OSI communications model, as well as TCP/IP standards · Embedded operating systems (e.g. QNX Neutrino RTOS)

All applicants should apply in writing with a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Email: jobs@theratronics.ca or Fax #: (613) 591-2176

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Required:

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required: · B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, plus 1-2 years experience (Co-op experience preferred) · Practical troubleshooting experience with analog/ digital electronics, and common lab equipment · Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills · Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills · Flexible and comfortable at working under time constraints Preferred candidates will also have experience with, or an understanding of: · Analog electronics, digital electronics, and control system theory · PCB schematics and assembly drawings · Power distribution, cabling, and interconnection diagrams · EMI noise issue resolution · PCB schematic capture and circuit simulation software

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We are looking for a dynamic and talented mechanical engineer to join our development team.

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· Participate in the R&D of medical products in collaboration with scientists and other engineers · Development of GUI software in MS Windows for operator control consoles. · Write technical documentation to support verification, validation and certification of designs. · Verify and validate control system software for medical products.

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JR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER – Embedded Programming LOCATION – OTTAWA, ON STATUS – FULL TIME Best Theratronics Ltd. is a Canadian company of TeamBest™. We became a member of the Best family in May 2008. We manufacture external beam therapy units and self-contained blood irradiators. We have created a new product line of cyclotrons (B14p, B35p and the B70p) for radioisotope production. The team brings with it a diverse range of knowledge from around the world.

TeamBest™ is driven by one primary goal - to provide the best products and services to customers.

Best Theratronics Ltd. is a Canadian company of TeamBest™. We became a member of the Best family in May 2008. We manufacture external beam therapy units and self-contained blood irradiators. We have created a new product line of cyclotrons (B14p, B35p and the B70p) for radioisotope production. The team brings with it a diverse range of knowledge from around the world.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Reporting to the Director of Engineering and mentored by senior software designer(s), the incumbent will play a key role in the development of medical products. Key responsibilities will include:

We are looking for a dynamic and talented embedded software engineer to join our development team.

Reporting to Director of Engineering and mentored by senior software designer(s), the incumbent will play a key role in the development of medical products. Key responsibilities will include:

· Participate in the R&D of medical products in collaboration with scientists and other engineers. · Design and develop embedded software within real-time control systems. · Write technical documentation to support verification, validation and certification of designs. · Verify and validate control system software for medical products.

· Participate in the R&D of medical products in collaboration with scientists and other engineers. · Design embedded real-time control software for a QNX Neutrino platform. · Write technical documentation to support verification, validation and certification of designs. · Verify and validate control system software for medical products.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required: · B.Sc. in Software/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, plus 1-2 years experience (Coop experience preferred) · Proficiency in C/C++ language programming, test and verification · Practical experience with microcontrollers, analog/ digital electronics, and common lab equipment · Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills · Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills · Flexible and comfortable at working under time constraints

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: · B.Sc. in Software/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, plus a min. 3 years of relevant experience · Software design experience, written specifically for QNX Neutrino RTOS · Proficiency in C/C++ language programming, test and verification · Practical troubleshooting experience with analog/ digital electronics and common lab equipment · Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills · Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills · Flexible and comfortable while working under time constraints

All applicants should apply in writing with a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Email: jobs@theratronics.ca or Fax #: (613) 591-2176

All applicants should apply in writing with a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Email: jobs@theratronics.ca or Fax #: (613) 591-2176

NOTE: Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

NOTE: Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

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Preferred candidates will also have experience with, or an understanding of: · Distributed control systems · OSI communications model, as well as TCP/IP standards

Preferred candidates will also have experience with, or an understanding of: · ARM CORTEX-M processors · Distributed control systems · OSI communications model, as well as TCP/IP standards · Embedded operating systems (QNX preferred)

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Mayor Jim Watson looks on as outfielder and hitting coach Sébastien Boucher hoists the Can Am trophy over his head at the Ottawa Champions league title celebration at city hall on Sept. 19. Boucher, an Orléans resident, was joined by the rest of the Champions team to celebrate their championship victory.

Ottawa Champions celebrate league title at city hall In just its second year, Ottawa’s baseball team really are champions

BY BRIER DODGE brier.dodge@metroland.com

A more fitting song may never be played.

Queen’s We Are the Champions was played at Ottawa city hall on Sept. 19 as the Ottawa Champions baseball team are now champions in the literal sense and just not in name only.

The ball club roared back after dropping the first two games at home in the best-offive Can-Am League championship series to win three straight on the road to capture the championship title over the weekend.

Mayor Jim Watson welcomed the team — and the championship trophy, sticky with beer from celebrations — to city hall on Sept. 19 to honour the team’s championship run in just the club’s second year in the league.

“They were down two games, but they went to Rockland and won it all,” Watson said of the team’s victory over the Rockland Boulders.

The team was given a standing ovation from those in attendance at the city hall victory rally, many of whom wore Champions gear and were eager to get autographs from the players.

Watson also officially proclaimed Sept. 19 to be Ottawa Champions Day across the city.

Watson spoke about the team’s community involvement, including supporting the Miracle League field in Navan that allows children and adults with disabilities to play baseball on an accessible field.

Ottawa Champions president David Gourlay said he hopes the team is just getting started, and can repeat as

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champs next season.

Paul Miller, from Beacon Hill, was one of the many fans and supporters that showed up to congratulate the team, and get autographs.

He said it’s an easy team to support because of their community work and the great game atmosphere over at ghe ballpark the team calls home.

He’s been to about 15 games this year — and wishes he could have been to more.

“I hope this is really just something to build upon,” Miller said.

Outfielder and hitting coach Sébastien Boucher, originally from Gatineau but now an Orléans resident, thanked all the fans for showing up.

“We had some ups, we had some downs, but you were always there to cheer us on,” he said.

“We tried to get this for you.”

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First base and outfield coach Jared Lemieux has his phone out to video the reaction and cheers the Ottawa Champions got at city hall on Sept. 19. Mayor Jim Watson proclaimed the day Ottawa Champions Day after they won the Can Am league title in a best-of-five series against Rockland.

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Dunkerley and Karanja finish fifth at the Rio Paralympics

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South Ottawa’s Jason Dunkerley and guide Josh Karanja, from Orléans, finished in fifth place in the T11 1,500 metre final in the Rio Paralympic Games on Sept. 13.

T11 is the category based on the disability each athlete has. In Dunkerley’s case, he has zero vision. Karanja is his fully-sighted guide.

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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 Email your events to ottawasouth@metroland.com

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Sept. 23

Alta Vista - An annual Fish Fry and silent auction will take place Sept. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church, located at 2345 Alta Vista Dr. Adults pay $15 and children eat for $8 each.

Advance tickets are available at the church office weekday mornings. Call 613-733-0336 for tickets or more details.

Billings Bridge - The RA Curling Club’s daytime division is hosting an instructional 12week program starting Sept. 23 at 10:30 a.m. Each class is two hours, with the last hour being

on the ice. The fee is $200 plus HST. For details, email Tim Sookocheff at sookt@rogers. com or Fred Welling at chrisfred.wlling@sympatico.ca.

Sept. 24

Alta Vista - Alta Vista branch 6908 of the Knights of Columbus will host a Chinese supper for the public on Sept.

24 at the Sainte-Geneviève parish hall, located at 825 Canterbury Ave. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The meal will also include coffee and tea and there will be a bar. The cost is $15 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling Brian at 613-8373227. Proceeds will support the branch’s children’s Christmas

fundraiser.

Nepean - The Ottawa Humane Society Auxiliary will be selling homemade baked goods, original crafts, jewellery, books and other treasures at its Fall Bazaar Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the animal shelter, 245 West Hunt Club Rd. Admission is free.

Downtown - Lupus Walk will raise funds for patient support, research and awareness. The no-fee registration is on Sept.

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Sept. 25 Downtown - The 10th annual Kidney Foundation Ottawa Walk takes place at City Hall.

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For details, call Bruce Hill at 613-299-4801, or email bhill@ kidney.on.ca. Funds raised support research and patient programs.

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Alta Vista - Looking for something to do during the next PD

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p.m. Congregation members will entertain with stories, reflections and photos of their recent trip to South Africa. All seniors in the community are welcome. For details, call 613733-3156, ext. 229.

Sept. 26 and 28

Elmvale Acres - A harvest dinner happens at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 934 Hamlet Rd., featuring a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings plus homemade pies on Sept. 29, with sittings at 5 and 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children ages six to 12, children under six eat for free, and are available by calling 613-733-0102 or emailing staidans@bellnet.ca.

Billings Bridge - The RA Curling Club’s ladies daytime division hosts its instructional program beginning with a welcome information event on Sept. 26 at 9:30 a.m. Two-hour classes begin Sept. 28 and continue Sept. 30 and Oct. 5 and 7. There is no fee for this program. For details, call Nicole Menzies at nmenzies@ rogers.com.

Sept. 28

Alta Vista – The Harmony Club for Seniors 60+ will hold its first meeting of the season on Sept. 28 at Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr., from 1 to 2

Sept. 29

Findlay Creek - Single in South Ottawa is a new group of south Ottawa singles that will soon begin meeting in a social setting to expand their social circles. It’s for men and women between 30 and

50 years old from Riverside South, Findlay Creek, Greely and Blossom Creek. The inaugural get together takes place in Findlay Creek on the evening of Sept. 29. For details, join the group at facebook. com/SingleInSouthOttawa.

Sept. 30

Alta Vista - You are invited to the 22nd annual Lobster Supper on Sept. 30 at 6 p.m., at Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr. Enjoy a dinner of lobster or steak with salads and homemade pie. Stay for the after-dinner entertainment. Tickets for the evening of food and fun are $37.50 for the dinner and $32.50 for take-out. Proceeds support to the work of the church. Tickets may be purchased at the church or by calling 613-733-3156, ext. 229. For details, visit rideaupark.ca.

Oct. 1

North Gower – The Osgoode Youth Association hosts its first Great Gower Run Oct. 1 to bring together the community of North Gower and surrounding villages. This fun, family-friendly running event focuses on health, wellness and inclusiveness. All proceeds go towards raising funds for local youth initiatives in North Gower and youth mental health and wellness initiatives within the area. The two-km

run and walk is for all ages and fitness levels. The five and 10-km routes are chip-timed.

To register, go to greatgowerrun.wix.com/2016, or email greatgowerrun@gmail.com.

Riverside Park – Messy Church for the whole family takes place Oct. 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Riverside Churches, 3191 Riverside Dr. Come and join us for songs, crafts and worship. Our theme is “The Many Colours of Gratitude.” We will share a simple pasta supper. Everyone is welcome. For details, call 613-733-7735.

Until Oct. 1

Manotick – Enjoy dailyguided tours of Watson’s Mill and Dickinson House, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The used book store is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Farmers Market is Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Sunday Grinds is from 1 to 3 p.m. Freshly ground flour will be available. Visit watsonsmill. com or call 613-692-6455.

Until Oct. 15

Metcalfe – The Metcalfe Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 15. For details, go to metcalfefm.com.

Manotick – The JazzNhouse house concert series takes place Oct. 1. Doors open at

7:30 p.m. The concert begins at 8 p.m. A trio featuring Mark Ferguson, Peter Hum and Alec Walkington will perform at a Manotick home. Seat reservations, which are $28 each, are only taken online. Seating is just $28 per person. Go to jazzN.ca for more.

Oct. 3

Greenboro – Food and finance will be discussed at an Oct. 3 presentation, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Greenboro library branch, at 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr. Participants will learn how to create healthy and financially sustainable meal plans and tips on frugal meals.

Register at biblioottawalibrary. ca, or call 613-580-2940.

Mondays

Alta Vista – The Alta Vista library branch is hosting babytime with stories, rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months and a parent or caregiver on Mondays until Oct. 31, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Registration is not required.

Greely – Play four-hand euchre at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish Hall, 5338 Bank St. on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. excluding holidays. You do not need a partner. Enjoy complimentary light refreshments. Admission is $5. For details, call 613-7697570.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may find yourself on the path to some exciting places if you surround yourself with the right people this week. This is a great time to break out of your comfort zone.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may be looking for a new adventure but you do not have any idea where to look. Anything is possible if you keep your eyes and ears open to everything around you.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, resist the urge to put limits on your personal life. Anything is possible when you are open to new experiences and opportunites, so don’t be afraid to go with the flow.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may find the energy surrounding you is a bit overwhelming.

If you need a brief break from the hustle and bustle, take a step back and enjoy some quiet time at home.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 The little things will catch your attention this week, Leo. A small detail, Here’s How It Works: a note in a song or a particular color may bring back memories. Try to embrace these feelings.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric You may have to put your feelings on the line if you are to gain the respect clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! of someone important to you, Virgo. Although it may feel uncomfortable, forge ahead.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you and a relative or significant other clear a hurdle in your relationship. This may pave the way for a fruitful, happy relationship for years to come.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, expect a lot of passion and adventure this week. Talk to your spouse or partner about the best way to make the most of this renewed vigor.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Celestial energy will rejuvenate and reenergize you, Sagittarius. Someone you meet may provide a spark that will benefit you greatly in the days ahead.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, inspirational forces are all around you, and they can help you make some tough decisions. Pay special attention to an overheard conversation that offers subtle clues.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a situation presents itself and you may need to act immediately.

Don’t delay and trust your instincts. The more quickly you respond, the more smoothly things will go.

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