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MANOTICK MESSENGER

Ontario enacts declaration of emergency to protect the public Significantly Enhanced Measures will Help Contain Spread of COVID-19

The health and well-being of Ontarians is our government’s top priority. Since we first learned of COVID-19 as an emerging public health issue, Ontario has been diligently monitoring the developing situation to protect the health and well-being of all Ontarians.

On March 17, the Government of Ontario announced that it is taking decisive action by making an order declaring an emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. In doing so, Ontario is using every power possible to continue to protect the health and safety of all individuals and families. As a result of this declaration and its associated orders, the following establishments are legally required to close immediately: • All facilities providing indoor recreational programs; • All public libraries;

• All private schools as defined in the Education Act; • All licensed child care centres;

Your voice in Queen’s Park Goldie Ghamari, MPP, Carleton

• All bars and restaurants, except to the extent that such facilities provide takeout food and delivery; • All theatres including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms, as well as cinemas that show movies; and • Concert venues.

Further, all organized public events of over fifty people are also prohibited, including parades and events and communal services within places of worship. These orders were approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and will remain in place until March 31, 2020, at which point they will be reassessed and considered for extension, unless this order is terminated earlier.

Ottawa’s first COVID-19 Community Assessment Centre is open. The new centre is located at the Brewer Arena:

151 Brewer Way. It will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

ABOUT COVID-19 & PREVENTION MEASURES: Coronaviruses are spread mainly from person to person through close contact, for example, in a household, workplace or health care centre. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses. Take these everyday steps to reduce exposure to the virus and protect your health: • Wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer • Sneeze and cough into your sleeve • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth • Avoid contact with people who are sick • Stay home if you are sick If you feel unwell (cough, fever, breathing difficulties), contact your health care provider, public health unit or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866797-0000.

If you need emergency medical attention you should call 911 and mention your travel history and symptoms.

Visit Ontario’s website (ontario.ca/coronavirus) to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.

ONTARIO’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Ontario is also investing $304 million to enhance the province’s response to COVID-19 by providing the following: • $100 million for increased capacity in hospitals to assist with the effective treatment of COVID-19 patients both in critical care and medicine beds.

• $50 million for more testing and screening through public health, including additional funding to support extraordinary costs incurred to monitor, detect and contain COVID-19 in the province.

This includes contact tracing, increased laboratory testing capacity and home testing.

• $50 million to further protect frontline workers, first

responders and patients by increasing the supply of personal protective equipment and other critical supplies and equipment to protect them.

• $25 million to support frontline workers working in COVID-19 assessment centres, including the creation of a new fund to provide respite care, child care services and other supports as they are needed.

• $50 million for long-term care homes to support 24/7 screening, additional staffing to support infection control and one-time grants for homes for increased cost of supplies.

• $20 million for residential facilities in developmental services, gender-based services and protective care for children and youth to support additional staffing, respite for caregivers impacted by school closures, personal protective equipment and supplies and transportation costs to minimize client exposure and to support social distancing, as well as additional cleaning costs.

• $5 million to protect

seniors in retirement homes through increased infection control and active screening procedures.

• $4 million for Indigenous communities to support transportation costs for health care professionals and the distribution of critical supplies.

MASS GATHERINGS: Dr. Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is strongly recommending the immediate suspension of all large events and public gatherings of over 50 people. Organizers who have questions about smaller gatherings are encouraged to contact their local public health unit. He has asked all Ontarians to recognize the risk of attending public gatherings and to practice social distancing as much as possible until further notice to manage the spread of illness. Organizations that can take advantage of virtual options to continue providing services are strongly encouraged to do so.

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GOLDIE GHAMARI, MPP CARLETON

Office Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 4 pm 30-6179 Perth Street, Richmond, ON, K0A2Z0 Contact: 613-838-4425 or 1-833-779-6821 (toll free) goldie.ghamarico@pc.ola.org goldiempp.ca

HERE TO SERVE Our office is pleased to provide certificates for various special occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, grand openings and more. We also provide Ontario flag pins to local teams participating in provincial, national & international competitions. Please contact my office to find out more.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER Goldie continues from page 2 TELEHEALTH: We are working closely with Telehealth to ensure adequate support to handle increased call volumes and is committed to allocating additional resources as needed to ensure timely responses for Ontarians.

In the coming days, the province and Ontario Health will be deploying approximately 130 nurses to conduct symptom assessments and referrals among callers who request a callback. Nurses will work from existing regional offices to provide immediate support and respond to callers seeking a callback to help mitigate current wait times.

Telehealth will also increase intake staff to reduce wait times for initial contact with a Telehealth representative.

To further increase intake and nursing capacity over the coming weeks, Ontario is connecting with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) to identify support for Telehealth from its 44,000 registered nurse

members The province has also begun to explore existing non-clinical resources within the Ontario Public Service and other broader public sector organizations to support Telehealth’s call volumes.

In order to be prepared to respond quickly and effectively to any scenario, Ontario is also exploring a partnership with organizations which have existing health care call centres to provide symptom assessment for COVID-19 to callers requesting a callback SICK LEAVE/ SICK NOTES: Our government added three new types of leave to the Employment Standards Act: Sick Leave, Family Responsibility Leave and Bereavement Leave. Medical notes are not automatically required for these leaves of absence. Instead, employers now have the option to require reasonable proof of the circumstances that entitle the employee to leave.

We’re recommending that

individuals who may feel ill stay at home, and we encourage employers to support that advice.

In response to the COVID19 outbreak in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford has directed the Ontario government and Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development to draft legislation that will protect Ontario workers and their families.

Legislation will be introduced to protect workers who are currently taking or may need to take unpaid leave during self-isolation or quarantine periods in the future, or for those who need to be away from work to care for children because of school or daycare closures.

This proposed legislation would also ensure sick notes are not required.

We will work with the opposition parties to introduce and pass the legislation as expeditiously as possible. More details will be announced in the coming days.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

& REPATRIATION: Out of an abundance of caution we are asking all travellers who are not a healthcare worker or another essential service work to selfisolate for 14 days upon your return to Canada. People who are self-isolating should not go to work.

Workers who have travelled and are part of workplaces that are essential to daily living are able to return to work as long as they are asymptomatic. However, they should self-monitor for a period of 14 days and identify themselves to their employer so that a plan can be put into place to ensure the protection of those workplaces.

Children under the age of 16 years who have traveled outside of Canada should also self-isolate for a period of 14 days. Parents should actively monitor their children’s symptoms. Children who are self-isolating should stay at home and avoid social gathering points such as community centres or parks.

If you feel unwell (cough, fever, breathing difficulties), contact your health care provider, public health unit or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866797-0000.

As the situation develops, further guidance will be made available. At this time, Dr. Williams has asked that Ontarians review the need for travel and minimize any and all non-essential travel. We are working closely with the federal government as they continue to work through the repatriation of Canadians from Grand Princess cruise ship.

Ontario is taking action to ensure readiness to contain and respond to a range of outbreak scenarios. We are implementing an enhanced response that formally brings together a wide range of partners to review, strengthen and implement provincial and regional plans and ensure their responsiveness to COVID-19.

As we enter this next phase of preparedness,

every Ontarian can have full confidence that these efforts will continue to keep them safe.

GROCERY BUYING HABITS & FOOD SECURITY: Ontarians can be confident that our food supply is robust and that our distribution system will continue to operate and remain responsive to the needs of Ontarians.

Rest assured, we have plenty of food that will continue to reach grocery stores on a regular basis. Our food supply chain is one of the strongest in the world and our government remains committed to ensuring Ontarians can access healthy and nutritious Ontario-produced foods.

Please practice normal grocery buying habits and rest assured that our grocery production and supply chain will continue to provide Ontarians with the food we enjoy each and every day.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER

Goldie continues from page 3 SCHOOL CLOSURES: The health and well-being of Ontarians is our government’s number one priority.

Given the latest developments both internationally and here at home, we are taking further action. Based on advice from Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and the experts at the COVID-19 Command Table, the Minister of Education has issued a Ministerial Order to close all publicly funded schools in Ontario for two weeks following March break, in response to the emergence in Ontario of COVID-19.

This means that Ontario schools have been ordered to remain closed from March 14 through to April 5, 2020.

We recognize the significant impact this decision will have on families, students, schools, as well as the broader community, but this precaution is necessary to keep people safe. These steps build on a number of actions our government has taken in recent days to respond to COVID-19, including moving forward with additional public health measures, which include enhanced access to screening, expanding lab-testing capacity, and implementing new initiatives to keep the public and frontline workers safe.

POST SECONDARY FACILITIES: Based on the advice of Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, and the experts at the province’s Command Table, Ontario is taking decisive steps to contain the virus and continue to protect the public.

We continue to work with

our public health partners at all levels, alongside our postsecondary partners, to protect students and faculty at this critical juncture by providing regular updates on COVID-19 and campus safety.

In light of recent developments and based on strong guidance from Dr. David Williams, and the experts at the COVID-19 Command Table, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities will work with Ontario’s postsecondary institutions to ensure each campus has a COVID-19 response plan for academic continuity for students and faculty that does not put their health or personal well-being at risk, while ensuring students can continue to receive the world-class education our institutions provide.

PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING: Our government is providing stability to municipalities as they complete 2021 budget planning by committing to extending one-time mitigation funding for an additional calendar year for the province’s public health units.

This action ensures that historical municipal adjustments remain capped at 10 per cent and recognizes the considerable time and resources necessary for public health units to effectively respond to COVID-19. Extending mitigation funding would keep municipal funding levels for public health units in calendar year 2021 at the same level as calendar year 2020.

This is in addition to the up to $100 million COVID-19 Contingency

Fund announced yesterday.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & UNION CONCERNS: Our government wants to make sure health care providers have adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies at the right time and in the right place to deal with increased demand.

We have collected information from public health units, hospitals, emergency services, long-term care, home and community care and primary care teams to determine their specific needs.

We have reviewed the evidence-based guidance for PPE in order to address PPE supply and distribution, and system initiatives that will preserve our supply.

This update is consistent with the World Health Organization’s guidance for the rational and appropriate use of PPE in addressing COVID-19. It has been reviewed by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) and leading infectious disease experts, who are supportive.

We have and will continue to engage with unions to ensure the continued health and safety of our health care workers and patients.

HOSPITAL CAPACITY & TESTING: Our government has been working closely with our sector partners to monitor the levels of supplies in the system. It is important to note that the risk to Ontarians remains low. With that being said, it is important to note that those who are not exhibiting symptoms are not being tested.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER Goldie continues from page 4 Further to our request for hospitals to implement pandemic plans, our government has worked to reduce capacity pressures by: • Establishing dedicated assessment centres to ease pressures on hospital emergency departments and protect hospital patient populations.

• Launching a new COVID-19 self-assessment tool at Ontario.ca/coronavirus to support Ontarians in determining if they need to seek care.

• Approving new physician billing codes for tele-

phone assessments, enabling doctors to do more over the phone so patients can stay at home.

We ask that at this time people continue to monitor themselves and if you feel unwell (cough, fever, breathing difficulties), contact your health care provider, public health unit or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866797-0000.

ECONOMIC IMPACT: We continue to monitor the situation closely as we learn more about the impact COVID-19, geopolitical risks, and com-

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THE POSSIBILITY OF LEGISLATURE SUSPENDING: Out of an abundance of caution relating to the spread of COVID-19, the Legislature has given the government the tools to suspend future meetings of the assembly, if deemed necessary for public health reasons.

The steps the Legislature has taken give the government authority to provide notice that a future meeting of the Assembly should be cancelled – but currently the government intends to reconvene the Legislature on March 23rd.

The special provision, passed unanimously by the Legislature, is time-limited and expires June 4th.

CLOSING THE LEGISLATIVE BUILDING TO THE PUBLIC: The decision to close the Main Legislative Building for certain activities and functions is made by the Clerks and Speaker of the Assembly out of an abundance of caution. The government supports this temporary change and our first priority remains the health and safety of all Ontarians.

WE ARE HERE TO SERVE: My constituency office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm and I have 4 full-time employees helping me serve the people of Carleton. If you require assistance on any matter, please contact me at any time. It’s why I’m here. Even if it’s not a provincial issue, I’ll make sure to connect you with the proper office.

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The MessengerEDITORIAL

MANOTICK MESSENGER

90-Day Fiancé replaces 90 days of playoffs

Messenger Editorial

With COVID-19, home cooking may get its mojo back

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Oh my Gawwwd I miss watching sports show this much before. on TV. The new season has a perfect blend of These are unprecedented times for preparing food at home. With the current I don’t think I have ever gone this long dysfunctional train wrecks waiting to hapall of us. And frankly, we’re all trying public safety measures, they’ll get their seeing a hockey game or a baseball pen.

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by Nepeaning score as birds fought ian 20-something. And if Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre at Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last are month, spending less time in the kitchen thing. you can see the excitement and the thankfulness in the eyes of every over worms. The Cardinals were ahead of you thought Angela was trashy, Lisa could new Canadian. despite record cookbook is mounting, As we’re forced to spend more time at the Blue Jays 4-1. give her a serious run for her money. I can’t They understand, perhaps better than all of us, what it means to be sales.

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The Conservative government has a solid idea. the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-serverature every year, butofsales of tools and andity to revisit our At kitchens daily has never Jason Kenney, Minister Citizenship, Immigration Multiculturalism actually winning.

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Compromise Though compromising has its place, some things are simply non-negotiable. Your health and relationships, the two elements that go handin-hand in hearing healthcare, are areas where settling is simply unacceptable.

You take even slight hearing loss seriously because you have read the studies, you know untreated or improperly treated hearing loss is linked to health concerns like depression and cognition, not to mention its negative impact on precious relationships. And, you know hearing is highly individualized, and so you want a solution tailored to you and your needs, not a onesize-fits-all or promo-of-the-month program.

The right solution cannot be pre-determined. To be successful, you will want the assessments to be detailed and done by an Audiologist, you will want the selection unlimited and the flexibility maximized.

The good news is that with nearly a dozen Manufacturers, there are numerous product lines offering thousands of solutions, so with some detailed consideration of all the options, finding the best for you is possible. The key is to consult a clinician that can prescribe based on your unique needs and wants rather than be limited by the owner’s pre-determined product portfolio.

Offering just that is Hearing Freedom, a locally owned, grown, and operated clinic. Their customized intervention approach is unfortunately rare in today’s market, where retail settings, larger clinics and Manufacturer owned chains have limited the patient’s options to a single or few Manufacturers.

The unique and refreshing approach that sets Hearing Freedom apart from other providers was established nearly 20 years ago when Rosanne McNamee, Doctor of Audiology, decided to do it her way. After interviewing for

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employment at many local clinics, she was disheartened to discover that the focus was always on sales targets and the company’s affiliation to certain Manufacturers. “That was not my idea of proper hearing health care,” says McNamee.

“I came into this profession to improve my patients’ quality of life. To do so I need to consider everything available for each and every patient. I must do so with their particular needs and wants in mind. Compromising on hearing healthcare is not an option for me. Every single

Hearing loss is extremely individual.

For success, ALL products should be considered... a rare practice in today’s market patient deserves the best, and that “best” is different from one person to the next. What works for one will not work for another. Blanket solutions just don’t cut it.” And so she decided to set up her own business, doing it her way and putting patients first.

At Hearing Freedom, there are no predetermined products or plans. Each and every patient’s intervention plan is as unique as they are. The experience begins with a thorough assessment which is followed by a detailed needs assessment, giving proper foundation. All options, amplification or otherwise, are then dis-

cussed. “We devote all the time necessary to ensure our patients’ hearing needs are met.” explains McNamee, “We offer demos as well as a 90-day trial period on purchased hearing aids.

These options give patients the confidence that they have chosen the right solution for them, their lifestyle and hearing needs.” With a focus on rehabilitation and continued support, a 5 year service plan is included with your purchase to ensure regular hearing check-ups and ongoing hearing aid care.

In addition, there are no Hearing Instrument Practitioners or Hearing Instrument Specialists at Hearing Freedom. Rather, patients are seen by experienced, fully bilingual, Registered Audiologists. With Masters and Doctorate-level degrees, Audiologists are the most qualified in their field. They service both children and adults, whether they are private pay or third party supported (WCB, VAC, etc).

“Not only is hearing complex, so are today’s hearing aids,” McNamee explains. “Dealing with the most qualified health care professional, in the most independent setting, is crucial.” At Hearing Freedom you can be certain that you have chosen the best place to trust with your hearing needs.

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ARAC amendments big step toward Hyde Park completion

The City of Ottawa Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee has recommended that Council approve a zoning amendment and a modification to the Official Plan that would allow for the completion of the Hyde Park project at Perth Street and Huntmar Road in Richmond.

The Hyde Park development was intended to be an aging in place senior’s campus, providing more active seniors with independent living options from the existing primarily bungalow townhouses, to apartments, and retirement home units as the requirement for assistive living increases. Phases 1 and 2 were completed in 2005 and 2010 respectively, as

92 residential townhouses on were built on private roads located off Perth Street. The units were serviced with a private communal water system and connected to the municipal central sanitary sewer system. Those units are occupied by life-lease tenants.

Phase 3A and 3B were approved in 2010, with a three-storey 35-unit and two three-storey 52-unit independent living buildings and a three and fivestorey 124-unit retirement home off of Talos Circle and Cedarstone Street, to the rear of 6143 Perth Street.

Construction of Phase 3A commenced in about 2011 and was partially built out prior to the previous owner’s 2014 bank-

ruptcy. The current owner bought the bought the whole property including the 92 residential townhouses from phases 1 and 2, and is currently in the process of resuming the development of phases 3A and 3B. Following the 2018 amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw, the 35-unit building was completed and occupied as a low-rise residential apartment. The balance of Phase 3A is the partially built five-storey building with the three-storey wing.

It is to remain a retirement home but with a potential unit count reduction.

Construction of Phase 3B has not started. It had originally been site planapproved with two, three-

storey, 52-unit retirement homes – with only independent living units.

The development plan in the Planning Rationale for the condominium application filed with this current proposal shows eight, three-storey, 14-unit lowrise apartment buildings.

An amendment application to the Site Plan Approval will be required to address any of those proposed changes to the site.

Phase 3 is serviced with an extension of the private well system. Access to Phase 3 would be off Cedarstone Street and Talos Circle, as well as through the private roads in Phases 1 and 2.

The infrastructure internal to the site and servicing all phases, including

the drinking water system, sanitary pipes, stormwater management system, roads and parking are privately owned.

Any proposed Phase 3B changes will require Site Plan Approval and would be subject to demonstrating that there is capacity within the existing municipal sanitary system, within their own private communal water system and the balance of the infrastructure.

A holding provision will be remaining on the Phase 3B lands.

The Richmond Secondary Plan identifies the servicing for the Village as municipal sanitary services and a mix of private water wells and municipal communal wells. It also contemplates that ultimately the Vil-

lage could be serviced by municipal communal well systems. The amendments proposed to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law will permit the creation of freehold parcels for various parts of the development that are all still legally tied to the shared infrastructure through a Common Elements Condominium. The amendments are intended to apply to and be only appropriate for this development as it is; partially built and occupied, intended to maintain the intent of the aging in place campus, and has approved servicing in place.

While all committee meetings at City Hall have been postponed, the March 25 Ottawa Council meeting is, as of publishing time, still scheduled.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020 Page 9

As we enter springtime, new life is worth treasuring!

Each morning, as you arise, I suggest you try to visualize Spring. Take a moment in quiet, close your eyes, and visualize some signs of Spring. Think of your favourite Spring flowers poking through the earth, see the buds on the trees, listen to the chirp of the birds and think of new life in Spring. I think of how the blossoms and sprouts of Springtime bring us joy, especially after a long Winter.

The tiny buds and splashes of colour mean warmer days

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are ahead, good things are to come. The growth seems to symbolize the passage of time as well. As the seasons cycle through, we are reminded of the gift of life that is ours for experiencing once again. Though the years go on, Springtime shows us that there is always newness, al-

ways growth that comes out of the wintery, cold places in our lives.

New life can be found in the potential for forgiveness and letting go. Relationships with others and ourselves can be restored. New life can be found in new opportunities out there for us to take, new things to try, old hobbies to improve, ways to share our gifts. New life can come in to receive the blessings that have previously gone unnoticed or forgotten, like the taste of your favourite food

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and mental health benefits and will be available free of charge until April 6, 2020. ¡ All essential services including RVCA’s flood forecasting and warning operations and planning and permitting remain active.

Staff will continue to provide service over the phone and through email. Please call 613-692-3571 or 1-800267-3504 or search online at www.rvca.ca/directory for a directory of services and contact information.

Permits and other hard copy documents can be dropped off in our drop box at RVCA Administrative office or emailed to the appropriate staff member. Payment can be taken over the phone at

613-692-3571 ext. 1100.

Theses decisions are in response to recent measures implemented across the province. RVCA plans to reopen on Monday, April 6, 2020. Please check the RVCA website and social media platforms for updates.

RVCA’s outdoor facilities at our developed Conservation Area will remain open for public use; only the interpretive centres and privies will be closed. The public are invited to use our outdoor trails and boardwalks free of charge over the coming weeks. Visit www.rvca.ca/conservationareas for a complete listing of locations and amenities.

or the hopes and dreams for what is to come. These are the ways we experience new life today; new life that brings joy!

Pray this Spring that the new growth that we see in

nature, will also be experienced within us. May we come alive in new ways. may we experience new energy. May we be thankful for this country Canada and treasure every moment, be-

cause it goes by so fast.

Wishing you all the happiness of Springtime! As the world blossoms, try to remember all the blessings in your life, and spread the love that is always in your heart.

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Get prepared for summer camp season Summer camp season is just around the corner. Each summer, millions of children depart for campsites around the country to swim, hike, craft, and enjoy the companionship of friends.

Summer camps in North America were first established in the 1880s and were attended by children without their parents for overnight stays. By the 20th century, summer camps had become an international phenomenon, and various organizations hosted traditional summer camps or camps geared toward religion, sports, music and other subjects and activ-

ities. According to the American Camp Association, each year more than 14 million children and adults in the United States attend camp.

America is home to more than 14,000 day and resident camps (8,400 are overnight camps and 5,600 are day camps). Nonprofit groups are the largest sponsors of summer camps.

Many people put off summer camp planning until it is too late. Parents should keep in mind that camps begin registration early in the year and have specific cut-off dates for enrollment. Parents who want to beat the crowds

this year can use this guide to help plan a summer camp agenda.

• Attend an orientation seminar. Take the time to visit prospective camps for a tour, and use this open house as an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered. If available, find a camp employee to discuss your child’s eligibility for enrollment. Some camps may offer webinars for convenience.

• Fill out the enrollment package completely. Each camp has their own requirements for registration. Expect to submit some personal in-

formation, including a medical background and proof of insurance, names and numbers of emergency contacts, and any other pertinent information as it applies to the camper. This may include allergies, fears, physical or mental disabilities, or even preferences in camp courses.

• Establish payment schedules. Summer camps vary in price. The ACA says camp costs range from $100 to more than $1,500 per week. However, many accredited camps offer some sort of financial assistance for children from families with limited financial means.

If cost is a factor, be sure to broach the subject.

• Prepare children for the physical challenges a camp may present. Summer camp activities may be rigorous, and campers may need to be cleared by a physician before starting. Be sure to schedule your child a physical and bring along any pertinent forms. Children also can increase their levels of physical activity compared to the often sedentary nature of winter. Such preparation can prevent injuries when engaging in outdoor and physical activities.

• Shop for supplies.

Camps are likely to provide a list of requirements with regard to clothing and other equipment campers will need. Make sure kids have enough shorts, T-shirts, socks, athletic shoes, swimsuits, toiletries, and other camp necessities before they leave.

• Keep children in the loop.

Engage children in the planning process to help alleviate their fears and get them excited about summer camp.

Summer camp can foster lifelong memories. Parents can help kids prepare in advance for the fun that’s soon to arrive.

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5 reasons why summer camp is a good choice for kids Summer vacation offers students a respite from lessons and the routine of school. Children might once have eagerly awaited those final days of classes so they could lounge poolside, skip rocks across ponds and spend the long days of the season playing with friends.

But many of today’s youngsters spend much of their summer vacations indoors playing with their digital devices.

Perhaps that’s why one of the last vestiges of the classic summer vacation escape — summer camp — remains such a viable option for parents who want their children to get outdoors once the school year ends.

Although kids needn’t be in camp all summer long, a week or two can benefit campers of all ages. The fol-

lowing are five reasons why summer camp might be the right fit this year.

1. Explore talents. Summer camps help young people explore their unique interests and talents. Under an organized, yet often easygoing, camp schedule, kids can dabble in sports, arts and crafts, leadership, community support, and so many other activities that may not be fully available to them elsewhere.

2. Physical activity: Lots of camps build their itineraries around physical activities that takes place outdoors. Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, climbing, and so much more. This can be a welcome change for kids accustomed to living sedentary lifestyles. Regular physical

activity has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult.

3. Gain confidence. Day and sleepaway camps offer campers the opportunity to get comfortable in their own skin. Camps can foster activities in self-esteem by removing the academic measures of success and fill in with noncompetitive opportunities to succeed. Campers learn independence, decision-making skills and the ability to thrive outside of the shadow of their parents, siblings or other students.

4. Try new things. Camp gives children the chance to try new things, whether that’s learning to cook, exploring new environments or embracing a new sport or leisure activity. Opening oneself up to new opportun-

ities can build character and prove enlightening for children.

5. Make new friends.

Camp is a great place to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Campers

flood in from areas near and far. This provides kids with a chance to expand their social circles beyond their immediate neighborhoods and schools.

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in a variety of ways. Lessons learned in camp can strengthen values, build confidence, develop coping mechanisms when adversity strikes, and enable campers to make lifelong friends.

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Teams are like families for St. Mark student-athlete

Name: Meg Hamilton Age: 15 Grade: 10 Parents: Kristen and Jon Hamilton Siblings: Jake Hamilton (18), currently attending Ryerson University in Toronto “And my Gramma, who is my biggest fan in all that I do.”

Favorite Subject: “My favorite subject is science, more specifically chemistry. I enjoy chemistry, because it is the foundation of medicine, and is how cures and solutions for medical problems are found.”

What is your greatest accomplishment?

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I’m also happy that I was able to teach myself to play guitar.”

School activities: “I enjoy being a student at St. Mark. I’m proud to play on the Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Track and Soccer teams. The teams are like big families.

I really enjoy the school’s focus on sports, and giving back to the community through volunteering and food drives.”

Other Activities/Interests: “Outside of school, I’m always busy. I play in the OPDL for West Ottawa

Soccer Club. The OPDL is the premier provincial league and the highest level I can play in Ontario. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been playing soccer.

It’s a huge part of my life.

I play year round and travel all over for games and college showcases. But at my house, Sundays are for football. My house is full of football fans – all cheering for different teams. I’m a Bills’ fan, my brother’s a Jets’ fan, and my dad and mom are Chiefs’ fans. The one team we can all agree on is the RedBlacks.

In the winter, my favourite place to be is on the ski hills. I’m skiing all the time in the winter – in Vermont and Quebec. I love the feeling of freedom, and the adrenaline rush I get from skiing on fresh powder.

I also enjoy playing gui-

tar, and traveling to many interesting places with my family.”

Career Goals: “My main goal right now is to play Division 1 soccer for a college in the United States on a scholarship. I’ve visited numerous schools there and I know it would be a very good fit for me. I attend college soccer showcases in Canada and the US and I love every second of them. The soccer field is my happy place, and I want to play at the highest level for as long as I can. In college, I would like to study psychology, more specifically child psychology. My dream job is to become a child therapist, because I think it’s very important for kids struggling with mental health issues to have a healthy outlet, and I would be proud to be that person for them.”

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Kiwanis, BIA, Watson’s Mill rethinking plans for Dickinson Days

By Brian Cromie How quickly things can change! What we took for granted last week is all in question now; we are living these days with a lot of uncertainty.

Manotick Kiwanis is a service club, dedicated to improving the lives of youth and to building a better community. Active fundraising by members and hundreds of hours spent on service projects each year make Manotick

a better place to live. This year, the Club celebrates 60 years of service, proud of its heritage and excited for its future.

Kiwanians believe strongly in creating opportunities for people to come together in fun and fellowship, and to this end, it hosts the year’s premier community event, Dickinson Days on the first weekend each June. It also puts on the Santa Claus parade at the end of November, and assists other groups to put

on their own events such as the Soap Box Derby and a Taste of Manotick in August, and Shiverfest in January.

This year, due to the growing spread of the Coronavirus, Kiwanis and its partners, the BIA and Watson’s Mill, are rethinking plans for Dickinson Days. While it continues to prepare for this popular village gathering, with its parade, fireworks, children’s activities, craft market, stage shows, Mill and

Dickinson House tours, horse-drawn wagon rides, it is also mindful of avoiding any opportunity for community spread of the virus.

Public Health officials have convinced us that the best way to avoid contracting the virus ourselves, spreading it to others, or overwhelming the health care systems, is to practice maximum social distancing. That means going out in public only when we need to, being vigilant with

good hygiene before, during and after leaving our homes, and avoiding large and/or close crowding of people whenever possible.

With this in mind, it is clear that the festive nature of Dickinson Days does not contribute to fighting a pandemic. As a result, while we hope that the virus will be quickly contained and that special events can go on, we are prepared to postpone or even cancel this year’s festivities if conditions require it.

The Kiwanis Club of Manotick truly has the best interests of this community at heart. We hope that we will be able to offer local residents another wonderful chance to come together on Dickinson Days, but there is currently too much uncertainty to be sure. We don’t know what conditions will be like in June, but promise to keep you informed once we know how safe it is to proceed. Here’s hoping we all get through this soon!

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Supporting each other in our community is important When I last wrote a column for the Messenger, COVID-19 was something many of us knew about but were not experiencing the impacts of the virus first hand. The last two weeks have seen a rapid development of the virus that has evolved daily across North America and throughout the world. At the same time, there is a lot of information out there to digest and even more misinformation. As a result, I want to ensure that we are providing information solely from Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and ensure that you have access to that information.

At the time of writing this, we now know that we have 27 laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa. Five have no known travel history, link to someone who traveled or close contact with a confirmed case. We are starting to see cases among healthcare workers.

We are seeing community spread. Just because you

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have not travelled recently does not mean you will not be susceptible. Because most cases are mild and undetected, we must emphasize the importance of everyone treating all interactions with others as a potential source of transmission of COVID-19.

At this time, OPH Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vera Etches, is asking that ALL people ensure they are practicing social distancing. While this is a new term to many, it simply means do not go out unnecessarily. Stay home.

Gatherings of one would be the best gathering, not 50, not 10. Get groceries only when you need them. Do not hoard.

Our efforts are needed as a community. The actions

you take will affect not only you, but your loved ones, and our most vulnerable. While we appreciate that people are thinking of their loved ones, now is not the time to visit them in person. Find other creative ways through video chats, or telephone calls to connect with your loved ones.

Many people are returning home from travelling during March Break and people may need to get groceries and essential items. But this is the time to self-isolate and ask family or friends to pick up your groceries for you.

Not everyone may have received this message though we have provided airports with greater messaging.

We have detailed guidance about what self-isolation means on our website. Visit ottawapublichealth.ca/ Coronavirus.

Social distancing is important for everyone currently, but especially important for our older adult community (55+).

Here are some ways that you and your family can should practise social distancing: • Talk to your supervisor, manager, or employer about the possibility of working from home where possible • Avoid visiting elderly friends or relatives. Use the telephone, video chats or social media to stay connected unless the visit is absolutely essential • Avoid all non-essential trips in the community • Keep the windows down if you must go into the community for an essential trip via taxi or rideshare • Cancel group gatherings • Hold virtual meetings or get-togethers • Spend time outside and in settings where people can maintain a 2-metre (6 feet) distance from each other You can still go outside to take a walk, go to the

park, or walk your dog.

Again, if you need groceries, go to the store. We simply recommend that while outside you make sure to avoid crowds and maintain 2 metres (6 feet) from those around you. For parks, generally, children who are sick are recommended to stay off play equipment.

The social distancing needs to apply to children as well.

Take all of the same precautions with children at parks as you would yourself in any other public space.

To that end, it is important for residents to continue to follow normal precautions to help stop the spread of germs: • Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless you have just cleaned your hands • Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue or into your arm, not your hand

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As we continuously strive to stay informed of the rapid changes occurring, our measures to ensure a healthy and positive experience for everyone evolve.

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I would like to remind residents just how important it is that we continue to support each other in our community through this situation, and to seek out accurate updates. Please continue to visit: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus Our office has increased our issuing of e-Newsletters to ensure residents are receiving important information in a timely fashion. Please sign up for those at our website, listed at the end of this column.

The information that we provide will be directly from OPH. We will also provide regular updates on City services.

If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at Scott.Moffatt@ottawa.ca or contact me by phone at 613-5802491. For information on Rideau-Goulbourn issues, please visit RideauGoulbourn.ca.

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The MessengerFOCUS YOUTH Rideau CarletonON Casino Being OTHS Student Council President a rewarding experience temporarily closed, events cancelled

Name: Melita Wyche The Ontario Lottery and Age: 17 Commission has Gaming announced that all Ontario School: Osgoode casinos, includingTownship the RiHigh deau Carleton Casino, are temporarily closed due to Grade: 12 the COVID-19 virus.

“The health and safety Parents: Heather and Denof our team members and nis Wyche guests is our top priority,” stated the casino on its Sisters: April (20), OTHS, website.

“ConsistentViolet with UNB Fredericton.

(20), Canterbury (vocals), Carleton University. Ivy (22), St. Mark, Algonquin College.

Pets: Two dogs, Ewok and Pixie, and a cat.

Part-time Work: “Cheerleading and tumbling coach at Kemptville Infinity in Kemptville.)

Favourite Subjects: “Math and Chemistry. I enjoy doing labs and prob-

the recommendations of the province’s Chief Medical FOCUS ON Officer of Health related to YOUTH new precautionary measures for COVID-19, and as authorized directed

by Phill and Potter by the Ontario Lottery lem solving. the conand GamingSince Corporation cepts are and (OLG), we not will broad, be closing there isn’t much interpretathe Rideau Carleton casino tion to be done, it’s more temporarily.” justWith problem solving, of which the closing the is what makes me enjoy those classes the most.”

What is your Greatest Accomplishment? “Earning the title of Student Council President at my school.

The process was not easy, but I persevered and made it through, even though there were setbacks along the way. It has also been a very rewarding accomplishment, as I’ve gained so many opportunities, and gotten to network with other youth like myself.”

Activities/Interests: Casino, the following pro“Both inside and outside of school, I enjoy particimotions and/or events have pating been in several different either postponed or sports. These include soccancelled: cer,• Town futsal, Pants volleyball, coed concert on volleyball, March 17thand hastouch been footcanball. I also enjoy traveling celled and• learning about different St. Patrick’s Day Tlocations and cultures.

I’ve Shirt Giveaway has been travelled to many places cancelled. and I find it very inter• Dublin Draw schedesting how every culture uled for March 28, willand be has unique traditions subcultures. My favourite

place is Norway, because there is such beautiful places all over the country and amazing hiking. The next location I wish to travel to is Iceland, because it’s a very open country, with very kind citizens, and lots to see.”

a difference in my school, postponed the dateperto and to get with a different spective on allafter aspects of be determined reopenthe school. I was a cheering. leader forgiveaways 10 years, schedbut I • Gift could no longer continue uled for March 16, March due and to March concussions, 23 30 willso beI turned to coaching.

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that is not listed above is considered canceled due to the closure.

The casino will announce a reopening date timeline as soon as they have further information taking into account guidance from public health authorities.

“We would like to thank the over 800 team mem-

high school I hope to go to university somewhere near the east coast; hopefully in kinesiology. My top choice schools are University of New Brunswick in St. John, and Dalhousie in Halifax.

After that, I hope to pursue a career in either athletic therapy, or education.”

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• Ottawa Futsal Club entering their 29th season indoor soccer. Youth boys & girls, women, men & coed. Players / teams wanted. All skill levels. League starts October ends April 2020. Please go online at www.futsalottawa.com.

Early bird ends September 21st

• Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - East Osgoode Greely Assoc, First Friday of each month, invites & welcome all Musicians, Dancers & Listeners. Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. For additional info call 613 489-2697.

• Friday Night Country Music & Dance Club The Greely Legion the fourth Friday of each month. Bring along an instrument to play, or come in to sing, listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613-826-6128.

• Ottawa Newcomers Club - For women who have recently moved to this area; (and those who have experienced a significant life change), and would like to meet new people of similar interests by joining our many group activities. More information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca or by contacting newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com.

• Thursday Fun Night for adults and children. An optional supper at 5:45 pm. Indoor soccer/games, crafts, or nursery for ages 0-11. Parenting course, Alpha course, or Growing in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. To try it out contact, discipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca

• Tuesday Dance Party The Greely Legion hosts live music on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Bring along an instrument to play, or come in to sing, listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613826-6128.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, most community events have been postposed or cancelled. For updates in the community, please visit the Manotick Messenger Facebook page and the RichmondHub.ca website.

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During this pandemic, listen to our medical experts In this very surreal time, with a pandemic threatening many in our community, we’re looking for anything that resembles our lives before we were told to stay home. We’re off balance, not sure from one day to the next what will happen.

There’s little we can take for granted. Even as I write this article, I know that by the time it is published, the content will be out of date. New information on COVID19 is coming at us hourly.

Worrying is natural, but it doesn’t accomplish much.

Humans need to feel like we have some control, and we do. We can control our environment and our behaviour. We must choose to follow the advice of our

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by Carol Anne Meehan

medical officials. Isolate, social distance and wash our hands as often as possible. It will help ensure we stay healthy and restrict the spread of the virus.

It’s easy to get down, to be depressed, but I am choosing to be positive and try to get the most out of each day. I urge you to do that too.

So here are some of the positive things I think can help.

First, we are lucky we live in Ottawa. The City’s

leadership team took decisive action that may have seemed excessive at the time but has proved to be the correct course of action.

The Emergency Operations teams are working around the clock to stay on top of the latest information. Our Medical officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches disseminates information clearly and calmly.

Ottawa Public Health has been a trusted source for everything we need to know about COVID-19 and how we can protect ourselves.

The City is proposing property tax relief packages for residents and small businesses, and there could be more helpful if approved

by City council March 25th.

An Economic Partners Task

Force has been created to support local businesses. Be assured the City is looking for all kinds of ways to ensure the impact of the virus will not destroy our local economy.

Ottawa is a caring city. I am touched by the many acts of kindness I hear about.

Living in forced isolation has many of us re-thinking the concept of community.

We need to know our neighbours and this pandemic gives us a reason to reach out, to say hello, to offer a hand.

My staff and I are still working on your behalf. We are in constant communication with City officials, and I have advocated for lowering the cost of water while we are all housebound. I

do not miss the crazy, hectic pace before this pandemic. I do not miss scheduling life around traffic patterns. On the topic of traffic, I believe I now have proof that many employees can work from home! It will help build our case for more teleworking and government hubs in the suburbs to help alleviate gridlock.

Mother Nature has dealt us a wake-up call. Let’s learn from it. Try to make the most of your time at home, cherish family, build community and be kind.

That’s really what life is about.

If you need my help with anything, I am as close as a phone call.

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Key tasks: coordinate and implement the 2020 schedule of events.

• Heritage Interpreters: $14.00/hour, 5 days/ week, including weekends and some evenings.

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