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Youth are getting together to have fun outdoors as part of the Natural Leaders group. – Page 3

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Katherine Hobbs Councillor Conseillère-Kitchissippi 613-580-2485 katherine.hobbs@ottawa.ca 110 Laurier Ave West 110 ave Laurier Ouest Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1

City allows 7-unit project Council flips decision, allows development on Woodroffe lot Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

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Alexander Park, home of many Carlington events, could soon be adopted by the community. – Page 17

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Wrapping up a rewarding summer Marwan Saeed spent his summer working at the Alexander Community Centre in Carlington thanks to the Youth Services Bureau. For the full story, see page 23.

Westboro woman climbing Kilimanjaro for charity Kristy Strauss kristy.strauss@metroland.com

EMC news - Joscelyn Coolican will be celebrating her 40th birthday a little differently this year. Instead of blowing out birthday candles in the comfort of her home, the Westboro resident will be scaling the highest peak in Africa as she climbs Mount Kilimanjaro this fall. “I’m very nervous actually,” said Coolican, who’s also a mother of two and avid hockey player and triathlete. “But I haven’t really thought about

it too much. I’m more focused on the fundraising aspect.” Coolican will be taking part in the Kilimanjaro Climb for Life from Oct. 12 to 26 to raise money for WaterCan – an organization that provides communities in eastern Africa with clean water, basic sanitation and hygiene education. “I have to be completely honest, I have no idea (why I decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro),” said Coolican with a laugh. “About a year ago, around my 39th birthday, and I was starting to get more interested in water issues interna-

tionally, so I thought I’d check out WaterCan’s page, and low and behold, there was information regarding the climb. I thought, this looks like it’s for me.”

She hopes to raise $10,000 towards WaterCan’s fundraising goals and so far has raised half that amount. See RESIDENT, page 15

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EMC news - In a rare move, city council overturned it’s planning committee’s advice to reject a rezoning that would allow seven homes to replace one house on Woodroffe Avenue. The intensification proposal simply wasn’t worth spending upwards of $20,000 for the city to fight it at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), where the plan for 396 Woodroffe Ave. was sure to end up if it was rejected as planning committee wished. “I can’t seem to find a point of planning principle on this issue that convinces me that we should spend money at the OMB,” said planning committee chairman Peter Hume, who implored his council colleagues to overturn his committee’s decision and allow the rezoning. “If we’re going to fight, we need to fight on a good one and this is a marginal one at best,” Hume said. Council members followed his wishes, voting 15-8 in support of the rezoning. The area’s councillor, Mark Taylor, continued his opposition to the plannedunit development by voting against the rezoning, despite his expressed support for the city’s intensification policies.

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EMC community - Children both across Canada and internationally will benefit from an upcoming fundraiser taking place at Britannia Bay Park on Sept. 29. Max Keeping, an Ottawa philanthropist and father of five adopted children, will officially open this year’s AdoptWalk event that will benefit the Adoption Council of Canada and the Children’s Bridge Foundation – an Ottawa-based charity that assists abandoned and orphaned chil-

dren in the developing world. “The funds will provide life-saving medical care and teachers to provide education,” said Cathy Murphy, board member of the CBF in a press release. The Adoption Council of Canada’s president Laura Eggertson said the funds will raise awareness for about 30,000 children who are waiting in foster care to be adopted into families in Canada. “We are determined to make sure that every year, more Canadian children will find the permanent homes

they need and deserve,” she said in a press release. To register for the event, visit: www.AdoptWalk.ca and click “Join the Walk.” Prizes will be awarded for those who raise the most money. The event will take place at Britannia Bay Park on Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “AdoptWalk will be a great family day with activities and a lunch following the walk. Please show your support by walking with us and raising money to support adoption,” said Keeping.

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Max Keeping will be opening this year’s AdoptWalk taking place at Britannia Bay Park on Sept. 29.

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Wayne Bissett, Chairman of Crime Stoppers; Bryce Conrad, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydro Ottawa; and Mayor Jim Watson show the Crime Stoppers decals that will be on more than 100 Hydro Ottawa vehicles.

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EMC community – Kingsong Chen wanted youth to get more involved in outdoor activities. When he started the Natural Leaders group, he did just that. “The goal is to encourage my fellow peers to get active in the outdoors,� said Chen, before gearing up for a run between Westboro and Britannia beaches. The 15-year-old Colonel By Secondary School student started the group a couple years ago, which has since received United Way funding and is also supported by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program. Originally, Chen said he came up with the idea to find ways for his friends to get active. The Healthy Children and Healthy spaces conference that took place in Ottawa a couple years ago also provided motivation for the group. The conference focused on promoting children’s health. Chen also said the group has grown and throughout the year Natural Leaders hosts events to get youth to go outside and exploring the outdoors. “We have a lot of youth who really like how we’ve been able to put down the video games and enjoy the outdoors,� he said, adding most of the youth who are involved in the group are from Westboro. On top of holding active events, the youth also hosts meetings at the Boys and Girls Club. Chen said he hopes to get more young people on board. “There’s a lack of recreation for youth,� he said. “This is the best way to involve youth.� While Natural Leaders has only been around for a year or two, Chen said he wants the group to get more active in the community in the future. Since it started the group has hosted a biking day to encourage youth to bike around Ottawa, and their next event will be taking part in Clean Up the Capital, which is happening in September. “I hope I’ve made a difference,� Chen said. “And I hope we can inspire other youth to

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MOVIE IN THE PARK I, along with the Michele Heights Community House, were happy to welcome local residents to our 1st Annual Movie in the Park. Hundreds of residents came out to enjoy the family classic: Madagascar. Everyone was treated to popcorn and drinks. It was a lovely evening to spend with family and friends. If you were with us, we thank you for joining and we hope you had fun. We are already planning for next year.

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RENEWING BAY WARD Keeping our community in good shape is important to you and to me. That is why I acted immediately to respond to neighbourhood concerns in Queensway Terrace North about a rundown property on Maplewood Avenue. After being abandoned for years, and dozens of acts of vandalism, this property had become a source of problems for the neighbouring residents. My ofďŹ ce worked closely with the developer and I successfully put forward a special motion at Committee and Council to demolish the building on that property. Soon, a new home will be built on the site for a new Bay Ward family.

GEORGE C. BROWN PARK SPLASH PAD I was proud to host the ofďŹ cial opening of the Splash Pad in George C. Brown Park in the Whitehaven Community. This was a joint effort between the Province of Ontario and the City of Ottawa. Joining me was MPP Bob Chiarelli and Mayor Jim Watson. It was wonderful to see so many families come out on the morning of August 9, when we turned the water on for the ďŹ rst time. The children were having a blast and were treated to freezees and music as they played. In the years to come, I’m sure the Splash Pad will serve as a focal point in the community.

LOOKING AHEAD In our ongoing effort to ensure strong community input in the Britannia Park Renewal plans, we will be conducting consultations with local community and user groups this month. In the months to come we will be hosting our second public open house and invite you to keep in touch with our ofďŹ ce to learn how you can provide your guidance on renewing this amazing community space. I would like to take this time to wish all the children returning to school a safe and happy year ahead and remind all drivers to once again be extra cautious and slow down in school zones. Sincerely,

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Parliament Hill vet tapped as first integrity chief Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news – A veteran expert of Parliament Hill integrity issues has arrived to oversee ethics at city hall. The city announced on Aug. 29 that River Ward resident Robert Marleau, a former clerk of the House of Commons and former federal information commissioner, has been appointed as Ottawa’s first integrity commissioner. Marleau said he was interested in the job because everything was not predetermined and he could have input on the development of things like the council code of conduct. The city’s level-headed approach to integrity issues impressed him, Marleau said. “Many other governments and public institutions do this under duress because of a crisis of sorts,” Marleau said. As a citizen of Ottawa and someone who is well-versed in ethics and integrity issues, Marleau said he felt the role was both important and a good fit for him. A graduate of the University of Ottawa, Marleau served as the interim federal privacy commissioner after 13 years as the House clerk. He was

the information commissioner for Canada for more than two years before abruptly resigning in 2007. He was chosen from a pool of 18 candidates who applied for the job. Mayor Jim Watson said Marleau is respected both locally and nationally. “His word will carry weight,” Watson said. The new integrity commissioner said he sees his role as a resource for councillors to get advice on the sensitive situations that arise from political life. “I think what councillors need is someone they can consult in confidence about issues which emerge around the vulnerabilities of public life and have the benefit of an independent, above-the-fray, nonpolitical advisor, and conduct themselves accordingly,” Marleau said, adding, “it would be up to councillors to resolve those issues themselves.” His greatest challenge will be getting to know the politicians and senior staff at city hall, Marleau said. “I’m very familiar with the elected official, but this is a different environment,” he said. “I have a learning curve.” Marleau’s work will include

While Marleau said he takes his direction from city council, he said it would be very difficult for him to accept anything less than complete independence. Ottawa is the latest city to

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Robert Marleau, former clerk of the House of Commons and ex-federal information commissioner, is introduced as the city’s first integrity commissioner at city hall on Aug. 29. developing a code of conduct for members of city council, as well as any related policies, such as an expense policy and gifts registry. He will also produce an annual report summarizing complaints, investigations and advice to the city and suggestions for improvements that could be made to the accountability policies he will oversee. But Marleau’s first job will be managing the new lobbyist registry that goes into effect Sept. 1. The online tool lobbyists will use to register is “excellent, simple and intuitive,” Marleau said. Now the next step will be developing materials for both city politicians and lobbyists so they know what is expected of them.

jump on the integrity bandwagon, Marleau said. “I think there is a trend in government in North America right now, in all levels, to be a lot more transparent,” Marleau said.

Technology makes it difficult for governments to hide anything, he said, so it makes sense to be proactive. “They may as well be clear with the citizen, and they may as well inform them,” he said.

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By: Your Local Family Physiotherapy Centre Team Are you experiencing back pain, neck pain, or headaches in your office or workplace? Are these aches and pains interfering with your productivity? Poor ergonomics orwork place design may be contributing to your discomfort. Good workplace design can result in overall improved health and safety. It can cause a decreased frequency of musculoskeletal injuries, decreased stress and tension related illnesses, and other health issues such as visual fatigue. If you are experiencing pain throughout or at the end of your workday, consider reassessing your workspace and implementing the following suggestions. These helpful recommendations can assist in minimizing risk of injury: 1. Ensure your head is not

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STOP the Destructive Mission of a Cigarette Butt Josée Adam, Project Officer

I am a cigarette butt and my mission in life is to cause mass destruction. Yes, I am like an evil superhero, a menace to society. I pride myself for being almost indestructible - I am not biodegradable, so I never really break down and die. I am also made up of harmful chemicals, making me a threat to children, wildlife and the environment. One of my favourite pass-times is to prey on the vulnerable. Toddlers and young children are curious and innocent, so I can easily fool them. For example, the other day, a 16 month-old girl was playing

in a park sand box and noticed me on the ground. She was curious about what I might be and she picked me up and put me in her mouth expecting a surprise. A surprise she did get, but not the one she wanted. She started to choke and her parents had to take her to the hospital. On the way there, the little girl was vomiting, lethargic and gagging because the poisonous material that I am made of was making her sick. She is only one of many who fall prey to my devious nature. My intention is not only to directly

cause harm to toddlers and young children, but I also love to surf the major waterways while contaminating the water with my super-toxic chemicals like lead, arsenic and cadmium. Yes, more than 200,000 of me were collected as part of the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean in 2010. My surfing activity leads fish to believe I am bait and they swallow me. Birds pick me up and bring me to their babies as food or use me as toxic nest-building material. Aha! I again succeed at spreading destruction wherever I go. All this is to say that I am a public nuisance and cities pay a lot of money to try and get rid of me. For example, the City of Ottawa spends $5.5 million dollars every year cleaning litter – including cigarette butts like me – from roads and parks. I am planning to continue my destructive journey and I dare YOU to try and stop my negative health, environmental and financial impacts. Are you up for the challenge? ..................................................... Cigarette butt litter is an important issue that must be addressed. What can you DO to stop its destructive mission?

• Put the evil butts in their place, where they belong: the butt box or a portable ashtray. • Dispose of fully extinguished matches and partially smoked cigarettes as well as lighters and packaging in the garbage bins. DON’T: • Put butts in storm drains • Throw them out of a car window since it can start a wildfire. • Bring them to places where children and toddlers play – parks, beaches and sports fields - or to natural environments that are contaminated by their presence. The fight against their destruction doesn’t end there. The ultimate action you can take is to reduce the numbers of cigarette butts in your community. This requires you to be a superhero in your own right, and to take courageous steps to quit smoking if you are a smoker or to encourage your friends to quit smoking. If you need help butting out, please visit ottawa.ca/ quitsmoking or call the Ottawa Public Health Information Line at 613-5806744 (TTY: 613-580-9656).

Immunization – Update your Child’s immunization Information with Ottawa Public Health Kathy Selst, Public Health Nurse

Routine immunization is one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent illness and death from many serious contagious diseases. These diseases, while rare in Ontario due to high vaccination rates, still exist, as seen in recent outbreaks of measles and whooping cough (pertussis).

Routine Immunization Schedule Immunization offers the best protection against diseases when given according to the recommended schedules. Publicly Funded Immunization Schedules for Ontario y

The Ontario government provides free routine Age Vaccines Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio vaccines for all children. Ontario laws require parents 2 months and 4 months and Hib (5-in-1 vaccine) Pneumococcal conjugate of children attending licensed childcare or school Rotavirus (oral) 6 months Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio to provide proof of their children’s immunization and Hib (5-in-1 vaccine) months (must be given on or Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) or documentation of a legal exemption to their 12 after the first birthday) Meningococcal conjugate Pneumococcal conjugate local public health unit. All Public Health Units in 15 months Varicella (chickenpox) Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio Ontario, including Ottawa Public Health (OPH), 18 months and Hib (5-in-1 vaccine) collect this information and enter it into a provincial 4-6 years old Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus and polio (4-in1 vaccine) database. The records are collected when children Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (4-in-1 vaccine) are registered to attend these facilities and must be 14-16 years old Diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus kept up to date. Doctor’s offices and clinics are (10 years after 4-6 year old booster) (3-in-1 vaccine) not required to provide immunization information Please check your child’s immunization record to to OPH. It is the parent’s responsibility to update find out if it is time for another vaccination. For OPH each time their child receives a vaccination. routine immunization, please visit your family physician or a walk-in clinic, then update your Surveillance of Immunization Records child’s immunization information with OPH. If you Every year, OPH nurses review the immunization do not have a family physician, you can call Health records of children attending licensed childcare Care Connect at 1-800-445-1822 to find one who facilities and schools. A notice is mailed to parents is taking new patients. For information on walk-in of any children with incomplete immunization clinics in your neighbourhood, call OPH at 613information. In some cases, a child may have 580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656). received the immunization, but the information has not been reported to OPH. Incomplete records can result in exclusion from a licensed childcare facility or suspension from school.

You can update your child’s immunization information with OPH in one of the following ways: • online form at ottawa.ca/health • Mail or drop off a photocopy of the immunization record to the Immunization Program at 100 Constellation Drive, 7th Floor West, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8 Please do not mail original documents – send a copy! For more information, you can contact the Ottawa Public Health Immunization Program: • By calling 613-580-6744, extension 24108 • By E-mail at immunization@ottawa.ca • Via the web at ottawa.ca/health

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lease, won’t someone think of the children? Ontario’s government and teachers’ unions don’t seem to be. The cash-strapped Ontario government and several of the province’s teachers unions are embroiled in a battle over proposed legislation to force a wage freeze on elementary and high school teachers. The unions say they are willing to accept a wage freeze, but call the government’s bill unconstitutional

and a violation of workers’ rights. The bill, titled Putting Students First, also calls for teachers to take a 1.5 per cent pay cut in the form of three unpaid professional development days and elimination of banked sick days. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty insists these measures are necessary to maintain jobs and continue to roll out the full-day kindergarten program across Ontario. Meanwhile, a growing

number of teachers, angry over what they call heavyhanded legislation, are threatening to withdraw voluntary services, such as coaching teams and directing plays after school. The media also has reports of teachers who are considering removing class educational materials they have purchased out of their own pocket. Both the government and the teachers say they are fighting for students’ education.

We beg to differ. The Ontario government’s bill was created to balance the books – and preserve Dalton McGuinty’s legacy as the “education premier.� The teachers are simply trying to preserve their collective bargaining rights. But the kids are getting caught in the middle. If teachers individually choose not to volunteer after school, that could mean fewer extra-curricular activities available for students.

Our children should not be used as a collective bargaining chip. Premier McGuinty, for his part, should keep in mind that teachers freely volunteer their time to provide extracurricular activities for students. The dispute almost seems a little silly, as both sides have agreed a wage freeze is necessary, at least for the short-term. It’s ridiculous that both sides are engaged in what amounts to last-minute

negotiations. A deal should have been worked out months ago. Instead of ironing out a deal, it seems both sides have engaged in a little game of Russian roulette. Unfortunately, it’s the province’s children who will end up the ultimate losers in their little game. Both sides need to abandon their public posturing, and focus instead on working out a deal that addresses each other’s concerns.

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Connected on the dock CHARLES GORDON Funny Town

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eflecting back on the summer just passed, it is possible to conclude that there is something changeless about summer life in Canada – the lakes, the loons, the summer breezes, the sounds of the birds, the roar of the motorboats, the quiet two-lane roads, the trailers in front of you on the two-lane roads, the grilled cheese sandwich beside the highway. There’s good and bad in it, but it hasn’t changed much in decades. Sure the cottages are bigger, the toys are faster and louder and a simple lifestyle that once was common is now regarded as primitive. But can it really stay the same? The time spent at cottages and on the highway this summer makes me wonder. For this was the summer of Wi-Fi, the first of many. In the remotest parts of Northern Ontario, the smallest motels offered Wi-Fi on their signs along the highway. Wi-Fi or some other forms of connectivity were in evidence on devices brought to the cottage. Connectivity was everywhere. Getting away from it all was nowhere. Which is different, because the cottage used to be the one place that was unconnected. Sure, there might be a phone, but nobody used it much. Even the telemarketers didn’t seem to know the number. As for email, it was a distant dream, or nightmare, depending on how you viewed it. This was frustrating for some people, not so for others. The others were perfectly con-

tent to find out what was going on in the city when they got back to the city. They could live without the latest news, the latest blogs. But for some it was frustrating to be out of touch. And you could tell, this summer, by how often they sat with their devices, the phones and iPads and laptops, looking at newly-connected screens. The fact is that for most of us connectedness is no longer an option. People expect us to be online and answer immediately. We open emails with the expectations we used to have about opening the mail. Something good might be there: the Queen wants to meet you, a previously unknown rich uncle has died and left you millions, someone wants to film your life story. Not being able to have access to this news has been a drag. Now the drag is gone and we can stay in the real world – as if life in the city is somehow more real than life beside the lake. Will Wi-Fi spoil the summer experience? Not for those rare individuals who can take it or leave it, who can spend days without looking at a screen and only check their email once a week. But it will definitely be spoiled for those who hoped to spend a few weeks free of people reading them funny items found on the Internet. On the other hand, the absence of connectedness makes some people difficult to live with. They are antsy, irritable, always charging off to the library or the nearest coffee shop to check emails, even if the nearest one is a boat ride away plus many kilometres on the highway. Now that they can check their emails on the dock they will be easier to live with. And when you have a family argument about some arcane movie trivia you can refer it to Google, thus heading off hours of debate. Maybe you can even find the instructions for the chainsaw. You take your small blessings where you can.

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y children are nothing if not ambitious – that’s when they’re not hanging upside down on the couch, staring at the ceiling and whining “I’m bored� repeatedly, of course. Every September, as the nights get colder, the mornings get darker, and we awake to the sound of the big yellow school bus, these incidents become more frequent. And the children, like me, start to think about joining things. This year, their demand list has included swimming, soccer, guitar, piano, drama group, Mandarin, Spanish,

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse ice skating, downhill skiing, basketball, tennis, canoeing, and visual arts. Admittedly, the idea of signing them up for activities eight days a week is appealing. There are so many activities I’d love them to try while they’re young. How do I know which activity will create a little

spark in their little brains? How do I know where their natural talents lie? What parent doesn’t stay up nights wondering if their child has the potential to become the next Olympian or classic concert pianist? And besides, I don’t want them to get bored, right? But my husband and I long

ago resolved that we won’t fall into the trap of overscheduling our lives. This means that every September, I must resist my natural instinct to be “a joiner.� This is no easy feat. For me, the seasonal flip through the City of Ottawa Recreation Guide is equivalent to being an exsmoker in a cigar lounge. But despite my natural tendency to want to entertain the kids, to expose them to new experiences and sign them up for an activity every night of the week -- I have resolved to let them whine upside down on the couch and be “bored� once in a while. At first, it bothered me

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O-Train shut down for summer 2013 Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - The O-Train will be off the rails for the entire summer of 2013. The temporary 18-week shutdown is part of a $59-million project to add two passing tracks and six new trains to increase service frequency on the busy north-south rail line. When the upgrades are complete and service resumes on Sept. 3, 2013, service will have increased to every eight

minutes from 15 minutes. The increase in service will help reduce transit congestion when the city’s east-west Light Rail Transit (LRT) line is under construction beginning next year. OC Transpo will offer a replacement bus service while the O-Train is shut down from April 27 to Sept. 2, 2013; however, the city has not decided how frequently shuttles would run. The bus service will be included in the 2013 budget to

be debated this fall and OC Transpo passengers will be informed of the changes when the temporary shutdown draws closer, said transit commission chairwoman Diane Deans. The downtime will coincide with the lighter summer term for Carleton University – the most significant destination on the O-Train line. The information was revealed in a memo to city councillors in advance of a request for proposal for construction work.

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a bit. But as I observed the children more closely, I started to recognize the value of boredom, something which is highly underrated in modern society. Providing the television is off and the computer out of reach, the moments of inactivity force my children to come up with ideas to amuse themselves. Innumerable minutes of whining, followed by mom saying “find something to do� force the kids to find solutions within themselves: read a book, shoot some hoops in the driveway, put on an impromptu play on the stair landing, or (and I swear I’m not making this up),

make their beds. (Okay, the last one only happened once, but the fact that this minor miracle has occurred means it forever remains a possibility). We’ve managed to whittle down our scheduled activity list to one art and one sport – one on a weeknight, one on a weekend. The City of Ottawa Recreation Guide was subsequently relegated to the recycling bin, and it’s my intention to resist the urge to satiate my children’s after school boredom with electronic entertainment. Now it’s time to sit for me to sit back and see what sort of genius emerges as a result.

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Taste of Wellington West to feature mix of old, new Annual festival, celebrating its sixth year, to feature local food and entertainment Kristy Strauss kristy.strauss@metroland.com

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Bill Jupp, who’s now 90, will be performing again this year at the Taste of Wellington West - this time, at the Elmdale House Tavern.

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EMC community - Annie Hillis is getting excited for Sept. 15, the day west-end streets will come alive with the flavours of the 6th annual Taste of Wellington West festival. “People are getting more and more excited,” said Hillis, who’s the executive director of the Wellington West Business Improvement Area. She said the event, which was created in response to reconstruction work that took place in the area about five years ago, has grown since it started and a variety of businesses are getting involved. “It’s just taken off,” Hillis said. “It’s not just restaurants, but other merchants and other shops are getting involved.” She said the festival has grown too, with musicians and performers taking part in the event, such as saxophonist Bill

Jupp who’s still performing at the age of 90. Jupp and his sextet will be performing at an after-party taking place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Elmdale House Tavern

People enjoy hanging out because there’s a lot of stuff to see. It’s really a vision of what a vibrant street it is. ANNIE HILLIS

once programming finishes. “People come and they enjoy hanging out because there’s a lot of stuff to see,” Hillis said. “It’s really a vision of what a vibrant street it is.” As part of the festivities, 33 restaurants and food shops will offer tastings and there will

also be a sidewalk sale and children’s entertainment. One of the events Hillis is looking forward to most is a bike fashion show that will be taking place at Right Bikes. “Fabulous women from the neighbourhood will be getting dressed up ... and going down Wellington on Right Bikes,” Hillis said, adding there’s also a children’s bike parade at Parkdale Park at 11 a.m. In addition, this year’s charitable partner is Citizen Advocacy – a local organization that partners volunteers with people with disabilities who form lasting friendships. “I hope they make a ton of money,” Hillis said, adding there will be a team out on the street throughout the event collecting funds to support the organization. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is admission-free. Hillis said motorists and those taking the bus will also be able to get to the event easily, as the streets will not be closed. For more information on the event visit the BIA website at www.wellingtonwest.ca.

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EMC news - Twenty-three people lined up to give city councillors their swan song for advisory committees on Aug. 30. After it was all over, the city’s governance renewal subcommittee and finance committee had slashed the number of official citizen advisory groups from 15 to five. The move also shifted The Ottawa Built Heritage Advisory Committee from an advisory group to a subcommittee of planning committee mostly comprised of councillors, and a seniors’ group will become an annual round table event instead. The changes are aimed at saving $190,000 annually. Glebe resident Bob Brocklebank likened the restructuring to a “mercy killing.” The city has allowed the advisory committees to wither and become irrelevant, making the act of killing them simply the final stage, Brocklebank said. “Put advisory committees out of their misery,” he said. Patrick Quealey, former chairman of the environmental advisory committee, agreed, saying that the groups have been treated “disrespectfully and shabbily” by the city. “At a time when people are disengaging … these people

want to participate. That should be valued,” Quealey added. Many of the 23 delegates who spoke to the committee on Aug. 30 agreed it was time for some changes to advisory committees. In 2011, 48 advisory committee meetings were cancelled due to lack of quorum, and most were cancelled at the last moment, which is administratively expensive for the city. Many things have changed since the city amalgamated in 2001, when the advisory committees were established. Access to technology and the availability of social media tools are changing how residents interact with the city and politicians. Other engagement strategies such as summits and departmental working groups have proven more successful as well, according to a report from the city clerk’s office. Representatives from the Federation of Citizens’ Associations were disappointed that the advisory committee restructuring wasn’t presented in a context of a broader citizen engagement strategy, something that won’t happen until December. “This kind of sounds like a bureaucratic triumph over common sense,” said Don Stewart of the FCA. The mandates of the five new advisory committees will

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The city took an axe to its citizen advisory committee structure on Aug. 30 in an effort to save money and make citizen input more streamlined. be: accessibility; arts, culture, heritage and recreation; community services; environmental stewardship; and French language services. They will officially meet quarterly, but each group can call additional informal meetings. While some topics like poverty and diversity will no longer have a dedicated advisory group, the function of many of the advisory committees will be absorbed in other ways. The transit commission and health board both now have citizen members who can represent residents on those topics, the city’s report states and business groups are to be represented by Invest Ottawa (formerly OCRI). Ru-

ral issues have a forum during the open mike sessions at agriculture and rural affairs committee meetings. The Ottawa Built Heritage Advisory Committee will evolve from a citizen group into a subcommittee of planning committee, with representation from three citizen experts and four city councillors. That was a point of contention amongst heritage advocates, who told the committee that the unbalanced representation would eliminate the group’s effectiveness. “Ottawa is proposing to become an anomaly of heritage in Ontario,” said Leslie Maitland, president of Heritage

Ottawa. The built heritage committee used to have council members on its roster, but they asked to be removed, Maitland pointed out. But planning committee chairman Peter Hume argued the change would create “advocates” for heritage issues on city council. “Right now, there are no council advocates around the table for heritage,” he said, adding that more time spent on heritage issues alongside experts would give built heritage subcommittee councillor members the ammunition and expertise they need to defend heritage issues to their council colleagues. A more formal structure will help the city attract the kind of citizen experts it wants to see on the committee, Hume said, referencing the problems the city has had in recruiting built heritage committee candidates. Maitland took exception to that. A four-time published author with 35 years of experience in architectural heritage, she applied two years ago and never received a response. While the advisory committee structure did need an overhaul, the city missed the mark on the built heritage committee, Maitland said. “You’re trying to fix something that isn’t broken,” she said.

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“You can be a supporter of infill and still know when it’s being done improperly,� Taylor said, adding his colleagues should use a “gut test� to determine if the proposal feels right. While he has voted in favour of much denser rezonings in the past, Taylor said 396 Woodroffe Ave. was different because of the context of the neighbourhood, which includes single family homes behind the property. “I think at (planning) committee there were a number of people who heard from Coun.

Taylor and felt sympathy for him personally,� Hume said. The unusually deep 1,423square metre property between Georgina Drive and Highway 417 created a planning quandary for city staff and the developer, a numbered company. In the end, the developer refused to budge from its plan to replace one home with two semi-detached buildings containing four units and a threeunit row of townhomes. The city’s planning staff “reluctantly supported� the rezoning because it met good planning principles and that was enough to make it difficult for the city to fight at the OMB.

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EMC news - The beleaguered Lansdowne Park redevelopment project cleared one of its last legal hurdles last week when the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed a request for appeal from the Lansdowne Park Conservancy on Aug. 28. The decision effectively shut down that legal challenge against the $300-million project and allows work to move ahead on the project. The only remaining option for the Conservancy would be a request to appeal to the Supreme Court within 60 days – a move city solicitor Rick O’Connor said would be “exceedingly difficult” in a memo to councillors. The legal challenge brought by Glebe resident John Martin’s Conservancy group was dismissed as an abuse of process by Ontario divisional court on March 23. Between that decision and the most recent rejection by the Court of Appeal, Martin and the Conservancy have been ordered

to pay $11,000 to the City of Ottawa in legal costs. In a statement sent on Aug. 29, Martin wrote that it is unfortunate a competive procurement process for the Lansdowne redevelopment has been “sidelined.” “There is more than sufficient time for the City of Ottawa to conduct a competitive bidding process and develop this public asset in a manner respectful of the heritage and public nature of the site,” Martin wrote. “The choice is now up to our elected officials.” The Conservancy case is the second legal challenge to the project to be rejected by the courts. The Friends of Lansdowne spent $600,000 taking their fight to a threejudge panel at the Ontario Superior Court. On April 30, the panel agreed that the city’s partnership with the OSEG doesn’t constitute an illegal subsidy for a private business, rejecting the Friends of Lansdowne’s legal appeal of the project. The Friends announced on June 14 that they would not take their case to the Supreme Court. City council will still need to give final authorization for Lansdowne contracts after two months have passed, once there is no longer any threat of legal action.

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e much preferred Father over Mother when it came to discipline. Father was so soft-hearted he could never come to give us a swat even if we deserved it. Mother felt a disobedient child would never amount to a hill of beans and not only did she on occasion have a heavy hand, she was quick to use it. Often Mother would say to Father, “Those children have to be dealt with. You look after it Albert.” This meant a trip to the drive shed, Father lighting his pipe, we five kids shifting from one foot to the other while awaiting our punishment. Mother was sure Father was in the shed giving us a few whacks with the strap and to make it sound like we were really being punished Father would slap the strap against his work table, Emerson would yelp like a wounded puppy and eventually we would stagger out of the drive shed pretending to be almost mortally wounded from the blows that never came. Late one summer, there was an incident. My sister Audrey blamed it on the heat. Emerson said it was because school would be going back in a couple days. Whatever the reason, there erupted on the front lawn the most glorious fight of all time.

MARY COOK Mary Cook’s Memories It started when Emerson threw a pail of water on Earl, most of which missed him and caught Audrey square in the face, which completely ruined the curls she got by enduring her hair being tied up in rags all night. She grabbed the pail out of Emerson’s hand and was all set to swat him with it, when Everett grabbed the handle, wrenched it from her, and caught me, the innocent bystander, square on the backside. It didn’t hurt in the least, but always ready to make the most of any situation getting out of hand I started to roar as if I had been hit with a two-by-four. It didn’t take Mother long to come out of the house to see what all the uproar was about. She always let us settle our own battles, refusing to listen to anyone who was about to tattle. But this was no ordinary disagreement. Audrey was standing on the pump stand, screaming, the three brothers were rolling on the grass and I was wailing that I thought my back was broken.

Father, if he heard the ruckus, was ignoring it. Mother found him in the cow byre and she insisted he take us all into the drive shed and “deal with the whole lot of them.” Father took his pipe out of his mouth and pointed it towards the open doors, not saying a word. He put a stern look on his face and followed us all through the double doors. The heat of the day was on our side. Father had been up since dawn and even though it was early in the day, he looked wilted and tired out. He didn’t look like he was in any mood to dole out punishment. He asked Audrey what happened to her hair, he told Everett when the discipline was over he was to fill the watering trough, Emerson was to sort the newly bought nails into the tin cans on the shelf, Earl was to feed the chickens, and with a big wink in my direction, he said, “And you young lady have to come to Briscoe’s General Store with me.”

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Travel the world through the world of dance You don’t have to travel the world to explore the world of dance. You only have to travel to a nearby recreation facility and take part in one of the more than 200 adult dance classes offered by the City of Ottawa. Experience them all in the Adult Classes chapter of the Recreation eGuide, available at ottawa.ca/ recreationguide.

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Alexander Park has hosted many events over the past few years, including the first Carlington Family Fun Day on Victoria Day weekend.

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EMC community - The Carlington Community is rolling up its sleeves to create an improved Alexander Park. “I’d like to see it be a bit better than it is,� said Marc Snelling, a Carlington resident involved in trying to adopt the park through the city’s Adopt a Park program. “I live pretty close to the park ... and I’d like to see a nice park in the future, in the long term.� Alexander Park is one of the more central parks in Carlington and is used by the neighbourhood’s community association for a variety of activities including the recent Carlington Cup, which is the neighbourhood shinny

hockey competition, a cinema night and the Carlington Family Fun Day, which drew hundreds of residents to the park this past Victoria Day long weekend. It is also home to a community centre where the Carlington Community Association meets regularly. As part of the revitalization, the association is organizing two clean-up campaigns throughout the year and will be the site of a mass tulip-bulb planting this fall as part of the assocation’s Carlington Tulip Initiative. “I got fed up with how things were getting,� said Snelling. “There was a rash of graffiti, a lot of garbage, and I got fed up. I’m speaking for myself, but for me, it was a

matter of frustration.� Snelling, who works for a landscaping company, said he does work on sites like the Rideau Canal and the Central Experimental Farm and would like Alexander Park to have the same look and feel. “It’s very central to Carlington,� he said. For more information on how to get involved, contact Snelling at marcsnelling@ hotmail.com or attend the Carlington Community Association’s general meeting planned for Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Alexander Community Centre. For more information on other activities happening in the community, visit the website at carlingtoncommunity. org.

Start your journey in exotic India where you can experience the cinematic sensation of Bollywood dancing. From there, venture into the middle east where you can learn to Belly dance and, in a limited offering, Bellywood. Belly dance classes have been around for years. When you are ready to take your belly dance skills to the next level, learn the complexities of Egyptian style dance by combining technique with intermediate and advanced choreography. Then, further sample the continent by learning about Western African Dance. Here, you will discover the rhythm and the energy of African dance and get a great cardio workout at the same time. Cross the Atlantic to the beaches of Rio. You will be ready for Carnival after indulging in Latin Rythm, Latin Line dancing, Salsa and

Merengue classes. Or, for a Latin avour without crossing the ocean, head north to the Mediterranean to learn Spanish castanets. If you are looking for more of a workout, try a Cardio Fit Class with Latin Spice. For a more domestic experience, there are several ballroom, hip hop, jazz, rock and jive and American tango classes. Learn the energetic and entertaining art of Step dancing. This Irish/Scottish inuenced form of dance dates back to the 1800s in the Ottawa Valley. Routines will focus on footwork, rhythms, and musicality. Can’t quite decide? Maybe you want to combine a few cultures in a Dance Fusion class, or Qi Dance, a ďŹ tness class with moves built around the world’s hottest rhythms, opening your body to change, freedom and fun.

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Glebe author writes about moving out New book teaches youth living away from home for first time Michelle Nash michelle.nash@metroland.com

EMC news - Inspired by experiences in her own extended family, a Glebe resident has written a book that explores different coping strategies for parents and young adults when it comes time for children to leave home. Cindy Babyn works in the department of foreign affairs by day, but in the evenings and on weekends, she spent time writing about moving out. Inspired by her own 17-year-old niece, Babyn wanted to share what she’s learned. At first meant to be a list of tips, after 60 pages, Babyn realized she was writing a book. Moving Out, A young adult’s guide to living on your own was published in 2011. Babyn, a proud Glebe resident will be promoting the book at her local bookstore, Britton’s at 846 Bank St on Sept. 9. “Moving out is like a right of passage, like a first kiss,”

Babyn said. “Both youth and parents need to feel confident that they are ready, and my book offers them a few ways to feel more at ease.” The book includes tips on how to rent, landlord and tenant acts, how to find affordable furniture and small bud-

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port, tax services and moving companies. Babyn is a self-proclaimed expert on the issue. She was 17 when she moved out of her parents’ house and said she must have moved more than 20 times since. “This was one of the easiest things I have ever done in my life,” Babyn said. “The book demystifies the whole process.” As a first-time author, Babyn said she never believed her book could get published and was pleasantly surprised when she heard the news. Working with a professional editor and designer, Babyn added, was a dream come true and credits the quality of the book to Renfrew's General Store Publishing House. Aside from Babyn’s tips, the book also includes interviews with 26 other Canadians who share their moving stories. “This allows for a pile of different scenarios of what you can expect out there,” she said. The book is available at Chapters or online at movingoutayoungadultsguide. com. Babyn will be signing copies of her book at Britton’s on Sept. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.

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EMC news - Pull out some cowboy boots, put on a Stetson and get down to the Ottawa Baseball Stadium where a benefit concert featuring six Canadian country music acts is set to take the stage on Sept. 16. The Ottawa Stadium Group announced the concert on Aug. 28, which will raise money to help drought-stricken Ottawaarea farmers. Among the performers at the day-long concert will be local country crooner Gail Gavin. Hailing from the Ottawa valley area, Gavin’s close friends and neighbours are farmers and she said she jumped at the chance to take part. “The foundation of the Ottawa valley is the farmers, what would we do without them?” Gavin said. “My heart goes out to them and I had to help.” Famous for her tunes about the valley, the singer promised her show would include the Farmer’s Song and sing-alongs for the audience. “It is going to be fun, toetapping and a real celebration of what the Ottawa valley is,” Gavin said.

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The Ottawa country band Ambush, will play at a benefit concert for farmers on Sept. 16. at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium. The Ottawa Stadium Group has partnered with DNA Presents, which recently ran the Escapade Music Festival at the stadium, to help organize the day. Profits of the concert will benefit farmers purchasing seed for the 2013 crop. “With so many of our local farmers struggling, hosting a country benefit concert was a natural fit,” said Don Foley, chairman of the Ottawa Stadium Group “Ottawa Stadium

Group is truly thrilled to be able to help Ottawa’s farmers, while enjoying some of Canada’s best country musicians. This benefit concert will satisfy the Ottawa Valley’s love for country and help local farmers - it’s truly a win-win situation.” Gavin said she hopes this concert is only the beginning of help for the farmers. She even applauds the urban location. “We have them

(benefits) in the valley, but this is a way for the city folk to come and help out,” Gavin said. “The cause is worthy and it affects all of us, you don’t have to live on a farm to be affected it has such a domino effect. Farmers are the salt of the Earth. They are where it all begins, when it comes to

human beings living.” Gavin’s show includes fiddler Louis Schryer and the Ryan Brothers. Canadian country artists Paul Brant, Emerson Drive, Michelle Wright, Jason Blaine and Ambush will also perform. Tickets for the concert went on sale o n

Aug. 30th. General admission stand seating is $59.50, for premium field level seating is $89.50. Premium tickets will include access to a firstcome, first-serve seated area for those with camping chairs or blankets. Fans can purchase tickets at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium seven days a week between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or online at www.farmaidottawa.com or at the door on Sept. 16.

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headaches might also be suffering from nearsightedness. Doctors recommend that kids have their eyes examined at six months, three years of age and prior to entering the first grade. But even if kids have passed previous eye examinations at each of those benchmarks, it’s best to take them for another exam the moment a vision problem is suspected. Is myopia preventable? Since it is often inherited, myopia is not preventable. However, treatment can significantly minimize its effects. Children who appear to be struggling to see distant objects clearly should be taken for an eye exam. That exam may include an eye pressure measurement; a refraction test, which is used to determine a correct prescription

Are there other symptoms of childhood vision problems? There are additional symptoms of childhood vision problems that might not indicate nearsightedness, but might indicate another problem that should result in a trip to the eye doctor. For example, a child might close one eye when watching television or reading. This could be indicative that vision in one eye is poorer than the other. Young children who struggle to color within the lines might have an issue with their handeye coordination. Poor hand-eye coordination could be the result of a vision impairment. Children who tilt their head to one side to improve vision might be suffering from a vision problem that makes it difficult for them to look directly down. Vision problems can negatively affect how a child performs in school as well as in social situations. Though such vision problems are not always preventable, parents who can identify them can greatly minimize their effects.

Standardized testing has become increasingly influential in school districts across the country. With government budgets tightening thanks to a stalled economy, schools are relying on standardized test performances to make their cases for getting a bigger piece of the budgetary pie.

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Though the growing emphasis on standardized test scores has understandably generated debate, many parents are simply looking for ways to help their children improve their test scores. Kids are often nervous when taking standardized tests, but there are several things parents can do to help their children calm those nerves and improve their performance.

the test. While it can improve kids’ confidence to go over certain materials the night before the test, resist the temptation to cram the night before the exam. Cramming can confuse children and make it difficult to remember all of the things they’ve already studied, so make sure the night before the test is a restful and relaxing one for kids.

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* Ensure kids get a good night’s sleep. A child’s performance on a standardized test can be influenced by how much sleep that child gets the night before the test. If a child does not get enough sleep, his or her attentiveness, retention, short-term memory and response time are likely to suffer. The Nemours Foundation, which

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for eyeglasses; a retinal examination and a visual acuity test, which measures sharpness of vision at close and far distances. When a child is diagnosed as being nearsighted, the doctor will likely prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses. LASIK surgery can correct vision, but many surgeons are reticent to recommend such surgery until a patient’s eye has fully developed, which does not occur until after childhood.

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Celebrating our Students With the new school year upon us, our students have a lot to celebrate. Our province continues to build on our reputation as a world leader in education and help more students than ever while promoting safe and accepting schools. Our hard work over the past eight years — and our students’ hard work — is paying off. Over 50,000 four- and five-year-olds in Ontario have benefited, this year, from full-day kindergarten - giving them the best possible start. This fall, the full-day kindergarten program will be in over 1,700 schools across Ontario.

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In Ottawa Centre, the program will be offered at 7 schools: Connaught PS, W.E. Gowling PS, Lady Evelyn Alternative School, Carleton Heights PS, Hilson Avenue PS, Churchill Alternative School and Centennial PS. By September 2014, full-day kindergarten will be available in all elementary schools across Ontario, with the support of about 3,800 more teaching positions and up to 20,000 early childhood educator (ECE) positions. This includes in an additional 12 schools in Ottawa Centre, and means that even more students will benefit from both teachers and ECEs working together to help them learn, play and grow.

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Our elementary students continue to prove why they are internationally recognized among the best in the world. Results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) show that 69 per cent of Grade 3 and 6 students are mastering the reading, writing and math skills that will lead to success in high school, postsecondary education, training and the workforce. This represents a 15 percentage point increase from 54 per cent in 2003. For the seventh year in a row, more Ontario students are graduating from high school with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Last year, 82 per cent of high school students earned their secondary school diploma -- a jump of 14 percentage points from 68 per cent in 2003-04. This means that 93,000 more students have graduated than would have had the rate remained at the 2003-04 level.

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EMC community - Carlington teen Marwan Saeed needed a summer job, so he looked to the Youth Services Bureau’s summer youth employment program for help. At 16 years old, Saeed was able to land his first summer job as a counsellor working with children at the Alexander Community Centre in Carlington. “I enjoyed the job,” said Saeed, who is starting Grade 10 at Merivale High School this fall. Saeed was able to get a job at a place where he used to volunteer. On Aug. 29, he celebrated with other teens who took part in the summer program at a gathering that took place at the Jim Durrell Centre. “A lot of my friends come from the YSB,” Saeed said, adding he wasn’t nervous the day before giving a speech at the celebration. Last year, the program gave 240 Ottawa youth, ages 15 to 18, their first summer jobs. They took part in preemployment workshops before starting paid six-week work placements in fields such as recreation, business and youth leadership. Saeed said it was important for him to work with children. “I learned how to communicate with kids,” he said, adding as part of his job he was also able to coach a basketball team. “I learned leadership skills. I wanted to be a role model.” Saeed said that growing up, his parents were role models to him and he hopes to someday become a teacher and work with children. He said his advice to other young people seeking employment is to have a positive attitude and to take the job seriously. “Don’t be shy,” Saeed said. “It’s rewarding in the end.” Now that the summer is

over, Saeed said he wants to thank the Youth Services Bureau and the Alexander Community Centre for the experience. “It feels good,” he said. “It went by quick.” For more information on the Youth Services Bureau, visit www.ysb.on.ca.

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In our ďŹ rst two years, City Council delivered ON OUR COMMITMENT TO KEEPING TAX INCREASES below 2.5 per cent, and in the upcoming 2013 budget we will do the same. This allows us to continue to invest in our communities, our infrastructure, our transit system and our families in a ďŹ scally responsible manner. Budget 2013 will be tabled on October 24, which means that between now and then I am looking for your input. I am going to be speaking with families and businesses, and consulting with Councillors and staff, on how WE CAN CONTINUE TO KEEP TAXES UNDER CONTROL while protecting the services residents EXPECT This is a collaborative effort and I value the constructive input I receive each year during the budget consultation process. Last year, I heard consistently from residents that our roads, sidewalks and other INFRASTRUCTURE WERE NOT UP TO PAR &ROM THIS feedback came the creation of the Ottawa on the Move program. We took bold action with a $340-million investment over three years to improve our transportation network for drivers, transit users, cyclists and pedestrians. You can relay your budget ideas by e-mail to budget2013@ottawa.ca and on Twitter using the hashtag #ottbudget. There will also be in-person budget consultations held across Ottawa in late October, which I encourage you to attend. It is important that residents are engaged in this process and I will be doing all that I can to ensure that your voices are heard. It is also important that we receive speciďŹ c suggestions on how to save money. 7E DELIVERED ON OUR TAX COMMITMENT IN 2011 and 2012 and I look forward to doing it again in 2013 with the help and insight from residents. R0011589426-0906

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EMC news - Sandy Hill home owners have butted heads with students living in the area over issues such as noise and garbage, but this fall the community’s new Town and Gown committee will be in full swing working to keep the peace between both sets of residents. “The goal is to try and address problems before they become problems,� said Christopher Collmorgen, president of

Action Sandy Hill. Steps away from the University of Ottawa, Sandy Hill is a desirable neighbourhood for new and returning students. Action Sandy Hill, the area community association, wanted to see positive changes in the community that neither excluded students from living near the university nor denied home owners peace and mind. Collmorgen, along with Action Sandy Hill board member Sam Almsaddi and two Otta-

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wa police officers went to the University of Western Ontario in London for a presentation on their Town and Gown committee in 2011. The Town and Gown committee serves as a forum to address and resolve issues in neighbourhoods surrounding a university campus. Collmorgen recognized the committee’s value and has been working with city bylaw staff, RideauVanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury’s office, the police, the university and the students association to form Sandy Hill’s own Town and Gown committee. The terms of reference were officially signed on Aug. 27 and a strategy for the fall semester was also announced. “We feel we are all working together for a common goal,� Collmorgen said. “It feels very different this September.� The strategy, he explained, is geared towards education. There will be door-to-door campaigns, flyers and brochures for students to read up on everything from by-laws to the association’s monthly meetings and events. The focus will be on problematic addresses - not to single them out, but to try and mitigate the issues. In the past, the association has attempted to reach out to the new and returning students who live in rentals in the

neighbourhood with community barbecues, door-knocking campaigns with the city and police, as well as inviting student to sit on their Action Sandy Hill board. But this year, Collmorgen said, will be the first time that students will participate in the campaign. “There will be about 20 to 25 students participating in a peer-to-peer campaign,� he said. “It is what has been missing in the past.� University of Ottawa housing service director Michel Guilbault has been working with Collmorgen on the strategy set in place for September. “Clearly for us we wanted to build awareness with students to respect the community,� Guilbault said. “We are committed to being a good neighbour.� Having students speak to fellow students, Guilbault added, should create a positive impact for the message the committee is trying to spread. The police will also participate in the education process and announced starting on Sept. 6 members of the force will be knocking on doors informing residents about safe behaviours, being a good neighbour and the dangers of alcohol consumption. “Students are an important part of the community and we want to ensure they have all the information needed to have fun and be a positive contributor to their neighbourhoods,� said acting police Supt. Uday Jaswal. The officers will be joined by Fleury and his staff, bylaw officers and representatives from the university and Action Sandy Hill. “We are hoping in a couple of years, this will not be much of an issue anymore and this September strategy will be only maintenance,� Collmorgen said. On top of the education, the city will be sending out garbage trucks on a more frequent basis to keep up with trash generated by the thousands of students moving into housing. A community garage sale organized by the association will be held for the entire Sandy Hill area on Sept. 8. The annual welcome barbecue, also organized by association, will be on Sept. 15. With a strategy in place Action Sandy Hill, Collmorgen said, is pleased to see the community moving forward on this complex issue. “I think we got it this year,� he said. Guilbault plans on following up with the door campaign. He will be speaking with the students who participated as well as going on a ride-a-long with a by-law office during the move-in weekend. The Town and Gown committee plans on meeting three times a year, with sub-committees meeting more frequently.

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fundraising campaign. Beach said the hospital staff saved his live. He was at a cottage in Quebec when he fell ill. “I got myself to the first hospital I could find on the Ontario side and went,� he said, adding the staff sent him home after being unable to determine the cause of his illness. “They said to go home and go to the hospital if I got any worse. There wasn’t much chance of getting worse because I was as sick as I could be,� he said. Back at his home in Nepean, Beach said he was laid up in bed when he asked his wife to get the neighbour – a doctor at the QCH – to have a look at him.

The doctor immediately saw he needed to be in the hospital and called ahead to have the surgeon wait. Within minutes Beach was on the table having surgery to deal with a nasty stomach infection. He recovered in the hospital for nearly a month. Five years later when his father needed palliative care, Beach brought him to the hospital that had saved his life. “He truly received the best care possible,� Beach said. “You can really see that patients are the priority.� The satellite dialysis centre features televisions and pristine hallways with lots of light, along with grey-cushioned chairs that have adjustment buttons to improve kid-

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EMC news - Terry Lavergne will get back 10 days a year thanks to the new satellite dialysis centre at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Aug. 30. Lavergne, who lives in Woodlawn, has travelled to the General Hospital to receive treatments for more than 20 years. Treatments for patients in need of dialysis are performed three times a week for three to five hours. “When you need dialysis your life changes,� Lavergne said. “You have to work your job, your family life around the treatments.� Coming to the QCH will

save him more than an hour of travel time per treatment, and up to four hours per week. “It might not seem like much but it’s time I can spend with my family,� Lavergne said. The first patients were scheduled to visit the new satellite dialysis centre on Sept. 4. “It’s all about the patients,� Tom Schonberg, president and CEO of the QCH said. “When we hear from them it really hits home the importance of what we do.� The hospital’s new fourstory tower on the west side of the campus is part of a $126-million expansion. James Gary Beach, the tower’s namesake, donated $5 million to the hospital’s

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EMC news - Francophone youth in need of residential treatment for drug and alcohol abuse will have improved opportunities now that Maison Fraternité’s six-bed addition is complete. The sleek new addition to Maison Fraternité, located at 300 Olmstead Rd. will welcome its first set of youths on Sept. 18. The expansion allows for the centre to offer inpatient care for the first time, beyond the day programs currently available for francophone youth in Ontario. Executive director Denis Boileau and his staff see the expansion as a way to offer complete care for struggling francophone youth not just in Ottawa, but across the province. “Imagine being hurt and not being able to express how you feel,” Boileau said. “That is what it has been like for francophone youth in English speaking programs. This new residential centre will offer

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Janie Papineau and Marie-Eve Cayer work the desk at the new francophone youth treatment centre in Vanier. The two ladies will be in charge of admitting patients once the centre opens on Sept. 18. these youth complete care.” The Olmstead centre currently takes youth from the age of 12 to 18 and helps them learn to deal with drug or alcohol addiction by improving self-esteem, addressing concerns that arise in the home and the effects of peer pressure. The beds will be available for youth who need treatment beyond regular working hours. They will receive around the clock care for up to 60 days of treatment and Boileau said if more treatment is needed, stays could be extended even longer. Youth who will be checking in have been identified either by their own family doctors or by school counsellors. In Ot-

tawa, Maison Fraternité has counsellors in all the FrenchCatholic schools. These therapists will determine which youth would benefit from inpatient care. Each patient will have their own room with a bed, desk and closet. The kitchen and laundry rooms are shared and there are two full bathrooms. There is also a designated classroom. While staying at the centre, school work will remain a top priority for the youth, who will work with two full-time educators weekly and a part-time educator who will be available on weekends. The school board will provide computers for the classroom at the centre. “They can’t fall behind in

their school work,” Boileau said. “School will be provided throughout their stay.” It will not be an easy ride for the youth staying at the centre, they will be expected to clean their rooms, washroom and common rooms as well as do their own laundry. They will also have to prepare their own breakfast and lunch. Dinner will be provided by the centre. Boileau said the residential treatment centre’s budget of $850,000 is based on five beds. The sixth bedroom was not included in the original funding. This bedroom was made possible by the architect and Boileau working together to save space. “We wanted the extra bed just in case, for both a potential growth in the need in the future or in the upcoming year,” Boileau said. “We were fortunate that the architect made it work.” Each bedroom is only about three by two metres, but feature large windows. “We wanted the entire space to be flooded with light,” Boileau said. Funding for the sixth bed is not secured and Boileau said he will be seeking funding from the city. The 325-square-metre expansion was made possible through Project S.T.E.P., an initiative that tackles drug and alcohol abuse issues in Ot-

tawa. Currently, youth from Ottawa requiring treatment must travel to facilities located either in Northern Ontario, Quebec or the United States. Project S.T.E.P. is possible through support from the province, the Champlain

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Pet Adoptions PET OF THE WEEK Tupelo is a neutered male, black and yellow brindle retriever and Labrador mix who is about three years old. He was brought to the shelter as a stray on August 4. Tupelo loves to spend time with his human companion. He is very shy but a slow, gentle approach can win him over. He has a wonderfully gentle personality and gets along well with adults and teens who can understand that he is a little timid of fast approaching people, animals and objects. Tupelo needs an owner who will help him overcome his timid nature and allow him to experience all the world has to offer. He needs lots of daily exercise like long walks to new places and a chance to explore different environments.

COTTON ID#A144671 Cotton is a neutered male, pure white Domestic Medium hair cat who lives up to his name – he’s a soft, cuddly ball of cotton! He’s about three years old and was surrendered to the shelter by his owner on June 14. Cotton is declawed on all four paws and deaf: he needs to remain an indoor-only cat to keep him safe. He loves to play with a large variety of toys and will need lots of toys to keep him occupied in his new home. He gets along with children of all ages but would rather not live with other cats. He has one gold eye and one blue eye.

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HAVING ISSUES WITH THE LOCAL WILDLIFE? YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

These animals have largely managed to adapt well to our presence. Humans, on the other hand, are still mastering this living arrangement. It is important for people to understand the need for effective, lasting, and humane solutions to occasional conflicts with wildlife. If you find an injured wild animal that is bleeding, has a broken limb, is walking in circles or falling over when walking, or another obvi-

ous injury, please contact Ottawa Humane Society’s Emergency Services at 613725-1532. For large wildlife, such as deer, moose and bear, please call Ottawa Police Services at 613-236-1222. If a wild animal does not show any signs of injury, then it is best to leave it alone. Wildlife issues are temporary problems and there are solutions. It seems daunting, but if you work out a solution, you can make sure you never have this problem again. Property owners are responsible for dealing with their wildlife situation humanely and legally. There are solutions and tips available at www.ottawahumane.ca to get the animals to relocate on their own.

Please be advised that although you are only seeing one animal, it may not be alone. The birthing season runs from late February to early October, and the babies are helpless when first born and not yet able to leave their nest or den with mom. If you scare the mother away, she may abandon her young. It is critical not to trap young inside, as they will perish, possibly falling between walls and requiring expensive drywall removal and causing very bad odours if they die in inaccessible areas. Many birds fly into windows at this time of year. The sun is low in the sky and causes some unusual reflections. If a bird hits your window, confine the bird in a ventilated box, with a covered

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: patricia.lonergan@metroland.com

Sept. 9 Ottawa River Riders will host the annual Guide Dog

Pomme Party at Billings Estate! Billings Estate National Historic Site, 2100 Cabot Street Sunday, September 9th 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Run charity motorcycle ride to benefit Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Ottawa River Riders is a motorcycle enthusiasts’ club in the Ottawa region. The Guide Dog Run is a 200-kilometre ride through Eastern Ontario; a surprise route unveiled during registration. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Depart on your own or with one of our guided rides leaving at 9:30 or 10 a.m. After the ride, stay for an afternoon barbecue and social with loads of prizes. Riders will also meet future guide and assistance dogs, and learn more about Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. The cost is $15 per person, which includes a score card and a barbecue ticket. All proceeds support Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. For more information call 613-692-7777 or visit www.ottawariverriders.ca.

Sept. 11 The Canadian Federation of University Women/Nepean will meet at 1 p.m. at Knox

United Church, 25 Gibbard Ave. in Nepean. Leslie Holton of David’s Tea will speak about “All You Wanted To Know About Tea.” Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact 613-727-0136. Decluttering or downsizing? Get some hints from 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 225 McClellan Rd. (Arlington Woods Hall). Admission is $5 per person or $2 for the first timers. The cost includes refreshment, door prizes, free childcare, a speaker and music guest. RSVP by calling 613-721-1257 or 613-8292063. The event is sponsored by Ottawa West Christian Women’s Club.

Sept. 19 OAPWS, the Ottawa Association of People Who Stutter, meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at Lakeside Gardens Centre, Britannia Park, 102 Greenview Ave, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information visit www.oapws.ca,

email david.burton2@rogers. com, or call 613-226-7001.

Sept. 23 A benefit Concert for Allison Woyiwada takes place at 7 p.m. It will be a celebration of music to raise funds for rehabilitation and related medical expenses from brain surgery for awardwinning music teacher Allison Woyiwada. Tickets are available at the Ottawa Folklore Centre and online. For more information, visit woyiwada.blogspot.ca. All friends, former members of Westboro United Church and members of the Westboro community are invited to a special closing service to celebrate Westboro United Church at 450 Churchill Ave. at 2 p.m. There will be a reception following the service including memorabilia from Westboro United Church archives open to the public to view. All are welcome. Westboro United opened its doors in January 1914 and amal-

gamated with Kingsway and Northwestern congregations in October 2008. For more information about this event please contact Kitchissippi United Church at 613-7227254 or email kitchssippi@ bellnet.ca.

Sept. 22-23, 29-30 The artists of the 17th annual West End Studio Tour invite you to visit their studios in the Westboro/West Wellington neighbourhoods on the weekends of Sept. 22-23 and September 29-30. Spend an autumn weekend wandering one of the city’s most vibrant and eclectic areas as you visit the 14 artists on the tour. Enjoy the works. From painting to fabric art, etching to photography, the West End Studio Tour offers a multitude of styles and mediums that will engage and entertain.

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eral Meeting takes place at the Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St. W. Doors and membership table open at 6:30 p.m. and at 7 p.m. there will be reports from the board of directors, with an election of new board of directors. There will also be an open forum to meet your neighbours and help make Hintonburg an even better place to live, work and play.

Sept. 28 Britannia United Church will hold a roast beef dinner starting at 6 p.m. with music from Gord Ley and Caper Country. They have been entertaining in the Ottawa Valley for about 20 years. Caper Country specializes in old country favorites, down-east music and some rock and roll songs. Tickets are $25. Call Dave and Elaine Mackenzie at 613596-4088 or the church office at 613-828-6018. The cut off date is Sept. 27. Britannia United Church is located at 985 Pinecrest Rd.

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River Ward City Councillor Conseillère, quartier Rivière CITY APPOINTS INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER Robert Marleau was appointed as the City of Ottawa’s first Integrity Commissioner on August 29, 2012. The Integrity Commissioner, whose powers and duties are set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, will report directly to Council and oversee the City’s new Lobbyist Registry, which came into effect on September 1, 2012. In addition to his role as Lobbyist Registrar, Mr. Marleau will fulfill the role of the City’s Meetings Investigator and provide input in creating a Code of Conduct for Members of Council and any related policies, including the Expense Policy and Gifts Registry. Following Council adoption of these policies, the Integrity Commissioner will oversee their implementation, providing advice to Members of Council, issuing interpretations and, where necessary, investigating complaints and recommending sanctions. SUBMITTED

Danilo Velasquez, left, returned from a trip to Nicaragua on Aug. 21 where he brought young basketball players uniforms, balls and whistles to promote the sport in his home country.

Basketball player gives back to homeland small village of Piñuelar. Velasquez delivered running shoes, basketball uniforms and basketballs donated by Maria Krupp, president of the Masha Krupp Translation of Nepean, to the community of Nagarote. Velasquez also gave basketballs donated by Ontario Basketball. “I wanted my daughter to be a part of handing out the items to the children so she

could see how lucky she is,” he said. Velasquez said he plans to make another trip to Nicaraugua in December, partly to connect with family and partly because he was contacted by a teacher in a small mountain community who asked him to bring soccer, basket and volleyballs. “As long as I can help I want to,” he said.

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EMC news – Westboro resident Danilo Velasquez loves his adopted country and it’s that love that motivates to give back to those in need. Velasquez, who wrote a film called Promise Land while studying at Algonquin College, recently returned from Nicaragua where he brought uniforms, basketballs and whistles to youth in need. “People always talk about America like it’s the promise land, but there are so many opportunities in Canada. We are so lucky,” Velasquez said. “So I want to give something back.” Velasquez, now 45, came to Canada in 1988, at that time just a kid himself. In Nicaraugua he played for the national basketball team and said the sport saved his life. “We didn’t have time to get into drugs or crime, we were always playing basketball,” he said. That is why when he went home to visit his mother and grandmother that Velasquez teamed up with Unibalon – an organization in the Central American country that promotes basketball as a way to keep children away from crime. Months before he made his trip he connected with Ontario Basketball, The Steve Nash Foundation and Ron Foxcroft Foundation. Ron Foxcroft is the Canadian inventor of the internationally known Fox 40 whistles. Ontario Basketball donated basketballs, the Steve Nash Foundation donated 30 jerseys and Ron Foxcroft donated 25 whistles for referees. During Velasquez’s visit he had the chance to give the players their jerseys himself during the Central American International Basketball Tournament. “It was great to see their faces when they got the jerseys,” he said. “A lot of parents can’t afford for their kids to play in a league be-

cause they can’t even afford a white shirt to paint a number on.” It wasn’t the first time Velasquez had returned to his homeland bearing gifts. In February 2009 he went with his then seven-yearold daughter Jahnessa. They brought gifts for the school children there. Jahnessa handed out printed notebooks and pencils in the

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