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Province launches tourism and travel small business support grant The health and wellbeing of the residents of Carleton, Ottawa & Ontario is my top priority.

Please visit my website for the latest information & updates from the Government of Ontario, as well as information regarding upcoming virtual town hall meetings & public consultations.

Recent updates include: • Ontario continues to expand access to rapid testing for workplaces; • Ontario supports safe and reliable student transportation; • Ontario supporting agri-food sector with a new labour strategy; • Ontario expanding access to dental care and affordable prescription drugs

for vulnerable seniors; and • Ontario continues to expand booking eligibility to more Ontarians

NEWS FROM QUEEN’S PARK

The Ontario government is providing one‐time payments of $10,000 to $20,000 to support eligible small tourism and travel businesses struggling to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through the new $100-million Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Sup-

port Grant.

This grant will support eligible small tourism and travel businesses that did not receive the Ontario Small Business Support Grant (OSBSG), such as travel agents, hotels, motels, resorts, and bed and breakfasts. To qualify, businesses must have fewer than 100 employees and demonstrate they have experienced a minimum 20 per cent revenue decline between 2019 and 2020.

As announced in the 2021 Budget, Ontario is investing more than $400 million over the next three years in new initiatives to support tourism, hospitality, culture, sport and recreation sectors. This builds on investments of

$225 million announced earlier, bringing the total support for these sectors to more than $625 million since the pandemic began.

Small business owners can use the grant in whatever way makes the most sense for their business.

Applications for this grant will close on Friday, June 25, 2021.

For information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit: www.ontario. ca/covidsupport.

ONTARIO OUTLINES PLANS TO MAKE PFIZER VACCINE AVAILABLE TO YOUTH AGED 12-17

Beginning the week of May 31, youth in Ontario between 12 and 17 years of

age and their family members who have not received a vaccine will be eligible to book an appointment to receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, including at special dedicated youth and family clinics throughout the weeks of June 14 and 21.

The province will work with public health units to offer both doses of vaccine to youth aged 12 to 17 by the end of August, in collaboration with school boards and other partners. The rollout will be informed by the work of the Children’s COVID-19 Vaccine Table and will provide access to multiple channels to support vaccinating this group, including mass vaccina-

tion clinics, community or school pop-ups, and pharmacies.

OFFICE NOTICE:

In an effort to contain the COVID-19 virus, our Constituency Office went virtual on March 16, 2020.

Our location will remain closed until further notice.

We are still open & working during regular office hours to answer your calls & emails. 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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Kick-Start program provide soccer balls, cleats to children in need Ottawa South United soccer club has teamed up with the Ottawa Police Service and the Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI) to make a beautiful gesture that will help children from needy families play the beautiful game.

Through their partnership, the three organizations formally launched the KickStart Program last week. As part of the program, OSU has donated in excess of 250 soccer balls and 200 pairs of donated cleats from its families to children in need. The CCI has coordinated the effort by connecting with new families to Canada who have children with a keen interest in soccer. The Ottawa Police Service will be handling the logistics of distributing the items to the family homes directly through their uniformed officers.

The Kick-Start program, through its trio of partners,

will be supporting children’s accessibility and engagement in sport, making a lasting impact in the community. Future plans include the addition of inperson training, directly in the community once it is feasible to do so.

“Supporting children across the greater Ottawa area is a key objective for our club and is a part of OSU’s new ESG strategy.

We know the important role that sport can play for youth and are grateful for the support of our families and the utilization of our Help the Kids Play Fund to launch this initiative,” noted OSU President, Bill Michalopulos.

The Ottawa Police service sees Kick-Start as a valuable program that they are happy to be a partner in.

“We are excited about this initiative because it involves our Frontline and Neighbourhood officers

partnering with trusted agencies to help people give back to our community. Thank you, Ottawa residents for your generosity,” said Ottawa Police A/Staff Sergeant Fernando Vieira.

The Catholic Centre for Immigrants is excited about the program. Sports, particularly at the youth level, unifies families and cultures no matter what background they are from.

“Nelson Mandela said, ‘Sport has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand.’ At the Catholic Centre for Immigrants, we believe sports play a major role in helping immigrant families, youth and children integrate into their new home. This partnership with one of the biggest soccer clubs in the city and the Ottawa Police Service sends a strong message to our newcomers’ commun-

Ottawa South United soccer club, in partnership with the Ottawa Police Service and Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI), formally launched the Kick-Start program last week. The program will provide soccer balls and cleats to children from families in need.

ity that they are not alone, they have access to the sport

they love, and that they are welcome,” reflected Cath-

olic Centre for Immigrants Staff, Zaid Al-Shorafat.

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South Carleton student shares experience on becoming a Global Citizen

By Zoe Takacs Grade 12 SCHS student Becoming a global citizen is something I think we should all strive for, or at least have the opportunity to learn about. Through high school, I’ve been a part of an amazing program called the International Certificate Program (ICP). The ICP encourages students to realize internationally focused experiences for themselves making them more globally aware and engaged. My involvement in the ICP has changed my perspective of the world, and helped me become a more global citizen. For me, being a global citizen means having an interest in widening your horizons, and feeling that you belong to a global community which shares the same values for international issues. Issues such as public safety, and sustaining cultural diversity. A global citizen is someone who continually develops their knowledge of the world and strives to make positive change through action and compassion.

My journey started in grade eight at an information evening at my future high school, when I sat in on the ICP presentation. I’d always loved travelling, so the thought of travelling to other countries got me hooked, and I set my goal: complete the certificate. My first ICP experience was in grade nine when I volunteered as a Student Ambassador for foreign students studying in Ottawa.

It was the best volunteering experience I could have imagined. As a group, we did different activities like going to Calypso Waterpark, Upper Canada Village, the Byward Market, and canoeing. My role was to help the students practice their English. While we chatted, I found out some students had the same taste in music or even the same favourite childhood movies as I do. The more we talked, the more we recognised how much we had in common; even sharing stupid mistakes we had all made as kids, and then laughing about it.

Unexpectedly, I realized I felt connected to some of

these students despite being from different cultures and countries. It was an amazing feeling because what are the chances that someone from another continent is going to share the same interests or experiences as you. Or so I thought. For me, in grade nine, it was a revelation. At the same time, I learned some students don’t have access to the same basic amenities that I do, such as safe public transit and open green spaces.

This was hard for me to comprehend at the time, but I wanted to know more about what their lives were like; I wanted to know how they felt. And so now my desire to travel and see new places turned into a desire to meet new people from different backgrounds and to hear their stories.

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Zoe Takacs, right, says pending a semester in Hungary during her tenth grade year was one of the best experiences of her life.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER global continues from page 4 A couple of months later, I went to another information session about the ICP. When I got home that night, I had a binder overflowing with information booklets from different organizations who arranged student exchanges.

Promptly, I told my parents that I had decided I was going to do a student exchange to Hungary for five months and luckily they were very supportive. I prepared for a year taking Hungarian language lessons weekly, and soon found out why Hungarian is considered one of the most difficult languages to learn.

Half of my family is from Hungary though, so I was motivated and had lots of encouragement. And it paid off because the second semester of my grade ten year was one of the best experiences of my life.

While in Hungary, I lived with a host family and lived the life of a typical Hungarian

high school student. I attended classes that would be easier for me to participate in, like French (my class was excited to learn some of my FrenchCanadian terminology), gym, art, and math. I met other exchange students who were attending my school as well as local kids and together we explored our town almost everyday, as well as frequent trips into Budapest. I was always in awe of the architecture, the outstanding food, and the lively festivals, but by far the most memorable part of my exchange were the people I met. After experiencing life in another culture and society for five months, I came home, excited to share my stories with anybody who would listen.

Even better was that upon my return, I had a full circle moment. I became a speaker at not only the grade eight information night at my school, but at the ICP event where I decided I was going to do an

exchange. Besides learning the basics of the Hungarian language, my proudest moments were speaking to students about my experiences in the ICP, hoping to inspire them to seek out experiences like these for themselves.

Looking back now, these past four years have been life-changing. First, meeting students studying in Canada who changed my idea of the rest of the world being foreign and distant to something I felt more connected to and wanted to learn more about.

Next, going on an exchange and immersing myself in my family’s culture which gave me a larger appreciation for our culturally diverse world.

And lastly, sharing my experiences at events with hopes to encourage other students to become global citizens.

What I’ve learned through my participation in the ICP has changed me in ways that my grade nine self never antici-

Graduating South Carleton High School student Zoe Takacs, third from left, says being involved in the International Certificate Program was life-changing. She is pictured in a photo while she was a Student Ambassador assisting foreign students.

pated. Not only have I become more aware and engaged within my own community and communities abroad, but I’ve grown more confident and independent as a person.

And ultimately, I realized that

it wasn’t the things I saw or did that were the most important, it was the people I was with. To be a global citizen, just get engaged in your community, spend time getting to know people by listening to

their stories and being compassionate. Just by setting a goal, like I did four years ago, to be a more aware and compassionate person, you’ll already be on the path to becoming a global citizen.

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Gawww-leee, I embarrass the Diva sometimes

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Virtual town halls something Ward 21 could use more of

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“I’ve never heard FROM THE OTHER man,” to his friends. LookMoffatt has traditionally held a series of town hall meetings at the midway point than a fifth grader? ing back, Robin had far too in his council term. This time around, that would have been in 2020. Town hall meet- you.”

With Canada Day approaching next week, it is a good time for us all to “Well, I say it around much respect for the Engingsreflect weren’t permitted then, and they still are not feasible.

Moffatt pivoted – aren’t on what it means to be Canadian. other people more belish language to get caught Do we take being Canadian for granted? you sick and tired of hearing that word? – to hosting the town hall meetings via Jeffrey Morris Better yet, how do new Canadians feel about being Canadian? Some of us cause I knew you would up in 60s-speak.

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“They aren’t here,” she said.

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People with Disabilities form the world’s largest minority group There are a billion people with disabilities - it is the THis week, world’s largest minority THIS group. The World Health MONTH Organization defines “disabilities” as, “an umbrella term, covering impairments,

by Larry Ellis activity limitations, and participation restrictions. An imin executing a task or action; pairment is a problem in body while a participation restricfunction or structure; an action is a problem experienced tivity limitation is a difficulty by an individual in involveencountered by an individual ment in life situations”.

The challenges facing people with disabilities from participating in society are varied. They may include physical barriers that prevent accessibility in public spaces, workplaces and modes of transportation, barriers to information and communication, such as lack of sign language interpretation or Braille, easy-to-read formats and written information, or

The Editor, Ontario faces the most aggressive surge of contagions

by Covid-19 and a large part of the citizenship makes it full of great uncertainty and distrust, product of the inconsistent and contradictory management of information.

One of the most serious contradictions is the one that exists between the way the second dose of the PfizerBioNTech vaccine is applied and what the official website of the Government of Canada (Canada. CA) as the Pfizer portal say in that regard.

The official website Canada.com says that for the vaccine to work best, you need to get two doses: a single dose and then a second dose 21 days later, fully coinciding

any pronouncement by PfizerBioNTech about the effectiveness of the vaccine when the second dose is applied 112 days after the first one?

If answers to such questions are not disseminated, people will continue questioning decisions transparency such as increasing time lapse between the first and second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

It is not a secret that the success of any process involving the acceptance and participation of society goes through a transparent management of all information, as a single mechanism to have confidence, support and credibility in institutions that handle such processes.

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institutional barriers such as not linking disability benefits to the inability to work. Social barriers may include attitudes, misconceptions or discrimination about the rights and abilities of people with disabilities. People with disabilities are more likely to experience poverty, and social isolation, be excluded from education or employment, or face barriers to accessing

public services.

Examples of “disability” could be people in wheelchairs and walkers - there are many reasons people use wheelchairs<walkers and scooters, the list is endless, arthritis, amputation, MS, many diseases, a broken leg or age. The same courtesy and understanding must be shown to all – remember they are not using the device by choice.

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Government handling of second dose questions transparency, credibility with what is indicated by Pfizer. However, what happens in reality contradicts both since the second dose is being applied 112 days after the first.

Given that incongruity, it is worth asking: have clinical trials been carried out for evaluate the effect that the greatest period of time, between the first and the second dose, could have in the effectiveness of the vaccine? If so, what have been the results of such clinical tests? Is the effectiveness of the vaccine and the alleged protection, during the additional days of waiting for the second dose, maintained? Does the vaccine maintain the same effectiveness after a second dose that is applied 91 days later than recommended? Has there been

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Ottawa invention kills COVID-19 virus on airplanes

Throughout the pandemic, I have been travelling around Ward 22, doing what I can to highlight local businesses making a difference in our community. Through this effort, I met three entrepreneurs who want to help make the world a better place, starting with air travel.

When the world returns to normal, and it will, I, like most, will start travelling again. I love my home but visiting other countries and cultures is exhilarating.

Before I jump on an airplane, however, I’ll need to be convinced it’s safe. I have learned airlines are telling passengers that cabins are cleaned between flights, which in most cases means chemicals are sprayed but is this sufficient or even healthy?

Three Ottawa entrepreneurs with links to the aviation industry had

those concerns right from the pandemic’s start. Kris Rupay, Peter Bahraini and Arash Mahin sat down to brainstorm about what was needed to re-instill confidence in air travel postCOVID. They eventually came up with a UVC lightemitting machine that kills pathogens, including the COVID virus.

They made it robotic and small enough to pass down the centre aisle of most planes. Fittingly the Robot is named RAY. I first met the brains behind Ray at Pryor Metals, located in the Leitrim Industrial park in the east end of Ward 22. It’s where the robots are being manu-

A YouTube video shows the Areo Hygenx robot in action killing the COVID-19 virus on an airplane.

factured.

It’s also where much of the prototype work was done, and experts from DE Havilland aircraft advised on design, weight, and size.

“UVC light, says Kris Rupay, is the shortest wave light; it’s invisible. When

Ray is turned on, the light hits a surface where it detects the DNA of a pathogen or virus, and within minutes the virus is dead.

We’ve seen it under a microscope. It kills 99.99 percent of the virus on surfaces and in the air.”

Ray is also being used

in trials to test its effectiveness against COVID variants.” Not only that, the FAA is studying the design to see if LED UVC light will be just as effective.

The three partners formed Aero Hygenx. Despite the excitement sur-

rounding the invention, they had to fund the entire project themselves.

Appeals for financial assistance from the Federal Government were unsuccessful.

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ARAC approves renewal of Rural Clean Water Program I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to attend one of our virtual town hall meetings. If you were not able to attend, we have taken the luxury to record the presentation as well as the question and answer portion and they are posted to our Team Twenty One YouTube channel. You can find the links to these town hall sessions at teamtwentyone.ca.

Rural Clean Water Program

At our most recent meeting, the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved modifications to make the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program even more successful over the next five years.

The program provides cost-share grants to farmers and rural landowners for projects that protect surface and groundwater quality. With an annual budget of $200,000, applicants are eligible every year for grants of up to $15,000 for 18 different project types.

Over the last five years, the program provided more than $627,000 to 234 projects. Landowners invested an additional $1.4 million into those projects.

Following a five-year review, the Committee approved changes to the program, adding wetland habitat restoration to the list

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of eligible projects. To promote certain priority project types, the Committee also approved modified criteria that would give precedence to specific erosion control projects. The grant structure for tile drain control projects would change to increase cost sharing, while grant amounts for chemical or fuel storage projects, nutrient management planning and precision farming projects, and work on septic system repair or replacement would increase.

The City has been running the program since 2000, and in that time, it has delivered $2.1 million in grants to more than 1,300 projects. Landowners have contributed an extra $10.1 million towards those projects.

Learn more about eligible projects and how to apply at ottawa.ca/cleanwater.

Spring 2021 Tree Planting

Every spring, the City’s Forestry Services Department provides an update on their tree planting. Throughout May and June, they will

undertake tree planting in parks, at City facilities and along streets. This year’s program begun last week with Ward 21 second on the list of ward order so much of this work may have already occurred. New trees are slated to be added in the following parks: • King’s Grant Park • Munster Community Centre • Kars Community Centre • Centennial Park • Gordon & Ivy Scharf Park • Bob Slack Park • Richmond Lions Park New street trees will also be added in various locations on East Healey Avenue, Temple Street, Roger Stevens Drive, Moore Street, Rideau Valley Drive, Ann Street, Manotick Main Street, Farmstead Ridge, Mansfield Road, McCaffrey Trail and Strachan Street. Where a tree is planted adjacent to a residence, notifications will be provided to the resident in advance of the planting.

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 613-580-2491. For information on Ward 21 issues, please visit TeamTwentyOne.ca.

meehan continues from page 8 “It’s really hard to see a start-up like this that’s helping the current pandemic and addressing future pandemics get so little support from the government, especially at a startup stage, “says a frustrated Arash Mahin. “The mature companies get a good amount of support, but we’re in this grey zone.”

Aero Hygenex is selling units, but not as quickly as hoped.They chalk it up to an industry that is slow

to adapt to new technology and the reluctance of airlines to spend money at this time.

The men behind this Ottawa invention would also like to see better air quality regulations in airplanes, especially now, pointing to eighteen hundred confirmed COVID transmissions on planes in the last few months. Masks and chemical fogging aren’t enough, they say.

So a proven COVID

virus killer now exists.

RAY was invented for planes, but the technology can be used in buses, trains, classrooms; the opportunities are endless.

The key for Aero Hygenx is marketing, convincing customers that a product invented and manufactured in Ottawa is ready now to combat the world’s number one problem.

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OTHS becoming a North American leader in virtual production Osgoode Township High School has cemented itself as a leader in animation and virtual production among North American high schools.

The school’s comm tech students entered a contest run by industry giants Tallo and Unreal Engine. Emma Smith, a Grade 11 student at OTHS, won first place with her video dealing with Climate Change inequality. She won a prize of $2,500 USD. Another OTHS Grade 11 student, Evan Cox, won second place with his video called Excessive Waste. He won a cash prize of $1,250 USD. OTHS had the strongest showing in the contest among any high school on the continent. The comm tech program’s success is putting the school on the map both nationally and internationally.

“Two or three years

ago, it would a studio a week to create a 30-second animation,” said OTHS teacher Marc Dubeau.

“Now, it can be done in a high school class.”

Dubeau’s vision for the program has been groundbreaking. It began with an investment of the right computer equipment, exposure to the right platforms, and a lot of ongoing research. The result is that OTHS students are using the same tools used to create video games like Fort Nite, and the virtual production used in the Disney Plus series The Mandalorian. The actors are real people, but the backgrounds and the vehicles are all created using Unreal Engine.

“As a teacher, I want to prepare kids for the careers of today and tomorrow,” said Dubeau, “which means I needed to expose them to something they wouldn’t see in a trad-

Osgoode Township High School students are working with professional programs and learning things usually taught in advanced college programs.

itional high school setting.

Game engines are a direct path to that new world, as

they can broaden horizons and help students make more informed decisions

about where they want to go next. Unreal Engine opened a major window.”

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MANOTICK MESSENGER oths continues from page 10 Currently, Dubeau’s curriculum extends over a three-year program. In Grade 10, students begin learning about how 3D tools like Maya, Mixamo, and Asset Forge inform game designs. Imagine an epic battle with robots and bears, and you’re in the ballpark of what students are creating. At the same time, students begin learning editing tools like Adobe Premiere in Grade 10 and Unreal Engine in Grade 11, so by the time they reach a choose-yourown-adventure point in Grade 12, they can decide whether they’d like to specialize in games or virtual production.

Like his students, Dubeau is in a constant state of absorption, learning real-time tricks at night to keep up with an energized classroom. He considers himself to be self-taught, and has mostly figured out how to do challenging things in Unreal using the Unreal Online Learning portal and Udemy, and through various exchanges with his students. “In fact, some of my best tricks have come from things students have shared with me,” he said. “We are all learning together.”

As VR became more of a hot topic, Dubeau leapt at the chance to build it into his curriculum. After re-

ceiving initial funds from the Experiential Learning Division of the Ottawa Carleton School Board, the class created the first high-school-driven VR experience in their region— an amusing little game where players walk around with a hockey stick, softly whacking Pikachus.

Next, he applied for an Epic MegaGrant to build out the program, receiving $25,000 USD to create a new VR game for struggling students. Currently in development, the game is set on-site at OTHS and follows a time traveler who has lost his time-traveling tool (in this case, a wristwatch). Players progress by passing state-approved lessons, receiving a piece of the watch back after each successful test, until the traveler has everything he needs to return home.

While sidelined a bit

by COVID-19 restrictions, the development has shown some good progress, with a dedicated team of students even incorporating a working pinball game. Behind the scenes, students are using Unreal Engine’s Blueprint visual scripting system to create the world. Since Blueprint simplifies the process of coding for noncoders, students have been able to start realizing their most ambitious ideas at a level that would have been

impossible without serious C++ training. They have been supplementing this journey with a mix of tutorials and YouTube lessons, as well as the advice of Snowed In Studios, an Ottawa-based video game and immersive media development studio, that weighs in when the team is unsure how to move forward. The students hope to deliver a final game in the coming year.

Not only is he steering a new generation of artists from the ground up, he’s leaving a trail of breadcrumbs for other educators who’d like to do the same.

The fruits of this labor can be found on YouTube, where curated playlists show teachers (and students) how they can start implementing basic virtual production and Unreal Engine lessons into their lives. In the last year, Dubeau has also created a Google community for middle/high school teachers in Canada and the US, which allows anyone to share what’s been helping in terms of skill development or lesson plans.

“Schools are telling me that my students know things now that they wouldn’t be taught until the second or third year of college,” he said.

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Sod vs. seed: Which is your best option?

A pristine lawn can be the finishing touch to a landscape and add significant value to a home. According to a joint study by the University of Alabama and the University of Texas at Arlington, homes with high curb appeal sell for an average of 7 percent more than similar houses without inviting exteriors.

When it comes to establishing a lawn, homeowners have two key options: starting from seed or installing sod. Each comes with its share of advantages and disadvantages. Which option makes the most sense for a given lawn will boil down to various factors, including

homeowners’ budgets.

Seed

Seed is the first thing homeowners may think of when planning a lawn. Seed is an inexpensive, easily installed option. Plus, garden centers sell a variety of seeds specific to particular regions and climates. The home improvement resource Fixr says seed will cost an average of 24 cents per square foot installed compared to $1.29 for sod.

That affordability compels many homeowners to turn to seed. However, seed can take up to two years to produce a lush lawn and it requires high maintenance in the initial months to estab-

lish the grass.

Seed also requires greater soil preparation, including tilling to loosen soil and keeping the lawn well watered until the grass is hardy.

Weeds also may mix in with seed more readily, meaning weed prevention becomes an additional task.

Sod

One of the advantages to sod is that it can produce an instant lawn. When time is of the essence, sod will produce a complete lawn nearly as soon as the sod is laid. Sod can be used to mitigate soil erosion, as it works faster than seed, which needs to establish a root system to keep soil in

check. Also, sod does not require as much soil preparation as seed.

The potential disadvantages to sod are its cost and the time it takes to install it, particularly on a large property. In addition, sod will require careful maintenance for at least the first two weeks until the sod takes stronger roots. It can be an expensive mistake if sod doesn’t thrive and new pieces need to be installed.

The Family Handyman says sod tends to be sun-loving and may not work in shadier areas of a property.

Sod and seed are the two main options for lush lawns. Each has its perks,

and homeowners can speak with a local lawn specialist

to determine which option is best for their lawn.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT How to add shade to a deck or patio

Homeowners eagerly await the arrival of the warm weather so they can cast off the remnants of cabin fever and bask in the sunshine.

However, as summer nears its dog days, the same sun homeowners once coveted can contribute to uncomfortable conditions in outdoor entertaining spaces.

Meteorologists at WHAS11 in Kentucky took to their neighborhoods in July 2020 to test just how hot surfaces can get in the sun during

peak daytime temperatures.

Concrete sitting in the sun almost all day reached a temperature of 134.7 F, while the same concrete in the shade clocked in at just under 80 F. When air temperatures are around 90 F, unshaded concrete and asphalt can be 125 F and 140 F, respectively.

While wood decking may not be as hot as asphalt and concrete, it still can get steamy underfoot.

Homeowners who want to be able to enjoy their out-

door spaces in an array of temperatures can think about investing in shade solutions.

Sun-blocking ideas like awnings, shade trees and large umbrellas can help people enjoy their yards all day long. · Canopy: A patio canopy is typically a freestanding unit that can be installed over a patio or a deck. Some people prefer to bolt it down so it will not be knocked over in windy conditions. The fabric on the canopy can be removed during the offseason, helping to

improve its longevity. · Awning: Awnings may be stationary or retractable.

Many are installed directly onto a home and can cast shade on specific areas of outdoor entertaining spaces. · Shade sail: Similar to an awning but a bit less structurally rigid, shade sails are large pieces of triangular fabric installed over areas of a patio, pool or landscape, according to The Family Handyman.

Shade sails are light and airy and can be customized.

· Trees: A natural way to increase shade in a yard is to plant more shade trees. If sun glare is an issue all year long, and it’s not just the heat of the sun that is troublesome, think about planting evergreen trees. Deciduous cousins will drop their leaves in fall and only be effective during the warm weather. · Patio umbrellas: Many umbrellas start at around $25.

Umbrellas can be paired with patio tables, while stationary cantilever umbrellas sit out of

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Former St. Mark star Liam Dobson picked third overall in CFL Draft Manotick Messenger Staff Former St. Mark Catholic High School football player Liam Dobson was selected third overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in last week’s Canadian Football League Draft.

Dobson, who went to elementary school at St. Leonard in Manotick, spent the last three seasons playing for the University of Maine Black Bears.

He was a surprise pick at number three, as he has already committed to playing NCAA football at Texas State University for the 2021 season. The Bombers said that Dobson was a pick for the future. Ted Goveia, the Bombers’ player personnel director, said after the draft that Dobson would be “worth the wait.”

“Growing up as a kid in Canada, you watch the CFL all the time and you dream about playing in the pro-

fessional league,” Dobson said to reporters after being selected. “Just the fact that my dream is a reality, it feels really amazing.”

While at St. Mark, Dobson was a dominant defensive lineman who also saw time at fullback. He spent his Grade 12 year at Canada Prep in the St. Catharines area. That school played its football schedule against American schools in the U.S. Dobson chose the school because he wanted to pursue his dream of playing college football south of the border. Neville Gallimore, and Ottawa native who is now a defensive lineman with the Dallas Cowboys, went to Canada Prep before accepting a football offer to play college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Dobson spent two years at Canada Prep, going to school, playing football, and living in a hotel room

Dobson, then with St. Mark, chases down Julien Moore of St. Pat’s during the 2014 AIA All-Star Game at Minto Field.

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in Welland with two other players during the school year. He had another good season, impressing scouts with his play. However, his

season ended with a broken bone in his hand and two broken fingers.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER dobson continues from page 18 The injury did not stop the Black Bears from offering Dobson a scholarship.

He moved from defence to offence. He played tackle at Maine and after the 2019 season, he was voted the top lineman on his team.

At 6’3”, 340 pounds, Dobson drew attention from pro scouts on both sides of the border with his combination of high skill level, a nasty edge on the field, and his freakish athletic ability.

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vertical jump, something unheard of for a player his size. Despite being 340 pounds, Dobson can dunk a basketball.

Goveia commented on the Bombers’ selection of Dobson after the pick, which was made live on a TSN broadcast.

“A mauler with great natural power and some freakish athletic traits is how I would best describe him,” Goveia said. “Liam played (offensive tackle) at a high

level collegiately and will most likely move inside at the pro Level. He is wired the right way and will be a good fit in our offensive line room. He played in the cold at Maine—and doesn’t shy away from anyone. With his transfer we will have to wait on him, but we feel strongly that it’ll be worth the wait.”

While his career in the CFL will be delayed a year while he plays his last season of college football at Texas State, Dobson is also drawing attention from NFL scouts. He will be eligible for the NFL Draft in April, 2022.

“I’m just wired to want to play at the highest level possible,” Dobson told the Winnipeg Sun after the draft. “I am gonna play my senior year here at Texas State and I’m pursuing the NFL but I am looking forward to coming back to Canada when that time comes and looking to win championships with that team.

“I told every team that my intention was to return to school and I’m gonna pursue playing at the highest level possible. Teams understood that, teams knew that and I’m just glad that I fit into the plan in Winnipeg, regardless of that

being a year from now or currently. I’m just glad they took a chance and are willing to wait on what I’m able to do and what I can bring up there.”

Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters compares Dobson to legendary Blue Bombers lineman Chris Walby. Dobson, like Walby, is a huge man who plays with a nasty edge and is very mobile for his size.

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Being OTHS Student Council President a rewarding experience ball. I also enjoy traveling turned to coaching. It has Grade: 12

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City counting on feedback from residents for Official Plan update

The City is currently revising the draft Official Plan based on feedback received from residents and will launch another round of online consultations in the summer that will culminate with a Public Open House.

In the interim, the City has just published a 23-page document which reports on many of the questions posed during a recent public Q and A session along with the City’s responses. This document will feed into an “As We Heard It” report on all of the public feedback received to date on the draft Official Plan. The report is expected to be released soon and will be followed by an opportunity to submit additional questions and feedback.

The new FAQ document covered a variety of topics including protection of tree canopies, cycling and walking routes, intensification, the consultation process, affordable housing and the application of 15 minute neighbourhoods. For example, a resident asked if

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villages were considered 15 minute neighbourhoods and the answer is yes.

Following are two questions specifically relating to rural issues:

Our Rural areas are spread out making 15-minute neighborhood less feasible. How is this being addressed?

Villages are focal points within our rural areas where most people drive to and were the focus of the rural component of the study.

The future of our villages requires an understanding of what amenities and services are there and what are missing and what we can do as a municipality to encourage diversifying services and amenities in our villages.

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Career Goals: “After high school I hope to go to university somewhere near COVID-19 restrictions. the east coast; hopefully in kinesiology. My top choice MVCA AGM schools are University of set for June New Brunswick in St.17 John, The Annual General and Dalhousie in Halifax.

Meeting the toManotick After that, of I hope pursue Village and Community a career in either athletic Association will be held therapy, or education.” on June 17 at 7 p.m. via ZOOM. The meeting will featuresuffering a reportnumerous on 2020 After activities, 2020 concussions, Melitafinances, Wyche electionto of officers and an turned coaching.

POTTER PHOTO update PHILL of 2021 activities, including the analysis of truck traffic through the Village.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER voice continues from page 20 You must be a member of the MVCA as of May 4 in order to vote at the meeting. Pre-registration is required for attendance and you can do so at www. manotickvca.org Once you have registered, you will receive log-in details the day before the AGM. The full agenda will be published on the web site two weeks prior to the meeting.

Rural Transportation Survey deadline approaching

Rural residents still have an opportunity to provide input on transportation needs in rural Ottawa with the launch of a short survey by The Rural Transportation Solutions Group.

Available in English and French, the survey asks for input on how residents get around the City, where they travel to and what they would be willing to pay for public transit in rural areas.

The links to the online surveys are available at www. rural-transportation-solutions-for-ottawa.info as well as the MVCA website at www.manotickvca.org

The deadline for completing the survey is May 31.

Keep it to 40

As the number of speeders is increasing everywhere in the City, Manotick also has its fair share on our village streets.

There are two things you can do to help reduce speeding. First, you can report speeding online at https://www.ottawapolice. ca/en/contact-us/OnlineReporting.aspx Second, you can get a free Keep it to 40 sign from Manotick Office Pro to put on your lawn.

Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan update

Our last column incorrectly noted the draft Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan would be presented at the Community and Protective Services Committee meeting set for May 11. In fact the meeting is set for May 20th. We will report on the draft plan in our next newsletter. Details on the consultation and plan can

be found at https://engage. ottawa.ca/parks-and-facilities-recreation-master-plan

Around the Village

The Kiwanis Club of Manotick is selling cookbooks to raise money for their youth programming.

Cost is $20 and you can order one by emailing Debbie Mulvihill at ddmulvi@ gmail.com or Shirley Bradley at shirle.bradley@ gmail.com

COVID-19 update

It looks like we will be staying at home for a bit longer with the Provincial extension to June 2. Remember, even if you have your first dose, Ottawa Public Health is emphasizing the need to continue to stay at home, wear a mask, go out only for essential activities and maintain a social distance from others. Updates on vaccine schedules and information on how to stay safe are available at https://www. ottawapublichealth.ca Follow us on Twitter @ manotickvca and Facebook and Instagram

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What is your greatest accomplishment? “When I would referee boys hockey there was a single little girl on an entirely boys hockey team. Before the game, I had my hair down and was just about to put it up, when the little girl walked up to me and said, “Are you a girl?” I responded, “Yes!” Are you?” Her entire face lit up when she yelled back to me, “Yeah!”. It was so good being able to connect, and show that little girl that women can succeed in male dominated fields. This was one of my favourite memories, and one of my proudest moments.”

School Activities: “I’m planning prom! Because of the pandemic, it’s been really difficult to fundraise, but

we’ve been working really hard to offer a safe prom that is as close to normal as possible.”

Other Activities/Interests: “During quarantine I got back into painting and drawing. I’ve also been attempting to embroider, but it hasn’t been going great.”

Career Goals: “I’m heading to Queen’s University next year to (hopefully) get a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences. I’m interested in going on to Molecular Biology and Research. The pandemic, and the tests done on the corona virus, have been really interesting, and have helped me find my love for molecular biology.”

Comment: “The pandemic has been really difficult on students. Online learning has been a huge adjustment. The toll I’ve seen it take on people’s mental health is crazy. I think that a lot of good things have also come from the pandemic.

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May’s Do’s & Don’ts

For several years now, May has brought Hearing Health to the National forefront. You now know untreated hearing loss is linked to an increase of dementia, depression, anxiety, falls, social isolation and more! Early intervention for even the slightest hearing loss is crucial to your overall health. You are now motivated to pursue your own hearing health…but where do you go from here?

Here are a few do’s & don’ts to help you navigate the hearing healthcare terrain in your journey towards better hearing and ultimately better overall health and quality of life.

DO Look for an Audiologist. A physician’s referral is not required to be assessed by an Audiologist. Audiologists are healthcare professionals with Masters or Doctorate levels of education. They are regulated by the College of Audiologists and SpeechLanguage Pathologists of Ontario.

Consequently, they are quality assured and accountable. They are the most qualified to assess your hearing abilities and discuss what the next step should be, whether that is treatment through medical intervention or rehabilitation through the use of hearing devices.

DON’T Limit your potential of success. Because hearing is highly individualized, the hearing device prescribed must be as unique as you

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are. What works for one, will not necessarily work for another. With 10 Manufactures offering different products, you owe it to yourself to get the one amongst them that suits you best. To achieve this, look for an independent clinic with no product limitations. Many locations today are either manufacturer owned or carry limited manufacturers, so all patients are prescribed the same product line despite their unique set of hearing needs and wants. This is great for the business as it provides greater profit margins, but is not in your best interest. A limitation to one or a few product lines may mean you will unknowingly settle for a product sub-optimal for you.

DO Make sure your initial assessment is thorough. Get confirmation that your ear canals are free of earwax and that your eardrums have good mobility. Look for an Audiologist that will assess your ability to hear sounds and words in quiet, but also in noise. Look to have a comparison between your abilities with one ear versus two. Have your sensitivity to loudness assessed. It is crucial that the initial assessment be very detailed because that assessment is the foundation for everything else thereafter.

Such an assessment will generally require a 1.5 hour consult.

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Learning to hear again takes time.

Your brain cannot relearn what it lost over the last 5 to 10 years overnight.

Be patient and persistent, especially in those first weeks when your voice sounds awfully strange and the noises seem so intrusive. This is normal.

The dust will settle…but only if you wear your new devices consistently.

DO Understand your device. The performance can greatly vary from one product to another. Have your Audiologist explain to you what you are, and aren’t, getting. Understand how your selected technology will treat the environment. Make sure the trial time and service plan is generous because it can take some time to wrap your mind around all the details. The more you understand how your product will react to the environment, the better you can work with it, giving you greater success and satisfaction.

Hearing is complex, and so are today’s hearing devices. Dealing with the most qualified health care professional, in the most independent setting and getting individualized care is essential. Finding that right solution is not a simple process, but with the guidelines within, success is possible!

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