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By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star It’s official, Orléans MPP Marie-France Lalonde is running for the federal Liberal nomination that is up for grabs after the recent decision by Liberal incumbent Andrew Leslie to step down.

Lalonde announced her intention to seek the nomination in a press release on Monday.

In it, she says that she made the decision after a great deal of “soul-searching”.

“It is no secret that I was considering a run to be the next leader of the provincial Liberal Party,” Lalonde states, referring to the position left vacant when Kathleen Wynne resigned following the Liberals devastating defeat in last year’s provincial election.

“When Andrew announced his decision I realized that my desire to serve our community was my top priority. I am seeking the Liberal nomination to be a strong voice for Orléans at the federal level... I want to fight

for Orléans and deal with issues that matter to us – as employees, as citizens, for growth, for jobs and for a prosperous community.”

Lalonde is the first person to throw her hat into the ring thus far. There may be others and she is looking forward to a competitive nomination process. Just when that process will begin is any body’s guess. The federal riding association must first officially announce the process is open and then set a deadline for prospective candidates to register their intention to run. If no one puts their name forward, Lalonde will be acclaimed. If someone does, then they will go through the process of selling memberships, culminating in a nomination meeting when the successful nominee will be selected.

Lalonde was first elected to the provincial legislature in 2014 when she replaced Phil McNeely who retired after serving nearly 12 years.

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After serving as the parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure for two years, Lalonde was appointed to Cabinet in June 2015 as the Minister of Government and Community Services and the Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs.

She served in that capacity until the former Liberal government was defeated last spring and was one of only six Liberal members to survive the Conservative landslide.

Lalonde can remain as an MPP through the nomination process and right up until the writ is dropped, likely in late August or early September, assuming she wins the nomination.

One of the things Lalonde took into consideration in making her decision was her family. As an MPP, she spends four days a week in Toronto from Monday to Thursday. Thursday and Sunday afternoons are set aside for traveling between Queens Park and the riding.

If she were to win a seat in the House of Commons she would get to spend more time with her husband and their daughter Monica. It will also allow her to spend more time in the riding. But her main reason for running is to try and ensure the riding stays in Liberal hands.

“This riding is important and if you look at what Ford is doing provincially, we need to make sure his federal twin Andrew Scheer doesn’t get to adopt the same reckless cuts and wasteful spending as his provincial counterpart,” says Lalonde who wants to continue to represent her constituents only in a different capacity.

“In the past five years, I’ve enjoyed every single minute representing the residents of Orléans at Queen’s Park and I want to continue to be that voice only at the federal level.”

If she were to win the Liberal nomination, she will face whoever gets the nod for the Conservatives.

The Conservative nomination race appears is between former Liberal David Bertschi and retired Armed Forces officer Gerry Potter and cyber security consultant Will Hickie.

St. Peter students collect over 42,000 items for food bank

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star “Without the food drive, we couldn’t survive.” Sounds melodramatic, but those are the words of Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre food bank coordinartor Nicole Perras, when asked what the annual St. Peter High School Canley Cup food drive means to her organization.

Every spring for more than 25 years, the students at St. Peter High School have collected tens of thousands of nonperishable food items and thousands of dollars in cash donations for the food bank which depends on the effort to stock its shelves and provide food to its clients well into the summer.

This year, the students collected over 42,000 items and raised over $6,800 which will be used to purchase milk and other dairy products, fresh produce, ground beef and specialty items they may be short on like baby food, diapers and other toiletry products for children.

“This is what we need to survive through the whole summer and into the fall when we have our Thanksgiving food drive,” says Perras.

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School has done for this community, to actually provide for families in need and the compassion it shows is something that is so important, it’s hard to express in words.”

During the first four months of 2019, the food bank has provided food for 600 to 640 individuals a month, 45 per cent of whom are children.

The people come from every walk of life and are in one form of financial distress or another. Some are single parents who are struggling to make ends meet with the high cost of rent and groceries. Some are recently unemployed. Some are underemployed. Some are families where the major breadwinner maybe experiencing a health issue. And some are recent arrivals to Canada.

As part of the Canley Cup food drive, the various homerooms compete against one another to see which one can collect the most cans. This year’s winning homeroom was Mr. Maillet’s Grade 8 class which will get to keep the Canley Cup for the rest of the year.

The Grade 7 and 8 students are also given the morning off to each bring an item to the food bank. They walk from the school on Charlemagne Blvd. in

Students from St. Peter High School unload a school bus at the OrléansCumberland Community Resource Centre food bank that is filled with food collected during the Canley Cup food drive. STAFF PHOTO Fallingbrook to the food bank across from the Shenkman Arts Centre and back. When they return to the school, they are treated to a BBQ. St. Peter principal Deborah Kealey says the entire school takes a great deal of pride in the food drive, which is the school`s largest social justice initiative.

“It’s important for the kids to understand that everyone is equal and everyone should have access to food. And it’s just a responsible thing to do as caring citizens to give back to the community. It’s just one small factor, but it means so much to the people who need the food bank when they have no place else to go,” says Kealey.

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By his own admission Gerry Lemay has been around a long, long, very long time. The founder of J.G. Lemay Heating and Air Conditioning first started repairing furnaces in 1976.

He soon began repairing air conditioners and other ventilation systems and later branched out into sales.

More than 40 years later, Lemay is still going strong, repairing and installing furnaces and air conditioners 24/7.

Despite the recent weather, more and more of the calls he’s been getting have been for air conditioners.

With his years of experience, Lemay is a wealth of information when it comes to air conditioners and air conditioning systems.

The first thing homeowners need to consider when buying an air conditioner of an air conditioning system, says Lemay, is the size of the room, or the size of the house it is intended for.

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Lemay also sells and installs central air conditioning units for homes that have no duct work. The units are effective in keeping your home cool and comfortable during the summer months.

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Nooooooooooo Just when I was about to write an editorial on the impact further delays in the launch of Ottawa’s LRT system is having on commuters (the latest odds are on late July) I happened to read this week’s column by Orléans MP Andrew Leslie’s on the 2019 Federal Budget.

In it, he mentions the fact that the budget contains funding for first time homebuyers. There’s over a billion dollars to cover the costs of renovations to make homes more energy efficient. There’s a rebate program to provide up to $5,000 toward the purchase of electric cars that cost less than $45,000. There’s an increase in the Guaranteed Income Supplement for Seniors. All of which are good things. There’s even money in the budget to replace the Alexandria Bridge and rehabilitate the Chaudière and MacDonald-Cartier bridges. All three of which are long overdue.

But when I read the part about the need for an interprovincial crossings study led by the NCC, I instantly broke out into a cold sweat and my head started throbbing.

If it was April 1, I would have immediately chalked it up as an April Fool’s joke. Are you kidding me!@#? We need another interprovincial crossing study like I need a hole in the head.

Now, I’m fully aware of the fact that the last interprovincial crossing study was done under the auspices of the former Harper government, but it was as thorough and complete as it could be. It also cost more than $4.5 million and was one of the most controversial and divisive studies in the city’s history, basically pitting the communities of Vanier and Orléans against each over the potential location of a bridge.

The study initially looked at 13 potential options for an interprovincial crossing and then narrowed the list down to three – Kettle Island connecting with the Vanier Parkway; Duck Island connecting with Hwy 174 near Canotek Park; and McLaurin Bay which would have taken the bridge precariously close to Convent Glen North.

In the end, the preferred location turned out to be Kettle Island, which has been the preferred location of every single interprovincial crossing study ever done. The only problem was that the politicians wouldn’t go along with the findings and the study was mothballed and placed in a dark room with all the others that preceded it.

You do not need another study. You do not need to waste another $2.5 million coming to the exact same conclusion as all the other studies. All you need is the political will to build a bridge at Kettle Island, or failing that, tons of money to build a tunnel under the Ottawa River connecting Gatineau to King Edward and Hwy. 417.

Pick one and be done with it and spare us all with having to relive another pointless waste of time, money and energy. .

- Fred Sherwin, editor

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Budget 2019 provides help for firsttime homebuyers and seniors Today, Canada’s economy is one of the best-perSeniors have worked hard all their lives, spent forming among G7 countries, and continues to grow. decades building their families and communities, In just under four years, Canadians have created over and have much to contribute to Orléans and to one million jobs – and more than 800,000 people Canada. Budget 2019 helps low-income working have been lifted from poverty. seniors take home more money by Despite this progress, there is enhancing the Guaranteed Income still more work to do. With Budget Supplement earnings exemption.

2019, we are taking concrete, deciThe Budget also increases funding sive steps to make life make sure all for New Horizons for Seniors, which Canadians feel the benefits of a provides support for things like growing economy. financial literacy classes and new Commons Corner Every Canadian needs a safe and equipment for seniors’ centres. secure place to call home. But due to high real-estate Many Orléans residents spend hours each week costs, owning that first home seems more and more commuting into Gatineau for work. To ensure that out of reach for many families. the important interprovincial crossings between Through Budget 2019, we’re making a major Ottawa and Gatineau remain open for residents investment in programs such as the new First-Time and visitors, Budget 2019 proposes to replace the Home Buyer Incentive. This program will effective- Alexandra Bridge. Budget 2019 also proposes to ly lower the mortgage payments for first-time home address the need for an additional National Capital buyers, and provide savings of as much as $228 a Region crossing by refreshing existing studies and month for an average family with a $400,000 home. developing a long-term integrated interprovincial We’re also raising the Home Buyers’ Plan withdrawal crossing plan led by the National Capital Commislimit from $25,000 to $35,000, to give first-time sion with both provincial governments and the cities home buyers more access to their savings, to help of Gatineau and Ottawa. Further, we will support the them buy a house. rehabilitation and ongoing maintenance of National To help more Canadians save money while Capital Region crossings, including the Chaudière protecting the environment, Budget 2019 invests and MacDonald-Cartier bridges by providing up to $1-billion to help home and building owners under- $80.4 million over the next 10 years. take renovations and lower their energy costs. We’re Taken as a whole, Budget 2019 is a blueprint for also creating a new purchase incentive of up to $5,000 transformative change that will make life more affor people who buy an electric or hydrogen-powered fordable for Orléans residents, invest in people, and vehicle that costs less than $45,000. grow the economy for the long term.

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Summertime in Orléans offers plenty to see and do In my last column I wrote about the signs of spring. My, how time flies. Just some four weeks or so later, Mother’s Day is done and the May long weekend is upon us.

So is it too soon to dream for – and better yet – plan your summer? Of course not is the only answer to this half-rhetorical question. Let’s face it, after literally seven months of winter and snow (yes, we had flurries in early May), it is time to look ahead and think of an Orléans-focused summer of fun the whole family. So as you are thinking about staycation planning, heretofore is a list of suggestions for you.

Doors Open Ottawa occurs on June 1st and 2nd where selected local museums, city service stations, and places of worship will open up their doors to the general public for unique behind-the-scenes experiences and learning.

Once the Ottawa River recedes, Petrie Island at the bottom of Trim Road and the 174 continues to be our community’s best kept summer fun secret. A weekend – or workday hooky – visit offers up activities for the whole family such as hiking, swimming, paddling, canoeing, a picnic or niche pursuits such as bird watching, just to name a few. Check out the Friends of Petrie Island website for more detailed programming options.

A day at the beach can create a very healthy appetite so keep the fun going with a meal at one of our local restaurants.

And respectfully, I’m not talking a chain establishment. From Italian to Indian, Portuguese to Persian, Turkish to Thai, and French bistro to farm grown local fare, every neighbourhood in our midst has great food for you.

If you are pressed for time, treat yourself to some poutine as we have about 20 or so roadside trucks and stands scattered from Blackburn Hamlet to Springridge.

And if the kids are tuckered out, hit a local watering hole to watch the Raptors, NHL playoffs or Jays on TV and make sure they serve local brews, and if they don’t, ask them why not?

Still with the beer theme, this year’s Orléans Craft Beer Festival runs from June 6th to 8th at 255 Centrum Blvd... rain or shine. Over 30 local and regional brewers

and distillers will serve up their latest and best beers and spirits accompanied by local comfort food offerings and live music each day.

Another gem in our community is the Shenkman Arts Centre just one traffic light east of the Place d’Orléans shopping centre.

A quick review of the Shenkman website reveals a great variety of programming from May to September including Motown, ABBA, Michael Jackson, local dance troupes and other performances to take in as you cool off from the summer heat and humidity in their theatres. Or starting on July 4th and continuing most Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., revel in some outdoor summer concerts in their Agora Plaza including Caribbean, folk and aboriginal inspired music.

Another option – which neighbours on my street know well – is the Friday night or weekend afternoon driveway get together.

Folding chairs are unfurled, the beer and wine is served, and music is played (usually retro 80s and 90s fare) at respectable level as fascinating chats ensue. Anyone who walks by is welcome to join – it is simply a great way to get to know your neighbours.

And as an added benefit, you can slowly build community safety. Go ahead, give it a try in your driveway.

Any weekend during the summer a

trip to Millennium Sports Park will offer plenty of local amateur sports action and if your kids range from the ages of toddler to 10 years of age, you cannot beat the awesome play structure nestled just off of Trim Road and south of Innes. They will thank you for it.

After the August long weekend, the nights get a little colder and the fleeces and hoodies are retrieved for those alltoo-fast, sun-fading-quickly evenings.

On the bright side, the leaves at the top of the trees start to turn and twilight strolls through the many paths that dot all of our neighbourhoods are a welcome way to wind down.

In short, summer is almost here and these suggestions only scratch the surface of the range of activities that are on offer every weekend in our proverbial backyard.

Moreover, in the readership area that is served by the Orléans Star we have at least 15 active community associations that plan and run their own events which include charitable drives, neighbourhood barbeques and even full-fledged summer and fall fairs.

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Provincial cuts will cost Tickets now available for City more in the long run Celebrate Summer Fair The Ontario Government recently ByWard Market or Parliament Hill. announced it was cutting Ottawa TourHowever, recognizing the opportunity ism’s budget by $3.4 million. This was to draw revenue to the east end, I met with the latest in a series of announcements representatives from Ottawa Tourism in from the province about March to encourage them changes to funding, or to turn their attention east outright funding cuts, that by promoting east-end will dramatically impact businesses and destinamunicipalities in Ontario. tions to visitors to our city.

So why – when the city That discussion highis facing provincial cuts lighted promoting gems Innes Ward 2 to Ottawa Public Health, like the Prescott-Russell paramedic services and significant changes Recreational Trail; our rural destinations; to the Planning Act (the impact of which cycling tours; our community’s rich francothe City is still trying to comprehend) phone culture and, featuring St. Joseph – should residents care about cuts to the Blvd. businesses, which line the current, tourism sector?rsdz and future, light rail transit corridor.

The Ottawa tourism industry is an Sadly, with these cuts from the proveconomic booster, bringing $2.2 billion ince, opportunities such as these are in to the region’s economy on average per limbo as Ottawa Tourism waits to see the year. It provides 30,640 full-time jobs, impact on our overall tourism industry. with employees earning $1 billion in direct As a result, the City and Council will wages and salaries, and 43,570 total jobs, have to work harder to try to draw tourists including direct, indirect and induced. out of the downtown core and spread the Here in the east end, we have not financial benefits to suburban and rural experienced the same tourism levels as businesses, many of which are small and such iconic Ottawa designations as the independently owned

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Things are coming together nicely for On that note, I would like to thank the 9th edition of the Celebrate Summer Jeff Kaluski, President of the Beacon Hill Fair.

Community Association, for keeping the Save the date in your calendars: Friday, Celebrate Summer Fair website up to date.

June 21 and Saturday, Thanks so much!

June 22. Among the On Friday May 10, I activities planned, we’ll had the honor of officially have karaoke Friday, four welcoming the Gloucester live bands on Saturday, 50+ Seniors Centre to their and lots of fun times in new home at the Pat Clark between, including face Beacon Hill-Cyrville Ward 11 Community Centre with a painting and a magic ribbon cutting ceremony show. and plaque presentation.

New this year, is the ability to pay for I was joined by Mayor Jim Watson, MP your tickets in advance by going online. for Ottawa-Vanier Mona Fortier, Executive Please visit www.csfair.ca to get your Director for the Gloucester 50+ Seniors tickets now! The cost for advance tickets Centre Sharon Oatway, and fellow City of is $30 each, valid for use on one day only. Ottawa Councillor Matt Luloff.

Tickets are available for purchase at this Also in attendance were the city staff price up until the morning of the event day. members and architects who helped make After that, tickets will be sold through the this project come to fruition. The project ride company at $40 a piece on site. was a long time coming, and it is so great The schedule for the event will be made that the entire community, including the available in the weeks to come as activities seniors, now have a new space to enjoy. and entertainment are all finalized. Check As always, my office staff are always in to the Celebrate Summer website for available to answer your inquires. You can futher for more updates. reach them at 613-580-2481.

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DJW’s Furniture takes customer service to the next level STAR STAFF – In the age of the big box store and giant warehouses, it seems to many shoppers that customer service has gone the way of the dodo bird.

But there are stores where customer service is taken seriously. They are owned by individuals and families who live in the communities they serve and take pride in the service they provide.

DJW’s Furniture, located in the Taylor Creek Business Park, is one such business.

Owned and operated by Daniel Daigle, DJW’s specializes in Canadian-made contemporary furniture that is often made to order.

With over 20 years of experience in the furniture business, Daigle knows the importance of excellent customer service.

But he takes it to a whole new level. Daigle works with his customers on every aspect of their purchase, from helping them pick out each piece of furniture, to making sure it is made to their specific requirements and within their budget. He even delivers the furniture himself to make sure that it is delivered damage free and set up exactly where the customer wants it.

“I do it this way so that if there is an issue, they only have to deal with one person... me,” says Daigle. “If there is a

problem they are dealing directly with the owner. I take care of everything from A to Z.” Daigle’s expertise extends to the furniture itself.

“I know all of the manufacturers. I’ve been to their factories. I know how the furniture is made,” stresses Daigle.

And the quality is second to none.

“I want to sell furniture that people are proud to have in their homes and want to show off to their friends,” says Daigle.

“And I don’t sell anything I wouldn’t be proud to have in my own home.”

Daigle travels to furniture shows in both Montréal and Toronto to keep up with the latest trends and designs produced

by Canada’s leading manufacturers and suppliers – companies like Creations Verbois, Trica Furniture, Bertanie and Stylus Sofas.

A lot of what you can see in the DJW showroom is unique to the Ottawa market, and if it isn’t in the showroom, Daigle has access to an extensive library of manufacturer catalogues and samples.

As mentioned, all of the furniture can be made to order. Customers can choose the type of wood, the style of fabric and the colour.

Daniel Daigle is the owner/operator of the DJW’s Furniture on Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. STAFF PHOTO And if you are starting from scratch, or want to do a total or partial makeover, Daigle can match you up with a talented designer who will help guide you through the process from colour consultation to furniture selection and renovations.

As you can see, at DJW’s they really can help you through every step of the furniture buying process. And best of all,

there is no pressure. Their only goal is your total satisfaction.

DJW’s is located at 501 Lacolle Way. The showroom is open from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

You can visit their website at www. djwsfurniture.com.

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STAR STAFF – When it comes to modern carpet, Millennium can help their locally owned and operated businesses customers find the ideal flooring for each in Orléans, few have the history that and every room. Their website contains Millennium Floor Covering does. dozens of pictures showing a myriad of Located on Vimont Court in the Taylor different flooring options. It’s a good Creek Business Park, Millennium Floor starting point for anyone considering new Covering is a family-run business that has flooring or a floor covering. been helping local homeowners with their is also a Your Home Style (NC) Have you ever wantedMillennium to make a salad from floor covering needs for the past 23 years. elite dealer with Beaulieu Canada which vegetables grew yourself?

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By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star Taylor Creek VW was recently named to the Wolfsburg Crest Club, emblematic of the top Volkswagen dealer in Canada.

Out of the 141 dealerships in Canada, 36 received the Wolfsburg Crest for 2019 including Taylor Creek.

The dealerships were each graded on everything from sales and customer satisfaction, to service, parts and even accounting.

The distinction is especially significant for the Taylor Creek dealership which has only been open for three years.

Vice-president Jill Blanke is extremely proud of the award which she chalks up to a solid management team and a dedicated staff which is committed to serving their customers.

“It’s a whole overall team effort from our technicians to the parts department and sales,” says Blanke. “I’m very proud of everyone here.”

One member of the Taylor Creek team is sales rep Rosa Rodriguez who recently received the Volkswagen Gold Sales Guild Award for excellence in sales performance and customer service.

Taylor Creek’s success can be traced to their mission statement which simply put states that theu are committed to providing their customers and team members with a

The staff at Taylor Creek VW pose for a group photo after being named to the Wolfsburgh Crest Club. (Left) Rosa Rodriguez recently received the Gold Sales Guild Award for excellence in sales performance and customer service. FRED SHERWIN PHOTOS vehicles,” says Weissland. “Today, more than 80 years later, we are embarking on a new version of that mission: transforming the way Canadians get around, in a sustainable way.”

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Their core values are integrity, accountability, value and striving for constant improvement.

They also have a community engagement policy and sponsor a number of community organizations and initiatives including the Ottawa Food Bank and the Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope program.

The Taylor Creek VW dealership is located on Trim Road across from the Orléans Bowling Centre.

The have the complete line of VW SUVs and sedans including the all-new 2019 Arteon and the 2019 Jetta, The early reviews of the Arteon have been extremely positive. Volkswagen is already doing well in the SUV market with the compact Tiguan and the mid- to fullsized Atlas and they are on the verge of rolling out their highly-anticipated ID.3 all electric car.

Volkswagen Group Canada president and CEO Daniel Weissland says the company wants to lead the way to an emissions-free future.

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2019 Volkswagen Atlas is an all-season people mover

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about opening the cottage or taking the family on that summer vacation you’ve been planning since Christmas.

What better time to think about trading in your current vehicle for a real people mover with loads of cargo space and the towing capacity to haul a houseboat?

Volkswagen’s seven-seater Atlas SUV is just that people mover.

At 198 inches long and 78 inches wide, the mid-size SUV is just shy of being classified as full-size, allowing for a surprising amount of roominess.

The second row of seats can accommodate two large adults, or three midsize teenagers, while the third row can seat two smaller adults, giving it the same capacity as a minivan.

The Atlas is available in four trim packages. On the lower end are the Trendline with a base price of $36,740 MRSP and the Comfortline which has a base price of $41,340. Both come standard with front-wheel drive and a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine that delivers 235 horsepower.

Unlike the bare bones Trendline, the

Comfortline comes with a remote starter, a power liftgate, Climatronic three-zone climate control and blind spot detection with rear traffic alert.

While the 2.0 litre engine will severely limit your towing capacity and the front wheel drive is less than optimal in the winter, the two trim packages are still more than adequate for everyday driving, but if you want to realize the SUV’s full potential you need to upgrade the powertrain to the 3.6-litre, six cylinder fuel injected engine with Volkswagen’s Tiptronic 4-MOTION all-wheel-drive system for an extra $3,800, or you can opt for the Highline or Execline trim packages. Both come standard with the 3.6-litre, six cylinder engine and the allwheel-drive system.

The Highline comes with all the features offered on the Comfortline plus a satellite navigation system, a panoramic sunroof, heated front and rear seats and power adjustable heated exterior mirrors.

The Execline has all that plus Park Assist, a 360-degree surround view and a premium Fender audio system.

The Highline starts at $49,940 while the Execline starts at $53,590.

After taking the Atlas Highline out for a test drive, I was immediately struck

The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas can carry up to seven passengers and is available in four different trim packages. STAFF PHOTO by how easily it handled for a vehicle weighing over 2,000 kg. It was like driving a small sedan and the six-cylinder engine had power to spare.

The Atlas has three driving modes that can be changed with a flick of a dial – standard on-road mode, off-road mode, an off-road mode that you can customize to your own preferences and a snow mode that increases traction in snowy

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You can also upgrade your instrumentation cluster to an intuitive, customizable digital display.

Last, but by no means least, the Atlas comes with an industry leading 80,000 km, four-year warranty.

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By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star In the automotive industry, there are car companies that make SUVs and then there are SUV manufacturers who have been making SUVs and nothing but SUVs since before they were called SUVs – and one of the very best, if not the very best, is Land Rover.

Land Rover has been making fourwheel drive vehicles – as they were referred to back in the day – since 1948.Their latest gift to the sports utility vehicle universe is the all-new Range Rover Evoque.

The Evoque is Range Rover’s compact SUV. After the first Evoque rolled off the production line in 2011, it quickly became the fastest-selling model in Land Rover’s history, with more than 800,000 units sold in eight years.

But even at that rate, the Evoque was due for a makeover, and what a makeover it’s undergone. According to the promotional material, the only thing that has been held over from the first generation Evoque are the door hinges, everything else has either been modified or changed entirely.

The exterior is as basic and understated as it gets, in keeping with Land Rover Chief Design Officer Gerry McGovern’s “reductivist” philosophy.

When you first set eyes on the Evoque your initial impression is that it’s small, especially if it’s parked beside Range Rover’s full-size Velar or the Range Rover Sport. But first impressions can be deceiving. The interior has ample room for both the driver and the passenger and the back seats can sit two adults comfortably.

So if the exterior is Plain Jane, what makes the 2020 Evoque so special? Turn on the ignition and you will quickly find out. The vehicle has four high definition displays – two in the centre console, one where the driver’s instrumentation cluster is, and one, believe it or not, in the rear view mirror which is the coolest thing ever.

You can either set the rear view mirror with the traditional view out the rear window, or with the flick of a switch you can bring up a wide-angle view of The all-new 2020 Range Rover Evoque is a luxury compact SUV that delivers everything behind you. You can even in every category from drivability to functionality. STAFF PHOTO adjust the brightness to allow for low light which delivers 246 horsepower and has a drive. My only regret is that I never got to conditions.

The instrumentation cluster can display base sticker price of $47,950. If you are take it off-roading.

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Volvo V60 Cross Country delivers the best of both worlds

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star Leave it to the folks at Volvo to turn the ubiquitous station wagon into a work of art, but the Swedish car maker has done just that with the 2019 edition of the V60 station wagon.

The V60 is still built on the same platform as previous years, but it’s the exterior that has been turning heads.

Simply put, it’s drop dead gorgeous.

But behind the sleek lines and eyecatching profile is a car that’s made with the driver in mind. Case in point, the 2019 V60 T5 Cross Country.

The Cross Country is 61 millimetres higher than the standard V60 and is equipped with a Haldex design All Wheel Drive system that has several advantages including the ability to pull away from a stop in winter conditions without any unwanted wheel spin. Keep in mind that Volvo is Swedish car manufacturer that makes vehicles built for the local climate which is extremely similar to our own.

To that end, the Cross Country is equipped with an off-road driving mode, which when used, engages several systems including a hill descent control system, and a suspension system that powers the wheels individually when going over

uneven terrain. If you suddenly think you are reading a review for an SUV, you can be forgiven for thinking so because the V60 Cross Country is the best example of a hybrid between an SUV and a family sedan on the market.

It’s built for those people who find an SUV overly intimidating, but still want the strong, sturdy feel and AWD functionality perfectly suited for Canada’s unforgiving winters.

The V60 Cross Country is powered

by Volvo’s T5 four-cylinder, 2.0 litre turbocharged engine that delivers 250 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque over an eight-speed automatice transmission.

The interior is equipped with super comfortable front driver and passenger seats and an Infotainment System that is user-friendly with a 9-inch screen and slight tilt to the driver’s side.

The vehicle I test drove had a beautiful two tone interior. I especially liked the fact that you can pre-program the seat position, the mirrors and the climate control settings for up to four different drivers.

In keep with Volvo’s track record as one of the safest car manufacturers in the industry, the V60 Cross Country is equipped with Park Assist, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Lane Keep-

The 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country is the perfect hybrid between an SUV and a family sedan. STAFF PHOTO ing Aid, Front Seat Whiplash Protection – all standard and included in the $48,900 MRSP base sticker price. For additional protection you can order your Cross Country with the Vision Package which includes a Blind Spot Information System retractable rear view mirrors, Park Assist Pilot and a 360-degree surround view camera for an extra $1,800.

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The secret to a worry-free road trip is prevention

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star With the end of school year just around the corner, many families are planning their summer vacation while others are preparing to open their summer cottage.

The common denominator to both activities is the need to get there from here.

If you are like most people, the main mode of transportation to get there is the family car – which is why it is so important to properly maintain your vehicle, starting with a thorough mechanical inspection.

Nothing can ruin a family vacation more than an unexpected breakdown which usually happens in the middle of nowhere.

I’m speaking from experience here.

When I was a teenager, we were on a family vacation to Prince Edward Island when one of the leaf springs on our camper trailer broke halfway between Québec City and Trois Rivières. Fortunately, there was a garage nearby but it took two days to get the part which put a serious dent in our vacation plans.

The second incident happened more recently. I was driving to Chicago when my timing belt snapped, leaving me stranded in the middle of nowhere. Once again I

was incredibly lucky in that there was a garage nearby and they had me back on the road in matter of hours. But it could have been disastrous if it had of happened further down the road on one of the interstates. And it could have been easily prevented if I had gotten my car inspected before I left Ottawa, Most inspections will include all your hoses and belts. Your brakes and suspension. Your cooling system and air conditioning. And your tires, among other things. It is also a good idea to get a realignment, especially in the spring, if for nothing else than to save wear and tear on your tires and improve your mileage.

Another good idea is to join the CAA. The organization can often be a godsend when you have an unexpected mechanical failure or something as simple as a flat tire.

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Chapel Hill has set a lofty standard of excellence for all it does and all it is. The residence offers the ambiance that only a gleaming new structure is able to; it is as if the building itself holds the promise of an outstanding lifestyle.

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Revera Portobello centenarian still driving after all these years

By Heather Jamieson The Orléans Star Richard DeRyckere likes to drive over to Canadian Tire or Walmart just to look around and pass the time. What makes this remarkable is that he celebrated his 100th birthday last December and just had his license renewed until April 10, 2021.

Of the 10.2 million licensed drivers in Ontario in 2017, only 152 were 100 years of age or older.

DeRyckere has clearly aged very well.

As the oldest resident at Revera Portobello Retirement Living in Orléans, where he has lived for the past 11 years, DeRyckere is as surprised as anyone that he reached his 100th birthday.

He laughs about looking in the mirror and asking: “What are you supposed to look like or feel like at 100? How the hell did you make it?”

Born near Winnipeg on December 7, 1918, DeRyckere was the youngest of three children. His parents had emigrated from Ghent, Belgium, in 1911.

While he concedes luck and genes have a lot to do with him exceeding life expectancy by almost 20 years, he attributes advances in medicine and medications as major contributors to his longevity.

He has had heart issues that were resolved with stents. Since his cataracts were removed, he only needs glasses to read fine print, doesn’t need hearing aids and his memory is impressively sharp as he recalls his life’s events.

While he suffers from a “worn out knee” and is too old to qualify for a knee replacement, he doesn’t let it slow him down. In fact, his spacious studio apartment at Portobello is at the rear of the building requiring him to walk a long corridor to the elevator to go down for his meals, events and shopping. He won’t move to a more convenient room because he likes the exercise and the sunrises he can see through his window.

His life in Ottawa began in 1940 when he signed up for the Air Force and came to Uplands Air Force Base for basic training.

He shipped out to England as a fighter pilot in 1942 and mostly flew the De Havilland Mosquito and the P51 Mustang.

Pilots were paid less on days they didn’t fly. With a shortage of aircraft and sufficient commissioned officers to do the bulk of the flying, non-commission pilots DeRyckere and a buddy opted to work in the maintenance hangar. It gave them steady work and a steady paycheque.

“And we knew the aircraft inside out,” he says with pride.

His wartime service and love of planes is clearly evident on the walls of his room, which are adorned with posters of airplanes, photographs and a framed set of his five service medals.

He is particularly proud of a medal he received in 2002 from the Kingdom of the Netherlands acknowledging his contribution to the liberation of Holland.

His Canadian Volunteer Service medal, with its Dieppe Bar, shows he participated

Revera Portobello centarian Richard DeRycker, stands beside his shiny red 2017 Buick Encore which he drives three or four times a week to go shopping or to just go out for a ride around town. HEATHER JAMIESON PHOTO in the historic Dieppe Raid on August 19, 1942.

Another wall has the framed certificates recognizing his 100th birthday from the Queen, Governor General, Prime Minister and Mayor.

A photograph, in warm sepia tones, is of his late wife, Marina Algozino, who he married in 1945 after he returned from overseas. She was an Ottawa girl, of Italian heritage, and his voice is tinged with sadness when he recalls the failed pregnancy that left them unable to have children. They tried living in Winnipeg for

a year, but she couldn’t adapt to the cold.

Back in Ottawa, he worked at Morrison Lamothe bakery for more than a decade and then on to the National Research Council for 15 years until his retirement.

His wife was 85 when she died in 2005.

His advice for the rest of us?

“Live every day. Don’t look for the end of it. I can visualize there’s a stop sign at the end of the road. I am getting towards it, but I live for every day.”

Meanwhile, he will continue to take to the road in his shiny, red, two-year-old Buick Encore

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Pre-planning some end of life arrangements has many benefits It wasn’t as difficult as we thought and the benefits were greater than we had imagined.

My husband of nearly 37 years and I are in the process of completing arrangements for our cremation and internment.

We’d skirted around the issue for years, intellectually knowing we should, but emotionally hesitant. But it made no sense to keep putting it off.

Our initial motivation for moving forward was to not leave the decisions to our children and the surviving parent. As my husband says, we can’t control when we will die, but we can control much of what happens afterwards.

We have long made clear our wish to be organ donors and are registered as such; we both want to be cremated; and we knew where we wanted to be interred.

Both of us live far from our birthplaces, so there is no family burial site that felt right to both of us. So Ottawa it is.

I called a pre-planning consultant at an area cemetery, admitting we neither knew the questions to ask nor what decisions needed to be made. We just knew it was time to find out.

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by Heather Jamieson than I had feared. Granted, I got emotional a couple of times during our visit. But, I cry at weddings, so shedding a few tears as I contemplated my burial was no surprise. And I am sure I was not the first.

The first thing we learned were the industry’s words to describe the circumstances under which funeral arrangements are being made – “pre-need” or “at-need.”

The latter is when death has occurred or is imminent and there is no luxury of time.

We are very glad to be “pre-need.”

I’d thought the greatest benefit of pre-planning was to save the children and surviving parent the difficult task of making decisions under emotional stress.

But, having never talked about it, neither my husband nor I would have actually known what the other one wanted.

We had to decide on a location within the cemetery; the type of marker; and

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what would be written on it. I don’t think any of the decisions we’ve made would have been as clear, or felt as right, if they had been made in the aftermath of one of us dying or receiving a terminal diagnosis.

I felt strongly that I would like a short epitaph on our marker. But, as an anglophone married to a francophone, I didn’t want to use one language over the other. Being “pre-need,” I had the time (with the help of Google) to explore options. I believe we came up with the perfect solution: ACTA NON VERBA, Latin for “Deeds not words.”

We think it describes our philosophy of trying to be good people, giving back to our community and supporting our friends and family without the need for recognition. There was always the option of separate epitaphs or a bilingual one, but that would make the bronze marker too busy, since we don’t share a last name. We went alphabetically, so he gets top billing!

I cannot imagine that either of us, in grief, would have come up with this work-around.

Our decisions have taken the financial burden off our children and taken the guesswork out of the process. We are both

happy with the decisions we have made together. Dying is not cheap, but even if we both live another 20 years, the bill is paid and the cost of the services purchased will not increase.

The one thing we haven’t done is make any plans for a Celebration of Life or Memorial Service. In our mind, there are just too many variables - which one of us will pass away first, when might that be and in what kind of health will the surviving spouse be? The only thing we know for sure is that we want it simple.

Another observation is the depth of commitment to each other this decision represents. Moving from one province to another, getting married and having children were all monumental decisions.

But being buried together is a profound commitment.

Finally, the thing for which I am most grateful, and which is only possible because we are planning ahead, my woodworker husband is able to make the boxes that will contain our ashes. It not only saves money, it gives me great comfort knowing I will be surrounded for eternity in an oak box he lovingly crafted.

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SATURDAY, MAY 25 COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE hosted by the Greater Avalon Community Association from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plenty of bargains to be found as the residents of Avalon take part in this annual community event.

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER hosted by the Royal Oak Pub Orléans in support of Habitat for Humanity from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Community BBQ with live bands and a silent auction...The action starts at 1 p.m. with the first musical act. House band Mandie & JF and the Chris Evans Band will take to the stage starting at 7 p.m.!! Come have some fun and show your support!! For more information visit www.facebook.com/ RoyalOakOrleans.

SUNDAY, MAY 6 HERITAGE POWER SHOW from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Road in Cumberland Village Explore the steam engines, antique tractors, and vintage agricultural machinery and equipment on display. Cost: $19.75 per family (2 adults + children); $7.75 adults; $5.50 seniors, children and students.

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Pauline Maalouli, 62 Passed away on May 3, 2019 Kashmir Kaur, 72 Passed away on April 29, 2019 Cécile Fortier, 84 Passed away on April 29, 2019

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 FRIDAY, JUNE 7 SATURDAY, JUNE 8 ORLÉANS CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 6 and 7 and from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 in the Centrum Blvd.

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Orléans native to play for Great Britain at World Hockey Championships

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star When Tim Billingsley first started playing hockey as a youth with the Cumberland Minor Hockey Association, he had no idea where the sport would take him, or the opportunities it would provide him.

After being drafted by the St. Michael’s Majors in 2006, Billingsley spent five years in the OHL – four with the Majors and one with the Niagara Ice Dogs.

After graduating from the OHL in 2011, he played half a season with the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees in Texas before moving back to Ottawa to study at Carleton University while playing for the Ravens hockey team.

In 2015, Billingsley signed a professional contract with the Brampton Beat of the ECHL. He spent two years in Brampton before opportunity came knocking in the most unlikely of places. An old teammate from his OHL days invited Billingsley to join him in England where he was playing for the Nottingham Panthers. in the British Eliten Hockey League.

When Great Britain earned a promotion to the first tier of this year’s World Hockey Championships in Slovakia, Billingsley decided to apply for dual citizenship and try out for the national team. He attended a mini-camp in January and a final selection camp last month before being named to the 23-man roster.

“It’s an amazing opportunity and I’m really looking forward to it,” Billingsley told the Orléans Star during a break in training camp. “It’s not every day you get to play at this level.”

When Great Britain took to the ice to play Germany in their opening game on Saturday, it was their first appearance in the top flight of the World Hockey Championship in more than 25 years.

They got there by winning the Division 2 championship in 2017 and the Division 1 championship last year.

Billingsley is one of only four players on the roster with dual Canadian-British citizenship, the rest are all homegrown British players. No one connected with the team is under any illusion they will win the World Championships or even

Orléans native Tim Billingsley is member of Team Great Britain at the World Hockey Championships taking place in Slovakia from May 10-26. PHOTO SUPPLIED

make it to the medal round. Their goal is to not finish last in their group which would mean relegation to Division 1 next year.

In order to avoid relegation they have to avoid finishing last in their group which includes Canada, Finland, Slovakia, the United States, Germany and France.

The weakest team of the bunch, other than Great Britain, is France. The two

countries will face off against each other in the final game of the round robin on May 20 with a spot in next year’s World Championships on the line.

“That will be the game with the most on the line,” says Billingsley. “We just got up to the top level, no one wants to go back down.”

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Les Sittelles hosts first annual Brian Leblanc gymnastics meet

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star Le Club de gymnastiques Les Sittelles hosted the first ever Brian Leblanc Cup on the weekend in honour of the the long-time coach who recently retired after spending more than 40 years in the sport.

The meet was actually a favour by Les Sittelles owner Jocelyne Legault for the GCGC Gymnastics Club which closed at the end of February. Leblanc was a coach at GCGC for most of his career.

More than 250 gymnasts, age seven to 18, took part in the meet from eight different clubs.

The host gym won a number of medals including several of the gold variety. Jasmine McIntyre won the Level 8, 14 -and over division and Elia Lecour took home the gold medal in the Level 6, 12-year-old division.

Elsewhere, Gabrielle Bonneville (1st), Janique Boulet (2nd) and Caitlyn Ross (3rd) swept the medals in the Level 7, 14 and over division.

The feat was repeated by Émilie Vallières (1st), Sara St-Onge (2nd) and Mélanie Lalonde 3rd in the Level 6, 12-year-old as group, as well as Caroline Champagne (1st), Melissa Vallee (2nd) and Julia Hajjar (3rd) in the Level 6, 16 and over division.

Holly Ray-Simard and Laureanne Rollin finished 1-2 in the Level 4, nine-year-old age group and Celina Lavoie and Maya Ouellet each won a gold medal at Level 5.

Katrina Markhauser came in first place in the Level 2, 10-year-old age group and Olga Gorodnichy placed second in the Level 1, seven-year-old division.

At Level 3, Gabrielle Barrientos and Lily Benoit finished 1-2 in the eight-year-old age group and Alyssa Stolz and Gabriella Murphy repeated the feat in the nineyear-old group.

When the GCGC closed in February, Les Sittelles absorbed a number of the club’s orphaned members.

Legault organized the meet as a way to welcome to their new club and honour a highly respected fellow coach.

Leblanc was honoured for his 40-plus years coaching gymnastics as the guest of honour during the opening ceremonies. The celebration brought together former gymnasts from all over the region but also gymnasts from the current clubs, some of whom for whom this is the first competition.

A number of Leblanc’s former athletes were in attendance to pay tribute to their former mentor and to say thank you. Many of them have followed in Leblanc’s footsteps and are now coaching their own athletes.

The GCGC Gymnastics Club was located in Canotek Park. The club, which was founded 44 years ago, was forced to close on Feb. 28 due to dwindling enrollment.

In a message announcing the closing, the owners paid tribute to Leblanc. “Brian always had the best advice, on matters both in and out of the gym. His work ethic was unsurpassed, and if you ever had the privilege of watching him coach, you saw that he gave the same focus and attention to every athlete he coached.”

“Brian made sure that all GCGC athletes felt they were special and that they could do anything they put their minds to.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Le projet proposé permettra d’offrir une couverture cellulaire et de l’internet haute vitesse sans fil hors pair aux résidents et aux commerçants situés dans la région.

De plus, Rogers donnera suite à toute préoccupation jugée pertinente et raisonnable et la Ville tiendra compte des commentaires du public et de la réponse du promoteur à l'égard de ceux-ci au moment de faire part de sa position au promoteur et à Innovation, Science et Développement économique Canada.

Enfin, Innovation, Science et Développement économique Canada, qui est responsable d'approuver ce système d'antennes, exige que Rogers passe en revue la présente proposition avec le public et la municipalité locale. Après avoir examiné cette proposition, la Ville d'Ottawa fera part de sa position à Innovation, Science et Développement économique Canada et à Rogers.

PROPOSED ROGERS 45 METRE WHITE MONOPOLE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER INSTALLATION

Pour toute information additionnelle, veuillez communiquer avec Rogers : Christian Lee Au nom de Rogers Communications Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave., Suite B100 Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 5X9 (613) 799-9900 christian.lee@rogers.com

PROPOSED PROJECT: Rogers is proposing an antenna system at 2375 Frank Kenney Rd. in Ottawa, which consists of a 45m white monopole in a fenced compound on the north-eastern edge of the property. Once completed the antenna system will measure 45 metres in height.

The proposed site will provide the best possible service for voice transmission and wireless high speed internet to residents and local businesses in the area.

Further information may be obtained through the following contact: Christian Lee On behalf of Rogers Communications Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave., Suite B100 Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 5X9 (613) 799-9900 christian.lee@rogers.com

Rogers invites citizens, within 30 calendar days of the date of this notice, to provide by e-mail or letter their comments, and/or request to be informed of the City’s position on the proposed antenna system.

Furthermore, please note that Rogers will respond to all reasonable and relevant concerns, and that the City will be taking into account comments from the public and Rogers’ response to each when providing its position to the proponent and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

Finally, ISED is responsible for the approval of this antenna system, and requires Rogers to review this proposal with the public and local municipality. After reviewing this proposal, the City of Ottawa will provide its position to ISED and Rogers.

Newspaper: The Orleans Star Newspaper: The Orleans Star

Project: C6392 French Hill

Project: C6392 French Hill

Publication Date: May 16, 2019

Publication Date: May 16, 2019

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Rogers invite les citoyens, dans les 30 jours ouvrables suivant la date du présent avis, à faire part de vos commentaires par courriel ou courrier postal à l’adresse mentionnée (avec une adresse de retour) et/ou à demander de connaître la position de la Ville quant à la proposition du système d'antennes.

Leblanc Cup on Saturday, May11. STAFF PHOTO

PROPOSED ROGERS HEIGHT WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS

EMPLACEMENT PROPOSÉ PAR ROGERS POUR L’INSTALLATION D’UN SYSTÈME D’ANTENNES DE RADIOCOMMUNICATION : TOUR DE TYPE MONOPOLE BLANCHE DE 45 MÈTRES DE HAUTEUR

- une tour de télécommunication de type monpole blanche dans un espace clôturé et barré et ce, situé à l’extrémité nord est du lot proposé. Une fois les travaux terminés, le système d’antennes mesurera environ 45 mètres de hauteur (élévation hors tout).

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PROJET PROPOSÉ : Rogers propose l’installation d’un système d'antennes au 2375 rue Frank Kenney à Ottawa. Les détails du projet proposé sont comme suit :

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Jr. Gee-Gees form elite football program

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By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star When the Cumberland Panthers Football Club decided to shut down its varsity program earliest this year, it left huge void in the spring and summer season.

That void was filled by the National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA) which partnered with the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees to start the Jr. Gee-Gees U15 and U17 Select football program.

Both Summer Elite Teams (S.E.T.) have a major Panther influence with several Panther coaches deciding to lend their expertise to the project.

Former Jr. Varsity coach Jeff Koradi is the head coach of the U15 S.E.T. team. His assistants include Larry Ring, Panthers Peewee head coach Mike Scmidt, former Peewee head coach Julian DaSilva and Panther assistants Mike Hendricks and Eric Parent.

Both teams will play up to five exhibition games in preparation for the Nike Challenge Cup which will be contested between seven different regional teams from Quebec and the Jr. Gee-Gees.

The two-week tournament will be held in Montréal in late July.

The U15 team coached by Koradi won their first exhibition game 12-0 over a bantam varsity team from Oshawa. They lost their second game 27-16 to École polyvalente Nicolas-Gatineau.

Cumberland Panther and NCAFA Jr. Gee-Gees running back Clark O’Connor sprints past the outstretched hand of a Nicolas-Gatineau defender in their exhibition game on Saturday, May 11. FRED SHERWIN PHOTO Koradi is confident they will be able the players will be on their game by the time the Nike Challenge Cup roles around.

The U15 team has no fewer than 14 Panther players in its ranks including running backs Clark O’Connor and Henry Hollo and six down lineman – Daniel

Sungani, Luca Beumer. Jeffrey Kalambayi, Joshua Maat, Cayden Metallic-Janvier and Sam Gauthier.

Other Panther players include wide receiver Ibrahim Mari, defensive back Hugo Djeumeni, and linebackers Aiden Peterson and Michael Desforges.

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The S.E.T. program is designed to give the players access to top-notch coaching and the opportunity to play the best teams in Québec. The season is also over by the end of July, given the players at least a month off before they start NCAFA’s fall season.