News and Events from the Living Communities of Minto Spring 2009

CCelebrateelebrate SSpring!pring! INSIDE THIS ISSUE CrimeCrime FFreeree MMulti-Housingulti-Housing FirstFirst CCertifiertifi eded RentalRental CCommunityommunity GivingGiving BBack!ack! Ask us! We didn’t anticipate the huge amount renting in general. Each issue we’ll of feedback we’ve received from resi- publish and respond to one When we fi rst created Minto Living, we dents like you – off ering story sugges- of your questions! wanted to provide you, our residents, tions, submitting entries to our various with a communication tool to enhance Minto Living is a regular publication contests or referring your friends and your experience as a Minto customer. of Minto Apartments Limited. family to a Minto rental community. So Some of these experiences were related Write to us at now we’re pleased to introduce a new to the operations of your Minto commu- idea to Minto Living – the ability for you Minto Living c/o Minto Apartments Limited nity while others were lifestyle related the reader to write or email in with your 1051 Baxter Road, Unit 22B from container gardening to a quick questions about your communities or , K2C 3P2 at home workout. Email: [email protected]

Giving Back Minto employees opened their hearts and their wallets this season, to raise an amazing $56,359 for United Way/Centraide Ottawa. In the sprit of the giving season, Minto participates annually in the United Way Campaign during the months of No- vember and December, raising money through employee pledges as well as various special events. The money will help support programs This year our employees raised money and services throughout local communi- by pledging individual donations as well ties geared to improving the quality as purchasing 50/50 tickets and entering of life for everyone. draws for other great prizes. Thank you to all those who gave time Our Bayshore employees held their and money this year, ensuring the second successful Silent Auction. campaign was a resounding success!

Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm Experience the authentic production of pure Canadian Maple Syrup – from horse drawn sap collection to taff y in the snow – each spring at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm. This year, Maple syrup season starts March 8th, and runs through mid April. Have a sleigh ride, visit the Sugar Shack and witness the boiling of the sap into delicious sweet maple syrup, enjoy taff y on the snow and delight in the maple cookery of the Pancake house, with their ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT We don’t do it Pancake Brunch. While you are visiting, be sure to enjoy the other activities to win awards. on the farm: We do it to win Customers. • Horse Drawn Sleigh or Wagon Ride (However, we graciously accept!) • Petting Farm • Heritage sugar Shack • Taff y-on-the-snow Stick

Best High-rise Development Best Low-rise Development Best Curb Appeal Best Corporate Branding Come experience Minto Roehampton Minto Forestview 2 & 4 Hanover Road Ad Campaign a truly Canadian tradition. Toronto, Ontario Ottawa, Ontario Brampton, Ontario The Minto Blue Ribbon Event

Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm Congratulations to all the 2452 Yorks Corner Road 2008 winners. Thanks for FRPO Awards Edwards, Ontario of Excellence continuing to make a 613. 821. 2751 difference in our industry. rentminto.com www.stanleysfarm.com

Minto Living Spring 2009 Crime Free Multi-Housing Have you seen this sign Have you heard about the Did you know … in your neighbourhood? Resident Safety Socials? It alerts you to the Ottawa This one-hour session is a • Marking your valuables with an Police Service’s Crime Free great opportunity for you to identifi cation number makes it more Multi-Housing Program. get to know your neighbours diffi cult for thieves to pawn and more The Ottawa Police intro- and Ottawa Police offi cers, likely for recovered items to be traced duced this crime prevention as well as learn more about back to the owner. program in 1997 to reduce the Crime Free Multi-Housing Electric engravers: may be borrowed crime and increase safety Program, general safety prin- at no charge from most Community in your neighbourhood. ciples, and crime prevention Police Centers. In partnership with the tips. Safety Socials are hosted • Many break-ins are made through a Ottawa Police, Minto Apart- in diff erent ways from formal patio door or window. Prevent entry ments has implemented the program lectures, family fun days, BBQs or holiday by installing a security device. and certifi ed all their rental properties. season get-togethers. We hope to see Safety bars: can be as simple as you at the next one. fi tting a stick snugly in the bottom Why should this be of interest channel of the sliding panel to pre- to you as a resident? How can you get involved? vent the door or window from sliding. Because you can make a diff erence • Be the eyes and ears of the in your community. We need you to community. be a partner with the police and Minto • Get involved by reporting suspicious Did you remember to … to reduce crime in your community activity by calling the police Through the years, you have probably or management • Lock all doors and windows before noticed physical improvements around • Do not let strangers into your going out? buildings your home and signs being placed in • Install a sensor light that will activate • Get to know your neighbours diff erent locations. As part of the pro- if someone approaches the patio? gram, Minto has met certain standards. How can you learn more about Every year, the Ottawa Police, conducts • Lock away items from your yard that the program? an inspection of all properties that could be stolen? Visit the Ottawa Police website, call includes a detailed report of safety and the number below or send us an email, • Check locking devices to ensure they security issues and proposed improve- whether you want to share an idea or are clean of dirt, and secure properly? ments. Some of the things that we look ask a question, we are very interested for on our checklist are deadbolt locks, • Make a list of all valuables and per- in hearing what you have to say! eye viewers, secondary locks or dowels sonal possessions in case of theft or fi re? on doors and entranceways, trimmed Did you know that Minto received the bushes and trees, and adequate lighting. International ‘Landlord of the Year’ • Remove from sight any items in your As a strong supporter of the program, award in 2004 for their eff orts, dedica- vehicle that may attract someone Minto is committed to providing a tion, and commitment to the Crime to break in? healthy community atmosphere. That Free Multi-Housing Program? • Keep your property clear of garbage is why they invest in private security and debris patrols, video surveillance, contractors For further information on the Crime to make repairs, landscaping, and news- Free Multi-Housing Program, or to make • Have a list by the phone of emergency letters to keep you informed. Minto also comments or suggestions, please contact numbers? acts on the recommendations noted contact the Ottawa Police Service at in the Ottawa Police inspection reports 613. 236. 1222 ext. 5182 or visit our to help produce a safer neighbourhood. website at www.ottawapolice.ca.

Minto – First Certifi ed Rental The program aims to provide residents Communities in Ontario with an assurance of quality when choos- ing a rental home, by setting out consis- This past February, the Federation of Rent- tent standards and practices for property al Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) managers to follow. Ted Whitehead (Director of Certifi cation FRPO), Marshall MacLennan, Celeste MacLennan, Amy Perrault, Sylvain Perrault and Vince Brescia (President offi cially launched the Certifi ed Rental and CEO FRPO) Building (CRB) Program for Rental Housing We’re proud of this accomplishment! We owe in the City of Ottawa. Over the summer, thanks to your Resident and Community every Minto building in both Ottawa and Managers, who helped us achieve this suc- We would also like to thank our residents, Toronto worked hard to qualify for the cess by ensuring for letting us know when something program and obtained full certifi cation your homes are needs attention, so that we can work to TM – the highlight was the offi cial Ottawa well maintained, resolve it. launch at Minto’s Sophia community. and your needs are met. Great job!

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