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h ea th vThe Canadman Champion. Tuesdlay, January 9, 2000-9 Quadrulets IalLh and doing fine despite be ing born oneC month early *trorn MILTON on page 1 dren and 3:41 arn. at Toronto's Mount grandJ Sinai hospital. parer "Everone's doing great." reportcd T Mr. Harrison, 29. -The twins arc nurse doing better than anyone cxpected. 1 have don't think il has lolally sunk mn yeî." Wh The non-identical quadruplets are pIe b named Luke, Jacob, Emmly and grout Kayla. Each weigh under four for th pounids and stretch about 16 inches. "T *They're a lot bigger than a lot of for a other babies in the ward," said the Irene proud fatîter. No And despite coming into the world Pri at just under eight months, the babies soion are already functioning somewhat Mark independently, said excitcd grand- and moîber Irene Harrison. Malt. "They're breathing on their own 1If and they're fecding on their own," four she said. bous 'Me babies, which are the firsi chil Bu Current NE plan meeting its objectives Ilrom NEW on page 1 And NEC spokesperson Richard Murzin said the close focus is an indication that tbe current plan is meeting lils objectives. "People should take some satisfaction that things are working," be said. "lits a focused review. Il's scoped down ta what are considered 10 be emerging issues." Like the burgeoning wine industty. "One of the tbings you look aI is wbere the industry is going and bow 10 protect tbe environment," said Mr. Murmn. 'Mse 2001 review will involve the NEC, whicb is a 17-member board consisting of nine public at large members and eight regional or municipal representatives. Il oversees the NEP. Itîil also involve the public and stakebolders sucb as CONE. To Ibis end, three of six discussion papers were rcleased December 29 and circulated to 500 individuals and organiza- lions for commentary by NEC. 'Me final tbree should be available at thse end of the montb. Anyone interested in accessing tbe papers can do so by calling tbe NEC ai 877-5191, ext. 237, or tbrougb ils website al www.escarpment.org. Thse papers sbould be avoulable for downloading on thse website in a few days, said Mr. Murzin. Thei addrcss for retumn comment can lic found on tbe wcbsite. The deadlîne for public input is Match 30. Thse review promises to look ai impor- tant issues wbile leasing the bulk of ibe plan alone, said Mr. mlorne. -Mhs is an excellent opportunity for al stakeholders toi address issues wbicb bave risen over tIse pool fise ycars so tIsaI tIse NEP will stay up ta date with today's pres- sures on thse escarpment, and remain as our most important tool for protecting it." Mr. Murzin said he hopes 10 colleet as much public input as possible. -Lct's hope it's brought 10 people's attention. I'm nlt sure il's somelng tIsaI people think about on a daily bosis." Aller public iniput bas been collectcd. a six-week public heaning will begin in July. TIse NEc's final recommendations swill kc submitted ta Cabinet in November. for the Harrisons and the ftrst Icbildren l'or both sets of grand- ,ts. weredelivered via cesarean. hey had to caîl extra doctors and s in," said Irene. 'There must been 15 people in the room." ile there's no history of multi- irtb in cither parent's back- nd, there's likely an explanation ie abundance of holiday joy. aey bad been on fertility drmgs brief lime and il workcd." said "Thcy'rr vcry cxcitcd." t tri mention a ltlle nervous. or 10 recciving word of their -to-be mucb exîcnded family, and Mary bad sold their home purchased a new one from amy. I'd bave known there would ke then we'd have bought a biggcr e," joked Mr. Harrison. t wiîh occupancy not cxpected unîil laIe ibis year, the couple had planned on moving in wiîh Irene mn the meanlime. And that's lookmng like an even better idca as the couple grapples with ftrst-time parentbood four limes over. "We're obviously stilI a litîle ncr- vous. Il's a litîle ovrrwbclming," said Mr. Harrison. 'We'rr going 10 need more than littIe hclp." Difficuli pregnancy TIse îiny bundles wcrc tbe culmina- lion of a difficult pregnancy for Mary, 32, who bad been in thc bospi- to for two monîbu prior 10 the births. Since multiple birtb babies are ofien prematttre, a close cye was kept on Mary, who bad been expcriencing contractions for a weck prior 10 dclivering. "It's common for tbcm just 10 monitor,' said Mr. Harrson. Thse btrths have also injected some sweetness mbtc a monîh that bas for lto long been shrouded mn sorrow for the Harrson family. On December 1l, t1996, Mr. Harrison's tather Bill Harrison passed away ai age 56. Bill had been a trustee and chair- man of the public board of education. "December Il was bis day," said Mr. Harrison. "We îhougbt îbcy were going t0 be bons on December Il, wbich would have been micc. Though be struggles witb the fact Bill won't kc there 10 witness ail the joy and acîivity spawned by the four tiny babies, there's a lot 10 bk grate- fuI for, said Mr. Harrison. He wanted to send a special îbank you 10 friendu, family, the communi- ty and Mount Simai bospital. How visible are youa? The winter season means shorter days, poorer visibility due to blowing snow and increased braking distance for drivers. If your usual exercise routine includes an invigorating evening walk or jog, make sure you're visible in the dark. Drivers must be able to see and recognize you before il's 100 late. 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