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Fisher Park set for major facelift Kristy Strauss

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EMC community - A park shared by a number of communities in Ottawa’s west end is getting a boost from city council to improve its play structure and develop a new splash pad. Fisher Park, located near the borders of Wellington West, Hintonburg and Civic Hospital neighbourhoods, has been approved for $180,000 to install a splash pad and $40,000 for the replacement of a play structure. “(Fisher Park) is hugely used,” said Katie Paris, president of the Wellington Village Community Association. “The swings are in constant use for the kids and the park in general is very highly used for skating in the winter and in the summer and spring for soccer.” While Paris didn’t want to speak for all the neighbours, she said the community association is excited and supportive of the changes. She said there were advocates in the neighbourhood trying to improve the park years ago, but the idea never took off. Since then, she said ideas of revamping the park have been quiet. Kitchissippi Coun. Katherine Hobbs said with high levels of development expected for the area in the coming years, it’s important to her to improve the park space already in the ward. “We don’t have super huge parks, but we have very functional parks and very wellused parks,” said Hobbs. See WELLINGTON, page 2

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Broadview parents urge board to support rebuild Kristy Strauss

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EMC news - Parents who send their children to Broadview Public School urged the Ottawa Carleton District School Board and their trustee to support a total reconstruction of the 85-year-old school at a meeting held in the school’s gymnasium on March 28. They voiced concerns about issues such as mould, asbestos and washroom accessibility. “When you have something like asbestos, the consequences of exposure doesn’t come

until 40 years later,” said parent Deborah Chapman. “We’ll be dead when our kids get sick with this. “We’re not saying staff isn’t doing things to the best of their ability, but you have a situation where you have a school that’s not functioning up to a certain standard. It’s unacceptable.” Chapman was one of a number of parents in the gymnasium who wore red buttons saying “Support a Better Broadview.” The meeting came on the heels of a request from the

school’s parent council members for building assessment reports to be released by the school board. Liz Burgess, the parent council co-chairwoman, obtained the reports and presented the findings last month to parents and indicated there are materials used in the school including asbestos, leadbased paints, mercury-based paints and ozone-depleting substances. The Ottawa Carleton District School Board hosted a question-and-answer session for parents during the March

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McGuinty to consider budget compromise Eddie Rwema

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EMC news - Premier Dalton McGuinty says he is open to ideas from his political opponents on improving the 2012 Ontario budget, as long as any proposals won’t delay the Liberals’ plans to balance the books by 2017. Speaking in Alta Vista on March 30, McGuinty defended the budget bill he said is aimed at cutting the deficit and protecting those services that are dear to Ontarians. “When we introduced our budget, we worked really hard trying to ensure that we strike

a balance between eliminating our deficit by 2017 and doing it in a way that protects those services that families count on – like health care and education,” said McGuinty. He stressed he is willing to listen to the opposition in a bid to stave off a snap election, but warned he won’t consider any new spending measures, even if it means Ontario voters end up going back to the polls. “I am saying to the opposition parties, we are open to suggestions, open to any recommendations that you might have,” he said. The premier, who represents

to 10 per cent from 11.5 per cent by mid-2013. By and large, McGuinty said he thinks the budget has been well received by Ontarians. “I think Ontarians are asking us to work together and find a way to move forward with our budget so that, we can demonstrate not only to ourselves but to the outside world that they have every reason to be confident in our economy and its continuing growth and prosperity,” said McGuinty. While he is ready to hear from opposition, McGuinty said there are overarching ob-

the Ottawa South riding, added most Ontarians don’t want to be plunged into another election, at least at this time of the year. “We are a minority government and at the end of the day we are going to count on the support from the opposition in order to move ahead with this budget.” The offer to work together comes few days after McGuinty tabled his ninth budget, one that calls for a broad public-sector wage freeze, spending cuts at many ministries and a freeze on corporate tax rates, which were set to be lowered

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Premier Dalton McGuinty, seen here with Naomi, left, and Rowan Henderson, visited an Alta Vista home on March 30 to discuss the 2012 Ontario budget. jectives upon which his government “simply can’t compromise” which include health care and education. “If either party wants to approach us, they’ve got to know that we want to protect our jobs and services and want a balanced budget. Don’t come to us with new spending.”

Lisa MacLeod, Progressive Conservative MPP for Nepean-Carleton said her party has vowed to vote against the spending plan. “We have been very clear we are not going to support the budget,” said MacLeod. “We just don’t believe it is the right package for Ontario families.”

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Students get inspired by Juno award winner Performer returns to school where he was first inspired to play music Kristy Strauss

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‘(I want to) help these kids discover their talents early on, keep the creativity alive and learn skills to share with the community.’ Peter Lenton

“I also want to have environmental literacy weaved into (the message) and global citizenship and the idea of great stewardship in this community,” Lenton said. He also said singing for children and delivering positive messages is something that he feels he was meant to do. Lenton gave the example of one student he visited at a

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Severn Avenue Public School welcomed Juno award-winning singer and former student Peter Lenton, left, who performs under the name Peter Puffin, who came to sing for students and teachers on March 29.

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EMC news - Peter Lenton will always remember his Grade 6 teacher at Severn Avenue Public School who played the guitar to teach science and social studies. “It left a mark on me and I was able to eventually, through hard work and meeting the right people, turn it into a career for myself,” said Lenton, a Juno Award winner who returned to Severn to perform for teachers and students on March 29. Lenton, who performs under the name Peter Puffin, won the award for Best Children’s Album at last year’s Juno Awards. He said he wanted to come and visit his elementary school and deliver a few messages to the students. “It’s amazing. I think we underestimate the elementary experience,” said Lenton. “It’s a time when the kids’ minds are so fertile. “(I want to) help these kids discover their talents early on, keep the creativity alive and

learn skills to share with the community.” He said he also wants to teach kids the value of practicing at something and if they don’t succeed, to try again.

school years ago, who recently contacted him saying he was the inspiration for the student staying in school. “He said he plays in a band now and got through school because music kept him in there,” Lenton said. “Now he’s graduated and he’s still thankful. Every time I hear those stories, I feel that this is my mission. This is what I’m meant to do.” The school’s principal, Hanif Jamal, said he was delighted to have Lenton come play for the students. He touched base with the artist in November and Jamal felt it was a great opportunity for students to see a graduate of the school who’s become so successful. “If you have the privilege of saying you have Juno award winner who’s an alumni, you bring him here,” Jamal said. He said arts are critical and it’s very important to him as an educator, and that the school has hosted a variety of other artists over the year. Jamal also hopes his students get inspired by Lenton’s performance. “Everybody needs something that guides them,” Jamal said. “Once the students see his performance, they will see one of their own reaching great heights and becoming successful.”

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Public service cuts not as deep as feared Laura Mueller

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EMC news - While many observers viewed the impending federal budget as a dark cloud looming over the public service, job cuts were not as deep as expected in the budget released March 30. But tough times are still anticipated as the Conservative government looks to trim 19,200 jobs, or 4.8 per cent of the federal workforce. As the largest employer by far in the capital region, the federal public service cuts will be felt in Ottawa more so than any other place in Canada, says the union that represents public service workers. It’s still unclear how many of those 19,200 jobs will be eliminated in this city. But John Gordon, national president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, dismissed Ottawa West-Nepean

MP John Baird’s recent claim that the cuts to jobs in the capital region would only amount to around 4,800. “I believe the numbers are greater than the 4,800,” Gordon said. About 12,000 government jobs will be lost to layoffs over the next three years and another 7,200 will be eliminated by attrition through retirement and voluntary departures. Information about how many jobs are to be eliminated – and where – was beginning to trickle to the alliance’s attention last week. Gordon couldn’t comment on specifics until after April 4, but the job losses, particularly in the capital region, are significant, he said. “It’s substantial, I must say,” Gordon said. The move should save around $5.2 billion annually by 2014-15 as part of an overall government spending review. The number of public servants is already set to go down following reviews conducted between 2007 and 2010, Gordon said, and another batch of

Man shot at Hog’s Back Kristy Strauss

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EMC news - A shooting that happened outside a Chinese food restaurant in Hog’s Back has resulted in Ottawa’s third homicide of 2012. Just before 5 p.m. on March 29, a man, who’s been identified as 31-year-old Peyman Hatami, was shot in the chest outside Asia Garden restaurant located on Dynes Road near Prince of Wales Drive. In a media release, Ottawa police said the incident does

not appear to be random. Police spokeswoman Carole Lavigne said she couldn’t expand on that statement, but that police want neighbours to know they are safe. “It was put in (the media release) so people understand that not everybody could be a victim.” She couldn’t comment on whether the victim was known to police, saying police will usually identify whether a suspect is known. Police also said there have been no arrests in connection with the shooting.

jobs were lost during a 2010 federal hiring freeze. While the cuts don’t amount to austerity measures implemented by the Liberal government in the ’90s that cut federal employment by 14 per cent, Gordon said any increase in unemployment will have an impact on the local economy. “They’re not going to be able to spend the way they would if they had a job,” Gordon said. “If you don’t have a job, you’re not going to be able to go out to your local businesses and do the same things you would normally … I’d say they’re going to have to pinch their pennies, but they’re gone, too.” Gordon was referring to another casualty of the federal budget; the one-cent coin is set to cease production by the fall, which will save the federal government $11 million a year (it actually costs 1.6 cents to produce each copperplated coin). Gordon said the alliance wants to work with government departments to ensure that retraining and assistance

is available to help public servants move into different jobs within the federal government, if they are available. While a lot of public servants who live in Ottawa may decide to stay in the city because their families and finances are entrenched here, workers have to be willing to be mobile in this harsh economy, Gordon said. “There may be some people who get other opportunities in government and may move into another region,” Gordon said. The federal budget doesn’t include any changes to funding for national museums in Ottawa, nor the National Gallery or the Canada Council for the Arts. The CBC, however, will see its budget reduced by $115 million a year by 201415 and the National Arts Centre will get $1.9 million less a year by the same time. The National Capital Commission will see its budget cut by $1.8 million a year by 2014-15. With files from TorStar News Service

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as Ontario turned into a classic example of keeping up with the Joneses by increasing debt to keep up with the average Canadian consumer? The March 24 budget tabled by the provincial government says we are. Our piggy bank is dry, every last penny – and more – has been spent. We’re following in the footsteps of the average citi-

zen, who can’t seem to resist pulling out the credit card for pricey purchases. But unlike spend thrifty average Joes, we expect more from our government. We’re wasting billions of dollars on interest payments alone every year. To put things into perspective, Ontario spends $4.7 billion on the administration of justice and $7.5 billion on postsecondary education and training. The cost of service-

ing the provincial debt each year nearly tops both at $10.6 billion. Now that the coffers are truly dry, it’s time to get on the right track and get rid of the debt, even if it means drastically cutting costs over the next few years. Overall, there are bound to be people who are unhappy – take money away from anywhere and it’s going to reduce services and facilities, or affect staffing.

But years down the road, with the debt reduced, that’s a lot of money we could have back to invest in worthwhile projects. Ontario can fund a lot of schools and hospitals with $10 billion, a long-term gain that can’t be overlooked. Short-term, is this the best budget that people can expect? No, because things will be cut, services will be reduced. It might be a rough road, but

follow the path for the next five years and it’s going to be a good decision for the province as a whole. At least that’s the plan. There is a great deal at stake as Ontario’s 444 municipalities begin to realize they will have to make some hard choices. The choice between raising taxes to make up for any shortfall in provincial funding or doing without will be difficult to make.

Sewage treatment plants and schools do not come cheap. Even if Ontario is as overburdened as a beleaguered consumer, it’s never too late to chart our own path. Let’s not be an example of the poor getting poorer, because when you’re in debt to the tune of almost $240 billion, the hole is already deep enough. While the budget might not leave smiles on anyone’s faces for the immediate future, the cuts are going to mean a long-term benefit for our province and be a decision we won’t regret down the line.

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Watering down Canadian politics CHARLES GORDON Funny Town

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he day after Thomas Mulcair was elected leader of the New Democratic Party, Canadians opened their newspapers to see what it all meant. They got the expected assortment of comments about the quality of his acceptance speech, the nature of his support and the feeling in the room. And, in several high-quality national newspapers, they read – or didn’t read – articles about Mulcair’s beard. Image consultants were consulted. “It may be a personal bias, I don’t know,” said one. “I prefer, even in a leader, whether it be political or business, I think I would prefer a man who was clean-shaven myself.” She added that beards made her think of older men. She mentioned Roger Whitaker, a perennial favourite at the National Arts Centre some years ago. This might not have been flattering. A second image consultant was consulted, the article being nothing if not thorough. “My advice to him is if that’s something he’s comfortable with, he certainly needs to keep it clean,” this one said. Another newspaper ran a series of photos of bearded political leaders down through the ages. One was Pierre Trudeau, but the newspaper helpfully pointed out that Trudeau only wore a beard when he was briefly leader of the Opposition in 1979. What important lessons are we to learn from this? Absolutely none. Except that there is a tendency now in the media to reduce any important issue to a lifestyle story. Think of it: In the last election how many stories did you see about Jack Layton’s mustache? And, well before that, how many stories did

you see about Preston Manning changing his hair style? Or Stephen Harper wearing glasses? Why is this? One obvious answer is that the news media think we are stupid, that we can’t handle the details of policy and ideology and want only to read about appearances. Another is that the image story is the easiest one in the world to write. Just phone the image consultant and ask about beards. A more complicated answer stems from what the media see as our obsession with celebrity and personality. If we want to know every detail about, say, Julia Roberts, wouldn’t we want to know the same about Thomas Mulcair? Probably not, but that never stopped an image consultant’s phone from ringing. The obsession with turning news into lifestyle can extend even into the most tragic circumstances. A couple of weeks ago, Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager in a Florida community was shot to death by a white man who said he felt threatened by him. Trayvon was wearing a hoodie, a piece of apparel common among young people. Several days later major newspapers in both Canada and the United States saw fit to publish lengthy articles on the origins and meaning of the hoodie, quoting fashion professors at universities and such. Suffice it to say that if the victim had been wearing a cowboy hat there would have been reporters asking fashion professors about cowboy hats. It has come to this. Fortunately this style of reporting has not always been with us. Otherwise, we would have seen bricklayers interviewed when the Berlin Wall fell. How would you keep your wall from falling? Marie Antoinette’s famous “Let them eat cake” would have followed by recipes from local bakers. When Moses parted the Red Sea, image consultants would have been interviewed. Is it good for a sea to be red? What if it had been blue? But grim days are ahead. You know how there’s this big debate over light rail stations in Ottawa? How long will it be before there are articles about what colour the station walls should be?

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Family reunions and unreasonable expectations BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse pick a fight with my mom at some point in the vacation. Yup, at some point I have to tell my mom everything I dislike about her and everything she’s doing wrong with her life. And because she gives as good as she gets, we end up having a huge row that often ends with me threatening to leave forever. But here’s my theory: My mom and I get along great! My mom is a fun person and I like hanging out with her. She’s also generous, funny,

smart, and patient with the kids. (And did I mention she puts us up in her five-star accommodation for free)? But no matter how much you like someone, there’s a limit to how much time you can spend with a person. My spouse, my children, my friends‌ and especially my feisty, witty mom are all likely to get as fed up with me as I am with them if we cross the threshold from normality into obsessive, in terms of time spent together.

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y children and I just returned from a twoweek family reunion in Scotland. The purpose of the trip was to visit their grandparents and get a sense of our family and local history. Overall, it was great: Sunshine for 13 days; visits to nine different castles and historic sights; train jaunts into Edinburgh; and ice-cream on the beach. We had free accommodation chez grandparents (my mother and stepdad), who cook up a storm every night and offered up delectable European desserts. And we each had our own beds with big, fluffy duvets. It was five-star. The only problem is that I always have a tendency to

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CityVView United Church City Epworth Avenue, Nepean 66Ep (613) 224-1021 www.cityviewunited.org ww Ministers: Rev. Neil Wallace Margie Ann MacDonald

Palm Sunday - April 1 – 10:30 a.m. Maunday Thursday - April 5 - 5:30 p.m. Good Friday - April 6 - 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday - April 8 Early Service – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast – 9:30 a.m. Easter Worship - 10:30 a.m. R0011328479

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Bells Corners United Church 3955 Richmond Rd. (at Moodie Dr.) Ministers: Rev. Angela Bailey Rev. Don Maclean Ruth Sword CE Coordinator Worship 10:00 am Holy Week Services: Maundy Thursday – April 5, 7:00 pm Good Friday – April 6, 10:00 am Easter Sunday April 8, 8:00 am & 10:00 am

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KNOX UNITED CHURCH

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Ministry: Rev. Andrew Jensen, BA, MDiv 25 Gibbard Ave., Ottawa, Ont. K2G 3T9 Near Knoxdale / Greenbank (613) 829-2266 www.magma.ca/~knox Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. (Nursery Available) Tuesday Craft Group: 9:00 a.m. Youth Group: every second Sunday evening EASTER SERVICES April 1st Palm Sunday 10:00 a.m. April 5th Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m. April 6th Good Friday 10:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Sunrise Service 8:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

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Rotary Club, students team up to eliminate polio Kristy Strauss

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EMC entertainment - University of Ottawa musicians and the Rotary Club of West Ottawa are joining forces to help fight polio, a disease that still affects millions in places such as Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Music for Humanity concert will take place on April 14 and will feature graduatelevel musicians with the university’s school of music who will perform a chamber music concert. Funds raised will go to the Rotary club’s PolioPlus

campaign. “I had a great aunt who contracted the virus when she was a toddler,” said Aura Giles, who has been involved as music director for the concert for the last two years. “She suffered the physical deformity, but was a huge inspiration of her inner strength and integrity. She passed away when I was five, but I’m sure she would appreciate my involvement in this event.” Rotary International has been involved in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative for 27 years and to date has raised

$1 billion to fight polio. Rotary International has also provided volunteers to work with health workers on vaccinations and immunizations. On the local level, Alan Bowles of the Rotary Club of West Ottawa said the local chapter has been part of the effort since the beginning. “The fight against polio has been particularly important,” Bowles said. “If you don’t eradicate it, then you’re just trying to contain it.” He said even though polio has been gone from North America for years, it’s still an

important issue to focus on and it’s still affecting those overseas. Giles organized the music for this year’s concert and has been responsible for finding performers, drafting the program and liaising between students and Rotary members. She said she wants the evening to be a fun and relaxing concert. “All of the students are accomplished musicians and budding performers,” Giles said. “I did request that they choose something pleasant (to play).”

Giles said she hopes the audience walks away enjoying the music and feels good about supporting the cause. In addition, she said the concert is a great opportunity for audience members to develop a new appreciation for young musicians in Ottawa. “We always hear about the famous and fantastic visiting artists and it’s important and wonderful to hear these more established artists, but it is also important to support the community,” said Giles. “Students are a big part of that community. Students at the Univer-

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Aura Giles is a University of Ottawa student who is the music director for this year’s Music for Humanity concert.

sity of Ottawa and Carleton become the next generation of music teachers and performers. Ottawa has a very rich musical culture.”

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Hintonburg artist shows love for the city Kristy Strauss

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EMC entertainment - While Megan D’Arcy grew up in Fitzroy Harbour and went to school in Arnprior, she’s always had a love for the city. She remembers visiting Ottawa as a child, which seemed like the big city to her. “I always found cities exciting,” D’Arcy said. “I remember driving into Ottawa when I was little and thinking, ‘Holy cow – it’s so cool with the lights and all the buildings.’ ” D’Arcy has taken her love of the city and of painting cityscapes to the Orange Art Gallery starting April 5 in a solo exhibition called Stepping into Paris. D’Arcy said she never thought of being an artist for a living, but she said she always

enjoyed art classes when she was in school. When she took time off work, she dedicated her time to painting and began experimenting with different styles. She describes her cityscapes as modern, with “cleanliness.” “They’re newer, modern, and kind of funky,” said D’Arcy, who will often go right to the city she features in her work to take photographs before she paints. Some of her works include Montreal, Havana, Barcelona and, this time, Paris. “I don’t want people to think it’s just a photograph,” D’Arcy said. “I want people to feel the city. I like to go to a city, walk around and experience it. When people come to the show I want them to feel like they’re in Paris.”

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D’Arcy said she tries to incorporate aspects of the city she’s painting like its design and architecture, but also likes to include the trees and the people. If she created a piece of art that included a landscape, she said she would want it to have a modern twist. “I don’t really go for the animal paintings or the landscape paintings unless it’s done in a really modern way,” D’Arcy said. She also has work displayed at Canvas Gallery in Toronto and said she recently saw her work on a television home repair show. “I saw a couple of my paintings in (the renovated house),”

D’Arcy said with a smile. “I was just watching and there they were, the two of them on the wall.” While painting had always been a hobby up until a year and a half ago, she said she never thought it was a hobby she could make a living off of. “I’m focusing on it and now and I’ll continue to do that,” she said. “I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from people. I’ve sold a lot, so they’re probably doing well.” For more information on the Orange Art Gallery and Stepping into Paris, visit the website at orangeartgallery. ca.

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Broadview revels in musical experience Teacher wants to cultivate appreciation of arts Kristy Strauss

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EMC entertainment - One boy conquered stage fright. Two Grade 6 boys, who weren’t so enthusiastic about being in a musical, ended up loving being on stage. These were just a couple of the outcomes Leslie Bricker had when she co-directed students in the musical Anansi and the Birds with fellow Broadview Avenue Public School teacher Heather Allardyce. “I want every child to be on stage at least once a year,” said Bricker, who’s the art, drama and dance teacher. The musical has been a project that evolved at the school,

she said. It started out as a way to teach students world percussion instruments, with a lot of west African singing and dancing and drumming in February to celebrate Black History Month. Bricker then began working with staff on a play for Grades 4 to 6 students based on a west African folk tale about a spider named Anansi. She took the story and turned it into a script. From there, the whole school got involved, including students and other members of staff. “Each class is in a different scene and each class gets to act, sing and dance,” said Bricker. “There were teachers

helping with supervision, another teacher did publicity. The principal, Phillip Davies, was one of the tech crew. I’ve never had a principal doing sets and scenery.” Bricker said it was important for her to have a musical of this magnitude performed at Broadview because of the impact the arts makes on young people. “Students involved in music and an instrument score higher on math and language tests because when you’re doing something instrumental, it fires up more areas of your brain than just about anything else,” said Bricker. She said the comments she got back from students were “incredible.” “The kids said that doing

this play taught them how to remember what came before, what do to, and what to do after they finish,” she said. Bricker said she saw firsthand students learning how to be a team member when learning to synchronize their moves and creating a project together. The arts also provide a sense of confidence for young people, said Bricker. Moving forward, she said students in Grades 7 and 8 have already approached her with an idea for the school to do a Broadway musical. “Maybe it’ll be a little different in that I tend to write my own (scripts),” said Bricker. “There are so many extra advantages that the arts give these kids. It builds community like nothing else.”

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Library helps fill out branches of family tree Brier Dodge

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Ottawa City Councillor — Bay Ward SMOKE-FREE PARKS, BEACHES AND PATIOS As of April 2nd, all outdoor areas on municipal property, including parks, playgrounds, beaches and sports fields have gone smoke free. Outdoor restaurant and bar patios as well as roof top terraces and the ByWard and Parkdale Market stands are as well now Smoke Free spaces. Bylaw officers will issue warnings until July 2nd and fines may be issued after then. As Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee, I was pleased to support these new regulations at both Committee and Council.

EMC news - The first link was Lidya Lauerdiere, born Oct. 3, 1898, in Saint-Sauveur, Que. From there, Marianne Jobin was able to trace her husband’s great-great-grandmother’s parents, grandparents, and greatgrandparents, with help from Johanne Chesnickesky, the public services assistant at the Cumberland Library. They used French parishes’ marriage and birth records, death notices and census records. Chesnickesky can pull up army enlistments, immigra-

tion papers, death certificates and even financial statements to help create family trees, but it doesn’t take the hours of poring through old books and microfiches that it used to. The Ottawa Public Library has access to an online database that has made tracing family history simpler. A library card and a bit of detective work can take somebody a long way. “It’s nice to know to tell my daughter, to pass down,” said Jobin, who also works at the library. “It’s nice to know the story of our families.” Library users are able to

book a free two-hour session with Chesnickesky, who will teach them to use the site and begin making connections based on the information available. French Canadians are often easier to track because of the well-kept Quebec parish records that have been put in the database, but immigration records and census forms can provide important links to the past. Following the initial appointment, visitors are able to come back to any of the Ottawa Public Library branches to use the database. Chesnick-

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Marianne Jobin, right, works through a session with Johanne Chesnickesk. esky is available to help at the Cumberland branch at 613580-2424, ext. 39876, as is Diana Hall at the main branch at 613-580-2424, ext. 32139.

Second-hand smoke is a known health hazard and studies have found that it can be as toxic outdoors as indoors. Sadly, every year almost 1,000 smokers and non-smokers in Ottawa die prematurely of tobacco related illness. Hospitalization for smoking-related illnesses costs Ottawa residents almost $40 million per year. If you or someone you know wants to quit smoking, visit www.Ottawa.ca/quitsmoking or call 613- 580-6744 to get help.

EMERALD ASH BORER IN ANDREW HAYDON PARK Between 500 and 1000 ash trees infected with Emerald Ash Borer will be removed from Andrew Haydon Park this spring. Warning signs have been posted in the park and you may see work crews removing trees in the wooded area between Dick Bell Park and Britannia Park. Emerald Ash Borer feeds just under the bark of ash trees. This feeding disrupts the tree’s circulation of water and nutrients. The presence of even a few insects in a tree can kill it. Replacement tree planting in Andrew Haydon Park began last year. Significant ash trees are being injected with TreeAzin, a natural insecticide that can preserve infected ash trees. For more information on this ongoing issue please read www.Ottawa.ca/eab or contact my office.

MOTHER’S DAY TEA You are invited to my second annual Mother’s Day at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre on Thursday May 10 between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. This event is free but you must register! Guests will enjoy lots of food and drink, live music and have the chance to win wonderful prizes. Register on www.BayWardLive.ca or call my office at 613-580-2477.

GREEN BIN COLLECTION GOES WEEKLY Your green bin is now being collected every week, year round. Visit www.Ottawa.ca/greenbin for more information.

HAPPY EASTER I want to wish everyone a happy Easter and remind you that many City of Ottawa programs and services will be closed or have a modified schedule on April 6 (Good Friday) and April 9 (Easter Monday). Visit www.Ottawa.ca for details. As always, I am eager to hear about your thoughts and suggestions for our community & city. My door is always open and I look forward to seeing many of you over the coming summer months. Sincerely,

Mark Taylor Ottawa City Councillor, Bay Ward

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Agriculture Museum set to host egg-cellent Easter weekend Kristy Strauss

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EMC community - MarieSophie Desaulniers describes this year’s Easter weekend at the Canada Agriculture Museum as “baby galore.” “You’ll get to see newborn lambs, newborn chicks, some piglets,” said Desaulniers, director of visitor experience at the museum. “It’s all about spring, renewal, and it’s fresh.” From April 6 to 9, the museum will host a variety of events to celebrate Easter weekend in the capital. Desaulniers said it’s the museum’s first major kick-off weekend of spring and summer, and the annual celebration usually attracts a lot of families. “Easter is our most well-attended event of the year,” she said. “It lasts four days and we’ve gotten feedback from people saying that this is a great outdoor space to spend some quality family time.” As part of the long weekend, the museum will feature baby animals for children to meet and to learn about animal life cycles. “For the kids, they’re realizing that animals have a life cycle and just like them, they get to be a baby, a young one, a teenager and then an adult,” said Desaulniers.

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The Canada Agriculture Museum is kicking off the spring season with its annual Easter weekend celebration where children can meet baby animals, enjoy an egg hunt and spend time with the family. She said the newborn babies will also show children that animals give birth in early spring because food is easier to find. Desaulniers also said children learn why spring is an important time for farmers so their animals can prosper before the cooler autumn months. Younger children will be able to take part in the museum’s annual Easter egg hunt and older children can take part in a scavenger hunt. For the parents, Desaulniers said the museum’s demonstra-

tion kitchen will be set up to learn how to make hot cross buns and other bread recipes. “We’re going to be talking about other bread recipes that are important for Easter time and for other parts of the world,” she said. The weekend will also allow children to learn the life cycle of rabbits and why the animal is associated with Easter. The museum, located on Prince of Wales Drive, will be open Easter weekend from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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real saint, that’s what she is,” Mother said for the umpteenth time that Saturday morning. “We think we’re poor ... now that’s poor!” The conversation was between Mother and my sister Audrey and it must have been very important because I wasn’t brought into the discussion. Mother had emptied out the blue sugar bowl of every cent of her egg money and put it in her little change purse. We were heading into Renfrew for the week’s supplies and that day my sister and I were going too. Audrey and I were usually left at home to do house chores. But it was the day before Easter Sunday and just maybe there would be a few store-bought chocolate eggs on Mother’s list. We headed right for Walker’s Store. Mother and Audrey moved like they had a purpose. They went right to the ladies’ hat department. Such an array. Every colour, every shape and all bedecked with ribbons and silk flowers. Mother and Audrey tried on just about every hat on the long counter. “Too fancy,” Mother said. “Too many flowers and not enough ribbon,” Audrey said, as they tried on one after the other. Finally, one appealed to both of them. It was plainer

MARY COOK Mary Cook’s Memories than I fancied, but I didn’t have a say in the matter. Straw it was, with a wide ribbon. Only one small dark purple velvet flower was on the very front of the hat. Mother took it over to the counter and counted out $1.25 cents. I wasn’t sure if Mother or my sister Audrey would be wearing it on Easter Sunday, but it would be fancier than the ones both had been wearing for years. Back at the farm, Audrey was in the house unpacking the few packages and I could see Mother heading out the lane again with the buggy. I guessed she was going to Briscoe’s General Store for something she had forgotten. Easter Sunday was a special day for me. My hair had been tied up in rags all night, my best dress washed and starched and my short white gloves sparkling clean. I was astonished, however, to find Mother was wearing the same old hat she had worn on Easter Sunday for years. “Aren’t you going to wear your new hat, Mother?”

I asked. “Not today, Mary ... now hurry, we’ll be late for church.” We went right up to the front pew where we always sat. Directly across from us the minister’s wife always sat ramrod straight and alone. Always in the same black dress with a white lace collar and the same black felt hat. Never looking left or right. But that Sunday I couldn’t believe my eyes! There she was, in the same dress, but in the hat Mother had bought the day before. I let out a gasp and poked Audrey. She put a finger to her lips. The service started and the minister, climbing up into the little pulpit at the front of the church. I couldn’t take my eyes off the minister’s wife. And then she did something very unusual. She turned her head and looked right at Mother. She nodded ever so slightly, gave the faintest smile and then turned her face back to her husband. The first hymn, Christ the Lord Has Risen Today, echoed through the church.

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EMC news - Karen James from Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services works closely with drug and alcohol addicts. Some are adults in recovery, others are teenagers who abuse hard drugs and alcohol. She’s worked in the field for 17 years and on March 29, James attended a workshop where she learned even more about dealing with youth who have substance abuse issues, hearing stories from colleagues in related areas. “So far it’s interesting, and I think it’s laying a framework that will be very helpful for people in the field,” said James, who was on break from the workshop that took place at the Hellenic Meeting and Reception Centre on Prince of Wales Drive. About 170 youth workers from education, youth justice, employment, Aboriginal youth services and children/ youth mental health services gathered at the centre to hear about a document put together by Addictions Ontario that was developed by experts and

includes best practices for helping clients with substance abuse issues. “We’re looking at a collective experience of people and bringing them together,” said Dave Roy, director of addiction services at HopeGreyBruce Mental Health and Addiction Services in Owen Sound. The document was launched in 2008 and has been presented to workers across Ontario. “We wanted it to be a live document, and keep it fresh,” said Deborah Irwin, manager of Algoma Family Services based in Sault Ste. Marie. Roy said the document outlines what is most effective in helping young people with addiction problems. For example, he said harm reduction is outlined as an effective way of helping people with addictions. Harm reduction, explained Roy, is about helping people who aren’t ready to quit. “If they’re not ready to change, we look at what’s the best we can do until they get to the point where they want to stop,” Roy said, adding that he deals with youth

Then we have Dante’s sister, Domino, who is an 11-year old female tuxy. She weighs only 7.5 lbs. but is the queen of the house and presides over her two brothers (we also have Dylan who does not like to dress up). Domino is fearless and loves to ride in the car.

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that can be misused,” she said. “It’s more socially acceptable than drug use.” James, who also works with high schools in the area, said she’s noticed more young people using hard drugs like OxyContin and opiates. She added that mental illness and addictions go hand in hand, and the issue of addiction is complex. “Mental health issues are often hiding underneath addiction,” James said. “Addiction needs to get more focused on and right now, it isn’t. Addicts are not people to be thrown away. Youth are at risk and we need to be open and understanding of the origins of addictions.”

This neutered male, brown tabby Domestic Longhair cat is about seven years old. He was surrendered to the shelter by his owner on March 26. Leo loves to have his ears rubbed and to tell you about everything about his day. He has an inquisitive mind and a regal presence. Leo gets along best with people who appreciate a strong-willed, spirited cat, and he needs an owner who can handle an independent-minded feline who loves being petted, but who can also be a rough player. No small children or other pets in Leo’s forever home, please! He wants owners who he can have all to himself!

GAINING A BABY DOESN’T MEAN LOSING A PET

Every year hundreds of animals are surrendered to the Ottawa Humane Society when a new baby arrives. Myths and false information about cats and dogs frighten new parents into giving up their animal friend, who could be a warm and loving companion for a child. We’re busting the myths associated with pets and infants so that you can ensure your pet stays with you and your growing family. Myth: Living with pets causes birth defects. Fact: While toxoplasmosis, a diseasecausing parasite found in cat feces, can cause serious birth defects, it is more commonly found in uncooked or undercooked meat. Toxoplasmosis is very uncommon in Canada and transmission through the family cat is extremely rare. Tip: Have someone other than the pregnant woman clean the litter box. If the pregnant woman must clean the litter box, she should wear rubber gloves and a face mask, and thoroughly wash

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First we have Lacocoon Dante, who is a 10-year old male red tabby Maine Coon. The Lacocoon part of his name is from the cattery in Lacolle, Quebec where he was born. We just call him Dante. He is so amenable that he doesn’t mind people picking him up.

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BILLY ID#A140129 Meet Billy, a neutered male, sable and white German Shepherd mix. This handsome boy is just over a year old and was brought to the shelter as a stray on January 27. He is full gown at 22 kilograms – a medium-sized bundle of energy ready to settle in to his forever home. Billy loves to go for daily walks – he is a very active dog! He loves to play with toys but sometimes needs guidance and he needs to learn how to share them. He’s looking for a forever home with teens and adults who can take an active role in his training. He’d rather not live with cats and would be happiest as the only dog in his new home. Billy benefitted for participating in the OHS L.E.A.D. (Leadership Education with Adolescents and Dogs) program, where he learned basic obedience and socialization. He’s got a strong foundation and knows his basic commands, but he needs owners who will provide consistency so he can truly excel.

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who are involved in binge drinking. “Harm reduction says to look at your drinking and ask if there’s any way we can reduce it so it’s not as harmful. So you’re not drinking to the point of alcohol poisoning, you can reduce it back and that’s a start.” Roy also said that alcohol is the most widely used substance and it kills more young people than all other illegal drugs combined. Irwin added that alcohol is a major issue that addiction professionals face with their clients because it’s so readily available. “Society tends not to look at alcohol as being a substance

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her hands afterward. She should also wear gloves while gardening to avoid coming into contact with feces from other outdoor cats, and thoroughly wash her hands afterward. Consult your physician if you are concerned about the risks of toxoplasmosis. Myth: My pet will get angry and hurt my child. Fact: While all pets react differently, you should never leave the baby alone with your pet, even after the baby is crawling or walking. This way you can keep an eye on the situation and protect your child from an exuberant pet (and protect your pet from an enthusiastic child). Tip: Make sue you spend time with your pet and baby together, so your pet views the newcomer and the new relationship as a positive experience. Myth: Infants are more susceptible to pet-related allergies. Fact: Many allergies are to things like laundry detergents or new food.

Please note: The Ottawa Humane Society has many other companion animals available for adoption. Featured animals are adopted quickly! To learn more about adopting an animal from the Ottawa Humane Society please contact us: Website: www.ottawahumane.ca Email: Adoptions@ottawahumane.ca Telephone: (613) 725-3166 x258

Tip: If your child shows symptoms of allergies, consult an allergist. Don’t assume allergy symptoms, if they arise, are caused by a pet. Myth: The addition of a new family member is a disruption too great for your pet to tolerate. Fact: A new family member may be difficult for your pet, and all animals react if their routine is disrupted, or they feel they have been displaced, but these reactions can be minimized by careful preparation and working with your pet before you bring home the baby. Tip: Gradually accustom your pet to spending less time with you. Avoid drastically decreasing attention after the baby comes home, which will likely make your pet feel stressed. If your pet is particularly attached to the motherto-be, another family member should develop a closer relationship with the animal to ensure that the animal doesn’t suddenly feel abandoned when the new baby arrives.

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“Everyone has a family member who has been affected by cancer, it is important to help,” he said. Alex Wark was lucky number three when it came to having his chest waxed. Rubbing his bright red mark on his chest, Wark said it wasn’t as bad as he thought it would be. “Waiting was the hard part,” Wark said. Donations are accepted online. Find the link by visiting the fraternity’s Facebook page by searching “Wax Off for Cancer” at facebook.com.

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EMC news - Members of a fraternity at Carleton University took an unusually painful route to raise money for cancer treatments and research during an event organized for March 28. The members of the Carleton chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity offered up their chests during the Wax Off for Cancer fundraiser, to support the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. Chests, eyebrows and backs were waxed for the amusement of onlookers and to encourage donations. Ross Jesseau, who organizes philanthropic efforts for the fraternity, said the event was Kappa Sigma’s own take on the Shave for a Cure-type events. The fraternity has already raised $1,400 and is hoping to reach the $5,000 mark by the end of April. The members want their donation to have a direct impact on the Ottawa community. “One hundred per cent of the proceeds will go to the foundation,” Jesseau added. “And it is for cancer treatments and machinery for cancer wards.” Jesseau said the main thing is to help out people who are in need.

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EMC news - The city announced on March 31 they have reached a tentative agreement with OC Transpo’s bargaining unit. No details have been re-

leased about the agreement, but Mayor Jim Watson confirmed the city and union feel this deal is both fair and economical. “I think you can appreciate that we need to present this to the members first,” Watson said

at a press conference. “But I can assure you, this agreement is both fair to employees and taxpayers.” On hand to make the announcement was transit commissioner Diane Deans, new transit manager John Manconi

and local transit union 279 president Garry Queale and vice-president Mike Aldrich. “The public can rest easy that when they walk to the bus stop, the bus will be there, not picketers,” Queale said. Deans noted this is a new

era of co-oporation between all parties. It marked the first time in 23 years the city and the union have come to a collective agreement before the expiry of an existing contract. The presence of Manconi created a positive enviornment,

according to both Watson and Queale. Watson indicated he plans to recommend council ratify the agreement, while Queale said he plans to recommend the same to his membership. Details of the tentative agreement will remain confidential until submitted to city council and the union for ratification in the coming weeks.

Fishing, hunting experts will conduct seminars at Valley Fishing and Outdoors Show in Carp By JEFF MAGUIRE The ‘Valley Fishing and Outdoors Show’ returns to Carp April 13-15 and with more exhibitors, additional prizes and numerous seminars featuring hunting and fishing experts, this year’s venture promises to be the best ever. The Carp Fairgrounds and Arena complex is once again the site for the 13th edition of the always popular, threeday presentation. “This is the biggest show of its kind in Eastern Ontario,” says chief organizer Dave Arbour of Valley Outdoors

Promotions. “We will have some of the best known experts in the business on hand,” Arbour states. Among them are David Chong and Doug Brownridge who will deliver the ‘BassTalk’ seminars on Saturday morning and afternoon, April 14. Each will be one hour long. Chong and Brownridge are among Canada’s most successful bass tournament winners and their seminars are acknowledged to be “the most informative in the field.” Sunday, April 15 will feature more

outstanding fishing seminars! “Be sure to participate in our new Musky Hot Stove with Matt Clay of Musky Canada,” Arbour stresses. “Dale McNair (another expert) will also be participating in the Musky panel.” Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock Canadian Angler Hall of Fame inductee “Big Jim” McLaughlin takes centre stage. “With his many years of experience Big Jim is always a hit,” Arbour underlines. Also on the fishing side, the Ottawa Fly-fishing Society will lecture on their sport.

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The Carp presentation is a family-oriented event with lots of games and prizes for children and the young at heart. For many people the exhibit halls are the main attraction. “We have expanded and that means more things to see and do,” Arbour promises. The Carp Fishing and Outdoors Show covers every possible fishing and hunting need, things for the cottage, including docks as well as information on how to book hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure trips. “This year we will have many new outfitters on hand to help you plan an adventure trip, anything from a fishing weekend to salmon fishing or bear, moose and caribou hunts,” the promoter states. “There is truly something for everyone who likes the outdoors. “This year’s event is made possible by great sponsors such as Rapala, Shimano, Lucky Strike, Quaker Boy, Tie Boss and the Stittsville Shooting Range,” Arbour says. The show hours are Friday 4-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To reach the Carp Fairgrounds and Arena Complex travel to Carp Village which is easily accessible via major highway routes including March Road, Carp Road and Highway 417. It is located minutes north of Scotiabank Place, home of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators. The fairgrounds are on Carp Rd. (Ottawa Rd. 5), past the four-way stop in the middle of the village. If you are coming from Kanata or Stittsville, drive to the top of the hill and look for entrances to the grounds which will be easy to find on your right. If you are traveling from locations in West Carleton such as Dunrobin and Fitzroy Harbour the fairgrounds will be on your left as you enter Carp. People driving from outside the immediate area can reach Carp via Hwy. 7 or Hwy. 417, east from Carleton Place and Arnprior or west from Ottawa. Take the Carp Rd. exit and follow the signs to the village. Arbour is also the man behind the ‘Valley Gun and Hunting Show’ which runs at the same location in Carp annually. This year’s event will once again operate Labour Day weekend, Saturday Sept. 1 and Sunday Sept. 2. In March Arbour organized the second annual ‘Renfrew Gun Show’ which was highly successful. On May 12 Valley Outdoors Promotions will offer the second annual ‘Brockville Gun and Hunting Show’ at Brockville Memorial Centre. On Sept. 15 they will present the ‘Havelock Gun and Hunting Show’. Watch for future articles and advertising highlighting those upcoming productions! For additional information about the Valley Fishing and Outdoors Show, as well as the other trade shows managed by Arbour, visit the website: www.valleysportsmanshow.com

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“They will be discussing the set-up of fly fishing gear in preparation to target local species including bass, pike, pan fish and trout,” Arbour explains. “There will also be casting demonstrations as well as discussions about the rods, reels and flies appropriate for landing these species. “In addition there will be hands on opportunities for casting and tying flies,” he outlines. There is also “a gun show within the show” and the $8 admission price (children under 12 get in free if accompanied by an adult) covers both the main event and the gun show. Parking at Carp Fairgrounds is plentiful and free of charge! Arbour says those interested in hunting wild turkey will not want to miss the Valley Fishing and Outdoors Show. “Friday evening will be all about turkeys with Quaker Boy pro staffer Adrian Hare taking the seminar stage. “Adrian will help you develop the techniques required to land that big spring gobbler,” the chief organizer says. Also Friday, Kevin Bartley from Gobblestalker Calls will be at the show discussing the importance of turkey calling. He will give a demonstration relative to the principle design and maintenance of turkey calls. A recent addition to this year’s show is Taylor Wright, host of the Canadian Tradition hunting show. Wright, who hails from Chaffey’s Locks, will be hanging his hat at the Eastern Canadian Outfitters booth. He will appear at the show for a few hours on both Saturday and Sunday to meet and talk with hunting enthusiasts. “He’s a big name and he’s sure to be a major attraction,” Arbour says. Many prizes Those in attendance might be fortunate enough to win one or more of the hourly prizes which will be given throughout this year’s show. The only catch is that door prize winners must be on site in order to win. In addition, Arbour says Eastern Canadian Outfitters is donating a fishing trip for two which includes accommodations and a boat and motor for a week. Fernleigh Lodge is sponsoring a week of family fun and fishing, with lodging in a housekeeping cottage. The trips are valued at $1,000 each. Another interesting aspect of the 2012 extravaganza is the Big Buck, Bear and Moose Contest. Mounts can be brought in on Thursday, April 12 (the day before the show) from 4-8 p.m. and again on Friday, April 13 from 1-9 p.m. “Entrants have a chance to win one of five firearms or other prizes and hidden prizes will also be awarded,” Arbour explains. “Experts from FROW (Foundation for the Recognition of Ontario Wildlife) will be on hand to measure your animal,” he notes. For participants, entries cannot be picked up again until 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 15 the final day of the event.

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EMC news - How can we work together to build a better city? The City of Ottawa will host a summit to discuss how land-use planning can lead to a more vibrant city on April 26 at the CE Centre at 4899 Uplands Dr., near the airport. With development issues becoming the most heated topics in neighbourhoods across Ottawa, the formerly dull area of land-use planning has inspired new heights of interest. The day-long event is an opportunity to discuss the plan-

ning challenges facing Ottawa with Mayor Jim Watson, planning committee chairman Peter Hume (councillor for Alta Vista Ward), planning professionals, development industry representatives, businesses and community members. The summit will invite Toronto-based urban planner and Perverse Cities author Pamela Blais as the keynote speaker. Blais’ book, subtitled Hidden Subsidies, Wonky Policy and Urban Sprawl, argues that both flawed public policy and market distortions contribute to promoting unsustainable urban sprawl.

Blais’ talk at 10:15 a.m. will be followed by roundtable discussions on several topics, including growth in rural areas, tall buildings and suburban development. Jeffery Tumlin, a “leading thinker in transit-oriented development,” according to city press release, will also speak to what Ottawa should plan for its future light-rail transit hubs. His 1 p.m. speech will be followed by more roundtable chats on transit-oriented development, community design plans and economic development.

At the end of the day, Hume will close off with a summation of the day’s discussions. In May, the city’s planning committee will receive a report on the key themes that come out of the planning summit. That report will “help shape future planning initiatives and the work programs for the review of the Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan and Infrastructure Master Plan,” according to the city. Space is limited and the city says to register by April 11 to ensure a spot. Register by emailing planningsummit@ ottawa.ca or calling 311.

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In Ottawa the coming of spring means rain showers bringing flowers, but it also means looking at budgets for the next fiscal year. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is now in the process of reviewing its 2012-13 budget. School trustees ensure that the tax dollars provided by the Provincial Government are well spent on our students. The annual budget provides for payment of all expenses incurred for school purposes including staffing, textbooks, curriculum materials, school buildings, property and equipment. The proposed OCDSB budget for 2012-13 is $804 million. This money will educate 70,000 students from kindergarten to grade 12 with over 9,000 staff and 147 school buildings. With these numbers the OttawaCarleton District School Board has a major impact on our community. The OCDSB capital budget is something quite different. It is the cost of building new schools and making major repairs to old ones. Most of this budget is funded by the Provincial Government, as the School Board has only $10 million in uncommitted reserves for capital cost projects. However, recent population growth would justify building at least 3 new schools in our expanding neighbourhoods such as Barrhaven, Stittsville, Kanata and Orleans. Three new schools would cost $45 million. We have not been given funding from the Provincial Government to do this. There are no plans for any new school in Bay Ward, only plans for general maintenance of its current schools. As anyone who has done home renovations knows it sometimes costs as much to fix a building that to build a new one. Broadview Public School is an older school than was recently in the news because it needs major repairs and updates that will cost $7.5 million. At this time the School Board does not have the funds to do more than regular maintenance (unfortunately). School Board trustees are doing the best with what has been allocated by the Provincial Government. When it comes to capital projects we are limited in funds and must try to make the best with what is available. The recent provincial budget was not encouraging on issues such as building new schools. Your Member of Provincial Parliament is the one who needs to hear how important capital spending on schools contributes to the success of our students, If you would like to comment on the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board budget or other School Board related matters then please send me an e-mail at Theresa. kavanagh@ocdsb.ca. Physical Activity for Students Pilot Project On February 14 the Board passed my motion directing School Board staff to proceed with a pilot program for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 to encourage regular physical activity outside of school hours. Three to six schools with intermediate student populations will be invited to participate on a voluntary basis including at least one rural school. I am very proud that the School Board is taking physical activity seriously by agreeing to take on this project. It is a well known that students who do physical activity are not only healthier but also do well in school. Healthy bodies bring health minds. Lakeview Public School’s Annual Mayfair

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$350 for a Complete 11-Piece Set of Men’s or Ladies’ TNT Golf Clubs (a $750 Value)

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$15 for 18 Holes of Golf at Emerald Pines Golf Club (a $30 Value)

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ESTATE CLEAN OUT Stittsville Lions Hall Sat April 7. Admission $5, 6am Fill 2 Grocery Bags for $40, 8am, Fill 2 Bags For $20, 9:30am Fill 2 Bags FREE! 10am Auction of Neat Stuff Found: Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Books, Tools and more!

3 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 baths, 2 appliances, unfinished basement, one parking spot. $1007 per month plus utilities.

613-831-3445 613-257-8629 www.rankinterrace.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

BUSINESS SERVICES ALL CHIMNEY REPAIR & RESTORATION. Brick & stonework. Workmanship guaranteed. Free estimates. Call Jim, 613-291-1228, or 613-8312550

First month free -limited time KANATA Beautiful treed views. 8 Acres of Park Setting. Secure 24hr monitoring. 100 Varley Lane

House Cleaning

Service Sparkle & Shine. Professional, dependable, customer-oriented. Bi/Weekly. Tailored to your needs. For a free consultation/estimate. 613-295-3663 MELVIN’S

INTERIOR PAINTING Professional Work. Reasonable Rates. Honest . Clean. Free Estimates. References. 613-831-2569 Home 613-355-7938 Cell. RENOVATIONS CONTRACTOR IKEA kitchens, ceramic tile, hardwood, laminate, basements, carpentry & decks. Experienced. Seniors discount. Please contact Ric: ric@SmartRenos.com or 613-831-5555. “Simple Green Solution.” (European Craftsmen). Professional Painting & Wallpapering services. Experience the difference. “Green Promise”. Free estimates. Contact: Laszlo at (613)859-1146 or laszlota@gmail.com Quality since 1984.

KANATA RENTAL TOWNHOMES

3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 5 appliances and more, located in established area, on site management office, 323 Steeplechase Dr. (just off Stonehaven Dr) Kanata, K2M 2N6, call 613-592-0548 Waterfront on Big Rideau Lake. 3 bdrm + office & loft space. Available June 1st. $1500/mth for long term rental. See Kijiji for pics 613-283-9852.

FOR SALE Brand New Mattress SetsSingle Sets Starting $150, Double Sets Starting $189, Queen Sets Starting $299. Delivery Available, 3768 Hwy 43 West Smiths Falls (613)284-8281. CEDAR LUMBER for decks &Fences. CEDAR TREES for hedging, now booking installation jobs, for Spring plant. For pricing visit us at www.warrencedarproducts.com or phone 613-628-5232 Cedar trees. 4-6’. $3 ea. if you dig. If we dig, $4 ea. 613-269-4664.

A&M LAWN Maintenance: Lawn & Garden Clean-up, Aeration, Lawn cutting. Maynard 613-290-0552

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MORTGAGES

daily for landscaping work! Competitive, Energetic, Honestly a MUST!

592-4248 www.taggart.ca

HAVE YOU BEEN DENIED, Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits? The Disability claims advocacy clinic can help. Contact Allison Schmidt 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca

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PropertyStarsJobs.com DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 3 or 1: Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. No Exp. Needed!! Plus extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits package. Skills needed -ability to travel 3 months at a time, valid license, high school diploma or GED. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers. Click here to apply, keyword: Driver. HELP WANTED!!! Make $1000 a week processing our mail! FREE supplies! Helping Homeworkers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start immediately! www.national-workers.com Part time supervisor needed immediately employment for store attendance supervisor, work 2 hours anytime & earn daily. (paul.gingrich@aol.com)

Cleaning woman available, 15 yrs experience with own supplies. References. For affordable home help. Call Kathy 613-302-1699.

HUNTING SUPPLIES

Sunday April 8th, 9:30 3:30pm. Information 613-749-1847.

mmacdc342@rogers.com (Buy/Sell) Lanark/Perth Gun, Hunting & Sportsman Show. Lanark Community Centre, 67 Princess St. April 21 and 22. Info: (905)623-1778. Admission $6.00, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-3. Hunting, Fishing, Outdoors. New/Used/Collectible.

www.emcclassified.ca

PERSONAL

PERSONAL

A CRIMINAL RECORD preventing you from traveling? ExpressPardons.com Canada’s Fastest Pardon and Waiver Service can help! Solutions from $49/month. Apply online/toll free at 1-866-416-6772

**LIVETALK** All New Gals Choose 1 or 2 girls, listen to fantasies. Anything goes. Call 1-900-561-1000 $1.99/minute. or call 1-800-711-2525 for .90/min for $38 Special!

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Do you want to stop drinking? There are no dues or fees for A.A. Membership. The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. Phone 613-258-3881 or 613-826-1980. Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? We can help.

Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups 613-860-3431 WESTBORO

LEGION BRANCH 480 389 Richmond, Rd. Ottawa. BINGO every Wednesday at 6:45p.m. Door and canteen open at 5:00p.m 613-725-2778

FREE TO TRY!! 1-866-732-0070 *** Live girls. Call#7878 or 1-888-628-6790, You choose! Live! 1-888-544-0199** Hot Live Conversation! Call #5015 or 1-877-290-0553 18+

FOR RENT

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$$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com

TRUE Advice! TRUE Clarity! TRUE Psychics! 1-877-3423032 or 1-900-528-6256 or Mobile #3563 (18+) 3.19/min. www.truepsychics.ca

PETS DOG SITTING. Experienced retired breeder providing lots of TLC. My home. Smaller dogs only. References available. $17-$20 daily. Marg 613-721-1530.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom bungalow, Harold St., Smiths Falls. Finished basement, 3 baths, fenced in yard with pool. Main floor laundry, central air, hardwood throughout. $249,500. Call (613)284-9431. Building Lot, Village of Franktown. 3/4 acre. 205’ foot frontage. Culvert entrance in.

Hydro. 2011 Survey. 45K. 613-591-9977

Brockville- 3,000 sq ft fieldstone home on 1 acre lot. Built by contractor for own use, quality construction. $450,000. Info/ viewing (613) 342-7371.

ESTATE SALE Lifelease apt., Harmer House. 60+ seniors bldg., Bell’s Corners. Bright, quiet 2 bdrm/1.5 bath corner suite. S/W exposure, top floor, concrete bldg. New appliances, paint, carpet, windows. Large living/dining room, eat-in kitchen, W/D, A/C, ample storage. Monthly fee. $154,900. (Motivated sellers) Call Jody Lavoie, Royal Lepage Team Realty, 613-216-6070

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

MORTGAGES 1ST & 2ND /L.O.C. Private Funds Available Credit Problems? I have solutions. Please contact Jack Ronson 1-855-847-7337 Metro City Mortgages, Belleville. Licence#M08004515 Broker#10202

FINANCIAL/INCOME TAX Personal Income Tax

preparation (EFILE) with strategic advice. CMA-trained in Income Tax. $100 per return, max 3 hours. Mike 613 277-6171 Tax Returns! Do you hate doing your taxes? I am a retired accountant and I love doing them. Contact PJ Parker (613)828-0501.

MUSIC Experienced teacher accepting students for flute, recorder or theory lessons. All ages and levels welcome. Contact Beverley Robinson 613-744-8190

$1350

WORLD CLASS DRUMMER (of Five Man Electrical Band) is now accepting students. Private lessons, limited enrollment, free consultation. Call Steve, 613-831-5029. www.stevehollingworth.ca

$1150 $1050 $950

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613-688-1483

*HOT TUB (SPA) Covers-Best Price. Best quality. All shapes and colours. Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

Hunter Safety/Canadian Firearms Courses and exams throughout the year. Organize a course and yours is free. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

**RECEIPTS FOR CLASSIFIED WORD ADS MUST BE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF AD BOOKING**

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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COIN AND STAMP SALE New location the RA CENTER - 2451 Riverside Drive

LAWN & GARDEN

CRIMINAL RECORD? Moneyback guarantee, 100,000+ Record Removals since 1989. Confidential, Fast Affordable, A+ BBB rating, assures Employment & travel freedom. Call for FREE INFO Booklet. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.removeyourrecord.com

HELP WANTED

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Hunter Safety Canadian Firearms Course. Carp. May 18, 19, 20. Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

LEGAL

TOP DOLLAR PAID for used guitars, amplifiers, banjos etc. No hassle - pickup MILL MUSIC RENFREW 1-877-484-8275 or 613-432-4381

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Horse, Tack, Equipment Consignment Sale. Galetta Livestock. EASTER SAT. APRIL 7th. Galetta Ontario. 1/2 hour W. of Kanata. Tack 10 am, Equip. Noon, Horses 2 pm. Consign early. 613-622-1295.

KANATA Available Immediately 0301.CL309846

AUCTIONS

HUNTING SUPPLIES

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES American Flyer and Lionel trains, locomotives, rolling stock, track, accessories. Many in original boxes. Offers considered for part or all. 613-359-6168.

CLASSIFIED

PHONE:

1-888-967-3237 1-888-WORD ADS

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trilliumcollege.ca

0301.332055

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31 FOOT Park Model, sleeps 4, full stand up shower. Specially built trailer, call for details. Very nice landscaped lot with decks, Must see in person. Will not last long at this price. $19,900 firm. Can be seen at Reid’s Lake Campground, Renfrew. 613-851-2865

Mazda3 Touring Edition, Grey, one owner, no accidents, 17� Alloy Rims, Winter Tires & Rims, Sunroof, XM Receiver, AUX Audio, A/C, ABS, $10,500. (613)913-2569.

Restored stone house on 2-1/2 acres. See propertyguys.com #159786. Open house April 7, 2-4 p.m.

TRAILERS/RV’s 25Ft-Mallard Trailer. Sleeps 6 person. Great deal. Comes with 2 decks plus Cedar Gazebo with shingled roof. Great package deal $14,900 or B.O. Can be seen at Reids Lake Campground. Renfrew. 613-851-2865

VACATIONS & COTTAGES Quiet adult campground near Merrickville on Rideau River. Big lots. All services. Good fishing. Season $1150. 613-269-4664.

VEHICLES 2001 Chev S-10 ZR2, 350,000 km, air, tilt, cruise. 3 door. Good shape. (Brand) new brakes, new windshield, 31� tires, Reese trailer hitch, truck is heavy duty, comes with cap. $3,300 o.b.o. (613)283-6340.

WEDDING WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS & Funerals, location of your choice. Also available small weddings, my home, weekdays. The Rev. Alan Gallichan. 613-726-0400.

WORK WANTED

Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9 Largest Venue in Eastern Ontario! Smiths Falls – 2 Giant Arenas VENDORS WANTED 613-205-1646 www.sfgunshow.com WORK WANTED

WORK WANTED

PLANNED GIVING & MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER (Permanent Part-time) The Planned Giving & Major Gifts Officer will enhance revenues for CWF by identifying, developing and securing planned gifts and major personal gifts from individuals.

Residential, commercial and cottage property Landscaping, decks, fences, patios, interlock, painting, demolition and junk removal, etc.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

INDUSTRIAL MILLWRIGHT Scapa North America, a leading manufacturer of adhesive tape products is seeking an Industrial Millwright for its Renfrew Operations. The position involves a broad range of routine and non-routine maintenance responsibilities for light to heavy manufacturing equipment. Shift work is required for this position.

Will consider third or fourth year apprentice. Please submit your resume by April 10th, 2012 to: renfrewhr@scapa.com We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 8A((-*&+

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VACATIONS & COTTAGES

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VACATIONS & COTTAGES

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Best Theratronics Ltd. is a Canadian company of TeamBest™. We became a member of the Best family in May 2008. We manufacture external beam therapy units and self-contained blood irradiators. We have created a new product line of cyclotrons (B14p, B35p and the B70p) for radioisotope production. The team brings with it a diverse range of knowledge from around the world. TeamBest™ is driven by one primary goal - to provide the best products and services to customers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: s $ISMANTLES TESTS AND ANALYSES MALFUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT USING drawings, manufacturers manuals, hand and power tools, test apparatus to determine the location and cause of defects. s 2EPAIRS OR REPLACES DEFECTIVE MACHINE PARTS OR EQUIPMENT USING HAND OR POWER TOOLS $ESIGNS OR IMPROVES THE REPLACEMENTS OF defective parts. s 2EQUISITIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS AND FORWARDS DEFECTIVE PARTS FOR repair. s #HECKS ADJUSTS AND LUBRICATES EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE PROPER operation; performs routine preventative maintenance as REQUIRED s 2EQUIRED TO PERFORM HEAVY PHYSICAL WORK IN A SAFE MANNER )NSTALLS NEW EQUIPMENT s 2ECORDS REPAIR WORK PERFORMED AND THE CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT s -AINTAINS THE WORKPLACE IN A NEAT AND SAFE CONDITION s 0ERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: s .ORMALLY #OMMUNITY #OLLEGE GRADUATION YEAR -ACHINE Shop program) plus completion of a recognized machinist APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM WITH A 0ROVINCIAL #ERTIlCATE OF 1UALIlCATION OR WITH A #OMMUNITY #OLLEGE DIPLOMA IN %LECTRONIC %NGINEERING OR THE EQUIVALENT WITH A TO YEARS OF related experience. Work experience as a Millwright would be an asset. s 4HIS POSITION IS CLASSIlED AS h.UCLEAR %NERGY 7ORKERv OR .%7 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DElNITION PROVIDED IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE #ANADIAN .UCLEAR 3AFETY #OMMISSION s -UST BE ABLE TO PERFORM MEDIUM TO HEAVY WORK LIFTING AND positioning materials, parts and tools weighing up to 25 kg. s -UST HAVE A THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF MACHINING METHODS and shop mathematics and machine operations or thorough knowledge of electrical controls and machine tool controls. s -UST BE ABLE TO OPERATE OVERHEAD CRANES WITH SLING AND LIFTING attachments. s -UST BE KNOWLEDGEABLE OF AND COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and generally work in such a manner as to ensure own safety and health and that of others who may be affected by the incumbent’s work. s -UST HAVE EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO WORK effectively in a team environment. s -AY BE REQUIRED TO WORK EVENING SHIFT

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC / MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN LOCATION – OTTAWA, ON STATUS – FULL TIME

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will require an Industrial Millwright license with several years of related experience. The individual should have a good working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics and electrical experience would be considered an asset.

Is looking for • Experienced Heavy Equipment and Truck Mechanic. • Wash Truck Operator • Parts Department Shipper and Receiver. Knowledge of Heavy equipment and truck parts an asset.

John Steckly, Civil Engineering Technologist Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin Street West Arnprior, Ontario Tel.: (613) 623-4234 ext. 238 Fax: (613) 623-9960 jsteckly@arnprior.ca

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

As one of Canada’s largest not for profit leaders in wildlife conservation, research, and advocacy, we are seeking to fill the following position.

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Applicants must work well in a team environment, be flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends.

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Playoff drive has Sens soaring with Sportsnet By Rob Brodie OttawaSenators.com

The Ottawa Senators’ surprising rise to playoff contention has been a hit with television viewers. Fans are tuning into the team in record numbers on Sportsnet East, the team’s regional rights holder since the network launched in 1998. Through games played March 23, Senators telecasts were attracting an average per-minute audience of 196,200 per night, an increase of 24 per cent over the 2010-11 campaign. “We’re approaching 200,000 viewers per broadcast and that’s the highest our Senators numbers have ever been,� said Rob Corte, the network’s vice-president of production. “We’re very pleased and it’s indicative of how the team is (playing) and how the marketplace feels about the team.� Indeed, it’s no coincidence that the significant rise in interest in Senators TV broadcasts falls in line with the growing enthusiasm about a team that, in a lot of eyes, wasn’t expected to contend for a playoff position in what had been deemed to be a rebuilding season. However, with less than two weeks left in the regular schedule, Ottawa holds down seventh place in the

Chris neil and the ottawa Senators have been attracting record tv audience numbers this season for their regional telecasts that have been airing on Sportsnet East (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images)

Eastern Conference and is moving closer to nailing down a post-season berth. “There weren’t high expectations (for the Senators) coming into the season,� said Corte, a former producer of Sens games on Sportsnet. “They had a young team and were relatively inexperienced, but the team has performed well, the veterans have had strong comeback years and there’s been surprise

BoSton BruinS Thursday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Sportsnet East The defending Stanley Cup champions have begun to regain their old form in recent games, showing they’re again one of the teams to beat heading into the 2011-12 postseason. The Bruins’ biggest breakout player of the campaign has been second-year forward Tyler Seguin, who’s emerged as a prime leader of the team’s attack. Patrice Bergeron rates as one of the NHL’s top twoway threats, while Milan Lucic and Brad Marchand are physical forces who also produce plenty of offence.

Zdeno Chara is still one of the league’s most feared blueliners as well as being a top Norris Trophy candidate. With Tuukka Rask sidelined by injury, the majority of the goaltending load falls on the capable shoulders of Tim Thomas, last year’s playoff MVP.

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performances by some of the younger players. “It’s related to success and a current playoff spot. That has translated into some strong ratings ... They’re an exciting team and you want to watch the games. Clearly, that’s what viewers are doing now.� The ratings surge began in the early months of the season and continued to grow. “Traditionally, the

numbers always start off strong,� said Corte. “There’s that hope at the start of the season, that hockey’s back, and then, depending on how the team does, it’ll go up or down. In Ottawa, it started strong. It significantly and steadily climbed through the first months of the season and it stayed there. Now the numbers have been consistently good all year.� At least two Senators telecasts on Sportsnet have cracked the 300,000 mark this season — a Nov. 4 matchup with the Montreal Canadiens (327,400) and a Jan. 17 contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs (334,800). The average overall reach during a game, or total viewership, has swelled to 750,000. As well, the Senators are starting to reap full benefits of the Portable People Meter (PPM) ratings

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system, which is designed to provide a more accurate method of audience measurement. “We’ve been trending up for several years and the addition of PPMs has certainly made for more accurate audience reporting,� said Jim Steel, the Senators’ vicepresident of broadcasting. “The exciting team is also contributing to (the ratings increase) as well.� This season has also seen the introduction of a 30-minute pre-game show leading into Sportsnet telecasts, which Corte believes can help get fans revved up for the games. “The pre-game show has been a pleasant surprise ... the numbers have been tremendous,� said Corte. “They’ve far exceeded what our expectations would have been. There is a desire and craving for Ottawa Senators coverage in the marketplace and this speaks to it right there. (The pre-game show) just gives viewers another place at a different time to get Senators information. It builds anticipation and gets the story lines flowing leading into the broadcast and then it just carries through (to the games).� Sportsnet East and Sportsnet One will carry a combined 52 games this season to the Senators broadcast territory, which covers a region extending east from Peterborough, Ont., and also includes parts of Northern Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. R0011339384_0405

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: patricia.lonergan@metroland.com friendsofthefarm.ca or call 613-230-3276. • Gilmer Clay Works presentation takes place from 9:15 to 11 a.m. at 225 McClellan Rd., Arlington Woods Hall, Nepean. Admission is $4 per person and $1 first time includes light refreshments, free childcare, speaker and singer. The event is sponsored by the Ottawa West Christian Women’s Connection. RSVP at 613-721-1257 or 613-829-2063.

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April 10 • The Friends of the Farm’s Master Gardener Lectures: Low Down Delightful Dirty Earth presented by Edythe Falconer takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. She will show how to create your own earthy delights, maintain and build your own soil wherever you grow – from pots to lots, gardens, patios and penthouses. The lecture takes place at Building 72, Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm. For more information visit

April 14 • The Rideau Valley Home Educators’ Association is presenting its 22nd Annual Home Educators’ Conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kanata Baptist Church (465 Hazeldean Road, Kanata). Seminars will be presented all day on a wide variety of topics and will benefit individuals considering home education as an alternative, those who have just started homeschooling, seasoned homeschoolers needing a fresh perspective, those interested in teaching high school at home, those teaching children with learning disabilities, home schooled teens, dads of home schooled kids and more. The conference also includes a large vendor hall that hosts Eastern Ontario’s largest exhibition of home school resources. A variety of curriculum representatives will be available to answer your questions about home education and to assist you in choosing curriculum and supplies to support your

home education program. For registration forms and further information about the conference, please visit our website at rvhea.org. • Mom to Mom Sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Almonte Civitan Hall. Admission is $2 and strollers are welcome after 10 a.m. For more information visit almontenurseryschool.ca. April 16 • This year Daybreak Non-Profit Housing marks 30 years of affordable, minimum-support housing in your community. Please join us at our annual general meeting, with guest speaker Mayor Jim Watson, at Cube Gallery, 1285 Wellington St. West. Registration and refreshments start at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, see www.daybreakhousing.com. April 20-22 • Have you ever wondered why Sikh men carry a

kirpan? Or, if Buddhists believe in God? Or how First Nations use the medicine wheel? Join us for JW Windland’s superb lecture series on the world’s major religions followed by visits with representatives from the Tibetan Buddhist, Sikkh and First Nations faiths. The event takes place at First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Ave., and Community of Christ, 888 Byron Ave. The cost $65 and includes all lectures, site visits, transportation and lunch. To register, contact the Unitarian church office at 613-725-1066 or at adultlearning@firstunitarianottawa.ca. Please provide your name, address, and telephone number or email address. Payment will be accepted through cheque or cash only.  April 21 • Drop off old TVs, computers and other electronics at Broadview Public School, 590 Broadview Ave., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds

will go to the school’s yard renewal project. See broadviewparents.org/recycle for the list of accepted items and to register for pickup if you are unable to drop items off. April 21-22 • Friends of the Farm are hosting a Craft and Bake Sale with an incredible selection of items to choose from, and don’t forget to pick up some delicious baked goods. The event takes place in Building 72, Central Experimental Farm, Arboretum, east off the Prince of Wales round-about. For more information call 613-230-3276 or visit: www. friendsofthefarm.ca. April 28 • St. Matthias Church is holding its spring flea market from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. The church is located at 555 Parkdale Ave., at the Queensway. The flea market will include a wide selection of books, sporting goods, household articles, toys, collectibles, good used clothing, jewelry and bargains for all.

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a good night is in store this week. The night brings rewards you did not expect. Working hard yields more than financial success.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, there’s not much you can do about the current situation. Complaining about things won’t solve anything, so why waste the breath? Better news is on the horizon.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Trust your instincts, Gemini. Someone who seems like they have your best interests at heart really may have ulterior motives. Heed Capricorn’s sage advice. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may feel like you’re the only one keeping the ship from sinking. However, this is not the case. Behindthe-scenes work is taking place, too. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, it seems as if drama is always following you. That’s because you tend to be the life of the party or prefer all eyes be on you. Think about being less conspicuous. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it’s hard to keep friends if you are overly critical of the way they live their lives. Remember, no one is perfect — including you. Keep an open mind.

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42. Actress Zellwegger 43. At this place 44. Remunerations 46. Removes writing 48. Fit out a ship with sails, etc. 49. Elinor __, British novelist 50. M. Ali’s famous boast 57. Damascus is the capital 58. Worldly rather than spiritual 59. Winglike structures 60. Indicating silence 61. Myanmar monetary unit 62. 100 = 1 tala 63. Translucent, greenish variety of chalcedony 64. Impudence 65. Netherlands river CLUES DOWN 1. Denotes change of position 2. So. Am. armadillo with 3 bands of bony plates 3. About aviation 4. Repairing worn shoes

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

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Aries, others are wondering if you are up to the challenge of doing something different and out of your comfort zone. This seems like just your style this week. Taurus, butting heads in a conflict is easy, but it’s not so easy to let things slide like water off a duck’s back. You will earn greater respect for being nonconfrontational. Gemini, work on rebuilding a relationship that may once have taken a backseat to more pressing matters. You never know when you need to call in a favor.

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5. Decapods 6. Having moderate heat 7. Almost horizontal entance to a mine 8. Somalian shilling (abbr.) 9. Penetrable 10. To be in store for 11. People of ancient Media 12. A way to work the soil 13. Air-launched missile 21. 1/1000 of an inch 22. ___ Mater, one’s school 25. Old English poet or bard 26. Persian wheel used to raise water 27. Spirit in “The Tempest” 28. Drag, cart or haul 29. If not; otherwise 30. Coverings for wheels 31. Having cognizance

Pick your battles, Scorpio, because not everything will necessarily go your way. There is no point in creating extra stress and grief for yourself. Sagittarius, relax and open up to the ones you love. You may be surprised just how fulfilling and liberating this can feel, especially when you do it frequently. Capricorn, lean on friends and family when a difficult situation presents itself. Not everything has to be a secret this week; you can use some support.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Virgo, accepting help is not a weakness. While you may want to be an independent person, accept the help others have generously offered.

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Libra, sometimes you want to play the role of the savior. While your efforts are generous, not everyone will accept your advice or your gestures.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you have exerted all your energy and now you’re looking to lessen the workload. Now could be the time to delegate some of your responsibilities to others.

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Aquarius, expect to see everything in black and white in the days ahead. This is alright, just avoid taking this perspective to the extreme. Sometimes you have to have faith. Pisces, things are changing all around you and you’ll get left behind if you don’t make some attempts to catch up.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Patience is a virtue, Aries. The best will be in store for you later in the week. There’s not much chance for adventure Monday or Tuesday, but things pick up on Wednesday.

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