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Committee OKs biweekly trash pickup Hubley only councillor to oppose changes to garbage service

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Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley is the lone voice of dissent against the city’s biweekly garbage pickup proposal.

The Kanata South councillor was the only member of the city’s environment committee to vote against the plan, which would see residential garbage collection go biweekly starting in June of 2012 in favour of weekly green bin pickup for organics recycling.

Hubley said more than 400 residents in his ward emailed his office to speak out against the proposal.

Only about 35 or 40 people emailed Hubley’s office in support of biweekly garbage pickup.

“So for me to vote otherwise today would not be true to my residents,” Hubley said.

“I don’t care if I’m the only councillor not voting for it,” he said. “I’m voting to respect the wishes of my residents and they have spoken overwhelmingly that they do not want me to support this.

“They are the people that put me here, they are the people that in four year’s time I will go back to and ask if they want me to do this job longer,” he added “ It’s not my (council) colleagues. So I am not concerned with how my colleagues are voting on this. I am voting with respect to my residents.

The main issue residents brought to his attention was the city’s plan to include a special service to pick up diapers and incontinence products every week.

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Garbage service open house attracts low numbers BLAIR EDWARDS blair.edwards@metroland.com

A small group of people wandered the hall of the Kanata Recreation Centre during an open house on garbage service.

Most of them were councillors and city staff, although occasionally a member of the public popped in for a short visit.

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“This is the way to go,” he said. “People have to change their habits – I think people in Ottawa can do that.”

It was the second night in a row the City of Ottawa hosted an almost empty open house to discuss a proposal to reduce trash collection to a biweekly service.

But the turnout didn’t reflect the large number of people who oppose biweekly trash pickup, said Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley.

“The residents in Kanata South are not happy with how we’re rolling this out or the proposal,” said Hubley, who added he will vote against the proposal at council.

Hubley said he’s received several hundred emails and phone calls against biweekly trash pickup from his constituents.

City staff want to introduce biweekly trash pickup in June 2012, a proposal that calls for garbage to be picked up once every two weeks and green bins every week, with no changes to the blue and black box recycling schedule.

The city also plans to introduce a diaper collection service that would run on weeks the trash isn’t picked up.

Moving to biweekly pickup will save the city $9 million a year – the savings generated by taking 25 garbage trucks off the street, said the city’s solid waste services staff.

West Carleton-March Coun. Eli El-Chantiry said that’s money the city can use to build and repair roads and keep tax increases low.

City council needs to make a decision this month to give staff time to sign a new trash collection contract and order new trucks that are able collect green bin

compostables on one side of the vehicle and the contents of blue or black boxes on the other side.

“Garbage trucks don’t exist on someone’s lot somewhere,” said Matt Kavanagh, a manager with the city’s solid waste program.

The city’s contract with the company that collects Ottawa’s residential waste expires in May 2012, and the new contract goes out to tender soon.

Reducing the frequency of trash pickup will motivate residents to use their green bins, said Stittsville Coun.

Shad Qadri.

“We should have done this when we introduced the green bin program two years ago,” he said.

Ottawa isn’t treading any new ground, he said, with biweekly trash pickup already a fixture in Toronto, Durham, Gatineau and Pembroke.

Greater use of the green bin program will reduce the city’s reliance on landfills, Qadri added.

“My constituents are mostly in favour of this,” said Qadri.

The motion to introduce biweekly trash pickup faced its first hurdle at the city’s environment committee on Monday, April 11, before moving on for final approval at council on Wednesday, April 13 (after the Kourier-Standard went to print).

“I’m leaning to supporting this,” said Maria McRae, the chair of the city’s environment committee.

A recent poll taken by Nanos Research showed more than half of residents opposed biweekly trash pickup.

It will take time for people to become accustomed to using a green bin, said Marilyn Journeaux, the city’s manager of solid waste services.

“Social change takes time,” she said.

“When you ask people to change how they do things in their home it’s natural there’d be resistance to it.”

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Residents who want to participate in the program would add their name to a list for special pickup.

“The diaper service is probably the underlying thread there,” he said.

Some residents would be embarrassed to take advantage of the service because it would indirectly let their neighbours know that they use incontinence products, Hubley said.

Hubley was also concerned about

the privacy of the list of residents who sign up for the special pickup service. Some residents have told him they are worried about their information being sold to advertisers who would target them with ads for diapers and Depends, Hubley said.

“What are the controls on this list? That’s the kind of stuff I would want to hear before I vote in favour of this,” Hubley said.

Hubley also wanted to confirm that a closed garbage truck would be used for the special diaper service.

“I want that in writing,” he said.

“I want to be able to go to my residents and tell them there won’t be a pickup truck with 50 bags of diapers in the back of the pickup truck coming down their street in August and July when it’s 40 degrees out.”

The environment committee recommended the proposal for weekly green bin and biweekly garbage pickup during its April 11 meeting, and council was set to vote on the plan on April 13 (after this newspaper’s deadline).

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The National Capital Commission agreed last week to take a look at the city’s request to build roads through Greenbelt land.

The NCC and the city have started a joint study to assess the effects of building roads and other infrastructure on the National Capital Greenbelt.

The six-month study is scheduled to start late spring.

“This is the good news residents have been waiting for, and the first step toward solving the traffic problems in Kanata South, especially Bridlewood, that have been festering for too long,” said Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley.

The city is looking at two alternatives to improve the commute The NCC and the city will study ways to improve the from Bridlewood to downtown Ottawa: either expand Richmond traffic situation in Bridlewood this spring.

Road or extend Hope Side Road to Hwy. 416.

Both projects would involve the use of NCC land, located east of Bridlewood.

The NCC is currently preparing a Greenbelt Master plan, which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2012.

In a request for proposal put forward last week, the NCC said it Dr. Michelle Utting Dr. Deborah Gaon wants to help the city meet the objectives of the 2008 Transportation Master Plan while at the same time minimize the fragmentation of Dr. Sandra Turgeon Dr. Jennifer Young Greenbelt land.

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Route changes hurt people with disabilities: committee works on behalf of other sight-impaired individuals with the CNIB (formerly called the Canadian National Institute laura.mueller@metroland.com for the Blind).

Emberson was several minutes late for Changes to the transit system might an April 8 meeting of the city’s accessibe an inconvenience for some people, but bility advisory committee – a dilemma for others, it could completely take away she said illustrates the difficulties in their freedom. navigating the system.

Even a slight change to a route can “My lateness kind of tells my story,” undo years of work a blind person has Emberson told the accessibility advisodone to learn the nuances of the system. ry committee. “I had to take a different For someone in a wheelchair, moving a route. I got incredibly lost because I had bus stop or changing a route by even a to get off the bus several blocks differblock could mean a curb blocks their way ently than I usually would.” to getting around the city.

Multiply that impact by hundreds of Proposed changes to the bus system bus route changes the city’s transit comcould unravel their understanding of the mission will vote on on April 14, and the city they live in and how to move around effect on the independence of people with it, accessibility advocates told a city admobility concerns could be devastating, visory committee last week.

Emberson said.

“Just changing a bus stop one or two Blind people use mobility coaches to blocks can be devastating for any of us,” instruct them on how to get around the said Leona Emberson, who is blind and city, and for some it takes years to understand the map and routes. Emberson has lived in Vance’s Service Cenre Ltd. Ottawa for five years and said she is only just beginning to feel confident getting around the Family Owned & Operated city.

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There is a similar reaction among intellectually disabled individuals served by LiveWorkPlay. The non-profit organization’s founder, Keenan Wellar, said LiveWorkPlay’s clients are completely overwhelmed by the spectre of the changes.

“They can’t even verbalize.

They just cry,” Wellar said.

Wellar was especially concerned about 10 LiveWorkPlay Garry clients who live in a condo de& Tillie velopment on Poulin Avenue.

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Proposed bus route changes can prove difficult for blind people who have spent years learning the nuances of Ottawa’s transit system, said an advocate for people with sight impairment.

“This is how they get around, and they are truly going to be stranded,” he said.

A major impact is the probable loss of income if the residents are forced to give up their jobs, most of which take place in off-peak hours when bus service would be cut.

“It took almost a decade for them to get these jobs,” Wellar said. “Without a doubt there will be mental health issues with this.”

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Members of the advisory committee expressed disappointment that they hadn’t been consulted before the OC Transpo changes were suggested.

“You’ve got people around this table who could have given you some advice on issues that you could have avoided some embarrassment over,” said Penny Leclair, one of the members of the accessibility advisory committee.

Pat Scrimgeour, OC Transpo’s manager of transit service design, said it is more productive to seek input on the proposed changes.

“I don’t think it would have been productive… because there would have been nothing to react to,” Scrimgeour said.

“It is easier to speak to specific changes rather than generalities.”

Scrimgeour said OC Transpo would always be happy to entertain an invitation to attend the city’s advisory committee meetings, which are composed of citizens who meet regularly to advise city council and staff on issues related to their expertise.

But Bob Brown, a longtime member of the accessibility advisory committee, said the committee has been dealing with ongoing issues with how OC Transpo addresses accessibility issues.

While there is an OC Transpo staff person charged with focusing on accessibility issues, the role of that person and

the way they interact with groups like the advisory committee has changed frequently over the years.

“The role is changing,” Brown said. “(OC Transpo’s) accessibility consultant no longer comes to our meetings, for instance.”

Others wondered why it is the advisory committee’s responsibility to offer that advice to OC Transpo, especially if committee members aren’t informed about the intention to alter bus routes.

“It should be OC Transpo’s responsibility to bring these issues to us,” said Catherine Gardner, the chair of the accessibility advisory committee. “We had to ask for this meeting,” she said, referring to the April 8 meeting, which took place about three weeks after the proposed changes were unveiled.

PARA TRANSPO OVERLOAD? Other members of the accessibility advisory committee worried that making the bus system less accessible would put an increased strain on the city’s Para Transpo service.

Committee member Barry McMahon asked if the money OC Transpo saves due to the changes would be eaten up by an increased demand on the Para service, which is available for people who have physical mobility concerns.

“Aren’t you just taking from Peter to pay Paul?” asked McMahon.

Scrimgeour said that there could be additional demand on Para Transpo, but it is very unlikely that the demand would outstrip the proposed savings.

Scrimgeour agreed with committee members who said that the negative effects on mobility could be lessened if the city invested in maintaining sidewalks, ensuring curb cuts make the new routes accessible and improving sidewalk maintenance.

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The City of Ottawa is looking to speed up plans to extend the Transitway to Moodie Drive following the federal government’s purchase of the former Nortel site.

The project was originally set to be completed in 2021, but the city is now looking to wrap it up by 2014.

Last year, the city found out that Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) plans to relocate up to 15,000 public servants to the Moodie site by 2031, and that throws a wrench into the timelines the city had planned for its Transitway expansion.

The city only anticipated about 8,000 workers in that time period.

According to a city report, the project requires 1.2 hectares of National Capital Commission land. The NCC land would be required before Phase 2 could start, so the second phase will have to wait until the NCC is finished with its Greenbelt Master Plan Review in 2012 before it would consider selling the land to the city.

That means the new section of Transitway couldn’t be put into operation until the entire project is complete.

At a city transportation committee meeting on April 6, a few residents came forward with ideas to streamline the process and suggestions on

how the city should address the challenges the project poses.

Bill Fenton, who lives in Bay Ward, said the perceived benefits of the Transitway project don’t outweigh the high costs. In particular, he felt the detour proposed at Moodie station would lead to traffic congestion and cause longer commutes for Kanata and Stittsville residents.

Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson called Fenton’s information “slightly flawed” and said she believed the changes will speed up the commute for residents in her ward.

Another idea popular among residents at the meeting was the concept of aligning the Transitway extension on the south side of the Queensway rather than the north side. But that would force the city to wipe out at least three seniors’ residences, said Wilkinson, who is also the chair of the transportation committee.

Peggy McGillivray, a resident of Creekside Drive beside the present Transitway, said that nothing should be built until the city can confirm it will construct noise-reduction barriers along the new Transitway.

The city has tentatively allocated $8 million to do that, but it is dependant on whether the Ministry of Transportation will provide some funding under its Retrofit Noise Barrier Program. Wilkinson said the city might find out about that funding later this

year.

The area identified for noise reduction extends from Bayshore Station to near the proposed station at Corkstown Road.

TRANSITWAY CONSTRUCTION

The city has already budgeted $35 million to start Phase 1 of the project this year. The first phase includes: • Construction of the Transitway from Bayshore Station to just east of the Transitway station at Moodie Drive - Construction of grade separation of Holly Acres Road, including the realigned south/west on-ramp • Construction of retaining walls, barriers along the highway • Improvements to the existing multi-use pathway and on-road cycling network in the Holly Acres Road area • Implement environmental mitigation measures Phase 2, which is now scheduled to take place from 2012 to 2014, will include: construction of grade separation at Moodie Drive for westbound Transitway buses; the construction of a transit station at Corkstown Road and pathway/on-road cycling network improvements around Moodie.

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Thank a volunteer - or be one

N

ational Volunteer Week was first proclaimed in 1943 as an initiative to draw the public’s attention to the vital contribution of women to the war effort on the home front.

In the late 1960s, the focus was revived and broadened to include all community volunteers.

Canadians have a rich history of volunteering and community involvement.

With 12.5 million volunteers dedicating their time across Canada, they are creating positive change on many fronts – community health care, sports and recreation, heritage and arts, environmental protection and advocacy, disaster relief, international development, and volunteer firefighting – the list is endless.

The work of volunteers is essential to maintaining resilient communities at home and around the world.

National Volunteer Week (NVW) pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who graciously donate their time and energy.

This year’s 68th annual NVW is happening

right now. It is Canada’s largest celebration of volunteers, volunteerism, and civic participation.

A countless number of people here in our community volunteer their time and abilities every week, which is one of the features that make Kanata such a great environment to live in; a place where people help others because they want to, not because they are obligated.

This week we salute Frank Moran (on page 14) a man with seemingly limitless energy.

Moran will be retiring after he celebrates his 20th year with the community police association in Kanata this year.

People volunteer for a number of reasons: they have a desire to use their personal skills and experiences; they have been personally affected by the cause and they want to give back to their community.

Today we are even more reliant on volunteers.

To encourage active participation from our youth, why not set an example and help out in your community with a cause that is close to your heart?

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Easy protest is not worth the effort

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CHARLES GORDON

he Internet always buzzes with calls for protest of one sort or another. The latest, which is big on Facebook, is a call for people not to buy gasoline on April 15.

Various figures are quoted as to what this will cost the oil companies, but the overriding idea is that they will be brought to their knees by this show of consumer force and drop prices at the pump.

Even on Facebook there seems to be some awareness of flaws in the plan.

For example, people might buy gas on the 14th, or the 16th. So someone has responded by creating a new group called Don’t Buy Gas on April 15th and 16th.

That should fix it.

Looking at some of the sites where this idea is being discussed, you can see intelligent discussion about what boycotts can and can’t accomplish, as well as some pointed critiques of the boycotters — such as the irony of someone who drives a gas guzzler engaging in a protest against the oil companies.

What you don’t see are any suggestions that people work a little harder to solve what they see as a problem.

“Eighty per cent of success,” Woody Allen once wrote, “is showing up.”

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Funny Town Not showing up at a gas pump may not be all that successful.

Whereas showing up, or the reverse, can make an impression on those who matter. The other day in Ottawa only 32 people showed up for a discussion of less frequent garbage pickup, a proposal that was supposed to be wildly controversial.

“I’m being told that everybody opposes this,” said a city councillor, Scott Moffatt. “Where are they?”

Maybe they’re at home planning where not to buy gas on April 15. That’s a protest anyone can handle. No effort is involved and it literally costs nothing.

Governments know that. That’s probably the reason why Earth Hour has never made much of an impact. It shows almost no commitment to turn off your lights for an hour once a year. No sacrifice is made. It is not like standing in

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the rain with a placard or even writing a letter to your member of Parliament.

Millions of people turned out their lights at Earth Hour on March 26 and millions didn’t. Maybe if everyone did, some governments might have noticed, but maybe not. “Sure, they turned out their lights,” someone in government might say, “but will they go to the polls?”

Not everyone will, that’s for sure. The papers these days are full of interviews with young, idealistic people who say they have never voted and don’t intend to this time. Why? It’s hard to know precisely, but many say they don’t like politicians, don’t respect the process, don’t think they can make any difference.

But how else are they going to make a difference? By turning off their lights for one hour once a year? By not buying gas on April 15?

The danger of easy protest is that it can make the protester feel he has done his bit, when in fact he should be doing more. If he is satisfied that he has served humanity by joining a Facebook protest page or not buying gas on April 15, then humanity isn’t going to get much more out of him.

There is something to be said for making some things easy. In Ottawa,

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the Blue Box program is a great success primarily because it’s an easy thing to do. If recycling was difficult, fewer of us would be doing it.

But attaching too much virtue to simple actions puts off the difficult ones.

The Ontario government worked like crazy to get people to use different light bulbs. Nothing wrong with that, unless it allows us to think that, without making any sacrifice at all, we have now done our thing for the environment.

Making significant change is hard work, every day..

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To the editor, I would like to know why an overhead system has not been presented as an option for the Ottawa Light Rail project.

When I asked this question at a public open house a few years ago, a consultant said, “Businesses would not like it.” I pressed them on this and they said, “It would be ugly.” Well, is the Vancouver Sky Train ugly?

Recently the city decided not to purchase land from a developer in the South March Highlands – despite the earnest appeals of thousands of residents to protect its biodiversity and natural features – because it would cost millions of dollars.

The city also declined to purchase a former convent property in Westboro for a park, because it too would cost millions of dollars.

One might then conclude that: in Ottawa, cost savings trump social and environmental considerations when the costs are high.

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Yet the city’s plan for a light Gong Meditation Night 6:30pm, Sun Apr 17 rail system includes a $1 billion tunnel because consultants think Beginner • Hatha • Yin • Kundalini • Gentle • Restorative businesses would not like an Hot Power/Yin • Nia • Prenatal • Baby & Me overhead system. Does that mean Registration and class schedule online or call! that: in Ottawa, cost savings do not trump the opinions of consul- Over 20 classes weekly for all ages and fitness levels tants about the possible opinions Located on 10 acres of zen, just minutes away! of businesses? Even when costs are huge?

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If someone can explain to me why a tunnel was the only option put forward for light rail in Ottawa, I would be much obliged.

Personally, I would like to avoid the $1 billion-plus cost of a tunnel and put the savings into an overhead light rail and

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thousands of potential customers passing their establishments daily and able to disembark for bus or foot based shopping en route? Would they not like to have a rapid transit system that complemented the car traffic still moving unimpeded along their avenue? Would increased visibility and access not be a boon for Westgate and Carlingwood Shopping Centres?

I have ridden the Paris overhead rail a number of times. It was a great way to learn my way around and see the overall beauty of that city. Also, one of my favourite events in Paris was the weekend market under the metro.

Imagine Ottawa with events and services clustered around an overhead light rail system. In my mind, I see a tourism poster of Laurier Street, with cyclists passing outdoor performers and flower vendors sheltered by an overhead metro. We have a world renowned Design Centre at Carleton University (plus engineering there and at the University of Ottawa). Surely we have the people to direct development of a sky train that would be as graceful and convenient as Vancouver’s.

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To the editor, Every time I drive up Hazeldean Road I gaze in amazement at the technological wonder being constructed over that mighty waterway, the Carp River.

Millions of tax payers’ dollars from various government sources are obviously being poured into this magnificent spanning of that raging waterway.

And here I am thinking that municipal finances are tight and that tax increases are necessary just to make ends meet around here.

At least that’s what the politicians are telling us as they go ahead and approve the tax increases to help finance this totally unnecessary structure.

Had anyone bothered to ask us taxpayers out here, most of us would have been fine with a new culvert to accommodate what is, in reality, the “Carp Ditch.” How is this a priority expenditure and what are they smoking?

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To the editor, You know a party is in trouble when a leader like Tim Hudak allows a sitting MPP to be ousted the way Mr. Sterling was treated March 31. I’m sure all sitting Conservatives have asked themselves if this could happen to them, if so, am I truly loyal to Tim Hudak?

Where is the leadership?

Team loyalty becomes secondary in a culture where every women and man is out for themselves and has to watch their backs. When the day comes that the Conservatives question your (Hudak’s) leadership, one will remember how you allowed team player treatment, assets that can be discarded as you feel like, and that same treatment will apply.

The day will come where you will need strong loyalty and wonder why it’s not there.

There is a great saying in politics, “Your opponents sit across the table but your enemies surround you.”

Mr. Maclaren, I am not convinced people in our community will want to support someone who wants to divide it.

I hope people join us to make sure this does not happen.

As for Jack Maclaren and I, the last time we were in the same political corner, he nominated me as a Liberal candidate in the nomination race.

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To the editor, Numerous volunteers donated many hours of hard work at Stittsville’s Community Bible Church in preparation for and the execution of the Candlelighters Comedy and Live Auction Fundraiser on Friday, April 1..

The fundraising for Candlelighters could not have succeeded as it did, were it not for the generosity of the many local businesses and individuals who donated items for the live auction.

The net proceeds of the event (just over $6,370) are all going directly to Candlelighters, a local charity that provides support to young cancer patients and their families.

Their mission is to enrich the lives of these children and their families on several levels.

Candlelighters’ programs and services are aimed at the needs of the entire family and deal mainly with alleviating both the emotional and financial stress that families of children with cancer deal with on a daily basis.

Everything from emergency financial assistance to loaner PC notebooks so kids don’t fall behind at school to support groups to “courage beads” (one per treatment) to hockey tickets to an art program for siblings are par for the course of this group. See www.candlelighters.net for more information, including how you can directly support this worthwhile charity.

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Council turning into a dictatorship To the editor, Could someone please write an article about this garbage issue and remind the city’s representatives such as Marianne Wilkinson that she was voted in by the people who trusted her to speak on their behalf and not to act like a bunch of dictators and start to make up their own rules for us to live by.

They dug themselves a very large hole with the green bin contract with tax payer’s money and now they are going to make us suffer more by not collecting garbage weekly.

I pay taxes and it includes garbage removal and I want that service; if not then repay all households in Ottawa that money.

I ran away from dictatorship to a free country and now I see it is starting to grow here also.

It is time us people remind those city representatives that they are working for us, the tax payers, so they should speak on our behalf – not on their own will.

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Amazing season To the editor, The Minor Bantam B Kanata Blazers celebrated their season with an amazing race through Kanata on April 10.

The team would like to thank the girls at the Bell Sensplex warm up snack bar, Roch and Leslie Lalonde at Embroidme, manager Kevin at the March Road Tim Hortons, manager Derek at Pro Hockey Life, Tammy at Broadways and Tammy Louvelle and her crew from Full House Entertainment, as well as all the parents and siblings who helped make the race a success. The winning team included Carson Zabel Rorai, Jack Allingham, Alex (Kopy) Kopacek, Brandon Leger and driver/coach Doug Baldock.

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A Kanata Lakes man is asking the city to open a cycling trail across the Beaver Pond after a developer shut down the existing trail to start work on a housing development.

Bill Fretts has biked to Cisco Systems, located on Innovation Drive in Morgan’s Grant, during the spring and summer for the past four years.

The trail used to fork into paths just south of the railway tracks between Trillium Woods and the Beaver Pond: one snaked into the Beaver Pond forest – which is now gone – the other headed east along the rail line to Kimmons Court.

“Both are now closed by barrier and no trespassing signs,” said Fretts. “There’s 10 metres of trail that’s fenced off – there’s no way to get from A to B. I was just flabbergasted.

“It has to be an oversight; either that or someone’s just really mean.”

Fretts said he refuses to cycle down Goulbourn Forced Road to travel to work.

“I’ve had a couple of close calls,” he said. “Cars are doing the slalom on that thing.”

The only other alternative is March Road, said Fretts.

Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson said a path will open after construction is completed of the housing development.

“They will have that path later on,” she said.

In the meantime, Wilkinson said she’s looking for a temporary solution to provide a cycling and pedestrian link between Kanata Lakes and Morgan’s Grant.

“I’ve asked staff to take a look (and see) if there’s any way we can go around,” said Wilkinson.

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Chiarelli – who is in talks with Orleans Coun. Bob Monette and Brian Carolan, president and spokesperson for the Ottawa Stadium Group – believes a pro-level team could be in the works if the Ottawa Stadium is up kept.

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Construction is set to begin on Richmond Road this week, said Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley.

The section of roadway from West Hunt Club Road to Stonehaven Drive will help to relieve traffic congestion in Bridlewood.

“Work on the Richmond and Hunt Club intersection is one of many projects planned for this area over the summer,” said Hubley.

The project includes the addition of a second left turning lane from West Hunt Club onto Richmond, as well as paving the shoulders on Richmond Road.

“I believe residents will start to experience better traffic movement by the fall,” said the councillor.

Until then, residents may experience some inconvenience during their daily commutes, he said.

“Residents may experience some initial delays once construction begins. I am asking residents to be patient as we make multiple improvements to traffic flow.”

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Student finding life on African expedition ‘I want it to be a humbling experience’ JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

A Holy Trinity Catholic High School student will be leaving for Africa to help build classrooms on April 21.

Roger Collins was selected out of hundreds of applicants for the Finding Life expedition to Solio, Kenya. He, along with six other Ottawa high school students, will be building classrooms, trek to the top of Mount Kenya, travel on a safari and help create a documentary – all while keeping in constant contact via social media with hundreds of classrooms in Canada.

“I want it to be a humbling experience,” said the 17-year-old, who added he was most excited about meeting people during his overseas travel. “They have no reason to be happy but they’re the happiest people in the world.”

Finding Life was founded by Elia Saikaly as a way to engage students to create positive change in the world. The non-profit organization uses adventure, technology, film and charitable organizations to inspire others to find their most meaning life.

Saikaly visited Holy Trinity on March 21 to give a presentation about his organization to the school and to show what Collins will soon be embarking on with Finding Life.

“When you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing in your life all these different doors open, it’s up to you to walk through them,” said Saikaly.

Collins almost didn’t walk through the door offered to him.

Coming in to write an exam, he said the school’s chaplain Mary Defayette approached him and told him to apply for a position in the expedition.

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“I just did it, pushed it aside and didn’t really think about it,” said Collins. “Then I found out I was chosen.”

The Grade 12 student won’t lose any credits during his three-week absence; instead the expedition will help him graduate. The training for and rigorous climb up Mount Kenya counts toward his gym credit, while the entire experience will garner him three credits for achievement centre – which helps students make up credits quickly.

When asked if he hoped to graduate

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Holy Trinity Catholic High School student Roger Collins, left, will be leaving for Africa with Finding Life founder Elia Saikaly, right. The organization engages students using adventure, technology, film and charitable organizations to inspire others to find a meaningful life. Collins was one of six Ottawa high school students selected for the trip to build classrooms and climb Mount Kenya. on time Collins said “No, I will graduate on time.”

Defayette said she told Collins to apply for the position because she believed he would make it.

“I think he’s got so much potential. I thought it was a great opportunity.”

Saikaly seconded the thought.

“We saw the potential in him,” he said about Collins’ entry video to the Facebook competition. “A lot of students tried too hard. Finding Life is about discovering who you are. The honesty – people in Africa connect with that.”

Collins said the experience has already changed him, even though he hasn’t left yet.

“It already has changed my perspectives on a lot of things; I’m happier now.

We’re building a school. We don’t even realize how lucky we are (here).”

SOCIAL CONNECTION Saikaly got the idea to get students involved in his missions last year when he climbed Mount Everest for the second time.

In 2005, Saikaly was part of an expedition that was to film Dr. Sean Egan climb the tallest peak in the world. After teaching the Sherpas how to use the equipment, Saikaly stayed below.

“His dream was to be the oldest Canadian to climb Mount Everest,” said Saikaly. At 63 years of age, Egan start-

ed his climb to inspire others. His goal was to prove that if he could do it at his age, anything was possible. However, his dream would not be realized with him; Egan died of heart failure and never reached the summit.

“His dream was dying with him,” said Saikaly.

“I got this crazy idea – the crazier the idea, the closer you are to making a difference in the world.” So with that in mind, Saikaly sold his car and his condo and began training for his first ever climb – 29,035 feet above sea level.

“I decided to climb to the peak to scatter the ashes and make a video,” he told the students in the audience. It took him two years to raise the $65,000 needed to making the climb. In 2007, he found himself back at Everest’s base.

After making it to the death zone 27,000 feet above sea level, Saikaly was forced to make the most difficult decision of his life. As a patch of bad weather rolled in, his chance of making it to the summit and back down alive was slim to none.

“I made the most difficult decision – I had to turn around. (But) I got out with my life.”

Back home, he started telling his story to schools. Students everywhere were asking how they could participate. And then it came to him – social media.

On May 22, 2010, Saikaly made it to

the top of Mount Everest while 20,000 students watched using online tools such as Skype, Twitter and Facebook.

Over 130 classrooms participated by building the principles of Finding Life into their curriculums, while students raised enough funds to build a well and water filtration system in Nepal.

“Finding Life (is about) involving students as much as possible,” said Saikaly.

Classrooms can follow Saikaly, Collins and the five other high school students during their expedition to Solio through a multitude of social media.

“It will all be broadcast online in real time,” said Saikaly, who added there are interactive features, such as classes being able to make Skype calls and ask questions. “We want to show a different side of Africa. The people of Africa don’t want to be portrayed that way (in the media); they don’t want the pity.”

Teachers can sign up to follow the 2011 expedition on the website at www. findinglife.ca. It’s free for schools to subscribe and classes are encouraged to help raise funds to support the expedition.

The school house Saikaly and his team will be building was entirely funded by Hopewell Avenue Public School.

“Hopewell raised $11,000 in one night,” said Saikaly. “Those kids are responsible for the classroom that we’ll be building with our own hands.”

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Family raises funds for cancer research in memory of daughter JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

Christine Mulvihill continues to inspire her family and friends to keep fighting.

In 2005, Christine passed away shortly after her 17th birthday from a brain tumour. Before she died, she told her parents her biggest regret was that she didn’t have more time to help others.

So her parents Mike Mulvihill and Mary Pat MacDonald started a Relay For Life team to carry on their daughter’s legacy of helping others. Six years later, the team has participated in the Relay every year since Christine passed away.

“She moved us to keep fighting,” said MacDonald. “The influence she had, you always think about doing good things.”

The team, Chrissy’s Little Army, is raising funds to help support cancer research and is hosting a fundraising night on Friday, April 15 at Greenfield’s Pub in Barrhaven. The evening will include music by Ottawa-

based band Random Play.

“Music, it’s such a good thing for your soul and your heart,” said MacDonald. “This is our way to continue what Christine wanted to do.”

The team is over halfway to its $10,000 goal for this year.

Mike and MacDonald, who relocated from Bridlewood to Bells Corners, will be participating in the Nepean Relay for Life on June 10 and 11 at the Nepean Sportsplex with the other members of Chrissy’s Little Army.

Christine was first diagnosed with cancer – high risk acute lymphocytic leukemia – at the age of three. At four, the family was told she had cancer of the nervous system. She spent three years at CHEO undergoing continuous chemotherapy with a month of radiation. She was pronounced cancer-free at the age of six.

At 15, the doctors found a tumour in her brain.

“She continued helping others,” said MacDonald. Christine was a fixture at CHEO telethons and her story was included in Project Hope, a book that focused on cancer survivors to provide hope to others facing the battle.

“You can sit there and de-

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Mike Mulvihill and Mary Pat MacDonald take part annually in the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in memory of their daughter Christine Mulvihill. Christine died from a brain tumour at the age of 17. spair, or help and hope,” said MacDonald, who added the community response to the team’s fundraising efforts have always been great.

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If you’ve lived in Kanata for the past 20 years, chances are you’ve run into Frank Moran.

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The 84-year-old has been a fixture in Kanata since 1991 when the Ontario Provincial Police first set up shop in the Hazeldean Mall. When the city amalgamated he switched to the Ottawa Police Service (formerly the Ottawa-Carleton Regional Police Service).

Moran handled phone calls, answered questions, worked the victims’ assist, child print, business crime and operation identifications programs, as well as co-ordinated the combat auto theft program.

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June 1, once he reaches his 20-year anniversary date.

“I figured give somebody else a chance,” he said. “Twenty years seemed to be a good anniversary to do it.”

Const. Ryan Strotmann said Moran will be deeply missed by those on the force.

“Everyone’s saying they’re going to miss him and he’s a wonderful guy,” said Strottman. “He’s a fantastic volunteer with a wealth of knowledge. Everyone goes to him for information.”

Members of the police force took Moran out for lunch earlier this month to honour his time and commitment to the community.

“He’s sort of a jack-of-all-trades, he’s done everything and anything,” said Strotmann. “It’s going to be a big piece of the puzzle missing when he retires.

We have a long list of potential candidates but nobody will ever be able to fill his shoes.”

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Moran said he has a lot of fond memories of working in the various police offices.

One that sticks out is the time when another volunteer tried to get hired by offering fake qualifications to the police.

“A certain volunteer presented all these credentials and most of them were false,” said Moran, who lives near the Centrum with his wife Beryl.

The former employee of the Royal Canadian Air Force and Communications Security Establishment of Canada, Moran and Beryl met in Moscow during the Cold War. He was working in the air attache’s office while she worked at the British embassy.

During their courtship, Moran asked Beryl to marry him while driving in an open limousine across a square in Moscow.

“It was March and colder than hell,”

said Moran about the memory.

The two travelled and were posted all over the world, including around Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Moscow.

Now, married for 55 years and proud parents of three children, both were heavily involved in volunteering.

Beryl used to read and tape stories for the blind, including articles out of the Kourier-Standard. When she was hit badly with arthritis, she had to give up her volunteering but said her husband picked up the slack.

“He was doing it on my behalf too,” she said. “He’s the sort of person who doesn’t like to be idle; he needs to be doing things.”

And Moran has certainly been busy.

Aside from volunteering with the police, Moran also spent his spare time volunteering at the Kanata Seniors Centre for five years, he helped out during the aqua fit for the disabled at the Kanata Leisure Centre, was a volunteer probation officer for the Ontario Ministry of Corrections for five years with the Ottawa west office of Ministry Correction Services and has completed 23 years volunteering with the Canadian War Museum.

“I’ve enjoyed doing all the things,” said Moran. “I’m glad I did it and if I had to do it again I’d do the same thing.”

He said he plans on continuing to offer his service to the War Museum for a while longer.

“You can help out so many people in so many different ways. Volunteering, especially for people like myself who are retired, you have the time and the knowledge usually,” said Moran.

Although he will only be volunteering with one organization come June, he said he won’t rule out other options.

“If something else comes up I might volunteer for it. I think it’s interesting.”

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Metroland to host CMM all candidates meeting KOURIER-STANDARD STAFF Metroland Media Group – Ottawa Region, which publishes the KourierStandard, and the Kanata Chamber of Commerce will host an all candidates meeting for those running in the federal election in the riding of CarletonMississippi Mills.

The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 19, at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 101 Kanata Ave., from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Attendees will have the op-

portunity to meet the candidates and take part in a question and answer session.

The event is intended to provide an opportunity for residents and the business community to hear the candidates’ platforms and ask questions on issues of concern for the federal election to be held on May 2.

All candidates registered in the riding have been invited to attend.

The event is open to everyone, but seating will be limited. The Kanata

Chamber of Commerce will be inviting its members to submit questions regarding issues of particular concern to the business community.

For more information, please contact Rosemary Leu, general manager of the chamber at 613-592-8343.

The federal candidates running in Carleton-Mississippi Mills are: • Gordon O’Connor, incumbent – Conservative • Karen McCrimmon – Liberal • John Hogg – Green

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The Kanata Beaverbrook Community Association will hold its annual cleanup day on April 30.

Beaverbrook to hold cleanup day KANATA BEAVERBROOK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The Kanata Beaverbrook Community Association is holding its annual clean up day on April 30.

Come to the tennis courts next to the Community Centre on the morning of April 30 starting at 9 a.m.

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The City of Ottawa plans to set in stone a ban on snowmobiles and horses on the Ottawa-Carleton Trailway east of West Ridge Road.

That practise has been in place for more than a decade, but the city’s transportation and rural and agricultural affairs committees recommended putting the practice on the books as an official city policy during an April 5 meeting.

“We’re not asking for a new policy here,” said Stittsville Coun. Shad Qadri, adding that the policy will enable the city to put up signs reinforcing the rule on the 10.5-kilometre section of trail.

The trail runs from Bell’s Corners in Ottawa to the Town of Carleton Place.

Horses and snowmobiles are allowed on the remaining 13.2 km of the trail, west of West Ridge Road.

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to point out that the policy is unfair to the people who live in Osgoode village.

Although the committee’s recommendation is to use the same guidelines that apply to the Prescott-Russell and Osgoode Pathways for the Ottawa-Carleton Trailway, Wallace-Graner pointed out that Osgoode village is an exception to that rule.

The policies are based on not allowing motorized vehicles and horses on portions of the trails that are near homes, but city council voted this spring to allow those uses on the section of trail that runs through Osgoode village.

“Why have they not chosen to extend the same protections to the residents of Osgoode?” Wallace-Graner asked the transportation committee. “The same logic that is applied here should be applied in Osgoode village.

“It’s about foresight, wisdom and respect,” she added.

City council must give final approval for the decision.

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CARLETON-MISSISSIPPI MILLS Carleton-Mississippi Mills was created in 1987 from parts of Lanark–Renfrew–Carleton and Nepean–Carleton. The suburban and rural area includes southwestern suburbs of Ottawa and the town of Mississippi Mills in Lanark County. While the riding has elected Liberal candi-

dates and a Canadian Alliance member in the past, the area has predominantly been represented by a Tory. Conservative MP Gordon O’Connor was elected in 2004 and is facing opposition from Liberal candidate Karen McCrimmon, NDP representative Erin Peters and Green candidate John Hogg.

Strong communities and increased public transportation Name: John Hogg Party: Green John Hogg, a Kanata based high-tech worker, is running as the Green Party candidate in Carleton-Mississippi Mills.

Hogg has lived in the riding for 21 years with his family, holding bachelor and masters degrees from the University of Toronto in computer science.

Like many in Kanata, he was attracted to high-tech and he put his skills to use, working in several different roles at different companies.

He saw the broad range in the sector, and increasingly saw how green initiatives could be applied.

Now, he works at Intertek, where he helps companies follow environmental regulations.

“Somebody has to be a voice – if not me, then who?” said Hogg.

He first got into politics in the 2007 provincial election, after he didn’t see the best representation for him in other parties, and liking the Green Party’s

long term plans.

“It’s not just two years, four years, but 10, 20 years,” he said. “The Green Party sees the future.”

He also appreciates that the Green Party is different than other parties in the entire approach to politics.

Instead of looking at large issues, they rally for issues that are smaller and decentralized, and encourage parties to work together.

He used the example of biofuel – instead of focus on increased production; there should be a focus on using less.

And they should be looking at ways to mix more environmentally friendly power sources – such as wind farms and solar power – in with more traditional and reliable forms.

He said the greatest misconception about the Green Party is the inability to govern. The Green Party has Vision Green, a full campaign platform including budget and a strategy to decrease the deficit.

“For voters that want something different, I’m the choice,” he said.

Hogg’s main campaign points are green technology support and develop-

ment, increase rural access to Internet to improve services, better health care plans and pensions.

For the Carleton-Mississippi Mills riding, Hogg wants to see a strengthened community with increased public transportation, and better pension and long-term disability benefits.

He wants to rework pensions so residents, whose futures may have been hurt financially by Nortel, wouldn’t have to worry.

Hogg is lucky and can usually walk to his office, but sees a struggle in Ottawa’s public transportation.

“When we cut costs for public transportation, we don’t save money – people take cars,” he said.

Another campaign point has become the purchase of F-35 jets for the Canadian military, at an estimated cost of $30 billion.

Hogg has publically criticized the fighters purchase to replace CF-18 jets, which he said have lots of life left in them. He sees the money better invested elsewhere; preferably diplomacy and development to avoid military solutions altogether.

McCrimmon seeks balance between people and money Name: Karen McCrimmon Party: Liberal After following her calling for 31 years, Karen McCrimmon has found another as Liberal party candidate in Carleton-Mississippi Mills.

“I’m supposed to do this,” she said of her run for Parliament.

Following her retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces in 2006, she went back to school to study mediation and negotiation, and worked in that field.

McCrimmon said she’s running for the Liberals because it’s the party that balances the needs of people with the needs of the economy. Remove the Conservatives’ continued tax breaks for big business and you’ll have the money to invest in people.

“The Liberal party tries to look after people at the same time as looking after our finances,” McCrimmon said. “I’m a very pragmatic person.

“People are not happy we’re borrowing $10 billion to hand over to big com-

panies.”

McCrimmon also comes across as confident and committed. She doesn’t need notes during an interview, and speaks freely on any subjcet that comes up, like someone ready to move on to the next step.

“I think my vision of Canada is very different from Mr. Harper’s or Mr. O’Connor’s,” she said, adding this country has always been “big-hearted and generous, even-handed, open-minded … with room for everybody. That’s not what I’m seeing portrayed in our government today, and it’s playing out the same way in our community.”

Carleton-Mississippi Mills includes suburban Ottawa neighbourhoods, rural areas and small towns. Travel a few kilometres and the issues change quite suddenly. McCrimmon, who lives in Constance Bay, said she’s familiar with voters’ concerns, and has been knocking on doors, introducing herself to residents since November.

“We’ve lost 29,000 good paying hightech jobs since 2007 in this riding at the same time as we’re losing farms,” McCrimmon, 53, said. “That’s crazy.”

She said the Liberal party wants to support farmers and keep them on their farms, and used local supermarkets as an example where improvements can be made Voters across the rural-urban divide have things in common, she added.

“The need for employment and economic development applies to the rural and urban parts of the riding,” she said, adding that investment in high-speed Internet in every corner of the riding would allow people to run a business from home without having to move to the city.

With her air force background, it’s not surprising that McCrimmon has an opinion on the federal government’s proposal to buy new F-35 stealth fighters; planes that have a price tag between $75 million and $150 million, depending on whose information is correct.

“The government hasn’t proved the F35 is the right plane for the job,” McCrimmon said.

“We need to do a better analysis and follow the process,” she said. “We have 14 months to decide but we’re rushing into this.”

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Name: Gordon O’Connor Party: Conservative It was a safe riding for conservatives even before Gordon O’Connor won his first election seven years ago, but the question this time round is whether or not voters agree with his party’s plans for the local level and beyond.

Liberals say the Conservatives have to make up $11 billion to meet campaign promises, and point to Ottawa job cuts as a likely target. O’Connor said with 17,000 civil servants set to retire in the next few years, money will be saved by not replacing them.

“We don’t have any plans to layoff public sector workers,” he said. “We won’t do like the Liberals did under Chretien in the 1990s and fire thousands of people.”

Conservatives contend they won’t cure the deficit by downloading to other levels of government, as the Liberals did 15 years ago. Their plan is to bring the $54-billion deficit, by far the largest in Canadian history, down to zero by 2015,

through an end to stimulus funding, tightening tax loop holes, growing the economy at three per cent each year, and cutting programs.

There is a role for government to play, he said, which was proven when Canada’s highly regulated banking system escaped the meltdown felt in the U.S. It’s that centrist view of economics, for instance calculated stimulus spending along with $11 billion in research and development, that separates his party from the socialists on the left and libertarians on the far right.

“We take a moderate position on the economy; no more tax and government than in necessary,” he said.

Asked if moving into the political centre, traditionally Liberal land, is a way for Harper to lure voters away from his arch enemy, thereby destroying the Liberal brand in Canadian politics, O’Connor was hesitant.

“Look, we’re filling the middle ground and right. We don’t try to create big government programs, no big bureaucratic system for things like childcare,” he said.

“We send a cheque to every house.”

The Carleton-Mississippi Mills Conservative incumbent has held a variety of cabinet posts, namely minister of Na-

tional Defence, then minister of National Revenue, and currently minister of state (along with chief government whip).

Controversy accompanied some of those moves, such as O’Connor leaving his job as defence industry lobbyist to become minister of National Defence.

The appointment seemed to contradict the Conservatives’ Accountability Act. The act, though, was designed to prevent politicians becoming lobbyists, not the other way around.

O’Connor faces another former member of the military in the current election, which puts much of the focus of military spending on their shoulders.

The big one is proposed spending on 65 new joint strike fighters to replace the F-18 jets. Party faithful say spending on the military is sorely needed after the Liberals did little in the 1990s. O’Connor insists it’s the best deal out there, while Liberal candidate Karen McCrimmon insists an open procurement process is needed to ensure “risk management” is met.

Critics add that the planes haven’t been cold weather tested and can’t be refueled from the air. Others say the technology will be replaced by unmanned drones in future.

Name: Erin Peters Party: NDP Erin Peters is actively involved in social justice programs, specifically with youth and is a dedicated community volunteer.

She is a graduate of Carleton University, where she studied criminology and criminal justice with a concentration in Law. Peters was not available for an interview.

Talk to the candidates April 18: Stittsville Village Association will host an all candidates meeting at the Stittsville Legion, 1481 Main St., from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

April 19: Kanata Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Metroland Media is hosting an all-candidates meeting at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 101 Kanata Ave., from 7 to 9:30 p.m., April 20: The Kanata Seniors Centre will host an all-candidates forum at the Royalton Retirement Residence, starting at 1:30 p.m.

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Tales out of the west-end’s one-room schoolhouses DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com

Have you ever wondered why the old one-room schoolhouses you drive by – on Dunrobin, Second Line or Carp roads and elsewhere in the Ottawa Valley – seem to look the same?

Their appearance has altered in some cases: one is home to The Cheshire Cat; another on March Road is a plastic surgeon’s office; still others have become garages or private residences.

But the almost A-frame façade and four long windows per side maintain their distinctive appeal regardless of changes brought on by their new roles. It’s as if the schools refuse to give up

Over a two-year period the Barrhaven teacher crisscrossed the region to interview some 175 former teachers and students, and made mention of 150 schools in the work.

“There is an urgency that we do write down our history,” Forbes said. “Four people I interviewed have died since the book was published.”

She was guest speaker to about 30 Huntley Historical Society members at the Carp Memorial Hall on March 22.The speech and slide show covered virtually every aspect of life in a one-room schoolhouse.

Working conditions? Men were paid more than woman, though wages were only between $200

their status as the community’s focal point, despite the last one closing almost 20 years ago.

Joy Forbes knows why schools followed the same basic design template. And she knows why they seem to persist, as if ready to assert their pride in having been the foundation for one of the world’s best educational systems.

Forbes is author of Perseverance, Pranks and Pride: Tales of the one-room schoolhouse.

“They got the drawings out of the Eaton’s catalog. It was the cheapest way to make a school,” Forbes said. “There’s still a lot of pride. People are here tonight from No. 1 Fitzroy. People still get together for school reunions.”

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and $250 per year in the first half of the 20th century.

Isolation was a factor, with young teachers having to leave their families and often board near the school. Having to co-ordinate lesson plans for students from grades 1 to 8 was a challenge, as was keeping straight Christmas pageants for one teacher who was responsible for 16 schools at the same time.

Materials? Neilson offered a free wall-sized map conveniently displaying chocolate bars in the oceans for each school. (A Crispy Crunch probably looked pretty tasty to a student who brought a hot potato to school in their mittens for lunch each day.)

Books included the Dick, Jane and Sally series, Basil readers, The Bible, spellers, and various anthologies dropped off for a period of time by the “travelling library.” Writing materials included slates and chalk boards, ink wells and pencil boxes.

And, yes, some schools had a strap dangling from a hook on the wall. Forbes couldn’t find an interviewee who recalls it being put to use, but a stern look from a teacher and the threat it posed from the wall seemed just as bad

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Pranks? Many had to do with the outhouse, of course. Others included hiding frogs or other small creatures in the teacher’s desk drawer. (Forbes said West Carleton’s own Adele Muldoon is convinced she got her first job because she didn’t flinch when a mouse ran across the room during the interview.)

Other pranks involved smoking out the school by jamming the potbelly stove’s pipe. Still others involved boys crouching in unsuspecting places in the hope of peeking up someone’s dress.

During recess breaks, a favourite activity was to find something to smoke. Boys tried pinecone needles, corn husks, even pencil shavings.

The interesting and entertaining stories in Perseverance, Pranks and Pride are added to on Forbes’ website, oneroomschoolhouse.ca. She encourages anyone with similar memories to submit theirs.

A tour of five former schoolhouses is planned for May 29. No 1 and 2 Huntley, along with No. 1, 2, and 3 March will open doors again to the public.

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CANDIDATES MEETING Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 Brought to you by:

The Kanata Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Metroland Media are hosting a Candidates meeting for the riding of Carleton-Mississippi Mills at the Holiday Inn, Kanata Avenue, Kanata on TUESDAY, APRIL 19th from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. There will be a meet and greet session with the candidates at 7:00 PM and the meeting will start promptly at 7:30 PM. The meeting will provide an opportunity for residents and business to hear the candidates’ platforms, and to ask questions on issues of concern in the Federal Election to be held May 2nd.

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Each year for over 25 years, a huge tent is erected on the front lawn of the Kanata Community Christian Reformed Church (KCCRC) for the May long weekend and filled to overflowing with hanging baskets, flats, and pots of annuals, vegetables and perennials.

Seeing the change in warmer weather earlier each year, we decided to make a change with the plant sale to have it on May 12-14 of this year . . . the week before the long weekend.

Many neighbours wait specifically for this event and return year after year.

The times for this event are Thursday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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STARLIGHT WALK FOR SMILES Last fall, former Wish child Chloe Carriere raised enough money to grant a child a Wish and won the top fundraising prize, an all inclusive trip to Mexico.

Chloe is back again this year determined to beat her old record!

The event takes place on Sept. 24, at the sixth annual Walk for Smiles in Ottawa.

Registration is now open and Chloe

to go to Disney World with her family and continues to take part in Starlight’s Great Escapes program.

Proceeds from the event will help bring Wishes, Great Escapes and Hospital Happenings programs to seriously ill children and their families in Ottawa.

The annual Starlight Walk for Smiles will be held on Sept. 24 in Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa, a five-kilometre walk that runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

has already begun to raise funds for seriously ill children and their families.

Chloe was born with congenital scoliosis, a curvature of the spine. She has to undergo regular surgeries and hospital visits to have the titanium rods in her back adjusted as she grows.

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Tennis club swings into new season GLEN CAIRN TENNIS CLUB

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The Kanata Blazers Minor Midget AA team took first place at the Ontario East Minor Hockey League Championship with a 6-1 win over the Ottawa Valley Silver Seven.

Blazers win provincial championship KANATA BLAZERS The Kanata Blazers Minor Midget AA team capped off an unprecedented season by winning the Ontario East Minor Hockey League Championship with a convincing 6-1 victory in Game

7 against the Ottawa Valley Silver Seven.

In addition to winning both the Richard Bell Memorial (Oakville) and Waterloo Memorial tournaments, the Blazers clinched the OEMHL regular season title with an outstanding 24-2-4

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Tournaments and play-offs included, the Blazers won a very impressive 51 games over the course of the 2010-11 season, including a string of 50 straight regular season contests without a loss dating back to the 2008-09 season.

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Have you ever contemplated joining a tennis club?

Perhaps you did, but hesitated because you didn’t want to take the plunge until you had an opportunity to test the waters.

Maybe you’re not sure if the kids will be interested.

If you had the opportunity to check it out before joining, would you feel more ready to take the plunge?

On May 7, you’ll have the opportunity to check out the Glen Cairn Tennis Club at our free Open House Community Day. The club will be offering clinics and fun activities for the whole family.

Sean Sweeney, of the National Capital Tennis Association, will be offering clinics for adults and juniors.

Sean and his team will be introducing a proven system for learning and/or improving your game regardless of your age or level. The system was developed by Heath Waters and is based on science and the best qualities of today’s top players.

Every junior Heath has ever worked with has gone on to be in the top 10 in the U.S. Melanie Oudin used this system prior to her amazing run at the 2009 US Open.

The adult clinic will be run from 10 a.m. to noon The junior clinic will be run from 1 to 3 p.m. and children from the ages of four to 18 are welcome to participate.

You will also have the chance to try out some demo racquets from Kunstadt Sports, practice with a ball machine, improve your technique by watching a video tape of your swing and of course, enjoy our newly-surfaced courts. Join us for a BBQ lunch from noon to 1 p.m. and meet our friendly club members.

To register for this limited enrolment event, contact info@glencairntennis.com - please tell us names and ages of participants by May 3. The rain date for this event will be May 8.

For community members who are ready to take the “membership” plunge, Early-bird registration for the Glen Cairn Tennis Club will be held at the Hazeldean Mall on April 16, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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KANATA BLAZERS

The Kanata Blazers Major Bantam B team capped off a memorable year with the playoff championship.

Kanata’s Major Bantam B Blazers finished the season in style on April 4, posting a 5-4 win over the Nepean Raiders in Ottawa Minor Hockey’s Rep-B playoff championship game at the Ray Friel Centre.

Trailing 4-3 with just nine minutes to go, the Blazers stormed back with Cam Macmaster tying it up 4-4, and then team captain Michael Lines potting the winner with two minutes to go in regulation.

The game and city championship capped a season in which the Blazers won 6 of 7 titles they competed for.

Starting with their first tournament championship in Brockville last October, the Blazers went on to win the Regional Silver Stick in Georgina, the International Silver Stick in Pelham, as well as Kanata’s own Winter Classic tournament at the Bell Sensplex.

Their tournament record was an incredible 25-1, with their only loss being in the semi-final game of the Capital Mid-season Showdown at the Sensplex in November.

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Regular season champions, the Blazers finished with a 26-2-4 record prior to the playoff championship win.

On route to the playoffs, the team had an incredible roll with a 31-0-3 record in the final 34 games they played, including regular league, tournament and playoff games.

After opening the playoffs with a 3-3 tie against the Stittsville Rams, the Blazers never looked back as they rattled off six straight wins to win the tournament.

The Blazers compiled an incredible .877 winning percentage on a 57-3-5 record, outscoring their opponents 367-109, averaging 5.6 goals a game, while surrendering a stingy 1.7 goals-against average.

The Blazers will finish their season by giving back to their community on April 16, when they volunteer for the Kanata Food Cupboard.

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All Saints Catholic High School raised around $8,000 in funds for Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (K.I.), a native community in Northern Ontario with their eighth annual RockA-Thon on Friday, April 8.

Almost 100 students rocked around the clock for 24 hours in rocking chairs while playing guitar, video games and hanging out in the school’s gym.

“I’m having a lot of fun,” said Grade 11 Dana Swarbrick, who raised $162. “The time is actually going by a lot faster (than I thought).”

The students chose to donate 90 per cent of the funds raised to K.I. – with the other 10 per cent going to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign founded by the Stephen Lewis Foundation – after seeing Third World Canada, a documentary

by Andrée Cazabon.

The film follows the story of a family of eight children left orphaned when their father, stepfather and then mother commit suicide.

The community is plagued by suicide, and drug and alcohol use, said Erin Stokes, teacher and co-ordinator of the Rock-AThon.

“Our purpose is to create a bridge between Aboriginal youth and non-Aboriginal youth,” said Stokes, who teach-

es English, history and achievement centre.

“It’s youth helping youth,” said Grade 12 student Laura Stemp, who helped supervise the Rock-A-Thon to make sure everyone kept their chairs in motion at all times. “I think it’s important to focus on people in our community, our own province. We need to have a strong country before we can spread out that wealth and that aid.

They haven’t given up on their community. I think they deserve it; they deserve our help.”

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Stokes said many of the students and staff were blindsided by the poverty and difficult living conditions many living in K.I. face after viewing the documentary.

The reserve is 60 per cent under water so growing crops is an almost futile task, she said.

With prevalent adult suicide in the community, many of the youth have taken to drugs and alcohol to deal with the after effects.

“The bond across the genera-

tions is missing,” said Stokes.

“I couldn’t believe that this was happening in our own nation, our own province,” said Grade 12 student Sophia Raytchev.

“It really opened my eyes,” added Lynda Ngo, also a Grade 12 student. “Helping out this community means a lot to me.”

Stokes met with the community police officer for K.I., who said he would like to have her and a few of the students visit the community to present the cheque.

She said $7,200 of the $8,000 raised will go to the community, which is the operating budget for the youth treatment centre.

She said now that the Rock-AThon is finished, they will go to work fundraising the money needed to visit K.I. Included in the efforts is a golf tournament scheduled to take place on May 25 at Copperdale Golf Course in Dunrobin.

Grade 11s Shaun Dewar and Julia Dick are organizing the event as part of their year-end project in peer leadership.

The tournament costs $15 for nine holes with a shotgun-style start at 4 p.m. It’s open to everyone and there will be a barbeque and prize giveaway. To sign up, contact the golf course at 613-832-2226.

“It’s going to a good cause,” said Julia.

Being the same age in the same province and seeing the vastly different living conditions was a wake-up call, said Grade 12 Laura Cummings.

“The big thing is we have so much, we take it for granted.

They’re just struggling to get by.”

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The intermediate students at Jack Donohue Public School gave a wonderful performance of The Wizard of Oz last week. A rainbow chorus narrated the play while two talented Dorothys shared the main role. The Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion gave performances that pleased both young and old. Congratulations Jack-in-the-Box Players.

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Kanata Artists Studio Tour celebrates 20th year KANATA ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR The Kanata Artists Studio Tour artists are thrilled to celebrate their 20th anniversary this year.

Of the 10 artists this year,

three are founding members of the tour; they have watched the event grow and become an annual ritual for many Kanata residents.

There are currently 10 members; the range of styles and me-

diums is as varied as the artists themselves.

The tour offers visitors a warm and personal way to view original works of art in a home and studio settings. A great opportunity for both the visitor

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and artist to discuss art in comfortable surroundings.

The anniversary tour is from April 29, 30 and May 1. The three original members are Susan Goold, Allison Fagan and Rosemary Randell.

Susan Goold uses nature as her guide, creating both watercolour and acrylic pieces. Each painting gives a sense of being there, with nature.

A well known coloured pencil teacher, Allison Fagan, is presenting works in acrylic on canvas, this year, along with her amazing coloured pencil creations and delightful handmade felt pieces.

Rosemary Randell produces detailed highly realistic watercolours.

Each piece is a treasure of intense colour and light. Rosemary offers classes and workshops in her home for all levels of age and experience. A new series of portraits give us a glimpse into the lives of the subjects.

Watercolourist, Elizabeth Potvin, joined the tour ten years ago. Images are full of colour and warmth. Rhythm and whimsy are elements that found throughout the studio.

Out on the edge of Kanata, Janis Hall has a studio to die for, with a forest view, to help inspire herself. Janis likes to work in a variety of media, experimenting and playing with a number of different materials.

Not only will you find portraits but images of the natural landscape. A fun series of teacups offer a little touch of fun to this beautiful studio.

Peggy Hughes explores form, colour, and texture in an abstract style using mixed media and acrylic paint. Peggy is exploring the suggestion of the human form in some of her recent work.

Expeditions around the world

have provided inspiration for France Tremblay. Images of nature abound, landscapes, wildlife and still life. Whether acrylic or pencil, light is a critical and dramatic element of all her pieces. In 2002, France opened her art school, to share and teach her passion to both adults and children.

A love of textiles lead Judi Miller to begin creating pieces rich in texture and colour using paint and thread. Inspired by natural and manmade landscapes, Judi produces local and international scenes framed under glass or as wall hangings.

Jay Li invites visitors to enjoy his new outdoor scenes. In his latest project Li captures the beauty of the landscapes around the Ottawa region.

Colour, texture and shape are equally important elements of Violeta Borisonik’s works.

Composition is a key factor in her geometrical abstract pieces.

Paper sculptures provide a colourful sense of fun to the studio. A love of three dimensional work is seen in Borisonik’s silver jewelry.

The Kanata Artists Studio Tour 2011offers a unique opportunity to see where this diverse group of artists create their work. As a celebration of this special anniversary, visitors may enter a ballot at each studio for a draw for a miniature original artwork. Ten studios, 10 chances to win. Each miniature will be in display at the Kanata Centrum Chapters for the month of April.

The studios will be open from Friday April 29, 5-9 p.m., Saturday, April 30 and Sunday May 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Brochures are available from the Beaverbrook Library, Kanata Civic Art Gallery, 2500 Campeau Drive, Chapters, or by visiting www.kanataartists.com.

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Hairstylist Silas Tsang accepts a Mirror Award in the Avant Garde category of hairstyling in Toronto on March 26.

Kanata hairstylist wins Mirror awards Blushes

Kanata hairstylist Silas Tsang, was awarded two prestigious awards at the 17th Annual Mirror Awards held at the Fairmount Royal York in Toronto on March 26.

They are like the Oscars for the hair industry in Canada. With a panel of 15 judges, they reviewed hundreds of en-

tries to select finalists for the categories.

Silas Tsang took the win for Ottawa, as he was the first to achieve the title of Ontario Hairstylist of the Year.

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Opinion

All Saints student recycles prom dresses, fundraises

MADISON DAVIS All Saints Catholic High School

Big dresses, beautiful hair, high heels and high fashion -- Prom is an event that every girl looks forward to in her high school experience. Unfortunately, not every girl has the luxury of being able to afford it.

“It’s frustrating and stressful enough,” says one All Saints Catholic High School Grade 12 student, “I can’t

imagine what it would be like if I had to worry about not being able to afford a prom dress.”

Prom is a huge event. It’s also a huge expense. Transportation costs between $70 to $75, tickets range from $60 to $100, hotel rooms run from $150 to $200, and finally the average dress costs from $300 to $500 for a grand total of $600 to $900.

As a Grade 12 student with my final year quickly coming to a close, my prom planning wheels are spinning. I subscribe to Seventeen Magazine and while looking through the last Prom Edition, I read an article about donating used dresses. After so many semiformals, arts galas, sports banquets and formal events at All Saints, someone has to have a dress or two that they no longer wear. I know I sure do.

So why not share them?

I pitched the idea to Mr. Larock our vice principal and the All Saints Dress Drive became a reality.

Whatever we collect will go to the Fairy Godmother of Ottawa -- a confidential non-profit organization dedicated to making prom night magical for all Ottawa area teens. Since 2003, they have dressed over 600 area girls for prom by renting dresses for a small fee.

This allows girls who don’t have the big prom budget to feel comfortable and proud on their prom night.

I’ll be collecting dresses, shoes and jewelry All Saints Catholic High School from April 18 to the 21 during lunch hours and dropping them at the Fairy Godmother of Ottawa.

Check your closets -- maybe you’ve got what it takes to make a dream come true, too.

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Madison Davis decided to collect t prom dresses and rent them to other students for a small fee that goes to Fairy Godmother of Ottawa.

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Dental Centre

Would like to welcome Dr. Tarunjot Kaur to our team located at 700 Eagelson Rd in Kanata Dr. Kaur graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. She is a current member of the Ottawa Dental Society and the Ontario Dental Association. She loves to be aware of the latest developments in dentistry and updating herself through various courses. She is fairly new to the Ottawa area and is enjoying exploring the beauty of our nation’s capital. Among her many interests, she enjoys reading, travelling, hiking and spending time with friends and family. She speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi.

If you wish to become a patient of Dr. Kaur you may call to arrange an appointment.

613-592-2525 www.kanatadentalcentre.com

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WEST CARLETON ENVIRONMENTAL CENTRE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP #2 Waste Management of Canada Corporation (WM) has recently held two rounds of Public Open House events, as well as a Workshop to discuss the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed landfill footprint and other ancillary facilities to be located at the West Carleton Environmental Centre (WCEC). As a follow up to these public consultation events we will be hosting a second Workshop for stakeholders to discuss this proposed project in greater detail. The workshop is scheduled to take place as follows:

Thursday, April 28th, 2011 Kanata Recreation Complex 100 Walter Baker, Kanata, ON 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Brigitte Leahy, right, was presented with the Lady Baden-Powell Challenge Pin by her mother, Guider Christal.

Girl Guide receives top honour Brigitte Leahy, a third-year Girl Guide in 32nd Kanata Guides, was presented with her Lady Baden-Powell Challenge Pin by her mother, Guider Christal Leahy on April 30.

Brigitte earned the award through

hard work and dedication to Guides, her school, her church and her community.

The Lady Baden-Powell Challenge is the highest award and is huge accomplishment.

Brigitte’s family and Guiding V.I.P.s were in attendance to celebrate her achievement.

To register, please contact Cathy Smithe at (613) 836-8610

by April 25, 2011 For further information, please visit our website http://wcec.wm.com

WM are undertaking an EA seeking approval for a new landfill footprint at the existing Ottawa Waste Management Facility (Ottawa WMF). The new landfill footprint will be one component of the proposed WCEC. The proposed WCEC will be an integrated waste management facility that will include: • A new landfill footprint for disposal of residual waste materials; • Waste diversion and recycling operations; • Composting Operations; • Renewable energy facilities; ; and, 271-0592

• Recreational lands for community uses.

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The WCEC Workshop #2 is designed to provide an additional avenue for consultation with local residents, businesses, agencies and interested stakeholders. This Workshop will be interactive and will offer an opportunity for participants to discuss the comparative evaluation methodology and provide input on the relative importance of evaluation criteria.

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Children’s consignment sale helps moms sell, shop and save OUTGROW OUTPLAY Kanata and Stittsville parents can recycle and quickly sell all the pre-loved items their children no longer want, use or have outgrown through OutGROW OutPLAY’s children’s consignment sale, which will take place on May 6 and 7.

Twice a year, in the spring and fall, thousands of parents declutter, recycle and quickly sell all the new and like-new items their children no longer want, wear, use or have outgrown.

You can find everything your family needs at a fraction of retail prices with typical saving of 30 to 90 per cent off.

OutGROW OutPLAY gives back to the Kanata and Stittsville area by collecting food donations for the Kanata Food Cupboard.

LasT year we collected and donated over 1,000 pounds of food.

Each consignment sale is a two day event which boasts over 17,000 square feet of children’s

We want to revolutionize the consignment industry and be the leader in every market we serve.

OutGROW OutPLAY’s mission is to provide an opportunity for families to earn and save money reselling their gently-used children’s items within a constantly evolving shopping environment that is both fun and exciting.

Parents can pick up new and like-new children’s clothing, toys, baby gear, maternity wear, strollers, high chairs, outdoor toys, cribs, furniture, video games, bikes, nursery decor, sports equipment and so much more.

For more information, visit the website at www.outgrowoutplay.com.

items. Child Find Ontario will be at each sale offering their free Kid Check finger printing, as well as charity bake sales.

The OutGROW OutPLAY mission statement is more than just words on paper or a website.

It is a reflection of our core beliefs and it guides how we do business every day.

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GLEN CAIRN UNITED CHURCH 412197

9 am & 11 am

140 Abbeyhill Dr., Kanata Rev. Brian Copeland

Kidz Zone (ages 3 yrs. - Grade 5) at both services

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Christ Risen Lutheran Church

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Sunday Sunday 9:00am: Worship Service, Nursery, Sunday School

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KANATA BAPTIST CHURCH

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1078 Klondike Road, Kanata 613-591-3246 â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Church Rooted in Christ and Fruitfulâ&#x20AC;?

- Rev. Colin N. McKenzie, Sr. Pastor - Rev. Carlo De Vito, Pastor of Family Ministries Sunday 10:00am Bible Classes for people of all ages

BRIDLEWOOD BIBLE CHAPEL

11:00am Worship Service, Nursery

KANATA PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

WORSHIP 10:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:15AM BIBLE STUDY 9:30AM Tel: Tel:592-1546 592-1546 E-mail: E-mail:pastor@christrisen.com pastor@christrisen.com

Growing, Serving, Celebrating

Pastor Shaun Seaman, Youth Pastor Adam Janes

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85 Leacock Drive Pastor: Rev. Louis Natzke

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St. Paul's Anglican Church

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A New Testament Church 465 Eagleson Road (also entrance off Palomino) 11 am Family Bible Hour (Nursery Available) Sunday School 6:30 pm Evening Bible Hour www.bridlewoodbiblechapel.ca 613-591-8514

11am Worship Service with Nursery & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry 6:15pm Evening Service with a focus on music & teaching email: fellowshipbaptistchurch@bellnet.ca www.kanatafellowship.com

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Seventh-Day Adventist Church

St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church 325 Sandhill Road, Kanata (March Rd. to Shirleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brook Dr.; Left onto Sandhill Rd.) Sunday Services 9:00 am & 10:30 am Sunday School & Nursery 10:30 am

613-592-4747

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SABBATH SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 9:15AM WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 AM SERVING KANATA AND STITTSVILLE PASTOR: FLOYD SPENCE 85 LEACOCK DRIVE, KANATA (THE CHRIST RISEN LUTHERAN CHURCH)

(Biblical, Evangelical, Charismatic)

Holiday Inn & Suites 101 Kanata Avenue Sunday Morning: 10 am

613-447-7161

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Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church

44 Rothesay Drive, Kanata, ON, K2L 2X1

â&#x20AC;&#x153;And if thine eyes be turned towards justice, choose thou for thy neighbour that which choosest thyself.â&#x20AC;?

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Apr. 21st, Maundy Thursday Potluck 6:00 pm, followed by Eucharist 7:30 pm Apr. 22nd, Good Friday Eucharist 10:00 am; Labyrinth Stations of the Cross and Vigil 2:00 pm Apr. 24th, Easter Sunday Eucharist 9:00 am and 10:30 am, with Sunday School and Nursery available at 10:30 am

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Pastor: Rev. Pierre Champoux Parish Mission Statement The Holy Redeemer Parish Community lives the Way, the Truth and the Life by reaching out with the Good News to Welcome, to Serve and to Care.

Sunday Mass Times: Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Weekday Masses Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m

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Community Calendar THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Kanata Seniors Centre – Victorian Tea and Fashion Show at 1p.m. Tickets on sale in advance only. 613-599-4480.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 • The Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 638, Kanata, is holding a special Hawaiian dinner buffet to celebrate spring. The reception starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6. Entertainment will be provided by the Pamanadance Group. Drop in at the Kanata Legion or call 613-591-5570 to get your name on a sign-up sheet. The minimum donation is $10.

• Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life team Chrissy’s Little Army hosting night of fun and music at Greenfield’s Pub, 900 Greenbank Rd.

SATURDAY APRIL 16 • The Rideau Valley Home Educators’ Association is presenting its 21st Annual Home Educators’ Conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kanata Baptist Church (465 Hazeldean Rd.).

Seminars will be presented on a wide variety of topics. For registration forms and further information about the conference, please visit our website at www.rvhea.org.

• Spring is in the Air – Crafts Made Just for You! The WOCRC-CSS Nepean Crafty Seniors invite the public to their craft sale which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crystal View Lodge, 6 Meridian Place, Nepean, Ontario. www.wocrc.ca.

• Glen Cairn Tennis Club registration at the Hazeldean Mall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Download the registration form from glencairntennis.com.

• Friends of the Ottawa Public Library are having a mammoth book sale in Hall F at the Nepean Sportsplex. You can also buy CDs and DVDs. Funds raised support the Ottawa Public Library, April 16 and 17.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

The Kanata Senior’s Council presents a field trip to Fiddler on the Roof: at Brockville Arts Centre. Bus will leave John Mlacak Centre, library entrance at 12:15 p.m. and we will be back by 6 p.m. $40 includes bus fare, excellent seats for the show, and a bag lunch enroute to the theatre. Call Jill for more details or to book: 613-599-4633.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 Councillor Wilkinson is holding her regular monthly ward council meeting, Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. at 7 p.m.

All are welcome to attend. This month, the councillor will provide updates on the bus route changes, garbage service and new development in Kanata North.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 • Canadian Celiac Association Ottawa Newly Diagnosed meeting. Learn about the diet, coping and more at 7:15 p.m.

Riverside Churches of Ottawa, 3191 Riverside Dr. (just south of Walkley). More info: celiac@magma.ca or 613-786-1335.

• Briarbrook and Morgan’s Grant Community Association general meeting. Topic: Kanata North Recreation Centre delay and options to address complaints with the Briarbrook community sign. 7:30 p.m. at the Old March Town Hall (821 March Rd., access road is off of Klondike Road). Info: www. bmgca.ca.

Kanata United Church, 33 Leacock Dr., the walk begins and ends at the church. It takes place rain or shine. Please join us, starting at noon. For more information call 613-8312515.

• The Kanata Haven Youth Centre will host its first annual “Music in the Park” concert with Open Sky, Plush Garden and Go Long (!) to celebrate Earth Day 2011 from 2-5 p.m. at the Clarence Maheral Park (a.k.a. Pumphouse Park) 170 Castlefrank Rd. This is a free, family friendly event and refreshments will be available for purchase. In the event of unfriendly weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Lion Dick Brule Community Centre (right beside the park).

For more information, please visit www.kanatahavenyouthcentre.com.

THURSDAY APRIL 28 • Kanata Seniors Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. Learning Series starts at 1 p.m. Walk the Labrynth. 613-599-4480 for more info.

• The next meeting of the Kanata and District Breast Cancer Support Group will be held at 7 p.m. in Hall D, Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. For information, contact Jan at 613-592-4793.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 & SATURDAY, APRIL 30

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 • Kanata Seniors Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. Free Computer Question and Answer Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

613-599-4480 for more info.

• Join IODE - Women Who Make a Difference, Walter Baker Chapter at 1 p.m. Women of all ages are invited to attend and learn about volunteer work with IODE. For more information, please visit our website at www.iodewalterbaker. weebly.com or call Sue Ellwood at 613- 591-0136.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church is hosting a rummage sale. 20 Young Rd. Kanata. April 29 2-8 p.m. and April 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds to the Cornerstone Foundation that will provide supportive permanent housing for women. For further information call 613-592-5069.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

• Beaverbrook Clean-Up Day. Beaverbrook residents of all ages are invited to join in the clean up of the common areas of our community. Meet at the Community Centre starting at 9 a.m. BBQ and games for children. For further information go to: www.beaverbrookcommunity.ca.

• Each year the churches in Kanata remember our Lord’s passion with a Good Friday Walk of the Cross. Hosted by

• Giant yard sale from 9 a.m. to noon at St John’s South

March, 325 Sandhill Rd., Kanata. For more information please contact the parish office 613-592-4747 or visit www. parishofmarch.ca.

• The United Ostomy Support Group, Ottawa, is hosting a free Ostomy Expo and information day. Exhibitors include local retailers, suppliers, ostomy clothing suppliers, guest speakers and Ostomy clinic by appointment. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Embassy West Senior Living Centre, 1400 Carling Ave. We are a volunteer-based charitable organization dedicated to assisting and encouraging anyone who has or will have intestinal or urinary tract diversion by providing peer support, education services and support to the family unit.

• Open House at the Kanata Sailing Club on the Ottawa river. Join us, from noon to 4 p.m. Learn to sail, share our boats (from sunrise to sunset), or lounge on shore with family and new friends. Courses start May 11 and 12. Ask ksc. membership@gmail.com or visit www.kanatasailingclub. com for more info.

HILLCREST HIGH 50TH REUNION Hillcrest High School in Ottawa is holding its 50th Anniversary Reunion the weekend of May 13-15, 2011. Events include a golf tournament, school tours, coffee house, decade rooms, live auction, BBQ dinner and dance and Sunday family brunch. For registration and tickets, please visit the website at: www.hillcrestottawa50th.ca. Ticket sales are limited and will not be sold at the door.

USED BOOKS NEEDED The Kanata United Church will be collecting used books for their 21st annual mega book fair scheduled for February 24 and 25, 2012. The book drop off facility will be open as of May 15 until Sept. 15, 2011 and is located at the church entrance at 33 Leacock Dr. in Kanata. Please, no textbooks, encyclopedias, Readers Digest or magazines. All proceeds go to charity programs including the Kanata Food Cupboard.

For further information or inquiries, please call 613-5922226.

Splashy donation for playground EMMA JACKSON emma.jackson@metroland.com

Six-year-old Kanata resident Lola Ohinski visits the Rotary Home respite centre in Ottawa South for a three-day weekend once a month and spends 10 days there every summer.

Lola, who has Type 1 diabetes, said she’s excited about “everything” to do with the splash pad the home is getting, as she absolutely loves to swim and be in the water.

The Rotary Club of West Ottawa donated more than a splash of cash to the Rotary Home to help build a new outdoor play area this spring, complete with a splash pad.

On April 1, the club handed over a $25,000 cheque to the respite centre, which welcomes children with disabilities or long-

term illnesses to stay overnight as a much needed break for caregivers. The money will be used to build a new playground at the rotary home’s newest location near Leitrim Road on Bank Street, which opened in 2009.

West Ottawa rotary club spokesperson Alan Bowles said the money comes “by and large from the people of Ottawa” through lottery calendar sales.

“We have a few fundraising projects, one of which is a cash calendar, which has a small money prize each day of the week,” Bowles explained. “We committed to the rotary home that we would give them $25,000 for this particular project, and we were successful enough to do that.”

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Lola Ohinski, middle, is a whip-cream loving six-year-old who adores being in the water.

She said she’s very excited about the splash pad coming to the Ottawa Rotary Home.

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ADAM COOPER

All Saints Catholic High School

If they were smart, our potential leaders would be making outlandish promises to us, not our parents.

If they were smart, the parties would be dangling incentives in front of us, not our parents.

If they were smart, the can-

didates would be shaking our hands and asking about our problems, not our parents’.

We don’t know who to vote for, we don’t know how to choose, but it is likely that our choice this election will become the party we vote for in future elec-

tions.

The fact of the matter is adults don’t know what we think about politics. We don’t even know.

Young adults are being ignored this election. If candidates are ignoring us, why should we be paying attention to them?

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It’s election time again so candidates are making promises, rallying supporters and doing everything that they can to secure votes.

Or are they?

Grade 12 students are being left out of the campaign for the coming election. Strangely, the candidates have not yet realized that a new generation of voters is emerging and their votes are up for grabs.

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Visit the Info Booth with your receipts totaling $40 or more from any Hazeldean Mall retailer and receive a Herb Garden Set.

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Easter Bunny will be available for photos

Each set contains 3 biodegradable fibre pots, 1 packet of parsley seeds, 1 packet of chives seeds, 1 packet of basil seeds, 3 expandable soil wafers.

Make a $5.00 Donation to the WWF to receive your picture on CD.

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Not sure what to do with your old electronics?

During Earth week Hazeldean Mall will have a drop off zone for electronics near the Info Booth.

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Bowles said the West Ottawa club partnered with the second-largest Ottawa rotary club to make sure the money was raised in time. The Rotary Home requested the splash pad when the club approached them for ideas, and that services such as plumbing and electrical hook-ups were installed when the centre was built a year and a half ago.

Kate Ohinski, Lola’s mother, explained that the Rotary Home’s original location on Rochester street downtown didn’t have space for an outdoor facility, so much of the kids’ entertainment took place inside. She said the new splash pad at the much more spacious Leitrim campus will be a huge treat for the home’s young guests.

“When I told her about the splash pad she was pretty excited about that. I think it will really add to the experience for all the kids. You can’t really go wrong with water in the summer,” Ohinski said.

Lola was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at only eight months old, and by 13 months was using an insulin pump. Since the pump is considered a lifesaving device, she was eligible to start visiting the respite centre at only 18 months old.

Ohinski said she’s never felt nervous sending her only child to the home for a weekend or even a week at a time.

“Most people are worried about their new babies when they’re healthy, and I can imagine they would be even more worried about their new baby when they’re sick,

but it was one of those things where we dropped her off and it was, ‘Bye, see you later, have fun,’” Ohinski laughed. “We’ve never, ever had any worries or doubts that she’s in capable hands, and in the best possible care. To us, they’re like angels on earth. Nobody does that job unless they really, really love their job.”

Senior kindergartner Lola, in a bedazzled motorcycle jacket hidden behind several feet of long brown hair, doesn’t seem to have any trouble saying goodbye to mom and dad when she visits the home for weekends, and her father said they trust the staff utterly at her second home.

“Part of raising a child with diabetes is it’s difficult to find people who are willing to take on the burden of it, so that limits our alone time, there’s no date nights, none of that. But when we bring her to the rotary home, we have all of that in one place,” said Nick Ohinski. “It’s a worry-free zone for us. And if you go on paper, they’re really more trained than we are to take care of her, so in that sense it’s fantastic. Plus she’s entertained.”

The splash pad’s installation date has not been confirmed, but Rotary Home development director Chloe Hillier said it will likely be ready by early July. She noted that staff at the home are starting to hear that many children are getting very excited to spend their summer vacation outside on the park.

“I know there are lots of other children here that are just like Lola, and they’ll really enjoy it,” Hillier said.

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CUBCADET LAWN MOWER 19 INCH self propelled, like new.

Cuisinart grind and brew thermal 10 cup automatic coffee maker. 613-836-5549 EASTER HAMS skinned boneless or Traditional at Carp Easter Farmers’ Market April 23rd FarmGate.

Pork of Yore Tamworth/Berkshire Pasture Pork, 613-649-0076, heri tagepork@porkof yore.com

April 19, 2011

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For Sale -- Hey new Moms of the Bride to be this year! NavyMother-of-the-Bride - Joseph Ribkoff / 3 piece dress. Excellent condition - worn ONCE! – sequined, size 16.

Model was 5’3”, floor length.

Purchase price $500.

Sacrifice $125. OBO. Call evenings 1.613.826.0641.

HORSE SUPPLIES & BOARDING

HORSE, TACK, EQUIP. CONSIGNMENT Sale, Galetta Livestock, 1/2hr West-Kanata.

10mins East Arnprior.

Saturday April 23rd.

Tack 10am. Equip QUALITY EASTERN Noon, Horses 2pm.

WHITE CEDAR LUM- Consign Early, Gail BER, decking and fenc- 613-622-1295 ing. CEDAR TREES for hedging, nursery stock, installation and delivery HUNTING available, Pricing call 613-628-5232 or visit www.warrencedarproHUNTER SAFETY CAducts.com NADIAN FIREARMS SCOOTER SPECIAL COURSE at Arnprior 25% Off Select Models May, 27, 28, 29th.

Buy/sell Stair lifts, Wenda Cochran 613Porch lifts, Scooters, 256-2409 Bath lifts, Hospital beds etc. Call SILVER HUNTER SAFETY CaCROSS 613-231- nadian Firearms 3549 Course. Courses and exams held throughout WHITE CEDAR LUM- the year. Free course if BER, Decking, fencing, you organize a group, all dimensions, rough exams available. Wenor dressed. Timbers da Cochran, 613-256and V-joints also 2409. available. Call Tom at McCann’s Forest Prod- CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Gets Read...Gets Remembered... ucts 613-628-6199 or Gets Results 613-633-3911 Call 613-224-3330 to place your ad.

FOR SALE

WHITE FORD EXTENDED CAP 1998-2003.

Mint Condition. Asking $400 or best offer.

Call 613-221-6225 or email

BIRTHS

DOG SITTING, Experienced Retired Breeder providing lots of TLC. My Home. Smaller dogs only.

References available. $17$20 daily. Marg 613-721-1530.

LOST & FOUND LOST CAT Jackson is a 1 year old male cat who has wandered to far from home. He went missing Friday April 1.

He is very friendly. He is not neutered or microchipped as he is an indoor cat. If found or seen call Natalie at 613-836-7277 or email scottrob01@rogers.com FIREWOOD

F I R E W O O D MIXED HARDWOOD BLOCKS ready to split approximately 4 plus face cord. Delivered $200.00 613-831-2493 or 613880-9331

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MOTHERS....

IF YOU ARE EXPECTING OR HAVE A NEW BABY

HOUSES FOR RENT

2 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT IN ALMONTE. Good neighborhood. Renovated 2 years ago. 4 appliances with fireplace. Call 613-256-3152

HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE

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Call: 613-769-6078

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For sale by owner

Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the peace and tranquility.

Custom (Quality) Built in 2009 with your family in mind. One acre lot for the kids to play in. Dead end road, NO traffic.

Minutes from the town of Renfrew and the Ottawa River. 45 Minutes to Kanata.

3+1 Bedroom, 1 ½ Baths. Beautiful custom cabinets, with corion counters.

Large back deck looking into a very private Back yard. Established perennial beds, cement walkways at back and interlock walkway at the front with a charming front porch swing. Finished basement with wet bar, rec room, mud room and cold storage.

Call 613-432-3714 for more info or visit www.propertysold.ca/6472 and view the other pictures.

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$15,750.00 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 1997 166000 Coupe (2 door) Automatic Silver Rear-wheel drive Used Gasoline Ottawa, ON K2C 1V7

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

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KANATA TOWNHOMES FOR RENT First Month Free, 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 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

1 Bedroom apartment located on Richardson Side Road. (between Carp & Stittsville). $625/mo+ heat & hydro. Available May1 Call Scott 613-2660021

Absolutely Beautiful 1&2 bedroom apartments

CARS FOR SALE

Year Kilometers Body Type Transmission Colour Drivetrain Type Fuel Type Address

HOUSES FOR RENT

Secure Adult Building Carleton Place No Smoking No Pets $685 & up Seniors’ Discounts

Call 613-720-9860 or 613-823-1694 CL23955

RICHMOND - 1 BEDROOM apartment, eatin kitchen, large living room, on site coin laundry. $775/all inclusive. (Heat/Hydro, Water/Parking) Available immediately. 613-8385101 ROOM FOR RENT

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Free pick up & delivery. CRA E-file. Students free with parents return.

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Call 566-7077 or email mygoldenyears@ rogers.com for more information.

INCOME TAX PREPARATION 40yrs Experience.

Pick-Up & Delivery available. Certified Efiler by CRA. Call Ron Beck, C.A. at 613-836-5027. Or email: ronbeck.ca@sympatico.ca

SERVICES

AFFORDABLE QUALITY CONTRACTING Home Renovations & Repairs: Flooring, Cabinetry, Framing, Drywall, Trim, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, Decks, MUSIC, DANCE Fences, and much INSTRUCTIONS more.

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COURSES

WELDING made fast and easy. Saturday classes, hands on experience/learn cutting techniques/ arc welding, and M.I.G., T.I.G. Course available.

Certificate course, tax deductible

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BABY PROGRAM

2009 CUSTOM BUILT DREAM HOME Just outside of Kanata. +2 acres of land in a great neighbourhood!

Spacious & bright, smart layout perfect for family life & entertaining. You will be impressed by the quality construction & finishes throughout this exquisite home.

Granite in kitchen & baths, hardwood, 11 ft ceilings in main areas, 9 ft ceilings elsewhere, incl. the walkout bsmt. 3 fireplaces, heated floors in Master Ensuite & Cheater, Eff. geothermal heating, workshop, walkout basement w/access to an over size garage & more.

Contact me or your Buyer Agent for a showing.

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CHILD CARE

MORGAN’s GRANT, Before and after school child care spaces available for September, 2011. Located within walking distance of Jack Donohue Public School. Smoke and pet free, Call Suzanne 613-599-4462

BUCK’S TREE SERVICE 613-204-2984 EARLY SPRING SPECIAL UP TO 40% DISCOUNT Tree trimming & removal, Hedge trimming & removal - planting.

Senior’s discount. Fully insured. 15 years exp.

Ask for Dave.

CARPENTRY, REPAIRS, Rec Rooms, Decks, etc.

Reasonable rates, 25 years experience. 613832-2540 CERTIFIED MASON 10yrs exp., Chimney Repair & Restoration, cultured stone, parging, repointing. Brick, block & stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. Work guaranteed. 613-250-0290.

DRYWALL-INSTALLER TAPING & REPAIRS. CONDO Ground floor. NEW STITTSVILLE Framing, electrical, full $500/month, includes DAYCARE custom basement renoheat, hydro, water and www.sammysday vations. Installation & parking spot. At Hazel- care.com stippled ceiling repairs. dean and Stittsville 6 Months to 12 yrs old 25 years experience.

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BUFFET BREAKFAST • PANCAKES & MORE!

STITTSVILLE LEGION HALL, Main St, every Wed, 6:45 p.m.

GARAGE SALES YARD SALES

Adults: $10.00 • Children $5.00 (4-10yrs) 3 and under are free *

HAY RIDES $5.00

EASTER EGG HUNT

April 16, 2011 APRIL 22ND, 23RD AND 24TH RELIABLE, MATURE CLEANING LADY will The Canadian Toy Testing Council clean your home for a very reasonable price. Is launching its Annual RIZES REATS References available. Fundraising Campaign -EGG HUNT $12.00 INCLUDES: to support the produc613-599-8985 ‘HAY RIDE” tion of the Annual Toy STAY BRITE CLEAN- Report. Join us at the 3664 Carling Ave, 2km West of Moodie Dr. ING. Residential, small Hazeldean Mall, commercial and church- 300 613-828-2499 Eagleson es. Also windows, yard Road, Kanata, from www.smithvalestables.ca work and other odd 9:00am to 2:00pm, jobs.

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COMING EVENTS

**PLEASE BE ADVISED** There are NO refunds on Classified Advertising, however we are happy to offer a credit for future Classified Ads, valid for 1 year, under certain circumstances.

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Fulton’s Pancake House

Weekends: Horse drawn rides, trails

OPEN DAILY 9am-4pm until April 25 th

Fulton’s Pancake House Maple Spring Season

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

OPEN April 14th

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April 20, 21 (11am to 1:30pm)

Easter Weekend Fun all 4 days, April 22 - 25.

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The best place to start planning your Florida Get-Away!

Breakfast 9:00am-2:00pm Rides 10:00am-3:00pm

Save up to $800

All Regions of Florida from 2- to 8-bdrm homes.

Condos, Villas, Pool Homes - we have them all!

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KANATA-HAZELDEAN LION’S CLUB BINGO. Dick Brule Community Centre, 170 Castlefrank Road, Kanata.

Every Monday, 7:00pm.

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Search from 100s of Florida’s top vacation rentals.

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Serving: Nepean, Kanata, Stittsville, Carp, Munster, Richmond & Carleton Place

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PLANNING A TRIP TO FLORIDA?

On your next Florida Vacation do not be satisfied with a hotel room when you can rent your own private Vacation home!

A Whole New Approach To Home Cleaning Deep Clean Every time

KANATA LEGION BINGO, Sundays, 1:00pm. 70 Hines Road. For info, 613592-5417.

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Specializing in Home Protection Plans

NORM’S LAWN CARE, Serving West Carleton, Arnprior, Stittsville, Kanata for over 20 years. Grass cutting, Roto-tilling, Lawn Aeration, Hedge Trimming, Interlocking walkways and patios, Senior discounts, free estimates.

613-832SEND A LOAD to the 1914 dump, cheap. Clean up clutter, garage sale PAINTING leftovers or leaf and RENOVATIONS yard waste. 613-256AND ODD JOBS 4613 Reasonable rates, reliable and responsible.

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Reasonable Rates.

Honest . Clean. Free Estimates. References. 613-831-2569 Home 613-3557938 Cell.

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HOUSE CLEANING

HEALTH & FITNESS

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FULLY LICENSED INSURED ELECTRICIAN Free estimates. 27 Years Experience.

Excellent quality for repairs & installations. Honest and reliable with references. Call Glen at Johnson Technical Services 613-8848920

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EARN EXTRA income! carrier contractors needed for early am newspaper home delivery in Kanata and Stittsville, 7 days/week. Vehicle a must. $500$950+/MONTH. 613592-9786 HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!! Full & Part Time Positions Are Available - Will Train .

On-Line Data Entry, Typing Work, E-mail Reading, PC/Clerical Work, Homemailers, Assembling Products.

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HELP WANTED

LOCAL COMPANY REQUIRES working Foreman/operator, minimum 5 years expericne, backhoe or bulldozer operator. Benefits available, fax resume in confidence to 613839-1730 LOOKING FOR good reliable help wanted, deck and fence builders, serious inquiries only.

Fax resume to 836 3571 or call 831 5066 MERCHANDISING SUPERVISOR The News Group Canada, a national wholesaler of magazines and books, has a need for a highly motivated and energetic MERCHANDISING SUPERVISOR for Eastern Ontario. Reporting to the District Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of professional merchandisers within an established territory.

Strong customer relationships based on exceptional service will be the key to your success. If you are well organized, self-directed, a team leader and have strong interpersonal and communication skills please send us your resume.

This is a full time, salaried position. We offer a competitive salary, medical/dental benefits and vehicle allowance. Applicants must be able to travel throughout Eastern Ontario and have their own vehicle.

For more information visit our website @ The News Group.

Interested applicants should email resume to hr@thenewsgroup.com

HOUSE CLEANER Part/full time wanted for West end location.

Must be reliable and self-motivated with experience and car required. Excellent opportunity for top salary.

613-832-4941 or email resume: quality maidinc@gmail.com

OTTAWA’S Largest Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work.

Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions.

Apply online @ www.Spring MastersJobs.com

JOIN OUR Harvesting, or field supervising team at Cedar Hill Berry Farm in Pakenham.

This is a great summer job for teens and adults. Minimum age 14. Call Ria at 613256-2014

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ABSOPULSE Electronics Ltd. 110 Walgreen Road

Must have own transportation.

Youths!

Fax resume to 613-831-4171

Close to Stittsville

E-mail: marg@absopulse.com Fax: 613-836-7488

NO telephone calls please

Adults!

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Earn Extra Money!

Position Available: Sales Consultant Wagjag.com and Metroland Media Group currently have an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Sales Consultant to join our Ottawa team.

The WagJag.com brand, a leading Canadian online daily deal destination, offers amazing deals on restaurants, spas, fashion, activities, and events on behalf of a growing number of retailers in Canada. We deliver great offers by assembling a group of “WagJaggers” with combined purchasing power.

The Sales Consultant will introduce and sell WagJag.com’s daily deal marketing solution to local small and medium sized businesses in the Ottawa Region, while achieving aggressive revenue targets. The Sales Consultant will also service and grow accounts by managing client relationships before, during, and after the featured offers are presented on our website.

If you are a highly self-motivated, energetic and results focused sales professional and want to build a career in the dynamic industry of online media, forward your resume to ottawa@ wagjag.com by April 21st, 2011 THE POSITION: • Identify and cold call prospects to develop new business • Negotiate and structure sales agreements • Develop and build strong relationships with clients • Respond promptly to sales enquiries, and provide thorough customer follow up • Consistently deliver against aggressive revenue targets • Generate insertion orders • Contact advertisers regarding campaign optimization, growth strategies, and opportunities • Act as an ambassador of the brand

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In-Process QC for Production Good knowledge of crimping, torquing, soldering, component assembly, and IPC-A-610required.

Want to Downsize Your Gas Guzzler?

43 408 à 52 299$ par année Poste à temps partiel permanent, 28 heures par semaine

OR Call:

Ottawa Valley Tree Experts requires climbers, bucket truck operators, ground personnel and labourers.

Agent de liaison FVV / Logement Bilingue

Envoyez votre curriculum vitae par télécopieur au 613-591-2501 Ou par courriel à info@communityresourcecentre.ca Avant le 20 avril 2011 à 16h30

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GENERAL HELP

FOR RENT

LONE STAR KANATA Now Hiring, Full time experienced, servers line cooks and bussers.

Apply to: 4048 Carling Avenue.

Competitive Wage. Come join the great Lone Star Atmosphere.

GENERAL HELP

Time to Get Your Own Place?

WHAT’S COOKING in the kitchen at Island View, maybe it’s you! If you are a creative cook who likes to have fun making breakfast and lunch, we are looking for you. Please email your resume to Patti Star Fleet Trucking Hass phass@islandHIRING! DRIVERS, viewsuites.ca or fax FARMERS, RANCHERS 613-622-0011 & RETIREES needed with 3/4 Ton or 1-ton WORK OPPORTUpickup trucks to deliver NITIES Enjoy children? new travel trailers fifth In Florida, New York, wheels from US manu- California, Boston, all facturers to dealers USA. Salary, airfare, throughout Canada. medical provided, plus Free IRP plate for your more. Available: Spain, truck and low insurance Holland, Summer rates! Pref. commercial Camps. Teaching in Lic. or 3 yrs towing Korea-Different benefits exp. Top pay! Call apply. Interviews in Craig 1-877-890-4523 your area. Call 1-902www.starfleettruck 422-1455 or Email: ing.com scotiap@ns.sympatico.ca STUDENTS, $11 per hour, weekday residential cleaning tasks (excluding house cleaning) with small Kanata Company, E-mail resume to: completeclean ing@sympatico.ca

GENERAL HELP

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RELIABLE Individual to help install Decks and Asphalt Shingles. Experience an asset and own transportation.

Full time hours call 613-761-0671

HOSPITALITY

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PAINTING

***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL***

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KITCHEN, BATH, BASEMENT Complete Kitchen, Bath & Basement Renovations

Email: insinkinc@gmail.com

Licensed and Insured.

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Kitchen, Bathrooms, Basement Renovations, Painting, Drywall, Stipple Repairs, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Ceramic

(613) Insur ed 699-4755

PLUMBING

CARPENTRY

FENCES

Garden Designs

& DECKS OF ALL TYPES

www.pinkagardens.ca 613-818-9050 Custom gardens,

waterfalls.

HOME ACE RENOVATIONS (No Job is too small)

KITCHENS • BATHS • ROOFING • CERAMIC TILES • FLOORS Call Hazen Chase

Free Estimates Seniors Discounts

Bus: 257-4067 Cell: 266-5674

HOME MAINTENANCE

Will Mannarino Tiling Specialist

• Ceramic, Natural, Glass & Mosaics • Floor Heating (Nuheat)

Complete Bathroom Renovations FREE ESTIMATES

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• Home repairs of all types • Free Estimates

613-322-6963

Kanata Carpentry www.kanatacarpentry.com

613 224 6335 www.safariplumbing.ca

owned and operated in Kanata since 1984

GENERAL REPAIRS

APPLIANCE & REFRIGERATION • REPAIRS TO GAS & ELECTRIC APPLIANCES • OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE • GOVERNMENT CERTIFIED • LICENSED GAS FITTER • SENIOR DISCOUNTS

613-836-4082 DAN BURNETT

INTERIOR FINISHING

Quality Workmanship Guaranteed Free Estimates Fully Insured All Types of Roofing Repairs Welcome Specializing in Flat Roofing

20 years’ experience Phone

613-697-9713

DECKS

FINISHING TOUCHES

613-599-9463

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PERKINS

Make Your Walls Come Alive

Painting, Wallpapering, Moulding Installations

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Various maintenance plans.

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