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The Governor General got a bit of help getting the Canadian Cancer Society’s daffodil month campaign underway at Rideau Hall.

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Former governor general Adrienne Clarkson’s first Canadian home is among those threatened by demolition on Sussex Drive.

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EMC community - Polly McColl and her volunteers work hard on the Merivale shelter belt.

Its a boundary forest where people can take long walks and the group’s efforts beautify the surroundings and protect the Central Experimental Farm’s fields from salt and soil erosion. Their commitment to the farm is what keeps them coming back to the ambitious project.

“Most of us have a special love of the farm and we have seven or eight very dedicated volunteers,” said McColl, surrounded by budding plants on the farm’s pathway that sits parallel to Merivale Road.

“Once you’re out here and start working, you want to see what’s happening and See VOLUNTEERS, page 9

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A Westboro resident is putting the finishing touches on an opera treat for Ottawa residents.

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Polly McColl wants to create a beautiful area on the western side of the Central Experimental Farm – but the project needs donations and volunteers. Behind her are just some of the trees and shrubs already planted thanks to generous donors and volunteers.

EMC news - As weekly green-bin collection returned last week, new numbers show that Ottawans aren’t recycling much more of their organic waste.

It’s the last year for the seasonal switch to weekly green bin collection, as Ottawa prepares to begin collecting household garbage every two weeks, while green bins will be collected each week throughout the year from now on.

But with only 1,714 more tonnes of organics being recy-

cled by Ottawa residents, that change in garbage collection needs to be prefaced by a new educational campaign aimed at encouraging green-bin use, said environmental committee chairwoman Maria McRae. In 2010, 53,349 tonnes of organic waste were collected from Ottawa homes; in 2011, that number rose only slightly to 55,063. The city’s contract with organics recycling facility, Orgaworld, includes payment for 80,000 tonnes – a number the city must strive for to stave off the crippling cost of finding a new landfill, McRae said.

“There is obviously a segment of the community that is not using it at all, or who started using it and stopped,” said McRae, councillor for River Ward. “I want to see our diversion go up. I strongly believe in our diversion program.”

She has been collecting tips and concerns city councillors have heard from constituents and working with city staff to develop ward-specific educational and promotional strategies to get people using their green bins.

The key is showing residents that it doesn’t have to be

difficult, messy or time-consuming to recycle organics, McRae said.

But the city needs to have a better understanding of why some residents choose not to use their green bins at all and what successful green-bin users do to make it easier for them to recycle organic waste.

“I want to give helpful information,” McRae said. “We need people to tell us what they do to make it a success …

There’s got to be a way to learn from each other.”

Anyone who would like to share green bin tips is encour-

aged to contact their councillor or McRae’s office directly.

McRae said she also wants to work on other ways to make organics recycling easier, such as finding a cost-effective way to provide a second green bin to households that have too much organic waste for the single bin they were provided.

Purchasing another bin costs around $35, which might be discouraging some people from diverting all of their organics, especially leaf and yard waste, McRae said.

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Young cancer fighters launch daffodil month Photo by Michelle Nash

Sharon Johnston, left, Alyssa Shouldice, Gov. Gen. David Johnston and Cole Neville take a few moments to talk about family pets after officially launching daffodil month in Canada. Both young cancer patients presented the Governor General and his wife with bouquets of daffodils at the Rideau Hall greenhouses on April 3.

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EMC news - Two young cancer patients presented Gov. Gen David Johnston with bouquets of daffodils at Rideau Hall on April 3 to mark the beginning of the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual fundraising campaign.

Alyssa Shouldice, 6, and Cole Neville, 7, visited the greenhouses at the Governor General’s official residence with their families, presenting the bouquets Johnston and his wife Sharon to launch daffodil month.

Cancer Society president Peter Goodhand used the occasion to encourage all Canadians to participate.

“I am honoured to be here with Alyssa and Cole and their families,” Goodhand said.

“The good news is over 60 per cent of people diagnosed with cancer will survive, but that is not good enough.”

Both Alyssa and Cole were diagnosed with rare cancers in 2010 and have spent much of their lives since fighting the odds and fighting their disease.

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Cole, a shy, truck-loving boy was declared cancer-free in July 2011, while Alyssa is still in treatment, but is back at school and will complete her treatments by April 2013.

Both children had time to sit with the Johnstons and discuss a favourite subject, their dogs.

The Cancer Society uses the month-long campaign to raise cancer awareness with the volunteers raising money through the sale of yellow daffodil pins as well as the flowers themselves.

“We want to create a movement across Canada and see thousands of Canadians wearing the daffodil pin,” Goodhand said. “United by the daffodil, we will show people living with cancer that they don’t have to face cancer alone, and we won’t give up until all forms of the disease are defeated.”

April 27 has been identified as daffodil day by the society and is used to mark all the work accomplished throughout the month and offer Canadians a day to reflect on the impact the disease has on the country.

“We encourage Canadians to do something special on Daffodil Day for those living with cancer or to contribute in some way to the fight against cancer,” Goodhand said.

For more information about the Canadian Cancer Society daffodil month campaign, please check out their website at www.cancer.ca.

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EMC news - Students at Hilson Avenue Public School could soon be enjoying lessons at an outdoor classroom where they could learn about plants, animals and nature – they just need a bit of help from their community.

Hilson is the only Ottawa area school in the running to win $20,000 from the Majesta Trees of Knowledge Outdoor Classroom Competition. Hilson is among the final 10 schools in the competition.

“Kids naturally want to be outside and in the environment and that’s something they’re always so curious and excited about,” said Ted Ferguson, a parent of two boys at the school who’s helping to get the word out about the competition.

“This will give us an opportunity to provide space for learning that’s outdoors, convenient and it’s in the school yard.”

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Ferguson said all 300 Hilson students have been surveyed to see what they would like an outdoor classroom to feature if they win. Grade 6 students have been doing research into what the classroom should have – including species that are native to Ottawa.

“It’s really great experience (for the students) to give them the opportunity to lead the project and help design it,” Ferguson said. “They’re so excited.”

An outdoor classroom would also give the opportunity to teach the curriculum in a way that speaks to the students, and gives them handson learning tools, he said.

“There’s been a lot more research coming out that talks about nature deficit disorder amongst children and kids not being exposed or allowed to learn about nature in a natural setting,” Ferguson said. “It’s actually disconnecting them from things that are really important.”

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will also be an opportunity for the community to maintain the outdoor classroom – including high school students who need to fulfil community service hours.

Ferguson also said an outdoor classroom would even be beneficial in the winter months. “(Students would learn) how you help nurture plants and put them to bed during the

winter,” he said, adding that it would still be used in the winter. Other aspects of the outdoor classroom, such as bird feeders, could still used in the winter months as well.

To vote online, residents can register at www.majesta.com and vote for Hilson at www. majestatreesofknowledge. ca/. The campaign runs from March 28 to May 11 and residents can vote once a day.

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Participants involved in raising awareness in healthy food, like teachers, scientists and members of school parent councils, came together to brainstorm ideas for the initiative.

“One of the things I’m very proud of at Devonshire is how involved we are in the community and the excitement teachers have for getting students involved and having a community garden,” said Sarah Sorensen, who’s part of the parent council at Devonshire Public School.

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Stephen Skoutajan, a teacher at Devonshire, talked about the benefits Devonshire derives from its own community garden.

“Kids are getting involved in local issues,” he said. “I know kids enjoy eating the healthy food they make in the garden or food we purchase from local organic farms. It’s about getting kids involved in being engaged with communities and eating healthy.”

Allegra Newman, who led the talk, said she has a child who enjoys the garden the family has at home and she can see how children genuinely enjoy working in a garden.

“I have a small child who loves to be in the garden,” Newman said. “She picks up vegetables from the backyard and it’s phenomenal. You can see that magic.”

David Farley, a teacher at Fisher Park Public School, said it’s important to put pressure on the board to get more community gardens at schools.

“Having a critical mass opens so many doors,” Farley said, adding it’s important for schools to communicate with each other about the benefits of community gardens.

“If we can build that critical mass and be a part of it, perhaps more administrators will jump on board.”

Newman said the challenges and ideas participants discussed at the meeting will go back to the Food for All Project.

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OC Transpo deal would boost wages 8.25 per cent Tentative four year contract still needs to be ratified by union, city council Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - A tentative agreement between OC Transpo and its union would see wages boosted 8.25 per cent over four years, sickleave rules loosened and less strict uniform guidelines that would let drivers sport golf shirts in the summer.

Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) local 279 posted details of the tentative contract on its website on April 3.

The contract won’t be voted on by ATU local 279 members until April 10, but if the contract is accepted, the city has also agreed to

reopen an OC Transpo maintenance garage on Colonnade Road that has more recently been used for storage after the transit service built a new maintenance garage on Industrial Road.

According to a document posted on the local ATU’s website, the union’s bargaining team said the new contract “will improve wages, working conditions and job security for all of ATU 279’s members.”

New OC Transpo general manager John Manconi has recognized there are “many problems” with the way bus operators are currently scheduled, the letter states, and he

has pledged to work with a group of OC Transpo workers to develop suggestions on improving work-life balance.

Scheduling was one of the sticking points that led to a bitter strike in the winter of 2008 that took buses off the road for 53 days.

This is the first time ATU 279’s bargaining unit and the city have reached an agreement before an existing contract expired.

At a press conference announcing an agreement had been reached on March 31, ATU 279 president Garry Queale said, “The public can rest easy that when they walk to the bus stop, the bus will be there, not picketers.”

Changes to sick leave would let workers take up to six uncertified sick days annually, and to choose which

days don’t have to be certified.

Job security is another win highlighted in the bargaining team’s rundown of the changes. The letter states that, “while other municipal unions have has to accept clawbacks to job security language in order to get a contract,” the ATU was able to strengthen provisions against using outside contractors in the tentative agreement.

The proposed contract also includes improvements to working conditions and overtime rules for fare inspectors, dispatchers and booking clerks.

The four-year agreement would be retroactive to April 1. The union and city reached a temporary contract extension at the end of 2011 as a way to avoid a strike.

Have a bit of patience with nesting wildlife, centre urges

City wants bus contractors to be more accountable New rules would see private firms penalized for failing to deliver on standard, schedule

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EMC news - The OttawaCarleton Wildlife Centre is asking Ottawa residents to have a little patience this spring when dealing with wild animals on their property.

According to centre director Donna DuBreuil, between April and June the wildlife birthing season is at its peak and wild mothers are looking for safe spaces to nest with their young until there is enough tree cover in the natural areas to protect their babies from predators.

Wild animals such as squirrels, raccoons or skunks will look for attics, chimneys or outdoor staircases to escape the elements and provide shelter for their young. Residents with this problem, DuBreuil said, should offer the wild mothers a grace period to wean their babies before taking any animal-proofing measures.

“She’s your insurance; let her have her time to raise them and move them,” DuBreuil said. “When the mother’s taking them out to eat because they’re weaned, that’s the safest time (to animal-proof).”

Barricading or blocking up the areas where the animals are nesting could trap babies in inaccessible areas, where they usually die and cause bad smells that require expensive drywall removal to clear.

Smoking animals out of chimneys can cause chimney fires because the babies aren’t able to get out with the mother.

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Wild mothers are looking for warm, safe spaces to nest with their babies this spring, and the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre is asking you to give them a break before taking action. babies if she is blocked from them, DuBreuil said.

She reminded residents that trapping animals is also unhelpful, because according to the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act the animals can only be moved one kilometre from where they

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“All of these are animals who seek to have their babies close to you because it’s safe.

But it’s a temporary thing,” she said.

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Thanks to a motion brought forward by Cumberland Coun.

Stephen Blais last year, the city’s finance and economic development committee approved new rules that enable the city to penalize private firms that don’t deliver on time or to the expected standards.

“This is about accountability,” Blais said in a press release. “Companies need to be held accountable to the contracts they sign and they can’t expect the taxpayer to bail them out when they don’t perform.”

The new plan includes

a standardized method of evaluating the work done by contractors hired by the city when a project is outside the expertise of city staff.

That way, all city departments will have consistent information about each contractor’s history with the city.

But a city report notes that the changes come with a “significant” risk.

Suppliers could hike prices as a means to hedge their potential increase in costs if they end up facing a penalty.

The city report says the construction industry commonly faces penalties, but may also be offered a financial incentive if projects are completed early.

The city’s new strategy doesn’t include the reward component.

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Pet owners have stake in what’s left behind

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pring.

Even the word sounds good. Relief after frostbite

season.

Unfortunately, spring also brings with it the evidence that some dog walkers aren’t doing their duty after their pet has done theirs.

Parks, boulevards, sidewalks and pathways in some places are awash in poop and that’s no fun for anyone.

The vast majority of dog

owners clean up after their pet – if they didn’t, we’d be knee deep in the stuff by now.

So how do we convince the offending few to scoop?

Do we need more laws and regulations?

Pet owners would no doubt say “No.” And our bylaw officers have better things to do than stake out parks on the off-chance a bad owner will offend in plain view.

Do we need better education?

The city advises owners to scoop poop and take it home, where they should flush it down the toilet so that our sewage system can treat the dog dirt like it does our own.

Why not use a garbage can in the park or the bin at home?

Turns out all the poop that ends up in the trash will become part of the city’s landfill, making it even more

of a challenge to prevent toxins from seeping into our waterways.

Even if you own a dog and choose to use a garbage can, that’s a darn sight better than failing to scoop at all.

Maybe we need to make things easier for all pet owners by providing better poop containers in the, shall we say, hotspots. That would take tax dollars.

Some offenders may be children who don’t like

the idea of carrying a bag of poop to the garbage or back home. If your son or daughter takes the dog out for a walk, why not insist they bring home what Rover eliminates, just to be sure your family isn’t part of the problem.

In the end (no pun intended), if the problem gets worse, society will put in place penalties or regulations that affect all dog owners – the good and the bad.

Maybe licence costs will rise to cover clean-up costs.

Maybe a bylaw you disagree with will be passed.

To avoid those potential pitfalls, pet owners should be at the forefront of making sure all owners scoop after their dogs. Use peer pressure. Use education. Carry an extra bag to clean up after an owner who gives you a bad name.

After all, it’s dog owners that have the most to lose.

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Making your own noise CHARLES GORDON Funny Town

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his happened at a basketball game at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, but it could have been anywhere.

The scoreboard lights up and says “NOISE!” and a voice booms out: “Make some noise!” And guess what? Everybody makes noise.

Sheep, that’s what we are. Noisy sheep.

Somebody with a microphone tells us to do something and we do it.

There’s nothing new about this. It’s been going on in stadiums and arenas ever since the technology allowed it. But there was a time when the noise was spontaneous. It came from the flow of the game. When the game became exciting, the fans became excited, all by themselves. “We want a hit!” is a vintage bit of noise, found at ancient baseball games. Now nobody says “We want a hit!” Instead, we clap or stomp our feet if the scoreboard tells us to.

Occasionally the scoreboard gets it right.

The folks begin chanting “DEE-FENCE!” just around the time that defence is called for.

That’s nice, you think, but then you look up at the scoreboard and realize that the fans are chanting “DEE-FENCE!” because that’s what’s on the scoreboard.

There must be limits to this. Surely, you would not throw your beer at the mascot if the scoreboard said “THROW YOUR BEER AT THE MASCOT!” But you never know. History is full of examples of weird crowd behaviour, of people doing things they never thought they would do because everyone else was.

While you wish people would be a bit more individualistic in crowds at the arena, confor-

mity is not always a bad thing. We all stop at the red light, for example. Individualistic behaviour at intersections would not be helpful to society. Likewise, people doing whatever they want in the classroom can create problems. The same with church. The same with shopping mall parking lots.

But a little spontaneity can be refreshing.

And it can be quite effective. I know a guy who knows a guy who knows another guy who claims that he began the spontaneous chant about firing the coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. “FIRE WILSON!” he chanted, early in the game and nothing happened. Nobody else chanted with him. He tried it a couple of times more and eventually it worked. Without prompting from the scoreboard, the chant spread around the arena.

Perhaps it worked too well. Whether it was a direct result or not, the coach was looking for other employment the next day. For sure, this was unkind. You wouldn’t want to show up at work and find everyone chanting that you should be fired. But at least it was spontaneous.

A slightly less spontaneous chant arose at Scotiabank Place the other night, when fans of Daniel Alfredsson began chanting his name at a time specified in an Internet campaign.

This was nice, richly deserved and definitely an improvement over slavishly following the dictates of the scoreboard and the public address system. Some day the Internet may replace the scoreboard as cheerleader and we’ll have to watch out. People get into trouble following the crowd on the Internet. Bad things happen to their computers, or worse.

Most people who know hockey and know Ottawa expect there to be real emotion in the stands in the playoff games to come. So much so that no one should need any prompting to jump up and cheer. The question is whether we have become so accustomed to following the scoreboard that we’ll still wait to be prompted.

We shouldn’t. “Go Sens go!” is not the world’s most original cheer, but it will sound great when 19,153 or so people are chanting it all by themselves.

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had the good sense to leave the country for two weeks while the demolition of our 1950s kitchen took place. I had expected to return to a shiny new kitchen, complete with walls and a floor and maybe even some cabinets.

I was dreaming about selecting draperies and paint colours on the airplane home, when my husband called to tell me there would be no decorating for several weeks yet.

In fairness, the walls and floor were in place when I returned. But that’s about it.

Progress has been slow and methodical since.

BRYNNA LESLIE Capital Muse I wasn’t sure how my children and I would survive without a kitchen. Armed with only a microwave and a kettle, I couldn’t fathom how we’d live out the coming weeks.

But I’ve since realized there are ways to eat healthy and maintain your sanity while renovating, and it doesn’t even (necessarily) require an

expensive trip to Europe.

First, complain to your neighbours. I started whining within hours of my return home. “How would I eat?”

“Would the children suffer kidney failure from overconsumption of processed food?” “There are appliances in my living room!!” “I have nowhere to relax.”

The most amazing thing happened: They fed me! For three days in a row, I milked every dinner and lunch invitation that came my way, willing to do anything for a healthy, home-cooked meal.

When one of my pals offered to let my youngest son and me sloth on her couch all Sunday afternoon, munching on scones with homemade cherry jam, I didn’t flinch. (It was the most relaxing day I’ve had in a while).

I started to think maybe kitchen renovations were more than they’re cracked up to be.

On day five, however, with the kids returning to school

and me back to work. With all that goes along with the routine, I realized I had to get more organized.

I got out the slow-cooker and started researching onepot recipes that didn’t require difficult things like “browning meat” or boiling water. I set up a kitchen station, complete with microwave, kettle, a basic set of dishes, a table and a borrowed bar fridge. The bathroom was divided into kitchen stuff and bathroom stuff, with warnings to the children not to mix toothpaste and dish soap. And all were told to be meticulous about cleaning up food stuff immediately after meals.

The first days were pretty rough, but I think I’ve streamlined the process. With such a tiny fridge, I’ve had to shop each day for meals, which is uber-European and uber-

expensive. But I realized how much food unintentionally goes to waste when we do our shopping weekly. (There’s always some old piece of luncheon meat that gets lost in the back of the deli drawer by the end of the week).

And when the kids ask for an after school snack and I say “I only have apples,” I am being completely honest with them. They can complain all they like, demand chocolate, crackers, whatever, but “I only have apples,” and they must eat them or starve.

Admittedly, life would be easier with a hotplate and a barbecue ... and a laundry tub, and a freezer stocked with soups and ready-made meals, and a counter, and, well, a kitchen.

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how (the plants) are this year. We’re the only capital city in the world with a working farm in the middle and the fields are beautiful.”

The Friends of the Farm group are currently working on the Merivale shelter belt project, where they take donations and buy a variety of trees and shrubs to beautify and protect the area. Those who donate to the project receive their names

on a plaque on a shelter belt and supporters’ pavilion that’s set up along the pathway. The pavilion was officially opened in September 2005 by thengovernor general Adrienne Clarkson and her husband, John Ralston Saul.

Since then, the donor walls have been filling up and McColl has purchased and transported many plants to the site.

“A lot of people have love for the farm and they like to be part of the farm,” she said. “By

giving a donation, it makes them feel like they’re a part of it.”

McColl said the project has also been made possible by volunteers, especially younger volunteers who are often high school students earning their community service hours. Being a part of the farm is also important to them, she said.

“They come out here and work, and we say you can tell your grandchildren you planted these trees or looked

after them,” McColl said. “It gives them a bit of pride that it’s something they can really see growing.”

In early summer, McColl said the shrubs will start to bloom and some will have striking yellow and pink colours. In the fall, she said many of the plants turn a brilliant red. While she and her fellow volunteers are building up the shelter belt along Merivale close to Baseline Road, she hopes the project will extend

north going towards Carling Avenue.

But to make that happen, she said there needs to be more donations and volunteers from the community.

“The faster we get donations, the faster we can get it done,” McColl said, adding she estimates the project will take another six or seven years to complete. “We want it to be a true shelter belt, with trees mature in 18 years.”

She also encouraged resi-

dents to use the walking pathway where the shelter belt is being created.

“Come and use it and see what we’ve got out here,” McColl said. “There’s a lot of research going on here, and it’s an important part of our community and our country as well.”

For more information on the shelter belt or to donate or volunteer, visit the Friends of the Farm’s website at friendsofthefarm.ca/belt.htm.

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Better planning best way to stop local traffic snarls City to put $2.5M into traffic calming measures Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The best way to calm traffic on neighbourhood streets is to prevent traffic issues in the first place, concluded the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation committee.

The committee met on April 4 to discuss the latest iteration for plans aimed at deciding the best way to put cash into â&#x20AC;&#x153;traffic calmingâ&#x20AC;? measures such as speed bumps when residents raise concerns about speeding on local streets.

Last year, city council put localized traffic studies, called area traffic management studies, on hold as it tried to find the best way to deal with a backlog of projects listed for each city neighbourhood, some of which have stayed on the books, uncompleted, since the 1950s and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s.

At first, some councillors wanted to divvy up the money so they could each have control over which small measures get completed in their wards. But council voted down that plan in favour of letting the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traffic engineering experts decide what to fix.

The transportation committee signed off on $2.5 million in funding to fix localized traffic issues. Area traffic management project manager Bob Streicher said the money will go a long way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The $2.5 million that has been provided will make a dramatic difference,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(It will enable us to) address the projects that we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been able to do.â&#x20AC;?

Innes Coun. Rainer Bloess noted that $2.5 million or even more money still wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be enough to address all the projects already on the list. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There still isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t adequate funding to do what we want and what we need to do,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The committee also approved a report outlining how that would be done on April 4, but not before a lengthy pro-

cedural discussion about how the small road tweaks should be done.

Some councillors, including Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley, wanted to wipe the older, irrelevant area traffic management studies off the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books so it can move on to more current, urgent projects. He asked Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. Scott Moffatt to make a motion to that effect on his behalf, because Hubley doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit on the transportation committee.

Rideau-Rockcliffe Coun.

Peter Clarke agreed with that point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I saw the list of projects that were in there and estimated completion at 2071, I thought it might be a little too exhaustive,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought most of that list could be deleted without harming anyone.â&#x20AC;?

Eventually, councillors ended up agreeing on a point made by Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Steve Desroches, who said that the city wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have so many concerns about local traffic snarls if the road networks in new communities were properly planned to begin with.

He used the example of a street in the newer Winding Way neighbourhood in his ward which features a grass median with trees and signs.

Desroches said there have been no traffic complaints on that street, and he wondered why similar designs werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t being used for other new streets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not seeing it,â&#x20AC;? Desroches said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When are we going to break down the silos in this organization and build these communities with traffic calming in mind?â&#x20AC;?

Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans agreed, noting that some residents have called her to complain about traffic before a new subdivision is even completed.

Deans tabled a motion asking transportation staff to talk to the infrastructure and planning group about building traffic calming into new roads. Those roads are often constructed by developers, but still require city oversight and approval.

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Mobile parking payment technology launched New service allows drivers to pay, top-up meters on their cellphones Laura Mueller

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EMC news - Drivers can now pay for on-street parking in Ottawa using their phone or mobile device.

On April 5, the city launched Verrus Mobile Technologies’ PayByPhone service in Ottawa, which allows drivers to use a mobile app on a smart phone or mobile device such as a tablet to pay for parking and to extend their parking time remotely.

The service can also works by calling a phone number from a cell phone or landline.

“The real benefit, of course, is convenience,” said Mayor Jim Watson.

For instance, customers can set up a text-message notification to alert them when their parking is about to expire. You can choose whether to extend your paid parking period, or use it as a reminder to move your vehicle.

If you are a frequent user of city parking, you may wish to sign up for the service by visiting paybyphone.com and entering your mobile phone number, credit card number and vehicle licence plate. The cost of parking would auto-

matically be charged to the credit card on file after you register.

That charge will include a 25-cent service fee.

There are also apps available for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry devices.

‘Our new service recognizes the shift towards this (mobile) lifestyle.’

KANATA NORTH COUN. MARIANNE WILINSON

Ottawa is the first city to incorporate near-field communication (NFC) into its PayByPhone system.

If you have a new, NFCenabled device, you can simply wave your phone near the payment machine’s phone reader to automatically launch the app with the parking location.

More people are relying on their mobile devices for dayto-day tasks, said transportation committee chairwoman Marianne Wilkinson, councillor for Kanata North.

“Our new service recognizes the shift towards this lifestyle,” Wilkinson said.

PayByPhone will also be available in non-gated cityowned parking lots.

Over the course of this week, instructions will be placed on the sides of all payand-display parking machines across the city.

The service is already offered in more than 100 cities around the globe, including Vancouver, Winnipeg and Saskatoon.

The mayor noted that Ottawa is the first Canadian city to offer a bilingual version of the PayByPhone service.

The city is investing $94,000 to advertise the system, train bylaw staff and upgrade technology systems.

Verrus covers the cost of developing the technology itself, said city spokesperson Jocelyne Turner.

She said the city anticipates a five per cent take-up in the first year and there has been no analysis on what the impact could be on revenue from parking fees or fines.

The city made $14.4 million from parking fees in 2010: $8.1 million from onstreet spaces and $6.3 million from off-street facilities.

The city manages 4,034 paid on-street parking spaces and 2,816 paid off-street parking spaces.

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City transportation committee chairwoman Marianne Wilkinson, Mayor Jim Watson and Verrus Mobile Technologies, Inc.’s Neil Podmore (back row) pose with the new PayByPhone iPad app next to a parking payment machine during the launch of the technology in Ottawa on April 5.

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Sussex widening threatens historic house Former governor general Adrienne Clarkson’s first home in Canada poised to be demolished Michelle Nash

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EMC news - A major reconstruction project scheduled for a section of Sussex Drive in Lowertown has put the future of several Lowertown houses, including former governor general Adrienne Clarkson’s first Canadian home, in doubt.

The city is planning to widen and add cycling lanes along Sussex, a project that would see National Capital Commission-owned houses at 273, 275, 277 and 279 Sussex Dr. demolished.

One of the houses, located at 277 Sussex Dr., holds small place in Canadian history, as it would become the first home in Canada for a future governor general. Adrienne Clarkson and her family lived there when they first arrived in the country in 1942, when she was three years old.

Her family arrived as refugees, fleeing the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong and lived in the home until 1945.

Clarkson vividly recalls the old furnace in the basement and how hard her family worked to fix up the old apartment. It would take more than 50 years for Clarkson to return to the area, taking up residence at Rideau Hall – located at 1 Sussex Dr. – as the 26th governor general of Canada.

“It was full of memories,” Clarkson said of the much more modest home in the

working-class neighbourhood of Lowertown. “I have always thought it was quite a miracle that it was still there.”

But that miracle is currently living on borrowed time.

The properties set to be demolished lie within the Lowertown West Heritage Conservation District and will require the NCC to apply to the city under the Ontario Heritage Act to obtain permission to have the buildings torn down.

This application is scheduled to happen in the summer and will be accompanied by a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment.

According to Ziad Ghadban, an infrastructure services manager for the city, the project would not be able to go ahead as designed without the demolition of the buildings.

“The need is to correct the curvature and alignment of Sussex Drive between the Royal Canadian Mint and Boteler Street in order to include safe and continuous dedicated 1.5-metre cycling lanes in each direction,” Ghadban said. “The dedicated cycling lanes would not be possible without the realignment.”

Members of the Lowertown Community Association, however, aren’t convinced.

The group doesn’t want to see Clarkson’s former home or any of the other homes demolished.

In a letter addressed to the

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A young Adrienne Clarkson shown near her Lowertown home in the 1940s. The home is now scheduled for demolition to make room for a wider road on Sussex Drive. This proposal does not sit well with some residents in Lowertown.

National Capital Commission, the city and area politicians, association president Marc Aubin made an appeal for the homes to be saved.

“Taken as a whole, losing another one or two buildings is not going to affect this neighbourhood’s heritage,” Aubin wrote. “However, when one considers how much has already been lost... then the question becomes are we reaching a point where it has become meaningless to

call this a heritage district?”

As for the city’s claims the demolitions are necessary to accommodate the cycling lanes, the letter expressed the association’s stance that the need to preserve Lowertown’s heritage should be paramount.

“Cycling is a worthy mode of transportation that is strongly supported by many people in Lowertown; however, there is a serious concern that heritage buildings

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should not be demolished in the name of this good cause,” Aubin wrote in the letter. “If cycling is the excuse today, another worthy cause might be the excuse tomorrow.”

Instead, the community feels that a more responsible approach would be to reallocate road space, such as remove a lane or use shared car/bike lanes. They have also proposed moving the houses away from the affected area.

As for Clarkson’s old

home, Aubin said the history of the building should be celebrated, not ignored.

“How many other governor generals can boast that they went from humble beginnings and ended up in the highest office in the land?”

Aubin said.

As for Clarkson’s feelings on her old home, she admits she was saddened to hear it was poised to be demolished.

“Objectively I can’t say ‘I love my house, save it,’ ” Clarkson said. “(But) I would feel better if it was going to be torn down to make room for a hospital or a retirement home, I would have to say that.”

She isn’t, however, unused to seeing homes she grew up in being torn down to make way for urban development.

Clarkson recalled a former home in Toronto being torn down to make way for the Bloor subway line.

“I think I am seeing a pattern of my homes being lost to transportation,” Clarkson said.

Her life has involved community activism – she was involved in the campaign to save the Annex in Toronto from becoming part of a doomed proposal for the Spadina Expressway in the late 1960s and early 1970s – and although she has great memories of living in the Lowertown home, Clarkson said this fight is not hers, but the current residents of the community.

Meanwhile, the residents remain hopeful a compromise can be reached to save the homes. The city is holding an open house at the National Gallery on April 12 at 6 p.m. to provide more information about the project.

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University of Ottawa to help build Rideau River path Sports field corners ‘cut’ to make room for nature trail Laura Mueller

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EMC news - The University of Ottawa is cutting corners – literally – from its new sports field to allow for a planned riverside pathway.

The university has special permission from Canadian Interuniversity Sport to cut off the corners from its sports field to be constructed at 200 Lees Ave. this summer as the new home for the sports dome being relocated from Lansdowne Park.

The property is a tight squeeze for the dome and original plans showed the new building stretching right to the corner of the embankment of the Rideau River.

That angered members of the community, who only just finished helping the city devise a community design plan for the area that included a multi-use pathway through Old Ottawa East along the river, including behind the university’s Lees Avenue property.

The pathway plan came as news to university officials when they presented the initial sports field plans in January.

“The issue came to a head at that event,” said Claudio Brun del Re, director of phys-

ical resource services for the university. “We quickly tried to sort out with the city what could be done.”

Those recent discussions with the city have led to changes to the building that will leave room for the path.

“There is a strong desire (to construct the pathway) from everyone involved,” Brun del Re said.

‘For us, it’s almost exactly what we were hoping for. I think they’ve listened to the community.’

JOHN DANCE PRESIDENT, OLD OTTAWA EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Through a city spokesperson, city planner Melanie Knight wrote that planners are pleased that the university agreed that the pathway was an important “design element” for the site and included it in the plans.

Brun del Re said the university has no obligation to build the city’s planned pathway on its property, but not only did the school change its plans to accommodate the city and community’s requests, the university is also contributing around $100,000 to construct the path and a retaining wall to support the river embankment.

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This updated blueprint for a new sports field at the University of Ottawa’s Lees Avenue campus shows the cut corners that were changed to make room for a multi-use pathway along the Rideau River as requested by the city and the Old Ottawa East Community Association.

Ministry of Transportation will also contribute money to the project, although the total cost is not yet known.

Encouraging students and athletes to walk or cycle is important to the university, Brun del Re said, as is being a good neighbour.

The changes will also push ahead the permanent construction of the hard-surface pathway in that section. There was no timeline contained in the new community design plan for when the path could be completed.

“For us, it’s almost exactly

what we were hoping for,” said John Dance, president of the Old Ottawa East Community Association. “I think they’ve listened to the community.”

The initial plans presented by the university showed a temporary pathway along

Councillor taking love of space to new heights laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - City council keeps Coun. Maria McRae pretty grounded, but she has another, lesser-known interest that is out of this world.

Ever since McRae and her husband, Paul McRae, visited the Kennedy Space Center in 1998, the River Ward councillor has become obsessed with space.

She can rhyme off astronauts’ names and accomplishments as readily as she can produce stats on the city’s waste-collection programs – her pet project as environment committee chairwoman.

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lo 11 capsule at the Smithsonian National Mall rivals that of a young child on Christmas morning.

And if she could save up $200,000, strapping on a spacesuit with Virgin Atlantic, which plans to provide commercials spaceflights to the public, would be at the top of her list, McRae said.

And now, McRae’s space obsession has landed her an invite to see the space shuttle Discovery delivered to its new home at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Va. “I’m going to get to witness this piece of history,” she said.

“It’s so cool, it’s tingling.”

McRae and other guests,

as well as the viewing public, will be on hand on April 17 as a 747 shuttle carrier aircraft with Discovery mounted atop flies 450 metres above various parts of the Washington metropolitan area before reaching the museum.

The artifact is a significant addition to the museum’s holdings. The longest-serving orbiter in NASA’s history, it has spent a total of 365 days in space during 39 flights between 1984 and 2011. It also flew every type of mission, making it the most representative craft of human space flight in the period since 1981, according to the museum’s website. Its final flight was on Feb. 14, 2011, making it the

second-last shuttle to fly in space before NASA canceled its shuttle program (the final flight was made by Atlantis on July 21, 2011).

McRae hopes her child-like wonder at space exploration will inspire others to learn more about the research and accomplishments made more than 100 kilometres above the Earth.

From big questions like how the solar system originated to why geomagnetic sun storms interfere with GPS navigation, the unique conditions in space enable researchers to carry out important experiments, McRae said.

“It has bound so many countries together for the

common good,” McRae added.

Discovery is one of the artifacts that represent “how

amazing humankind can be,” she added.

The Discovery exhibit at the Smithsonian’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center will replace the space shuttle orbiter Enterprise, which was a demonstration shuttle that never actually flew in space.

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Boys, girls get a smile at Junos Kristy Strauss kristy.strauss@metroland.com

Quit Your Job, Hintonburg artist says Kristy Strauss kristy.strauss@metroland.com

EMC entertainment - Patrick John Mills thinks artists have a lot of courage and he wants to celebrate that courageousness this month by having the work of full-time artists on display at his gallery in Hintonburg as part of an exhibit called Quit Your Job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This show is excellent. The quality of it is off the charts,â&#x20AC;? said Mills, owner of the Patrick John Mills Contemporary Fine Art Gallery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the best of the best.â&#x20AC;?

Mills said he got the idea while brainstorming titles of upcoming exhibits at the gallery.

With springtime here, Mills wanted a show that focused on new beginnings and starting fresh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With spring here, people want to make a life-changing decision,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding that the idea of Quit Your Job seemed to just jump into his head.

Mills said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a working, full-time artist pretty much his entire working life.

During a brief stint working with autistic adults, he sold a bunch of his paintings to a fellow staff member and decided to pursue a career in the arts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never went back,â&#x20AC;? Mills said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the last 20 years Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never tempted myself with a steady paycheck.â&#x20AC;?

However, he said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to recognize the hard work ethic and dedication that artists must have before deciding to quit their job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just because you can put toast in a toaster, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean you can call yourself a chef,â&#x20AC;?

Mills said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you brush and floss your teeth, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not a dentist. If you put on a band aid, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not a surgeon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; these days is kind of abused.â&#x20AC;?

He said the message heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aiming to get out in Quit Your Job is to acknowledge that the word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; means a lot and people should value the hard work that goes into creating art.

Mills said becoming a professional artist requires a

lifetime commitment and the ability to spend hours a week focusing on your work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think anyone cannot be an artist, but I think it really comes down to persistence, perseverance and hard work,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a life commitment and a path that involves so much.â&#x20AC;?

He has also sought to expand his gallery to welcome other forms of art, including dance. As part of the Quit Your Job exhibit, Mills said he will have dancers on the last Friday of the month performing the theme. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be dealing with how artists are undermined and the desire for people to quit their job,â&#x20AC;? Mills said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been on skid row, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been broke as hell and the first 10 years were horrific as hell for me. But I kept painting through it.â&#x20AC;?

For more information on this exhibit or upcoming shows, visit patrickjohnmills. ca.

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Members of the Boys and Girls Club in Ottawa were able to experience the Juno Awards in their own way thanks to Project Smile. a lot of money to make music.

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He said those who were selected to go were doing well at the club and at school and in the community as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They all had a genuine interest in music and music production,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to send members that were going to be great representa-

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Patrick John Mills, shown at work downtown, is holding a new exhibition this month at his Hintonburg gallery called Quit Your Job, featuring full-time, working artists.

EMC community - Achan Akwai Cham and her twin sister, Apiew, were excited to go to the Juno Awards for different reasons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As someone who has an interest in fashion design, I was excited to see all the stars and what they were wearing,â&#x20AC;? said Apiew.

Achan said she was just excited for the rare opportunity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt lucky and grateful for this opportunity to celebrate music and art in Ottawa.â&#x20AC;?

The 18-year-old sisters have been involved with the Boys and Girls Club for the past eight years, first as club members and later as volunteers and part-time staff members.

They were two of 12 youth who go the chance to experience the Juno Awards dress rehearsal and walked the red carpet thanks to Project Smile.

Anastasia Vaskova started Project Smile to connect young people with music.

Vaskova said through her initiative, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been able to bring young people to the Juno Awards every year and take them backstage.

This year, she brought nine children from the Boys and Girls Club and three from Manatoulin Island to experience the show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and, walk the red carpet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about them realizing that the artist is just like us, except they spent 15 to 20 years playing the guitar, writing music, studying, and singing,â&#x20AC;? Vaskova said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try to tell kids indirectly they have to work at something really hard and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get success.â&#x20AC;?

She said it was important for her to promote that message through music, since music is something everyone can relate to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music is everywhere in our daily life, whether its elevator music or on the radio,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It also doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take

be in music, in art or in life.â&#x20AC;?

Apiew and Achan said they had the chance to meet Nickelback, Hedley, Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;naan and Feist.

They also had the chance to ask the band Hey Rosetta some questions.

Dungey said the sisters werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only youth who gave positive feedback about the opportunity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The feedback that I had received from the youth was that it was an event that created memories that will last a life time,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were extremely thankful towards Project Smile and the Boys and Girls Club. It is something that they continue to talk about to their friends and family.â&#x20AC;?

Vaskova tears up when she talks about her parents, saying they were inspirations for starting Project Smile and set an example for her on giving back to the wider community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mom was a nurse and my dad was a teacher and they were both very caring people,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really about caring for the person beside you. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where they came from or their back story, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going back to the true essence of Project Smile.â&#x20AC;?

For more information on Project Smile, Vaskova can be contacted at: project.smile@ hotmail.com.

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It’s five shows in five days for Little Theatre Lowertown company provides first leg of eastern Ontario series Michelle Nash michelle.nash@metroland.com

EMC entertainment - This spring, Ottawa theatre goers had the opportunity to be cast back in time to New Orleans in the 1940s, experience the life of a struggling actor and question the meaning of life when the Ottawa Little Theatre played host to five plays in five days.

The Ottawa Little Theatre, along with four other eastern Ontario theatre companies, is participating in the Eastern Ontario Drama League 2012 Spring Festival which started on April 10 at the Ottawa Little Theatre in Lowertown and wraps up with an awards brunch on April 15 at The Marriott Inn on Laurier Avenue.

Organizer Jane Morris said the festival features four fulllength productions from the Domino Theatre in Kingston, Prince Edward Community Theatre in Picton, Peterborough’s Theatre Guild and The Bay of Quinte Community Players along with the Ottawa Little Theatre’s own production, Self-Help, which was held over for a day to

Remaining festival shows • Educating Rita, Prince Edward Community Theatre; Thursday, April 12 at 8 p.m.

• The Mouse House, Peterborough Theatre Guild; Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m.

• Pathways, The Bay of Quinte Community Players; Saturday, April 14 at 8 p.m.

kick off the festival.

“Cheer on exhilarating theatre ranging from the iconic 20th century classic A Streetcar Named Desire to a hit dramedy Educating Rita,” Morris said. “Five plays in five days.”

Having attended festivals like this one in the past, Morris said the sets for each of the plays are amazing, which is a task in itself.

“All the productions have to have sets which will transport to where ever the festival is being held, which makes for a really interesting festival,” Morris said.

The drama league was established in 1933 and represents 28 community theatre

groups from Haliburton to Cornwall.

The organization holds two festivals each year for the theatre community, the spring festival and the OneAct Festival, which was also held in Ottawa this year.

The festival also features an awards ceremony, with 16 different honours given out at a brunch on the last day of the festival, where one theatre company will take home the top prize for best production.

The winner will take its play to the province-wide Theatre Ontario Festival this May in Sault St. Marie.

An adjudicator will attend all the plays and offer professional critiques after each production and help choose who receives what awards.

Ottawa-based theatre director John P. Kelly will be the adjudicator this year for the festival.

Morris said it is purely coincidental, but with Kelly’s long history in the theatre world, the productions will likely appreciate any critiques he has to offer.

The award ceremony will be held on April 15 at the Marriott Inn at 161 Laurier Ave. Tickets for the remaining shows at the Ottawa Little Theatre are $20 and are available at the theatre or online at www.ottawalittletheatre.com.

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The Ottawa Little Theatre will play host to four theatre companies from eastern Ontario this spring, including a production of Educating Rita from the Prince Edward Community Theatre in Picton.

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Local company brings opera to the masses Kristy Strauss

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EMC entertainment - When Maria Pellegrini was only five years-old, she didn’t want to play regular games with her friends, she wanted to play theatre.

“When I was five or six years old, I said I’m going to be on the stage, be a prima donna and sing,” Pellegrini recalls with a smile. “I’d go up on a chair and say I’m not singing unless you pay me.”

She said her parents worked very hard to provide a good life for her, but neither were into opera or the arts.

“I think it came from God. My mother and father never saw an opera,” she said, adding her father’s first opera experience was a production featuring his daughter.

“He came to the dressing room and he said ‘Maria, I liked it, but tell me something – where did you learn all of that? I never let you out of the house.’ ” Pellegrini continued through life pursuing her passion for opera and nine years ago, she started up her own opera company in Ottawa called Pellegrini Opera and on April 20 and 21, she will present Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata at Dominion Chalmers United Church on Cooper Street.

While she said the show would normally cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to produce, the upcoming Ottawa show will impress audiences with its talented artists.

“The girls will bring their own evening gowns, and the men will have tuxedos,” Pellegrini said.

“Everything will be beautiful. There’s not big scenery, but the singing and acting will be phenomenal.”

She said it’s important for audiences in Ottawa to see an opera, especially since there is no official opera house in the city.

She said she often gets positive feedback from her audience, who say the atmosphere was “cozy and intimate.”

“Some people love it, and they always come back,” said Pellegrini. “I’ve been promoting it to people who can’t afford to go to New York and there’s people here in Ottawa who’ve never seen a concert.

I want to promote opera to everybody so they can learn what it’s all about.”

Finding the perfect venue can sometimes be a challenge, she said.

Pellegrini will often use church spaces to house her performances and said Dominion Chalmers is one of the best spaces she has used in the city.

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Westboro resident Maria Pellegrini heads Pellegrini Opera and is the artistic director for the company’s upcoming show, La Traviata, which is taking place as Dominion Chalmers United Church on Cooper Street April 20 and 21, starting at 7:30 p.m.

“It has good acoustics, but other churches are not suitable because there’s too much echo,

or the chairs are too low,” Pellegrini said. “My dream is to buy an old church and turn it

into an opera house, even if it’s not very big. But it’s only a dream.”

Since starting her opera company, she also said there’s been quite a following of supporters – including the Taiwanese community.

Pellegrini said La Traviata’s music director, D. Kai Ma, will act as conductor while also playing the piano for the show.

The artist has attracted the Taiwanese community and Pellegrini said he’s one of the many talents audiences will see at the show.

“He’s a great talent,” she said. “A lot of great musicians can play the piano and conduct, and he’s one of them.”

Pellegrini said she’s been reaching out to other parts of the Ottawa community to bring them opera and she said she hopes to attract audience members from all backgrounds.

“When they come, they love it,” she said. “My dream is for them to come and see what it’s all about. If you don’t like it, you don’t have to come back again. But the music is beautiful, and (audiences) will love it.”

The show will take place on April 20 and 21, starting at 7:30 p.m. both nights.

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Pair of art shows set for Old Ottawa South EMC entertainment - Old Ottawa South residents will have plenty of opportunity to support local artists this spring during a pair of upcoming shows organized by the area community association.

According to Brenda Lee, the volunteer organizer for the shows, both events will have a strong local focus. The association, which typically hosts a number of events throughout the year, decided to build on the success of last year’s successful spring art show by adding a second show in June.

The addition serves dual purposes, as both an art show and pre-summer community gettogether.

“We used to hold a com-

munity barbecue every June at the Ottawa South Community Centre, but that stopped when it was under renovations,” Lee said. “We decided it was time to bring it back, but we wanted to expand it and reach out to the greater group of residents.”

There will be around 30 artists for each event appearing with a single caveat: the art displayed must be hand made.

The first show is on April 14 at the community centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The spring-themed show will feature a variety of items for the house or the garden.

“There will be painters, photographers, jewelers, lots of options for Mother’s Day,” Lee said.

The second show, the Ottawa South Community Association Windsor Park Art Show will be held on Father’s Day, which lands on June 17 this year.

Lee said this show will be a combination art show and community event, featuring everything from barbecue treats to artists’ tents to music from local bands.

Lee said organizers have received a great deal of help with the preparations, including Capital Coun. David Chernushenko’s office donating the money for a stage for the musicians.

“It was important to make this event something not just families or art-lovers would want to come to, but both,” Lee said.

Both shows support local artists from the neighbourhood and surrounding communities.

“It is like the 100-mile art show,” Lee said.

The June event is also intended to become an annual event in the park.

“As long as it is successful, we will be doing this event for years to come,” Lee said. “Old Ottawa South, in many ways is like a small town and when there are great local events like these, it is what brings the community closer together.”

The June art show registration for artists begins on April 20.

A complete list of vendors for both shows can be found on the community association website at oldottawasouth.ca.

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Last year’s Old Ottawa South successful spring art show has sparked interest to create two shows this year. A spring show on April 14 will offer an array of crafts and hand-made art pieces and the second show will be a community event.

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Life-long love affair with English begins

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other said it was a day to remember.

Father said it was a day Mother took leave of her senses and he threw in “a fool and her money are soon parted” as well.

It was a phrase he used often. Like the day Mother spent a whole quarter on a long distance phone call to her friend in New York, when a three cent stamp would have done just as well.

The excitement started long before that special day, however. It all began when Mother decided what our family needed was a big dictionary. Just like the one that sat on the corner of Miss Crosby’s desk with the Bible.

Mother had a continuing love affair with the English language and she thought every new word we could learn would be like, as she called it, “a jewel in our crown.” I was never able to figure that one out.

My older sister Audrey wasn’t sure exactly what Mother meant either, although she was reasonably sure every new word would have a lot to do with whatever success we would reach when we were all grown up.

At any rate, Mother decided what our family needed was a big black Webster

MARY COOK Mary Cook’s Memories dictionary. There was an ad in the Philadelphia Inquirer and it would cost next to nothing and be shipped free any place in the world.

It was up to every one of us, she said, to get the money. Father said we weren’t to count on him. What earthly good was a dictionary when your main concern was getting the wheat planted, the cows fed, the milking done and any other number of farm chores?

His argument was lost on Mother and we five kids.

That night, there was no sitting around the kitchen table leafing through the Eaton’s catalogue. The boys’ whittling would have to wait. The job that night was to see how much money we could all come up with.

Audrey and I got our hankies out of our wash stand drawer and untied the knot in the corner and were able to come up with 36 cents between us.

The brothers, after emptying their overall pockets, added about 40 cents to the

pot.

Mother went to the blue sugar bowl in the backto-the-wall cupboard and took down the egg money.

She emptied it out on the oilcloth-covered table and sorted the coins.

‘Mother had a love affair with the English language and thought every new word we could learn would be like, as she called it, ‘a jewel in our crown.’ ’

There were no bills, just a couple quarters, a few dimes and several big brown pennies.

It looked like we were a long way off from what the ad was asking for in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

I was sure Father was

grinning behind the Ottawa Farm Journal from his perch in the rocking chair by the Findlay Oval.

Mother didn’t seem to be the least concerned. She filled out the coupon from the paper, wrote C.O.D. on it, put it in an envelope and Audrey was ordered to put it in our mailbox on the way to school the next morning.

She said by the time the dictionary arrived, she would have earned enough money to pay for it by selling more eggs, butter, chickens and sticky buns door to door in Renfrew.

And so the work began.

Everyone, but Father of course, was on a mission.

Every penny, every nickel was put in the blue sugar bowl building up for the day the mailman would deliver the big dictionary, that was coming all the way from New York.

Would it ever arrive?

Each day coming home from school that was the first thing we asked Mother as we piled in the kitchen door.

“Be patient,” she’d say. But we could tell she was just as anxious as we were.

Then one day, as we were coming down our long lane, there was Mother standing in the open doorway frantically waving her arms in the air.

“It’s here ... it’s here!” We knew without asking what

it was.

There it was, in all its glory ... sitting on a clean white flour bag tea towel on the kitchen table. It was almost as big as the family bible. Mother wouldn’t let any of us touch it until we had thoroughly washed our hands.

Once we all had a good look at it, Mother carried it into the parlour and put it on the twig table. Rules were made on the spot. No one was to lay a finger on it until the hands had been washed.

And no turning down a page to mark a place. No pencil marks underlining a word.

We vowed to abide by every rule. After all, this was a major expense and it had to be treated with the utmost respect.

Mother said if the dictionary was going to be worth anything, it had to be used, so we were to each find a word every night, write it down and become familiar with it.

The ritual became part of our lives, just like browsing through Eaton’s catalogue and writing in our diaries.

It opened up a whole new world for us on that backwoods farm deep in the heart of the Ottawa Valley and so began our life-long love affair with words and the wonders of the English language.

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EMC news - The Ottawa Farmers Market is hosting an early spring indoor market at Lansdowne on April 15 to allow vendors and patrons one last opportunity to visit the original location before the market moves to Brewer Park for the remainder of the season.

In a statement, organizers said more than 50 vendors of locally-grown and locallymade food, farm products, arts and crafts will travel from within 100 kilometres of Ottawa to deliver the best of the region.

The event is an opportunity for area residents to taste early spring greens as well as local cheese, meat, eggs, and fresh baking.

The market will be moving to Brewer Park for the opening of the Ottawa Farmers Market’s seventh season on May 6.

“Enjoy our full food court while you too say goodbye to the market at Lansdowne Park before the construction begins,” the statement read.

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‘CSI gloves’ are handy even when there’s no crime scene

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here’s one type of glove that is really useful in the kitchen.

It’s the thin latex type, sometimes referred to as CSI gloves. If you’re not familiar with the TV series, CSI stands for Crime Scene Investigation.

You can buy these gloves by the boxful at most pharmacies and you’ll quickly discover how many uses they have around the kitchen.

The gloves will keep your hands clean when you’re mixing meatloaf, or shaping meatballs or hamburger patties.

If you’re dipping meat, chicken or fish in a liquid such as milk or egg, then in flour or bread crumbs, or in a barbecue sauce, the latex gloves will really come in handy to keep your hands clean.

If you’re mixing or shaping cookie dough or kneading a sticky biscuit or bread dough, wearing CSI gloves reduces the mess in the kitchen. Slip the gloves off when you have to transfer a baking sheet or pan to the oven and you won’t be transferring bits of dough to everything you touch.

And if you’re interrupted when you’re in the middle of a messy task, you can slip

PAT TREW Food ‘n’ Stuff off the gloves and respond to the interruption, whether it’s the phone ringing or a family member in need.

To avoid cross-contamination, always discard the gloves after handling any raw meat or egg product.

If you use the heavier yellow rubber kitchen gloves to wash dishes, you probably find that it’s always the right hand glove that gets a hole in it first. When that happens, instead of throwing out both gloves, keep the left hand glove.

Turning the left glove inside out will make it into a glove that fits the right hand.

Keep it as a spare for the next time you need to replace a right hand glove.

And here’s another tip that you may find useful, particularly if you have a large collection of cookbooks. You may find, as I do, that you remember seeing a recipe, but you can’t recall which

cookbook it was in.

Consider starting an index of your own for the recipes that you’re most likely to try.

Whenever you browse through a cookbook, have a notebook handy. When you come across a recipe that you’d like to try, jot down the name of the recipe and the title of the cookbook in your notebook.

Include the page number and any extra comments that will help you remember later what was special about it.

Then, when you’re looking for a particular recipe, you’ll be able to check your own personalized index to find it.

This will make it much easier to find the recipe.

It also helps to use a sticky note to mark the page in the cookbook. Jot down the name of the recipe on the note and stick it on the appropriate page with the recipe name showing above the top of the page.

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Donate your old soles to needy souls this April Emma Jackson

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EMC community - When spring cleaning this April, don’t throw out your old pairs of shoes – donate them to the world’s needy souls.

On Monday, April 2 local businessman Don Robichaud launched the Million Shoe Mission in Ottawa, a lofty campaign through Soles 4 Souls Canada to collect one million pairs of shoes in every province over the next 10 years, a total of 13 million shoes including the territories.

The shoes are given to local

charities and distributed across the globe to help communities in need.

This year, the campaign will take place in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec.

The national goal is 400,000 pairs of shoes, and Robichaud said he hopes 200,000 will come from the Ottawa-Montreal area.

Boxes have been set up across the city at all Local Heroes restaurant locations, six Dymon Self Storage locations and at city hall.

At Local Heroes on Bank Street near Heron Road, Robi-

chaud said the charity accepts all kinds of shoes, from sturdy runners to high heels.

“We like to say that people in Haiti need to dress up. So the pumps work, too,” Robichaud said.

He encouraged all Ottawa residents to do a little spring cleaning and get rid of shoes they no longer wear. Throughout April the shoes will be collected and sorted and then Robichaud will invite local charities to “cherry pick” the shoes they need for their clients. He expects they will take about 10 per cent of the stock. Another

14,000 will be given to Ottawa charity Sole Responsibility to send 7,000 pairs to Somali refugees in Yemen and 7,000 to Kenya.

The rest of the shoes will be shipped to a central warehouse in Nevada where they will be distributed across the globe.

Since 2004, the United States version of the charity has distributed 17 million pairs of shoes and supported countries through dozens of natural disasters, including the Haiti earthquake, the Japan earthquake and last year’s tornados in the U.S.

Robichaud began collecting shoes for Soles 4 Souls in Kelowna, B.C. in 2010 as a way to give a local shoe business some exposure in the community. But as the shoes kept coming in, he and business partner Jim Belshaw realized they had something much bigger on their hands.

“I think why people have really jumped behind this has to do with the fact that we don’t ask for any money,” Robichaud said. “We just ask you to do a little spring cleaning, clean out your closet and bring in your shoes.”

Robichaud pulled in a number of local businesses to get Ottawa’s campaign off the ground this April, including Steve Creighton, vice president of Dymon Self Storage.

Creighton said he was “delighted” to support the campaign by providing drop-off locations and storage for the shoes, as well as a sorting facility at the end of the month.

“It’s very easy for us in Canada and particularly in Ottawa to take wearing shoes for granted,” he said. “Around the world of course many, many people, adults and children, just don’t have that luxury.”

For full drop-off details or more information about Soles 4 Souls Canada, visit soles4soulscanada.com.

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Rockcliffe Park gearing up for massive spring book sale Michelle Nash michelle.nash@metroland.com

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Jane Dobell, right, Di Bethune and Claire Schofield, left, discuss how to appropriately price a coffee-table book in the lead up to the April 14-15 spring book sale.

EMC news - Books are piling up as donations flood into the community hall as more than 40 volunteers prepare for Rockcliffe Park’s annual spring book sale.

The event is organized by the Rockcliffe Park Residents Association and is entering its 16th year. Book sale volunteers are going full speed ahead, with nearly 10,000 books already priced and categorized for the sale, which takes place on April 14 and 15.

Jane Dobell heads the committee that helps make the massive book sale possible.

“We are busy pretty much from the time the school book fair ends until April,” she said, referring to the annual book fair organized by Rockcliffe Park Public school that takes place each year in November.

Standing amid thousands of books and surrounded by at least 20 volunteers, Dobell said the book sale that has been growing exponentially since the beginning.

“We used to have everything happen in the community centre, but now, we have rented a tent for the cash outside and if the weather is good, we will place some tables outside for books as well,” Dobell said.

The book sale will have every category a book lover could want. For those who search high and low for rare classics or old art books, this is the sale to come to.

“We like to price books according to what the market calls for, but we obviously can’t compete with eBay, so we price them under and hope they sell,” Dobell said.

The volunteers thankfully have one book connoisseur in their midst. Di Bethune is the book sale’s go-to lady when a volunteer doesn’t know an appropriate price.

“She has owned a book store, worked in libraries, she knows everything there is to know,” Dobell said.

Bethune laughs at the though she is some sort of book whisperer, but moments later she is pulled in two dif-

Mental health art group provides equal access for artists Brier Dodge

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The Moods Expressed group now has a show at the Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre until the end of April.

More information is available online at www.moodsexpressed.com.

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Photo by Brier Dodge

From left, Bev Cummings, poet and author of A Good Death, Curtis Shaw, origami artist, and Christine Gagné, vocational support specialist at the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Bev Cummings is a Centretown poet, who credits the group and CMHA with helping her self-publish her book of poetry, titled A Good Death.

Gagné has helped many of the artists share their art, through self-publishing or finding areas to display work artists in the group produce.

“I find it inspiring that people with the group don’t say no to being attached to the CMHA,” Cummings said.

While the group doesn’t discuss their mental issues, it’s a supportive environment

in the way it’s facilitated.

If someone can’t make a meeting because of a rough day, or is late for a show, no one complains.

“You don’t have to be at every meeting because it’s kind of the nature of the beast,” Cummings said.

“It’s the most unstructured, structured group,” Gagné said.

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Despite another common link – the group is run through the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), and all members must have serious mental health issues to join – the art remains the focus.

A CMHA client had the idea, and vocational support specialist Christine Gagné ran with it, forming the group in 2008.

“People who have mental illness can be as artistic as someone who isn’t,” Gagné said. The first show was held at the CMHA office in April 2008, and resulted in $1,000 of sales, an encouraging result for the artists.

“That sparked their happiness and self-esteem,” Gagné said.

Since then, they have been in a wide variety of shows, including an entrepreneurship and art event, and the psychosocial rehabilitation conference.

“It’s important for everyone to express themselves,” said group member Curtis Shaw. Shaw is a west Ottawa origami artist, who individually paints squares of paper using a variety of brush techniques, before intricately folding the squares into cranes, flowers or a variety of other forms.

He’s been able to create income from his origami art, selling paper crane earrings.

“I always wanted to be the origami guy,” he said. “This has really helped me become some what of a business person.”

place in that community.

That’s been the main struggle, to have equal access,” Gagné said. “That’s where I

ferent directions to price some books.

New volunteer Claire Schofield said she has been having a great time helping out, but said it is hard to resist buying many of the books that come across her workstation.

Last year’s two day book sale collected more than $19,000 for the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library. The proceeds go to help stock the Rockcliffe Park and surrounding library branches with new items.

Dobell said she has been worried about the impact of e-readers on the donations this year. She said she has noticed a flood of cookbooks, but for the most part books keep pouring in.

“I think with cookbooks, you can get a lot of recipes online now,” Dobell said. “But, the cookbooks we have are great ones with pictures.”

The book will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 14 and from noon to 5 p.m. on April 15 at the Rockcliffe Park Community Hall.

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By Rob Brodie OttawaSenators.com Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoyed a front-row seat during this season for the ages.

And Senators goaltender Craig Anderson minces no words when he talks about the massive impact Erik Karlssonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many talents â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fully unleashed in a system that emphasizes speed above all else â&#x20AC;&#x201D; have had during Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surprising run to a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been outstanding for us,â&#x20AC;? Anderson said of a blueliner who has emerged as a serious contender for the James Norris Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top defenceman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the ice, he makes things happen.â&#x20AC;?

No defenceman in the league owns a more impressive set of statistics than the 21-year-old Swede, a ďŹ rst-round pick by the Senators (15th overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Heading into the ďŹ nal two games of the Senatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; season, his 77 points (19 goals, 58 assists) were tops among all NHL blueliners and it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even a race â&#x20AC;&#x201D; next in line, both with 52 as of a week ago, were Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins and Brian Campbell of the Florida Panthers.

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Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson led all NHL blueliners in scoring by a wide margin.

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history have held a margin of at least 20 points over their nearest pursuer in a given season. All of them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bobby Orr, Paul Coffey and Denis Potvin â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are Hockey Hall of Famers. Through play last Wednesday, you also would have found Karlssonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name atop the leaderboard among NHL blueliners in shots (252),

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He also rates second in power-play points (28) and ďŹ ve of his goals have been game winners. Proving that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all offence, the native of Landsbro, Sweden, tops all league blueliners in takeaways (64).

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beyond the numbers.

Anderson, for one, will tell you there is no defenceman in the NHL who means more to his team in terms of its success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be where we are right now without him,â&#x20AC;? said Anderson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hands down, he is one of the main reasons why we sit where we sit (in a playoff position). I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say that for any other defenceman in the league right now, that their team is so dependent on one player. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not that we rely on just one player but in the grand scheme of things, he is our Sidney Crosby or whatever you want to call him for our team.â&#x20AC;?

Karlsson hears this kind of praise and is clearly ďŹ&#x201A;attered by it all. But with a straight face, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell you that there is only one statistic he concerns himself with in every game â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the two points the Senators get for a win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy

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that people appreciate what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing and liking what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing out on the ice,â&#x20AC;? said Karlsson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I like that people are noticing this team is a good team ...

I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been playing pretty consistently all year long.â&#x20AC;?

He has also proven to be a perfect ďŹ t for the style of play head coach Paul MacLean has gotten his team to embrace since the start of his ďŹ rst season behind the Ottawa bench. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going fast,â&#x20AC;? as MacLean likes to put it, ďŹ ts right into Karlssonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wheelhouse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way the game is played now, you have to have a lot of speed,â&#x20AC;? said Karlsson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But you also have to have a lot of creativity, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to be able to create opportunities for yourself.

All the teams (in the NHL) play pretty solid defence and (MacLean) came in with that philosophy, that we needed to generate a lot of speed and create a lot of opportunities and not just sit back and hope the other team makes mistakes. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been working pretty well for us.â&#x20AC;?

Lest you think Karlsson is all about offence, Anderson points toward his plusminus rating, which stood at +19 with two games to go â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a huge jump from the -30 he sported a year ago.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s particularly impressive given that the Senatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goal differential as a team is currently +13. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With Karl, look at his plus-minus,â&#x20AC;? said Anderson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s around +20 and Chara is around +35 and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the best team in the league for goal differential. And we have a +13 differential as a team and (Karlsson) is about +20. Right there, that shows you heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a competitor both offensively and defensively. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen in his game is that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a two-way player. If he makes a mistake, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ďŹ rst guy back and he makes a big play defensively.â&#x20AC;?

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(6) Colour Heidelberg Press Operator Performance Printing is a progressive, commercial printing company. We have a (6) colour Heidelberg press position available in our Sheetfed department. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience on the 6 colour press. This individual must be flexible in working hours (including weekends), possess good colour comprehension and be able to work in a team environment. Interested candidates please respond to:

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

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DOG SITTING. Experienced retired breeder providing lots of TLC. My home.

Smaller dogs only.

References available. $17-$20 daily.

Marg 613-721-1530.

25Ft-Mallard Trailer. Sleeps 6 person. Great deal. Comes with 2 decks plus Cedar Gazebo with shingled roof. Great package deal $14,900 or B.O. Can be seen at Reids Lake Campground.

Renfrew.

613-851-2865

Lanark/Perth Gun, Hunting & Sportsman Show.

Lanark Community Centre, 67 Princess St. April 21 and 22. Info: (905)623-1778.

Admission $6.00, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-3.

Hunting, Fishing, Outdoors.

New/Used/Collectible.

FARM FOR SALE

OTTAWA AREA Contractor requires an

EXPERIENCED BOOKEEPER

to join the team. Min 8 years full cycle exp reqd.

Certification an asset. PRC req’d. P/T contract 2 to 3 days / wk. to start. Comp. commensurate with experience. Email resume to info@becrom.ca Part time supervisor needed immediately employment for store attendance supervisor, work 2 hours anytime & earn daily. (paul.gingrich@aol.com)

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Polled 3.17ADG, 70.1%LMY, 18.6” REA 2 horned, 4.00 lbs and 4.63 lbs ADG. Call Steve 613-836-4190.

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

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preparation (EFILE) with strategic advice. CMA-trained in Income Tax. $100 per return, max 3 hours.

Mike 613 277-6171 Tax Returns! Do you hate doing your taxes? I am a retired accountant and I love doing them. Contact PJ Parker (613)828-0501.

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

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BUILDING INSPECTOR $50,446.10 – $62,011.13

The Town of Mississippi Mills is an urban and rural municipality with a population of 12,385 located in the County of Lanark. The Building Inspector reports to the Chief Building Official and is responsible for the following: CL370445_0322

Performance Printing 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls ON K7A 4T1 Attn: Walter Dubas Fax (613) 283-7480 E-mail wdubas@perfprint.ca We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ezipin Canada English and Bilingual Outbound Sales Representatives – Business to Business Passionate about getting people to the right buying decision?

Motivated by recognition and compensation for service and achievements.

Join our team!

Ezipin is seeking 3 energetic, target driven individuals to identify, qualify and develop prospective customers for our electronic prepaid solutions and services across Canada and the U.S. These individuals must possess a professional phone manner have and superior communications skills. Call centre experience is an asset but demonstrated customer relation skills are a must. Fluency in English is mandatory with one position requiring a fully bilingual agent. This is a full-time position in a young and dynamic workplace, relaxed environment, with base salary, commissions and extensive benefits. We offer a fully paid training and our office is easily accessible by bus.

Bilingual Customer Care Agent Ezipin Canada is seeking a mature, energetic, self-motivated Customer Care Agent for their west Ottawa office.

Responsibilities include; training customers via phone, participating in outbound call initiatives, responding to inbound customer requests and troubleshooting.

The applicant must possess attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communications skills and a sincere desire to ensure customer satisfaction. A minimum of one year customer service experience is required. Fluency in French and English is mandatory.

Ezipin offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Please send your resume to hr@ezipin.ca or fax to 613-831-6678.

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Timberframing Course 2 week trimberframe course August 13. Cost: $1,000. Contact: Pat Wolfe (613)256-0631 or email butternutfarm@xplornet.com for further information.

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

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LEGION BRANCH 480 389 Richmond, Rd. Ottawa.

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ESTATE SALE Lifelease apt., Harmer House. 60+ seniors bldg., Bell’s Corners. Bright, quiet 2 bdrm/1.5 bath corner suite. S/W exposure, top floor, concrete bldg. New appliances, paint, carpet, windows. Large living/dining room, eat-in kitchen, W/D, A/C, ample storage.

Monthly fee. $154,900.

(Motivated sellers) Call Jody Lavoie, Royal Lepage Team Realty, 613-216-6070

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There are no dues or fees for A.A. Membership. The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. Phone 613-258-3881 or 613-826-1980.

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31 FOOT Park Model, sleeps 4, full stand up shower. Specially built trailer, call for details.

Very nice landscaped lot with decks, Must see in person.

Will not last long at this price. $19,900 firm. Can be seen at Reid’s Lake Campground, Renfrew. 613-851-2865

VACATIONS & COTTAGES Quiet adult campground near Merrickville on Rideau River.

Big lots. All services. Good fishing.

Season $1150.

613-269-4664.

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

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Seward vows to fight for schools in upcoming capital budget Eddie Rwema

eddie.rwema@metroland.com

wellbeing.”

Seward added that the roll out of the full-day kindergarten has added pressures to many schools prompting urgent need for changes and repairs.

“With the full-day kindergarten, no school is exempt from capital dollars. I am going to make sure that the schools in my zone are taken care of,” Seward said.

She hopes the ideas collected from the budget con-

new schools instead of having that balanced with both new schools and refurbishments to existing schools.

“Of course in situations of severe overcrowding, we have to build additions or new schools but we can’t neglect the investments that we have already made in existing schools,” she said.

“We have to make sure there are safe environments in these aging schools - that contribute to the children’s

sultation will help in the development of the board’s budget.

“I think it is very important that we hear from the community, parents of our students and community organizations about what they feel our priority should be,” said Seward.

“We are asking parents to tell us where we should focus our funds in a direct way so that we can have an impact on the way children learn,

what they learn, how they learn and also to make sure students have a high level of well being – that they are safe, in a caring environment, that there is no bullying and that they are happy to be students within their schools.”

The budget proposal is expected to be approved in early June.

The overall budget of the Ottawa Carleton District School Board for 2012-2013 is about $800 million.

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EMC news – Shirley Seward, public school trustee for River zone, wants the province to strike a good balance between the construction of new schools and the needs of the aging schools, when it sets up its capital priorities.

Seward was speaking at a budget consultation meeting on April 3 at Brookfield High to set spending priorities

and identify potential areas of saving within the public school board.

“I am looking for a balance in our budget this year between the new needs and the needs of the existing schools particularly in the inner city which River zone is part of,” said Seward told a group of parents representing schools in River zone.

According to Seward, the province was putting more priority on the building of

A warm welcome awaits you For Information Call 613-224-8507

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Riverside United Church 3191 Riverside Dr. (at Walkley) Sunday Worship & Sunday School at 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m.

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Refreshments/Fellowship following the service.

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Our Saviour Lutheran Church

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“Worship the Lord in the Beauty of his holiness...”

715 Roosevelt Ave. (at Carling at Cole) Pastor: Rev. Marek Sabol Visit: http://www.oursaviourottawa.com • (613) 296- 6375

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5533 Dickinson St., Manotick, Ontario

Sunday Service 10:00 am

Nursery and Church School provided Website: www.knoxmanotick.ca

Pastor: Rev. Kelly Graham Knox church office: 613-692-4228

Sunday Services Worship Service10:30am Sundays Prayer Circle Tuesday at 11:30 10:30 a.m.

Rev. James Murray 355 Cooper Street at O’Connor 613-235-5143 www.dc-church.org

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Healing of Body, Soul and Spirt through Knowing Christ and His Promises Confederation High School 1645 Woodroffe Avenue (Beside Nepean Sportsplex) Weekly Sunday Service 10:00am-Noon Children’s Ministry during service

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Dominion-Chalmers United Church

Abundant Life Christian Fellowship

Pastors John & Christine Woods Upcoming Events: See website (613) 224-9122 www.alfc.ca for details email: alcf@magma.ca Our Mission: Christ be formed in us (Galatians 4:19)

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5338 Bank Street, Ottawa 613-822-2197 www.olvis.ca Masses: Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday with Children’s Liturgy: 9:00 & 11:00 am Weekdays: Wed. – Fri. 9:00 am Now open for rentals: www.avisitationbanquetcentre.com 613-822-1777

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2400 Alta Vista Drive (613) 733 0131 Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School; Ample parking; OC Transpo route 8 A warm welcome awaits you.

Minister: Alex Mitchell sttimothys@on.aibn.com www.sttimsottawa.com

Come & worship with us Sundays at 10:00am Fellowship & Sunday School after the service 43 Meadowlands Dr. W. Ottawa

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faith@magma.ca www.magma.ca/~faith

ALL WELCOME Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

The Salvation Army Community Church Meeting at St. Andrew School 201 Crestway Dr. 613-440-7555 Barrhaven www.sawoodroffe.org

The Redeemed Christian Church of God

Heaven’s Gate Chapel Heb. 13:8 “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever

Tel: (613) 276-5481; (613) 440-5481 1893 Baseline Rd., Ottawa (2nd Floor) Sunday Service 10.30am – 12.30pm Bible study / Night Vigil: Friday 10.00pm – 1.00am Website: heavensgateottawa.org E-mail: heavensgatechapel@yahoo.ca

Real God. Real People. Real Church.

Join us Sundays at 10:30

7275 Parkway Rd. Greely, ON 613-821-1056

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Bells Corners United Church

3955 Richmond Rd. (at Moodie Dr.) Ministers: Rev. Angela Bailey Rev. Don Maclean Ruth Sword CE Coordinator Worship 10:00 am Sunday School & Crib Nursery 613-820-8103 www.bcuc.org Sundays

Anglic www.stlukesottawa.ca www

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Anglican Church of Canada

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10am Choral Eucharist with Sunday School & Nusery

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3:30pm Contemplative 3:30pm Eucharist Contemplative Eucharist 3:30pm 10am Choral Eucharist with Sunday School & Nusery Eucharist 3:30pm Contemplative Eucharist Military Chapel SundayContemplative Services All are welcome without exception. at Uplands! 3:30pm Contemplative Eucharist All are welcome without exception. without exception All are welcome 613-235-3416 760 Somerset West

All are welcome without exception.

Protestant Worship with Sunday School 09:30welcome 613-235-3416 760 Somerset West exception.

All are without Roman Catholic Mass with Children’s Liturgy 11:00 760 Somerset West R0011292656

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St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church

429 Parkdale at Gladstone Ministers Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey Barbara Faught - Pastoral Care Melodee Lovering - Youth and Children Worship Service - 10:30 am 613-728-8656 Sunday School for all ages pdale@trytel.com www.parkdaleunitedchurch.ca Nursery Available

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“A friendly church with a warm welcome”

Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Email: admin@mywestminister.ca

613-722-1144 Parkdale United Church

Pleasant Park Baptist

Sunday Services: 8am and 10am Thursday Eucharist: 10am Nearly New Shop/Book Nook Open Thursday, Fridays 1pm - 3:30pm and first Saturday of each month: 10am - Noon 8 Withrow Avenue 613-224-7178

KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

470 Roosevelt Ave. Westboro www.mywestminster.ca

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Minister - Rev. William Ball Organist - Alan Thomas Nusery & Sunday School, Loop audio, Wheelchair access

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10 Chesterton Drive, Ottawa (Meadowlands and Chesterton) Tel: 613-225-6648 parkwoodchurch.ca

Minister: James T. Hurd Everyone Welcome

Join us for worship, fellowship & music Nursery, children and youth ministries One service at 10:30 am Sunday mornings

Gloucester South Seniors Centre

613.247.8676

(Do not mail the school please)

Worship 10:30 Sundays

off 417 exit Walkey Rd. or Anderson Rd.

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205 Greenbank Road, Ottawa www.woodvale.on.ca (613) 829-2362 Child care provided. Please call or visit us on-line.

Celebrating 14 years in this area!

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

3150 Ramsayville Road

Worship services Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Services at 9 or 11 AM

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Bethany United Church

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: patricia.lonergan@metroland.com April 12 Authors Vicky Delany and R.J. Harlick will be at the Main Library auditorium at 120 Metcalfe St. on April 12 from noon to 1 p.m. for a discussion and readings from their latest mysteries; A Green Place for Dying and, Gold Mountain. No registration is required. For more information, visit BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca or contact InfoService at 613-580-2940 or InfoService@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.

April 14 The Rideau Valley Home Educators’ Association is presenting its 22nd Annual Home Educators’ Conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kanata Baptist Church (465 Hazeldean Road, Kanata).

Seminars will be presented all day on a wide variety of topics and will benefit individuals considering home education as an alternative, those who have just started homeschooling, seasoned homeschoolers needing a fresh perspective, those interested in teaching high school at home, those teaching children with learning disabilities, home schooled teens, dads of home schooled kids and more. The conference also includes a large vendor hall that hosts Eastern Ontario’s largest exhibition of home school resources. A variety of curriculum representatives will be available to answer your questions about home education and to assist you in choosing curriculum and supplies to support your home education program.

For registration forms and further information about the conference, please visit our website at: http://www.rvhea. org/index.php/conferencemainmenu-43.

April 14 Mom to Mom Sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Almonte Civitan Hall.

Admission is $2 and strollers are welcome after 10 a.m. For more information visit: www. almontenurseryschool.ca.

April 15 A comedy and magic show with a twist will take place at Yuk Yuk’s to raise money for Yahoskas, a home and safe haven for little girls who were once street children located in San Marcos. Performers include the hilarious Martha Chaves, magician-comedian Diego Lopez and others who are also volunteering their time and talents. Since the venue only seats 100 people, the event also includes an online silent auction where people can email Maureen Monette at: maureenmonette@gmail. com with their bids. At the show, attendees will also be

able to continue bidding until intermission. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and more information can be found at: www.fullcolours. com/comedy.

April 16 This year Daybreak Non-Profit Housing marks 30 years of affordable, minimum-support housing in your community. Please join us at our annual general meeting, with guest speaker Mayor Jim Watson, at Cube Gallery, 1285 Wellington St. West.

Registration and refreshments start at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, visit: www.daybreakhousing.com.

April 17 The Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.

Dr. Robert Roberts, MD, president of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, will speak on “Medicine: A Glimpse of the Future”. For luncheon tickets, please call Monique Bertrand at 613737-6075 or visit www.owcc. ca. Any questions concerning the event can call at 613-8289573.

April 18 Parliament Hill: The materials, the methods and the legends, master mason Bobby Watt will discuss the workings of the original building program for the three government buildings and the rebuilding of the Centre Block after the fire of 1916 on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 7 p.m. at Ottawa Public Library Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St. The talk will cover present day renovations to the buildings and the conservation standards used to direct these restorations. This lecture will be in English.

April 20 and 21 Annual book sale takes place at the Olde Forge Community Resource Centre, located at 2730 Carling Ave. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on April 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a large selection of good quality used books, CDs and DVDs. Call 613-829-9777 for more information or visit: www. oldeforge.ca.

April 20 to 22 Have you ever wondered why Sikh men carry a kirpan?

Or, if Buddhists believe in God? Or how First Nations use the Medicine Wheel? Join us for JW Windland’s superb lecture series on the world’s major religions followed by visits with representatives from the Tibetan Buddhist, Sikkh, and First Nations faiths. The event takes place

at First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Avenue, and Community of Christ, 888 Byron Ave. The cost $65 and includes all lectures, site visits, transportation and lunch. To register, contact the Unitarian church office at 613-7251066 or at: adultlearning@ firstunitarianottawa.ca. Please provide your name, address, and telephone number or email address. Payment will be accepted through cheque or cash only.

April 21 Lynn Miles in concert with Ottawa storyteller Dean Verger will take place at Trinity United Church at 7:30 p.m. Lynn Miles is one of Canada’s most accomplished singer/songwriters. She has seven albums to her credit; she is the winner of multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, and of 2003 Juno Award for Roots and Traditional Solo Album of the Year. Tickets are $30, and will be available at the Ottawa Folklore Centre, 1111 Bank St. They are also available at Trinity United Church, from the church office Monday to Friday (call 613-225-3627 for hours), and at the door on April 21 when doors open at 7 p.m.

All proceeds will go to the Trinity Jubilee Foundation, which this year is supporting Canadian Hunger Foundation’s Clean Drinking Water project in Pakistan, and Cause Canada’s Agriculture and Food Security program in Sierra Leone.

April 21 Drop off old TVs, computers and other electronics at Broadview Public School, 590 Broadview Ave., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will go to the school’s yard renewal project. See: www. broadviewparents.org/ recycle for the list of accepted items and to register for pickup if you are unable to drop items off.

April 21 and 22 Friends of the Farm are hosting a Craft and Bake Sale with an incredible selection of items to choose from, and don’t forget to pick up some delicious baked goods. The event takes place in Building 72, Central Experimental Farm, Arboretum, east off the Prince of Wales round-about.

For more information call 613-230-3276 or visit: www. friendsofthefarm.ca.

April 27 and 28 Rummage sale takes place at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Hall, 930 Watson Street from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

On April 28, the sale takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale features clean spring and summer clothing,

books, plants and white elephant items, and takes place at the parking lot entrance.

April 28 St. Matthias Church is holding its spring flea market from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., located at 555 Parkdale Avenue, at the Queensway.

The flea market will include books, sporting goods, household articles, toys, collectibles, good used clothing, jewelry and bargains for all.

April 28 The Sir Guy Carleton Branch of the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada will be holding its spring social at Macies Hotel, 1274 Carling Ave, Ottawa at 11:30 a.m. Our guest speaker will be retired archivist Glenn Wright who will speak on the War of 1812. Please send a cheque for $25 made out to Sir Guy Carleton Branch UELAC to Bob Adair, 34 Briardale Cres., Nepean, ON K2C 1C2 by April 18 indicating choice of main course (beef stroganoff on rice or chicken kiev with potatoes and vegetables, or vegetable lasagna with garlic bread). For more information please contact Bob Adair 613274-3331.

May 1 Are you interested in mentoring an internationally educated professional newcomer to Canada seeking employment in their field? Volunteer as a career mentor with the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization and make a difference in your community and in a new Canadian’s life. Contact OCISO by May 1 to attend the next mentor orientation by email at: hazad@ociso.org.

May 6 Director Robert Jones and accompanist Brenda Beckingham join the Bytown Voices, presentation of Beethoven to Bernstein, St. Basil’s Church, Maitland, north of the Queensway. Tickets are $10, and children under 12 are free. For more information visit: bytownvoices.com or call 613-521-4997. The show starts at 3 p.m.

May 10 Broadview Avenue Public school is looking for donations of comics, children’s books, adult fiction, adult non-fiction, CDs, DVDs, and electronic games for the 37th Annual Broadview Book Bonanza. For advance pickup contact Leslie McLean at lester70@hotmail.com or at 613-728-3582. Or, bring your books to the school starting May 3. The sale runs May 10 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 11 from 9 a.m. 9 p.m. and May 12 from 9 a.m. to noon.

May 13 Friends of the Farm is hosting a rare and unusual plant sale where you can purchase specialty plants for your garden and Mother’s Day, from many growers and nurseries gathered for this event. Master gardeners are available to answer your questions.

The event will take place at a new location, at the parking lot beside the Tropical Greenhouse on Maple Drive on the Central Experimental Farm. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the entry fee is a food bank donation or $5. For more information call 613-230-3276 or email: info@friendsofthefarm.ca.

More information can also be found on the website: www. friendsofthefarm.ca.

Ongoing: Ottawa Newcomers’ Club invites women new to Ottawa to join our activities and meet some new friends. Activities include: Bridge, Scrabble, walks, luncheons and dinners, book club, Ottawa sights/ events, travel cafe and craft and chat. Please check out our website at: www.ottawanewcomersclub.ca. For more information call 613-8600548 or ottawanewcomers@ hotmail.ca.

Ongoing The Friends of the Farm, a charitable, not-for-profit organization, seeks a volunteer treasurer to manage its financial affairs including all receivables and disbursements. Duties include preparation and presentation of updated financial statements for monthly board meetings, financial reports at the annual general meeting, and preparation of annual financial statements and charitable organization returns. Professional designation and/or experience managing the finances of a company or charitable organization preferred.

Please forward your resume to volunteer@friendsofthefarm.ca or by mail to Charles Craddock, President, Friends of the Central Experimental Farm, Building 72, Arboretum, Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6.

Ongoing The Eastern Ontario Umpires Association (EOUA) is looking for individuals, male and female 18 years of age and over, who are interested in officiating fast pitch and slo-pitch softball. The EOUA is affiliated with Softball Canada, Softball Ontario and Slo-Pitch Ontario. Ontario is proud to boast one of the best umpire programs in the country. If you are interested in learning a new avenue of the game of softball, we are always looking for individuals like you. Training and clin-

ics are provided. Please call George at 613-722-2620 for more information.

Friends of the Central Experimental Farm are looking for gardeners to work in the ornamental gardens, Arboretum, Shelterbelt, as well as other gardens Monday through Friday mornings, starting in May. Green and brown thumbs as well as youth are welcome. For volunteer forms, visit our website at: www.friendsofthefarm.ca /volunteer or call 613-230-3276.

Friends of the Farm are looking for artists for the juried art exhibition “For the Love of the Farm”, to be held in October. Works of any medium, price point is about $500, about 2’x2’.

New deadline is June 4. Call 613-230-3276 or visit: www. friendsofthefarm.ca for more information.

Tuesdays: The Hogs Back 50+ Club meets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the front room of the Boys and Girls Club, 1463 Prince of Wales Dr. at Meadowlands and Hogsback. Bring a bag lunch or come for cards, crafts, friendly chatter and camaraderie. We welcome all new Canadians with new ideas and hope that we can add to yours. Drop in and check us out. For more information call Shirley at 613-225-8089.

Fridays Five pin bowling league is encouraging senior citizens over the age of 50 to participate in an activity that provides regular moderate exercise, requires no special athletic ability and to foster fellowship, goodwill and an opportunity to make new friends. Members range in age from 50 to 90. There is no registration fee. The league is a fun, non-competitive league, and experience is not required. Bowling takes place each Friday afternoon between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Walkley Bowling Centre, 2092 Walkley Rd. Ottawa.

Participants are placed on mixed four person teams. To register, telephone Roy or Jean Hoban, 613- 73l-6526.

There is a Mom & Me Playgroup meeting at East Gate Alliance Church. This drop-in playgroup consists of a casual time of play and ends with circle time. It takes place the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. We are located at 550 Codd’s Road, off Montreal Road. More information can be found at www.eastgatealliance.ca or by contacting debbie@eastgatealliance.ca, or at 613-744-0682.

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EMC news - Following the success of a residents’ committee formed to engage with the city during last year’s Bank Street reconstruction, Capital Coun. David Chernushenko is looking to repeat the feat, this time for the Lansdowne Park project.

Announced during a meeting of the Glebe Community Association on March 27, the proposed public advisory committee will look at traffic issues that arise from the reconstruction of Lansdowne.

“The committee will look at issues concerning parking, cyclists and transit,” Chernushenko said, adding the committee will consist of residents from the Glebe, Old Ottawa South, Old Ottawa East and representatives from business improvement areas.

Chernushenko said he was pleased with the success of the similar committee established during the Bank Street reconstruction as it proved to be an effective way to address issues as opposed to public forums, which more often than not only lead to unproductive finger-pointing.

But the councillor said the formation of the committee will not preclude such public forums or other means

Wine & Cheese Thursday, April 26th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Mix & Mingle with The Westwood. Enjoy an array of complimentary refreshments, vintage wines and hors d’oeuvres.

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In response to traffic concerns raised about the Lansdowne Park reconstruction project, Capital Coun. David Chernushenko is forming a residents’ committee to tackle such issues. of gathering input from the broader community.

He assured those gathered at the March 27 meeting that there will still be public meetings, depending on the topics at hand.

When the city announced the official development plans for the downtown park, community associations such as the Glebe and Old Ottawa South spoke out and wrote letters to the city critical of the designs, questioning the stated impact traffic the development will have on the area.

“Unfortunately very limited information has been provided about day-to-day

transportation expectations,” Brendan McCoy, chairman of the Ottawa South Community Association planning and development committee, wrote on Feb. 15 in response to the development. “We have been told repeatedly that the increased transportation demand can be accommodated, but we have no information on what exactly is expected.

Old Ottawa South is anxious to collaborate with the City in monitoring those day-to-day transportation developments.”

Still in the early stages, the councillor said he hopes to hold the committee’s first meeting in late April.

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EMC news - About 60 potential employers and agencies set up at the Jim Durell Complex in Ottawa’s south end on April 3 to entice high school and university students looking for some jobs. And the turnout was huge.

Nancy Palanuk, 17, has been waiting for a moment where she can have direct access to employers and she reckons the fair was a great opportunity for that.

“It is pretty exciting. Finally I get the chance to meet with managers and speak to them one on one,” said Palanuk.

Many youth like Palanuk from across the city jammed the complex with hopes of meeting employers and hoping to finally land their first job.

Palanuk was trying to find a job in retail.

“I hope I will meet someone who can hire me. I love retailing,” she said.

The fair provides young people between the ages of 16 and 30 with job and career development opportunities.

City employment specialist Stephanie Bordage said the fair is an excellent opportu-

nity for youth to network, access information and explore pre-employment options.

The city has been hosting this fair now in its sixth year since 2007.

“It originally started as an employment fair for youth looking for summer jobs but has slowly transformed into an opportunity to connect youth with career and educational providers and career agencies in the community that can provide employment services towards youth,” said Bordage.

She added that they have had more than 3,200 youths in the past six years that have attended the fair and well over 200 agencies and employers from around the city of Ottawa that have set up booths.

Bordage acknowledged that positive feedback from past fairs is what allows them to organize more of them.

“What we hear is that they like the fair and they would like more fairs, more employers and more contacts with the community,” she said.

The fair was organized by the Youth Zone Jeunesse in collaboration with several community partners to help promote employment opportunities for youth.

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We have real EVIDENCE that it works. On our web site you find over 100’s of testimonials with full names and towns. All 100% true. Skeptics may call them. Here are some examples:< Doctor suggested knee replacement after all his options failed with drugs and cortisone shots in knee and lower back. I recommend Bell Shark Cartilage to those millions suffering needlessly like I did for 40 years with arthritis in my knees. It's a shame that I was given drugs and injections all these years when a natural medicine could have spared me the endless torture day and night. Pat Laughlin, Coldwater, ON <My hip is 95% pain free.

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Finally 3 bottles of Bell Shark Cartilage costing less than $100 stopped a lifetime of suffering without side effects. Eleanor Sauson, Shigawake, QC<Others write: Can walk again for hours…Climb stairs without hanging on to railing…First time in 15 years can sleep at night…Rheumatoid pain in joints down 90%, same for my sister. No need to make claims. Bell relays 100% truthful user’s free speech. No money is paid for it. No questions asked guarantee.

Heartburn Reflux

The USDA now recommends to eat 50% alkaline food (vegetables, legumes, salads, fruit). Health professionals suggest 80% alkaline food.

Unfortunately, North American people eat 90% acidic food (meat, noodles, rice, bread, pastries, sweets, junk food). If you cannot change your diet to USDA’s 50% or closer to 80% alkaline food, consider to supplement with a natural health product that helps to increase your pH alkaline level close to a healthy #7. Ask for Bell Acidic Stomach/Alkaline Balance #39. It’s inexpensive, has no side effects and may eliminate the need for anti-acid pills many people take. As a bonus, an alkaline balanced body prevents many illnesses. See guarantee printed on box. < Reflux gave me a sore throat and I could not sing in the church choir anymore. After taking Bell #39 I have no more reflux and rejoice in singing again. Helene Giroux, 65, Quebec, QC < Have family history of heartburn. For last 10 years I suffered a lot with acid reflux. I told all family members about #39 being all natural, giving quick relief and having no side effects. Michael Fasheh, 49, Port Ranch, CA< Very happy with acid reflux relief.

Last 4 years had increasing reflux despite taking anti-acid products. I am #39 also trying to eat more alkaline food. Grzegorz Smirnow, 43, Mt. Prospect, IL < Suffered with reflux, choking and coughing. After starting Bell #39 I feel great. Amazed about the complete relief. Thanks from the bottom of my heart. Katarina Tusa, 63, North York, ON <Was sleeping sitting up to avoid reflux. I thought I had this health problem for life like my other family members. Bell #39 brought quick relief. Can sleep now normally, have more energy, feel great. Bell products are quite different. Virginia Grant, 67, Markham, ON Proof that it really works!

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Often snorers also have sleep apnea which

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To my surprise, after taking Bell Snoring & Sleep Apnea Relief #23 I really didn’t snore or gasp for air anymore. I sleep through the night and feel rested and refreshed in the morning. Mark Wilson, 40, Hudson, NH < Sleep apnea capsules worked first night! For last 15 years I had sleep apnea and my doctor made me buy a CPAP machine, which I could not use.

Finally Bell #23 helped the first night and every night thereafter. Like a miracle. Unbelievable. Karen Braun, 67, Glace Bay, NS < For 20 years I was waking up frequently gasping for air. During the day I would start napping every time I would sit down, because I was tired. Since taking Bell #23 sleeping 6 hours is heaven. It made a substantial change in my #23 life. Mary C. Myrick, 62, Jackson, MS <It is such a joy not having to use the CPAP machine. I have had sleep apnea for 10 years. Using Bell#23, my wife says there is no more snoring or stoppage of breathing. It is such a joy to be able to roll to left or right with no hose or mask to deal with. Thank you Bell for a great relief. I suggest anyone with these problems to try it. You will be overjoyed with the results. Wayne Burse, 63, Beamsville, ON. < Lost my husband because of sleep apnea in 2011. I had sleep apnea, too. I was scared to go to bed and have an heart attack like my husband. After taking Bell #23 I can now sleep for 5-6 hours peacefully without gasping for air. A blessing. Suzie Weigel, 60, Chattanooga, TN Hundreds more people on the Bell website.

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CONTROL WEIGHT = CONTROL BLOOD SUGAR

By Dr. Chakib Hammoud, M.H.,PhD. Long term weight control without controlling blood sugar is destined to fail. This is why we have an epidemic of obesity. How it works: Stops the “roller coaster” of cravings and appetite to eat foods like sugar and starches that cause high blood glucose levels, which then brings on your pancreas to automatically pump insulin into your blood stream. Subsequently the high level of insulin precipitates low levels of blood glucose and cravings for more sugar and starchy carbohydrates (breads, noodles, crackers, cereals, french fries) which you don’t need and therefore it goes into unwanted fat storage and being overweight. Experts now recognize these basic facts.#40 Bell Blood Sugar Imbalance helps to stop this vicious cycle and puts you in control. Dr. Hammond says this natural product works 10 times better because it reprograms our brain and pancreas to release insulin in a controlled manner. Helpful non-fattening eating suggestions in the box. Fibers and exercise like walking are beneficial and help after you control the underlying basic blood sugar imbalance.<Working in a health food store I heard people saying how well #40 works. I tried it myself. Finally a product that controls my blood sugar much better than anything else we had in the store.

Thank you for helping people around the world. Irene M. Urdialez, 43, Brynton #40 Beach, FL < My medical indicated pre-diabetic. I took #40. When retested readings were fine. This helped my metabolism and my weight is down 25 lbs. I am grateful to the health food store people for their advice. Michael O’Brien, 60, Rutherglen, ON < I finally found the right approach to losing weight. I tried for 3 years to lose weight. After starting #40 my blood sugar is stable now. I was able to stop overeating and lost my excess weight. Sara John, 40, Kitchener, ON <I was struggling for 15 years with weight gain in spite of diet and exercise. I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. I will forever be grateful to the store manager that explained to me to take #40 and read suggestions to avoid fattening foods. I lost 70 lbs. My fasting blood sugar is now 92. My 2 hour post meal glucose level is now 92 as well. My new shape raised my selfesteem and gave me immeasurable peace of mind. Karen Maples, 55, Clarksville, TN < Diabetic eliminated high blood sugar levels with #40. My readings were 140 to 200 and are now 99 to 122 range where I want it to be. Before I bought about 10 different supplement that were more expensive and didn’t work as well. I also lost some weight. A great improvement in my health and daily living. Roger Light, 57, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Skeptics may call anybody. All real people with honest statements.

Other Bell products for relief of the following chronic ailments

(All guaranteed):<Prostate Ezee Flow Tea #4a Stops dribbling & burning <Bladder Control Tea for Women #4b Stops incontinence <Intestinal Cleansing & Weight Control #10 <Migraine & Headache relief in 30 minutes #15 <Stop Snoring & Sleep Apnea #23<Best Allergy Relief #24 < Blood Pressure Combo #26 <Quick results for Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema #60 Bell is helping people everywhere. <OTTAWA: Bayshore Pharmacy Ltd. 3029 Carling Ave.; Blossom Park Pharmacy 2928 Bank St.; Great Mountain Ginseng Hunt Club Place, 224 Hunt Club Rd.; Kardish Bulk Food & Nutrition Centre 2515 Bank St.; Kardish Bulk Food & Nutrition Centre 841 Bank St.; Kardish Bulk Food & Nutrition Centre 1309 Carling Ave.; Market Organics 126 York St.; Mother Earth Natural Health 747 Richmond Rd.; Natural Food Pantry 205 Richmond St..; Natural Food Pantry Billings Bridge Mall, 2277 Riverside Dr.; Nature's Care Health Products 1500 Bank St.; Nature's Care Health Products 202 Bank St.; Nature's Care Health Products 64 Beechwood Ave.; Nutrition House Carlingwood Mall, 2121 Carling Ave.; Nutrition House Billings Bridge Plaza, 2277 Riverside Dr. E.; Nutrition House Rideau Centre, 50 Rideau St.; Nutrition House St. Laurent Shopping Ctr, 1200 St. Laurent Blvd.; Rainbow Natural Foods Britannia Plaza, 1487 Richmond Rd.; Total Health River Gate Plaza, 3625 Rivergate Way<ALMONTE: Almonte Natural Foods 12 Mill St.<BROCKVILLE: Health & Harmony 1275 Kensington; New Horizons Towne Centre Plaza, 163 Ormond St.<CARLETON PLACE: Carleton Place Drug Mart 47 Lansdowne Ave.; The Granary Bulk & Natural Food Store 107 Bridge St.<CHESTERVILLE: Seaway Valley Pharmacy Chesterville 21 Main St. <CORNWALL: Cornwall Medical Pharmacy 609 Pitt St.; Medical Arts Pharmacy 30 13th Street E.<EMBRUM: Jean Coutu 867 Notre Dame <GATINEAU: Gagné en Santé 224 Rue Bellehumeur; La Boîte à Grains 325 boul. Gréber; La Boite à Grains 581 St-Joseph; Pharmacie Yves Audette (Zellers) 425 boul. St-Joseph (Place Cartier); Pharmacie Stéphane Dalpé (Zellers) 920 boul. Maloney O. (Galerie Gatineau); Sol Aliments Naturels 186 rue de la Colline <GLOUCESTER: Nutrition Company Gloucester Ctr, 1980 Oglivie Rd. <HAWKESBURY: L'Ami de la Santé 230 Main Street. E. <KANATA: Granny's Natural Food Emporium Hazeldean Mall; Natural Food Pantry 5537 Hazeldean Rd. <KEMPTVILLE: Nature's Way Select Foods 2676 Hwy43 <KILLALOE: Grandma's Pantry 183 Queen St.<KINGSTON: Green Door Vitamins 201 Wellington St.; Healthy Options 2801 Princess St.; Nutrition House Kingston Centre, C477 1046 Princess St.; Sigrid's Natural Foods Lasalle Park Plaza, 506 Days Rd. Unit I;Tara Natural Foods 81 Princess St. <MANOTICK: Manotick Natural Market 1160 Beaverwood Rd.<MORRISBURG: Seaway Valley Pharmacy 45 Main St. <NAPANEE: Mainstay Herbals 71 John St.;<NEPEAN: Kardish Bulk Food and Nutrition Centre 1568 Merivale Rd.; Kardish Bulk Food and Nutrition Centre 3659 Richmond Rd.; Mother Hubbard‘s 250 Greenbank Rd.<ORLEANS: Kardish Foods Orleans 3712 innes Rd.; Nutrition House Place D'Orleans 110 Place D'Orleans Dr. <PEMBROKE: Health Advantage 1107 Pembroke St. E.; Integrated Nutrition 570 Nelson St..<PERTH: Foodsmiths 106 Wilson St. W.<PETAWAWA: Beyond Nutrition 3468A Petawawa Blvd.<RENFREW: Pura Vida Nutrition Store(formerly Renfrew Nutrition Store) 267 Stewart St. <RICHMOND: Richmond IDA Pharmacy 6179 Perth St. Plaza; <SMITHS FALLS: Global Vitamins 25 Beckwith St. N.; Modern Thymes 11 Russell St. E. <SHAWVILLE QC: Proxim, 174 Vitoria St.; <STITTSVILLE: Stittsville IDA Pharmacy1250 Main St. <VANKLEEK HILL: White Palace-Sears 110 Main St. .E.

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