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POLITICAL TRIFECTA: Conservative incumbent Pierre Poilievre celebrates his re-election Tuesday night with campaign manager John Light and a crowd of supporters. It is the third consecutive victory in federal politics for the MP who will turn 30 next year. He upset the incumbent Defence minister Liberal David Pratt in his political debut. abeth May lost her riding. But that cheering was nothing in comparison to the cheers when it was announced that Poilievre had won the riding and when Poilievre walked into a
room, led by a bagpiper. The three-time MP said voters have given him a stronger mandate than last time by giving him more votes. “This riding is filled with
talented, hardworking people,” he said. “I represent common people who live in this riding.” He also congratulated his opponents — Mahfouz, NDP Phil Brown and Green
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Although it was a day after Thanksgiving, Pierre Poilievre spent much of Tuesday night giving thanks. The Conservative candidate thanked his campaign manager, his long-time girlfriend, his volunteers, and most importantly, he thanked all the voters who re-elected him in the riding of NepeanCarleton. With 229 of the polls reporting by press time, Poilievre had 56.5 per cent, easily outdistancing the first runner-up, Liberal candidate Ed Mahfouz, who had 22.9 per cent. “It’s an overwhelming result,” Poilievre told This Week, moments after his victory speech. “More voters of Nepean-Carleton gave me more votes than I hoped for or expected.” Poilievre arrived to his campaign party at the Cedarhill Golf and Country Club a few minutes earlier to chants of “Pierre, Pierre.” He told the more than 100 supporters that it was them
who are the backbone of this country, and promised he “will work hard, get results and tell it like it is.” After his speech, he shook the hands of supporters and received many congratulatory hugs before being handed a Corona. Poilievre said his first order of business is to catch up on all the mail that may have accumulated during the campaign before getting down to big tasks, such as working on the StrandherdArmstrong bridge that will connect Barrhaven to Riverside South. Poilievre, who was first elected in 2004, has now won his third straight term in Nepean-Carleton. Overall, the Conservatives won 143 seats, up by 19 seats, which Poilievre credited to Canadians being happy with the party’s approach to low taxes and their plan to fight crime. The crowd at the golf club watched the election results carefully, cheering when Conservatives won a riding, and jeering when the Liberals won one. Some of the loudest cheers came when it was announced that Green party leader Eliz-
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Mahfouz falls short in upset bid MEGHAN GRAHAM WEEKENDER STAFF Liberal Nepean-Carleton Liberal candidate Ed Mahfouz came up short, losing to Conservative incumbent Pierre Poilievre on Tuesday, in one of Canada’s largest electoral ridings.
While many of Mahfouz’s supporters sported long faces, the Liberal candidate remained positive. The retired teacher greeted each and every person that came to support him at the Liberal headquarters in Nepean-Carleton with a smile and a handshake A crowd of anxious sup-
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porters awaited the poll results as they gathered around a television to watch the coverage of the election. “I would like to thank the people,” Mahfouz said. “It’s really the people who decide. I have to accept the decision (but) we will still serve them.” Mahfouz couldn’t pin point the loss to anything particular. “We’re going to look at it,” he said. “Maybe it’s time to reflect and see, but I am thanking the people for giving me the opportunity.” The candidate wasn’t specific when asked about his future plans, now that the election is over but said he wants to continue his efforts. “I want to keep working for the people to keep making sure the people come first. It’s not about me; it’s about them. It’s about the future.” When asked if he would run in the next federal election Mahfouz responded by saying, “We’re going to consult.” Mahfouz was surprisingly upbeat for a candidate who lost. He was still enthusiastic about his causes. He consoled some of his supporters who were disap-
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HUGS AND KISSES FOR ALL: Nepean-Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre celebrates his victory on Tuesday evening with many of his supporters. The young MP won the votes of his constituents for the third time, with an overwhelming 56.5 per cent of the voter. pointed. “I’ve found out that the people are very warm. This community has a lot of need. We can do more, we can do better.”
The breakdown Unofficial results had Poilievre with 39,900 votes (56 per cent), Mahfouz with 16,700 (23 per cent), Green Lori Gadzala with 7,800
(11 per cent) and NDP Phil Brown with 7,000 (10 per cent). meghan.graham@nepeanthisweek.com
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Thief thwarted in attempt for second liquor heist Patrol officers in the Rideau/Goulbourn zone responded to 114 general calls for service from the public for the reporting period of Oct. 3 to 9. The following is a partial breakdown of incidents by community: North Gower: two mischief, one attempt theft, three thefts, one commercial B&E, one 12hour suspension Manotick: one disturbance, one commercial B&E, one accident, one mischief Richmond: one unwanted, one mischief, one disturbance Munster: one mischief, one accident NW Goulbourn: one accident Stonebridge: one suspicious-MV In addition to the calls for service, Patrol Officers were also proactively enforcing the Highway Traffic laws, responding to false 9-1-1 and alarm calls, and assisting the Ottawa Fire, paramedics and bylaw services. THE LIQUOR MADE ME DO IT Shortly before 1 p.m., on
Oct. 4, police responded to a panic alarm call at Mulligan’s Grocery store, in North Gower. A store clerk had recognized a woman in the store aisles as the one whom, just last week, had made off with over $300 worth of booze. As the suspect came out of the LCBO aisles with a 60-oz bottle of Vodka and was just about to stuff it into her black bag, the store clerk confronted her and asked what she was doing. Yes, it was the same black bag that was used in the previous incident. Before the suspect could reply, the store clerk said to the suspect: “You’re not doing this to me again!” The suspect then responded: “Fine, I’m paying for it,” and went to stand in line. Once she realized that she did not have any money, the suspect ditched the bottle of booze into the newspaper stand and said to the clerk: “You can keep it.” Then, she walked out of the store, jumped into a waiting pickup truck and sped away at a high rate of speed. The pickup truck was driven
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here must be a better way to spend hundreds of millions of dollars than to call an election that fails to capture the imagination or passion of the electorate. In other words, suppose they called an election, and no one came? On the eve of the federal election, pollsters and pundits seem to universally agree that Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his Conservatives will be returned to power with another minority government. It's deja vu all over again. Harper headed to the polls, insisting he needed a stronger mandate from the voters because he could not count on the co-operation of the other federal political parties to work with his government to do what must be done for the common good. That sounds a tad strange coming from a prime minister who had operated his minority government as if he actually had a majority. Time after time after time, he was able to push through legislation as time after time after time his opponents across the floor of the House of Commons did not avail themselves of toppling his government by voting against his bills. When you've got that kind of hutzpah, whether it's deemed to be courageous or foolhardy, it seems strange to worry about the non-co-operation of opponents. The big issue of this election should be voter turnout. In particular, its success should be gauged in large part by the youth turnout. With the economy, the environment, our war on terror and crime issues all up for discussion, surely the voters — and particularly young voters, perhaps casting their first ballot — can find an issue worthy of debate. If not, we're all in real trouble ... now and down the road.
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Isle In Review Theatre The ITR Theatre company prepares for their newest performance of Squabbles, which will be held at the Osgoode Centennial Community Centre through November. ITR is thrilled to welcome Sarah Hearn as director for this production. Cast members include Seamus O’Brien, Amy Quinn, Len Trembley, Janice Jenness, Gord Hawkes, Tony Adams and Janice Marks.
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t seems the election results were scarcely in before the first omen of possible bad things to come made their appearance. Driving into work Wednesday morning, I could not help but notice that gas prices had jumped a nickel overnight. What can it mean? This may be something Environment Minister John Baird may want to move to the top of his list of "Things I must do to make Doug happy." Now, it could be coincidence that prices dropped, then hovered during the balance of the election. Some may think it is more a result of the American economy going into the tank during their federal election.
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Perhaps. But that seems terribly coincidental. And who among us still believes in coincidences? (I'm talking here, of course, to my small but vigilant band of jaded brothers
and sisters who tend to see government conspiracies in many day-to-day events.) I'm personally sick and tired of being told we need to be less dependent on oil. Fair enough. Then it
strikes me that it is in the oil companies' best longterm interests to devote a tad more time and resources to devising the alternatives that they can then copyright or trademark or whatever rich people do to make sure they get richer. I mean, does anyone not believe that the cigarette companies are not ready to pounce on the market with their Mary Jane Lites if and when any government decriminalizes marijuana? I don't know if my old amigo Baird (I say "old" not in an ageist way, but to remind myself that my contact with him tends to dwindle in direct proportion to his political rise) will remain Environment minister. But I'm fairly certain he'll be some-
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Tax my cigarettes. Tax my booze. But lay off the fuel I need to drive to the store to buy them. Those who claim to know the world of high-finance much better than I have tried to explain that the rising fuel costs have nothing to do with scarcity of supply. Nor, at least until the American market meltdown, was it said to have had anything to do with the U.S. market. No, it was all about speculators and tropical storms that might or might not become hurricanes which might or might not hit deepsea oil rigs. And Asia. Well, guys, charge Asia what you want. But please, give the rest of us a break.
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one important. Ditto for my local MP, Pierre Poilievre. (Hmm ... Perhaps I should have been nicer to both of them. Or not. We'll see.) But I do hope that Pierre or John or Stephen — and perhaps many, many others in the increased ranks of many, many successful Tories — will take it upon themselves to invite the executives of the big oil companies to have a chat. Invite them in. Serve them coffee and donuts. Make it folksy ... disarming ... nice ... and then spring the trap. Simply advise the oil execs to kindly "Knock it off!" I'm not a very successful capitalist, but I do grasp the concept that rich people like to get richer. Fair enough.
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Open letter from the Canadian ANOTHER TRULY MEMORABLE FAMILY Postmasters and Assistants Association THANKSGIVING AT THE FISHER FARM To the Editor:
The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA), represents 8318 Canada Post Corporation employees, who work in the Rural Post Offices. Prior to the election, our association president sent a letter to the four major political leaders of Canada requesting that they outline their respective party’s views on four key issues of interest to our members, indeed to all rural residents of Canada: - Maintaining postal services in rural and remote Canadian communities - The privatization or deregulation of Canada Post Corporation - Expending products and services in the Post Offices in rural and remote areas - Expending governmental services utilizing the rural postal network To date and in order of receipt, we received replies from the Bloc Quebecois, the Liberal Party and the New Democratic Party. The following are some highlights from the parties’ responses:
Bloc Quebecois: “...(we are) firmly opposed to the privatization, even partial, of Canada Post.” “the strategic review... could have significant impact causing damages to the postal delivery as we know it today.” “(we) demand that Canada Post restores and maintains the rural service…”
Liberal Party: “In the eighties, we fought the Mulroney Conservatives’ decision to close rural post offices. In 1993, a Liberal government imposed a moratorium on rural post office closures.” “With regard to the issue of privatization or deregulation of Canada Post Corporation, the Liberal Party does not support its privatization and/or deregulation.” “Liberals brought forward a motion calling on the Conservative government to allow Canada Post to maintain traditional rural and remote mail delivery – the motion passed unanimously in the House of Commons.”
New Democratic Party: “...de-regulation could result in raising prices, reducing service, a loss of jobs, hurting the environment and reducing the security and privacy of the mail. The NDP is committed to continue to work with like-minded groups like yours, to stop the Conservative government’s push for de-regulation.” Unfortunately, at the time of writing, we still have not received a response from Mr. Harper’s Conservative Party. This, despite a follow up letter sent on Sept. 26 to Lawrence Cannon, minister responsible for Canada Post Corporation. CPAA believes that maintaining postal service in rural Canada is essential to the future of rural communities. We respectfully asked that you considered the above information when you cast your ballot on Oct. 14.
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French heritage celebrated at Vanier Museopark became known, has the only urban sugar shack in the city. The White Fathers originally had a sugar shack in the 1940s on the site. In 1998, Action Vanier rebuilt the sugar shack on the same location and now Sugar Fest is held each spring when 700 maple trees are tapped the traditional way.
Margaret Sambol From cottage countr y for Bytown residents to a thriving Franco-Ontarian village, Vanier has come a long way in the past century. That story is one of three major themes at the Vanier Museopark, according to research co-ordinator Stefan Kimpton. First, the museum’s mandate is to tell the story of the former city of Vanier from 1909 to 2001 when it was amalgamated into Ottawa. Secondly, it showcases the history of its Richelieu Park location, which was formerly the theological college of the White Fathers of Africa. Thirdly, the museum promotes and protects the history of francophones in the Ottawa region. It is the only francophone museum in Ottawa and one of few outside of Quebec. EASTVIEW TO VANIER The first to use the area were aboriginal peoples. The museum has on display some rare ceramic shards that were found on the shores of the Rideau River. The decorated pieces were discovered in 1918 and could be between 1,000 and 2,000 years old. Another exhibit explores the era of the explorers on the Rideau River in the 16th and 17th centuries. In the 19th century, European settlers began to make the area their permanent home. Vanier was originally called Eastview, but was renamed in 1969 in honour of the first French Canadian Governor General, Georges Vanier, to reflect the French population of the area. Eastview was created by the forced amalgamation in 1909 of three villages; Janeville, Clandeboye and Clarkstown. At the time they were three very separate villages with empty land in between. “There was not much connecting the three villages then,” Kimpton says. “Even in the 1940s, some say it was pretty empty in the middle.” While Janeville was an English-speaking village, Clarkstown and Clandeboye were French. The first settlements in Janeville centred around St. Margaret’s Anglican Church. “Janeville was cottage country for Bytown,” Kimpton says. Some of the first families included the Sparks and the McArthurs whose names survive in Ottawa’s roads today. Religious communities greatly affected the development of the former city when Catholic orders settled there.
These decorated ceramic shards were discovered in 1918 on the shores of the Rideau River and could be between 1,000 and 2,000 years old.
These costumes show the 19th century dress of early European settlers to Vanier. The style came from France.
Vanier grew up around the first churches in the area. St. Margaret’s is the oldest parish in Vanier. The other important Anglophone church is Eastview Baptist. The two major French churches were Saint-Charles, built in 1908 and Notre Dame des Lourdes, which was built at the end of the 19th century. It was the religious orders who built the first schools and hospitals including the
The museum has the official seals, crest and flag of the former city of Eastview. Montfort. Les Filles de la Sagesse (daughters of wisdom) were the first Catholic order in Vanier. The first bridge linking the east and west sides of the Rideau River in the area was the Cumming Bridge in
1840. “The Cummings were the founding family of Vanier in Janeville,” Kimpton says. W.R. Cummings was the first reeve. His grandfather, Charles Cummings, built that first link to the east side of the Rideau River after buying a small island in the river in 1830. His son Robert built a general store on the island. He collected a toll on the bridge and was warden of Carleton County. Kimpton says most of the original settlers were relocating from Bytown. Although the Cummings family came straight from Ireland, they were the exception in the area. Growth in the area was helped by the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1854 on what is now the Vanier Parkway. Vanier had its own police and fire services until they were amalgamated with Ottawa-Carleton in the early 1980s. Local artist Thérèse Frère
The White Fathers originally had a sugar shack in the 1940s on the site of what is today Richelieu Park. has a number of her painting depicting historic views of Vanier on display at the museum. THE WHITE FATHERS’ SITE The Order of the White Fathers was founded in 1868 by Monsignor Charles Lavigerie. More than 700 missionaries trained at the site of the current museum, before working in Africa. The original theological college built in 1938 stood in what is now the parking lot, but was demolished in 1978. The museum building and the public library next door were also built by the White Fathers as additions to their initial college. At one point the college in Vanier was the largest in Canada and housed 100 priests at a time. However, declining enrolment forced the college’s closure in the early 1970s. The former city of Vanier bought the college in 1977
and it served as city hall from 1984 to amalgamation in 2001. Vanier was densely populated with 18,000 people but little greenspace. The former city bought the site and converted the land to a public park because of its key location in the middle of Vanier. The park has hosted a lot of hockey on it outdoor rink, as well as croquet tournaments, cross-country skiing and more. The Potvin brothers, Denis and Jean, who played for the New York Islanders, were among those to sharpen their hockey skills at the park. Richelieu Park, as it
FRANCOPHONE HISTORY At one point, Vanier was two-thirds French-speaking, but is now about half. One exhibit explores the history of a secret Catholic society founded at SaintCharles parish to protect French Canadian culture known as the Ordre de Jacques-Cartier. Only French Catholic could be members to counteract Anglophone groups such as the Masons. “There were more than 10,000 members throughout Canada at its height,” Kimpton says, pointing out a copy of the society’s magazine, L’Émerillon. However, the society dissolved in the 1960s over disagreements over Quebec sovereignty. Vanier has been home to many successful Canadians including Bernard Grandmaître, the MPP who was responsible for most of the French services in Ontario today. As minister responsible for Francophone affairs Grandmaître worked on the French Language Service Act in the 1980s provincial Liberal government. MUSEUM The museum opened in October 2006 through a community effort from groups like Action Vanier and the hard work of current and former politicians. A new temporary exhibit is set to open in November and exhibit rotations are planned for 2010. The museum also has a travelling exhibit with the Ontario office of Francophone Affairs. “We’re developing our educational programs,” Kimpton says. Each week Ottawa Region Media Group will be profiling one of the 11 community- and city-owned museums in the Ottawa Museum Network. Keep reading to learn about the heritage treasures and amazing history of your city.
INFORMATION Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 .m. Address: 300 Des Pères Blancs Ave., 2nd floor in Richelieu Park. Directions: OC Transpo route five stops directly in front of the museum. Contact: 613-580-2424, ext. 32001 or www.museoparc.ca Cost: Free
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YOU MADE THEM FROM WHAT? Members of the Sturgeon family pose with their bra purses at a family wedding last year. The purses came with breast cancer paraphernelia (pink lipstick, socks, etc.).
Stephanie Boardman shows off her stained glass ribbons.
Local youth uses art for charity Race for the Cure: Local clan NATHAN JAHN WEEKENDER STAFF Louise Boardman is bursting with pride today. She can’t help it, nor should she, as her 15-yearold daughter Stephanie uses her artistic talents to raise money in hopes of finding a cure for breast cancer. It all began earlier this summer in England when Louise and her family trav-
elled to visit family. Stephanie got hooked on stained glass, specifically making stained glass breast cancer ribbons. “Originally I thought it was a great idea for my dad to do small ones,” said Louise. “He never got around to it. Stephanie took to it very, very well … we went to a stained glass place to get more supplies and told her she should sell them.” The pride was evident in
Louise’s voice as she spoke of the money her daughter has raised so far; almost $1,000. “She has a full schedule at school plus an extra course and working as well.” Stephanie downplays it all, saying that it was something to keep her busy while visiting in England. Stephanie says she isn't sure when she'll turn over her earnings, but it should be in excess of $1,000.
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WEEKENDER STAFF Running on five years now and the Sturgeon family team just keeps getting bigger, says Alice Sturgeon. This year, as part of the CIBC’s Run for the Cure (raising money to find a cure for breast cancer), the Sturgeon family tallied in at 20-
strong. “We had runners in Ottawa, Barrie, North Bay, Sault St. Marie, Watson’s Lake and Yukon,” said Sturgeon. “The ones (in Yukon) had to be virtual runners because CIBC didn’t actually organize a run-site in the Yukon. Nonetheless, they participated in raising funds and awareness … I hope to do better next year – we’ve
been doing it for about five years and it gets slightly bigger every year.” It's a worthwhile cause that some of the Sturgeon family have gone through says Sturgeon. "I expect next year we'll have more people and raise money," said Sturgeon. Just look for the huge crowd of people running their hearts out and you'll find the Sturgeons.
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Take It Back! to the proper retailer SPECIAL TO THE WEEKENDER The City of Ottawa’s Solid Waste Services has an innovative program that encourages the residents of Ottawa to “take back” to retailers and charitable organizations many of the household items that would otherwise go into their garbage and blue box or taken to the city's household hazardous-waste depots. This return-to-vendor program provides a convenient and safe way of allowing household products to be reused or recycled. In this program, the city develops a partnership with local businesses or charitable organizations. The partner agrees to ac-
cept back the used item from their customers and takes responsibility to reuse, recycle or properly dispose of the used materials. Examples of materials that are accepted back include used motor oil, needles and syringes, expired medication, computer equipment, used clothing, propane gas cylinders, garden supplies, rechargeable batteries and more. The partner benefits not only from the free promotional material that is supplied by the city for joining, but also there is an increase in customer flow to the business as people come in to return the items. The retailers get a free listing in the annual Take it
Back! directory which is distributed to residents in libraries, community centres, city client centres and through the Welcome Wagon organization. As well, the retailer is listed on the city’s website ottawa.ca, under Garbage and Recycling. The program began in 1997 with 16 automotive retail locations accepting back 3 products. The goal was to increase the convenience for customers by providing an increased number of disposal sites and to capture more household hazardous items from the public. The retailer and public response to the program has been so positive that the program now has 547 retailers and charitable organizations
accepting back 131 different products from residents. Participating retailers divert each year, at minimum, 500 tonnes of material from the landfill or city's household hazardous-waste depots through this program. The city received the Recycling Council of Ontario, Outstanding Product Responsibility Award for the program. The December 2005 Canadian edition of Reader’s Digest, in an article entitled Talkin’ Trash, lists the City of Ottawa as one of Canada’s Innovative Cities because of our Take it Back! product stewardship program. The city is currently looking for retailers in the rural areas of the city to join up to
the program. If you are a business or know of a business that would be interested in the program, please check the city’s website ottawa.ca, under Recycling and Garbage . For more information, contact George Reimer at 613-580-2424, extension 22837.
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Successful Kiwanis Manotick Make-A-Wish come true street cleanup in September in Eastern Ontario LARRY ELLIS M A N OT I C K I WA N I S NEWS The regular meeting of Manotick Kiwanis Club was held on Tuesday, October 7th in Knox Presbyterian Church hall when the leadership of the club was handed over to Sean Gibson as President. The executive for the New Year are: Vice President Gary Coulombe, Secretary Rick Coates, Treasurer Harvey Nielson, Directors Greg Newton, Arno Giek, Dennis Barbeau, Jim Stewart, Mike Campbell and Past President Neil Usher.
The Manotick Club sponsors a Key Club at South Carleton High School in Richmond. Recently the fall meetings began with a student enrollment of about 40; again under the leadership and dedication of Kiwanian Dianne Alguire, Key Club coordinator. The semi annual Manotick street cleanup was undertaken on September 27th with an enthusiastic team of volunteers including four students from St. Joseph’s High School in Barrhaven. The Manotick Kiwanis Club holds Blood Donor Clinics periodically during
the year at Jack May Pontiac on Prince of Wales Drive. Your next local opportunity to donate blood happens on Friday Nov. 26. It is not too early to book an appointment; please call 1-888 -2DONATE. Working together on Kiwanis projects strengthens family relationships, strengthens the club and does more for the community and the world. Have you thought about joining the Manotick Kiwanis Club but not sure where or how to obtain more information? Please email me at geles@ magma.ca and we’ll get answers your questions.
LARRY ELLIS SPECIAL TO THE WEEKENDER The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children between the ages of 3 to 17 who have a life-threatening illness and in so doing helps people experience the joy of helping these children. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Make-A-Wish Canada with 20 countries being part of Make-A-Wish International. Eligibility requirements are generally straight forward beginning with the referral to Make-A-Wish
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Maverick biker storms off to bedroom after punishment As soon as the youth’s father found out what had happened, he immediately apologized and took responsibility for his son’s actions by taking away the mini bike and gun. When the youth found out that police were seizing the gun for destruction, he stormed off to his room and slammed the door. Mischief: Oct. 3 Owlshead Rd., Munster: A complainant called in a mischief to property incident after discovering several smashed beer bottles in her driveway. Apparently, there was a large house party in the area, the previous evening. Oct. 4 6649 Fourth Line Rd., North Gower: Sometime between 5 p.m. on Oct. 3 and 8 a.m., unknown suspects entered onto the Baker Motors property and broke destroyed the business sign and smashed in the display glass. A similar incident occurred the night before. Oct. 5 Perth St., Richmond: A 31-year-old woman was charged with Mischief to Property, after slashing the tires of her exboyfriend's vehicle.
A witness observed the woman stooping over the victim’s rear vehicle tire, and then heard a loud noise. When the victim approached the woman, she ran off saying: “I didn’t do anything, I didn’t do anything.” Oct. 9 Mahogany Harbor Lane, Manotick: Sometime between 7:30 and 9:45 Thursday evening, unknown suspects threw spaghetti and tomato sauce on a complainant’s front lawn and veranda. Around that same time frame, another complainant had her home pelted with eggs. Theft: Oct. 5 Danbury Way, North Gower: Sometime between 10 p.m. on Oct. 4 and 9 a.m. on this day, unknown suspects entered into two unlocked vehicles and stole CDs, books, kids clothing, and a wallet containing credit cards and personal identification. During that same time period, the complainants noted that driveways and streets were graffitied with “NGB”, using yellow spray paint. Oct. 6 Fourth Line Rd., North Gower: Sometime over the past weekend, unknown suspects entered into a school bus, through the rear door, and stole a fire axe. Oct. 6 5544 Manotick
Main St., Manotick: Sometime after the closing hours on Oct. 6, unknown suspects broke into Kelly’s Welcome Bar and restaurant by smashing in the front window with a rock, and stole a 46” Phillips LCD TV. Others: Oct. 3 Rideau Valley Dr. North: A complainant discovered marijuana plants growing in her field, while out walking her dog one morning. Police attended and seized six marijuana plants for destruction. Oct. 4 Perth St. and McBean St., Richmond: During the late evening hours, a call came in from the Scotia Bank, indicating that a homeless male was sleeping in the lobby. When police arrived, they spoke with the male who said that he was just warming up and was on his way to Peterborough to catch a bus to British Columbia. Oct. 5 Calderwood Way, Stonebridge area: A complainant reported seeing a suspicious vehicle driving slowly up and down Calderwood Way, on two separate occasions. On both occasions, when the complainant approached the idling white 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo with Ontario li-
cence, APVF946, the driver immediately sped off. On the first occasion, a hooded sweatshirt covered the driver’s face. On the second occasion, the driver was identified as a female. Keep up the great work on calling in suspicious vehicles and capturing licence plate numbers. With licence plate number, the Ottawa Police Service is able to follow up on suspicious calls. For the Neighborhood Watches and Community Associations, please get the word out to your members to keep an eye out for this suspicious vehicle and call the police dispatcher at 2306211, if it is spotted in your area. Oct. 6 Fourth Line Rd., North Gower: A 38-year-old G2 driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act for having a Blood Alcohol Concentration above zero and was issued a 12-hour suspension, after he was found sleeping in the front seat of his car. Make the right Call: The Rideau/Goulbourn Police Centre is located at 1131 Clapp Lane in Manotick and can be reached at 2361222 ext. 2314.
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– other emergencies, i.e.: suspicious incident or disturbance; • 613-236-1222, ext. 7300 – the O.P.S. call centre, to report a theft, missing person or stolen vehicle; and • 311 – for bylaw dispatch services. Student bylaw services for city parks are now operational. All of these numbers along with other useful information can be found in the red pages at the front of your residential directory.
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Community divided on widening of Prince of Wales Drive TOM COLLINS WEEKENDER STAFF The city is about halfway through its environmental assessment study to widen Prince of Wales Drive, and the community is divided on whether it should happen. The environmental assessment began a year ago and will wrap up next fall. There is a public meeting scheduled for this fall, but details on the time and date have not been released yet.
Havenlea-Chapman Mills resident Bruce Ricketts doesn’t want the road to be expanded. He thinks doubling the road would have more negative consequences than good. “If they do twin Prince of Wales, they’re not solving any problems,” he said. “You’re just moving congestion north. The first thing they have to think about is the consequences. I’m not saying to not twin Prince of Wales, I’m saying look at the consequences.”
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der tremendous pressure to widen Prince of Wales. This is a project that will produce a great deal of debate at the council table.” As residents from the south communities make their way to other parts of the city, it’s important to have a road network designed to handle that traffic, said Desroches. While transit is a key part of the solution to that problem, there is already a capacity issue on Prince of Wales. “Transit alone can’t deal with all the growth,” he said. “This project is off the ground and moving forward.”
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ning.” Other alternatives, according to the city’s open house back in June, include widening Hwy. 416, widening Greenbank Road, widening Woodroffe Avenue and widening Merivale Road. Gloucester-South Nepean Coun. Steve Desroches said the city has contemplated expanding the road for a while. And with the growth of communities in the south and the RCMP headquarters moving to Barrhaven, this has to be looked at now. “It’s an important project,” he said. “We will be un-
On Oct. 25, local youth are invited to meet at Watson’s Mill for an exclusive evening event. Watson’s Mill first ever youth movie night will feature Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. Released in 2005, this full-length animation, rated PG, is a tale of optimism, romance and a very lively
afterlife, told in classic Burton style. Included with their $5 entrance donation, youth will also receive a popcorn snack and soft drink. The evening will end with an after-hours tour of the Mill. The Watson’s Mill Youth Movie Night is brought to the community in partnership with Manotick business Just New Reeleases, located at 5558 Main Street, in Manotick. Says co-owner Jennifer Smith, “we are proud to team up with Watson’s Mill and sponsor this event. We hope this will be the first of many such evenings and that they will inspire others to offer activities geared towards teenage youth.” The Youth Movie Night show time is 7 - 9 p.m. Bring warm blankets! We’ll take care of the rest. Upcoming events include: the Haunted Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Carving, Oct. 25; the Public Paranormal Investigation, Nov. 1; the Christmas Market, Nov. 22, 23, 29, 30 and Dec. 6 & 7. The Carols at Sunset, Dec. 7. Join our E-List for regular news updates and volunteer opportunities: watsonsmillmanotick@rogers.com New members and tour groups welcome. Ghost Hunting at Watson’s Mill! In February 1861, the young wife of co-founder Joseph Currier was visiting the mill for the first time. During the tour, her dress got caught in the whirling machinery, which violently threw her against a post. She died instantly. Today, rumour has it that Ann Crosby Currier still haunts the mill. But does she really? Many visitors claim to have experienced paranormal activity at Watson’s Mill such as sightings, un-
explained chills and uneasy feelings, orbs of light appearing on photographs. The Ottawa Haunting & Paranormal Group (www. ohpg.org) conducted an evening investigation at Watson’s Mill, to see if anything “out of the ordinary” would happen. They came with all their fancy equipment and braved the night. The results of this unique investigation were revealed to a captive audience last year, with OHPG President Daniel Touchette and members of his team explaining the process, the research, the tools of the trade, and even showing actual footage from their last visit to the Mill! Who did they encounter in the basement? Why did it smell of roses on the second floor? Will they ever go back to the attic? How does a paranormal investigation work, anyway? Members of the public are now invited to join the Ottawa Haunting & Paranormal Group for an exclusive annual investigation of Watson’s Mill on Saturday, November 1st, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tickets are currently available for sale at the Mill at $25 each, with proceeds going to the upkeep of Watson’s Mill. The number of tickets is limited: please call 613-692-6455 to get yours soon. History & Hours Watson’s Mill is one of the few remaining operating grist mills in North America and the only industrial heritage site in the City of Ottawa. The Mill is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through October, and open on Saturdays and Sundays in November. The Mill is located at 5525 Dickinson Street, Dickinson Square, Manotick. Free admission and parking on-site.
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Brooks celebrates 30+ years in politics NATHAN JAHN WEEKENDER STAFF
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o what’s the hardest thing of being in public office? Getting re-elected, says Glenn Brooks, the councillor of what is now RideauGoulbourn Ward in the City of Ottawa has witnessed many changes in his more than 30 years of service as a
councillor and mayor. Brooks may not have the most imposing presence, but he exudes a quiet calm and confidence. It becomes evident very early in discussions with Brooks that he thinks — very thoroughly — before speaking and he does his research. He sits in his office overlooking the lawn behind the North Gower Client Services Centre; a view that could lull some into staying on the phones all day. Brooks doesn’t espouse his own values very often, but he makes no bones about the hard work he puts into getting re-elected every term. “I’m not afraid to tell people: I work at it. I work at getting myself re-elected every year,” says Brooks. “Every summer I take an area and I go around and knock on doors. I do it because I enjoy it and I get an opportunity to listen; to meet my constituents on their turf. When you’re on their turf, they can be far more frank than when they come into your office.” But he says the work keeps him young (it must work, as the 70-year-old doesn’t show many signs of his age), but he has seen many changes over the last three decades as Rideau Township, where he served as mayor for nine
years, became Rideau Ward and then Rideau-Goulbourn after the city tried to reorganize its amalgamated wards. Brooks helped take the case to the Ontario Municipal Board where he won and helped maintain Rideau, which he names is his crowning achievement. “When I think back to the Rideau Township days, when agreements were just a handshake and you wrote it
on the back of a cigarette or match case and it was done; now regulations and trying to manage risk, it is very, very complicated and the legislation is very challenging,” said Brooks. “But it’s also very interesting. This job really does keep you young. It keeps you young because it forces you to read and act and interact. And you’re always meeting new people with new ideas and you see people, young people in particular, with a lot of energy and they just don’t know how to channel it. "It gives you an opportunity to get them involved in the process. It’s very exciting.” The youthful exuberance he speaks of shines through as he talks about a few of his numerous achievements; namely keeping Rideau on the map but also his dealings in local village’s secondary plans and his influence on the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) between the United States and the then-Soviet Union. Brooks was personally recognized by former U.S. president Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev for his work involving the INF, which saw the end of nuclear and conventional missiles with "intermediate" range.
However, Brooks makes sure to point out that he wasn’t alone when these things happened: he had help from all corners. “When people ask ‘What is your greatest achievement?’ there’s too many to pick from. Getting elected is one of them. Getting elected is 90 per cent my work,” says Brooks. “The other achievements we talk about are really the community and the councillors: I’m the liaison; I’m the lightning rod. To do these kinds of things on my own, I couldn’t. "It takes a community and it takes community leaders who are interested in their community to step forward.” Brooks also says he would never have reached this point in his life without the staunch support of his family; wife Gail Wallace and children Robb, Beth (Elizabeth) and James. In fact, Brooks celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary with his wife this year. His children have “all left the nest” and produced three grandchildren for Brooks “who are all beautiful and intelligent, of course. And really when you think about this — and every politician will tell you — you couldn’t do it without family support.” Without family support, Brooks likely would never have had the opportunity to witness and be a part of so much change in the region, and in the world, over the last 30 years. “I have seen a lot of changes ... and of those changes some have been better than others. The longevity of a politician really rests with her or her ability to adapt to changes that will take place. "And, as I say, the only constant in the universe is change — it’s going to happen. The question is: 'Are you able to adapt to the changes and hopefully you and the community will be able to manage those changes so that they do not impact in an unreasonable way in the community?'” It’s that strong sense of community and appreciation for grassroots politics that have kept Brooks going strong for 30 years. Whether he’s used his wrestling or judo background to win so many battles Brooks won’t say, but he’s definitely going into the next election, in 2010, as a contender. After that, as he says, "We’ll see." nathan.jahn@metroland.com
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Glenn Brooks, along with his executive assistant Sandra Hodges, took a break from his hectic schedule to participate in a photo shoot at his North Gower office and at Watson's Mill, in Manotick.
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COMMUNITY
RVCA awards gala debut SPECIAL TO THE WEEKENDER
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RESOURCE CENTRE WORKSHOP: The Live and Learn Resource Centre in Osgoode held a workshop last Saturday at the O-YA building. Madison Kennedy was one of the children taking part.
Thirteen finalists in eight categories from three watersheds across Eastern Ontario will be spotlighted at the first-ever Tri-Valley Conservation Awards Gala to be held on Oct. 22, at 7 p.m., in the new Rideau Valley Conservation Centre (corner of Prince of Wales Drive and Rideau Valley Drive) in Manotick. Please consider joining us to shine a little community appreciation on the people who regularly and quietly go about environmental protection not because they have to but because it’s the right thing to do. It’s going to be fun. The gala evening promis-
es to be an exciting mixture of entertainment, good food, conservation-minded people, live music and appreciation of outstanding community environmental work. The 13 finalists are: • Primary Schools Category Drummond Central School, Perth Meadowview Public School, Addison • Intermediate/High Schools Category Fisher Park Public School, Ottawa St Michael Catholic High School, Kemptville • College/University Category Dr Frances Pick, University of Ottawa • Agriculture Category Tom Manley, Homestead Organics, Berwick • Community Groups Category Dundas Environmental Awareness Group, South Mountain Otty Lake Association, Perth • Individuals Category Gaston Patenaude, Berwick Michael Walters, West Carleton • Business Category Long Island Marine,
Kars Ottawa Region Media Group, Ottawa • Municipalities Category Township of Lanark Highlands, Lanark Winners will be announced, photographed, congratulated and everyone will be treated to a thoroughly good time at the gala. A reception following the ceremony is catered by the world-famous Monterey Inn Resort staff. We are asking everyone to consider a $10 gift at the door to help offset the expenses of the evening. All proceeds will be ploughed back in to conservation tree planting in the three watersheds. The Conservation Awards Gala is being organized by a volunteer team from the Mississippi Valley Conservation and Foundation, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and Foundation and South Nation Conservation. For more information or for directions to the Rideau Valley Conservation Centre, please contact Charles Billington at 613-692-3571 ext 1116 or via e-mail at charles. billington@rvca.ca. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the celebration!
CAT OF THE WEEK Billings Estate Bytown Museum Cumberland Heritage Village Museum Diefenbunker Goulbourn Museum Nepean Museum Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum Pinhey’s Point Historic Site Vanier Museopark Watson’s Mill
The 10 museums of the Ottawa Museum Network offer your family a different way to experience Ottawa’s history – a personal one. Explore fascinating sites. Take part in hands-on programs. Hear the stories of the history that happened in your own backyard – and come home with stories of your own. UPCOMING EVENTS
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IT'S A WET JOB, BUT SOMEBODY HAS TO DO IT: Construction crews work on a new foot bridge that spans the ravine in Spratt Park. It is expected to increase safety for children attending Steve MacLean Public School and allow for better connectivity to the park itself. COURTESTY PHOTO
Pride and character come first for Hartsburg By Rob Brodie OttawaSenators.com He has spent a lifetime in hockey, deeply involved with a game that truly remains his sporting passion. But even after nearly 20 seasons spent behind a National Hockey League or major junior bench, Craig Hartsburg still feels a certain excitement each and every day he drives to the arena that serves as his office. “You wake up every day with a challenge,” said the Senators head coach, who has just started into his third NHL tour of duty in Ottawa this season. “Every day is different in this job. You have different challenges. It’s about dealing with problems and finding solutions and to me, that’s exciting.” Hartsburg made two previous NHL stops as a head coach, with the Chicago Blackhawks (1995-98) and Anaheim Ducks (19982001). With the Senators, he inherits perhaps the most talented team he’s ever worked with, but with the added pressure of producing a winner in a hockey-mad Canadian market that won’t accept anything less. “Every situation is different, no matter where you’re coaching,” Hartsburg, 49, said about his newest coaching test. “A lot of things have gone on in this league since I coached before, so there are lots
of changes. For me, I feel very confident and comfortable that this is a great situation, not just for myself but for the entire coaching staff.” The man who guided Team Canada to gold-medal triumphs at the last two world junior hockey championships also believes he’s a better coach now than the guy who stood behind the bench in Chicago and Anaheim. “As a coach, you’re constantly learning and getting better and trying to find new ways and different ways of doing things,” he said. “You’re constantly trying to find different ways to do things and that’s how you improve as a person and as a coach.” While the NHL game has changed in recent years, Hartsburg still believes the same basic values are the keys to any successful team. “It has changed somewhat since the lockout with the style of game,” he said. “But I think the foundation and character of your team is still very important in how you win.” It’s a trademark Hartsburg wants to stamp on the Senators. “There’s some great players here,” he said. “We want to make sure now we have character to go with that. The area we really want to highlight this year is that we’re going to be a team that plays at a high level with skill but, more importantly, we’ve added character people that are going to play for the team. “A big focus for us right away is to try to put that pride back into being a good team and (having) everybody playing for each other. That’s very important to me.”
Ottawa Senators head coach Craig Hartsburg says teamwork and character will be keys to the team’s success this season.
(Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images)
Look Who’s Coming Boston Bruins Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m., CBC
Milan Lucic
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The skinny: The Bruins gave the Montreal Canadiens a battle in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs last spring and hope to extend their rise this season. Ottawa native Marc Savard continues to be a point machine for the Bruins and one of the NHL’s top playmakers, with Marco Sturm and Chuck Kobasew leading the goal brigade. Big things are expected out of Milan Lucic, a rookie standout up front a year ago. Zdeno Chara remains a tower of power on the Boston blue line. The Bruins hope a healthy Manny Fernandez will team up with Tim Thomas to form a solid goaltending duo.
Senators on TV Oct. 17: vs. Phoenix, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet East) Oct. 18: vs. Boston, 7 p.m. (CBC) Oct. 22: vs. Florida, 7 p.m. (TSN) Oct. 24: vs. Anaheim, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet East) Oct. 25: at Toronto, 7 p.m. (CBC)
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COMMENTARY
SHAKE UP AT OTTAWA CITY HALL STEVE DESROCHES
COUNCILLOR GLOUCESTER-SOUTH NEPEAN
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES AT CITY HALL I am pleased to report that steps are underway to improve services at city hall and make our City’s administration less “top heavy.” The City of Ottawa has launched an organizational realignment that will improve the way municipal services are delivered to citizens, strengthen community development and better position the municipality to address the fiscal challenges of the future. As part of the initial staffreduction process, three senior management positions were declared redundant. This new structure will help further a management
Steve Desroches culture focused on the goals of finding efficiencies and continually improving services. In addition, the city has instigated an external administrative support and management hiring freeze, effective immediately. This decision is part of the city’s efforts to achieve $100 million in efficiencies by the year 2010. For more information, please contact my office.
FUEL EFFICIENCY AT OCTRANSPO OCTranspo officials have tabled a plan to reduce their annual 39 million-litre fuel bill. City staff have missed the bus on this plan as it calls for reductions on high ridership routes. Staff need to go back to the drawing board and focus on an fuel plan which reduces low ridership routes, combats speeding buses on our residential streets, reduces senseless engine idling and invests in new technologies. Be assured that I do not support reductions to our most popular community routes. ACCESSIBLE SWINGS TO BE INSTALLED IN MOUNTAIN MEADOWS I am pleased to report that the City of Ottawa will be installing a new set of swings in Mountain Meadows Park that will have accessible seats for special needs children. The swings will be in-
stalled in the spring of 2009. This is another step forward to improving accessibility in the City of Ottawa. SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY The Riverside South Community Association is partnering with the Ottawa 67s for a fun and unique fundraising initiative. We will be selling tickets to the 67s’ Nov. 2, 2 p.m. matinee game against the Owen Sound Attack at a discounted price of $10 per ticket. For more information, please visit www.riversidesouth.org ONE-DAY DEPOT FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE The city is pleased to join forces with Waste Management to host a one-day mobile household hazardous waste collection depot this Saturday. The depot will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
Waste Management, 254 Westbrook Road (off Carp Road, south of Highway 417). This depot provides a convenient way to help keep the environment free of hazardous household waste. Some examples of household hazardous waste include : energy-efficient light bulbs; turpentine; brake fluid; aerosol containers; fire extinguishers; mercury switches; mercury thermometers; pool chemicals; insecticides; stains; wood preservatives; barbecue starters; propane tanks; oven cleaners; disinfectants; herbicides; fungicides; furniture stripper; and, gasoline and window cleaner.
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COMMENTARY
IMPROVING AMBULANCE SERVICE IN RURAL AREAS DOUG THOMPSON COUNCILLOR OSGOODE WARD POLITICAL NEWS Streamlining the city bureaucracy City Manager Kent Kirkpatrick, has begun the process of reducing the City of Ottawa staffing levels. Last week, council approved the elimination of one deputy city manger and two management positions. Mayor O’Brien has called for the elimination of 500 city staff positions in order to bring financial stability to the city. I fully support the efforts of Mayor O’Brien and look forward to more staff cuts without the reduction in service levels to our residents. Ambulance service in rural areas Residents of Osgoode Ward continue to express
Doug Thompson concerns over the response times and ambulance availability in our community. The city has spent millions of dollars on new ambulances and new paramedics over the past few years. A consultant’s report says the city must spend millions more just to keep pace with increased demands and longer waits at hospitals for paramedics to transfer patients. The city target for emergency calls in the rural areas is 16 minutes (average). In fact, the average emergency
response for the first six months in 2008 for the rural areas was 21 minutes and 31 seconds. Compounding the problem is the fact that the ambulances from outside the city are called in as back up in the rural areas. On many occasions, these non-city ambulances routinely get lost. I will continue to demand an immediate solution to the backlog of ambulances at city hospitals. We cannot continue to expose our residents to delayed emergency response times in the rural areas. COMMUNITY NEWS Jets Home Opener This Friday evening, the Metcalfe Junior “B” Jets hockey club will play their first home game of the season. I am honoured to be part of the official face-off ceremonies at 8:15 p.m. at the Metcalfe “Larry Robinson” arena.
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Waste Diversion Strategy
The public is invited to attend a public open house to learn about the strategy, provide comments, raise questions and offer solutions to: 1) Improve IC&I diversion of paper, recyclables, and organics; 2) Improve diversion of construction and demolition materials; 3) Improve data collection of waste generation and diversion efforts; and 4) Identify tools, information, or incentives that would support IC&I diversion efforts. Public Open Houses will be hosted at the following dates and times: SOUTH Monday, October 27 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
EAST Wednesday, October 29 5:30 – 9:00p.m.
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Jean Piggott Hall, City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West
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Orleans Theatre 255 Centrum Blvd.
Family Pumpkin Carving Contest in Metcalfe Keira Kirkpatrick, 10, of Metcalfe, is planning a Family Pumpkin Carving Contest on Oct. 25, at 11 a.m., at the Tea Biscuit Cafe & Studio. The registration fee is $5.00, which will go directly to the Royal Ottawa Hospital’s “You Know Who I Am” Campaign. Please call (613) 8211227 or e-mail crystal@ teabiscuit.ca to sign up by Oct. 24, and then bring your
“Jungle Fever” The Greely Players and Greely Lions Club present their annual Dinner Cabaret fundraising show on Saturday, at the Greely Community Centre. This year’s theme is “Jungle Fever.” Tickets are $45, and are available by calling Marg at (613) 8221136.
Shop for a Cure: 3rd Annual Fundraiser Oct. 25, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. One stop Christmas shopping for a great cause! Join us for afternoon tea. For more information, contact Alison at (613) 821-1085.
Co-operative Nursery School Fundraiser Osgoode Co-operative Nursery School is having
Quote: “It’s better to be a coward for a minute than dead for the rest of your life.”
Rural Family Connections, Inc. AGM Rural Family Connections, Inc., will hold their annual general meeting on Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Metcalfe Council Chambers. All members of Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School, Metcalfe Home Day Care, and Live and Learn Resource Centre, and the general public are invited.
Volunteers Needed: Ovarian Cancer Awards Dinner The 1st Angels in Action Awards Dinner (Curing Ovarian Cancer in the National Capital Region) will be held on November 14th at the Tudor Hall, 3750 North Bowesville Road, Ottawa. For information on volunteering or attending, please contact Linda Laframboise at (613) 826-0906.
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Castor Valley Greening Projects On Sunday, at 12:30 p.m.. at the Sunshelter at Castor Valley Elementary School, there will be an “Open Yard” to celebrate a variety of greening projects. Over $40,000 worth of initiatives (trees, flower beds, shrubs) have been incorporated into the school yard. Local newspapers, TV news crews and local politicians have been invited. The Parent / Teacher Association and the Environment Committee are expecting past and present students, parents and teachers to come and marvel at the significant improvements. For more information, please contact Kim Bates at (613) 821-3033.
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Jets felled by Beavers, prepare for Friday rematch NATHAN JAHN WEEKENDER STAFF The first Sunday afternoon game of the year didn't go well for the Metcalfe Jets, as they dropped a crushing 9-2 decision to the Clarence Beavers "We got hammered," said head coach Larry Bellinger on Tuesday. "Things just fell apart. I don't whether it was the Sunday afternoon or what. It just seemed, especially the older guys, like the guys were pretty flat out there." The way Bellinger describes the game, goalie Alex Huard (who was pulled after 40 minutes of play and replaced with newcomer, Christopher Scrivens) played quite well — the team just
fell to pieces in front of him. The game numbers speak a tale that shows Huard making 19 saves on 27 shots, meaning he allowed eight goals in the 40 minutes he played. "Defensively we didn't play well as a team," said Bellinger. "We gave the puck away and tried to do too much. They capitalized on our mistakes." New Face The Jets have placed goaltender Francis Bourgeois on the trade table after picking up G Christopher Scrivens. Scrivens played for the Stittsville Royals last year and was named to the EOJBHL Metro/Valley All-Star team. Bourgeois departs with an 0-3 record, 15 goals against
(5.00 Goals Against Average) and .873 save percentage, which actually places him ahead of the pack in terms of goaltending numbers. So why the move? Well, for one, Scrivens comes in as a 17-year-old with proven talent under his belt. Bourgeois was older and Huard plays well enough to push for the starting job. "We're looking into the future," said Bellinger. "There were some internal issues that we are dealing with." What those issues are he wouldn't say. Home Opener Six games, and a month, into the season and the Jets finally get to play on their home rink. Their long-awaited home-
opener is tonight (Friday), at 8:15 p.m., at the Larry Robinson Arena, in Metcalfe. The Jets play the Beavers in the second half of the team's home-and-some series against their division rivals. "They're a very good team and we play them quite of-
ten," said Bellinger. "We're going to do our best to give them a better game, that's for sure." After playing the Beavers tonight, the Jets stay at home for Sunday's matchup against the Gatineau Mustangs. The Jets' lone win this season has come from a 7-5
drubbing of the Mustangs on Oct. 3. Osgoode Ward Councillor Doug Thompson will be among the local dignitaries on hand for the ceremonial puck drop. nathan.jahn@metroland. com
OTTAWA SOUTH COMMUNITY EVENTS To have your non-profit community listing appear in this feature email drew.headrick@metroland.com Seniors Resource Fair on Saturday, October 18th, at 1131 Clapp Lane, Manotick: 10 am to 1 pm. All are welcome to this free event, where health and social service agencies will present information on programs and services. Light refreshments will be provided. Osgoode St. James United Church Anniversary service. Sunday October 19 at 11 am. Guest speaker is Andrew Hyde, Youth and Young Adult Minister, Ottawa Presbytery. Pot luck luncheon following the service. All welcome. Halloween Bash - Kids ages 2.5 to 10 years of age are invited to join us on October 25 from 9:00am - 12:30pm in the Osgoode Public School gym. Wear your costume and have some Halloween fun making crafts, playing games and venturing through the haunted house. Cost is $5/child or $10/family. All proceeds go to the Osgoode Cooperative Nursery School. Thanks to our sponsors ~ Miller’s Farm & Market and Robinson’s Your Independent Grocer. Oct. 25 Halloween dance 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Pierce’s Corner Hall 3048 Pierces Road North Gower. Music by the Country Hill Band, costume judging at 9:30 p.m. and midnight lunch. For tickets call 489-3776. ISLE IN THE RIVER REVIEW THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS! Isle in the River Review Theatre Company presents the comedy “Squabbles”. Performances are at the Osgoode Community Centre, November 7th-November 15th. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for senior/students. Our Dinner Theatre will be held on November 8th. Tickets are $28.00 for patrons and $40.00 for non-patrons. For information contact our box office at 613-860-1291 or our website itrtheatrecompany.com.
N. JAHN / WEEKENDER STAFF
GOING TO THE NET: Centre Simon Johns lies on the ice after going hard to the net against the Stittsville Royals in action last month.
JETS'
HOME-GAME SCHEDULE
The Metcalfe Jets have started the 2008/2009 season. Support the Jets by coming to their home games, purchasing a Jets Lottery ticket or sponsoring them. Home Game Schedule 2008/2009 Date Visitor Friday, Oct 17 Clarence Sunday, Oct 19 Gatineau Friday, Oct 24 Perth Sunday, Oct 26 Ottawa Canadians Friday, Oct 31 Arnprior Sunday, Nov 2 Gatineau Friday, Nov 7 Shawville Sunday, Nov 9 Ottawa West Sunday, Nov 16 Ottawa Canadians Friday, Nov 21 Stittsville Sunday, Nov 23 Ottawa West Sunday, Nov 30 Renfrew Sunday, Dec 14 Ottawa Canadians Sunday, Dec 21 Carleton Place Friday, Jan 2 Clarence Sunday, Jan 4 Gatineau Friday, Jan 9 Ottawa Canadians Friday, Jan 16 Ottawa West Friday, Jan 23 Clarence Friday, Jan 30 Clarence
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Rideau Community Support Services is recruiting volunteer drivers, program leaders and assistants to help with its many existing and new programs in the Manotick, Kars, North Gower and Richmond areas. Schedules and commitments are flexible. Please contact Bev at 613 692-4697 for additional information on volunteer opportunities. Lupus Support Groups...Are you a patient and looking for a place to discuss the challenges of living with Lupus?? Ottawa has three support groups that meet monthly in different parts of the city. There are also family education evenings at the Ottawa General/Riverside Campus. For information contact: lupusottawa@rogers.com for afternoon meetings; lupusottawawest@gmail.com for west end evening meetings; lupusyouthottawa@gmail.com for the youth support group or call Lupus Ontario at 1-877-240-1099 www.lupusontario.org or www.lupuscanada. org. for additional information 255249 MERRICKVILLE Diabetes – ONE STEP EDUCATION PROGRAM – Starts Monday, Oct. 27th in Merrickville. 1:30 – 3:30. Free service presented by Rideau Valley Diabetes Services. You must register by calling 613-284-2558 or 1-877-321-4500.
Delila’s
HAIR CUTTING SERVICES
Professional hair stylist/barber will come to your home at your convenience and cut your hair.
• Over 15 years experience in cutting, coloring, perming and highlighting, • Excellent barber for men’s and boys hair cuts. • First Time Promotional Specials
For more info call Delila at -. References available.
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HYNDMAN: In memory of a dear friend, Lloyd, who passed away on October 18, 2006. He had a nature you could not help loving, And a heart purer than gold; And those who knew and loved him, His memory will never grow old. Dorothy
FOR SALE
WEDDINGS & BAPTISMS, Civil or Christian, location of your choice. Also small weddings, weekdays, my home, $100. The Reverend Alan Gallichan. 613726-0400.
ALTRAMATIC BEDS: 54” double, cost new $4,500.; 39” single, cost new $3,200. with remote controls and warranty. Phone 613-258-2889.
Social Announcements • Births • Deaths • Thank You • Stags • Engagements • Weddings • Anniversaries • Graduations • Birthdays
CANOE AND KAYAK FALL CLEARANCE SALE!!! Best blow out sale prices EVER on canoes, kayaks - All new/used, and factory seconds in stock. Shop for Christmas Save for Spring. Ottawa Valley Canoe and Kayak. 4245 Hwy 17 W, Antrim - Ext 169 from 417 w, visit web site http.\\ovck.com or call 613-832-2569
FOR SALE CEDAR HEDGE Trees, farm grown, these are not bush or swamp cedars. SUPER FALL SPECIAL .99 A FOOT Ian’s Evergreen Plantation, Growing & Selling Trees for 27 Years. 613-253-0086 or our website: iansevergreen.on.ca
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE SALE: Dig your own trees for fall planting at the Osgoode Tree Farm. Plantation is open Saturdays, 9:00am - 5:00pm until mid-October at 5647 Dalmeny HOT TUB (SPA) Covers- (Regional Road #4) beRideau River Best Price. Best quality. tween All shapes and colours. Road (#19) and Stagecoach Road (#25). 613Call 1-866-585-0056. 826-2960. www.thecoverguy.ca
Kemptville Advance Kemptville Weekender Ottawa South Weekender
Call: 613-591-2431 Fax: 613-591-8503 Email: danny.boisclair@metroland.com
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
FOR SALE LOAD RITE ski doo/boat trailer, 5’ 3” wide, 16’ long. For boats 10’ to 15’, $750. Call 613-2694247.3 MOBILITY SCOOTER BLOW OUT SALE!! Up to $600.00 off select models. Call SILVER CROSS for all your mobility needs. 613-231-3549 TRUCK CAP fits a GM truck with 6’ 6” box. 1 year old, like new, beige. Price negotiable. 613257-1362.
VEHICLES AWESOME WINTER CAR 2001 Subaru Outback Wagon. All wheel drive, 5 sp standard, heated seats. E-tested, certified, new disc brakes, tires, 4 winter tires on rims. High km but excellent mechanical and body. Jade green $4000 obo 613-7203186
HWY 43E to Development Rd or HWY 31S Follow the signs to Dundela Web: c360.ca/iroquois/smyths
A booklet of commemorative verses is available at this newspaper. We sincerely hope it will prove to be of service to readers who are desirous of selecting a suitable verse for their In Memoriam.
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2008 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 4x4 Great Hunting Bike. 4-Wheeler Camo, passenger seat, foot pegs and many extras. Must sell**Going to school and need the Cash. $11000 or Best Offer Call 613432-3714 after 7 pm evenings
100 - 400 ACRES available for Deer / Bear hunting -Bow and / or rifle for November and December. Information or to book 613-639-0843
IN THE CARE OF TOMPKINS FUNERALHOME 63 GARDEN STREET GANANOQUE K7G 2T8 (613) 382-3088
HUNTER SAFETY/Canadian Firearm Safety Courses. Held throughout the Valley all year. Organize a group, get your’s free. Gift certificates available, competitive pricing, Dave Arbour, 613-257-7489. www.valleysportsman show.com
READY TO GO CEDAR DECKING......$0.99 FT
Winchester Flooring and Upper Canada Wood Products
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2724 County Rd 31, Phone Number: (613) 774-7078
BOARDING. TLC for smaller dogs. My home. Retired breeder. $20 daily. Marg 613-721-1530.
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Suddenly in Kingston on Friday October 3, 2008, at the age of 44. Beloved daughter of Judy Vahey and the late Daniel Marquardt. Loving mother of Hayley Lynch. Dear sister of Donna Marquardt. Cherished aunt of Kyle and Dana. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Mary’s Cathedral, 279 Johnson Street Kingston on Saturday October 18 at 10:30 am. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the St. Mary’s Cathedral would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.tompkinsfuneralhome.ca
Friday Oct 31 9am - 7pm, Saturday Nov. 1 9am - 5 pm and Sunday 10am -3pm Come early for best selection, and while supplies last
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SPACE
FIRST AID FOR DOGS and Cats: 2.5 hours of jam packed info presented by Registered Veterinary Technician. To register 1-877-8387587(VETPLUS). Or shannon@vettechplus.com or www.vet techplus.com/firstaid
FLORIDA, VENICE 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully equiped. Adult Community. $1800.00 per month 613-256-3746
HEATED WAREHOUSE space for rent. 613-836-6637
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Home For Sale in historic Merrickville - Circa 1800’s charming home. Many upgrades; new furnace, new oil tank, new windows, central air, etc. 3 bedrooms plus den. $239,000. Immediate possession or negotiable closing date. Call 613558-8940 or czaine@hotmail.com
FOUND: COMPLIMENTS. Tons. No , actually make that heaps. Ready to lose weight FIREWOOD and find some of your own? Go to herbalmag- STITTSVILLE 3 bedroom semi. Open main ALL CLEAN dry split ic.com consisting of ceramic hardwood, ready to burn entrance, hardwood REAL ESTATE $130/face cord tax inFOR SALE floors, 9ft ceilings, gas clu.(approx. 4’ x 8’ x fireplace, large kitchen, 16”). Reliable, free deliv15 min from Kanata-10 Energy Star appliances. ery to Nepean, Kanata, min to Almonte 96ac True garden doors open Stittsville, Richmond, zoned marginal resource onto lit landscape backManotick, half orders - subdivision classifica- yard. No through street available. 613-223-7974. tion. Modernized 3 bed- in Crossing Bridge EsCLEAN DRY SEA- room house immaculate tates. Call original ownoverlooking ers at 831-7799 SONED firewood, hard condition maple, kindling Coady Creek. Absoluteavailable, delivery in- ly beautiful surroundings. LOTS AND cluded. Phone 613-489- Most Pleasant settings ACREAGE you will ever fi nd. 3705. $495,000 613-622-7913 FIRST TIME BUYERS. 2 WATERFRONT resiHORSE SUPPLIES Why rent when you can dential parcels on South AND BOARDING own? Free list of homes Nation River, at South 8.4 acres, available with no money Mountain. down, $1500/month or 692ft of frontage, $64, BLACKCREEK less. www.OttawaNe- 000; 4.7 acres, 311ft STABLES frontage, $39, 000. 613will care for horses wHomeBuyers.com Free 989-2017. recorded line 1-800-free. Looking for #ID 1051 suitable horses to 280-3527 REAL ESTATE teach young riders. Coldwell Banker SaraFOR SALE Phone (613-355- zen Realty. 7403) regarding qualification. We also purchase. Blackcreek offers boarding, unequalled indoor facilities, 30 minutes South of downtown $249,900 Ottawa. Contact 613725-7707 or 613-2582512. Blackcreekstables.ca
HUNTING
Sale
PETS
5558 MEADOWBROOK DR, IROQUOIS Beautiful brand new, almost completed 2 storey home in the new Meadowbrook Subdivision. You must see this one today. Call for your private viewing. $184,900
Bungalow, near Bishop’s Mills, 4 bedroom. $1,200 per month + utilities. Includes appliances, detached garage. Large lot. 613-2299915.
KANATA Available Immediately 3 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 baths, 2 appliances, unfinished basement, one parking spot. $965 per month plus utilities. 613-831-3445 613-257-8629
KEMPTVILLE, December 1, two bedroom house on Kemptville Creek, inground pool, $1,010. plus utilities. Phone 613-258-1614 or 613-987-9934.
HOUSES WANTED WANTED 1 BEDROOM apartment in vicinity of Leitrim/Greely/Manotick area. Clean and quiet, Excellent references. Phone 613-558-3548
APARTMENTS FOR RENT FURNISHED 2 & 3 BEDROOM UNITS. Ideal for temporary accommodations (house building, employment, etc). Lakeside country setting. Co muting distance to Kanata. Monthly. 613-2674450, 1-888-983-6333. JUST RENOVATED RICHMOND Lovely, large, sunny, main floor 1 bedroom apartment. Private, free parking. $800/month. November 1st. 613-838-4564
10292 GLEN STEWART RD. SOUTH DUNDAS Great location close to the 416. 8+ acre hobby farm with 2 stall barn and 1700 sq ft bungalow. Needs some tlc. If you are handy this one might be for you. $239,900
11919 STRADER HILL RD. WILLIAMSBURG Large country home with stunning landscaping, large garage/ workshop, in-law suite or apartment. If you need room to spread out this one might be for you.
Are you looking for a lot to build your dream home on???? ENGLISH ROAD SOUTH DUNDAS 200’ x 275’ $35,000 COUNTRY LOT LAKESHORE DR. IROQUOIS 105’ x 209’ $46,900 RIVERVIEW LOT FLETT ST CARDINAL 85’ x 107’ $89,900 RIVERFRONT LOT
Loretta Anderson www.min-com.com
613-652-2929
HOUSES FOR RENT
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CRAWFORD: In loving memory of dear parents, John (Dec. 1976), Pearl (Sept. 1999), sisters Helen Porter (1983) and Heather Cottingham (Oct. 2003). Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day; No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts you are always there. Lovingly Harold, Jean, Joan and families.
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LARGE TWO bedroom apartment available immediately in Oxford Station, $775. per month plus utilities. First, last and references required. Call 613-293-4575, 10am-1pm or 5pm-8pm. ONE BEDROOM apartment, Kemptville, first and last month required, $650.00 plus hydro. Bright, clean, quiet. Available November 1. Call 613-258-1262.
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ANTIQUE FURNITURE REFINISHING & REPAIRS. J&D Antiques. Free estimates and pickup. Jill or Don, 613-2641918. www.jdantiques.ca
CARPENTRY, REPAIRS, REC ROOMS, MORTGAGES & DECKS, etc. ReaLOANS sonable rates, 25 years 613-832$$MONEY$$ CONSOLI- experience. DATE DEBTS, mortgag- 2540 or 613-299-4335. es to 100%, no income, CERTIFIED MASON; bad credit OK! The MortChimney Repair & Resgage Centre 1-888-307toration, cultured stone, 7799. parging, repointing.
MUSIC/DANCING INSTRUCTION VIOLIN LESSONS Experienced, friendly, qualified teaching. All ages welcome. Teaching Suzuki, Fiddle, RCM, Playing by Ear and Theory. Kathleen at 613266-5839 or 613-7213526. WORLD CLASS DRUMMER (of Five Man Electrical Band) is now accepting students. Private lessons, limited enrollment, free consultation. Call Steve, 613-8315029. www.stevehollingworth.ca
TUTORING ADULTS: Improve your French conversation or pass your government exams the fun way! Children: Become bilingual! Drama, Conversation and Homework Help. Fast Forward French 613-599-4226 or
Brick, block & stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. Work guaranteed. 613-2500290.
CHIMNEY REPAIR & RESTORATION. Brick & stonework. Workmanship guaranteed. Free estimates. Call Jim, 613291-1228
Quality Workmanship Guaranteed Free Estimates Fully Insured All Types of Roofing Repairs Welcome 20 years’ experience
Phone
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• CARPENTRY • PLUMBING • KITCHEN & BATH RENOVATIONS • ELECTRICAL*
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5 Year Warranty Duct Cleaning
15th Year • References
613-822-6917
What do YOU need to get done today?
DRYWALL-INSTALLER TAPING & REPAIRS. Framing, electrical, full basements. Installation& stippled ceiling repairs. Installation of decks and minor plumbing repairs. 25 years experience. Workmanship guaranteed. Chris, 613-8395571
*Performed by ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractors
Independently Owned and Locally Operated
ROOFING
Residential Shingle Specialist Quality Workmanship Fully Insured Free Estimates Repairs Welcome Written Guarantee JEFFREY MARTIN 613-838-7859 • martinjeffrey@rogers.com
FRANCHISES
Top of the line PAINTING Complete Home Interiors Exteriors:
handymanconnection.ca
JM
Dial-aPainter As low as $6500/room
DRYWALL PAINTING CERAMIC TILE GENERAL HOME REPAIRS
613-723-5021
insured & bonded
COMPUTER SERVICES; Trouble shooting, virus removal, tune-ups. Known for our excellent service & customer satisfaction. On site, anytime. Larry Sabo, 613592-8485.
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INSIDE WINTER STORAGE 12,000 sqft building 200’x60’. Vehicles, boats, campers, RV’s, all form of equipment. For info 613-9892594 cell / 613-2233224. 10744 Cameron Rd, RR#3 Winchester.
A+ DJs TREE SERVICE; hedge trimming & fertilizing. Tree removals & pruning. Full service property maintenance. Seniors discounts. Please call 613-7210660 for a free estimate.
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WELDING CLASSES Welding made fast & easy. Small evening classes, hands on experience, learn cutting techniques, arc welding, M.I.G., and theory, certificate course, tax deTWO BEDROOM apart- ductible. 432-7932. ment available October 1st. Edgetown ApartCHILDCARE ments, Kemptville. RefAVAILABLE erences required. Phone 613-264-8439 HOME CHILDCARE. Mom of 3, Shirley’s ROOM Brook area/Brookside. FOR RENT Full/part time; all ages. Smoke free. ExperiKANATA large room, inenced with references. cludes everything. Fe613-271-9047 male preferred. Indoor Parking. No Smoking, No pets. $500.00. First SERVICES and Last. 613-599-9985.
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TWO BEDROOM apartment available December 1, in secure adult only building, no pets. First and last required. $785. per month. Phone 613-989-2100.
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FLOORING Professional installation, refinishing and repair of wood floors. Also ceramic, decks and carpentry work. In business since 1999. BBB Honour roll member. Call Michael at 613-435-1908
KANATA PAINTING RENOS. Contracting Commercial/Residential, Custom Home & New Home Construction. Minor Renovations, Interior & Exterior Painting. Drywall Installation & Repairs. 26 Years Experience. Call Bruce, 613-2983589.
MELVIN’S INTERIOR PAINTING; Professional work. Reasonable rates, honest & clean. Free estimates. References available. 613-8312569, 613-355-7938 (cell). NO JOB TOO SMALL.
SERVICES
NOTICE
SSB CARPET INSTALLATION New, re-stretch, stairs, basements and repairs. Call 613-6975516
CHRISTMAS IN OCOTBER CRAFT SALE October 18 & 19; 10:00am to 4:00, Stittsville Community Centre. 10 Warner Colpitts. Elevator available. Fund Raiser for Astomy Support Group and friends of abandoned pets. 613836-1791
STAR LIGHT HOME RENOVATIONS Renovation Specialist, Custom Bathrooms, Kitchens, Rec Rooms, Decks, Doors & Trims. WE DO IT ALL! 30 years of experience. Call 613-292-0954 starlighthomes @gmail.com WILL PICK UP & REMOVE any unwanted cars, trucks, boats, snowmobiles, lawntractors, snowblowers, etc. Cash paid for some. Peter, All Purpose Towing. 613-797-2315, 613-560-9042 www.allpurpose.4-you.ca
DUNROBIN COMMUNITY CENTRE accepting tenders for 2008-2009 ice making and maintenance. All tenders must be received by 9:00pm, October 23, 2008. For more information see www.dunrobincommunity.com
OSGOODE LEGION $$$ SECURITY Bingo, Main Hall, 3284 GUARDS $$$ Sunstrum St., Osgoode. No Experience Needed. Every Thursday evening, Full Training Offered 7pm sharp. 613-228-2813 www.ironhorsegroup.com STITTSVILLE LEGION HALL, Main Street, eve**BE ADVISED THAT ry Wednesday, 6:45p.m. NO ONE MAY ASK YOU FOR YOUR SOGARAGE SALES CIAL INSURANCE YARD SALES NUMBER UNLESS THEY ARE PAYING OCT. 18, 9:00am to YOU TAXABLE IN4:00pm. Too many items COME OR YOU PAY to list. 103 Latourell TAXES TO THEM. Road, from Kemptville east on Hwy. #43, south BRITE N SHINE Cleanon 22, left on Latourell. ers looking for full-time
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613-591-2431 COMPANIONS AUCTIONS EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER willing to do light housekeeping, meals or be a companion for your loved one. At your home or in the hospital. Reasonable Rates Call 613-292-3021
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS PROFESSIONAL Home Renovations. Basem e n t s / D e c k s / Fe n c e s . Framing/Finishing, Kitchens/Bathrooms. Repairs/Maintenance. Fully insured & guaranteed. For honest, friendly & reliable service call Russell for a free estimate 613286-6569
PERSONALS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? For information call Al-anon, 613-258-3049 Al-ateen 613-860-3431.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Do you want to stop drinking? There are no dues or fees for A.A. Membership. The only requirement is a desire NOTICE to stop drinking. Phone 613-258-4891 or 613**PLEASE BE AD826-1980. VISED** There are NO refunds on Classified retired gentleman finanAdvertising, however we cially self sufficient are happy to offer a would like to meet a lady credit for future Classi- between 59 to 66 that fied Ads, valid for 1 year, enjoys golfing, biking, under certain circum- dancing and dining out stances. 613-290-6376
**RECEIPTS FOR CLASSIFIED WORD BINGO ADS MUST BE REQUESTED AT THE KANATA LEGION BINTIME OF AD BOOK- GO, Sundays, 1:00pm. ING** 70 Hines Road. For info, 613-592-5417. **WORD AD COPY TAKEN BY PHONE IS K A N ATA - H A Z E L D E A N GUARANTEED LION’S CLUB BINGO. SEND A LOAD to the NOT dump cheap. Clean up FOR ACCURACY. For Dick Brule Community guaranteed wording Centre, 170 Castlefrank clutter, garage-sale, leftover’s or leaf and yard please fax your word ad Road, Kanata. Every or email it to us. waste. 613-256-4613 Monday, 7:00pm.
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COMPANIONS
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY FIELD TRIPS
JOANNE & JULIE’S HELPING HANDS SENIORS
Do you need help around the house, running errands or just a bit of company? We can help! We are both Teacher’s Assistants at a private school with some extra time for you. Give us a call. For the north west end call Julie at (613)371-4375 or For the south east end call Joanne at (613)293-0976
FIREARMS AUCTION Saturday, Oct. 25 10:00am at Switzer’s Auction Centre, 35414 Highway 62 South, Bancroft, ON Over 250 new and used Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, A m mu n i t i o n , Crossbows, Antique Rifles, Muskets, Pistols, Knives, Bayonets, Hard & Soft Cases, Scope Mounts, Sights, Reloading Equip., Accessories, Etc. See Our Complete Listing At: www. switzersauction.com and Check Back For Regular Updates. We still have room for your quality consignments in this and future sales. Paul Switzer Auctioneer/ Appraiser 1-613-332-5581, 1-800-694-2609 or email: info@ switzersauction.com
WORK WANTED MAN WITH Tractor with PTO and 3 point hitch will help with Fall Crops etc. 613-8214601
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Professional photographer/instructor Jeff Ryan, is hosting nature photography field trips with emphasis on visual design/camera technique. Visit www.jeffryan-photog raphy.com for information
TENDERS
BINGO
or part-time house cleaners. must have own transportation. good salary, pls call Maria at 613-298-4352 and leave a message. CONSTRUCTION LABORERS required immediately. Must have own Transportation, Driver’s License, WHMIS, Fall Protection & Confined Space. $18/hr. Phone 613-2232303. DRIVERS REQUIRED FOR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DELIVERY - reliable vehicle required. Call 613-224-3330 ext. 226 for more information. EARN EXTRA income! carrier contractors needed for early am newspaper home delivery in kanata and stittsville. 7 days/week. vehicle a must. $500$950+/MONTH. 613592-9786. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!! To assemble products, stuffing envelopes, mailing/processing circulars, on-line computer work available. Up to $1,500/week, no experience needed! Free information at www.Jobs-WorkConnection.com Reference 3-100. HOUSE CLEANING Company presently seeking supervisor-manager, full-time. Must have car. $11.00/hour + $250/month car allowances. 613-860-0436. Career and franchise opportunities available. LOOKING FOR experienced window installers, carpenters and general labourers for local renovation company. Fax resume to 613-258-9038, or drop off to R & S Windows, Kitchen & Bath, 216 VanBuren St., Kemptville.
MOTION WORKS PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE Part Time PHYSIOTHERAPY AIDE Busy Physiotherapy Clinic is seeking a physiotherapy Aide Days/Evenings. Do you qualify to join our team? Must have; proven ability to get work done. Exellent organizational skills. Professional friendly workplace. Specific job training provided. Send your resume to: jobs@motionworks physio.ca
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ONE PERSON required for light housekeeping in exchange for lodging and board. 613-836-2623 OTTAWA’S LARGEST Landscaping Company pays $100-$500 DAILY for outdoor Summer work. Hiring honest, energetic individuals to fill our many Summer positions. Email: springmasters@ hotmail.com PROJECT COORDINATOR Organized & responsible? Have a great attitude? Enjoy people? RetailTrack Mystery Shopping needs someone immediately for our Kanata office,15-20 flexible hours a week, to help coordinate our field team. No experience required, knowledge of Word, Excel are important, and bilingualism a must. Email your resume to margo@retailtrack.com. REVERA HEALTH SERVICES is now hiring casual positions for housekeepers for all areas of the city. Car asset. Please fax 613-7282493 or email joannetapp@reveraliving.com SERVICE MANAGER/TECHNICIAN required for a growing 6Bay Service Dept in Arnprior. Automotive electrical and diagnostic knowledge important. Attitude and work ethic a must. Marine and/or RV experience an asset. Email resume to atctrucks@yahoo.ca or fax to 613-623-0341 SNOW TRACTOR OPERATORS NEEDED!! Weekly or hourly pay. Must be available 24/7 in snow season. Apply by calling 613-288-2633 or fax to 613-224-3828 WANT out of your office job? CEO income. Work from home. Wendy 1-800-801-8948 WEDDING AND EVENT Planner/Salesperson required immediately at AJ’s Catering, Metcalfe, Ontario. Call or forward resume to ajscater ing@sympatico.ca, 613821-1145.
Web site www.adecco.ca
for Thursday/FridayDelivery of Community Newspapers.
FT day-time hours Monday to Friday New night-time shifts available Must have grocery experience Send your resume to career@secomplus.com
Please call or forward name to: Fred Guy at fred.guy@metroland.com.net
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Helicopter Transport Services (Canada) Inc. P.O. Box 250, Carp ON, K0A 1L0
Accounts Payable Clerk
THERE’S ALWAYS A SPACE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Responsible for the Accounts Payable position along with reception relief duties. Minimum of 2 years experience. Must be organized and able to multi-task in a fast pace environment. Experience with Accpac/Windows and Bilingualism would be assets. The position offers a pleasant, professional work environment, competitive salary, and group benefits.
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Getting a regular mammogram part of the healthy lifestyle DR. VERNA MAI SPECIAL TO THE WEEKENDER Today in Ontario, approximately 63 per cent of women aged 50-69 have regular breast screening mammograms every two years. So why aren’t more women getting screened? My doctor hasn’t suggested it. You don’t have to wait for your doctor to suggest breast screening. Raise the topic yourself with your doctor or if you are 50 or over, you can make an appointment to be screened at an Ontario Breast Screening Program site. No doctor’s referral is needed. The best time to go for breast screening is when you feel fine and you do not have any breast problems. Going for regular mammography can help find small breast cancers years before you would notice any signs or symptoms. When breast cancer is caught early, the rates of suc-
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mild pain relief pill, such as the kind you would take for a headache, about one hour before the appointment. Talk to you doctor. • Some experts suggest having less caffeine for two weeks before the appointment to help reduce tenderness. Mammography is the gold standard in breast screening, it is still the most effective tool for detecting breast cancer early in most women. Many studies have shown that regular mammograms for women aged 5069 reduce deaths from breast
cancer by up to a third. What should I know about breast screening, should I be getting screened for anything else? Every woman should be familiar with how their breasts look and feel. If you notice any changes, such as: a lump or dimpling, changes in your nipple, or fluid leaking from your nipple, skin changes or redness that don’t go away or any other changes, talk to your doctor. Keep in mind that most changes are not cancerous, but should be checked right away. Every year as part of your
regular health checkup you should have a physical breast exam by a doctor or nurse and if you are 50 or older, have a mammogram. All women who have ever had any sexual contact need to have regular Pap tests to find cell changes in the cervix early, before they become cancer. With regular Pap tests and the HPV vaccine, it is possible to prevent cervical cancer. Both men and women 50 and over should be screened every two years for colorectal cancer using a Fecal Oc-
cult Blood Test or FOBT. People at increased risk for colorectal cancer (i.e. with a parent, sibling or child with colorectal cancer) should be screened for colorectal cancer by colonoscopy starting at age 50, or 10 years earlier than the relative’s age at diagnosis, whichever comes first. Make sure to talk to your doctor to determine if you are at increased risk for any of these diseases. For more information on breast, cervical and colorectal screening please visit: www.cancercare.on.ca.
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MANY RELATIVES COME TO ENJOY THE DAY It’s the perfect place for pre-dinner cocktails and après-dinner coffee, as we watch Donkey leading the sheep around the pasture. We set up three long fold away tables in the living room, and three in the TV room. 22 adults sit in the living room, and 18 “young folk”, aged 13 to 20-something, are seated in the TV room. We set the tables with three sets of china. I cut flowers from the garden: bright orange Chinese lanterns and red and yellow chrysanthemums that I planted after our wedding last August. There is symbolism in that bouquet. I had to live in Asia for a few years before I really knew where home was. It’s here. I found it. Back where I started. I am so very thankful that life has led me to this place. I am thankful that we are healthy, and that we have enough. That’s all we
need. Life on a farm is dramatic and calm, exciting and peaceful. We spend a lot of time fully engrossed in the weather. Making sure the animals are comfortable. And the hay is dry. Being outside this much forces you to appreciate the wonders of nature around you. The night sky this Thanksgiving was amazing, wasn’t it? A quilted cotton-cloudy sky surrounded a Harvest moon. It was incredibly beautiful. Back to the dinner. We raised our own turkeys this year. Even the kids notice the difference in the taste with a farm-fresh turkey. The Farmer (who is also chief cook in all of our dinners) set the alarm for 3:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Sunday. I got up with him, the dutiful Farmwife. Halfasleep, he thought he would give instruction without speaking. I attempted to follow his telepathic direction, peeling and quartering Macintosh apples, measuring
out raisins and chopping onions and dried apricots. The Farmer struggled to free the legs of the 35-lb turkey from its trusses. I suggested he rub the cavity of the bird with salt. He looked at me, saying nothing. I shrugged my shoulders. “I don’t know why. My mother does it.” The Farmer held the heavy bird while I stuffed the cavity with the crouton-and-driedfruit stuffing. I couldn’t help thinking, as we struggled with the awkward beast, of the movie where Mr. Bean gets the turkey stuck on his head as he looks for his lost watch. I decided to take my wedding rings off, just in case. When we could cram no more stuffing in the bird, we tied its legs together with waxed string and heaved it into the special roasting pan from C.A. Paradis. In order to fit this large bird in the oven, we take the top rack out and place the bottom one on the lowest ridge. We even had a few
inches to spare. Next year, we’re doing a 40-pounder. Here comes the Farmer’s secret to roast turkey perfection (don’t tell him I told you): the oven is turned up to 450 degrees for the first hour. This seals in the juices. The catch is, you have to be awake for that hour, unless you have a computerized stove that will reset the temperature after sixty minutes. We don’t. So we sat up for an hour at 4 a.m., sipping herbal tea and discussing our teenagers. I was reminded of when I used to wake up at 4 a.m. to feed my newborn babies. Life goes so fast. At 5, we turned the turkey down to 325 degrees and went back to bed. Our first guests arrived at 11. Each guest brought a dish to add to the meal. A new addition to the feast this year, which brought back memories of Asia, were the dumplings prepared by nephew Bruce’s Chinese girlfriend, Jessica.
We served appetizers on the porch and lent rubber boots to the people who wanted to go for a hike in the barnyard. Nephews and nieces from the city took their girlfriends and boyfriends out to meet the animals. Donkey was in fine form, standing at the fence and hee-hawing at the humans, nodding his head up and down, begging for a snack. He was rewarded with an apple. A little later, I took a bucket of sweet feed out to the cows. Donkey followed me. I gave him a garbagecan lid full of the candy, and he hoovered it up in a few seconds. Our eldest, Milena, tiptoed out to the barnyard in her short skirt and high-heeled boots. I pointed out the “landmines” that the sheep had strategically placed throughout the yard, but she didn’t seem to care. She was interested in Donkey, who was trying to reach his short snout down to the bottom of the long, narrow bucket.
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He got the bucket stuck on his head. We laughed and took several photos. He dropped the bucket and looked at us. Cocking his ears, he summed up the loud reaction. And then he decided he would do it again. Milena put the bucket handle between his teeth, and he swung it back and forth. Again he was rewarded with a burst of laughter from his human audience. He liked the attention, so he did it a few more times. He nibbled on the boots of his hecklers. When we got bored and turned to walk back toward the house, Donkey snorted at us. He didn’t want the game to end. The “kids” started a game of touch football, and Donkey moved toward the gate where he could comment on their skills with the occasional hee-haw. I wonder what he would have done if we had let him in to play. It was such a beautiful day.