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Closed-door meeting narrows options to 3 COUN. THOMPSON MEETS WITH MUNICIPAL, PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS IN HOPES OF FINDING A SOLUTION TO LYNNWOOD GARDEN'S WATER NATHAN JAHN WEEKENDER STAFF

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THAT'S ONE HIP SANTA: Santa Claus made his rounds on Saturday afternoon as he made stops in Osgoode and Manotick for both village's annual Christmas parades. Kids of all ages lined the streets to get a glimpse as the Big Man rolled past. For more photos, see Pages 6 and 14.

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Tuesday afternoon representatives from the City of Ottawa, the Ministry of Environment (MOE), Golder Associates, Osgoode Ward Coun. Doug Thompson and Lynnwood Gardens Trailer Park met to hammer out solutions to the water issues plaguing the mobile home park.

Representatives from Lisa MacLeod's office, MPP for Nepean-Carleton, and Killam's Mike Anderson couldn't make it due to the weather.

The closed-door meeting was the result of a November meeting of the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) where Thompson’s motion to find a solution was passed unanimously.

ARAC then assigned city rural officer Derrick Moodie with the task of finding options and reporting them to ARAC. But recent developments have thrown a cloud over what would have been a completely hopeful meeting: Killam Properties, the company that owns the park, is taking legal action against seven of the residents who haven’t paid for ongoing wa-

ter tests at the park.

That is because “the end product isn’t worth anything,” said resident Nick Fleming prior to the meeting.

“The lawsuits are really more of … I don’t want to classify it as a sideshow … it’s more of a businessrelated issue that Killam Properties are required to do testing of water and they are allowed to charge back to the tenants,” said Thompson after the meeting.

“But because of the fact that the water is in such poor condition that some people have said ‘this is crazy’. I think that’s a side issue.”

Fleming also confirmed that people involved in the Walkerton water cases have become increasing interested and involved in Lynnwood’s situation.

“They’ve convened a meeting for (Wednesday) night somewhere in Eastern Ontario to go over our case,” he said.

“I’m not an expert on the water regulations - you have to be somewhat more astute than Einstein to interpret them anyway.”

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Educating parents to their responsibilities CONST. PETER JEON OPS Patrol officers in the Rideau/Goulbourn zone responded to 88 general calls for service from the public for the reporting period of Nov. 28 to Dec. 4. The following is a partial breakdown of incidents by community:

Richmond: 1 Disturbance, 1 Trespass, 1 Traffic-Compl., 1 Theft-fr-Veh., 1 Suspicious, 1 Mischief, 1 Theft

Stonebridge: 1 Mischief, 2 Theft-fr-Veh., 1 B&E

North Gower: 1 Trespass, 1 Recovered

Manotick: 1 Mischief, 1 Suspicious

Kars: 1 Suspicious, 1 Theft

In addition to the calls for service, patrol officers are 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.

Be credit wise and watch your bills A complainant called the OPS Call Centre on Dec. 1 to report a fraud incident.

While reviewing his credit card statement online, the complainant noticed three unauthorized charges, from outside of the city and province, were made to his account.

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Because it was closing time, the employee was unable to comply and asked his friends to meet the stranger at the rendezvous point.

When the friends arrived at Fritz Fries, they noticed that the stranger was standing in the shadows with the bike and told him that the police were called.

Caving in, the stranger returned the bike to the rightful owner and said as he walked away: “Everything is even.”

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mond was issued a 12-hour suspension after he drove his vehicle into a ditch.

Shortly after midnight, police were dispatched to the Barnsdale and Twin Elm Rd. area, after a call came in for a single motor-vehicle accident.

Break and Enter: Dec. 2 Jockvale Rd., Barrhaven: Two teenage males, aged 17 and 18, from the Stonebridge area, were charged with B&E and mischief, after they broke into several portable classrooms belonging to St. Joseph High School and willfully damaged and destroyed property.

Mischief Nov. 28 Kilbirnie Rd. and Brookwood Circle, Barrhaven: Canada Post reported a mischief to property incident that occurred sometime between Nov. 25 and 26. The complainant reported that an unknown suspect(s) broke open 27 lockers and scattered the mail onto the ground. He noted that some of the mail appeared to have been opened. The owners of the mailboxes have been advised by Canada Post to report any missing mail.

Please report all suspicious activity to police at 613-230-6211.

Dec. 3 Cockburn St., Richmond: From eggs to road barrels, unidentified youths continue to taunt a complainant, during the late evening hours.

In the most recent incident, an unidentified youth was observed throwing a black and orange road barrel at the complainant’s house and then driving off in a champagne colored, mid-2000 model, Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck.

Theft Nov. 30 Blackshire Circle, Barrhaven: Complainants from the Stonebridge community reported two incidents of theft from vehicles.

Sometime between 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 and noon, unknown suspects broke into the first complainant’s vehicle and stole: $200 in change, a blue tooth device, a GPS unit, iPhone charger, Nintendo DS, and a set of car keys.

The complainant didn’t say whether or not the vehicle doors were locked or if the alarm system was activated A second complainant reported that suspects stole $10 in change from his locked vehicle.

Neighborhood Watches, remind all members to remove their valuables and lock their car doors.

Dec. 1 Shea Rd.,

Richmond: Sometime between midnight and 7 a.m., unknown suspects broke into a complainant’s vehicle through the driver door and stole hockey gear and a black color Apple IPod mini Dec. 2 Washington St., Kars: Sometime between 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 9 a.m., unknown suspects entered onto a complainant’s property and stole a set of Ontario licence plates: 6988WP. The complainant stated that this was the second incident in the last couple of weeks.

At approximately 10 p.m., a white, older model, fourdoor Cavalier was observed pulling into the complainant’s parking lot and eventually speeding away.

Dec. 4 Gertie St., Richmond: A complainant called the OPS Call Center to report a theft incident.

Sometime between 8 a.m. and noon, an unknown suspect(s) entered onto the construction site and stole a blue and grey colored aluminum Tapco bender. The initials “S.G.” were carved into the top of the bender.

Others: Nov. 28 Queenston Dr., Richmond: Shortly before midnight, police were alerted to an ongoing house party where 30 youths were observed congregating on the street and smashing beer bottles.

Complainants reported that: the youths were between the ages of 15 and 16 years; the party started around noon; and vehicles were observed racing up and down the street.

As a friendly reminder to all residents of RideauGoulbourn district, please report all suspicious activity to the Ottawa Police Service.

In this particular case, if you observe vehicles racing up and down your street and or you are aware of a youth house party, call the OPS dispatcher at 613-230-6211.

McBean St., Richmond: During the early evening hours of Nov. 28, police discovered two under age males drinking on school property.

In the presence of their parents, the booze was dumped, and the males charged under the Trespass to Property and Ontario Liquor Licence Acts.

The parents were educated on the Parental Responsibility Act. Dec. 1 Rideau Valley Dr., Kars: Police were dispatched to the community of Kars after youths were seen playing with a handgun.

With the help of the community, the youths were later

identified and the handgun seized for destruction.

As it turned out, the handgun; which looked and felt like the real thing, was in fact an airsoft pellet gun.

Parents need to be aware that giving an airsoft gun to irresponsible youths can put them and others in danger.

Remember, not only do airsoft guns appear to be real; they also shoot plastic pellets.

Just as you would not brandish a real firearm in public, the same is true with airsoft guns.

Parents, the simplest rule to remember with airsoft guns is to treat them as real guns.

Dec. 2 Perth St. and Fortune St., Richmond: A complainant reported observing three kids cruising around on bicycles and attempting to break into neighboring sheds.

Residents living around Perth and Fortune St. are asked to check their sheds for B&E and theft incidents.

Report any incidents, suspicious or otherwise, to the OPS Call Center at 613-2361222 ext. 7300.

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. The Centre is a “community problemsolving centre” and is responsible for the delivery of the Ottawa Police crime prevention programs.

It is important to note that the Manotick CPC is not an emergency response centre and that we do not dispatch cars to complaints or crimes in progress. When these situations arise, it is important to know the numbers to call for an appropriate response: • 911 – for lifethreatening emergencies or crimes in progress; • 613-230-6211 – 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.

All of these numbers along with other useful information can be found in the red pages at the front of your residential directory.

If you are ever in doubt as to whether or not you should call police, or you cannot remember the non-emergency numbers, call 9-1-1. The caring and professional 9-1-1 Call Takers will steer you in the right direction.

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MMM, COOKIES: Two-year-old Spencer Leggett decorates a gingerbread man with the help of Osgoode Youth Association volunteer Joanne Wells. Spencer was part of a group of children who visited O-YA on Saturday morning for crafts and games.

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here is a classic Christmas movie that concludes by observing that every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings.

Well, in today's exciting times, every time a bell rings, a local business extends its lease on life.

Every time a bell rings here, a customer has supported not only a friend or relative or neighbour who thinks so much about this community that they have invested their money and their lives to serving it.

Every time a bell rings, and money changes hands, there is a savings and a bargain, no matter what the selling price is.

Every time a bell rings, and cash or credit cards fill the local business registry, these angels of commerce get their wings and almost immediately wrap them around the local charities and worthy causes that make life a little more livable for all of us — and especially for those who may need a helping hand.

Every time a bell rings, young athletes get a sponsor who provides team jerseys, perhaps equipment, maybe helps with registration fees so high they might keep a kid from playing a sport, creating a craft, singing a tune or playing a musical instrument.

Every time a bell rings, it is a reminder to us all that Christmas comes but once a year and that for many small business owners — those who have invested their time, savings and lives in our community — what happens over the next few weeks may determine if they will be here next Christmas.

No rocky economy was ever smoothed by people not spending money.

Make a difference. Ring those bells!

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WILL TRULY MISS THEM, MOVING ON

his is my final column as editor of this paper.

I was hired in August 2007 to turnaround one newspaper in decline — heck, it was in free fall — and refocus two others. This was the third publication I've helped nurse back to health — my version of a hat trick. (Like Spezza without the nice watch.)

My first was to revive a magazine for senior managers and executives in the federal public service. I was hired by a Central Agency at a time when I did not know what that was or what it did.

Turned out, I was not alone.

Eyes glazed when I asked my writers, perhaps fearing it was a trick question.

I found the bureaucratic stereotypes, but far more evident were the extremely

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talented people who sought only a chance to prove it.

Their efforts drew the notice, then praise of some heavy hitters. We were cited as the source by high-profile agencies and publications, and

got fan mail from embassies worldwide. Dead eyes came alive. Language and cultural barriers melted in the most diverse group I've ever headed to become "we." (Oui?) I moved on.

I wrote a few books, a TV documentary series, taught a variety of college courses, pausing for open-heart surgery. (My surgeon wrote the foreword to that book.)

Then I was summoned to turn around a paid-circulation publication that was losing subscribers and advertisers at an alarming rate.

I was to stop the bleeding. It wasn't hard. Anyone could have done it.

And we did it.

Yes, we did it.

The reporters and ad reps and the production wizards huddled in their corner cave all stepped up and pitched in, proud of their work, their product and themselves.

We made more fans than enemies, but the enemies we made were worth having. In

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turned me gray and became journalists one horrific stormy, accident-riddled, fire-ravaged night. Connie, our guardian at the gate, is the heart of our chemistry, synergy, family.

As readers rallied, fences mended, bridges to the community rebuilt, I rescued the POWs I left behind from their cave. Folks here, past and present, are the pick of the litter. Their toil, sweat, tears — and a lot of laughter — righted the ship and bravely sailed into dark, uncharted waters. They saved this paper. Your paper. They are the true jewels in the crown.

I have never been more proud of anyone outside my immediate family. I will truly miss them, moving on.

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the end, people in high places actually read what we wrote and agreed it was fair and accurate. We just happened to ask questions no one did in the mainstream media.

I nurtured all of my reporters to better jobs. No matter what you may think of my columns and editorials, my letters of reference are apparently to die for.

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Then I came here, proving the third time's a charm — like winning the trifecta at Rideau Raceway. I inherited a stellar team.

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MPs showdown on government legitimacy While there could soon be major changes on Parliament Hill, area Conservative and Liberal MPs are at odds about what is best for Canadians.

John Baird, Conservative MP for Ottawa West-Nepean, says he is against the possibility of Canada being run by a government of opposition parties.

A coalition government in which the separatist Bloc Quebecois party would support the Liberal-NDP coalition is “irresponsible” and “an attack on our democracy,” Baird says.

“My office is just being flooded with emails, with calls of people who are just

coalition’s economic plan will be good for Canada, which involves a $30-billion stimulus package and a plan to return to budget surpluses in four years.

Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP for Nepean-Carleton, believes a “socialist separatist-driven coalition” is an attack on the economy because it would allow the NDP to have control over the financial system.

“The NDP wants to raise taxes to engage in a massive spending spree and impose their socialist policies on taxpayers only two months after voters rejected them,” he says.

Canadians can also expect a coalition government to bring in a carbon tax and take away the $100 a month child care benefit, Poilievre

says.

“In these times of global economic uncertainty, we should be rallying around the man that Canadians elected as prime minister,” he says.

When it comes to the possibility of having another federal election both Baird and McGuinty see eye-to eye.

Baird says another federal election would be bad for Canadians and McGuinty says it’s “the least favourable option.”

Along with these potential changes, there’s a push to oust Stephen Harper as

Prime Minister, in favour of Baird.

A group, calling themselves “grassroots Conservatives,” launched a campaign website Sunday to have Baird drafted as the Conservative party’s next leader. According to the site, there is need for change within the party and Baird is considered the best person “who understands the fiscal realities facing families and business.”

Baird says he is a loyal supporter of Prime Minister Harper and doesn’t endorse

the campaign.

He notes the site is anonymous and is “remarkably similar to one for Jim Prentice.”

Baird says he believes the website could be some political mischief on behalf of the Conservative’s opponents.

Poilievre says he hasn’t seen the website, but he thinks the Liberal party is behind it.

However, McGuinty says he doesn’t know who is responsible for the site, nor does he support this type of tactic.

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McGuinty says the prime minister and his party lost the confidence of Parliament because the prime minister was not serious about the economic crisis and put his own partisan interests before those of Canadians.

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COOL YULE: The annual Osgoode Santa Claus parade ran on Saturday morning as Sparky the Fire Prevention Dog led the firefighters, Osgoode Ward Coun. Doug Thompson read to children at the Osgoode Youth Association Centre about Russell the sheep who helps Santa Claus get his sleigh back on track after a bad crash and carolers walked the streets spreading good cheer.

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ITR faces executive shortage; needs new members to keep doors open for 2009 theatrical season NATHAN JAHN WEEKENDER STAFF The Isle in the River Review (ITR) Theatre Company is looking for help.

With ITR’s annual general meeting (AGM) slated for Jan. 7, 2009, the group needs fresh blood in its executive or the alternative could actually be the doors closing, explained ITR president Janice Jenness.

“If we don’t get some new faces out there, there could be some serious consequences like the doors closing,” she said. “Which I wouldn’t want to see after 35 years.”

There are five positions on the executive which need to be filled, including the role of president, which is a twoyear term.

Jenness has to shift to past-

president and allow someone else to take the reins.

As well, the positions of first vice-president, second vice-president, treasurer and secretary also need to be filled.

“ITR relies on the generosity of the volunteers without whom the organization could not function,” says a press release from ITR. “With the New Year just around the corner ITR will be looking to a new fresh executive to take over the reins in 2009 and to carry on the tradition of the organization that has provided first-rate entertainment to the community at affordable prices.

"There will be a number of vacancies on the executive that will need to be filled.

The reality is that without these people, after 35 years ITR may have to close its doors.”

In its 35 years, ITR has transformed from a group of friends acting out of St. Brigid’s Church, in Manotick, to the current incarnation of players young and old acting out of the Osgoode community centre.

ITR also developed the Break-A-Leg Bursary in 2005 which gives $250 to a student from St. Mark High School and Osgoode Township High School who are attending post-secondary school, “as a little extra money in their pocket,” said Jenness.

Once the executive is settled, ITR will proceed on to the auditions for its next show, Funny Money which is slated for a May showing.

ITR's last play, Squabbles, went off very well, said Jenness, and the players hope to build off of that success going into the new year.

NATHAN JAHN WEEKENDER STAFF The nightmare is over — for now.

While the 20-day principal photography of the made-for-TV movie Carny has wrapped up in the village of Metcalfe, residents of the town recover from the whirlwind of activity during November.

“It went very well,” said Nancy Boucher, the Ontario producer of the film for Canadian-based Muse Entertainment.

“The people in Metcalfe were wonderful … they were supportive and happy to have us. It was perfect for us.”

Pre-production for the movie saw portions of the Carnivale Lune Bleue (i.e., the ferris wheel) set up to create a 1930-40s-themed carnival town for filming of the horror movie.

Metcalfe was transformed, in a matter of days, into Reliance, Nebraska.

The production company had emergency vehicles (police cars) with the town's crest painted on it as well as crew and cast members running all over town.

It was quite literally a beehive of activity during the 20-day shoot.

The story revolves around small-town sheriff Atlas (played by Lou Diamond Phillips) who must find out what’s killing his townspeople after the carnival rolls into town.

“Hidden amongst the fairground workers and side-

show freaks is a Jersey Devil shackled in a cage,” says a press release issued by Muse.

“When he escapes, the half animal/half devil creature, with a thirst for blood, inflicts terrible revenge on the citizens of the town.”

The movie also starred Alan C. Peterson (Across the River to Motor City, Smallville) as Cap Caprini, the greedy and murderous owner of the carnival.

Domenic Cuzzocrea (ReGenesis) plays his fumbling hechman Quinn.

Joe Cobden (Blindness, I’m Not There) is the deputy sheriff and Vlasta Vrana (Human Trafficking) is Owen, the Pentecostal fire-and-brimstone minister, who stirs up the townsfolk against the carnival freaks and “devil”.

Simone Elise Girard (ER, Naked Josh) is Samara, the beautiful fortuneteller of the carnival who falls in love with the Sheriff.

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“It was very successful and they’re looking at coming back in 2009,” he said.

“They like the layout of the village and they received great support from the residents and the businesses. It’s a great thing for the community … we’ll get some mileage when it’s shown on TV.” Boucher couldn’t or wouldn't confirm that Muse would in fact return to Metcalfe, but she didn’t rule out the possibility either by saying “it really depends on the project.”

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Manotick Public Library hopes to TAG teens NATHAN JAHN WEEKENDER STAFF TAG! You’re it!

Or so Catherine Flegg hopes.

The Children’s and Teen Services Librarian is in charge of setting up a Teen Advisory Group (TAG) at the Manotick Public Library.

All she needs are teens to come in and tell her what they want to see.

“Our goal is to gather students so they can tell us what kind of programs they want to see for their library,” she said.

“For example: What kind of speakers they’d like to have in, what books they’d like to see on the shelves … also what they’d like to see done with their space.”

The keen teens who decide they could tell Flegg what they’d like to see won’t go without recompense; hours accrued while participating in TAG will count towards the 40 volunteer hours that high school students need to complete.

“Also they’ll learn some

skills such as team work and personal achievement … and all of these things they can put on their résumé,” said Flegg.

“It looks good on a résumé to have yourself in this advisory group.”

The requirements are simple: Anyone 13-19 can call the Manotick library and sign up.

The first night, described as an “icebreaker” by Flegg, is set for Jan. 14.

“We’ll have pizza and drinks. We’re also going to have an Algonquin student who’s going to be helping to lead the group,” she said.

“We’re just looking for people to sign up."

As of yet, Flegg said, there hasn't been anyone to sign up.

She's looking for anyone who's interested to give the library a call and sign up to be a part of their community.

The big hook is the hours counting towards community service, which every student in Ontario has to do 40 of.

Any interested teens can contact the library at 613692-3854.

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"Any solution is six months away" says Coun. Thompson <<< Lynnwood From Page 1 Another new development is a standing MOE order to Killam about arsenic levels in the water; which are not yet at an unsafe level but need to be addressed, said Thompson. "(In) the provincial guidelines there’s so much allowed in water and their tests the amount of arsenic have gone up and down but below the level that is a health concern.

"The ministry has issued an ordered to put in a system that will clear out this situation. It is an item that is being dealt with."

As it stands after the meeting, there are now three options on the table; some more viable than others.

First, and most often voiced by those most closely involved, is to simply hook into the waterline going from the city's water source to the Township of Russell.

However, the agreement between Russell and the city said no one could tap in, and the pipe has been laid.

Option Two is to look at the viability of hooking into the Carlsbad trickle system.

The last solution is to drill

a new well off-site and pipe the water in.

"Only the first option is realistic, although they’re going to look into the other two and to see if there’s an off-site water source," said Thompson.

"As a result of the meeting today, Killam probably will be sending an official request to the township of Russell to investigate into the possibilities into hooking up into the pipeline. And it probably will take a couple of months to decide if we can reach that agreement and if it is possible to do that. Then there would have to be an official plan amendment and that would take three to four months. Any solution is six months away."

Thompson also said he and MacLeod and who has been actively involved in the case, have sent a letter to Ottawa's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Isra Levy to keep him abreast of the situation.

Thompson said issues such as the septic system, which has a standing order from 2006 from the MOE to test the system on a regular basis, and the lawsuits from Killam against several residents are issues that can be dealt with in time; but the is-

sue that really needs fixing is the water.

"The main issue revolves around what Killam Properties are going to do to resolve the problem at Lynnwood," he said. "The city health department says that their water is potable … but it isn’t potable.

"According to health regulations it is. That was discussed … but I think everyone agrees — even Killam and Golder — that the water needs to be fixed."

MacLeod declined to comment on the meeting since she was not there and not completely up-to-date on the details, said her assistant Jad Haffar.

Lynnwood's water problems have been an ongoing concern for more than 30 years, but in recent years the colour and consistency of the water has changed to a brown sludge.

Residents say the water is very corrosive and they have to replace their pipes every couple of years, which is abnormal for today's fixtures.

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CHRISTMAS AT O-YA: The Osgoode Youth Association held its Christmas party, on Saturday. Attractions included various crafts and games set up for children, as well as a reading by Osgoode Ward Coun. Doug Thompson.

Above left: Making Reindeer Dust was one of the stations where children made dust to sprinkle on Christmas Eve. Above left: Cheryl Leggett, O-YA's executive director, listens to Thompson's story along with her son Spencer. Bottom left: Pine cone birdfeeders were also one of the craft items.

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Nicoll’s Island and the 2009 Budget GLENN BROOKS COUNCILLOR RIDEAU GOULBOURN “Twenty years ago, Nicoll’s Isand residents began lobbying their municipal government — Rideau Township and the regional government — for road repairs. Previously, a car could be parked on the island road’s east side adjacent to Rideau River.

Now, most of that land has slid into the river and this very narrow road (10 feet) is titling precariously towards the river with a 15 to 20-foot drop. This makes winter driving particularly treacherous!” — Ian Hawtry, chair of Nicoll’s Island Community Association.

Last week, Ian’s presentation before the committee

Glenn Brooks of the whole was well delivered and well received by staff and councillors. And by the time you read this article, the $1.6 million budget pressure to stabilize the eroding bank, rebuild the road, and purchase access property for heavy vehicular — fire, fuel, waste trucks, will have been decided.

Over several months rural officer Derrick Moodie and

city solicitor Rick O’Connor, the residents of Nicoll’s Island; Parks Canada; Pierre Poilievre, MP and my office have been in serious discussions to resolve this longstanding, potentially dangerous problem.

Two key points in Derrick Moodie’s report: “Heavy and emergency vehicle access to Nicoll’s Island is (only) from Long Island to the south, from McLeans Crescent along the private Cecil Rowat Lane, across private property and Federal Lands, and then across the concrete dam linking the two islands.”

Further: “In 1991, the east riverbank slope near the road experienced a partial failure.” At that time John D. Patterson and Associates recommended bank stabilization works to prevent a catastrophic failure. At that

time, no level of government saw the urgency save and except Rideau Township.

Unfortunately, Rideau council did not have the funding resources to undertake the work!

However, if the riverbank and the road were stabilized and were assumed by the City, access to the road by heavy vehicles would remain over private property.

Thus, the need to purchase the MacFarlane property!

The MacFarlane property would become part of the David Bartlett Park. “… the provision of fire/ emergency services to the Island by the city is crucial, and furthermore the inability to provide such services due to lack of heavy vehicle access may engender some legal liability for the city should there be personal injuries or property damages

on the island as a result of a fire or some other emergency.” — city solicitor Rick O’Connor.

The aforementioned opinion was obtained after extensive external legal opinion dealing with various aspects of this on-going file! It should be noted that the island residents are prepared to contribute $80,000 towards both the bank and road stabilization cost.

For all of the above reasons, I have been discussing the importance of this issue not only to those living on Nicoll’s Island, but also to the city. I am hopeful, that the majority of my colleagues will agree!

On another note: I do

want to thank all those who assisted me by participating in two long surveys.

The first five-part survey dealt with “in principle” would you agree.

The second five-part survey dealt with “costs associated with those in principle items.”

And yes, I did say on Rogers TV that salaries/wages ought to be frozen or at least held at the cost of living for all employees whose contracts are open and/or will be shortly open for negotiations. All salaries would also include those of Council.

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CHRISTMAS PARADE

OH CHRISTMAS TREE: Saturday was a busy day in Manotick as the village held its annual Santa Claus parade and hosted a slew of events that kept people from all over town busy.

Above left: The Big Man himself as Santa played caboose and brought up the end of the parade.

Above right: Gordon the Guide Dog poses for the camera as the Canadian Guide Dogs float rolls past.

Right: Manotick's volunteer firefighters had a smokin' good time as they led the parade.

Below Right: An old Nepean Township police car rolled through the parade.

Bottom left: Crime Stoppers helped nab the Grinch before he could do anything to foil this year's holiday season.

Left: Members of the Manotick Kiwanis Club pose in front of the tree they helped plant in memorium of Ralph Moore who passed away.

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By Rob Brodie OttawaSenators.com You never forget your first National Hockey League goal.

Chances are, anyone who was at Scotiabank Place last season on the night Nick Foligno enjoyed that special moment won’t soon forget it. Immediately after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 18, 2007, the then-rookie Ottawa Senators forward launched himself into the air – his own version of the Foligno Leap made famous by his father, Mike, during his years with the Buffa-

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Q: Tell me about your first pair of skates.

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arena you played hockey in.

A: Probably the first arena I remember playing hockey in was the Depew Arena in Buffalo. That’s where I played my minor hockey. Back then, it had an open end, so snow would come in if you were playing. It was pretty different.

Q: What arena has been your favourite as a home-team player?

A: Here, probably. But I really enjoyed my time in Sudbury. We had a great fan base and we had a pretty good team on the ice, so they came out. Especially in the playoffs, I remember it was unbelievable.

The arena was jam-packed and it was loud.

Q: Buffalo wings or Beavertails?

A: Buffalo wings, definitely. I’m from Buffalo. Although Beavertails are quite good.

Q: Tell me something about Sudbury that nobody would know.

A: There’s a lot of lakes near Sudbury. I don’t think many people know that. They just think of the smokestacks.

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Q: You were born on Halloween. What was your favourite Halloween costume growing up?

A: Donatello of the Ninja Turtles. I loved that costume.

That was my favourite. I think I still have parts of that costume at home. I was maybe six or seven. I had the whole backpack and everything.

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SPORTS

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Jets drop three games in four days TEAM PLAYS EXHAUSTING SCHEDULE ATTEMPTING TO CATCH UP IN STANDINGS

NATHAN JAHN WEEKENDER STAFF After a brief glimmer of what the team really can be, the Metcalfe Jets dropped three straight games as they hit the road last week.

Jets captain, Brett Holmes, was critical of the desire and willingness of some of his teammates to play a strong, physical game and stick to the team's system.

"It's hard to play a game when nobody comes to the game focused," he said about the game on Friday evening against the Gatineau Mustangs. "So far it has been.

We just lost (defenceman Eric) Laplante and we're looking to get a defenceman to fill his spot. He definitely filled a void this year ... he let me concentrate on playing defence."

Holmes said it's difficult for the team to come together as key players has moved elsewhere, through trades and graduating to higher levels of the sport. The team has more than 10 rookies this year which makes it hard for them to "adapt" he said.

The team started its fourgame road trip last Thursday against the Ottawa West Golden Knights, losing 8-0.

Goaltender Christopher Scrivens faced 45 shots, but it was the Jets’ special teams play that rang the death knell once again: the team went 0-for-11 on the power play, including a lengthy 5-on-3 in the second period.

The team managed to play a very disciplined game, however, taking only two penalties, one of which was a bench minor. However, the team allowed three shorthanded goals.

Captain Brett Holmes said that the team “just fell apart.

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From there, the Jets travelled to Gatineau to face off against the Mustangs. The team has had minor success against the Mustangs, with two of their five wins coming against Gatineau.

Goaltender Alex Huard faced 48 shots while the team went 0-for-3 on the power play and 4-for-6 on the penalty kill.

The Jets faced off against the Packers in Arnprior on Sunday evening and came away with their third straight loss after losing 6-3.

The team took an early deficit when the Packers scored two goals in the first six minutes of the game before ending the period with a 3-0 lead.

After that, forward Simon Johns potted his sixth of the season before the Packers retook their two goal lead.

Forward Josh Shanbaum got the team within a goal on his 10th and 11th goals of the season.

"We have a good enough hockey team that we come back and make it a hockey

game," said Holmes. "One mistake leads to one goal and the next thing you know it's 6-4 or 5-3.

"We have to start doing the little things; making hits, winning battles and not taking stupid penalties. We need role players on the team."

The Jets now go into the remainder of the season with 10 points through 24 games and 16 games to catch up in the standings.

The team travels to Gatineau on Friday night to play the Mustangs before returning home on Sunday for a matchup against the Ottawa Junior Canadians.

The two teams then return to the Canadians' home turf for a rematch.

Ottawa West leads the Metro Division and are tied with the Carleton Place Kings for first in the Metro / Valley Conference with 38 points.

The closest team in the standings to the Jets is the Renfrew Timberwolves at 13 points. nathan.jahn@metroland. com

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Council continuing work around budget table

Mitch Owens and Manotick Station Roads The intersection of Mitch Owens and Manotick Station Roads has met the warrants for a traffi- control signal.

Prior to the installation of the traffic-control signal, roadway modifications are required.

The city will be including this location in the 2009 capital budget under the New Traffic Control Signal program.

Once the funding envelope for this program has been established, we will be in a better position to know if we will have the funds to proceed with this project in 2009.

COMMUNITY NEWS Busy Xmas Schedule Last Saturday was a very hectic day but I thoroughly enjoyed each and every event on my busy Christmas schedule.

I started with the ever popular St. Catherine’s Catholic School Pancake Breakfast with Santa, at the Metcalfe community centre. Then off to Osgoode community centre for another Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Osgoode Co-operative Nursery School.

Both events were well organized, well attended and offered a great social experience for our Community.

At 11 a.m., I visited the O-YA Centre to participate

Doug Thompson in a story reading for Village Youth as part of a day of Christmas activities. I then hurried up the street to join in the Annual Osgoode Village Parade, co-ordinated by Jim and Renee Devenny.

Once again, it seemed that the entire village came out to enjoy a wide variety of interesting floats, and local groups marching in the parade.

As always, Santa Claus seemed to be the crowd favourite.

Later in the afternoon, Mary Lynne and I visited Lansdowne Park to participate in the 8th Annual Mayor’s Christmas Party.

The Aberdeen Pavillion, decorated in a festive theme, was filled to capacity with young and old enjoying beautiful music, delicious treats but most important of all — SANTA!!

Christmas Cookie Walk Date: Dec. 13 Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Location: Metcalfe Lions Den At the door, in exchange for $10, you will be given a box. With box in hand, you simply walk around the cookie display and choose the ones you want until your box is full. All proceeds will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothersto-Grandmothers campaign in support of the fight against HIV / AIDS in Africa.

The Cookie Walk is put on by Grannies All About Kids, a local Metcalfe group that is part of a network of more then 200 grandmothers groups across Canada.

If you are interested in joining or participating you can get more details through e-mail at bev@storm.ca or keemik@ca.inter.net.

Christmas Bake Sale Presented by The Metcalfe Agricultural Society Let our directors do the baking for you!

A bake sale, featuring homemade cookies and

Metcalfe Community Recreation Association Get ready — SANTA is coming to Metcalfe!

Metcalfe Christmas Parade is on Dec. 14, at 2 p.m.

After the parade, bring the kids upstairs at the community centre to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, then on to decorating cookies and cupcakes, get their picture with Santa, enjoy a bowl of mushroom soup and/or just stop in and spread some holiday cheer with some friends and neighbours that you may not have seen recently.

If you would like to participate in the parade by putting in a float, please call Laurie Ann at (613) 821-2112.

to-Door Food Drive on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Throughout the entire Osgoode Ward, students will be asking for non-perishable food donations or a monetary donation in support of the Enniskerry Food Bank and the Russell-Prescott Food Bank.

ITR Theatre Company Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the ITR Theatre Company will be held on Jan. 7, at 7 p.m., at the Red Dot Café, in Osgoode.

Come out and learn more about ITR and how you can become involved. Everyone is welcome.

Osgoode Co-operative Nursery School Space is still available for children 2 1/2 - 4 years of age. Located at the Osgoode Public School. Morning programs offer children a fun place to play, learn and grow. An excellent way to prepare for kindergarten!

For information, please contact (613) 826-2528.

News from O-YA New at O-YA! Three days a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday), the O-YA Centre is opening its doors for Junior Youth (ages 10 - 15) with special programming and events targeted especially to this age group.

Scheduled events will include: creating a book from scratch for publishing, crafts, sports and exercise activities, guest speakers, self esteem workshops, dinner and a movie days and more!

Greely Winter Carnival Needs Volunteers The Greely Winter Carnival is looking for volunteers

Quote: “The best preparation for tomorrow is to do today’s work superbly well.”

Osgoode Township High School Door-to-Door Food Drive Osgoode Township High School is planning a Door-

The Alpha Course Everyone is invited to explore the meaning to life and God’s love, upstairs in the Osgoode Mall on Thursdays, Jan. 15 to April 2. No registration fee required.

To register, please contact keithmonica@rogers.com.

Home Support: “Dine In” Treat your special senior to some ready-made, tasty meals. “Dine in” instead of going out in the winter weather. Call the Home Support Program, (613) 8211101, to select from over 30 frozen entrees.

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POLITICAL NEWS Budget update During the public consultation on the 2009 city budget, approximately 250 delegations appeared before city council between Dec. 1 and 4.

This round of consultation is on top of 15 ward budget meetings held during the month of November.

On Friday, December 5th, City Council began debate on the 2009 Budget.

After eight hours of debate, we approved the police and library budgets. I expect that council will be debating the budget all this week, hopefully setting the 2009 Tax Rate by today (Friday).

I am focusing on ensuring funding for the following areas: -Dust Control on Rural Roads -Museums -Outdoor Rinks -2% Capital Infrastructure Levy

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to both sit on the planning committee as well as getting involved with the carnival in any number of ways. The Greely Winter Carnival is set for Jan. 29 – Feb. 1.

Apple Pie Fundraiser Community Christian School, Metcalfe, is selling their home made, frozen, ready-to-bake apple pies at $8 each.

To place an order, please call the school at (613) 8213669 or contact Wendy Fuller at (613) 821-2076.

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COMMENTARY

Potential transit service disruption for city COUNCILLOR GLOUCESTER SOUTH NEPEAN POTENTIAL TRANSIT SERVICE DISRUPTION At the time of writing this column, city staff is still in negotiations with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 279 — that represents many of our transit staff including bus drivers. The city is committed to doing all it can to reach a fair settlement

Steve Desroches that respects our taxpayers, drivers, employees and transit riders, and we are also committed to negotiating

in good faith. We value our transit employees, and consider them crucial partners in our efforts to enhance Ottawa’s public transit system and provide convenient and reliable service to residents. However, ATU 279 has informed us that they are prepared to go on strike at one-minute past midnight, Dec. 10.

Public safety is the city’s number-one priority during any transit service disruption. The city recognizes that a service disruption would be a hardship on everyone,

especially seniors and families with children, and we are providing information to help residents cope.

Among the steps residents should take are: traveling outside rush hours or find alternate means of traveling, such as carpooling, cycling or telecommuting. We are asking employers to consider flexible work options for their employees for the duration of the strike.

A complete list of carpooling lots can be found at octranspo.com. Transit Park & Ride locations are

available for carpooling during the disruption. To find carpool partners near your home or workplace, visit OttawaRidematch.com. It is also important to remember that ParaTranspo is still operating although you may experience some delays in service. During a transit service disruption, parking will be permitted all day where one-, two- and three-hour unmetered parking is currently permitted. Note that this does not apply to parking meters.

For the latest on the strike, please visit Ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 STRANDHERDARMSTRONG BRIDGE INFORMATION SESSION I would like to thank all residents who attended the first public information session for the StrandherdArmstrong Bridge. The session introduced the design project and reviewed all the design work completed to date. As you know, this project is a priority for me and I will keep pushing to move it forward.

CONSTRUCTION DETOUR Residents may have noticed a brief detour on Riverside Drive, between the new Limebank/River intersection and Hunt Club Road. This is part of the ongoing work and phase two of the Limebank Improvements Project.

Residents can expect several detours as this project moves forward; I have asked staff to be sensitive to residents concerns regarding detours particularly during peak hours.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

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dents who attended the open house held by the city’s ByLaw and Regularity Service branch last week to provide their input on how to designate our local parks. Residents still have the opportunity to fill out the survey till the end of the month. Please contact my office for details.

FOOD BANK DRIVE As you know, the City of Ottawa and OC Transpo have partnered once again this year with local grocers Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, and YIG to support the Food Bank. Thank you to residents who dropped off goods at Moncion’s Your Independent Grocer this past week.

There is still a need and the most needed items include, canned fish and meat, dry pasta and sauce, soup, rice, cereal, peanut butter, baby formula and baby diapers.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS Please remember to shop locally this holiday season and support our local business.

Also, this holiday season, Ottawa Fire Services recommend the following seasonal fire safety tips: •Make sure to water real trees brought indoors on a regular basis. Dry trees pose an increased risk of causing a fire •Use flame-resistant and flame-retardant decorations where they appear in your home •Never leave burning candles unattended •Always use a screen when there’s a fire burning in your fireplace Can I help?

Please call me at (613) 580-2751, or email Stevedesroches@ottawa.ca or visit www.stevedesroches.ca

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BEATON: Jacqueline Audrey Beaton, Jacqueline Audrey, née Hall - 67 of Hamilton, Ontario passed away peacefully on Friday December 5, 2008, in the Kemptville Hospital battling cancer. She was a loving mother to Rhonda (Tino) Tari, Bolton, ON; Russ (Raymonde), Kemptville, ON; Rodney (Cindy), Moncton, NB; and a dear grandmother of 8. Jackie joined the R.C.A.F. in July 1959 and left in 1961 to start a family. Throughout her life, Jackie enjoyed crochet, darts, bowling, gardening and the company of her family & friends.

After traveling to several countries and raising her family, she settled back to Hamilton, ON in 1982. Her animals (birds & dog) became her life companions. When her cancer progressed in 2007, her son Russ moved her closer to him in Kemptville to care for her day-to-day needs. Visitation and Memorial Service to be held on December 12-13, 2008 at the Cresmount Funeral Home (on Upper James Street) in Hamilton, ON. Flowers welcomed. On-line condolences may be made through www.mem.com

Peacefully at the Kemptville District Hospital on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Don Eichner, age 74, of R.R.#3, Mountain. Beloved husband of Connie Brown. Son of the late John and Addie Eichner. Dear brother of Theresa Bailey (Louis) and predeceased by John Eichner and Mary Clark.

Loving brother-in-law of James Brown (Darlene), Cheryl Fournier (late Roger), Bonnie Brown, Jeffery Brown (Lorraine) Brown and Linda Killens (Don). Dear uncle of Connie Clark, James, Laura (Jesse) and Michael. Dear friend of George Hart and Donnie Brown. By Don’s request Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held at the Byers Funeral Home, Church, Street, South Mountain (613-989-3836) from 10:00am until time of Memorial Service at 12:00pm in the Chapel on Saturday, December 13, 2008. Spring Interment South Gower Cemetery. By family request donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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For condolences and on-line guest book please visit: www.grantbrownfuneralhome.com

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Also ceramic, decks and carpentry work.

In business since 1999. BBB Honour roll member. Call Michael at 613-435-1908

Specializing in Finished Basements

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Must have car. $11.00/hour + $250/month car allowELECTRICIAN, Master’s ances.

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License, unsafe fuse Career and franchise oppanels replaced, alumi- portunities available. num wiring upgraded by ESA approved method, ESA/ECRA license SNOW REMOVAL #7001416, Doug Lalonde, TYvs Electric, 613-222-8987.

MOBILE HAIR STYLIST DRYWALL REPAIRS; Complete hair services.

Experienced drywall in- I supply everything stallation & repairs. Stip- needed. 14 Years expeBILINGUAL CHILD ple spray, taping and all rience. Call Shannon CARE available in our other general home re- 613-283-5541 Kemptville home. Full pairs. 613-836-5916. and part time spaces.

Nutritious meals and snacks.

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MORGAN’S GRANT Daycare provider has 2 full time spots available.

Home cooked meals, healthy snacks, lots of TLC. First Aid, CPR, call 613-601-7105

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BINGO KANATA LEGION BINGO, Sundays, 1:00pm.

70 Hines Road. For info, 613-592-5417.

K A N ATA - H A Z E L D E A N LION’S CLUB BINGO. Dick Brule Community Centre, 170 Castlefrank Road, Kanata. Every Monday, 7:00pm.

STITTSVILLE LEGION HALL, Main Street, every Wednesday, 6:45p.m.

COMING EVENTS 2008 CHRISTMAS HORSE TACK SWAP & SALE at Duntech Automotive, 3162 Dunrobin Road (north of Village). 11am to 3pm, Saturday December 13th Contact: rvrglen@storm.ca for info.

FANTASIA OPEN HOUSE. December 13 at 8 Kettleby (off of Campeau) from 1pm - 4pm.

All proceeds to go to Kanata Novice A4 Hockey.

Door prizes every hour, raffle tickets for Senator’s 100 level tickets. For more information call 613-592-8385.

Must be 18 to attend.

Metcalfe Farmer’s Market Presents

“Country Christmas” Saturday, December 13, 2008 9am – 3pm Greely Legion 8021 Mitch Owens Rd. Get Ready for Christmas with baking, produce & crafts from local producers and artisans.

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Test your smoke alarms at least once a month. Only remove the batteries to replace them.

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OTTAWA’S MONTHLY COIN & STAMP SALE! Canada, foreign, military, postcards, silver, bank notes and covers. Buy, Sell, Appraise. Sunday.

December 14th 9:30am-3:30pm. Nepean Sportsplex.

Information 613-749-1847 Rod MacDonald

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A JOB AT Home Mail Work, Assemble Products or Computer Work.

For Free Details write to: CHR Jobs: 900 Greenbank Road #415, A22 Ottawa, ON, K2J 4P6 or visit: www.TopJobCanada.com HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!! To assemble products, stuffing envelopes, mailing/processing circulars, on-line computer work available.

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COMMUNITY YOUTH Worker (Permanent/Part-time 2-3 days/week) needed at Western Ottawa CRC. Degree/Diploma in health or social services (child/youth) or equivalent in education and training. Min 2 yrs experience working with youth and family in a community-based model of practice. Must be fluent in English. $21.81$26.27/hr. Full job posting, see www.communityresourcecentre.ca.

Send resume to: Fax 613-591-2501 or e-mail info@communityresourcecentre.ca before Dec 19/08 @ 4:30 pm

FLEA MARKET Saturdays 12-4 Sundays 10-4 400 Calabogie Rd. Quebec cabinets, antiques, very old kitchen cabinets, sideboard (East Lake), dressers.

Wash stands (East Lake), tables giftware etc. SALE DRIVERS REQUIRED ON NOW!!

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**BE ADVISED THAT NO ONE MAY ASK YOU FOR YOUR SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER UNLESS THEY ARE PAYING YOU TAXABLE INCOME OR YOU PAY TAXES TO THEM.

Electronics Manufacturer Offering the Following Positions: Board Assembler / Kitter Manual soldering of PWBs and component kitting

Technical Assistant for Inventory Engineering support related to inventory

Electromechanical Technician Final assembly of power systems

Project Coordinator Monitor progress of projects, report problems Fax resume to 613-836-7488, e-mail to marg@absopulse.com or mail to 110 Walgreen Road, Stittsville, Ontario K0A 1L0

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 MRS. MOP has permanent part-time residential cleaning positions available immediately in the Kanata/Stittsville areas. Very flexible hours, no evening or weekends, no experience necessary, we will train, car required. Please call 613832-4849.

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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 TODDY’S POTTIES (Richmond) requires F/T Portable Sanitation route Driver(cl. G), $14/hr, Fax Resume and Abstract to 613-838-5682 or toddyspotties@xplornet.com

Click your way up the corporate ladder.

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Layer Farm Production Manager River Valley Poultry Farms Ltd. The right candidate will be able to lead others to work both independently and together as a team in a fast paced, hands-on farm environment. This is a career opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable candidate. Good communication and organizational skills are necessary. Some mechanical ability and a farming background in poultry, dairy or hogs would be an asset. Salaried position. Benefits package includes health care, pension plan, country home and work vehicle.

Apply with résumé to: pembury@sympatico.ca or fax to 613-378-1646.

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St. Lawrence College Situated along the beautiful St. Lawrence River, with campus locations in Brockville, Cornwall and Kingston, St. Lawrence College consistently ranks as one of Ontario’s leading community colleges. Serving more than 6,000 full-time students from across Canada and around the world, St. Lawrence College offers more than 80 challenging, innovative program choices. We strive to prepare students for the global economy and the world village by embracing diversity of ideas, culture and experiences. Southeastern Ontario offers affordable living and an unparalleled quality of life. Our cities are exciting communities with history and charm, vibrant arts and culture, and abundant outdoor recreation – all in close proximity to Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and the U.S.A.

JOB CONNECT – Kemptville Campus Information Resource Centre Attendant Part-Time (24 hours per week) We are seeking an Information Resource Centre Attendant (Part-time – 24 hours) to provide on-going support to clients, assisting them with a successful job search. For further details, refer to the Employment Centre on our web site (www.stlawrencecollege.ca) Referencing competition #SUPP-PT-08/09-060, please send your cover letter and resume to: St. Lawrence College – Human Resources, 100 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, ON K7L 5A6. Email: employ@sl.on.ca Closing date: December 16, 2008 (4:00 pm).

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CAREERS www.spr ingmasterscanada.com searching for energetic, motivated, highly competitive leaders for 2009 expansion.

Extremely intense hours and massive commitment required for success. Compensation is above average with full years income in your first 6 months. Sales, HR, Administrative, Service, and Route Management positions available. If you want to grow with an aggressive company and you are willing to give this company 150% then we welcome your resume for a potential interview. Email Resume to ceo@ben-stewart.com

Extend with Extendicare. We are not just a long-term care home.

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WEAGANT FARM SUPPLIES is looking for an energetic, proactive individual to join their Parts Department Team.

A full-time position (44 hours per week) in shipping and receiving is available immediately.

Some experience necessary but will train. Computer skills required. Bilingualism would be an asset. We thank you for your interest, however only applicants selected will be called for an interview. Please submit resumes by December 12, 2008 to: David VanMoorsel, Parts Manager, Weagant Farm Supplies, P.O. Box 940, Winchester, Ont. K0C 2K0; fax 613-774-6437; email dvm@weagantfarm.com

HEALTHCARE / MEDICAL

When teamwork, peer support, ability to choose career paths, and desire to deliver the best possible care are your goals, consider joining a network that will fulfill them.

To find out more about who we are and what that means to you, please apply to Kris Guty, Administrator at: tel: (613) 741-5122 e-mail: kguty@extendicare.com fax: (613) 741-8432

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Requirements: Diploma in social services (DSW, SSW), excellent interpersonal communication and behavioral expertise, ability to work effectively as a team member in collaboration with outside agencies, valid Ontario driver’s license. Assets: C.P.R, First Aid, Non-Violent CPI. C.L.D.C P.O. Box 678, Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0 Fax: 613-543-4432 or Email soneil@cldc.ca

Department: Mailroom, Nepean, ON These positions positions offer offer aa great to join These great opportunity opportunity to join our our new new fast-paced, dynamic dynamic mailroom fast-paced, mailroom operation operation inin Nepean.

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Send Resume to: Ping King, Mailroom Supervisor 80 Colonnade Rd., Suite 5 Ottawa, ON, K2E 7L2 Email: ping.king@metroland.com.

Or by fax 613-224-2265

Each week, our Classified section features hundreds of listings for everything from pre-owned merchandise to real estate to employment opportunites. So chances are, no matter what you’re looking for, the classifieds are the best place to start your search.

The Ottawa Region Media Group, a division of Metroland is as equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No telephone calls please. All resumes will be kept on file for future consideration.

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NEWS

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Ask questions. Do not be embarrassed to request simple definitions.

Be aware of changes in: engine performance, fluid levels and problems in handling, braking, steering, or vibrations.

Don’t rush the technician to make an on-the-spot diagnosis. Ask to be called and appraised of the problem, the fix, and estimated costs before work begins.

Be prepared to describe any problems.

Try to note when the problem occurred and whether it is constant or periodic.

Be sure you understand shop policies regarding estimates, guarantees, and acceptable methods of payment.

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Kanata Ford

• Servicing All Makes & Models.

• Over 20 Service Bays.

• Licensed Automotive Technicians.

• 25 Service Loaners available.

• FREE hand wash of every vehicle.

We’re Open

is now scheduling Service Appointments for Thursday evenings and Saturdays. ( This is a good thing ! )

8000 Campeau Drive 613-591-9000

Mon - Tues - Wed & Fri 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Thurs - 7:00 am - 8.00 pm Sat 8:00 - 5:00 pm

Bring in this coupon for a

10% discount

Kanata Ford Service discount one per customer.

Valid through Dec. 31/08