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You can be part of something historic. It is the final push being made to rid the world of the last vestiges of polio. “End Polio Now,” a campaign of Rotary International to get ride of this disease that has been known as the “World’s Greatest Crippler,” is leading this final push and this coming weekend, members of the Rotary Club of Ottawa – Stittsville will be on hand at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex on Shea Road in Stittsville to provide information about this final push and to answer questions about the initiative.

This coming weekend will also be an opportunity for you to make a donation to help in this drive to eliminate polio totally from the world. Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $25. This fundraising is important because Rotary has to raise $200 million as its contribution to receive a $355 million challenge grant being provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Each Rotary Club around the world has been challenged to raise some of these Rotary funds and that is what the Rotary Club of Ottawa – Stittsville will be trying to do this weekend. See IRON LUNG, page 2

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ALL DRESSED UP Ada Kirkwood plays dress-up, complete with a basket of fruits and vegetables, during the Earth Day crafts session at the Goulbourn Museum at Stanley’s Corners on Sunday afternoon, April 10.

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Three candidates’ meetings for the federal riding of Carleton-Mississippi Mills are coming up early next week. The Stittsville Village Association is hosting a candidates’ meeting on Monday, April 18 at the Stittsville Legion Hall in Stittsville. At this meeting, there will be a meet-and-greet session with the candidates at 7 p.m., followed by the actual candidates’ meeting beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is meant to provide an opportunity for Stittsville and area residents to hear the platforms of the various candidates and to ask questions on issues of concern dealing with the upcoming federal election. If this candidates’ meeting is not convenient to attend, there will be another one the very next evening, Tuesday, April 19. This candidates’ meet-

ing will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites on Kanata Avenue beside Kanata Centrum, running from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Hosted by the Kanata Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Metroland Media Group – Ottawa Region, which is the media company which publishes the Stittsville News along with 14 other community newspapers in Ottawa and the Valley, this candidates meeting for the federal CarletonMississippi Mills riding will be an opportunity for area residents to hear the candidates’ platforms and to ask questions on issues of concern. The meeting is open to everyone but seating will be limited. The Kanata Chamber of Commerce will be inviting its members to submit questions of particular concern to the business community. This meeting also will begin with a meet-and-

greet session with the candidates, followed by a question and answer period starting at 7:30 p.m. The Kanata Chamber of Commerce works on behalf of the business community of Goulbourn (Stittsville), Kanata and West Carleton, providing leadership, representation, information and networking opportunities. The federal riding of C a rl e t o n - M i s s i s s i p p i Mills includes Richmond, Munster, Goulbourn, Stittsville, Kanata, West Carleton and Mississippi Mills (including Almonte and Pakenham). And if this candidates’ meeting is not good for you, there is one on the very next day, Wednesday, April 20 starting at 2 p.m. at the Royalton Retirement Residence at 3501 Campeau Drive in Kanata. This meeting is being hosted by the Kanata Seniors Council but is open to everyone.

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From page 1 A special feature of this weekend’s Rotary display at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex will be an iron lung which may just be the first time that this machine, once so prevalent in fighting polio, has been in Ottawa in recent years. The iron lung was used from the 1930’s through to 1960 to help people breathe as they battled polio. The Rotary Club of Ottawa – Stittsville is partnering with the city of Ottawa’s Public Health Department , the Canadian Coalition for Immunization and the Canadian Global Immunization Group for this “End Polio Now” exhibit at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex this weekend. Rotary International has been working to rid the world of polio since 1985. At that time, polio was still in 125 countries around the world, affecting over 350,000 people per year, with 1,000 dying each day. By 2010, polio was considered epidemic in only four countries, with less than 2,000 cases per year. Canada itself was declared “polio free” in 1994 but unless it is wiped out around the world, there is always the possibility that it could return. The disease has to be stopped in these

infected countries and then there must be surveillance for several years to ensure that the virus is completely wiped out. This polio virus destroys nerve cells that activate muscles and cannot be rejuvenated. In this campaign to eliminate polio from the world, the “polio plus” vaccine distributed by Rotary International and its partners contains vaccine not only to combat polio but also measles, whooping cough and tetanus. It costs only ten cents per dose and is distributed by volunteers. The targeted population for this vaccine is every child under five. To date, over two billion such children have been immunized. The four countries where polio continues to be a problem are Afghanistan, India, Nigeria and Pakistan. There are National Immunization Days which are held in each of these countries to try to immunize all children. The “End Polio Now” display at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex in Stittsville will be there this Friday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; this Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and this Sunday, April 17 from noon to 5 p.m. 437099

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Famous singers like Bing Crosby, Connie Francis and Roger Whittaker are among those who have recorded “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling,” a familiar standard for generations which has been recorded on over 200 singles and albums over the years. First published in 1912, the song gain notoriety in Canada in 1985 when then Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and United States president Ronald Reagan combined to sing the song at the so-called Shamrock Summit. But there can be no greater evidence of the song’s universal appeal and widespread popularity than the singing of its familiar refrain by the audience at last Sunday afternoon’s spring concert in Stittsville hosted by the 14 voice Goulbourn Male Chorus. While Craig Edwardson of the Male Chorus sang the song’s lesser known verses as a solo, the refrain was lustily sung by both the audience and the Male Chorus, filling St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the site of the concert, with the haunting melody of this Irish favourite. This was one of two audience singalong tunes in the concert, with the other being the American Civil War song “Aura Lee.” Elvis Presley’s famous “Love Me Tender” hit was adapted from this song. In any case, this second audience participation tune also evoked a loud and energetic audience response, causing Male Chorus music director Robert Dueck to

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Singing in the Goulbourn Male Chorus’ spring concert “Sing Me A Story” at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Stittsville on Sunday, April 10 are John McGinn, left, and Leo Mevel, right.

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comment that a Stittsville choir should be created given all of the wonderful voices in evidence in this singalong at the concert. And what a concert it was! As spring raindrops fell outside, a wide range of songs including sea shanties, spirituals, folk tunes and others filled the church interior, with the rich, full voices of the Male Chorus resonating throughout the high-ceiling’d church. Male Chorus MC Rene Normandin, in his introductory remarks, said that the concert would be a storybook of songs featuring a wide genre of music and he was right on in that observation. The trio of rollicking sea shanties that began the concert brought the rhythm of the sea to the concert. “Fire Down Below,” the third one, could not be missed as Chorus member Art van Draanen tooted on a ship’s horn at the start of each verse. This horn proved so attention-grabbing that it was used to alert concert goers to the end of the later intermission period, calling them back for the second half of the performance. These sea shanties were followed by a change of pace somewhat, two more mellow spirituals, “Hand Me Down My Silver Trumpet (Gabriel),” and “The Chariot Spiritual,” urging preparation for judgement day. Three folk songs, with different beats, followed, with soloist Patrick Tang starting off “My Heart’s in the Highlands, “ followed by “The Lorelei” and “Carrickfergus” (“I wish I were in Carrickfer-

recipe as written in the program. Door bells, not jingle bells, and cannonballs, not soccer balls, were two of these discrepancies. Three songs, “The Mighty Oak Tree,” “Homeward Bound” and “River in Judea,” with its great harmonic sound, rounded out the concert which ended with “We’re the Men of the Chorus,” the same song which opened the concert. And while the Chorus sung “We’re the men of the chorus, we’re the men/ We’re the ones you seldom hear,” this could hardly have been farther from the truth at this concert. The Male Chorus and its melodies and harmonies were heard loud and clear and were thoroughly enjoyed by audience members. “It was just a pleasure to sing for you,” music director Robert Dueck told the audience after the final song. The spring nature of the concert was further enhanced by three floral bouquets which graced the front of the church thanks to Pretty Pots Florist of Stittsville. Barb Creech is the accompanist for the Goulbourn Male Chorus. Members of the Male Chorus are Art van Draanen, Tom Kobolak, Patrick Tang, Jean Wong, Craig Edwardson, Don Gillen, John McGinn, Leo Mevel, Jack Barker, Michael Hogan, Doug Kendall, David Lockyer, Rene Normandin and Don Snyder. Any men interested in singing with the Goulbourn Male Chorus starting in the 2011 fall session should contact music director Robert Dueck at 613-836-1824 or by email at dueckrobt@gmail.com. The Male Chorus is now preparing for a concert in Richmond on Sunday, May 1.

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

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

Strong communities and increased public transportation Name: John Hogg Party: Green John Hogg, a Kanata based high-tech worker, is running as the Green Party candidate in Carleton-Mississippi Mills. Hogg has lived in the riding for 21 years with his family, holding bachelor and masters degrees from the University of Toronto in computer science. Like many in Kanata, he was attracted to high-tech and he put his skills to use, working in several different roles at different companies. He saw the broad range in the sector, and increasingly saw how green initiatives could be applied. Now, he works at Intertek, where he helps companies follow environmental regulations. “Somebody has to be a voice – if not me, then who?” said Hogg. He first got into politics in the 2007 provincial election, after he didn’t see the best representation for him in other parties, and liking the Green Party’s

long term plans. “It’s not just two years, four years, but 10, 20 years,” he said. “The Green Party sees the future.” He also appreciates that the Green Party is different than other parties in the entire approach to politics. Instead of looking at large issues, they rally for issues that are smaller and decentralized, and encourage parties to work together. He used the example of biofuel – instead of focus on increased production; there should be a focus on using less. And they should be looking at ways to mix more environmentally friendly power sources – such as wind farms and solar power – in with more traditional and reliable forms. He said the greatest misconception about the Green Party is the inability to govern. The Green Party has Vision Green, a full campaign platform including budget and a strategy to decrease the deficit. “For voters that want something different, I’m the choice,” he said. Hogg’s main campaign points are green technology support and develop-

ment, increase rural access to Internet to improve services, better health care plans and pensions. For the Carleton-Mississippi Mills riding, Hogg wants to see a strengthened community with increased public transportation, and better pension and long-term disability benefits. He wants to rework pensions so residents, whose futures may have been hurt financially by Nortel, wouldn’t have to worry. Hogg is lucky and can usually walk to his office, but sees a struggle in Ottawa’s public transportation. “When we cut costs for public transportation, we don’t save money – people take cars,” he said. Another campaign point has become the purchase of F-35 jets for the Canadian military, at an estimated cost of $30 billion. Hogg has publically criticized the fighters purchase to replace CF-18 jets, which he said have lots of life left in them. He sees the money better invested elsewhere; preferably diplomacy and development to avoid military solutions altogether.

McCrimmon seeks balance between people and money Name: Karen McCrimmon Party: Liberal After following her calling for 31 years, Karen McCrimmon has found another as Liberal party candidate in Carleton-Mississippi Mills. “I’m supposed to do this,” she said of her run for Parliament. Following her retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces in 2006, she went back to school to study mediation and negotiation, and worked in that field. McCrimmon said she’s running for the Liberals because it’s the party that balances the needs of people with the needs of the economy. Remove the Conservatives’ continued tax breaks for big business and you’ll have the money to invest in people. “The Liberal party tries to look after people at the same time as looking after our finances,” McCrimmon said. “I’m a very pragmatic person. “People are not happy we’re borrowing $10 billion to hand over to big com-

panies.” McCrimmon also comes across as confident and committed. She doesn’t need notes during an interview, and speaks freely on any subjcet that comes up, like someone ready to move on to the next step. “I think my vision of Canada is very different from Mr. Harper’s or Mr. O’Connor’s,” she said, adding this country has always been “big-hearted and generous, even-handed, open-minded … with room for everybody. That’s not what I’m seeing portrayed in our government today, and it’s playing out the same way in our community.” Carleton-Mississippi Mills includes suburban Ottawa neighbourhoods, rural areas and small towns. Travel a few kilometres and the issues change quite suddenly. McCrimmon, who lives in Constance Bay, said she’s familiar with voters’ concerns, and has been knocking on doors, introducing herself to residents since November. “We’ve lost 29,000 good paying hightech jobs since 2007 in this riding at the same time as we’re losing farms,” McCrimmon, 53, said. “That’s crazy.”

She said the Liberal party wants to support farmers and keep them on their farms, and used local supermarkets as an example where improvements can be made Voters across the rural-urban divide have things in common, she added. “The need for employment and economic development applies to the rural and urban parts of the riding,” she said, adding that investment in high-speed Internet in every corner of the riding would allow people to run a business from home without having to move to the city. With her air force background, it’s not surprising that McCrimmon has an opinion on the federal government’s proposal to buy new F-35 stealth fighters; planes that have a price tag between $75 million and $150 million, depending on whose information is correct. “The government hasn’t proved the F35 is the right plane for the job,” McCrimmon said. “We need to do a better analysis and follow the process,” she said. “We have 14 months to decide but we’re rushing into this.”

Name: Gordon O’Connor Party: Conservative It was a safe riding for conservatives even before Gordon O’Connor won his first election seven years ago, but the question this time round is whether or not voters agree with his party’s plans for the local level and beyond. Liberals say the Conservatives have to make up $11 billion to meet campaign promises, and point to Ottawa job cuts as a likely target. O’Connor said with 17,000 civil servants set to retire in the next few years, money will be saved by not replacing them. “We don’t have any plans to layoff public sector workers,” he said. “We won’t do like the Liberals did under Chretien in the 1990s and fire thousands of people.” Conservatives contend they won’t cure the deficit by downloading to other levels of government, as the Liberals did 15 years ago. Their plan is to bring the $54-billion deficit, by far the largest in Canadian history, down to zero by 2015,

through an end to stimulus funding, tightening tax loop holes, growing the economy at three per cent each year, and cutting programs. There is a role for government to play, he said, which was proven when Canada’s highly regulated banking system escaped the meltdown felt in the U.S. It’s that centrist view of economics, for instance calculated stimulus spending along with $11 billion in research and development, that separates his party from the socialists on the left and libertarians on the far right. “We take a moderate position on the economy; no more tax and government than in necessary,” he said. Asked if moving into the political centre, traditionally Liberal land, is a way for Harper to lure voters away from his arch enemy, thereby destroying the Liberal brand in Canadian politics, O’Connor was hesitant. “Look, we’re filling the middle ground and right. We don’t try to create big government programs, no big bureaucratic system for things like childcare,” he said. “We send a cheque to every house.” The Carleton-Mississippi Mills Conservative incumbent has held a variety of cabinet posts, namely minister of Na-

Name: Erin Peters Party: NDP Erin Peters is actively involved in social justice programs, specifically with youth and is a dedicated community volunteer. She is a graduate of Carleton University, where she studied criminology and criminal justice with a concentration in Law. Peters was not available for an interview.

Talk to the candidates April 18: Stittsville Village Association will host an all candidates meeting at the Stittsville Legion, 1481 Main St., from 7 to 9:30 p.m. April 19: Kanata Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Metroland Media is hosting an all-candidates meeting at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 101 Kanata Ave., from 7 to 9:30 p.m., April 20: The Kanata Seniors Centre will host an all-candidates forum at the Royalton Retirement Residence, starting at 1:30 p.m.

Keep up to date with election For late-breaking news about the 2011 federal election visit www. yourottawaregion.com. Click on “Federal Election 2011” icon, in the top right hand corner of the main page. You will be directed to an election page complete with news and photos of your candidates from each respective ward.

tional Defence, then minister of National Revenue, and currently minister of state (along with chief government whip). Controversy accompanied some of those moves, such as O’Connor leaving his job as defence industry lobbyist to become minister of National Defence. The appointment seemed to contradict the Conservatives’ Accountability Act. The act, though, was designed to prevent politicians becoming lobbyists, not the other way around. O’Connor faces another former member of the military in the current election, which puts much of the focus of military spending on their shoulders. The big one is proposed spending on 65 new joint strike fighters to replace the F-18 jets. Party faithful say spending on the military is sorely needed after the Liberals did little in the 1990s. O’Connor insists it’s the best deal out there, while Liberal candidate Karen McCrimmon insists an open procurement process is needed to ensure “risk management” is met. Critics add that the planes haven’t been cold weather tested and can’t be refueled from the air. Others say the technology will be replaced by unmanned drones in future.

Stittsville buzz ….Signs announcing the coming of Farm Boy to Stittsville have been erected along Stittsville Main Street at the Crossing Bridge Square plaza. Farm Boy will be opening this fall in the premises now occupied by the Stittsville IDA Drug Mart plus some adjacent space. The IDA Drug Mart is relocating to the middle of the plaza in the space recently vacated by The Beer Store which has moved to the former stand-alone LCBO premises at the plaza, pending its relocation to the new shopping area at the corner of Carp Road and Hazeldean Road later this year….Kevin Fisher, who grew up in Stittsville, is the new vice-principal at Beckwith Public School. He takes up his new posting at the Black’s Corners school after 6 years as vice-principal of Caldwell Street Public School in Carleton Place and 3 years before that as vice-principal at Naismith Memorial Elementary School in Almonte. Married with three children, he lives in Lanark. He attended the University of Waterloo and then completed teachers’ college at the University of Ottawa. He is the son of George Fisher, the former longtime teacher at Goulbourn Middle School who is now retired…Guardian Angels Catholic School teacher MaryAnn McCuen is one of the finalists in this year’s Capital Educators’ Awards competition. These awards, under the direction of the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation, recognize the valuable contribution made by those in the teaching profession…. …Youth from Stittsville were among the 132 young people aged 13 to 18 from the Ottawa area, all members of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, who

travelled during the March Break to the Norfolk Naval Base in Norfolk, Virginia. While there, they toured an American aircraft carrier and battleship and attended demonstrations and workshops. The Cadets visited the Virginia Air and Space Centre as well as a naval museum. The trip was sponsored by the Navy League of Canada. The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Centurion, which attracts youth from Stittsville, Nepean, Kanata, Kemptville, Arnprior and Barrhaven, meets every Tuesday night at the Connaught Ranges. More information about Sea Cadets can be obtained by calling 613-993-2968…The Stittsville District Lions Club has donated $1,000 to the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre Foundation…..The Comedy and Live Auction at the Community Bible Church on Friday evening, April 1 ended up raising just over $6,370 for Candlelighters, the charity that provides support to young cancer patients and their families….The Stittsville District Lions Club raised $2,708 for the Canadian Cancer Society at its Daffodil Days table at Brown’s Your Independent Grocer on Friday, April 1, Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3. The new daffodil pins were provided in exchange for a donation. This was the first year that daffodil pins were used as previously bunches of live daffodils were used. In the Ottawa area, the Daffodil Days raised over $38,000 this year. The goal was $35,000….. Pat and Rick Power of Belton Avenue celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, April 12. They first met in Germany where she was teaching and he was in the armed forces…

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EDITORIAL

Have a name? Submit it The Ottawa Carleton District School Board is currently building a new elementary school on Hartsmere Drive in the area south of Fernbank Road and east of Stittsville Main Street in the south end of Stittsville. It promises to be a major new facility and, more importantly, vibrant new educational community in Stittsville. The new school will be opening this coming September, with the principal, Marva Major, already appointed. One of the most important aspects in opening a new school in a community is the naming of the new school. What’s in a name, you ask? Well, a name is vitally important in that it creates an identity and culture for the school. If proper-

ly selected, it gives an indication of what the school community is all about – its beliefs, its viewpoint, its values. That is why the Ottawa Carleton District School Board, through the new principal, is seeking name suggestions from those in the community. Anyone in the community is welcome and encouraged to suggest a name for this new school. The Ottawa Carleton District School Board guidelines for naming a school suggest that a new school can be named in honour of a famous Canadian event, individual or achievement or it can be named to recognize an individual who has made an outstanding lifetime contribution to education or to the community. A school can also be named for its

geographic location which can include the overall community, a subdivision or even a street. So, if you have any suggestion for a name for this new school, you are encouraged to submit it. This can be done online at the Board’s website at www.ocdsb. ca, going to the “Our Schools – New Schools and Additions” section. The Board would like as many submissions as possible so that the very best name is selected for what is going to be a tremendous new school. However, you have to act quickly. The deadline for submission sis this Friday, April 15. But submitting online is quick and easy – so if you have an idea for an appropriate name for the new school, please submit it.

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Easy protest is not worth the effort involved The Internet always buzzes with calls for protest of one sort or another. The latest, which is big on Facebook, is a call for people not to buy gasoline on April 15. Various figures are quoted as to what this will cost the oil companies, but the overriding idea is that they will be brought to their knees by this show of consumer force and drop prices at the pump. Even on Facebook there seems to be some awareness of flaws in the plan. For example, people might buy gas on the 14th, or the 16th. So someone has responded by creating a new group called Don’t Buy Gas on April 15th and 16th. That should fix it. Looking at some of the sites where this idea is being discussed, you can see intelligent discussion about what boycotts can and can’t accomplish, as well as some pointed critiques of the boycotters — such as the irony of someone who drives a

CHARLES GORDON gas guzzler engaging in a protest against the oil companies. What you don’t see are any suggestions that people work a little harder to solve what they see as a problem. “Eighty per cent of success,” Woody Allen once wrote, “is showing up.” Not showing up at a gas pump may not be all that successful. Whereas showing up, or the reverse, can make an impression on those who matter. The other day in Ottawa only 32 people showed up for a discussion of less frequent garbage pickup, a proposal that was supposed to be wildly controversial. “I’m being told that everybody opposes this,” said a city councillor, Scott Moffatt. “Where are they?” Maybe they’re at home plan-

ning where not to buy gas on April 15. That’s a protest anyone can handle. No effort is involved and it literally costs nothing.

many say they don’t like politicians, don’t respect the process, don’t think they can make any difference.

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

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

Millions of people turned out their lights at Earth Hour on March 26 and millions didn’t. Maybe if everyone did, some governments might have noticed, but maybe not. “Sure, they turned out their lights,” someone in government might say, “but will they go to the polls?” Not everyone will, that’s for sure. The papers these days are full of interviews with young, idealistic people who say they have never voted and don’t intend to this time. Why? It’s hard to know precisely, but

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

There is something to be said for making some things easy. In Ottawa, the Blue Box program is a great success primarily because it’s an easy thing to do. If recycling was difficult, fewer of us would be doing it. But attaching too much virtue to simple actions puts off the difficult ones. The Ontario government worked like crazy to get people to use different light bulbs. Nothing wrong with that, unless it allows us to think that, without making any sacrifice at all, we have now done our thing for the environment. Making significant change is hard work, every day.

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Jacob Schroeder, left, and Kenneth Leblanc, right, of the Stittsville Scouts Wolf Pack hold the yellow paper fish door hangers that they and their fellow Wolf Pack members distributed in the Ralph Street Park area of Stittsville on Thursday evening, April 7. The door hangers are meant to alert homeowners to the fact that only rainwater should go into storm sewer drains since these drains usually empty into watercourses.

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Tristan Harris, foreground, accompanied by his brother Nathan Harris, background, places a Yellow Fish Road door hanger on a door at a home on Ralph Park Street in Stittsville on Thursday, April 7 as members of the Stittsville Scouts Wolf Pack canvas the Ralph Park Street community for the Yellow Fish Road program.

A.J. Chin of the Stittsville Scouts Wolf Pack, right, watched by Tristan Harris, left, spray paints a fish stencil onto the pavement of Ralph Park Street in Stittsville as the Wolf Pack implements the Yellow Fish Road program in the community. Yellow Fish Road is an awareness project involving yellow fish painted near storm drains and informational door hangers placed at homes, alerting residents that storm drains empty into watercourses and thus these drains should handle only rain water and not any litter or chemicals.

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Music focus at coffee house JOHN CURRY john.curry@metroland.com

A coffee house is an entertainment venue stemming from the hippie-oriented 1960’s. Costumes and flashy sets are not the focus. Rather, it is the music, delivered simply, often a voice accompanied by a guitar, that gets the attention. And at the coffee house held at South Carleton High School in Richmond on Thursday evening, April 7, this was the case. Whether it was the trio of Julie Sproule, Allison Leeming and Emma Eggerston providing their version of Elton John’s “Your Song” or Mercedes Kellar singing her self-written “One Step at a Time” while accompanying herself on a guitar or the rousing rendition of “Dog Days are Over” with vocals and two ukuleles thanks to the trio of Sara McKellar, Bronwyn Harkness and Marisa Yeomans, music was front and centre at this coffee house. And judging by the

positive reaction of the capacity crowd of 300 seated at tables and chairs in the school’s cafetorium, watching and listening to the entertainment coming from the stage, it was the just what the doctor ordered. And just who was delivering this musical medicine? Things got off with a bang with “Hit the Road” by the foursome of Dan Lehman, Jordan Parmalee, Gordon Richardson and Nick McEwing. It was probably the loudest song of the evening but the same group quickly slowed and quieted it down with their rendition of “Dreamland.” As the program progressed, we got to hear Tegan Mcfarlan and Kelsie Scobie sing, accompanied by Ben Linton on guitar; a trio of guitarists, all grade 12’s, singing and playing songs with “bright” references in them such as “Always look on the bright side of life,” an attitude fostered by their stressful last year of high school, even

including some whistling; and Jenna Khawas dazzling us once again with her keyboard stylings, joined in part by singer Kyle Mariott; and Emily Imbesi and Madi Shaw singing “If I die young”, with Andrew Sim accompanying them on guitar. After an intermission, the school’s newly formed Glee Club took to the stage, with a resounding a cappella medley, complete with accompanying hand and body movements. The duo of Elaine Rose and Katrina Thomson followed this, singing “You and I”, after which Elaine sang a solo, accompanying herself on guitar. Lindsay Sutherland and Neil Kenkel followed this up by slowing things down with their version of “Dream A Little Dream of Me,” the haunting melody first recorded by Ozzie Nelson and his orchestra in 1931 and over the years recorded by such singers as Frankie Laine, Doris Day, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, The Mamas and The Papas and,

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Chris Labelle, complete with a bongo drum accompaniment to three guitars. Although these musical coffee houses have been staged for a number of years now at South Carleton, this year’s event attracted even increased interest from potential performers. As a result, more tried out for the show and those who made the cut were considered to be among the best that South Carleton has to offer in terms of musical entertainment. And those who were at the coffee house would surely agree with that as it was a little over two hours of some of the most gripping and appealing musical offerings to ever resonate in the South Carleton cafetorium.

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Elaine Rose plays the guitar and sings in the coffee house at South Carleton High School in Richmond on Thursday, April 7.

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Performing at the coffee house at South Carleton High School in Richmond on Thursday, April 7 are, from left to right, vocalist Emily Imbesi, vocalist Madi Shaw and guitarist Andrew Sim.

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Neil Kenkel plays the guitar as he accompanies singer Lindsay Sutherland with the song “Dream A Little Dream” at the coffee house at South Carleton High School in Richmond on Thursday, April 7.

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Jess Blyth accompanies herself on the guitar as she sings in the coffee house at South Carleton High School in Richmond on Thursday, April 7.

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City of Ottawa Councillor Reports By Shad Qadri, Councillor Ward Six Stittsville City of Ottawa

No Motorized Vehicles on the Trans Canada Trail

Last week I put a motion forward at the joint Transportation and the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee Meeting seeking clarification on the operation of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT). During the debate on the Prescott-Russell and Osgoode Pathways, it was discovered that the TCT policies of operations also needed a review. My committee approved motion is listed below. This motion will be received by Council at its April 13 meeting. “WHEREAS the Ottawa-Carleton Trailway is very similar in nature to the Prescott-Russell and Osgoode Pathways and has a similar shared-use practice and issues associated with the practices; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve that the Rural Pathways Shared-Use Policy be applicable to the Ottawa-Carleton Trailway, with the specific condition that snowmobiles and all other motorized vehicles and horses be prohibited on all sections of the Ottawa-Carleton Trailway east of West Ridge Road; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff undertake a review of all signage on the Ottawa-Carleton Trailway to ensure that it is consistent with the usage policy above, and satisfies notification requirements for enforcement of shared-use rules.” Update on the Hazeldean road widening Here is the latest update on the Hazeldean Road Widening as provided by our City engineer responsible for the project. By the end of April both of the phases should be in full swing. Hazeldean Road widening phase I from Terry Fox to Iber Road. The construction activities on the Carp Bridge and approach slab are in progress. The contractor is busy with the Installation of Stay arm (cross member) on the bridge. So far three arms have been installed and five more to go and we are expecting that the remaining to be installed by end of April 2011. Carp River Bridge Installation of Stay arms - In progress and expected to be completed by end of April Parapet Wall - Mid May and will take one week to install Concrete Curb and Sidewalk - 2nd week of June and will take one week Railing on bridge deck - 3rd week of June will take 3 days Waterproofing on bridge deck- First week of July and will be completed in two days Asphalt paving - Mid July 2011 (3 days operation) * Polystyrene blocks east & west of bridge in progress and expected to be completed by end of April 2011. * Concrete Slab to be installed mid May. *Parapet Wall on approach slab to begin installation installed by mid June and it will take about 10 days to complete. * Concrete curb & sidewalk on approach slab to be installed around late June to the first week of July 2011 * Waterproofing approach slab will be installed the first week of July

* Asphalt paving mid July 2011 * Noise Wall installation in late June to late July 2011 *Detour Removal will occur in late July to the first week of August 2011 In addition to the above there are number of other tasks that will be performed simultaneously during May, June and July such as Redi Rock pathway wall under the bridge, paving recreational pathway under bridge, relocation of Hydro poles to permanent location beside Carp Bridge and installation of street lights on bridge and approach slab. Project Completion date 29 July 2011. Hazeldean Road Widening phase II from Iber Road to Carp Road Noise Wall installation and all tie-in with existing fence have been completed. Minor Durisol wall (noise wall) touch-up will be completed in early May 2011. Landscaping in front and behind the wall will start in mid to late May 2011 Installation for the concrete Curb and Sidewalk on the south side between Springbrook and Sweetnam will start early May 2011 and will finish by mid to late June 2011. Remaining landscaping will occur in early June. Top lift of Asphalt paving east of Stittsville Main Street intersection to Poole Creek Bridge will take place in early to mid July 2011 Total project completion date 29 July 2011 Canadian Cancer Society Needs our Support The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is a strong tradition in Ottawa. In fact, the first-ever Canadian Relay was held in Nepean in 1999; since then, the event has expanded to four locations across the city! Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser; it is an opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and fight back to make cancer history. This non-competitive event includes activities to suit everyone’s needs, whether they’re young or simply young-at-heart, a first-time participant or a Relay veteran. Relay For Life is a 12-hour overnight relay event that sees teams of 10 people taking turns walking, running or strolling around a track. The event also features touching ceremonies in honour of those who are fighting, or who have fought, cancer. The Ottawa West Relay For Life will be happening June 17, 7:00 p.m. to June 18, 7:00 a.m. at Walter Baker Park in Kanata. For registration or information on how to become involved please visit www.relayforlife.ca/kanata or call 613-723-1744 x 3618. Please stay off sports fields and ball diamonds The City is asking residents to stay off sports fields and ball diamonds to allow the turf to grow for the upcoming season. Access to ball diamonds is not permitted prior to May 1, 2011. Access to sports fields is not permitted prior to May 15, 2011. Organizations with official City contracts can use the facilities only on the dates specified in their contracts (weather permitting). Thank you for helping to keep Ottawa’s fields in good condition. 450069

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Patrick Auger of Stittsville, an Ottawa-based Ornge critical care paramedic, has received the Tim Hynes Flight Paramedic of the Year Award from the International Association of Flight Paramedics.

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Patrick Auger of Stittsville, a critical care flight paramedic, is used to being up in the air. But he may be flying a little higher than usual these days, riding on cloud nine, as he has become the first Canadian to receive the Tim Hynes Flight Paramedic of the Year Award from the International Association of Flight Paramedics. He works for Ornge, Ontario’s provider of transport medicine services, flying out of its Ottawa base. He has been a paramedic for 20 years, with 17 of them being as a critical care flight paramedic. Patrick traces his desire to help others in crisis situations to his teenage years when he worked as a lifeguard and took St. John Ambulance, First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) courses and enjoyed working with people. “It was a bit of a natural transition,” he says about his eventual career path as a paramedic. He became a ground based paramedic after high school and after several years, he had an opportunity to work out of Timmins in northern Ontario, working from a fixed wing aircraft, a time that he remembers now as a “great, great experience.” He continued to take appropriate courses and eventually worked as a critical care flight paramedic for 12 years in Toronto before switching to the Ottawa area five years ago. He lived in Munster until moving to Stittsville this past January. Patrick received this prestigious international award at the Critical Care Transport Medicine Conference in Nashville, Tenn. on Tuesday, April 5. It is presented annually to honour an exceptional paramedic who has demonstrated both leadership and paramedic professionalism. Dr. Russell MacDonald, medical director with Ornge, is high in his praise of Patrick. “Pat successfully combines superior bedside skills and knowledge from almost two decades as a flight paramedic with a mastery of the principles of medical edu-

cation,” Dr. MacDonald says. This praise is echoed by Dr. Christopher Mazza, Ornge president and CEO. “Patrick exemplifies the values of compassion, collaboration and innovation that are at the core of what we do at Ornge,” says Dr. Mazza, adding that his excellence, professionalism and commitment to transport medicine are an inspiration to others. Patrick himself says that the role of critical care flight assistance is to deal with the worse cases handled by ground ambulances or smaller medical facilities. Sometimes moving such patients becomes very complicated. Patrick says that what critical care flight transport offers is “an intensive care unit in the air.” It is the job of critical care air transport to get patients to where they need to be to access their best possible treatment, he notes. He says that he and other critical care flight paramedics are able to deal with such continuous critical situations because they know that they make a difference and because of the many success stories that they have experienced over the years, such as when a youngster was run over by a lawn mower or when a group of cyclists was struck by a vehicle in Kanata, both of which have resulted in heartwarming recoveries. “What is very satisfying is that we do has an impact and we are able to provide a very sophisticated level of service,” Patrick says. Critical care flight paramedics can do a number of procedures on their own in the aircraft but at all times they have communication access to critical care transport specialists. Indeed, there are some unique challenges related to air transport of patients such as concerns for barometric pressure changes. Patrick says that he enjoys learning and is currently enrolled in the Master of Education Program in the Centre for Medical Education at the University of Dundee in Scotland. See AWARD, page 11

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From page 10 “I’m a lifelong learner,” he says. But, as well, he also enjoys giving back to his professional and with the backing of Ornge, he has spoken at conferences and has shared his paramedic expertise at colleges and universities across the province. He has authored a chapter in a national paramedic textbook and has delivered paramedic and disaster management courses internationally. He has also played a leadership role at such events as the GE summit in 2010 where he was the Incident Commander of the Medical Assistance Team. He also provided leadership at an emergency evacuation of a remote community in 2005. Patrick enjoys the outdoors, particularly camping and kayaking. He is also a jet boating fan. From its Ottawa base, Ornge provides critical care helicopter transport service to Eastern Ontario and everything south of North Bay. One of Ornge’s eight critical care helicopters is stationed at the Ottawa base. Critical care flight paramedics like Patrick work 12 hour shifts and work in pairs, along with a pair of pilots. This built-in redundancy of two paramedics and two pilots on each flight is considered a best practice in the industry. Across the province, Ornge transports about 21,000 patients each year. Ornge coordinates all aspects of the province’s aero medical transport system, its critical care land transport program and authorization of air and land ambulance transfers between hospitals.

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The Amberway Resident’s Community Association is becoming history. At its recent annual general meeting at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex in Stittsville, it was decided to disband the organization. This was accomplished via an affirmative vote on a motion put forward by Amberway residents Sandy White and Richard Somers. However, disbanding the organization means that a decision has to be made on the close to $2,900 which the Association has in the bank. Discussions are going to be held involving members of the Association’s executive regarding the best way to dispose of these funds. The annual general meeting was chaired by Association president Don Carter. Among

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those in attendance was city of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillor Shad Qadri. The Community Association recently lost executive members as residents have moved to other areas of Stittsville. the positions of president, vice-president, treasurer and area representatives were all available at the annual general meeting. The Amberway area of Stittsville includes Victor Street, Denham Way, Greer Street and Savage Drive, all on the south side of Hazeldean Road just east of Amberwood Village.

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City of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillor Shad Qadri, seated at the table, left, and Amberway Resident’s Community Association outgoing president Don Carter, seated, right, go over an item at the Association’s recent annual general meeting.

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Friends of Hospice Ottawa thanks its volunteers SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Friends of Hospice Ottawa celebrated and thanked its team of volunteers at its annual volunteer appreciation evening on Tuesday, April 5. Volunteers who have achieved five years of service, either in client care, in support roles or on the Board of Directors were centred out for particular recognition, with the name of each new five year volunteer being added to the framed appreciation certificates which are prominently displayed in the Friends of Hospice Ottawa office. Among those who were honoured for reaching the five year mark as volunteers in various support roles were four Richmond residents, namely Helen Cowick, June Craig, Mavis Lewis and Donna McRae. Jennifer Cameron, daughter of Friends of Hospice Ottawa fundraising organizer Ruth Cameron of Richmond, was another five year volunteer honoured in this category. Five year volunteers were also honoured in the direct client care category (in home support, caregiver and bereavement support and transportation) as well as those who have service for five years on the Board of Directors. Beth Ada of Stittsville, who is chair of the Board of Directors, was one of those honoured for five years of service on the Board of Directors. The volunteer appreciation evening also saw the inaugural presentation of

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the Inge Kelly Distinguished Service Award, to be presented to honour volunteers who have dedicated five years of service to Friends of Hospice Ottawa in multiple roles, programs and services, in other words, a person who has gone beyond what would be normally expected of a volunteer. And the first name to go on this award will be none other than the person after whom it is named, Inge Kelly. The former Stittsville resident has been a Friends of Hospice Ottawa volunteer for seven years and had previously volunteered with Sylvia House Hospice. It was noted at the presentation ceremony that the Friends of Hospice Ottawa programs and services would not be what they are today had it not been for Ms. Kelly’s volunteer work with the organization over the years. Ms. Kelly was called a “true ambassador for community based hospice palliative care.” In receiving the award, Ms. Kelly said that she loves what she does. “Who can ask for anything more than being asked to travel with someone on their last journey,” she said with regard to her volunteer work with Friends of Hospice Ottawa. Those at this volunteer appreciation evening got to hear from city of Ottawa Stittsville ward councillor Shad Qadri who was one of the guest speakers at the event. He said that while municipal planning

and infrastructure issues are important, what makes a community is not roads and infrastructure but rather the people who live in it. He praised volunteers like those working for Friends of Hospice Ottawa for looking after those who need help in the community. He said that a municipality itself could not provide the level of care, compassion and service which volunteers working for an organization like Friends of Hospice Ottawa provide to clients. Friends of Hospice Ottawa has a wide range of volunteers, including those who provide in-home support, day hospice volunteers, fundraisers, event volunteers, bereavement support volunteers,

transportation volunteers, office help, bakers for bake sales, knitters of “Hug Me Bears” and Board of Directors volunteers. Friends of Hospice Ottawa provides hospice palliative care services in the western part of the city of Ottawa including Stittsville, Richmond, Goulbourn, Kanata and West Carleton. Besides its various services and programs, it operates two day hospices, one at the Bells Corners United Church in Bells Corners and one at St. John’s Anglican Church in Richmond. These services are provided free of charge to those who are battling a life threatening disease or who are facing an end-of-life health situation.

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Easter Holy Week events at St. Paul’s United Church in Richmond will begin this Sunday, April 17, Palm Sunday. The church’s annual muffin

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to 8 a.m. The Easter Celebration service at the church will begin at 10:30 a.m. The Sunday School will be celebrating by holding an Easter egg hunt. St. Paul’s United Church is located on McBean Street in Richmond.

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vice of Shadows and Communion” will begin at 7 p.m. This is all leading to Easter Sunday itself on Sunday, April 24. There will be a short sunrise service at 5:55 a.m. at 3285 Eagleson Road. Following this, there will be a pancake breakfast at the church from 6:45 a.m.

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Eric Fullerton of Stittsville, who attends Goulbourn Middle School and who plays for the Ottawa Fury U13 soccer team, will be playing in an international s o c c e r tournament in Brittany in France in June.

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communication among the players on the field. He praises his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coaching which stresses teamwork and which he terms is absolutely fantastic. Eric, who gave up hockey this year due to the demands of being involved in two major sports, keeps busy all year round now with soccer. He and his Ottawa Fury teammates play in a winter indoor league at the Coliseum at Lansdowne Park, with games every weekend and weekly training sessions. He and his teammates have been doing fundraising for the trip to France. One of the major fundraising events is coming up this Friday, April 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feast For Franceâ&#x20AC;? which is a dinner and auction evening held at the St. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Banquet Hall in Ottawa, running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be a pasta buffet dinner, silent auction and entertainment by the Robert Farrell guitar band. Tickets are available at $25 each by visiting www.FeastForFrance.info. This trip to France with his Ottawa Fury U13 team will not be Ericâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first overseas soccer experience. Last year he attended a soccer training camp in England which came about due to his involvement with the Ottawa Fury. Eric played on the grade six soccer team at Goulbourn Middle School last year and this year, as a grade seven student, he helped coach the grade six team. As for what soccer holds in the future for Eric, he does harbour thoughts that he might someday be able to play for Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would love that, to play for my country,â&#x20AC;? he says. He also admits that eventually playing professional soccer would be a pretty amazing experience as well.

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Longtime Stittsville teacher dies SPECIAL TO THE NEWS A longtime beloved teacher in Stittsville passed away recently. Mrs. Daisey Jinkinson died peacefully at the Granite Ridge long term care facility in Stittsville on Friday, March 11, 2011. She was 97, just a couple of months short of her 98th birthday on April 23. Daisey (nee Whyte) was born in Ireland in 1913, coming to Canada when she was just two months old. The youngest of a family of 12, she outlived all of her siblings. She received her early education in the Huntley/ Carp area and had lived in the Stittsville area since marrying her late husband Samuel Jinkinson in 1941. They raised two sons, the late Allan and Bob, on their Fernbank Road farm. In her teaching career, Daisey taught at Montague near Smiths Falls, at Centreview in the Combermere area, in Beckwith township, at Malakoff and at Ashton before spending 21 years at Stittsville Public School, retiring in 1978.

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Special constable, special smile Her smile alone is enough to disarm the most hardened of lawbreakers. But also, don’t be fooled by the smile or her size – Brittany O’Connor of Goulbourn now is a full-fledged special constable, recognized by the province and the Ottawa Police Service and working under Director of University Safety Al Burns at Carleton University in Ottawa. At the formal ceremony in the Senate Room at Carleton University on Thursday, April 7 in which she was sworn in as a special constable by Ottawa Police Service Deputy Chief Gilles Larochelle and received a framed certificate acknowledging her special constable status, her special constable badge, shoulder patch and ring, even

Director Burns acknowledged the power of Brittany’s smile. “I just can’t compete with that smile,” he said as he presented Brittany with her framed certificate. It is not easy to become a special constable which is the status of all those who work on the University Safety team at Carleton University. Director Burns admitted at the ceremony that there is a lot of effort and work that goes into becoming a member of his team. It begins with an intensive screening process, followed by provincial testing which includes aptitude and physical testing, similar to that which someone wanting to be a police officer undergoes. There is then on-the-job training before a candidate is sworn in as a special constable. Brittany was one of four being sworn in as a special con-

stable at the April 7th ceremony including Director Burns, a former Ottawa Police Service officer who has taken over as head of the University Safety program at Carleton University. Brittany, who is 20, was the only female of the four and she was a good foot shorter than the other three. But then there was that smile that everyone noticed and no one could beat. Brittany, a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Stittsville, will be graduating from Carleton University this spring with a degree in criminology but she is hoping to continue on in her schooling, taking social work, while working part-time for University Safety. Her hope is eventually to become an Ottawa Police Service officer, working for its victims unit with her social work credentials. Brittany, who has maintained her dean’s list standing at Carleton, has policing in her heritage as two great uncles were Ottawa police officers. She has always wanted to be a police officer.

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Brittany O’Connor of Goulbourn flashes the badge which she received after being sworn in as a special constable for the University Safety Department at Carleton University in Ottawa.

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South Carleton High School music teacher Sarah Woods, far right, directs a group of grade nine and ten musicians during the bandathon which was held at the school in Richmond on Friday, April 8. The bandathon included three bands as well as a karaoke group, running from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The bandathon raised $3,500 which the students have chosen to donate to the Red Cross to help the situation in Japan.

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Enjoying a lunch break during the bandathon which was held at South Carleton High School in Richmond on Friday, April 8 are Harold Pretty, left, and his granddaughter Kim Roussell, right. For the past three years, Mr. Pretty has spent volunteer time cataloguing all of the music sheets which had accumulated at South Carleton over the years. He also has sorted the music into various categories such as music appropriate for Christmas and other special occasions.

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Kyle Marriott tries playing the French horn during the bandathon at South Carleton High School in Richmond on Friday, April 8. He usually plays the clarinet. 459024

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South Carleton High School student Emily Menard, foreground, plays the tuba as Jessica Carswell, background, plays the alto saxophone in the bandathon which was held at the school in Richmond on Friday, April 8. Emily normally plays the flute while Jessica usually plays the trumpet. For the bandathon, some students decided to play instruments that were not their normal instruments.

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Four medals for Bren, now off to nationals

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Bren Hunter of Stittsville will be competing in six black belt events at the World Karate Council’s national championships in Ottawa in May. He earned his way into the championships and the right to compete in all six events thanks to his performance at the World Karate Council’s southern Ontario Regional qualifier in London where he competed in six black belt events in the boys’ 12 and under division. Bren, who is 12, brought home gold in the Musical Weapons division and silver in the Korean Kata Forms event. What is amazing is that this was the first time that Bren competed in this Korean Kata Forms event. Bren was not finished with just a gold and a silver. He also claimed a bronze in Hardstyle Kata Forms, going up against 23 other competitors, and captured a bronze in Traditional Weapons. This bronze in Traditional Weapons was noteworthy because he came from behind to win it, being in the middle of the pack after the first round. Bren also finished in the top eight in Creative Weapons and in Point fighting under 45 kg. All of this added up to Bren’s entry into the World Karate Council national championships in Ottawa from May 20 to May

22. Bren trains at the Canadian Sport Martial Arts Academy in Kanata.

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Bren Hunter of Stittsville wears the four medals which he won at the World Karate Council’s Southern Ontario Regional Qualifier in London, Ontario.

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The Kanata Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Metroland Media are hosting a Candidates meeting for the riding of Carleton-Mississippi Mills at the Holiday Inn, Kanata Avenue, Kanata on TUESDAY, APRIL 19th from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. There will be a meet and greet session with the candidates at 7:00 PM and the meeting will start promptly at 7:30 PM. The meeting will provide an opportunity for residents and business to hear the candidates’ platforms, and to ask questions on issues of concern in the Federal Election to be held May 2nd. For more information, call the Kanata Chamber ofﬁce at 613-592-8343.

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Splash, a group of watercolour artists instructed by Heather Gallup, have lived up to their name in their latest exhibition in the ArtSpace area at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Splash â&#x20AC;ŚOur journey continues,â&#x20AC;? the group portrays a splash of colour, a splash of artistic styles, a splash of subjects, a splash of sizes. Add up all of these splashes and you have a wall and display case full of a virtual bucket of wonderful watercolours. This is the third year that the Splash group has exhibited its watercolour paintings at the Stittsville library branch. There is work on display by all ten of the artists along with instructor Heather Gallup. There are 13 framed paintings on the ArtSpace wall, ranging from Linda Christiansonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s floral depiction of pink roses to Elizabeth Mevelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s haunting butterfly to Bruce Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barn in Brockvilleâ&#x20AC;? to Linda Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snowy scene featuring a log fence to Lily Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canoe,â&#x20AC;? an empty vessel at the shoreline. There is the colourful â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orange Flowerâ&#x20AC;? done by Mary Lou Mongeau, displaying a unique horizontal view of the bloom, to Lily Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rustic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Museum Piece,â&#x20AC;? showing an old tea server, to Barbara Van Velzerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique â&#x20AC;&#x153;Break In,â&#x20AC;? depicting a

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Members of the Splash watercolour artist group whose works on now on exhibit at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library are, front row, left to right, Linda Christianson, Edna Marlow and Barbara Van Velzer; and, back row, left to right, Bruce Judge, Mary Lou Mongeau, Lily May and Heather Cloutier. The group is instructed by Heather Gallup.

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to tyke programs are co-ed while there are separate boys and girls teams in the mite to midget divisions. Registration costs range from $90 per player for T-ball through tyke to $012 for mite and squirt to $135 for peewee to midget. More information about minor ball in Stittsville is available at the Stittsville Minor Softball website at www.stittsvillesoftball.org.

Splash artists’ group displaying works at Stittsville library tercolour painting in her retirement years; Linda Thompson who is inspired by the beauty of nature which is featured in her landscapes and florals; Louise Rosch who loves the transparency of flowers done with watercolour techniques; and Mary Lou Mongeau who uses painting to observe and experience nature in a different way.

All of these artists take their instruction and leadership from Heather Gallup, a former Stittsville resident who now lives in Almonte and who instructors in both Kanata and Stittsville. She focuses on florals and landscapes in her own watercolour paintings. Not only is she exhibiting with her Splash artists at the

Stittsville library branch this month but she is also the artist of the month at the North Gower branch of the Ottawa Public Library this month. Heather is always happy to take on new artists in her lessons. For more information about her lessons and workshops, please call Heather at 613-256-9998. 458968

Splash artists involved with this exhibition are Barbara Van Velzer, who has been working in watercolours since 2005; Bruce Judge, who is inspired by scenes in the rural Ontario countryside; Edna Marlow, a youthful artist who has returned to the pastime in her retirement;

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Jiu Jitsu medals

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The Ontario Open International Jiu Jitsu Tournament in Toronto on the weekend of April 2/3 draw 1,100 participants from across North America, including Halifax, Calgary and New York State. Among those attend-

ing were several students affiliated with the Ninja Jiu Jitsu School in Stittsville. And, indeed, they did more than just participate. They brought home several medals from this tournament which allows students from various jiu jitsu styles compete against one

another. Timmy Hickey of Stittsville captured the silver medal in the junior male No Gi Light Featherweight division. Shamus Callaghan of Munster earned the silver medal in the junior male No Gi Middleweight division. A silver medal in the teen female Gi Lightweight division was earned by Julia Peterson of

Munster. Evan Peterson of Munster received the bronze medal in the Kids 1 Gi Lightweight boys’ division. Lydia Peterson of Munster was at the tournament, set to compete, but a sudden illness forced her to sit out the tournament. Chelsea Rousson of North Gower earned two bronze med-

als, one in the junior female No Gi Middleweight division and another in the junior female Gi Middlweight division. Jiu Jitsu is a Japanese martial art which initially evolved among the samurai of feudal Japan. It is a method of close combat for defeating an armed opponent and involves manipulating the opponent’s force against himself.

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Those associated with the Ninja Jiu Jitsu school in Stittsville who attended the recent 2011 Ontario Open International Jiu Jitsu Championship in Toronto are, from left to right, front row, kneeling, Shamus Callaghan, Evan Peterson, Lydia Peterson, Julia Peterson and Chelsea Rousson; and, back row, left to right, standing, Kyoshi Michel Leblanc of Gatineau, assistant instructor Timmy Hickey, assistant instructor Ryan Hickey and Sensei Don Hickey of Stittsville.

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It may make sense to re-name the Carp Road landfill site as the West Carleton Environmental Centre as is being done in the current proposal for a new landfill on the site because the site does have quite an environment. There are over 100 plant species recorded on the site, ranging from the American Ostrich Fern to White Cedar to the White Trillium to Bittersweet Nightshade to Serviceberry to White Poplar to Pondweed to Spotted Jewelweed to Red Oak. However, of all of these species, there is only species recorded on site that is considered at risk and that is the Butternut tree. Of all of the plant species recorded on site, there are no provincially or regionally rare native species among them. With regard to wildlife, there are 48 breeding season bird species recorded on site including the Northern Shoveler, a regionally rare species, and nine areasensitive species. Among the breeding season birds observed are the Green Heron, the Downy

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Easter program at Food Bank SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Easter is a time of joy and thanksgiving for many. But for some it can be a time of upset, not being able to join in with Easterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happiness because of circumstances of need. This is where the Stittsville Food Bank has come forward and again this year has its Easter program, offering gift cards and some food items to those in need of food to help over the Easter weekend. The gift cards have a cash value and can be redeemed at local grocery stores

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HOT TUB (Spa) Covers. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1 - 8 6 6 - 6 5 2 - 6 8 37 www.thecoverguy.ca

CUBCADET LAWN MOWER 19 INCH self propelled, like new. Cuisinart grind and brew thermal 10 cup automatic coffee maker. 613-836-5549 EASTER HAMS skinned boneless or Traditional at Carp Easter Farmers’ Market April 23rd FarmGate. Pork of Yore Tamworth/Berkshire Pasture Pork, 613-649-0076, heri tagepork@porkof yore.com

April 19, 2011 Love, Angela, Dallas, Brynn, Anik, Erin & Simon

For Sale -- Hey new Moms of the Bride to be this year! NavyMother-of-the-Bride - Joseph Ribkoff / 3 piece dress. Excellent condition - worn ONCE! – sequined, size 16. Model was 5’3”, floor length. Purchase price $500. Sacrifice $125. OBO. Call evenings 1.613.826.0641.

HORSE SUPPLIES & BOARDING

HORSE, TACK, EQUIP. CONSIGNMENT Sale, Galetta Livestock, 1/2hr West-Kanata. 10mins East Arnprior. Saturday April 23rd. Tack 10am. Equip QUALITY EASTERN Noon, Horses 2pm. WHITE CEDAR LUM- Consign Early, Gail BER, decking and fenc- 613-622-1295 ing. CEDAR TREES for hedging, nursery stock, installation and delivery HUNTING available, Pricing call 613-628-5232 or visit www.warrencedarproHUNTER SAFETY CAducts.com NADIAN FIREARMS SCOOTER SPECIAL COURSE at Arnprior 25% Off Select Models May, 27, 28, 29th. Buy/sell Stair lifts, Wenda Cochran 613Porch lifts, Scooters, 256-2409 Bath lifts, Hospital beds etc. Call SILVER HUNTER SAFETY CaCROSS 613-231- nadian Firearms 3549 Course. Courses and exams held throughout WHITE CEDAR LUM- the year. Free course if BER, Decking, fencing, you organize a group, all dimensions, rough exams available. Wenor dressed. Timbers da Cochran, 613-256and V-joints also 2409. available. Call Tom at McCann’s Forest Prod- CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Gets Read...Gets Remembered... ucts 613-628-6199 or Gets Results 613-633-3911 Call 613-224-3330 to place your ad. FOR SALE

WHITE FORD EXTENDED CAP 1998-2003. Mint Condition. Asking $400 or best offer. Call 613-221-6225 or email

BIRTHS

DOG SITTING, Experienced Retired Breeder providing lots of TLC. My Home. Smaller dogs only. References available. $17$20 daily. Marg 613-721-1530.

LOST & FOUND LOST CAT Jackson is a 1 year old male cat who has wandered to far from home. He went missing Friday April 1. He is very friendly. He is not neutered or microchipped as he is an indoor cat. If found or seen call Natalie at 613-836-7277 or email scottrob01@rogers.com FIREWOOD

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

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MOTHERS.... IF YOU ARE EXPECTING OR HAVE A NEW BABY

HOUSES FOR RENT

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE

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Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the peace and tranquility. Custom (Quality) Built in 2009 with your family in mind. One acre lot for the kids to play in. Dead end road, NO trafﬁc. Minutes from the town of Renfrew and the Ottawa River. 45 Minutes to Kanata. 3+1 Bedroom, 1 ½ Baths. Beautiful custom cabinets, with corion counters. Large back deck looking into a very private Back yard. Established perennial beds, cement walkways at back and interlock walkway at the front with a charming front porch swing. Finished basement with wet bar, rec room, mud room and cold storage. Call 613-432-3714 for more info or visit www.propertysold.ca/6472 and view the other pictures.

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

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

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KANATA TOWNHOMES FOR RENT First Month Free, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 5 appliances and more, located in Established area, On site Management Office, 323 Steeplechase Dr. (just off Stonehaven Dr) Kanata, K2M 2N6, call 613 592-0548 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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

Absolutely Beautiful 1&2 bedroom apartments

CARS FOR SALE

Year Kilometers Body Type Transmission Colour Drivetrain Type Fuel Type Address

HOUSES FOR RENT

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

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

MORTGAGES & LOANS

INCOME TAX

$$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-2821169 www.mortgageontario.com FREE YOURSELF FROM DEBT, MONEY FOR ANY PURPOSE! DEBT CONSOLIDATION. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd mortgages, credit lines and loans up to 90% LTV. Self employed, mortgage or tax arrears. DON’T PAY FOR 1YR PROGRAM! #10171 ONTARIO-WIDE FINANCIAL CORP. CALL 1888-307-7799. www.ontario-widefinancial.com MORTGAGES FIRST second, private loans. Personal/business L.O.C. Credit problems, I have solutions. Private money available. Please contact Jack Ronson, Quinte Mortgage Solutions Belleville. 1-866-874-0554

GOLDEN YEARS INCOME TAX PREPARATION. Personalized attention and advice. Free pick up & delivery. CRA E-file. Students free with parents return. Reasonable rates. Call 566-7077 or email mygoldenyears@ rogers.com for more information. INCOME TAX PREPARATION 40yrs Experience. Pick-Up & Delivery available. Certified Efiler by CRA. Call Ron Beck, C.A. at 613-836-5027. Or email: ronbeck.ca@sympatico.ca

SERVICES

AFFORDABLE QUALITY CONTRACTING Home Renovations & Repairs: Flooring, Cabinetry, Framing, Drywall, Trim, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, Decks, MUSIC, DANCE Fences, and much INSTRUCTIONS more. Workmanship Guaranteed: WORLD CLASS DRUM- (613)862-2727 or MER (of Five Man Elec- aqc@bell.net trical Band) is now accepting students. Pri- BASEMENT RENOVAvate lessons, limited en- TIONS, upgrades, cerollment, free consulta- ramic, laminate, wood tion. Call Steve, 613- flooring. Please contact 831-5029. Ric at ric@SmartRe w w w . s t e v e h o l l i n g - nos.com or 613-831worth.ca 5555. Better Business Bureau. Seniors discount. COURSES

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

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BABY PROGRAM

2009 CUSTOM BUILT DREAM HOME Just outside of Kanata. +2 acres of land in a great neighbourhood! Spacious & bright, smart layout perfect for family life & entertaining. You will be impressed by the quality construction & finishes throughout this exquisite home. Granite in kitchen & baths, hardwood, 11 ft ceilings in main areas, 9 ft ceilings elsewhere, incl. the walkout bsmt. 3 fireplaces, heated floors in Master Ensuite & Cheater, Eff. geothermal heating, workshop, walkout basement w/access to an over size garage & more. Contact me or your Buyer Agent for a showing. 613864-4356

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CHILD CARE

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

BUCK’S TREE SERVICE 613-204-2984 EARLY SPRING SPECIAL UP TO 40% DISCOUNT Tree trimming & removal, Hedge trimming & removal - planting. Senior’s discount. Fully insured. 15 years exp. Ask for Dave. CARPENTRY, REPAIRS, Rec Rooms, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates, 25 years experience. 613832-2540 CERTIFIED MASON 10yrs exp., Chimney Repair & Restoration, cultured stone, parging, repointing. Brick, block & stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. Work guaranteed. 613-250-0290.

DRYWALL-INSTALLER TAPING & REPAIRS. CONDO Ground floor. NEW STITTSVILLE Framing, electrical, full $500/month, includes DAYCARE custom basement renoheat, hydro, water and www.sammysday vations. Installation & parking spot. At Hazel- care.com stippled ceiling repairs. dean and Stittsville 6 Months to 12 yrs old 25 years experience. Mainstreet and all Spots Available Imme- Workmanship guaranamenities. Available diately! teed. Chris, 613-839May 1st. Call 613- Call: Samantha 5571 or 613-724836-2751 7376 613 808 3692

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THE

A&M LAWN Maintenance: Spring Lawn & Garden Clean-up, Aeration, Lawn cutting. Maynard 613-2900552

A SPOTLESS CLEANER Experienced, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or one time. Reliable. With references. Call Donna 613-591-6545 or cell 613-853-5825.

LAWN & GARDEN

POOP SQUAD Let us clean it for you!

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Breakfast 9:00am-2:00pm Rides 10:00am-3:00pm BUFFET BREAKFAST • PANCAKES & MORE!

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

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

HAY RIDES $5.00

EASTER EGG HUNT

April 16, 2011 APRIL 22ND, 23RD AND 24TH RELIABLE, MATURE CLEANING LADY will The Canadian Toy Testing Council clean your home for a very reasonable price. Is launching its Annual RIZES REATS References available. Fundraising Campaign -EGG HUNT $12.00 INCLUDES: to support the produc613-599-8985 ‘HAY RIDE” tion of the Annual Toy STAY BRITE CLEAN- Report. Join us at the 3664 Carling Ave, 2km West of Moodie Dr. ING. Residential, small Hazeldean Mall, commercial and church- 300 613-828-2499 Eagleson es. Also windows, yard Road, Kanata, from www.smithvalestables.ca work and other odd 9:00am to 2:00pm, jobs. References Spring Toy Sale – available. Call 613- 50% off ticketed price CAREER 826-3276 or 613-294- of slightly used, previTRAINING 9376 ously tested toys + HST. ottawa.yourclassiﬁeds.ca

SUPERKIDS TUTORS: in-home, all subjects, references. 613-2824848, superkidstutors@rogers.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE

COMING EVENTS

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

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Fulton’s Pancake House

Weekends: Horse drawn rides, trails

OPEN DAILY 9am-4pm until April 25 th

Fulton’s Pancake House Maple Spring Season

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

OPEN April 14th

Seniors Music Days: **WORD AD COPY TAKEN BY PHONE IS NOT GUARANTEED FOR ACCURACY. For guaranteed wording please fax your word ad or email it to us.

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

KANATA-HAZELDEAN LION’S CLUB BINGO. Dick Brule Community Centre, 170 Castlefrank Road, Kanata. Every Monday, 7:00pm.

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PLANNING A TRIP TO FLORIDA?

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

A Whole New Approach To Home Cleaning Deep Clean Every time

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

Has your dog turned the yard into a mineﬁeld?

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VACATION PROPERTIES

BINGO

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SCOOPING SINCE 1996 Over10 Years and Still Scooping

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Spring clean up & weekly maintenance available Call us and reclaim your yard from the enemy.

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HOUSE CLEANING

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• Weekly • Bi-weekly • Monthly • One Time • Trained • Insured • Bonded

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COMING EVENTS

ARE YOU STILL SINGLE? Isn’t it time you gave Misty River Introductions a call? Ontario’s Traditional Matchmaker. www.mistyrive rintros.com (613-2573531

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• Spiders • Ants & Earwigs • Mice • Cluster Flies • Bed Bugs

NORM’S LAWN CARE, Serving West Carleton, Arnprior, Stittsville, Kanata for over 20 years. Grass cutting, Roto-tilling, Lawn Aeration, Hedge Trimming, Interlocking walkways and patios, Senior discounts, free estimates. 613-832SEND A LOAD to the 1914 dump, cheap. Clean up clutter, garage sale PAINTING leftovers or leaf and RENOVATIONS yard waste. 613-256AND ODD JOBS 4613 Reasonable rates, reliable and responsible. Call Brian at 613292-1894 ottawa region

Relaxation and Therapeutic Massage

PERSONALS

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MELVIN’S INTERIOR PAINTING Professional Work. Reasonable Rates. Honest . Clean. Free Estimates. References. 613-831-2569 Home 613-3557938 Cell. NO JOB TOO SMALL

Registered Massage Therapy

Specializing in Home Protection Plans

HOUSE CLEANING

HEALTH & FITNESS

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FULLY LICENSED INSURED ELECTRICIAN Free estimates. 27 Years Experience. Excellent quality for repairs & installations. Honest and reliable with references. Call Glen at Johnson Technical Services 613-8848920

SERVICES

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SERVICES

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday & Sunday

www.fultons.ca

613-256-3867

EARN EXTRA income! carrier contractors needed for early am newspaper home delivery in Kanata and Stittsville, 7 days/week. Vehicle a must. $500$950+/MONTH. 613592-9786 HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!! Full & Part Time Positions Are Available - Will Train . On-Line Data Entry, Typing Work, E-mail Reading, PC/Clerical Work, Homemailers, Assembling Products. HURRY, SPOTS GO FAST! - www.Ontario JobsAtHome.com

HELP WANTED

LOCAL COMPANY REQUIRES working Foreman/operator, minimum 5 years expericne, backhoe or bulldozer operator. Benefits available, fax resume in confidence to 613839-1730 LOOKING FOR good reliable help wanted, deck and fence builders, serious inquiries only. Fax resume to 836 3571 or call 831 5066 MERCHANDISING SUPERVISOR The News Group Canada, a national wholesaler of magazines and books, has a need for a highly motivated and energetic MERCHANDISING SUPERVISOR for Eastern Ontario. Reporting to the District Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of professional merchandisers within an established territory. Strong customer relationships based on exceptional service will be the key to your success. If you are well organized, self-directed, a team leader and have strong interpersonal and communication skills please send us your resume. This is a full time, salaried position. We offer a competitive salary, medical/dental benefits and vehicle allowance. Applicants must be able to travel throughout Eastern Ontario and have their own vehicle. For more information visit our website @ The News Group. Interested applicants should email resume to hr@thenewsgroup.com

HOUSE CLEANER Part/full time wanted for West end location. Must be reliable and self-motivated with experience and car required. Excellent opportunity for top salary. 613-832-4941 or email resume: quality maidinc@gmail.com

OTTAWA’S Largest Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work. Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.Spring MastersJobs.com

JOIN OUR Harvesting, or field supervising team at Cedar Hill Berry Farm in Pakenham. This is a great summer job for teens and adults. Minimum age 14. Call Ria at 613256-2014

PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 Weekly Mailing Brochures from home. 100% Legit! Income is guaranteed! No experience required. Enroll Today! www.national-work.com

ABSOPULSE Electronics Ltd. 110 Walgreen Road

Must have own transportation.

Youths!

Fax resume to 613-831-4171

Close to Stittsville

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

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Seniors!

Earn Extra Money!

Are you looking for a fast-paced, creative and challenging work environment? Is working with energetic, passionate people right up your alley? Are you an individual that consistently overachieves? If so, WagJag.com is looking for you! Position Available: Sales Consultant Wagjag.com and Metroland Media Group currently have an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Sales Consultant to join our Ottawa team. The WagJag.com brand, a leading Canadian online daily deal destination, offers amazing deals on restaurants, spas, fashion, activities, and events on behalf of a growing number of retailers in Canada. We deliver great offers by assembling a group of “WagJaggers” with combined purchasing power. The Sales Consultant will introduce and sell WagJag.com’s daily deal marketing solution to local small and medium sized businesses in the Ottawa Region, while achieving aggressive revenue targets. The Sales Consultant will also service and grow accounts by managing client relationships before, during, and after the featured offers are presented on our website. If you are a highly self-motivated, energetic and results focused sales professional and want to build a career in the dynamic industry of online media, forward your resume to ottawa@ wagjag.com by April 21st, 2011 THE POSITION: • Identify and cold call prospects to develop new business • Negotiate and structure sales agreements • Develop and build strong relationships with clients • Respond promptly to sales enquiries, and provide thorough customer follow up • Consistently deliver against aggressive revenue targets • Generate insertion orders • Contact advertisers regarding campaign optimization, growth strategies, and opportunities • Act as an ambassador of the brand

Routes Available! We’re looking for Carriers to deliver our newspaper!

• Deliver Right In Your Own Neighbourhood • Papers Are Dropped Off At Your Door • Great Family Activity • No Collections • Thursday Deliveries

Call Today 613.221.6247 613 .221.6247 Or apply on-line at YourOttawaRegion.com

ABOUT YOU: • 1-5 years experience in sales/account management with a proven history of achieving and surpassing sales targets • Experience in online or media sales preferred • Strong negotiation, presentation, and telephone skills • Experience in, and high comfort level with, cold calling to develop new business • Ability to build and develop effective relationships with clients and within the sales team • Solid organizational and time management skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • University or College Degree a definite asset • Valid Drivers License and a reliable automobile

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What’s your celebration?

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted!

Find your answer in the Classiﬁeds – in print & online! Go to yourclassiﬁeds.ca or call 1.877.298.8288

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

1-BEDROO M APT. Mo tomorrow. ve in Affordable monthly rent. Call No rma 555.321 0

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

OR Call:

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

Agent de liaison FVV / Logement Bilingue

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

AUTOMOTI VE

Seeking Candidates for:

VAW/Housing Liaison Worker Bilingual

06 CIVIC. Runs great. 34MPG 30k mile. Ca ll Jim 555.3 210

Local Electronics Manufacturer

$43,408 to $52,299 annually, 28 hrs/wk Submit resume by Fax : 613-591-2501 or email: info@communityresourcecentre.ca before Apr 20/11 @ 4 :30 pm.

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GENERAL HELP

Want to Downsize Your Gas Guzzler?

LONE STAR KANATA Now Hiring, Full time experienced, servers line cooks and bussers. Apply to: 4048 Carling Avenue. Competitive Wage. Come join the great Lone Star Atmosphere.

GENERAL HELP

FOR RENT

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

GENERAL HELP

Time to Get Your Own Place?

RELIABLE Individual to help install Decks and Asphalt Shingles. Experience an asset and own transportation. Full time hours call 613-761-0671

HOSPITALITY

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PAINTING

**j.c.interlock@gmail.com**

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

Licensed and Insured.

Interested and qualiﬁed candidates should forward their resume and cover letter no later than April 22, 2011 to the attention of Janet Lucas at Janet.lucas@metroland.com / Fax: 613-224-2265. No phone calls please and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CL24146

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

Free s Estimate

Fully

(613) Insur ed 699-4755

PLUMBING

CARPENTRY

FENCES

PINKA

Garden Designs

& DECKS OF ALL TYPES

www.pinkagardens.ca 613-818-9050 Custom gardens, ponds and waterfalls.

HOME ACE RENOVATIONS (No Job is too small)

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

Free Estimates Seniors Discounts

Bus: 257-4067 Cell: 266-5674

HOME MAINTENANCE

Will Mannarino Tiling Specialist

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

Complete Bathroom Renovations FREE ESTIMATES

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• Home repairs of all types • Free Estimates

613-322-6963

Kanata Carpentry

613 224 6335 www.safariplumbing.ca

www.kanatacarpentry.com

owned and operated in Kanata since 1984

GENERAL REPAIRS

APPLIANCE & REFRIGERATION CL13887

Various maintenance plans.

Available 7 days a week Till 9pm

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REPAIRS AND INSTALLATIONS

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

613-836-4082 DAN BURNETT

INTERIOR FINISHING

All Types of Rooﬁng Repairs Welcome Specializing in Flat Rooﬁng

20 years’ experience Phone

613-697-9713

DECKS

FINISHING TOUCHES

613-599-9463

Quality Workmanship Guaranteed Free Estimates Fully Insured

PERKINS

Make Your Walls Come Alive

Painting, Wallpapering, Moulding Installations

C LS ROOFING

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GARDENS AND PONDS

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(613) 290-9990 www.thedeckcompany.ca

My Handyman

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What we can offer: • We offer competitive compensation package including mileage allowance • Comprehensive beneﬁts package • We offer rewarding opportunities for development and advancement

613.227.4335

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cell: (613) 898-1490 - Paul email: phanzidiakou@icpm.ca

Competencies, Competencies: Action oriented, Drive for Results, Composure, Customer Focus, Creativity, Learning on the Fly, Time Management • Excellent attention to detail • Ability to build and develop effective relationships within the team and with carriers • Strong communication skills • Exceptional customer service skills • Solid organizational skills and time management skills with the ability to multi-task • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Book early to reserve your date!

Home Repair

- Renova ons - Basements - Addi ons Serving the O awa area for 10 years

Position Accountabilities: • A flair for dealing with customers in a patient and understanding manner • Excellent verbal & written communication skills • Detail oriented and highly organized • Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize tasks • Address timely concerns in a timely and professional manner. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Valid driver’s license and ability to provide his /her transportation • Previous customer experience an asset • Bilingualism in English and French an asset

FREE ESTIMATES

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Job Title: Permanent Full-Time District Service Representative Department: Circulation Department Location: Ottawa Job Summary: This is a challenging role that requires an enthusiastic and energetic individual who is a self starter with strong communication, organizational, computer and problem solving skills. Experience is not necessary as on-the-job training will be provided for the right candidate.

The Deck Company

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IN SYNC WITH YOUR DREAMS

613.838.6080

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Licensed/Insured

Email: insinkinc@gmail.com

Job Posting

Free Estimates • Fully Insured

Painting by Brent Reid

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Juveniles do it! JOAN SAVOIE Special to the News

He may not have been behind the bench in person but his presence was certainly with the Stittsville Juvenile Team #2, not only throughout the season but especially in the Lanark Carleton Minor Hockey League playoffs. Indeed, the Stittsville Juveniles had started the season – for many of them, their final year of minor hockey – with one goal in mind and that was to win the playoff champion in memory of their loved coach and mentor, the late Rory Bradley who passed away suddenly last year. Rory had made such an impact on each of the players and he was truly missed during the season. But the team stuck together, played for Rory and accomplished what they set out to do at the beginning of the season – be playoff champions. It was an emotional moment when the league’s championship banner was

presented to the team following its successful playoff run. Rory’s wife, Carolyn Bradley, who served as the team’s manager and scorekeeper this season, held Rory’s photograph as the team posed for their championship picture. The road to this Lanark Carleton Minor Hockey League playoff championship for the Stittsville Juvenile Team #2 started on Feb. 20 when the team posted a convincing 153 win over Kemptville. Stittsville then won five of six round robin games to advance to the playoff finals. In this final series, Stittsville faced off against Arnprior/Renfrew in Arnprior. The first game of series saw the teams battle to a 2-2 tie, with Stittsville twice taking a lead but Arnprior/ Renfrew coming back to tie it up. Stittsville hosted game number two of the series and came out flying, blasting the visitors with an offensive onslaught. Stittsville had the series lead. In the third game of

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Members of the Stittsville Juvenile Team #2, playoff champions in the Lanark Carleton Minor Hockey League this season, are, front row, left to right, Joel Bradley, Kevin Ringland, Bradley Clifford, Derek Gudgeon and Ryan Hamelin; second row, left to right, manager/scorekeeper Carolyn Bradley who is holding the late Rory Bradley’s photograph, Cody Scott and Chris Monteith; third row, standing, left to right, coach Dave Waterhouse, trainer Joan Savoie, Paul Savoie, Shane Beauchamp, Tanner Larose, Greg Joy, Josh Waterhouse, Liam Joy, Chase Belair and coach Jim Ringland; and, back row, left to right, Stuart Dunlop, Cory Villeneuve and Matt Gervais. Missing from the picture are player Cody Forbes and scorekeeper Sylvia Murphy.

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Laura Clarke is our new evening bartender at the Stittsville Legion. She came to Canada from Ireland in May and we are happy that she has joined our Legion family. There will be another “members only” triathlon on Saturday, April 23. Please call the legion at 613836-1632 or Norm Fortin at 613-435-0220 for more information. Thanks go to Mike Powell for donating a computer and setting it up for us at the Legion Hall. Thanks also to Alison Albert for donating the flat screen. Frank Croucher from Legion Branch 98 in Nova Scotia dropped into the Stittsville Legion recently for a friendly visit. “Yellow Dory” is holding its next karaoke evening this Saturday, April 16. Everyone is welcome to enjoy an evening of singing and dancing. A “comedian-hypnotist” will be at the Stittsville Legion Hall on June 17. More information will be forthcoming. The recent appearance of female impersonators at the Legion Hall was fantastic, with the show being colourful and full of fun. There was lots of music and dancing, with Corinne of “Yellow Dory” providing the music. Bingo is held at the Legion Hall every Wednesday starting at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Get ready for a real storytelling treat this Saturday. That’s when renowned storyteller and author Mary Cook will be in Stittsville as the guest speaker at the April meeting of the Goulbourn Township Historical Society. She has been delighting audiences across the Ottawa Valley and beyond over the years with her remembrances of growing up on the family farm during the depression years of the 1930’s. And she is bound to delight the audience which attends her Stittsville appearance which will happen this Saturday, April 16 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Stittsville Legion Hall on Stittsville Main Street in Stittsville. “April Foolishness” will be the topic of her talk, with the topic alone making it sound intriguing, interesting and fun-filled. Mary Cook has been a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines across Canada and has authored ten

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Miniature garbage truck as draw prize SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Stittsville businessman Phil Sweetnam has received a number of awards and honours over the years including ones honouring his community involvement and his environmental stewardship. While it comes nowhere near these, what he received on Friday, April 8 at a renewable energy workshop at Scotiabank Place certainly will rank as something unique on his trophy shelf or elsewhere in his home or office. Mr. Sweetnam was one of the draw prize winners at the workshop and received a miniature side load garbage truck to take home. It was presented to him by Wayne French of Waste Management which co-hosted the workshop with Carleton University. The idea of the workshop itself was to gather public input on specific potential projects for renewable energy research at a proposed new research facility at the West Carleton Environmental Centre which is the new name given

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to the Carp Road landfill site by Waste Management. Carleton University and Waste Management have entered into an agreement to develop a research facility at this Carp Road site. The workshop was held to help develop specific plans for renewable energy projects that can be developed at this new facility, hopefully to benefit surrounding businesses, the municipality and the community. The landfill gas to energy plant at the Carp Road landfill site generates 6.4 megawatts of electricity using gas extracted from the landfill. However, the generators also give off heat and it is this energy that could be harnessed for some use such as heating greenhouses. Among the topics discussed was the use of waste heat from the site’s landfill gas to energy generation plant for heating a greenhouse or heating and cooling area buildings; the conversion of landfill gas to either compressed natural gas or to liquefied natural gas; and alternative power possibilities such as wind or solar generation.

Photo courtesy of Phil Sweetnam

Wayne French, left, of Waste Management presents a miniature side load garbage truck to draw prize winner Phil Sweetnam, right, at the renewable energy workshop held at Scotiabank Place by Waste Management and Carleton University on Friday, April 8.

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85 Leacock Drive | Kanata

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101 Kanata Avenue Sunday Morning: 10 am

Good Friday Worship 10:30AM Good Friday Choral Service 3:00PM Easter Service 7:00AM and 10:30AM

Holy Spirit Catholic Parish

This is the Day the Lord has Made; Let us Rejoice and Be Glad in It!

Sunday Worship Services 9 am & 11 am

613-447-7161

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

info@libertychurch.ca www.libertychurch.ca

1600 Main Street, Stittsville Sunday Worship Services begin at 10am

Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1489 Shea Road, Stittsville Reverend C. Ross Finlan, Pastor Parish Office: 613-836-8881 • Fax: 613-836-8806

(613)592-1546 www.christrisen.com

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“Offering Faith, Hope & Love”

MORNING WORSHIP 10 AM

Invites you to celebrate Holy Week and Easter

Pastors Ken Roth, Jimmy Ruggiero Chapel Ridge Free Methodist Church 5660 Flewellyn Road, Stittsville 613-831-1024 email: office@chapelridge.ca www.chapelridge.ca

Maundy Thursday, April 21, 2011 7 p.m. Jointly with Kanata United at 33 Leacock Dr.

Stittsville United Church

Good Friday

6255 Fernbank Road

April 22, 2011 10 a.m. at 140 Abbeyhill Dr.

(corner of Main St. & Fernbank)

10:00 a.m. – Worship Service

Easter Sunday

Nursery & Sunday School Available

April 24, 2011 10 a.m. Family Service Sacrament of Holy Communion

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Church: 613-836-4962 email: suchurch@primus.ca Visit our web site: http://home.istar.ca/~suchurch

Ofﬁce: 613-836-2606 Web: cbcstittsville.com Email us at: cbcinfo@cbcstittsville.com

Direction for life's crossroads

CHRIST RISEN LUTHERAN CHURCH 85 Leacock Drive, Kanata

Worship 10:30am Sunday School 9:15am Bible Study 9:30am Rev. Louis Natzke, Pastor Office 613-592-1546 www.christrisen.com

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The Congregation of GLEN CAIRN UNITED CHURCH 140 Abbeyhill Dr. Kanata, ON

PASTOR STEVE STEWART Nursery, C-KIDS, Youth Ministries, Life Groups

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Christ Risen Lutheran Church Pastor Louie Natzke

Christ Risen to Connect God's People in Love

To Place Your Religious Service Listing Here Please contact Messina Dumais 613.221.6220 DEADLINES ARE EVERY THURSDAY 4pm

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Maundy Thursday 7:30PM “The Lord’s Supper”

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What do jams, toys, silk scarves and tupperware have in common? They will all be on sale at the Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Fair in Richmond this Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. These are among the items that will be on sale at the event, being sold by vendors and crafts persons of all kinds. And there will be much more as well. There will be sewn, knitted and crocheted items, pies, hand crafted toys and bird houses, jewellery, stained glass, baby clothes, cards, gift baskets and more. All of this will be under one roof at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall on Fowler Street in Richmond. Coming just before Easter and Mother’s Day, it is the opportunity to purchase that unique gift for that special person.

Community

SPECIAL TO THE NEWS There’s Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion. There’s the Wicked Witch of the West, the Munchkins, and, of course, Dorothy. And don’t forget Toto, the dog. All of these memorable characters have graced the big screen and TV screens for years in the film “The Wizard of Oz,” made in 1939 which now ranks as one of the most watched motion pictures in history. It won three Academy Awards when released and its best known song “Over the Rainbow” is now a classic. And now “The Wizard of Oz,” with all of its famous characters and compelling story that

showed that “there’s no place like home,” will be coming alive on stage in Stittsville. It will be happening at the performing arts theatre at Sacred Heart Catholic High School, starting on Wednesday, April 13 and running through to this Sat-

Lions euchre SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

There were no skunks at the euchre party hosted by the Stittsville District Lions Club at the Lions Hall in Stittsville on Thursday, March 31. There were also no double winners, as everyone who won, either in cards or in the draws, was a single victor. Al Zoschke ended up in first place when all was said and done on the evening. Second place went to Dustin Lacelle while Joy Phillips grabbed third place. Marilyn Wallace took home the booby prize while Dot Gifford had the hidden score. Rossie Story won the door prize while the 50/50 draw winners were Ken Campbell and Rosemarie Baine. The Stittsville District Lions Club is hosting euchre parties every Thursday starting at 7 p.m. at the Lions Hall on Stittsville Main Street in Stittsville, with everyone welcome to attend.

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Easter Sunday is going to be special at the Munster United Church in Munster this year. Not only will there be an Easter Sunday service at 9:30 a.m., celebrating this most glorious occasion of Christ’s Resurrection, but there is going to a special Easter breakfast in the church hall following the service. There is no charge for this Easter breakfast with everyone in the community most welcome to attend. There is going to be some special fun for children at this Easter breakfast. There will be an Easter egg hunt and youngsters will get a chance to decorate pancakes.

urday, April 16. The Wednesday, Thursday and Friday performances will be at 7 p.m. while the Saturday performance will be a matinee presentation at 2 p.m. Tickets for this “The Wizard of Oz” will be available at the

door – adults $12 and students $8. “The Wizard of Oz” is widely known for its musical selections, not only “Over the Rainbow” but also such classics as “We’re Off to See the Wizard” and “If I Only Had A Heart.”

Many in several generations have come to know “The Wizard of Oz” from its showings on television which started in 1956 and continued virtually annually for nearly three decades. It still shows up on occasion on television.

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‘Wizard of Oz’ at Sacred Heart

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Stittsville News - APRIL 14, 2011

Three’s the e-waste number JOHN CURRY john.curry@metroland.com

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Sam Burland of Capital Junk is flanked by two computer towers and is holding a fax machine as he indicates with his fingers that three items are the limit that will be accepted from each household or business at the free e-waste drop off which the company is holding on Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Stittsville Home Furniture parking lot on Stittsville Main Street in Stittsville.

“Three” is the number to remember when thinking of this Saturday’s free e-waste drop off in Stittsville. That’s because three is the maximum number of old e-waste items that will be accepted per household or per business at this free drop off. Items accepted will include monitors, towers, keyboards, printers, fax machines and stereos. But, remember – it is all free. Capital Junk, a full service junk removal company serving the Ottawa area, is holding this free e-waste drop off in the parking lot of the Stittsville Home Furniture store at 1609 Stittsville Main Street, right across from the Stittsville post office. There will be a Capital Junk truck parked there for two hours this Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., accepting the appropriate old e-waste items. Once the drop off is over, Capital Junk will transport all of the items collected to local recycling facilities to ensure proper disposal. This fits with Capital Junk’s philosophy of supporting the environment and making every effort to recycle and/or

donate the items that is collects during its daily work. Capital Junk held its first such e-waste drop off day in Stittsville last year and was overwhelmed with items. It is hoping for a similar great response again this year, although it promises to be fully prepared for such a response or an even greater response. But Capital Junk wants to make sure that people respect the limit of three items per household or business. In this way, as many people as possible will be able to be accommodated. Saturday, April 16, the day of the drop off, is happening right in the shadow of the annual Earth Day which takes place on

Friday, April 22 this year. This is the most celebrate environmental event worldwide, with over one billion people in over 170 countries taking part in events and projects to address local environmental issues. By taking part in this free e-waste drop off in Stittsville, you will be doing your part to help out Mother Earth in the true spirit of Earth Day. Capital Junk focuses on eco friendly removal in its everyday work which includes hauling away almost any unwanted item for both residential and commercial customers. Capital Junk can be contacted at 613-8250707 or via the internet at www. CapitalJunk.ca.

Open Table time SPECIAL TO THE NEWS It’s Open Table time again in Stittsville. Once again this Saturday, April 16, St. Thomas Anglican Church is hosting a free community dinner (Open Table). The doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with dinner served at 5 p.m. Everyone is most welcome to attend. St. Thomas Anglican Church, site of the Open Table community dinner, is located at the corner of Stittsville Main Street and Carleton Cathcart Street in Stittsville.

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