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    September 24 2015

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    The document summarizes recent events in Kanata, Ontario. It discusses the annual Terry Fox Run held last Sunday, the speaker's 25 years of service in municipal office for which he received recognition, and plans to hold a meeting in October about sponsoring Syrian refugee families in the community. It also thanks volunteers for the recent EXPO 55+ event and provides details of upcoming public meetings and events in Kanata throughout September and October.

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    The document summarizes recent events in Kanata, Ontario. It discusses the annual Terry Fox Run held last Sunday, the speaker's 25 years of service in municipal office for which he received recognition, and plans to hold a meeting in October about sponsoring Syrian refugee families in the community. It also thanks volunteers for the recent EXPO 55+ event and provides details of upcoming public meetings and events in Kanata throughout September and October.

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    The document summarizes recent events in Kanata, Ontario. It discusses the annual Terry Fox Run held last Sunday, the speaker's 25 years of service in municipal office for which he received recognition, and plans to hold a meeting in October about sponsoring Syrian refugee families in the community. It also thanks volunteers for the recent EXPO 55+ event and provides details of upcoming public meetings and events in Kanata throughout September and October.

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    TERRY FOX RUN last Sunday was the 35th annual run.

    When Terry Fox came through Ottawa on his


    historic journey I was overwhelmed by what he was doing as my mother had died of bone cancer in her
    leg just a few years earlier. As Mayor of Kanata, I was able to name the major road that was just being
    planned as Terry Fox Drive. I pointed out to the participants how much our road reflected Terrys run.
    Terry Fox Drive passes agricultural fields, homes, the Trans-Canada Trail (symbolizing his journey across
    the country), a river, a major highway, the town centre, wetlands, the South March Highlands (part of the
    Canadian Shield that stretches across Ontario) and a business park. Terry saw all of these on his way, so
    our road is a fitting tribute to him. Thank you to the runners, walkers and volunteers who over the years
    have raised funds to fight cancer to help Terry reach his dream. I only wish it had been in time for him.

    AWARD Last week I was presented with a certificate and pin by MPP Lou Rinaldi, for serving more
    than 25 years in municipal office. On Wednesday, at City Council, Mayor Jim Watson also recognized me
    for this service. It continues to be an honour and privilege to represent Kanata residents. I have had the
    incredible opportunity of being involved in the creation of a new City over a 46 year period, 26 of those in
    elected office 7 years on March Township Council, 10 years on Kanata City Council, 9 years as
    Regional Councillor (when I was Reeve and Mayor) and I am now in my 9 th year as Councillor in the City
    of Ottawa. I have seen a lot of changes and I am proud of our community and the people who live and
    work here.

    SYRIA REFUGEES I have spoken to many individuals on what can be done to sponsor families to
    locate in our community. Ill be holding a meeting in October to bring together those experienced in
    sponsoring families with others willing to help. Details are to follow.
    .

    EXPO 55 Thank you to all who attended, volunteers, Mlacak staff, and those who provided
    refreshments and door prizes at the EXPO 55+ event last Friday. The information provided by 40 nonprofit organizations was interesting and helpful to all. A special thanks to my staff for organizing the event.

    UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS & EVENTS


    Sept 24, PARK & RIDE PLAN & IMPACT ON BUS ROUTES, 7 pm, Minto Room, Richcraft
    Complex, to comment on design and make suggestions on bus routes

    Sept 25, VELO VEST cycling event at City Hall starting at 5 pm


    Sept 26, HERITAGE OTTAWA FORUM, registration at 9 am, St. Johns Church Hall, 325 Sandhill,
    about protecting heritage outside the Greenbelt

    Sept 29, OPEN HOUSE, INNOVATION CENTRE 5 pm, Tom Brown Arena, 141 Bayview

    Sept 29, PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATION 7 pm in Halls C & D at the Mlacak Centre bring your
    ideas on the 2016 budget

    Sept 30, KANATA NORTH NETWORKING 5 pm, the Marshes, presentation on promoting Kanata
    North as a business destination at 6 pm

    Oct 1, MAYORS FORUM ON SYRIAN REFUGEES City Hall, 5:30 7pm


    Oct 3, RIDE FOR REFUGE, 8:30 am, Mitel Caf, 350 Legget, fundraising for various charities
    Oct 3, RUMMAGE SALE, 9 am noon St. Johns, 325 Sandhill
    Oct 4, NATIONAL FOREST WEEK TREE ID EXCURSION, 2 pm, at the Beaver Pond, 234
    Walden, led by a local forester. All are welcome.

    Mon Oct 5, CARP ROAD MEETING, 6:30 pm, St. Johns, 325 Sandhill, to discuss traffic impact of
    development on expansion lands.

    Tues, Oct 6, CFUW - KANATA ALL CANDIDATES MEETING, 7 pm, Upper Hall A, Kanata
    Recreation Complex, 100 Charles Rogers Place (off Terry Fox).

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