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Spring give away weekend June 5-6

Posted Jun 3, 2010 By Eli El-Chantiry
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Dunrobin's Fire Station 66 held its 24th annual Pancake Breakfast last Sunday. Crowds estimated at over 800 enjoyed a homemade morning meal of pancakes, sausage, bacon and beans. The successful event raises awareness of the fire department's role in the community while raising funds for the department. Here, six-year-old Bishop Diotte, the son of a fire fighter, demonstrates how to put on a helmet, part of the bunker gear on display at the event.
Kathryn Glynn, West Carleton EMC
Dunrobin's Fire Station 66 held its 24th annual Pancake Breakfast last Sunday. Crowds estimated at over 800 enjoyed a homemade morning meal of pancakes, sausage, bacon and beans. The successful event raises awareness of the fire department's role in the community while raising funds for the department. Here, six-year-old Bishop Diotte, the son of a fire fighter, demonstrates how to put on a helmet, part of the bunker gear on display at the event.
EMC News - Find some treasures, give some treasures!!! This year's Spring give away weekend will take place at the end of Environment Week - Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6. (In case you need some extra time to prepare, the Fall Give Away Weekend will take place at the end of Waste Reduction Week - Saturday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010).

One person's trash is another person's treasure. So don't put your unwanted bounty pieces in the garbage. Set them out at the curb on Give Away Weekend. For you treasure hunters, tour your neighbourhood, community and city to find those hidden gems. Treasures could include:

- Books, CDs and DVDs.

- Old furniture and small appliances.

- Construction materials - including drywall and hardware such as nails, bolts and screws.

- Kitchen gadgets, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans.

- Unwanted gifts...and more

Please consider safety when deciding which items to set out to the curb.

The Consumer Product Safety Bureau of Health Canada advises that used children's items such as baby walkers, yo-yo balls, cribs, car seats, strollers, playpens, bath seats, mattresses, blinds, toys and other child-related items should not be placed out at the curb. Rules for setting out the treasures:

- Place items at the curb.

- Place stickers or signs on items with the word "FREE".

- Ensure any items that you want to keep are away from your setout treasures or tucked away safely in your garage.

- At the end of the day, bring any uncollected gems back to your home.

Treasure hunting etiquette:

- Respect other people's property, don't walk on people's lawns and gardens.

As always, please contact me at any time:

Eli El-Chantiry

Proudly Serving West Carleton-March, Ward 5

5670 Carp Road, Kinburn, On K0A 2H0

www.Ward5Eli.com

Phone: 613-580-2475, Fax: 613-580-2515

Email: Eli.El-Chantiry@Ottawa.ca




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