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"Councillor Desroches introduced Lieutenant Brendan Ryan of the Royal Canadian Navy as the special musical guest at City Council recently in honour of the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy." "Councillor Desroches unveiled the new Cooperative Seating campaign at the Nepean Sportsplex on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 with the help of art teacher Andrea Jensen, Principal Patsy Agard, and art student Malin Wijenayake of Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School.  The grade 9 class designed the new campaign posters to create awareness regarding giving up your seat for someone in greater need." "Councillor Desroches presented the new bunker sign for the Spratt Park rink on Saturday, January 30th as part of the Hockey Day in Ottawa celebrations in Riverside South.  Dave Raganold was the honoured volunteer at this year's event." "Saturday, January 30th, 2010 Councillor Steve Desroches, while attending the Havenlea-Chapman Mills Community Association Family Fun Day at Cresthaven Park, presented a new bunker sign to members of the Community Association in honour of Doug Kane, one of the HCMCA's dedicated volunteers." "Councillor Desroches and Guy Boone of the Havenlea Chapman Mills Community Association compare pucks at the Hockey Day in Canada/HCMCA Family Fun Day event on Saturday, January 30th." "The ACES Students' Council, along with teacher Jenny Dewan, Councillor Steve Desroches and Principal Melanie Buchanan welcomed olympic medalist Danielle Goyette to Adrienne Clarkson Elementary School on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at a special fundraising assembly for Haiti relief.  The students were very excited to meet Ms. Goyette and it was my pleasure to introduce her to the children at their assembly." "Councillor Diane Deans and I recently toured the Orgaworld facility which will be taking all the waste materials from the Green Bin program and converting them into compost that is environmentally friendly and economically viable.  Although Orgaworld is taking steps to ensure odours are controlled, I remain rooted in my position that the facility should not accept diapers or sanitary products because of the experiences of other jurisdictions.  Be assured that I will continue to press for strong odour control measures and regulatory oversight." Councillor Steve Desroches and his son Jack stopped by the Carleton Lodge on Saturday, January 9th to wish Anne Jarrett a very Happy 105th Birthday!." Councillor Steve Desroches was on hand this past week to welcome John deHooge as the new Fire Chief for the City of Ottawa.  Seen here (from left) is outgoing Acting Chief James Ullett, Chief John deHooge, and Councillor Desroches." Councillor Steve Desroches, along with Program Managers Carolyn Newcombe and Richard Holder, view the plans for the new Strandherd Drive Extension at the future site of the Strandherd Armstrong Bridge crossing.  The Strandherd Drive Extension is expected to be completed by July 2011." Councillor Steve Desroches joins South Nation Conservation Authority Board members for the groundbreaking ceremony of the South Nation rest area and interpretive panels in Findlay Creek." Councillors Jan Harder and Steve Desroches greet residents at the Walter Baker Sports Centre on Saturday, November 28 during their coffeehouse event." I would like to thank the volunteers from the Barrhaven Legion for their participation in the 2009 Fall Clean the Capital campaign of the City of Ottawa. They did a wonderful job. Thank you to Debi Sereda, Dave Cole, Ed Schelenz, Andy Phair, Dave Sereda, Donna Craig, Don Phair,David Lee, Allison Wilkie Sheila Sielatycki, Brian Langdon, Eric Ellis, Sandy Maveety, Ellie Schelenz, Tom Curley, David Wilkie, and John Sielatycki." Wayne Newell, City of Ottawa Director of Infrastructure Services, Councillor Jan Harder, Councillor Steve Desroches, and Bruce Mason, City of Ottawa Manager of Municipal Design and Construction were on hand for the grand opening of Longfields Drive from Woodroffe Avenue to Bill Leathem Drive on November 23rd, 2009.  Everyone was very excited to see the traffic start to drive along the new 'Western Gateway' to the South Merivale Business Park." The Barrhaven Light at Night Christmas Parade was a great success.  Mayor Larry O'Brien, Councillor Steve Desroches, and Councillor Jan Harder wave to the crowds from the City of Ottawa float." Councillor Desroches recently joined Principal Raymond Jacques at the groundbreaking for the new École élémentaire catholique Jean-Robert-Gauthier to be located at 651 Chapman Mills Drive in Barrhaven." Dracula was on on hand to help Councillor Steve Desroches and Councillor Jan Harder greet local residents as they passed out treat bags at the Spooky Movie Madness that they co-hosted along with several local community associations." Councillor Steve Desroches watches as son Jack gets his fingerprints done at the Barrhaven Community Police Service booth during the Spooky Movie Madness event held in conjunction with Councillor Jan Harder, Stonebridge Community Association, Havenlea-Chapman Mills Community Association, West Barrhaven Community Association and the Barrhaven Community Police Service." Councillor Steve Desroches, Will Akkermans, Enbridge Gas Distribution, and Charles Billington, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, are seen here with a sample of the new recycling sign that will be posted at the Chapman Mills Conservation Area due to a donation from Enbridge Gas Distribution." Councillor Steve Desroches had the honour to host a tree dedication in honour of Shirley Bergin and her family on Friday, October 30th at Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.  The RVCA and Chapman Mills Conservation Area are on the original Bergin farmlands." Councillor Steve Desroches was honoured to attend the Grand Opening of St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School." Councillor Steve Desroches points out items of interest at the Open House for the Chapman Mills Drive Park on Tuesday, October 20th." Councillor Steve Desroches and son Bennett presented a proclamation to Mme. Colette Abou-Hanna and Diane Perron at École élémentaire catholique Bernard Grandmaitre in recognition of Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day - October 21, 2009." Some young local residents were on hand when Councillor Steve Desroches was at Moncion's Your Independent Grocer on Saturday, October 3rd with the new Green Bins to help kick off the new City of Ottawa Green Bin program." Councillor Steve Desroches and Mac's Convenience Store Officials presented the Rideauview Community Centre with a Nintendo Wii for their Friday Night Youth Drop In." Monday, September 21st, 2009, Councillor Desroches was on hand at École élémentaire catholique Jean-Robert Gauthier to present them with their cheque and banner on behalf of Ottawa Public Health as participants in the Healthy Active Schools Program." Councillor Desroches, along with his son Jack and John Lark of the Ottawa Rotary Home Foundation are seen here planting a tree as part of the Community TREE Planting Grant of the City of Ottawa.  100 trees were planted at the Ottawa Rotary Home as a result of this grant." Saturday, September 19th, 2009, Councillor Desroches hosted his Back to School Celebration at his ward office in the Southpointe Community Centre.  He is seen here with a member of the Ottawa Safety Council, Michael Fitzpatrick of the Ottawa Fire Department and a young cyclist trying out the Bike Rodeo course." Councillor Desroches and MP Pierre Poilievre look at the plans for the Southwest Transitway Extension at the official groundbreaking on Friday, September 18th, 2009 (photo courtesy Roger Lalonde, City of Ottawa Photographer)." Councillor Desroches, along with other dignitaries from the Federal, Provincial and City governments, were on hand for the official groundbreaking of the Southwest Transitway Extension on Friday, September 18th, 2009 (photo courtesy Roger Lalonde, City of Ottawa Photographer)." Councillor Steve Desroches, along with Principal Brian Kelly, is seen here as St. Andrew Catholic School was designated a Healthy Active School on Thursday, September 17, 2009.  On behalf of Ottawa Public Health, he presented the school with a banner and check to support the Healthy Active School program." Councillor Desroches, out on Limebank Road with City Project Managers to take a look at the construction progress." Councillor Desroches, along with his wife Michelle, MPP Jim Watson, and longtime friend Patrick Dion cut the cake at his 40th Birthday Celebration.  The party was a fundraiser for the Ottawa Rotary Home and was successful in raising $6,685.00." Councillor Desroches, along with Tracey Schwets of the Forestry Services Branch of the City of Ottawa, presented the Court of Barrhaven with a new locust tree for their front entrance on Friday, August 14th, 2009.  Seen here is Steve, Ms. Schwets and Lucie Sheridan, Court of Barrhaven Manager along with residents from the Court as they prepare to plant the new tree." It was with pleasure that Councillor Desroches and RVCA Chairman Alan Arbuckle accepted a donation of $1000.00 from Barrhaven Home Depot Manager Louis DiMarco and Assistant Manager Don Ash.  This generous donation will be used to revitalize the Chapman Mills Conservation Area." The Batterycycle program at Farley Mowat School was a complete success.  Seen here is Councillor Desroches along with staff and students at Farley Mowat." Councillor Steve Desroches, along with MP Pierre Poilievre and their volunteers, take a break to pose with the store manager of the Metro on Strandherd during the Ottawa Food Bank Blitz on Saturday, June 27, 2009." Seen here is Councillor Steve Desroches along with Paul Dalkowski and his team of community-minded neighbours who got together to freshen up the look of the gateway sign to their community.  Councillor Desroches would like to thank Rona as well for their contribution of all the necessary supplies for the project." Councillor Desroches, Stonebridge Community Association President Bill Armitage, and concerned residents of the Stonebridge community were onhand for the launch of the 2009 Stonebridge Slow Down! Campaign on Saturday, May 9th, 2009 ." Councillor Desroches was pleased to introduce the RCMP Musical Ride at their special Barrhaven presentation that was held at the new RCMP Headquarters in the South Merivale Business Park in June.  This was the RCMP's way of thanking the local community for their warm welcome and support." Councillor Desroches, OCRI President Claude Haw, and Acting Mayor Doug Thompson present the new Home Based Business Guide at the new Entrepreneurship Kiosk in the Ruth E. Dickinson Library." Councillor Desroches was honoured to be one of the special guests invited to the Grand Opening of the new Ottawa Rotary Home on Bank St.  Seen here is Councillor Desroches, along with other dignitaries, special guests and patrons at the official ribbon cutting of the Rotary Home." Councillor Desroches presented Olympic Athletes Sue Holloway and Glenroy Gilbert with street signs in their name at an assembly at St. Emily's School on May 28, 2009.  The new streets will be part of the Chapman Mills area." Councillor Desroches joins Wayne Newell, City Director of Infrastructure Services, Councillor Harder and Councillor MacRae at the official opening of the construction season with the turning of sod at the new Longfields Drive extension." Earth day 2009, Councillor Desroches presented Patricia Boomer of the Ottawa Rotary Home Foundation with a Community TREE Planting Grant in the amount of $5000.00." Councillor Desroches joins students from Mme. Lefebvre Grade 5 French Immersion class at Steve Macleans Elementary School as they prepare their submissions to the Councillor's Earth Day Poster Contest." Gloucester-South Nepean Councillor Steve Desroches, Manotick Lions President Kris Schulz and Moncion's Independent Grocer store Manage, Moe Loiselle present youth from the Rideauview Community Centre with a new TV and DVD Player for their Friday night youth drop in program." Councillor Steve Desroches joins Jay Nelles, Sens Alumni Fred Barrett and Brian Miklaucic for ribbon cutting ceremony for the new trailer at Spratt Rink generously donated by ATCO Structures Inc." Councillor Steve Desroches along with Ottawa Public Library mascot BOPL celebrate the first anniversary of the Bookmobile stop at Farley Mowat Public School.  As of Monday, October 6, 2008 the Bookmobile hours will be increased at Farley Mowat School.  The new hours will be from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 8:15 pm.  These additional hours mean the Bookmobile will be able to serve children and parents immediately after school closes for the day. In keeping with tradition, Councillor Steve Desroches was pleased to dedicate the outdoor rink bunker at Cresthaven Park to Jamal Tyman in honour of his contribution to the local outdoor rink program. Last year the honour went to Guy Boone. Seen here is Jamal Tyman, Councillor Steve Desroches, and Guy Boone with the signs" Councillor Steve Desroches is seen here with local children getting ready for the puck drop to start the official hockey Day in Canada game at Havenlea-Chapman Mills Family Fun Day at Cresthaven Park in Barrhaven on Feb 21, 2009." Councillor Desroches participated in the Barrhaven rink volunteer shinny hockey game at Grovehurst rink." Councillor Desroches seen here with Nepean Museum curator Dan Hoffman as the City celebrates Heritage Day 2009." Seen here with Gloucester-South Nepean Councillor Steve Desroches is Barrhaven resident Monique Guerrero. Miss Guerrero sang a beautiful rendition of 'O Canada' before the regular Council Meeting on January 28th, 2009. Ms. Guerrero is an avid singer and was very excited to perform before council. She attends St. Emily Separate School and is in the 6th Grade." Councillor Desroches joined others at the Carleton Lodge to celebrate Anne Jarrett's 104th birthday." Seen here with Councillor Desroches is Monique Guerrero of St. Emily's School in Barrhaven and her family along with Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien. Desroches presented Monique with a congratulatory plaque and four tickets to the Worlds Juniors in recognition of her winning submission to Councillor Desroches' annual Christmas Card contest." Councillor Steve Desroches is joined by his family, Michelle, Jack and Bennett as well as Mayor Larry O'Brien to view the Stanley Cup in celebration of the 125th anniversary of hockey in Ottawa. Councillor Steve Desroches . Councillor Steve Desroches joins Minister Jim Watson, Bob Wilson Vice-President of the Nepean Museum and President of Nepean Museum Gavin Leishman to celebrate its 25th Anniversary on September 21, 2008. Councillor Steve Desroches at the Youth Drop In in Riverside South. Pizza was donated from Broadway Bar & Grill, Riverside South Location. The Riverside South Catholic High School in now under construction.  At the official ground braking ceremony Councillor Steve Desroches is joined by Nepean-Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre, Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod, Director of Education James McCracken, School board Chair Kathy Albett, School Board Trustee for Riverside South Cathy Maguire-Urban and Superintendent Marcello Bottiglia. Councillor Steve Desroches congratulates Riverside South resident Michael Lajoie on receiving a Governor General Certificate of Commendation at the September 10, 2008 Council Meeting. Students from École élémentaire catholique Bernard-Grandmaître perform the National Anthem for the August 28, 2008 Council Meeting. Riverside South Community Association along side City Councillor Steve Desroches and the Ottawa Police held a slow down campaign on Spratt Road on Saturday, August 16th. The Goal of the Campaign was to educate and enforce the local residential speed limits and to make motorists aware of the dangers of speeding. Stonebridge Community Association along side City Councillor Steve Desroches and the Ottawa Police held a Slow Down Campaign on Golflinks Drive on Saturday, August 9th 2008. The goal of the campaign was to educate and enforce the local residential speed limits and to make motorists aware of the dangers of speeding. In photo above (from left to right) Stonebridge resident Rachel Thompson, Councillor Steve Desroches and Police Constable Tara McDougall. Stonebridge Community Association along side City Councillor Steve Desroches and the Ottawa Police held a Slow Down Campaign on Golflinks Drive on Saturday, August 9th 2008. The goal of the campaign was to educate and enforce the local residential speed limits and to make motorists aware of the dangers of speeding. In photo above (from left to right) Police Constable Gorgichuk, Councillor Steve Desroches and Stonebridge residents Rachel Thompson, Anna Yates and Mike Phelan. Stonebridge Community Association along side City Councillor Steve Desroches and the Ottawa Police held a Slow Down Campaign on Golflinks Drive on Saturday, August 9th 2008. The goal of the campaign was to educate and enforce the local residential speed limits and to make motorists aware of the dangers of speeding. In photo above (from left to right) Stonebridge residents Anna Yates and Rachel Thompson, Councillor Steve Desroches and Police Constable Gorgichuk. Steve visited the Court at Barrhaven Retirement Home with Barrhaven's new Community Police Officer, Constable Tara McDougall on July 18th, 2008. Steve celebrating with the residents of Carleton Lodge during their Family BBQ on July 16, 2008. Steve celebrating with the residents of Carleton Lodge during their Family BBQ on July 16, 2008. Police Chief Vernon White toured Gloucester-South Nepean Ward with Steve on Friday, June 13, 2008. The tour started with a visit in Findlay Creek. Seen in photo (from left to right) Steve , Jeff McVeigh of the Findlay Creek Community, Chief Vernon White, and Findlay Creek Community Association President Christine Murfin. Chief of Police Vernon White toured Ward 22 with Steve to focus on local public safety issues. Here on a stop at the Barrhaven Legion, the Chief signs the cast of Legion member John Seilatycki while Steve looks on. Police Chief Vernon White toured Gloucester-South Nepean with Steve on Friday, June 13, 2008. The final stop of the tour was at the Barrhaven Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Seen in the photo (from left to right) Gord Ley, President of the Barrhaven Legion Branch, Steve and Chief Vernon White. Steve plants a tree with his son Jack at W.C. Levesque Fields in Stonebridge. Steve plants a tree with Stonebridge Community Association President Bill Armitage at the community tree planting at W.C. Levesque Fields. Steve and the Stonebridge Community Association planted trees at W.C. Levesque Fields. Seen in the photo: Standing ( Left to Right ) : Anna Yates, Nicole Parent , Art Dowd, Rob Julien , Glenn & Nicholas Havelock, Linda Irving, Gerry Nadeau. Kneeling (Left to Right) : Bill Armitage , Jan Adams & Kyle, Craig McCaffrey, Julie Jackson, Tracey-Lee Schwets, Steve and his son Jack. Rendezvous for Renaissance Celebrity waiters Rod Vanier, former Mayor of Nepean, Mary Pitt, Melanie Gauthier, Councillor Jan Harder and Councillor Steve Desroches are seen in the photo. Cedarview Elementary School is the first school in Canada to be part of Rendezvous for Renaissance. This program promotes respect of self and others and fosters a sense of community ownership. This year's dinner raised over $21,000 and was held at Cedarhill Golf and Country Club. Steve participated in the Havenlea -Chapman Mills Spring Clean the Capital Campaign, which took place at St-Andrew School on Saturday April 26th, 2008. Several residents, including children, helped collect eighty-five bags of garbage making their community Clean, Green and Proud! Steve listens to a presentation by Steve MacLean Public School students at the closing ceremonies of Mini Marsville 2008. Earlier, Steve had declared April 11, 2008 Mini Marsville Day on behalf of City Council. Councillor Steve Desroches with Carleton Lodge Resident Nelly Sands during the Carleton Lodge St. Patrick's Day Musical Afternoon.