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The sixth annual Jan Harder Charity Golf Classic raised $45,000 in support of the Ottawa Public Library Foundation (OPLF). The event that attracted 144 golfers was held at Cedarhill Golf and Country Club on June 21st. Proceeds are being directed to the Ottawa Public Library Foundation (OPLF), and held in a special trust to assist with the future construction of the New Central Library.
Councillor Jan Harder said, "A new central facility will be vital to our city and will help Ottawa meet its goals of being inclusive, creative, innovative, proud and livable. It truly will be a place of civic pride and will enhance the services that we provide through all 33 of our branches, making our system stronger."
"We're thrilled that Jan has decided to donate the tournament's proceeds to the new central library capital project," said Library Foundation chair Howard Whittaker. "We're hoping that more of our community leaders will step up and contribute to this important fund."
"I want to thank all of our golfers and sponsors this year for making my golf tournament a success," said Harder. "We couldn't have done it without you." Platinum Sponsors The Minto Group, Scotiabank, Mattamy Homes and Monarch; Dinner Sponsors Fotenn Urban Planners and Designers, Tamarack Homes; and Lunch Sponsors Tartan, and North American Development Property Group led this year's corporate sponsors.
On June 14, 2010 the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Board honoured five individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to promoting literacy and love of reading in Ottawa through their work for the Ottawa Public Library. Two are members of the Foundation Board of Directors: Lori Nash and J.C. Sulzenko.
Lori Nash, the past president of the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association was honoured for her long-time commitment to advocacy and support of the Ottawa Public Library.
J.C. Sulzenko, poet and children's author, was presented the award in recognition of her role over many years as a judge in the Awesome Authors Contest.
Diefenbooker RUN
SATURDAY MAY 1st, 2010
IN CARP, ONTARIO
Hosted by the Ottawa Public Library Foundation
For runners, walkers and cyclists of all ages
Share in community spirit and raise funds for the West Carleton Branches of the Ottawa Public Library and the Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum.
The Ottawa Public Library Foundation will host the 13th annual Diefenbooker Classic in Carp to promote health in the community, and to raise funds for the West Carleton branches of the Ottawa Public Library. This year we welcome the Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum, as a joint beneficiary of the funds raised.
Returning events for all ages will include 5 and 10 km running races, 5, 18 and 33 km cycle tours, and a 5 km walk (bring your dog).
Youth events include a 1 km running race for children 12 yrs and under, and "Loonie Loop" short races for those 2 to 6 yrs old.
During the race, runners and walkers will be directed through the blast tunnel of the “Diefenbunker”, the former National Defence facility known as Canada’s Cold War Museum. Cyclists will travel fully paved routes through rural West Carleton township. The short races will be held within the Carp Fairgrounds. All routes are well marked, and races will be timed by Loco Sports race timing service.
Events get underway at the Carp Fairgrounds as follows:
- Registration on site - 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. only
- Warm-up exercises - 9:10 a.m.
- Cycle 5 km, 18 km, 33km - 9:20 a.m.
- Run 5 km, 5 km team, 10 km - 9:30 a.m.
- Walk 5 km - 9:30 a.m.
- Youth Run Loonie Loop (2-6 yrs) - 10:20 a.m.
- Youth Run 1 km (12 yrs and under) - 10:40 a.m.
- Awards ceremony - 10:50 a.m.
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