For Immediate Release
September 13, 2005

Poilievre and Baird raise nearly $40,000 to help re-build Manotick Legion

Nepean-Carleton - Pierre Poilievre, MP and John Baird, MPP presented a cheque today for $38,378.98 to Peter Partner, President of the Manotick Legion at the TD Canada Trust on Mitch Owens Road.

These dollars were raised from the "Kick Off Fundraising BBQ" held in July, along with donations collected from local businesses and generous Legion supporters. Money raised will go towards helping to rebuild the Legion and replace Cadet equipment which was destroyed by the fire in June.

"We have been truly humbled by the community's kind generosity and energized to continue the rebuilding efforts of this community meeting place that holds such an irreplaceable spot in the hearts of the local citizens" said Poilievre.

"The outstanding response by the community is a testament to the vital role that the Legion holds in Manotick. The constituents of Nepean-Carleton have answered our challenge loud and clear," said John Baird MPP.

The Manotick Legion Fundraising Committee is continuing the fundraising efforts. The committee is busy planning events throughout the fall. Donations are being accepted at the TD Canada Trust, 5219 Mitch Owens Rd, 692-1350.

For more information contact:

Heather Tessier c/o Pierre Poilievre's Office at 990-4300
Cara Salci c/o John Baird's Office at 828-2020