The silent auction to support LCA activities raised more than $2000. Thank to all those who entered the bidding to make it such a success and a special thank you to those who contributed items for the auction. Lowertown resident Chris Hobbs generously contributed two flights over Ottawa in his airplane. Nicole Boilard gave a much sought after and rare bottle of Speaker’s Scotch, Sylvie Grenier contributed one of her paintings. Joel Wiener donated a Nintendo Game Cube, Sandra Milton donated various local craft products, and Ross Siadat donated Pizza Pizza gift certificates. Manor Park residents Karen Madden and Craig Johnson contributed a Fresco and a rare bottle of Tequila.
Special thanks to the local businesses that contributed. These were, in no particular order, Frou Frou by Pat, Zak’s, Zak’s Cantina, Heart & Crown, L’Hexagone, Michel Antoine, The Grand, Metropolitain, Kaz Kitchen, Rolland Levesque, Bijoux Mode Renée Lévesque, Beechwood Market, La Bottega Nicastro, C’est Bon, Flower to the People, Tavern in the Gallery, Shoppers Drug Mart (Dalhousie), Smudge, ByWard Market BIA, House of Barons, Pampered Chef, Blue Cactus, Lowertown Brewery and Hooker’s Beaver Tails.