Recently, the Manor Park Community Association was contacted by Mr. George Reimer of the city of Ottawa. He wanted to nominate Manor Park for a Recycling Council of Ontario award for our community's over 50% participation in Ottawa's organic recycling project in 2001. The MPCA collaborated with Mr. Reimer to submit the application and Manor Park was selected for an award to be presented at an upcoming awards dinner in Mississauga, Ontario. The MPCA will represent the community at this ceremony.

Here is an excerpt from the Recycling Council of Ontario letter. You may learn more about the Recycling Council of Ontario at www.rco.on.ca.

September 25, 2003

Mr. Len Babin
President, Manor Park Community Association Inc.
5 Beechwood Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1M 2H9

Subject: 2002/2003 Ontario Waste Minimization Awards - Submission

Dear Mr. Babin,

Congratulations! The RCO Awards Committee is pleased to confirm you have been selected as a finalist for this year's Ontario Waste Minimization Awards. We look forward to your participation at the Awards Ceremony taking place Thursday, October 23, 2003 at the Renaissance Convention Centre, 3045 Southcreek Road in Mississauga.

In order to finalize plans for the upcoming Awards Ceremony, please ensure to note the following items:
1) A registration form is attached with this letter.
2) Please provide an electronic copy (tif, gif, jpg) of your company logo, image of yourself or your team.
3) Dress: Business attire.

The RCO is proud to celebrate the evening with the finalists who have taken on a vital role in minimizing waste in Ontario. We look forward to your future endeavours, and we look forward to seeing you on October 23rd in Mississauga!

Sincerely,
Tracy Sakamoto, Event Manager
On Behalf of the RCO Awards Committee