September 2008 - Page 8 of 15

September 25, 2008 Sabina Lam

First Baptist Church bids goodbye to longtime minister

Rachael Raven, Centretown News

After 13 years, Rev. Deborah Dempsey will conduct her final service at First Baptist Church this Sunday.

Rev. Deborah Dempsey may be delivering her final worship at First Baptist Church on Sept. 28, but many members of her congregation say her legacy at one of Centretown’s most prominent churches will be remembered for years to come.

September 25, 2008 Megan Haynes

Argyle St. YMCA renovation delayed due to project cost

Plans for the renovations to the Metro Central YMCA-YWCA on Argyle Street have been delayed when it became clear that the cost and extent to the renovation were greater than originally planned, Y officials say.

September 25, 2008 Karli McKinnon

Local program helps families start the new school year right

Low-income families hit by rising food and gas prices and an unexpected change in a provincial assistance policy found it an uphill task returning their children to school this fall, a charity organization said.

September 25, 2008 Michelle Anne Olsen

Ottawa Fury kick off free soccer clinics for kids

Emily Senger, Centretown News

Ottawa kids aged eight to 12 get a chance to improve their skills at clinics held on Sundays by The Ottawa Fury soccer club.

Afternoon rainfall couldn’t stop an energetic line-up of young soccer players from taking over the muddy fields of the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.