June 29, 2009

BY COUNCILLOR DOUG THOMPSON
Tel.: (613) 580-2490
www.dougthompson.ca 

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Ottawa City Council approved new development charges to replace the Development Charges By-law of 2004.

 
When a building permit is issued, the City levies a fee on property owners and developers of residential and non-residential properties. The charges assist the City in financing a portion of the cost of new infrastructure and municipal service expansion. In effect, growth helps to pay for growth.

 
I was the only Councillor to vote against the new Development Charges By-law.

 
The increases come into effect January 1st, 2010 and will be phased in over the next four years. The new development charges are as follows:

 
     Rural-Serviced $14,579 (up from $8,453)
     Rural-Unserviced $12,566 (up from $5,998)

 

 
Parents of newborn children born within the City of Ottawa can now register the birth of their child directly with the Office of the Registrar General (ORG) through a new provincial online registration service. This fully electronic service means that the City of Ottawa will no longer be responsible for collecting live birth registrations for babies born on or after June 22nd, 2009.

 
The Newborn Registration Service allows parents to complete and submit online the Statement of Live Birth as well as the option to apply for the child's birth certificate and social insurance number at the same time. Authorized medical professionals are also able to submit a Notice of Live Birth directly to the ORG rather than through the municipality.

 
Parents are required to submit a Statement of Live Birth within 30 days of the birth of their child. For parents who prefer to complete the Statement of Live Birth on paper, forms will still be accepted by the ORG. To register the birth of a child, visit www.serviceontario.ca/newborn.

 
With the introduction of the new service, the City of Ottawa will no longer be involved in the processing of birth registrations for any births that occur within its municipal boundaries on or after June 22nd, 2009. Children born after this time must be registered directly with the Office of the Registrar General. However, children born prior to this date will have their registration completed through the City of Ottawa.

 
For more information on birth registration in the City of Ottawa, visit ottawa.ca.

 

 

Absolutely Outstanding News! The conversion of the abandoned Rail Line to a Bike / Walking Path from Osgoode Village to Alert Road has been approved. This will connect Osgoode Village to Mitch Owens Road, then off to the Villages of Manotick and /or Greely. It would also allow connections to the urban part of the City for our residents.

 

Details are still being finalized but this is a huge step forward in connecting our Communities.

 

 
PROVINCIAL GROUP TO REVIEW HUMAN - WILDLIFE CONFLICT

I am pleased to report that a Provincial Committee is reviewing the major issue of Human – Wildlife Conflict.

 

This Committee will study the issue of nuisance coyotes in residential areas along with a number of other wildlife issues that are occurring across the Province. The Rural Ontario Municipal Association has appointed me to be part of the Steering Committee that will make recommendations to the Provincial Government.

 

 
ROADSIDE GARBAGE COLLECTION INFORMATION

A friendly reminder to homeowners that household garbage must be placed at the end of your driveway by 7:00 a.m. on pick up day (Friday). Please do not put garbage out until after 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening. It is highly recommended that residents place garbage bags inside metal /plastic containers.

 

 

 Donevelyn Farms: 50th Anniversary

Vera Mitchell and the Mitchell Family celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Farming in our Community. On Friday evening, family, friends, neighbours and business associates gathered to help the Mitchells mark an outstanding accomplishment, 50 years of supporting our agricultural roots. Vera, former Township of Osgoode Councillor and outstanding community volunteer,  is proud of the contributions her family has made to the farming community. She is very optimistic about the important role that agriculture will play in the future.

 

 
CANADA DAY EVENTS

 
You'll Love Canada Day in Greely!

 

Barbecue:                              5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(Burgers, hot dogs, drinks, popcorn, cotton candy)

 

Children's' games and activities, bouncy castle, trolley rides, DJ throughout the day.

 

Little Ray's	6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Firefighter's Demonstration	7:00 p.m. - 8;00 p.m.
Flag Raising (Lions)	9:00 p.m.
Greely Idols	9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks - A Huge Display!	10:00 p.m.

 
Come and join us for Canada Day!

 

 

 
KENMORE

Come join us at Kenmore Bi-Centennial Park for Canada Day festivities.

 

The schedule for the fun filled day is as follows:

 

 

Minor Ball Clinic for Kids	3:00 p.m.
Men's Fast Ball (Greely Eagles vs. Ottawa Team Easton)	4:00 p.m.
Pig Roast ($7.00/person)	5:00 p.m.
Horseshoe Tournament	5:30 p.m.
Kids Games (Sack Races, Tug-a-war)	6:00 p.m.
"Winding Roads" Band	7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Carnival Games/Giant Fire Truck Slide/Clowns/and More	7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
"The Show"	9:30 p.m.
Canteen and BBQ  (Open all evening)

 

Come and join us at the Marvelville Community Centre to kick off Canada Day at 1:00 p.m. with opening words from Councillor Thompson.
 
The organizing committee is asking that people dress up in costumes from 1909. The day will be filled with games, a pie contest and auction, songs and entertainment, lemonade, sandwiches, anniversary cake and ice cream - all between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

 

 
Don’t miss out - join in on the fun!

 

 

 

The Osgoode Canada Day Committee has been busy planning what it hopes will be another fantastic Canada Day Celebration in Osgoode. There will be lots of activities for the entire family to enjoy, including a car rally, dog show, children’s activities, fireworks, and more!  Come spend July 1st in the Village amongst your family, friends, and neighbours—why go anywhere else? See below for details and a schedule of the festivities planned for the day. 

 
 

Car Rally	11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dog Show	1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Free Children's Activities	2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Barbeque	4;00 p.m.
Parade	5:00 p.m.
Live Entertainment	6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks	10:00 p.m.

 

 

 Thanks to Heritage Canada, Corporate Sponsors, and many volunteers for their support.  

Vernon is once again gearing up for a fabulous Canada Day.  Of course, all activities will be held on Wednesday, July 1st at the Vernon Recreation Centre, 7950 Lawrence Street, in Vernon. 

 

We plan to have:
 

Kids Activities	4:00 p.m. - Dusk
Lions BBQ	4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Band "Bac Trac"	6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friendship Club Euchre Tournament ($4.00)	7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Canteen	7:00 p.m. - Dusk
Fireworks at Dusk) Weather Permitting)

                                                                  
Everyone is welcome to come and join our Family Celebrations.  For more information, call Kim at  (613) 821-3033.

 

 

 

Tickets are $10.00 for non-members. For advance tickets, please call Bernice Sceviour at (613) 224-9888 or Barb Brogan at (613) 258-7679. There will be a BBQ from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. with proceeds being directed to the Osgoode Care Centre.

 

 

 

                                                                            

Take a picture of your favourite garden on your property at the right time of the season. (Sorry, Vernon area only.) Only three pictures per household will be allowed and the contest ends September 1st, 2009. Drop photos off at 7842 Morningside Avenue, Vernon.  Please note that the pictures will be judged by  non-residents of Vernon.

 

   1st prize $25.00
   2nd prize $15.00
   3rd prize $10.00
 
So get out there and start snapping before you miss it!  Any questions, call Helen at (613) 821-3685.

 

The Metcalfe & District Lions have a new sign in Vernon. Any non-profit group can advertise  upcoming events on it for free.

For further information, please call Lion Kim at (613) 821-3033.

 

 
Osgoode Ward Volunteer Appreciation Awards & Corn Roast

 
Our "Annual Osgoode Ward Volunteer Appreciation Awards & Corn Roast Dinner" is scheduled for August 27th  at the Metcalfe Community Centre.
The categories for nominations are:

 
        Youth Volunteer Award
        Community Volunteer Award
        Senior Award - HR Dick McLaughlin Memorial Award
        Outstanding Community Service Award

 
Please include with your nomination a short biography, if possible, and forward to  florence.moffatt@ottawa.ca or telephone (613) 580-2490. July 31st is the closing date for nominations.                                                                                                                         

 

 

The Osgoode Village Community Association
will be hosting its Second Annual
 
The Kingdom of Osgoode Village
Medieval Festival

 
July 10th, 11th & 12th, 2009
taking place throughout the
Village of Osgoode
 
It is now the year of our Lord, 1200 A.D....
King Kevin and Queen Francis rule over the great
Kingdom of Osgoode Village.  The much anticipated
Grand Festival is about to begin.  Our good king must
be ever watchful of enemies feigning friendship...such as
Sir John  the Inept, whom, if you remember from last year, poisoned the King
 in an effort to take over the throne.
Will the same fate await our good King Kevin???
Join us for a weekend of fun filled adventure.
 
Weekend events include:
The Royal Procession starting at 9:30a.m.
Opening Court, Proclamation of the Prince and Princess
Knights Jousting on Horseback; Knights in Hand Combat
Highland Dancing; Boffer and Grappling Tournaments,
Archery; Medieval Dance; Scottish Country Dance;
Catapults; Blacksmith Demo's; Swordplay;
Homing Pigeons; Gypsies; Merchants; Weapons Toss;
Textile & Armour Displays; Belly Dancing;
Knighting Ceremony; Handfasting;
Children's Activities at Osgoode Youth Centre
Friday Movie in the Park - by the Legion Hall(A Knights Tale)
There is no charge for the events above, however,
there will be tax collectors mingling throughout the crowd
looking for donations!!
 
Saturday - Medieval Feast
Friday - BBQ at the Legion
For information or tickets for the Feast, call Judy
 (613) 826-1243  or carey002@sympatico.ca.

 

  

 Country Music Jamboree

 
The Greely Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is hosting another annual Country Music Jamboree from July 24th to July 26th with Charlie Kitts as the MC. The proceeds will be directed to the Winchester Hospital.  Advance tickets are available locally through Linda Wyman (613) 822-0233. Dan Paul Rogers and Darlene Thibault are the headliners this year but the lineup includes a lot of known performers. Rough camping is available - FREE.  Bring your own lawn chairs and musical instruments as there will be lots of  “field pickin” going on that weekend.  Camping area will be open on July 21st  after 3 p.m.

 

 
9th Annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament

Date:	Wednesday, July 15th
Time:	2:00 p.m. - Shotgun Start
Location:	Metcalfe Golf & Country Club

 

Presented by Flagstick Golf Magazine, this tournament is in aid of the Osgoode

 

The Day Includes:
-18 Holes of Golf
- Registration Gift for Every Golfer
- Door Prizes (1 for every 2 Golfers)
- Roast Beef Dinner in Hickories Restaurant
- Silent Auction
- Hole In One, Putting, Trivia, Hit the Green and other Contests

Register by calling (613) 821-3673 or emailing info@metcalfegolf.com.

 

 
Live & Learn Resource Centre

Resource Centre Schedule for July, August
 

June 29th - July 3rd	Closed
July 6th - 10th	Closed
July 13th - 17th	Open
July 20th - 24th	Open
July 27th - 31st	Open
Aug 4th - 7th	Open
Aug 10th - 14th	Closed
Aug 17th - 21st	Closed
Aug 24th - 29th	Closed
Aug 31st - Sept 4th	Open

 

 

Area Program information now available at URL link: www.manotick.net/cityrecreation.  For more information on area programs and services, please contact (613) 580-2424  ext. 30235.

 

Citywide Recreation Guides are available at the Client Services Centre or online at www.ottawa.ca.

 

 

(613) 236.7300 ext 7300	Call Centre to report vandalism, theft from vehicles
9-1-1	Crime in Progress/Life Threatening
(613) 230.6211	Dispatcher all other emergencies
(613) 236.1222 ext. 3700	Leitrim Informatin Desk
(613) 236.1222 ext. 3787	Cst. Jennifer Finniss/     finnissj@ottawapolice.ca

 

People with many interests live, not only longest, but happiest.”   George Matthew Allen