July 6, 2009 BY COUNCILLOR DOUG THOMPSON
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POLITICAL NEWSPARKS AND RECREATION PLANNING MEETING Parks, Recreation and Culture want your opinion on the future of Parks and Recreation in our Communities. Councillor Thompson is inviting you to HAVE YOUR SAY! Please come and join Councillor Thompson, Diane Huffman, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Denise Bellingham, Recreation Supervisor in making sure our recreational needs are heard. Parks, Recreation and Culture are developing a Master Plan to guide recreation services for the next 10-15 years. To ensure that this Master Plan meets the needs of our residents we are seeking your input. If you are unable to attend the meeting on July 14th, please visit www.Ottawa.ca/recreation for background information and to answer the important questions presented. When: Tuesday, July 14th at 7:00 p.m. Please contact Jennifer Charlebois at (613) 580-2490 for more information.
STRANDHERD BRIDGE FINALLY APPROVED The NCC Board met Tuesday and approved the design of the new $48 million bridge that will connect Prince of Wales Drive on the north side of the river with Earl Armstrong Road, on the south side just west of Riverside South. The new bridge will boast an above deck, triple arch-style bridge that will include 5 lanes of traffic, 3 of which are for car and truck traffic, another lane for transit and a 5th for cyclists and pedestrians. Parks Canada, who approved the bridge last week, will discuss with the City how to minimize the impact of construction and include a commemoration of the Rideau Canal’s Heritage Status. It is expected that the bridge will open in the spring of 2011. Five years ago, in collaboration with Ottawa’s Agricultural Community, the Ottawa Food Bank launched the Food Aid Program to purchase and process beef from local farmers. We are excited to report that our 2009 Food Aid Day BBQ on Friday, June 5th was a huge success and generated over $105,000 towards this very important initiative – the only one of its kind in the entire country! Since its inception, Food Aid has distributed over 390,000 pounds of ground beef to needy people in the National Capital Region. It is often said that the goal of most food banks is to put themselves out of business. But the reality is, in the Ottawa Food Bank’s 25th year, the need is now greater than ever! In order to continue the Food Aid Program, the Ottawa Food Bank must rely on people in our Community who lend their support. We are proud to report that 100% of the proceeds from the BBQ will be put towards this program. I was thrilled to help cover the cost of the rental of the BBQ for the event. The City is proud to host a one-day mobile household hazardous waste collection depot on Sunday, July 12th. The depot will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Kanata Business Park, 411 Legget Drive. This depot provides a convenient way for you to help keep the environment free of hazardous household waste. Residents are reminded that only household waste will be accepted (maximum 100 litres) at the depot. No commercial waste accepted. For a complete listing of acceptable household hazardous waste, visit the City's website at www.ottawa.ca/hhw. Avoid line-ups for the following products:
ACTING MAYOR – CITY OF OTTAWA As a result of Mayor Larry O’Brien’s Leave of Absence, I have completed a two-month term as Deputy Mayor. Beginning this week, I am the Acting Mayor of the City of Ottawa.
COMMUNITY NEWSCanada Day in Osgoode Ward Our residents had ample opportunity to celebrate Canada’s 142nd Birthday. The Villages of Greely, Kenmore, Osgoode and Vernon all held outstanding Canada Day Festivities. As well, Marvelville re-enacted a 1909 Community event of the building of the Marvelville School. After serving at the Mayor’s Canada Day Seniors' Breakfast at Lansdowne Park, Mary Lynne and I attended all the Osgoode Ward Celebrations. Congratulations to the super organizers and their volunteers! You make us proud to be Canadian! Auditions will be held for our upcoming production of "Death in England" --a delightful comedy-- written by Sam Bobrick and directed by Gord Hawkes, on July 13th, July 14th & July 15th @ 7:00 p.m. at 5488 Osgoode Main Street, Osgoode. For appointments or additional information, please contact Gord Hawkes at (613) 826-1596 or check out our website at www.itrtheatrecompany.com.
The Osgoode Village Community Association will be hosting its Fifth Annual "A Day in the Past" Antique Car Show and Outdoor Quilt Show Sunday, July 19th in the Market Square Mall, 5669 Osgoode Main Street. For more information, please contact Trudy Quinn at (613) 826-1649 or Judy Carey (613) 826-1243.
Jamboree: West Osgoode Olde Tyme Music and Dance Club The West Osgoode Olde Tyme Music and Dance Club Jamboree is scheduled for July 19th from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Osgoode Community Centre. Music will be provided by Kings Creek, Elise and Company, Osgoode Musicians plus Guest Performers and Wall of Fame Inductees. 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 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.
Our "Annual Osgoode Ward Volunteer Appreciation Awards & Corn Roast Dinner" is scheduled for August 27th at the Metcalfe Community Centre. Judy Carey and her band of merry volunteers are making last minute preparations for the 2nd Annual Medieval Festival on July 10th, 11th and 12th. On Saturday at 1:00 p.m., I will be in the stock, where those who wish, can hurl wet sponges at the “last honest politician”!
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. Date: Wednesday, July 15th Location: Metcalfe Golf & Country Club Presented by Flagstick Golf Magazine, this tournament is in aid of the Osgoode Township Care Centre. Over $37,900 has been raised to date. Please join us to SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY. The cost is $80.00 per person, $65.00 without cart. The Day Includes: Register by calling (613) 821-3673 or emailing info@metcalfegolf.com. Resource Centre Schedule for July, August
OSGOODE / RIDEAU RECREATION INFORMATIONArea 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.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWSFor more information about or to register for any of the programs, please contact Barbara O'Brien-Litten, Public Health Nurse, at (613) 580-6744 ext. 26173 or barbara.obrien-litten@ottawa.ca.
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