Telephone our Office: (613) 580-2490

July 27, 2009

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

 

POLITICAL NEWS

RESURFACING NIXON ROAD

The section of Nixon Road from Osgoode Main Street to River Road is in very poor condition. City Staff had identified it in the list of projects in the Federal Infrastructure Program. This request for funds to repave Nixon Road was rejected.

 

I am working with City Staff to seek funding from the City in order to repave this road that is rapidly deteriorating.

 

 

 ONE-DAY DEPOT FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW):  SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH

 
You are invited to bring your household hazardous waste to the one-day depot. Just drive in and our attendants will unload your material and dispose of it safely. You don’t even have to get out of your car!

 
What is hazardous waste? Energy efficient light bulbs, turpentine, brake fluid, aerosol containers, fire extinguishers, pool chemicals, insecticides, stains, wood preservatives, barbecue starters, propane tanks, oven cleaners, disinfectants, herbicides, fungicides, furniture stripper, gasoline and window cleaner.

 
Saturday, August 8th
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre (ROPEC)
800 Green Creek Drive
(North of Highway 174, west of Montreal Road exit, in the Canotek Business Park)

 

Avoid line-ups for the following products:

 
• Waste oil can be brought back to a “Take it Back!” partner retailer; check ottawa.ca <http://app01.ottawa.ca/takeitback/Welcome.do?lang=en> for a list of 100 retailers that take back oil.
• With the summer season in full swing, residents are reminded that pesticides, herbicides and old, rusty BBQ propane tanks can be brought to the HHW depots for safe disposal.

 

Did you know you could return paint products and batteries to various Ottawa hardware retailers? Visit dowhatyoucan.ca <http://www.dowhatyoucan.ca/> for a location near you.

 
Note: Only household quantities accepted (maximum 100 litres). No commercial waste accepted. For more information, visit www.ottawa.ca/hhw or call 3-1-1 (TTY: (613) 580-2401).

 

 

 CIVIC HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGES

 

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for the Civic Holiday (Monday, August 3rd).

Client services:

• Ottawa City Hall and all six Client Service Centres, including the Government Service Centres located at 110 Laurier Avenue West and 580 Terry Fox Drive, will be closed on the Civic Holiday. Business will resume as usual on Tuesday, August 4th.
• The City's Provincial Offences Court, located at 100 Constellation Crescent, will also be closed on the Civic Holiday.  Business will resume as usual on Tuesday, August 4th.
• The City's 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters requiring the City's immediate attention. Call 3-1-1 or (613) 580-2400 to speak to a customer service representative. For the hearing impaired, call (TTY): (613)-580-2401). 

Garbage and recycling: 

• There will be no curbside garbage or recycling collection on the Civic Holiday. Civic Holiday's pick-up will take place on Tuesday, August 4th. In addition, the collection of garbage and recycling materials will be delayed by one day for the week of August 3rd

 

 NEW CITY PUBLICATON TO ASSIST CURRENT AND POTENTIAL LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS

 

A new City of Ottawa publication, the Ottawa Home-based Business Guide, which is aimed at assisting local entrepreneurs, has just hit the shelves of City Client Service Centres, the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) Entrepreneurship Centre and kiosks, and all branches of the Ottawa Public Library.

 

The guide, produced by the City in partnership with the OCRI Entrepreneurship Centre, was created to help entrepreneurs looking to start a home-based business, as well as for existing home-based business owners looking for additional resources.

 

The guide, which is also available online at www.ottawa.ca, is organized into three sections – Thinking, Starting and Growing. The Thinking section helps clients assess whether a home-based business is the right choice. The Starting section provides information about developing a business plan, registration and permits, and getting organized. In the Growing section, clients can read about points to consider as their business increases in size or complexity.

 

In addition, the guide incorporates all the applicable information and up-to-date by-laws relevant to new and existing businesses in both urban and rural Ottawa.

As home to 28,000 small businesses, the City recognizes the importance of small and home-based business to the vitality and growth of Ottawa’s economy. In addition to the Ottawa Home-based Business Guide, the City also recently partnered with the OCRI Entrepreneurship Centre on the opening of three OCRI Entrepreneurship Centre kiosks, which are funded by the City.

 

In October 2008, the OCRI Entrepreneurship Centre kiosk in the Orléans Client Service Centre opened, followed by the kiosk located in the Kanata Client Service Centre in March 2009. Located in the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, the Barrhaven kiosk, which opened in June 2009, was the third kiosk to open in the city.

 

Private consultations on topics such as start-up, business plan review and general rules and regulations, as well as a business start-up orientation – a free tutorial that provides information on rules and regulations, the fundamentals of business planning and an introduction to the services provided by the OCRI Entrepreneurship Centre – are among the services offered at the kiosks.

 

Free information and printed materials are also offered at the kiosks, as well as a computer terminal that guides clients when staff is not on-site. A unique feature of the terminal is the ability for the client to interact live with an OCRI Entrepreneurship Centre client service assistant via video teleconference. The live support service is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

 

HELP KEEP OTTAWA CLEAN AND GREEN AND PUT LITTER IN ITS PLACE

 
The City of Ottawa is calling on all residents and visitors to pitch in and stop the LitterBug from littering in our parks, neighbourhoods and scenic locations.
The City has more than 2,900 waste receptacles across the City for residents to use when they are out enjoying the summer weather.

 
No one wants to live in or spend a vacation in a litter-filled city. Please keep our parks and tourist attractions clean for everyone to enjoy by doing your part and putting your litter where it belongs in a waste or recycling container.

 
The simple action of putting your litter where it belongs benefits everyone.

 
If you wish to report litter, contact the City by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: (613) 580-2401). Let us know what you think about litter in Ottawa by taking our online survey at www.ottawa.ca/litterbug.

 
Together, we can help keep Ottawa's parks, neighbourhoods, scenic locations and tourist attractions clean and green.

 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS  

 Volunteer Awards Nominations

                           

This is the last week to nominate an outstanding volunteer from our Community.

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

 

 

Osgoode Ward Student Awards

     

Each year, the most outstanding Osgoode Ward student from Osgoode Township High School and St. Mark High School are presented with the Osgoode Ward Student Award. This year Laura Moore (St. Mark High School) and Melanie Barry (Osgoode Township High School) received a Bursary donated by our office.

Congratulations Laura and Melanie!

 

 

Drummond's 90th Anniversary

 

On Thursday, July 23rd, the Drummond Family celebrated their 90th Anniversary of operating retail businesses in our City. Primarily in the gas, construction and land development businesses, the Drummond Family is an example of an outstanding local achievement. Their hard work and dedication to our Community have made the Drummond name synonymous with success. Congratulations!

 

19th Annual Family Ball Tournament

 

2009 marks the 19th year that “The Family Ball Tournament” has been held at the Osgoode Community Centre. Sixteen teams consisting of male and female family members compete in a three-pitch tournament. All proceeds are donated to a worthy charity or charities.

 

Time:      Friday, August 7th, 7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m., Saturday, August 8th, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Location: Osgoode Community Centre, 5660 Osgoode Main Street

Food:      A variety of sandwiches and potato chips will be available on Friday evening and all day Saturday. Barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pulled pork sandwiches will be available after 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. Soft drinks and water will be available at all times. Coffee will be available in the evenings and Saturday morning and running water will be accessible to the cooks.

 

Organizers:  Tracey D’Aviero (613) 826-2186 (Home) or (613) 851-5075 (Cell/work) or Marty Kelly (613) 838-3307. 

  

 

Home Support Needs You

 

Have any spare time during the week? Need to get out of the house? Like to drive and help seniors?
(Weekdays only.) We provide security clearance. We need drivers now to transport clients to appointments. We are all getting older and will need this program in the future! Please volunteer and help us help others. We could be helping a member of your family.                                                     

For more information, please call the office at (613) 821-1101.

 

 

International Youth Day on August 12th!

 

We are encouraging as many Nepean, Rideau & Osgoode youth to apply for the talent show as possible so that Ottawa can see the skills and diversity of our local youth!!   Lots of great prizes are available to be won, along with the opportunity to perform at the United Way's "Youth Got Talent" event on August 12th at the Bronson Centre.

 
There will also be an event for rural youth taking place August 12th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Metcalfe located at the Osgoode High School gymnasium.  Videos, games, hacky sack and food will be available followed by a shuttle for youth to get downtown to the "Youth Got Talent" event in the evening. More details to follow!!

 

Let's put Nepean & Ottawa's rural youth front stage for International Youth Day!!

 

 
Ottawa SuperEX:  2009

 

Lyn Presley, President of the Central Canada Exhibition Association, is very excited about the 2009 SuperEX that runs from August 20th through to August 30th. This column is highlighting features of the Ottawa SuperEX. This week we are promoting “The Pure Country Pavilion”.

 

The Pure Country Pavilion is a 'must see' at this year's Ottawa SuperEX, August 20th  - 30th .  Take a little break and visit the Homecraft Tea Room and enjoy a cup of tea with delicious homemade cookies.  Fill out a free ballot to win $500 worth of groceries from Moncion's, Your Independent Grocer on River Road.  See all the prizewinning handicraft items, then visit "Granny's Attic" where you can purchase a ticket on the draw for a chance to win last year's 1st  prize handmade quilt, a lovely handcrafted item or a 'secret treasure'.  Get a start on your early Christmas shopping.  Be sure to check out the display of the 'Red and White Schoolhouse' quilt that was the 1st  prize winner at the Exhibition in the early 1930's.  It was completed by the Grandmother and Great Grandmother of Suzanne Barnes of Bowmanville who has graciously allowed this family heirloom to be displayed at SuperEX. 

 
For more information check out the 'Agriculture' section of the SuperEX website at www.ottawasuperex.com.

A new event at this year's Ottawa SuperEX (August 20th  - 30th) is "The Best Apple Pie in the Valley".  Prize Money of these generous amounts is unheard of!  1st - $500.00, 2nd - $200.00, 3rd, 4th, and 5th each win $100.00.  This event takes place on Thursday, August 27th  in the Pure Country Pavilion.  Advance registration is required.  Preliminary judging by celebrity judges including Meredith Brophy of Osgoode will take place 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and final judging at 7:00 p.m. will be undertaken by CTV's Max Keeping.  Following that, the winning pies will be auctioned off by celebrity auctioneer and philanthropist, David Smith.

 

Once again, the Ottawa SuperEX will be presenting “Organ Donor Awareness Day” in conjunction with the Kidney Foundation of Eastern Ontario. The event will take place on Monday, August 24th, 2009.                                                                                                          

The Kidney Foundation will have a booth at the Ottawa SuperEX front gate, offering information on the importance of organ and tissue donation. At approximately 5:00 p.m., people will assemble at the SuperStage area where there will be a small presentation and then participants will form a “Living Green Ribbon”.

 

For more information, check out the the SuperEX website: www.ottawasuperex.com or call Judy Buske at (613) 237-7222.

 

 
Live and Learn Resource Centre

Summer Hours

 

Open July 13th -  August 7th  (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday only)
Closed August 10th  -  August 28th

 

Playgroups in the Park

 

July 29th	9:00 - 11:00 a.m.	Metcalfe Rowan Park
August 5th	9:00 - 11:00 a.m.	Vernon Park
August 11th	9:00 - 11:00 a.m.	Metcalfe Rowan Park
August 13th	9:00 - 11:00 a.m.	Kenmore Park

 
Come out and join us for playgroups at local area parks, sponsored by Rural Family Connections and Ontario Early Years Centre Nepean-Carleton.

 
If you are looking for space for a meeting, playgroup or get-togethers, the Live & Learn Resource Centre is available Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Please call for a reservation.

 

 

OSGOODE / RIDEAU RECREATION INFORMATION

Pilates Instructor:  Manotick Arena

 

A Pilates instructor is required for the Manotick arena beginning September 14th. The course runs from 8:10 to 9:10 p.m. and all applicants are asked to contact Karen Fernie at (613) 580-2424 ext. 30264 or email at karen.fernie@ottawa.ca.

 

 

Employment Opportunities:  Osgoode / Rideau Recreation

 

We are looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to join our Part-Time staff in the Osgoode / Rideau areas.
Areas of employment include:

 
  Before and After School Programs
  Preschool Programs
  Children and Adult Dance Programs
  Children's Sports Programs
  Fitness / Speciality Fitness Instructors

 
For more information, please contact Julie Huot at (613) 580-2424 ext. 30655 or Mona Warkentin at (613) 580-2424 ext. 30330 or submit your resume with cover letter to Julie.Huot@ottawa.ca or Mona.Warkentin@ottawa.ca.

 

Space is still available for the After School Program at the Osgoode Community Centre. Space is also still available for the Before & After School Program at the Metcalfe Community Centre, Greely Community Centre and North Gower Marlborough Public School. These programs now have a new drop-off time of  7:00 a.m.
For more information, please contact Cathy Bertinato at (613) 580-2424 ext. 30235 or Cathy.Bertinato@ottawa.ca.

 
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.
 

COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWS

Ottawa Public Health, Rural Health Programs

For 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.

 

 

Well Water Testing

 

You can drop off your samples on any Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Metcalfe Library.

 

 

 COMMUNITY POLICING NEWS FROM CONSTABLE FINNISS

Let's continue to report and make those calls. 

 

(613) 236-1222 ext. 7300	Call Centre to report vandalism, theft from vehicles
9-1-1	Crime in Progress / life threatening
(613) 236-1222 ext. 3700	Leitrim Information Desk
(613) 236-1222 ext. 3787	Cst. Jennifer Finniss     finnissjottawapolice.ca
(613) 230-6211	Dispatcher all other emergencies

 

 

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 “You're happiest while you're making the greatest contribution.”   Robert F. Kennedy