BY COUNCILLOR DOUG THOMPSON

TEL:   (613) 580-2490

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:  www.dougthompson.ca

On Thursday, August 6th, Larry O'Brien resumed his duties as Mayor at the conclusion of his three month leave of absence. It was an honour to have served as Deputy Mayor in May and June. I now resume the position of Deputy Mayor, following my role as Acting Mayor during the month of July.

 

 
GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES

On Saturday, August 1st, Mary Lynne and I represented the City of Ottawa at the opening of the 62nd Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville. It is a truly amazing experience to see the Massed Bands Performance with over 50 Pipe and Drum Bands in the field at one time. This year's Highland Games celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Ontario Provincial Police.

  
Osgoode Ward can be proud of the many visitors and Games Volunteers from our Community, who helped make the 2009 Glengarry Highland Games so successful!

 

 
ONE-DAY DEPOT FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th

The City of Ottawa is hosting a one-day household hazardous waste collection depot from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15th at Drain-All Ltd., 2705 Stevenage Drive, between Hawthorne Road and Russell Road, south of Walkley Road.

 
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 ottawa.ca/hhw.

 
Avoid line-ups for the following products:

 
Waste oil can be brought back to a “Take it Back!” Partner retailer; check the City's Website at ottawa.ca under Recycling and Garbage 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 www.dowhatyoucan.ca for a location near you.

 
For more information, visit the City's website at ottawa.ca/hhw or call 3-1-1 (TTY: (613) 580-2401).

 

 

The Osgoode Ward Volunteer Appreciation Awards will be presented on Thursday, August 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the Metcalfe Community Centre. Osgoode Ward (including the former Township of Osgoode) is blessed with an incredible number of amazing volunteers. Each year, I am very pleased to recognize the outstanding contribution of a few of our Community's finest volunteers. Please join us on Thursday, August 27th at the Metcalfe Community Centre for a FREE Corn Roast Dinner and the Awards Presentations.

 

To assist with preparations, please call (613) 580-2490 or email florence.moffatt@ottawa.ca  if you are planning to attend this special evening.

 

Thank you for our sponsors who have helped to off-set the costs for this evening:

 
Ottawa-Carleton Plowing Match

The Annual Ottawa-Carleton Plowing Match will be held this Friday and Saturday on Spratt Road. Watch for the signs! There will be plowing competitions with both horses and tractors. Visitors are welcome to come out to watch some of the best plowmen in Ontario display their skills. There will be VIP Plowing competitions on both Friday and Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

 

Please contact Keith Fish at (613) 821-1988 for more details about this outstanding Plowing Match.

 

Come join youth from across Ottawa’s rural area to celebrate International Youth Day on August 12th!   Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, South Nepean Community Health Centre, Nepean Rideau & Osgoode Community Resource Centre and Child and Youth Friendly Ottawa have partnered to put Ottawa’s Southern and Western youth on the map! Activities begin at 2:00 p.m. in the gymnasium at Osgoode High School in Metcalfe where youth will have a chance to view some of the “Youth Got Talent” entries from our area and participate in interactive activities including hacky sack and a creative arts project.  The Zone, located at 170 Castlefrank Road in Kanata, will also host events starting at 2:00 p.m., where youth can participate in dodge ball, tug of war and other games.  At 4:00 p.m., a free shuttle bus will pick up youth from Kanata and Metcalfe to visit the Osgoode Youth Association for a free BBQ, after which all registered youth will be shuttled to the United Way’s “Youth Got Talent Showcase” taking place at the Bronson Centre from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.   This showcase is a celebration of the diverse talents of Ottawa youth, with a live performance by Juno-nominated artist Elise Estrada.  After the show, youth will be transported back to Osgoode, Metcalfe and Kanata.  This is a free event for youth ages 13 to 24 years. Snacks, dinner, transportation and prizes will be available to all participants!     Registration is limited and participation forms must be submitted by Monday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. so sign up today!!  

 

For more information on the United Way’s “Youth Got Talent Showcase”, visit www.youthactionjeunesse.ca.  To register for our “Youth Rock Event”, please contact Meghann Darroch at (613) 596-5626 ext. 242.  

 

 
Celebrating Canada's Best

Celebrating Canada's Best is a recognition program for Veterans brought to you by the Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum in conjunction with the Nepean Museum. This program is absolutely free to all Veterans. On behalf of a grateful community, we wish to thank our Veterans for their service and sacrifice. Any Veteran living in, or having resided in, the former Township of Osgoode is eligible to receive a "Poppy Plaque". The plaques are made of sturdy metal and are suitable for outdoor use or to mount on a wall or door.

 

A Veteran is defined as anyone who has served in the Canadian Forces at any time. In the event of a Veteran's passing, the widow or widower is eligible to receive a plaque. Veterans need only complete a registration form, available from the Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum (7814 Lawrence Street, Vernon) or on-line at the Nepean Museum website  http://nepeanmuseum.ca/.

 

A presentation ceremony will be held at the Lions Den in Metcalfe on September 26th  at 2:00 p.m.  All Veterans and their families are invited to attend.

 

This program was created by the Nepean Museum, and has the grateful sponsorship of Scotiabank, your Member of Parliament Pierre Poilievre, and the Royal Canadian Legion.   

 

 
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 “Date Night”. 

 
Ottawa SuperEX  knows how expensive the popular "Date Night" can be.  To help you enjoy your special night with your significant other and not break the bank, the organizers have a special deal on both Fridays of SuperEX.

 

You can pick up a coupon at any Pizza Pizza location and when you redeem that coupon for admission at the ticket box, you will receive a  2nd admission FREE for Friday, August 21st or Friday, August 28th..  When using midway ride coupons on both those Fridays, it's also 2 for 1!  These offers are valid from 7 p.m. to closing.  Be sure to enjoy the free outdoor concert at the Super Stage.  Check out all the attractions at www.ottawasuperex.com.

Join us for Free Admission Day, Thursday, August 20th from noon until 5:00 p.m., sponsored by RONA.

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 & Learn Resource Centre

Closed August 10th  -  August 28th 
 

 
Playgroups in the 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.

 

 

“There is more to life than increasing its speed.”   Mahatma Ghandi