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| Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources | (donna.cansfield@ontario.ca) |
| Scott Smithers, Ministry of Natural Resources, Kemptville | (scott.smithers@ontario.ca) |
| Lisa MacLeod, MPP | (lisa.macleod@pc.ola.org) |
| Mayor Larry O’Brien | (larry.obrien@ottawa.ca) |
| Derrick Moodie, Rural Affairs Office, City of Ottawa | (derrick.moodie@ottawa.ca) |
| Councillor Doug Thompson, Ward 20 - Osgoode | (doug.thompson@ottawa.ca) |
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Ottawa residents are invited to discuss the challenges facing our community and help shape a long-term vision for the National Capital Region (NCR) during the “Choosing our Future” event week, September 22nd to 26th. “Choosing our Future” is an innovative joint planning initiative of the City of Ottawa, the City of Gatineau and the National Capital Commission whose goal is to integrate concepts of sustainability and resiliency into all facets of regional planning and design.
To register, or for more information about the Choosing our Future initiative or the event week, visit the Choosing our Future website or call 3-1-1 (TTY: (613) 580-2401).
ONE-DAY DEPOT FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SEPTEMBER 20th
The City is proud to join forces with Waste Services Incorporated to host a one-day mobile household hazardous waste collection depot on Sunday, September 20th. The depot will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 3354 Navan Road, south of Innes 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 www.ottawa.ca/hhw.
Avoid line-ups for the following product:
- Waste oil can be brought back to a “Take it Back!” Partner retailer. Check the City’s Web site at ottawa.ca under Recycling and Garbage for a list of 100 retailers that take back oil.
- Residents are reminded that pesticides, herbicides and 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).
AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE MEETING IN OSGOODE WARD
The Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee will hold their October Meeting in Osgoode Ward. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. at the Osgoode Community Centre Hall.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Clarmell Farms Celebrates 100th Year
Congratulations to Paul, Grace, Ryan, Kristine and Ben Mussell who recently celebrated the 100th year of farming by the Mussell Family. Clarmell Farms, at 3401 River Road, Osgoode is now a Century Farm operation. Congratulations and best wishes to the Mussell family for continued success!
Metcalfe Fair: 153rd Edition
We are only 3 weeks away from the start of the 153rd Metcalfe Fair. Set aside October 1st - 4th for some truly exciting times. I will have more details next week.
Greely and Metcalfe Scouting Registration
Registration for the Greely and Metcalfe Scouting Program will take place on Tuesday, September 15th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at St Mary’s Elementary School.
For further information, please contact Nancy Knox at (613) 821-0537.
18th Annual Dinner Cabaret
The Greely Lions and the Greely Players present their 18th Annual Dinner Cabaret at the Greely Community Centre on Saturday October 24th. Cocktails are at 6:00 p.m., dinner by AJ's at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Cabaret Show at 8:00 p.m.
Ticket prices are as last year, $ 45.00 per person and are available from Marg van Dusen at
(613) 822 -1136.
Sleeping Mat Project
There is a project to crochet the outside milk bags (the coloured / printed ones) into mats for 3rd world people to sleep on. It helps prevent soil borne diseases, ringworm etc. as well as keeping the bags out of our landfills. I have people who crochet these and I would like to try my hand at it as well. It takes about 250 bags to create one mat but they can each save a life. I am asking for people to collect these outer milk bags for me so I can get them to the people who do the crocheting. Please email me at kim1bates@yahoo.ca or call me at (613) 821-3033 if you can collect some and we can arrange to get them to me. Thanks for helping.
Annual Harvest Supper
Our Lady of the Visitation’s Annual Harvest Supper is scheduled for Sunday, October 18th at the Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive. There are 2 sittings; 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a delicious roast beef dinner complete with salad, vegetables, dessert and beverage. The cost is $12.00 per person, 6 to 10 years $7.00, 5 & under free.
For ticket information, please call (613) 821-3434 or (613) 526-2366, email olvis@rogers.com or visit www.olvis.ca .
Hello from O-YA!
Fall is in the air, kids are back to school, and we're starting a whole new season of FUN here at O-YA. Please read this information carefully, as there are some changes this season with ages and hours that may affect you. As always, you can check out our website at www.o-ya.ca for details, give us a call, or send an email. Here's what's new:
Junior Youth Programming
We are making an age change to our Junior Youth program starting this week. Our Junior Youth programming will now be for 12 - 15 year olds as opposed to 10 - 15 year olds. This will affect some of you who have 10 & 11 year olds who used to come to Jr. programming days. Please note that, in order to attend Jr. Youth days, you just need to turn 12 before December 31st, 2009 (so some 11 year olds may still be able to come!!).
We are also starting a new 'Bring a Friend' program at O-YA this Fall. Each of O-YA's participants will be given 12 'Bring a Friend' cards to use throughout the year. What this allows participants to do is bring a Tween friend into a Jr. Youth program or a Jr. Youth friend into a Sr. Youth program 12 times over the course of the year (always with parent & O-YA Management permission!).
So, if you have a 10 or 11 year old who loves coming to O-YA, please make sure they are registered in O-YA's After School Homework Club program. Here's more about that...
O-YA's After School Homework Club
For 7 - 12 year olds, Tuesday - Friday, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. Full year (September - June) registration and a commitment to attend daily are required. A donation of $20 (payable monthly) per week per participant is suggested.
This year's enhanced Homework Club includes aspects of Physical Activity, Healthy Eating & Nutrition Education, Wellness & Personal Health Workshops, Cooperative Reading and Homework assistance by Youth Workers and volunteer tutors. Space in this program is limited, and registration is accepted on a 'first come, first served' basis. Visit our website at www.o-ya.ca or call (613) 826-0726.
Tween Programming
As you have read above, instead of 'Junior Fun Fridays' open to all Tweens, our Homework Club will now run on Friday afternoons. Special events on some Fridays will be open to ALL Tweens, so keep your eyes out for emails and on our website for more details.
New Hours for Jr. & Sr. Youth Programming
O-YA's hours, starting this week, are changing a little bit. Our new hours will be:
Jr. Youth (ages 12 - 15): Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. and Saturday; 2:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Sr. Youth (ages 14 - 18): Wednesday & Friday, 5:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Metcalfe Skating Club Registration
The Metcalfe Skating Club is holding skating registration on September 24th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at both the Metcalfe Curling Club and the Fred Barrett Arena.
Sewing Classes for Kids!!!
Small classes, individual attention, very creative and lots of fun!! Lessons will be starting soon.
If your child is interested and is between the ages of 8 and 18, e-mail me at danchues@rogers.com.
Yoga Classes in Greely
Fall Yoga classes have just begun at 6894 Lakes Park Drive. Happy to report that Tuesday evenings are filled up!
Morning classes began on Wednesday, September 9th from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. running until December 16th. Cost is $150 prepaid and if you bring a friend, your cost is $140. Drop in fee is $15 per class. Please feel free to join as you see fit.
You are invited to take these classes if you want to feel good, tone up, be in the moment and take time for yourself. Call to reserve a spot today. For more information, please contact Georgia Yoga Inc. at (613) 821 2321, visit www.georgiayogainc.com or email Georgia at georgia@georgiayogainc.com .
Step Dancing Lesson
Step Dancing lessons are being offered on Tuesday evenings at the Metcalfe Lions Den and at the South Gloucester United Church (corner of Albion Road & Rideau Road) beginning mid-September. Students will learn basic footwork and rhythms, develop their skills through games and group activities, and finish the year with a recital. Classes available for all ages.
For more information, contact Karen Warren at (613) 821-3237 or dkwarren@rogers.com .
Meals On Wheels
Do you know a senior having problems making their meals? Do you know a senior that has had an operation and needs help with meals? Let the Meals on Wheels Program through Osgoode Home Support help you!
Meals on Wheels offers hot noon meals delivered to your home Monday to Friday. We also have frozen dinner entrées to thaw and enjoy any time and they are delivered every 2nd week. All Meals are only $4.50 each and will help keep seniors in their homes a little longer. Each meal will have soup, an entrée and dessert. Even diabetic meals are available for your convenience! All meals are delivered by Home Support Volunteers from our area for free. This is one of many Home Support Programs run in our area.
For more information, just call your Osgoode Ward Home Support at (613) 821-1101, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Metcalfe District Ringette Registration
The Metcalfe District Ringette Association (MDRA) is still accepting registration for “Bunnies” level players. The “Bunnies” Learn-to-Skate Program is for children who are 4 years old by September 1st, 2009 up to and including 6 year olds.
For more information, please contact the Bunnies Coordinator, Grant Hornsby at bunnies@mdra.ca.
Live & Learn Resource Centre News
Playgroups Resumed Week of August 31st
Tuesday
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Regular Playgroup
Wednesday
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Lullababies
Thursday
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Regular Playgroup
Please note:
Wednesday and Friday playgroups from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Osgoode resumed September 9th and 11th.
Are You a Childcare Provider in Your Own Home? or Are You a Nanny Providing Care?
Are you a childcare provider in your own home? Are you a nanny providing care? The Live & Learn Resource Centre invites you to meet fellow providers at the Centre every Monday morning. Arrange your playgroup to meet at the L & L Resource Centre. We'll provide the craft supplies, the space and resources. Bring a craft idea or use ours. Share childcare tips and issues with other caregivers.
Upcoming Workshops
-First Words at O-YA in Osgoode on Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 a.m.
-Knitting every second Thursday evening of the month at Live & Learn Resource Centre
-Watch for information on Mrs. Dixon's Book Club get togethers.
-Ready to Learn will be offered again starting late October.
Metcalfe Co-operative Nursery School
Looking for a half-day morning drop-off program for your toddler or preschooler that offers lots of fun and learning in a nurturing environment? Then, check out the Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School!! Space is available in both the toddler and preschool programs. We will be at the Metcalfe Fair October 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Stop by our booth.
For more information, please call (613) 821-3196 or visit www.mcnskids.org.
Metcalfe Home Daycare Agency
Childcare subsidies are available. Please connect with our main office at (613) 821-2899.
Child Care Connection will meet at the Live & Learn Resource Centre from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. on October 13th and November 10th. If you need care for your children, come and learn about your options.
Storytime at Vernon Library
We will again be having Storytime at our Vernon Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. It will be held Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. starting Friday, September 25th. It will last about 1/2 hour or so and some days may involve a craft or two. Please help spread the word to anyone with kids. We'd like to have a good turnout each week so we don't lose it again. Many thanks to our Librarian, Donna, for her work in getting this service back for us.
Just Kiddin’ Theatre Fall Registration Underway with Expanded Program
This year’s drama program for kids will run November - March (before March Break). This year’s show will be “James Blond Gets Smart”, a comedy that pays homage to the spies from the original shows. In addition to our classic program for kids age 9 - 13, we are introducing Stagecraft, an actors’ ensemble for youth 13+ who will take their original show on the road!
For information and to register, visit www.justkiddintheatre.com . Space is limited.
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.
OSGOODE / RIDEAU RECREATION INFORMATION
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 Recreaton Guides are available at the Client Services Centre or online at www.ottawa.ca.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWS
Rural Health Programs – Osgoode Ward
September – December 2009
For more information or to register for programs, call Barbara O’Brien-Litten, Public Health Nurse, (613) 580-6744 ext. 26173 or email Barbara.obrien-litten@ottawa.ca.
Listen to Whispers
(National Ovarian Cancer Association)
Ovarian Cancer can affect women of any age but most common over age 50. There is no screening test so health care providers must rely on the vague whispering symptoms of a diagnosis. There is a high survival rate if diagnosed early. The survival rate drops dramatically if diagnosed later. Come learn about the signs and symptoms, risks and preventive factors of ovarian cancer.
Wednesday, September 30th 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Metcalfe Client Service Centre,
8243 Victoria Street, Metcalfe
Please RSVP to (613) 580-6744 ext. 26173 by September 28th.
There is no cost for this workshop.
Prostate Cancer
(Prostate Cancer Association)
Prostate Cancer tends to develop in men over the age of 50 and it is one of the most common cancers in men. Come learn about the signs and symptoms, screening tests, and treatment options.
Wednesday, October 21st 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Metcalfe Client Service Centre
8243 Victoria Street, Metcalfe
Please RSVP to (613) 580-6744 ext. 26173 by October 19th . (Minimum number of participants required for presentation.)
There is no cost for this workshop.
Collective Country Cooking Program
(Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre)
Participants together prepare several low cost nutritious meals, enjoy a meal, and divide the leftovers to bring home for future meals while gaining nutrition, food safety and health information.
Mondays – September 28th, October 26th, November 23rd 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Osgoode Community Centre-Kitchen
5660 Main Street, Osgoode
Registration is required at (613) 596-5626 ext. 255 to ensure adequate supplies.
There is no cost for this workshop.
Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED
(Ottawa Paramedic Services)
Learn how you can prevent heart disease, recognize the signs of a heart attack, help someone who is choking, how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and how to perform CPR on an adult, child and infant.
Saturday, October 24th 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Greely Community Centre
1448 Meadow Drive, Greely
Registration required. Register on line at www.ottawa.ca/cpr or call (613) 580-2424 ext. 32434.
Visit www.ottawa.ca for a list of all the courses available throughout the city.
There is no cost for this workshop
Flu Vaccine Clinic
Protect you and your family from the flu.
Get the vaccine not the flu. While you are at the vaccine clinic, visit the health resource table to obtain more health promotion information. Check www.ottawa.ca for dates and locations of all the clinics.
This is not the H1N1 vaccine.
Times/locations of clinics to be announced later.
Well Water Sample Collection
Proper and regular testing is the only way to know if your water is safe.
Sample bottles can be picked up during working hours and then dropped off during the indicated dates and times at these community partners. Samples must be collected in Ministry of Health sample bottles and returned by the collection date within 24 hours of the sample being taken.
Samples should be refrigerated until ready to be dropped off.
Sunday, October 18th 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Vernon Variety
8717 Bank Street, Vernon
Sunday, October 18th 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Osgoode Foodland
5669 Main Street, Osgoode
Tuesday, October 27th 5:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
MacKinnon’s Foodland
1347 Meadow Drive, Greely
Tuesday, October 27th 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Metcalfe Variety
8196 Victoria Street, Metcalfe
Aging Well Theatre
The Aging Well Theatre is an interactive senior theatre group that performs humorous skits and songs on various health topics and other issues of importance to seniors. We all have to age so why not age well. The Aging Well Theatre performs at various Friendship Clubs and Diners Programs throughout the rural areas.
For more information, please call the public health nurse. There is no cost for this event.
WinterWalk 2009 / 2010 – The 2010 Olympic Torch Run
Join us as we virtually travel the route of the 2010 Olympic Torch Run as it passes through Ontario. Keep track of your total monthly minutes of physical activity and contribute them to the total “kilometers walked” by Osgoode Ward Residents. All activity and steps count including planned exercise and household chores.
(20minutes – 1 km) (1250 pedometer steps – 1 km)
December 1st to April 30th, 2010
Join anytime. Report your “kilometers walked” to your Public Health Nurse anytime up to April 30th. Include all activity, whenever and wherever you are physically active: at home or at the office, indoors and outdoors, doing chores or having fun.
There is no cost for this event.
Greely Walking Club
An indoor walking club that runs from October to May / June.
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Greely Community Centre
1448 Meadow Drive, Greely
There is no cost for this event.
Osgoode Walking Club
An indoor walking club that runs from September to May / June.
Mondays 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Osgoode Community Centre
5560 Main Street, Osgoode
There is no cost for this event.
Vernon Walking Club
An indoor walking club that runs year around.
Monday and Thursdays 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Vernon Community Centre
7950 Lawrence Street, Vernon
There is no cost for this event.
Help Prevent the Spread of Germs
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with your arm, not your hand.
- Wash your hands with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer.
- Stay at home if you are sick.
Visit www.ottawa.ca for more information about the H1N1 and about seasonal influenza.
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) 230-6211 | Dispatcher all other emergencies |
| (613) 236-1222 ext. 3700 | Leitrim Information Desk |
| (613) 236-1222 ext. 3787 | Cst. Jennifer Finniss / finnissj@ottawapolice.ca |
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