COUNCILLOR JAN HARDER’S NEWSLETTER
“PLAYING TOGETHER, WORKING TOGETHER, GROWING A COMMUNITY TOGETHER”
Barrhaven, welcome home……

July 23, 2010

Hope everyone’s summer is going well and you are enjoying the hot weather!   Our community has two wonderful water parks for all to enjoy, South Nepean Park and Kilbirnie Park, check them out!  Ottawa beaches can help beat the heat as well, so here is a number to call for updates before you head out: Beach Information Line at 613-580-6744, ext. 13219 .    If you are an OC Transpo customer, likely you know that construction is underway at the Fallowfield Transit Station and Park & Ride lot. This will complete another section of the Southwest Transitway and see several improvements at the station.  No surprise to you that the Southwest transitway is changing in a huge way at both ends including the Marketplace Mall.  Work is underway and will connect the transitway on the north side of Fallowfield to the new one on the south side.  By next spring overall travel time for residents in our fast growing community will improve with this connection and investment.

Movie in the Park 
Stonebridge Community Association will be hosting this Saturday July 24 at Kilbirnie Park “Movie in the Park”  It will be featuring “The Princess and the Frog” the movie starts at dusk.  Refreshments will be on hand for a small charge and there is a obstacle coarse for kids at 7:15.  http://www.stonebridgeca.com/  for more information on Movie in the Park.

S.E.A.T for kid’s coalition
S.E.A.T.S for Kids is a non-profit organization located in Ottawa dedicated to increasing the appropriate and correct use of child restraint systems of children in our community.  We offer a wide variety of services including (but not limited to) the following:
· car seat inspection clinics
· nationally recognized certification courses
· information sessions
· seminars
· appearances at community even
August 7 & 8th in Barrhaven for location and registration please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Deanna Lindsay 613-284-0026 ,Executive Director

Did you know?
A couple of emails about parking tickets on Barrhaven streets causes me to remind you or let you know if you aren’t aware and new to the community that there is a by-law between 7 am and 7 pm that prohibits parking on City streets for longer than 3 hours.  This was the same rule in Nepean prior to amalgamation so it has been on the books for a long time.  Unfortunately it is usually when we have company that some remember or find out about this rule.  If you are having your laneway paved and need to park on the street the same rule applies.  I continue to scratch my head when some people receive tickets and the fact of the laneway work is so obvious but rules are rules.
For By-laws from A-Z
 http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/bylaw/a_z/index_en.html#P66_3363

Do your part to keep Ottawa clean, green and litter-free!

Summer is finally here!  With warm weather and sunshine many of us are heading outside to enjoy our beautiful city.  The most important thing we can all do to keep it beautiful is put litter and recyclables where they belong. 

Your city has  2,900 waste receptacles stationed all around our streets, parks and tourist sites.  Many of these also have a place to deposit your recyclable materials too. 

Look for the ‘LitterBug’ logo throughout the City.  This logo is a reminder to fight against litter. 

In addition to keeping our City looking great there is also a huge benefit to our tourism industry.  Each year we welcome over 7.3 million visitors who spend over $1.18 billion!

Of course, we all have a part to play by putting litter and recyclables where they belong but we can do more to fight the “LitterBug” in Ottawa! 

· Put extinguished cigarette butts in appropriate waste containers.
o Did you know that if every smoker in Ottawa throws just one butt on the ground every day that equals over 58 million butts on our streets, in our parks and in rivers every year?  Each cigarette butt takes 15 years to decompose!

· Volunteer to be part of the City’s community cleanup initiatives including Adopt-a-Park/Adopt-a-Roadway programs and Cleaning the Capital.  In 2009, more than 87,000 volunteers collected over 151,000 kg of litter.  Fall Cleaning the Capital is set for September 15 to October 15.  Registration starts on August 15.  For more information on the City’s community cleanup initiatives visit ottawa.ca/clean or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401).

· Report excessive litter by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401).

Let’s make sure we have the cleanest, most beautiful city for many years to come. Together, we can help keep Ottawa clean, green and litter-free. For more information, visit ottawa.ca/litterbug or call 3-1-1.

Concert by Candlelight at Billings Estate National Historic Site
Ottawa - If you’re looking for a way to jazz up your summer, the Concert by Candlelight at Billings Estate National Historic Site should do the trick this Friday, July 23.
The concert, featuring the Impressions in Jazz Orchestra and Swing Dynamite dance troupe, is sure to be a swinging good time for the whole family, as they spend the evening under the stars enchanted by the music of Duke Ellington ranging from the 1920s right through to the 60s.
Adrian Cho and the Impressions in Jazz Orchestra is a unique, critically acclaimed symphonic jazz ensemble that brings together an impressive array of professional jazz and symphony musicians. The orchestra has played at the stately 1820s home several times in the past few years, to rave reviews.
Joining Cho and his orchestra of melody makers will be dance group Swing Dynamite, who will offer a basic lesson for the audience to help them jive to the music.
The group will perform a combination of choreographed sequences as well as improvised dancing during the performance, which will take place on the sprawling lawns of the Billings Estate, where five generations of the early Ottawa family helped develop the city into what we see today.
While the tunes and dance steps are meant to entertain, they will offer a first-hand history lesson, too, as event goers can experience what people may have done for fun in Ottawa during the city’s formative years.
Location: 2100 Cabot St., Ottawa
When: Friday, July 23 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Admission: $20 per person or $45 per family. Refreshments will be served at intermission, when guests are invited to explore the museum.
For more information call 613-247-4830 or visit ottawa.ca/museums

VACANCY ON THE MISSISSIPPI-RIDEAU SOURCE PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Would you like to be a voice for lake associations, a community group interested in drinking water or perhaps the general public? There is a vacancy on the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee for someone to represent a public interest or the general public. Application deadline is Friday, September 24, 2010.
Since 2008, the Source Protection Committee, chaired by Janet Stavinga, has been hard at work completing technical studies. These studies show us where our drinking water comes from (lakes, rivers, underground aquifers) and where we need to protect it from potential contamination or overuse.
This fall the Committee will begin drafting policies to protect drinking water sources. These policies will focus on protecting sources of municipal drinking water and they are due August 2012.  All work is being completed under Ontario’s Clean Water Act.
An application form and eligibility criteria are available on our web site at www.mrsourcewater.ca. Committee members are expected to work as a group to resolve issues, attend meetings and public information sessions and make policy decisions to protect source water. A list of suggested qualifications and roles and responsibilities is also posted on our web site. Members receive a per diem and mileage for their committee work.
The Committee is made up of fifteen people as follows:                                                 
· ·         5 municipal reps       
· ·         5 economic sector reps (agriculture, industry, commercial)
· ·         5 public interest reps (environmental, First Nations, general public) – 1 vacancy
 
More information:      Sommer Casgrain-Robertson                                                                                                                                                                            Co-Project Manager, Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region            613-692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 ext 1147                                                                               This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it                                                                                                               www.mrsourcewater.ca
 
ROAD CLOSURE
Please note that Bren Maur Road will be closed as of Wednesday, July 14th until September 3rd for the installation of a deep sanitary and storm sewer
Depending on the completion date of the cul-du-sac and required road network (Paul Metivier, Longfields and Temagami), the permanent closure of Bren Maur Road will potentially follow immediately after this temporary closure.
City’s waste diversion rates continue to rise with Green Bin
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa congratulates residents for using their green bins and helping divert over 26,000 tonnes of organic material from area landfills—the equivalent of nearly 3,000 garbage trucks—during the first six months of the program.
In fact, residential waste diversion rates for the first half of 2010 rose to 42 per cent, with nearly 20 per cent of all residential waste collected being returned to the earth through the City’s organics program.
With the continued expansion and roll-out of the green bin program to medium density housing, and more and more residents participating, diversion will continue to increase. Though participation rates in the program are encouraging, we can do more and must do more if the City is going to reach its diversion target of 60 per cent. Remember to feed your green bin, with all organic materials that qualify for the program, including: food scraps, soiled pizza boxes, paper plates, napkins, paper coffee and beverage cups and leaf and yard waste.
Residents are also reminded of a few simple ways to reduce odours and deter animals from green bins stored outside during the warmer months:
• Keep the lid locked.
• Place the green bin in an area where it can’t be knocked over, or brace the green bin to keep it upright.
• Use peppermint oil, cayenne or chilli pepper, or hot sauce around the edge of the lid to repel animals.
Layer food waste with grass clippings and leaf & yard waste to minimize odour.
• To minimize odours that may attract raccoons and other animals, wrap wet food waste such as meat, fish, fruits and vegetables in old newspapers or paper bags; or, leave these smellier items out of your green bin until collection day (try storing these items in a paper bag in the freezer).
• Put your green bin out weekly and rinse regularly to help keep it clean.
The City of Ottawa’s Green Bin program does not allow plastics of any kind, including biodegradable or compostable plastics. If you wish to use bin liners, please use paper only.
The City also reminds residents to use green bins safely, store their green bin in a safe location, and to be aware of any hazards with regards to children.
While green bin manufacturer, Norseman Plastics, says there have been no reported incidents of children being injured in their lockable green bins each unit does contain a message that says "Warning! Suffocation hazard. Do not allow children to play inside this container."
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Ottawa Museum Network “Top 10” List – June 2010

On behalf of our member museums, the Ottawa Museum Network would like to thank the City of Ottawa, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada for their continued support of Ottawa’s local museums and heritage community.  This “Top Ten” list highlights just a few of the successful projects and accomplishments that have been made possible as a result of the generous funding provided by our supporters.

1. On June 28th the Diefenbunker launched a 31 track, 1 hour self-guided tour incorporating footage of atomic testing, 1960s public service films & Diefenbunker construction. This tour immerses visitors into the Cold War experience as it leads them through the 100,000 square foot, 4 storied nuclear bunker. It will also be available to download for viewing on personal media players and smart phones. MP4 Media players are also available for loan by the museum. A sample track from the guide is available at: http://diefenblogger.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-for-summer-2010.html

2. The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum in partnership with the Cumberland Lions Club celebrated the annual Heritage Power and Country Festival on May 29 and 30. The event showcased steam engines, musicians, a horse pull and many other family activities.  The event drew over 1500 visitors to the event.  Finally, the museum celebrated Doors Open Ottawa honouring local Women’s Institute branches with a tea service.

3. The Bytown Museum was honoured to host the signing of the friendship agreement between Badaling, Beijing and Ottawa on June 14, 2010. The agreement provides for the cross-promotion of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites found in each of the capital cities: namely the Great Wall of China and the Rideau Canal. The signing was an important further step in the cooperation and friendship between Beijing and Ottawa, who have been sister cities for 10 years.

4. On June 27th, Watson’s Mill hosted its annual Strawberry Social.  This successful event welcomed 164 participants, the largest audience on record, who enjoyed heaping portions of fresh strawberry shortcake and lemonade, while listening to the Swamp Water Jazz Band.  In honour of Watson’s Mill 150th anniversary, heritage characters mingled in the audience and performed theatrical vignettes, recounting the memorable events surrounding confederation and the scandalous rumour that Canada would soon get a railway from coast to coast.

5. The Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum has launched a series of new programs in June and are now available for camps and school groups.  These programs focus on various topics based on farming practices and pioneer life including soap and butter making, pioneer toys and games, pioneer clothing, etc. The museum also welcomed three new members to its staff including an Education Officer, summer student and a new position of Marketing Director.

6. The Billings Estate’s Father’s Day Antique Car Show featured more than 35 vintage automobiles this year.  They travelled from across the Ottawa Valley to participate in this annual that offers the perfect opportunity to highlight the Billings collections’ 1959 Cadillac.  The focus this year was a national one – Canadian-built cars.  More than 250 people turned out to view the cars and participate in a variety of other museum activities.

7. Pinhey’s Point began offering a new slate of educational programs for schools in the month of June.  In addition to traditional programming focussing on the pioneer history of March Township, school children will also be able to learn about the natural history of Pinhey’s Point during half-day programs, from its ecosystems and natural architecture, to human impact on our environment and orienteering.

8. The Goulbourn Museum conducted two local history presentations in June.  The grade nine students at Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Stittsville learned about the history of the Goulbourn community through an artifact demonstration, and listened to a costumed interpreter speak about the origins of the Richmond military settlement. Grade three students from the Cambridge Street Community Public School toured the Museum and were shown key artifacts.  The children had time left to play in the General Store and Military exhibits.

9. The Nepean Museum partnered with the City of Ottawa to hold the Grand Opening of the Fairfield’s property. This was a successful day and saw residents from all over Nepean come to enjoy what this property has to offer.

10. The Muséoparc Vanier Museopark welcomed Colette Côté as part of a lecture series. She gave an informative and passionate lecture about the history of Orléans and the St-Joseph parish that is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The lecture was well attended.

Hope all this information is helpful ,