NEWS ARCHIVESAugust 13, 2010 Join the City’s Fall Cleaning the Capital Team The annual Fall Cleaning the Capital Campaign starts on September 15, 2010. I invite you to get involved to give our city a clean sweep. With your help, Stittsville can be the cleanest ward in the city. Every year, entire communities – including schools, neighbourhood organizations and associations, businesses, families, friends, and individuals take part in the Cleaning the Capital challenge. A record 87,400 participants made Cleaning the Capital 2009 the most successful campaign to date. Let’s build on last year’s success and make 2010 another record year. It’s easy to take part. All you have to do is select a cleanup location where litter or graffiti has accumulated. It can be a park, woodlot, ravine, shoreline, bus stop, pathway, schoolyard or any public property requiring tidying up. Large or small, all cleanup projects are welcome. Once you’ve chosen your cleanup location, you can register online at ottawa.ca/clean or by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). The campaign runs from September 15 to October 15. Early bird registration began August 15. Register on or before September 14 for your chance to win early-bird prizes. Cleanup Starter Kits for litter pickup and/or graffiti removal projects are available to all registered volunteers. Litter Pickup Starter Kits include disposable vinyl gloves, garbage bags and leaf-and-yard waste bags. Graffiti Removal Starter Kits include graffiti removal wipes, masks and gloves. All kits come with helpful project and safety information to guide your cleanup project. Upon request, and while quantities last, we will include magnets and stickers in the kits. Together we can help keep Ottawa clean, green, graffiti-free and litter-free. For more information and to register, visit www.ottawa.ca/clean or call 3-1-1. Remembering Captain Sterling Howie It is with great sadness that I inform the community with the passing of Captain Sterling Howie, one of Stittsville’s dedicated volunteer firefighters from Station 81. Captain Howie was a volunteer firefighter for over 40 years. During this time, he has been a mentor to new recruits and helping them become better firefighters as well as active members in the community. Not only was Captain Howie an outstanding volunteer firefighter, but he also worked tirelessly for charities and other community initiatives to help improve the quality of life in Stittsville. At this time, I send my deepest condolences to his family. My thoughts and prayers remain with his loved ones during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed. New Adult Crossing Guard for St. Stephen Catholic School students I would like to inform residents that at the beginning of the upcoming school year, a new Adult Crossing Guard will be situated at the intersection of Stittsville Main Street and Bandelier Way for students at St. Stephen Catholic School. Please be aware of and recognize these individuals who are ensuring the safety of children as they travel to school. Once the stop sign is raised and the adult crossing guard has entered the roadway, the motorist must stop. Only after the adult crossing guard has returned safely to the curb, and only after the stop sign has been lowered can motorists proceed through the crossing. Failure to oblige to this is a Highway Traffic Act offence that carries a $110.00 fine, including three demerit points. Crossing guards are asked by the police to report all violators for appropriate action. If you have any questions about the crossing or the crossing guard operation, please contact Becky Hughes, Supervisor of the Adult Crossing Guard Program at the Ottawa Safety Council at (613) 238-1513. I would like to congratulate the parents who worked hard to make this happen because the safety of our children is our number one priority. City’s Fall and Winter Recreation Guide now available Fall into a recreation program this season, with the release of the Fall and Winter Recreation Guide. The guide can be picked up at neighbourhood recreation facilities, Client Service Centres, public libraries, participating retail outlets or you can see it online at www.ottawa.ca. Registration for swimming and aqua fitness programs began August 9 for online/touch tone and August 10 during regular business hours for in-person registration. Registration for all other programs started August 11 for online/touch tone and August 12 during regular business hours. For a complete list of where you can pick up your recreation guide, or to view the guide online, please visit the City of Ottawa website at www.ottawa.ca/recreation. This is a great opportunity to take in the many programs the Goulbourn Recreation Complex has to offer for all ages. Come celebrate Village Fest It’s that time of the year again as the Stittsville Village Association proudly presents its annual Village Fest on Saturday, September 11 at the Village Square Park at the intersection of Stittsville Main Street and Abbott Street. For years, Village Fest has been integral in bringing the residents of Stittsville together for a full day of fun for the whole family. This year’s event runs from 8 am to 5 pm. In honour of local farmers, this year’s theme is Scarecrows for those individuals who protect the fields. There will also be a contest for the best scarecrow. With the day being the anniversary of the 9/11 events, the day will begin with a short memorial service and prayer for the victims. There will also be loads of entertainment by local bands, dancers and other talent shows as well as games for youngsters. The Soap Box derby will take place all day on Abbott Street East near Village Square Park. It is open for all ages, amateurs and professionals. If you are new to Stittsville or have never participated, I encourage you to see what this annual tradition is all about. Always listening and acting on your concerns As your Councillor, I always welcome your keen input and ideas on how we can sustain and improve Stittsville. Please contact our office anytime by phone at 613-580-2476 or by e-mail at Shad.Qadri@ottawa.ca. My ward office is located in the Goulbourn Recreation Complex, located at 1500 Shea Road. The hours of operation for the summer are Mondays 9-1pm, Wednesdays 3-7pm, Fridays 9-4pm, and Saturday 9-12pm. Please do not hesitate to pay us a visit. |