Rosemount Library Open House – October 3

From: READRosemount <readrosemount@gmail.com>
Date: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 2:30 PM
Subject: Upcoming Rosemount Library Consultation – Press Release

Please see the message below or the attached press release sent on behalf of the Rosemount Expansion and Development Group (READ).

The Future of Ottawa’s Rosemount Library is NOW!

The revitalization of the Rosemount Branch of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) begins this Wednesday evening, October 3^rd, from 6 to 8 pm at the Rosemount Branch Library (18 Rosemount Ave). The community is invited to meet with the architects to provide input at an OPEN HOUSE. The Rosemount Expansion and Development (READ) community group believes now is the crucial time for the Kitchissippi community to have their say. The revitalization is urgently needed to ensure that Rosemount will meet the demands of the vibrant, growing Kitchissippi neighbourhood. READ’s hope is that the library will be redesigned so it becomes an innovative, interactive and integrated community hub.
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Rosemount Library Update

From: Emily Addison <emilyladdison@gmail.com>
Date: March 23, 2017 at 3:01 PM
Subject: READ Rosemount annual report — for community associations

Dear Community Association Presidents and READ Representatives,

Attached is the READ Rosemount annual report. It describes all of the work that we did in 2016.

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Funding for Rosemount Library Update

Also see the previous post on this topic.

Date: Wed, 27 May 2015 16:55:25 -0400
Subject: Funding for Rosemount Library Update
From: readrosemount@gmail.com

From: Richard Van Loon, READ Chair

Attached is the Ottawa Public Library Board Document approved at a special meeting on May 26, 2015 requesting City Council to include the Rosemount Library on a list of projects to be submitted for funds from the federal government’s new Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Fund.

Here is the subsequent announcement from Councillor Jeff Leiper, today May 27, indicating that Council had approved the request. As Councillor Leiper says “Fingers crossed!”

https://kitchissippiward.ca/content/rosemount-library-update

Richard Van Loon, Chair
Rosemount Expansion And Development Group

E. readrosemount@gmail.com
FB. https://www.facebook.com/READRosemount
Twitter: @READRosemount

RosemountFunding-May26-Board May 26, 2015.pdf

Rosemount Library Branch Renewal

Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 10:44:32 -0400
Subject: Rosemount Library Branch
From: rvl2701@gmail.com

The Rosemount library branch is the local library for thousands of near west Ottawans. It is one of the busiest branches in the city. It is also one of the least up to date. It was built in 1918 and last renewed in 1982.

It is small, busy, well loved, crowded…and nearly obsolete. The Ottawa Library Board recognized this in 2012, placing Rosemount second only to the main branch as a priority for renewal. But there are still no plans for that renewal. If it is to continue to serve our communities we need to work together, and with the Library Board, to ensure action.

The Rosemount Expansion and Development (READ) group has been formed by concerned local citizens to make this happen. READ has representatives of several of our local community associations as well as library users at large as members. It is chaired by Richard Van Loon – that’s me – and has been meeting monthly since November. It has set out objectives which are attached, as is a fact sheet prepared by the group.

There are 13 community associations in the area served by the branch. READ needs their support if it is to succeed. Some of you are already active in this work. This note is to request the support of those who are not yet involved and to express the need for all of us to continue to work on this project.

We would like to have representatives of every Community Association in our area as members of READ. To date we have representatives from Civic Hospital, Carlington, Dalhousie, Hintonburg, Wellington Village and Westboro Beach. Our next meeting is Monday April 13 in the basement of the Hintonburg Community Centre at 1064 Wellington St. Future meetings will be on the second Monday of each month at locations to be announced.

READ also requests that you post our objectives and our fact sheet on your web site, together with this note if you think it appropriate.

I, or another member of READ, will also be pleased to meet with your association at one of your upcoming meetings to explain further what we are doing and to, hopefully, elicit your strong endorsement and support. If this is of interest to your association please just get in touch with me by return email.

Richard Van Loon

READ one pager Feb 7, 2015.pdf

Objectives for READ.pdf

Subject: RE: Rosemount Library Branch
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2015 12:52:46 -0400
From: Dennis Van Staalduinen

My wife Jeanette is on the committee, so the neighbourhood is represented. But please do join them if you have time and talents to offer.

Dennis

Open House Westboro Village Coop Preschool – February 5

Subject: Open House Feb 5 Westboro Village Coop Preschool
From: Martin <rajotte@gmail.com>
Date: 01/17/2014 09:03 AM

You’re invited to Westboro Village Cooperative Pre-School (WVCP)’s Open House! The Open House marks the beginning of registration for fall 2014. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 5th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 470 Roosevelt Avenue. Meet the teachers, chat with parents, and check out the great facilities and programming. Find out about the nursery school’s music and French programs, arts and crafts activities, circle time, gym time, water and sand play and a wide variety of other activities, toys, books and games.

WVCP offers programs for children ages two to four and its flexible hours include an early drop-off option and a lunch and learn program. For more information, see the website at http://www.wvcp.ca/ or call (613) 728-9473.

Hope to see you on Wed February 5th, 6:30 to 8:30 at 470 Roosevelt Avenue!

Near West Public School Accommodation Review – Nov. 1 Deadline

This is a followup to the previous Near West Accommodation Review – October 24 post.

Reminder: Please submit your survey and comments regarding the Near West Accommodation Review options. Deadline Nov 1st, midnight.

We really need to hear from Champlain Park Residents.

On-line survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/near_west_arc_options
There’s also a printable PDF survey document at http://www.ocdsb.ca/sch/as/Near%20West%20Docs/24%20October%202013%20meeting/NWestFeedbackSurveyFinalv3.pdf

Or send feedback to:
nearwest.champlain.park@gmail.com and boundaryreview@elmdalecouncil.com

Here is a summary of the options presented at the Oct 25th Public Meeting. (For more detailed info, please see http://www.ocdsb.ca/sch/as/Pages/October-24%2c-2013-Public-Meeting.aspx )

OPTION A

Fisher Park adds JK-6 EFI (draws from Elmdale & Devonshire catchments).
Elmdale becomes single track JK-6 EFI, modified boundries, and ENG splits between Hilson & Connaught
Devonshire remains JK-6 EFI, with modified boundaries.

OPTION C

Elmdale becomes single track JK-6 EFI and ENG splits between Hilson & Connaught.
Connaught becomes JK-6 EFI and draws from Devonshire boundaries
Elmdale EFI remains intact and OCDSB invests in retrofit initiatives to create space in the school

VARIATION (OPTION C1)

Relief valve for Option C

Fisher Park Adds Grade 6 ENG/EFI to Option C above

OPTION G

Elmdale becomes single track EFI and its ENG splits between Hilson and Connaught
Devonshire and Elmdale Becomes JK-3 EFI,
Fisher Park becomes 4-8 (draws from Elmdale and Devonshire catchments).

Near West Accommodation Review – October 24

Near West Accommodation Review

Impacted Schools are

Elmdale Public School
Devonshire Public School
Connaught Public School
Hilson Public School
Fisher Park Public School

The final Public Meeting regarding the Near West Accommodation Review will be on Thursday October 24^th at 7 pm in the auditorium at Fisher Park Public School.

There are still several potential solutions to the overcrowding issues at Elmdale and Devonshire but they differ somewhat from the ones presented in June. Carefully evaluate the Scenarios, provide us, and the Board, with questions and feedback, to NearWestReviewPublicComments2@ocdsb.ca AND nearwest.champlain.park@gmail.com

ALL Scenarios have Elmdale’s ENG removed from Elmdale. The program splits east to Connaught (all children south of the Queensway) and west (all children north of the Queensway) to Hilson.

The Working Group recognizes that none of the scenarios are ideal and there remains elements that remain an issue. The working group is a group of community volunteers who have spent countless hours discussing the issues and possibilities. It has not been an easy process.

Please see the Board’s website for all meeting information and slides from the previous presentation. http://www.ocdsb.ca/sch/as/Pages/NearWest.aspx

Calling all young artists for Young at Art 2013

Visual artists between 12 to 19 years of age as of January 1, 2013 who live or go to school in Ottawa are eligible to enter Young at Art.

Wouldn’t it be fantastic if a young artist from Champlain Park won this?

Young at Art is a juried art exhibition that brings the work of young visual artists to local art galleries across the City of Ottawa. The exhibition, held annually since 1996, represents a tremendous opportunity for the public exhibition and recognition of the creative efforts of these young local artists. Creators of accepted works will have their pieces displayed in a community gallery – often near where they live – and are eligible for a number of prizes and awards contributed by the City of Ottawa and Young at Art Sponsors.

For deadlines, registration, and program details please refer to the Young at Art Details

How to Prepare your Artwork for Gallery Exhibition : Tips and pointers to prepare and present your artwork for exhibition.

Ottawa Carleton District School Board Review of Overcrowding

Subject: RE: Request for Participation – Near West Accommodation
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 02:27:57 +0000
From: CoChair1

Someone had told me about this, and I suggest it gets wider distribution, as I don’t see why it has to be an exec member. I would invite any interested community member to go ahead and respond to this invitation.

CoChair1

From: Marc Labelle
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 2:11 PM
Subject: Request for Participation – Near West Accommodation

TO: Champlain Park Community Association Executive

Good Afternoon

The Ottawa Carleton District School Board has initiated an accommodation review to address overcrowding/enrolment pressures at both Devonshire and Elmdale Public Schools.

The Board motion approving the study recommended that local community associations be invited to participate on the working committee.

As such, we are inviting a representative from the Champlain Park Community Association to join the working committee.

Representatives from 10 area schools and 6 other local community associations have been invited to sit on the committee.

A first meeting (Meet & Greet get together) of the group has now been Tentatively scheduled for:

Wednesday December 12, 2012
6:00 pm 2nd Floor Mezzanine
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
133 Greenbank Road

Thank you for your attention to this matter and we hope to hear from you soon.

Regards.

Marc Labelle
Planner
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
marc.labelle@ocdsb.ca
613-596-8211 ext 8568
Fax 613-820-5210