Garden Club on Longwood Gardens – September 11

Join us for the start of the Champlain Park garden club season on Tuesday, September 11th at 7 pm at the field house. We’ll have a slideshow and talk on one of the world’s most spectacular botanical gardens, the 1077 acre Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. It has an award-winning orchid garden, an idea garden exploring all kinds of textures and colours, water gardens and much more.
[Longwood Fountains via Wikipedia]
Come and get inspired.

Drop in fee is $5.00 or join for the year.
Details call Laurie at 613-728-1945.

Thanks

Laurie Fagan

Community Association Board Meeting Agenda – September 5

Agenda

Champlain Park Community Association (CPCA) Board Meeting

Wednesday September 5, 2018
7:30 PM at the Fieldhouse
Everybody Welcome

Board meetings will have an open session for community residents to observe business discussions. Non board community members will also be invited to participate at certain times by the chair and there will be “in camera” topics for the board members only.

Open session

  1. Approval of previous minutes of executive meeting May 5, 2018 and review of action items, attached – All
  2. Report of interim executive motions – All
  3. Discussions on the use of the $500 donation – Duncan, Michael, Jennie – Information (10 minutes) (Postponed from previous meeting)
  4. Board discussion protocol: referring items back to committee, instead of board discussion – Decision – (Postponed from previous meeting)
  5. Website Branding – use of our name (Champlain Park Community Association) or acronym (CPCA) for meeting descriptions (i.e. Board Meeting) and in Website title – CoChair1 – Discussion – (Postponed from previous meeting)
  6. FCA update – Roland
  7. Ward All Candidates Debate – Roland – 5- 10 Minutes
  8. Briefing on election related aspects of the TreeActionNow coalition with implications for all candidate meetings – Daniel (10 minutes) (see website: https://www.treeactionnow.net/)
  9. Update on the planters related to the Park extension – Daniel (5 min)
  10. Pontiac Street depraving project – Information – Adrian (5 mins)
  11. Little Woods Restoration project – Adrian (5-10 mins) (CPP motion required for CPCA liability Insurance coverage for volunteers i.e. CPCA supports this activity)
  12. Ongoing Champlain Woods maintenance projects – Adrian (5 mins)
    • (CPP motion required for CPCA liability Insurance coverage for volunteers:   i.e. CPCA supports this activity, includes all low risk and what I did last year
    • planting trees + shrubs
    • trimming pathways, moving + spreading mulch and earth within the Champlain Woods
    • NCC coverage under Land Access Permit (LAP19937)
    • Adrian provides Waiver forms for volunteers to sign, and advises them to wear safety protection
  13. Update re: the illegal Airbnb on Keyworth Ave – Heather (2 minutes)

Ecology Ottawa Tree Event for Municipal Candidates

From: Debra Huron <debra@debrahuron.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:40:52 -0400

Ecology Ottawa is inviting YOU to create a tree-loving event for candidates in YOUR ward. It’s all about putting trees on the agenda for the Oct 22 municipal election. Get active now and make our voices heard during National Forest Week, Sept 23-29. https://ecologyottawa.ca/2018/08/24/this-national-forest-week-make-trees-an-election-issue/

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Debra Isabel Huron
http://www.debrahuron.com
Phone: 613 859-8049
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Missing Cat

Help find missing Monte !!

Have you seen this cat? He’s been missing since Friday, Aug. 24 from a house on Daniel Avenue near the corner of Clearview. Monte is very friendly and affectionate. He is a black, short-haired and has a tiny bit missing from the top of one ear. He will come if called. A reward is available. Any sightings, please call or text Suzanne at 613-301-1949. Thanks in advance for the community support.

Neighbourhood Watch Crosswalk Clarification

From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 09:19:50 -0400
Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin extra

With respect to school zone safety, a reader asked for clarification of the
rules governing intersections with crossing guards. Please see the
information below taken from the Ottawa Safety Council web site.

Crossing Guard Rules:

New in January 2016, drivers are not allowed to pass ANYWHERE through a crosswalk if there are children and/or a Crossing Guard in the crosswalk. Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Crosswalk Clarification” →

Fall Season Activities Starting

Just a reminder that the 2018 Fall Activities are starting soon. These are:

Another busy season! See the full calendar at https://champlainpark.org/full-calendar/

City wants Feedback on Mooney’s Bay Pavilion, Sparks Street, ByWard Market

Give feedback and get informed about City projects: Week of August 20

The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs and services that affect your daily life. From open houses to workshops and online consultations, your feedback helps to shape City decisions.

The following opportunities are now available online:
Continue reading “City wants Feedback on Mooney’s Bay Pavilion, Sparks Street, ByWard Market” →

Neighbourhood Watch Extra for 2018-08-10

Subject: New warning about “distraction” fraud and thefts in Ottawa / Nouvelle mis en garde concernant vols et fraude par “détournement d’attention” à Ottawa
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:47:55 -0400
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

The Ottawa Police Service would like to warn the public about a recent series of distraction thefts, frauds and robberies that have occurred in Ottawa and other cities across Ontario.

The suspects approach victims on the side of the road, parking lots, or outside their homes under the pretence of asking for assistance, either with directions or help. The suspects then distract, fraudulently scam, and/or forcefully remove the victim’s jewellery, depending on the circumstances. Victims are left with either worthless jewellery or no jewellery at all.
Continue reading “Neighbourhood Watch Extra for 2018-08-10” →