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Vol. 49 No. 3

ANARB February 2016

Blackburn Area News and Reports

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by Marjorie MacQuarrie-DerickxEveryone has gifts and strengths thatcan be used to make their communitystronger. My Dad, Bob, utilized his knowledgeand abilities to create a stronger Gloucestertownship as well as a more responsible andresponsive regional and provincialgovernment. He was able to offer politicalservice because his partner was Eleanor. She used her gifts raising five kids and runninga very busy household, actively contributingand participating, forging lasting friendships atevery turn, all while chauffering Bob (a non-driver) to the multitude of meetings he neededto attend.

Eleanor and Bob moved to the Hamlet in 1967 from nearby Cardinal Heights.Blackburn Hamlet, the new Costain development was a planned community in theGreenbelt with green space, extra wide streets and underground services. It was theperfect location for a family with five very active and growing children. Although theCostain development was new, it had the advantage of the existing community ofBlackburn—with a rich history of pioneering families and a welcomingatmosphere. Hailing from PEI, our parents knew the importance of community andthey came to Blackburn with a strongly entrenched commitment to service, includinghaving worked hard to support and establish Rothwell United Church.It did not take long for Eleanor and Lois Kemp to connect and for a formidablefriendship to develop. Like my parents, Lois and her husband Eldon were activeparticipants in their community. They emulated the principle that ‘if you want to havea voice in how things in your community are being done, then you better be preparedto be part of making it happen.’ The combined energies of Lois and Eleanor created aforce to help make things happen in Blackburn and beyond. The fact that they each

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The BANAR • 3February 2016

2 Thank you BANAR Advertisers

6 President’s Annual Report

7 BCA Elections & Budget

7 Neighbourhood Watch

9 Hockey Day in the Hamlet

11 Funfair 2016: June 3rd-5th

13 Cancer Chase 2016

14 Blackburn is a Buzz!

15 Councillor’s Corner

16 Les Chansonniers d’Ottawa

17 Environmental Progress

18 Blackburn Preschool

19 New Street Names

19 Réfugiés de la Syrie

20 Blackburn Library

22 Neighbourhood Drop-in

22 Service oecumenique

23 Coming Events

24 Sport Registrations

25 Allotment Garden Meeting

25 Blackburn Art Group26 Community Contact List

CONTENTSPresident’s messageThe Blackburn Community Association (BCA) just wrappedup its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this past January and I amhappy to say that we not only accomplished our goals for 2015, but weexceeded them. I want to welcome the new 2016 BCA Board ofDirectors. A full listing of directors and their contact information isposted on page 4 and also on the BCA website at blackburnhamlet.ca.Take for instance the Canada Day fireworks. For the first time ever theBCA hosted an event on July 1st, and it was an incredible success. Asa result, we will be holding the fireworks again for Canada Day 2016. At the AGM we passed a balanced budget that will see even moreprograms and services offered to residents than ever before, and wecontinue to be an active voice speaking on behalf of the communityabout things that matter to the people that live here.This coming year will be one filled with events for all ages, programsat the community hall, activities at our outdoor rinks and parks, andinformation sessions as the need arises.Our community association is one of the oldest and most active inthe entire City of Ottawa. I am proud of that. You should be proud ofthat too. The reason why we are so active and engaged is because of the wealthof volunteers who offer their support, expertise and time throughoutthe year. Their help is invaluable and I want to thank each and everyone of them. We always have room for more volunteers and if you have everconsidered taking part in your community, I would encourage you toconsider becoming part of the Blackburn Community Association.Together we can make this community the best place it can be.

Community Health Hub updateI have invited a representative from MPP Marie-France Lalonde’soffice to attend the BCA’s February 18th meeting(7:30 p.m. at the community hall, 190 Glen ParkDr.) to provide an update on the status of theOrléans Community Health Hub that was slatedfor construction. This is an important project that will providenecessary health services on our doorstep.Residents can come to the meeting and askquestions and provide feedback. Laura Dudas


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2016 BCA BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident 613-282-4139 Laura DudasVice-President 613-720-7653 Jeff MillerEnvironment 613-263-8105 Justine PayneCommunications 613-884-4544 Norman RobillardMembership 613-853-9610 François TrépanierParks and Rinks 613-866-3126 Ali YassineSecretary 613-590-7559 Belinda LeungTreasurer/Banking 613-837-1504 Alan RossCancer Chase 613-837-2166 Bill HorneSeniors’ Action 613-795-1021 Lesley and Shane SilvaSocial 613-277-7149 Ian ChamberlandEducation & Youth 613-700-7009 Chelsey WynneCommunity Safety 613-668-8244 Ryan McKayWebsite Administrator- [email protected] Kaitlyn DemasiSTANDING COMMITTEES/REPRESENTATIVESFun Fair Chairperson 613-830-4824 Brent LawrieSocial Media Volunteer Satinder SahotaBanar Chairperson 613-824-9707 Evelyn BuddCouncillor 613-580-2472 Jody MiticCommunity Hall Bookings 613-837-4819 Diane CharleboisCity Liaison 613-580-2424 x29316 Suzanne SanfordTHE BANAR is published and distributed by the Blackburn Community Associationfive times a year to all residents and businesses in Blackburn Hamlet. ARTICLES AND ADS—send in the body of an e-mail or in MS Word to Evelyn Budd [email protected]. The editor reserves the right to make changes. Please put“Banar” and subject information” in email subject line.

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had large families—a built in workforce—was just anadded blessing and an excellent way to foster a positiveattitude for community service into the nextgeneration. These ladies were ahead of the curve inmany respects, expecting community service fromtheir offspring—long before the mandatedCommunity Service hours required by the OntarioGovernment for graduation from high school.We have memories of the hand-crank Gestetnermoving between our basement and the Kemp’s frontroom as we each took turns to roll out mimeographedcopies of the BANAR (Blackburn Area News andReports). Thanks to their combined troop of kids (andtheir friends) dividing the distribution area theyensured that residents were informed about the manyactivities that were happening in the community. Together with a host of like-minded communityvolunteers, Lois and Eleanor organized and convenedthe first Blackburn Fun Fair, which was held on thegrounds of Glen Ogilvie Public School. Heavy on ‘Fun’and offering something for all, it provided a greatopportunity for neighbours and families to gather andhas become a Blackburn mainstay.Mom was a keen recycler before it was popularized.Born into the age of ‘waste not–want not’ she couldalways find another use for just about everything. Shemade this ability work to community advantage bycollecting newsprint and paper, filling our garage tothe rafters and then transporting it to a depot where itwas converted to cash by weight. Others in thecommunity followed suit becoming depots for theirsurrounding neighbours and soon the paper drive hadoutgrown Eleanor’s station wagon. Eldon Kemp’s truckwas called into service to pick up the excess. They hadagain seemingly created something from nothing, andonly the investment of volunteer energy, time andsome vehicle wear and tear. The dollars that camestreaming back to the community helped to provideimproved facilities or equipment, whatever the priorityrequired by the community at the time. Interesting torecall this memory now that recycling programs arecommonplace.

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Mom pitched in at the variousschools and was quick to volunteerin many other ways. She regularlydrove us to and from sports, campsand other events and filled the carwith others also needing a ride. Shewas a regular score-keeper andhelped to manage teams inbaseball, hockey and ringette (moreabout this later), fundraising,organizing tournaments and thelike.Mom also volunteered in otherways in the community. Shedistributed, collected, counted anddeposited Penny-saver banks forSave the Children Canada. Shegreatly appreciated the handful ofarea businesses which supportedthe cause and allowed these banksto be displayed in their shops. Shealso worked for over 40 years as avolunteer for the Canadian CancerSociety, transporting educationalmaterials to area schools, includinga large ‘smoking’ model thatdemonstrated to students firsthandwhat would stream into their lungswith each cigarette smoked.Additionally, she served as areacaptain for the April door-to-doorcanvass for the Cancer society. Shehad a network of committed andreliable neighbours who madeoverseeing this task a pleasure.Much has changed in the realm ofcharitable fundraising with thedoor-to-door canvass beingdisplaced by other activities such asCancer Chases, Walks, Runs, andlotteries—everything in its time.All that said, her true passion wasrevealed with her introduction to

the game of ringette. Lois, Eleanor,and some good friends weredetermined to see ringette come tothe area and in 1970, brought thesport (invented in 1963 in NorthBay) to Blackburn. The sportquickly took root and spreadthroughout Gloucester and soonthereafter through much of EasternOntario. For several years bothladies were quite involved incoaching and managing the earlyteams of youngsters and youngadults ( known as the ‘Deb’ divisionback then). As active women and avid skaters,it wasn’t enough to watch theyoungsters play. Eleanor and Loiswere quick to note that ladiesringette should have a place and in1975, a group of ladies in Blackburnsowed the seeds of what wouldeventually become the Gloucester& Area Adult Ringette Association.A few years after getting the ladiesout on the ice, it was agreed that atournament would be a greataddition. Again, Lois, Eleanor and asmall group of their determinedfriends collaborated to organize theinaugural Silver SpoonTournament. The tournament tookon the name of its uniqueapproach—awards offered to teamswere collectible souvenir spoonsrather than medals. The 39th SilverSpoon runs March 2016 and for thefirst time since its inception, two ofits founders, Eleanor (1928–2015)and Lois (1930–2015) will not bepresent, except in spirit.Mom was a true ambassador forthe sport of ringette—playing until

hip and knee replacementsnecessitated she no longer playcompetitively. However, that didnot prevent her from celebratingher 80th birthday on the ice,enjoying a family and friendsinvitational ringette game. She wasan avid fan, thrilled to see theprogress of the game and the skilllevel of the players workingtogether as a true team. Mom did not look for accolades forher contributions to thecommunity. She was merely doingher part to contribute, by gettinginvolved and helping out whereshe could. Blackburn was herhome for forty-eight years—sheloved her home and thecommunity and it was well worthany investment she gave to it. Shewas always so appreciative ofeveryone who got involved andmade an effort—giving in whateverway they could—even if only toextend a hand to a neighbour or tosmile and wave when passing onthe street.

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Photo by Bruno Schlumberger and published inthe Ottawa Citizen November 5, 1987


President’s annual report–2015

Delivered by Laura Dudas at January 21, 2016Annual General Meeting (Check against delivery)The Blackburn Community Association hasaccomplished an astounding amount of work overthis past year. In 2015, we organized:

• Canada Day fireworks;• Annual Fun Fair, attracting hundreds of

residents from Blackburn Hamlet andsurrounding area;

• Hockey Day in the Hamlet;• Volunteer Appreciation Dinner;• Santa Pancake Breakfast;• Senior’s Information Night;• Community Information Meetings; and • Much more…

We continued to support our regularprogramming, including:

• Fitness programs targeted at seniors• Bridge Club• Children’s groups, such as Girl Guides and

Scouts• Youth Drop-in, in partnership with the Eastern

Ontario Resource Centre• Sports programs for children and youth in

partnership with Gloucester RecreationalDevelopment Organization

• Outdoor rinks in the winter• Park maintenance in the summer

Additionally, we formed new groups andpartnerships, such as:

• Launching the Senior’s Action Committee,which distributed a survey to help identify theneeds of older adults in our community

• Cancer Chase became a BCA subcommittee• Information sessions for Neighbourhood

Watch—held with the intent of launching theprogram in the spring 2016

The community association will continue tosupport these sub-committees and the work theydo in the community in 2016 and beyond. The BCA promoted its services, programs andevents, through:

• Facebook (1,065 members*)• Twitter (153 followers*)• BANAR (delivered to more than 4,000

residents and businesses, five times a year)• BlackburnHamlet.ca • Signage to promote specific events• Mail-outs as required• Community newspaper submissions, as

requiredThe community association continued toadminister all bookings at the BlackburnCommunity Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive. The Blackburn Community Association activelyworked with residents, businesses and localgroups to strengthen our community, support itsneeds and address any issues. We will continue to deliver the programs, servicesand advocacy that Blackburn residents deserve in2016 and beyond.

Laura DudasPresidentBlackburn Community Association

A full slate of directors and committeerepresentatives was elected January 21st at theBlackburn Community Hall. Names, positions andcontact info on page 4. The President’s Annual Reportand the 2016 Budget was also presented and passed.

At a meeting January 21st police officers wereon hand to talk to the community aboutNeighbourhood Watch. This is a program thatencourages neighbours to watch out for neighboursand aims to get citizens involved in discouraging andpreventing crime at the local level. The ultimatesuccess of Neighbourhood Watch depends largely onthe commitment to cooperation between residentsand the police—and more importantly, betweenresidents themselves. The good news was that Blackburn has one of thelowest rate of criminal offences in Ottawa. The reality—we are not immune to offences happening here.There have been many proactive calls for serviceinitiated by Ottawa Police officers and with ourassistance they will be better able to protect ourcommunity. One of the ways we can help is by callingimmediately and knowing how to make “the rightcall” as outlined below. Life threatening emergency or crime in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 Police emergencies but not life threatening . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-230-6211Community Police Centres and all other enquiries . . . . . . . .613-236-1222Call Centre: To report a theft, property damage,

missing person or stolen vehicle call . . . . . . . . . .613-236-1222ext 7300.


The Blackburn Community Association is very activein helping to build community in Blackburn Hamlet.We meet on a monthly basis and listen to anyonewho has ideas on how to make our community abetter place to live—whether it be organizing anactivity or supporting a local organization.

If you don’t have a membership yet, please call,email and I will gladly deliver your membership cardto your home. Thank you.

François TrépanierBCA Membership DirectorBCA, P.O. Box 47062Ottawa, ON K1B [email protected] 613-853-9610

Blackburn Community AssociationBCA Membership Form

Blackburn Hamlet is known across the region for being a friendly, active andprogressive community. Please show your support for the BlackburnCommunity Association by purchasing your $10 family membership. Themembership fee helps pay for the BANAR and many other exciting projects. o Please contact me as I am interested in volunteering in the community.o Included is a $10 cheque made out to “BCA” for a BCA Membership. Mail to: Blackburn Community Association, P.O. Box 47062, Ottawa, ON, K1B5B0 or contact François Trépanier at [email protected] or call 613-853-9610 for more information.

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Hockey day in the Hamlet: saturday, February 20thIt’s going to be a great Canadian winterafternoon at the BCA’s Hockey Day in the Hamletevent. The Blackburn Community Association isthrowing a community event on Saturday, February 6from 10 am until 3 pm to celebrate the greatCanadian sport of hockey.Our annual event will take place at the outdoor rinkat the Norman Johnston School (corner of InnesRoad and Cleroux Crescent). Enjoy a horse-drawnsleighride, dogsled rides and the comfy warm skatingshack were you can put on your skates or sit and chatwith friends.There will be organized games of hockey on the largerink and plenty of activities, games and prizes forplayers of all ages and skill levels on the puddle rink.We will also have our annual hockey skills competition.Enjoy nice hot coffee, hot chocolate and snacks, aBBQ with hamburgers and hotdogs and greatentertainment to share with other winter enthusiasts. A collection box for donations of non-perishablefood items for the Food Bank will be on-site for your

donations. It will get a free hamburger or hot dog!Please check the Blackburn Hamlet website atwww.blackburnhamlet.ca for updates.

Postponed to February 20th due to weather


by Brent Lawrie, ChairThe Blackburn Hamlet Funfair has always beena celebration of community spirit and this year’sFunfair will be no different! We will celebrating theFunfair’s 45th year which is an amazing run for acommunity-organised event. Over the years, therehas been a lot of changes and throughout those yearsthere has always been great community bonding inbringing it together.Planning is now underway and one challenge hasalready been unveiled. The city plans to carry outrenovations on the Blackburn arena between Apriland August and as many of you realize—this willaffect the Fun Fair. It will mean relocating our MovieNight, the Showcase, Book Sale and other activitiesas we will not have access to the arena. We havealready been in discussions with the city and someexcellent plans are now being looked at so as to keepthe event as exciting as ever.

The majority of the events such as the Parade, BeerGardens, Entertainment Stage, Pancake Breakfast,BBQ, Dunk Tank, Dog Show, Fun Run and fieldactivities will continue in the same locations as inprevious years. We will verify changes for otherevents such as the Midway, Fireworks and theactivities that have normally been held in the arena.The specifics of our plans need to be finalized andwill be presented to everyone in future BANARs soplease be patient.We would like to invite community-mindedvolunteers to join the 2016 Fun Fair team. Bring yourideas and initiatives and make this year’s event asmemorable and as fun as in past years. If interestedplease visit the website or send an e-mail to:Brent [email protected] Funfair website:www.BlackburnFunFair.ca

Here comes FunFair 2016 — June 3rd to 5th


5th annual blackburn 5k walk/run Cancer Chaseby Bill Horne, Cancer Chase EventDirectorTo be held on Sunday September25. Yes, it is a ways off, but I’d justlike to get this event on yourcalendar. We will be using thesame location and route as lastyear, hopefully with no signageerrors this time. Start time is 9a.m. at the Hornets Nest SoccerClubhouse, 1660 Bearbrook Road.This year, we will be using theCancer Chase website atwww.CancerChase.com to keepyou well informed.By the time this Banar appears inyour mailbox, I hope to have allthe Running Room and OttawaHospital Foundation registrationand donation links up andrunning. We’ll have all the same

features, with the silent auction,raffle prizes, great food, andwonderful community spirit. In2015 we raised $13,056 for cancerresearch. This year we are aimingfor $15,000.We are always happy to welcomenew organizing team members.

You do not have to be a runner tohelp out. Please contact me [email protected] 613-837-2166.See you in the Fun Fairparade.

Some of the many 2015 Cancer Chase participants.

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blackburn is a buzz!Most already know that honeybees are super-importantpollinators for flowers, fruits andvegetables, but do you know thatthey pollinate about 1/3 of ourfood—that means every third bite! So it is not surprising that thefarmers at the Just Food Farm offPepin Court are happy to have anapiary on site. Beekeepers CorrieRabbe and Ron St. Louis of RadicalHomestead keep just under 30beehives that not only pollinatethe farm crops and wildflowers,but also produce delicious localhoney. One of their goals is to encouragemore people to keep bees. “Honeybees are in integral part of ourfood system. If we need morebees, we’re also going to needmore beekeepers,” says Ron St.Louis, head beekeeper. Ron’s lovefor nature and long-standinginterest in sustainability has ledhim to share this passion withothers.“If you’re looking for a hobby that

will never stop amazing you,beekeeping is where it’s at. Beesare truly fascinating andbeekeeping can be anything from agreat hobby or even become acareer,” he continues.Starting this spring for its secondyear running, Radical Homesteadwill be offering their “IntroductoryNatural Beekeeping Program.”This program is designed for thosewho have no or little beekeepingexperience and want to learn moreabout bees, beekeeping, and gain

hands-on experience in the beeyard. The program, limited toeight students, includes a mix ofin-class learning, discussion, aswell as lots of hands-on learningwith the bees and equipment.Beginner beekeepers will walkaway with enough knowledge andexperience to manage their ownbees with confidence. Most of theactivities take place at the JustFood Farm here in BlackburnHamlet. Visit www.radicalhomestead.ca formore information on their honeyand programs.

Ron St. Louis with bees

Bee yard at the Just Food site


innes ward generous with Christmas projectsby Jody Mitic, City CouncillorMy office and I enjoyedparticipating in severalcommunity Christmas projectswith so many of you over theholidays. We collected thousandsof non-perishables at YourIndependent Grocer Orleans forthe OC Transpo AnnualChristmas Food Drive onDecember 5th, handed outChristmas hampers with PastorBobby Bruneau at the BlackburnLife Centre on December 17th andShane Silva of HomeLife CapitalReality with the Knights ofColumbus on December 21st, Iam impressed by the generosity ofthis neighbourhood.

meet the CouncillorSince October, I’ve received a tonof positive community response atour bi-weekly Meet the Councillorevents alternating between theOrleans and Blackburn PublicLibraries. Please continue to dropby, say hi, and share your concerns.

5th annual Hockey day

I am looking forward to attendingthe 5th Annual Hockey Day in theHamlet on February 6th and hopeto see many Blackburn residentsthere!

speed display boardYou may have noticed that shortlybefore Christmas, a speed displayboard was installed on BearbrookRoad. Working with concernedBlackburn residents about thetraffic in that area, we consultedthe city’s automated trafficmanagement (ATM) study andinstalled the speed display boardin attempt to slow everyone down.

Free Family day skating PartyI am excited to have you join methis Family Day on Monday,February 15th from 1:00-3:00 p.m.at the Blackburn Arena for my 2ndAnnual FREE Family Day SkatingParty! Last year’s event was a hugehit with an amazing turnout. Ihope to see you all again this year!

City snow removalThank you to residents whocontacted our office after the firstmajor snowfall of the year advisingus of problem areas that requiredthe attention of the city snowremoval staff.

innes ward has social mediaDid you know that Innes Ward hassocial media accounts to improvecommunication between my officeand the people of Innes Ward?‘Like’ Innes Ward on Facebookand ‘follow’ @InnesWard onTwitter to learn about local news,share your thoughts and stayconnected with the community.

Wishing you all the best for 2016!Contacts:[email protected]: Innes WardTwitter: @InnesWard

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by Graham Saul,The National CapitalCommission (NCC) ispreparing a plan that couldtransform Ottawa, and we needyour help to steer them in theright direction.As Canada prepares for our 150thanniversary in 2017, Ottawa isgaining a lot of attention. TheNCC has announced that they arepreparing a 50-year plan forCanada’s capital region that will belaunched in 2017 and they want toidentify 17 major initiatives thatwill transform Ottawa.This is where we need you to getinvolved! The NCC has asked thepublic to submit ideas on possibleprojects. So, how do you want tocommemorate Ottawa? Do youwant more ill-conceivedmonuments and statues? Or doyou want living monuments thatrestore Ottawa’s tree canopy,protect and promote ourgreenspace, and foster a greenfuture for our nation’s capital. You can submit your comments athttp://www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/planning/plan-canadas-capital. We believe that a fundamentalpriority for the next 50 yearsshould be to develop world classgreenspace with a strong andvigorous tree canopy. One smallway to start would be to launch an

initiative in 2017 to plant or giveaway 150,000 trees in Ottawa forCanada’s 150th birthday. If we’regoing to achieve Tree Ottawa’smillion tree vision, we need thefederal government to step up andhelp us get there. This would be afitting gift to Ottawa and could bethe beginning of a living legacy forour city and our country. We needliving monuments, not morebricks and mortar.

Please go to the NCC website(http://www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/planning/plan-canadas-capital)right away and fill out theironline form. Tell the NCC and the new federalgovernment that you want apriority on developing world classgreenspace, and that they couldtake a positive step forward byplanting 150,000 trees.

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city that is more beautifully designed

than a tree. ~ Jaime Lerner


what's new with the blackburn Hamlet Preschool?by Blackburn Hamlet Preschool Boardof DirectorsThanks to all our communityfriends who came out to supportthe Blackburn Hamlet Preschool(BHPS) grand reopening onSunday, October 4th. It was aresounding success, and both kidsand kids-at-heart enjoyed theTeddy Bear Hospital, crafts, facepainting, snacks, and visits fromboth a fire truck and the RCMPTAV vehicle, all of which werecoordinated by preschool familiesand friends. We couldn't havedone it without your support!Preschool Members are diligentlyworking to secure a new locationfor the preschool for the 2017-18school year, and looking for ways toexpand and enrich our currentprogramming, but there is still workto be done.

Do you have expertise in an areawhich could be helpful, from realestate, communications, grantwriting, fundraising and anything inbetween? Do you have a heart forour community and high-qualityeducational programming for someof its youngest members? We wouldlove for you to share your expertisewith one of our committees.If you'd like to help or would likemore information, please contact usat [email protected].

The preschool is well into itscurrent school year, and while westill have limited space in ourcurrent toddler program, we'll soonbegin enrollment for Preschool andToddler Programming for next yearand for our summer camps.

an open House for prospective2016-17 students will take placeon sunday, april 3 from 10am–12 pm, and the summercamp enrollment will take placesoon after.

Please watch our website athttp://www.bhps.ca and Facebookpage for more details.

Preschool Fundraiser: Berries for Sale!Blackburn Hamlet Preschool is pleased to offerdelicious frozen berries for sale.We are offering blueberries, cranberries andraspberries. All products are cleaned, washedand fast frozen so they come out of the bag asyou need them.Prices are: Blueberries ($22/2kg bag),Cranberries ($16/2kg bag), Raspberries($30/2kg bag)The order form can be found at www.bhps.ca,and orders must be dropped off or mailed tothe preschool by Wednesday, February 10th.Pick up will be at 11a.m. on Saturday, February27th. You must arrange for them to be pickedup as the berries are perishable and thepreschool does not have any frozen storage.


Spring Fashion ShowSaturday, April 9th - 10 am

Supporting the Ottawa Hospital for CancerResearch and Victoria’s Quilts Canada

new street names for beechmont Crt and wedgewood CrtTwo streets in Blackburn Hamlet have officiallybeen renamed as part of the City of Ottawa’s effort toeliminate confusion over streets with similar names,or whose geographic locations are problematic foremergency responders. Beechmont Court, which runs off of BeechmontCrescent and has twelve homes is now called Catalpa

Court. Catalpa is a genus of flowering plants in thefamily Bignon-iaceae.Wedgewood Court runs off of Wedgewood Crescentand has ten homes. With input from the residentsand with the assistance of Councillor Mitic’s office,Wedgewood Court has been renamed AutumnCourt.

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Préparons-nous à accueillir une famille deréfugiés de la syrieNous aurons bientôt une nouvelle famille surnotre territoire. Les familles parrainéescommencent à arriver dans l’est de la ville. Et sic’était nous! Pouvez-vous vous imaginer quittervotre résidence, votre famille, vos amis pour le biende vos enfants? Recommencer à neuf de la Syrie auLiban puis au Canada. C’est pourtant ce que cettefamille a choisi de faire. Ceci est juste un petit motpour dire merci à tous ceux qui ont aidé et quiaiderons lors de cette année de transition.


As everyone is settling back into routine afterthe holidays, the cold and wintry weather makes for agreat opportunity for you to re-discover the Library!With a valid library card, you can book a computer,use our databases (look for jobs, book reviews andmore), pick up museum and ski passes, downloadmusic, check out the latest DVDs and books off ofthe Express shelves, enter contests, register forprograms and so much more.Ski passes are now available as a one-week loan forthe trails in Gatineau Park and at Mooney’s Bay.Please visit the branch to check one out as they areaavailable on a first-come first-serve basis.Do you need help downloading eBooks onto that neweReader that you received over the holiday season? Ifso, feel free to stop by the Info Desk, contactInfoService via the website or give us a call to set upan appointment. We will try to help as best as we can.

CHildren’s Programs

every Child ready to read

babytime (bilingual. 0-18 months)Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent orcaregiver. Wednesdays at 10:30 AM (30 minutes)Session 1 – January 13th to February 17thSession 2 – March 30th to April 20th

toddlertime (bilingual 18-36 months)Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parentor caregiver.Thursdays at 10:30 AM (30 minutes)Session 1 – January 14th to February 18thSession 2 – March 31st to April 21st

toddlertime (bilingual 0 – 6 years)Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers and a parentor caregiver.Thursdays at 11 AM (30 minutes)Session 1 – January 14th to February 18thSession 2 – March 31st to April 21st

we’re going on an egg Hunt (bilingual. 0– 6 years)Join us for a program full of colours and adventures.Stories, rhymes, songs and an egg hunt for childrenand a parent or caregiver. Family program. . Thursday, March 24th at 10 AM or at 11 AM (45minutes each) Registration needed.

marCH breaK ProgramsFizz boom Pop (bilingual)Monday, March 14th at 2:30 PM (30 minutes). Ages7 to 12.Fantastic Flyers with mad science (bilingual)Tuesday, March 15th at 10:30 AM (60 minutes) Ages7 to 12.Can You measure up? (bilingual)Wednesday, March 16th at 10:30 AM (60 minutes).Ages 4 to 6.machines at work (bilingual) Family program.Thursday, March 19th at 10:30 AM (45 minutes). Catapault into art with Cumberland Heritagemuseum.Thursday, March 19th at 10:30 AM (60 minutes).Ages 5-10. science in motion (bilingual)Saturday, March 20th at 10:30 AM (60 minutes). Allages Experiments that put science in action! Stories,activities and crafts.

the library Has more than Just books

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adult Programsround table bookchatWe meet the 3rd Monday of each month, except inJuly and August. All are welcome. No registration isrequired. We will be reading and discussing thefollowing:Monday, February 22nd – The 100 Year Old Man WhoClimbed Out the Window and Disappeared by JonasJonassonMonday, March 21st – Honor Among Men by BarbaraFradkinMonday, April 18th – The Gathering by Anne EnrightMonday, May 25th – The Massey Murders byCharlotte GrayMonday, June 16th – Canoe Country: The Making ofCanada by Roy MacGregorComputer and tablet tutorials Basic computer, Internet, Email, eBook and LibraryCatalogue Tutorials. Learn on one of our public PCsor bring your own laptop or tablet. Please call thebranch to book a one-on-one appointment.

basic digital Photo editingWednesday, February 17th at 7:00 PM (60 minutes)It’s easy to take dozens or hundreds of photos withyour digital camera. But then what? Chris Taylor,President of the Ottawa PC Users Group will helpyou discover some easy ways of fixing up your photosto correct many basic flaws so that you will be proudto display them.

a message from arteastWe would like to remind our customers of theartwork on our walls courtesy of the local artorganization, Arteast. New artworks are hung everytwo months. During February and Marc, BlackburnHamlet Library in conjunction with Arteast is proudto present an exhibition of photographs by Davidbecker. This solo show is titled “Altered Perceptions”and runs from Jan 30th to April 1st, 2016 . These photos present subjects abstracted to removethe original context and meaning, challenging theviewer to re-examine perceptions of reality and look

at the world through fresh eyes. A self-taught artist,David is also an urban designer, which influences hissubject matter.This is a unique opportunity for the public to enjoy,encourage and support artists in their localcommunity as well as the Blackburn Hamlet Library.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for all Adult,Children and March Break programs except forRound Table Bookchat! Call 613-824-6926 ext. 224,visit the Library or go online at www.biblioottawalibrary.ca. A valid Library card is required.

BLACKBURN HAMLET BRANCH HOURSMonday–Thursday—10 am to 8:30 pm • Friday—1 pm to 6 pm

Saturday—10 am to 5 pm • Sunday—ClosedALSO CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS:

Family Day, Monday, February 15th • Good Friday, Friday, March 25thEaster Sunday, Sunday, March 26th • Easter Monday. Monday, March 27th

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neighbourhood drop-in for ChildrenExperienced family resource workers from Global’sCommunity Outreach Program create welcomingdrop-in environments filled with stimulating activi-ties for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.In Blackburn Hamlet there is a program held at theBlackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive onTuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.This session started January 12th and will continueuntil June 16th.Parents and caregivers enjoy a relaxed atmosphere inwhich to share and connect. Young children not yetin school or child care enjoy an enriched play andlearning experience, exploring in a safe, supervisedand loosely structured program.Attendance at Global Drop-ins is free of charge foryou and your children.The Community Outreach Program is a satellite ofthe Ottawa-Orleans Ontario Early Years Centre.For more information about the NeighbourhoodDrop-ins, call 613-742-5500.

accueillez les enfants, accueillez-moipar Viviane Côté-MaxwellCe service oecuménique aura lieu à la ParoisseGood Shepherd cette année. Le pays cerné est Cuba,un mot indigène qui signifie “terre cultivée”. Lajournée mondiale de la prière existe depuis 1922.Venez donc participer le vendredi 4 mars à 19h.

receive Children. receive me This is the theme for the World Day of Prayer2016 prepared by the women of Cuba. AnEcumenical Service will be held at the GoodShepherd Church, 3092 Innes Road on Friday, March4th at 7pm. The World Day of Prayer has beencelebrated each year since 1922.

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blackburn toastmasters Learn and practice the art ofspeaking. The BlackburnToastmasters meet the first andthird Thursday of the month—Amica at Bearbrook at 6:30 p.m.Visit the website in case of changesto the meeting schedule at http://3171418.toastmastersclubs.org.

amica at bearbrook events Looking to get out of the house?Come and drop in at the AmicaRetirement Residence on the cornerof Innes and Bearbrook Road.Feb. 5, 3:00 pm Mardi Gras Social Feb. 9, 3:00 pm Chocolate Festival Feb. 17, 2:00pm Chef ’s Demo Feb. 26, 3:00pm Johnny Cash Day Winter Arts Academy: Feb. 19 Painting Class Showcase Feb. 24 Dance Class ShowcaseFor more information please call613-837-8720

winterfest activitiesFamily-friendly winter activitiessuch as snowshoeing, craft activities,and musical entertainment will beheld Sunday, February 14th from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. at the CumberlandHeritage Village Museum inCumberland Village. FREEadmission.

inuit artists VernissageCome meet the young Inuit artistswhose work is featured in theDoyle + Lalonde Exhibition Spaceon Sunday, February 26 from 1p.m. to 3 p.m. on the lower level ofthe Shenkman Arts Centre.


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Join the blackburn ladies softball leagueTeams are recruiting new players! Have you playedbefore? Are you new and looking for a fun night out?This is a wonderful group of ladies who playrecreational softball and are looking to add a fewmore players to their league.They play Monday and/or Wednesday nights, haverecreational and competitive tournaments, meet andgreet at opening night, end of year banquet, andother exciting activities throughout the season.For more information and to register visitwww.blackburnladiessoftball.com or contact JohanneDanis VP, at [email protected].

north gloucester giants Football associationRegistration is starting for the 2016 football season.There are five age divisions for girls and boys fromages 8 to 19. Please contact Yola Tannous at for moreinformation and upcoming registration nights.

blackburn art groupPlease remember to bring some comfy indoor shoesor slippers. As usual, bring your art project, a mug fortea break and a cover to protect the table.The 2016 art session dates are held at the BlackburnCommunity Hall on the following Thursdays:The new dates are as follows, all on Thursdays from1:00 to 4:00 p.m.February 11 and 25, March 10 and 24 (Note that the24th could change due to school March break)April 14 and 28, May 12 and 26For more information call Margarete Froelich 613-824-6503.

No one has ever become poor by giving.

~ Anne Frank

gloucester allotment garden associationThe Association will hold its Annual Meeting onTuesday March 22, 2016, at 7:30 pm in the cafeteriaat Louis Riel High School, 1655 Bearbrook Road inBlackburn Hamlet.Gardeners who attend the Annual Meeting andregister for their plot(s) will receive a rebate.For more information call the registrar at 613-824-8479 or visit our website at http://gaga.ncf.ca

gloucester Horticulture associationMonthly meetings, that are held on the third Mondayof the month, feature excellent speakers. In Februarythere is a Forced Bulbs and Preserves Show. Everyyear members participate in an exciting one-day roadtrip, members’ garden tour, a flower arrangingworkshop, and a spring flower show. The monthlymeetings are held at 7:30 p.m. at the Top GenerationHall, 4373 Generation Court, Ottawa, a 10 minutedrive from the Hamlet. Visit their website at http://gaga.ncf.ca


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More information on local organizations & businesses at http://www.blackburnhamlet.ca

Community ContactsBadminton Dale Bemben . . . . . . . [email protected] (Little League) Gerry Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-745-9303Blackburn Art Group Margarete Froelich . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-824-6503Blackburn Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-824-5197Blackburn Hamlet Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-824-3251Blackburn Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-824-6926Blackburn Community Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-841-7396 - Bookings Diane Charlebois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-837-4819Bowling - 5 Pin Roy Hoban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-731-6526Bowling - 10 Pin Melanie Cater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-720-2485Girls Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.gcgh.caGirls Ringette www.gloucester-cumberland-ringette.ca/830-9124 Gloucester Horticultural Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-746-9564Gloucester Youth Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-741-4883Eastern Ottawa Resource Ctr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.eorc-gloucester.caGuides/Brownies/Sparks Sarah Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-299-7103Les Guides Viviane Côté-Maxwell . . . . . . . . . . . .613-837-1839Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-822-8232/613-841-3033Ladies Softball [email protected] / blackburnladiessoftball.comLe Club Optimiste Dominique Dufour-Jacques . . . . . . .613-837-4645Les Chansonniers Germain Asselin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-837-3883Men's Fastball Derek Bergeron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.bmfl.caMinor Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.blackburnstingers.comNewcomer’s Cub Carol Hopkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-841-6904Quilters Club Joanne Bushell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-824-6524Ringette (Adult) Stephanie Thuemen . . . . . . [email protected] Scrimmage Jane Ross - Tue. mornings 9am . . . .613-837-1504Ringette Scrimmage Sue French - Wed. mornings 9am . .613-830-0684Tennis Club . . . . . . . .www.blackburntennis.ca /613-824-0002 Toastmasters Chris Fraser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-956-7361Life threatening emergency or crime in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 Police emergencies but not life threatening . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-230-6211Community Police Centres and all other enquireies . . . . . . .613-236-1222Report a theft, property damage, or stolen vehicle .613-236-1222ext 7300.Crimestoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-233-8477City of Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311More information on organizations & teams available on the BCA websitePlease email updates to Community Contacts to [email protected]. Thanks!

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