2018 May Newsletter
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How to o The Munster Mash President’s Message We’ve got some fun upcoming events planned for Saturday, May Munster has been home for my wife Sarah and th Special Interest 26 with the Munster Garage Sale Articles: I for the last 8 years. However, for my three and a Bike Rodeo. It’s time to kids, this is where they are from. When they get register for the upcoming Munster older, people will ask them where they are from Garage Sale to find a new home for • Introductions and they’ll tell people about the hamlet of those no longer needed items. JK to Munster. It’s a great community, with lots of grade 4 kids are invited to • Community Events activities throughout the year. That’s why I participate in a Bike Rodeo at the decided to volunteer with the Munster Community Centre to learn about • Clean Up Day Community Association. bike safety. Be sure to stop by the • Canada Day Munster United Church in between Like many of you, I’ve been to a lot of events and support their BBQ and yummy organized by my volunteering neighbours. My • Munster Scouts bake sale. You’ll find all the details girls played with the Munster Monsters and we in this newsletter and at go to as many Munster events that we can - the • Ball Tournament www.munsteronline.ca. Winter Carnival, the Easter Egg Hunt, the ball tournament, the Canada Day celebrations and • Community Safety It’s wonderful to see that people other activities at our community centre. I’ve have already started helping right always admired what so many dedicated here in Munster with the Cleaning volunteers have been able to organize right the Capital campaign. A special here in our community. st Individual thanks to the 1 Munster Cubs who Highlights: cleaned up the school and park On that note, I’d like to thank everyone who areas. As I’m a green (read ‘new’) volunteers and to encourage anyone who has Welcome 2 volunteer, I’m hoping you can join not yet had the chance, to consider my family and I on Sunday, May 27th Ward News 4 volunteering alongside us this year. We from 9:30 AM until noon for one final sincerely appreciate whatever time you can Canada Day 8 morning of spring cleanup. It’s an give. It can be as simple as a one-time offer to ideal way for neighbours, family and Classic Theatre 9 help at one of the many events. Munster is a friends to work together. We are small community with big a heart, all thanks to City Hall News 11 meeting at 9:30 AM at the those who get involved. Feel free to get in touch Community Centre to remove litter Insurance Blog 12 with me if you’d like to help out, but aren’t sure from the road sides leading into the where to start. And if you haven’t already, join community. All supplies will be Library 15 the Munster Community Association Facebook provided and we would love to have page and check out our community website at Church News 16 your help. www.munsteronline.ca for upcoming events. MCA Meetings 17 Here are few more dates to keep in Many of you know me as a story time dad. Who MCNS 18 mind. The MCNS annual ball is the new MCA President? You know, he’s the tournament is happening on the guy who brings his kids to story time every weekend of June 1st to 3rd. This week at the Munster library. It’s true, but I’m a spring favourite is sure to be a big big fan of all the activities offered by Susan and hit again this year, so keep reading the other librarians at our local library. So much for more details. I hope to see you so, that I’ve offered to help build a square all at our Canada Day celebrations. garden for kids to plant this summer at the MAY 2018 library. More details are included in this Hello spring, hello summer! newsletter and reminders will be posted online. Dave Tellier The Munster Mash www.munsteronline.ca P a g e | 1 Introducing the 2018-2019 Executive By Jude Sammon As a result of the AGM which took place on April 26th at the Community Centre, several new additions have been elected to the MCA Executive. 2018-2019 EXECUTIVE President Dave Tellier Please join me in thanking the outgoing members and welcoming Dave Tellier, [email protected] Genn Browne, Tami Campbell, Bob Easy, Kelly Francis, Sharron McClelland, and Bailey Mowat to the board. Vice President Jude Sammon [email protected] Along with assuming the role of Vice-President (Shawn, you will be a tough act to Secretary Barb Moulton follow), I have agreed to continue producing The Munster Mash. Please let me [email protected] know if you have anything you would like included in the next edition. Treasurer Bruce Ewen Although we have many returning members, I thought it would be fun to include [email protected] short bios of all members. Look for the post-it notes throughout this edition. I hope Communications Jude Sammon you enjoy learning about your neighbours. [email protected] Community Centre Heather Kirk [email protected] Recreation Gabriella Beyer [email protected] Membership Genn Browne [email protected] Social Director Laura Rupert [email protected] Webmaster Lisa Lahey [email protected] Members at Large: From left to right: Lisa, Sharron, Jessica, Gabriella, Barb, Tami, Heather, Kelly, Dave, Jude, Jody, Laura, Karen Jessica Breckenridge Missing members: Bruce, Genn, Bob, Frank Tami Campbell Bob Easy Jody Ferguson Dave Tellier is a stay at home husband and Kelly Francis dad to three kids aged 8, 7 and 1, business Karen Heney owner of the Wizard's Tower in Barrhaven, Sharron McClelland D&D and board game enthusiast, with all Bailey Mowat my spare time, I thought I'd volunteer a bit Frank Stokes here in my community. NO DITCH DUMPING! Please, be a good neighbour, dispose of your waste properly. Yard waste is picked up weekly at your curb. Please DO NOT throw yard waste over your back fence if you back onto Munster Road – it will distract from the beauty of our village to visitors and residents, interfere with mowing of the grass, and if the City has to clean it up you might be liable for the cost. For tips on handling large or bulky items, visit: http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/garbage-and-recycling/garbage-collection/curbside-garbage-collection The Munster Mash www.munsteronline.ca P a g e | 2 The Munster Mash www.munsteronline.ca P a g e | 3 Ward News Bailey Mowat, a woman who farms locally, enjoys the simple things in life, and loves to Scott Moffatt travel. Looking forward to the community Councillor, City of Ottawa garden project, the May events and the Rideau-Goulbourn Ward Canada Day Extravaganza. 613 580-2491 | RideauGoulbourn.ca REPORT SICK AND INJURED ANIMALS TO THE CITY OF OTTAWA If you see an injured domestic animal, such as a dog or cat, or small wild animal, such as a raccoon, squirrel, rabbit or skunk, please call 3-1-1. The City will assess the situation and dispatch a fully trained by-law officer to transport the animal, if needed. The by-law officer will bring the animal to either the Ottawa Humane Society or an emergency veterinary hospital. The City has 54 by-law officers who have received training in the care and handling of animals. Furthermore, the City is hiring a new wildlife management officer who will lead a specialized team of up to eight officers that will handle animals and deal with the increase in calls. The Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre, the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and other animal rescue organizations, will continue their good work in caring for sick, injured and orphaned animals. The City does not respond to calls regarding human-wildlife conflicts, such as raccoons in the garbage or squirrels in attics. These issues are the responsibility of the property owner, who may consult the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre or the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary for information on what to do. To report animal abuse or neglect, please call the Ontario SPCA at 310-SPCA. The Ottawa Humane Society previously provided animal rescue services in Ottawa, including picking up injured domestic animals and wildlife, while the City responded overnight. For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with the City through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. GOULBOURN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS SOLDIERING ON: RICHMOND THROUGH THE DECADES Saturday, May 26, 2018 1:30 PM 3:30 PM Goulbourn Museum (map) This year being Richmond’s 200th celebration, the Goulbourn Museum staff will be making a presentation on the history of Richmond. Through their collection of artefacts, the Museum staff will unearth the history of Richmond and take us through the significant events that influenced the oldest military settlement into what we know as Richmond nowadays. After the war in 1812, Richmond was a military settlement being recognized as such in 1818. In 1922 the military handed over control of Richmond and many civilians remained behind and Loyalist settlers arrived. Through their industrious ventures, the residents of Goulbourn Township were well supported and the area continued to grow. Come and learn more as the Goulbourn Museum staff share the integral part that Richmond played in our local history and Canada’s.