June 2011

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IODE Laurentian Chapter and Community Painting by Wendy Trethewey Alliance ART IN THE PARK: This is one of the many works of art produced by three “plein air” 50th Anniversary painters in the park. For full article see page 20. House and Garden Tour Saturday, June 11 After the Fire: Update on This year’s tour will feature houses in the Heritage Conservation District. There will also be two outdoor Developments on Beechwood walking tours leaving St. Bartholomew’s Church at By Jane Heintzman Retention of Village project is large and complex, 10:30 am, and 12:30 pm. Many readers have been fol- Character: and there are a great many More info at: http://laurentian.iode.ca lowing developments since the Mrs. Carter has assured NECA variables in play. At this point, fire on Beechwood on our com- that she is sensitive to the com- a best case scenario would munity website at www.newed- munity’s strong attachment appear to entail about 12-18 inburgh.ca where updates have to Beechwood’s village-like months for the rebuilding on been posted since mid-April, character with a “main street” Beechwood, and roughly 2 to and will continue to be posted of small, customer friendly 4 months for the restoration as events unfold over the sum- shops, and intends to retain of a number of the Mackay mer. For those who have not that model in the new develop- Street shops. Due to structural yet had an opportunity to check ment. We understand too that damage, the corner building at New Edinburgh the website, here’s a brief sum- she is attempting to accommo- Beechwood and Mackay may mary of what we know so far date the businesses displaced require somewhat more time FAMILY PICNIC about the rebuilding of the by the fire as she draws up her to complete. Tenants of the Beechwood block: Community Consultations: NECA has met with Mrs. Helene Carter of Bank and Vogue Ltd., the landlord of the properties affected by the fire. She hopes to start the rebuild- Stanley Park Fieldhouse ing process on Beechwood as quickly as possible, and if all Sunday, July 10 goes well at the City level, to 11 am - 2 pm have shovels in the ground by (rain or shine) August 2011. Councillor Clark Everyone welcome, but please no dogs! is reportedly working with City www.newedinburgh.ca officials to support the project. Mixed Use Development: New Edinburgh The Beechwood redevelop- ment is expected to take place Photo: Louise Imbeault within existing zoning regula- ANNUAL COMMUNITY Demolition is well under way on the destroyed sections of tions, and with particular refer- Beechwood Ave. GARAGE SALE ence to the Beechwood Design Plan of 2005. While planning plans. At the time of publica- vacated apartments on Mackay Saturday is in its early stages, we under- tion, NECA was attempting to Street have recently been September 17, 2011 stand that the new develop- get in touch with Mrs. Carter advised that they should be ment will follow the mixed use and is hoping to review pre- able to return to their homes by 9 AM – 3 PM model of the original structure, liminary design plans with her September. (RAIN OR SHINE) with shops on the ground level, in the very near future. possibly offices and services The Merchants: For further information, call Cathy 613.746.0303 on the second floor, and resi- Timing: Where Have All Our Friends www.newedinburgh.ca The timetable for the recovery dential apartments above on a Continued on page 8 third floor. process is still unclear, as the Page 2 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 NECA MEETINGS: NECA President All Welcome The NECA board meets nine times a year, normally on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. No meetings in July, August, Joan Mason or December. NECA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be in October. Our upcoming board meetings will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Reports Church at 125 MacKay Street, by kind permission of the church board and warden. This has been a most dramatic the efforts of the Crichton age the implementation of the Meetings are open to all New Edinburgh residents. Anyone wishing year for our community, with Cultural Community Beechwood Development Plan. to make a presentation to the board should please contact Joan Mason the loss of part of our main Centre (4Cs), the Crichton New Edinburgh was deeply in advance to arrange scheduling. Our next meetings are: shopping district and the uncer- Community Council (3Cs), involved with the formation of June 20, 2011, 7:30 pm at St. Bartholomew’s tainty about our community the New Edinburgh News, this plan about eight years ago, September 19, 2011, 7:30 pm at St. Bartholomew’s centre leading the list. This is the New Edinburgh web- and we have seen little action October 17, 2011, 7:30 pm at St. Bartholomew’s my last report until the fall, and site (www.newedinburgh.ca) since. AGM: Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011, 7:00 pm at St. Bartholomew’s I would love to give definite and NECA (New Edinburgh 3. NECA will also be co- information about how these Community Alliance). hosting the IODE, Laurentian Any changes to this schedule would be posted in advance on the New issues will be resolved but However, they need the enthu- Branch, Annual House Tour Edinburgh website, www.newedinburgh.ca. unfortunately I cannot. What I siastic creativity of residents on Saturday, June 11, to cel- can say is that the residents of coming forward to give them ebrate the 10th anniversary or ‘No Bicycle’ signs have There are many unknowns at the area have come up trumps life. There are no small jobs of the Heritage Conservation gone up on the walking paths. the moment and the next few in responding with compas- in New Edinburgh. To find out District and the 50th anniver- Dead trees are being removed weeks and months will reveal sion and concern to all of the more call me at 613-842-8693. sary the IODE House Tours. and stone dust put down. There what we have gained or lost. upheavals. At the very least please join This year they are raising is also a promise from the City I hope we have a community I especially wish to congratu- NECA. It is a free and life- funds for Interval House. Her that the tennis courts will be centre, I hope the work com- late and appreciate the NECA long membership. All NECA Excellency Sharon Johnston resurfaced next year instead mences soon on Beechwood. I Board. We are so fortunate members are empowered to will be cutting the New of in 2015. And we have the hope you all have a marvelous to have this spirited and self- vote at the Annual General Edinburgh celebratory cake at ‘No Smoking’ signs up by the summer and we will see what less group of thoughtful and Meeting. Just fill out the reg- 2:00 pm at St. Bart’s Church playground. awaits us in the fall. intelligent people concerning istration form on the website Hall. Music will be provided themselves with all manner of or call Gemma Kerr at 613- by local harpists Acacia Lyre. things on behalf of the com- 745-7928. Tickets are available online munity. They have made my NECA’s Annual General at laurentian.iode.ca or from first year as president a joy. Meeting is set for October 25, local merchants. I always look forward to our at 7:30 pm in St. Bartholomew’s 4. NECA’s Heritage and monthly meetings and being Church Hall, 125 Mackay Development Committee is able to consult with and rely Street. Save the Date. working in conjunction with upon this committed group of In the meantime the work of Heritage to host our people. NECA continues... Annual Heritage Forum in In the final analysis, all that 1. NECA will be support- October. They are also attend- we do is about the quality of ing in every way the efforts to ing the ongoing public meet- life in our community, our city, retain our Community Centre ings with the City concerning in the nation, in the world. at 200 Crichton Street. infill guidelines. Everything starts at the grass- 2. NECA is monitoring 5. NECA’s Friends of the roots. Everything depends on the Beechwood rebuild. Check Park Committee is overseeing the willingness of people to the website for updates on what the park needs and prod- engage with something other merchants and the situation. ding the City to make it happen. than and greater than them- A Beechwood Alliance has Buckthorn will be removed by selves. We have fine examples been formed with neighbour- local volunteers, overseen by of this in New Edinburgh, with ing communities to encour- the City. More ‘walking only’

Your NECA Representatives 2010-2011 Sarah Anson-Cartwright 745-4194 [email protected] Environment Roslyn Butler 746-8037 [email protected] Traffic Calming/Secretary Gemma Kerr 745-7928 [email protected] Membership Michael Larrass 744-0304 [email protected] Joan Mason 842-8693 [email protected] Paul McConnell 746-4901 [email protected] Heritage & Development David Sacks 740-0650 [email protected] Past President Ernie Smith 744-8191 [email protected] Jim Watson 745-7928 [email protected] Treasurer Carlo Zambri 744-0773 [email protected]

Ex officio: Susan Ashbrook 745-2742 [email protected] CCCC Program Co-ord Jill Hardy 746-1323 Fieldhouse Rentals Michael Histed 741-1660 [email protected] Neighbourhood Watch Cathy McConkey 746-0303 [email protected] Crichton Community Council Cindy Parkanyi 745-8734 [email protected] New Edinburgh News Johan Rudnik 749-2811 [email protected] CCCC President Brian Torrie 747-7951 [email protected] Crichton Community Council June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 3 The B.R.I.C.K. Award Eligibility: Any renovation, reviewed for compliance with infill, addition, restoration, or the NE HCD Guidelines, the other construction project at a City’s Infill Guidelines, and property located within New the Zoning By-Law. Edinburgh, inside or outside Selection Panel: The NE of the Heritage Conservation Heritage & Development District (HCD), and regard- Committee will serve as less of whether or not the the Selection Panel and will project has been formally document the rationale for its The BRICK is Back to [email protected]. were able to use the preliminary reviewed by NE Heritage decisions. We are delighted to launch The winners will be announced findings to push for improve- & Development Committee Nominations & Publicity: this year’s B.R.I.C.K. awards, at the NECA AGM in October ments during the redevelop- as part of the development Any resident of NE can aka the “Burgh Renovation, 2011. ment of 296 Crichton Street, approval process. Only work nominate a project, at any Improvement, and Construction Interested in Local Heritage at Electric). We try to raise on the exterior of the property time, to a member of the Kudos” awards. The BRICK & Development? awareness about the remark- is eligible. The project must NE H & D Committee, the is our community’s unique The New Edinburgh Heritage able wealth of heritage we have been completed since NECA Board, to the New way of acknowledging sym- & Development Committee enjoy in New Edinburgh, and the preceding NECA AGM Edinburgh News, or direct to pathetic projects that add to gets involved with lots of dif- our responsibility to protect it. (i.e., June 2010). [email protected]. the appearance and character ferent activities. We review, Related projects included pub- Selection Criteria: Review The deadline for nominations of the neighbourhood. The we research, we write, we lishing the Heritage Brochure, of nominations will take into to reach the Selection Panel is success of last year’s inaugu- convene, we speak, we pub- with its self-guided walking account criteria such as qual- September 1, 2011, to permit ral BRICK ceremony at the lish, we inform. For example, trail, and organizing Heritage ity of design, materials, heri- review prior to the NECA NECA AGM has encouraged when residents are planning a Forums that bring together tage considerations, impact AGM. us to continue the award this construction project, we can residents, expert speakers, and on neighbours, impact on the Results will be published year. offer informal advice about the partner communities to explore streetscape, landscaping, and in New Edinburgh News and We want to identify and cel- Zoning By-law, infill design heritage concerns and oppor- environmental ”green” con- on the community website ebrate those projects where guidelines, and heritage rules tunities (– we’re working on siderations. Where appli- as soon as possible after the owners have taken particular and regulations. We are the another Forum this fall). Also, cable, nominations will be NECA AGM. care to carry out their reno- City’s formal contact point for after 10 years of experience, vation or construction in an community consultation about we shall be examining the because we are relatively few tact me at paulmcc@magma. attractive, sympathetic way. In development applications, so Heritage Conservation District in number. If you are interest- ca. addition to receiving the recog- we review proposals and pro- Plan & Guidelines to ensure ed in these types of activities nition and thanks of the com- they are strengthened and com- Thank you, Katherine … vide comments to the vari- and would like to volunteer On behalf of NECA and the munity, each winner will also ous approval authorities. We ply with changes to the your time and expertise for receive an impressive framed Heritage Act. We try to keep community, I should like to run the B.R.I.C.K. awards to the benefit of the community, take this opportunity to offer certificate, a $100 gift certifi- celebrate the best renovation the community informed on we’d love to hear from you. It cate for a local business of these activities through our sincere thanks to Katherine and construction projects in the matters not whether you live Arkay, who recently retired their choice and, of course, a neighbourhood. We provide regular column in the New inside or outside the Heritage genuine antique brick, com- Edinburgh News and we also as Co-Chair of Heritage & feedback to the City on plan- Conservation District. And we Development Committee. plete with an engraved plaque. ning issues, such as the current maintain an extensive archive are flexible on arrangements, The accompanying box con- on the community website, Katherine has worked ener- overhaul of the Infill Housing whether you consider joining getically and imaginatively tains a summary of the rules Design Guidelines; these have www.newedinburgh.ca. the Heritage & Development and procedures. We encourage Yes, the scope is broad, and on so many projects, includ- been largely ignored by devel- Committee as a full member, or ing the Heritage Brochure you to bring nominees to our opers, so the City is seeking we would like to do more. prefer to focus on certain proj- attention at any time via e-mail But our efforts are constrained and the B.R.I.C.K. awards, as input to strengthen them (– we ects. Curious? You can con- well as writing submissions to the City, making presenta- The dedicated (and often Farewell to a Colleague tions to the Ontario Municipal late-night) efforts of proofread- After many years at the helm Board, and lots more besides. From the Editor’s Chair ers Sandra Fraser (honourary of the Manor Park Chronicle, Fortunately, Katherine finds it The production of even want to think about it. member of the community) and Managing Editor, Sharleen difficult to say “No”, so her June edition of the Photographer/Columnist Cathy McConkey ensure the Tattersfield is stepping down. retirement is not absolute. She the New Edinburgh Louise Imbeault somehow typos, run-on sentences and Sharleen’s dedicated steward- will still be associated with H News brings our always manages to be ‘on the grammar snafus are kept to an ship during the challenging & D Committee as an “ad hoc publication year to a scene’ for breaking develop- absolute minimum. Kudos! transition to electronic pub- member”, working on selected close. It has been a good year ments and her boundless enthu- The Delivery Team lication enabled the MPC to assignments. New Edinburgh for the paper, which continues siasm for the community is Thank you to Distribution continue to flourish and grow. is fortunate indeed to have to attract support from local downright infectious. She is an Manager David Horley and Sharleen has also been a Katherine as one of our own. advertisers despite the eco- absolute joy to work with! We his team of ‘newsies’ who wonderful colleague and friend nomic hardships of late. We also welcome our newest vol- deliver the paper to your over the years in the small very much appreciate this stal- unteer photographer, Patricia doorstep each edition: Philip world of community publica- wart support and continue to Riveroll (see In Our Midst on McAdam, Kathy McConkey, tions. I want to personally wish strive to encourage patronage page 17). Isobel Bisby, Margo Silver, Sharleen the very best. by our readership. Shop local Ad Manager Brian Holland Stephen Marmara-Burns, The MPC and the NEN are and shop often! always seems to manage to get Lise Gagnon, Veronica von very much sister publications This is also a good time to very busy advertisers to deliver Nostitz-Tait, Celine Amdur, and we hope that with the new highlight the dedicated service their ads in the nick of time. Liba Bender, Raymond Managing Editor this wonder- provided by our steadfast cast Quite a feat! Dubuc, Roger Hardy, ful relationship will continue. of volunteers. After having served as William beddoe, Susan Boyd, Volunteer Opportunities The Core Team Bookkeeper for the past couple and John Cox. Bravo! Looking for community hours? The amount of time and ener- of years, Oksana Smerechuk The NEN Advisory Board Want to get more involved in gy that Senior Writer, Jane will be heading off to Europe Barbara Benoit, Joyce Dubuc, the community? Give me a Heintzman puts into each edi- on posting this summer. We Jane Heintzman, David call—projects come in all sizes tion is incalculable. Besides wish her well and look foward Horley, Gemma Kerr, Cathy from simple scanning for our writing much of the content to her return in a few years! In McConkey, David Sacks and electronic archive to participa- (with or without injuries), she her place, Kathryn Sabetta Jim Watson provide important tion in production, administra- Sept 10 also helps to incubate and guide will be applying her small support and oversight for edi- tion or editorial decision-mak- new contributors. What would business skills to keeping the torial and administrative deci- ing. Join the team! we do without Jane? I don’t NEN books in good order. sion-making. Thank you! Cindy Parkanyi Page 4 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 Valley Conservation Authority is responsible for flood forecasting and warn- ing, explained Dell Hallett, the General Manager of the RVCA, which is a provincially funded organization. With a budget of $9.3 million annual- ly, and a staff of 60, the RVCA For Water’s Sake delivers a range of programs in watershed management and Water Forum Highlights Why natural resource conservation. The RCVA’s mission is to and How Our Actions Matter undertake environmental pro- By Sarah Anson-Cartwright consequences of this situation, tection programs today that We may take it for granted, lake levels are down. There are will leave a legacy of clean but water is at risk. It is at risk exceptions to this trend, how- water, natural shorelines and globally and it requires con- ever, and flooding is often the sustainable land use for future tinuous attention at the local consequence. generations. Protecting water level. At the Water Watch, There are changes in the range resources from contamination Water Wise forum on April 9, of precipitation, explained and mis-use is high on its list four expert speakers delved Dr. Bruce. Some regions of of priorities. into the key issues on the Canada are experiencing more Tree planting supports source Photo: Courtesy of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services water front. Presented by the snow and less ice. In terms water protection (and it is a Biovales, such as these in Portland, Oregon, are one way of New Edinburgh Committee on of rain, we are experiencing practical way to absorb green- managing storm water in an urban neighbourhood. the Environment, the forum downpours and an increase house gas emissions and pro- offered a global, regional and in intense storms. Insurance duce oxygen). A forest cover ing, sampling/identification said Brown. The Chalk River local perspective on water con- claims for water damage now of 25%-30% is needed to sus- sessions and invasive species nuclear facility is on the banks cerns, with practical advice for exceed fire or car claims in tain diversity, and the RVCA removal. of the , with residents to apply in their own Canada, as a result of flood- is involved in planting a lot of The Watchdog’s role - amounts of tritium (a form of lives. ed basements, Dr. Bruce has trees; it has just planted its 4 Ottawa Riverkeeper radioactive hydrogen) released From climate change impacts learned. millionth tree, said Hallett. Here is some free advice: Don’t into the river. to the effects of sewer over- With flash floods, come Wetlands are important for swim in the Ottawa River after The public voice is really flows, the speakers offered health hazards. Overflows of flood control, noted Hallett. it rains. That’s when there is important, said Brown. She insights and advice on how we storm sewer systems into our Water courses need a 30 metre the risk that untreated sew- cited the overflows of raw sew- can better manage and protect rivers can spread toxic con- vegetated buffer. Shoreline age will overflow directly into age into the river as one instance our vital water resources. taminants, said Dr. Bruce. It vegetation helps to filter run- our rivers. “It is amazing the where Ottawa Riverkeeper’s Climate change and floods was such as situation that trig- off, removing harmful chemi- amount of sewage going into repeated reporting of the The impact of climate change gered the Walkerton tragedy, cals and nutrients. A vegetated our rivers,” said Meredith occurrences prompted the City will cause serious problems as e-coli from an animal feed buffer also protects the lake Brown, the Riverkeeper for to pay attention. [Combined for water resources, according lot entered the groundwa- edges from erosion and pro- the Ottawa River. sewer (both sanitary and storm to Dr. Jim Bruce, a Canadian ter that was the source of the vides a natural habitat for spe- The Ottawa River is the larg- sewer) overflows may be legal expert on the topic and one of community’s drinking water. cies in the ecosystem. All of est tributary of the St Lawrence. due to a large rain event, so the founding representatives on The Great Lakes are show- these elements can affect the It is the St. Lawrence and the there is typically no reporting the Intergovernmental Panel on ing renewed signs of pollution. water quality. Great Lakes that together form to the public.] Climate Change, whose reports The higher surface tempera- Among the programs that the largest freshwater resource Ottawa Riverkeeper gets the provide a definitive scientific tures combined with nutrients RVCA operate in the City of in the world (by total surface community involved. It urges view on the state of climate washed into lakes by heavy Ottawa is City Stream Watch, and volume). elected officials to look at change. rain events are causing a seri- a volunteer-based program that Ottawa Riverkeeper is an advanced treatment technolo- There has been a general ous threat to the nearshore attracted 216 volunteers last independent charitable organi- gies. It offers an open hot- warming trend since the 1970s, zone around the lakes that con- year to focus on 4-5 streams. zation working to protect our line for people to call with said Dr. Bruce. With higher air stitutes the biological founda- This year the focus will be rights to swim, drink, and fish concerns. “We need collective and water temperatures, there tion for all life in the system. on three streams or creeks in our rivers. It is a member action,” said Brown. In addi- is more evaporation result- Protecting and managing the with activities such as stream of the Waterkeeper Alliance, tion, she offered some advice ing in changes to precipita- Rideau Valley assessment, fish community started by Robert F. Kennedy, for us on the home front. tion, he noted. Among other Closer to home, the Rideau sampling and cleanup, plant- Jr. who worked to protect the What you can do in your Hudson River in New York own life and home to protect State. The Ottawa River is our water: highly regulated. It has 50 • Avoid road salt during win- major dams and there is a push ter. Road salt contains toxins for small hydro-electric power, that get into our water and they June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 5 never leave. Source water protection, water • Reduce the amount of pave- management and now steward- NECA and IODE Join Forces to ment around your home (e.g. ship are all means to address paving stones, inter-locking the watershed. Findlay’s con- bricks) which do not allow for cern extends even to the neigh- Celebrate Heritage in New Edinburgh water to absorb. bourhood level. Take a closer look—inside tered in New Edinburgh. Walk Retirement Home at • Get a rain barrel to capture Rooftops to Rivers, an initia- and out—at New Edinburgh As well as walking tours of 150 Stanley Avenue. Also, art- water -- and keep it from add- tive that is described online Saturday, June 11, 2011 the neighbourhood and entry ist Gordon Harrison will host ing to potential overflow in the (available at http://www.nrdc. The New Edinburgh into five stunning houses dat- an Open House at his Studio at sewers, and enjoy a free source org/water/pollution/rooftops/ C o m m u n i t y 81 John Street. of water for gardening. rooftops.pdf), is about looking Alliance and the Cake-cutting: Her • Remember that everything for solutions to better manag- IODE Laurentian Excellency Mrs. flushed in your home may ing water in neighbourhoods, Chapter —two Sharon Johnston, go into the river; don’t flush said Findlay. There are great institutions with wife of the Governor paints, pharmaceuticals and examples on how to address deep roots in the General, will cut the toxic chemicals down your the growing problem of urban Ottawa commu- two anniversary cakes drains. Dispose of them and stormwater. See the photos of nity—are joining at St. Bartholomew’s batteries safely. how cities can “streetscape” to forces on Saturday, Church, 125 Mackay • Keep in mind that waste- infiltrate and treat stormwater June 11 to cele- Street, at 2 pm. water systems and water filtra- runoff. brate two heritage Walking tours: No tion plants are not designed to Findlay wants to stimulate a anniversaries. booking required for remove certain toxins. conversation within our neigh- The first is the a short exploration of Neighbourhood challenge: bourhood. One idea is to estab- tenth anniversary the neighbourhood how best to celebrate lish a centre called Canada of the designation with knowledge- watersheds and educate and its Watersheds, ideally of the oldest part able guides. Meet at ourselves? imagined to be located at 50 of New Edinburgh, St. Bartholomew’s Among its many experts in a (formerly home founded 1832, Church, June 11 at range of fields, New Edinburgh to the Canada and the World as a Heritage 10:30 am or 12:30 is home to Rick Findlay, a pavilion) at the juncture of the C o n s e r v a t i o n pm. Bonus gift: water policy expert. Ottawa and Rideau Rivers, at District; the sec- copy of a self-guided Until July 2008, Findlay . ond is the 50th brochure, the New was Director of the Water “Think about where we live anniversary of the Edinburgh Heritage Programme at Pollution Probe and what we could do here, in annual House and Tour, so that you can for 10 years. He is Vice-Chair New Edinburgh that is imagi- Garden Tour of continue to explore of the Board of Directors of native,” said Findlay. Ideally, IODE Laurentian on your own. the Canadian Water Network, it would be both an educative Chapter. House tours: Call a Canadian Network Centre and practical initiative, that The Chapter, which was ing from the mid-19th cen- 613-842-5304 or visit the of Excellence at present. His would also celebrate the fact founded in 1906, has been rais- tury up to the late 20th century, Laurentian website at http:// past experience includes lead- that our community has the ing money for the good of the there will be lemonade stands laurentian.iode.ca for informa- ing a climate change team at rare privilege of living at the community for over a century and free refreshments, 10 am tion on ticket outlets or to book Environment Canada. conjunction of three key, his- and has long been headquar- to 3 pm, at the Governor’s online. Back in 1998, before the torically significant Canadian Walkerton tragedy, Findlay watersheds; the Rideau, the was involved in organizing a Ottawa and the Gatineau. drinking water conference. So, residents of New “Watersheds are the ultimate Edinburgh, get in touch with the source of our water and they Environment Committee and need protection; we all live let us know your ideas…Email in a watershed,” said Findlay. us at: [email protected]. Page 6 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011

Ottawa City City Proposes Bike Lanes Along Councillor Beechwood Ave and Hemlock Road Peter Clark By Gina Watson bus (particularly unnerving) Hemlock because it is dan- A proposed bike lane along whizzed by kicking up dust gerous. When I cycle through Reports Beechwood Avenue and and debris making me feel very Manor Park, I take the back Hemlock Road from Marier unsafe. Unfortunately, since it roads. For all the commuters Avenue to St. Laurent was early in the season the on Hemlock this would be a Crichton Cultural is underway. Details of the Boulevard would provide a back roads route was too steep, great investment.” Community Centre cause will be the subject of the safe and convenient route for particularly since I was pull- Ontario Fire Marshall’s report. However, there are some As you are likely aware, the cyclists along this busy stretch ing 60+ pounds of kid in a concerns about the proposed building at 200 Crichton Street Thanks go to NECA and the of road; however some resi- pull-behind carrier,” says New Overbrook Forbes Community bike route. Residents along is presently the subject of a dents are concerned about los- Edinburgh resident Cindy Hemlock have expressed con- judicial sale. In short, the court Resource Centre for their ing access to parking. Parkanyi. immediate offers to assist. All cern about losing parking along has ordered that the Crichton Bike lanes would the street. Cultural Community Centre of the residents found alterna- be added along be provided with the opportu- tive accommodations, one hav- According to the bike both sides of the lane proposal, on-street nity to exercise its first right of ing to be put up in a hotel. road according to refusal to purchase the building To defer costs from the resi- parking would be pro- the approved City hibited on both sides between May 30 and June 30, dents, a very successful fund- of Ottawa Cycling 2011. raiser was held in the New of the street along the Plan of 2008. It is stretch of Beechwood I wanted to let you know Edinburgh Pub on March 26th the primary cycling and raised over $20,000. If you Avenue and Hemlock my intention of seeking City route from the north- Road between Marier Council support on Crichton wish to donate you can still east of the city to do so. You can drop it off Avenue and St. Laurent Cultural Community Centre’s the downtown core. Boulevard. attempts to purchase the build- at the Bank of Montreal on Parking demand sur- ing at 200 Crichton Street. I Beechwood. Cheques should be veys have shown rel- Jeff Thiessen, expect to do so on or about made out to CCCC – and note atively low on-street Chair of the Manor June 8th, 2011. As such, I will that the funds are intended for parking demand on Park Community provide an update once the the victims of the Beechwood Hemlock Road. Association Traffic issue has been considered by Fire. “This is one of our Calming Committee City Council. Where now? The zoning highest priority proj- indicated that, is “Traditional Main Street”, “Generally we support The Fire on Beechwood ects,” says Zlatko which is for storefront along Krstulich of the the idea of the cycling Like most of us, I frequently the frontage. The owners are Planning and Growth lane, but we also need shopped at the hardware and hopeful that the tenants will Management Branch to look at addressing other merchants. The emergen- return and that the project can of the City of Ottawa. speed issues and park- cy services did a great job of be targeted to start in May. I “It is a very impor- ing for residents along containing the fire and making am committed to try to have tant cycling route Hemlock.” He indicat- sure the human impacts were the staff collaborate to reach and we are keen to ed they will be meeting minimized. The site cleanup this goal. go ahead with it.” Proposed bike lanes on Beechwood and with the city to discuss New Edinburgh Hemlock are part of a larger Ottawa Cycling these issues. In addi- cyclists are delighted Plan (http://ottawa.ca/residents/onthemove/ tion, they will under- with the prospect. cycling/plan_2008_en.pdf). take a traffic calming “Having recently study for the whole biked Hemlock (taking my Another New Edinburgher, neighbourhood. daughter from our home in Mieke Bos, put it this way, “There is often a trade-off New Edinburgh to Manor Park “Being Dutch I take great pride between parking and cycle playground) I wholehearted- in biking everywhere from lanes. It is a challenge we face ly support bike lanes along April to December if I can. I with these projects. We will this stretch. As I was pedal- also encourage my 11 year old work with the community to ling along on a Saturday after- daughter to bike as much as look for a solution,” says Mr. noon, cars and an OC Transpo possible. Currently we avoid Krstulich. June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 7 Addictions Strategy, start- ing with children and youth. Mental health problems often MPP Ottawa-Vanier begin at a young age, and the From the Desk system of supports must be Madeleine Meilleur more integrated and responsive of Mayor to the needs of children and Reports youth. Jim Watson Also, beginning in April Our Healthcare System nosed type of cancer among 2011, more pharmacy services I would like to take the oppor- and services of our city must Ontario is turning the corner to Ontario women and is the sec- and support will be available tunity this month to talk about be friendly and accommodat- a better tomorrow. The econo- ond-leading cause of cancer to people covered under the some of the important improve- ing for our senior’s population, my is improving and jobs are deaths. Ontario Drug Benefit Program, ments we are taking to help our and I am very happy that this coming back. including seniors. The Ontario senior citizens community in council is moving forward to Currently, women under government will fund and And our government is the age of 50 can only access Ottawa. make this a reality. renewing its focus on eliminat- support pharmacies offering As you know, our populations • I am also pleased to say that mammography services with a range of services including ing the deficit while protecting a referral from your doctor are ageing and governments within the year we will host a education and health care. prescription follow-up consul- everywhere need to adapt in Seniors Summit. I intend for or a nurse practitioner. An tations, medication assessment As part of the 2011 Ontario expanded screening program is order to reflect these changes. this to be a productive oppor- for patients with chronic dis- The senior’s population right tunity to address a number budget, our government will needed so that younger women eases, and training on how to be investing $15 million over at high risk can also benefit here in Ottawa will double of challenges and opportuni- operate home diagnostic devic- between now and 2031. The ties facing our growing com- the next three years to pro- from the high-quality assess- es such as glucose monitors vide about 90,000 more breast ment services and follow-ups average lifespan is constantly munity of senior citizens. We and blood pressure monitoring being extended thanks to scien- will bring in experts and every screening exams. provided through the Ontario kits. This investment builds on Breast Screening Program. tific innovation and improved day residents alike to develop Detecting and treating breast the successful MedsCheck pro- medical care. strategies and policies that will cancer at the earliest possible The McGuinty Government gram. With these thoughts in mind, enhance and improve the qual- stage is critical. Breast cancer is also investing in a com- Our government knows that I am very proud to say this City ity of life for our senior’s popu- is the most frequently diag- prehensive Mental Health and a strong economy creates jobs Council is taking a number of lation. and protects education and steps to make life for seniors a As our population ages, we healthcare. Strong educations little bit easier: are also living longer. Senior’s NecoE Shows Support and healthcare systems, in turn, • Prior to the budget, OC have so much to contribute to strengthen the economy. Transpo had been offering free our community; from tutoring Wednesdays for seniors and and mentoring young people for Bike Lane Proposal That is why the McGuinty this was a very popular service. and the application of other government remains commit- May 5, 2011 people to choose bicycling over In this year’s budget, we have skills, seniors are going to play ted to ensuring that Ontarians extended free OC Transpo for an even bigger role in our soci- Dear Mr. Krstulich, vehicular transportation, which receive the best healthcare they On behalf of the New is a huge source of greenhouse seniors to Monday and Friday ety. can for their dollar. Because afternoons as well. The feed- It is very important to me Edinburgh Committee on the gas emissions in our city and a strong, vital economy Environment (NecoE), I am environment. back we have received is very that the City addresses the spe- means a brighter future for all positive, and I am happy to cific challenges and opportuni- pleased to indicate our support NecoE seeks to improve the Ontarians. for the proposal for bicycle environmental quality within hear the senior’s community ties associated with an ageing lanes on Hemlock Avenue. the New Edinburgh commu- For more information on the in Ottawa is enjoying the new population. I am pleased of the Hemlock becomes Beechwood nity toward a more sustainable Ontario government’s invest- service. steps I have outlined above, Avenue as it wends its way future. Among our goals is to ment in healthcare, contact my • Another step we are tak- and I look forward to sug- westward, and Beechwood is help residents achieve a more constituency office at 613-744- ing is to invest $8 million in gestions and ideas from the the main shopping and busi- environmentally friendly life- 4484. funding to make Ottawa more senior’s community now and at ness district along the southern style. accessible. The infrastructure our Seniors Summit. edge of New Edinburgh. The addition of bicycle lanes For bicycling to be safe and on Hemlock would support efficient in our community, these goals and is enthusiasti- bicycle lanes on main thor- cally support by our commit- oughfares such as Hemlock tee. are essential. The designated Yours truly, area is an excellent choice for Sarah Anson-Cartwright the bicycle lanes, given the Chair, New Edinburgh absence of businesses and the Committee on the lack of demand for parking. In Environment (NecoE), a com- addition, one can expect that mittee of New Edinburgh bicycle lanes will encourage Community Alliance (NECA) Page 8 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 the website for menu details tion is not without some regrets insurance which extends for and pick-up times (www.epi- for Chris, as he had worked only one year. Beyond that After the Fire... curia.ca) and place your order extremely hard to upgrade his point, they will have to consid- Continued from page 1 ever action it can to support by e-mail to kitchen@epicuria. Beechwood shop and to build er other options, though we’re the continuing progress of this ca or phone (613-745-7356). up his business through reno- happy to say that they appear Gone and When Are They vitally important project in our Orders should be placed by vations to the premises, con- to be committed to remaining Coming Back?! community, so keep an eye noon on the day before pick- tinuous product diversifica- in the general area. Perhaps the most important on the website (www.newedin- up, and paid for in advance by tion in both sweet and savoury While Marc had initially set question on the minds of area burgh.ca) to get the latest news credit card. lines, and even extended hours up a limited phone ordering residents is the future of the and to find out when help is to accommodate busy sched- service following the fire, in merchants displaced by the Interior Design Help needed. ules. And let’s face it: mov- the end the logistics proved fire. The good news is that as Wanted! New Mackay Street Food As anyone passing by the site ing is never a pleasure, how- too complicated, so for the things now stand, the majority ever attractive the destination! moment, the service has been are hoping to return as soon Market? can readily see, Epicuria’s One of the most intriguing former premises have been On the upside, however, the suspended. However, clients as the restoration and rebuild new Mackay Street bakery are still welcome to call the process permits, though in plans on the drawing board as stripped down to the studs and we went to press is the possible will have to be completely is expected to be larger, with familiar Home Hardware num- some cases, they are expected room for an expanded produc- ber at 613-749-5959 between to move into slightly differ- creation of a cluster of our rebuilt in the next few months. favourite food emporia along Tracey is making a virtue of tion area, and the anticipated 9 am and 3 pm on weekdays ent locations. The not-so-good improvements in insulation, to inquire about specific prod- news is that some of these Mackay Street, with Epicuria necessity by considering new in its existing quarters, flanked layouts for both the store and heating and air conditioning ucts, and Marc and his team business operators face a very facilities will be most welcome will follow up by locating the tough struggle due to the con- by Nature’s Buzz, Bread and the kitchen areas, as well as Roses Bakery and Piccolo a major rearrangement of the to Chris and to all his employ- items in question and redirect- tinuing uncertainty about the ees and clients! ing you to another store where timing and exact configura- Grande. (Guess you could call basement area. She would that a perfectly balanced Food welcome the help of an expe- Nature’s Buzz the product is in stock. tion of the new development. It has been (and continues to Indeed, their own ability to Group!) rienced Interior Designer to At the time of writing, Nancy ensure that the rebuild makes Philips of Nature’s Buzz be) a painfully difficult jug- survive an extended hiatus Epicuria: Take Out Meals gling act for Marc and Isabelle without a source of livelihood are Back! the most efficient possible reports that after discussions use of the space, so if you with the landlord, she is opti- as they await more information is worrisome. After more than a month in the on the Beechwood rebuild- It’s increasingly clear that a Carling Avenue kitchen of their have the skills required, or if mistic that the store will be you know someone who does, able to relocate to Mackay ing schedule as a basis for prolonged delay in the rebuild friends at Ishina Distinguished planning their next move, and and restoration would be Indian Cuisine, the Epicuria please contact Tracey directly Street, but is awaiting confir- at [email protected]. mation when redesign plans ensuring the financial security extremely hard on the entire team has recently re-estab- of their young family. We wish Beechwood community, not lished itself in temporary quar- Bread and Roses Bakery for the block are firmed up in the next few weeks. If all goes them the very best, and can only those merchants who face ters at 101D-112 Nelson Street Bread and Roses’ existing only hope that they are able an uncertain future, but also in Sandy Hill, and is now store on Beechwood is expect- well, Nature’s Buzz could be back in operation as part of soon to re-establish their busi- those that survived the fire and offering its full compliment of ed to be demolished, along ness somewhere in our com- whose businesses have suf- catering services. For readers with Hamie’s Diner, to clear a new Mackay Street Food Market by late summer or munity, if not on Beechwood fered in the aftermath due to a addicted to Epicuria’s marvel- the way for the new devel- itself. Marc reports that they greatly reduced influx of regu- lous Take-Out dishes, help is opment. Bakery owner Chris early fall, so its regular cli- entele can breathe a cautious are greatly missing their clients lar clients to the area. NECA on the way. Beginning in late Green is cautiously optimis- during the hiatus, and I think I is committed to taking what- May, owner Tracey Black tic about his impending move sigh of relief. We look forward to the return of Nancy, Eric speak for us all in saying that launched a limited menu of around the corner on to Mackay the feeling is mutual! Take Out options for pick up Street, (into the former home and Chelsea to keep us sup- at the Nelson Street kitchen, of Upward Dog Yoga), par- plied with our organic veggies, Lawn Mower Need including soups, quiches, a few ticularly given the prospect of fruit, meats, dairy products and Sharpening? main courses, two salads, sev- sharing that block with other other healthy provisions. If you happen to be among eral frozen meals and a num- complementary food suppli- Piccolo Grande the many households that relied on Beechwood Home ber of Epicuria’s signature dips ers. We gather that Piccolo Grande and spreads. You can check out Clearly, however, the reloca- Hardware to get your lawn operators Muhamed and mower, garden shears or other Kauser Yusufali are also eager tools sharpened in the course to be back in action in their of the summer, you can deal Mackay Street store as soon as directly with Marc’s regular possible. Piccolo Grande has sharpening service which will been a fixture in this location come right to your door and for nearly two decades, and do the job on site while you given the seasonal nature of wait. JC’s Mobile Sharpening its business, with Gelato-on- Service can be reached at 613- the-Patio season fast approach- 234-6604. There is a mini- ing, the Yusufalis are fervently mum charge of $20, so if your hoping that the restoration of mower alone falls below that their premises can be complet- threshold, you may be able to ed before the end of summer. throw in another blunt or rusty Beechwood Home Hardware instrument that needs atten- Beechwood Home Hardware is tion. greatly missed in the commu- Time Sharpening nity, particularly as we launch The many readers who have into our summer routines in expressed concern about the garden, and begin to tackle Ashkan Zandi, the owner the home repairs and renova- of Time Sharpening, will be tions we have successfully put delighted to know that Ashkan off through the winter months. has found a new location at While Marc and Isabelle are 347 St. Laurent Blvd. in the eager to return to Beechwood Rockcliffe Crossing (directly to reconnect with their many beside the Drivers and Vehicles loyal clients and to resume Licensing Bureau), and if all normal operations, they remain goes as planned, he expects concerned about the timing to be up and running again of the redevelopment, which by early June. At the time of they fear may exceed the limit our conversation, Ashkan had of their business interruption not yet decided on a name for June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 9 his new store, but one way or that her many friends and loyal Briefs column. homeless by the fire. The Pub had in fact dropped its inves- another, he will soon be back clients in the community will Hamie’s Diner fundraiser raised over $20,000, tigation, leaving the follow up in the business of jewellery find their way to her new loca- Lester’s longtime neighbour and there have since been fur- in the hands of Ottawa Fire and watch repair, and looks tion, not far up the street at 71 Hamie Saikeley of Hamie’s ther generous donations from Services. Thanks to Madeleine forward to reconnecting with Beechwood. Diner is still bravely carrying BMO Bank of Montreal, Meilleur’s enterprising assis- his many regular clients. Lester Clark: On the Move on his business despite the dra- the New Edinburgh-based tant Therèse, we discovered As most readers know, at Again matic change in the commer- IODE Laurentian Chapter, that the Ontario Fire Marshall’s the time of the fire Ashkan As the majority of his many cial landscape since the fire. the Clocktower Brew Pub, withdrawal from the case was lost an invaluable collection friends and clients now know He is distressed by the many numerous individual residents a result of the fact that the fire of specialized tools, parts and (to their sorrow!), our leg- uncertainties which continue of the area, and most recent- was witnessed, combined with watches, accumulated over the endary neighbourhood barber to cloud the picture, and in par- ly, our re-elected Member of the fact that the area was a total many years of his career. He is Lester Clark has made the ticular, the timing of the two Parliament Mauril Bélanger, burn and that arson was not only slowly rebuilding that col- fateful decision to retire after major construction projects whose successful weight loss suspected. lection as he launches his new 32 years in the business on on Mackay and Beechwood. crusade (which peeled off a Ottawa Fire Services Chief business. If you happen to have Beechwood, and will not be While Hamie’s premises, along creditable 22 pounds in the Steve Armstrong reports that an unused watch you are will- returning to the fold when the with Bread and Roses Bakery, course of the election cam- there have been many inqui- ing to part with, Ashkan would new development is up and have been slated for demoli- paign) raised a total of roughly ries about the cause of the be most grateful to receive it running. It goes without say- tion to make way for the new $8,500 for victims of the fire. fire from our community, (no to add to his depleted supply ing that Lester will be greatly development on Beechwood, A Disbursement Committee doubt from a number of our of parts. You can reach him at missed in our community where at the time of our interview, representing groups and busi- interested readers), but that 613-862-8463 or by email at he was a cheerful and generous no firm arrangements had yet nesses throughout the area, and in the end, his investigators [email protected] or friend to all, but he leaves as been reached on the timing and co-ordinated by the Crichton were unable to pinpoint the [email protected]. his legacy his trademark bench terms of his departure. Cultural Community Centre, exact cause of the fire because Better still, drop by the store which he donated for auction In the meantime, Hamie con- has been working steadily to of the wholesale destruction in the Rockcliffe Crossing and in support of the Beechwood fesses to being a little discour- allocate the funds to meet the of the premises. What does wish him well in his new loca- tenants left homeless by the aged by a recent decline in his immediate needs of the tenants appear to be clear is that the tion! Best of luck Ashkan: we’re fire, and which fetched a hand- business, and in particular, the affected by the fire. It will be fire was accidental, and as we sorry not to have you back on some price from winning bid- disappearance of a number of providing ongoing assistance all now know, started in the Beechwood, but delighted that der Frank Tonon of the New his formerly regular clients, in the coming weeks as the basement of Beechwood Home you’ll still be close by. Edinburgh Pharmacy. despite an initial outpouring of individuals and families gradu- Hardware. UPS Store The good news is that Lester support at the time of the Pub ally get re-established in new accommodation, and are able Stay Informed and Buy We are also happy to report and his wife Shabnam look fundraiser. As for his future Local! that UPS Store operator Evan forward to an exciting adven- post-Beechwood, Hamie has to take stock of their continu- Lee is making plans to return ture beginning this Fall, when no immediate plans to retire ing requirements. Many thanks During the NEN’s publica- to Beechwood as soon as the they hope to set out on a mis- (not an option with two kids to all those who have offered tion hiatus in the course of the restoration of his premises is sion with the Baha’i Church still at university and a soar- assistance since the fire, and summer, we will continue to completed. At this point, the in either New Delhi, India ing cost of living!), but he has to those participating on the post updated news on develop- timetable for completion of the or Haifa, Israel. Some read- made a firm decision not to Committee who are doing their ments on Beechwood on the job remains uncertain, but as ers may remember Lester’s launch another business of his best to ensure that the donated community website at www. you can see when you pass splendid first hand accounts to own. funds are put to good use help- newedinburgh.ca, so please by the building, the interior the NEN of his last excursion ing the tenants to rebuild their stay informed about the proj- Cooperators Insurance lives. has been completely gutted in working at the Baha’i Temple Despite numerous attempts, ect, find out when and how the UPS area, and the rebuild- in New Delhi several years we have not been able to Cause of the Fire you can help, and above all, ing process may take some ago, and we are hopeful that he speak with Mike Pytura of Following a fruitless attempt keep shopping on Beechwood time. In the interim, Evan is may once again be persuaded Cooperators Insurance to deter- to contact the Office of the throughout the construction still available to do printing to report on his travels later this mine his plans following the Ontario Fire Marshall to phase to support the businesses and shipping jobs, and inter- year. Wherever you go, Lester, restoration on Mackay Street, inquire about a final report on that remain. They are the heart ested clients are welcome our thoughts and thanks will be but understand that clients the cause of the fire, we discov- of our community: let’s do all to contact him by email at with you, and we wish you all are able to reach him through ered that the provincial body that we can to keep it beating! [email protected]. For the happiness you deserve in the Cooperators Office at 354 the next six months, mail box your retirement. Montreal Road (Montreal and and UPS deliveries destined Needless to say, Lester’s St. Laurent), 613-744-7190. for the Beechwood store are departure did nothing to curtail being re-routed to the nearby the steady growth of his cli- The Tenants: UPS Store at 532 Montreal ents’ hair, and to the relief of As most readers know, on Road (613-747-9353). many, his former assistant bar- Saturday, March 26, just ber Kelly Riley swiftly stepped days after the fire, Paul and Parker Cleaners Tracey Williams of the New Another familiar face that has in to take over the business in a new location at 296 St. Edinburgh Pub kicked off been sorely missed since the a spectacularly successful Beechwood fire is Huong Patrick Street. A full report on Kelly’s Barber Shop is pro- fundraising effort to help out Lam of Parker Cleaners and the tenants displaced or left Alterations. Her many regular vided in the regular Business customers will be happy to learn that Huong is starting afresh not far up the street at Brown’s Cleaners at 71 Beechwood (613-748-5016) where she has resumed her work at the sewing machine, and is available from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on weekdays. Faithful client Sarah Baxter reports that “it has obviously been a very difficult time for (Huong), having to start over after growing her business for the last 20 years, but she still greeted me…with her usual kindness, efficiency, profes- sionalism and smile.” We wish Huong well, and have no doubt Page 10 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 on footprint values appears of vehicle or appliance, sealing little importance in the graph. up air leaks or adding insula- A Community-Based Approach Low, medium and high results tion, eating food that is local, Carbon Footprint Results Show Which Reductions Matter are scattered quite randomly organic, or vegetarian, or sim- between the six neighbour- ply by wasting less. Six households in New Edinburgh participated in 2010 in a carbon footprint study funded by hoods that we had chosen as Figure 2 - Zerofootprint Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. They were part of a group of 50 households from representatives of very differ- Results (total emissions the neighbourhoods of , Manor Park/Cardinal Glen, New Edinburgh, , ent residential densities, plan- excluding work): Distribution Vanier/Lowertown, and Alta Vista. With the assistance of local community environmental groups, ning styles, access to ameni- of footprint component averag- such as the New Edinburgh Committee on the Environment, and architectural firm Jane Thompson ties, housing types and income es – comparison between 2009 Architect, these families have calculated their environmental footprints, attended forums, and levels. and 2010 footprint values received e-mail tips on ways to live more sustainably. A very positive conclusion For both the high and low The following article describes some of the things we have learned so far from these families. can be drawn from these obser- emission groups among the If you are interested in discovering how your own household compares, go to the City of Ottawa vations. Our individual impact study participants, heating website’s Zerofootprint calculator and spend half an hour to calculate your personal carbon foot- is not determined to any great is the single biggest source print number. extent by where we live or the of carbon emissions at 25% By Jane Thompson individual households? representative of the majority type of house we live in, as - 30% of the household total Household activity contrib- The chart below compares of us who produce either much much as by how we choose or 1.4 - 4.6 tonnes per per- utes a large proportion of the the footprint results of all more or much less. Somewhat to live – by actions we can son. Heating emissions are total annual carbon emissions the participating households, surprisingly, the role of dif- all take such as driving less dependent on the amount of produced in Canada, estimat- colour coded by neighbour- ferent neighbourhood types or choosing a more efficient space to be heated per person, ed at 46%. Household carbon hood, with New Edinburgh footprint is a measure of the values outlined in black. How greenhouse gas emissions pro- did the New Edinburgh house- duced from home heating and holds fare? Overall very well, cooling, electricity, water use, with a neighbourhood aver- local and overseas transporta- age in the mid-range, despite tion, waste, and food. In this having the highest individual study, carbon footprints results value recorded. are being used to help answer Figure 1 - Zerofootprint questions such as: Results: Range of values among • How do footprint values study participants (including vary between households, all components) and between different neigh- There are a number of other bourhoods, housing types and observations we can make from demographic groups? this chart. Most obvious is the • What are the individual huge variety of carbon emis- household components that sions that exist between differ- most affect total carbon foot- ent households, with individual print values, and what can we values ranging from about 3 do to reduce these? tonnes to 30 tonnes! The con- • How effective is a communi- cept of an average Canadian ty-based approach in reducing producing 10-12 tonnes of car- the environmental footprints of bon annually is not necessarily

Figure 1. June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 11

Stay Safe This Summer By Constable Ryan Pierce The warm weather is a great residences during these hours. opportunity to get out and The Ottawa Police Service enjoy the outdoors after a (OPS) and City of Ottawa By- long cold winter. It also pres- Law Services Officers pro- ents new opportunities to keep actively patrol local parks to yourself and your community enforce this statute. To report safe. incidents residents should call the City of Ottawa at 3-1-1. Bicycle Safety: Studies have shown that wearing a OPS community police cen- Figure 2. helmet is one of the easi- ter volunteers will be out and about this summer season heating type and equipment prints were analysed from a smaller and the average num- est ways to prevent injuries proactively reminding resi- efficiency, insulation and air number of perspectives to try ber of occupants higher than in while enjoying a bike ride. dents how to keep themselves tightness of our homes, and to determine which household the other neighbourhoods. The In Ontario people less than safe. Don’t be surprised if thermostat settings. One of the factors made the biggest dif- recent trend toward construc- 18 years of age are required you find a ticket-type notice easiest and most economical ference. Many of the expected tion of ever larger homes as by law to wear an approved on your windshield with tips ways to reduce emissions and characteristics from previous average family size decreases helmet when cycling on a on preventing thefts from fuel costs is by sealing up the research had some bearing on runs counter to the goal of roadway or sidewalk. Fines your vehicle. There is no fine drafty spots so common in the the results. People who rated reducing carbon footprints. can be levied against parents and guardians who knowingly to pay, but acting on the sug- older houses found in these themselves as having a poor We appreciate the efforts allow their children to cycle gestions could save you time neighbourhoods. It also makes knowledge of environmental these families have made, and without a helmet however the and money. our homes much more com- issues had slightly higher foot- hope they will serve as inspi- physical injuries that can be Have a safe and happy sum- fortable to live in. prints than those who were ration for all of us to think sustained as a result of even mer and as always if you would Vehicle emissions are the more knowledgeable. Higher more carefully about how our a minor collision or fall are like to discuss any police next biggest factor for both income neighbourhoods also own household actions affect much greater. Set an example related issues in your neigh- groups at just under 25% of the had slightly higher footprints, the environment. If anyone and, like a seatbelt in a car, borhood or have an upcoming total. When air travel is added, and less dense neighbourhoods is interested in learning more wear a helmet every time you event that you believe would transportation emissions are tended towards marginally about the study, or interested in go cycling. benefit from our involvement responsible for about one third higher footprints. Single family making changes to their house- please contact me. of the total. The difference homes were on average some- hold but are unsure where to Parks and Noise: Did you between the average emissions what more energy intensive start, please feel free to contact know that City of Ottawa Constable/Agent Ryan Pierce for transportation of the low than row houses or apartments. me for further information on parks have operating hours? Rockcliffe Community Police group at 1.6 tonnes, versus Newer homes performed bet- resources available. Most City parks are closed Center 5.6 tonnes for the high group, ter than older, except that the to the public daily between 360 Springfield Road Jane Thompson Architect demonstrates how much scope homes in this study built from 11pm and 5am. This By-Law 613-236-1222 ext. 8520 404 MacKay Street Ottawa, there is to reduce in this area. 1940 to 1979 were worse than attempts to prevent people 613-236-1222 ext. 5915 ON K1M 2C4 Walking, biking, or taking pub- mid or pre-war housing. One from congregating and causing (CPC Direct Line) 613-747-8104 lic transportation whenever we person households on average a disturbance for neighboring www.ottawapolice.ca can, choosing a fuel efficient had higher individual footprints [email protected] car, carpooling, or combining than larger families. However, trips can all make a very large each of these differences were difference. Air travel is a par- quite minor, in the range of ticularly carbon intensive way 10%-25%. to get around, so opting to take The most consistent factor the train or car, or to stay closer was house area per occupant. to home makes sense when- This makes sense when you ever we have a choice. consider that a bigger home For the households with has more air to heat and cool, higher footprints, electricity more space to illuminate, more and food are of about equal room to fill with stuff, often impact, with waste making up more yard to water and dis- the smallest component of car- tance to travel between houses, bon footprint. For the low car- and typically more household bon footprint households, food income to spend on driving, takes on a much greater sig- flights, and purchase of elec- nificance since the other com- tronic devices. This relation- ponents are already so low. ship helps to explain the low As part of the work of the footprints seen in Alta Vista study, the sample of 50 foot- where homes are generally Page 12 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 BURGH BUSINESS BRIEFS - By Jane Heintzman - Bryson Farms industrial kitchen equipped scratch, Brysons’ offers assur- Bryson Farms’ co-owner Stuart for processing and freezing ances that not only are its Collins is clearly committed to its fresh organic vegetables, ingredients predominantly the view that the secret to suc- including its mouth-watering local, certified organic and cess in building a successful sweet corn, broccoli and cau- farm fresh, but also their prod- enterprise lies in a continuous liflower, as well as batches of ucts contain no added salt, and process of upgrading, innova- mixed veggies. The Farm also are low fat, and virtually cho- tion and diversification. Since boasts its own new line of pre- lesterol free. And if you don’t it emerged as the Ottawa area’s pared foods, freshly made from yet happen to be on Brysons’ premier organic grower over a its certified organic produce, Home Delivery network which Photo: Louise Imbeault decade ago, Bryson has been and including such tempting can deliver these products to The Mood Moss team: (left to right) Buffy Main, Eric steadily diversifying its vast options as roasted organic veg- your door, they’re now avail- Cardinal (owner), Renée Richer and Tammy Albert. repertoire of heirloom organic etable stew, vegetarian shep- able at several retail outlets, vegetables, and expanding its test the model of an all sea- the Parkdale Market, and herd’s pie, savoury squash pie, including Metro at son indoor/outdoor market for be sure to visit the Brysons’ 754 , Thyme and local producers. team while you’re at it. Stuart Again Creative Catering at The Grand Opening of the reports that the vendors will be 1255 Wellington Street, The Field House took place on May offering free samples of their Piggy Market at 400 Winston 7 and Brysons is now ensconced wares, so a casual visit could Avenue (just off Richmond there with its partners offering well morph into a well-bal- Road in Westboro) and the a cornucopia of local products anced meal! The Field House Chelsea Smokehouse. (Check ranging from its own organic will be open from 8:00 am to out the Bryson’s website at veggies and prepared foods, to 5:00 pm Thursday through www.brysonfarms.com for beef, lamb, elk, wild boar, red Sunday until Thanksgiving, more details about the prod- deer, mushrooms, goat and cow and thereafter, the schedule for ucts or to find out about home cheeses, maple syrup, honey, the winter months remains to delivery service). apples, jams, eggs, berries (in be decided. The breaking news from season) and ice cream. Many Mood Moss Flowers Bryson is the recent opening of Brysons’ co-participants of the Parkdale Field House, Since its opening at 186 will be familiar names to our Beechwood in August, 2004, slated to become Ottawa’s first readers who have worked hard year round indoor/outdoor Mood Moss Flowers has estab- to cultivate a habit of buying lished itself as a leading florist; market, and indeed the first local. These include Beking’s operation of its kind anywhere not only in our community Bryson Farms: (left to right) co-owner Stuart Collins, Poultry Farm; Champignons Le and environs, but throughout in Ontario and Quebec. After Coprin; Halls Apple Market; Mayor Jim Watson and the Bryson crew on the opening day the old Parkdale Market had the Ottawa/Gatineau area, with of the Parkdale Field House. Halsall’s Honey; Fromagerie clients ranging from Kanata undergone a major facelift and Les Folies Bergères and overhaul last year, the City and in the west, to broad network of residential, Pascale’s Ice Cream. Manotick in the south and vegetable soup and curried of Ottawa awarded 10 Savour If you’re intrigued by the commercial and institutional roasted winter squash soup. Ottawa-verified local produc- Orleans in the east. Owner/ clients in the National Capital idea of a one-stop shop where operator Eric Cardinal was As Canada’s largest producer ers, chosen from a much larger you can stock up with local- region. Its produce remains a of certified organic heirloom pool in a competitive bidding initially uncertain about his staple of gourmet restaurants ly-produced supplies without location at the outer edge of tomatoes, it’s not surprising process, the right to operate having to endure the rigours and upscale catering opera- that Bryson’s has also recently in the new Field House for Beechwood Village, but after tions all over Ottawa, and the of a giant supermarket, check briefly exploring the possibil- added such delicacies as heir- the 2011/2012 season, and to out the new Field House at abundantly-stocked Brysons’ loom tomato marinara sauce engage in a pilot project to ity of a move closer to the stall has for many years been and heirloom tomato tarts to it a pillar of the Parkdale Market menu of prepared foods. (at Parkdale and Wellington) If you’re wary of prepared every summer. foods as a less healthy alter- Brysons’ most recent project native to meals made from has been the creation of a new June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 13 core, astutely arrived at the Edinburgh and the surrounding 81 John Street, local landscape conclusion that his current communities that she was open artist Gordon Harrison and spot at Beechwood and Marier for business. When we spoke his partner Phil Émond have is in fact uniquely well posi- in late April, she was happy a brand new project that may tioned to serve not only New to report that a steady flow well be of interest to readers in Edinburgh, but also Rockcliffe of long-time clients had found search of a sylvan (but not too Park, Lindenlea, Manor Park their way to her new digs for rugged) retreat in the course of and Vanier. So, happily for us a spring trim (in some cases the summer. Gordon and Phil all, Mood Moss is staying put, long overdue), and she hopes recently sold their house on and Eric has just renewed his to be able to keep Lester’s mul- Crichton Street and built a glo- lease to 2016. titude of regulars well served rious all-season home on Lac- Among the secrets to Mood from this location until she des-Îles in the municipality Moss’ success in a highly is able to move back to the of Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac- competitive business is their Beechwood area. While her Masson in the Laurentians, 7 days-a-week delivery ser- Photo: Louise Imbeault goal is to return to our commu- where they have just launched vice throughout the Ottawa/ Kelly with her 200th customer, Pierre Sénécal, who came in nity, because of the compara- a Bed & Breakfast operation. Gatineau region, with three for a trim before flying to Las Vegas on vacation. tively high cost of space rental Pine Point Lake House, as its daily delivery runs from in our area, she may have to name implies, is surrounded by Monday through Friday, and special occasion has faded into Shop at 296 St. Patrick Street postpone the move until her mature pines, and boasts spec- two on Saturdays and Sundays. memory. (between Dalhousie and financial resources permit. tacular views of the lake and Their services range from the As the summer approaches, Cumberland) when she opened If you’re among the shaggy its many islands. The house creation of glorious hand-tied with it comes the season of gar- her doors in mid-April. As most hordes left in limbo by the is beautifully designed and bouquets to formal table set- dening and garden tours, and readers know, Kelly had been closure of Lester’s following comfortably furnished, offer- tings, funeral tributes, outdoor Mood Moss is doing its part by working for several years with the fire, give Kelly a call for an ing two large suites for guests, planter arrangements, and—of acting as a Ticket Seller for two our beloved community bar- appointment at 613-745-9623 each with its own sitting room course—flowers for weddings such events. The Annual IODE ber Lester Clark and his wife or drop by the store at 296 St. and large private bathroom. and other special events. In House and Garden Tour, Shabnam at Lester’s Barber Patrick Street. It’s about a 15 The first suite, Rhapsodie des addition to their countless resi- this year sponsored by New Shop on Beechwood until minute walk from the Burgh, Pins, includes a king size bed dential clients, over the years, Edinburgh’s local Laurentian the fateful fire in mid-March. or if you have wheels, there is and private patio, while the Eric and his team have kept Chapter of the IODE in collab- (Coincidentally, Kelly’s earlier on street parking and two park- second, Concerto de Bouleau, numerous local businesses sup- oration with NECA, will take career included a stint in a bar- ing lots nearby. has two twin beds and a beau- plied with fresh floral arrange- place on Saturday, June 11 ber shop in Timmins—Lester’s Best of luck Kelly: carrying tiful wood-burning fireplace. A ments. In recent years, Mood here in the Burgh. On June 25 home town!) on Lester’s legacy of 32 years healthy breakfast is provided Moss has been among the dec- and 26, the Ottawa Botanical When it became clear that in the business is no small job, each morning, served by the orators selected for the Homes Garden Society will hold a Lester had decided to retire and we hope to see you back fireplace, in your room or on for the Holidays benefit event Country Garden Tour and from the barbering profession near his old stomping ground the veranda where you can for the Hospice at Maycourt. Car Rally, when you can visit rather than re-establish his on Beechwood as soon as pos- bask in the tranquil lakeside Assisting Eric in the prepara- twelve beautiful country gar- shop once the rebuilding pro- sible! setting. In the evening, if you tion of Mood Moss’ signature dens located west of Ottawa in cess on Beechwood was com- Pine Point Lake House: Bed aren’t inclined to explore one bouquets and floral arrange- Kanata, Dunrobin, Woodlawn, pleted, Kelly moved swiftly to & Breakfast and Studio of the many gourmet restau- ments are Renée Richer, a Arnprior, White Lake, set up her temporary quarters In addition to the Gallery at rants in surrounding communi- veteran of five years at the Pakenham, and Almonte. on St. Patrick, and to spread 495 Sussex Drive and charm- ties such as Saint Sauveur (a Beechwood store, and more Tickets to both events will the word to clients in New ing New Edinburgh Studio at Continued on page 14 recent arrivals Buffy Main and be available at Mood Moss at Tammy Albert, all graduate 186 Beechwood, so if you’re florists with the skills to turn interested, be sure to drop by a bulky armful of blooms and the store and perhaps indulge greenery into works of art. As in a fresh bouquet of cut flow- the recipient of more than my ers while you’re at it. share of Mood Moss’ freshly Kelly’s Barber Shop: cut, colourful bouquets over Lester’s Legacy the years, I can attest not only to their great beauty but also to As luck would have it, Mood their amazing staying power, Moss owner Eric Cardinal often continuing to flourish was the very first client to long after the birthday or other visit Kelly Riley’s new Barber

Massage Therapy & Reflexology Page 14 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 Continued from page 13 developed a special attach- of children are now equipped her efficiency skills to help ment to the dramatic landscape with sun hats for outdoor sum- our friends, family and local 25 minute drive), Ste. Adèle or which was his first inspiration mer activities, these provide no schools, and wisely decided to even Mont Tremblant (about a for the Canadian landscape protection from the damaging turn this talent into a commer- 45 minute drive), Gordon and painting that became his voca- UV rays reflected from water, cial venture when she launched Phil will provide you with a tion. His works are very much sand or concrete. And who Get It Together in early 2011. tasty dinner at home where you in evidence on the walls of the among us can’t recall being Readers scarcely need can enjoy a quiet drink on the new B&B, and not surprisingly, nearly blinded by a long canoe reminding that the average wharf or veranda at sunset. he has established a Studio at ride or sail on a brilliantly household is regularly saddled Active types will have plenty Pine Point Lake House, offer- sunny day? with a To Do List as long as to do this summer, as there ing guests the opportunity of The moral of this cautionary the arm of an NBA basketball are trails nearby for hiking or a coaching session in the art tale is clear: children should player, and that the time, ener- jogging, and swimming in the of landscape painting, guid- be wearing sunglasses for gy and resources to tackle this lake from a private dock just a ing them through all the steps outdoor activities as the sun list are often in short supply. few steps away from the house. of capturing a scene on can- strengthens during the summer Here’s where Alison comes in. (Less active types can enjoy a vas from start to finish. (And months. While weary parents Her “Home Solutions” range quiet read by the fireplace or a by the way, he provides all may sigh at the addition of yet from de-cluttering and gen- relaxation massage!) the painting supplies so you another addition to the daily eral organization (the dreaded needn’t come equipped!) virtually unheard of. summer protocol of hats, sun- basement and garage includ- If you’re intrigued by the But here is an important screen and light clothing, the ed!) to down sizing; relocation possibility of a luxury getaway reminder from the doctors at Beechwood Optometry team (including the often difficult this summer, you can contact Beechwood Optometry. The is confident that children can move from a home to a retire- Gordon and Phil by email at lens of a child’s eye transmits learn the importance of wear- ment residence); home inven- info@gordonharrisongallery. about 70% more Ultraviolet ing sunglasses, just as they tory for international postings, com or call for reservations at (UV) rays than the adult eye, have adapted to the many other insurance purposes or estate 450-228-2539. putting the retina at much safety measures in their lives settlement; online garage sales; greater risk. In recent years like seat belts and sunscreen. trip planning; flight reserva- Shades for Kids: Some Wise this problem has been com- Besides, in some circles at least, tions; meal planning and deliv- Advice from Beechwood pounded by the depletion of sunglasses are still “cool”! ery; house sitting; recycling Optometry the ozone layer which signifi- Get It Together: Life Style of discarded possessions such As summer sets in, most of us cantly increases the dangers Efficiency as electronics or old furni- are quick to reach for protective of UV exposure. Because We wish a warm welcome to sunglasses to shade us from the children tend to be outdoors new NEN advertiser Alison sun’s glare while driving, play- more than adults, and normally Gurr who recently launched ing an outdoor sport, boating aren’t concerned about squint- Get It Together (www.gottag- A comfortable room with or simply walking outdoors in ing up at the sun in the course etittogether.com), an efficiency a view at Pine Point Lake the heat of the day. We may be of their outdoor play, about consulting business designed House. much less assiduous, however, half the total sun exposure of to help individual households, about providing our children the average person occurs in small businesses, residences Gordon has spent time in the with this form of eye protec- the first 20 years of life. and schools to tackle their Laurentians all his life, and tion, perhaps in part because The long-term effects of sun- organizational and planning beginning in his childhood, when we were kids, this was burned eyes are cumulative, challenges. Alison is uniquely and in many cases irrevers- well qualified for her chosen ible. Common conditions of line of work, having practised older age such as cataracts, for 16 years as a registered pterygium and macular degen- Interior Designer and gone on eration are very often triggered to acquire her certification as by excessive UV exposure in a teacher in Ontario. For some Alison Gurr helps frazzled childhood. While the majority years, she has volunteered residents “Get It Together”. June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 15 ture; bookings for children’s (which happens to be Father’s the operation of the hugely activities, and as the summer Day, so plan on taking Dad popular Stanley Park Rink approaches, the researching of for a night out at the Pub!) As throughout the winter months. kids’ summer camp options. regulars know, the Pub boasts Ottawa New Edinburgh One of her recent jobs began the largest outdoor terrace in Club (ONEC) with the redesign of a particu- the City with seating for 140 One of the special pleasures larly small front hallway which overlooking the park and river, of spring in our community had become a major irritant to so if the weather is fine, you is the return of sail boats and the family in question. Simply can look forward to savouring rowing sculls to the Ottawa by reducing clutter and adding your pint and your lobster in River (the same cannot be said light to the area, Alison was the fresh air. If you’d like to be for muscle boats and seadoos, able to create a sense of order sure of getting your lobster fix but that’s a lament for another and serenity that proved a wel- this year, you can book reser- day!) In late April, the Ottawa come relief to the household, vations online at www.newed- New Edinburgh Club (ONEC) bringing to bear her practised inburghpub.com, and even buy kicked off its summer season eye as an interior designer and a Gift Certificate for Father’s with the launching of docks her repertoire of techniques Day online while you’re at it! and sail boats, along with the for improving efficiency in the Photo: Louise Imbeault Coming up later this summer spring cleaning of its legend- organization of space. Its patio time! The New Edinburgh Pub’s rooftop terrace is the Pub’s annual Charity ary heritage boathouse. provides a lovely overlook of the River Park. Get It Together also offers Golf Tournament, on Sunday, ONEC is one of the old- a range of “Corporate July 24 at the Pine View Golf est sports clubs in Ottawa, Solutions” which include html.) which contains useful in your household or business, Course in Gloucester. All pro- background and efficiency give Alison a call at 613-371- with a long history dating workplace analysis and recom- ceeds of this year’s tournament back nearly 130 years. It was mendations for improved effi- tips on a range of topics from 8553 or drop her a line at will go to New Edinburgh’s Multi-Tasking to Desk Control [email protected]. She initially established as the ciency; office set up; file man- own Crichton Community Ottawa Canoe Club, founded agement; storage solutions; and Kids’ Summer Camps. She can help you simply by put- Council (CCC), a group which is currently working on a fresh ting together a plan for getting in 1883 on the banks of the and de-cluttering and reorga- Paul Williams has generous- Ottawa River, with a floating nization of offices areas and entry addressing a challenge the job done, or if your time is ly supported over the years, which confronts us all, but at a premium, she can tackle boathouse moored at the foot personal work spaces. With her and which for many years has of the Locks. background as a teacher, Alison which rarely, if ever, makes it the whole task herself, leav- contributed much to the lives into the urgent category on our ing you free to deal with other Because of the navigational is also well positioned to help of neighbourhood families hazards posed by large quanti- schools with such challenges To Do Lists: the organization priorities. through the management of our of Photographs, and not only ties of sawdust in the water as classroom design; resource New Edinburgh Pub Stanley Park Fieldhouse; the emanating from the mills at the management; and administra- the digital shots of today, but The annual New Edinburgh Pub organization of wonderful spe- the mountains of prints we all Chaudière Falls, the Club was tive efficiency. Lobsterfest is now among the cial events such as the Spring eventually forced to move fur- Interested readers may want have stuffed into desk drawers established Rites of Summer Plant Sale, the annual New or in dog-eared photo albums. ther downstream to Governor’s to check out Alison’s Blog on Beechwood, and this year Edinburgh Summer Picnic, the Bay below (www.gottagetittogether.com/ If you could use a hand cop- the much anticipated event will Halloween Howl and Winter Get_it_Together/Blog/Blog. ing with a long-delayed task run from June 13 to June 19 Carnival, and last but not least, Continued on page 16 Page 16 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 Continued from Page 15 on the Ottawa River and would Farb’s and Frasers’. where it remained for nearly like to try your hand at rowing, ZaZaZa Pizza 30 years until shortly before ONEC offers 3- weekend Learn Just in case you haven’t had World War I. to Scull courses for beginners, occasion to drop in for a At that point, the club acquired as well as coaching from nov- mouth-watering fresh pizza a water lot further downstream ice to advanced levels. or drive by the restaurant at (in its present location), adja- ONEC Summer Day Camps Putman and Beechwood, you cent to flat land at the end of for Kids may want to make a special the street car line connecting to If you’re looking for a way trip to check our ZaZaZa . Tennis had to pry your children off their Pizza’s new rooftop tribute to just become fashionable and it computers and electronic giz- the Renaissance. Not content was felt that the addition of ten- mos and keep them active in with simply a new sign or other nis courts to the club’s facilities the fresh air, ONEC’s summer more conventional adornment would attract new members. day camps may be of interest. of his business, ZaZaZa owner With the prospect of a brand Ottawa New Edinburgh Club (ONEC) boathouse offers The Club offers 1 to 4 week Ion Aimers commissioned a new boathouse in its sights, the spectacular views down the river to Kettle Island. day camp programs beginning replica (well sort of) of the club then merged with the New July 4, with drop off from legendary statue of David by Edinburgh Canoe Club to form place on the adjacent course were physically divided by the 8:30-9:00 am and pick up at Michelangelo, sculpted in the the Ottawa New Edinburgh on the Ottawa River. road. 4:00 pm. Tennis Camp is early 16th century. Canoe Club (ONECC), but The roaring twenties were Confronted by mounting available to kids from 7-16 owing to the war and spiral- the glory days of the club when financial difficulties, the club years; Sailing from 9-16 years; ling construction costs, it took membership blossomed and was eventually reborn as the and Rowing from 12-19 years. many years to complete the club members racked up one Ottawa New Edinburgh Club Both tennis and sailing camps venerable Queen Anne recre- championship after another. (ONEC) in 1965 when canoe- will run throughout the sum- ational style boathouse which Sadly, however, the impact of ing was replaced by dinghy mer until September 2, while still stands today. The structure the Great Depression, followed sailing. In the five decades rowing will wrap up at the was designed by Ottawa archi- by the Second World War, the since then, tennis and sailing end of July. Check the club’s tect C. P. Meredith and boasted post-war boom in suburban continued to flourish, and in website for details at www. a magnificent ballroom and development and the rise of the the late 1990’s, rowing was onec.ca, or give them a call at a two level deck with spec- private automobile, brought added to the roster as one of 613-746-8540. tacular views down the river much harder times to the club. the club’s core activities. to Kettle Island. The official When the Rockcliffe Parkway If you aren’t familiar with Burgh Business Bits inauguration of the boathouse was constructed in the 1950’s, ONEC’s tennis facilities, the took place in 1923 and coin- the tennis courts had to be club has 7 clay courts and 4 Beckta Alumni Gather for cided with the Canadian Canoe moved to their present loca- hard courts, beautifully situ- Gourmet Reunion Two of our leading local chefs, Championships which took tion, so the club’s facilities ated in an area off the Parkway Photo: Louise Imbeault completely encircled by trees Michael Farber of Farb’s Kitchen and Wine Bar and Have you seen the new and shrubs, and offers lessons adornment on top of ZaZaZa to both members and non- Ross Fraser of Fraser Café, were among the culinary lumi- Pizza? Its a classic. (Logo in members from beginner to the pizza box was added by naries who gathered in early advanced level. Its sailing fleet th photographer.) includes 7 CL 16s, 12 Lasers May for the 8 Anniversary and 14 Picos, and Learn-to- celebration of Beckta Dining Local sculptor and artist Sail lessons are available for and Wine. Like the four other Randall Chinkiwsky has pro- both youth and adult members, talented young chefs who duced a latter day David (aka with exciting CL16 and Laser participated in the reunion of Ion, according to Manager races held regularly throughout Beckta alumni, both Michael Caitlin Mark and her team at the summer. If you’ve admired and Ross had apprenticed with ZaZaZa’s!), which now stands those graceful sculling crews the legendary Stephen Beckta atop the restaurant proudly earlier in their careers, and bearing a pizza and bedecked were delighted to return for with Ion’s trademark headband. the celebration, and to con- You probably recall that the tribute a signature dish to the original David is not wearing evening’s glorious and diverse a great deal, well in fact not a gourmet spread. Beckta’s has stitch, but Randall has cleverly been among the few “resto- finessed his roof top version by incubators” in the area, serving discreetly covering the statue’s as a training ground for many private parts with a pizza box of the fine young chefs who (gives a whole new meaning have emerged on the Ottawa to the Reuse component of the culinary circuit in recent years, three R’s!!) not least New Edinburgh’s own June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 17 Suspense and Laughter in the New Edinburgh Players’ Spring Production By Barbara Benoit There are, in fact, two busy- an overwhelmed young consta- Once again, Director Ingrid bodies – one a corpse that keeps ble, Detective Superintendent McCarthy had Burgh audi- mysteriously disappearing, the Baxter, who is suffering from a ences on the edge of their other the nosy and garrulous violent head cold, has a trying chairs, roaring with laughter as cleaning lady, Mrs. Piper, who time gleaning the facts from they picked through the morass first discovers it. The setting is the tsunami of chatty verbosity of motives trying to figure out Mr. Marshall’s high-rise office directed at him by Mrs. Piper. whodunit in the wildly come- suite. All the other characters – The cleaning lady recognizes dic murder mystery, Busybody his wife and staff -- have cause Baxter as a childhood acquain- by Jack Popplewell. to detest the boss. Fetched by tance of the same humble ori- gins as herself, and considers herself the far more capable investigator. There were strong perfor- From left to right: Linda Barber, Kevin Gehrels and mances by all the members of Anthony Pearson. the well-balanced cast, but the real scene stealer was Linda Ingrid, who as director and Women’s Shelter & The Bale; Barber as Mrs. Piper. Linda producer for over 30 years Serenity Renewal for Families, has had many starring roles has delivered so much first- Citizen Advocacy; United with the NE Players, but sel- rate community entertainment Church Women and the Burgh dom one that drew so effec- and has leveraged her cre- Carving Club. tively on her impeccable sense ative skills to support so many This year, two special benefit of comic timing. Kudos also worthwhile community causes. performances were added for goes to the design team that Four of the performances were the Ottawa Humane Society made this such a handsome designated to raise funds for: and the Crichton Cultural production. MacKay United Church; St. Community Centre. But hats off especially to Bart’s for Harmony House Kudos!

and decided to continue our In Our Midst discussion over coffee while reviewing the photos taken of the event. That day I discov- From left to right: Linda Barber, as Mrs. Piper, and Sonja ered a gifted photographer and Lishchynski. made a new friend. Louise Imbeault I am proud to announce that For this last installment before It was the morning after Patricia Riveroll has gracious- we take a well deserved break the dreaded fire, on March ly accepted to volunteer for the over the summer months I 17, a sad day indeed, when New Edinburgh News starting thought it might be fitting to I first met Patricia Riveroll with her first assignment photo take a moment to thank you – Photographer. Still under the of the Annual Plant Sale in this - the readers - for your support, shock and disbelief that our edition. So please join me in comments and story ideas over local landscape was changed welcoming her to the growing the past months. It is because forever, the piles of debris NEN family. We look forward of your cooperation, trust and stacked up like an ominous to seeing many more photo availability that I am able to reminder of the cruel reality contributions and to visiting interview people from our we all faced, a photographer her soon to be produced Photo community and in turn present approached me to capture the Gallery website. you with a glimpse of the gems same scene. We exchanged a that live among us. Sincerely, greeting, shared our feelings Happy Summer Y’all! I encourage you to continue bringing forward your sugges- tions. Don’t be shy, this is your newspaper and each us has a unique story worthy of mention. Please email them to: [email protected].

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neighbourhood newedinburgh.ca Photo: Louise Imbeault Patricia Riveroll - welcome to the NEN team of volunteers. Page 18 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 Help Lesotho: Where Global and Local Meet By Jane Heintzman to Stephen Lewis, Bill Clinton, tion, gender equity education, been personally struck by the problem of grinding poverty, New Edinburgh, as we regu- Ed Broadbent, Michael Potter, and leadership development, as life-changing impact that this the population of Lesotho has larly remind our readers, is an Mary Ann Turnbull, Don well as providing safe havens, form of committed, long-term been ravaged by the HIV/ extraordinary community. Not Carty, Elizabeth May and John and centres for companionship support can make to the future AIDS epidemic, and has the only has it been home to a lita- Manley. The CBC’s Lucy Van and the exchange of ideas. prospects of a young person, third highest rate of the disease ny of distinguished and talent- Oldenbarneveld made a special turning despair into hope and in the world. More than a third ed individuals, from musicians, trip to Lesotho in January of Home Grown in Our helping to foster a renewed of the children are orphaned artists and actors to politicians, this year to witness HL’s amaz- Community sense of self-confidence and (and up to two-thirds in the diplomats, high-ranking public ing programs at work. While HL has long since purpose. poorest rural regions served servants, engineers, inventors, In the seven short years of grown beyond its roots as a At the same time, Rockcliffe by HL); average life expec- historians, writers and high tech its existence, HL has man- one-person show based here in Park Public School was the tancy is less than 40 years, and wizards, it also has a proud his- aged to raise more than $5 New Edinburgh, our commu- first of the Canadian schools over 60% of the population is tory of collective action to sup- million with no government nity has been an integral part twinned with schools in under 24. While the burden port such community causes support; provided assistance of the project since its earli- Lesotho to provide much need- of running small farms and as the epic battle against the annually to more than 9,000 est days. St. Bartholomew’s ed assistance in the form of raising families falls largely Vanier Parkway Extension; the orphans, youth leaders and Anglican Church has been school uniforms, shoes, school on the women of Lesotho, in fight to Keep Crichton Public; grandmothers through its pro- a strong supporter from the supplies and funds for repairs particular the surviving grand- and most recently, the neigh- grams; twinned schools across outset, and over the years its to crumbling infrastructure. mothers who are left to care for bourhood campaign to raise Canada with 15 schools in congregation has support- The list of Canadian schools AIDS orphans and the sick and funds for tenants left home- Lesotho; paid the school fees ed 16 orphaned girls all the that have reached out through dying, there remains a serious less by the devastating fire on of over 2,000 high school stu- way through high school with HL’s twinning and support gender imbalance in Basotho Beechwood. dents; arranged AIDS testing funds for education, housing programs now numbers 92 culture which puts women at So it is perhaps not surprising for 9,000 children, youth and and other basic needs. Various schools nation-wide, including risk and undermines their abil- that New Edinburgh should be teachers; clothed thousands members of HL’s volunteer several more from our area ity to create a more hopeful the birthplace of an outstand- of orphans with school uni- Board of Directors, including such as Elmwood, Ashbury future through economic and ingly successful not-for-profit forms and new shoes; involved Shelagh M’Gonigle, and Rob College and Turnbull School. societal change. international development 400 grandmothers caring for Nelson, are also parishioners In recent years, the students On the positive side of the organization which reaches out orphans in monthly programs; at St. Bartholomew’s who at these participating schools ledger, however, Lesotho is a beyond our borders to one of the hosted 14,000 children and responded with enthusiasm to have raised many thousands comparatively peaceable and poorest countries in the world, youth at annual leadership Peg Herbert’s call for assis- of dollars for their counterpart ethnically homogeneous king- the tiny land-locked kingdom camps; provided 18,000 young tance with this noble project schools in Lesotho through dom, a constitutional democ- of Lesotho in Southern Africa. people with education in AIDS and have stuck with it ever annual bake sales, coin drives, racy which is free of the ethnic, As many readers know, Help awareness and prevention, as since. talent shows, garage sales, ben- tribal and religious conflicts, Lesotho (HL) is the brainchild well as in the issues related to Peg has spoken at MacKay efit concerts, raffles and pretty and political oppression that of Keefer Street resident Peg gender equity which lie at the United Church and at local much every imaginable form bedevil so many of its African Herbert, (profiled numerous root of the AIDS spiral. HL has fundraising events hosted by of grass-roots fundraising. neighbours. The objective times in both local and national distributed 10 metric tons of Alexander Street residents Peg is the first to say that of sustainable economic and media). Since its founding in donated green lentils to starving Philip MacAdam and Jean without the early and ongoing, social change becomes possi- 2004, the charity has grown children and the grandmothers Bellefleur. Many residents of regular support of individual ble to imagine in this relatively at an exponential rate from a who struggle to care for them; our community also sponsor residents and groups in the New stable context, in contrast to modest one-person project into rebuilt and/or repaired primary orphans and/or grandmothers, Edinburgh area, Help Lesotho the trap of “one step forward, a widely acclaimed interna- schools, school halls and com- or donate to the Food Gifts might never have blossomed two steps back” that overshad- tional aid organization with a munity centres; and built two for Grandmothers program into the remarkable force for ows international aid efforts stellar record of accomplish- new support and leadership launched by area residents good that it is today. in so many parts of the world. ment, and the support of a long (“Seotlong”) centres to serve Joanne Nelson and Mary A Peaceable Kingdom So the needs of the country list of luminaries ranging from as hubs for the promotion of Mahoney. As a child spon- To account for the extraor- are clear, and HL is able to Lesotho’s own King Letsie III literacy, HIV/AIDS preven- sor myself since 2007, I have dinarily rapid growth of HL pursue its efforts to respond to and its outstanding record of these needs, operating on solid ground rather than quicksand. 327 ST. LAURENT BOULEVARD • 613-749-9703 • WWW.LESAINTO.COM achievement, it’s helpful to begin by examining the small A Clear Focus African nation on which it has A second important ingredient set its sites. Compounding the in HL’s effectiveness is the fact

Offer expires June 16, 2011. June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 19 pearl bracelets and other jew- roof on a primary school; pro- development as an organi- ellery to raise funds for Help viding blankets, mattresses, zation, stressing that “(Help Lesotho’s programs for young food parcels and solar cook- Lesotho) firmly believes that women. Pearls for Girls (P4G) ers to grandmothers; equipping supporting outstanding local has raised thousands of dollars school children with uniforms leaders and building resilience to enable girls to acquire the and shoes for the long trek and capacity in children, youth skills, knowledge and self-con- to school; paying high school and grandmothers is the most fidence needed to boost their fees to help teens continue their sustainable way to help. (Our) prospects for a brighter future. education and save them from organization is both passion- P4G has now broadened its a future without hope; organiz- ate and careful in its blend of reach into other parts of Canada ing Youth Leadership Camps relief and development, and and the U.S., and continues to and Conferences, or offering has built the reputation, sup- make a significant contribution emergency relief to the most port and substance to move to the lives of young women in vulnerable children, these are forward in this second stage of Lesotho through its partnership all projects which are readily its development. Help Lesotho with HL. understood, easy to relate to, plans to involve more corpora- Local, Sustainable, and make a visible difference tions, foundations, individuals After a transformative Grandmother Day at Help Lesotho’s Accountable: HL’s Program on the ground in Lesotho. And and service groups in its work new Seotlong Centre, Hlotse (which means a place to share Watchwords that simplicity and clarity of going forward. Whether it’s ideas in Sesotho). Finally, a place to work! Perhaps the single most impor- focus would seem to be at the free office space donated tant fact about HL programs least in part the secret of HL’s by Keller Williams Ottawa that its programs are clearly As mentioned earlier, what is that decision-making and incredible success in engaging Realty Ltd on Bronson, a child targeted to five specific areas: began as a one-woman project accountability for these pro- such a large network of ongo- sponsorship or the children’s • Orphans and Vulnerable is now a broadly-based net- grams is strictly local. HL ing support in such a very short cookie sale at Rockcliffe Park Children; work of partnerships involv- now has a country Director in period of time. Public School, each and every • Grandmother Supports ing individuals, community Lesotho, along with 13 Basotho Looking Ahead to Help contribution from our commu- (with a powerful multiplier leaders and organizations in staff and countless volunteers Lesotho’s Phase II nity is appreciated and used to effect that extends to their both Canada and Lesotho who change lives.” engaged in the development In 2011, construction finally many dependents); are committed to supporting Perhaps the greatest single and delivery of its programs. finished on Help Lesotho’s sec- • Leadership Development HL initiatives on a long-term contribution HL has been able Within the established frame- ond and much larger Seotlong and Training for Youth of basis. In Canada, supporters to make in its brief career is to work of target areas referred Centre to expand the reach both sexes, but with special include a growing number of inspire hope in a population to earlier, HL projects, which and scope of its activities. The emphasis on young women; schools throughout the coun- on the brink of despair. While are typically simple and low organization has made sustain- • Education in HIV/AIDS try; churches; teachers’ organi- the challenges remaining in cost, are defined and champi- ability its goal for the next five and Gender Equity aware- zations (including the Ontario that country are formidable, oned by Basotho community years with a five-year pledge ness and disease prevention, English Catholic Teachers’ with every life HL has touched leaders with the clear objective campaign among its donors, issues which are the key to Association which raised through its programs—and of financial sustainability and and various sustainability breaking the AIDS cycle, and $120,000 to fund a Youth these lives now number in measurable local impact. Help initiatives on the ground in to empowering women to play Centre in Pitseng, Lesotho), the thousands—a glimmer of Lesotho makes a point of buy- Lesotho. a positive role in social and and countless individuals who ing locally to support the local hope has been rekindled and economic change; and have sponsored a child or a economy as opposed to send- Peg Herbert is strongly a future reclaimed. A success • Education and School grandmother, or even volun- ing supplies from Canada. committed to HL’s consis- story indeed, though very far Projects, which includes Child teered their services on the HL’s Annual Report of 2010 tent approach to its work and from over! Sponsorship. ground in Lesotho. contains the unequivocal asser- Interested readers should One of HL’s particularly tion: “HL does not want to be check out HL’s website at strong ongoing partnerships needed.” Its overriding empha- www.helplesotho.ca for details was forged in the Fall of 2007 sis has been, and continues about the many programs HL when Ottawa resident Mary to be, on creating the condi- now operates in each of these Murphy joined forces with a tions for steady and sustainable target areas, and the ways in friend in the pearl business to change, change that is brought which you and/or your organi- found Pearls for Girls (www. about at the grass-roots level in zation can help to improve the pearls4girls.org), an enter- Lesotho, and supported by col- lot of this struggling country. prise which enlists the help lective action at the grass-roots of young volunteers (including level here in Canada. Building Partnerships at the Mary’s two teenaged daugh- Whether it’s repairing a leaky Grassroots Level ters) to create their signature Page 20 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 United States. She was one of Marlene favours traditional ing so deeply,” says Margo. the featured local artists in the oils, pointing out that plein air “The only sound we hear is art show organized by NECA oil painting was made possible bird song, and the bird song Burgh Arts Scene to celebrate the opening of the by the invention of the conve- in some way becomes part of new Fieldhouse in 1998. nient paint tube, on the basis the painting. Sometimes peo- Wendy and Marlene, who of which the whole impres- ple ask if they can look, but is also a Burgh for the most part they Art, Gardens and a resident, met keep very silent and two years ago respectful.” through the life I asked whether they Civic Project drawing group at paint consciously for By Barbara Benoit MainWorks in the a specific market. newly designed garden at the Crichton Cultural No, they all respond Those of us who trudge off Elizabeth Bruyère Hospital. to our office towers on a fine C o m m u n i t y in unison. The joy of Development of the garden as Centre. Marlene painting lies in con- spring day can only envy a green retreat for patients, Wendy Trethewey, Margo trained in Quebec veying your own con- residents, family members and and in the US. centrated inner vision Blackell and Marlene Munroe, hospital staff is the Club’s 50th three professional artists who, She had a studio as accurately as you anniversary project. in France for 11 can: “The interesting over the past year, have been All three artists are portrait- working in each other’s com- years and a gal- subjects are many and ists by profession (and yes, lery and studio each artist chooses, pany, planting their easels in they enjoy painting dogs). the parks and gardens of New in Boca Raton, translates and creates Wendy, who has lived in the Florida for five from her own inspira- Edinburgh and Rockcliffe. Burgh since 1988, has worked A selection of their latest plein years. She has tion.” extensively for the Department had two solo “But the public is air paintings was on exhibi- of National Defense, receiving tion and sale at the Rockcliffe museum exhibi- pretty smart,” adds one commission to produce 20 tions Wendy. “The paint- Retirement Residence on paintings on family life in the Porter’s Island in the last week Margo and ings that I think of military and another to design Wendy have been as my ‘special babies’ of May. The exhibition was the Admiral’s Medal. Several organized in conjunction with friends since are usually the first to of her works are in the col- they graduated sell.” Is the separa- the Ottawa Garden Club. The lection of the Canadian War Club received a percentage of together from tion painful? “There Museum. Portrait commissions Mount Allison are a handful of paint- the proceeds from the art sales have also come to her from to buy plant material for the University’s fine ings that I love so Germany, Australia and the arts program. Painting by plein air artist Marlene Munroe. much I will never put Margo estab- them up for sale,” she lished herself as a professional sionist movement unfolded. admits. artist, teaching and working in Margo alternates between oils What about the future? Toronto. She moved to Ottawa and watercolours, often doing Although for the present they recently, after working briefly a quick watercolour sketch remain focused on landscape, in the Maritimes, where she outdoors (sometimes backed Margo lives in the west end, honed her eye for landscape. up with a couple of photos), and they are thinking of spread- then transferring the scene into ing their wings geographically. Although they paint the same an oil painting in the studio. subject matter, the three artists But also, says Marlene, “I enjoy Wendy, although she favours working on a series and then achieve very different results, pastels for portraits, finds them and their paintings bounce off moving on to a new subject.” too messy outdoors and prefers Before her current landscape each other. In hanging the exhi- to work in watercolours and bition, they made a point of period, she did a long series on acrylic, both media that are refugees. clustering three very individual well adapted to the very quick, takes on the same scene. Partly alert, immediate, concentrated Readers who would like it is a question of design – for style that plein air painting to see more work by these example, a choice of whether demands. three artists can contact them or not to include a passer-by They paint largely in silence. at: [email protected], From left to right: Margo Blackell, Wendy Trethewey, who wanders briefly into view. “The silence is utterly profound [email protected] Marlene Munroe. Partly it is a matter of medium. because we are all concentrat- or [email protected]. June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 21 for going the extra length to mer student, Alex, to do a little 613-746-0303 if you have any organize the day even though programming, help man the questions. they had a big family wed- snack bar, and provide access Fieldhouse Rental ding to attend on the same day. to the washroom facilities. If Anyone interested in renting Thank you to our supplier, you are a high school student The Fieldhouse please contact Nicole and Denis Lemieux’s (16+) and interested in apply- Jill Hardy at 613-746-1323 Garden Center in Hammond, ing for this position, please for more information on our Ontario and all our volunteers. contact [email protected] very reasonable rates. Or, you I would like to thank Helene for further information. can visit www.newedinburgh. Cohen, Deborah Conner, Garage Sale Sept 17 ca for more information on Joseph Cull, Jill Hardy, The New Edinburgh Garage other community events by Roxie and daughter Harmony, Sale will be held September your local community organi- Brian Loney, Caroline Matt, 17, 9 am - 3 pm. Rain or zations. Have a great summer Kathryn McKeen our morn- Shine! Please contact me at everyone! ing plant expert, Melody Salter, and Brian Torrie and anyone I may have forgotten to Friends of Landsdowne name. Until next year, happy Photo: Patricial Riveroll gardening! Plant sale volunteers left to right: Helene Cohen, Brian Loney, Roger Hardy, Kathryn McKeen (the plant expert). Family Picnic July 10 Dance Under the Stars at Upcoming on the CCC’s events calendar of family events Caribbean Night would be the New Edinburgh Remember how much fun Tickets for $40 will be avail- Family Picnic. This year, the Havana Night was? Or did able after May 15th at the picnic will be held on, Sunday, you miss out on that fabulous Old Firehall, Compact Music, July 10, 11 am – 2 pm (rain event? Here is your chance ---- Havana Cafe and the Ottawa or shine) at the Fieldhouse. come and dance under the stars Folklore Centre. Further infor- There will be foot races for on Saturday, June 11 in Old mation available at www.oldot- all ages (starting at 11:30 am), Ottawa South! tawasouth.ca or call 613-247- BBQ, face painting, special By Cathy McConkey er organized by the Crichton Featured will be the HOT 4872. visitors and more. Please con- rhythms of the Caridad Cruz Proceeds from this event are Plant Sale Success Community Council. The coun- tact Caroline Matt or Deborah I want to give a big thank cil’s fundraising monies have Trio and the mellow tones for the Friends of Lansdowne Connors if you would like to of the Nepean Panharmonics legal challenge. you to everyone who came out helped purchase the sprinkler help out in some small way at on a perfectly beautiful sunny pad, the climbing play struc- Steel Band. this event. Everyone is wel- A pig roast and spring day for our 12th Annual ture, maintain the Fieldhouse come, but please no dogs. New Edinburgh Plant Sale. and rinks at Stanley Park, as Jamaican patties will We had an excellent turnout well as the New Edinburgh Fieldhouse Manager be included with a cash throughout the day and want Cheering Station (May 29) As the New Edinburgh News bar. to thank each and every one of and Community Picnic. goes to print, we are hoping This unique dance our neighbours and friends who A special thank you to Mary that the Fieldhouse will, again, party will start at 7 pm supported the event. The plant Grainger and her family, be accessible to the commu- when the Windsor Park sale is a community fundrais- Jerry and Martina Turchyn nity this summer. We are still tennis courts near the waiting confirmation of our river will be magically Canada Summer Job grant transformed. All that before we hire our summer is needed is your pres- student. Many of you were ence! Bring your own thrilled last year when CCC lawn chair for relaxing was able to have the fieldhouse between dances. opened for use. We had a sum-

Photo: Patricial Riveroll New feature this year: Herb and veggie seller Richard Williams of Ferme Lève-Tôt with new customers. Page 22 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 Lumière Festival 2011: Festi-Fool, the Parade of Life year. Along with the Evening of The Lumière Evening of Light Celebration there will be Light Celebration will entice multiple community initiatives you whether you participate held throughout the month on your own, with friends or of August. On August 6, the make it a family affair. Young community can partake in an children are eager to be part By Candace Quinlan exciting night of interactive of the magic and can proudly The Lumière Festival, present- Storytelling and Play Back carry their very own lanterns ed each year by the Crichton theater. On August 13, fam- created by their imagination at Cultural Community Centre ily and friends are welcome one of the workshops or on the is a month-long, commu- to celebrate in a captivating night of the event. Costumes nity based festival starting evening of Drums and Dance. are encouraged and a visit to August 1, 2011 and culminat- Would you like to be part of an the the on-site Transformation ing in the magical Evening exciting two week journey of Tent where children can dress of Light Celebration held this arts activities, creative inspi- up and receive face painting, year on August 20. rations and personal growth can add some imagination The Lumière Festival has and are 12 years old and up? to the evening for everyone! [email protected] 613-745-2742 expanded its programming this Then join the Lumière team Returning performances from from August 8 -12 and 15 the Fire Weavers and the - 20 for an exciting summer Ottawa Stilt Union are sure camp opportunity where you to draw a crowd. The Lumière Looking Ahead to Fall can create an original lantern festival is guaranteed to capti- and performance piece to be vate your imagination so come showcased at the Evening of re-discover the night and the Programs at 200 Crichton Light Celebration. Through magic of light! lantern-making and perfor- If you want to be a creative By Ellen Goodman interim, we want to begin the basement, as well as at least 5 process of seeking out your mance workshops, a photogra- participant of the 2011 Lumière As you are well aware by now, other light-filled classrooms. phy marathon, photo exhibits, Festival you are encouraged to ideas, interest and offers of We intend to expand our rental we hope that with the assis- help. visual artists, music and the join us for a workshop at the tance of our supporters, we of studio space for a variety Evening of Light Celebration; CCCC! will be the owners of the whole It is our intention in the very of artistic disciplines, as well the Lumière Festival encour- If you are interested in an of the former Crichton Street early days of ownership of the as establishing a Community ages people to come together exciting volunteer opportunity School as of September 1, whole building to offer 5 day Common Room. If you are and share their own creations or more information on upcom- 2011. We realize this is not yet a week After School Care for interested in being considered and view the creations of oth- ing events please visit www. a ‘slam dunk’ but we are hope- children in grades one to six. as a short-term or ongoing user ers in a celebration of light and lumiereottawa.com or email ful that our funding will have We already have the names of any of this space, or have community. [email protected]. lined up in time for us to put in of 45 children whose parents ideas about programs and ser- a successful bid to enable this would like to be contacted if vices that you would like us to wonderful heritage building we are able to offer this much- offer in the building, we want CRICHTON CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE to hear from you. to return to public ownership, needed program, but if you BOARD OF DIRECTORS with our community associa- have not yet sent in your name, All ideas are welcome! Please Jennifer Barbarie Jane Heintzman tions as its stewards. please contact the CCCC office: send your input to the CCCC Carol Burchill David Horley [email protected] office (contact info above), if In anticipation of this happy Martin Clary John Jarrett or 613-745-2742 to give us at all possible, prior to the next outcome, we want to hear from your contact information and Sharon Collins Alex MacDonald you, our neighbours, friends, Program Committee Meeting the age of your child (chil- on June 8. Lend us your sup- Sean Flynn Bethann Robin and stakeholders about what dren). you would like to see in this port to make this dream a real- Colin Goodfellow Johan Rudnick building. This outreach is just Once we own the entire build- ity on September 1, 2011! Liz Gray Carol West the first of a much more com- ing, we will have access to a Ellen Goodman prehensive process that will full auditorium with a raised Co-chair of the CCCC To contact Board members please call kick into place once we know stage on the first floor, and Program Committee 613-745-2742 or email for certain whether or not this a full gymnasium and change ellen.goodman.opera.ncf.ca [email protected]. building will be ours. In the rooms with showers in the 613-749-9771 June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 23 Based on the Michael Wilcox Susan Ashbrook entertaining and creative partici- School of Colour theory, this Saturdays, 9 am -12 pm (8 wks) patory music program for young Crichton Cultural workshop goes beyond the basic July 9, 16, 23, August 6, 13 & 27 children and their adult caregiv- colour wheel and teaches you Fee: $120 ers. Our primary goal is to instill Community Centre how to mix the precise colour Learn how to paint on location, a love of creating and experienc- you need the first time! No more in acrylics, oils, watercolour or ing music that will last a lifetime! trying various combinations soft pastels. This course will take of blues and yellows to get the place at various locations around Summer Camps green you want. This colour mix- Ottawa, including the Rockcliffe ing workshop can be used in all Rockeries, Experimental Farm, mediums, including glass, pastels New Edinburgh Park, Hogs Back SUMMER ARTS DAY CAMP and coloured pencils. falls and other prime painting Ages 6-8 and 9-12 COLOUR HARMONY & locations. We will meet at the Monday - Friday, 9 am -4 pm CONTRAST WORKSHOP Crichton Cultural Community July 4 - 8 Susan Ashbrook Centre and then share transporta- Fee: $235 Sunday, 9:30 - 3:30 pm tion to the day’s location. Experience the arts! This day June 19 ELEMENTS OF LANDSCAPE camp offers participants the Fee: $75 PAINTING WORKSHOP chance to sample visual arts, Ongoing Programs This workshop explores the use Susan Ashbrook theatre, dance and music all in a of colour combinations to create Saturday, Sunday & Monday, whirlwind week! Activities will harmonious paintings. We also 9:30 am -3:30 pm (3 days) include clowning, printmaking, Unless otherwise indicated, register for programs at the look at creating visual contrast July 30,31 & August 1 new dance steps and, of course, CCCC at 613-745-2742 or [email protected]. through the use of colour temper- Fee: $195 all with lots of drama! Lots of ature, saturation, complimentary indoor and outdoor fun for every- Check our website at www.crichtonccc.ca for new Learn to paint the elements of one. programs with seniors in mind, or contact us for a printed colours, hue and value. These landscape, such as skies, water, copy of our program guide. colour techniques can be applied fields, trees, foliage, rocks, Before and after care is available in any artistic medium to make mountains and more in this high- for those families who require it. strength, flexibility, balance and the work more exciting and uni- ly focused three-day workshop. Wellness/Fitness co-ordination. fied. You will learn the techniques, the LUMIÈRE SUMMER CAMP TAOIST TAI CHI INTERNAL ACRYLIC GLAZING brush strokes and the colours to Ages 12 and up ARTS OF HEALTH Yoga/Meditation WORKSHOP use to create realistic features. Mon-Fri 9 am - 4 pm Tuesdays 11am – 12:30 pm Susan Ashbrook Then you will practice putting August 8-12 and 15-19 and Sat, July 12- August 30 (8 wks) GENTLE HATHA YOGA 2 Sundays, 9:30 -3:30 pm them together in a complete August 20, culminating in the Fee: $105 Heather MacDonald July 10 and 17 painting. This workshop is open showcase at the Ottawa Lumière Fee: $150 to all levels of painters using The Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts Tuesdays 9:30 - 11 am Festival. acrylics, oils or soft pastels. of health help people of all ages July 12- August 30 (8 wks) Learn this Old Master’s tech- Fee: $399 relieve stress. Regular practice Fee: $80 nique applied in the modern day This summer, take an excit- of these arts leads to improved A class for everyone, which medium of acrylic paint. Glazing Infants & Children ing two week journey of arts balance, coordination and ability incorporates easy and soft move- gives the artist complete control activities, creative inspiration, Register at CCCC 613-745-2742 to focus. The gentle stretching ments designed to create relax- over colour mixing, allowing for personal growth and summer fun. or communitycentre@rogers. and turning movements promote ation of the body and mind and richer, more subtle colours and Join the Lumière team on a fan- com. relaxation of muscles, ligaments provide a restorative experience greater suggestion of depth and tastical art adventure, exploring and tendons, thereby improving even for those with limited phys- distance in a more unified paint- MONKEY ROCK your imagination thorugh visual circulation. ical capabilities. ing. Enhance your painting skills John King art, drama and music. with the new techniques you STRETCH AND STRENGTH Wednesdays: 4 - 4:45 pm Guided by Artistic Director, learn in this workshop. Students Alex MacDonald (3-6 yrs) Scott Florence, (A Company of Visual Arts will do a number of exercises as Tuesdays, Thursdays: 6 - 7 pm Fridays: 10 - 10:45 (1-2 yrs) Fools), and with guest instruc- well as create a painting from Mondays, Wednesdays: 10 -11am 10:45 - 11:30 (2-4 yrs) tors from all artistic disciplines, COLOUR MIXING WORK- their own resource material. This Register at 613-748-0870. 11:30 - 12:15 (0-1 yrs) camp participants will create an SHOP workshop is suitable for both Register at www.monkey- original lantern installation and Suitable for a wide range of Susan Ashbrook beginners and more experienced rockmusic.com or email original performance piece which abilities and ages, this unique Sunday, 9:30 - 3:30 pm artists. Workbook included. [email protected]. class combines dance, movement June 12 will be showcased at the Ottawa PLEIN AIR PAINTING and yoga exercises to improve Fee: $75 Monkey Rock Music is a fun, Lumière Festival on August 20. Page 24 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 CCCC Update: Hopes for a New Beginning … In less than a month from the Jacques Legendre; and last and Mackay Street resident time this paper is published, but not least, from our staff and Sean Flynn have also joined the community will know Board of Directors who have our ranks as Ad Hoc (non- whether or not we have suc- battled on against often for- voting) Board members. We ceeded in our 12 year crusade midable odds to secure com- wish a warm welcome to them to Keep Crichton Public. munity space in this historic all, and look forward to their According to the terms of the building. advice and participation in court-established sale process, Another Milestone: Last the transition period that lies June 30, 2011 is the last pos- AGM for the CCCC ahead. sible date on which the CCCC The CCCC’s Annual General Life Goes On at the CCCC can exercise its right of first Meeting on Sunday May 1 Despite the preoccupations refusal to match the highest marked a milestone in our his- associated with time ticking bid and purchase 200 Crichton tory, as the last such meet- down on the sale of the build- for ongoing community use. ing of the organization in its MP Mauril Bélanger came to show his support at the CCCC ing, activities at the Centre Preparing the ground for a present form. Despite the glo- Annual General meeting. have continued unabated and successful bid has been a long rious spring weather, over a hopeful preparations for the and often difficult struggle, hundred members of the com- • the CCCC has until June 30 Community Investment fall have started to take shape. and it must be said that in munity turned out to hear the to exercise its right of first Certificates (CIC’s). Several As you will see in a separate recent weeks in particular, the latest news on the unfolding refusal (confirmed by the new CIC subscribers signed article in this issue, our Artist- World War II mantra “Keep sale process, and to show their Court decision of March on at the meeting, but there in-Residence Scott Florence Calm and Carry On” has support for the campaign to 2009) to match the highest is still scope for more com- and his team are working hard been more than occasionally Keep Crichton Public. Two bid; munity participation in the on preparations for this sum- invoked on the second floor of of our representatives, Mauril • if the CCCC fails to match purchase, and we encour- mer’s Lumière celebrations, 200 Crichton Street! Bélanger and Madeleine that bid, the community will age any interested readers starting August 1st and extend- If we do succeed in reaching Meilleur, attended the meeting, lose the building and the to contact Capital Campaign ing throughout the month to our objective when June 30 and expressed their support and CCCC will vacate the prem- Chair Colin Goodfellow at the annual evening Festival of rolls around, it will be thanks encouragement for the commu- ises by the closing date on [email protected] Light on August 20. in large part to the extraordi- nity effort to buy the building, August 31; or 613-291-0796, or call the We have a full slate of sum- nary support we have received while Councillor Peter Clark Centre directly at 613-745- • if we succeed, The School mer programs on the agenda from so many quarters over sent welcome assurances that 2742. of Dance will depart by (listed separately in this edi- so many years: from our he is solidly behind the project, Despite the continuing uncer- August 31 and the commu- tion), including a Summer Arts partner community organiza- and doing all that he can to tainty about the future of the nity will have full posses- Camp for children in early tions NECA, the Crichton assist us. CCCC and the challenging sion of the building, with the July, and a Lumière camp in Community Council and Board Chair Johan Rudnick transitional process that lies expectation of an expanded early August. And as you’ll the New Edinburgh News; briefly summarized the final ahead, we were delighted that array of programs and com- read in Isobel Bisby’s glow- from the Friends of Crichton; stages in the sale process, not- four more members of the munity activities beginning community came forward at ing report, our enterprising from Ingrid McCarthy and ing that: as early as this Fall. the New Edinburgh Players; the AGM to join the CCCC Parents’ Steering Committee from our dedicated Cocktails • the Deadline Date for Offers Still Time Left to Invest in Board of Directors. Joining has just hosted another hugely for Crichton organizing team; is Friday May 27; Your Community us as full Board members are successful family event, enter- Johan reported that at the Sharon Collins, long time taining about a hundred chil- from countless individuals • the highest bid is to be made in the community; from our time of the AGM, the CCCC Wellness and Fitness instruc- dren and parents at a Harry known to CCCC lawyers by was making steady progress tor at the Centre, and proj- Potter- themed Movie Night resident MainWorks artists; Monday, May 30 or Tuesday, from our loyal contingent of towards its objective of secur- ect co-ordinator for our recent on (appropriately!) Friday the May 31; th Instructors; from the commu- ing the financing for a success- Needs Assessment Survey, and 13 of May! These kinds of nity participants on our work- • The School of Dance has ful bid, noting that the Capital David Horley, a former dip- events are exactly what com- ing Committees; from our made clear its intention Campaign Team, Chaired by lomat and an actively engaged munity centres are all about, representatives at all levels of to submit an offer, and as Colin Goodfellow, with the member of the community, and we’re extremely grateful government, Mauril Bélanger, owner of an 83.5% interest assistance of Carol Burchill serving on the New Edinburgh to Isobel and her group for our newly re-elected federal in the building, will only be and Jennifer Barbarie, was News Advisory Board and co- keeping up the momentum as M.P.; Madeleine Meilleur, our obliged to pay 16.5 cents about two thirds of the way ordinating distribution of the we move towards our deci- M.P.P., Peter Clark our City on every dollar of the pur- to its target of $1 million to newspaper. Parents’ Steering sion date, and we hope, the Councillor and his predecessor chase; be raised through the sale of Committee member Liz Gray transition to a more spacious June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 25 and better equipped permanent Administrative Officer Kiki home for our community life. Cliff has been in constant com- Family Night at the Movies: Another Ellen Goodman’s industri- munication with many of these ous Programming Committee tenants as they begin to recover will meet on June 8 to begin and take stock of their immedi- Great Event at the Community Centre planning for what we hope ate and longer-term needs. Isobel Bisby will be our ‘new beginning’ in Kiki has served as the link The Family Night at the the fall, and looks forward to between the tenants and the Movies was a fun event orga- engaging the community in an Disbursement Committee nized by an enthusiastic team exciting consultation exercise established to make decisions of volunteers, but it was much, to determine the kinds of pro- on the disposition of the funds, much more than that. All ages grams and activities that will and to date, just over $20,000 in turned out on the evening of take place in our “new and financial aid has been provided, Friday, May 13—from toddlers improved” (and permanent!) along with advice and referrals to seniors. One hundred of us community and arts centre. for those tenants in need of watched movies, munched While Anne Thompson other social services. Thanks popcorn, slurped drinks, and retired from the CCCC Board to the extraordinary generos- ate cake and cookies. Parents earlier this year to pursue her ity shown by our community, and young children curled up many other commitments, she beginning with the kick-off on the floor mats, others chose has remained the moving spir- fundraising event organized by the comfort of chairs. Big kids it on our Corridor Gallery Paul and Tracey Williams of sauntered around relishing the Committee which is about to the New Edinburgh Pub, there freedom of the large rooms launch the first of two planned remains a substantial amount and hallways that make up juried exhibitions at the Centre left in the special Fire Relief our centre. Some came in cos- Photo: Marta Reyes Lipman this year. The Committee Fund administered by the tume, others excitedly won the Isaac Lipman, Nathanael De Wolfe, Rebecca Lipman, Emma has been working with the CCCC. In the coming weeks, raffle prizes. Everyone agreed Fazakas, Zoya Thompson-Arnold, Sam Grabner and friends Ottawa School of Art’s Gail the Disbursement Committee share giggles and thrills at the screening of Madagascar that we must do it again…and while enjoying typical flick fare of lemonade and popcorn. Bourgeois, and is pleased to will be providing continuing often. report that one of the graduates assistance to the tenants as they As usual local businesses were it is the only community centre dance, fitness, and yoga studio of Gail’s diploma program was resettle in new accommoda- generous with their support. that we have. The Family Night classes, we will lose art work- selected by the jury to be part tion and begin to rebuild their Governor’s Walk Retirement at the Movies held last Friday shops for children and adults. of the second 2011 exhibition lives. Residence staff provided the is a good example of why we Indeed, we will lose a host in the Corridor Gallery this Last Chance to Keep popcorn machine and cake, need a public gathering place of existing, unique communi- September. Crichton Public! Tara’s Tea yet again served for people of all ages, where ty activities and events. We’ll We’re extremely grateful to By the time this paper is in cir- the liquid refreshment, Elgin we can relax, have fun and lose the opportunity of provid- Anne and her colleagues Jeff culation, the CCCC will have Video donated family videos, enjoy community togetherness. ing programs for the growing Matt, Alisdair Macrae and been made aware of the highest and the Bytowne Theatre In the future it could be a place number of seniors, both those Tina Tolgyesy, as well as to bid, and will be assessing its donated memberships and tick- where we gather if catastrophe living in retirement homes our energetic Board member capacity to match that bid by ets. The evening was organized strikes again as it did with and those still living indepen- liaison on the Committee, John the end of June and acquire the by the CCCC’s Parent Steering the Beechwood Fire. Many in dently in their own homes, as Jarrett, for all their efforts in building for the community. Committee: Ellen Goodman, the community were so very seniors need services close by organizing these exhibitions to There will almost certainly be Abby DeWolfe, Caroline distressed by this tragedy and and in walking distance. Sadly support the work of emerging more work to do (probably lots Matt, Carol Burchill, Isobel wanted to do something to help we lost our community school professional artists throughout of it!) in the short time remain- Bisby, Linda Meek, Corry the victims. Fortunately the some years ago, and ironically the region. ing before June 30th, and once Burke, and Marta Reyes- Crichton Cultural Community we now have a growing num- Co-ordination of Fire Relief again, we may need to call on Lipman. Thanks are also Centre was able, as a chari- ber of young children whose Effort: What Community the community for support in extended to volunteers Jack table organization, to manage parents urgently need daycare Centres Are All About this final leg of our campaign. Horwitz, Jeff Matt, Tara the Beechwood Fire Rescue and after school care. None As most readers know, the Please keep a close eye on McKenzie, Susan Harper, Fund. Wouldn’t it have been of these things will hap- CCCC has been co-ordinat- the CCCC website at www. Maurice Hladik, Sharon wonderful if 200 Crichton had pen if we lose 200 Crichton. ing the disbursement of funds crichtonccc.ca to keep track Collins, Martin Lipman, been an evacuation point, a All of them can happen if raised in the community for the of the latest developments, Milly Battaion and her son place where people could’ve we keep it. So please sup- tenants displaced or left home- and to find out how you can Anthony, and Harmony gone to get help, give help and port the KEEP CRICHTON less by the appalling fire on help in the final push to Keep Ferreira. get information? If we lose the PUBLIC Campaign. Email Beechwood in mid-March. Our Crichton Public. We do hope New Edinburgh whole building we will lose [email protected] is able to keep 200 Crichton, as that potential. We will lose or call 613-745-2742. Page 26 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 Burgh Business Marketplace Supporting those who support the community

50% off sale June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 27 River Cleanup Kudos By Gemma Kerr Authority were able to send The weather was much kinder two canoes out to help us to us this year – it was dry and again this year, and they also almost warm! About thirty peo- worked the area between the ple turned out for the Urban Cummings and St. Patrick Rideau Conservationists’ bridges. Because of a compet- cleanup on Saturday May 7. ing event, RVCA were short of Equipped with gloves, bags canoeists, but the community and long-handled pickers pro- stepped into the breach and vided by the City, we collected provided four volunteers. Our an impressive pile of garbage thanks go to Tim Plumptre, and recyclables from the river Elisabeth Salm, John Szlazak and its banks, including the and Jane Thompson for help- remains of a chair and a com- ing out on the water. plete, but rather abused, No- Cleaning up can be hungry Parking sign. work, and we appreciate the Special thanks go to Clare support of Bridgehead Coffee Robertson and her husband Houses who provided hot cof- Rob who looked after the vol- fee for the volunteers, and our unteers’ table under the eaves local Metro and NECA who of the Fieldhouse, and the team contributed snacks. from Beechwood Chiropractic City-wide, about 140 people Photo: Clare Robertson who took their cars up to the participated in the URC clean- The New Edinburgh Children`s Choir with Choir Director, Dr. Erika Tanner. Cummings Bridge and came up at five separate locations. back with both trunks full of We took almost 100 bags of garbage. garbage off the banks of the Introducing The New Edinburgh Children`s Choir We are pleased that the . Way to go every- By Joel Crouse about 25 young people between providing the space for rehears- Rideau Valley Conservation one! There were pickpockets and the ages of 6 and 11. Almost all als and concerts at no charge, chimney sweeps, a spoonful its members attend Rockcliffe as well as the services of of sugar and a rousing dance Park Public School and live in church organist, Michael Fry, down the aisle as super (cali- the neighborhood. The choir who accompanies the choir on frigistic) young voices filled showcased its talents with two piano. The choir is especially Saint John Lutheran Church. concerts this year, including lucky to have the expertise of For their spring concert in one at Christmas, as well as its director, Dr. Erika Tanner, May, the New Edinburgh impressive performances by a family physician in Ottawa. Children’s Choir sang a col- soloists. Dr. Tanner is a trained soprano lection of songs from Mary As part of its mandate, the and experienced choir director, Poppins and the musical choir also raises money for who led choirs both in Toronto Oliver!, earning loud applause local charities chosen by its and medical school, and who from the audience. members. At Christmas, mem- volunteers her time to bring The choir’s inaugural year bers collected donations to the this new youth choir to our wrapped up following the Partage-Vanier Food Bank. neighborhood. concert with a potluck dinner This spring, the choir raised The choir will start its second and family DJ dance in the nearly $300 for Operation season in September, and is church hall, which showcased Come Home, a non-profit always looking for new mem- the dance moves of its young that helps homeless youth in bers. If you have a keen young members (and a few parents Ottawa. singer in your family, and and siblings as well.) The choir is sponsored by would like to be contacted with Photo: Patricia Riveroll Formed in September, the Saint John Lutheran Church an information email about the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority staff and volunteers choir started out with eight on Crichton Street as a way of choir closer to fall registration, embarking on canoes for river cleanup. Left to right: Tim members and soon grew to giving back to the community, contact [email protected]. Plumptre, Jess Tester (RVCA), Elisabeth Salm, Ashleigh Cleary (RVCA). Page 28 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 A Gift from Mother Nature By Louise Imbeault and fed him mashed worms. ing ounces and very frantic to Springtime brings us much Well this year’s Mother’s Day find shelter. His nest may have relief, the warmth of the sun- started like any other and little been destroyed and he may shine, the budding tree leaves, did I know I was about to have lost track of his mom the first blooms of the season help another orphan, this time along the way. This scenario is which brighten our days. It a squirrel. a very normal situation in the also breathes new life around Around dinner time a neigh- forest or park but not as safe in us with the birds courting each bour knocked at the door seek- the city. After making the call, other, building their nests and ing assistance. I jumped into they returned to inform me that laying of eggs (Chickadees my shoes and went outside we should “leave it where you took up residence in our bird- to find out what was the mat- found it” period. Well that’s house again this year). It also ter. They informed me that a not what happened. brings a new generation of baby squirrel was wandering I took little NEO (meaning squirrels, raccoons and skunks the street nearby and they were NEW) home and prepared a into our urban area. concerned it might get run over makeshift shelter using a dis- This story I share with those by a car. “What should we carded fleece lined jean jacket who like myself love life and do?” they asked. I suggested for warmth, adding a wire mesh all the creatures who share it they call the Wildlife Centre to around it with an old screen am available to devote the time They come around town to with us. ask for guidance while I stood frame on top to deter predators and energy required to meet pick up wildlife found and You might recall a similar watch. overnight. I then mixed peanut the commitment and responsi- rescued by city dwellers who scenario a few years ago when This juvenile was no big- butter with warm water and bilities of caring for this living dropped them off at the Ottawa I found a 4-day-old starling ger than 4 inches long, weigh- using a bamboo skewer started gift. Humane Society (moving to feed him, he was ravenous. Well, I’m glad to report he in June to their new digs at Using a dropper, I gave him Merivale and ). DEADLINE water to drink and he did so is growing and thriving and very eagerly. Finally after con- starting to explore on his own. Needless to say I was very for the next edition of the suming 1 tsp of natural pea- Wanting to ensure he stays relieved when Neo was handed New Edinburgh News nut butter and drinking 1.5 oz “wild” I did not coddle or pet over to the RVWS on Friday of H20 he snuggled into the him (squirrels are born with May 13. I wish him a long and jacket in a little ball and went fleas and ticks so be careful not prosperous life. Sept 10 to sleep. What a relief. to transmit to other pets in your Setting my alarm clock for household). This story is shared to pro- Monday morning I dashed out- As the weather was calling mote awareness about the Electronic copies of the NEN side at 8:00 am to see if Neo for three full days of rain and increasing amount of wildlife are available at survived the night and to my not wanting Neo to get sick, living in our area. After all if delight he did. So the feedings I called around to discover we keep developing the green www.newedinburgh.ca started and kept going every 4 the Rideau Valley Wildlife spaces, we should be prepared to 6 hours. Thank goodness I Sanctuary in North Gower. to share ours with the natives. June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 29 about Zaneta’s abstract style one’s ability to succeed. The Fern Hill Celebrates Diversity During and were allowed to touch and children participate in commu- feel the texture in her work. nity activities throughout the The students also learned about school year including Earth International Week and Art Show Hawa’s use of collage and were Day and Stanley Park cleanup By Stephanie Monteith connection musical group and artist who uses a wide range of fascinated by her use of multi- activities, a food bank drive Fern Hill School celebrated learned about fair trade from materials to express her feel- media including paper, textile and visits to the local retire- the school’s diversity during Bridgehead. The Third World ings about her African heritage and photographs. The students ment homes. its annual International Week Bazaar brought in their col- and the experience of growing proudly hosted an art show for Fern Hill School looks for- from April 11 to 15. Nearly lection of musical instruments up in Africa. Zaneta Pernicova family and friends to show off ward to seeing current parents one quarter of the students at and toys from across the world is a Czechoslovakian-born art- their completed works. as well as alumni and friends Fern Hill School, an indepen- and the students visited the ist who uses mostly acrylic and Fern Hill School hosted an of the school at its spring fund- dent elementary school located Spanish Embassy. The stu- oil paint, coffee and resin in art show open to the public raiser, a social evening with in New Edinburgh, are from dents had many opportunities her paintings. She is influenced highlighting the art of Hawa two Fern Hill families on various countries including throughout the week to cel- by her birth country as well as and Pernicova as well as Penny Thursday June 2, 2011 at the Australia, Austria, Cameroon, ebrate their countries of origin her escape from the commu- Estabrook, Hans Blokpoel, Elly Rockcliffe homes of Mr. and China, Denmark, France, with their peers. nist regime and immigration to Clarke and local native artist Mrs. Vermeij and Mr. and Mrs. Germany, Guatemala, Kuwait, International Week culmi- Canada via Austria. Tom Hogan on April 16. This Freedman. New Zealand, Slovenia, Spain, nated with an exhibition of the Both artists brought their was a wonderful opportunity We also look forward to host- U.K. and the U.S. students’ artwork which they creative talents to the class- for the community to gather ing the children of the commu- Throughout International produced in collaboration with rooms of Fern Hill School and together and to view the work nity at the Fern Hill Spring Week, the grade school students African artist Hawa Kaba and discussed their backgrounds of these talented artists. Fun Fair for children ages 2 wore their national costumes to Czech artist Zaneta Pernicova. and influences with the stu- Fern Hill School offers pro- to 12 on Saturday, June 11 school, heard from the Bhakti Hawa Kaba is a mixed media dents. The students learned grams for children aged two from 10:30 am to 1 pm on the through the elementary grades. school grounds at 50 Vaughan The elementary program has Street. The Fair will feature Two Elmwood Students Head to Top a strong curriculum which games and prizes, a BBQ and includes music, art, IT, French wagon rides. U.S. Universities This Summer and Spanish. The emphasis is For further information con- By Teresa Stirling from special guest lecturers. Gynecology & Reproductive on developing strong academic tact Fern Hill School or visit Francesca Schembri and Emma is one of only two Sciences created the program skills and the confidence in www.fernhillottawa.com. Emma Graham, members international students accept- in order to promote interest in of Elmwood School’s the science and medical Class of 2012, will both fields. Emma will spend be spending part of their six weeks working on summer break at presti- a research project in a gious universities in the laboratory together with United States. a mentor scientist and Francesca was accepted will then present her into the Massachusetts data and conclusions to Institute of Technology family members, teach- (MIT) Women’s ers, investigators and Technology Program in departmental staff. Mechanical Engineering, According to one of the top summer Headmistress Cheryl engineering programs for Photo: Teresa Stirling Boughton, “Over 50% high school students in Emma Graham (left) and Francesca of Elmwood graduates the world. Only 20 Grade Schembri (right) are off to two of the go on to study math, sci- 11 girls were accepted out top U.S. universities for the summer. ence or engineering in of the 250 who applied. university. Francesca Francesca will take daily engi- ed into the Discovery to and Emma are following in this neering classes taught by MIT Cure High School Internship tradition and we are incredibly Photo: Louise Imbeault female graduate students, par- Program at Yale University. proud of them. We wish them Sam Grant, a Fern Hill grade one student, was one of the ticipate in a Rube Goldberg Dr. Gil Mor, M.D., PhD of all the best at MIT and Yale student exhibitors, pictured here next to his mixed-media challenge, visit labs and hear the Department of Obstetrics, this summer.” collage (Star Wars). Page 30 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 The Stairwell Carollers in Concert Award-Winning Choir Gives Back to the Community (Ottawa) – What do a University Gabrielle Porter (2010) are all The Stairwell Carollers, who of Ottawa singer, a Concordia past winners of the Stairwell have received both provincial guitarist and a McGill tuba Carollers’ Amore Musica and national recognition for player all have in common? Scholarship, given annually singing excellence, are equally Selina McDonell (2004), to a talented Ottawa-Gatineau proud of their philanthropic Geoff McNeely (2008) and high school student going on initiatives. They raise funds for music studies at a Canadian through concert ticket sales, university. an anniversary cookbook and To date, the choir has award- profits from their six CDs. In ed the scholarships to nine addition to the $7,500 granted gifted grads, each of whom has in scholarships, the choir has demonstrated a very special donated a total of $41,350 to love of music. They represent dozens of local charities. a wide range of local high schools, including Nepean, 2011 Spring Concert Season John McCrae, Canterbury, Sunday, June 5, 3:00 pm: De La Salle, and Ashbury National Gallery of Canada, College. Rideau Chapel, 380 Sussex On June 18, at the Stairwell Carollers’ gala spring con- Wednesday, June 8, 7:30 pm: cert at St. Barnabas Church, St. Columba Anglican Church, the choir will announce the 24 Sandridge Rd. 10th winner of this award Sunday, June 12, 4:00 pm This concert, titled O Vos (mass): Eglise St-Joseph de Omnes (“O all ye who pass Hull, 245 Blvd Saint-Joseph, by, pay attention and see”), is Gatineau in honour of the hauntingly Saturday, June 18, 7:30 beautiful Renaissance motet pm: St. Barnabas Church, 70 by Spanish composer Tomás James St. (at Kent Street) Luis de Victoria, whose death 400 years ago is commemo- Tickets for the June 18 concert rated this year. The audience are available in advance from will also have the pleasure of The Leading Note (370 Elgin hearing the Carollers’ a cap- St.), and at the door, for $15 pella renditions of Italian and (admission is free for children Elizabethan madrigals, French 12 and under). chansons and a Latin Mass by Please visit www.stair- German composer Hans Leo wellcarollers.com for further Hassler, among other sacred information about the Stairwell works. Carollers. June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 31

Crichton’s Permanent Influence in My Thoughts All it took was reading over a ment studies classes will not I thought the School of Dance past copy of one of this year’s be a loss for students and fac- was good for Crichton), and so New Edinburgh News editions ulty (which is the unfortunate many other community activi- to bring back fond memories current reality here at Trent ties that allowed me to really of Crichton School; it sparked University); I want to contrib- embrace my community and incredible feelings of good- ute to permanent goodness! Photo: Liba Bender gave me a sense of feeling at ness, remembering the power- Lisa Allen (left) poses with Monique Dugas of Clothes I feel that with the battle to home. ful effect of the school that I Encounters of a Second Time on Beechwood. Monique has keep Crichton public making Crichton’s influence cer- given dresses to the Grade 8 girls at Queen Elizabeth school attended for a few years before the local headlines, it is the tainly has accompanied me for their graduation this year. it closed at the end of my right time for me to speak up. Grade 2 year in June 1999. through a good part of my life. Even after all of these years I have read throughout have passed by, I am still Queen Elizabeth School the recent decade about the hoping for the best for those strong community battle to in New Edinburgh and for Graduation Initiative keep this community centre those who value Crichton the heart of New Edinburgh. to be a part of their life. Looking for Donations While I am fervently curs- ing opponents such as the Attending the recent Queen Elizabeth School is that she is organizing the drive School of Dance in my Crichton homecoming cel- looking for donations of dress- again this year with the help of mind, I still think about ebration reaffirmed my es, skirts, blouses, scarves kind donors, such as Monique what I could do to help, desire to keep in touch. and gloves suitable for Grade Dugas of Clothes Encounters of even if Crichton is not a part Very rarely do we have the 8 girls to wear to their June a Second Time on Beechwood, I really do not want Crichton opportunity to save a connec- of my immediate surroundings to be sold off. I want to be able graduation. Perhaps you, your who has kindly donated dresses here in Peterborough, Ontario. tion. I rely more and more daughters or granddaughters for the event. to move back to Ottawa one on the hope that I will see old have gently used items to con- If you have an item to pass I have come to recognize the day and once again take part in friends again, and be able to tribute. on, please contact either Lisa importance of contributing to a Crichton activities. live in Ottawa and take part Last year, teacher Lisa Allen Allen at [email protected] good cause. Even though Crichton closed in furthering Crichton as a discovered that some girls (613-746-3246) or Liba Bender Whether it be voting for the and I ended up transferring to beautiful community gathering were not planning to attend at [email protected] (613- first time in a federal election a different alternative school place. their graduation for lack of 746-4884). (which I am proud of hav- elsewhere, I still kept “in touch” It would be quite sweet if a “something nice” to wear. She Items may also be dropped ing done just that!) or tak- with the “Crichton” communi- coffeehouse were to open up in found dresses for girls and the off directly at the school c/o ing a stance against university ty. I went to art classes at the the old school building; but we initiative was such a success Lisa Allen. administrators who feel that community centre, attended have to save the building first cutting international develop- the all boy’s ballet class (when before that can happen! Page 32 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 Air Conditioning: There are Consequences and Alternatives By Hugh Robertson use, the more fossil fuel elec- sures. More efficient air condi- or box fans to move the air cooked in winter and stored in The inevitable smog days of tricity is generated, creating tioning units are not a solution around. the freezer for summer use. summer with their high humi- increased emissions of green- because research shows that • You can keep cool out- • If you must cook indoors, dex levels will soon descend house gases which increases more efficient machines, such doors in the evenings under an use a microwave. on us. But before hiking up summer warming and that in as automobiles for example, awning in a screened porch by • Wait until the evening and the air conditioning, there are turn increases the demand for simply increase our consump- using a portable fan. open the windows before turn- some alternatives that will help air conditioning. And so the tion of energy through greater • Open windows at night to ing the dishwasher on. both your bank account and the cycle continues, poisoning our use. It is behavioural change allow cool air to flow through • Bathe or shower in the eve- environment. air and heating up the atmo- not technological innovation the house. nings when the windows are The trouble with air sphere. that will mitigate the health, • Suck night air through the open. conditioning To cool the interior of our environmental and financial house by installing a box fan at • Use an outdoor line or an Although the coal generating homes, heat must be trans- costs of air conditioning. one end of the house blowing “umbrella” to dry clothes. plants in Ontario are gradually ferred outside: this is the basic Another reason to cut back on air out while leaving only one • Iron clothes on a cool eve- being phased out, they are fre- principle of air conditioning. air conditioning is that “time of window open at the opposite ning with the windows open. quently still cranked up to full The transfer of heat further use pricing” for electricity will end. • Sleep in the basement on power to meet the demand for warms the outdoor air. It is be introduced later this year in • If your roof needs reshin- hot nights with the windows air conditioning on hot sum- estimated that air conditioning Ottawa and excessive use of gling, consider light coloured open and secured. mer days. probably increases the ambi- your air conditioner will send shingles that will reflect the • Set your air conditioning If there is insufficient gener- ent temperature of Toronto in both your hydro bill and green- heat of the summer sun. thermostat no lower than 26 ating capacity in Ontario, our the summer by 2 degrees. This house gases soaring. • If you have to replace your degrees. power authority has to import phenomenon is another exam- driveway, consider a light • Join Hydro Ottawa’s peak- expensive electricity from the ple of a feedback loop. coloured surface to reduce saver! program to reduce your US. The imported power usu- Unless we break this cycle, ambient temperatures around electricity bills and to ease ally comes from the coal fired Tim Flannery, author of The the house. pressure on the environment. plants in the Ohio Valley. Weather Makers and other • Inadequate ventilation and Visit www.hydroottawa.com Coal fired electricity increas- important environmental insulation in your attic space for details. es ground level smog and books, warns that indiscrimi- will increase temperatures in • If you need to replace your ozone and exacerbates global nate air conditioning will cook the house. air conditioner or purchase a warming in the upper atmo- the planet. • A well insulated house will new system, consider buying sphere. Because of the prevail- Let us not look to nuclear Here are some alternatives: hold cool air better. a small unit and only cool one ing winds, most of the air pol- energy to fuel our air con- • Instead of purchasing an air • Minimize the indoor use of room. lution created in Ohio blows ditioners. The tragedy of conditioning system or replac- any appliance that generates • If you have to use your air into Ontario. So we are import- Fukushima is sufficient evi- ing your present unit, consider heat in summer. conditioner, use it sparingly. ing both health problems and dence that the health, environ- installing awnings over south • Turn lights off during the There are probably only10 global warming in addition to mental and financial costs of facing windows and patio day, especially incandescent days in a summer that are electricity. nuclear power are too frighten- doors. bulbs. excessively hot. Fossil fuel use for air con- ing to contemplate. • Close blinds and curtains • Don’t use an extractor fan • Be considerate of your ditioning triggers what sci- We can only break the air during the day to keep the because it will draw hot out- neighbours before turning on entists call a feedback loop. conditioning feedback cycle by sun’s rays out. door air into the house. your air conditioner, especially The more air conditioning we reducing our summer demands • Use overhead, oscillating • Cook in the garage on a hot at night, because some units through conservation mea- day using a slow cooker or an are noisy. electrical element. There are health concerns • Alternatively, cook outdoors about the quality of indoor on a solar cooker or a barbe- house air and because we cue. spend so much of the winter • Avoid using barbecues on closed in, summer provides an smoggy days because of their opportunity to reconnect with particulate emissions. nature and enjoy the fresh air • Serve cold buffets in warm flowing through our houses. It weather or prepare a picnic also provides an opportunity to meal. reconnect with our neighbours • Some foods, such as cold instead of being isolated in our soups and granola, can be summer igloos. June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 33 it read: “MacDougall died.” diamond ring, saying, “And The local editor rang her up, how do you like the stone!” Remembering Father’s Day explaining that obituaries in When I think of my father By Douglas Cornish The five year old’s father was “Do you know me?” his paper must be “five words who died 12 years ago, it’s not When we were small my par- embarrassed; my father never My grandfather looked at the minimum.” in sadness because he’s gone. ents took us to a Sunday after- flinched. His reaction: ‘Just man and said he didn’t know The woman sent it back in. I still mentally smile at his noon gathering. A man talking so long as no one was hurt.’ him. The man explained that as It now read: ‘MacDougall died. funny stories. I still marvel at to my father had just come in Perhaps his patience came a teenager he stole some drugs Volkswagen for sale.’! his commitment to his family. from outside and said: “Doesn’t from his upbringing, or perhaps from my grandfather’s office, My father loved that story, I think of his kindness, and it bother you that your kids are just from deep within him. He but got caught. My grandfa- probably because our moth- the fact that he was not only a out polishing one of the guest’s came from a privileged family. ther, being influential in the er was of Scottish heritage. gentleman from a more elegant cars with sandpaper?” His father was a physician in a community could have thrown (You’d have to be Scottish to era, but also a gentle man. get that joke!). “No, it doesn’t bother me,” small southern Ontario town. In the book at this kid, but he Time acts as a telescope my father replied. the Depression years my father instead took the time to talk to Or he’d tell of the widow who recently buried her wealthy at times, a microscope other The man then said, “You was away at private school. the judge, convincing him to times, and still other times— know, you’re just like my Dad. In spite of this upbringing he give the kid a second chance, husband. When asked what she was going to do with the a mirror. It’s nice to have a He always said that when didn’t turn out to be a snob or rather than jail. day set aside for his memory. we’re finished growing the think he was better than others. The man further explained money, she said that most of it went for the funeral service Father’s Day is not only for kids, we’ll grow the grass.” He was always a gentleman, that because of my grandfa- living fathers, but for those My father believed in chil- but at times could be wonder- ther’s actions he decided to —what was left was spent on a stone. She then held up her who live on in the memory of dren first. He didn’t believe fully naive. His school chums finish his schooling, moved every thankful child. that children were supposed always teased him about his to California, got a good job, hand revealing an enormous to be seen and not heard. The first day at St. Andrew’s. Two married, and raised a fine grass on our front lawn was boys were carrying out a long family. He said that he had 2011/12 Chamber Concert Series patchy and “kid ridden” for rug from the Dormitory. My promised himself that one day years. My father’s commit- father politely held the door he would return to thank my Marvellous Music at MacKay ment to his family always for them. “Thanks you very grandfather. Mark your calendars! and Jean Desmarais, piano, in amazed me. Putting up with much,” they said. My grandfather’s humanity The series begins on Friday, concert on Saturday, March five children (four of whom “Oh, not at all,” my father and belief in people rubbed off September 23, 2011 at 7:30 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm. were rambunctious boys) replied as the two boys carried on my father. My father lived pm with Mauro Bertoli, piano The series will close with a required patience. the long rug out through the the belief that ‘If you can’t say and Wolfgang David, violin, string concert on Sunday, May One day, a five year old doors. As it turned out, they something nice about some- performing Beethoven and 13, 2012 at 7:30 pm. They across the street sat in his were stealing the rug from the body, doesn’t say anything at Schumann plan toperform Schubert’s father’s car and accidentally Dorm! all’. He was a great encour- On Friday, November 4 at cello quintet. Watch for other released the emergency break. My father’s humanity prob- ager. 7:00 pm, our own Parvaneh concerts at MacKay through- The car rolled down their ably came from his father. My My father also liked to tell Eshghi will perform in a solo- out the year. drive, across the street, onto aunt always tells a story about stories—like the Scottish piano concert. For more information visit our front lawn, stopping only my grandfather and the day a woman who had just lost her MacKay will next host www.mackayunitedchurch. when it smashed into a wood- man came to his office. The husband. She sent the death Julie Fauteux, french horn, com. en lawn chair near our house. man asked my grandfather, notice into the local paper; Page 34 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 Ernest Hemingway. This novel tive reviews. Summer Reading Suggestions from is the story of the couple’s At least two of Ottawa’s mys- tempestuous relationship and tery writers have new offer- the times and cities in which ings. Mary Jane Maffini’s Books on Beechwood they lived. It is a wonderful, The Busy Woman’s Guide to Hilary recommends: The Accidental Hero by Matt able little dog who loves books absorbing read. Murder is as entertaining as Myklusch (8-12) so much that he decides he Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour Sanctuary Line by Jane the title would indicate. Vicki Jack doesn’t know where he has to share them with all his by Morgan Matson (12+) Urquhart. Delany’s Among the Departed comes from or even what his friends; and Duck at the Door” After her father’s death, Amy Jane’s latest novel is a perfect is #5 in the Constable Molly last name is. For the first twelve by Jackie Urbanovic, a book has to drive her family car novel for a warm summer’s series, a great series not to be years of his life all he’s known about a duck who decides to from California to Connecticut, day. missed by mystery lovers is the depressing life provided overwinter in a house full of where she and her mother will Di recommends: be moving. With some help to him by St. Barnaby’s Home dogs and cats instead of flying Cutting for Stone by Abraham from Roger, a family friend, for the Hopeless, Abandoned, South. Verghese. For the very young reader: Amy discovers the incredible Forgotten, and Lost. Then, Antoinette Recommends: This novel is already proving Jack’s life gets turned com- to be a popular selection for Dear Hound by Jill Murphy healing power of the open road. State of Wonder by Ann (noted for The Worst Witch This book will mmediately pletely on its head: he almost book clubs. gets blown up by a Robo- Patchett (paperback) series) is a delight, as is Roland become an all-time favourite! As good as “Bel Canto” if not Irma Voth by Miriam Toews. Wright Future Knight the first Zombie and a secret Agent Miriam’s latest semi- auto- Along for the Ride by Sarah arrives to take him to the mys- better! book in a promising new series Dessen (12+) biographical novel about a by Tony Davis. tical Imagine Nation! Wait for Me by Deborah Mennonite community is Since her parents got divorced, Mitford, the Duchess of A sometimes overlooked clas- Auden hasn’t been able to New Picture Books receiving very favourable Devonshire. reviews. sic is The Reluctant Dragon sleep at night. Always treated Some great picks are Bedtime by Kenneth Grahame. It is as a “little academic” by her Without Arthur by Jessica The Tiger: A True Story of Jean Recommends: a perfect children’s book with Vengeance and Survival by professor parents, it’s not until Meserve, the story of a young Two new biographies in the unique, lovable characters, lots John Vaillant (paperback) Auden visits her father for the girl who has to try to go to Extraordinary Canadians of humour and a brilliant plot. summer, that she meets fellow sleep without the comfort Jill Recommends: series, Wilfrid Laurier by of her favourite teddy bear; For the middle reader: insomniac Eli and discovers The Paris Wife by Paula Andre Pratte, and Maurice Dog Loves Books by Louise Knightley Academy by Violet that for some things, it’s never McLain. Richard by Charles Foran. too late to learn. Yates, which features an ador- Haberdasher is the start of a Hadley Richardson marries Judy Dench has written a mem- new series and is reminiscent oir, And Furthermore which of the Harry Potter books in can’t help but be a wonderfully its instant attention-grabbing entertaining read. cleverness and humour. Have you read Salmon Fishing A new Gail Carson Levine, A in the Yemen? At least as good Tale of Two Castles is another is The Hopeless Life of Charlie sure-fire winner with a remark- Summers by the same author, able, feisty heroine. Paul Torday. Extra Credit by Andrew Just arrived, and eagerly await- Clement is an interesting topi- ed, is Elizabeth Hay’s new cal story of pen-pals in the novel, Alone in the Classroom United States and Afghanistan. and already getting very posi- For the older reader:

Annual Outdoor Summer Concert Series May 31, 7 pm - Gloucester Community Band June 12, 2 pm – Manotick Brass Ensemble July 17, 2 pm – Andrew Snow & Alex Tsertsvadze August 28, 2 pm – Anna Baksheeva and Alexander Rybydailo Refreshments will be served. Annual Strawberry Social Saturday, June 18, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Enjoy delicious strawberry delights and music from the popular Grey Jazz Combo. To RSVP or for more information please call 613 564 9255. 150 Stanley Ave. Ottawa, ON. June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 35 The Devil and His Boy is a gem from a master storytell- er, Anthony Horowitz. It is a gripping historical adventure of Elizabethan England. David Recommends: Trauma Farm: A Rebel History Rockcliffe Park Branch of Rural Life by Brian Brett. 380 Springfield Road 613-745-2562 The Boreal Gourmet: Adventures in Northern Summer Programs Cooking by Michele Genest. Sonia Doyon And when summer’s over… Public Service Supervisor, Rockliffe Park Branch Books on Beechwood’s Book www.biblioottawalibrary.ca Club Selections for 2011- 2012 Splash! Summer Reading Club 2011 Once again, beginning this September, the Books on Author Gary Miller will be signing copies of his new book As of June 22, get your poster, activity booklet, stickers and Beechwood Book Club will be Miller’s Tales (and Poems) at Books on Beechwood on have fun in the “water” with our 2011 Summer Reading Club meeting on the last Wednesday June 18. for kids of the month at 7:30 pm in the Lounge, 2nd floor of the New Book Signing With a Local Twist Dès le 22 juin, viens chercher ton affiche, ton cahier Edinburgh Square Retirement d’activités, tes collants et amuse dans « l’eau » à l’aide de Residence. New members are By Liba Bender which was released in April, notre Club de lecture estivale 2011. always welcome! Gary Miller began writing in is a collection of poems rang- The book club selections Grade 8. At that time it was ing from haikus and sonnets reflect current fiction and non- just a hobby. But after retir- to limericks and rhyming cou- Water Wonders fiction. Each month, the select- ing from teaching 29 years plets, mixed with essays, short ed book becomes the Book of of high school in 1995, he stories and postcard short sto- Witness the wonders of water as Dr D. Science makes it the Month for the bookstore, began to write more frequent- ries. magically disappear, learn a song about how our planet and is sold at a 20% discount ly. Gary has published four recycles water, make a “Qwacky” sound maker and also a to all customers. chapbooks (booklets) and On June 18, Gary will be plant sprayer to take home! Should you have any ques- won a few prizes in contests, at Books on Beechwood for tions about the Book Club, including the City of Ottawa’s a book signing from 12 to 2 55+ Short Story Contest. pm. He will be donating $5 Age: 6-12. Max participants: 25. 60 min. please call Jill Moll at Books Registration: as of June 22 2011 on Beechwood, 613-742-5030. His newest endeavour, from the sale of each book to Miller’s Tales (and Poems) the Beechwood Fire Fund. Here’s the List for Fall/Winter Date: Monday July 25 at 10 am 2011-2012: Answers to April Crossword The Lacuna by Barbara 1. community 12. harper 23. affairs Kingsolver, winner of the 2. bartholomew 13. green 24. avonlane Orange Prize and short listed 3. sconewitch 14. meilleur 25. frasier for the 2011 IMPAC award. 4. thomas 15. lesters 26. crichton The Bolter by Frances 5. lindenlea 16. piccolo 27. hosers Osborne. The story of Idina 6. thursdays 17. emblem 28. tartan Sackville and Kenya’s scandal- 7. johnston 18. newedinburgh 29. fernhill 8. emerald 19. porter 30. maple ous “Happy Valley Set” 9. dufferin 20. sleighride 31. mason Brooklyn by Colm Toibin, 10. belanger 21. harrison short listed for the 2011 IMPAC 11. keefer 22. lumiere award. Ransom by David Malouf, short listed for the 2011 IMPAC award. Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann, winner of the National Book award and short listed for the 2011 IMPAC award. The Wisdom of Donkeys: find- ing tranquility in a chaotic world, by Andy Merrifield, an “absolutely charming, lovely, and loving book.” Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks, author of the People of the Book and Year of Wonders. “The Elgin Affair: the Abduction of Antiquity’s Greatest Treasures and the Passions it Aroused by Theodore Vrettos. Love and Summer by William Trevor, a Globe and Mail Best Book, long listed for the Man Booker Prize and short listed for 2011 IMPAC award. Page 36 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 rectly predicted, the redpolls’ clear, buff coloured breast, a floor window, and remained spectacular breeding season rusty coloured crown and a there for the day, comfortably For the Birds in 2010, combined with the predominantly gray face (just roosting while sheltered from nyjer feeders. Only a tiny song widespread failure of the white another ‘brown bird’!), but on the driving rain. I paid several sparrow pair nesting near our birch crop across Northern closer inspection, it has two visits to get a close look at the crab apple tree, along with sev- Canada, did indeed result in clear distinguishing features: a owl, which stared me down eral pairs of American robins, an unusual abundance of this bright pink bill and a conspicu- with its brilliant yellow eyes managed to breach the defenc- species in our area this year, ous white eye-ring. set in a tawny-coloured facial es of the redpolls and juncos, and it’s only in the last ten days Another unaccustomed pass- disk. and to co-exist in the garden, that their numbers have signifi- er-by was a large male mal- As its name implies, the spe- foraging on the lawn and in the cantly diminished as they head lard which perched on our cies is distinguished by con- flower beds. north to begin the serious busi- garden fence, very close to the spicuous ear tufts in the cen- By Jane Heintzman feeders, seemingly attempting tre of its head. While these This glorious time of year to figure out a discreet way tufts have nothing whatever to takes me back to the time when to share in the bounty being do with hearing, according to our sons were babies and the gobbled up by the foraging ornithologists, they do serve concept of “sleeping in” was song birds. Sadly he failed to the very practical purpose of an elusive fantasy. In recent square this circle, and eventu- making the owl appear larger weeks, we’ve been awoken ally flew off to join his cronies and more intimidating to other each morning at roughly 4:30 by the Rideau River. owls. By evening, the owl had am by the clarion calls of a Anther significant event in disappeared, embarked no cardinal pair nesting close to our garden this year, which has doubt on its nightly hunt for our house, followed shortly proven both a mixed blessing small rodents, which it can thereafter by an explosion of and something of a mystery, is allegedly catch in total dark- song, whistles, chips and chat- the creation of an American ness, thanks to its particularly ters from American robins, crows’ nest in one of the tall acute hearing. house finches, purple finches, pines at the back of our proper- In our rambles beyond the American goldfinches, song ty. The building process began garden this spring, we’ve had a sparrows, white-crowned in mid-April when a steady number of interesting encoun- sparrows, chipping sparrows, succession of crows swept in ters, beginning with the sight- European starlings, red- Photo: Wade Clare bearing beaks-full of sticks and ing of a splendid young great Dark-eyed junco. winged blackbirds, European twigs, and flapped out again to blue heron on the bank of the house sparrows, American replenish supplies. Rideau River not far from our crows and sundry other mem- Most readers are familiar with the dark-eyed junco, ness of breeding. The nesting process is a fam- front door. In addition to the bers of the bird community Once the redpoll and junco ily affair for crows, not sim- predictable cast of characters resident in our vicinity. Just with its handsome gray plum- age and signature white tail populations began to thin ply the work of the breeding encountered in the Rockcliffe as a crescendo is reached and out, the colour returned to pair. Young crows don’t breed area, notably blue jays, song the volume begins to taper off, feathers which you can’t fail to notice when it takes off in our garden as brilliant yellow until they are at least 2 years sparrows, chipping spar- a second wave of cacophony American goldfinches, along old (more often 4), and in the rows, American robins, red- begins to swell from the col- flight. The junco is now one of the most common birds in with rosy purple finches, interim they stick around to winged blackbirds, black- ony of Canada geese nesting house finches and the occa- help their parents produce the capped chickadees, pileated, not far away on Green Island, North America, with a pop- ulation recently estimated at sional pine siskin, came back next generation, helping to downy and hairy woodpeck- occasionally punctuated by to the nyjer feeders. I was prepare the nest and raise the ers, we spotted (and heard) an the more welcome quacking about 630 million. On migra- tion to their northern breeding intrigued to read in the most young. While I haven’t been Eastern phoebe and a number of mallards dabbling near the recent edition of Bird Watch able to keep an exact count, of ruby-crowned kinglets in shoreline of the Rideau River. grounds in the Hudson’s Bay lowlands and Northern Shield Canada (Spring 2011) that this to all appearances there are at the Rockeries. Throughout most of April, year’s Project Feeder Watch least 2 young helpers engaged the dominant bird populations regions, they find temporary stopovers in open woodlands, reported sightings of pinkish- in our backyard operation, one in our back garden were com- coloured goldfinches in parts of which decided to take a run mon redpolls and dark-eyed fields and gardens like ours where they fuel up for the final of Ontario, an anomaly which at our feeders, but swiftly gave juncos. Both species turned ornithologists attribute to diets up when its sense of balance up in large numbers, often leg of their journey. Like the junco, the common that are unusually rich in carot- proved unequal to the task. descending in groups of 20 enoid pigments. I did, in fact, While crows’ nests are com- or more, and consuming our redpoll breeds in northern areas, with highest densities in spot precisely such a specimen paratively large (up to 19”wide supplies of safflower seed at on Union Street about a year and 15” deep), these wily birds record speed. While they were the tundra along the Hudson’s Bay and Northern James Bay ago, but wrote it off at the time are skilful at hiding their nests around, they appeared to keep to failing eyesight and/or too on horizontal branches close the less aggressive species at shores. Its nesting period is relatively late, beginning in late a night! to the tree tops to protect them bay, in particular the house The colourful finch popula- from marauders. Well, they are finches, purple finches, and late May to mid-June, with a second brood produced as late tion has recently been joined so skilful that so far, I’ve been American goldfinches which by a growing contingent of unable to actually spot the nest, normally populate our two as August. As the Winter Finch Forecast for 2010-2011 cor- ground foragers ranging from although I regularly observe mourning doves to American crows lighting at the tree tops robins, song sparrows, a and taking off again. There white-throated sparrow is, however, at least another pair, several American tree month in which to find the sparrows, and beginning on elusive spot, as the nestlings Photo: David Bellilo Mother`s Day when they made will be in residence for 20 to Long-eared owl. their timely entrance, a group 40 days after they hatch, and of white-crowned sparrows I’m guessing that if all else that for several years have fails, the noise will draw me to At only 3-4” in length, the made our garden their regular the site! ruby-crowned kinglet is one way-station on both the migra- Most readers will recall that of the smallest song birds in tion north to Hudson`s Bay in April brought its legendary North America, and as the spring, and the return journey showers in extraordinary quan- name implies, the male sports a south in the fall. tities this year, and on one of its red patch on its crown, though One unusual visitor to the wettest days, I had an excited this is often not visible. What it garden earlier this spring was alert from fellow-birder Philip lacks in size, however, it makes a lone field sparrow. At first MacAdam. A long-eared owl up for in volume, producing glance, the field sparrow is a had settled in the cedar tree an amazingly loud, long and non-descript little guy with a only feet from Philip’s second cheerful song to establish its June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 37 breeding territory, an option head, common mergansers, flew off before he could con- which ornithologists conclude wood ducks, tree swallows firm the identification. A few is more energy efficient than on the river, several fluffy gos- minutes later, he came across chasing off invaders and a lings, and a Cooper’s hawk a turkey vulture perched omi- whole lot less risky! (she thinks!) on a nest along nously in a tall spruce tree, and Once again this year, a the bike path just this side being harassed by crows. sharp-shinned hawk pair was of Montreal Road. Vicki’s Former Manor Park naturalist in evidence in the fellow dog walker Mo also Dave Collyer, now relocated woods off Princess Avenue reported having sighted pairs to a country property in central close to a former nesting site. of Northern shovellers and Alberta, has had a magnificent While I spotted them numer- hooded mergansers, a palm spring of bird watching as the ous times over the course of a warbler and a merlin’s nest hordes of returning migrants in few weeks in April, they seem on the Vanier side of the St. the area flew over his domain. never to have attempted to re- Patrick Street bridge. Among his highlights of the establish the nest in question as Over at the Macoun Marsh, season were hundreds of snow they did (unsuccessfully) last Science teacher Mike Leveillé geese and white-fronted geese spring. They were a noisy pair, and his class of young nat- flying overhead, and the arrival Photo: Wade Clare however, and on one occasion, Pine warbler. uralists from St. Laurent of song sparrows, Northern I observed the female (which Academy reported numerous flickers, horned grebe is close to twice as large as the warbler here in the Burgh, species in the area earlier this engaged in a mating dance, low-throated warblers, easily including the yellow, yellow- male) standing on her mate’s identified by their characteris- spring, notably black-capped red-necked grebe, mallards, back, flapping her wings and rumped, northern parula and chickadees, Northern cardi- green-winged teal, greater tic “witchety, witchety, witch- palm warblers. screeching with great gusto. ety” call. nals, dark-eyed juncos, large scaup, common goldeneye, Closer to home in Stanley Park Farther afield in the Mud numbers of common redpolls, bufflehead and common mer- On the rivers this spring Lake area, Mr. Daudrich not far from the playground, I we’ve encountered numerous American robins, red-winged gansers. Dave also reports that encountered a merlin perched reported a wide variety of blackbirds, common grack- a black-capped chickadee glossy mallard pairs, com- species, including a litany of on top of a telephone pole, mon mergansers, hooded les, song sparrows, tree spar- pair has moved into a decaying presumably waiting to dive for returning warblers ranging rows, a white-throated spar- tree close to his garage “thanks mergansers, Canada geese, from the ubiquitous yellow- an unsuspecting song bird. The a lone common loon cruising row, a fox sparrow, mourn- to a pileated woodpecker who merlin is a small falcon which rumped warbler to the pine- ing doves, northern flickers, carried out the renovations”! on Mackay Lake, and a dense , palm-, American redstart, has become a regular breeder cloud of tree swallows swoop- mallards, ring-billed gulls Sadly, our birding reporter/ in urban areas and is some- Nashville-, black-throated and countless European star- photographer Peter Glasgow ing down low over the Rideau blue-, yellow- and northern thing of a hazard around bird River, no doubt picking off a lings. Mike also got a striking is among those residents who feeders. parula warbler. His other photo of a broad winged tur- were forced to evacuate their rich harvest of insects hovering sightings in the area included A truly unexpected birding at the water’s surface. key vulture cruising over the apartments on Mackay Street encounter took place in early American tree sparrows, red- Marsh earlier in April. following the fire, and has May when we (or rather our Reports from our Readers: necked grebe, horned grebe, As I mentioned earlier, Philip been living in temporary quar- dogs) flushed a female ruffed Our resident expert Edwin northern flicker, Cooper’s MacAdam had an unexpected ters ever since. Despite the grouse from under a cedar Daudrich has had a fruitful hawk, lesser scaup, black- visit from a long-eared owl unimaginable distress and dis- hedge in Rockcliffe. I’m told spring of birding, much of it crowned night heron, green which spent a rainy Saturday location involved in the whole that this sighting is a rela- right here in our neighbour- heron, belted kingfisher, perched in a cedar tree direct- experience, however, Peter was tive rarity, as ruffed grouse are hood. In the course of April wood ducks, common mer- ly outside Philip’s bedroom resilient enough to spot a per- notoriously shy and beautifully and May, Mr. Daudrich’s New gansers, common loons, buf- window on Alexander Street. egrine falcon from the back camouflaged, but I credit must Edinburgh sightings included flehead, osprey, great blue And as always, “Phil’s Avian of his motel on Rideau Street. go to the sharp nose of my common mergansers, hood- heron, blue jays, common Bistro” was hopping this The bird landed on a ledge female Lab Becky who was ed mergansers, wood ducks, raven, pileated-, hairy- and spring, with a cast of regulars on the 11th floor of an office quick to sniff out its presence common goldeneye, pied downy woodpeckers, war- including Northern cardinals, building where it roosted for beneath the hedge. billed grebe, double-crested bling vireo, Eastern phoebe, house finches, purple finch- the night, but unfortunately While I’ve received numer- cormorants, ring-billed gulls, gray catbird, Baltimore ori- es, American goldfinches, had disappeared by the morn- ous reports of returning war- a great blue heron, mallards, ole, rose breasted grosbeak, common redpolls, dark-eyed ing. Peter reports that he hop- blers in our area in recent barn swallows, tree swallows, killdeer, brown-headed cow- juncos, black-capped chicka- ing to “migrate back to New weeks, to date I have spot- common redpolls, dark- bird and a hermit thrush. dees, mourning doves and a Edinburgh” very soon, and ted comparatively few. In very eyed juncos, house finch- In the course of two excur- chipping sparrow. we look forward to his return. early May, I came across two es, American goldfinches, sions to Mer Bleu, Mr. Daudrich Early one morning, Philip His daughter Isabel, also an pine warblers located, not American robins, Northern spotted several additions to the was also lucky enough to spot accomplished birder, beat me surprisingly, in a thicket of tall cardinals, song sparrows, lists above, notably American a beautiful be-speckled her- to the punch this spring by pines close to the Rockeries. white-throated sparrows, bittern, yellow-bellied sap- mit thrush right outside his spotting both yellow-rumped Sticking to the theme of Name/ chipping sparrows, white- suckers, Eastern kingbirds kitchen window. In an early- and black and white warblers Place appropriateness, in mid- crowned sparrows, brown and swamp sparrows. morning excursion Pine Hill in Stanley Park in late April. May I watched as two male creepers, Northern harrier, Birding reporter Vicki woods, he had a close encoun- Best wishes to all our readers American redstarts dart- a merlin, golden-crowned Metcalfe has had some fruit- ter with a large hawk, which for a safe and happy summer, ed among the tall maples in kinglets, white-breasted nut- ful dog-walking rambles this he believes may have been a with excellent birding wher- the grounds of the American hatches, downy woodpeck- spring, encountering a variety rough-legged hawk but which ever you may go! Ambassador’s residence off ers, common grackles, tur- of species in our general area, Lisgar Road. And on a stroll key vultures and an Eastern including juncos, innumera- through the Rockeries later in phoebe. In recent weeks, in ble song sparrows, blackpoll May, we heard (though didn’t late April and early May, he and yellow-rumped warblers, see) a number of common yel- also spotted several species of common goldeneye, buffle- Page 38 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 organized by OrKidstra, and more details.) Mon., June 20, 7:30 pm organization that provides Sun., June 12, 2 pm NECA BOARD MEETING Burgh children from lower-income BEECHWOOD CEMETERY at St. Bartholomew’s Church. areas with free music lessons All welcome. and the opportunity to play in HISTORIC TOUR Don’t miss Bulletin an orchestra and/or sing in a this stroll through beautiful July Events choir. www.leadingnotefoun- and historic Beechwood, the dation.org. National Cemetery of Canada. Fri., July 1, 11:30 am - 2 pm Board Costumed actors will bring Wed., June 8, 7:30 pm historical hockey figures to STRAWBERRY SOCIAL June Events buildings, please go to ottawa. STAIRWELL CAROLLERS life. (See announcement on Come and enjoy a delicious ca/doorsopen. strawberry treat while visit- June 4 & 5 concert at St. Columba page 30 for more details.) Sun., June 5, 3 pm Anglican Church. (See page ing the Canadian Agriculture DOORS OPEN OTTAWA Sun., June 12, 2 pm Museum. Many holiday STAIRWELL CAROLLERS 30 for more details.) Come see for yourself why SUMMER CONCERT activities to choose from concert at the National Gallery Doors Open Ottawa has Sat., June 11 SERIES at Governor’s Walk Admission into Museum of Canada. (See page 30 for become one of the city’s IODE HOUSE AND with the Manotick Brass FREE. Social $6. more details.) favourite rites of spring and GARDEN TOUR This year’s Ensemble. (See announcement July 8 - 14 the second largest Doors Mon., June 6, 6 pm tour will feature houses in on page 34 for more details.) MUSIC AND BEYOND Open event in Ontario! For a FILM SCREENING of the Heritage Conservation Sun., June 12, 4 pm FESTIVAL at Paroisse St. complete list of participating Teaching the Life of Music, District. There will also be two outdoor walking tours STAIRWELL CAROLLERS Charles on Beechwood. leaving St. Bartholomew’s concert at Eglise St-Joseph de Classical music in all of its What’s On at Rideau Hall Church at 10:30 am and 12:30 Hull. (See page 30 for more many formations including pm. (See page 5 for more details.) orchestras, choirs, bands, wind VISITOR CENTRE alike with a quest to find Stop by the Visitor Centre, details.) Thur., June 16, 7:30 pm ensembles, recitals, baroque secret words along the trail. groups and small ensembles. where you will learn about Fun and educational for the Sat., June 11, 9 am - noon VERNISSAGE - Clara the role and responsibilities Music and Beyond pursues whole family! Ask for your FRIENDS OF THE Hirsch’s Trees as Witnesses links between music and other of the governor general, as brochure upon arrival. exhibition begins at the well as the history of Rideau EXPERIMENTAL FARM art forms and cultural disci- Heraldry: Discover Canadian Electric Street Studio. (See plines. www.musicandbeyond. Hall, through an interactive Guided Peony Tours from 9 announcement on page 20.) exhibit. You can also pick up heraldic art from yesterday am to noon. Get tips on what ca. a copy of the New Edinburgh and today. Create your own would work best in your gar- Sat., June 18, 12 - 2 pm Sun., July 10, 11 am - 2 pm Heritage Walking Trail bro- coats of arms with symbols den and ways of keeping your BOOK SIGNING by author from your family heritage. NEW ED COMMUNITY chure. peonies happy. Gary Miller at Books on PICNIC at the Stanley Park The Visitor Centre and Gift VISIT THE RESIDENCE C.E.F. & Explorer Rose Tour Beechwood. He will be sign- Fieldhouse. Bring a picnic, Shop are open daily until AND SPECIAL EXHIBIT at 1 pm. The FCEF rose team ing his new book Miller’s play some games, have fun, Sept 5, from 10 am to 5 pm. Follow the tours of the ceremo- will be available to answer Tales (and Poems). (See page but no dogs, please! (See page CEREMONIAL GUARDS nial rooms, where Canadians your questions. Information 35 for more details.) 21 for more details.) In this much-loved ceremony, are honoured and dignitaries on the collection will be avail- Sat., June 18, 2 pm Sun., July 17, 2 pm watch sentries, led by a piper, are welcomed. Guided tours able to help you with a self- march to their posts at Sussex are free of charge and are also guided tour of the roses. STRAWBERRY SOCIAL at SUMMER CONCERT Gate and in front of the resi- offered on statutory holidays. Governor’s Walk. Enjoy deli- SERIES at Governor’s Walk Park at the Canadian cious strawberry delights and dence. SPRING (April 30 - June featuring Andrew Snow Agriculture Museum, south of music from the popular Grey The Relief of the Sentries 26): Weekends, 10 am to 4 and Alex Tsertsvadze. (See Prince of Wales Traffic circle. Jazz Combo. (See announce- runs June 27 to August 26, pm; Weekdays, reservations announcement on page 34 for Donations are gratefully ment on page 34 for more every hour, on the hour, from required more details.) accepted. details.) 9 am to 5 pm. Wed., July 20, 6:30 pm SUMMER (June 27 - Sept Sat., June 11, 10:30 am - FAMILY ACTIVITIES Sat., June 18, 7:30 pm 5)*: Daily, 10 am to 4 pm. 1 pm 10 MILE RUN at the In the summer, families are STAIRWELL CAROLLERS * In July and August, come in Experimental Farm. Join the welcome to stop by the Visitor FERN HILL SPRING FUN concert at St. Barnabas the morning and visit the resi- Friends of the Farm and the Centre and sign up for kids’ FAIR for children ages 2 to 12 Church. (See page 30 for dence at your own pace. This Run Ottawa Club for a run- activities. Come bring a pic- on the school grounds at 50 more details.) ners’ challenge. Take part in a nic while your children enjoy open house format is ideal for Vaughan Street. The Fair will groups or families with young June 18 & 19, 10 am - 4 pm 10 mile run on the C.E.F. Info the play structure nearby. feature games and prizes, a and registration: http://www. All family activities are children. BBQ and wagon rides. BOOK SALE at the Don’t miss our current runottawaclub.com. offered daily at the Visitor Sat., June 11, 7 pm Central Experimental Farm. Centre, June 27 to Sept 5. exhibition entitled National Thousands of books to choose Mon., July 25, 10 am Capital Commission Official DANCE UNDER THE from. Stock up on your sum- WATER WONDERS at Follow the Tell-a-Tale Trail: Residences Crown Collection. STARS in support of the mer reading. Free. Building the Rockcliffe Park Public This treasure hunt is designed For additional information Friends of Landsdowne legal 72, C.E.F., east off Prince of Library. Witness the wonders to challenge young and old please visit www.gg.ca. challenge. (See page 21 for Wales traffic circle of water as Dr. D. Science makes it magically disap- pear. (See page 35 for more details.)

August Events

Sun., Aug 7, 2 - 4 pm VICTORIAN TEA at the Experimental Farm. Classic tea will be served on the lawns of the Arboretum. Bring a patio chair and listen to live music. Enter the best hat contest and don period cos- tume (optional). Free, Formal Tea $6. 613-230-3276, [email protected], www.friendsofthefarm.ca. June 2011 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 39 Wanted: Managing Editor

The Publishers of the team to produce 5 issues Manor Park Chronicle (The of The Chronicle each pub- Chronicle), a successful and lishing year. The Managing vibrant Community Newspaper Editor will work collectively serving the residents and busi- with an: (i) Editorial Manager; nesses of Manor Park and (ii) Advertising Manager; (iii) the surrounding area for more Production (Layout & Design) than 60 years, seek expres- Manager; (iv) a Circulation sions of interest for the part- Manager; as well as (v) The time position of Managing Chronicle’s Treasurer. Editor of The Chronicle. The successful candidate The Chronicle reports local should have experience news, events and stories. It in print media, preferably also covers activities in nearby operational experience as an neighbourhoods and through- Editor of a paper or magazine. out Ottawa which are deemed Previous experience working to be of interest to the resi- in a community-based publish- dents of Manor Park. It has no ing context will be a significant political affiliations and works asset. Experience or the abil- collaboratively with local mer- ity to quickly get up to speed chants, services, community with Adobe Creative Suite2, groups and schools to publi- Adobe InDesign, Acrobat cize their activities. The paper Distiller Professional and encourages communication Microsoft Office Professional Cartoon by Heather Mathews among all segments of the is required. Sat., Aug 20, 10 am - 4 pm community, promotes com- Ideally, the new Managing munity events and programs, Editor should be in a position ART ON THE FARM at the highlights local issues, facili- to transition into The Chronicle Experimental Farm. Artists tates community activism, and to get to know the community working in various mediums fosters pride in the community and the Chronicle team over will display and sell their of Manor Park. the summer. This will ensure original works under the trees Under the strategic direction that the first issue of the new of the Central Experimental RATES: $10, first 25 words; $5, each additional 25 words, of the Publisher’s Advisory publishing year can go to print Farm. Free. payable on submission of ad. Public service ads (such as Board, the Managing Editor in September 2011. has operational, editorial and Interested applicants Sat., Aug 20, Evening lost & found) free. Call Cindy Parkanyi, 745-8734 or email [email protected]. managerial responsibility for are invited to respond to: LUMIERE EVENING OF The Chronicle, a 44 page “[email protected]”. LIGHT CELEBRATION at DOG/CAT WALKING CYCLEWAX: For Bicycle paper. The Managing Editor Nature and form of remuner- will work with and direct a ation to be discussed/negoti- Stanley Park. Visit www.lumi- AND SITTING Your house Repair and Maintenance in motivated and experienced ated. ereottawa.com for updates. plants are also safe with me!. New Edinburgh. (613) 293 (See article on page 22.) Emergency and regular daily 5640 Email:. rider4evr@live. Sun., August 28, 2 pm walking. References. Liba com. SUMMER CONCERT Bender: 613-746-4884. SERIES at Governor’s Walk HOUSE TO RENT: Fully fur- featuringAnna Baksheeva and CLASSES ON DRAWING, nished family home to rent on Alexander Rybydailo. (See PAINTING & PERSPECTIVE Union Street mid November announcement on page 34 for for adults and children in New 2011 - mid April 2012. more details.) Edinburgh. Call: Ana Iriondo Telephone 613-741-9951 de Bryson at 613-740-0489 or September Events visit her website at www.anairi- HELP WANTED: Experienced ondodebryson.cjb.net. cleaner for bed and breakfast. Sat., Sept 10 Must be self starter, non smoker HOUSECLEANING by long- and reliable. Minimum 2+ DEADLINE FOR SUBMIS- time Burgh resident. Good hours every day (preferably SIONS for the October edition of the New Edinburgh News. references in neighbourhood. mornings) with flexible days Available immediately. 613- off. Telephone 613-741-9951. Sat., Sept 17, 9 am - 3 pm 744-8449. NEW EDINBURGH COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - For further informa- tion, call Cathy 613-746-0303. Sun., Aug 18, 8 am - 8 pm 1000 ISLANDS & TWO CASTLE TOUR - Package includes free parking, boat cruise, entrance fees to both castles, transportation to and from Rockport, & the buf- fet lunch. 613-230-3276, [email protected], www.friendsofthefarm.ca. Mon., Sept 19, 7:30 pm NECA BOARD MEETING at St. Bartholomew’s Church. All welcome. Page 40 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS June 2011 ing him to the community in the next edition of the NEN in October.

Birthdays

Two of our NEN photogra- phers make a pair of Taurus shutterbugs. Louise Imbeault celebrated her birthday on May 14 and our new photog- rapher Patricia Riveroll cel- ebrated on May 1. All the best to both. Russell Lonsdale of MacKay [email protected] St. turned 6 on April 26. Happy Birthday Russell! Henry and Sarah Hamlin Frank and Iris, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30 in., 2011 of Noel St. turned 1 in April. Karen Bailey has donated this painting to “le pARTy”, There’s no stopping them Ottawa Art Gallery 2011 Art Auction, which takes place on now! Thursday, June 2 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm at 2 Daly Avenue.

Congratulations Congratulations to the Ottawa Rhythmic Spirals for win- ning best overall team for rhythmic gymnastics at the “Le Défi” Special Olympics competition in Montreal. The Spirals are part of the larger Ottawa Rhythmic Gymnastics Happy Birthday Sarah and Henry! Club that practices in gyms . mother. She is back just in in Rockcliffe Park. One of Welcome time to begin applying her the members of the Spirals, business bookkeeping skills Christina Campbell (fourth Pauline Whelan and her to the New Edinburgh News, from left), will be part of the charming male bassett hound replacing Oksana Smerechuk team representing Canada at Marconi recently welcomed (of Stanley Ave) who will be the Special Olympics World Gypsy Rose, a beautiful leaving on posting sometime Summer Games in Athens. this summer. Photo: Maia Pudifin female bassett hound who has Ottawa Rhythmic Spirals take first at Le Défi in Montreal. swiftly settled in to become Welcome to Adam and a cheerful companion to the stage of the Ottawa Little Kristen who have just moved Marconi, and a welcome new Theatre in Deliver Us from to Noel St. Kudos addition to the doggy set in Evil. After a short pause for Stanley Park.” The Burkes on Keefer recuperation, Janet will begin A big thank you to Rockcliffe Welcome to James, Miriam Street are happy to welcome rehearsals for the fall produc- Park Public School’s SK and (baby) Maëlle Fournier Pitcher, their new playful tion of Somerset Maugham’s teacher Chantal Goyette who have moved to the corner pup. The Circle by her own com- for teaching the kids about of Avon Lane and Keefer. pany, Linden House Theatre, Impressionism and help- A warm welcome to Peter which performs on the stage ing them create their Monet Welcome back to Kathryn Kocoris who took over as of Elmwood School. inspired masterpieces. They Sabetta of Avon Lane who Executive Director of The are lucky to have you! just returned from a once- Edinburgh Retirement Lisa Di Lorenzo and John- in-a-lifetime whirlwind tour Residence in January 2011. Paul Gouett of MacKay around Europe with her We look forward to introduc- St. and NEST on Dalhousie DEADLINE for submissions Pitcher will jump through are doing a little NEST-ing hoops - literally! of their own with new baby Sept 10 Congratulations and best Arthur John born on May 20, wishes to Mary Albota just in time for the Breezy Bit [email protected] who was recently appointed deadline! Director of Health Services at the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health on Montreal Road. Mary is well known in our community for her wonderful work in our retirement community, and is delighted to be taking on a new challenge at the Wabano Centre. We look forward to providing a full report on Mary’s work at the Centre in our October edition. Congratulations to Janet Photo: Patrick Bailey 4th Orleans 63rd Ottawa Scout at the Heritage Spring Scout Camp at Uren of Crichton Street on her fine first appearance on Artist rendering of the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Awacamenj Mino Scout Camp, Low Quebec. Health on Montreal Road.