December 12, 2008 Vol. 38 No. 11
Serving the Glebe community since 1973 FREE rchives A al n Photo: Natio Until the 1950s, a wooden “bridge” was erected on the ice surface between Second and Herridge to provide a shortcut for Glebites and Ottawa Easters. Fine canal crossing without fines BY JOHN DANCE In October, Councillor Doucet met with Marie Lemay, NCC chief executive An extended pedestrian crossing season of the frozen canal, also known as officer, and raised the issue. Ms. Lemay expressed an interest; however, next the Rideau Skateway, has been proposed to the National Capital Commission steps are not clear. The idea for lengthening the crossing season originated by Councillor Clive Doucet. The proposal seeks the creation of one crossing with Scott McKenzie, a member of Sustainable Living Ottawa East (SLOE). point between Old Ottawa East and the Glebe, where pedestrians would be Currently, the NCC prohibits walking across the canal except when the able to get to the other side when the rest of the canal is closed. skateway is open. continued on page 3 WHAT’S INSIDE Mark your calendars Abbotsford ...... 2 Gift Ideas . . . . . 23-26 Ongoing GNAG winter program registration, In person GCC, online at www.gnag.ca Art ...... 32-33 Glebe Questions . . . 11 December 11-21 Originals Christmas Craft Sale Exhibit Hall, Lansdowne Park At the movies . . . . .27 GNAG ...... 8 www.originalsshow.ca December 12 Snowflake Special, 6-9 p.m., GCC. Books ...... 41-43 Good Old Days . . . . 10 See page 8 for details. Business . . . . . 16-17 Grapevine . . . . . 46-47 December 17 Meet MPP Yasir Naqvi. Open House. See page 13 for details. Councillor’s Report . . 12 Letters ...... 5-7 Dec. 24-Jan. 2 Glebe Community Centre closed. January 2 Mayfair Theatre re-opens Editorial ...... 4 Religion . . . . . 44-45 See www.mayfairtheatre.ca for schedule. Entertainment . . . 27-30 Schools ...... 34-39 January 8 Property Tax Assessment Information Night 7 p.m., GCC. All are welcome. GCA ...... 9 Sports ...... 40 January 15 Taste in the Glebe January 27 GCA meeting, 7:30 p.m., GCC NEXT DEADLINE: FOR THE JANUARY 16 ISSUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2009 2 Glebe Report December 12, 2008 NEWS
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Joy to the World and to You. Happy Holidays. Moonstones When the winter is too long, I will bring you moonstones in buckets until the glow defeats the snow. By Clive Doucet From Canal Seasons NEWS Glebe Report December 12, 2008 3 Fine canal crossing The Mayfair: Continued from page 1 Those caught crossing when the access gates are closed are charged with a recollection and a revival trespassing and subject to fines of $100. Mr. McKenzie notes that closures of the canal are often because certain stretches (e.g., under bridges) are unsafe or because it is not safe for machinery. However, key crossing points between the Glebe and OOE may be quite safe for people. The two potential crossings in the two kilometer stretch between the Bank and Pretoria bridges are at Clegg-Fifth and Herridge-Second. At both loca- tions, there are stairways on both sides of the canal that allow easy crossing. The NCC has been concerned about the use of the canal when the ice is unsafe because of the danger to both “trespassers” and those who may have to con- duct rescues. Also, those using the canal when it is closed may make restora- tion of a good skating surface more difficult. Councillor Doucet says the cost of extending the ice bridge (i.e., before and after the skateway opens/closes) would be modest, involving the verification that the ice at the designated location was safe and putting up rope boundaries (pedestrians would be forbidden from leaving the ice bridge corridor) as well as signage to indicate the canal was open only for crossing, not for skating. An ice bridge open longer than the skateway would allow better connection of two central communities, a proposition that Councillor Doucet advanced g el
in his “Connecting Communities” report. Rebecca Aird, chair of SLOE, notes ie that such a connection would encourage more people to walk and would reduce S ois the amount of required driving and related carbon emission. John Calvert, cur- L rently preparing a history of Old Ottawa South, notes that there is a historical
precedent for the ice bridge. Up until the 1950s, a small wooden bridge was Photo: regularly erected on the ice at Second-Herridge to provide a shortcut between BY JOHN YEMEN Ottawa East and the Glebe. When I was a teenager living in the Glebe in the late 80s and early 90s, The first year of an extended crossing season would be considered a trial and there were plenty of movie theatres within walking distance: the Somerset, the an evaluation could be done before proceeding with future years and to make Phoenix, the Elgin, Place de Ville, Capitol Square...on an ambitious night even possible improvements, says Mr. McKenzie. He goes on to say that the trial the Elmdale, near Wellington and Parkdale, was achievable. With a bus ride, should be done this year, rather than waiting for a number of years, and that the Rideau Centre, Westgate and Vanier cinemas also beckoned. But somehow, the usage of the ice bridge could give an indication of the need for a full-time half the time, the Mayfair was where everyone ended up. Not only because it footbridge at one of the proposed locations. was the local theatre, or the cheapest, but also because it was the coolest. It had a friendly, lived-in feeling, and showed films that the local kids wanted to see. Where else could you catch films that you had missed out on a few years be- fore that truly deserved the big-screen treatment? Classics like “Blade Runner” Door to Door Driving Services and not-so classics, but fun, like “Highlander,” “Dune” and the 80s version of Local and Long Distance “Flash Gordon.” Popcorn films: made for double-bills. Sometimes you’d even be surprised by a film that you weren’t sure about, but it had sounded interest- By the Hour or by the Day ing: “Apocalypse Now,” “Raising Arizona,” a black and white German film Glebe Report Ad about angels (“Wings of Desire”)? Sure, why not? Sometimes they were even size: 4.75” x 2.25” Canadian, like “Jesus of Montreal.” And surprisingly (to us), good too. As a high-school student with a nascent interest in the movies, the Mayfair was a Six Passengers in Safety and Comfort www.pickcustomdriving.ca constant source of inspiration. continued on page 14 [email protected] Luxury Toyota Sienna 613.232.4900 Licensed Limousine
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CALL Zita Taylor at 235-1214, e-mail: [email protected], if you are willing to deliver a route for us. LETTERS Glebe Report December 12, 2008 5 Ottawa needs transit planners, not bean counters Learn about your new property tax assessment Proposed Transit Plan promises no service improvements for a generation Homeowners have now received their new property tax assessments. To find out how the property tax system works, how assessments are deter- Editor, Glebe Report mined and what your options are if you want to contest your assessment, If citizens of the Glebe aren’t already suspicious of the city’s latest transit the Glebe Community Association is holding a Property Tax Assessment proposal, they should be incensed that the plan will continue to overlook the information night. community and the urban core entirely for at least another generation. As part of what city planners call the “inner area,” the Glebe sits in the centre of what When: Thurs., Jan. 8, 2009, 7 p.m. is predicted to be the fastest growing area inside the greenbelt, with a rate predicted to reach 24 per cent by 2031. At the same time, the latest chapter Where: Glebe Community Centre of Ottawa’s transit woes sees a continued commitment to irresponsible urban Participants will include Yasir Naqvi, MPP for Ottawa Centre, sprawl that has already burst through the Greenbelt and will ultimately result Councillor Clive Doucet and a representative of the Municipal Property in its demise. Assessment Corporation (MPAC). While the city is extremely proficient at collecting and presenting excellent This is your chance to be informed about the property tax system data, it seems unable to address the needs of these indicators in any meaning- and discuss ways to improve it. fully way. This current plan virtually ignores a Development Services report from a few years ago entitled “Transit Corridor Priorities.” The Achilles heel of the plan is the continued reliance on the bizarrely routed, north-south O- Train that completely bypasses the downtown core and presents absolutely no promise of improved transit for the 100,000 residents of the “inner area” for Not all boxers are the enemy the next 25 years. This entirely fails to present an acceptable route for north- south commuters both suburban and urban. Editor, Glebe Report One shouldn’t need a master’s in urban planning to understand the concept Some weeks ago I wrote a letter about how that transit needs to be built where people actually live and work. A single upset I was at people who don’t pick up their Bank Street line covering only 10 km along one of the busiest transit corridors dog’s poop. When I ended my letter with could connect hundreds of thousands of riders directly to Lansdowne Park, the “guy with the boxer, I am watching you!” I bus terminal, and the Rideau Centre, while also freeing up buses to improve had no idea that I was tarnishing the reputa- service city-wide. If this line were underground, the added advantage in winter tions of all boxer owners in the neighbour- could easily turn ‘soft’ ridership into loyal commuters. Meanwhile, a signifi- hood! I now find that I must apologize for this cantly longer 25 km route proposed to run between downtown and suburban and pay some attention to my invisible sense Barrhaven, for example, would effectively serve a community of only 16,000. of humour. Let it be known that Joey and his Capitulation to the strong forces of the suburban vote and developers are noth- beautiful boxer, Titus, are not the enemy! I ing new, but the logic and numbers just aren’t there. am sorry, Joey, that all of your friends and The city continues to cite its inability to obtain a public consensus as reason- neighbours on Clemow Avenue have been ing for proceeding with the plan as is, but the real issue is something far more giving you a hard time. I can even vouch for troubling. Light rail is controversial because it’s a bad idea, the same way that Joey, I have seen him carrying many bags on suburban sprawl is a bad idea. Transit planners continue to put forward propos- his journey home after Titus’ walks. als that omit more than a half century of worldwide urban experience and are Judi Tedlie right out of a planning textbook from the 1950s. The inability of these staffers not only to put forward competent plans, but also their failure to capture the BEST imaginations of the citizenry to envision a dynamic, prosperous and world- class city is a fatal flaw. Building infrastructure for suburban commuters is putting the cart before the horse. Until present and future transit needs in the urban core are met, mis- GLEBE REPORT 2009 DEADLINES guided use of funds for suburban infrastructure will only compound Ottawa’s growing pains. Claims that light rail will meet projected demand will only AD & EDITORIAL apply if unhealthy suburban growth continues to be encouraged outside of the MONTH DEADLINE PAPER OUT Greenbelt – the very greenspace designed to keep urban sprawl in check. Once January January 2 January 16 in operation, the proposed light rail will add weight to future arguments calling February January 30 February 13 for the demise of the Greenbelt altogether and continued low-density expan- sion. Meanwhile, the long-term costs of increased suburban road construction, March February 27 March 13 pollution, congestion and environmental damage will quickly outweigh the April April 3 April 17 benefits of light rail. May May 1 May 15 Perhaps the City of Ottawa should stop trying to reinvent the wheel, and June May 29 June 12 look again at an underground subway network. It might be expensive to build, NO JULY PAPER but then again so is not building one. Arguments against high costs and the difficulty of engineering tunnels through sand and bedrock are now dead with August July 31 August 14 the adoption of a proposed transit tunnel through the downtown core. They’ve September August 28 September 11 built a bridge to Prince Edward Island and a tunnel from England to France. October October 2 October 16 Somehow, a subway line in Ottawa doesn’t seem that daunting. Toronto broke November October 30 November 13 ground on a subway system in the 1950s when the population was equal to that of Ottawa’s population today. Montreal did the same a decade later. 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With futher delays perhaps we could “save” some more, lower doly it to a more modest $13 million, then delay some more, with further cuts... It n seems like promotion of cycling in Ottawa is a low priority for our city plan- : Gwe ners. n $50 million may sound like a lot, but when you break it down over 20 years it’s less than $3 per person per year! The city said the capital cost was lowered llustratio
by cancelling some plans to build new space for cyclists – such as widening I streets or paving shoulders, for example. Instead, signs would be put on existing streets to indicate that they are bike routes. How short-sighted can you get!! The whole point of a cycling plan is to make cycling appealing to more people Squish-in-fill including families and children by making it safer and more available. Putting Editor, Glebe Report up signs on existing streets to indicate that they are bike routes is a poor substi- We all commend the walkable city that infill offers with fewer servicing tute for building new space for cyclists. costs and better public transportation. But we need to think about infill that en- As a naturopathic doctor, I am ever promoting healthy lifestyle to my patients hances our city and our community. The city bylaws that govern development as a key to preventive health care, the key to saving tons on our tax expendi- exist for good reasons. There is a process to request minor variances – reason- tures. Cycling is a simple and fun exercise and a practical means of transpor- able deviations from those bylaws. tation that adds quality to our lives while helping diminish pollution, yet the In early November, with everyone focussed on Lansdowne, two Glebe safety factor keeps many people away from participating and from getting their owners/developers asked the city for variances to build a semidetached “infill” children to participate. I happen to live on Queen Elizabeth Drive, a neighbor- on Fourth Avenue between Bank and O’Connor. The owners/developers want hood that’s ideal for cycling, but even here, in this ideal neighborhood, I do not to sever from a 40 ft. lot, a lot with a 10.3 ft. frontage. The required minimum feel comfortable crossing from the north to the south side of the canal, whether lot width is 14.7636 ft. They also ask for no side yard setback. The required it’s over the Bank or the Bronson bridges. Meanwhile, many parts of the city side yard setback is 4 ft. The building height is 35 ft. and length of about 70 ft. are truly underprivileged when it comes to safe cycling trails. It is 2/3 the size of the existing house on less than 1/3 the lot. These variances This is a worthy infrastructure project. At a time when governments are are novel in our community’s infill experience. Neighbours asked the Glebe searching for ways to boost our flagging economy, I encourage the City of Ot- Community Association to facilitate a meeting with the owners/developers. tawa to make investing in the Ottawa Cycling Plan a high priority. The Committee of Adjustment postponed rehearing the variance applications If you want more cycling lanes in Ottawa, contact Councillor Clive Dou- to its Jan. 14 meeting. cet at 613-580-2487. As well, you can sign an on-line petition sponsored by The proposal raises many issues. The city is enforcing its front yard park- Cycling Vision Ottawa, an informal group of cyclists who believe that cycling ing prohibition necessitating an easement to facilitate rear yard parking for is for everyone. The petition is found at http://sites.google.com/site/cycling both the original and the proposed units. The entire lots will be either built or vision ottawa/. paved. A mature crab apple tree will come down. The proposed unit will be Julek Meissner, ND three stories to the existing unit’s 2 ½, overshadowing houses on both sides. Its north-facing back wall will be all glass, threatening privacy of neighbours on Third. Although the bricked entrance is set back, the original proposal called for the infill to be built to the side property line – a wall of siding inches from an existing house to the west. We understand that the side yard variance may be revised to fit footings and drainage on the severed lot rather than on the McKercher Renovations Inc. neighbours’ property. This block of Fourth has seen its share of densification – a 1960s apartment Interior/Exterior Residential block, the post office converted to shops and apartments, church property de- veloped, side lots sold, a house torn down and replaced by a double, a wrap- Complete Renovation & Design Services around semidetached. Developers have their eyes on a few more “lots.” These developments required some minor variances. But this proposal is unique in that it seeks to create a lot 1/3 narrower than the city minimum, and at least 370 First Avenue, Ottawa ON K1S 2H1 visually to join, by infill, two houses, one which the owner/developer owns Telephone (613) 237-0128 and one which belongs to another family altogether. Besides the reality of construction causing structural damage to the existing houses, immediate neighbours will lose privacy and light, and their properties may be devalued. Does 30 square metres of siding make a good fence/good neighbour? Parking, already at a premium, will be more stretched. Green space will go, and with it the pleasant feeling of openness and the environmental benefits of trees and grass. The infill will be unsuited to a family. How does this type of develop- TED R. LUPINSKI ment foster our community institutions: our schools, churches and shops? Chartered Accountant • comptable agréé We all commend the walkable city that infill offers with fewer servicing costs and better public transportation. But we need to think about infill that en- hances our city and our community. The city bylaws that govern development exist for good reasons. There is a process to request minor variances – reason- able deviations from those bylaws. The city neighbourhoods policy and infill 137 Second Avenue, Suite 2 Tel: 613-233-7771 policy are under development (please complete the latest questionnaire on the Ottawa K1S 2H4 Fax: 613-233-3442 city website). But all this may be too little, too late for Fourth Avenue. 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Don’t forget to bring your gently used or Dr. John Oueis and Associates new mittens to this year’s event for the Warm Hands Network. All items will would like to thank all their patients from both be clipped to our mitten tree and later shipped to kids in Northern Labrador and Mongolia. The Dental Office at Lyon & Glebe It is also toque time for Raising The Roof. The toque campaign is a national and initiative that gives people from all walks of life the chance to raise funds, raise fun and raise awareness in the fight against homelessness in Canada. Raise the Carling Dental Roof is selling toques for $10. for their continued support over the past year. Holiday Break Camp Dec. 22, 23 and Jan. 2 Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, GNAG has an incredible line-up of activities for this year’s Holiday Break camp! We are offering full-day adventure and excitement for children 5-12 and a prosperous and healthy New Year. years old who attend the public or Catholic schools. 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The proponents archy of transportation established. passing vehicles, and inappropriate claim that the city must give a firm The idea was that the most desirable provision for pedestrians when side- commitment to upgrade Frank Clair forms of transportation were: first, walks are obstructed by construc- Stadium by March. Otherwise it is walking, followed by cycling, transit tion. said that the idea of CFL football and the motor vehicle, in that order. Everyone becomes a pedestrian in would be lost to Ottawa forever. The 2003 documents called for prep- virtually every trip made. Even if it Our objective in raising Lansdowne Bob aration of a pedestrian plan, which is just walking from the parking lot in the context of the budget has been Brocklebank would give substance to the import- to the destination after travelling by to flag to council that the timetable ance of walking. car, for a time you have become a set forth by the “Lansdowne Live” proposal is unrealistic. Something has to give somewhere. I hope that Property assessments the result is that the football proposal and taxes is considered along with other pro- In previous editions of the Glebe One of the features of our community that posals for Lansdowne in a proper and Report I have mentioned that Glebe fair competition. residents were awaiting their prop- contributes to property values (and thus erty assessments with a certain sense Chickens of dread. The suspense is over – the to our tax liability) is our reputation You will recall that in the last Glebe notices from MPAC (the Municipal Report there was an article about the Property Assessment Corporation) as a walkable urban area. idea of allowing people to have a have arrived. small flock of chickens. We would Somehow Glebe assessments seem like to know what you think about to rise in value more rapidly than that idea. Send us a message at gca@ those for properties in other areas. In glebeca.ca. my own case, my assessment notice Several years ago, as representa- pedestrian. Improving the walking Cleaning up indicates that the assessed value of tive of the city-wide federation of experience in Ottawa is in everyone’s Many thanks to the volunteers who my house increased 60 per cent more community associations, the FCA, interest. came out for the Bank Street clean- than the average increase in the city. up after the Santa Claus parade. I participated in meetings about the Lansdowne Park This means that I will be paying a preparation of a pedestrian plan. Al- Business higher proportion of city expenses A hot topic for the past year, the though a good start was made, the GCA tries to keep public attention Congratulations to the Glebe BIA, than in the past. I suspect I am not development of a plan has been de- which is up and running. Their first alone. But issues of property tax are focussed on the issue of Lansdowne layed and I was beginning to suspect redevelopment. We hope that, in the annual general meeting will be in not only of importance to owners of that the whole idea had been aban- early December. The GCA looks for- property. Tenants also pay property new year, city council will resume doned. Thus, I was pleased to receive the competition for design of Lans- ward to working in close cooperation tax in their rent. a draft document at the end of Nov- with the BIA. Against this background, I am downe Park. ember (around 250 pages of reading) In the context of discussion about Next meeting looking forward to the information together with an invitation to a meet- session a GCA committee is organiz- the city budget, we have asked if We will take a break in December. ing of the revived public advisory there is a provision for the city ex- Seasons Greetings to all! We will be ing for Thurs., Jan. 8. I hope to learn committee. how to make sure my assessment penditures which would be required meeting next on Jan. 27. Everyone is So I can report that the city will be for acceptance of the “Lansdowne welcome. is correct, how to challenge errors, moving ahead with a pedestrian plan, and possibly, how the system might which will be open for public discus- become more equitable and under- sion in the spring. I think that Glebe standable for everyone. Not only residents should take an interest in will experts from MPAC explain the the ideas presented. One of the fea- process, we have also enjoyed good tures of our community that contrib- cooperation from the office of Yasir utes to property values (and thus to Naqvi, our member of the Ontario our tax liability) is our reputation as Legislative Assembly. I believe Mr. a walkable urban area. In the Glebe, Naqvi will be interested in learning people walk to buy their groceries, to of community concerns with the tax do their banking and to go to school. system. Many walk to work and others walk Walking to a bus stop to get to their job. It There has been much discussion in would not be an exaggeration to say the media about updating the city’s that the city’s pedestrian plan has the Transportation Master Plan but in- objective of making the rest of the vestment in transit facilities has oc- city more like the Glebe. cupied the spotlight. Occasionally, But we still face challenges in our there has been discussion about road neighbourhood when on foot. One building in support of the automobile, morning, I took photos along Bank and from time to time there is a refer- Street and recorded dangerous holes ence to the city’s cycling plan. (with caps missing) in the sidewalk,
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. GLEBE QUESTIONS Glebe Report December 12, 2008 11 Flunking a book fair – and farewell corner place on the main lane, able to step out and buttonhole all comers about his writings on the Arctic and old log cabins. Not only did I have no display; I had failed to bring the dishes of can- dies and chocolates that veteran au- thors placed among their books to soften up those strolling idly past. Clyde But I had at the last minute flung in a few copies of two other books I had ng er
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edited, in case suburbanites were less S eager than they should be to learn lyde lyde There is, I have always thought, a about great Glebe characters. C big difference between writers who The crowd of buyers was slow in think of themselves as journalists arriving, so this gregarious journalist Photo: and those who answer to the title of toured the other tables, asking them Gerard Kenney shows Brad Munro his book, The Lake of Old Uncles. author. By authors, I mean both the about their books. They had come out brave people who launch into the of hiding in their studies; so besides pinned a large map of Canada to authors there are around Ottawa. And deep end writing books and also the Gerry, I only knew Bill Fairbairn, show the 10,000 km route she and smart Molly O’Connor has a side- cross-overs, men and women who a former journalist in Zimbabwe, husband Ole walked, now described line: running courses in Alta Vista on begin careers as reporters and move, who has written a novel I wish I had in her book, My Canada – Every Step how to write your memoirs. “I take when they have warmed up, into thought of writing, On the Run in of the Way. classes of 10, and three in my last writing fiction. There are hundreds Africa, about an interracial friendship Are you asking, how did my sales course were in their 20s.” Time for of examples of them, from Dickens of two long-distance runners who go? Four Glories went, and so did the oldies to shuffle away. and Hemingway to Freddie Forsyth, end up on opposite sides in a war. some copies of an old work Travels Space for rent to pick three males. There were interesting pairings. with a Laptop: Canadian journal- Time indeed. I have just celebrated The difference is this: lifelong jour- Patricia McCarthy must have quite ists head South, one to Graham Fra- my 80th birthday with joy and about nalists are gregarious by nature and a following with her novels Crimson ser, the Languages Commissioner 100 friends at a wonderful party. It is necessity – they have to get about Woman and Crimson Man (“vampires who is a former journalist. And Bill time for me to retire from writing this and ask questions, and they like and erotica,” she explained to me and Fairbairn kindly bought my father’s regular column, which I have greatly partying. The authors tend to be or a television crew). She was sharing diaries. I just covered my OIW mem- enjoyed doing for some 15 years become reclusive, rising before dawn for the second year a table with Don bership fee. This wasn’t my parish, I under four friendly editors. So this is and guarding their privacy. Atkinson, who is still scuba diving decided. I gave up on the second day, my last time in this space, open now This difference struck me when on at 80 and from his life as a Moun- leaving some Glories with my table- for younger writers. There are plenty a whim I signed up with the Ottawa tie in British Columbia has dredged mate and super salesman, Gerry. For more Glebe characters to fit into the Independent Writers to share a table up two novels – the latest called future sales, I will rely on Ted Brit- category of Glories, lots more good at their recent two-day book fair in Haudenosaunee about an uprising ton and Lisa Greaves at Octopus. things to say. I hope someone is the RA Centre. I thought I might by First Nations warriors. Across the But it was an eye-opener on how ready to fill this space. Best wishes sell a few more copies of my book way, a former barrister Arthur Lust many aspiring (and successful) and have fun. Glories of the Glebe: 42 conversa- flourished The Coma Conspiracy, a tions with friends. The organizer, prescient novel about the collapse George Laidlaw, said I was lucky, of the US dollar that he started five someone was sick and there was half years ago. a table left. And there, sitting quietly apart, Arriving in what I judged was good was Jean Bowen, of Melgund Av- time, I found a beehive of about 65 enue, who completed the history authors filling the chandeliered that Desmond her professor husband room, elaborate displays on every began on The Irish in the British table and smiles being practiced on Army. Nearby, Molly O’Connor of strangers who might be buyers. They North Gower had her own gimmicks were clearly early rising authors, and to sell her book of short stories Four- this journalist was lucky to find the teen Cups: for a few extra dollars you promised half-table. I squeezed in could get two mugs and a packet of beside Glebite Gerard Kenney, an old coffee with the slim volume. To the hand at this game. He had secured a table beside me, Hélène Viel had
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Just this year, we invested the City of Ottawa’s Emergency and president of Coventry Connections $135,000 in the Youth as Leaders MPP Protective Services. “There is noth- and owner of Blue Line Taxi Limit- project at Minwaashin Lodge Ab- ing more important than the safety ed. “Many people think that a bandit Yasir original Women’s Support Centre, Naqvi and security of our citizens and the taxi is cheaper than a licensed taxi, and $65,875 in the Fédération de la City of Ottawa is committed to stop- but that’s far from the truth. In fact, jeunesse franco-ontarienne for work- ping these illegal operators,” says passengers quite often are charged a We hear a lot in the news about shops teaching the importance of Mayor Larry O’Brien. much higher fare than a legal taxi.” major investments being made by respectful behaviour between boys In a bandit taxi, passengers can- Convenience and safe transpor- the government. Announcements, and girls. This is in addition to the not be sure that the vehicle has been tation is also a priority at Carleton such as $77 million to support infra- $225,000 in capital funds we invested properly maintained for safety, and University. The university is de- structure in the City of Ottawa, or to improve accessibility and facility whether the driver has proper insur- veloping designated taxi-stand loca- $10.8 million to upgrade labs and requirements at St. Matthew’s Har- ance or has been screened for prior tions on campus to provide students buildings at Carleton University, are mony House. criminal activity. In 2007, a number and faculty secure and easy access prominent in the daily news. But we Recognizing the important role of drivers and brokers were indicted to licensed taxis. “When you open rarely hear about the great invest- that arts and culture play in the vital- and found guilty on charges ranging the door to a bandit taxi, you may ments in our local community pro- ity of our communities, the Ontario from operating without a taxi and/ be putting your personal safety at grams. To an afterschool program government also continues to invest or broker license to driving without risk,” says Dr. Roseann O’Reilly or a non-profit organization creat- in our local festivals and arts pro- insurance – resulting in a total of Runte, president and vice-chancellor ing job opportunities for new Can- grams. Through the Celebrate On- $100,000 in fines. of Carleton University. “By keeping adians, a small investment by the tario grant, eleven organizations in “Since we were young, the golden that door closed, and using only li- government can mean the difference Ottawa received over $1.2 million rule was to never take a ride from censed taxis, our students, faculty a stranger,” says Councillor Diane and staff continue to expand the cul- between helping people and closing in support this year alone. These or- Deans, chair of the city’s Commun- ture of safety we have created here at their doors. ganizations included the Ottawa Folk ity and Protective Services commit- Carleton.” Festival, the Summer Solstice Ab- As 2008 draws to an end, I would tee. “That is what in essence you are The city reminds residents that it like to take the opportunity to high- original Arts Festival, SuperEx, Can- doing when you get into a bandit may be tempting to hop in a bandit light some of the local not-not-for- adian Tulip Festival, Cisco Ottawa taxi. Licensed taxis are easily recog- taxi during the busy holiday season. profit groups in our community that Bluesfest, Winterlude 2009, Ottawa nized with an identification number, But before you close the door of the are receiving support from our gov- Race Weekend, CanoeKayak Knock- a City of Ottawa licence plate on the taxi, check to see if it is a licensed ernment for the great work that they out, Ottawa International Jazz Festi- rear bumper, a tariff card on the win- cab. “When you get in a bandit taxi do to enhance the lives of our neigh- val, the Rideau Canal Festival, and dow listing all the fees, and a photo and close the door of the vehicle, you bours. the CIs Men’s National Ice Hockey ID card inside the car with an Ottawa may be closing the door on the right The Community Builders Award is Championship. logo.” In addition, security cameras for fair pricing and your safety,” adds a grant program offered through the With a lot of the talk lately focused have been installed in all Ottawa Councillor Deans. Ministry of Citizenship and Immi- on the global economic crisis, many gration that supports organizations people are worried that governments to recognize the rich diversity of cul- will begin to scale back in the com- tures in Ontario by celebrating their ing months. We hear a lot in the news contribution to the social and cultur- about potential deficits, program al fabric of this province. Recently, cut-backs and budgetary restraints. seven groups in Ottawa received Though there will be some changes Yasir Naqvi MPP a total of $52,500 to fund cultural in government spending in 2009, I events and programs that celebrate would like to highlight the continued Ottawa Centre diversity in our community. These support and investments we are mak- invites you and your family to a Holiday Open House groups, such as the Social Planning ing in social services, the arts and the Council of Ottawa and the Somer- environment in our city. Programs Wed., Dec. 17 set West Community Health Centre, like the Ontario Community Build- 6:30-8:30 p.m. will use this money to offer a range ers Awards and Celebrate Ontario Old Fire Hall, 260 Sunnyside Avenue of programs like festivals, dance les- are grant programs that will continue (corner of Sunnyside Ave. and Fairbairn St.) sons and leadership conferences that to be available in 2009. Through Meet your MPP, reconnect with your neighbours and enjoy some these programs, and agencies like foster knowledge and respect for cul- holiday refreshments as we celebrate the holiday season! tural history. the Ontario Trillium Foundation, our Please RSVP to 613-722-6414 or [email protected]. Another fantastic organization is government will continue to invest We will be collecting donations for the Ottawa Food Bank. the Ontario Trillium Foundation. in the grassroots programs and servi- Operating as an arm’s length, not- ces that make a real difference to our for-profit granting institution, the community. Ontario Trillium Foundation pro- When times get tough, we must re- vides much needed funding to a var- spond by becoming closer to one an- iety of organizations that provide an other; we must reach out and do our array of services in our community. part to build a better community for From November 2007 to November everyone. I would like to help you FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH 2008, our community of Ottawa Cen- do this by helping your community Corner of Fourth & Bank 613-236-1804 tre has received over $4.1 million in group or service organization ac- Minister: Rev. Clarke Dixon [email protected] grants through the Trillium Founda- cess the resources you need to con- tion. The groups that have been sup- tinue the great work you are doing. ported provide essential services in So please, do not hesitate to contact our community, such as energy aud- me! I am also always available to Children’s presentation during December 14 service its and environmental workshops at visit your community association or EnviroCentre; organizational support service organization, to speak at your Choir Cantata presentation during December 21 service for the Ottawa Chamber Music So- meetings, tour your facilities, or sit Christmas Eve candle light service December 24 at 7 p.m. ciety; victim assistance and support down over coffee to talk about how through the Victim Assistance Ser- we can work together. vices of Ottawa Carleton; language This holiday season I wish you and Worship — 11 a.m. and employment training for new your family peace, and health and Junior church during service. Canadians at LASI World Skills; im- prosperity for the New Year. Parent/tot room available during the service.
PLEASE JOIN US. EVERYONE WELCOME. 14 Glebe Report December 12, 2008 NEWS and a real connection to the sur- The Mayfair: a recollection and a revival rounding neighbourhoods. Sure, the Continued from page 3 downtown theatres could disappear... who really cared about the Capitol Later on, as a film student at Carle- The first film I Square? Did anyone actually live ton University, the Mayfair was saw at the May- near there? If there was any threat where I caught Kieslowski’s “Trois fair was Jim Hen- of the Mayfair disappearing, the Couleurs” trilogy, saw Bogart in son’s “The Dark neighbourhood would have been up “The Big Sleep,” and watched “Gone Crystal.” Some- in arms – as has recently happened. With The Wind.” Some of them I’d how the “weird- As the new operators of the already seen on video. But nothing ness” of that film Mayfair cinema, my partners and compared to seeing them on the big and the “weird- I have ambitious plans to renew screen. For impoverished students ness” of the May- tario the programming and bring back looking for a fun night out that didn’t fair stuck with On some of the fun, variety and qual- break the bank, you couldn’t beat the me. As a child, I ity we remember from the past. One Mayfair. knew that neither of the first steps will be to bring
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A back family films for matinées on film, nor was the the weekends. We also intend to Mayfair a typical showcase more Canadian films, theatre. For years Photo: foreign films, Hollywood classics, I thought those The lobby in the 1940’s. The lobby has been renovated a few times over the years. independents, and documentaries, balconies were plus the best of the new Hollywood real. I pictured the films, with comfortable seats too. hidden staircases and hallways that many of your friends were actually Hopefully the replacement seats must lead to them. Of course those hanging out at that mall). will be ready in time for the re-open- windows must open – how else could I know at least twelve friends from ing in January. Right now they’re the owners dust off those spears? the Glebe and Old Ottawa South who scheduled to arrive in Ottawa during Why else would they be there? The later went on to work in the film in- the fourth week of December, which concept of atmospheric design for dustry in some capacity. Partially doesn’t give us a lot of time for in- me was still a ways off. I was prob- that’s a testament to a great teacher stallation...but we’ll do our best! ably sixteen before the revelation at Glebe Collegiate, Bob Godwin, An informal poll of current Mayfair hit me. Alright, I admit it – maybe I who ran a fantastic set of media pro- members put “better seats” at the was twenty. But that’s the magic of duction courses at the school. I think top of the list of the most requested the Mayfair. It’s not just a theatre. it’s also fair to say that this phenom- physical improvements to the theatre, It’s a playground for the imagina- enon owes something to the Mayfair. so that is why we are tackling it first. tario tion. Regardless of how run down There’s just something about having Although some of the current seats On the theatre might have looked, or a place in your neighbourhood that are quite comfortable, others are not how bad the film, simply going to the captures the imagination. Picturing and are far beyond their useful re- Mayfair was an experience that took what my life, and the lives of my pair lifespan. Rather than pay a lot of
rchives of you away from your real life and into friends, would have been like with- A money to re-stuff and refurbish the the world of magic. You couldn’t al- out the Mayfair is literally unimagin- existing seats (which were installed ways claim that about the Westgate able.
Photo: in 1986), we decided to replace them or St. Laurent. And when you came This shows the original marquee, Most of the old theatres around with larger high-back seats with outside, you were right around the both the upper and lower portions. town have disappeared in favour of drink-holders. The lack of drink- corner from where your friends lived The new operators intend to put up giant suburban multiplexes. It’s a sad holders on the current seats has been – much better than stepping out into a replica of both the original upper list. A few things saved the Mayfair: a particular problem, as evidenced a shopping mall (regardless of how and lower portions of the marquee. committed owners, loyal audiences, by that “sticky” residue underfoot at Accent on Beauty Since 1991 Esthetics • Pulsed Light Therapy • Day Spa Glebe Fashion Cleaners 49 Years in the Glebe 48 Years in the Glebe Where Can You Go to Look Marvellous in One Hour? Accent on Beauty will enhance your natural radiance with products and treatments that cater to your individual concerns and needs. Before Have your clothes professionally cleaned at Glebe Fashion Skin Care Make-up SWISS MED Cleaners After For Professional Care Hair Removal Manicures Call today to book your free consultation. 829 Bank Street 25-99 Fifth Avenue • 613-238-3236 613-235-9776 www.accent-on-beauty.com Free Customer Parking • Tue - Wed: 9-6 pm, Thu & Fri: 9-8 pm, Sat: 9-5 pm We accept Visa, MasterCard Gift Certificates Available - For Any Service or Value! & American Express Facials • Pulsed Light Therapy • Microdermabrasion • Manicures • Pedicures • Waxing • Reflexology • Electrolysis • Body Treatments • Massage Spider Vein Removal • Makeup NEWS Glebe Report December 12, 2008 15 Hero” recently won the best editing award at the 2008 Monterrey Inter- national Film Festival. Ian Driscoll is a longtime creative collaborator with Lee Demarbre. Lee’s principal screenwriter for the past decade, Ian is well established in Ottawa’s filmmaking community as the go-to-guy for a creative turn- of-phrase. With broad cinematic in- terests, including the evolution of the Film Noir genre and the history of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Ian intends to play an important role in programming the Mayfair’s upcom- ing slate of film classics. Paul Gordon is a film conservator g el
ie at Library and Archives Canada. He S is also an independent filmmaker ois L deeply involved in Ottawa’s film and video production community.
Photo: A native of Old Ottawa South and a Three operators Lee Demarbre, John Yemen, Ian Driscoll. Missing from the photo is Paul Gordon. graduate of Glebe Collegiate, Paul has been the Mayfair’s reserve pro- the Mayfair in the lower seating area. Expanding the bathrooms and tion on our plans for the theatre, the jectionist for the past three years. Apparently not everyone chooses improving wheelchair access. These re-opening party, and the upcom- Paul’s keen interest in and contacts to keep their drink in-hand for the improvements are likely expensive ing January schedule, please check duration of the show, and somehow and potentially difficult given the out our new website at www.may- with the world of independent film- darkness, narrow rows and a sloped physical constraints of the building. fairtheatre.ca making will ensure that a wide var- iety of Canadian and independent floor aren’t always conducive to cups Unfortunately, they won’t be ready A note on the team members of liquid staying upright. in time for the re-opening, but they films will be screened at the Mayfair John Yemen is one of four invest- for years to come. We intend to sell off the existing are on our “to-do” list. We intend to ors, along with Paul Gordon, Lee seats at $10 a seat to raise funds to get them done as soon as possible. ------Demarbre and Ian Driscoll, who * Strangely, some city councillors help pay for their replacement, so Restoring the traditional marquee.* have recently banded together to re- didn’t seem to realize, or care, that if you’ve ever wanted to own one This will be another expensive pro- vive the Mayfair cinema, starting in the most important heritage elements of the Mayfair’s seats, December is ject and will depend on the funds 2009. were on the interior of the building... your chance (please contact info@ available for heritage restoration. Lee Demarbre is well-known in needless to say, Capital Ward Coun- mayfairtheatre.ca if you’d like to add During the recent heritage designa- Ottawa as the director of such low- cillor Clive Doucet was not one who your name to the list of people inter- tion hearings at city hall, one com- budget action-comedy cult-classics ested in seats). mon criticism of the building was its as Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter and shared this blinkered perspective. There are other planned improve- exterior appearance. As the planned the Harry Knuckles series. The host He was a persuasive and passionate ments for the months ahead. Shoppers Drug Mart at Bank and of CKCU’s weekly “Drunken Master advocate for the heritage designa- The addition of Dolby digital Sunnyside (if it goes ahead) will ob- Revue” film-review radio-show, he tion, and he and his staff deserve full sound. The Mayfair currently has scure the most widely-exposed side, has appeared frequently in the local credit for their efforts, along with a CD-based digital sound system this will leave the front face of the and national media as a film expert. all the grass-roots heritage activists that was state-of-the-art...in 1993. building as the dominant side. Right His new Mexican-wrestling docu- who voiced support for the proposed The problem is that sometimes film now it’s not a particularly interesting mentary “Vampiro: Angel, Devil designation. distributors neglect to include the face. What many people don’t know soundtrack CD when they deliver is that the original marquee that their films. This has resulted in many graced the front of the building was less-than-stellar audio nights at the removed on orders from the City of Mayfair over the past few years. With Ottawa in the late 1970s when Bank Holiday Greetings from... Dolby Digital readers that can read Street was widened. With the rela- the embedded digital soundtrack dir- tively recent reconstruction of Bank ectly off the prints themselves, the Street between the Rideau Canal and theatre will soon have great sound the Rideau River, Old Ottawa South most of the time. now boasts wider sidewalks, built to Installation of a professional-grade enhance its “traditional main street” video projector. Many documentar- appeal. Restoring a marquee based ies, animated films, independent on the original design will fit right films and film classics are available in with this aesthetic and greatly im- 151B Second Avenue only on digital formats. Most films prove the front of the building, which (Just steps from Bank Street) shown at the Mayfair will still be was built with a marquee in mind. projected from traditional 35mm film Jan. 2 is the start of what we hope 613-233-7277 prints, but with the option for differ- will be a bold new era in the May- ent formats there should be a wider fair’s long and storied history. We’re Please be sure to place your holiday orders variety of programming available at hoping you will join us for some early to avoid disappointment! the theatre. of those stories. For more informa- Holiday Gift Certificates Available Our Holiday Hours Tuesday, December 23, 9-5 Wednesday, December 24, 9-4 (closed early) Thursday, December 25, Closed Friday, December 26, Closed Saturday, December 27, 9-5 Sunday, December 28, 11-4 Monday, December 29, Closed Tuesday, December 30, 9-5 Wednesday, December 31, 9-4 (closed early) tario On Respecting Your Resolutions... Second Avenue Sweets will be closed January 1st and will re-open Friday January 9th, 2009. rchives of A See you in the new year! Photo: The auditorium interior 1944 16 Glebe Report December 12, 2008 BUSINESS BUZZ
Amidst all this excitement, it is the manufacturers and importers. For range of Paderno cookware at dis- merchandise that remains the store’s close to 30 years, the company has counts up to 55 per cent off listed biggest draw. The Glebe Emporium been manufacturing top-of-the-line retail pricing, as well as a huge as- stocks the best of kitchenware clas- stainless steel cookware in Charlotte- sortment of the company’s kitchen sics such as Henckel, Wusthof and town, Price Edward Island, and has utensils and accessories. Hours for Mac knives, Le Creuset cookware, more recently expanded its product the holiday season: Mon.-Fri. 9:30- Teraillon kitchen scales, Concord assortment to include hundreds of 9, Sat. 9:30-6, Sun. 11-5. candles, Good Grips gadgets, Bon- kitchen tools and gadgets, bakeware The Glebe Emporium jour coffee presses and hundreds of and specialty items such as barware, 724 Bank Street John glass items sold by the piece. In addi- spice mills, coffee and tea accessor- (corner of First Avenue) Medcof tion to these essentials, the store also ies. The Paderno Factory store inside 613-233-3474 carries a great assortment of items the Glebe Emporium offers the full that they import Holiday fun themselves as well as at The Glebe Emporium unique, locally made The Glebe Emporium is, quite products. simply, a store like no other. With Store manager and its ever-changing window displays, buyer Janet Cole is creaky old hardwood floors, end- always on the look- lessly energetic staff, and three stor- out for emerging ies filled to the rafters with anything trends and new or and everything for people who love innovative products to cook and entertain, the store has that are not widely a unique and friendly charm that has available. Among made it a popular shopping destina- the “must-haves” for tion for over 16 years. this holiday season, The shop has earned a reputation Cole’s list includes for being the place to go to find the Kleen Kanteen stain- latest and greatest gadgets, everyday less steel canteens, essentials, hard-to-find housewares Enviro Sacs reusable and a little bit of what you would not grocery bags, and expect to find anywhere else. On top Banana Guard and of all that, it is home to the Paderno Froot Guard fruit Factory store. protectors. Long-time customers will tell you Of course, a trip that there is always a special buzz to the Glebe Empor- around the Glebe Emporium in De- ium is not complete cember. Whether it’s the jazzy holiday without a visit to the tunes, the always-imaginative mer- shop’s third floor, chandising (especially the legendary the Paderno Factory Medcof
“stocking stuffer” front window dis- store. Paderno has n play) or just the fact that the people earned a reputation who work there really seem to love as one of Canada’s
what they do – the atmosphere is fes- leading cookware Photo: Joh tive and fun. and housewares The Glebe Emporium
5th Ave. Court 2nd Floor Free Parking 613-236-0765 France, Mila, Tasha & Kent wish our customers a happy holiday and the very best for the new year. BUSINESS BUZZ Glebe Report December 12, 2008 17
Olga’s Deli & Catering that goes above and beyond what NOMINATED for 2008 could be hoped for. The restaurant Celebration of People makes accommodations for patrons Award who are in wheelchairs and ensures accessibility in many ways. Olga’s Deli & Catering was The OILRC nominated Olga’s and named a finalist for the Hospital- Ezio Costanza for his generosity to ity and Tourism Award at the 2008 the lunch club, as well as for his con- Celebration of People Awards held tributions to OILRC events, contrib- on Dec. 3. The United Nations- uting food and drink for fundraisers, designated International Day of Per- making donations and donating his sons with Disabilities/Celebration of catering services for auctions. “It is People Awards are presented to 12 a great honour to be nominated for individuals, organizations and busi- this award, and none of this would nesses whose achievements have be possible without the tremendous had a lasting and positive impact on help from my mother and my staff,” people with disabilities in Ottawa. Costanza explains. “We try to treat Olga’s was nominated for the everyone the same when they come Medcof award under the Hospitality and n through our door. The Glebe, as a Tourism category, which recognizes community, has been very good to outstanding effort in the industry that us and we just try and give back as benefits persons with disabilities in Photo: Joh much as we have received.” Ottawa. The award is presented to an The Papery organization that made their location Olga’s Deli & Catering ing customers unlock their own crea- décor items. Display ideas for these accessible to persons with disabilities 588 Bank Street tivity. abound in the showcase window at and has demonstrated a dedication to 613-233-4341 The store carries an ever-changing the storefront and in themed group- accommodating. It was great to see and impressive range of cards and ings presented throughout the shop. Olga’s recognized for its commun- Inspirations invitations, wrapping paper, gift The Papery’s combination of an ity contributions in being named a at The Papery bags, ribbons, stationary, stickers, inspired product assortment, incred- finalist. “We see our store as a place people paper-by-the-pound and table décor ibly creative people and a beauti- can come to find their creative spirit,” accessories to suit all tastes, styles ful retail space has earned the store explains Sean Everett, assistant man- and budgets. Complementing this many faithful and regular custom- ager of The Papery, which has been a core business is a great selection of ers within the neighbourhood, the retail landmark in the Glebe now for gift items, including such things as city and beyond. “We have regular 22 years. “We want to offer custom- picture frames, photo albums, jour- shoppers who come and see us every ers an experience while shopping, to nals, designer pens, games and can- week and we have customers from help them explore something beauti- dles. The mix is eclectic, fun and the far away who come see us whenever ful, to inspire them.” possible combinations are endless. they are in town,” says Everett, “and For anyone picking up a single With new products arriving year we try and offer all of them some- birthday card, planning a major round, the assortment is always thing new to discover every time they event, or just browsing for the fun changing to reflect the latest trends come into the store.” Holiday hours: of it, there is no shortage of sources and seasons. For the holidays, cus- Mon.-Fri. 9:30-9, Sat. 9:30-6:30 and for this inspiration in the bright, spa- tomers will find everything they need Sun. 11-6. cious and colourful store, located at to give their home a festive look, The Papery the corner of Bank Street and Fifth from Christmas tree ornaments, to 850 Bank Street Avenue. garlands and ribbons, to wreaths and 613-230-1313 Whether you are taking in shelf after shelf after shelf of neatly pre- sented merchandise, admiring the Ezio Constanza, owner of Olga’s many creative product displays fea- tured throughout the store, or simply drawn to a theme suggested by a sin- Let us help The Deli is a family-run business, gle piece of wrapping paper, a visit located at 588 Bank Street in the to The Papery can certainly get one’s Glebe, that is well-known and loved imagination going. If your creative kick-start your by many neighbourhood residents spirit needs a little guidance to get and workers. Owner Ezio Costan- started, there is always a staff mem- za and his mother Olga have been ber who is happy to help provide the holiday shopping! serving up home-made breakfasts spark for great ideas for your holiday and lunches in a welcoming family get-together, memorable wedding atmosphere since 1986; they also of- day, kids’ birthday party, or any other fer a range of corporate catering ser- special occasion. We’ll be open vices. The Papery’s team, many of whom One group of frequent visitors to have been with the store for eight to Thursday nights in the Olga’s is the Ottawa Independent ten years or more, possess at once month of December Living Resource Centre’s (OILRC) the knowledge of their product that lunch club. The Costanzas and their comes from years of experience in to help you get staff are being recognized for pro- the business, along with endless viding service to the club’s members fresh new ideas and a knack for help- your shopping done. Monday to Wednesday 9:30 to 5:30pm Thursday and Friday 9:30 to 8pm Saturday 9:30 to 5:30pm Sunday 12 to 5pm We will close at 3pm on Christmas Eve.
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Gift Certificates Available 1115 Bank St. (between the Folklore Centre www.glebespa.com & West Coast Video) 613.567.7720 613.232.7406 177 First Avenue (East of Bank Street) www.kaleidoscopekidsbooks.ca 18 Glebe Report December 12, 2008 NEWS Glebe BIA announces its Citizen satisfaction survey executive director released by the City of Ottawa The board of management of the new Glebe Business Improvement Area The majority of Ottawa residents remain satisfied with the municipal servi- (BIA) is pleased to announce that Catherine Lindquist has been retained to ces they receive, believe the city is headed in the right direction and are posi- serve as executive director. tive about the nation’s capital as a place to live and work, according to the City “We’re delighted to have Ms. Lindquist working with the board and mem- of Ottawa’s 2008 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. The survey was conducted by bership to advance and promote the Glebe BIA as Ottawa’s premier business Harris/Decima Research between Oct. 9 and 22. district,” said Glebe BIA chair Greg Best. “Catherine brings a wealth of senior “The majority of Ottawa residents are proud to call our city home and a management experience and expertise, as well as energy and enthusiasm to full two-thirds feel they are receiving good value for money for the servi- the executive director position. Her recent work was pivotal in mobilizing the ces the city provides,” said Deputy City Manager of City Operations Steve formation of the Glebe BIA, TEAM Ottawa-Gatineau and Ottawa Business Kanellakos. “This comprehensive snapshot of residents’ impressions of our Advisory Committee; and the successful bid to host the FIFA U-20 World city and its services provide insight into their overall level of satisfaction with Cup at Lansdowne Park and the marketing of that award-winning event,” said city services, management, and the long-term direction the city is taking.” Best. “Catherine’s previous experience working with the City of Ottawa dir- The key findings of the Harris/Decima Research survey are: ecting such strategic initiatives as the Ottawa Pageantry Template and Rideau Residents are proud of their city (93 per cent), satisfied with Ottawa as a Redevelopment Project will be invaluable, as will her work with Ottawa mall place to live (88 per cent) and most would encourage others to move here (91 authorities, BIAs, downtown revitalization taskforces and festivals,” said per cent). Best. Residents also remain positive about the city’s direction, the job the city is Ms. Lindquist has previously worked as senior advisor in the office of former doing, and with the overall services provided: mayor Bob Chiarelli and as vice-president, Industry Development with the Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority. The Glebe BIA, formed in June • 52 per cent feel the city is headed in the right direction; 2008, represents over 300 diverse business and commercial property owners. • 47 per cent are satisfied with the job the city is doing; th BIA. It is Ottawa’s 15 • 62 per cent are satisfied with the overall services the city provides; • Two out of three residents (68%) feel they receive good value for money for the services they receive from the city through the taxes they pay. Residents remain satisfied with the majority of the 20 specific service areas tested, with fire, police and library services receiving the highest satisfaction ratings. Parking and traffic management, social housing and shelters, and land- use planning, zoning and building permits rounded out the bottom four. While most services saw little change in satisfaction from last year, a few saw significant changes. For example, garbage and recycling (up 13 points), water treatment and distribution (down 16 points), and sewer services and treatment (down 21 points). Transit services, social housing and shelters, and road/sidewalk maintenance and snow removal were identified as the top three service areas in which city residents say they would like the city to do more. There was less emphasis on the city doing more in areas with the highest satisfaction ratings (fire, police, library), as well as bylaw services. A significantly higher proportion of resi- dents over last year identified sewer services and treatment, water treatment and distribution, and economic development as areas where the city should do more. Satisfaction with the city’s fiscal management remains an area of challenge and impressions have remained consistent since 2007: Reflections Ad Dec..qxd 11/26/2008 11:26 AM Page 1 • 42 per cent are satisfied with the city’s efforts to make spending deci- sions publicly available (compared to 43 per cent last year); • 35 per cent were satisfied that the city is accountable for its spending decisions (not changed since last year); and, • 36 per cent are satisfied that the city acts in a fiscally responsible manner (compared to 41 per cent last year). In total, 1,128 residents were contacted through telephone interviews, with at least 275 from each of the city’s four regions. Using the results of those interviews, a series of focus groups were also conducted to provide greater depth and context to the survey data. The full results of the survey can be found at ottawa.ca/budget2009.
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Each Office is Independently [email protected] Owned and Operated NEWS Glebe Report December 12, 2008 19 How to leave your legacy to a local charity BY RANDY RAY ment. It is a painless way to make an The LEAVE A LEGACY™ pro- enormous difference because a dona- Ten things you can do to LEAVE A LEGACY™ gram is raising awareness of how tion will not affect a person’s current lifestyle, but will make a big differ- wills and estate plans can be used Prepare a will. Without a will, you lose control over your property at ence for charities, many of which are • after death to support charities. death. Few Canadians realize their money strapped for funds. “It is a win-win and assets can be put to good use situation,” say those close to the pro- • Leave a gift in your will for the not-for-profit organizations that made a by charitable organizations after gram. difference in your life. they’ve passed away. The fact is, 81 People who decide to will money Leave a specific dollar amount or a percentage of the assets in your will to per cent of Canadians contribute to to charities can do it in several ways. • charitable organizations throughout The easiest way is to make a simple a not-for-profit of your choice. their lifetimes, but only seven per notation in a will, specifying exactly • Consider using assets for your legacy gift. These include but are not limited cent continue this support through a how much should be left and where to cash, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, term deposits, real estate, vehicles, art, gift in their will or estate plan. The it should go. Prospective donors can jewelry, or insurance. Such gifts may even provide tax savings. LEAVE A LEGACY™ program is also purchase a life insurance policy attempting to change that by raising and make the charity of their choice • Name a not-for-profit organization as a beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF awareness of how Canadians can use the beneficiary. The best strategy is or pension. their wills and estate plans to donate to talk to your lawyer, your family • Name your favourite not-for-profit as the beneficiary of an existing or and your financial planner before money to charity. paid-up life insurance policy. A program of the Canadian Asso- making a decision. If you want your ciation of Gift Planners, LEAVE A bequest to go to a specific office and • Purchase a new life insurance policy naming your favourite not-for-profit LEGACY™ encourages people from be used in a specific manner, state in as the beneficiary. all walks of life to make gifts through your will that you are leaving a gift Remember loved ones with memorial gifts. a will or other gift-planning instru- to the Red Cross, Ottawa Division, • ment to the charity or non-profit or- rather than simply the Red Cross. • Encourage family and friends to leave gifts to not-for-profits in their ganization of their choice through And state clearly that your donation wills. 21 regional programs, including one to the Canadian Cancer Society is to Ask your financial or estate planning advisor to include charitable giving in the Ottawa area. The program is be used in a specific way, such as for • helping Canadians learn how a legacy breast cancer research, if that is your as part of their counsel to clients. gift to a favorite charity can make a desire. difference for years to come. “If you LEAVE A LEGACY™ is hearing have lived a full and happy life and from older donors who are interested would like to consider giving some- in leaving money behind for charity. thing back, leaving a legacy in your But organizers also hope to interest will can be the vehicle,’’ says Nadine younger people who will be around Fowler, coordinator of the Ottawa- for years to come and would consid- area program. er earmarking gifts to not-for-profit Before deciding where your assets groups when they draw up or amend will go after you die, consider this. their wills. • In coming years, more than $1 The charitable sector is aware trillion will be transferred na- of tremendous unmet needs in the tionally from one generation to community and also that there is an enormous intergenerational trans- the next by means of individ- GMSACareGRFinal.pdf 11/13/08 1:51:24 PM ual estates; fer of wealth taking place as baby boomers inherit the wealth of their • The federal government has parents. In many cases, baby boom- supported the LEAVE A LEG- ers do not need all of this cash and ACY™ goal of increasing be- are urged to persuade their parents quests and other estate gifts by that they are okay and that some of Expand implementing legislation de- this money could be willed to char- signed to encourage more and ities. “By making bequests and other larger gifts to charities from Your Child’s “planned gifts,” you can continue to individuals and corporations; help organizations that are making After-school • Although you’d like to leave an important difference in your com- your entire estate to family munity, across the country or around and friends, depending on the the world,” says Ms. Fowler. Horizons current tax laws, leaving a gift “What better way to thank the Courses offered to to charity in your will may re- people or organizations that have students ages 6-12: duce the taxes payable upon had an impact on your life, than to Photography Workshop your death significantly. make a contribution from your estate LEAVE A LEGACY™ does not through a bequest? Gifts large and 3-D Cardboard Modeling solicit gifts for any particular or- small are important. Charitable giv- Space Club (Mad Science) ganization. Its aim is to raise aware- ing is not only for the wealthy.” C Singing Club ness of the importance of including For more information on LEAVEM a charitable gift in the estate plan- A LEGACY™, call (888) 430-Y Computer Graphics ning process. The program helps put 9494, ext. 3 or in Ottawa, 613-232- CM Photography money into the coffers of a variety of 7991, ext. 3, e-mail: leavealegacy@ not-for-profit groups that raise funds cagp-acpdp.org or visit the LEAVEMY 3-D Drawing for causes such as health care, educa- A LEGACY™ Web site at www.CY Chess tion, animal welfare and the environ- leavealegacy.org. CMY Homework Club K Martial Arts/ Tae Kwon Do Creative Cooking Jewelry Making fter-school Textile & Craft A Drawing & Arts Club Programs Call today for registration or further information. Glebe Montessori School (613)237-3824 650 Lyon St. S, Ottawa ON, K1S 3Z7
After-school pick-ups are available at: Mutchmor ~ First Avenue School ~ Corpus Christi 20 Glebe Report December 12, 2008 NEWS Commune with the past this Christmas at Billings Estate
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BY KRISTEN SHANE In keeping with Victorian trad- A local psychic will summon spir- ition, the museum will also host a its of Christmases past when she Christmas tea Sat., Dec. 20 and hosts a holiday séance at Billings Sun., Dec. 21, from 12-5 p.m. Cos- Estate National Historic Site on Sat., tumed servers will deliver refresh- Dec. 20. Connie Adams of the Mer- ments to dining rooms set up on 613-234-6353 Bank St. at Second Ave. rickville Psychics Parlour will lead both the main floor and second-floor the adult session from 8-10 p.m. in ballroom of the Billings Estate main the Billings Estate ballroom. house. Guests can enjoy a warm Participants can ask Adams to call cup of tea and nibble tasty desserts forward the spirits of their dead loved as music fills the room. Glebe sing- ones. Adams says she has the ability er, songwriter and music teacher, to embody the ghosts she conjures up. Maura Volante, will lead carollers Often, she says, they speak through in singing traditional holiday songs her and she imitates their behaviour from Canada and around the world. and voice. “It is kind of a nice way When they have had their fill, guests to spend the holidays with someone can take home more sweet treats for who you used to spend the holidays later from the Friends of Billings with in the past and can’t anymore,” Estate Museum bake sale. Or vis- says Brahm Lewandowski, program itors can stay and wander the mu- officer at Billings Estate. seum displays at their own pace. This will be Adams’ second time The 179-year-old house will be conducting a séance at the Ottawa decorated with Christmas trees, South museum. She is back by popu- twinkling lights, bows and Victor- lar demand after selling out her first ian ornaments. Children are invited session at Halloween. It may seem to create clove-covered orange pom- macabre, but Lewandowski says a anders or Christmas crackers in the Christmas séance fits with Victorian gatehouse. “It’ll be kind of a relaxing tradition. “People had a lot of respect afternoon at the height of the Christ- for the dead and their souls, so they mas season. It will be a quiet break wanted to make sure they were sent from the Christmas shopping,” says to a better afterlife,” he says. Lewandowski. Lewandowski points to Charles Billings Estate National Historic Dickens’ A Christmas Carol as a Site is located at 2100 Cabot St., well-known example of the Victorian near the corner of Riverside Drive interest in ghosts and spirits. “Even and Pleasant Park Road. today, it’s one of the most popular For museum admission and ticket ghost stories; but it is of course a price information, visit ottawa.ca/ Christmas story as well,” he says. museums or call 613-247-4830.
The place for unique, hand-crafted, locally-made Christmas gifts. As Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, I wish all members of our community safe and happy holidays and New Year 2009!
304-1306 Wellington Street W., Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3B2 Tel: (613) 946-8682 Fax: (613) 946-8680 Email: [email protected] NEWS Glebe Report December 12, 2008 21 Learning to love Royal Swans will remain in winter running Ottawa with new winter home by Shauna Ironside dressing as if it is five degrees colder Ottawa City Council has endorsed cost-effective means of keeping the then the actual outside temperature. a plan to build a new winter home for birds in our city continues a tradition This time of year, runners across the Royal Swans that will allow the that residents and visitors have come the city flock to the indoor tracks All in stride: When running over birds to remain in Ottawa. to expect.” and treadmills of city gyms and rec- a slippery area, shorten your stride, An agreement was reached with The swans are the descendants of reational facilities, eager to shut out keep your feet close to the ground IBM, which recently purchased six pairs of Mute swans gifted to Ot- the cold. Given the choice between and avoid the proper heal-to-toe gait, Cognos, to provide the city with the tawa by Her Majesty Queen Eliza- staring at the concrete walls of my so that you land more flat-footed. remainder of the company’s spon- beth II to commemorate Canada’s local gym, or breathing deeply as I When in doubt, slow to a walk. sorship commitment until 2015 – Centennial in 1967. The birds live navigate my way through freshly Ice, ice, baby: The body will com- amounting to close to $300,000. along the Rideau River from the end fallen snow, you can guarantee I will pensate for slippery and uneven ter- Cognos began sponsoring the swan of May until the end of October each lace up my runners, and pull on my rain by activating stabilizing muscles program in 1996. The deal will allow year. Given the nature of Ottawa’s toque. on the outer and inner thighs. Be- the city to leverage funding for a new climate, the swans cannot reside on The main reason many runners cause these muscles are working in facility as the swans’ current winter the river over the winter months. head indoors is to escape the cold overdrive, many runners experience home has reached the end of its life- “This allows the city to move for- weather. Safety concerns, however, soreness in these areas following cycle and will close in 2009. Staff ward with planning for a new winter are another strong deterrent. Just their first few winter runs. If stabil- was considering giving the birds to facility for the swans,” said Susan walking on snow and on ice can lead ity and balance are your weaknesses, other permit holders, as there was no Jones, general manager, Emergency to miserable consequences. Why consult a professional for a personal- funding available to replace the facil- and Protective Services. “Staff has would we want to run on the stuff?! ized exercise program to help correct ity. dedicated considerable time investi- Winter running should be preceded these issues before winter running. “The swans are an important sym- gating options for a new wintering with ample preparation. Here are a bol of Ottawa’s heritage and special facility, and will report back to the few tips to greatly reduce your risk Cut your miles: Since winter run- ning is typically more physically position as Canada’s national cap- Community and Protective Services of injury this winter, while helping ital,” said Councillor Diane Deans, Committee early in 2009, with an you feel more at ease when running demanding, reduce your miles and slow your pace. To meet weekly aer- chair of the Community and Protect- update on financing and recommen- through whatever Mother Nature has ive Services Committee. “Finding a dations for a new facility.” in store for us. obic training targets consider cross- training with other outdoor activities Traction control: There are num- like snowshoeing or cross-country erous gripping devices that fit easily skiing. to the soles of running shoes to assist you through snow and ice. Available Back to basics: Stretching, hydra- at most athletic stores, these are light tion and sun protection basics apply weight and provide excellent trac- in the winter just as they do in the hot tion. An alternative is to wear heavier summer months. A proper stretch- treaded trail running shoes. ing routine after every run may be enough to prevent injury. Hydrate Daylight savings: With shorter well before and after your run. And days during the season, many winter don’t forget eye protection on those runners are forced to schedule runs crisp, sunny winter days. in the dark. Reflective clothing, and After surviving your first – or hun- an LED headlamp and a tail-lamp dredth – winter run, you will no doubt are essential. Your local sports store be filled with a sense of accomplish- will have these inexpensive gadg- ment and joy. A winter “runners high” ets designed to help light your path is quite unlike the high that keeps us and make you more visible to winter going in the summer months. You drivers. survived! You leapt over snowbanks, Dress for survival: With all the glided across icy patches and pushed fancy athletic materials on the mar- hard through mounds of the white ket today, it is easy and affordable to stuff. Red-nosed, but beaming like dress warmly without feeling like the a child on Christmas morning, you Michelin Man. Layering is crucial to think only of what Mother Nature prevent frostbite and hypothermia. will challenge you with next time ORESTA Remember the three w’s when dress- you venture out into the cold. ing for the cold: wicking (layer dir- ectly on the skin to wick sweat away), Glebe resident, Shauna Ironside is warm (middle layer to insulate) and a certified athletic therapist at Ot- Kiss with a conscience this holiday season windproof/waterproof (outer layer). tawa Osteopathy & Sports Therapy. Also remember that most heat is lost She is a triathlete and long-time through the top of your head, so al- outdoor enthusiast. Shauna can be ways wear a toque. You can remove contacted at: www.ottawaosteopath. layers as needed, but always start off com.
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doly Cronenberg proud, a rogue letter-
n previous fall. But I was also trudging trying to see at least three movies carrier serving the Glebe and Dows a week over the rest of the winter. through some mountain pass in the
: Gwe Lake finally snaps toward the end of n Himalayas after our plane crash. The We would know the details of every a particularly brutal winter. Sport- film being feted at the Oscars. And shed became my Shangri-la where ing a creepy haircut, he then calls on we would escape from Vladivostok- I would find shelter from the biting wind, my drill bits, a Canadian Tire homeowners who have not prepared on-the-Rideau for a couple of hours llustratio I their icy front walks for him. At each every other night to a movie theatre. catalogue I could browse while rest- house, he invites the terrorized home- The plan worked perfectly. Between starring the late Ulrich Mühe. While ing, and another bag of grit to spread catching flicks, going to plays (our scraping their car windshields, my on our icy driveway. In keeping with owners to flip a coin. Heads, they get other escape hatch) and doing volun- neighbours thought they saw Bob Capra’s classic, I asked my wife to free return flights to Phoenix with teer work, winter began to speed by. pushing snow. But in my mind, I never return together with me from Westjet. Tails, they are condemned I found the movies had another became Stasi Captain Gerd Stiesler, the shed to civilization atop the snow to receive double daily deliveries of unexpected benefit for me. Their living in East Berlin in the 1980s. bank. (I was worried that she might Canada Post ad mail for the rest of images and themes began to carry Working carefully along the end fall face down in the snow. I would their lives. over into my snow shoveling. My of our driveway, I would furtively turn her over to find she was now To my mind, the prospects of what first “out-of-body experience” came glance to see who might report me to 110 years old. Clutched in her with- I can accomplish mentally while while clearing our driveway after the city’s snow commissar if I pushed ered hands, I would find a sheaf of shoveling are endless – a TV mini- the big dump in late February. I a shovel-full from our driveway on to notices for unpaid Ontario Ministry series, a stage play or even a novel. found myself playing the lead role in the street. I determined that I would of Health and Long-Term Care co- For others, the next blizzard is an- “The Lives of Others”, the brilliant bribe any one who might try to ex- payments.) other dump of snow that needs to be German film directed by Florian pose me to the authorities with a pan In March, I began to write, direct cleared. For me, it may be “A Walk Henckel von Donnersmarck and of my apple crisp. and sometimes star in my own mov- in the Sun.”
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The National Film Board of Canada On Nov. 30, the Mayfair Theatre pre- Focusing on 19-year-old pop singer, Paul Anka, sented a special screening of The Wizard “Lonely Boy” spotlights a behind-the-scenes look of Oz with proceeds going to the Alz- at the young star during a 1962 college tour. The heimer Society. After decades of watch- black and white documentary film includes won- ing this family classic on a small (initially derful images of swooning, screaming, crying, black and white) television screen (with fainting girls as their teenage idol performs at lots of commercial interruptions), I finally Freedomland Amusement Park in New York. The got to see it in a real theatre. And not just scene is a classic. any theatre, but one that may have actually “Lonely Boy” includes sequences with group- shown the film when it was originally re- ies and autograph hunters, a performance for the leased almost seventy years ago! well-healed at the famed Copacabana nightclub in As the Scarecrow would say, “Oh joy, NYC, and humorous asides, including the cost of rapture!” a hotel room at the Sheraton: $7.50 a night. Anka is surrounded by business To make things even better, I was able to bring my three and a half year old people twice his age. Most of the time, he’s separated from the young girls he daughter, Juliet, who had only recently acquired the patience to sit through a would normally be dating. On the long road to stardom, there are moments full length film in a theatre. We arrived at the theatre about 40 minutes early when he certainly is a lonely boy. and there was a line out front. By the time the film started, the theatre was at least two thirds full with a healthy mix of children of all ages. As the lights Smile dimmed, I could feel a lump swelling up in my throat. It was like finally Directed by Michael Ritchie meeting a distant relative in person after years of only being able to talk to The 1975 version (listed as 1990 at the Ottawa Public Library) them on the phone. “Smile” is a satirical comedy about a small town beauty pageant in Califor- I know this film intimately, every scene, every song. I have owned a copy nia. Bruce Dern plays Big Bob Freelander, a mobile-home car salesman who is since it first came out on laser disc in the 1980s, but even the best big screen one of the judges of the competition. The film has a semi-documentary feeling technology cannot match the simple projected image. The picture seemed to to it, and what can go wrong does, during the typical events. The talent show have “depth,” if that makes any sense, it almost looked 3D... in a good way. features silly acts, like “How to Pack a Suitcase,” “Is ’folding clothes’ a tal- This is the perfect film to watch in a crowded theatre. I enjoyed hearing ent?” And then there’s the requisite accordion player. One girl responds to a people laugh at all the great lines and lyrics that I knew by heart, and Juliet question about her future: “I’d like to be a veterinarian or a nun.” put a smile on the faces of those around us by looking truly terrified and Michael Ritchie is known for his off-beat comedies: “Prime Cut” (cattle screeching appropriately whenever the wicked witch or flying monkeys made rancher who grinds his enemies into sausage), and “Bad News Bears” (Little an appearance. League team of misfits). Scarecrow: I haven’t got a brain... only straw. Norman Jewison Filmmaker Dorothy: How can you talk if you haven’t got a brain? Directed by Doug Jackson Scarecrow: I don’t know... but some people without brains do an awful lot The film is an excellent behind-the-scenes look at the making of the feature of talking... don’t they? film, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Shot in Zagreb, Yugoslavia and at Pinewood Stu- Dorothy: Yes, I guess you’re right. dios in England, the movie is an in-depth portrait of filmmaker Norman Jewi- Why do I love this film so much? Maybe it’s because I was so young when son as he struggles to complete a film under a lot of pressure. Between scenes, I first saw it and that it was on television every Thanksgiving, so I associated he talks about the problems he has with the money men back in Hollywood it with good food and family memories. Or maybe it’s because Dorothy and who call him debonair because he refuses to shoot a scene when the weather I are both from Kansas. But I think it is just because this is a film that can be isn’t right. He needs snow. It snowed the year before when he was scouting watched over and over and never seem boring or dated. In this way, it is the locations, but now it’s not snowing, and he has to use marble dust to create the perfect family film, one that can become a family tradition year after year. effect of winter. If he goes over budget, then he will lose control of the movie. Juliet continues to ask for this movie over and over. He talks about creativity and the role of a film director. It becomes evident how There’s no place like home... difficult and exhausting it is to make a feature film. All films are available from the Ottawa Public Library on VHS Have your say Send a letter to the editor at [email protected]
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Bank @ FiFth 28 Glebe Report December 12, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT Ottawa Bach Choir performs Local movie producer “In Stiller Nacht” launches latest flick Lisette Canton, conductor “In Stiller Nacht” includes Britten’s Ceremony of Carols as well as carols from around the world with harpist Caroline Léonardelli, mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah and sopranos Kathleen Radke and Dayna Lamothe. “In the midst of this busy season, we hope to give listeners a moment to relax and reflect on the mystery that occurred in the ‘still of the night,’” says founder and artistic director, Lisette Canton. “Carols from around the world, performed a cappella and with harp, will be presented in a beautifully tranquil setting. This concert is sure to touch the hearts of all ages.” The Ottawa Bach Choir has just returned from a successful performance in Toronto at Roy Thomson Hall and will travel to Mexico City in early Decem- ber to perform with the Orquesta del Nuevo Mundo in its Musica Santa Fe series. The choir also embarks on its third European tour in June 2009 where it has been invited to return to Bach’s church, the Thomaskirche, in Leipzig, St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Church of the Madeleine and the American Church in Paris. In addition to its public performances, the choir has an extensive educational outreach program, which has taken choral music in both concert and workshop presentations into many Ottawa elemen- tary and high schools.
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(613) 233-4488 | www.tracyarnett.com 30 Glebe Report December 12, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT What’s on your iPod? In addition to our regular music fare, the following selections of music have been recommended for your listening pleasure by your friends and neighbours. Enjoy! If you would like to provide us with favorite picks from your iPod, please send an e-mail to the Editor at [email protected]. Include the name of the song, the name of the band and a comment or two about why this choice is significant for you. We look forward to hearing from you!
All the Young Dudes by Mott the Hoople: “I like the lead singer Ian Hunter’s vocals.” Jam Master Jay by Run DMC: “hip hop song about expressing yourself – really cool.” The Wild One by Link Wray: “great thing early electric guitar sounds – incredible rhythm – energy pumping.” The RubberBand Man by the Spinners: “amazing soul song, I love the beat, goofy lyrics; the chemistry works so well.” The Adventures of Grand Master Flash on the Wheels of Steel by Grand Master Flash: “a pioneer in DJ – ground breaking DJ piece.” Submitted by Gabe, Glebe Collegiate Take Me to the Riot and In My Bedroom After the War both by the Stars: “I performed Take Me at an assembly, really good crowd song. I like the musicality of the Stars.” You Can’t Handle This and Rhubarb Pie both by Five Iron Frenzy: “I grew up on these, good familiar sound, feel good songs.” Knife and Shift both by Grizzly Bear: “I love the vocal harmonics of this band.” The Modern Leper and Heads Roll Off both by Frightened Rabbit: “a great Glaswegian band, anthem-based songs, beautiful poetry.” Submitted by Xander, Canterbury High School HMS Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan: “I like the whole operetta, funny, upbeat story, woody humour.” Rock & Roll Suicide by David Bowie: “ I like the lyrics, short but all key elements fit in.” Border Patrol by The National Parks: “a new band that uses recordings of nature in their music, i.e., a canoe banging against a tree is the percussion for the song.” Babies of the Glebe The Circle Games by Joni Mitchell: “the melody is really nice in this classic; good for a sing-along as everyone can sing it!” Symphony #7 in A Minor by Beethoven: “I have grown up with classical will be here in January music; this is the epitome of music in the Classic period – a pretty song with See page 3 for details. switches from major to minor.” Submitted by Emma, Canterbury High School ENTERTAINMENT Glebe Report December 12, 2008 31 My life with Messiah of the first show, allowing for siah, this time in the uplifting ambi- By Matthew Larkin some remarkable community ence of St. Joseph’s Church on the My first exposure to this universal- development in the queues University of Ottawa campus. One ly loved oratorio was in the spring of that formed outside the out- of the remarkable things about this 1977, where as a fourth-year treble door WCs. In spite of these venue is its European-style acoustics, in St. George’s Cathedral Choir in things, the concerts went ex- making it a jewel of a place to sing in Kingston, I sang it in a thrilling con- tremely well. The choir (es- a city of acoustically dry performance cert with the Kingston Symphony pecially the thirty boys who spaces. Although there are many dif- Orchestra on a stormy Good Friday were experiencing their first ferent performances of this oratorio evening. Before the preparations for Messiah performance) sang in our community this season, this this concert began, I had been ac- brilliantly, and the orchestra one promises to be different on many quainted with certain choruses that more than made up for my levels, featuring as it does one of the we had sung occasionally in services various conducting deficien- pre-eminent men’s and boys’ choirs throughout the year – “And the glory cies. No impediment, natural in North America, again with some of the Lord,” “Surely he hath borne or man-made, was able to of the region’s most superior orches- our griefs,” and of course, “Halle- extinguish the enthusiasm of tral players. The soloists, again drawn lujah” – but by no means had I any that first Messiah at St. Mat-
ulley from the ranks of the choir, will fea- previous idea of what lay in between C thew’s. e ture Alexander Boyd, Michael Golod these iconic movements. A few short n Christ Church Cathedral and Ian Sabourin (trebles), Andrew weeks after opening the score for the celebrated its 175th anniver- Robar (counter-tenor), Michael Carty atheri first time, my fellow choristers and I C sary as a parish in 2006. Hav- (tenor), and Gary Dahl (bass). Tick- realized that those tatty old dark blue ing been organist there for ets are priced at $40/$30/$20 and are books were like a treasure-trove of Photo: over three years, I thought available at the door or at The Lead- art and colour, leading down paths Matthew Larkin that a concert of Messiah ing Note on Elgin St and Compact of emotion and creativity that we had on the occasion of the Cath- Music on Bank St. not previously known. The final few very taken with his artistry and style edral’s Feast of Title (being the cele- If you’re a veteran Messiah-goer, or movements of Part the Third, sung as from this very first meeting, and now bration of the Reign of Christ) would if you have never had the opportun- an impressively loud thunderstorm, I am fortunate to be able to collab- be just the thing to put the crowning ity to hear it before, why not come took place outside, and the last page touch on the year. This was the first orate much more frequently. Also on to a performance of this masterpiece of the “Amen” chorus was accom- time I had conducted a performance the ticket were young up-and-com- that has come to be one of the most panied by huge flashes of lightning of this work where all of the soloists, ing singers, Benjamin Butterfield adored treasures of human creativity. that seemed to explode on the other including the boys, were drawn from and Daniel Taylor, who now need no The men and boys of the Cathedral side of the large windows. It was the choir. The trebles learned the introduction to connoisseurs of artful Choir invite you to share in it with quite an introduction to Handel’s singing. The concert was conducted piece from scratch in just over six masterpiece, and afterward I knew weeks, and the choir as a whole rose us. We promise: it could change your by the brilliant Michael Gormley, life, as it has changed ours. my life was changed forever. who, for all the time I lived in Vic- to the occasion with brilliance. Once Since that memorable day some again, I was extremely fortunate to toria, continued to inspire me with Cathedral Choir presents thirty years ago, I have been fortun- his easy and elegant interpretations work with some of the city’s most ate to participate in literally doz- accomplished instrumentalists, and The Messiah of baroque and classical music. I Sunday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. ens of productions. I’ve sung tenor think I learned more about music in the soloists received rave reviews for St. Joseph’s Church in quite a few back in my singing this concert than on any other single their work. University of Ottawa days, I’ve played either harpsichord occasion as a professional. On Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m., the Cath- 151 Laurier Avenue East or organ continuo in at least fifteen In 1995, I was appointed organ- edral Choir will again present Mes- performances, and played the whole ist of St. Matthew’s Church in the score on the organ a handful of other Glebe, and two years later, we pre- times. As a conductor, I’ve been sented what was to be the first of party to fourteen other performances a five-year run of annual Messiah (if you count back-to-back nights in performances. The church basement the same venue). Discounting for a was under renovation at the time, moment my earliest exposure to the and the construction had gone on piece, of all of these performances several months longer than expected. (some good, some not quite so good), All of the choir’s music and robes three stand out as formative experi- had been moved into the vacant rec- ences. tory on First Avenue (and the choir In 1990, while living in Victoria – some one hundred strong – had to BC, I was hired on to play organ con- crowd into there as well before and tinuo for a performance by Capriccio after the concerts, and during inter- Chamber Choir. The instrumental missions), temporary stairs had to ensemble for this occasion was the be constructed at the back door en- excellent Portland (OR) Baroque trance, and most hilariously, there Orchestra, and the soloists featured, was only one functioning washroom among others, baritone Gary Dahl, in the whole place, meaning that then living in Vancouver. It was the portable facilities were placed out in first time I had met Gary, and since the parking lot. The weather, sensing then we have become good friends an opportunity to be disruptive, con- and colleagues here in Ottawa. I was tributed a snowstorm on the evening
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That political swordplay vites you to create or donate art, and is being mindlessly mimicked by the then actively participate in the silent slashing executed on the local arts auction on Jan. 28. As the show title and culture funding agreements by suggests, patrons, community mem- the City of Ottawa’s cuts now sav- bers, and some selected professional agely manifest in the proposed 2009 artists are being invited to submit budget. This city’s vibrant and life- art they have created. Alternatively, giving arts and culture community, the truly non-creative types (is there their vital programs and local- and such a beast?!) can donate an art tourist-attracting events are victim, Double Fun piece from their collections. once again, to a cut-throat bureau- cracy. Gavin is originally from Ottawa and a self-taught photographer who became Our community is full of hidden Strangely, with belt-tightening and a photographer to supplement his skills as a print journalist. His photographs and partly-visible artistic talent: bill-paying in all our minds, it makes have been exhibited in both Canada and England, and one was a winning entry Everybody’s Art show will serve as no economic sense whatsoever to in the Richmond upon Thames Arts Council’s 2006 photography exhibition. a safe place to display these talents. cut the funding to these very groups The women photographed are real people and the images are captured on This parallels Irene’s Open Stage whose diverse activities together a reel of traditional 35 mm film. Titles to all images come from well-known on Sat. afternoons, where aspiring generate enormous revenues, far out rock and roll songs. His style can best be described as a cross between photo- singers and musicians can hone their of proportion to the budget pittance journalism and portrait photography – always striving to depict what the great performance skills in a welcoming, (1/2 of 1 per cent) investment fund- French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson described as the “decisive mo- peer-appreciative environment. In the ing required from the public purse. ment.” Murphy’s photographs are taken with a 35 mm film camera (Canon same spirit, what could be more fun Unjustifiable cuts at municipal levels EOS) and there is no correction to any of the images. He often refers to his than bidding on modestly-priced art ripples automatically into misper- photographs as “untouched, uncropped and unplugged.” originals, created or donated by your ceived lack-of-credibility funding Murphy’s last three Ottawa exhibitions, which have all been curated, con- friends or neighbours? Uniquely too, refusals at provincial and federal sisted of two group shows at Westboro’s Cube Gallery in late 2007 and a solo the auction profits will go to a gradu- levels. Arts/culture funding is a vital show at Francesco’s Coffee Company in the Glebe during January 2008. ating student at the Ottawa School of lifeblood component of this city’s Funds raised at this exhibition will be donated to CANHAVE, an Ottawa- Art. (and country’s) sustainability, not based charity which supports AIDS orphans in Uganda. “Scholarships,” according to Gail Bourgeois, the OSA Fine Arts pro- a special interest appendage easily Vernissage gram coordinator, “are an important amputated without enormous, blind- Sun., Jan. 4, 3-5 p.m. recognition of the creative contribu- sided costs to the fundamental eco- tion OSA and our graduates make to nomic and social health of this city Francesco’s Coffee Company – that is also our nation’s capital, 857A Bank Street the community.” The OSA program offers an “intensive three-year course and like it or not, also situated on the of study in the visual arts with an em- world stage. phasis on hands-on practical studio Everybody’s Art show and silent experience and real skill-building.” auction can be understood as but one By providing a “solid base of informa- of many examples of talented yet tion on the techniques and materials ordinary people coming together to used by contemporary professional support each other and the everyday artists, the design of the curriculum,” arts, culture, and heritage life of this Bourgeois emphasizes, “also serves beleaguered city. to support long-term community Here are three ways you can sup- benefits and investment.” port this art scholarship initiative: “Graduates’ creative and artistic 1. Create and/or donate art for skills allow them to work in diverse Everybody’s Art show. Prices: areas, in artists’ studios, in the cul- $50-$200; size: 11 x 14 in. tural sector, and in local businesses,” max.; delivery date to pub: asserts Bourgeois with justifiable Dec. 30. Full donation details Need Renovations? confidence. Irene’s can attest to the and forms are available at the professional calibre of OSA graduate Glebe Community Centre, artist, Karen McRae, who had a very Compact Music, Irene’s, or successful show at the pub in Octo- download at: www.irenespub. ber 2007. ca/artshows/donation. “Initiatives like Irene’s fundraiser 2. View Everybody’s Art gives value to what we do at OSA and (after Jan. 6). encourages our graduating students to continue their artistic practice.” 3. Participate in the silent auc- Bourgeois’s appreciation reflects one tion, Jan. 28; bidder registra- hallmark of the pub’s longstanding tion at 6:30 p.m.
Custom Designed Additions and Major Renovations that respect the Craftsmanship and Architectural style of your older home. 594-8888 www.gordonmcgovern.com ART Glebe Report December 12, 2008 33 Winterfish Shawn McNevin An exhibition of paintings by Bhat Boy Images of Newfoundland Nov. 28-Dec. 31 Nov. 18-Dec. 31 In his first solo exhibition in Ottawa since 2005, Bhat Boy’s new works com- bine the art of storytelling with his amazing cityscapes of downtown Ottawa. His strange and fantastic paintings populated by dragons and fish are remin- iscent of the Group of Seven in style, but with a quirk that the artist refers to as “Envisionism.” The works are fragments of untold stories left open for the viewer to complete, sparking the imaginations of both young and old alike. Bhat Boy is part of an international movement for the Art of the Imagination and has exhibits all over the world, this year exhibiting at Drena Castle in Italy, the Zendai Museum in Shanghai, and most recently, he has just wrapped up a show in London’s fashionable Brick Lane. Bhat Boy fancies himself a super- hero for our nation’s capital and has worked tirelessly for years to help kindle the arts community here. Bhat Boy graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, and studied for one year in Florence, Italy before he moved to Ottawa and Surge (oil on canvas) founded the Art in the Park festival in the Glebe. He has since assisted in These days more people are demanding the work of fine local artists to indi- spawning numerous other Art in the Park events around the city, and continues vidualize their homes. Painter Shawn McNevin’s current exhibit of artwork at to be a driving force behind the city’s arts community. Framed! highlights the wildness of Gros Morne National Park. “When people Bhat Boy is represented by the Art of the Imagination Society in London, come in to view the work, they are taken with the panoramic shapes and the Artfifteen Gallery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Snapdragon Gallery in Ot- subtle notes of changing color,” says Heather Cairns of the work now on dis- tawa. For more information about Bhat Boy, go to his website at www.bhat- play at her picture framing and art store. “It’s another way of opening indoor boy.com. Bhat Boy will be present at the art show on Saturday afternoons from space to the great outdoors.” 1-4 p.m. Many Ottawa residents are familiar with Chelsea artist Shawn McNevin’s Opening and Reception canvases from previous exhibits in the Ottawa region, or from seeing the work Nov. 27, 6-9 p.m. in the Northern Peninsula in Newfoundland. Visit Shawn’s website at www.studio167.ca Snapdragon Gallery 791 Bank Street Framed! 1075 Bank Street at Sunnyside
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34 Glebe Report December 12, 2008 SCHOOLS Board committee reports on program for behavior issues
of current resources and pro- grams dedicated to students with behaviour issues. The committee also investigated practices in other boards with a focus on exemplary practices. The goal of the committee Trustee is to continue to build sup- Kathy ports for the student that may Ablett be disengaged and vulnerable OCCSB because of his or her behav- iour. The committee recom- Remembrance Day mended seven “next steps:” There were many different cere- monies held at all of our schools as 1. Social Skills Interven- students and staff observed two min- tion Program Pilot: stu- dents at the intermedi- utes of silence. Board of trustees show appreciation to veteran on Remembrance Day. Left to right: The Board welcomed Major Jean ate level at two schools will participate in a Erin Peck, student trustee; Tiana Tilli, student trustee; Kathy Ablett, chairperson of the Paul Pendergast from the Princess board; Major Jean Paul Pendergast and Gordon Butler, vice-chairperson of the board. Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. social skills program The Major shared the history of Re- led by clinical staff, in membrance Day, an annual funeral collaboration with edu- 6. Increase the amount of pro- Immaculata High School for Canada’s war dead and a special cational staff. fessional development for all Board approves school trip: Stu- celebration to honour veterans of staff. dents from Immaculata High School 2. Behaviour programs and class- will travel to Consuelo, Dominican foreign wars and peacekeeping mis- es/program standardization: 7. Interdepartmental collabora- sions. In a touching tribute, Major tion and planning: The Special Republic from Mar. 2-9, 2009. The ensure that there is a consistent goal of the trip is to educate the stu- Pendergast shared personal pictures approach to assessment and Education and Student Servi- and stories of fallen friends. ces Department will continue dents and increase their awareness skills taught across the sys- of social justice issues in our global Student trustees read cards from tem. to work with the Student Suc- students to be shared with the Ma- cess Department to implement community. jor’s comrades-in-arms. On behalf of 3. Parenting programs to be of- best practices in the area of Dec. 5-6: the Drama Club will the board, Chairperson Kathy Ablett fered to discuss effective strat- programming and transition present another great theatrical pres- thanked Major Pendergast, pointing egies to eliminate and/or re- planning for the behaviorally entation, “Class Dismissed.” Tickets out that members of the Canadian duce problematic behaviour. challenged students. are on sale at the school. Armed Services have sacrificed and 4. Improve communication be- TD Canada Trust Presentation: continue to sacrifice to ensure free- tween schools and parents of Corpus Christi Help Lesotho Advent Project: This Business students will participate in dom for all. students attending behaviour a presentation by TD Canada Trust classes and programs. project is in its second year. Help Behaviour Focus Committee Lesotho is an excellent example of call “Your Money – Helpful Hints Superintendent Simone Oliver and 5. Increase the number of stu- “Caring For God’s Creation” which to Budgeting, Spending and Saving Behaviour Focus Committee Chair- dents supported by the itiner- is the board’s spiritual theme this Your Money.” person, Cindy Bissonnette, reported ant Primary and Junior Behav- year. Corpus Christi Catholic School World of Engineering Confer- on the findings of their examination iour Programs. is twinned with Katlehong Primary ence: Designed to encourage female School, which is an 800-student students interested in pursuing an elementary school with a staff of 8. engineering degree, the topic of this Corpus Christi is the sole financial conference is “Designing Tomor- supporter of this facility located in row.” Lesotho, high in the mountains of Grad cake auction: On Dec. 18, Thaba Tseka. Best wishes on such a there will be a grad cake auction with worthwhile cause. Students, parents all proceeds going to the Graduation and staff are committed to reaching Committee 2008. Do I hear $100? – out and caring for others. going once – going twice – Hmmm, 809 Bank St (upstairs) 315 Richmond Rd 55 1/2 William St The Wall of Success: The panels in good! the main hallway of Corpus Christi represent each class from Kinder- Arts Academy and Arts Gallery: Cough garten to grade 6, including the ECL On Dec. 17 at 6 p.m., an unveiling of class. The wall will be used to high- Immaculata’s Arts Academy and Arts light the great work that our children Gallery. The talent displayed will be are doing at our school. Each month, absolutely amazing. Come and be selected works will be displayed on part of something great! I hope to see the panels. We are looking to high- you there. light personal best work in academics Student council will be hosting and learning skills. If your child has many sensational activities for all something selected, a ’Star of Suc- students. Join in and have fun! cess’ will be placed in your child’s I would like to send a very sincere agenda. Please look for those shining wish from me to you for a Christmas stars! Come check our main lobby full of family, love and peace and a each month starting mid-November. new year that offers renewed hope Please join us on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. and success. at the school for our Christmas con- If, at any time, I can be of assist- cert. Get a head start on the holiday ance to you please do not hesitate to spirit! call me at 613-526-9512. Stuffed animals that look like tiny microbes only a million times actual size — there are so many microbes to choose from! They’re a humorous, educational, and fun gift for ANY AGE! $9.99-$15.99 at all Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s Give the “GIFT OF DANCE” this holiday season and Lost Marbles stores in Ottawa. with a gift certificate THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR TOY MOUNTAIN DAY! On-going classes for all ages th Over $3000 was raised for Toy Mountain on November 29 Call 613-858-0039 or www.stepdancewithpauline.com SCHOOLS Glebe Report December 12, 2008 35 Research-based policies still a priority I find that this is not sufficiently re- Stretch search-based, perhaps inevitably, but … your body also that objective measures of stu- … your mind dent outcome aren’t embedded in it … your spirit which might have acted as a guaran- tee in the absence of such research. The motion elevates the value of equity of access and seeks to re- Wishing you Rob assure that the focus on student all the achievement will not be diminished, Campbell very best OCDSB but this is what troubles me still. The motion asks for validation of a new for the notion of what tiered delivery should holiday season! Very best genuine holiday hopes to be though in fact we have always you all!! had it - it really is calling for a re- My gift to you weighting of it towards integration. I do feel obliged to use this col- is a FREE umn opportunity to communicate to I’ve had concerns about these chan- you an important decision the board ges which have remained unresolved yoga class recently made and the stand I have in my mind: the research basis for taken on it as your representative. integration, as opposed to an explicit The motion establishing a spe- reliance on belief statements which • One class per person • Redeem with ad cial education framework for the is what we have, has not been made • Expires January 31, 2009 OCDSB, the result of several years sufficiently clear, and balanced lit- of discussion and development by eracy, universal design and profes- many parties, expresses what has sional learning communities and been changing at the board and will other changes being made mostly all guide what the board does in this could be implemented within the es- area through at least 2011. It valid- tablished delivery model – there is no ates a strong turn towards integration actual either / or here. in special education services and to- I love the integration model: re- Southminster wards the redistribution of intensive patriating kids to their schools and United Church Portraits & Weddings in 15 Aylmer Avenue special education services from the within their schools to their class- Our Studio or on Location centre across the district. rooms as we can. I believe that a 613-730-6649 diverse classroom including all kids Andrew Balfour Photography [email protected] Several trustees expressed a var- 115 Holmwood Ave. (at Bank) iety of concerns with the framework, whatever their need or ability or (613) 594-5896 though in the end it did pass 10-2. I background is the proper vision for was one of those unable to lend my public education … if that is what support to it and my explanation to best meets their needs – and therein www.surroundcircleyoga.com you is provided below in the form of lies the rub, and a trumping condi- my address to the board at the time: tion. This motion is very welcome given I fervently hope that these changes my concern for a growing governance benefit students but I don’t know that gap between all of the changes that they will, have not been fully per- have been made the last two years, suaded that they must and, most im- including changing conditions lead- portantly, we will not know that they ing to specialized class reductions. will, as we don’t have student out- Passing this will bless future changes come measures in place and formal associated with the Framework and identification of students increasing- provide a post facto blessing, or ab- ly is not necessary. Accordingly, with solution if you will, for what has gone very real regret, I find that I cannot before that also is consistent with it. help underwrite such a motion at this I’ll be grateful at least that this gov- time. ernance gap has closed if this motion If you have a suggestion or a con- were to pass. cern, or would like to be added to I vowed before becoming a Trustee my e-newsletter list, then please that I would not easily subscribe to contact me via rob@ocdsbzone9. sweeping provincial changes which ca or at 613-323-7803. Meeting and were not fully research-based, what document info are available at www. people usually refer to as a ’fad’. ocdsb.ca.
Best Wishes for a Safe and Happy Holiday Season from the Team at Silver Scissors Hair Salon Ottawa’s Premier Hair Salon for over 31 Years 36 Glebe Report December 12, 2008 SCHOOLS Glebe Co-operative Nursery School What’s new at the A familiar face at GCNS Glebe Reggio Centre BY ALEX TALLIM us in any way you can imagine. If Talk about a busy couple of weeks! one person is slipping, I continuously I’m Alex Tallim and am currently find an entire neighborhood standing doing an Early Childhood Education behind them to catch them and lend work placement with the Glebe Co- support purely on the basis that they Operative Nursery School. Previous- are your neighbour. Talking to my ly, I have been working with GNAG, peers in my program, I am shocked particularly in the youth and children at how many of them find the parents programs, as well as running some of their respective centers difficult to camps for the city over the summers. communicate with and how some of I suppose working for GCNS is my them will not be acknowledged, even way of completing the hat trick. if they approach the parent them- I have already learned a lot in my selves. Time and time again, I’ve time at GCNS. Cindy and Vicky are seen the new faces of our community truly incredible professionally, and welcomed and involved, and with me they maintain the humanistic qualities in regards to the nursery school, this which separate the program from be- was no exception, as the parents I had ing just another daycare to something not met yet made a point of making that is much, much more. The addi- themselves known, and me known to tion of the school’s toddler program, them. To me, this is a true sign of a Pre-school friends play in the school’s courtyard. neighborhood united. with an educator named Angela, just Our “toddler” teachers attended a All in all, I have learned a ton at The Glebe Reggio Centre (GRC) seems to add to the warm welcoming “Bullying in pre-schools” workshop, the hands of Cindy, Vicky, and An- was founded by Neil and Terri-Ann feeling and sense of community you organized by the Ontario Early Years gela as well as all my other men- Priel and opened its doors in Septem- get by simply entering the program. Educators which they found very in- tors I have had throughout my time ber 2005. It was inspired by and cre- If you combine them with what you formative and have begun to share involved with all that makes up the ated for their second child who has a find throughout the center between with teammates. Glebe Community Centre. Admit- delightful uniqueness and passion for the city and GNAG, you truly real- The PD day and in-house training tedly however, the most profound music. It is the first and most estab- ize how fortunate we are to have such session on Nov. 14 began with break- thing I’ve gained in my time at the lished Reggio-inspired pre-school/ amazing, dedicated, and community fast made and served by our very Glebe Co-Operative Nursery School daycare in Ottawa. oriented people all in the same place. own kinder teacher. Later, the team is not something that will help me to To ensure the motto “excellence The staff do not do it alone however. was treated to sharing seminars on get a better grade or help me progress from the start” remained true, Neil Even though the staff of all organ- “Identifying teaching opportunities academically. What I have gained is became the full time director in izations fuel the fire, it is the people in a Reggio setting” and “The basics reflection on exactly what it means 2007 and began to implement qual- in this community that truly bring of being Reggio inspired.” The staff to be involved at the heart of a com- ity control systems, focusing on the things full circle, and spark the fire completed group assignments on a munity so united, and this is some- educational program, the quality of that burns so brightly throughout our theoretical Dinosaur project, then thing that I will carry with me and in- student assessments and the physical community. compared notes – this was fascinat- still in wherever I may end up. To all environment. I am continually amazed at the ing! Later the team went out for an those who have helped me in arriving The new GRC participates in the people, children and adults alike, that evening meal, Mexican style! at this point and who have supported North American Reggio Emilia Al- help to make this community such a The GRC is proud to have its me in getting to where I am today, in liance (NAREA) workshops, works great place to be. In all my years and newsletter in electronic format. It is the community or directly mentoring closely with other associates across all the organizations I’ve been in- one way that the GRC contributes to me alike, I give my sincerest thanks, Canada and conducts frequent Reg- volved with here, not once have I felt a smaller carbon footprint. and want you to know how truly hon- gio discussions and training. Lorna out of place or that my efforts went Parents now use the GRC’s inter- ored I feel to have had the opportun- Anderson, Reggio partner, joined the unappreciated. And what means even active website to regularly share ities, the times I’ve had and the times team in the spring of 2008 and brings more than that is that I feel as though thoughts and give feedback. “I am so to come. a great deal to the centre, having the community has truly supported taught the Reggio inspired way for excited about this tool,” says Jerome over 20 years including in England Scullino, a proud parent. Jerome was and Germany. The GRC staff is bright one of the first parents on the site. and passionate with a team chemistry Now parents can see their children’s that generates sound ideas in an en- work from any part of the globe. joyable atmosphere. The teachers are The preschool conducted sci- focused professionals who seize the ence experiments like Gooey Gunk, learning opportunities presented by which taught them about texture and the children’s explorations. colour; and a bird project, looking at Happenings what birds eat and where they live. On Oct. 18, Community Courtyard This project arose because a pre- Celebration helped the community schooler had been bird watching in learn about the Reggio approach and the summer and shared her fascina- the school. There was music, face tion with her friends. In the end, her teacher took them to the next step n painting, and our own “Dr. Reggio,” a pre-school dad and physicist, who in the Reggio ladder – a real life ex- ploration of birds at Fletcher Wildlife
eBreto made a dynamo exhibition, gener- L ating his own electricity which lit a Park. Parents couldn’t get enough so dy dy n i carved pumpkin. The kids loved it. the teachers and students published a C Interesting fact: Nearly half of book of their projects! our parents are teachers – this adds Coming up Photo: Alex reads to students. a unique dynamism to the Centre’s Open House: Jan. 2009 program and enriches the collabora- PD day with parents and teachers: tive. Feb. 2009.
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Yasir Naqvi, mpp O t t a w a Centre Season’s Greetings Constituency Office: 411 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 204 Ottawa ON K2P 3X9 Tel: 613-722-6414 Email: [email protected] 38 Glebe Report December 12, 2008 SCHOOLS Big news from Corpus Christi Mutchmor remembers By Owen, Allison This year, in co-operation with Hy- and Kelly dro Ottawa, the school is participat- ing in the Christmas light exchange Hey Glebe friends! It has been a program. In keeping with the board’s busy and exciting month at Corpus spiritual theme this year, “We Care Christi once again as the students for God’s Creation,” students have begin to prepare for the coming Ad- been invited to bring in old, energy- vent season leading to Christmas. hungry Christmas string lights and In spite of the coming winter with for every two sets of lights, students its cold weather and snow, students will receive a new set of energy have been busy outside and inside saving LED lights. We are hoping with lots of exciting activities. for lots of lights turned in and for a Students who participate in “Art very bright, environmently friendly at Lunch” enjoyed a wonderful time Christmas. making special decorations, and Our special Advent project has g e rid b all agreed the ornaments will be a begun and we have begun fundrais- e n
beautiful addition to their trees at ing for our “twin” school in Lesotho, to home. Thanks to all the volunteers the Katlehong Primary School. Again S who organized the event and helped this year, our teachers have asked stu- arry L with the production. dents to donate to the project in lieu Remembrance Day saw a special of buying them Christmas gifts. In ceremony in the gym, honouring addition, the grade 6 students made Photos: those who have served or are serving some very special Christmas cards Madame Joanne’s grade 5 students recite “In Flanders Fields” in French. to sell to parents during report card Canada in the armed forces. Students By Mika, Hanna and Gwynneth were invited to give in the name of a interview days. Katlehong School relative who was a veteran or is serv- is very poor and needs money for On Tues., Nov. 11, Mutchmor Public School held a special Remembrance ing in the forces for a special remem- things like new desks, pencils, soccer Day assembly. The Mutchmor choir sang, students recited special Remem- balls and lunches. The grade 6 lead- brance Day poems, classes displayed their custom made wreaths. brance of these people. ers were proud to be able to partici- Many people from the community including parents, grandparents and In sports, our lacrosse team has pate in the fundraiser and hope that friends came to participate in our assembly. Mutchmor remembered all of the been practicing at lunch time under the money they raise will make a big soldiers who fought for our country. We remember how they fought to give us their coach, our principal Ms. Ker- difference. freedom. “I enjoyed so many people from the community coming to share the win. The players and coach are very Finally, all the students and staff of assembly with us,” said Mr. Knight, who was the master of ceremonies at the enthusiastic and have put in many Corpus Christi School wish everyone assembly. hours. A tournament was held at the a happy and healthy holiday season! “The choir was my favourite part,” said Mrs. Hodges, (who leads the choir). end of November; at the very least, Merry Christmas and Happy New There was music and Mutchmor students remembered those who sacrificed for the team was well prepared. Year! us. We will never forget! A Dream Come True Are you concerned by Daniella She was in bed, about property taxes? Dreaming, See page 3 The skies above her, the wars below, The cries of battle raging around her, The cries and shouts of people in pain, She ran on and on to escape the fear, Till the sound of guns no longer rang in her ear, She stopped. Up above a single dove flew. An olive sprig clenched in its beak. Awakened, To the window, The battle was over. The war had ended. Peace had won.
At the Remembrance Day assembly, Mrs. Birenbaum’s grade 1/2 students “Sing a Rainbow” as they say thank you for peace in Canada.
The only good car is a shared car La seule bonne auto c'est celle qu'on partage 50 stations 613-798-1900 SCHOOLS Glebe Report December 12, 2008 39 Immaculata celebrates the season The final days of 2008 at Im- The Immaculata Environmental maculata are being used to showcase Club has used the holiday season to some of the wonderful talent of the help motivate staff and students to school’s student population. Ath- be mindful of the world around us as 858G Bank St. letic teams continue to demonstrate we prepare for Christmas. The group strong skills and sportsmanship as informed the community for every 613.236.2662 they progress through their seasons. 450 strands of incandescent lights www.slickandsassy.com Boys’ hockey and basketball teams collected, enough energy could be are in league play while our co-ed saved to power a home for an entire grade 7/8 wrestling team completed year and that one 7-watt incandes- We Specialize in their action in later November. Stu- cent light bulb consumes the same • Hair Extensions dents eager for the snow have signed amount of energy as 140 LED bulbs. • Braids up for MAC’s weekly ski club, while Ottawa Hydro and the Ottawa Cath- • Cornrows other skiers are dedicated to dry land olic School Board have partnered to training, as they look ahead to the encourage people to replace their old • Weaves competition the varsity ski team will strings of light bulbs with super ef- • Fusion face. The student Athletic Council ficient LED bulbs. Members of the • Dreds and Immaculata’s Physical Educa- Environmental Club facilitated this • Relaxers tion Department teachers continue exchange on site at Immaculata. to promote participation in daily ath- As our atheletes, activists and art- • Colour letics through the intramural sports ists close out the year, many changes and More for Black & program; assemblies continue to are ahead for Immaculata in 2009. Be- White Hair Texture recognize team and individual ac- ginning Jan. 5, Immaculata’s current complishment in sport and provide principal, Thomas D’Amico, will be • Tanning opportunity for both male and female taking on a new role with the Ottawa • Dry Cleaning students to be involved in morning Catholic School Board as the new • Custom Sewing fitness clubs. Superintendent of Information Tech- St. Peter’s Lutheran Church • Alterations The festive season is also being nology. In addition to this portfolio, 400 Sparks, Ottawa Ontario celebrated through the Arts at MAC. he will assume responsibilities for http://stpeters.digitalents.com The Immaculata Arts Academy Safe Schools along with the St. Peter, huge eagerly prepares for Dec. 17, when St. Matthew, and Lester B. Pearson Join Us For Christmas product sale the students will have the opening of family of schools. Mr. D’Amico has Christmas Eve Candlelight Service their new art gallery. The vernissage, provided insightful leadership at Im- Dec. 24 at 7:30 pm Sebastian, Joico, taking place from 6-7 p.m., will be maculata High School for 6 years and followed by Arts Night in the gym- has facilitated many positive changes Christmas Eve Candlelight AG, Bed Head & nasium. Music, drama and more art at the school. Staff, students and par- Worship Service with Communion more! will be presented from 7-9 p.m. Stu- ents are grateful for Mr. D’Amico’s Dec.24 at 11:00 pm dents, friends and family are invited. contribution to the on-going history Christmas Day Service 50% to 70% off This evening will prove to be as im- of Immaculata and wish him and his Worship Service With Communion pressive as the Theatre Arts Focus family all the best as he continues his Dec.25 at 10 am (while quantities last) program presentations of Class Dis- journey in education. The Immacu- missed, a play written by Craig J. lata community welcomes their new Nevius. Earlier this month, the cast principal Mrs. Valerie McGillis. Mrs. of this production received rave re- McGillis is currently the principal at view for their interpretation of this Sacred Heart High School and brings comedy that examined school life in a wealth of experience as an admin- an American suburb. istrator to MAC. We wish you a warm World Children’s Day festive holiday season at l’École élémentaire & a healthy & prosperous catholique Lamoureux New Year from On Nov. 20, l’École élémentaire catholique Lamoureux, Centre d’enseignements personalisé, held a day of great “happenings” at the school to mark this world initiative. Jim & Christine McKeen The day was launched with every student receiving a clementine from the principal and teachers. Following this light snack, parents from the school’s council distributed a gift bag filled with new books to every classroom, to be & from the rest of used in the classroom. To conclude the day, students from grades 5 and 6 wel- comed Vincent Poirier from the improv group Improtéine for workshops. The four interactive sessions gave the students the chance to express their the staff at... theatrical talents and join the newly-formed improv team at the school. Calling all rink rats
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Picture Books Chester’s Back! by Melanie Watt, check out this hilarious sequel to Chester. Pounce de Leon by Tim Wynne-Jones, a beautiful picture book about a mis- chievous, loving cat. Tea for Ruby by Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, one sunny morning, Ruby gets a very special invitation to tea. Imagine a Place by Rob Gonsalves, these intricate paintings show the true power of imagination. Dinosaur vs. Bedtime by Bob Shea, spare text and great pictures, this will be a bedtime hit.
Kids’ Fiction 39 Clues Book Two: One False Note by Gordon Korman, when there’s a clue on the line, anything can happen. Zorgomazoo by Robert Weston, check out this wonderful debut novel, written in verse. Support Local Business Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke, book three in this popular series, who knew read- ing out loud could cause such trouble? Shop Local Allie Finkle’s Rules for Girls: The New Girl by Meg Cabot, the second book in this funny series. We are an original Doomwyte by Brian Jacques, the latest adventure in this best-selling series. Canadian leather shop H.I.V.E.: The Overlord Protocol by Mark Walden, how far will Otto go to help his friends? The second book in this popular series. featuring handmade bags Runaway Dolls by Anne M. Martin, third in the Doll People series and flying & backpacks designed by off the shelves!
Teen Reads Michael Rowland Punk Rock Etiquette: The Ultimate How-to Guide for DIY, punk, indie and and made in our Canadian made underground bands by Travis Nichols, we’re giving this to Kelly for Christ- Sheepskin Slippers mas. own studio. The Dangerous Days of Daniel X by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge, something new from the author of Maximum Ride. This is All: the Pillow Book of Cordelia Kenn by Aidan Chambers, an unfor- Rowland Leather gettable and satisfyingly thick read. 1095 Bank St. near Sunnyside The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, winning means fame and fortune, losing means death… 613-526-1954 Twilight Collector’s Edition by Stephanie Meyer, deluxe slipcase, ribbon rowlandleather.com bookmark, chapter ornaments and more…
Non-fiction titles Just Who Will You Be? by Maria Shriver, a big question, a little book that re- minds us we’re all works in progress. No Girls Allowed: Tales of Daring Women Dressed as Men for Love, Free- dom and Adventure by Susan Hughes, written in graphic novel format. Peace Jam: A Billion Simple Acts of Peace by Ivan Suvanjieff and Dawn Susan Wyatt Sales Gifford Engle, this is what happens when Nobel Laureates and youth work PROMOTIONAL together. Clothing & Products The Daily Planet Book of Cool Ideas: Global Warming and What People are Does your company, group or organization require fleece wear, sweatshirts, golf Doing it by Jay Ingram, read up on this growing movement. shirts, T-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, stuffed animals, fridge magnets, cloth bags, aprons, etc. for tournaments, conventions, meetings, giveaways, or other A Really Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson, lets kids explore occasions? Logos can be embroidered or screen printed on these products. If the mysteries of time and space and how life came to be on this planet. we don’t have what you are looking for, we will try to locate it! Call for information.
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WHAT YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE READING Events at Sunnyside Library Here is a list of some titles read and discussed recently in various local book clubs For children TITLE (for adults) AUTHOR Babytime A Bird in the House1 Margaret Laurence For babies and their parent or caregiver, with stories, rhymes, songs The In-between World of Vikram Lall2 M.J. Vissanji and games. Ages 0-18 months. Weekly. Cloud of Bone3 Bernice Morgan Tues., 2:15 p.m. (30 mins.), Dec. 16, Jan. 13-Mar. 3 Du mercure sous la langue4 Sylvain Trudel Toddlertime Beautiful Boy5 David Sheff For toddlers and a parent or caregiver, with stories, rhymes, songs The Reluctant Fundamentalist6 Mohsin Hamid and games. Ages 18-35 months. Weekly. Registration required. Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar7 Thomas Cathcart Tues. or Thurs., 10:15 a.m. (30 mins.), Dec. 16,18, Jan. 13-Mar. 5 Family Matters8 Rohinton Mistry Storytime The Lemon Tree9 Sandy Tolan Stories and rhymes for young children . Ages 3-6 years. Weekly. The Cellist of Sarajevo10 Steven Galloway Wed., 10:15 a.m. (30 mins.), Dec. 17, Jan. 14-Mar. 4 Late Nights on Air11 Elizabeth Hay The Epic of Gilgamesh Mother-Daughter Book Club A place for girls and women to share books. Monthly. TITLE (for children & teens) AUTHOR Ages 8-9 years. Mon., Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, 7 p.m. (1 hr.) Owney, the Mail Pouch Pooch12 Mona Kerby Ages 10-12 years. Mon., Jan. 19, Feb. 23, Mar. 23, 7 p.m. (1 hr.) Wish Roseanne Thong Lester Fizz, Bubble Gum Artist Ruth Spiro Special programs for children The Time Travelers13 Linda Buckley-Archer Let it snow! Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet14 Joanne Proulx Snowy stories and crafts. Ages 4-8 years. Registration required. Freak15 Marcella Fleischman Pixley Sat., Jan. 24, 2:15 p.m. (45 mins.) P.S. Longer Letter Later16 Paula Danzinger A Mango Shaped Space17 Wendy Mass For teens girlzone 1 Abbotsford Book Club 2 Broadway Book Club For fun with a variety of themes, come join our monthly lunchtime 3 Can’ Litterers book chat group for girls in grades 7 and 8. Registration required. 4 Cercle de lecture de l’Amicale francophone Fri., Dec. 12, Jan. 16, Feb. 27, Mar. 13, 12:05 p.m. (45 mins.) 5 OnLine Audio Book Club: www.DearReader.com 6 OnLine Fiction Book Club: www.DearReader.com For adults 7 OnLine Nonfiction Book Club: www.DearReader.com 15 minute computer tutorials 8 OPL Sunnyside Adult Book Chats 9 Seriously No-Name Book Club Having computer problems? Register for 15 minute computer tutorial. 10 The Book Club Wed., 10:00 a.m. (1.5 hours), Jan. 7-Mar. 25 11 Anonymous Seasonal Affective Disorder and Homeopathic 12 Glebe Children’s Book Podcast: www.JustOneMoreBook.com 13 Kaleidoscope Kids Book Clubs Medicine 14 Kaleidoscope Book club for Adults Who Like Kids Books Julek Meissner, ND, will speak on homeopathic approaches for seasonal 15 OnLine Teen Book Club: www.DearReader.com affective disorder. 16 OPL Sunnyside Branch Girlzone Book Chat East Wed., Jan. 21, 7 p.m. (1 hour) 17 OPL Sunnyside Branch Mother-Daughter Book Club If your book club would like to share its reading list, Sunnyside Book Chats please call Micheline Boyle at 613-233-9971 or Drop by and join in stimulating discussions. e-mail [email protected]. Fri., Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, 2 p.m. (1 hour) Cercle de lecture Cercle de lecture de l’Amicale à la biblio. Inscription. Mardis, 16 déc., 19h00 (1 heure) For a complete list of Library events, Acorn Early Learning Centre visit www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca. NOW OPEN!
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600 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON Tel: 613-216-7668 Email: [email protected] 779 Bank Street december special For more information, visit our web site at www.acornelc.com 237-1483 BOOKS Glebe Report December 12, 2008 43 The rescued soul and its memories to Mariette and with the family’s agreement it was donated in 2002 to the Memorial de la Shoah. The year 2008 saw the publication of the Hélène’s diary in France. On May 1, 2008 Jean Morowiecki wrote to Mar- garite Job: “At long last I can look at the frozen hand that has now come Sharon back to life in people’s memory, Abron and think: And thou be conscience- Drache calm’d - see, here it is -” To summarize the diary in a few sentences would be cheating Hélène. The Journal of Hélène Berr She wrote with great intimacy and translated by David Bellos intelligence but most riveting is her McClelland and Stewart painstaking effort to preserve a re- $29.95 (306 pages) cord of the German occupation of France, particularly in Paris. Because Hélène Berr only lived long enough she came from a privileged family, to celebrate her twenty-third birth- she remained a doctoral student at day. Born in Paris, France on March the Sorbonne until the day of her ar- 27, 1921, to a family that had been rest. From 1941 she also had a job French for several generations, she at the Union Generale des Israelies died of typhus in Bergen Belsen and de France (the U.G.I.F.), where she a brutal beating when she did not re- took care of refugee children from spond to a morning headcount. As I Eastern Europe many of whom had consider this review of her journal been temporarily rescued from their written when she was twenty-one to ultimate fate of deportation. twenty three, I realize that had she For Hélène’s readers, the journal’s survived the Holocoaust, Hélène poignancy is huge because all one might now be 87, perhaps look- can think about is the tremendously ing forward to her 88th birthday. In gifted life that was snuffed out at Hélène’s words, “It makes me happy the age of 23 by a manifest evil that to think that if I am taken, Andrée could not be stopped until Germany will have kept these pages, which are surrendered at the end of World War a piece of me, the most precious part, II. While studying English Literature because no material thing matters to at the Sorbonne and working at the me anymore; what must be rescued U.G.I.F. Hélène also found to time is the soul and the memories it con- to play the violin. When she was not tains.” playing in chamber groups she was Andrée Bardiau had been an em- listening to music to help her face ployee of the Berr family for 50 daily life in occupied Paris. years. At regular intervals, Hélène gave pages from her diary to Andrée, a diary which she began when she was a student of English language and literature at the Sorbonne. Her thesis for her Diplome d’études up- erieres was entitled Shakespeare’s Interpretations of Roman History. She was working on her doctoral thesis, Keats’ Hellenism, until March 7, 1944, when she and her family were arrested. On March 8, most of Hélène’s family was transferred to Drancy, then deported to Auschwitz on March 27, 1944, Hélène’s 23rd birthday. In early November 1944, Hélène was transferred to Bergen Belsen, and dare I say it, but here is where the story of Hélène’s soul’s memories begins.... Safe in the hands of Andrée Bard- Here is the closing paragraph from iau the journal was sent to her broth- an afterward by her niece Mariette er Jacques who had the manuscript Job: “In that sink of iniquity,” Hélène typed.Copies were sent to other sur- never gave up on the future. She never viving members of Hélène’s family. lost the strength to struggle against But the original went to Jean Moraw- the abjection all around her. She pre- iecki, to whom the journal was dedi- served her soul and helped her com- cated. Jean acknowledged receipt rades keep theirs, by singing her fa- by writing to Hélène’s sister, Denise vourite melodies to ward off her own Job. A copy of Jean’s letter was kept and others’ distress: the Brandenburg by Denise along side her copy of Concertos and César Franck’s Sonata the manuscript because it attested to for Violin and Piano.” the great love that Jean and Hélène Hélène’s journal was translated shared for so brief a time before he into English by David Bellos, the joined the Free French Army, and first ever winner of the Man Booker Hélène’s family made the disastrous International Translator’s Prize for decision to remain in Paris to outlast his translations of the distinguished the Nazi occupation. Albanian writer Ismail Kadare. In On Nov. 9, l992 Denise’s daughter, his afterward to the journal Mr. (Hélène’s niece) Mariette Job decid- Bellos writes: “Hélène Berr’s journal ed to track down the original manu- is overshadowed by dramatic irony script, which she hoped had remained worthy of Sophocles ... Are we sure in the hands of Jean Morawiecki. On we know what is going on before our April 24th, 1994, Jean Morawiecki eyes?” entrusted Hélène’s original testimony 44 Glebe Report December 12, 2008 RELIGION
GLEBE CHURCHES
CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) Fourth Avenue at Percy Street, 613-232-4891 www.blessedsacrament.ca BEST Pastor: Father Joe Le Clair Masses: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Services for the holiday season Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 8 p.m. Church of the Blessed Sacrament (elevator available, loop system for people CHRISTMAS EVE: Wed., Dec. 24 with impaired hearing also available) *3 p.m. Children’s service with Pageant *4 p.m. Children’s service with Pageant ECCLESIAX *5 p.m. Children’s service with Pageant 2 Monk Street, 613-565-4343 *6:30 p.m. Family mass www.ecclesiax.com *8 p.m. Family mass – Celebration of the Nativity Sundays: 11:07 a.m.,* Art & worship service 10 p.m. Family mass View community art gallery by appointment. 12 midnight Traditional solemn celebration *NOTE: Sunday service time of 11:07 a.m. is the right time! * Tickets are required FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH (for crowd control only, no payment necessary) Fourth Avenue at Bank Street, 613-236-1804 CHRISTMAS DAY: Thurs., Dec. 25 www.fourthavenuebaptist.ca 9:30 and 11 a.m. masses Minister: Rev. Clarke Dixon NEW YEAR’S EVE: Wed., Dec. 31 Services: Sundays, 11 a.m. 6 p.m. mass Junior church and nursery available (parent/tot room available at the back of the church) NEW YEAR’S DAY: Thurs., Jan 1 11 a.m. mass GERMAN MARTIN LUTHER CHURCH GlebE-St. James United Church 499 Preston Street at Carling Avenue, 613-233-1671 Dec. 14, Advent 3: Time for Songs of Joy Pastor: Christoph Ernst Poinsettias Decorate the Sanctuary Service: Sundays, 10 a.m., with Sunday school 10:20 a.m. Sarah and Annie Haley on violin (first Sunday of month, 11:15 a.m., English service) 10:30 a.m. White Gift to support street ministries Centre 507, Carlington Community Chaplaincy, West End Chaplaincy GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH 4 p.m. Blue Christmas–Hilda Sabadash is leading this service. 650 Lyon Street at First Avenue, 613-236-0617 Dec. 21, Advent 4: Time for the Birth of Love www.glebestjames.ca 10:30 a.m. Minister: Dr. Christine Johnson Music Director: Robert Palmai Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Worship: Sundays, 10:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Christmas Pageant with communion Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. 8 p.m. Lessons and Carols with communion (wheelchair access, FM system for people with impaired hearing) Dec. 28 10:30 a.m., Hilda Sabadash leads the service OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH 600 Bank Street, 613-594-4571 St. Giles Presbyterian Church www.ottawa-ocuc.org Christmas Eve: Wed., Dec. 24 at 10:30 pm. Minister: Rev. Wilson Chan (cell: 613-889-0838) A traditional service of lessons and carols that will start Fridays: Prayer meeting at church, 8 p.m. with special music from the choir. Sundays: Worship, 11 a.m. St. Matthew’s Anglican Church (English with Mandarin translation) Dec. 21 Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. (for all ages) 7 p.m. Nine Lessons and Carols THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (Quaker) Wed., Dec 24 5 p.m. Eucharist and Pageant 91A Fourth Avenue, 613-232-9923 11 p.m. Choral Eucharist Co-clerks: Steve Fick & Signy Fridriksson, 613-233-8438 Thurs., Dec 25 ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10 a.m. Choral Eucharist Reflect, Focus, Delight – Make church a part of your life. Bank Street at First Avenue, 613-235-2551 www.stgilesottawa.org Minister: Rev. Ruth Houtby Worship: Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Church school and nursery care available NEW PATIENTS WELCOME (Wheelchair access at First Ave. door.)
Dr Pierre Isabelle ST. MATTHEW’S, THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN THE GLEBE and his staff are pleased to welcome 130 Glebe Avenue near Bank Street, 613-234-4024 (office/weekday access 217 First Avenue) www.stmatthewsottawa.on.ca Dr Mathieu Tremblay to the Rector: The Rev. Canon Pat Johnston Open doors! Please come in and visit, Mon.-Fri., 11:30-1:30 p.m. Weekly service: Wednesdays, 7:15 a.m., Eucharist & fellowship GLEBE DENTAL CENTRE Thursdays, 10 a.m., Eucharist & coffee FIFTH AVENUE COURT - FREE PARKING Thursdays, 10 a.m., drop-in nannies/stay-at-home parents group Sundays: Eucharist, 8 a.m., Choral Eucharist, 10 a.m. For appointments call 613-234-6405 Choral Evensong, see holiday schedule.
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story will be brought alive through Lights of the season at Glebe-St. James word and song. In the midst of all this, we also By Dec. 21 when the winter solstice brings joy is varied for people but it recognize that this holiday time is begins at 7:04 a.m. EST, the short- could be a gathering of special loved difficult for some people. For some, est day of the year – and the long- ones sharing a meal, or even watch- the lights and festivities remind them est night! – takes place. That means ing a losing team win. of happier times and for others, the that the gloomy months of Novem- Lastly, advent is a time for the birth holidays once again point out all the ber and December will have reached of love. In all the talking we do about things they don’t have. For all these their apex and the days will begin to religions and “right” beliefs, we for- reasons and more, our church hosts a lengthen. That’s a small consolation get that at the heart of our religion, Blue Christmas service which takes in the midst of all this darkness. and indeed, many of the world reli- place on Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. This ser- During the season of Advent, gions is the understanding that LOVE vice offers solace and hope to any- which is the first season in our Chris- “bears all things, believes all things, one who is hurting and is looking for tian year, we anticipate and wait for hopes all things, endures all things.” healing. the birth of Jesus. Advent is 25 days For us, the birth of Jesus reminds us Christmas Day begins the second of preparation and expectation. It’s a that healing and reconciliation, that season of the Christian year which is time for us to study and reconsider hope and peace and joy are only pos- called, funnily enough, the season of the virtues of hope, peace, joy and sible when we love others. Christmas. It ends on Jan. 6, 2009. love. Jesus is often referred to as the Whether we are part of the Chris- Then the third season, called light that shines in the darkness, and tian faith, or whether we don’t want Epiphany, begins. Epiphany literally the darkness did not overcome it. anything to do with belief in God or means “the showing.” It’s that time This longing for light drives us to put the religions that grow out from that of year when the light of God shows up Christmas lights on the outside belief, these four virtues are import- itself to the earth in a particular time of our houses, and to light candles ant for our communities. and particular place through the life inside so that the flames can remind And then, one of our most import- of a particular man. It includes the ant Christian holidays arrives on Best us of the light of Christ. As a way to baptism of Jesus and other events anticipate, we host parties and make Dec. 25 when we celebrate the birth which “show” us the life of this spe- food and purchase gifts for our loved of a baby boy in a manger. While our cial person on earth. One symbol of by Rev. Dr. Christine ones. This year, during our Sunday observance actually takes place on this season is the star that leads the Johnson worship, we are exploring the idea the eve of this great event, we mark Magi to Bethlehem to see the baby The fever of Advent and Christ- of Advent Time. Advent is a time of it with a Christmas pageant at 4:30 Jesus. This star that shines in the mas is upon us at Glebe-St. James telling the truth about our world and p.m. which also includes commun- night sky is another reminder of the United Church. On Nov. 30, over 70 being willing to lament the aspects of ion. This drama helps us to remem- light that shines in the darkness and children, youth, and adults gathered ourselves and the world that cause us ber and have fun with the story of the darkness does not overcome it. to make decorations for our large, pain and suffering. Once we’ve been this birth. As we all know from the From all of us at Glebe-St. James evergreen tree in the sanctuary. After able to name these issues and lament birth stories that our mothers and United Church, we pray that your decoration-making and a sumptuous them, then we can HOPE for things fathers have told us, this birth was no Advent, Christmas and Epiphany potluck meal, we all gathered in the to change. different. Strange things take place seasons will be full of light and love. sanctuary for decorating and wor- Advent is also a time for proph- when a new life is about to enter the No matter whether you are Christian, ship. Colourful paper-link garlands ecies of peace. We don’t just wish for world. Later in the evening at 8 p.m., or of no religion at all, we wish you and mosaic angels and stars decor- peace, we say that peace will hap- our service of lessons and carols will all the best in this holiday season and ated by the participants were put on pen! We say it with the fervour and feature sublime music co-ordinated in the new year to come. Our mis- the tree. We then prayed and sang and commitment of prophets of old. If by our Minister of Music, Robert sion as a church is not to worry about heard stories that grounded us in the we commit to PEACE, and say it will Palmai. In an atmosphere of candle- “right” beliefs but to do our part to fact we are all related to the creatures happen, then it will. light, the magic of the Christmas make the world a better place. of the earth. We heard from a bear, Advent is also a time for songs of snake, wolf, bee, butterfly, and turtle, joy. Once we’ve told the truth so that reminding us that they had wonderful hope becomes real, and once we’ve things to teach us. Mason jars covered committed ourselves to real peace, with glitter and partially filled with it’s time for songs of JOY to carry us sand and a candle were placed on the forth on the journey. Joy is an emo- communion table. These reminded tion and state of being that can’t be us of the light that is so welcome at manufactured. It’s something that this time of year when the days are happens when we marvel at the world getting shorter and shorter. around us and enjoy its fruits. What
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This space acts as a free community bulletin board for Glebe residents. Drop off your GRAPEVINE message or COMMUNITY NOTICE at the Glebe Report office, GRAPEVINE 175 Third Avenue, including your name, address and phone number or e-mail [email protected]. FOR SALE items must be less than $1,000.
THE CHORUS ECCLESIAE AND COMMUNITY THE SYMPOSIUM CHOIR present a concert of Christmas carols and Gregor- CONNECTIONS ian chant in the Cloister of the Dominic- an Convent, 96 Empress St. Free parking in the adjacent parking lot. Tickets $15 DID YOU HAVE A BABY IN 2008? OTTAWA NEWCOMERS CLUB. adult / $5 student will be available at the Women new to Ottawa are invited to door. Info: 613-567-7729. the next monthly social event. There is a luncheon or dinner and speaker on the first Wednesday of each month. Info: AVAILABLE 613-860-0548. HONEST RELIABLE AND MA- TURE FEMALE to share house with THE PROSTATE CANCER ASSOCI- able bodied senior, looking for some ATION OTTAWA holds monthly meet- companionship and light duties in re- ings the third Thursday of each month. turn. I am very clean and quiet and don’t These include presentations by know- smoke or drink. I’m self employed and ledgeable speakers, frequently medical totally self sufficient. References avail- specialists in areas relating to prostate able. Call Edie at 613-565-1919. cancer, as well as open discussions on other pertinent topics. The newly diag- nosed, family, friends are encouraged to FOR SALE attend. The next meeting is Thurs., Dec. The Glebe Report will be publishing 18, 6:30 p.m. at the parish hall of St. Ste- CAR SEAT, Evenflo, almost new, good phen’s Anglican Church, 930 Watson St. for 20 lbs+, $75. Call 613-565-2413. BABIES OF THE GLEBE 2008 (enter off the parking lot at the rear of the church). Take Queensway then travel There will be a special feature included in the January 16 CRIB, quality, heavy duty. $300. Call a short distance north on Pinecrest and Margaret at 613-295-4700. issue of the Glebe Report highlighting the babies born in our turn west on St. Stephen’s St. Info: 613- community in 2008. 828-0762 or www.ncf.ca.pca. DINING ROOM TABLE, Duncan Fyfe style, beautiful wood grain, foldable, 56 DEADLINE SIERRA CLUB OF CANADA, Ottawa x 42, $975. Call Margaret at 613-295- Group is currently seeking nominees for 4700. The deadline for including your baby in this feature is its Board of Directors. Anyone interested December 19, 2008. For babies born after the deadline, info in answering this challenge should con- tact us at [email protected] “GLORIES OF THE GLEBE: can be submitted until January 1, 2009 before Dec. 31. 42 CONVERSATIONS WITH Remember to include: FRIENDS” by Clyde Sanger. Available at Britton’s Store, Octopus Bookstore, Baby’s name and colour digital photo, date of birth, UNDER MY WING. Pug Rescue, Ot- Shoppers’ Drug Mart, Glebe Fitness, both parents names, address and phone number tawa, recently joined other animal wel- Home Hardware, GNAG office, Glebe mail to: fare organizations in the area that list Report office (when open), $20. Great Babies of the Glebe, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2K2 their homeless pets on Petfinder.com. It Christmas Gift. can be viewed at http://www.petfinder. or e-mail to: com/shelters/ON316.html. [email protected] LADY’S SPYDER SKI JACKET. WOMEN FOR SOBRIETY is a self- Size 4, red with white trim. Never worn. help program for women with problems Asking $250. (Original bill available - of addiction. Weekly meetings are held $589). Call 613-235-6416. on Sunday evenings from 7-8:15 p.m. at Community WebLinks 1390 Prince of Wales., 4th floor, room MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE CHI- 406. Turn West at the lights between NESE TABLE, one piece construction City of Ottawa www.city.ottawa.on.ca Dynes Rd. and Meadowlands Dr. East. solid rosewood. Measures 60” long x The meeting room is located in the build- 36” wide x 34” high. Can be used as a Glebe Community Association (GCA) www.glebeca.ca ing behind two apartment buildings and dining room table, desk, hallway table or has a restaurant on the first floor. Parking perfect Christmas gift, $750. Call 613- is free. Info: Anne at 613-220-3588 or 261-4504. Glebe History http://ottawahistory.ncf.ca email [email protected]. MOVING SALE. Van Leewen solid pine Glebe Report www.glebereport.ca dining table and 6 chairs, with exten- sion ($200), ortho office chair ($100),. Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group www.gnag.ca MUSIC Tape deck, home stereos, glass black étagère, watch, children’s ski boots, THE CANADIAN NORDIC computer desk & chair, framed pink Ottawa Public Library www.biblioottawalibrary.ca SOCIETY OF OTTAWA will be host- ballet slippers, curtains, blinds, lug- ing its 45th annual Lucia Concert and gage, Sony and Panasonic walkmans, The Glebe Centre www.glebecentre.ca celebration at Christ Church Cathedral, Corning pots and ware, rice cooker, corner of Sparks and Bronson, on Sat., Remington shaver, Sanyo and floorfans , Corpus Christi Catholic School www.occdsb.on.ca/cch Dec. 13, 6-9:30 p.m. Children are free, Momentus swing club & putter, trek adults are $15 for non CNS members, and other sleeping bags, diving watch, First Avenue Public School www.firstaveps.ocdsb.ca $10 for members. Info: Reina at 819- Sony headphones, cast iron pans, San- 208-0899. yo VCR and cassette recorders, ski Glashan Intermediate School www.glashanps.ocdsb.ca suits, coffee makers, ghetto blasters, ski poles & boots, golf shoes, vacuum THE CHRIST CHURCH CATH- cleaners, patio chairs, Ricoh camera, Glebe Collegiate Institute www.glebeci.ca EDRAL CHOIR OF MEN AND lawn chairs, HP printer, CD stands, BOYS will be performing G. F. Handel’s Head tennis racquets, different leather oratorio, Messiah, Sun., Dec.14, at 7.30 Glebe Montessori School www.glebemontessori.com and other brief and suit cases, carry-on p.m. in St Joseph’s Church, (Cumber- bags, comforters, sleeping bags, flores- land at Wilbrod). Music director Mat- Hopewell Avenue Public School www.hopewellaveps.ocdsb.ca cent lamps, …all in the $10 - $20 range. thew Larkin will be giving a pre-concert Call 613-237-6612. Immaculata Catholic High School www.occdsb.on.ca/ima talk at 7 p.m. Tickets available from Compact Music, Leading Note and at the door. Info: 613-263-9149 ext. 12 or STROLLER, winter Peg Perego. $250. Mutchmor Public School www.mutchmorps.ocdsb.ca 613-731-7064. Call Margaret at 613-295-4700. Glebe Report December 12, 2008 47
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Holiday Break Camp 2009 11th Annual Amazing full-day adventure for Taste in the Glebe children 5 - 12 years Thursday, January 15, 2009 Monday, December 22 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Big Time Bowling and Swimming at Nepean Sportsplex Glebe Community Centre Tuesday, December 23 Featuring over 30 restauranteurs, caterers, coffee shops, Winter Wonderland Outdoor Adventure Day wine and beer provisioners and more! Friday, January 2 Off to the movies, holiday baking, Tickets: $40.00 seasonal crafts & adventure games galore! VIP: $60.00 (front of the line, wine and $120.00 for the week or $47.00 per day food pairing with signature restaurants)
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