ARE WE FUNNY YET? STAND-UP COMEDY at GNAG by Janet Whitley

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What do an audiologist, a real estate agent and an environmental scientist have in common? A sense of humour and a desire to try something new. These were among my classmates in the stand-up comedy class offered through the Glebe Neighborhood Activities Group at the Glebe Com- munity Centre this fall. My classmates enrolled for a variety of reasons – performing stand-up was on their bucket list; they wanted to improve their public speaking; or just because it looked like fun. I personally love writing and have long admired the com- edic storytelling of Woody Allen, Ellen DeGeneres and Bob Newhart. I wanted to learn more about their craft but I needed a “forcing function” to trigger and guide my writing. Hollywood may have you think differently but creating a comedy set is nothing like the Amazon Prime show

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. In this AETHAN CUBITT PHOTO: series, the main character effort- Comics of the Glebe! Front row, from left: Sandra Smith, Marianne Bournes, Janet Whitley, Elana Firestone, Mary Ann lessly performs comedy, delivering Fitzsimmons, Heidi Wright, Jesse Ward. Back row, from left: Heather Hurst, Neil Fine, Anna Logie, Ralph Osterwoldt material with no preparation. In real- ity, joke writing is fun but it is a lot then more editing. didn’t care whether I stood mute, blun- a great time. We did not disappoint. of serious work. From the first day of We learned about ourselves and dered through it or hit a home run. Heather opened the show and whipped class, our instructor Heather Hurst, a developed our stage personae. We Come what may, I was going up to that up the crowd. I watched in awe as my professional comedian, got down to became increasingly comfortable with microphone on December 3. classmates did their acts and each hit it business. We learned that writing a the vulnerability that comes with cre- The day of our show, I was so nerv- out of the park. I couldn’t believe how joke is different from telling a funny ating and developing our material. We ous I couldn’t eat. I rehearsed aloud far everyone had come in six short story to friends or cracking wise. Stand- learned how to use a microphone, man- until I was hoarse. I have done some weeks. The venue and crowd breathed up is an art form as much as poetry or age timing and establish and maintain crazy things in my life – lived aboard life into their sets. No one expected us acting; it does not just happen. a relationship with the audience. a sailboat, delivered a PhD disserta- to be professionals but I was amazed For six weeks, we were on con- The class culminated in a perform- tion and ridden a motorcycle up the at how professionally my classmates stant lookout for material to build our ance in a local comedy venue, Eddy’s Pacific coast. But performing, espe- performed. I was scared I would be stand-up sets. We struggled to distill Diner at 777 Bank Street, which cially stand-up comedy, was as far the first to bomb. our long-winded stories into relatable hosts comedy every other Tuesday outside my comfort zone as I could Then it was finally my turn in the kernels of truth wrapped in creative night. At our dress rehearsal, I still get. I have never been on stage. Ever. spotlight. Heather introduced me and license to elicit surprise and laughter. had not memorized my set and I was After all this, what if no one thought whispered words of encouragement Heather taught us how to edit and have still tweaking my material. I was get- I was funny? To that, Heather’s phil- as I took the stage. Then, assuming fun with the material until it evolved ting increasingly anxious about the osophy was: “It probably won’t happen my “power pose,” my nervousness into a joke. The process involved a performance. When I am nervous, but it could, but so what if it does?” slipped away and I was in the zone. lot of writing, rewriting, changing up I freeze and go blank. After having Eddy’s was packed. The crowd was attitude and perspective, trying it out, invested so much work in the class, I there both to support us and to have Continued on page 2

MARK YOUR CALENDARS WHAT’S INSIDE Jan. 18...... Great Canadian Kilt Skate, Lansdowne skating rink, 11 a.m. Jan. 22...... Karen Walker talk on African safari, Abbotsford House, 1 p.m. Jan. 25...... Ottawa Baroque Consort performance. National Gallery, 2 p.m. Jan. 28...... GCA monthly board meeting, GCC, 7 p.m. Jan. 29...... Susan Cartwright talk on trip to Antarctica, Abbotsford House, 1 p.m. Jan. 31...... Winterlude begins, until Feb. 17, various locations. Feb. 1...... GNAG Neighbourhood party on ice, Mutchmor Rink, 4–7 p.m. Feb. 1...... NDP and Green Party discussion with Clive Doucet, GCC, 7 p.m.

Feb. 4...... Glebe Annex Community Assoc meeting, GCC, 7 p.m. Babies of the Glebe 2019...... Page 18,19 Our green bins’ “dirty little secret” ��Page 8 Feb. 5...... Talk on aging safely at home, Abbotsford House, 1 p.m. NEXT ISSUE: Friday, February 14, 2020 EDITORIAL DEADLINE: Friday, January 24, 2020

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My first joke got a better laugh than I had hoped and I knew I was going to deliver a great set. I did it. I had a fantastic time, and I was ecstatic! We all say we would love to do this again. After the performance and the applause was done, we celebrated with family and friends. No doubt the best compliment was from those who said “I didn’t know you had it in you!” Neither did I. The next class starts February 3. If this class sounds even remotely interesting to you, I strongly encourage you to give it a try.

Janet Whitley has lived in the Glebe with her husband and two sons since 2013. She previously worked in the pharmaceutical industry. She now lives life full time and enjoys swimming, cycling, travel, history…and now comedy.

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ABBAS GROCERY: the heart of the Glebe Annex PHOTO: GABRIELLE DALLAPORTA GABRIELLE PHOTO: Radi (left) and Mike Abbas in front of their corner store, Abbas Grocery.

By Sue Stefko Ever humble, the Abbas brothers are quick to point out that support goes It may be no coincidence that the Ab- both ways. After power outages, for bas Grocery store is in the heart of instance, neighbourhood residents the Glebe Annex neighbourhood – for offer to help, asking if they can help many, Abbas Grocery is the heart of keep food cold to prevent it from spoil- the neighbourhood. While the store ing or if there’s anything else they can fulfills the functions of a traditional do to assist. While it may be a sym- convenience store, it does much more. biotic relationship, most would agree It is a gathering place where friendships that it’s the neighbourhood that bene- are formed as neighbours come by for a fits most. chat, where one goes to find out about The building itself at 344 Bell Street goings-on in the neighbourhood. South has housed a corner store since The store’s owners, Mike and Radi it was built, probably in the 1920s. Abbas, have a profound commitment When the Abbas family took it over to the community. This is shown in in 1963, it was one of five conven- countless ways – through their sup- ience stores in the neighbourhood. At port for the neighbourhood (such as the time, corner stores had an advan- helping to push the city to create the tage over traditional grocery stores community’s only park in the early because they stayed open later and 1990s), donations to community on Sundays, which made the moniker events and the genuine concern they “convenience store” so fitting. While have for their customers. They deliver international chains now dominate groceries to those who are mobility the grocery business, stores then were challenged, provide supplies to those usually family-run affairs. in need (while making them feel that Abbas was no exception. Brothers they would be doing the store a favour Mike and Radi have helped run the by “taking it off their hands”) and store since the beginning. Teenagers keep a watchful eye on their most vul- when their parents took over the store, nerable customers. they worked evenings and weekends. Marni Crossley, a long-time friend While they each took a turn away to and customer, recalls a poignant pursue their own careers, they found example. Several years ago, a customer their way back to the store in the 1980s arrived at the store inappropriately when their parents were ready to retire. dressed for winter weather and had With the next generation, it continued difficulty remembering her PIN. Con- to be a family affair – Radi’s wife cerned for her well-being, the Abbas Elaine came in to help every day for family reached out to Crossley to try to more than 20 years, starting her long find out who this lady was and to see if work day after she got their three chil- she needed help. It turned out she was dren to school in the mornings. in the early stages of dementia – under Over time, the store adapted to meet the watchful eye of the community, she the needs of a changing population. was eventually taken into care. Items such as bus tickets, stamps, Howard Gervais, a regular at the magazines and video rentals all waxed store for almost 20 years, says many and waned. In the early days, they had customers with mental health problems a full deli, making sliced meat sand- would have fallen through the cracks if wiches, chili, pizza, meatball subs and not for the Abbas brothers. The broth- other hot meals. As the number of ers always ask to make sure customers employees at nearby Natural Resource are taking care of themselves, to make Canada buildings (their main custom- sure they’ve had something to eat. ers) started to dwindle, the demand lessened. Nowadays, the deli section mostly consists of soup, sandwiches and salads. But they are one of few corner stores that always has produce on hand – onions, garlic, fresh fruit and vegetables. They are well aware that some of their customers, whether by reason of health or income, are not very mobile and depend entirely on Abbas for their daily needs. Their commitment to the neighbourhood has not wavered during the more than 55 years that Abbas Grocery has been in the community. While Mike has largely retired, he and Radi both remain deeply connected to the neighbourhood, keeping a watchful eye and lending a helping hand. PHOTO: COURTESY OF RADI ABBAS OF RADI COURTESY PHOTO: Mike and Radi’s father Hussein Abbas Sue Stefko is president of the Glebe in earlier times Annex Community Association. 4 Glebe Report January 17, 2020 EDITORIAL Images of the Glebe Glebe Comings and Goings

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CHANGES AFOOT Where I Thrive is the new name for what was The Dailey Method. Now located at 117 Glebe Avenue. “With the addition of our café, weight room, circuit classes, full change rooms and treatment rooms to our established barre, cycle and yoga offerings, our PHOTO: LIZ MCKEEN PHOTO: members can now Thrive in all areas of their lives in one space. Sarah and Jamie, our wife and husband duo, cre- Glebe versus Glebe ated Where I Thrive…” (whereithrive. ca) 613-422-3482 Here in the Glebe in Ottawa, tempera- scientists estimate that a billion ani- Glebe Society Bulletin (number 10, tures are more or less on target for win- mals have been killed in the wildfires, 2019) reveals, for example, a fierce ter – somewhere in the minus territory including some 8,000 koalas, fully a defence of built heritage, pride in the – and we have snow on the ground. All third of the koala population which “unique…blend of private and pub- as it should be (grosso modo). was already vulnerable to extinction. lic housing” and a deep interest in the But spare a thought for that other The Glebe neighbourhood in Syd- arts, wildlife and nature (including Glebe in Sydney, Australia, where ney is comparable in character to our a Glebe spring bird survey). Unlike temperatures hit a record high of 48.9 Glebe. It has a similar population of Glebe Ottawa, Glebe Sydney seems to degrees Celsius in early January, and about 12,000, and that eclectic, funky value affordable housing, with some massive wildfires threaten people’s Bank Street vibe is mirrored on their 4,000 of its residents, about a third of lives, homes and cities. In the state of Glebe Point Road – it’s described on its population, living in public housing. Fifth Avenue Court is rapidly coming New South Wales, where Sydney is Google as having a “laid-back, intel- Glebe Sydney, our namesake in Aus- down, but businesses along the Bank located, some 1,300 homes have been lectual feel” with “ethnic eateries, tralia, is in trouble. The skies above it Street façade are still open for busi- destroyed so far. The death toll in the eclectic cafés and pubs.” Sydney’s are smoke-black or flame-red. Spare a ness: Von’s Bistro, Flippers, Alicja country is in the 20s and still rising. Glebe has a neighbourhood cohesive- kind thought for them. Confections, Ichiban Bakery, Glebe Also massively affected is wild- ness and pride in its heritage that Dental Centre, Sushi Shop, Eyes in life of all kinds. University of Sydney we recognize in ourselves. 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Although this to reach out to express my complete The dog park at Brown’s Inlet is a Davies Family, Marilyn Deschamps, Diekmeyer-Bastianon family, Dingle family, position only requires 10-15 hours’ com- concurrence with this sentiment. fine community of all ages and breeds Delia Elkin, Nicholas, Reuben, Dave & mitment each month, it is crucial to the The dogs are out of control city- of dog that gathers once or twice per Sandra Elgersma, Thomas and William wide but also in the Glebe. My kids day – young, old, retired, university Fairhead, Amanda & Erin Frank, Judy Field, continued success of the paper. are four and two and they are scared students, children – and we get to Federico Family, Liane Gallop, Joann Garbig, of most dogs, especially big dogs and know each other as friends and neigh- Madeleine Gomery, Caroline & James de Groot, Hannah Good, Matti Goodwin- If you are interested, please email chair@ all too often when we visit parks we bours. We share stories, laughter, grief Sutton, Olivia Gorall, Barbara Greenwood, glebereport.ca. Honorarium is provided. have to give way to dog owners who and spend healthy time outdoors in Gary Greenwood, Ginny Grimshaw, Jono don’t control their dogs or have them sunshine, rain and snow. Hamer-Wilson, Henry Hanson, Tracy, William free off leash. Something needs to be This park is a healthy community and Mackenzie Harnish, Oliver, Martin done to rein in this trend. location that is a positive and lively and Simon Hicks, Hook family, Cheryle Great article Michael Honeywell feature of our neighbourhood. Apart Hothersall, Christian Hurlow, Illing-Stewart family, Jeevan & Amara Isfeld, Jonathan & Dobbin. from one or two bad eggs, we all pick Emma Jarvis, Lars Jungclaus, Janna Justa, up and even carry extra bags in case Laura King, Lambert family, Leith and Lulu Ryan Ward we find droppings that have been Lambert, Jamie, Alexander & Louisa Lem, missed. Justin Leyser, Aanika, Jaiden and Vinay I have been a member of the park at Lodha, Ben, Line Lonnum, Parker & James Love, Carol MacLeod, Jennifer, John, Centretown United Church’s Brown’s Inlet for 14 years and I can Owen & Ian MacNab, William Maguire, Pat assure you it is a happy place that only Marshall, Scott McDonald, Ian McKercher, Christmas Hamper Project benefits our community – as many Zoe McNight, Lily and Maya Molitor, Julie others will also attest. It’s not perfect Monaghan, Diane Munier, Mary Nicoll, By Gordon Johnson and Nancy Desjardin warm woollen gifts. but it’s very close. Xavier and Heath Nuss, Sachiko Okuda, Matteo and Adriano Padoin-Castillo, Abigail Each year, some hamper recipi- The bins are required for the gar- Panczyk, Brenda Perras, Brenda Quinlan, For more than 35 years, Centretown ents write thank-you notes. 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Glebe Report reader Kirk Anderson submitted his Glebe baby of 2019 CONTACT: [email protected] 6 Glebe Report January 17, 2020 OP-ED–DOGS The best things in Beach Party life are shared Dinner Dance By Tessa Burkholder Dogs and Brown’s Inlet have always been an issue and continue to be so. The park is a lovely space used by Glebe residents, many with dogs since it is a designated off-leash park at certain hours. The beauty of off-leash open parks is that they offer a more pleasant experience than fenced-in parks for dogs that are trained and owners who are diligent. Aggressive dogs are not welcome by most dog owners and non-owners in a shared space. It is common knowledge that some individuals are fearful of dogs, no matter how friendly the dog

may be. It can be easy for some owners TESSA BURKHOLDER PHOTO: to forget that everyone does not share Author Tessa Burkholder’s dog Posie, our infatuation with our furry canines, a friendly neighbourhood dog, enjoys a and it can be challenging to pick up on stick in Brown’s Inlet. others’ apprehension or to assess their comfort level. On occasion, children waste programs. Dog ownership is come into Brown’s Inlet solely to play only increasing and better solutions with our dogs, and it can become easy need to be put in place. It’s not sur- to assume all the kids who come there prising the garbage bin in Brown’s Inlet have a certain comfort level with dogs. is always full; it seems to be the only That said, if any individual is bin in the entire neighborhood, other intimidated by a dog’s presence, I am than on Bank Street. Dog-owners and certain that the majority of owners in walkers who aren’t even entering the Brown’s Inlet would leash their dog or park will deliberately pass by just to ensure they’re kept at the opposite end drop their waste bag and continue on. of the park. The thing is, people need As you would expect, it is quickly filled to share this concern diplomatically. and will likely fill up even quicker now The intent is to share the space and that the bin on Fifth Avenue has been this should be a simple task because removed. (So those who are perturbed Brown’s Inlet is such a large area and by it, brace yourselves.). The removal of dogs typically take up only a small commonly-used bins to avoid accumu- section of the park. Other parts of the lation of garbage and dog waste is park are often dedicated to toboggan- absurd. There are better solutions. ing, fishing or even tightrope walking. Going to Brown’s Inlet with my dog One shared concern in the park is is one of my favourite activities. I feel that the garbage bins are often filled welcome and safe and I get to know to the brink with bags of dog waste. members of the Glebe community. I Join us Wednesday, (The silver lining – at least that means hope that dog owners can avoid being owners are actively picking up poop!) judged as one solidified group that lets Some suggest the removal of all the dogs run at large and doesn’t pick up January 29th at 5pm waste bins – this has already happened waste. We’re not all bad. In fact, most to a well-used garbage bin that has dis- of us are pretty great (along with our appeared from Fifth Avenue outside dog companions). Some bad apples Escape Winter with a fun ﬁ lled evening at Villagia! Enjoy Mutchmor – but this is not much of a do exist, but they’re not the majority. solution. We should instead be advo- Let’s continue to share the beautiful a complimentary Island themed dinner prepared by our cating for the city to implement green spaces this neighborhood has to offer, solutions and put compost bins (or communicate with respect and kind- Executive Chef, followed by entertainment with the specifically dog-waste bins) through- ness and advocate for progressive and group “Musical Friends”. Please contact Sue Lankford, out the neighborhood and in the parks. inclusive change by the city. We should direct our energy towards our Leasing Manager, with your reservations for encouraging the city to match the Tessa Burkholder is a Glebe resident progress of several other cities that and responsible dog owner who this event by January 25, 2020. have successfully implemented dog- believes in sharing and diplomacy.

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VillagiaInTheGlebe.com CLIMATE Glebe Report January 17, 2020 7 Climate emergency – let’s get political By Sarah Young and it is linked regionally, nationally and internationally.” On February 1 at 7 p.m., Clive Doucet, Doucet was an NDPer but switched city councillor for Capital Ward from to the Greens because of the environ- 1997 to 2010, will host a panel dis- mental crisis. As he explains it, he cussion with the NDP and the Green received a full range of reaction from Party at the Glebe Community Centre. Cape Breton voters for switching I recently caught up with Doucet in parties – unions were appalled and advance of this event. Greens were delighted. To him, this signalled a problematic division. BRINGING THE NDP AND THE GREENS TO THE TABLE ENVISIONING COOPERATION

Doucet ran unsuccessfully in the last AND ELECTORAL REFORM O GRADY JAMES PHOTO: federal election for the Green Party in By hosting a conversation with Clive Doucet in Cape Breton Cape Breton-Canso. The experience the NDP and the Greens, Doucet is drove home the challenge of our current hoping to initiate a search for ways to “So many neighbourhoods have The storms that blow up from the electoral system, which he feels works get the two parties to work together been butchered by high-rise develop- Caribbean are unrelenting now, and against the Greens and the NDP and more closely. He doesn’t think they ment and freeways but the Glebe the rain storms are so powerful. We helps to maintain the traditional domin- can afford to keep fighting each other hasn’t. It’s a bit of an island with have to create storm drains because ance of the Liberals and Conservatives. and building walls. the Queensway forming its north- storms are so violent, and I am now “In the last election, we learned “The NDP and the Greens need to ern wall and the Rideau River witnessing the cliffs coming down on that it wasn’t Greta Thunberg or the keep their identities but must find an forming a south and east wall. This a regular basis.” environment, it wasn’t any particu- intelligent, useful way of working with has allowed the Glebe to function Doucet’s biggest takeaway from the lar leader, it was the electoral system one another to get to where we want to around a main street. People still last election is the need to change the which determined the outcome,” says go, which ultimately is a more just and live, work and play in the Glebe as game by finding some way of cooper- Doucet. “In the Cape Breton-Canso sustainable Canada. We can’t do that if it is a streetcar neighbourhood. It ating. It is his hope that by bringing riding, folks were really concerned fighting one another. We can’t be div- keeps people rooted. This is a truly the NDP and the Greens to the table that they had to vote in a binary way isive. We need to be a stronger voice sustainable community as seen by to discuss how to move forward more for one of the old parties. They really than we are today.” the number of people who walk, the cooperatively, the two parties can didn’t like the Conservatives so they Doucet believes that by working density and the share between rental show they care more about solving voted for the Liberals. The vote for better together, perhaps forming a and owned properties.” problems than being in power. From the NDP and Greens collapsed when coalition, the two parties will be able Doucet has been an environmental- Doucet’s point of view, this could be people got to the polling stations.” to do more to help solve the environ- ist all his life. Though he could retire a gamechanger for both the environ- With the polls suggesting a close race, mental crises. from politics, he felt he couldn’t walk ment and social justice. Justin Trudeau used an old tactic, telling The February 1 discussion will away from the fight for a better, more the voters “If you waste your vote on the address the divisiveness that holds sustainable country. Sarah Young is chair of the Glebe NDP or Greens, you may end up with down the two most progressive par- “My Cape Breton home is 200 Community Association’s Zero Andrew Scheer as prime minister.” For ties. As a coalition, the NDP and the metres from the sea, and I see cli- Waste Committee, a subgroup of the many voters, that fear outweighed their Greens could hold the balance of mate change happening every day. Environment Committee. support for the NDP and Greens. It’s a power. So this discussion is looking tactic that works better under the current at ways to come together and create a first-past-the-post system than it would coherent, unified voice. under proportional representation. Doucet says the current electoral CLIVE’S ROOTS system once again got in the way of Doucet’s family home is in Grand people’s desire to vote for the two par- Étang, Nova Scotia, where his family ties that focused on the environment. has been for centuries. Doucet resides “The environment is very much on in Cape Breton for four or five months people’s minds and Greta’s message and lives in Ottawa for the duration of to the world is the crisis is real and ter- the year. The Glebe has been his home rifying – people get that now. As far for much of his life; he misses it when as I’m concerned, the environmental he’s not here. For Doucet, the Glebe is crisis is linked to the political crisis, like an old streetcar community.

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As composted yard waste because the city was be hauling the finished compost back a minerals exploration geologist, I have long had now trucking it to the Orgaworld plant. Read- to Ottawa where it is needed. But when I an interest in how raw materials are processed and ers may recall the reason for this change. When called the Pembroke site I was told “No, you have taken every opportunity to tour such plants. implementing the green-bin plan for composting have to come here to get it.” The cost of a pickup Memorable visits have included the old E. B. Eddy household organic waste, the city assumed an load was still only $25, but I would have to make paper mill at the Chaudière Falls, the gold mill uptake of about 80,000 tonnes annually and struc- a three-hour, 300-km round trip, burn $50 of fuel of the historic Dome Mine at Timmins, and the tured its contract with Orgaworld accordingly. But and generate a bunch of greenhouse gases to get it! diamond-recovery plants of the Ekati and Diavik initial uptake was only about 25,000 tonnes so the mines in Nunavut. city began to pick up yard and household organic DIRTY LITTLE SECRET Humphries mentions that the tour group hopes also waste together rather than separately and deliver this I have told others over the last year about my to visit the Renewi organics composting site oper- mixed material to Orgaworld. More recently, with experience with Ottawa’s organic-waste recycling ated by Orgaworld Canada Ltd. on Hawthorne Road the stated objective of further increasing green-bin program, and no one was aware of the Pembroke in the east end of Ottawa. If the tour goes ahead, uptake, the city started to accept both dog poop and connection. Politically, the Pembroke curing site she may be as surprised and upset as I was when I household organic waste in plastic bags, even though seems to be Ottawa’s “dirty little green-bin secret.” discovered what actually happens to our green bin completely separating these non-compostable bags What is green about a program that involves so much contents and yard waste. from organic waste after they have been mashed trucking? What is the extra cost of having to tunnel- together in a garbage truck must be very difficult, process a large amount of benign yard waste only COMPOST – WHAT USED TO HAPPEN if not impossible. because it is now being mixed in our garbage trucks For years I had been taking my pickup truck to with a smaller amount of putrid, plastic-bagged the Trail Road site, where our yard waste was for- ON THE COMPOST TRAIL green-bin waste? If the compost is fit for use on our merly processed, to buy a load of compost for my Back at Trail Road in 2018, the attendant sug- yards, why is it being cured and stored at a site 150 lawn and garden. Their composting process was sim- gested that I try to source my compost directly from km away rather than close to the Ottawa receiv- ple and environmentally benign. Yard waste was Orgaworld. I checked their website. It was surprising plant? Is the Pembroke storage site just another piled in “windrows” 50 to 100 metres long and of a ingly brief – just one page – and uninformative, waste-disposal site? sufficient height (about 3 metres) to attain the core though it did note that they pre-treat the waste in Instead of waiting for an invitation from Orgaworld to temperature required for composting – the piles were closed, odour-free tunnels for a week to start the a sanitized, “feel-good” tour of the company’s Ottawa visibly steaming! composting process prior to piling it for curing (the plant, Humphries and Menard may wish to gas up their To ensure that all the yard waste reached these single-stage process used previously for yard waste vehicles, make the three-hour, 300-km round trip to temperatures, the piles were periodically turned by at Trail Road). I then called Orgaworld to check Pembroke to the company’s compost storage. a front-end loader. When fully cured, the compost compost availability. I was told “Oh, we only start Oh, and if you happen to find a clean pile of the was screened to remove any uncured bits coarser than the composting process here – we cure it at a differ- old, pre-plastics compost, please bring back a few one to two centimetres. It was then moved to a new ent site.” I was informed, much to my astonishment, bags. I need it for my garden next spring! pile where customers could load it. The product was that this site was in Pembroke! So our household wonderful black organic soil completely free of viable organic waste, yard waste and dog poop are all deliv- Stu Averill is a Glebe resident, a geologist and a weed seeds and almost devoid of plastic and other ered first to the east end of the city, then hauled in gardener.

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The GCA is still waiting for the The GCA will continue to engage in release of draft recommendations but discussions and debates as the plan is indications are that they will call for developed. four storeys between Holmwood and At the local level, here are a few the northern corners of Bank and First examples of action for the New Year: Avenue; north of that, it’s expected New Clients Always Welcome! there will be a call for a mix of four • Preventive Medicine • Vaccination NEW COMMUNITY CENTRE WINDOW and six storeys. There’s no update • Assessment and Treatment • Surgery and Dentistry Over the holiday break, GCA vol- on progress and it’s likely the next of Injuries and Illness • Nutritional Counseling unteers were on hand to monitor the public meeting won’t happen before installation of energy-efficient win- February. But the GCA’s position is Monday to Thursday 8am - 7pm dows in the Glebe Community Centre unchanged – maximum height from Friday 8am - 6pm & Saturday 8am - 2pm preschool room. These windows are Holmwood to Pretoria should be four not the type found in ordinary homes storeys. celebrating 20 great years in the glebe or office buildings. In fact, you have not seen windows like these anywhere PRESERVING THE CHARACTER in Ottawa. They use insulated panels OF BANK STREET made in Edmonton by LiteZone Glass, Linked to the study about height and Inc. that are five times more efficient character of Bank Street is the GCA’s than the old windows and twice as formal request to the City of Ottawa efficient as the triple-paned windows to consider conducting a preliminary generally accepted as the standard for study of Bank Street from the Queen- energy-efficient windows. Eleven win- sway to the Bank Street Bridge as a dows are being replaced, making our Heritage Conservation District. The community centre a model for how goal is to have this area designated Visitors’ heritage buildings can be retrofitted under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Information for sustainability. GCA recently wrote to the city’s Her- itage and Urban Design Branch urging Night GLEBE ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE the study and offering to provide th A new sub-committee of the GCA information on the historical occu- January 28 environment committee is working pancy of storefronts on Bank Street with our community to reduce waste in the Glebe. There are 22 buildings 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. as much as possible. The focus will be along this stretch on the city’s Herit- on the large amounts of garbage from age Register, and the GCA considers Bilingual Toddler, Preschool & sporting events and festivals at Lans- that a Heritage Conservation District Elementary Programs downe. The hope is to gather together study of Bank Street in the Glebe is Lansdowne stakeholders to determine “critical.” efficient and collaborative ways to The first Glebe Community Associ- Glebe support a reduction in waste that goes ation meeting of 2020 takes place on Montessori directly from these events to landfill. Tuesday, 28 January at 7 p.m. According to committee chair Sarah School Young, efforts will begin by reach- John Crump is co-chair of the Glebe ing out to our city councillor, festival Community Association’s Environment organizers and the Ottawa Sports and Committee. Please contact us at: TFI@glebereport 10 Glebe Report January 17, 2020 GNAG

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N 613-233-8713 E [email protected] www.gnag.ca Happy New Year from PHOTO: JOHN MACNAB PHOTO: GNAG! Hockey at the Mutchmor Rink Do you have a new year’s resolution? trailer is open, but please note that it the ice surface, shovelling the snow over Board, all those who advocated for Start 2020 with GNAG! is “skate at your own risk.” the boards is very important. If users the return of the rink and, most of all, For the enjoyment and safety of all share the load, we can ensure a longer the staff and children of Mutchmor for MUTCHMOR RINK skaters, please adhere to the guide- season and a smoother ice surface. helping to bring the rink back to their You may have noticed lots of action lines that are posted in the trailer at After a big snowfall, our snowblower schoolyard. over the holidays at the Mutchmor the rink. We also encourage all skat- can remove most of the load. How- Rink. The rink is now open to the pub- ers to wear a helmet. Please note, the ever, we need volunteers to come by LOOKING FOR MORE HOCKEY? lic for recreational skating and shinny rink is not available to the public dur- within the next 24 hours to do the final ADULT PICK-UP AT BREWER ARENA hockey after school and on weekends. ing school hours and lessons. scraping and lift the last snow over the If you are looking for more hockey, Thanks to Peter Wightman and some boards. This can only be done by hand. how about Monday nights at 10 p.m. very wonderful neighbours who have TAKING CARE OF OUR COMMUNITY’S at Brewer Arena? This all-level adult pitched in to prepare the ice for winter NEWEST ASSET RINK PARTY FEBRUARY 1 co-ed recreational hockey program outdoor fun. The Mutchmor rink is funded by the In celebration of the return of the puts the emphasis on having fun. You GNAG is also offering skating les- City of Ottawa, but its contribution only Mutchmor Rink, GNAG will be host- don’t have to commit to the whole sons and organized shinny hockey for covers a portion of the cost for mainten- ing a neighbourhood party! A hockey winter season – you can drop in for children JK–Grade 3. Spaces are still ance and supervision. To ensure safety tournament followed by a dance party $20 a session. Please note, drop-ins available so register at GNAG.ca. Our and good quality ice, we rely heavily on on ice will be held on Saturday, Feb- must register online at gnag.ca before qualified instructors will have your our community volunteers. To that end, ruary 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. coming. child gliding on ice in no time. we need your help. Tournament: Calling all hockey Come by the rink and enjoy. There The rink needs a good scraping after fanatics 14 years to adult! Round up LOTS OF WINTER PROGRAMS AT GNAG will be a supervisor on duty when the every use. To avoid reducing the size of your team and come play some three- A full listing of winter programs is on-three starting at 4 p.m. There will available online at gnag.ca where you be celebrity commentators as well as can also find a downloadable version music to ramp up your fans. This will of our Winter 2020 Program Guide. be a round-robin event – the winning We have a mix of programs (active team will receive a $50 gift certificate and passive) that I am sure will suit to a local Glebe pub. Contact tsai@ your interests and keep you moving. gnag.ca to book your team. Individ- uals can register and will be placed on SUMMER CAMP 2020 REGISTRATION – a team. All players must wear a helmet. THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 AT 7 P.M. Party: At 5:30 p.m., we turn up the With all the snow on the ground, heat with a dance party on ice. There I bet nothing could be further from will be a barbeque, fun family games, your minds than organizing your skating, refreshments and lots of cool summer plans. Well for GNAG, it’s a prizes. This party is free for everyone. different story. The summer day-camp We hope you can make it! guide is now out – you can download a A huge thank you to Council- copy online or pick up a paper copy at lor Shawn Menard, the City of the Glebe Community Centre. GNAG Ottawa’s recreation, cultural and summer camps this year are outa this facilities services department, the world! Our camp options are to infin- Glebe Community Association, the ity and beyond! Online registration Ottawa Carleton District School begins Thursday, January 30 at 7 p.m.

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By Sophie Shields long-lost Chorotega language. Languages are a storehouse of As we embark upon a new year, let’s knowledge. If the Samoan language take a moment to reflect on what had become extinct, humankind we lost in 2019 during UNESCO’s would also have lost knowledge of International Year of Indigenous traditional medicines, one of which Languages. As we navigated our way was later discovered as a treatment through piles of homework, long days for yellow fever. at work and evenings of Netflix, 26 Most of us don’t have the time to languages – 26 pieces of the world’s actively promote the cause but we can puzzle – were lost forever. at least inform ourselves. We can start Whether it be ancient Egyptian, by learning about the Ku’s Dili lan- Latin, Akkadian or Etruscan, some guage spoken by few people in Turkey. endangered languages have managed Also known as the bird language, it is to survive. But more recently, linguists based on loud whistles that are used GiddyPigs.com: top millennial agree they are now disappearing at a to communicate across the mountains strikingly accelerated rate. In the worst to neighbouring villages. A few clicks employer or ageist? case, 90 per cent of the world’s 7,000 on our phone and we can read about languages will be lost by the turn of the the handful of people who still speak Neighbourhood CEOs are scratching Dino, a Boomer warehouse skinny century; at best, 50 per cent. Japan’s Ainu, Australia’s Wiradjuri their heads after GiddyPigs.com won pig. “These millennials come in and The disappearance of languages is and thousands more languages. The Employer of the Year in all categories senior management just drools over accompanied by the loss of cultures year of endangered languages might at the Millennial Online Disruptors them like a dog at M&G’s Poutine and world views. Take for example the be over but the fight to preserve them (MOD) Gala held New Year’s Eve at stand on Sunnyside! Zeus even tries language of the Pirahã tribe who, as a must persist. the hip Erling’s Variety. to talk like them, use social media like way of bidding good night, say “Don’t When asked about the recent sweep them, dress like them – I get bullied sleep, there are snakes.” Languages Sophie Shields is a first-year Carleton at the MOD Gala, Zeus, CEO, CFO, because I still use footbook and don’t hold a unique way of seeing life; the student studying global literatures. COO, POO and head of Biped Ser- have an instapig account!” New Guinea Yeli Dnye language uses Passionate for languages and writing, vices (BS) at GiddyPigs, responded: “Okay, Boomer!” rebutted Zeus to 11 ways to say “on,” depending on she graduated from the creative writing “We apply the Innovative Disruptive Dino. “You salty seniors are going to whether something is horizontal, ver- program at École de la Salle and is Interdependency Outcome Theory have to stop spilling the tea at Giddy- tical, attached, etc. And yet we pay learning German. She is proud to be (IDIOT) to all our employer-employee Pigs and swerve! You need to woke much more attention to the extinction one of the few Franco-Ukrainians relations. The IDIOT approach is and recognize that the work day is not of the Dodo bird than to that of the living in the Glebe. foolproof. Through the use of hired linear! We’ve had to fire a few trolls cuddlers and sympathetic noises, we like you who were working continu- foster an interdependent decision- ously throughout the day, and Dino, making non-linear logic model of you’re next!” embedded performance indicators Is it fair or just the future? Should that disrupts and leans the usual path companies favour Gen X, Y or Z to to stasis resulting in a supra-cuboid increase the bottom line? Who’s to attraction model of curved outcomes.” say? When pressed on the static GP- When more mature employees GDP of $1-2 per quarter at GiddyPigs, were questioned on workplace satis- Alain, a Gen X financial officer, was faction, however, the IDIOT approach unavailable for comment due to his seemed less successful. “I’ve worked compressed work-week schedule that RECOMMENDED COMBINED FONTS my entire career at GiddyPigs.com gives him every second Friday off for We’re pleased and never complained!” complained golf and home maintenance. to announce OUR NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH www.glebereport.ca

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As baby boomers retire, it’s not surprising that membership at Abbotsford House at the Glebe Cen- tre continues to grow. The seniors’ centre across from Lansdowne Park now has more than 600 members seeking exercise classes, entertainment, social support, volunteer opportunities and good company all year long. Membership increased by 20 per cent over the past year, matching the increase in the previous year. All members are welcome to apply for an executive role with the Abbotsford council, which acts as a liaison between the membership and administration. “We all work together,” said Bill Robertson, the current chair, who’s been a member at Abbotsford since he retired. “It’s a very low key kind of thing, we’re not running General Motors here. We keep to an advis- ory role and stay out of management.” The roles of council chair, president, vice-chair, member-at-large and treasurer are all vacant and will come up for election at the council’s annual general meeting in June. Robertson said the council rep- resents the interests of members, gets involved in outreach with the wider community and maintains a small fund to help out with small projects or fur- nishings inside Abbotsford. JOSEPH CULL PHOTO: The council is just one of the volunteer-led pur- Volunteers, Abbotsford members, staff and some of the current members of the Abbotsford Council executive, suits at the senior’s centre. who all contribute their skills and time to make Abbotsford programs vital to the community. According to Karen Anne Blakely, director of community services for Abbotsford at the Glebe we’re offering is what they want to participate in,” in June. Centre, the place just couldn’t offer the variety of she said. Abbotsford is your Seniors Active Living Cen- programming on its schedule without about 150 vol- Robertson, a member since 2002, said every long- tre. We are the community programs of The Glebe unteers who do everything from answering phones term care agency, like the Glebe Centre, “needs an Centre Inc., a charitable, not-for-profit, organiza- at the reception desk to driving people to medical Abbotsford” to keep seniors active and healthy so tion which includes a 254-bed, long-term care home. appointments to spending time at the day-away pro- they can remain in their homes longer. Find out more about our services by dropping by 950 gram for those with dementia. “It saves the system,” said Robertson. “The Bank Street (the old stone house) Monday to Friday 9 “Volunteerism is essential to our agency to serve as socialization, life-long learning, expanding their a.m.–4 p.m., telephoning 613-230-5730 or checking many people as we do,” said Blakely, who notes that knowledge, meeting interesting people in the neigh- out all of The Glebe Centre facilities and community Abbotsford members give thousands of hours every bourhood. It gives people a life beyond their former programs on our website www.glebecentre.ca year, helping to keep programming costs lower. life.” “The Abbotsford member’s council is a body of Members interested in joining the executive coun- Julie Ireton is a journalist who contributes regularly people that can give us feedback and make sure what cil are welcome to attend the annual general meeting to the Glebe Report on issues affecting Abbotsford.

The Glebe Report is profiling a Glebe Centre resident in a series called “Neighbours of The Glebe Centre.” Tove Sorensen: the Danish girl

By Barbara Duggan long ago. Tove immigrated to Ontario in 1958 and settled in to a life in Aurora, raising a son Soren and It was Christmas in Kjellerup, Denmark. The season actively participating for 64 years as a parishioner had begun in earnest the previous Sunday when all at the Danish Lutheran Church in Willowdale. Tove the shop windows and the streets were magically continues her connection with her homeland through lighted. On Sunday, this one day of the year, the almost daily conversations with her remaining sib- shops remained open and the town was electric with ling in Denmark. Christmas joy and anticipation. She worked for 10 years as the companion and Tove Petersen Sorensen was excited as she and driver for a wealthy and connected couple from her five siblings prepared to celebrate the magic of Toronto. She was paid handsomely for this ser- Christmas with family at her grandmother’s home. vice and enjoyed dining in all the posh eateries in On Christmas Eve, goose was the main event, with Toronto, visiting all manner of fancy clubs and cool- red cabbage and home-made pickles, sweet and ing off in the summer at one of two cottages the

sour. Better than that was waiting in an off-limits couple owned in Muskoka. Dream job! DUGGAN BARBARA PHOTO: room. There was the fresh cut tree, harvested the In 2009, at the age of 85, Tove had cataract sur- Tove Sorensen, 95 and a Glebe Centre resident, same day, decorated by the women and beautifully gery that went badly and left her totally blind in one recalls the hilarities of Danish Christmases of old. aglow with candles burning and packages under its eye. With minimal vision in the other, Tove required boughs. It was a surprise for the children. The family care. Somewhere along the way, a decision was made people well” formed a circle around the tree, hand in hand, and by Tove and her husband Hans that when one “left”, Here’s some good advice from Tove to her fellow sang Christmas carols. The songs celebrated, among the other would go to be close to the son. And so neighbors at the Glebe: Keep on and never give up. other things, the shining star on the tree. it was that after her husband died, she moved to If you give up, you’re lost! An uncle later turned into Julemand and distrib- Ottawa and the Glebe Centre. She appreciates the uted soft packages. Presents were often mitts, hats, independence that living at the Glebe Centre affords Barbara Duggan is director of quality management socks. “The children didn’t have as big wishes as her while Soren and his wife Betsy live close by. at the Glebe Centre. She appreciates all the residents children today,” says Tove. “It was a big circus!” Says Tove: “I have a good life, better than I had who live at the Glebe and recognizes the richness That was almost a century ago. Now Tove, with a expected. When you know you will end up like this, of their individual stories. To volunteer at the keen memory intact and in her soft Danish accent, you get kind of nervous. You see all the bad things Glebe Centre, please call Lonelle Butler or email recalls the hilarities and the chaos of Christmases so on TV. That doesn’t exist here. They really look after [email protected]. DANCE Glebe Report January 17, 2020 13 CMYK Something for everyone at Broadway Workout By Laura Allardyce

Broadway Workout began holding classes at the Glebe Community Centre last January, and the popular class is back this winter for a 10-week session and a brand-new lineup of musicals spanning decades. Broadway Workout has attracted a variety of people of different ages, abilities and body types who all have one thing in common – a love of Broadway musicals. In a one-hour class, cast members learn original choreography to a popular Broad- LAVICTOIRE MARGARET CREDIT: PHOTO way show tune and in the process get The “cast” of Broadway Workout have a blast! Margaret Lavictoire loves the a total mind and body workout. The choreography and no-judgment goal isn’t to perfect the moves, it’s just view weeks last January. “What kept business dancing. For Sunley-Paisley, camaraderie of Broadway Workout. to move and have fun. And since we me coming back to Broadway Work- Broadway Workout was the perfect do a different song each week, you can out was the great choreography,” she opportunity to practise letting go of Coincidentally, both these shows join any time; there’s no catch up. said. “It is challenging but manageable those judgments. “I just liked learn- have come to Ottawa’s National Arts In the past year, Broadway Work- in a one-hour class. And the fun, no- ing how to use my body in a different Centre. We like to feature numbers out has danced to over 30 songs, from judgment camaraderie.” way. I was happiest when I felt like I from shows that run here so you can the brand-new Tony-winning musicals St-Pierre was also looking for a improved at something or got a move go to see and experience it; part of Hadestown and Beetlejuice to clas- Broadway-style class. “I had wanted to I couldn’t do before. Those were my the fun at Broadway Workout is pre- sics like A Chorus Line and Anything try dancing for a while, but since I was favourite times.” tending for one hour at a time that Goes. This variety is part of the broad a beginner, I wanted to start slowly,” she Sometimes it is the movement you got the part. And considering that appeal that has attracted a range of explained. “I was searching for classes that goes with a song that makes it a Cats is coming this winter, you can participants, including including early- that weren’t very technical and where favourite. For St-Pierre, it was the chor- bet there will be a Jellicle Ball in our adopter Margaret Lavictoire, Grade 11 I wouldn’t necessarily need experience eography that made her pick stand out. future; you’ll want to be in the room student Jeanne St-Pierre and Hannah to fit in. Furthermore, I love musicals so “My favourite number was from Wait- when it happens. Sunley-Paisley, a former professional the class was a good fit for me.” ress. I didn’t really know the song before. Join the cast of Broadway Workout basketball player turned novelist. Sunley-Paisley heard about Broad- However, I listened to it on repeat dur- Wednesday nights at the Glebe Com- All three discovered Broadway way Workout from a friend. “Now that ing the whole week prior, which made munity Centre from January 15 to Workout in different ways, such as I am retired from professional basket- me really look forward to that class. Plus March 25. Register at gnag.ca. hearing our interview on CBC mor- ball,” she said, “ I’m trying to do all I loved how many spins and turns were ning radio early last year, browsing the the things that I didn’t have time for incorporated into the choreography.” Laura Allardyce is the owner/operator GNAG program guide for a beginner or didn’t think was okay for me to Lavictoire’s favourite number, shared of Broadway Workout. She created dance class or through word of mouth. do.” Her challenge was letting go of with many Broadway Workout mem- the class because she loves Broadway Lavictoire had been looking for a the internalized biases that said her bers, was from the true tale of generosity and just needed to dance to show Broadway-style dance class and was six-foot-one athletic body built on a and heart in the face of a world-changing tunes with like-minded people. Visit at the very first class during the pre- lifetime of competitive sports had no tragedy, Come From Away. BroadwayWorkout.ca.

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By Trevor Greenway season,” says Andrew Peck, executive director of the weekly $1,000 draws are what appealed to winner Glebe Business Improvement Area. “We are grate- Kelly Kilrea, who said she rushed to get her ballot Alex Stecky-Efantis had no idea that playing trivia ful that our community is passionate about shopping in early at Glebe Trotters. at Irene’s Pub could net him $1,000 cash. But after locally and Glebe Spree is our way of spreading the “I just spent money and realized that it was the a second-place performance at the local pub, he holiday cheer.” start of Glebe Spree and I remembered that there dropped his Glebe Spree ballot in the box and it The contest has garnered the attention of the Inter- are the weekly draws,” she said. “It was the first was later drawn as one of five weekly cash winners. national Downtown Association, which awarded time I have ever played early.” Kilrea still has a Stecky-Efantis’ wallet was instantly much thicker. Glebe Spree a Pinnacle Award for its success, and feeling of “unexpected joy” from winning the prize “The first thing we did was we told our trivia the Ontario Business Improvement Area Associa- and wants to spread that around with donations and team,” said the elated winner, secret Santa gifts for loved ones. revealing that he planned to treat “I think I will spend quite a bit his trivia crew for all those witty of it making donations and then answers over the years. “So next some of it for surprise gifts for week, we are going to buy them all people who aren’t expecting it,” their dinner and get them drinks said Kilrea. Other weekly $1,000 and dessert,” he said. “It’s going to winners included Darlene Char- be fun.” But a thousand bucks goes ron, Marjorie McLean and Leila farther than dinner at a pub. With Metcalf, who is donating half of their first baby on the way, Stecky- her winnings to the Ottawa Food Efantis and his wife will surely be Bank. making some trips to Mrs. Tiggy Adding to the excitement of the Winkle’s for toys or to McKeen contest are the Any Day prizes that Metro Glebe for diapers and gro- are awarded almost daily, when ceries. unsuspecting shoppers are sur- These are the kind of perks that prised with $100 gift cards just for Glebe Spree winners have enjoyed walking in on the right day at the over the years. Since the contest’s right time. The contest wouldn’t be inception in 2011, nearly $100,000 the same without the support of our has been given away to local shop- local businesses, including sponsors

pers – from the $10,000 grand TREVOR GREENWAY PHOTO: McKeen Metro Glebe and Audi prize shopping sprees and daily From left, Glebe Trotters employees Chris Lepont and Emily Hart pose with weekly Glebe City Ottawa as well as all those instant-win giveaways to the new Spree $1,000 winner Kelly Kilrea and Glebe BIA executive director Andrew Peck at Glebe who donated an Any Day prize. It’s $1,000 weekly cash prizes added in Trotters in early December. this constant dedication from mem- 2017. What makes the contest even bers, businesses and customers that more exciting is that all of the winnings are spent in tion, which recognized the contest at their annual makes Glebe Spree possible every year. the Glebe, which supports our local businesses. Past awards ceremony in 2018. Stay tuned to find out who the big winner is this winners have spent their prizes on family vacations, All of this success is thanks to the popularity year in the next Glebe Report article. You can also fol- groceries, dinners out with friends, toys, electron- among customers and the engagement of local busi- low us online at @intheglebe on Facebook, Instagram ics, clothing, jewellery and self-care – pretty much nesses. Walking down Bank Street, it’s hard to miss and Twitter or visit us at www.glebespree.ca. everything you can think of. the decals decorating store windows and the bal- “Glebe Spree has become a cherished neighbour- lot boxes on nearly every counter. The contest just Trevor Greenway is responsible for communications hood tradition that adds to the magical holiday keeps getting bigger and better each year; the new at the Glebe BIA (Business Improvement Area).

KindergartenThe Adventure Starts

Extended Day Program Offered Call Your Local in Every School School or Visit ocdsb.ca/kindergarten BUSINESS BUZZ Glebe Report January 17, 2020 15 The store was more like a house than conscious women of all ages, Morra CMYK a retail establishment. There were and Beaudoin explain. It is a boutique, Come with me to stairs, making it difficult to access, a fashion lifestyle, a comfortable place and tinted windows, making it diffi- where mothers and daughters can viens avec moi cult to gaze into. shop together. One can find the new Formerly a Glebe resident, Morra and trendy or discover classic, time- By John De Genova knew the neighbourhood’s charms less pieces. and treasures. Beaudoin’s extensive The boutique stocks everything I venture inside 797 Bank Street business connections sang the Glebe’s from business casual to night out, (formerly of wine-store Vintage) to praises, pointing to several thriving, jeans to dresses, t-shirts to sweaters, be greeted by Renée Morra and So- locally owned establishments. The bags to boots and shoes, skin care phie Beaudoin, owners of the chic decision was made to relocate. Fol- products, accessories and much more. women’s boutique viens avec moi. lowing three months of renovations, They have their own line of clothing, Morra and Beaudoin are both friendly, Morra and Beaudoin debuted Glebe’s as well as stock from local and world self-assured and, like the store itself, viens avec moi on September 14, 2019. marque brands such as Boyish, Naif the image of design and style. I am “Business has been good from day and Frnch. immediately impressed with the one. No regrets,” Beaudoin affirms. Morra and Beaudoin are attentive store’s openness – soft and at times “Glebe foot traffic is excellent. We listeners to customer needs and it is bold décor with exposed wood slats had to order additional stock in the clear that they are passionate about and painted wood floors and ceiling – first month.” what they do. The store itself, the and its dazzling displays of beautiful viens avec moi caters to fashion- beautiful clothes and accessories, the clothing and accessories. One cannot way they are displayed, their social- help being charmed by the thought Renée Morra (left) and Sophie media profile – it all helps them craft and care that must have been applied Beaudoin, owners of recently arrived an image as savvy, world-inspired to making viens avec moi so welcom- viens avec moi, have been friends since fashionistas. It is truly an amazing and beautiful. Grade 9. ing experience being immersed in For the interview, I am ushered to the divine aura of creation these two the back of the store to a lovely sit- fashion and we liked to go through entrepreneurs have built together. ting area complete with marble table their closets and admire their jewelry Interview done, I watch Beaudoin situated just outside a remarkable and clothes.” and Morra move through the store changing area of harem-like cur- The allure of fashion led Beaudoin together, discussing things, pointing tains, the ceiling harnessed with long, to purchase Models International to displays, pulling clothing from the leather straps. The discussion quickly Management in 2003; Morra joined racks. It is evident that they are friends centres around their enduring friend- the firm as a stylist and agent. They in harmony, close like sisters. I have ship that began in Grade 9 at Ottawa’s worked side-by-side there for years, also noted throughout the morning De La Salle Public High School. Their gaining business smarts and an that despite the gloomy, dusk-coloured paths have interlaced ever since, both incredible fashion network. Although coat-and-glove day, despite it being the personally and professionally, through the modelling business was exciting, middle of the week when people are university (Beaudoin in commerce the two had always longed for a cloth- generally at home or in the office, cus- and Morra in journalism) and into ing boutique. In 2011, they opened tomers never stop arriving. It occurs to business. viens avec moi in Wellington Village. me that viens avec moi is more than a “Both of us have always loved fash- “Wellington Village was a budding destination; it is an oasis. ion, shopping, clothing, accessories,” area,” Morra explains, “and a good JOHN DE GENOVA PHOTOS: says Beaudoin. “Pretty things.” Morra place to launch a boutique store.” Viens avec moi is an eclectic mix of John De Genova is a poet and retired nods in agreement. “Both of our Despite many happy years on Wel- clothing and accessories selected with public servant with a penchant for grandmothers and mothers were into lington Street, the site had drawbacks. an unerring eye for chic. small business.

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By Peter Evanchuk “This creates a more natural look and performance by the lead.” Years of hard work on our film Despite its low budget, Searching for Searching for a Beautiful Bachelor a Beautiful Bachelor was shot in mul- has paid off with recent successes. tiple locations from Ontario to Nova The film, which includes participants Scotia so we could indulge a love of from the Glebe, was on the big screen travel while boosting production val- recently at the Silver Wave Festival in ues. After all, the protagonist in the Fredericton and at the Indie Fest in film is on a mission to find a beauti- Los Angeles. Searching for a Beauti- ful bachelor so it is natural for her ful Bachelor just won silver at the At- to search extensively. This gives the lanta Spotlight Doc Festival. Bachelor movie very watchable backgrounds and our second documentary, A Short from the Glebe to Lunenburg, N.S. History of Poverty, have been selected For further information go to mov- to screen at the prestigious Florence ieshandmade.com. and Rome film festivals, so it’s off to Italy in the spring! Peter Evanchuk is a local artist, Our team of two – myself and photographer and filmmaker Helene Lacelle – did the lead acting specializing in indie films. as well as camera, sound, editing and the post-production work required to complete this docu/dramedy (combin- ing documentary, drama and comedy). Saving money is always on the minds of movie makers. Searching for a Beautiful Bachelor is a low-budget

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His benefactors listen fascinated as he Synonyms regales them with tales of being posted to a remote wintry outpost where it Directed by Napav Lapid snowed. He recounts the story of his (France/Israel/Germany, 2019) childhood hero Hector of Trojan War Review by Paul Green fame – his parents would read to him about Hector, until they stopped. Exchanging one national identity for Yoav is a most unsettling character; another is a tricky business at best, eschewing Émile’s colourful shirts for and Israeli director Napav Lapid never a Dijon mustard coat, he wanders the lets you forget it. Striding through streets of Paris with dictionary in hand, the streets of Paris while toting a bag declaiming his strings of synonyms of meagre possessions and reciting and other words. There is a good deal aloud a litany of French synonyms of random pairing and word associa- that purportedly apply to his Israeli tion here; in short, incoherence, which homeland (“méchant,” “obscene,” “hi- seems to reflect his state of mind. deux,” “sordide,” etc.), 20-something Inexplicably, for someone who wishes Yoav enters an older apartment block, to shed his Israeli identity, he goes to finds a key under a doormat and lets work at the Israeli embassy, mixing himself into an empty but otherwise with a lot of dubious security types in elegant flat. Was all this pre-arranged a hyper-masculine atmosphere. Yoav or has Yoav merely stumbled into a doesn’t last very long there; they could William Friedkin vacant flat? Difficult to say. Emerging never understand why he wouldn’t Photos by Lois Siegel towel-less from a shower, Yoav dis- speak to them in Hebrew. covers that someone has entered the Inspired by an episode in the dir- flat and made off with his few paltry ector’s own life, Synonyms throws possessions. Naked as a jaybird, he a harsh light on the existence of a runs through the apartment building, troubled young man who has aban- knocking on doors, shouting that he doned one culture only to be spurned is cold. No one answers. by another. Ever the misfit, Yoav Next morning, Yoav (played with is even given a chance to marry the startling intensity by newcomer Tom lovely Caroline, but he is such a mass Mercier) is found by Émile and Caro- of undirected nervous energy that line, the smart young couple who live he is unable to prevent himself from downstairs. He has either passed out crashing through French social life or is asleep in the bathtub. For a brief like a bull in a china shop. At the knob too, throw it out of focus during instant, one is reminded of a portrait film’s end, Yoav is seen knocking on Friedkin Uncut shooting and say “Go fishing.” He was of Jean-Paul Marat who was assassin- Caroline’s door, but the door doesn’t a no-rehearsal, one-take kind of guy. ated while lying in his bath (but there open. Does this mean he has been Directed by Francesco Zippel Friedkin Uncut is a documentary is no sign of Charlotte Corday). Émile rejected by French society? Difficult (Italy, 2018) about his life. His parents were Ukrain- and Caroline manage to carry him to say, but judging from the extra- ian Jews who fled to America. Friedkin downstairs and put him to bed. Yoav, ordinary citizenship ceremony that Review by Lois Siegel grew up in a poor Chicago neighbour- as they say, has been reborn. Yoav is subjected to, one might ven- hood. His first job was working in a Caroline and Émile are played by ture to say that French society has Friedkin Uncut is about filmmaker mailroom for almost two years. He Louise Chevillote and Quentin Dol- its own unresolved identity issues. William Friedkin. He is best known learned filmmaking on the job, watch- maire, who resembles the French At any rate, Tom Mercier’s off-kil- for his film The Exorcist which scared ing productions. That was his film actor Louis Garrel. While these two ter performance is certainly worth everyone out of their minds when it school. His first film was a documen- may or may not be stand-ins for the the price of admission. Synonyms is came out in 1973. People lined up for tary that helped save a man’s life. He French republic, one hopes not. They also chock full of symbolism, much hours to see this film about demonic then began to use documentary tech- are a handsome but indolent bourgeois of which was beyond the ken of this possession in which the furniture nique in fiction stories like The French couple; she plays the oboe and he has writer. That notwithstanding, it is by would suddenly start moving. They Connection. He did chase scenes in written 40 pages of a novel with the turn brilliant and unsettling. Not for were afraid to walk home by them- Brooklyn, with real people dodging unpromising title of Nuits d’inertie, or all tastes, Synonyms remains a fascin- selves afterwards. Friedkin also di- real cars, too dangerous to be filmed Nights of Inertia. But they take him in, ating cautionary tale. rected The French Connection (1971). like that today. Friedkin wanted to give him tea and cash, and Emile has I first met him in 1972 at an Amer- show the darker side of New York City lots of clothes he doesn’t wear. Running time: 123 minutes. ican Film Institute film school in Kent, – the heroin users, the crime. “You Yoav is a young Israeli who has done French (mostly) and Hebrew with Connecticut. I was on scholarship as can’t do art without risk,” he says. his military service. Fed up with life English subtitles. a photographer. Friedkin was one of “I strive for the utmost professional- in Israel, he lit out for France where he Some male nudity. the presenters, showing out-takes from ism in the telling of a story. There is no hopes to make a new life for himself. Probable rating 14A The French Connection. Sitting in strict formula as to how to make a pic- front, I started photographing him; he ture. Ambition and luck. I don’t believe grabbed my camera and started tak- in competition. I like to show my films ing photos of me. That was Friedkin. at film festivals so that people who are In 1986, he was shooting Cat Squad, really interested in films can see them. a television movie, in Montreal. I To judge one film from another is noth- called the film company to ask if I ing but a subjective conclusion.” could photograph him and told them Friedkin has been married four I had met him once before. He agreed times. His first wife was Jeanne to let me photograph him in Old Mont- Moreau, the French actress, singer, real. Of course, he directed. I took a screenwriter and director. series of photos and he bought mul- Social entertainment platform tiple copies of all of them. TaTaTu acquired North American and One of my former students, Glen U.K. rights to Friedkin Uncut ahead of MacPherson, who is now a director of its world premiere at the Venice Film photography (Rambo, Final Destina- Festival in 2018. TaTaTu is a crypto- tion, Resident Evil), was working on currency-based social entertainment Cat Squad. During filming, Friedkin platform that rewards users for watch- would say, “I got the switch,” and roll ing and sharing content. the camera himself when he was tired of waiting. He used to grab the focus Running time: 107 minutes 18 Glebe Report January 17, 2020 Babies of the Glebe 2

Diego Abizadeh April 2019 William Laird Aukland June 2019 0 Parents: Aram Abizadeh and Natalia Rodriguez Parents: Amy Laird and Peter Aukland 1

Samuel Clarke-Piper October 2019 Owen Francis McCormick Craddock August 2019 9 Parents: Amanda Clarke and Ben Piper Parents: Kaitlin McCormick and Jeremy Craddock

Fawkes David Lewis French July 2019 Anne Starling VanNoppen Hills November 2019 Frederick Raji Kermany November 2019 Parents: Shawn and Lyndsay French Parents: Lauren and Josh Hills (formerly Josh VanNoppen) Parents: Christine Thiesen and Amir Raji Kermany

Thor Cedric Monstad July 2019 Jack Lowen Penna February 2019 Irene Presenza February 2019 Parents: Rune and Amelia Monstad Parents: Christopher Penna and Lisa McDowell Parents: Maria Florencia Furbatto and Martin Presenza Glebe Report January 17, 2020 19 Babies of the Glebe

Keshav Bemrose May 2019 Matthew Campbell July 2019 Albert Samuel Charbonneau July 2019 Parents: Mythri Kappagantula and Robby Bemrose Parents: Katherine Liston and Alex Campbell Parents: Jordan and Katherine Charbonneau

Rosalie Weronika Dabrowski May 2019 Marcel Augsbury DeKelver March 2019 James Skye Ewing-Slack September 2019 Parents: Melissa Baird and Mark Dabrowski Parents: Angela Grandy Augsbury and Marcel Allan DeKelver Parents: Robyn Ewing and Greg Slack

Avalina Goméz Leppard November 2019 Orla Maloney-Hall August 2019 Audrey Josephine McKeen-Ouellette January 2019 Parents: Alejandro Goméz Juliao and Alison Leppard Parents: Luke and Bridget Maloney-Hall Parents: Rebecca McKeen and Michael Ouellette

Benjamin Steven Rivers October 2019 Abigail Steen July 2019 Moira Wilson December 2019 Parents: Grahame and Barbara-Anne Rivers Parents: Jamie and Tracy Steen Parents: Emma Goodall and Lucas Wilson 20 Glebe Report January 17, 2020 FOOD

by calling for large-scale investment Millet, queen of the cereal crops in rice and wheat, yet it offered little to the countless farmers living By Carolyn Best to the ancient practice of protecting on marginal land whose millet crops legume crops by interspersing them accounted for 40 per cent of the Millet has been cultivated so long, for with a few rows of millet. And as a nation’s total grain production. Over more than 10,000 years, that some final advantage, millet has a remark- the decades since then, the amount bird species have evolved an adapted ably short cultivation time compared of land given over to rice has doubled beak to hull its husks, and the diges- to most grains. and to wheat tripled. These grains tive systems of cattle have evolved to Millet became the staple grain of require large investments in machin- allow the processing of the hard, cel- the earliest Chinese civilizations and ery, hybrid seed and chemicals. lulose fibre that surrounds this fruit of the nomadic peoples of Central Asia. Millet, in contrast, thrives in diverse, small seeded grasses. The diversities They could go to the fields and broad- small scale, low-impact farming of millet are legion; the most ancient cast seed, only needing to return after environments; it offers little profit to of grains exists in many varieties. three months to harvest the grains. agro-chemical corporations and large PHOTO: TAEGAN GELL TAEGAN PHOTO: Waverley Root, in his book Food: An But as the centuries passed, millet was food companies. MILLET AND CAULIFLOWER Authoritative and Visual History and superseded by wheat and rice on richer Nonetheless, millet is slowly being WITH TAMARI GRAVY Dictionary of the Foods of the World, soils and became the crop of the poorer rediscovered by researchers seeking describes millet as “the hardiest of rural classes. In India, for example, it to develop a more sustainable global 1 tbsp oil cereals, capable of fending for itself was the staple of the lower caste, the food system. Many now recognize I cauliflower, cut in small pieces in the wild state; when it is cultivated Adivasi (tribal) and Dalit (untouchable) that by following the western model of 1 cup millet it responds gratifyingly to even the communities. Until 60 years ago, rice development and ignoring the roots of 4 cups water most rudimentary care.” and wheat, the grains of the privileged, their ancient agrarian cultures, India With the lowest water requirement were grown only in the well-irrig- and other developing nations have lost Rinse and strain, then dry roast the millet of all grain crops, millet is the major ated and highly fertile areas while the much that was useful and meaningful. by stirring it in a cast-iron frying pan until food source in the arid and semi-arid much larger portion of poor and mar- Following the Slow Food movement, dry and fragrant. Sauté the cauliflower regions of China, Africa and South ginal land was given over to millet. The we have now arrived at the Smart Food in the oil until golden. Boil the water, Asia; it is the principal food sustaining foundation diet of most rural Indians movement, launched in 2017 to restore then immerse the cauliflower and the one third of the earth’s population. As was dahl (lentils) and roti – a flat bread the popularity of millet and sorghum; millet. Cover and simmer very gently until a foodstuff, millet offers many treas- made from millet flour. its mandate is to promote “what is good cooked through (45 minutes depending ures, being alkaline, easily digested But with the movement of popu- for you, good for the planet and good on temperature). It will be light and fluffy and gluten free. Millet can ensure lations away from the land towards for the small holder farmer.” Another like mashed potatoes and goes well with glycemic control. Its serotonin is urban areas, millet came to be looked organization, the Millet Foundation, tamari gravy. calming, its protein is nourishing. down upon as the “coarse grains” of reports that “with growing health con- Millet can survive with rain, mean- the unsophisticated village ancestors. sciousness, environmental concern, and For the gravy, heat ¼ cup oil and ½ cup ing it does not need to be heavily This story is common in the history the pressing need for updating our food tamari together. When it boils, stir 3 irrigated by large dams or elaborate of humankind, for food is aspira- systems to survive climate change, the tablespoons arrowroot flour into 1½ cups canal systems. It also nurtures the land tional. With the increase of wealth and millets are making a comeback.” There of water, add to the oil/ tamari and stir and improves soil health so there’s no choice, the simple foods we reject are is hope that we shall see the “Queen until it thickens to a gravy consistency. need for fertilizer. Unlike most grains, replaced by an overly refined diet that of the Cereal Crops” regain her crown. millet does not require deep plough- lacks the nutrients critically important ing. It is shallow planted, sown and to our physical well-being Carolyn Best is the former proprietor/ harvested with minimal tools. It can In India, the “Green Revolution” of chef of The Pantry vegetarian tearoom, be kept in storage for a decade and the 1960s aimed to increase agricul- and a regular Glebe Report contributor is resistant to pest attacks, leading tural productivity and avert famine on food.

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PHOTO: OSCAR SALCEDO OSCAR PHOTO: ment or promotion for any business, The mural “Wild Read” by Columbian artists Santiago Castro, Sebastián García and Camilo Fidel López, graces the side wall of product or viewpoint. Nicastro’s. Designs may not include any breach of intellectual property, trademarks, brands or images of illegal activity. 2020 Glebe Mural Program COMMISSION To be determined and dependent on Call for submissions project scope.

The Glebe BIA is seeking creative tity and pride of the following: APPLICATION submissions for a large-scale mural • Enlivening and beautifying the • A letter of interest of no more than Applications must be submitted by that celebrates life in our city and area one page explaining the artist’s or Thursday, February 6 at midnight. neighbourhood. • Brightening spaces artist team’s interest in the project, Submissions or questions should be Artists and artist teams are invited • Deterring graffiti experience working on compar- addressed to Glebe BIA communica- to propose mural projects that will • Creating a “wow” moment for able projects and statement of tions and membership engagement animate the area and enrich the tourists, residents and customers artistic approach. officer Trevor Greenway at trevorgreen- Glebe’s creative energy. With a theme Key considerations: • A resumé not to exceed two [email protected] or 613-680-8506 of “bringing spaces to life,” we hope • Artist(s) involved pages, including artist’s training, or sent to 858 Bank Street, Suite 110, to add more vibrancy to the neigh- • Location, scale and concept of the professional experience and art or Ottawa, ON, K1S 3W3. bourhood while celebrating local art mural in our great city. • Visual competition of the mural Murals that capture the spirit of the within the visual landscape Glebe’s community pride, the neigh- • Maintenance plan for the mural bourhood’s charm and its history • Designs adaptable to fit multiple will be given highest consideration. locations INSPIRING Through this installation, we hope to • Minimizing negative space to convey the story of the Glebe to both deter graffiti residents and visitors. The Glebe BIA in partnership with GIRLS Submissions should conceptualize a the City of Ottawa will fund winning We are experts in how girls painting, mosaic artwork or art instal- concepts and help facilitate their pro- learn, lead and succeed. lation that will be applied to exterior duction and installation. walls. The creation of these murals will enrich the community and on- REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES street experience by: Artists and artist teams interested in • Creating landmarks participating in the Glebe Mural Pro- • Demonstrating community iden- gram should submit one copy of each INFO SESSION PRE-K TO GRADE 12 www.glebereport.ca WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 � 6:30 P.M.

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Reviewed by Ian McKercher most particularly female suffrage. who supported the war as a patriotic Other reformers such as Reverend duty and a minority, like the Beynon Votes, Love and War, a new novel J.S. Woodsworth and Mrs. Nellie sisters, who felt that Canadians were by local author Ruth Latta, weaves McClung make cameo appearances being used as cannon fodder. together the coming-of-age story of in the novel. Some social reformers were con- prairie farm girl Charlotte Tyler with One challenge in writing historical tent when the Wartime Elections the emergence of the women’s suf- fiction is keeping the voice of the char- extended the franchise to women frage movement in Manitoba amid acters free of modern jargon and Latta who had husbands, sons or brothers the calamitous effects of the First successfully captures speech patterns in military uniform. Others, including World War. true to the era. Charlotte notes that working conditions and a living wage Charlotte, felt that all women of legal Throughout the novel, Latta works a male friend “sometimes gave off a for female factory workers. But with age should be enfranchised. Another hard to balance Charlotte’s fictional whiff of a second-day shirt.” She real- women lacking the power of a vote, objection Charlotte had to the act was memoir with the factual development izes that a teaching companion had these efforts failed to enlighten fac- that it disenfranchised male “aliens” of the Manitoba suffrage movement more than friendship in mind when tory owners who favoured profits over – recent immigrants from Germany and the pivotal role it played in advan- “his lips sought mine.” the welfare of employees. and its allies. cing woman’s rights in Canada. Latta details how a wide range of Manitoba had abolished dower law Latta’s book conveys the impres- The novel opens in rural south-east- reform groups with varied interests in 1885 because it interfered with land sion that the Manitoba suffragists, ern Manitoba in 1913. High-school coalesced to lobby for the female fran- sales. Dower law was a tenet of Eng- who secured the vote for women in graduate Charlotte Tyler leaves her chise. The Political Equality League lish common law which held that a 1916, were civil, peaceful and inclu- farm family and heads 80 miles into felt simply that democracy demanded wife automatically received a third sive, eschewing the public disruptions Winnipeg looking for work. Charlotte equal rights for all adults regardless of a husband’s property if he died of Carrie Nation in Kansas and Mrs. had hoped to follow her late mother of gender. without a will. Without dower law, Pankhurst in England in favour of into a teaching career but a bad crop The Women’s Christian Temperance women were left homeless when their humour, debate and alliances with year and a disastrous barn fire meant Union (WCTU) held that the abuse of husbands mortgaged the farm then other progressive groups. Thanks to family funding for her normal-school alcohol had a particularly deleterious disappeared or gambled away the them, Manitoba was the first Canadian education was not available. effect on women and children. Men homestead while drunk. The Women’s province to enfranchise women. The fictionalized Charlotte entwines drank the dinner money then often Press Club and the Women’s Equality her life with real participants in turned violently on their wives and League lobbied the provincial govern- Votes, Love and War is available the Manitoba suffrage movement children. Women had a vested inter- ment to redress this travesty. from Baico Publishing, info@baico. when she comes to board with Lil- est in seeking the vote –they could The outbreak of World War I was ca,280 Albert St #402, Ottawa, or lian Beynon Thomas, editor of the support political parties in favour greeted with enthusiasm by most Can- from the author at ruthlatta1@gmail. woman’s page in the Weekly Free of prohibition. Mind you, this belief adians. Indeed, the major Protestant com. The price is $32. Press. Thomas’ sister, Francis Mar- competed with other “vested interests” Churches held that victory over Kaiser ion Beynon, was also a Winnipeg in that liquor taxes were a major prov- Wilhelm’s Germany was of paramount Ian McKercher is a long-time Glebe journalist who wrote “The Coun- incial revenue source. importance. But the war split the resident, a former Glebe Collegiate try Homemaker” column in the The National Council of Women western Canadian women’s suffrage teacher, a part-time historian and a weekly Grain Growers’ Guide. Both and the Women’s Labour League movement. As the death toll mounted, current novelist, whose latest work, women were pillars of social reform, lobbied ceaselessly for improved divisions developed between women Carbon Copy, has just been published.

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their selections for our Beautiful Mon- sters show really is a dream come true artistically. Little kid David would think this was very, very cool.” The consort’s multidisciplinary concerts have garnered quite a following over the past few years. “People know they’re in for a powerful experience,” says Henchiri. “In a way, this brings Baroque music back to its roots – word painting, stirring the passions and moving people emotionally.”

PHOTO: OBC PHOTO: The performance is a matinee at The Ottawa Baroque Consort will perform Beautiful Monsters, with host David Brennan, at the National Gallery on January 25. 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 25 at the National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Drive. Admission is $30 at the door, $27 in advance and $15 for students. Tickets are available at www.ottawabaroque.ca/, Baroque and beautiful! or by calling 613-400-1511. By Lisa Wall Prints and Drawings (1450–1700), which obsessed with the film Bram Stoker’s Lisa Wall is a clarinettist and executive runs until March 29. Dracula as a kid,” he says. “I had the director of the Ottawa Baroque Although Christmas may be over, The January show is a new take on VHS, the book and even the score on Consort. She can be reached at info@ “you’d still better watch out” if you Greek and Roman mythology, written CD. Working with the consort and ottawabaroque.ca. visit the National Gallery of Canada by Henchiri and Jacinthe Hudon. Glebe this January 25. Why? Because there residents may be familiar with their work be monsters. Beautiful monsters! – they were the playwrights behind Voy- The monsters will creep off their can- age to America, Counterfeit! and other vasses that day and come to life in a plays. “I loved listening to stories and one-time performance in the gallery’s myths as a child,” says Jacinthe. “Now I auditorium, featuring the Glebe’s own get to revisit them and add my own spin.” Ottawa Baroque Consort and hosted by Host David Brennan is a stand- master-storyteller David Brennan. up comedian and storyteller from Fusing three art forms, the perform- Hamilton who now lives in Ottawa. ance alternates between stories, music The consort heard him perform at a and art. A full Baroque orchestra on local Ottawa Storytellers show and stage and large-screen projections immediately tracked him down at of the artwork make this a tightly- intermission. As executive director of coordinated production. the consort, I thought he was perfect “This is shaping up to be our most for the part – his storytelling verges on dramatic show in our 15-year history,” the theatrical; we knew right away he says artistic director Olivier Henchiri. could do the monsters justice. Monsters are already on display at The fit was not fortuitous; it turns the gallery, in a special exhibition titled out Brennan has had a lifetime fascin- Beautiful Monsters in Early European ation with monsters. “I was absolutely

For the Glebe Report’s February Poetry Quarter, drive your poems to the limits! Explore the notion of extremes – highs and lows, ups and downs, inside or outside, joy or sorrow, solo or together. In the throes of dread winter, contemplate hot and cold. Or delve into the in-between – what’s found in the grey between black and white, in the pause between racing and standing still. Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2020 As usual, poems should be: • Original and unpublished in any medium (no poems submitted elsewhere, please); • No more than 30 lines each; 3 Trees Fabulous February Sale • On any aspect of the theme within the bounds of public discourse; Bargain Basement open • Submitted on or before Friday, January 24, 2020. • Poets in the National Capital Region of all ages welcome (school-age poets, please indicate We pay the tax your grade and school). Leap into 29 days of Please send your entries (up to 5 poems that meet the criteria) to [email protected] before the deadline of Friday, January 24, 2020. Remember to send us your contact information and Shopping outside the box store your grade and school if you are a student. 202 Main St. 613 230 0304 Instagram@3treesshop The Glebe Report’s Poetry Quarter is curated by JC Sulzenko.

MUSIC Glebe Report January 17, 2020 25 Choral Workshop returns with Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater

By Roland Graham

This year’s Winter 2020 choral workshop will explore learning techniques introduced in previous workshops, including listening, breathing, rhythm, intonation and singing in harmony exercises that have served past participants so well. This focused program of musical study will lead up to per- formances in which participants put techniques into practice. Workshop participants will study Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, performing it with soloists and a string orchestra in a passion-themed Good Friday medi- tation on April 10 at Southminster United Church. A second performance of excerpts will take place on April 22 as part of a multi-choir Earth Day celebration. Supplementary works on the study

program include Barber’s Agnus dei, GRAHAM OF R. COURTESY PHOTOS: Stephen Paulus’ The Road Home and Roland Graham’s Choral Workshop this winter will culminate in a concert featuring Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. Mozart’s Ave verum corpus. There is no audition for the work- choral-singing scene through its fre- “I particularly enjoyed the focused invited guest clinicians shop. Participants should be able to quent presentations of major classical workshop approach that explicitly • rehearsing and performing with a match pitch (sing the same note as choral works. integrated theory and practice, and I professional orchestra played on a piano or sung by another I’ve performed as a pianist on CBC appreciated the clarity of the learning • all printed music and workshop voice), and basic music reading abil- Radio 2 and had original compositions objectives that you articulated at the materials ity is a strong asset. Please inquire if performed in Canada and abroad. I outset,” said one. “The concert was a • all administrative and production uncertain. gig around Ottawa on the piano and triumph and it was enjoyable to par- costs The fee structure allows participants harpsichord, and I teach private piano ticipate in music at that level,” said To register or to obtain more informa- to offset the cost of the course through lessons to a few advanced youngsters another. tion, contact ottawachoralworkshops@ the sale of tickets to the course-end each week. The workshop course fee of $300 gmail.com. The course limit is 30 concert from which they will be I first offered a choral singing work- covers: people (20 minimum required). Regis- entitled to keep a portion of proceeds. shop in 2013 as an entry point for • twelve 2.5-hour workshop sessions ter now to ensure your spot. A little about me: As director of beginners into ensemble music mak- • special voice-type sectional music at Southminster United Church ing. Since then my workshops have rehearsals Roland Graham is a pianist, con- in Old Ottawa South, I oversee a thriv- grown to include advanced levels and • professional voice coaching from ductor, teacher and impresario. ing music ministry that includes a an annual international edition offered Sunday morning music worship, the in the Italian Alps each July. popular Doors Open for Music at I believe in the power of group Southminster’s (DOMS) Wednesday singing as a means of forging human noon-hour concert series and fre- connection. The gift of a voice and the quent offerings by local and touring potential to lift it in harmony is among arts groups from Ottawa and beyond. the greatest joys we can share, and I I’m the founding conductor of the delight in nothing more than helping Rideau Chorale, a vibrant auditioned people to achieve that goal. community choir that is rapidly estab- Some past participants have enjoyed lishing itself as a fixture of Ottawa’s their choral workshop experience.

Atlantic Women Choral Workshop Winter 2020 Dates: Wednesdays 6:30–9 p.m., January 22–April 8 of Song Concerts: (Good) Friday April 10 and Wednesday April 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Featured work: Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater Celebrating Atlantic women singers and songwriters Location: Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Avenue Cost: $300 Kathleen Allan Helen Creighton Ennis Sisters Hannie Fitzgerald Rita MacNeil Joel Harden Sarah McLachlan Anne Murray MPP, Ottawa Centre Rankin Family Our office is here for you with:

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if the Whyte House had to be demol- Thirty Years ished, the site would lose its heritage status. “Whatever is erected in its place,” she stated, “will be a monu- Ago in the ment to indifference, consecrated by the City in their pursuit of a larger tax Glebe Report base.”

This retrospective is filed ABBOTSFORD TURNS 100 bi-monthly by Ian McKercher of the by Ian McKercher On December 5, 1989, Abbotsford House marked 100 years in the busi- Glebe Historical Society. The society ness of providing services for seniors. welcomes the donation or loan (for city hall and Jack Aaron (property The Protestant Home of Refuge began copying) of any item documenting owner and developer) to request that at 286 Sussex Avenue in 1886. It was Glebe history (photographs, maps, the easily accessible doors and win- renamed the Protestant Home for the surveys, news articles, posters, dows on the upper floors be boarded Aged and moved to expanded quar- programs, memorabilia, etc.). The Whyte House after the fire up had gone unheeded. Garbage ters at Abbotsford House in late 1889. accumulation suggested that the build- Contact Ian at 613-235-4863 or Volume 19, Number 1, ing was in regular use by squatters. NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION [email protected]. January 19, 1990 (32 pages) The blaze had been spotted early, Capital Ward Alderman Lynn but the fire department could not Smyth wrote that her personal reso- WHYTE HOUSE GUTTED access the property because the drive- lution for 1990 was to reduce her NOTE: Two articles and an editorial in the way had not been plowed. Designated household use of plastics. She admit- All back issues of the January 1990 Glebe Report focused “a fire of undetermined origin,” the ted that the amount of plastic she on the future of the Whyte House at police investigation continued. regularly buys for temporary con- Glebe Report to June 1973 can be 520 Queen Elizabeth Driveway after Development architect Barry Hobin venience is too great a cost to the viewed on the Glebe Report website at a disastrous fire swept through the was concerned that the walls were environment. “Until recycling is a www.glebereport.ca under the 1871 heritage building on December now structurally unsound and would fact for the plastic industry, reduction PAST ISSUES menu. 10, 1989. deteriorate further in the winter’s of use is one pro-environment action Calls by neighbours to Alderman freeze-thaw cycle. which can save both household dollars Lynn Smyth, the fire chief, the police, Reporter Judy Peacocke noted that and the environment.”

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Left: A Dodge car on Morris Street, circa 1970

Below left: Cecil, facing east towards a vacant lot at 31 Morris Street, 1936

PHOTOS: GLEBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

If your book club would like to share its reading list, please email it to Micheline Boyle at [email protected]

Here is a list of some titles read and discussed recently in various local book clubs:

TITLE (for adults) AUTHOR

The Overstory1 Richard Powers

That Time I Loved You2 Carriane K. Y. Leung

Home Fire3 Kamila Shamsie

A Child’s Christmas in Wales4 Dylan Thomas

Split Tooth5 Tanya Tagaq

Crawl Space6 Jesse Jacobs

The Reluctant Fundamentalist7 Hamid Moshin

TITLE (for children and teen) AUTHOR

Snail & Worm8 Tina Kügler

Harold and the Purple Crayon9 Crockett Johnson

1. The 35 Book Club 6. OPL Sunnyside Ottawa Comic Book Book Club 2. Can Litterers 7. OPL Sunnyside Second Friday Adult Book Club 3. Helen’s Book Club 8. OPL Sunnyside Bookworms Book Club 4. Seriously No-Name Book Club 9. OPL Sunnyside Eager Readers Book Club 5. The Book Club COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Glebe Report January 17, 2020 27

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This is a Ottawa, ON K1S 2H4 Fax: 613-233-3442 helped get kids a safer walk to school popular program in many cities, and Email: [email protected] with more crossing guards in the ward, it gives residents greater input into the and we implemented 30 km/h gate- budget process. This is good for respon- way speed zones, which will gradually sible budgeting and for democratic expand to all of the core of Ottawa. engagement. I made this a campaign Most recently, we secured a motion to promise last year, so it makes me happy have city staff work on a plan to elim- to announce this direction. Signy Fridriksson, MA RP inate traffic fatalities by 2035. Improving transit service, access and There’s a hockey rink back in the equity is always an important issue Counselling and Psychotherapy Mutchmor schoolyard, increased OC for my office. There’s now signifi- Transpo service on routes 6 and 7 cant inequality in our transit system. Couples, Families, Individuals (with more to come) and funding for We offer free transit days to seniors and new community centres in Old Ottawa on Wednesdays and Sundays but only 2-on-2 Couple Counselling East and Heron Park, with more invest- on OC Transpo. Seniors with differ- ment on the way for Old Ottawa South, ing abilities who rely on ParaTranspo with Steven Fick the Glebe, the Annex and Dow’s Lake. don’t receive this. This is unfair. Work- We’re very happy making progress on ing with Orleans councillor Matthew Old Ottawa East what I hope makes life better in Cap- Luloff, we made an inquiry with staff 613-864-5222 [email protected] ital Ward and across the city. to develop a capital plan to find out how www.signyfridrikssoncounselling.ca In December, city council reviewed we can extend free transit days to sen- the Term of Council Priorities and iors taking ParaTranspo. It is my hope GMSElemAdGR19BW.pdf 3 2019-10-18 3:52 PM next year’s budget. I’m pleased to say we’ll be able to provide better, more that there were a number changes we accessible transit for many of our most were able to make to both. vulnerable residents. Finally, our motion to increase fund- TERM OF COUNCIL PRIORITIES ing to the Community Environmental A Montessori The Term of Council Priorities out- Project Grants Program passed. It pro- line the key issues that the city will vides support to non-profits that conduct classroom focus on over the next three years. small-scale community-based initiatives They will guide councillors and staff, that enhance environmental sustainabil- is where ensuring that we are always working ity in our city. Funding hadn’t increased the joy towards solving the most significant since the 1990s; this program will now issues the city faces. do more for Ottawa residents. of learning There were two issues that we felt were missing, and with the help of LOOKING AHEAD C comes community advocates and city staff, There is a lot left to do. In the NewM we were able to make important chan- Year, there will be a number of develop- naturally Y ges to council’s priorities. ment issues that arise, and we’ll keep First, working with Kanata North working to make sure that developmentCM Toddler, Councillor Jenna Sudds, we passed a suits the needs of the city and residents.MY Preschool & Elementary motion that sets a goal for accelerating We’ll be hosting public consultationsCY Grades 1-6 Bilingual Education the shift from our diesel bus fleet to on the future of Lansdowne Park.CMY electric buses. This will lead to better We’ll continue pressing the city to deal environmental and health outcomes with issues like affordable housingK for residents, as well as reductions in and poverty. And, we’ll be working noise pollution. closely with staff to improve transit Collaborating with another former service, which has been unacceptable. school board trustee, Bay Ward coun- I’m excited to continue working 650 Lyon St. South cillor Theresa Kavanagh, we added a with neighbours and friends to build Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3Z7 commitment by the city to invest in a better city. There’s so much more we affordable, accessible, quality and need to fight for and accomplish. Please contact us at: (613) 237-3824 TFI@glebereport www.glebemontessori.com 28 Glebe Report January 17, 2020 MPP’S REPORT

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HOW CaN WE HELP YOU? Dr. Pierre Isabelle • Computer slowdowns • Problems with Internet connections Dr. Peter Kim • Spam, spyware and security programs • Setting up and maintaining home and office networks GLEBE DENTAL CENTRE • Printer problems • Helping plan, purchase and use new computer equipment FIFTH AVENUE COURT-EVENING APPOINTMENTS • Transferring and backing up data OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY • Using new digital cameras Business as usual during construction • Coaching New elevator access at 841 Bank Street 613-731-5954 Stairs at 4th and 5th Avenue [email protected] Malcolm and John Harding For appointments call 613-234-6405 LRT OP-ED Glebe Report January 17, 2020 29 PHOTO: CITY OF OTTAWA CITY PHOTO: Ottawa’s new Light Rail Transit OTTAWA’S LRT – WRONG FROM THE GET-GO? By Clive Doucet in the Rideau River watershed. Water LISTEN TO CITIZENS have created a different kind of collects at this point from two direc- To have a city that’s different from city – a greener city with effective, “If you don’t understand the past, you tions – the south Rideau watershed the one we have today, you need to surface transit that animates com- are doomed to repeat it” is an old saw and the underground drainage pat- imagine more than a series of deals munities instead of reducitions in but a true one. Like it or not, the past tern of the Ottawa River which flows with powerful developers. It starts green spaces and gathering places. matters both for good and ill. The around the southern edge of the Par- with faith in your residents and their And we would have less debt so first step for Ottawa in 2020 will be liamentary Hill promontory following ideas about how they want their city to more of our taxes would be coming understanding what happened with exactly same underground route as grow and look. Developing that vision back to the community instead of the LRT and why. The second will be the LRT tunnel. Why was the higher starts with listening and respecting the going to the banks. understanding how past decisions will ground at the original Parliament sta- city’s own public consultations; if the It’s worth remembering all this affect future choices. tion switched by the mayor to the city had done that, Ottawa would look because the future of our city is going It would be difficult to design a tran- lower ground at the Rideau/Sussex very different today. to be more of the same until we are sit project for Ottawa that would cost station? What happened? We would have a real park instead able to elect a mayor and councillors more ($7 billion plus) and do less. The of a mall at Lansdowne. We would who put the city and its people first, not LRT is a replacement system. It sim- MONEY have a surface rail system across the developers and real estate deals. A new, ply replaces a rapid-bus system (the The LRT mess continues today with entire city and Gatineau. We would real deal at City Hall will start there. Transitway) that was highly regarded. disputes over finances headed for the preserve the national heritage land- After 20 years of planning and bil- courts where they will be fought out scape around Dow’s Lake instead Clive Doucet is an author whose most lions of dollars spent, Ottawa transit for years. All of this will have conse- of building the new hospital nearby. recent book is Grandfather’s House: has actually contracted, with fewer quences in 2020 because the billions There wouldn’t be a mega men’s Returning to Cape Breton. He served bus routes, fewer drivers and more spent on the LRT project have drained shelter in Vanier. There never would as a city councilor for Capital Ward transfers. the city’s piggy bank. Every city have been a long, difficult struggle for four terms. Doucet and Mayor Bob expenditure is going to be held hos- over the Chateau Laurier extension. Chiarelli were the founders of the O CHOICE OF ROUTE tage by LRT debts. This means the With different decisions, we could Train. This service disaster started with Go Train system (modelled on Toron- planning. The western LRT exten- to’s) proposed during the last election sion may be convenient for the will become not just more attractive mayor’s commute, but the choice of but also more necessary because of its the western parkway and a winding lower cost ($2 million a kilometer.) It route through the leafy western sub- also means surface routes like Car- urbs of Westboro and west Ottawa was ling will happen faster than presently incomprehensible. What city chooses anticipated today. to put its premier, high-density service at the fringes of where people VISION live with a broad river on one side Most important, the “deal-of-the- and lightly populated suburbs on day” mentality that has occupied the other? It should have gone along City Hall needs to be replaced by a Carling Avenue. Carling is a direct, coherent, sustainable vision for the straight route to Kanata. It has had rail city. For 15 years, there hasn’t been on it before. It was entirely owned by anything more than a series of deals the city and consequently involved no brokered by the mayor of the day, expropriation costs. There were no and that hasn’t worked. Some exam- trees to cut down. The route served ples: the Chateau Laurier extension hospitals, shopping malls and about a approval by council was reversed third of the city’s population. It was by the committee of adjustment; the what the NCC wanted instead of the LeBreton Flats spot rezoning from 30 parkway. It was the obvious choice. to 65 stories irrevocably blew apart What happened? the LeBreton Flats plan; the reversal of the Tunney’s Pasture option for the ENGINEERING Ottawa Hospital’s new site in favour of The LRT planning disaster con- the political choice of Dow’s Lake, in tinued with the engineering choices. spite of increased costs and geological The sink hole at the corner of Sussex and access problems; the Lansdowne and Rideau happened for a reason. The financial sink hole; Kilmorie House in PHOTO: GLEBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY GLEBE HISTORICAL PHOTO: station was a bad engineering choice. Cityview. The list is longer than we Transit woes of yesteryear – a streetcar stuck in the ice in the winter of 1942-43, on Sussex and Rideau is the lowest point have space for here. Bronson Avenue near Second Avenue 30 Glebe Report January 17, 2020 TRUSTEE’S REPORT

and CTV featured their efforts. Principal Alex Belloni said the concept of deep learning is to provide students with relevant, hands-on activities that make a connection to the work they are studying. A key

PHOTO: COURTESY OF OCSB COURTESY PHOTO: benefit of deep learning is it deepens From left, principal Alex Belloni, Grade 10 history students Hannah Fillipps and Amin Fadel, trustee Shelley Lawrence, chair the enthusiasm to connect with others Mark Mullan, superintendent Debbie Frendo, student Matthew Dzuba and teacher Deborah Vuylsteke. to do good. Community outreach will continue February through April, and dynamic spaces filled with energy, a victory ball is scheduled for May 8. flexibility and student autonomy. This Follow the students’ efforts on Twit- innovative approach to learning allows ter @StPiusXOCSB. Shelley Lawrence educators to embrace excellence and equity for all students. Our students BE INNOVATIVE NUMERACY Ottawa Catholic School Board Trustee and educators are being recognized OCSB administrators and teachers for their commitment to academic are continuing to develop and refine N 613.978-2644 T @SLawrenceRSCJ excellence locally, provincially and our Be Innovative Numeracy strategic E [email protected] nationally. Our board’s EQAO (Edu- commitments for this school year. cation Quality and Accountability Math is everywhere and in everything. Office) results routinely outpace the Our teachers are finding innovative province. Proving equity enables suc- ways to engage students in classrooms, cess in our board. in the gym and on field trips. Ottawa Catholic School Board We started 2019 with a newly Superintendents have weekly con- elected board of trustees. Trustees give versations with principals about how freely of their time and talents to help to make mathematics more relevant annual report for 2019 safeguard Catholic education and to to their students and it’s working. ensure it remains vibrant and relevant. Teachers, students and their families The Director’s Annual Report 2019 As a faith-based school board, we The Ottawa Catholic School Board is are supporting new learning concepts, was presented to the trustees at the dedicate ourselves to the well-being of the first board to be recognized as a including MathUP classrooms. annual general meeting. This docu- our students and staff. We foster our district of distinction in deep learning. MathUP is a comprehensive, online, ment provides an overview of the deep deep-rooted faith through compas- This is in large part due to the com- K-8 instructional solution that helps learning and innovative leadership sion, hospitality and inclusivity. Our mitment of our trustees who embrace build teachers’ knowledge and under- that takes place in our Catholic School learning environments are culturally the global competencies of character, standing of mathematics so they can Board communities. The stories con- responsive and designed to create a citizenship, critical thinking, creativ- better help their students. tained within the report showcase our sense of belonging, so students can see ity, collaboration and communication MathUP Classroom is designed to strategic commitment to “be well, be themselves reflected in the curriculum. in their policy decisions, allowing our support teachers to: community and be innovative.” Our deep-learning classrooms are educators to unleash the potential in • build confidence in teaching math their students. • teach through essential under- standings Quality childcare in Old Ottawa East ST. PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL MARKS • teach and assess with intention THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END and purpose ure &N urtu utdoor exploration counity OF SECOND WORLD WAR • focus on effective ways to consoli- Nat re connection gardening creative Grade 10 history students at St. date learning play in a safe fun loving Pius X teamed up with Grade 12 • efficiently address all Ontario cur- atosphere. photography students to design Pius riculum expectations Remembers, a collaborative postcard • increase student engagement egistered arly Childhood ducator project that commemorates the 75th through critical and creative ..C. with years working with anniversary of the end of the Second thinking children in a variety of capacities. H e World War. • reach and extend all learners. ome Playcar Street signs in their neighbour- More than 80 educators recently pots available for children aged -. hood pay homage to the battles of gave up their Saturday to study that war. Students researched those MathUp teaching techniques. Teachers ilia Fick • -- • [email protected] battles and created commemorative describe the resource as revolutionary. postcards to deliver in the neighbour- It has been available in our schools hood. This project is the first of many since last September. Many say they activities the students will take part are teaching math differently and their in this school year to commemorate students are becoming more confident the anniversary. Local media outlets in their abilities to tackle math prob- were intrigued by the students’ work lems. We changed our name Not our expert advice

Now, for tomorrow SCHOOLS Glebe Report January 17, 2020 31 PHOTOS: COURTESY OF HIS COURTESY PHOTOS: Immaculata High School’s drama production of Almost, Maine enthralled the audience in December. Immaculata High School news bers are welcome. Also impressive were the technical contributions of the stage, lighting and CANADA SUPER SPELLING BEE GLOBAL INDIGENOUS STUDIES sound crews. Kudos to Ms. Budgell Immaculata ranked highest in the Global Indigenous studies students and to all the students and helpers country in last year’s Canadian Super have been busy learning from Indigen- involved. Spelling Bee. Our group of Grade ous community members who visited 7s and 8s have started working hard Immaculata to share their traditional COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT towards a repeat performance. knowledge. We welcomed Roy Barnes Immaculata High School’s 10th Every Thursday, they work on their and Immaculata grad Gina Louttit- annual MAC FAIR was a complete spelling in the seminar room in the Bellefeuille who helped us to deepen success. Thousands of people stopped learning commons. The school team our knowledge and shared their per- by and browsed through the many will be chosen after the February 13 sonal journeys. On December 4, we handmade goods from more than practice. All are welcome to join the visited Carleton University to discover 120 local artisans. Mayor Jim Watson club to compete for a spot on the team. opportunities in Indigenous studies; and Catherine McKenna, minister of For additional information, students on December 11, we enjoyed a day at infrastructure and communities, came and parents can consult www.can- Wabano Indigenous Health Centre, to the fair to show their support. adaspellingbee.com. learning Inuit games, First Nations We could not have done it without beading and Métis jigging. our student volunteers who helped SPIKEBALL COMES TO IMMACULATA STEAM PROGRAM COMING with promotion, parking, set up, tear Immaculata’s Grade 7 to 9 physical TO GRADE 9 IN 2020-2021 DRAMA PRODUCTION – down, loading and unloading cars, education classes welcomed Joey Immaculata High School is offering ALMOST, MAINE coat check, greeting guests, lunch Ozamiz from Spikeball Canada to a STEAM program for the 2020- December 12 was the opening night delivery and much more. facilitate a spikeball workshop, teach- 2021 school year. STEAM (Science, for Almost, Maine, and what a show it This event is meant to be both a funding the students about the game and how Technology, Engineering, Arts and was! The play is a series of love stor- raiser and a community builder, and to play. Spikeball is a new-age sport Mathematics) is a dynamic program ies set in the fictional small town of our artisans and guests had many won- focusing on hand-eye coordination, that offers enrichment and experien- Almost. The audience was enthralled derful things to say about our students. defensive movement and positioning tial learning for students in Grades 9. by the changing sets and by the cast Thank you to everyone who came to and communicative teamwork – a great The STEAM program aims to inte- of characters; the quality of both the support our students and artisans. We way to develop physical literacy. grate the various subject areas and acting and the décor was impressive. already can’t wait for next year. provide opportunities that are an extension to the regular curriculum. In addition to enriched learning opportunities in the classroom, students will have a chance to participate in activities outside the school with various community partners. The STEAM program is intended for high achieving academic students. Please feel free to discuss this program with student services if you would like more information.

HACKERGALS HACKATHON SUCCESS! Twenty-five Grade 7 and 8 girls par- ticipated in the fifth annual Hackergal Hackathon on December 11. Thank you to our special guests from CIBC and federal government software developers and network analysts. Stu- dents designed HERstory Leadership coding projects to honour the strong female role models in their lives, both living and in the past. Thanks to Laura, Nadia and Callie, our Grade 10 coding students, for coaching our participants. All Canadians may learn to code using lynxcoding.org. Thank you to Hacker- gals for offering this amazing learning experience to our students. The Hack- ergals will continue to meet and learn Immaculata’s Hackergals Hackathon on December 11 brought 25 girls together in a great learning experience. about coding each Monday. New mem- 32 Glebe Report January 17, 2020 SCHOOLS What is the Montessori method? By Savka E. Wisecup guidance of their teachers. Dr. Mon- tessori respected differing learning The Montessori method has been in styles and created materials to address existence for more than 100 years, these differences, enabling each child with schools located all over the to succeed and advance. A child who world. This educational system was is strong in a particular subject should founded by Dr. Maria Montessori, not have to follow the pace of a peer a medical doctor who studied and who may need extra support. For this researched the physical, intellectual reason, the curriculum and lessons and emotional development of chil- are highly individualized, respond- dren. Her studies and observations ing to the needs and uniqueness of cast new light on how to teach and each child. educate children. The development and growth of Yet the Montessori method is still independence are highly encour- questioned and misunderstood. What aged and supported in the Montessori is the Montessori method? How can classroom. Independence goes hand children learn in an open classroom? in hand with self-confidence. It is Why are children of different ages important to offer students the oppor- in one classroom? How can children tunity to make choices while selecting progress academically when selecting work and to take responsibility to their own work? reach their goals. The Montessori method is based “The essence of independence is to on several principles which Dr. be able is to do something for one’s Montessori established as her educa- self,” said Dr. Montessori. “Adults tional philosophy. These principles work to finish a task, but the child include the importance of the pre- works in order to grow, and is work- pared environment (the classroom and ing to create the adult, the person that

materials), honouring and respecting OF GMS COURTESY PHOTO: is to be. Such experience is not just each child’s uniqueness, allowing chil- The Montessori teaching method capitalizes on children’s natural love of learning. play, it is the work he (or she) must do dren to progress at their own pace and in order to grow up.” promoting independence. This methodology continues to be The Montessori classroom is a sense of order. The Montessori sensor- Why are children of different ages successful around the world by nurtur- well-prepared learning environment. ial materials are designed to develop grouped together? Each Montessori ing, supporting and honouring each and Teachers serve as guides, providing the senses, such as discriminating col- classroom has children of three dif- every child. “If education recognizes the information and feedback to ensure our, size, texture, shapes, scents and ferent ages. Older children reinforce intrinsic value of the child’s personality the academic and personal success of sounds. The geometry cabinet is an their skills as they serve as mentors, and provides an environment suited to each student. The materials are educa- example of a sensorial material. The and younger children accelerate their spiritual growth,” said Dr. Montessori, tional, sequential, self- correcting and Montessori math and language materi- learning by observing and interacting “we have the revelation of an entirely thoroughly captivating. Dr. Montes- als give the child concrete, hands-on with older classmates. “There is a new child whose astonishing charac- sori developed these specific materials experiences to gain a comprehensive great sense of community within the teristics can eventually contribute to the to respond to the many stages of a understanding of these subjects and of Montessori classroom, where children betterment of the world.” child’s mental and physical develop- abstract concepts. Geography, music, of differing ages work together in an To learn more about the Montessori ment. All the materials are designed world culture, art, history, yoga, sci- atmosphere of cooperation rather than Method, we invite you to attend Glebe to be presented in sequential order; ence, foreign languages, science and competitiveness,” said Dr. Montessori. Montessori School’s information even- when the child masters a skill, the next technology are all included in the Mon- How can children accelerate when ing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January lesson and material presented. Very tessori curriculum, from preschool they choose their own activities and 28 at Glebe Montessori School, 650 young children start with Montessori through elementary. It is no wonder work at their own pace? Children nat- Lyon St. South in the Glebe. practical life activities that teach them that Montessori students gain a strong urally love to learn. When offered an to take care of themselves and their academic foundation in their early enriched environment and curricu- Savka E. Wisecup is the Glebe environment. These lessons develop years, which translates into advanced lum, children are eager to explore Montessori School’s educational coordination, concentration and a academic standing in later years. and meet new challenges under the consultant. Glebe Collegiate’s 100th anniversary – February 6 brainstorming

By Connie Boynton

In the school year 2022-23, Glebe Collegiate Institute will turn 100 years old, and plans are in motion to commemorate the occasion. We will begin by holding a community brainstorming session on February 6 at 7 p.m. in the school library. Please tell your friends and come join us in planning some amazing events. anniversary and the February 6 meet- Glebe CI has a rich history in our ing, we made an appearance on Rogers community and more evidence of that Daytime TV show on January 14. We is still being unearthed. Some keen will have some interesting items from students have unsealed the basement the archives and stories to tell. vault and started to sort through the The Glebe Parent Council will be artifacts. New material continues to working on fundraising initiatives to appear. The students are sharing their support the 100th anniversary events. discoveries in displays throughout the If you have ideas or expertise in this school. They even found a plaque pre- area, we would love to hear from you. sented by Alanis Morissette in honour You can find out more through the of her album selling 100,000 copies school website under parent council. and going platinum in 1991. Looking forward to a special 100th If you have any Glebe CI memora- anniversary celebration! bilia lying around, archivists would love to have it or record it. To share Connie Boynton is a Glebe resident your piece of history, you can send an and member of Glebe Parent Council. email to [email protected] to She is the parent of a current Glebe

let them know what you have. student and a future Glebe student. LOUKINE MATHEW PHOTOS: To spread the word about the 100th Memorabilia from the archives of Glebe Collegiate, turning 100 in 2023 SCHOOLS Glebe Report January 17, 2020 33 A Day in the life of the preschool class

By Melissa MacInnis and parents, in the warmer months. The teaching staff at GCNS is made It is difficult to describe the typical up of three teachers; our director (the day in the life of the preschool class at head teacher) and two colleagues the Glebe Cooperative Nursery School have more than 70 years of combined – with a group of 24 preschoolers, no experience. We are always joined by day is ever the same as another. one duty parent, a volunteer who par- Our children start the day in the ticipates in the fun for the day and playground, with parents joining provides snacks for our children. briefly for drop-off and to check in The classroom has some defined with teachers or to observe their child areas and some favourite hang-outs. OF GCNS COURTESY PHOTOS: interacting with friends. We’ve started At the start of the morning, the chil- Sebastien contemplates a teapot spout. a silly sort of signal – when the buses dren have free play time to explore the for the nearby elementary school pass classroom as they wish. Some children leaf under magnification or the vary- After circle time, the children by the yard, our group knows it’s time frequent the same familiar areas for ing roughness of different tree barks. line up to wash hands and sit for a to get ready to head into the class- focused play while others seem to pop In the dramatic play part of the communal snack. There is much dis- room. Backpacks, snowsuits, heavy into every area of the classroom. classroom, we have dolls, a table for cussion about the duty parent’s choice boots and mittens are a bit of a blur There is always an art project set up four and a small kitchen. This is where of snack (preschoolers can be scath- for the first moments on a winter mor- with glue, glitter and all sorts of nat- a lot of active love takes place – those ing reviewers!) and exploration of ning – life is simpler for a preschooler, ural materials. We’ve made collages, baby dolls get rocked, swaddled, ser- new foods and textures. There’s not a worked with feathers and scooped enaded and invited to tea parties. favourite snack so far but quantity is out pumpkins for bird feeders, just to Throughout the classroom, there key with this hungry group. highlight a few examples. Paint fig- are shelves of natural materials and We plan a fair number of days that ures prominently and always attracts loose parts that challenge the crea- have special themes and it makes our a good crowd. tivity of the group. The loose parts time in the classroom even more fun. The reading area of the classroom is often make their way into the water We are fortunate to have a partnership a cozy spot and it’s here you can often and sand tables where we find a lot of with the Lord Lansdowne Retirement find our duty parent camped out with children go to have some quiet play Home and the class goes there each a throng of keen listeners. The group – there really is something calming month to share in a music program usually agrees on books to read but about water for preschoolers. with residents. We also have special there’s never an agreement on when After the morning tour of their play guests who offer music, dancing and reading should wrap up. areas, the children assemble in an learning programs that give the chil- There is also a discovery area with a assigned group for circle time. Each dren a chance to explore their bodies, microscope and some natural materi- teacher takes eight children through experiment with different sounds and als. This is a quieter area where smaller learning activities, songs and stor- interact with different instructors and groups gather, often just one or two ies. Circle time is an opportunity for educators. Our beloved volunteer Ms. children looking at the pattern of a our preschoolers to gain camaraderie Sonia hosts a French circle time each with a smaller group, to be focused week and gets the children totally on more structured learning for a few absorbed in her songs and stories. moments, for example, a discussion Suffice to say, never a dull day in the about the weather, practising sounds GCNS preschool class. that letters make or a silly song to work on number recognition and to Melissa MacInnis and her husband live Mathis and Mrs Potato Head at the transition from free play into the rest in the Glebe with their young sons, who Glebe Coop Nursery School of the day. attend Glebe Coop Nursery School. What’s happening at Good Morning Creative Arts and Preschool

By Marla Tonon WHAT SETS THE GMCAPS PROGRAM APART Good Morning Creative Arts and The only preschool with an art-driven Preschool (GMCAPS) had a very focus. Crafting, decoupage, painting successful Spaghetti Social fund- and many other creative mediums used raising event in November. We want to foster a child’s artistic side. We are to thank the families and friends currently developing pieces to show- who attended and supported the case in our spring art show. school by purchasing tickets and The only preschool that runs an participating in our raffle and 50/50 additional lunch program 11:30–1pm. draws. A special thank you to our Children bring their own bagged fabulous community sponsors: lunch, eat and socialize with other McKeen Metro, The Rowan restau- children, setting the ground work for rant, Ichiban Bakery, Starbucks, La lunchtime in grade school. Bottega Nicastro (our dinner spon- The only preschool that offers an sor) and Mrs. Tiggy Winkles. after-school art program. All school- We want to remind families and aged children from JK up to grade six friends looking for part-time child- are welcome to participate in guided care that our registration is ongoing art projects and free play. This pro- throughout the new year. There are gram is open to any school-aged spots available in our morning pro- child even if they have not previ- grams for two-year-olds (Tuesdays ously enrolled with our school. There and Thursdays 9–11:30am) and is school pick up available from area three-year-olds (Mondays, Wed- schools: Corpus Christi, First Avenue, nesdays and Fridays 9–11:30 am.) Montessori and Mutchmor. As the weather gets colder, if you are looking to enroll your little ones Marla Tonon is a Good Morning in a unique indoor program, we are Creative Arts and Preschool

happy to help them socialize, play (GMCAPS) parent with a daughter in KAREN CAMERON PHOTO: and create! the “threes” program. Silly glasses are all you need! 34 Glebe Report January 17, 2020

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Rehearsals every Monday Ichiban ity and about the greater Ottawa Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7-8 p.m.: Cul- that you could consider for mov- 7–9:30 p.m. at St Giles Church at Irene’s Pub art scene. Due to demand, please tural Landscapes of the LGBTTQ+ ing safely in and around your home. First Avenue and Bank Street. Con- register in advance with reception Community in Ottawa with speaker Karen Martin, executive director of tact Sieglinde 819-568-8169 or just Isabella Pizza 613-230-5730. Cost: $3. Refresh- Glenn Crawford. Ottawa’s LGBTTQ+ Retire-At-Home Services, will dis- drop in. Go to ottawabrahmschoir. Kettleman’s ments will be served at 9:45 a.m. community has an interesting and cuss the many home-care services ca and facebook.com/ottawabrahm- Kunstadt Sports Talk begins 10 a.m. sharp. unique history. Due in part to the available to help keep people living schoir/ for more info. government employee purges from safely at home. 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The eight-week Loblaws çaise Ottawa at 7:55 a.m. on the This talk will focus on the commun- Sphinx of Ottawa to the last surviv- course is held at St Matthew’s Angli- Marble Slab Creamery fourth Wed. of every month for our ity that slowly emerged in Ottawa, ing trolley pole. Feb. 19: Amy Friesen can Church in the Glebe. The Youth famous coffee-croissant-discus- moving from various enclaves such is the owner and founder of Tea and Leadership Program was developed McKeen Metro Glebe sion. Come along and meet others as near and around Parliament, Toast, a service that helps people by Toastmasters International to help Nicastro to practise your French while enjoy- Elgin Street, Hull (now Gatineau) navigate the public and privately the young people of today become Octopus Books ing a good breakfast to start the and Bank Street, where the city offi- funded jumble of retirement homes. the leaders of tomorrow The pro- day. 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