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O•S•C•A•R© The Community Voice of Old Ottawa South Year 36 , No. 10 The Ottawa South Community Association Review NOV 2008 Here One Day, Gone the Next

By Barbara Ann Vocisano melancholy of losing an old and a letter from the builder Mr. Clarke dwelling, and after speaking with him historic home, neighbours joined Cada of Cada Construction (5 days I feel confident that the new house eonard Avenue was a buzz together and watched in wonder how after the demolition) informing us will be a credit to the neighbourhood. last week. Situated at the quickly the magnificent home was that a demolition would take place. So, ‘out with the old and in with Lcorner of Leonard Avenue and taken down. Upon receipt of an email I sent to Mr. the new’, as they say. I know we are Colonel By Drive, one of Old Ottawa It is something most of us won’t Cada expressing my concerns about saddened by the loss of a beautifully South’s most recognized homes was forget. Dust and debris filled our hair; the look of the replacement home, and built home (especially on the heels of demolished. Neighbours from Leonard grown-ups and babies coughed and the tardiness of the letter, Mr. Cada the Mayfair closing in November). Avenue, neighbouring Aylmer Avenue rubbed their eyes from soot. There contacted me. He is very enthusiastic Apparently the design of the new home and Colonel By Drive, were surprised were comments that no one wanted about the new, single-family dwelling will be respectful of the architecture when they arrived home after work a contemporized, square home with that is going to be designed by Barry in this neighbourhood. So with that, I to see a wrecking crew taking down a flat roof. These sentiments echoed Hobin. Mr. Cada was kind enough to look forward to watching it develop! 900 Colonel By Drive. Despite the almost unanimously. We received discuss a few details about the new

Choice Meats / Fresh Fruit Reincarnation Deal Suddenly ‘Deep-Sixed’ by Landowner By Brian Tansey many residents were alarmed at OSCAR in August, when asked why Mart big-box store development this turn of events which suddenly he wouldn’t just sell the land for the application, public lane-way closures/ he deal that was in the renders Old Ottawa South a much less millions it was no doubt worth; Mr sale possibilities, and the Fresh works and described as 95% walkable neighborhood. Huang replied” If you take from the Fruit situation....the 140+ participants Tcompleted has been abruptly Then Kevin Labadie ( the owner community you have to give back to were told that the prospect of a green shut down by the landowner without operator of Choice Meats), was the community “. grocer / butcher coming back into that explanation. encouraged to try to re establish this Negotiations proceeded amicably site were near 95% which was the Several months ago the Fresh green grocer butcher combination between Mr Huang and Mr Labadie number cited by Mr Labadie himself Fruit / Choice Meats was closed, store. He initiated discussions with and became increasingly serious to that morning to the writer. apparently due to a dispute between Mr Eddy Huang, the property owner, the point where Mr Huang told Mr A few weeks later Mr Huang the landlord and the owner operator who expressed his concern for Labadie verbally that they had a deal. told Mr Labadie that he wanted to of Fresh Fruit. Notice of default of and commitment to the community. At the September 11th public meeting wait a bit until the results of the 2nd payment of rent was posted on the He assured everyone of his intention to at the Firehall on a variety of issues front door of the store. Subsequently see a grocer back in that location. At relating to Bank Street including the Cont’d on page 17 one point, during an interview with Mayfair Theatre, a Shoppers Drug Page  The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 “A Vision About Inequality” Committed pair help shape the neighbourhood By Tracy Morey and Margaret joined many others to write up a petition and circulated it in OS has changed since a support of the school. global-minded couple settled Similar bent Ohere almost 30 years ago. Now in semi-retirement, “People are more engaged in the Lawrence was the executive director neighbourhood than when we first of Oxfam Canada for 10 years, and came, they take more pride in it,” later a private consultant to CIDA and says Margaret Moyston Cumming. NGOs. Margaret has retired and is Her husband of 40 years, Lawrence “proud of it.” She was a nurse turned Cumming, notes there are more public health specialist, specializing activities in Ottawa South and more in community care. Lawrence has an programs at the Old Fire Hall. MA in Adult Education and Margaret “Windsor Park doesn’t flood has a public health degree and an anymore and Brewer is a better park MSW. for kids,” Margaret adds to the list. They met downtown in 1968, at “Of course, there are now more pubs a YM-YWCA International House here than there are days in the year,” social event. He was from Stroud she jokes wistfully. (home of the International Brick- Hopewell School led the couple to Throwing Contest) near Barrie, move to OOS with their two children Ontario. Her parents had moved from in 1979, says Lawrence. “We checked St. Catherine, Jamaica to England, out area schools, asked around, talked where a Canadian couple from Ottawa to friends.” Ironically they ended up urged Margaret to try nursing there. working to save the school from the “Those events at the Y tended chopping block a few years later. to be a bit of a lonely hearts club,” The school board was dealing recalls Margaret. “But my friend and with out-dated demographic data I were supposed to host that night, so in the early ‘80s and thought the we thought we’d better show up – then neighbourhood wouldn’t need there was this lanky red-haired fellow recalls, “I appreciated that.” daughter Vanessa wondered: “How Hopewell, says Lawrence. “But we’d hanging around.” Margaret explains that the two come the person born in the cold look up and down our streets and see Lawrence had just returned from a were clearly of a similar bent. “We country goes to all the hot countries a different picture. So the community Canadian University Service Overseas were from different cultures but on the and the person born in the warm gathered its own data and got the Board (CUSO) assignment in Kenya. “Here whole that vision about the inequalities country spends her time in the cold to take a second look.” Lawrence was someone frank and candid,” he in the world was already there.” Their north?” 40th wedding anniversary will be Vanessa now practices medicine celebrated in November, in Jamaica. in Jamaica and son Kevin is a fitness Hot and cold advisor and works at Olga’s Catering. The couple were married and left More community three days later for Uganda, where Another OOS plus for the Lawrence was to be field rep for Cumming family has been CUSO. “The day after my wedding Southminster United Church. “We had I got a yellow fever shot,” comments looked at many churches and liked Margaret. But Africa gave her one the idea of a neighbourhood church,” of her “epiphanies” about health says Margaret. They liked that there care. “There has to be a link between were cubs, beavers, girl guides social policies and health,” she says, and lots of community activities at a point that’s been proven by her Southminster. work with poor children in Britain, Margaret has taught Sunday Africa, Nova Scotia and Ottawa. School and is devoted to the Out of the Margaret’s work with Health Cold Supper program, now in its 11th Canada took her to every region of the season. Recently, Lawrence helped country and then later to communities organize speaking engagements in the north. As she left for a trip to at the church by Stephen Lewis, Iqualuit one day, while Lawrence was Romeo Dallaire and Douglas Roche. in Pretoria, South Africa for work,

Lawrence Cumming with Margaret Moyston Cumming, today, and at their wedding (above). NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The OSCAR welcomes letters on subjects of interest to the community or in response to previous articles. All letters must disclose the name of the writer, as well as the address and phone number. Lettters may be edited for length, clarity, and libelous statements. The opinions of the writers are not necessarily those of the newspaper or its editor. Email your letters to [email protected] or leave in print at the Firehall. Responses To “Frustration With Lamentation for Fresh Fruit Closing” (OSCAR, Oct 2008) Dear Editor: Dear Editor

here is the “grocery store at Billings Bridge with better prices and within” ise Patry doesn’t like folks complaining about changes to the walking distance” of where the “Fresh Fruit” store was? I must have missed appearance and values of OOS, brought about by Fresh Fruit/ Wsomething. Especially in the depths of winter when a cold icy walk to the LShoppers Drug Mart/Mayfair developments. I think what “Fresh Fruit” was preferable. As to prices, Mcdonoughs at Billings has “specials” but she is really saying is - business and developers should decide what so did the Fresh Fruit. As for “walking distance”- well of course seniors don’t count, communities look like, not the people who live there. so forget I mentioned it! Regarding “:the beautiful addition on Willard”- I do not know how many residents Tracy Morey occupy this new residence, but in general any “High Rise” or apartment accommodates OOS hundreds of people,as opposed to a small number for single family homes- that has been the norm for this part of the city. More residents means more drain on facilities plus higher taxes. The writer (Lise Patry) mentions how “gorgeous” the building is that has replaced More Letters To The Editor - pages 8 & 9 an “OLD” school. Better an attractive building than otherwise, but it still means many more people using city facilities than would be the case for single homes. Developers must be salivating at such an attitude. Please This note is in No Junk Mail the doorway of Keep up the good work, Oscar. No Flyers a residence in Jeanne White No Newspapers OOS. (except OSCAR) Thank you for OOS your support! Thank you No! to Shopper’s Drug Mart Send your To Whom It May Concern, comments to e have been business owners in Old Ottawa South for fourteen [email protected] years. In that time we have worked hard with other stakeholders to or drop them off at the Firehall, Wcreate a vibrant and unique shopping destination in Ottawa. We do not dispute that this neighbourhood needs essential retail services for groceries and pharmacy needs. What this neighbourhood does not need is a behemoth 260 Sunnyside Avenue. sized store of any description. A superstore would forever alter the streetscape and would limit the opportunities for existing and future businesses to establish themselves as stable and strong retail members of the Old Ottawa South community. Sincerely, Evelyn Huer and Laura Rayner mother tongue books femmes de parole Small is Beautiful? Dear Editor

ast month we wrote expressing an interest in micro (small or very small) enterprises in Old Ottawa South. Jamie Laidlaw and I (or Lone of us) were in Bridgehead 10-12 AM and 5-7 PM Tuesdays throughout the month of October, talking with anyone who dropped by. (An OSCAR on the table identified us!) Micro (or mini) enterprise, whether business or voluntary initiatives, proved an interesting topic during the month, especially with so many changes in the economy and the world. It seems it’s often the small things that make the world go round a little better -- for both their initiators and their users. We’re no longer going to be in Bridgehead at fixed times but if anybody is interested, please drop a note to [email protected] or phone (613) 730-2796 so we can arrange to meet for conversation. Meanwhile we’re thinking of approaching OSCAR to see whether a heading for small initiatives in Old Ottawa South might be created under Classy Ads. What do you think? People having perhaps only one or two of the needed ingredients for such initiatives (perhaps having an “idea,” or “resources,” or “time and energy”), might then more easily find the other needed ingredients. “Resources” could perhaps be things like skills or space or money or used equipment? Might it make sense to nurture small enterprises and projects in Old Ottawa South in this way?

Gail Stewart OOS NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 

OSCA PRESIDENT’S REPORT Shopper’s Drug Mart, Community Design Plan, NCC Study, and Savour the Flavour

By Michael Jenkin for such a site. While there were a support. I subsequently wrote to the not on the list of areas to be studied. wide variety of comments made at Councillor asking for City support We have written to the NCC to request Shopper’s Drug Mart Zoning the meeting, most of the focus was and funding for this exercise. As I a reconsideration of this decision and Application on the size of the store, the scale of have indicated in the past, developing hope to hear back from them soon. the south facing wall along Sunnyside a CDP is a long term process and he public meeting held at the Avenue and concern that the number requires significant commitment from Savour the Flavour – Spanish Firehall on this issue was very of parking places were not adequate community members to participate in Revival Twell attended and people had to the expected demands for parking the process and the commitment of the lots of questions. The proposed store that would come from the second floor City to provide staff support for the Just a reminder that our annual is a large one, about 1200 square office tenants and customers visiting exercise. In order to launch the process, Firehall Fundraiser dinner will be metres, and will provide a wide range the store OSWATCH is holding a community held on Saturday, November 1st at of retail services in addition to a City planning officials commented meeting on Thursday, November 13 at the Firehall, starting at 6:30 pm. Last pharmacy. It seems that in terms of that experience with the Glebe 7:30 p.m. at the Firehall. If you would year’s event was an early sell out. its size and retail character, the store Shopper’s Drug store indicated that like to participate, or simply find out This is a great opportunity to enjoy would closely resemble the Shopper’s the limited number of parking spaces more about how a CDP would be an evening of great food prepared by Drug store that opened in the Glebe there seem to be adequate to the traffic developed and how it might influence local chefs and meet your neighbours. about a year ago. The proposed store the store is generating. The main development in the community, please Tickets are still available so if you at Bank and Sunnyside, however, difference between the Glebe store and consider turning out. would like to attend please call will be somewhat different in terms this potential location is the presence Deirdre McQuillan at the OSCA office of its exterior design. Also, there will of second floor of office space. NCC Study of Pedestrian Safety (613.247.4872). be an equivalent sized second floor For those community members on the Driveways providing office space with an entry who missed the public meeting Contribute to the Firehall on Sunnyside at the south west corner and want to see the application and I reported on this exercise in an through the Government of the building and a small parking lot supporting documents, they are earlier column and it appears to be Charitable Campaign on Sunnyside immediately next to the available on the City’s web site at: well launched. The propose of the http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/ building. The building itself would exercise is to identify areas of potential If you are a federal public servant appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__ be finished in reddish brick and be pedestrian risk along the Colonel By your department is probably in the 6BJ0MS about the same height as the Mayfair and Queen Elizabeth Driveways and midst of its charitable fundraising Theatre. There are shop windows to study them to determine which areas activities at this stage. Did you proposed along Bank Street and a Community Design Plan may be the most in need of corrective know that you can contribute to the main entrance at the corner. measures and to determine what Firehall Renovation Fund through this While the application is complex, As you may know, OSWATCH has measures might be the most effective. campaign? This is because the Fund it essentially asks to exceed the been considering whether to proceed Unfortunately, when the results of is a federally registered charity. See allowable floor space for a retail with a Community Design Plan for the consultations we participated in the article below for details on how outlet in this zone from 600 square some time now. At OSWATCH’s came out, the areas of most heavy you can make a one time or payroll metres to about 1200 square metres request the Board passed a resolution pedestrian usage in our community deduction contribution to the Fund. and seeks a significant reduction in at its September meeting supporting (the intersections of Colonel By with the number of parking places required the proposal and requesting City Rosedale, Leonard and Seneca) were

Giving To Your Community

By Michael Jenkin demonstrate to City officials and Councillors that Then decide how much you would like to the community is firmly behind this project and that contribute on a one time or per pay basis. Even a or those of you in Old Ottawa South who are it deserves the City’s support. gift of $5.00 per pay results in a sizable annual gift public servants, next month means the launch of $130.00. If 100 public servants in our community Fof your department’s or agency’s drive in So if you would like to help out please consider did this it would raise $13,000 in the course of a year support of the Government of Canada Workplace doing the following when you get your GCWCC for the Fund. This is the equivalent of many bake Charitable Campaign. The campaign is a great way pledge form at work: sales and door-to-door canvassing events. Believe to support your favourite charities and the Ottawa- me! Carleton United Way, which provides so many badly Go to Part ‘C’ at the bottom of the form and If you forget the Fund’s name and Charitable needed services in our community. Contributing write in the name of our fund “The Old Ottawa South number you can always get it on-line at the Canada through the payroll deduction plan is also an easy Firehall Redevelopment Fund” and the Registration Revenue Agency site at www.cra.gc.ca/tax/charities and painless way to make a significant contribution Number which is 89666 9520 RR0001. (To help and click on “Search the Charities Listings”. Please as even modest amounts given on a biweekly basis you remember we have repeated this information as give it a try - for very little effort you can make a big can mount up to a very generous gift over the course a tear out slip at the bottom of this article). difference to your community! of a year. You may not have realized it, but you can also use the GCWCC to support your local charities as ------CUT OUT------well as the United Way and Healthpartners. OSCA would like to ask those of you who participate in the GCWCC to consider including the Old Ottawa South GOVERNMENT OF CANADA WORKPLACE CHARITY CAMPAIGN Firehall Redevelopment Fund in your donation plan this year. As you will have seen from the many PART C articles in OSCAR these past few months, our plans for renovating the Firehall are now well developed and we have important support from our Councillor. Name: Old Ottawa South Firehall Redevelopment Fund It’s really critical that we keep up the momentum of our fund raising efforts over the next year as Charitable Number: 89666 9520 RR0001 we move forward for budget approval: we need to Page  The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 Brief Notes From the Firehall What Is Your Vision For Old Ottawa South? By Patty Deline very enthusiastic about having the opportunity to take part in shaping the ur neighbourhood has seen future of our wonderful community. a number of changes in the As part of the process, we plan to Opast few months and there are hold several visioning sessions looking several more proposed or rumoured. As at questions as broad as “If you could a result, a large public meeting was held move to any other city in the world, in September to discuss what people would you move? Why or why not?” think of these changes, and beyond that to the future of Bank Street to monster to what we want to see happening in our house infills. Our goal is to have the first neighbourhood. visioning session in January. Our community association has In the meantime, one of our business made a request to the City for funds to members has proposed a “Buy Local” undertake a Community Design Plan campaign for Christmas. Watch these (CDP) for the 2009 budget year. We may pages for more news about this and our or may not get this funding. However, other activities. partly based on the negative experience If you would like to join this working Old Ottawa East has had with their group, please e-mail me at pdeline@ recent CDP process, a number of people rogers.com or call 613 260 1077. felt that it was important for us as a community to define our own needs and OSWATCH is holding a community desires, before getting involved with the meeting on Thursday, November 13 city. at 7:30 p.m. at the Firehall. If you This idea was presented to the would like to participate, or simply find last OSWATCH meeting and was out more about how a CDP would be unanimously approved. A working developed and how it might influence group was struck to get things rolling. development in the community, please There have been two meetings to date consider turning out. (see page 5 for and the working group has more than more details) doubled in size as people seem to be OSCAR Needs Volunteers For Monthly Distribution in OOS

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CITY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT

Shoppers Drugmart and Mayfair Theatre

Dear OSCAR Readers, meeting were evenly split three ways students expressed concern about far. between those who 1) want the store traffic. At the end of the day, you can Gaia as presented, 2) those who want more There were people who also be assured I will follow the lead of intensive development, i.e. four or expressed some of the pros. A single community and support whatever We are this and this is we. five stories with a full basement, mum without a car said she would like community consensus emerges. small scale commercial units on the to see a pharmacy in the community An ensemble, all of it – ground floor and apartments above to as she now walked to the Glebe and The Mayfair Theatre sky framed clouds, bring animation to the street, and 3) a “twenties something” group also those who want any new development expressed the same wish for more I am very happy to report that we kissing snow, sleeping fish, limited to the parking lot portion of shopping choices. A number of won the vote at Council to give the rolling oceans, green forests the property only, and scaled to the people also expressed concerns about Mayfair heritage status despite the our tears, our joys, our rocket rage. sizes of the surrounding businesses. how long the site had been empty objections of a minority of councillors We. I have been receiving a steady and under used, and how this was including the mayor. With this We need not travel to play stream of e-mails from folks who the first concrete proposal that had designation in place, the next thing among the stars, assume the project is already a done come forward in many years. The that must happen to successfully we are already there – deal. I have not made up my mind. Nor immediate neighbours on Euclid were save the theatre is to have a new at play in the heavens. do I think the Community Association mostly supportive as long as there and sympathetic owner take over the has either, nor has the community at is consultation on privacy fencing property. Shoppers Drugmart large. There are some pros and there and other matters impinging their are some cons. properties. Coffee with Clive understand Shopper’s Drug The cons are that it is a substantially Whatever eventually transpires on Market has signed a lease to build larger store than anything in the this site, i.e. the project goes forward Coffee with Clive takes place in I a two story building on the parking immediate vicinity even though it’s or it dies, it is clear some people are Old Ottawa South at Bridgehead, 1176 lot at the corner of Sunnyside and not a destination store for areas beyond going to be happy and some not with Bank Street, on the second Thursday Bank. They also propose to tear down Old Ottawa South. The adjacent whatever the outcome. The options of the month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. the two adjacent buildings. I hosted communities have their drugstores: are very limited because the owner Shoppers in the Glebe, Pharma Plus at of the land is only prepared to lease a meeting at the Old Firehall so that All the best, the developers and the planners could Billings Bridge, and Watson’s in Old and not sell. In the interim, I’ve asked introduce their project for community Ottawa East. The size is larger than for a traffic study to be financed by Clive Doucet evaluation. one would expect for a neighbourhood the city and done during the hours of City of Ottawa The two main issues that affect store with limited parking. school operation as this is currently 110 Laurier Avenue West, A con for the business community lacking. If you would like to express the zoning on the property are that Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 was not enough parking. Monsieur your opinion, please do. You can the proposal seeks to double the floor tel.: (613) 580-2487 space that is allowed on the site, and to Paradis who runs a destination store do so via my e-mail (clive.doucet@ at the south end of street made it very ottawa.ca) or leave a note for the fax: (613) 580-2527 provide less parking than is required. [email protected] The project proposed 12 parking slots clear how difficult the lack of parking Board of OSCA at the Firehall or to and used the Glebe’s Shopper’s Drug has been for him as did Heather their e-mail (osca@oldottawasouth. www.clivedoucet.com Mart as an example of a similar store Cairns of Framed in a later telephone ca). And of course, you can engage in with adjacent parking. conversation. (I intend to take a walk the formal process at the Committee Those in attendance and the around with her later in the month of Adjustment and/or the Planning comment pages filled out at the during business hours to get a sense and Development Committee at City of it.) Some parents of Hopewell Hall, should the project advance that

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Ward 4 - Kanata North Ward 14 - Somerset Ward 19 - Cumberland Councillor Marianne Ward 9 - Knoxdale-Merivale Councillor Diane Holmes Councillor Rob Jellett Wilkinson Councillor Gord Hunter 613-580-2484 613-580-2489 613-580-2474 613-580-2479 [email protected] [email protected] Marianne.Wilkinson@ [email protected] ottawa.ca Page  The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 Shopper’s Drug Mart Developer Meeting By James Hunter photo processing and electronics at the that were paid for with taxpayers money business as Shoppers plans a large food front, and a small food section along the and sit idle much of the time? section which will compete with her n October 7th at the Firehall, side. A major point brought up by Pierre shop. Shoppers being a large multi- a good sized crowd gathered Many valid concerns and some Paradis of CA Paradis (Bank St near national can afford to run a shop at a Oto hear plans for the new interesting suggestions were raised Billings Bridge) is that his business has loss for several years. We would be Shopper’s Drug Mart to be built at about the planned development. It 20 parking spaces and this is not nearly essentially replacing a locally owned the corner of Bank and Sunnyside was mentioned that this is a “special enough. He needs to rent additional small business with a cookie-cutter and to give their input. Councillor site”: a gateway to the neighbourhood parking for his staff and cannot use multi-national. This neighbourhood has Clive Doucet was there as master on a major arterial corner. Shouldn’t a 6000 sq. feet of office space upstairs always preferred individually owned of ceremonies with representatives “special building” be planned for the since there is not enough parking. Why shops. from the City planning office and special site? One suggestion I liked was should Shopper’s be allowed to be One important point that I agreed consultants hired by Shopper’s to plan to have treed grass public parkland on built with less parking spaces? Seems with is that some people will not be the development. I was very impressed the roof of the building. unfair! able to use the shop due to its layout. with Clive knowing the names of many The developers have requested The shop would receive an As with most Shopper’s, when entering of the neighbourhood people as they put several variances from the bylaws for average of 17 deliveries a week. Each the store, they make you walk through up their hands with questions. the site. Many of these variances form a would likely be accompanied by the the cosmetics area to enter the rest of As with any planned development, bone of contention with local residents. beep-beep-beep of a truck backing the shop. For those of us with allergies, there were some good things to be said One variance is that they want to put the up and would cause a disturbance to this is a no-go zone as it is full of strong about the plan as well as some bad building much closer to the lot line on neighbours. The garbage is to be kept scents of perfume. things. On the plus side, most agreed that the North West corner of the site than at the rear of the building but would A repeated complaint was the side it would be nice to have a well-stocked the bylaw allows. This would bring mostly be cardboard. facing SunnySide Ave will be like a pharmacy within walking distance. A it closer to neighbouring residential The size of the building is bunker with a large wall of brick. This good deal of thought has been put into properties on Euclid Ave. unprecedented in the neighbourhood. is thought to be cold, boxy and a spray the design of the building and it fits well Another variance (and a major At 12,000 sq. ft., it is twice as large as paint target. It was suggested that they with the neighbouring Mayfair Theatre discussion point) is that fewer parking the former Fresh Fruit. If we allow this scale back the size of the building, push (which will hopefully remain). spots are being planned than the bylaw to be built, will other big boxes follow? it back from the road and include more The building is 2 stories with requires. Only 12 parking spots are This would change the whole nature of trees and green space. Shopper’s on the main floor and rental being planned. In the winter this space the neighbourhood. Finally, there was the feeling raised offices on the second floor. There will may be reduced even more due to snow A traffic study was done August that this was a “Done Deal”. It was felt be a fair number of windows, mostly piles. There was overall agreement that 8th for the building. It was pointed out by some that there was a “veiled threat” on the Bank St side, but a large mostly this would not be enough parking what that with a large school next door, the that if this shop didn’t go in, something brick wall will be along SunnySide. with the offices above, 18 employees summer is NOT the time to do a traffic worse for the area might be put in its The building will be placed close to working in the shop, not to mention study. Residents strongly suggested that place; such as a taller building. the sidewalk on Bank and SunnySide, shop customers. Many of the building’s the traffic study be re-done during the If you have comments about the with a 12 spot parking lot and loading users would walk or take public transit school year. development, please address them bay along Sunnyside Ave. The planned as this is a walking neighbourhood, but The owner of the last remaining to Councillor Clive Doucet: Clive. Shopper’s store will be very similar to many would not. Why have they not independent variety store in OOS, at [email protected] or to Ted Fobert, the one in the Glebe with cosmetics considered underground parking? Why the corner of Sunnyside and Leonard, Planning Consultant, fobert@fotenn. near the entrance, pharmacy at the rear, not use underground parking spots at raised the point that if the shop goes com Hopewell school (in off school-hours) ahead, it will likely put her out of

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Dear Editor I could pick up a few necessities at Folks, is not even part of this equation! a new, Old Ottawa South Shoppers. The word on the street is that, as am writing to express my support Many people have made the point that write this letter to voice my I stated at the first public meeting, for the proposed Shopper’s we need a new grocery store in OOS displeasure of the imminent this is a done deal. As this is the first I Drug Mart at the corner of Bank after the closing of the Fresh Fruit, I building of a 12,000 sq. ft. time I have been made aware of a and Sunnyside. As the mother of since the grocers in the Glebe and at Shopper’s Drug Mart at Sunnyside and meeting on this subject (even though two young daughters, I find myself Billings Bridge are not conveniently Bank. the community association has constantly running out to the drug store walkable for people in our community. The size of this outlet is beyond reported that this is actually the third for Kleenex, Band-Aids, sunscreen, The same is true of a drug store. Let’s the capacity of the community. I don’t meeting) it is obvious to me and many diapers, and countless other essentials not have a knee-jerk reaction against believe that Shopper’s is offering the other small business owners in the of childhood. At present, I usually Shoppers, just because it is part of a community a pharmacy. I believe that area, that the city and the developers drive to Watson’s Pharmacy on Main large chain. Let’s welcome Shoppers Shopper’s is growing its ‘business have prepared their cases well before Street or Shoppers in the Glebe. to Old Ottawa South. concept’ and the space available asking for serious and general public How much more convenient (and fulfills certain requirements. It is not in input. If, indeed, the Old Ottawa environmentally-friendly) it would Kate Jaimet the community’s interest to welcome South Community Association feels be if, after walking my four-year- Resident of Riverdale Ave. a ‘big box’ store into our small-town that this ‘elephant’ is beneficial to our old daughter to school at Hopewell, neighbourhood. community, then it has not considered The re-zoning of the parking the true requirements or interests of requirement is outrageous, unsupported this neighborhood. and will lead to hardships for the I ask you to reconsider the approval existing businesses. Shopper’s study of this application from Shopper’s mis-identified existing parking and Drug Mart and approach the use of this I believe that the city is wrong in prime ‘village centre’ from a ‘smarter’ entertaining a zoning change rather direction. than cash-in-lieu, especially as the city has agreed that locally collected Arthur McGregor, parking cash stays in the community Director, OFC Music, in which it was collected. The staff parking requirements of over 20,000 The Ottawa Folklore sq ft of useable space is far greater Centre Ltd., than 12 parking spots. The other 1111 Bank St., businesses in the area will pay for the lack of sufficient employee parking. Customer parking for the new business NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page  Developer’s Proposal For Lansdowne Park Not So Fast On By James Hunter exhibition hall, formal gardens and ponds, a 2,000-seat amphitheatre, space for a farmers’ Lansdowne, Cautions group of developers, headed by market, and a retail-restaurant complex. There the company that has a conditional would also be a large underground parking The Glebe Community ACanadian Football League franchise, garage, though the group’s initial materials has unveiled their vision for Lansdowne include no residential component. Association Park. It leaves the site much the same as it The group is prepared to secure $120 is, but with very little above ground parking. million in private financing to pay for the There will be no tall buildings, a commercial proposal, and will protect public ownership From: http://www.glebeca.ca/ strip on Bank Street and a promenade leading on the site, though no details are available to the Aberdeen Pavilion which will be an yet. he Glebe Community Association (GCA) is asking the City of aquarium. City council must now decide to either Ottawa to respect the public consultation process it promised The group proposes renovating Frank consider this proposal closely or to restart a Tits citizens when it comes to making decisions on the future Clair Stadium and creating sports fields where design competition for the site. of Lansdowne Park, one of the most valuable and strategic pieces of the site is currently dominated by parking lots. publicly owned land in the region. The proposal includes a refurbished arena and “Now that a development consortium has submitted its bid, the GCA calls for an immediate resumption of a public consultation process,” said GCA President Bob Brocklebank. “We objected to MORE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR the halt of public consultations earlier to accommodate the football Dear Editor And Fellow provided does not accurately reflect the consortium and believe that the six month delay while they pulled together their proposal was unfortunate.” OSCAR Readers, site in question nor the likely traffic challenges. I am therefore concerned Brocklebank says the proposal should be put on hold until a that others reading this study would full public consultation has gone ahead, the international design I’d like to share with you a letter feel generally satisfied that there would competition has resumed and there are multiple proposals on the I recently wrote to Clive Doucet be a minimal disruption to local traffic. table. regarding the development proposed A few comments in this regard. The “It would be ludicrous for the City to rely on just one proposal at the corner of Bank and Sunnyside. study mentions 15 parking spaces when rather than asking for multiple designs,” he said. “Sole sourcing for While a community meeting was held, only 12 are actually being provided, such an important project is irresponsible. We need an exchange of it was not well advertised and for some there is no public lot across the street ideas and concepts that take into account the needs and interests of families, clashed with meetings at from the facility, no mention is made the people of Ottawa rather than blindly accept a proposal from the Hopewell. Maybe another meeting is at all of the delivery trucks required to first consortium out of the blocks.” a good idea? stock such a large facility, and perhaps Polls conducted by the GCA, the Ottawa Citizen and the City most striking of all, no mention is itself show that the citizens of Ottawa believe Lansdowne should Dear Mr. Doucet, made of the pedestrian issues at Bank continue to be publicly owned. would like to comment on the Site and Sunnyside. Surely a study so “The people of Ottawa have made their views clear—Lansdowne Control Plan application for 1080 inadequate should not be considered shouldn’t be given away. The process must be open and transparent— Bank and 297 and 305 Sunnyside. I valid and certainly should not give not a closed-door decision cooked up in the back rooms. Let’s not I have concerns about the proposed size reviewers a false sense of ‘all is well’. move too fast on Lansdowne and make a rash decision. We have of the building, the implications for Bank and Sunnyside, as you know, one chance—and one chance only—to get this right.” parking and traffic. I think the project is a dangerous intersection. A study needs to be rethought. should be completed (perhaps during The proposal involves building the school year) to assess the increased a store with a retail space of about traffic (including the resultant volume 1200 square meters in an area zoned and noise from delivery vehicles) that to be Traditional Mainstreet with a would result from this project were it size limitation of 600 meters squared. to proceed. After having read the application I see Mr Doucet, if you are supportive no justification for this waiver on the of this application, I would like size of property. I can fully understand to understand why. Do you really that for design/architectural reasons, think think this Merivale-sized small variances in this size limitation project fits into Old Ottawa South? should be considered and granted. This Will you encourage other similar particular size exemption seems to be sized projects as you “endeavour to sought to conform with the ‘big box’ make Bank Street’s reconstruction business plan of the proposed tenant. and rezoning a template for future city In examining the documents that infrastructure projects.” (a quotation accompanied the application, I was from http://www.clivedoucet.com/ able to find a statement that ‘’Within nhoods2004/oldottsouth05.htm)? the TM zone development standards are As a note more generally, I have imposed to ensure that street continuity, tried to find information on this project scale and character is maintained and on the City of Ottawa website. No uses complement the surrounding area” searches on the site for Sunnyside, This is followed shortly thereafter by Bank Street, Shoppers and any the assertion that “The development combination of the three link to any of maintains the general intent of the the applications related to this proposal. current Zoning By-law” . I fail to see I did hear of the recent session at the how allowing a doubling of retail Firehall, regrettably, I was unable to floor size maintains the general intent attend. Nor could I find a mention of this of the by-law as it relates to scale or significant proposal on your website. So character of developments. I am in while there is an information board up favour of a pharmacy, I have nothing at the development site, it is very very against Shoppers, but a store of this difficult to get detailled information on size does not fit with the character the actual proposal. of Old Ottawa South. I would be Thank you for taking the time interested to understand how you to read my concerns, I have copied feel that street continuity, scale and this letter to Lorraine Stevens and the character is maintained with such a Ottawa South Community Association large development. so that they are also made aware of my With respect to parking and traffic views directly. issues, I note that the Traffic study made available by the developer starts off by indicating that a project of this size Sincerely, does not generally need one. The study Katharine Rechico, OOS Page 10 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 St. Margaret Mary’s Bazaar Helps Support The “Out Of The Cold” Sunday Suppers By Louise Rickenbacker the cold”. On the surface this means serving guests three-course meals ach Sunday evening, from mid- every Sunday evening in the warmth October to mid-April, some of a church hall, October to April. For E100 guests are invited “Out some of the guests, this may be the one of the Cold” and served a hot meal hot meal of their week and meets their at St. Margaret Mary’s church in Old primary need. For others, the meal Ottawa South. The Bazaar, held each means an opportunity to socialize and December, helps fund these suppers enjoy some companionship. that become more and more popular The purpose of “Out of the Cold” each year. is to give people an opportunity to The Sunday Supper guests have enjoy a warm meal in the company of written their appreciation: friends. And that’s what has happened. “I always look forward to spending After operating the dinners for several my Sunday afternoon with all of you at years, some of the volunteers and St. Margaret Mary’s. Thanks so much guests have gotten to know each other for all you do to prepare and serve the and enjoy sharing the events of the delicious meals.” week. Some guests are good pianists. “I truly appreciate and look For these individuals, access to a piano forward to coming every week, for is a marvelous outlet and for everyone Volunteers from St. Margaret Mary’s “Out of the Cold” suppers serve the great food and wonderful spirit of else, an enriched atmosphere they up to 100 guests each Sunday from mid-October to mid-April. Brian all the helpers who prepare the meal rarely have the chance to enjoy. Tansey and Marcel Belanger prepare meals that will be frozen and sold in for us.” At Saint Margaret Mary’s about serving-size packages at the bazaar. “…the volunteers are the strength 60 volunteers are divided into four and going concern for this event….” teams, each team taking responsibility “…I believe that this message for one Sunday a month. This involves Matthews Anglican, Trinity Anglican, activities while their parents shop, may be a reminder to parishioners of buying, preparing and serving the Sunnyside Wesleyan and Wesley and pets can be pampered with special 3006 AD that the parishioners of 2006 meal, and socializing with the guests. United churches. Recognition and treats for sale at the Bazaar. And there were alive and well, and a benefit to When Saint Margaret Mary’s thanks also go to the many local will be a special Fish Pond for the humanity!” started offering the “Out of the Cold” businesses that donate gifts and other children. “Thanks for the spirit of suppers ten years ago, about 20 to 30 forms of support.. A Gold, Silver and Collectibles welcoming and hospitality!” guests arrived each Sunday. Now each table will feature an array of lovely For the past ten years, volunteers week the church welcomes between Bazaar proceeds support “Out of objects. If you have an item you would from Saint Margaret Mary’s, at 80 and 100 guests! the Cold” Suppers like to donate, drop by the Church on Sunnyside and Fairbairn in Old Ottawa The “Out of the Cold” suppers Saturday, November 29 between 1 South, have worked with volunteers are a community effort. Dinner guests The annual Christmas Bazaar and 4 p.m. or call us and we would be from other local parishes to bring thank the parishes and volunteers held at Saint Margaret Mary’s – this delighted to accept your contribution people from our community “out of from not only Saint Margaret Mary’s, year on Sunday, November 30 from to the Sunday Supper program. but also Southminister United, St. 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. - helps support this project. All proceeds go to the “Out of the Cold” suppers. Community merchants strong As we did last year, the Bazaar supporters has been expanded to include the Old Firehall, immediately across the road Local merchants have been from the Church. generous in their support of the Bazaar. Using talents honed through Businesses up and down Bank Street hosting the suppers, parishioners South as well as into the Glebe and and supporters from the community Alta Vista have supported the project prepare frozen dinners and frozen with donations of gift certificates and apple pies to sell at the bazaar. Prepared prizes. A complete list of the donors in advance are nutritious meals, as will be published in next month’s well as frozen, uncooked apple pies paper. ready to pop in the oven during the Join us at the Bazaar on Sunday, busy days before Christmas. November 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 2 The Bazaar also features baked p.m. Enjoy lunch at “Marcel’s Café” – goods and preserves, unique hostess home-made soup, Hungarian goulash gifts and stocking stuffers, raffles and pizza. Best of all, warm your heart and other prizes. A chance at the Fish by getting a head start on the holiday Pond will win a prize from a local season and by knowing you’ve lived Bank Street Merchant of equal or the spirit of Christmas by helping to greater value. support the “Out of the Cold” Sunday Children – and pets – are Suppers. not forgotten. The children will be welcomed to supervised craft

To book an OSCAR ad call Gayle 730-1058 [email protected] 779 Bank Street (613) 237-1483 NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 11 The Mud Oven Survives A Fire And Will Re-Open Soon by Mary Faught, drizzle. proprietor of The Mud It seemed like an eternity before I was allowed in with the fire inspectors, Oven as the police had determined it was not arson. The fire was contained to ave you ever been woken a small section in the middle of the up at 5:30 am by the Ottawa store, but everything was covered in HPolice to inform you that soot. It could have been a lot worse if your business had a “major fire” and not for the foresight of Eddy from the you better come down to the store Chip wagon at Bank and Sunnyside. as quickly as possible to assess the He smelled a lot of smoke and went situation. This happened to me on over to Quinn’s to investigate. He th Saturday Sept. 27 , a day I would turned around and saw flames in my like to erase from my memory. I was store, and called 911. Two fire trucks hoping it was just a nightmare, but this and twenty firemen came to the scene was for real. My heart was racing as and contained the fire before it spread I drove quickly to my contemporary throughout my store and to other Photo by Peter Robinson ceramic store that I established 13 stores in the plaza. Thank you Eddy! years ago in Old Ottawa South. When After two days of investigation, the store. There was really never any sure to let you know of the exact date I arrived at my store just before the fire department did not find a doubt, as a fire cannot destroy one’s of our opening through the web site daybreak, I was aghast at the scene. definite cause for the fire, so have spirit or enthusiasm for a successful and a sign will be posted on my store All my front windows were smashed written it down as an “undetermined” business in Old Ottawa South. My front as soon as we know. in, including the front door. Jagged cause. It appears to be an unfortunate staff and I have created a fun and We are looking forward to shards of glass sprayed out along accident, and we wish it did not creative contemporary studio where decorating our store with holiday Bank street and yellow police tape happen. One thing for sure it was not families and friends enjoy painting decorations and lights and for you was strung out along the front of the the kilns, although many people think ceramics for all occasions. We also to paint your favourite mug, plate, building. The police held me back this is the cause. In fact they are the have a successful gallery where I have Christmas ornament, snowman or from entering as they had their police safest thing in my store, as they have introduced Ottawa to 130 artists over Menorah. I thank my friends and dog, a black lab that had entered the fire walls built into them, and they the years. staff for helping me through this store and was searching for signs of have computers to shut them down if I am busing working with the process, and I especially thank my arson. they go beyond their temperature. restoration team to have it up and customers for their patience to collect Fortunately, my business After a day of contemplation running by mid November. I am their pieces they painted, or to paint neighbours were at the scene, Evelyn in the Gatineau Hills near my home keeping customers posted of our something new. We can’t wait to show and Laura from Mother Tongue in Chelsea, and recovering from progress on my web site, www. you our refurbished store. Please join Books, who were great at calming me the shock, plus being comforted by mudoven.com. You can add your us for refreshments and door prizes on down. Several neighbours brought family and friends, I was determined name to our email list and I will be opening day! coffee and muffins, as we stood in the to do whatever it takes to reconstruct sending out weekly updates. I’ll be Page 12 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH Longtime Trinity Rector Chris Dunn Appointed Incumbent At All Saints Anglican Church, Westboro By Jim Robb*

enerable Archdeacon Christopher Dunn, rector of Trinity Anglican Church for the past 11 years, will conduct his final Vservices at the church on Sunday, Nov. 9. Father Dunn has been appointed rector of All Saints Anglican Church, Westboro, effective November 30, by Bishop of Ottawa, Right Reverend John H. Chapman. A letter from the bishop was read to a subdued congregation at Trinity on Sunday, October 5, at the conclusion of the Blessing of the Animals service which marked St. Francis Day, October 4. “In the decade Chris has been with you I know strong bonds of affection and Christian love have developed. I also know the news of his departure will be received with sadness,” Bishop Chapman said. “Chris has blessed you with his many gifts, cared for you as your pastor and friend, and now he is being called to share those gifts in another part of Christ’s Church.” Father Dunn told the congregation that, “It is very hard to say goodby to friends and companions on a journey. “In my time at Trinity I have watched young children grow into wonderful teenagers, and seen elderly members pass on in the journey of life. “I have listened to stories of great joy, and walked with those suffering through great pain, but in every case it has been my privilege to be present in those real life moments.” Father Dunn said he was leaving confident that the parish “is on a very good footing” and that Trinity was blessed with “many people who are committed to seeing this Church survive and thrive” despite the ever-present concerns about finances and operating budgets. “The members of the Corporation (church executive committee) and Parish Council have been a wonderful support in my 11 years, and together we have been able to guide this Parish through many decisions,” Father Dunn said. Speaking for parishioners, People’s Warden Laura Eggertson, a Trinity member since 1999, said that, “Chris has done an incredible job at Trinity, we will miss him and his wife Blanche very much.” “He is the reason that many of us came to Trinity, where he has made our children feel loved and welcomed at all times. “They love his use of puppets during Children’s Talk, his ability to relate Chris and Blanche Dunn to them, and his legendary skill at remembering everyone’s names.” ( The hand puppets are members of a colorful menagerie that has grown to more than 120 actors – birds, animals and characters like Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street Frosty’s Fair Takes Place -- who explain ethical issues each Sunday in terms that children grasp easily.) Ms Eggertson praised Father Dunn as “a strong leader and a diplomatic Saturday, Nov. 8, presence at our Parish Council and Corporation meetings where we conduct church business.” at Trinity Anglican Church “He is not afraid to speak out about what is right, but he also respects the diversity of opinion in the parish and in society. “He’s been a tower of strength for people during personal crises and is a By Jim Robb regular presence at the Carleton University ecumenical chaplaincy, at Colonel By retirement residence where he visits and conducts services, and at the ircle Saturday, November 8, on your calendar for a must-go event. General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital where he joins the Trinity parochial Frosty’s Fair takes place at Trinity Anglican Church, 1230 Bank visiting team each week in offering comfort to Anglican patients.” CStreet, corner of Cameron Avenue. Bishop Chapman assured Trinity parishioners that a parish committee Doors open at 9.30 am. Fair closes at 2 pm. A coffee shop will be of church wardens and members of synod would be called together to work operating from 9.30 to 11 am, then the Dining Room is open from 11.30 to with the diocesan Episcopal Committee for Appointments to begin the process 1.15 pm for a delicious lunch. toward appointment of a new incumbent. Frosty’s Bake Table items disappear quickly as homemade pies, tarts, At deadline an interim priest had not yet been named to replace Father cakes and cookies are snapped up by eager buyers Dunn. So the word has already gone out to Trinity’s corps of cookers to get *Jim Robb is communications chair at Trinity Anglican Church, 1230 Bank baking. Street at Cameron Avenue The Cozy Crafts table is the most colorful at the fair. The elves have been busy for months, sewing, stitching, and embroidering beautiful gift items. The Knitwear Table has a wide range of sweaters, hats, bonnets, scarves, baby outfits, toys as well as decorative and adult items on sale. There’s always a lot of interest in the Book Table as people seek great reads at bargain prices. The Silent Auction continues all day and people will be bidding on qood quality estate jewelry, artwork, fine china and porcelain items, furniture and decorative items. Got a sweet tooth. Check the Jams and Preserves Table for tasty spreads. And if you’re a gambler buy a ticket for the Bottle Table. You never know what you’ll win. Finally, there’s something for children only. The Secret Room, open only to children, has budget priced gift items that children can buy and gift wrap for family members and friends. Soap on a rope is always a nice gift for Dad. NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 13 GARDEN GLIMPSES Where Have All the Gardens Gone? By Ailsa Francis and mosquito zappers. While you’re at it, just rid yourself of those bugs hat a difference a few years altogether by purchasing one of those make! Looking at HGTV giant screened- in tents so you don’t Wor on the magazine racks have to worry about the rain either. If a few years ago you would be hard- there’s any room left for bare ground, pressed not to find at least a dozen better put some pavers down to keep shows or publications focussing on the weeds away and make it easier to gardening. But just the other day sweep. while browsing in the book store, I It occurs to you now that the big noticed shelves and shelves of “self- tree in your garden makes a huge mess help” and cooking books but barely with leaves in the fall and that terrible one full section with gardening titles. sticky residue (called ‘honeydew’, What was there covered such timeless the residue excreted by aphids and topics as bonsai, flower arranging, mealybugs) drips down on your indoor plants and vegetable gardening; expensive furniture and barbeque. but the most curious subject, both in So you decide to take the tree down the bookstore and on television, deals to make the place cleaner and tidier. with what is known as the “outdoor Good riddance, you say, to all the birds, room.” squirrels and chipmunks that chatter I have to be honest. Being a gardener and chirp and drop twigs and make a about how our absolute control over Restoring the Ecology of our own and plant lover, I find this strange. general nuisance of themselves. our environment can lead to disaster, Backyards. Both take the reader Don’t get me wrong; I absolutely You realize now that you have put these two books on your list for on a journey through each authors’ love and see the value of high quality, nothing green in your garden. How this winter. One is written by Michael perception of our stewardship of beautiful outdoor furniture as well about getting some of those mass- Pollan (of Omnivore’s Dilemma fame) ‘cultivated’ space. Which is really as gorgeous planters. After all, there produced pots or planter boxes called Second Nature: A Gardener’s what a garden should be. Green and is nothing that takes away from a and putting in some plants that are Education. And the other is by Sara shared. stunning garden view than a set of indestructible – i.e. no care required. Stein, aptly named Noah’s Garden: white plastic chairs and a table. (I So now you’ll have a neat row of know – many of you have plastic metal planters with cedars in them furniture – and don’t see much wrong – after all, they look so stylish. Just with that. Think of it as the same like in the magazines! thing as having a folding card table I’ve seen pictures of gardens like as your dining table or posters stuck these and you wonder if the owners with scotch tape on your living room remember what it actually feels like wall.) to be outside. Do they remember the Personal Financial Planning But this outdoor room warmth of the sun on their face or the We will review your current financial position and phenomenon has taken on epic chill of the evening breeze that feels recommend a plan that is designed to achieve your goals. proportions. Television shows today cozy under a handmade blanket? Or Rick Sutherland, CLU, CFP, FDS, R.F.P Tel 613.798.2421 describe how you can make your the sound of leaves rustling on the 1276 Wellington Street [email protected] backyard into another room of your ground as the worms travel up and Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3A7 www.invested-interest.ca house; all you need to do is add table across the earth? They’re missing and chairs for an eating area (perhaps the flutter of birds as they search placed over an indoor/outdoor rug), for bugs in the bushes or splash and a couple of armchairs for a lounging make puddles while bathing in the zone, and don’t forget the cooking birdbath. What about the popping section with its state of the art sound Dictamnus (the gas plant) barbeque, workstation and outdoor makes when its seedpods burst? Or oven or fireplace. You’ll also need the rustling of ornamental grasses some built-in benches with storage in the fall? The glorious seasonal underneath to put pillows, extra dishes display of lilac, honeysuckle, peonies and tablecloths as well as electrical and roses that seems to get better with wiring for lighting and music. age – and with our paying attention Now that you’ve gone this far, to it. you can invest in outdoor heaters If you want to remind yourself

Come Sing Messiah! AMMAC’s famous sing-along Messiah, Come Sing Messiah! will be performed once again at Dominion Chalmers Church (O’Connor at CCooper) on Friday, December 5, directed by Louis Lavigueur. Rehearsal begins at 6:00 p.m. with the performance beginning at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for both singers ($8) and audience ($15 - limited number of tickets) will be available beginning November 15 at Book Bazaar, The Leading Note, Granata Music and Collected Works. Scores are available from Book Bazaar, The Leading Note, Granata Music and at the door. There are optional choral rehearsals ($5.00 each or $10.00 for all three) on Nov.15, 22 and 29 (Saturdays at 10:00 to 12:15) at Parkdale United Church. For further information on the performance, contact Barbara at 613-237-3154, or for the rehearsals call Mary at 613-260-2250. Page 14 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 Living Lightly and Locally Showcase: A lighter Shade of Green

By Nerys Parry damaging lifestyle, shining a light on include eco-store owners, solar or switching to cloth grocery bags. how well we could live and how we panel retailers, yoga instructors, and “There’s a heck of a lot of work t seems we’re inundated with could help each other get there.” even a real estate agent who helps to do,” Chernushenko says, “but it environmental horror stories these After twenty years of working with people make more sustainable house starts with every choice you make Idays, from tales of displaced polar environmental issues, Chernushenko choices. Attendees will receive the in a day. You can’t do everything bears and crumbling ice shelves to has learned that while scaring people National Capital Green Pages, as well right every day, but you can do a lot accounts of ruthless oil extractions and doesn’t bring about change, issuing as a pamphlet describing local green of things right every day.” To learn rare frog extinctions. The situation positive messages coupled with vendors. Architect Anthony Leaning more about what you can do to ‘be the can sometimes feel so overwhelming practical solutions does. This is part will also give a short talk on “Greening change’, check out the Living Lightly it’s tempting to throw our arms in the of the philosophy behind his latest the Firehall” to highlight some of the and Locally Showcase, the first of its air and give up. After all, what can an endeavor, the Living Lightly Project new environmental features residents kind in Old Ottawa South. The event average person do to help change any { http://www.livinglightly.ca}, an will enjoy should the renovation plans will take place at the Mayfair Theatre of this? interactive web-based forum that go ahead. on Sunday November 16th starting at More than we think, according to features articles, videos, images and “The showcase focus is very 2:30 pm, and will run until 4:30 pm. local environmentalist and filmmaker anything that inspires and helps people practical,” Chernushenko says. “You Entry is by donation, with suggested David Chernushenko, especially live more sustainably. The term ‘living can walk out and start doing something, contributions of $10 for adults, $2 when we all work together. And lightly’ refers not only to having a move from feeling overwhelmed to for kids or $20 for family– far less what’s more, we can even have fun lighter impact on the environment, but feeling empowered to be part of the than the cost of a Hollywood film, doing it, as Chernushenko shows us in also to maintaining “a lighter frame solution.” and “you’ll feel way more inspired”, his Ottawa-based filmBe the Change, of mind and going at environmental Already, Chernushenko’s film Chernushenko says. Donations will which will be featured at the Living action with joy and adventure as has had stirring success. At a recent help cover costs, and any profits will Lightly and Locally Showcase on opposed to grim determination,” showing for 250 Rockcliffe residents, go to the Living Lightly Project to November 16th. according to Chernushenko. the main message from viewers was help them further promote their lighter “It’s not about focusing on But it’s one thing to be inspired to that they were thankful Chernushenko approach to environmental action. how bad things are going to get,” take action, another to be empowered made the film. It tapped into a resolve Be the Change can also be Chernushenko says, “but focusing with the means to do so, which is they already had and inspired many to purchased on DVD at the Showcase or on how good things could be. Be the why the Living Lightly and Locally finally go out and do the things they’d at the Arbour Environmental Shoppe, Change highlights stories that inspire Showcase will also include short been meaning to do for some time but or ordered from the Living Lightly us and uplift us as a way of encouraging presentations by a variety of local hadn’t got around to, whether it was website. change towards a less ecologically ‘living lightly suppliers’, which installing a clothesline in the basement NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 15 Building a Better Firehall Here’s the scoop on OSCA’s With all of that said, there is still future separation of the water supply. energy use. The building will have efforts to incorporate sustainable plenty of great news. To begin with, • Energy use: Both the old and low E argon filled windows with design features into the Firehall CSV Consultants Inc., the Ottawa new portions of the building will use warm-edge spacer bars and thermally renovation plans architectural firm chosen to design the high-efficiency lighting. There will broken frames. New windows are new Firehall, specializes in sustainable be high-efficiency HVAC (heating, strategically located to reduce solar design. It has four architects on ventilation, air-conditioning) gain during warm months. By Patti Ryan staff who are LEED-accredited, equipment in the addition, as well as and has won half a dozen heritage increased insulation in the walls and Materials and resources: hat’s not to like about a conservation awards. And its architects below grade. Any new appliances will Recycling will be made easier and green roof? According to have managed to incorporate such a be Energy Star. more likely with a drawer or other the City of Ottawa, the W wide range of relatively inexpensive • Solar heat: It was determined that location for a blue box in every room. answer is: the price tag. That explains sustainable features into the design solar vacuum tubes for hot water are Construction waste is being responsibly why plans in the works for a renovated that the new addition looks destined to not a high priority for the new Firehall, managed. There is recycled content Firehall don’t include one—not to meet LEED-certified standards after since without showers there isn’t in the steel and gypsum board being mention several other coveted green all, and may even be within striking high demand for hot water. Installing used, and local materials are provided features. distance of LEED Silver. solar vacuum tubes for heating would in most products. The wood to be used At the public meeting in September Having said this, it’s worth require switching to a boiler type is certified. where the final design choice for the understanding that earning the points heating system, with increased costs The design provides daylight and new Firehall was unveiled, some is not the same as getting the building in the range of $25,000—so this is not natural ventilation to most spaces. residents were critical of the architects’ certified. The building may not be being done. Low-emitting products will be used in and renovation committee’s efforts formally certified because that process • Shafts and chases for a future the décor. Interior finishings will rely to incorporate sustainable design in itself is very expensive, and also retrofit are being built into the plans on environmentally friendly products, features into the plans, pointing out because the completed Firehall—when to facilitate the future addition of solar such as marmoleum flooring. that many desirable green features the heritage portion is included—may hot water, photovoltaic, fuel type were missing. This is a reasonable fall short of meeting the requirements. changes to roof top units. It’s certainly true that there is more criticism from a forward-thinking Greening the existing Firehall through we could do to make the new Firehall community that wants one of its most renovations presents bigger problems There is no CFC use in the air greener still—we just don’t have the important buildings to be an example than building a sustainable new conditioning. (CFC is no longer legal funds to do it all right now. Architects of environmentally friendly, energy- addition because of challenges related in Canada anyway, but CFC-free and the renovation committee efficient design. to the age of the building, its heritage equipment remains a pre-requisite welcome additional suggestions from However, that criticism may have status, and funding. Nonetheless, the for LEED points.) The existing ECOS. Care is being taken to ensure left other residents with the mistaken architects are trying to provide a range condensing units will remain in place that the building’s design doesn’t impression that relatively little is being of green features in both the existing until they reach the end of their normal preclude the possibility of green done to create a sustainable building. building and the addition, and they life cycles. retrofits in the future. Clearly, there is In fact, OSCA has strived from the say that while these features won’t Exterior fixed sun shades are more fundraising ahead! very beginning to build the most necessarily result in a straightforward incorporated into the design to reduce environmentally friendly building LEED certification, they will produce possible within the city’s imposed a much better, greener building budget constraints. overall. At the beginning of the process Meanwhile, here is a brief it was hoped that a LEED-certified rundown of some of the interesting building might even be achievable. environmental features we look LEED stands for Leadership in Energy forward to enjoying if and when this and Environmental Design. Under the project goes ahead: LEED system, building projects are • Stormwater management: The assigned a total point score based on rate and quantity of stormwater their performance in five key areas: discharged to the municipal system sustainable sites, water efficiency, is controlled and limited in roof energy and atmosphere, materials and ponding. resources, and indoor environmental • White reflective roof: The roof is quality. Depending on the total score, to be constructed with white reflective buildings are then certified by the material to reduce the heat island effect. Canadian Green Building Council at Suitability for the future addition of a one of four possible levels: certified, green roof is being determined. (The silver, gold or platinum. additional structural support required But the City of Ottawa’s policies to accommodate a green roof at some do not require it to construct buildings point in the future is estimated to cost as small as the Firehall to LEED $15,000 to $20,000.) standards, so it wasn’t possible to • Reducing water use: The new “force” the city to agree to build a Firehall will be landscaped with LEED-certified facility at greater drought-resistant species to reduce expense. water use. Rain water collection on- Of course, a strong rationale for site for irrigation from eavestroughs spending more money upfront on on the existing building is not part green features is that in a water- and of the current plan, but can be added energy-efficient building, much of the later. The bathrooms will feature low- initial extra expense is recouped over flow/flush, automatic fixtures. the years through energy cost savings. • Architects are currently But understanding that idea (which looking at the cost of directing rain the committee certainly does) and water collected from the roof to an compelling the city to act accordingly underground cistern for use in toilets are two different matters. That being and irrigation. There is no money in the case, OSCA has been trying to the current budget for a cistern, but this strike the right balance between is something that could be retrofitted obtaining as many green features at a cost of about $10,000. For $1,500, as possible while also getting the plumbing pipes could be stubbed city to actually approve the Firehall through the wall from the water entry renovation funds during this year’s room for the future cistern, and toilets budget process. could be separately piped to facilitate Page 16 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008

Mental Health A HARD DAY’S PLAY Telephone Support Where To Stand Up Really Fast For the Greatest ‘Clank’ n 2003, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s Volunteer Resources By Mary P. I peek around the corner, and I Iin collaboration with the McLaughlin see… Still not clear on just what you’re Information Centre established the aby Noah is getting a nice, seeing? Here we have Timmy and Telephone Support Line. Since then it snuggly bottle before his Anna. Timmy and Anna are under has successfully provided dedicated and Bnap. Just him and me, in our a shelf in Mary’s kitchen. The shelf confidential peer and informal support to own little cocoon of lovin’. Baby holds, as you can see, a toaster, a people whose lives have been touched by slurps and baby sighs, a nice warm radio, a container full of utensils, addiction and/or mental illness, as well as body nestled against mine. So sweet and, which you might not be able concerned family members and friends. and peaceful and to see on the far right of Timmy’s With one in five Canadians experiencing CLANK! CLANK! CLANK! picture... a small plate, on which lies mental health or substance use issues the No, it’s not tanks rolling down a fork. line has become a valuable resource to the street. It’s more like crockery Timmy and Anna have many people in the community. rattling on a shelf. Only I can see discovered — lord only knows “We have a trained team of volunteers the china cabinet from where I sit. exactly how — that if they crouch who answer calls Monday through Friday Nothing happening in there. under the shelf a bit, and then stand from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. These hours compliment CLANK! CLANK! CLANK! up REALLYFAST, the fork jumps the hours of other services available in Not quite crockery. More on the plate and makes a really great the community, making volunteers on the CLANK! noise. Telephone Support Line available when metallic than that. And there are This is very, very funny. others may not be,” says Andrea Reynolds, definite “thuds” associated with It also hurts a bit. CAMH Volunteer Coordinator. the “clanks”. All coming from the The Support Line Offers: kitchen, which I can’t quite see from But it is soooooo funny that An understanding that living with an where I’m sitting. Also coming from we must do it over and over and addiction and/or a mental health issue can the kitchen are gales of laughter. ooooover again. They rub their head be challenging and sometimes it can help to CLANK! CLANK! CLANK! a little, because, you know, you share these challenges with someone. “BWAH-HAHAHAHAHAH… have to hit the shelf pretty hard to An understanding that having a loved gurgle, chortle, snort.” make that cool “CLANK” noise, one with mental health and/or addiction CLANK! CLANK! CLANK! and go back and whack it on the issues can be challenging, and friends and Bwah-ahahahahahahahaha… shelf again. family need support too. thud…hahahahaha” CLANK! CLANK! CLANK! A client-centered approach that focuses Well, no one’s being hurt, at any Each CLANK is one small head on offering a friendly ear, validation, support rate. But, depending on just how bashing itself against the underside and empowerment. they’re making that CLANK noise, of the shelf. I figure they each took Confidentiality – all calls are strictly that could be a matter of seconds. at least a dozen shots to the top of confidential. I set Noah down with his bottle, the head. If you need someone to talk to about which he’s quite capable of holding So if I’m not here next month, mental health or addiction concerns, or if on his own. I just like the occasional you’ll know the CAS has come and you are concerned about a family member baby snuggle. taken me away. I’m hoping the video or friend call the Telephone Support Line CLANK! CLANK! CLANK! I took will be sufficient evidence for at the defense. 1-800 463-6273 (toll free) riotous laughter

Colonel By’s Country Fair By Christine Forget

eptember 21st, on a crisp cool yet beautiful fall day, Colonel By Retirement Residence played host to S“Colonel’s Country Fair”. The parking lot at 43 Aylmer Ave was transformed into a traditional country fair and open to the whole community to enjoy. There were carnival games, escaped outlaws, and fantastic grub courtesy of the Colonel By chef extraodinaire. Even the Colonel By driver Ron Martin wrangled up his country band to make an appearance and got everyone’s toes a tapping. The whole event was a fundraiser for Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary. Big Sky Ranch is close to home for the team at Colonel By as the cook is part owner of this charitable organization. The Big Sky Ranch rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected or abandoned animals. The Big Sky Ranch brought some of the animals to the event. There was a lama, pony, sheep, pot belly pigs, 24 lbs jack rabbit etc... The animals were a big hit and literally made the event. Although the event was free they managed to raiser $500 through the savory chicken and ribs BBQ. The Big Sky Ranch also raised more than $200 from selling feed at the petting zoo. The Residents, Management and Staff are delighted to support such a great cause and want to thank the community and supporters who attended this wonderful event. NOV 2008 Page 17

Choice Meats ... Cont’d from page 1 set of soil tests on his property were (according to his environmental Mr Labadie is extremely walk- in coolers and solid flooring, completed. There is a private ongoing consultants Conestoga Rovers of disappointed in this but senses interior space, parking etc etc were legal dispute between Mr Huang and Kitchener Waterloo) Mr Huang is suing there is no hope, despite the fact to have been the basis of a good Mr David Hillary regarding the Mr Hillary for the contamination! ) that Mr Huang gave no reason for and much needed business . He said contamination of soil on Fresh Fruit In all events, suddenly around suddenly withdrawing the deal. He it was going to be a beautiful looking and / or Tim Horton’s properties. October 11th Mr Huang told Mr said that he “...did everything Mr store. Mr Labadie had intended to According to Mr Hillary whose Labadie “we don’t have a deal” ie. Huang asked of me...”. He had all set things up on the “100 Mile Diet “ property is contiguous with Mr Huangs before the soil test results were the elements in place including basis, and said “ I am concerned about property , there is a ‘hot spot ‘ in that available. When Mr Labadie pressed financing and a produce expert / what I eat, and wanted to pass that on ( Tim Horton’s/ Fresh Fruit south ) him for a reason Mr Huang’s reply partner ; and the existing location to the community. I really felt I could area. Mr Hillary said that despite was “What does it matter ?” Repeated at Fresh Fruit was perfect compared do it ....and the way the community the fact that the underground water attempts to reach Mr Huang before to any other prospects along Bank came together on this impressed and flows in the north easterly direction OSCAR went to print failed. Street ‘between the bridges’. The encouraged me”.

Update On 35 Brighton OSCAR Needs Avenue Volunteers For Monthly Distribution in Old Ottawa South

OSCAR needs volunteers to deliver the OSCAR in Old Ottawa South. The volunteers, whose names you can see on page 3, form a network that deliver OSCAR to every home and business in Old Ottawa South. OSCAR needs Distribution Coordinators and Deliverers. These jobs require only an hour or two of your time per month and provide in invalu- able service for OSCAR. Even volunteering as a substitute if a regular deliverer is sick or on holiday would provide a great service to OSCAR. Thank you! [email protected]

Executive 3376 sq.ft. three-storey semi-detached home nestled on a quiet street in a preferred neighbourhood. Features include: * Over-sized balconies with glass panels to enjoy the river views * Elevator for all levels * Hardwood staircases * Hardwood flooring on main, 2nd and 3rd levels * Nine foot ceilings on main, 2nd and 3rd levels * Granite countertops for kitchen and baths (as per plan) * Ceramic floors at entry, kitchen, baths and laundry (as per plan) Model: Semi-detached homes; Bedrooms: 3; From: $1,195,000

By Kristen Ostling

eighbours near 35 Brighton met with the developers, Rocco and Vince Campanale in June. We met again with the developers in NJuly along with Councillor Clive Doucet. As most of you probably have noticed from the sign at 35 Brighton, the Campanale’s did alter their design and while opinion is divided, a number of people have remarked that the updated design is improved. The support of the community and over 400 signatures on our petition were no doubt instrumental in bringing about changes to the design. Here is a link to the current design for 35 Brighton: http://www.campanale.com/Campanale_site/communities_ 6grove.aspx We also met with officials in the City of Ottawa Planning Branch at the end of August. Officials acknowledged our concerns. The City of Ottawa has guidelines for infill development that remain unaddressed by this new project in Old Ottawa South. But unless a variance is applied for, there is nothing under existing City of Ottawa rules that can be done to ensure that the new structure respects the scale and character of our neighbourhood. I have been informed by Campanale’s that demolition of the existing house at 35 Brighton will begin on Monday October 27th. I have written to them requesting confirmation that toxic or hazardous materials will have been been safely removed prior to demolition and that demolition of the house will not put people in the neighbourhood at risk from these materials. Here is contact information if you would like to follow-up directly with the developers and the City of Ottawa: Vince Campanale can be reached at [email protected] and 613-730-7000. You can contact the City of Ottawa at 613-580-2424 extension 13902 for information on the status of the demolition and building permits. Councillor Doucet can be reached at [email protected] and via Donna Silver at 613-580- 2424 extension 26693. Page 18 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 Write for Rights! Sunday December 7th at Southminster United Church

By Lori Pope Margot and her friends were happy to hear that Messages of support from friends and from the Mehmet Desde was released from prison on October international community help to keep these people ast February, a seven year old girl named 6, 2008 but the news has not been as good about some going. Letters to government authorities – sometimes Margot, who lives in Old Ottawa South, of the other people to whom or on behalf of whom we in Canada, but usually abroad - who are in a position Lreceived a letter sent from a Turkish prison. It wrote during last year’s writeathon. to bring about a positive change can also make a was written on the back of a part of a Christmas card difference. and was from Mehmet Desde, someone Margot had On Sunday, December 7, celebrate Human Rights never met. Mehmet knew who Margot was because Day early by writing letters as part of Southminster she had written to him several weeks before as part United Church’s Amnesty International write-a-thon of the Amnesty International “Write for Rights” event. Join others from 2:00 to 4:30 that afternoon to writeathon hosted by Southminster United Church. write to and on behalf of prisoners of conscience. The Because he was not allowed to receive letters in any people featured in the campaign include people like language other than Turkish, Margot and several Memet Desde, Aung San Suu Kyi, Jenni Williams, friends from the Southminster Sunday School who and Magogdonga Mahlangu: prisoners of conscience, were participating in the writeathon had carefully human rights defenders under threat because of their copied out messages of solidarity in Turkish and sent work, people under sentence of death, and others at them to Mehmet Desde, an AI prisoner of conscience risk. The cards you send will offer them hope and being held in prison for the peaceful expression of his encouragement, and the impression their mail makes political views. on police, prison staff or political authorities can help Aung San Suu Kyi remains under house arrest to keep them safe and bring about change. in Burma, also known as Myanmar. She should Writing materials will be available as well as have been released in May after having been sample letters and refreshments. To cover the cost of detained for the maximum time allowed by law, but stamps to overseas destinations, a donation of a toonie she is still in detention. Last year we also wrote per letter would be very much appreciated. If you letters to the human rights group WOZA (Women have blank cards that have been taking up space in of Zimbabwe Arise) whose symbol is the rose. your drawers, please bring them along for writers to Along with our letters we sent them paper roses for use. them to use to decorate banners – a tangible sign We will also have a special children’s corner again of our support for these brave women. Members this year. Children can participate by sending greeting of WOZA continued to be harassed and arrested cards to prisoners of conscience and drawing pictures by the authorities in 2008. In late May, WOZA to be included with the cards written by themselves or leaders Jenni Williams and Magodonga Mahlangu the adults they come with. were among a group of WOZA activists arrested by Southminster United Church is at the corner of police during a peaceful demonstration calling for Bank and Aylmer, across from the Sunnyside branch an end to the violence that followed the elections. of the Ottawa Public Library. Participants are invited Police reportedly beat and arrested WOZA to enter by the Galt Street (back) entrance of the members, and those arrested were detained in church and take the stairs or elevator to the top floor. deplorable prison conditions. Authorities released For more information about this event, please contact most of them soon after, but Jenni and Magodonga Elizabeth Peace at [email protected] or (613) were held until July. 730-2058, or Lori Pope at [email protected] or People who stand up for their own rights and (613) 730-1352. for those of others are often the target of attacks.

SOUTHMINSTER HAPPENINGS Charity Recital view was that two broad options be vigorously pursued. One, in the shorter term, is to increase The Southminster Music for Charity and the use the of the current building’s facilities. The Community continues it’s concert series with second, a longer term solution, envisions looking a recital on Saturday, November 15 at 7:30pm. for community partners to share part of a renovated Southminster Music for Charity and Community or reconfigured building. is a partnership between Southminster United The most important conclusion is that the Church and the community dedicated to supporting congregation is committed to continuing its peace, justice and well-being. Music performed Christian mission and community involvement in in the wonderful acoustic of the Southminster Old Ottawa South. sanctuary is the vehicle to support fundraising for local charities. Out of the Cold Suppers The recital will feature works by Rossini, Bizet (‘Carmen’), Gustavino, Montsalvage and The 12th season of the Centre 7, Out of the St-Saens. Mezzo soprano Julie Nesrallah, pianist Cold Suppers begins on Saturday, November Jean Desmarais and guests will be performing. 1 and will continue each week through March Tickets are $20 and are available at the Ottawa 2009. This ecumenical outreach program is Folklore Centre, 1111 Bank St., or at Southminster hosted at Southminster but also supported by United Church, 15 Aylmer Avenue (613-730- other area churches including Trinity Anglican, St. 6874). Margaret Mary’s Parish, St. Matthew’s Anglican and members of the Old Ottawa South and Glebe Southminster Redevelopment communities. Last year, 1300 meals were served over 22 On October 18th, members of the Southminster weeks, the largest volume since the program congregation gathered to discuss development started. Dozens of volunteers were able to meet options for Southminster with the help of the needs of those seeking out a hot, healthy professional facilitator, Beth Allan. This discussion meal in a safe and inviting environment. If you arose from the need to look at the challenge of are interested in volunteering in the kitchen, or Southminster’s sustainability while continuing its greeting or serving, contact Margaret Moyston- ministry in the community. Cumming at 613-730-0926. While no firm decisions were made, the general NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 19 Giving Teeth To Peace by Nancy E. Watters application of human rights.” Here we in the Hague Appeal for Peace or the Alberta. You can contact Larry at see a commitment by every country in millions who protested the ignoble plans [email protected]. The book by Adapted with permission from a book the world except the USA and Somalia, and actions of the recent war in Iraq. Douglas Roche, The Human Right to review by Dr. Larry Fisk, PhD of Senator to ensure standards for children’s health, The new civil societies consist of Peace. (Ottawa, ON: Novalis) 2003. can Doug Roche’s book “The Human Right education and protection against abuse. NGOs and the increasing presence of be ordered for $24.95 from Novalis, 49 to Peace” Protocols developed in 2002 were an understanding of what is required to Front Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON, signed on against such heinous practices work to abolish the irrationality of war Canada M5E 1B3; telephone 1-877- as child soldiering, the sale of children, and the insanity of weapons that can 702-7773 or (416) 363-3303; email child prostitution and child pornography. destroy all human life and culture. The [email protected] ; web site http:// His chapters on religions and inter- new directions reinforce democratic www.novalis.ca/ ; ISBN 2-89507-409-7 faith dialogue, peace education, and experience and often enable end-runs (2003). civil society constitute a blueprint for around recalcitrant governments and ------universal action and peaceful living. their backward-looking policies. The For those who care deeply about the civil society is made possible by the Up coming event values and commitments which grow immediate availability of alternative Thursday Dec 4th 730 pm: The from a considered faith position, Roche information, as on the Internet, and the Human Right to Peace – A talk by argues forcefully for a continuation of highly developed skills of citizens in civil Senator Doug Roche – presented those dialogues which have highlighted societies and NGOs in communicating by Southminster United Church (15 agreement on human decency, justice, a new set of standards, fuelled by Aylmer Ave.) Introduction by the the rights of children, freedom. This the best of age-old religious visions. Rt. Hon. Joe Clark. Following his Papal Medal winner for his work in Doug Roche’s illuminating and presentation, Douglas Roche will sign disarmament challenges the religious instructive book will be one to be added copies of his latest book, Creative institutions to take the first step in to my required reading list for courses Dissent: A Politician’s Struggle for humility and service to engaging the in peace and conflict, development Peace. This event is co-sponsored global secular culture. What the world and change. His masterful use of by the Conflict Studies Department faiths have held sacred in their moral UN documents and an appendix of of Saint Paul University, Canadian teachings secular societies, and par indispensable websites will constitute Institute for Conflict Resolution, excellence the United Nations, have some new priorities in my personal Project Ploughshares, Capital Regional attempted to implement. For Douglas reading practices. We owe a debt of Interfaith Council, United Nations Roche, reconciliation is the highest gratitude to Senator Douglas Roche Association of Canada, National Capital form of dialogue. Religious tenets and for his care in describing these subjects Region Branch and World Federalist ethics which propound the centrality of and for providing a notion of peace Movement and the Ottawa Lay School human oneness, as the author wisely that motivates change in everyday of Theology. Cost is a freewill offering notes, “has moved from being a kind living-it is truly a portrait with teeth. at the door with proceeds going to of abstract, if vaguely interesting, idea Larry J. Fisk, is a Professor Emeritus Project Ploughshares. to an issue of pressing daily political of Political, Peace and Conflict Studies For more information: Phone: 613-730- concern”. Such issues as health, now living and teaching in Calgary, 6874 southminster.ncf.ca ven though I had met Canada’s education, the environment, crime, renowned “peace and human terrorism, and corporate Globalization Esecurity Senator” and had are now part of everyone’s life. experienced him as an outspoken, yet In his concluding two chapters, modest, man I will confess to being Doug Roche teaches us all that peace pleasantly surprised at the extent of the education arises in the context of savvy and vision of this well-informed, peace as a universal human right. lucid, sagacious author. Senator Roche Peace education is a “weapon” to be has over thirty years of political life employed by all citizens everywhere in capacities such as Chair of the UN in the task of replacing a culture Disarmament Committee, Canada’s of violence and war -- the culture Ambassador for Disarmament and which presumes violence and war Chair of Canadian Pugwash, enabling a are acceptable means of security -- vantage point to make the case for both by a culture of peace. The content of the reality of a “third generation” right of peace education includes knowledge peace, and its unparalleled significance. of arms control and disarmament At the heart of this instructive and mechanisms; the application of inspiring little book is the argument human rights, conflict resolution that “peace” is a universal third and problem-solving; overcoming generation right, depending in part environmental degradation, children’s on the achievement of prior waves rights and gender equality, democratic of human rights plus the modern participation; and listening, interconnectedness of all states. The leadership and dialogue skills. value of Doug Roche’s book is not Similarly, in his chapter on civil just the cogent argument for peace society Senator Roche documents as a fundamental right. The book is the impressive growth of Non- a succinct history of 20th century Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Globalization and wars, with particular and their success stories in influencing attention given to 9-11, Afghanistan the sovereign states and the activities and Iraq. More than that, it is a manual of the United Nations in directions of carefully documenting the slow but peace and justice. Increasingly, NGOs steady work of the United Nations and are often more knowledgeable than providing chapter and verse for United government sources. They are capable Nations declarations and achievements. of employing new technologies like Those cognizant of the Canadian Peace the Internet and email to establish Initiative and its attention to education world-wide constituencies for a and action for a world fit for children culture of peace. They are capable will find a stunning directive in Roche’s of working with governments -- as attention to the UN Convention on the with the “Ottawa Process” of the Rights of the Child. “The Convention”, Landmines Treaty, and the work he observes, “is the most universally with governments to establish the accepted human rights instrument in International Criminal Court. And, history. It uniquely places children at the they are able to work without or around forefront in the quest for the universal sovereign states in massing support as Page 20 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008

AFTER THOUGHTS A World That Could Govern Itself from Richard Ostrofsky complete it) I’d like to say something least understood and the most backward working on this because it seems worth of Second Thoughts not too stupid about the problem of of human technologies; and we’ve doing for its own sake, and because I Bookstore (now closed) governing a high-tech, post-modern. learned enough about ourselves in the don’t know a more interesting way to www.secthoughts.com globalizing society in a bitterly divided last hundred years to understand why spend whatever time I have left. Also [email protected] world that’s wrecking its eco-system this is so. But our political philosophy is because I’d like to make new friends and running out of resources. The still based on theories of human nature who share that interest. viewpoint will be neither from the Left that are are at least 250 years old – and So my plan is to use my space here ’d like to begin this column with nor from the Right: not a polemic but a much older than that, to the extent that to think in public about this project. Also an apology. When I went off to kind of requirements study, discussing organized religion remains influential to resume my jottings about whatever. Mexico about two years ago, I had I what would meet the obvious needs, in our political discourse. It seems My motives are basically selfish. every good intention of continuing to and would have a chance to work. I worthwhile to run what is now known Writing these columns while we had the write a monthly OSCAR column and think we need to take Buckminster about human biology and social science bookstore, I learned to enjoy the brevity had promised Mary Anne and several Fuller’s “Spaceship Earth” metaphor against the problem of post-modern of this format, and found it useful for other friends, customers and neighbors seriously. The crew on the ‘bridge’ of government to see what comes out. It’s putting idle thoughts in order on this and that I would do so. In the event, I this small planet is too busy jockeying not that I expect to change the world by that. As always, feedback is welcome couldn’t keep that promise. First, after for power, and for the perks of power, writing another book. We surely know – either in OSCAR, or directly to me at the break up with Carol and the end of to run it properly, and one or other that things don’t happen that way. I’m the e-mail address given above. Second Thoughts, I needed time to lick of several possible disasters seems my wounds. Second, I found myself almost certain if we can’t settle down preoccupied revising and publishing to managing its life support systems two books – Second Thoughts, a with the competence they need, and collection of those old OSCAR columns living within their specifications. As with several longer essays, and also The the spreading financial crisis seems to ecoDarwinian Paradigm, a book about confirm, pure self-organization will the self-organizing brain/mind that I had no longer suffice, given the scope and been working on for most of the time integration of the economic and political we had the store. But now, however, systems we’re running today. Nor do those books are in print, the wounds are we have the option of going back to licked, and I would like to start doing simple homesteading and local trading these columns again. I’ll call the new with a global population of 7 billion and series “After Thoughts,” because it rising. Nature may push us back to that comes after the second ones. condition, but that crash is nothing to My current interest is political hope for. Richard Ostrofsky, Don Thom, and Evelyn Huer at Mother Tongue theory. In my next book (if I manage to Government appears now to be the Books Photo by Mary Anne Thompson NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 21 THE BIG PICTURE Ottawa Needs Transit Planners, Not Bean Counters

By Michael Dobbin

Proposed Transit Plans promises no service improvements for a generation.

f citizens of Old Ottawa south aren’t already suspicious of city’s latest transit proposal, they Ishould be incensed that the plan will continue to entirely overlook the community and the urban core for at least another generation. As part of what city planners call the “inner area”, Old Ottawa South sits in the centre of what is predicted to be the fastest growing area inside the greenbelt, with a rate predicted to reach 24% by 2031. At the same time, the latest chapter of Ottawa’s transit woes sees a continued commitment to irresponsible urban sprawl that has already burst through the Greenbelt and will ultimately result in its demise. virtually ignores a Development Services report of improved transit for the 100,000 residents of the While the city is extremely proficient at from a few years ago entitled ‘Transit Corridor ‘Inner Area’ for the next 25 years. This entirely collecting and presenting excellent data, it seems Priorities’. The Achilles heel of the plan is the fails to present an acceptable route for north-south unable to address the needs of these indicators continued reliance on the bizarrely routed north- commuters both suburban and urban. in any meaningfully way. This current plan south O-Train that completely bypasses the downtown core and presents absolutely no promise Michael Dobbin Wins “Best Canadian Short” By Mary Anne Thompson

ichael Dobbin is the producer of “The Funeral …Again,” a short family comedy movie (11 Mminutes) about Charlie Habberstock, a rather unexceptional man, who died for the first time at 56, and then went on to die three more times, much to the chagrin of his wife, his friends and neighbours. The film is a charmingly funny look at death, resurrection and loss. Despite being filmed in Ottawa, it has the feel of a small town with a closely-knit community. The action centers on the accidents that befall Charlie at the hands of his friend, Ed, and there are many other funny scenes, such as the impact on the town’s population sign each time Charlie dies and comes back to life; or the priest’s increasing inability to cope with Charlie’s resurrections. Michael Dobbin provides a humorous moment as the editor of the local newspaper. The film was filmed entirely in Ottawa, some of it in Old Ottawa South, including Quinn’s Pub, and was directed by Matt West and produced by Michael A. Dobbin at Quiet Revolution Pictures. It features the debut performance of Eric ‘the Intern’ Bollman of CHEZ 106. “The Funeral …Again” generated much attention Harman’s debut horror feature The Devil’s Curse, set for during its Hollywood World Premiere at the “Dances release through Lionsgate in November 2008. Projects With Films” Independent Film Festival in July as the only set for production in 2009 include Matt West’s comedy- Canadian film in competition. Recently, the film had its thriller The Odds, Endre Hules’ The Maiden Danced Canadian and European premieres in Charlottetown, P.E.I. to Death with Oscar-winning cinematographer Vilmos and Strasbourg, France respectively. More competitions Szigmond, and William Chartoff’s dark comedy Sleep are anticipated through 2008-2009. State, all scheduled for production in 2009. Michael has Founded in 2007, Quiet Revolution Pictures is a worked with one of boutique film company with a mandate to deliver high- Europe’s top script-development and training quality entertainment for worldwide sales. It maintains organisations, Arista Development saw Michael Dobbin regular trans-Atlantic partnerships and their international working with writers, directors and producers from across contacts play no small role in achieving their goals. the European Union, and he has been mentored by BAFTA- In addition to the development of their own slate of winning producer, Leslee Udwin. Dobbin is a multi independent films and television dramas, the company awardwinning short-film director in his own right and is aims to expand on its already strong contacts in both an alumnus of the film programme of Ryerson University Canada and Europe by attracting productions to film in in Toronto, Canada. In October 2006, Michael founded the Ottawa-Gatineau region. In tandem with, and as a the ‘Just Watch Me!’ Canadian Film Festival in London, compliment to these activities they boast an ever expanding England; and, as a story editor, script doctor and lecturer international client base for their story development and he is in steady demand on both sides of the Atlantic. consulting services. In addition to his work with Quiet Revolution Pictures, Michael Dobbin is a resident of OOS, and is a Director Michael has partnered with the UK’s 1066 Productions; of OSCA (Ottawa South Community Association). and Alto Films where he recently produced Toni Page 22 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 Tasty Tidbits from Trillium Bakery Simply Better Bread

By Jocelyn Le Roy “enrich.” of the wheat away – to put back some rotating ovens for a perfectly even Mass production causes bread portion of the nutrition that’s been baking. We were so excited! A taste of Going Backwards in Time to be less expensive. For a few more removed. technology! pennies, having real ingredients in our We add lots of interesting Well, the loaves got baked. They he rising bread used to stick loaves of bread, really does make a ingredients to our basic wholegrain came out quite heavy. Disappointingly to the curtains in my mother’s difference. Just like in the olden days. bread – sunflower seeds, flax, currants, dense – nice little uniform brown Tliving room. Yeasty, gummy, Ever since the day I was trapped sesame seeds, oats, a touch of sea bricks. Was it a draft in the truck? Was fascinating to poke at. When I did in an airplane, seated beside the late salt. it the lack of touch by a human hand? this, it collapsed in a wrinkled heap in Robert Cook, former manager of We choose to leave out: Maybe “dough conditioners” would the pan. I hid behind a big chair and Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, • preservatives have helped? watched the dough slowly rise again. Ontario, our flour has been ground on • dough conditioners Another memorable evening of I hope mother wouldn’t find out I’d the stone mill in the Village. This was • emulsifiers excitement left a sooty mark all over interfered with her carefully timed a good step backwards in time for our • mold retardants the walls. Our famous implosion due bread baking. bread-making dreams. Our sky high • stabilizers to “negative air,” caused our loaves I loved learning to make bread. It negotiations created an agreement • pesticides of bread to shoot out of the oven was so much fun punching the dough, that have kept us both in business for • caramel colour like missiles. (See OSCAR Trillium rolling it around, shaping it into loaves nearly three decades, and fulfilled my • modified milk ingredients Tidbits article #1 – May 2008 ) Even or rounds. And oh, the aroma that vision to have our bread flour ground • excessive sugar and salt without additives, the bread survived filled the house on bread baking day! on an authentic stone mill. One blustery winter night we put the flight and crash landing. The best part of course was biting into They at Upper Canada village a dozen or so large buckets filled with When it comes to baking the old- a freshly baked loaf. grind our grain for us – Western Red rising bread dough, into our warmed fashioned way, we do not loaf around! Today, the pleasure is just as Wheat – on the big stone mill. No up truck, and drove across town It’s work of the most satisfying kind. intense. nuts and bolts falling into the flour to our friends’ bakery – “Ami des And, for relief from modern Here, at Trillium, we bake our here. (Occasionally commercial bags Gourmets.” technology, knotted gut due to fear of bread by hand. There are breads “out of flour contain a little prize buried in Our part of town had had a power additives or good old constipation – there” that were never touched by a the flour – a broken metal part from outage. Theirs did not. They kindly take forward motion - go backwards in human hand. The “progress” in the the machinery.) invited us over for a very fun evening. time with natural, whole, real bread! bread baking industry has marched This grinding process gives it its Our one and only crack at trying to right by us. unique character and texture. The flour make bread the automated “modern” We feel that we don’t need has flavour on its own. Not burned. way. A series of machinery did all the additives to make the bread more Not scorched. Nothing added to mask work – dividing the dough, shaping squeezable, to last for weeks, to kill its natural flavour. the loaves, dropping them into strap bacteria, to flavour the flour, or to You only need enriched flour pans (several attached pans in a row) when you’ve taken the bran and germ sending them down a chute, into

Trillium Recipe To book a Market place ad Sourdough Starter for call Gayle at 730-1058 Sourdough Bread email: [email protected] his type of bread needs even 10 minutes, until flexible. It will be more craftsmanship. Time and stickier than yeasted dough. Tpatience can produce a slightly * Take a piece (3/4 cup) of this sour, well-risen loaf full of character. dough and refrigerate in a glass jar, to The “sourdough” will raise the bread use on the next baking day. dough. • Let dough rest for 90 min or so in a warm place (75 F). Cover with a • Mix 1/3 cup hard whole wheat cotton cloth. flour with ½ cup of water in a porcelain • Punch down, roll it up and place Area Church Service Times or glass container. seam down in an oiled bread pan. • Cover with a cotton cloth and let Brush top with water or a little oil, and Sunnyside Wesleyan Chuch Trinity Anglican Church stand draft-free at 70 F. A little warmer put in a draft-free place at about 79 F 58 Grosvenor Avenue (at Sunnyside) 1230 Bank St (at Cameron Avenue) is ok. to rise for 3 hours or so. Sunday Worship Service at 9am & Sunday Services: • Stir it up a little in the morning • Place bread in 375 F oven along 11am 8 am – Holy Eucharist and in the evening side a bowl of hot water. After 10 Children’s program offered during 10 am -- Sung Eucharist, with • After 2 – 4 days, when the mixture minutes lower temperature to 310 F. both worship services. Church School, Nursery and Youth starts to bubble and smell a little sour, Total baking time is approximately 70 Program add about ½ cup flour and knead it in minutes. St Margaret Mary’s Parish Thursdays • Let stand about 5 hours to rise 7 Fairbairn (corner of Sunnyside) 10 am – Eucharist or Morning Prayer until doubled I recently acquired a marvelous Sunday Liturgies : 9:30 a.m. and in Chapel • Your started is now ready 100% Rye Starter from Germany. 11:30 a.m. • To proceed with creating bread, This replaces something I had been Christian Meditation: Mondays at Southminster United mix 3 cups of lukewarm water, a little babying along for years until a baker 7:30 p.m. sea salt (1 tsp), and your sourdough (before Big John’s time!) threw it out Church mix. Some call this the mother- by mistake. The starter makes a heavy, Evening Prayer: Tuesday at 7 p.m. 15 Aylmer Avenue dough. sweet smelling loaf you can slice, 9:30 a.m.: Worship and Sunday • Mix this with about 6 ½ cups flour really slice thin. No wheat. No salt. No School - July and August (hard whole wheat flour). Knead for yeast. No nothing. Pure and honest. NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 23 Page 24 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 BACKYARD NATURALIST Here Come the Snowbirds by Linda Burr the stems, and the leaf litter on the soil. That way, the birds will find a ready-made food source. They s the cold November wind begins to blow, won’t come to feeders, but they do like to eat any I pull on my scarf and mitts and head out seed that falls to the ground. Afor a stroll through the neighbourhood. The best known of the species of snowbirds I shiver under my warm layers as the chill creeps is the Junco. But in some ways this is a misnomer down my back, in spite of my warm layers. I think - Juncos don’t really like deep snow because they to myself, all those “snowbirds” who flee the winter are ground-feeders. There are other birds that nest will soon be packing their bags and heading south. in Canada’s far north that probably have more right I look forward to the first magical snowfall that will to the name, and for them, Ottawa is deep south. bring some welcome brightness to these grey days This winter you might see in our neighbouhood and dark nights. Bohemian Waxwings, Common Redpolls, or All at once, I hear a twittering nearby and notice American Tree Sparrows enjoying our southern a flock of tiny grey birds on the ground. They flee climate. A few feet of snow doesn’t seem to matter at my approach and their tails flash white as they to them. You can find Redpolls and Tree Sparrows disappear in the blink of an eye, but I know what I at feeders in winter, but Waxwings will be looking have seen. The snowbirds are back! That means the to devour fruit left hanging on the trees, such as snow will not be far behind. cherry or mountain ash. In late autumn, flocks of Dark-eyed Juncos, Dark-eyed Junco (Wikipedia) You’ve probably heard about the latest fad in also known as snowbirds, appear in our backyards social networking known as “twittering”. Well, and parks. They are known as snowbirds because Juncos did it first. When I’m out for a walk, I often we usually seem to notice them just before it snows. amongst dense shrubs and weeds on the ground. But hear them twittering before I even see them. Their These birds nest in the northern boreal forests, and when they do suddenly they fly away, you can easily soft twitters are their way of communicating among when autumn arrives they migrate south as other spot their flashing white outer tail feathers. themselves and help to keep the flock together. birds do. A few Juncos will stay around Ottawa for I enjoy watching Juncos dance as they scratch Welcome back snowbirds. Here comes the snow! the winter, but most of them like to go just a little among fallen leaves looking for insects and seeds. farther south where there is less snow cover. That’s With both feet together, they hop quickly back and Linda Burr lives in Old Ottawa South and is a because they’re ground feeders and have a tough forth, doing the “Junco Jive” to stir up the debris. If biologist and avid backyard naturalist. time finding food once the snow gets too deep. you want to get the Juncos jivin’ in your backyard, The Junco is a tidy, well-dressed little bird, with let a corner of your garden (or more if you like) a grey back and a white front, much like a tuxedo. grow a bit wild. Don’t clean up all of your plants in Their grey colour means they are easy to overlook the fall. Let them go to seed and leave the seeds on NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 25 Marvellous Mergansers: Eye-Candy for November Days By Gabriella Goliger (with with a sharp hook at the end, enable thanks to Sheila Thomson) them to snatch and hang onto slippery fish. any people think of Almost strictly carnivorous, November as a grey, grim, Mergansers won’t come seeking hand- barren time of year. But for outs from humans on shore. You’ll M have to look towards mid-river to see avid naturalists like Sheila Thomson, this late fall month has its own glories, them, and binoculars would help. As none finer than the parade of migrating you search, you may spot some even ducks on the Rideau River. more spectacular migrants. For almost 60 years, Sheila has There’s the Bufflehead, a perky observed the seasons come and go little black-and-white duck with a head from her perfectly positioned home that seems too big for its body. There’s beside the river between Windsor Park the Common Golden-eye: black head and Brighton Beach. In November, with white circles and a striped back. she eagerly awaits the return of certain (These descriptions apply to males. As migrants. From one day to the next the with many bird species, the females are less flashy.) grey sheet of water is transformed by Above, Common Mergansers, drake and hen. Left, a male Hooded Merganser. Ducks Unlimited Canada.

was mostly in its natural state. There Wetlands, including natural were marshes rich in wildlife and shorelines, are essential to the survival native plants a-plenty. The Thomsons of water birds and the general health witnessed the destruction of much of of our environment. According to this habitat as the city filled in wetlands Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), we and created lawned-over parks. An have lost as much as 70 per cent of early, far-sighted conservationist, wetlands in Canada; up to 90 per cent Sheila tried to stop the “progress” in some areas of Southern Ontario. near her home. To no avail. In recent DUC works to conserve, restore and years though, she has been cheered by manage wetlands for the benefit of a revival of interest in the river. waterfowl, other wildlife and people. “I see more people out walking The organization’s web site offers here and canoeing and kayaking. If a wealth of information, including people enjoy the river they will want videos and photos of wetlands and to keep it in a good state.” ducks. Take a look at: www.ducks.ca.

flotillas of brilliant birds. Loveliest of all is the Hooded Among the most common is the Merganser, a small, dainty, boldly American or Common Merganser, a patterned duck – black, white and large fish-eating duck that breeds on tawny. Here’s Sheila’s description clear lakes and rivers of the Canadian from her diary of Dec. 11 2006. Shield and moves south in search of “Grey morning, grey sky, grey open water as the ice sets in. The male river, snowing thickly, the scene has a dark green head and a mostly brightened by twelve beautiful hooded snowy white body, except for a black mergansers bouncing along on the back and grey hindquarters. The female waves.” is silver-grey with a reddish-brown When the Rideau starts to freeze, head and a swept-back spiky crest that the Mergansers head south to unfrozen looks quite punk. Both hen and drake rivers and lakes. In spring they return, have red feet and long red bills with close on the heels of ice-melt. They saw-like “teeth.” (They aren’t really search out the cold, clear waters of teeth, just serrated edges.) the north, the females homing in on Here’s a description of what your territory in which they themselves eye might behold on a November day, were hatched to start the new cycle from Sheila’s field-note diary (kept of life. Mergansers usually nest in since 1994): tree cavities. In June, the young spill “The river is steel grey, decorated out of their nests and follow their with the black and white of a first flock mothers to the water. Later in the of American Mergansers. Twenty- summer, many hens abandon their three handsome males, swimming broods, leading to what appears like together, plopping beneath the a “babysitting” service. Large mixed surface, one after another to fish (now broods of ducklings (20 or more) you see them – now you don’t!) and attach themselves to remaining then popping up again – pop! – pop, hens. The young are quite hardy and pop, pop, pop, pop, until all twenty- apparently can survive even without three are again cruising the river in this supervision. formation.” As Sheila’s words suggest, Conservation important Mergansers are expert fishers. They can cruise with heads submerged as Sheila and her husband Harvey they check out the food prospects. have lived in the same house along the Their low-slung, stream-lined bodies Rideau since the days when the river allow them to swoop through water marked the southern-most boundary in search of prey. Their saw-like bills, of Ottawa. In those days the shoreline Page 26 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 Knitting In Canada With Canadian Yarns By Jo Crivellaro both natural and synthetic, and in a constantly changing variety of textures he knitting market has seen and colours. The average yarn shop many changes over the years, today sells alpaca from Peru, merino Tthe most obvious being one of wool from Italy and exotic silks from incredible growth. There are literally Japan. But what can we buy that’s hundreds of types of yarns available, made here in Canada? I’m happy to

say, LOTS! the yarn is incredibly soft, making the Briggs and Little is the oldest finished garment something that you woollen mill in Canada at 151 years really enjoy wearing! old, and has rebuilt repeatedly after Most knitters are familiar with the devastating fires, to hold on to that long-standing company name ‘Patons’, title. They are a family run business which is now owned by Spinrite, in Harvey, New Brunswick, and their operating out of Listowel, Ontario. products are well known across the Your grandmother probably knit socks country. Their homespun type wool is out of Kroy wool, a product that is still moderately processed to keep the wool popular today! The company is well as natural as possible and reasonably known for inexpensive synthetics in a priced. The company has just released huge range of colours, best suited for a brand new line of a softer spun knitting large afghans, lap blankets, wool called ‘Softspun’ available in sweaters and toys. In the natural six colours, and after feeling the yarn fibres category their ‘Classic Wool’ I can pass on to you that’s it’s great, is an ever-popular medium weight and should do well amongst their very yarn that makes heirloom sweaters faithful customers! affordable. In Russell, Ontario we have the These companies are well Apple Laine Yarn Company, owned represented in Ottawa’s largest yarn and operated by Cynthia L. Jackson. shop Wool-Tyme, in the Colonnade The company was run as an on-line business park between Merivale Road store, with a herd of angora goats and and Prince of Wales. This retail store a line of Hand Painted yarns for ten carries a huge assortment of yarns, years. Cynthia is now concentrating knitting and crocheting patterns, on dyeing and designing and has an needles and accessories and even absolutely spectacular yarn line called materials for weaving and needlepoint. ‘Apple Pie’ with fabulous colours with Don’t know how to knit? Wool-Tyme names such as ‘Eye Candy’, ‘Garden offers lessons and seminars for both the Party’ and ‘Sunrise’. Cynthia blends beginner and the experienced knitter a mix of wool, mohair, and silk with looking to learn something new. Got just a bit of nylon, to create a fantastic your fingers itching for a new project? finished product. Knitters gravitate to Check out all these fabulous Canadian the outstanding colour combinations, yarns at Wool-tyme, 190 Colonnade and business is booming for Apple Road, and Happy Knitting! Laine across North America! In Quebec we have CNS Yarns, which is the proud producer of Mission Falls yarns and pattern books. CNS is now distributing world-wide and their success is understandable. Their two lines of 100% merino wool and one of 100% cotton, come in 40 fabulous colours, have wonderful pattern back up, and customers love that the yarns are all machine washable. Their newest line, 136 Merino Superwash is a lighter weight wool suitable for indoor and children’s sweaters. Their colours are warm and earthy, and NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 27 Kathy Patterson A.K.A. The Loot Bag Lady

By Nicola Maule one of the neighbourhood’s newest entrepreneurs. After receiving many compliments on the creative loot bags she put together for her own child’s birthday parties and the frequent comments she heard from parents about how they dreaded loot bag shopping, Kathy became inspired to put her creative juices to work and the loot bag lady was born. The loot bag lady creates quality loot bags, sells them online and ou look at your calendar and delivers them to customers throughout suddenly your heart stops. the Ottawa-Gatineau region. YYou notice it is your child’s There are currently 12 unique, eye birthday this month, along with a catching, funky and affordable loot business trip and a visit from long bags to choose from that are suitable lost relatives. The birthday party is a for children ages 3 to 10. They all priority so like any successful event have fun names such as Princess planner you start making a list. First Poppie, Builder Boys, Rosemary you book a date, chose a venue, write- Reptile, Jungle Jim, Farmer Phoebe, Kathy Patterson “the loot bag lady” and her daughter prepare her fun and up a guest list (trying not to forget and Spa Queen to name a few. Most funky loot bags. anyone), prepare the invitations, of the loot bags come in a re-useable deliver the invitations, and set the container such as a flower pot, basket before the party. The easy-to-use the faces of parents and kids when I menu. You’re exhausted and the party or buckets and they are all candy free. website has photos of all the loot bags deliver the loot bags,” says Kathy. “I has not even started and you still have Kathy will mix and match loot bags giving the customer an excellent idea have helped take away some stress the loot bags to tackle! for a party to accommodate different of what the end product will look and I know that the party will end on For many busy parents preparing ages and tastes of boys and girls. She like. a high with no sugar added!” loot bags can be a hassle, but luckily will also prepare custom loot bags to So the next time you are organizing For more information visit www. now there is a local solution for match any party theme and is starting a party and you do not have the time lootbaglady.com. Kathy Patterson sourcing inspired and environmentally to create loot bags for upcoming or the inclination to make up loot and Nicola Maule are proud members friendly loot bags. Old Ottawa South Christmas events. bags, think about getting help from of the Old Ottawa South Women’s resident and former teacher, Kathy Loot bag orders can be the loot bag lady. Selling creative loot Business Network that meets the third Patterson, has recently launched conveniently made online at www. bags is definitely a niche market but Tuesday morning of each month. Call a web-based business called the lootbaglady.com or by calling 613- one that benefits busy parents. “It is 613-730-3739- for more details. loot bag lady and she has become 730-6909 a minimum of three days very satisfying to see the smiles on Welcome Winter With A Child’s Christmas in Wales

n November 22, 2008, JC reading Dylan Thomas’s A Child’s being launched in Ottawa-Vanier in Research Networks, recently wrote in Sulzenko presents Welcome Christmas in Wales and performances November. the Globe and Mail that helping the OWinter, an afternoon of from the Canterbury High School HIPPY now operates in nine 28% of Canadian six-year-olds who storytelling and seasonal songs, in Alumnae Trebles Choir, The Savoy countries and serves more than 100,000 are not ready to learn is the most cost- collaboration with Allison Woyiwada, Society Quintet and soprano Marya families in hundreds of communities, effective way to prevent high school Musical Director of the Savoy Woyiwada. which include Vancouver, Victoria, drop outs and future literacy problems. Society and Robert Palmai, Music Net proceeds from the afternoon Toronto and Montreal. HIPPY Welcome Winter takes place Director at Glebe St. James United will benefit HIPPY (Home Instruction Canada, the umbrella organization, on Saturday, November Church, which is hosting the event. of Parents of Preschool Youngsters), is a registered charitable organization 22 at 4:00 p.m. in Glebe The program features Rob Clipperton a new family literacy program (www.hippycanada.ca). St. James United Church, 650 Lyon St. It costs approximately $3,000 Tickets are available from Compact a year to fund each family in the Music (with a service charge) and at HIPPY program. One-on-one home the door for $12 (adults). A donation instruction makes the program for children under 10, who don’t need relatively expensive; it is also what tickets, would be welcome. makes it successful. Judith Maxwell, former head of the Economic Council of Canada and of the Canadian Policy th Page 28 The OSCAR - OUR 36 YEAR NOV 2008 Kids Helping Kids By Laurent Côté

would like to invite you and the entire community of Old Ottawa South to a fundraising concert I in which I will be performing with nine other accomplished young musicians between the ages of 12 and 19. The concert will be held on November 2nd at 4 pm at MacKay United Church (corner of Dufferin and MacKay St.). All of the proceeds will go to help support the Peaceful Children’s Homes in Cambodia. Most of the young musicians who will be performing at the concert are active participants in other musical ensembles in Ottawa. Five performers are members of Stellae Boreales, and toured China for two weeks this past summer (stellaeboreales. wordpress.com). Daniel Parker, a cellist, placed second in the national finals of the Canada Music Competition and, with his trio ‘Con Brio’ placed first in the Chamber Music category at the National Finals of the Kiwanis Music Competition. The repertoire performed will include works by Kreisler, Bach, Bruch, and other classical composers. We are very grateful to Julian Armour for agreeing to support our endeavours as our Master of Ceremonies. seeds for 166 children living there. to [email protected] or call (613) 730-2712. Myself This is the third fundraising concert organised by I hope that you can join me and the other or other members of Kids Helping Kids will be Kids Helping Kids. The organisation is made up of young people involved in this event for a wonderful happy to help you in any way we can. If you are young musicians from Ottawa who work to support afternoon of music. Tickets are $15 for adults and unable to attend the concert but would still like to the Peaceful Children’s Homes. I was fortunate to $5 for children and are available online at www.khk- contribute to this youth initiative, you can also make perform in the previous two concerts, and thanks to es.ca and at A Better Frame of Mind (417 Mackay a donation at www.khk-es.ca the tremendous support of the community and the Street; No phone calls please). Space permitting, greater city of Ottawa, we were able to raise $4000 tickets will also be on sale at the church door. in each event. This money was used to buy rice and If you have any questions, please send an email Somewhere in France

Pte. Dave Reeves, Kevin Reeves’ grandfather (see next page) NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 29 Julie Nesrallah Concert To Benefit The Hospice At May Court By Megan Doyle very local organization, The Hospice at May Court which is located in Old Ottawa South on Cameron n Saturday November 15th at 7:30 pm Avenue. The Hospice provides hospice palliative Southminster Church, on Aylmer Avenue care programs for people suffering from a life Oin Old Ottawa South will be filled with the threatening and terminal illness and their families. sounds of Mezzo-Soprano sensation, Julie Nesrallah Nesrallah has dazzled audiences with her rich accompanied by the ever-popular pianist, Jean tone and engaging personality in many riveting Desmarais. This amazing duo, along with guests, roles with leading opera companies across North Dr Fraser Rubens, tenor and Denis Lawlor, baritone America and abroad and has also sung with many will perform works by Rossini, Bizet (“Carmen”), prestigious orchestras and ensembles. She has also Gustavino, Montsalvage & St-Saëns. recently brought her stunning voice and presence This performance is produced by Southminster as the host of the CBC radio’s new classical music Music for Charity and Community, an independent show, TEMPO, airing Monday to Friday from 10 charitable organization dedicated to supporting a.m. to 3 p.m. peace, justice and well-being through music. SMCC Jean Desmarais is in constant demand as a is engaged in a unique partnership with Southminster soloist, chamber musician and pianist. He has United Church, whose sanctuary offers, through earned his Masters degree and Premier Prix in its acoustics, a wonderful opportunity to foster a Piano and Chamber Music at the Conservatoire successful fundraising music program. in Montreal. He has been guest soloist of many Artistic Director Mr. Jean Desmarais is orchestras and has collaborated with artists such responsible for programming some of the best as Kiri Te Kanawa, Ben Heppner, Amanda Forsyth local talent as well as nationally and internationally and Pinchas Zukerman. renowned artists to offer quality musical programs You can experience a live performance of these that bring the community together. Music performed other artists interested in using this venue to present two first rate musical performers and their guests for in this beautiful sanctuary constitutes a vehicle to chamber music concerts. only $20. Tickets are available from Southminster support the work of local charities. Past charitable organizations have included Church (15 Aylmer Avenue at Bank Street), The SMCC and Southminster Church are equally the Stephen Lewis Foundation, MAP (mentorship- Ottawa Folklore Centre (1111 Bank Street) and The proud to share this prime concert space, including aftercare-presence) and the Old Ottawa South Out Hospice at May Court (114 Cameron Avenue). the use of a 9-foot Steinway grand piano, with of the Cold Suppers. The November 15th performance will benefit a Faure’s Requiem – To book an OSCAR ad Seventeen Voyces call Gayle 730-1058 By Margret Brady Nankivell [email protected] n Fri. Nov. 7 at 7:30 pm, Seventeen Voyces will join forces with the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir to present Gabriel Fauré’s ORequiem, one of the most beautiful choral/orchestral works ever written. The performance, at St. Matthew’s Church in the Glebe features soprano Jennifer Pelland and baritone Phillip Holmes. Cellist Julian Armour will assemble the orchestra. The performance will be conducted by Ottawa South’s Kevin Reeves who directs both of choirs. The first half of the evening will showcase a multi-media event entitled Somewhere in France; love letters from the trenches. It is a personal story based on Kevin Reeves’ grandparents, which has recently been released in book form. This serendipitous love story takes place during the First World War, and is presented through a melding of images, narration and music. Not only does it wend its way through the hearts and minds of Pte. Dave Reeves, and Laura Dreany during a monstrous period in history, it also presents the unfurling historical events of a young country as it develops and matures. Spoiler alert: The audience is expected to sing some vintage war songs with the combined choirs. Fri., Nov. 7 at 7:30 pm, St. Matthew’s Church, 130 Glebe Ave., Adults $25, Seniors $20, Students $15, Children (12 & under) $10. Tickets are available at Book Bazaar, 417 Bank St., Compact Music, 785A Bank St. and 190 Bank St., Leading Note, 317 Elgin St., Herb & Spice Shop, 1310 Wellington St. W. or at the door. Information www.seventeenvoyces.ca

Laura Dreany, Kevin Reeves’ grandmother Page 30 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 Gerard Rochon, Local Market Farmer By Ian Shelton great,” he says, “you come out, you of produce vendors at today’s market establish his sons. He did not always talk to the customer. You get reaction and notes “every second booth’s got think this would be possible. But he or Gerard Rochon, the family right off the bat.” tomatoes and they’re a dollar a box… now sees the future of his family’s farm is all about business, and That interaction feeds back into If you only have tomatoes and got to farm lying in lockstep with it’s past: Fthe business of farming is a decisions about new crops. This year, (sell them at) $5 a box… you’ve got a in the long days, cool mornings, family affair. it has been dayneutral strawberries, a problem.” and bustling crowds of the farmer’s On a cool and cloudy fall popular variety that offers berries all He hopes this peak will market. afternoon at the bustling Sunday summer, resulting in higher yields as market, Rochon’s sturdy build, thick well as sweeter fruit. greying moustache, and tough, soil- But Rochon doesn’t jump on caked hands hint at a man who has every bandwagon. His farm is not spent his life on the land in eastern fully organic. He says it would be if Ontario. that’s what his customers wanted. Market farming is in Rochon’s “If the consumer was really serious blood. His grandparents were market about this organic thing, I would gardeners, and he grew up bringing have been organic five years ago,” he produce to Ottawa’s popular Byward says, but “they will pay a little bit of Market with his parents. Rochon a premium for (organic produce) but Farms, the century-old family not too much. And, will they pay what business, still maintains a stall there. it’s worth? I don’t know.” With that kind of pedigree, it’s little Rochon may claim that family wonder Rochon takes so much pride in farmer’s like him might are a dying his product.“I always tell my people, breed, but he speaks with hope about ‘If you wouldn’t buy it, you don’t sell the future. it’, that’s my philosophy,” he said. Despite the boom and bust Three years ago, this philosophy lifecycles of market farming, he is and the appearance of discounted, optimistic about the possibility that past-prime produce in the Byward his sons might be the next generation Market led him to co-found the Ottawa of Rochon farmers. Farmer’s Market. The market’s That generation’s future depends website proudly proclaims that “all on smart planning, but also the goods sold by vendors” at the twice- farmer’s market. It offers a venue a-week Lansdowne Park market “are for farmers to sell a variety of crops. produced by those vendors.” For That diversity of crops, Rochon says, Rochon, the contact he gets with his makes good business sense. customers is a major advantage. “It’s He gestures towards the long line

Ontario Food Farmers Given Green Light for Highway Signage ecently, the Ontario Legislature unanimously passed Bill 98, Signage to Promote Ontario Grown Agricultural Food Products RAct, 2008 for second reading. Bill 98 is a private member’s bill introduced by Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford and PC Critic for Agriculture and Food. “Every summer Ontarians look for signs to direct them to the farm for fresh Ontario produce,” said Hardeman. “Farmers depend on the on- farm sales these signs generate as an important source of income. As the demand for locally grown food increases there will be more opportunities for our farmers and we need to ensure that red tape doesn’t stop them from meeting this demand.” Bill 98 will allow farmers to post seasonal, directional signs advertising their Ontario Grown food products on private property adjacent to highways. Current laws prohibit signs within 400 metres of a highway unless it displays the name of the premises, the name of the owner of the premises or a ministerial permit has been granted. Last spring the Ministry of Transportation forced several farmers in Norfolk to remove their signs including Charles Emre, an asparagus farmer whose sign had been located in a neighbours field. Emre estimated that without the sign his sales dropped 50 per cent. Brenda Lammens, chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association, who was at the Legislature to support the bill said: “The ability to erect a directional sign on privately owned, agriculturally zoned land makes sense for farmers and consumers. The intent is simple: to link consumers with fresh, locally produced food that might be hard to find on country side roads.” Members from all three parties enthusiastically endorsed the bill, which passed second reading and has been referred to committee. NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 31

Life in the Bush Part seven of seven

By Jo Crivellaro on the winter’s menu for roasting. I was built, so we can access water hard I wouldn’t even think of calling bent the cage back the best I could and through a 3’ flexible hose connected myself a pioneer, not with Home One great thing about living in the barricaded it, all the while continuing to a diaphragm hand pump, and use Depot being just an hour’s drive by bush are the stories you hope you live my lecture about bears trying to steal the double sink in the island that cuts sporty truck, with a Timmy’s on the through, to tell. my food, because you do actually have across the room providing ample way, and Harveys’ just beyond the to think of stuff to yell to keep yourself counter space, and well, my office. cash (credit) register. When I think of y son Jordan and I have mad enough to sound intimidating. I Our present 14’ x 18’ story and our forefathers clearing the land and been living in our cabin nearly jumped out of my skin when a half timber frame, houses me, my establishing their homesteads without Min the Sharbot Lake area, I thought I had stepped on a frog son, all our belongings, a couple days the conveniences we have today, it without electricity for over 8 years and which croaked, and after yelling for it worth of wood, all the materials I need keeps my whining about anything, at are therefore in the perfect situation to “Shut up”, (still in my deep scary for designing and card making, and bay. to accumulate a few interesting tales. voice, all reasoning abilities gone) I the kitchen with a wood stove the size A certain level of independence Like the night I was laying in bed and realised it was my only adult laying of an office desk. This stove will also can be achieved amongst city heard the faintest cry of a chicken, hen, with not a feather ruffled, but be able to heat the planned addition of dwellers too. Collecting rain water, which lasted only a second. My suffering from a badly crushed head. greenhouse, studio and loft , which, stocking up on dried and canned territorial instincts kicked in. After working so hard to break in and being a single mother, might take me food, basic medical supplies, candles I bellowed out of my open window climb up and in and out of that cage, another eight years to build., but that’s and matches, is just smart thinking. in my deepest scariest voice ‘Get outta that bear had dropped it’s food 15’ O.K.; our basic housing needs are It’s a good feeling to know that you there!’, rushed down the ladder and from the scene. I immediately put already being met, everything from can provide for your family during was out the door in the time it takes to the chicken out of it’s misery with a here on in is a bonus. unforeseen circumstances like the ice light a candle in a lantern, just in case rock, and walked back to the house Our 6 1/2 acres, which was storm we all experienced. the flashlight died. No weapon…. where I cleaned it on the tailgate of originally comprised of mostly balsams As I see and hear the words ‘It’s probably just a racoon or fisher’, my truck. I win! I didn’t start shaking and poplars is slowly and meticulously ‘Crumbling world economy’ these and no empty hand to carry one in ‘til morning. Jordan slept through the being cultivated. The removal of less days, I take great comfort in knowing anyway. Still…. only one short cry whole thing. desirable trees is making way for the that we, in our humble situation, are from a cage full of pullets; usually Another good thing about living young hard woods, and it’s exciting to blessed with our cozy cabin in the it’s absolute mayhem until all but the this way, is the satisfaction of being see areas of what was once unusable woods, where the bears know who’s predator is dead. somewhat independent. land, turn into beautiful sitting areas, who, and a chicken dinner is just I continued to bellow during my When the hydro power goes out, paths and gardens. around the corner! 200’ sprint around the bend in the we don’t even know it! We make I realise that my property will driveway, only to arrive abruptly at beeswax candles for light, use our reach it’s full potential long after I’m Jo is a knitwear designer, mosaic a 4’ x 6’ panel of steel mesh, bent root cellar to store food, and I adore dead and that’s O.K. too; it will be tile artist and hand made card maker. almost in half. ‘This is not the work my ‘Pioneer Maid’ wood cook stove there for those who come after me to Her company, ‘Jo of the woods’ can of a racoon’ was my first thought. I (even if the company didn’t gravitate enjoy. If we know that we have left be contacted at www.joofthewoods.ca had seen a bear cub a day earlier to the idea of me redesigning their this planet better than how we found and her cards are available at Paper- on the hill, 100’ behind my house. flue set up). I had the well drilled it, well, we can’t ask much more of Papier and Wool-Tyme. ‘Mother bear’, I thought. I prayed. (pounded through 80’ of black granite ourselves as land owners. The chickens were shaken but still actually) under the cabin before it Although the work has been very

Causeway’s Holiday Card Campaign

auseway’s Holiday Card Campaign raises awareness and funds for community programs assisting the mentally ill, Cdisabled and homeless Causeway Foundation is selling Holiday Cards again this year, to raise awareness and funds in support of individuals with a mental illness or other disabilities in our community. These unique cards can be purchased for just $10 per eight-card pack. The cards feature four original designs. Once again, well-known local artist Sylvio Gagnon has donated images from two of his lovely oil paintings of skaters on the Rideau Canal. Last year, cards featuring Mr. Gagnon’s paintings were totally sold out. The second set of cards offer mysterious yet beautiful veiled images, entitled Parliament Hill in Winter, by Ottawa photographer Geof H. Burbidge. The descriptive text on the back of the cards is bilingual, and inside-card custom printing is available at no charge, for those purchasing 10 packages or more. All proceeds from the Holiday Card Campaign go directly to support Causeway Work Centre. Causeway is a non-profit agency that has provided programs and services to assist person with a mental illness, other disabilities, the homeless or those at risk in the Ottawa area for more than thirty years. There are currently ten programs that assist individuals find paid work, as well as complimentary education, training and wellness programs, which increase employability and generate healthy living habits. You can purchase these unique card packs by telephoning 613- 725-3494 ext: 108. To order online, visit www.causewayfoundation. org or to find the retail outlet nearest to you. Page 32 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008

OCCSB TRUSTEE REPORT “PUTTING STUDENTS FIRST”

Kathy Ablett, R.N. The Board received a presentation high needs. • That they observed numerous Chair of the Board & on the new Parent and Family Centres Each June, a comprehensive leading practices, many more than from Diane Jackson, Superintendent process takes place to review all they would be able to include in their Trustee Zone 9 of Student Success (Elementary), student needs and allocate educational report; and Capital/River Wards and Karin Guité, Manager of Child assistants. Since September 2, the • That they were hard pressed to Telephone: 526-9512 Care Services. With support from Board received 41 new students identify opportunities for improvement the Ministry of Education, four play- requiring additional supports for evidenced by the number and nature Sharing Good News Board- based learning drop-in centres have safety, medical and programming of the recommendations contained in wide! been established this year to bring reasons. These students were not the report. parents/caregivers and children, ages expected to register for this current The report has been referred newborn to six, together to learn. The school year and significant supports to Administration for review New Trustee for Kanata Sworn In Centres have been opened at Divine have had to be put in place. and response and will be posted he Team is complete once Infant, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, “The Board has a reputation for on the Board’s website at www. again! The Board appointed Prince of Peace and St. Elizabeth taking care of the neediest students,” ottawacatholicschools.ca. TTed. J. Hurley as Trustee Elementary Schools. Staff are hired, said James McCracken, Director of representing Zone 2 (Kanata North/ trained and supervised by the Child Education. Corpus Christi Kanata South). Mr. Hurley was Care Services Department. The $700,000 cost will be Recently Corpus Christi raised chosen after an interview process The foundation premise of the realized from internal cost savings in $637.50 for the very successful Terry held October 8. Mr. Lynn Harnden, Centres is that children succeed better the 2008-2009 Budget. Fox Run. Congratulations to all who Senior Partner with the firm Emond in school and in life when parents get participated! Harnden LLP swore Mr. Hurley in involved with their child’s education Board Leading Management for the period October 14, 2008 until and learning. Parents receive help Practices Acknowledged Immaculata High School November 30, 2010. in interacting with their children in The Board received a glowing Mr. Hurley will also serve on Congratulations to the Immaculata fun, hands-on activities that promote report on the Operational Review the Special Education Advisory Team 2008 under the leadership of literacy. Emphasis is on oral language conducted by Deloitte Consulting Committee (SEAC), the Policy and Darlene Charron who recently raised skills and activities that can easily and and the Ministry of Education in the Procedures Committee and the Trustee an astounding $18,033.51 for the inexpensively be repeated at home. fall of 2007. The Board was assessed Support Services Committee. CIBC Run For The Cure. Job very Participants also focus on numeracy, in four areas: Governance, Human On behalf of the Board, well done! school readiness and explore Resources, Planning/Facilities, and Chairperson Kathy Ablett welcomed community resources. Finance/Administration. Mr. Hurley and wished him well as he If, at any time, I can be of The Review Team reported: takes on this new role. assistance to you please do not hesitate Educational Assistant Allocation • The auditors were extremely to call me at 526-9512. The Board has approved the impressed with the Board’s Parent and Family Literacy Sincerely, hiring of 15 additional Educational management practices and review Centres Kathy Ablett Assistants to support students with results “Your Trustee” Working for a High School Diploma

By John Karam, Principal are employed full-time to earn credits St. Nicholas Adult High School towards their high school diploma. Virtual Academy A Mature Student Evaluation is one Re-Entry Program method a high school counselor uses to determine what is required by each Ottawa Catholic School Board applicant to attain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students continue to veryone knows that a high work full time while completing any school diploma is a very valuable necessary credits online. Edocument which will open doors The “Credits @ Work” Program to both further education and to the allows students to achieve credits while world of work. Not everyone, however, at work. Typical to the Cooperative graduates from high school after the Education Program most schools offer, typical four-year experience. For the two credits are achieved for every many who drop out of high school, the 220 hours worked. It’s a three-way Ottawa Catholic School Board offers partnership involving the employer, several programs at St. Nicholas Adult employee and the teacher. The employee School. One such program is “Credits will complete weekly log sheets, @ Work”. which are signed by the employer and Forty-one year old James is the complete assignments related to the type of person for whom this program course. Teachers from St. Nicholas are has been designed. He has a full-time in contact with both the students and job at an east end car dealership as the employers to make certain that all Parts and Service Manager. He also has requirements are met. family responsibilities providing for his James has successfully completed teenagers. The one thing he does not all requirements for his high school have, however, is a high school diploma. diploma. He realizes that what he has It is impossible for him to leave his day accomplished is of value to himself job to attend classes at St. Nicholas, but and to his self-esteem. Trevor, another he can and did benefit from “Credits @ Work”. Cont’d on next page This program allows people who NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 33

OCDSB TRUSTEE REPORT Towards An Equity Agenda

By Rob Campbell the parent function to do their best by no longer to act to stream special improvement, strategic alignment of their children and, as a parent, I fully education students out of French program offerings ensuring robustness dgerton Ryerson spent 30 respect that. I ask you however to don Immersion. This will change of program and community school, years defining Upper Canada’s your policy-maker hats. specialist allocations, produce more supporting teachers in newly diverse Epublic education system in the First, creating greater equity diverse classrooms, and should help classrooms, embedding modern 1800s. He created a quality system should be achieved not by a rush to the students involved. The OCDSB universalist learning strategies. of public education of basic equity the lowest common denominator but also is developing a new equity and The changes the Board has admired internationally. Ontario’s rather to the highest. Every parent diversity policy framework and acting embarked on, and the ones only system quality today is admired anew should feel confident sending their in other areas. contemplated, are not without by the international community: our child to their local community school. Still to work through at this point controversy. The Ryersonian dream students do well on international tests, We need to be smarter about how we is differential resource allocation by of a high quality education for all other countries send their students and use the resources we have to do this. school based on the needs profile certainly will not be approached teachers to learn from us. The Province’s goals are for (a) of each school. We’ve historically further if we don’t change and so The dream of a fully equitable more students to achieve to a standard allocated resources to schools based change we must. system is still a dream in many ways level and (b) to lower the dropout rate. mostly on head count. There are Details and caveats re the above however. All school boards have These goals are equity goals as well some efficiencies too which could be at www.ocdsbzone9.ca and in my e- well-known ‘have’ and have-not’ as they require increased attention to made and which could contribute to newsletter. If you have a suggestion or schools. Parents with the knowledge those achieving below a standard or reallocation monies. a concern, or wish to subscribe to the e- and wherewithal often pay to reside at risk of dropping out, and I broadly Efficiencies not jeopardizing newsletter, then please contact me via in near good schools or drive their support them. quality of education include more either 730-8128 or rob@ocdsbzone9. kids to a desired school or ensure Recently the OCDSB dropped focus on community schools, a ca. Board info is available at www. streaming into a choice program or a large rock into the pool: school common standard for our buildings ocdsb.ca pay for extra supports. Its absolutely administrators and teachers are ensuring a fairer share in capital

Christmas Hampers

uring the holidays, our To adopt a hamper contact thoughts often turn to Christine by November 30th, at Dthose less fortunate than [email protected], ourselves. For more than 30 years, or by phone if you don’t have access the Christmas Hamper Project to email, at (613) 730-8294,. has supplied thousands of Ottawa To pack hampers and help wrap families and individuals with boxes gifts between December 15th and 19th, of food, toiletries and small gifts to contact Sharon at 613-237-3033. help make their Christmas season a little brighter. To deliver hampers or drive on Sponsored by Centretown, December 23rd, contact Linda at Southminster, and Glebe-St. James [email protected] . United Churches, hampers will be delivered to 160 needy families and Or, have a crazy schedule? We gladly individuals referred by Centre 507, accept donations! Please send a the Emergency Food Centre, The cheque made out to “The Christmas Well, Salus, The Laundry Co-op and Hamper Project”, to Centretown the Dalhousie Food Cupboard. United Church, 507 Bank Street, This worthy project relies on K2P 1Z5. Every little bit helps! the generosity and the goodwill of the community. How can you help? There are many ways:

High School ... Cont’d from previous page successful student, said, “As soon as that form was signed every hour I was at work counted towards the 220 that I needed to complete this course and graduate from high school. I am truly grateful that St. Nicholas Adult High School offers a course like this. If it weren’t for them I don’t know if I would go anywhere in my career.” `“Credits @ Work” is unique to the Ottawa area having been established during the 2007-2008 school year. Anna Main and Sue Casey, the teachers in charge, spoke highly of the program since it provides another way for mature students to achieve their high school diploma. Ms. Main said people from a wide variety of work areas have enrolled, including federal government workers, landscapers, hospital porters, and municipal workers. Some hope that graduating from high school will open doors to better paying jobs with more advancement possibilities. Others, as Ms Casey stated, have enrolled mainly to get that “piece of paper” which shows that they graduated. Regardless of motive, ”Credits @ Work” definitely provides a viable way for the mature student to complete high school. The flexibility of the program allows potential candidates to enroll at any time throughout the school year. If you are interested in enrolling, you can get further information at 613 228 2888. If you are an employer who knows an employee who may benefit from this type of course, please contact the school. Page 34 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 Southside OTTAWA SOUTH HISTORY PROJECT Autumn Update The Built Environment of Old By Lori Steele Ottawa South ell, fall has more than arrived and we are This month’s contribution to the Ottawa South ideally at the rate of one to two every month. If settling nicely into a new school year. History Project comes from guest columnist you have additions, whether visual or textual, or WOur programs are all up and running, Mohammad al-Asad. corrections you feel should be made to any of the and we are all enjoying our enlarged play yard, featured buildings, or if you have specific buildings, thanks to last year’s fundraising efforts. It’s nice to new website devoted to the architectural both historical and modern, you believe should be see all of your hard work benefitting the children and urban heritage of Old Ottawa South added to this inventory, please let us know (the on a day-to-day basis. Ais now up and running. The site, which is website includes a Contact Us section). Proper We would like to take this opportunity to part of the Ottawa South History Project, currently credits of course will be made. The sustainability formally welcome Pam, our newest teacher in the features an essay on the architectural and urban of this endeavor may only be guaranteed through Senior Kindergarten and After-school program. evolution of the neighborhood as well as entries on the participation of those with an interest in and She is a wonderful addition to our staff. ten of its heritage structures. These include the six concern for Old Ottawa South. Southside children have really been enjoying heritage buildings listed in the Local Architectural I would like to thank Old Ottawa South the bounty of the season. During the month of Conservation Advisory Committee’s (LACAC), residents Cornelius von Baeyer, John Calvert, Leo September, Dorothy and Joanne’s Nursery School Ottawa: A Guide to Heritage Structures (Ottawa: Doyle, Jean-Claude Dubé, and Kathy Krywicki group enjoyed tasting green, yellow and red apples City of Ottawa, 2000). These are Echo Bank House for their help in realizing this website. A note and then making applesauce. Carol and Krystal’s and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of appreciation also goes to Flora Fabiani Buda Nursery School group loved painting and water on Echo Drive, Hunt House on Hopewell Avenue, of the National Capital Commission (NCC) for the old Fire Station (present Community Center) on play. Sharon’s Senior and Junior Kindergarten facilitating access to the relevant data available at Sunnyside Avenue, Robertson House on Cameron the NCC library. groups made pumpkin tarts, while Dorothy’s Junior Avenue, and Williams House on Southern Drive. The Built Environment of Old Ottawa South Kindergarten group made apple tarts. Candice and The descriptions included for these buildings in website may be linked to directly at oshp.wordpress. Pam’s group enjoyed discussing upper and lower A Guide to Heritage Structures are reproduced, com or via the Ottawa South History Project section case letters during circle time and the after school and additional information is provided wherever of the OSCA web site (www.oldottawasouth.ca/ rec program with Pam and Krystal enjoyed getting possible. HistoryProject). friendships back together after the summer break. The website also features four other structures: Russell will be entertaining the children in the Bank Street Bridge, Hopewell Avenue Public Mohammad al-Asad is an architect and the months of October and November with his School, the Mayfair Theatre on Bank Street architectural historian. He is the founding director fingerplays and songs. (recently designated a heritage property by the of the Centre for the Study of the Built Environment, And although still a few weeks away, be sure City of Ottawa), and Southminster United Church based in Amman, Jordan, and is a member of to mark this down in your calendar. On Friday on Bank Street and Aylmer Avenue. the Steering Committee of the Aga Khan Award December 5th we will be hosting an afternoon The depth of information provided in the for Architecture, based in Geneva, Switzerland. of holiday crafts, stories and the making of site for each structure varies depending on the He recently edited Architectural Criticism and gingerbread houses with the children. It is sure to availability of data. All efforts have been made to Journalism: Global Perspectives (Turin: Umberto be an event not to miss. More details to come! include descriptions of the structures, information Allemandi, 2007), and is currently completing a about their evolution, as well as photographs monograph on contemporary architecture in the Please call 613.730.5819 if you would like any showing their past and present. Middle East. information on our programs or upcoming events. This inventory of structures is viewed as an interactive and dynamic resource that is to be Contact the Ottawa South History Project at regularly developed and updated, and it is hoped [email protected] or visit us online at www.OldOttawaSouth.ca/HistoryProject. that further structures will be added in the future, Discover Canada Without Even Leaving Your Living Room! hat’s what Katimavik, Canada’s leading for the next three months, before heading to national youth service program, has to Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, to continue their nine- offer if you become a host family for month program. The group is comprised of seven T th a period of ten days between November 20 women and four men who are living in a house and 30th. Our organization is presently looking rented by Katimavik and are supervised by a for families who are willing to host Katimavik project leader who lives with them. These young participants aged 17 to 21 from across Canada. participants are working five days a week at local Here is your chance to get to know a young non-profit organizations including University person who is presently volunteering in your of Ottawa Sustainability, University of Ottawa community while introducing them to your way Physical Resources, the Ottawa Humane Society, of living! The Canada Agriculture Museum, the YMCA of As part of Katimavik’s learning program, Ottawa, The Otesha Project, the University of participants must spend 10 days in a host family Ottawa Pride Centre, Ecology Ottawa and Jer’s of the region they are volunteering in, so as to Vision. get a better grasp of the culture and local life. For some participants, this is also an excellent About Katimavik opportunity to benefit from a full-fledged Katimavik offers youth between the ages linguistic immersion. This precious experience of 17 and 21 an exciting nine-month journey of will be filled with discoveries for both your discovery in three different regions of Canada. family and the participant(s). Each host family The program is based on the concept of service will receive a subsistence allowance for the host learning, which integrates both personal and period. professional development through volunteer work and group life. It focuses on five components: How can you become a billeting family? developing leadership skills, official languages Contact us at 613-722-6100 and we will proficiency, protecting the environment, cultural be happy to discuss opportunities with you! discovery and a healthy lifestyle. At the end of the Each family that hosts a Katimavik participant program, each participant will have contributed receives a stipend to offset costs. an average of 900 hours of volunteer work – 35 hours a week – for non-profit organizations. Katimavik is in Ottawa Since 1977, more than 28,000 young Canadians The Katimavik group arrived in Ottawa on have participated in the Katimavik program. September 24th and will live in the community NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 35

Local Veterinarian - Dr. Emily Black The Dirt on Dentistry

By Emily Black good, as without polishing, scaling there are a couple of interesting causes crevices in the tooth enamel points to consider. Firstly, the cause t would seem that more and that leave the teeth susceptible to of periodontal disease is plaque more animals are having to start deeper bacterial infection causing accumulation below the gum line, an Iworrying about their teeth and more, rather than less, damage. additive which whitens teeth or reduces more and more this seems to mean What to do, what to do!! Well, plaque on the upper part of the teeth that pet owners are having to worry as with no other issue, in dentistry isn’t going to touch this plaque below about their pocket books! an ounce of prevention is worth a the gum line, it just makes the teeth that the underlying reason for their Dentistry in family pets is not pound of cure. There are a couple of whiter without actually preventing effectiveness is that most animals an inexpensive undertaking. Unlike options, the most obvious of which disease. Secondly, many of these eat twice a day, and so, with dental humans who will sit there, no is tooth brushing. Many companies products simply contain bleaching food, most animals get dental care matter how grudgingly, Rover is have jumped on the pet oral health substances so yellow - brown twice a day as well, just like humans not standing for any of that. Also, care bandwagon with chicken or liver plaque just turns white. I don’t should. Dental kibbles are bigger, unlike humans, pets can’t spit on flavoured toothpaste, special finger care what colour it is, it’s still forcing animals to chew rather than command, so using anaesthesia is toothbrushes and other oral gels and plaque. Thirdly, are these products inhale their food, some have added necessary for securing the airway and cleaners. However, the old adage safe ? The fact that they are not extra fibre to help clean teeth through preventing dangerous complications “brush your teeth, round and round, being marketed for humans makes friction, while others have enzymes such as pneumonia or choking. For circle twice, up and down” was right. me think they might not be. that bind Calcium and prevent plaque these reasons, pets have to be placed Now, I don’t know about you, but I can My favourite option? Well, I am the formation. As far as I’m concerned , under general anaesthesia for barely brush my own teeth with such primary kitchen staff to three hungry they all work better than any of the dentistry. Unfortunately, anaesthesia dedication let alone my dogs. I don’t cats and a dog, and the thing I have alternatives. This means that I have is expensive and shouldn’t be taken for want to even think about the pleasures found to work in my own animals, as to perform less dentistry which is granted because it is not without risk. which would await me were I to try well as my patients, is diet. The pet great because in the end it’s safer for Proper consideration and preparation it on my cats. The sad truth is that food market has seen a demand and both your pets and your pocket book. should always be followed to ensure in order to be effective against plaque has gone after it, and in this case I think Heck, you’re feeding your animal the safest experience for any pet. and tartar your tooth brushing has to be it’s a great thing. There are a number anyway, mine as well get the most Were your pet just to go to done in a very specific and controlled of different dental-focussed pet bang for your buck! the dentist like you, the process is manner and there is nothing specific foods out there on the market, both in Dr. Emily Black owns Centretown very similar and the cost without and controlled about the mouth of a your local store, as well as through Veterinary Hospital and is herself anaesthesia is about the same. In cat, let me tell you! veterinary clinics. The amazing thing owned by two (maybe three) cats and the good ol’ days many pets had their So, other options. Well, there is that they actually work to prevent a dog. teeth manually scaled while the pet are the gels and water additives. tartar, plaque and gum disease. I think was still awake, however this has now The jury is still out on the safety been shown to do more harm than and efficacy of these products and

An Evening At The Theatre

n Monday, November 17, 2008, David Currie will conduct the 100- member Ottawa Symphony Orchestra in a concert at 8:00 p.m. in OSoutham Hall at the National Arts Centre. Spend an evening at the theatre, as the OSO brings us three compositions based on works for the stage with an English connection. The orchestra opens the evening, appropriately, with an overture. English- born Healey Willan was one of Canada’s first really significant composers. His Overture to an Unwritten Comedy was commissioned in 1951 by the CBC. A light and lively work, Willan described it as a piece that “simply aims to please.” “I wanted to express my awareness of the perpetual struggle of men and women whose livelihood depends on the sea.” So wrote Benjamin Britten of his opera Peter Grimes. That struggle comes out fully in the brooding tones and sombre shadows of the concert piece Four Sea Interludes drawn from the opera. The interludes, which when taken together amount to a tone poem, give us a glimpse of the sea’s many moods, from the windswept sea of Dawn, through the placid ocean of Sunday Morning and Moonlight, to the raging gale of Storm. Ralph Vaughan Williams was perhaps the most quintessentially English of all composers. Yet his ballet Job: A Masque For Dancing offers much more than the pastoral English tranquility we so often associate with his music. With its use of old fashioned dances, Job indeed includes elements of the familiar Vaughan Williams. But there are also the darker tones of the composer’s later works – not surprising, as the piece was inspired by illustrations of the story of Job drawn by that most untranquil of artists, William Blake. As it leads us through the tale of Job’s trials – the frenzy of Satan’s Dance of Triumph, the lament for the death of Job’s sons, the final triumph of his restoration – we are reminded of the critic’s summation of Vaughan Williams’ work: “one is never quite sure whether one is listening to something very old or very new.” Page 36 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 Buy / Sell – What to Do? by Rick Sutherland, CLU, don’t think so. Mr. Buffett did what clear that the anxious investor may times. This current financial crisis CFP, FDS, R.F.P he does best. He saw an opportunity have been better served by inaction will eventually end and more normal and capitalized on it. He will no doubt alone. markets will return. The best course e have had enough market multiply his investment multi-fold For instance, during 2001 to of action is to review your investment volatility during 2008 over the next few years. 2003, the Canadian market fell 43%. strategy, time horizon and objectives. to last a lifetime. As You’ve heard it before and we’ll Investors who fled during this period Confirm that your current asset W say it again. The path to investment missed out on the profits of the market allocation is consistent with your stock markets began a swift decline investors started to make panicked success is to buy low and sell high. returning at 163% over the next few investment strategy. If not, then make decisions, switching investments, However, although this concept seems years. A key factor to consider is that adjustments. If it is, then stay the changing advisors and altering their relatively simple to comprehend, the markets tend to go up more often course and consider making further investment objectives. They may have putting it into practice can be quite then they go down. investments at these low prices. become their own worst enemy. For difficult for some investors during a All this is not to say hang in at The foregoing is for general many, discipline was overcome by volatile market. Redemption rates are any, and all costs. If your time horizon information purposes and is the fear. Thus, while thinking they were typically at their highest levels when for needing your money is short, less opinion of the writer. This information in control, they were actually losing markets are on the extreme negative than a year, then you probably should is not intended to provide personal control. These emotionally charged side. The result is that frightened not be in the market at all. Typically advice including, without limitation, decisions might end up costing a investors receive a very low price you need at least three to four years investment, financial, legal, accounting bundle over the long-term. for their shares. Once the market is at a minimum with the ability to buy or tax advice. Please call or write to We know that not everyone was back on the up swing, money tends during times of market weakness Rick Sutherland CLU, CFP, FDS, panicking. Warren Buffett, touted as to resurface as investors are buying in order to have success with your R.F.P., of FundEX Investments Inc. to the most successful investor of our back at higher prices. Does this make investment strategy. discuss your particular circumstances time, invested billions into distressed sense? You pay $10 a share and sell at Investors must accept the reality or suggest a topic for future articles companies during the market set back. $5 a share, and then buy back at $10 a that markets go down as well as up. at 613-798-2421 or E-mail rick@ Is he crazy? Has he lost his touch? We share. As markets improve it becomes You must be prepared for this at all invested-interest.ca.

To book an OSCAR ad call Gayle 730-1058 [email protected] Common Driveways and Other Rights of Way By Anna Sundin

ld Ottawa South is an older neighbourhood with many common driveways between adjoining houses. There may be documents Oregistered on title to one or the other of the adjoining properties establishing the common driveway, usually called a right of way. These documents ideally describe the extent of the right of way and the permitted uses of it. In addition to documents on title granting rights of way, until the creation of the Land Titles system of ownership in Ontario, rights of way could be created by use of the land over many years. If the registered owner did not Financial Divorce Specialist object within a specified period of time, the user could claim and obtain Avoid costly mistakes with professional financial ownership of the land or a right of way based on use of the land alone. However, under the Land Titles system, no new rights of way can be assistance in the division of assets. created by use; however, already existing rights of way created in this way can be recognized if they arose before the land was transferred into the Land Titles system. Contact: Rick Sutherland, CLU, CFP, FDS, R.F.P. Once a right of way has been created or established, neither the owner of 1276 Wellington Street, Ottawa ON K1Y 3A7 the land under the right of way or the user of the right of way has the right to Phone: (613)798-2421 Email: [email protected] interfere with it. The owner of the land cannot put barricades up or build on or use their own land in such a way that it interferes with the right of way. The user of the right of way cannot change the use of the right of way or extend it beyond its established boundaries. There have been many cases in the courts over the years where neighbours Guidance, Protection have sued each other over rights of way. Sometimes the acrimony between neighbours have gone quite far and by the time the case is heard there is a and Peace of Mind. history of bad behavior, including the use of barricades or fences, reports to the police and insults. Anna E. Sundin, Barrister & Solicitor Once in court the complainant has to prove that the right of way exists, GEnErAl PrActicE includinG: the extent of it, the permitted uses of it and that the current use interferes with Family Law, Wills, Real Estate, Incorporations, Litigation and Collaborative Family Law the permitted uses. If the complainant can prove all this to the satisfaction of – A Cooperative and Dignified Approach to Separation and Divorce.– the judge, an order can be granted correcting the use of the right of way. There can also be an order for monies to be paid if the interference caused monetary losses. If it is a clear case of interference, the judge can also order that the party at fault pay all or part of the legal fees of the complainant. It is important to review any documents registered on title with a lawyer before buying a property as the ability to use the property may be restricted. If you own a property with a registered right of way or which has the use of one, it is best to comply with its terms as a lawsuit to address any disagreement about its use can be time consuming and costly. A clear case of interference will not likely be upheld by a court. NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 37

M.P.P. OTTAWA CENTRE Cleaning Up Our Communities! By Yasir Naqui Ontario. the opportunity to make anonymous passed by the Manitoba Legislature Safer Communities and complaints, protecting the safety of in 2001, and became law in February n October 2nd, 2008 I had Neighbourhoods Legislation is about themselves and their families. We can, 2002. Over the last six years, other the honour of standing in just that: making our neighbourhoods and must, clean up our neighbourhoods provinces throughout Canada have Othe Ontario Legislature to and communities safer. SCAN is a without the fear of vengeance, the hassle adopted SCAN legislation modeled on introduce my first Private Members Bill, provincial, civil law which aims to of lengthy criminal investigations or Manitoba. Though SCAN has a proven Bill 106 the Safer Communities and lessen the impact on neighbourhoods costly court battles. track record in other jurisdictions, I felt Neighbourhoods Act, 2008 (SCAN). of entrenched crime, such as drugs, The purpose of SCAN is to work very strongly that we needed a made-in- As your candidate in the last prostitution or illegal liquor sales based with homeowners and tenants to ensure Ontario solution for our communities. provincial election, I heard from voters out of homes and businesses. It improves that their properties are being used for That is why, since last October I have on their doorsteps about the importance community safety by going after real their intended purposes. The first step been working with community groups of having SCAN in Ontario. It was one property that has been habitually used in processing a SCAN complaint is and law enforcement officials to ensure year ago that I made a promise to the for criminal activity and has a negative for the SCAN director to work with that Bill 106 addresses the unique needs voters of Ottawa Centre to introduce impact on the healthy, safety or security the homeowner to see if an informal of Ontario’s neighbourhoods. SCAN legislation in Ontario. As your of the neighbourhood. It provides a resolution can be reached. This places I encourage you to follow the MPP, I am proud to have delivered on mechanism to deal with these properties the onus on communities to work legislative process of Bill 106 on the this promise; proud to have introduced quickly and efficiently. together to find solutions to their local Legislative Assembly website at www. this legislation. I look forward to Unlike the criminal justice system, problems. It also gives neighbourhoods ontla.on.ca. Together, we are building continuing to work with our community SCAN is a fast and efficient tool the flexibility to react to their unique a safer, greener and healthier Ottawa to ensure that SCAN becomes law in because it targets properties, not people. needs and circumstances. Centre. SCAN also provides concerned citizens SCAN legislation was first Strings of St John’s New Concert Season By George Martin orchestra’s Steering Committee live in this neighbourhood. he Strings of St. John’s Chamber Orchestra Catherine Campbell, cellist, joined the Strings has announced the opening concert of its of St. John’s in 2001. She graduated from Queen’s T2008-2009 season, Les Illuminations, in University with a Bachelor of Music degree and support of St. Joe’s Supper Table. has played in a variety of community ensembles Les Illuminations will feature soprano Alexa including the Kingston Symphony Orchestra, the Wing in a programme that includes the music of Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, and Divertimento Arcangelo Corelli (Concerto grosso in C major), Orchestra. When not rehearsing and performing, J.S Bach (Cantata No 209, “Non sa che sia dolore), Catherine is busy parenting and pursuing her Benjamin Britten (Les Illuminations) and Tracey career as a librarian. Rush (Psalm and Jubilation). Margot Lange, violinist, was very active in the Praised for her beautiful timbre and musical Guelph / Kitchener-Waterloo music community, intelligence, soprano Ms Wing graduated from playing in many local chamber music ensembles the University of Toronto in voice. She has since and orchestras, and singing in local choirs. sung as a soloist with some of Canada’s premiere Since coming to Ottawa, Margot has completed ensembles and orchestras; including appearances a teaching program at Carleton University, and with the Toronto Symphony and the Aradia currently teaches English Baroque Ensemble. as a Second Language in She is in her element working in small the Ottawa area. She has ensembles singing chamber or choral repertoire, played with the University of but has also relished her successes on the opera Ottawa orchestra, the Ottawa stage. She appeared as Belinda in the Maritime Symphony Orchestra, and Concert Opera’s production of Dido and Aneas now, the Strings of St. John’s. by Henry Purcell and with Opera Anonymous Concert performances will as the Female Chorus in The Rape of Lucretia take place on Friday evening, by Benjamin Britten. She is also a founding November 7 at 8:00 p.m. at member of the premier vocal ensemble Voxworks St Joseph’s Church, corner in Toronto. of Wilbrod and Cumberland Her concert highlights from last season in Sandy Hill, and again on Need Renovations? include a recital of Italian Baroque music with Sunday afternoon, November The Musicians in Ordinary on their Toronto 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church concert series and two recitals of contemporary of St. John the Evangelist on music with Voxworks in Toronto. Elgin Street at Somerset. This is the Strings of St John’s fifth annual Tickets will be available concert in support of St. Joe’s Supper Table. at the door: $20 for adults; $15 located in the heart of Sandy Hill, on the corner for seniors (60+) and students; of Laurier Avenue East and Cumberland. The and, $50 for families. Visit Supper Table, helping to feed the community for the Strings web site for more 30 years, is currently in the midst of a fundraising ticket information and concert campaign to raise $118,000 to upgrade and expand programme details: www. its equipment and facilities. stringsofstjohns.ca, or call The Strings of St. John’s is beginning its 613-232-4500 or 613-730- eleventh season. Gordon Johnston, the Music 0108. Director at St. John’s Church, is the String’s We hope you will join conductor. Gordon is well-known in the National us for this exciting and Custom Designed Additions and Capital Region as a choral and orchestral conductor. entertaining concert. And at The orchestra’s concertmaster, Janet Roy, is a the same time support a very Major Renovations that respect the familiar performer on the Ottawa classical music worthy cause. scene. For thirty years she was principal second George Martin and Craftsmanship and Architectural violin of the National Arts Centre Orchestra. RoseMarie Morris live in The twenty-two member orchestra, based in Old Ottawa South and are style of your older home. downtown Ottawa at the Church of St John the Business Managers for the Evangelist, has an Old Ottawa South connection. Strings of St. John’s. E-mail: 594-8888 Two of the musicians and two members of the [email protected] www.gordonmcgovern.com Page 38 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008 Red Apron Cooks November Pick-Me Up don’t know about everyone all of our spare time in the months Watch our website for details – www. taste else, but November is probably leading up to Christmas making gifts redapron.ca 1 pinch nutmeg I my least favourite month. The for our loved ones. As a young adult, To beat the November blahs, I suggest 1 cup whipping cream beautiful fall colours are gone and the I would gather up a group of friends you buy a bottle of nice wine, a few Salt and pepper long cold winter lies ahead. With the on a Saturday afternoon and each good quality local cheeses, a stick Holiday Season a month away I feel would bring their favourite Christmas of bread, and make yourself a nice Directions: overwhelmed with all that needs to be Cookie recipe and ingredients. We soup. While you are enjoying this 1: Cut butternut in half and remove done to prepare! would whip up 6 or 8 big batches of comforting meal you can start making seeds. Place cut side down on a During the last few years I have Christmas treats and everyone would your Holiday ‘to-do’ list. greased baking sheet and bake in a made every effort to spend on gifts leave with a few dozen cookies. These We hope to see you at the Savour the 375 degree preheated oven for 45 that give in more than one way. I are some of my fondest Christmas Flavour Spanish Revival event on minutes, or until tender. Let cool and purchase most of my gifts from memories. November 1st. We will be bringing a remove meat and mash with a fork. local artisans and crafts people. The At the Red Apron this year we are couple of tasty tapas treats! 2: Peel and slice apples and toss with Originals Craft Fair at Lansdowne stocking our fridge and freezer with melted butter and sugar. Place in offers a great opportunity to meet the an assortment of Holiday items to Apple Butternut Soup 375 degree preheated oven for 15-20 person who has made the item, and help you get through the Season while minutes until they start to caramelize. the ‘Shop your Local Talent’ event entertaining in style. We will have a This recipe works well with most Let cool. at the Firehall on November 23 is variety of meat pies including a Duck winter squashes including pumpkin, 2: Sauté onion and garlic in oil until another great opportunity to support & Dried Plum, a Bison & Cranberry acorn, turban, buttercup, pepper, etc. transparent, about 5 minutes. Add your community while ticking another and a classic Tourtière. We will be butternut puree, apples, stock, bay gift off your list. When I am really stocking up on our Goat Cheese & Ingredients: leaf, curry, nutmeg and mix well. stumped I give charitable donations. Butternut Lasagna, the Ratatouille Olive oil or canola oil Bring to boil, then lower heat to My favourite program is the World Strudel and a Breast of Turkey 1 medium white onion, diced simmer. Simmer for 20 - 30 minutes. Vision Gift Catalogue which allows Stuffed with Apple & Rosemary 2 cloves garlic, diced Taste for seasoning. you to give farm animals to needy Bread stuffing. On the sweet side we 1 large Butternut Squash 3: Add cream and remove from families – chickens for eggs, goats for will have Apple Cranberry Crumble 4 large apples heat and cool. Blend in batches in milk, etc. I have found that children Cake, Chocolate Brownies, Carrot 4 cups or vegetable chicken stock a blender until smooth. Add more of all ages are thrilled with the thought Cake, Gingered Pear Crumble Pie and 1 Bay leaf water/stock if necessary to achieve of having an animal purchased in their Apple Cranberry Pie. And, if we find 1 tablespoon brown sugar the desired consistency. Re-heat until name to be gifted to a child in need. the time, we will have an assortment 2 tablespoons Butter warmed through and serve. When I was a child we spent of appetizers, dips and spreads. 1/3 teaspoon curry powder, or to your National Do Not Call List Now Online!

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The six basic Chronic Miasms Man art and science of healing constitution remedies are: Sulphur, Another effective approach used What Treatment Modalities Are that includes a complete range of Calcarea carbonica, Lycopodium, in Medical Heilkunst for the treatment Used in Medical Heilkunst? treatments designed to meet individual Phosphorus, Silica and Pulsatilla. of chronic and complex conditions needs for optimal health in body, mind By taking the constitutional remedy is the removal of chronic miasms. A Some types of treatments include and spirit. appropriate for you, you may find that chronic miasm is an inherited disease energetic medicines, diet/nutritional In addition to treating acute various health issues will lift as you that is treated by matching it with strategies, detoxification, energy conditions, Medical Heilkunst has move towards a more balanced model the correct remedy. Everyone has work, lifestyle counseling, Bach proven to be highly successful in of health. differing degrees of the miasms passed Flower Essences, vitamin and mineral the treatment chronic and complex on from previous generations, which supplementation. conditions. Based on a solid foundation Mental and Physical Traumas means that we are all predisposed of laws and principles inherent in Another approach to dealing with to developing symptoms of these Medical Heilkunst can work for nature, Heilkunst follows a systematic chronic and complex conditions is to miasms. Our parents, grandparents, you if any of the following apply: approach to wellness. Your Medical remove the imprint of physical and great-grandparents (and beyond) may Heilkunstler is trained to develop mental traumas experienced in our have suffered from the actual disease/ - A nagging condition that won’t a strategy that incorporates this lives. 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Spend An Evening With Sir John A. Macdonald And Support A Local History Collection

When - Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 6 p.m. Where - Fairmont Château Laurier – Ball Room Attire - Business ichard Gwyn, author of John A: The Man Who Made Us and Roy MacSkimming, author of Macdonald will discuss their works, along Rwith moderator and noted history writer, Charlotte Gray. The evening will also feature a visit from Sir John A. and other prominent figures from Canada’s past. Tickets are $175 per person and all funds will be used to refurbish the historical Ottawa Room at the Main Library. RSVP: Anna Tjepkema at 613-580-2424 ext. 41315 or email [email protected] Page 40 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008

SURROUND CIRCLE YOGA Yoga for Stress Relief by Maureen Fallis, Surround Circle Yoga

tress is not all bad. Being nervous or worried, and on Sthe edge has survival value. We wouldn’t be on this earth if our ancestors hadn’t had a well developed stress response system to survive marauding invaders and hungry predators. Even getting out of bed in the morning demands a surge in blood pressure that wouldn’t occur without our built-in stress response system.

However, when typical contemporary stressors such as worries about relationships, problems at work, and abstract concerns about money, security, happiness and fulfillment persist, then the ‘fight or take flight’ response system either stays activated or is repeatedly reactivated. If this happens, your built-in protection system can turn on you and cause disease. Setu Bandhasana Linking stress and disease A bridge is a connection between two things, such as the two banks of a river. We also speak of building a bridge: between people, cultures, or between countries. In yoga, Bridge pose (Setu Bandhasana) symbolizes the Stress is a slippery word to define, connection between the inner and the outer world, the mind and the body, and the individual and the Divine. Practice but if someone mentioned they have it with joy and release. Photo by Tom Alfoldi a recurring tension headache, or have difficulty sleeping ... you may very well predict that they are dealing unhealthy relationship – can be very keeps it from building up again. sitting down in a sunny corner with with stress. More and more studies effective, but it’s often not practical or a cup of tea with nothing to do but link stress to disease. Depression, even desirable. Yoga’s take on stress contemplate your life. Learning to type-2 diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, meditate is an excellent way to calm heart attacks, and strokes, as well as Changing your attitude ~ deciding One of the best stress busters your mind. autoimmune diseases like multiple you don’t have to knock yourself around is yoga. It directly counteracts • Can you write about your feelings? sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid out working overtime to prove your both the physiological and Journaling is a wonderful tool to arthritis are some of the major medical self-worth, or deciding its not your psychological components of stress, release emotions. conditions caused by stress. While the responsibility to make your partner simultaneously helping you take better • Allow yourself to cry & to laugh out evidence that stress causes cancer is change – can be very powerful, even care of yourself and improving your loud ~ both are natural stress-release still limited, stress appears to increase life-transforming, because it puts you attitude. The stretching you do in yoga mechanisms for the body. the odds of dying from the disease. in control. When you realize you can relieves muscle tension. Upside-down • Increase your physical activity. Being Luckily, there are lots of ways to choose how you react, many events poses and reclining poses slow down physically active can be a great stress- reduce stress or even avoid it in the you formerly found stressful may lose the heart rate, relax the blood vessels, buster and boost your heart health first place. They fall into three main their power to push your buttons. and calm the brain. Pranayama too! Be sure to talk to your physician categories: changing your situation, (yoga’s classic breathwork) slows before starting any ‘extreme’ exercise changing your attitude, and taking Taking care of yourself ~ eating respiration. As you practice being program. good care of yourself. right, avoiding harmful drugs, more aware and mindful, you gain a • Yoga & Pranayama are a natural exercising, making rest a priority, sense of self-control, equanimity, and ‘high’ for both body and soul! Changing your situation ~ and scheduling time in pleasant peace. Perhaps most important of all, • Eat meals balancing protein, fat getting a new job, moving to a environments with nice people meditation and the teachings of yoga and carbohydrates. Healthy snacks new neighbourhood, or leaving an – helps you recover from stress and philosophy can help you realize that support the munchies.Enjoy eating most of the things that upset you aren’t your meals without the disruption of worth getting stressed about anyway! “To Do Lists”, the computer or TV. • We all need to escape ~ if you Tips to lower your stress level can’t afford a big holiday take mini vacations throughout the year. Getting • Try to identify the source of your away from it all is important to your stress. Figure out what is really mental and physical health. bothering you. If you know what is causing your stress you may be better equipped to manage it. Surround Circle Yoga • Share your feelings. Choose ‘the’ someone to talk to ~ an empathetic November Workshops Yoga, Journaling & Meditation listener. Workshop • Learn to let go of the ‘chitta’ ~ the “Journey Inward” mental ‘noise’. November 8, 2008 * 8:00 – 2:00pm • Make time and take time for yourself. Make a date with yourself each week to do something special – even if it is NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 41 COMPUTER TRICKS AND TIPS Resurgence of Computer Viruses Affecting More Users By Malcolm and John and inconvenience of having to bring and (c) scheduled to scan your hard and folders can turn it into a minimal Harding, of Compu-Home in a professional to help them clean disks daily. The solution we usually process. Inexpensive hardware, such their computers and recover from the recommend is AVG Anti-Virus and as USB drives or even CD-ROMs ntil recently, our experience effects of serious attacks. Important Spyware 8.0 Free Edition, available can be convenient backup media, and led us to think that most data, including email messages, as a free download at www.download. you can learn to do it manually, or set computer users were safe address books, documents, photos, com. It is every bit as effective as any up inexpensive (or free) software to U music, passwords, browser favorites of the expensive packages, and the automate the procedure. One of our with a fairly relaxed vigilance against virus and spyware attacks. When and financial records are often lost, instructions for setup and scheduling worst nightmares is having to tell our we were called in to help cope with and to make matters worse, hours are updates are moderately easy to follow. clients that their data is lost; wouldn’t the effects of malware damage, the wasted reinstalling software. Do not allow two virus protection you prefer it to be a few days since disaster used to be almost always the utilities to run on your computer your last backup, rather than years? result of high-risk online behaviour – You can (probably we should say simultaneously; they do not play nice downloading of pirated files, careless “must”) take a two-pronged approach together, and serious slowdowns will Malcolm and John Harding are the email habits, and visiting websites to protecting yourself: result. Uninstall one before installing owners of Compu-Home, specializing devoted to pornography, gambling, another. in assisting computer users in your get-rich-quick schemes and the like. 1. Install and learn to use home and office. Visit www.compu- Times have changed. A new generation effective malware protection. 2. Back up your data on a regular home.com for a description of our of malware is striking homes and Often we find that victims do have basis. This is vital, to protect you services. small businesses with a vigour and antivirus software, but it is not against theft and breakdown, as well as ingenuity that is unprecedented. running properly because they have malware. For most people backup is Write to harding@compu-home. People who have exercised what not taken the time to master it. Your so inconvenient and time-consuming com or phone 731-5954 to discuss previously seemed to be adequate protection must be (a) updated daily, that they don’t bother; thoughtful computer issues. prudence are suffering the expense (b) set to be continuously on guard planning and arrangement of your files Less Is More Ethical This Holiday Season Really Wild Gifts help Really Wild Gifts have a lasting people, to the planet, and in and of WSPA strives to build a united global impact -- for the sender, the recipient, themselves. animal welfare movement. 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ABBOTSFORD HOUSE Out To Lunch At Abbotsford By: Julie Ireton attend the events. Some destinations are more “We attract a lot of attention. The local

bbotsford’s Luncheon Club provides more than just a bite to eat. The seniors in this Aprogram can also take in a movie, shopping or an afternoon at the casino. But for many of the club’s members, it’s a welcome afternoon out of the house. Laura Turner is the coordinator for the Luncheon Club. She says she’s worked with elderly clients in long-term care facilities, but it’s great to be interacting with seniors who are still living in their own home. “They’re trying to hold on to their independence and keep their home. It’s a great program because it helps them get out and do simple things they may not do on their own.The club members have created their own community. Many of them are now friends outside the club.” Twice a week, the club helps elderly men and women in our area who are frail or isolated and those who aren’t able to easily get out and about. It’s an especially welcome program as the weather gets cooler and people feel shut in. Turner also helps match independent seniors with house-cleaning, maintenance and snow removal services. “There’s a lot of services in the city to help keep people in their own homes longer,” she notes. popular than others. restaurants expect us and welcome us. Every one The Luncheon Club participants range in age “One woman said she hadn’t been to a movie is so good with the ladies. At Miller’s Oven in from mid-seventies to 90s and they have varied since Titanic was in theatres. So we took them to Manotick we have a standing order for their lemon physical abilities. Clients are referred to the Mama Mia,” says Turner. “There were 12 on the pie,” laughs Turner. Abbotsford program through the Community Care bus that day. They loved it. Myself and the other Taking the seniors grocery shopping or to Access Centre. volunteers got them all singing on the bus ride the mall is also a big help to some. Turner says “One of the women is a stroke survivor, another home!” she’s amazed with the service the group gets from has difficulty speaking,” notes Turner. Another popular venue is the racetrack and waitresses and salespeople. There are seven or eight women who regularly casino. They often have lunch at area restaurants. “One day one of the ladies needed shoes. She couldn’t speak, but the salesperson at the shoe store sat with her and kept bringing her shoes for an hour until she found a pair.” Turner and three volunteers take the group on the outings. This year, a local, high school student is also helping out. “Without volunteers we couldn’t do this,” says Turner. “We’re always looking for more volunteers. They keep it going.” Volunteers at Abbotsford House are also busy preparing for the upcoming, annual Bazaar. Members are collecting, sorting and pricing items such as books, collectibles, knick-knacks and jewelry. If you have something to donate to be sold at the annual sale, please drop it off at Abbotsford. The Bazaar will be held on Saturday November 29th from 10:30 am until 2 pm.

Abbotsford Annual Bazaar or some of the best deals in town be sure to visit the Abbotsford Annual Bazaar on Saturday, FNovember 29th from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. We are located at 950 Bank Street, opposite Lansdowne Park. You’re sure to find just what you’re looking for with our vast selection of gift ideas including handcrafts, home baking, jewelry, children’s toys, flea market, ornaments, books, plus an Artisan Fair. Don’t forget our very popular Silent Auction where your bid could entitle you to fabulous gifts, valuable antiques or collector’s items. So mark your calendars now – you won’t want to miss it! For information, call 613-230- 5730. NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 43 Polytechnics Canada f your family includes a teenager emerge into the workforce with practical with the learning curve is to be jump advances in forestry and sustainable you’re probably already giving some experience in their chosen field and a right in. 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Buy And Hold Still Makes Sense By Bob Jamieson to what we have seen during much of their investments and then sit on the market decline is a once-in-a-lifetime 2008: Many investors question their sidelines. disaster that “just had to happen” t happens every time the stock strategy, their investment choices and If a declining market tempts you while you were investing, don’t lose market drops and goes through their timing. in this way, you might want to pause, sight of the fact that market declines Iany kind of difficult patch, similar In response, they panic by selling take a deep breath, and gain some are normal, frequent and, for the most long-term perspective before doing part, short-term. And if you’re a long- anything rash. In particular, remind term investor, these declines usually yourself of the value of “buying and offer an opportunity to buy quality holding” a diverse portfolio of quality investments at a lower price. stocks, bonds and mutual funds. You also should reflect on the While diversification does not fact that investors who trade stocks or guarantee a profit or protect against other investments can easily buy and loss, making sure that your portfolio sell at the wrong times. Attempting to includes a diverse mix of long-term “time the market” by moving in and investments in shares of high-quality out of investments at their valleys and companies is a proven, fundamental peaks is notoriously difficult, even for approach for many successful professionals. The reality is that it’s investors. This includes the legendary easy for people to buy on emotion, Warren Buffet, who has become when prices are too high, or sell when one of the wealthiest people in the they’ve hit bottom. world by adhering to a philosophy of George Santayana, a well-known purchasing quality investments and philosopher, wrote: “Those who cannot rarely selling them. remember the past are condemned to Why does a buy-and-hold strategy repeat it.” As an investor, you can work so well for so many? It’s benefit from heeding these words, because over time – notwithstanding learning from history and not getting the fact that past performance is not a too rattled by short-term market guaranteed indication of future results downturns. By owning investments – the direction of financial markets that are suited to your risk tolerance, has generally been higher. It means time horizon and long-term goals, that over the long haul, temporary you can develop a strategy designed fluctuations in markets or security to weather any storm that hits the price changes can generally be financial markets. viewed as inconsequential for quality Ask your financial advisor how investments. you can put together an investment In fact, if you sell when prices are portfolio designed for long-term temporarily depressed, you’ll miss results. You may see that buy-and- out on the potential price rise that hold really does work. often follows a decline. Remember ** Also, feel free to attend our that market declines are part of the upcoming seminar on maximizing the investment process. According to Ned current income from your investments: Davis Research, Inc., between 1948 Go beyond GICs and CSBs and and 2007, the TSX (an unmanaged learn about Bonds, Preferred Shares, index that cannot be invested into) Guaranteed Minimum Balance averaged a decline of five per cent or income funds, and Tax Free Savings more about once per year, ten per cent Accounts. or more about every two years, and Wednesday Nov 19th 11:30am** 20 per cent or more about every six to Bob Jamieson, CFP seven years. Edward Jones, Member CIPF So instead of thinking that a severe Page 44 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARIES Sunnyside Branch Library Mother Daughter Book Club Storytime Girlzone 15-minutes Computer Tutorials Child Preschool Teen Having problems with the Library A place for girls and the special Stories and rhymes for young For fun with a variety of themes. Catalogue? Accessing the web? E- women in their lives to share books. children - parents and caregivers are Monthly lunchtime book chat group mail issues? Register for a 15-minute Ages 10-12. welcome to join. Ages 3-6. for girls in grade 7 and 8. tutorial. Monday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. (1 hr.) * Wednesdays, Oct. 29 – Dec 17 10:15 Friday, Nov. 14, 12:00 p.m. (45 Wednesdays, Oct. 29 – Dec 03, @ Registration required a.m. (30 min.) min.) 10:00 a.m. (1.5 hr.) * Registration Friday, Dec. 12, 12:00 p.m. (45 min.) required Toddlertime Teddy Bear Hibernation For toddlers and a parent or caregiver Book Chat Child with stories, rhymes, songs and Adult Women’s Health and Bring your teddy and get ready for activities. Ages 18-35 months. Meet new people and join in Homeopathic Medicine winter with stories and crafts. Ages Tuesdays, Oct. 28 – Dec 18 10:15 stimulating discussions on selected Julek Meissner, ND discusses 4-8. a.m. (30 min.) * Registration required titles in a friendly and relaxed many women’s health concerns Saturday, Nov. 15, 2:15 p.m. (45 atmosphere. can be effectively addressed with min.) * Registration required Friday, Oct. 31, 2:00 p.m. (1 hr.) homeopathic remedies. Friday, Nov. 28, 2:00 p.m. (1 hr.) Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:00 p.m. (1 hr.)

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Alta Vista Branch Be the Change (45 min.)* Ottawa Public Library David Chernushenko, sustainable Toddlertime SPECIAL PROGRAMS/ 2516 Alta Vista Dr. living advocate, presents a recent For toddlers and a parent or caregiver PROGRAMMES SPECIAUX To register call: 613-737-2837 x3 documentary about the Living with stories, rhymes, songs and Lightly Project. activities. Ages 18-35 months. Teddy bear, teddy bear… Adult Programs Thursday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m.(1 hr.) Mondays, September 15-October 27, Stories, videos and crafts. Ages 4-8. November 10-December 15, 10:30 (Bilingual) Saturday, November 1, 2 Book Banter Tenant Information Sessions a.m. (45 min.) p.m. (45 min.)* Drop in to share the enjoyment of Nounours, nounours… good books in an informal setting. Teen Programs Family Storytime Contes, vidéos et bricolage. Pour les Thursdays, 2 p.m. (1 hr.) Program with stories and rhymes for 4 à 8 ans. Nov. 6: Our Lady of the Lost and For Your Eyes Only everyone in the family. (Bilingue) Samedi 1 novembre, 14 h. Found by Diane Schoemperlen Make-up tricks and tips from the Wednesdays, September 17-October (45 min.)* Dec. 4: Fabrizio’s Return by Mark staff of Shoppers Drug Mart. 29, November 12-December 17, 2:00 Frutkin Drop in for your individual p.m. (45 min.) Children’s stories in Somali consultation. Ages 13-17. Come experience fun games, stories, Infusions littéraires Tuesday, Nov. 4, 11:30 a.m. (1.5 Storytime / Contes: and rhymes read in Somali and Partager une tasse de thé ou de hrs.) English. All ages. tisane en discutant de livres. Spot goes to the farm Saturday, November 8, 2 p.m. (45 Les mardis, 14 h (1 h) Game on! Stories and videos. Ages 3-6. min.)* 18 nov : Nikolski de Nicolas Get gaming at the Library with your (Bilingual) Wednesday, November Dickner friends. Try out our Nintendo Wii, 12, 10:30 a.m. (45 min.)* Gaming for guys 16 déc. : Le liseur de Bernhard Dance Dance Revolution and Spot à la ferme Dude! Here’s your chance to hang Schlink more. Ages 13+ Contes et vidéos. Pour les 3 à 6 ans. with the guys, and see who scores Nov. 28, Dec. 19 (Bilingue) Mercredi 12 novembre, 10 highest on the Wii. Ages 7-12. Tuesday Book Group 3:30 p.m. (1.5 hr.) h 30. (45 min.)* Saturday, November 15, 2 p.m. (1.5 Join us for a discussion of non-fiction hrs.)* books. Meets every other Tuesday. Teen Book Club Dear zoo! Title: The Tipping Point by Malcolm Get together with other book lovers Stories and videos. Ages 3-6. Pirate pyjama party Gladwell. to discuss your favourite reading (Bilingual) Wednesday, November Wear a pirate costume on your Tuesdays, Nov. 4, 18, Dec. 2 material. Ages 12 and up. 26, 10:30 a.m. (45 min.)* pyjamas and join us for some of our 7 p.m. (1.5 hrs.) Wednesdays, Nov. 26, Dec. 17 Les surprises du zoo! favourite pirate stories! Ages 4-12. 7:00 p.m. (1 hr.) Contes et vidéos. Pour les 3 à 6 ans. Wednesday, November 19, 7 p.m. (45 Knit 2 Together (Bilingue) Mercredi 26 novembre, 10 min.)* Meet with other knitters to share Teen Game Night h 30. (45 min.)* patterns and ideas and offer Dance Dance Revolution, Karaoke, N.B Registration for fall assistance to each other. snacks and fun just for teens! BOOK CLUBS / CLUBS DE programs starts on September 3rd. / Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. (1.5 hrs.) Ages 13-17. LECTURE L’inscription pour les programmes Nov. 1, Dec. 6 Monday, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. (1 hr.) d’automne commence le 3 septembre. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (1.5 hrs.) Un livre à partager / Programs followed by an * require Nov. 19, Dec. 17 PRE-SCHOOL/PRESCOLAIRE Club de lecture pour ceux qui aiment registration. / L’inscription est lire. Pour les 8 à 12 ans. requise pour les programmes suivis Toastmasters Babytime Lundi 17 novembre, 16 h 15. (45 d’un *. Does speaking in public make you For babies and their parent or min.)* nervous? Please join us for a caregiver with stories, shymes, songs demonstration of techniques to and activities. Ages 0-18 months. Timbit girls help build confidence. Thursdays, September 18-October An after-school book club for girls Monday, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m.(1.5 hrs.) 30, November 13-December 18, who love to read. Ages 8-12. 10:30 a.m. (30 min.) Monday, November 24, , 4:15 p.m. NOV 2008 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR Page 45

CLASSY ADS CLASSY ADS are free for Old Ottawa South residents (except for businesses or for business activity) and must be submitted in writing to: The OSCAR, at the Old Firehall, 260 Sunnyside, or sent by email to [email protected] by the deadline. Your name and contact information (phone number or email address) must be included. Only your contact info will appear unless you specify otherwise. The editor retains the right to edit or exclude submissions. The OSCAR takes no responsibility for items, services or accurary. For business advertising inquiries, call 730-1058. Pair of Motormaster 2 ton auto axel Contact Brian 613-564-7750 for more Looking for Garage to rent for winter For Sale stands, never used still in box; pair of information. months. Call Peter @730-6749. Beautiful, sturdy Raleigh bicycle, old auto low rise ramps, suitable for access ------but it in good condition. $50, 613-730- to underbody/undercarriage work, Accommodation for Rent -Newly Looking for a parking spot to rent for 7870 excellent condition. constructed authentic post & beam, fully the winter in the Bellwood Ave. area. ------furnished house/retreat on wilderness Call Melodie at 613-730-5929. For sale. two dressers , one higher Portable apartment size kenmore lake 30 minutes from Ottawa in Val des ------with 4 drawers and one lower with washing machine, $250.00 and square Mont. House features 23 foot ceiling Are you self-employed, starting or three drawers . 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Larry McCloskey 613 730 3789 ------520 6609 Computer software trainer. Need furniture for sale. love seat. Recliner. Accommodation someone with any experience in Child Care beautiful antique couch and chair - Microsoft Access database software to good bones - but in need of some tlc. Beautiful 4-storey old ottawa south do in-home training on my computer. best offers. sandy or tim. 613 730 0990 home for rent from Jan.09-July 09. Need a babysitter for early morning Payment by the hour. Contact Bob at ------Please call 613-730-4374. in mid-November-December. From 613-730-9439. Ikea Hemnes bunkbed frame, like new, ------6:45AM-8:15AM, Mon./Wed./Fri, $20/ $150. Call Cindy at 613-730-1915 House For Rent- Large sunny home on morning, Location: Near Brewer pool. Found ------Glen Ave. Fully furnished. Parking. For 2 kids: 4 & 2 years old Fabulous oak school teachers desk. Available Nov. 1 to May 1 (some Contact Susan at: (613) 730-5299 Found a working bicycle (Blue Peugeot) Great for home office. Desk can be flex.) $1600.00. Call 613-730-7921 ------in the Rideau River near Bank St. Contact moved as three separate pieces. $200 ------Looking for a babysitting job, for OSCAR at [email protected] o.b.o. Call Blaine at (613) 521-2227 Mont Tremblant - Executive 6 children 10 months and up. $30/day, ------bedroom chalet or 3 bedroom condo cash. Pls call 730-1577 Keys found - Friday Sept 26th 9:30 For Sale: Janome sewing machine. available for short term rentals. www. a.m. at the corner of Sunnyside & $100.00 Call 613-730-6559. grandchalet.directvacations.com or Looking For Leonard. To claim them call David at www.lachouette.directvacations.com. 613.298.2800 Around Town La Leche League Canada has a group Bereaved Families of Ottawa Support Nov 20-22. Thurs 7pm Panel Discussion north parking lot, entry at Hazel St. in Old Ottawa South? Are you breast- and Share Night Nov 4 at 7 pm to 9 pm at Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalfe intersection. Cost: Donation. Contact: feeding your baby? Are you pregnant at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church at Laurier. Fri 7pm Launch of The Anne Louise Mahoney at 613 730-2060 and planning to breast-feed? A La Leche 2400 Alta Vista Drive. Support and Dominion Paper special issue on mining or [email protected] . Please League meeting is a relaxed, supportive Share day Program Wednesdays 1 pm (with speakers, music, etc) at Umi Cafe, bring a bag lunch and a drink. and non-judgmental place where you to 2:30 pm Room 306, 211 Bronson 610 Somerset W at Percy. Sat 9:30am can: meet breast-feeding women, ask Centre. Walk to Remember October (all day) Workshops, Info-fair, and November 30 : St. Margaret Mary’s specific questions about breast-feeding, 18 at 10 am in the Experimental Farm evening social/music, at Univ of Ottawa Christmas Bazaar 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 learn more about breast-feeding from Arboretum. Deborah Krogan, 613-567- 2nd floor Morisset Library. More info p.m. Noon Christmas Carol Sing, lunch, accredited leaders who have breast-fed 4278 www.bfo-ottawa.org www.org4justice.wordpress.com or 613- healthy frozen dinners, unique hostess their own children and who volunteer 656-5498. gifts and crafts, baked goods, delicious their time, get tips for working through Ottawa Glass Bead Artists is having preserves, children’s corner, raffle, fish best breast-feeding challenges, find out its first annual Bead and Jewellery Show Abbotsford Annual Bazaar -For pond, collectibles table. Funds raised go more about getting ready to breast-feed on November 15 at the RA Centre, 2451 some of the best deals in town be sure to support the “Out of the Cold” Sunday (if you are pregnant), find out more about Riverside Drive, from 10 am to 5 pm. to visit the Abbotsford Annual Bazaar suppers. Sunnyside and Fairbairn, across the benefits of breast-feeding for baby Visit this showcase for handmade glass on Saturday, November 29th from 10:30 from the Old Fire Hall. and you, borrow books about breast- beads, jewellery and beadwork. For a am – 2:30 pm. We are located at 950 feeding and related parenting topics. preview of the work being offered, see Bank Street, opposite Lansdowne Park. Thursday Dec 4th 730 pm: The Meetings every third Thursday of the www. OttawaGlassBeadArtist.com You’re sure to find just what you’re Human Right to Peace – A talk by month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at 36 Glen looking for with our vast selection of gift Senator Doug Roche – presented Ave. Next meeting November 20. Sunday 16 November. Ottawa- ideas including handcrafts, home baking, by Southminster United Church For more information call 613-238-5919, Gatineau CAMMAC prepares for jewelry, children’s toys, flea market, Introduction by the Rt. Hon. Joe Clark. the local La Leche League phone line. its annual concert in February. Join ornaments, books, plus an Artisan Fair. Following his presentation, Douglas conductor Gary Dahl in an active listening Don’t forget our very popular Silent Roche will sign copies of his latest book, Are you self-employed, starting or workshop on Haydn’s Theresienmesse Auction where your bid could entitle Creative Dissent: A Politician’s Struggle running a small business or service? in B flat. 2:30-5:00 pm, St. Matthias you to fabulous gifts, valuable antiques for Peace. This event is co-sponsored Looking for other women in business for Anglican Church, 555 Parkdale. $10-20. or collector’s items. So mark your by the Conflict Studies Department support, advice and ideas? Join us for a Info: 613-730-2369 and www.cammac. calendars now – you won’t want to miss of Saint Paul University, Canadian monthly meeting on Tuesday November ca it! For information, call 613-230-5730. Institute for Conflict Resolution, Project 18 at 9:15am Call Kathryn at (613) 730- Ploughshares, Capital Regional Interfaith 3739 for details and location. Friday, 5 December. Ottawa- Christian Meditation Advent Retreat: Council, United Nations Association of Gatineau CAMMAC presents « Come Living Between Memory and Hope Canada, National Capital Region Branch Scottish Country Dance Classes for Sing Messiah!”, under the direction Saturday, November 29, 10:00 a.m. and World Federalist Movement and the adults. No experience or partner needed. of Louis Lavigueur. Domionion- – 3:00 p.m. Advent Retreat with Kevin Ottawa Lay School of Theology. Cost Social dancing to traditional Celtic music. Chalmers United Church (355 Cooper Flynn, Director of Anglican Studies, St. is a freewill offering at the door with Mondays 7:30pm, Glashan School (28 at O’Connor). Rehearsal 6pm, concert Paul University, Place: Main Chapel of proceeds going to Project Ploughshares. Arlington Ave. near Bank & Catherine). 8pm. Bring your own score. 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NOTES FROM THE GARDEN CLUB Effective Use of Colour in an Urban Garden By Colin Ashford overly uniform, but some were quite engaging either for their simplicity or uilding on the previous composition, but mainly for their use month’s presentation, master of colour. The pictures illustrated how Bgardener, Diane McClymont- plants, hardscaping, water features, Peace, gave a fascinating presentation and buildings could be harmoniously to the OOS Garden Club concerning blended into pleasing and inviting the use of colour in gardens. Having gardens. first ascertained that most of the On the practical side, Diane members of the Garden Club have recommended taking pictures of small, shady gardens, she framed the your garden during the summer and presentation with that in mind. Diane consulting them in the spring when next introduced some basic notions it comes to moving, thinning, or of colour: first the colour wheel and pruning plants. She noted that spring the idea of the harmony of colours is a difficult month for colour in the across the wheel and the harmony of garden and, whilst tulips give a great colours in triads around the wheel. show, the bulbs last only last a few She illustrated these harmonies with years. She recommended perennial some striking examples of flowers and pansies, daffodils, and hyacinths as plant groupings. She next introduced alternatives. the concepts of hue, lightness, and Diane is a master gardener and chroma and illustrated each concept member of the Manotick Horticultural with plant and garden examples. Society. She has a Certificate in Finally, she introduced the concept of Horticulture from the University colour moods—yellows and oranges of Guelph and a Masters Degree in good photographs of your garden. being warm, with blues and greens environmental sciences. Drop-in membership for the evening being cooler. is $5 and new members are always Using these basic notions of The next meeting of the welcome. colour, and taking into account shape, Garden Club will be on Monday 17 textures, plant density and variety, November, 2008 at the Old Firehall Diane showed pictures of a number on Sunnyside at 7.00 p.m., when artist Photos by of gardens and discussed with the and photographer Adrienne Herron Diane group the aesthetics of each. Some will present practical information, McClymont-Peace. of the gardens were busy, some tips, and tricks to enable you to take Page 48 The OSCAR - OUR 36th YEAR NOV 2008