Serving community since 1973 www.glebereport.ca ISSN 0702-7796 Vol. 46 No. 7 Issue no. 505 FREE August 17, 2018 Photo: Peter E vanchuck Photo: “pigGIRLinWONDERLAND” is an unscripted feature-length film about a woman’s search for her voice in a meaningless world. In Alice’s Wonderland, the inanimate become animate. The dolls are her guardian angels that watch over and protect her. With Helene Lacelle’s help, a scene is created spontaneously. Aware of the thematic implications, the “actors” come in their choice of costumes. “pigGIRL” is like a spontaneous piece of art where each step of the process is developed afresh. Art never sleeps. Pig Girl in Wonderland – the miracle of digital by Peter Evanchuck movie than a standard feature film We discreetly shoot the shot, Peter Evanchuck is a former professor shoot with trucks, crews and end- make the scene with a few more and current chef, writer, producer, dir- Miracles don’t happen often but less doughnuts and coffee. The shots and then review the play- ector and cameraman. In Evanchuck’s when they do, one takes note. As a crew is me with my Canon digital back. If all’s well, that’s it and films, there are no meetings or memor- long-time independent low-budget A1s and shotgun microphone, and we go home, log and capture the ized lines; instead, the director carries filmmaker, the advent of digital Helene. That’s all, a two-person content using my iMac 27” with a mental image of the whole and deter- was my miracle. crew. I never could do it if I were FinalCutPro editing software and mines which scenes would best explain Here we are on the shooting film like in the old days. screen the rushes … all at almost no the theme or story. The actors impro- lagoon [Patterson’s Creek] in ’s Then I’d need two on sound and two cost. That’s super low budget and vise around suggested ideas to create Glebe and I’m shooting some pickups on camera and perhaps an assistant within the grasp of all independent a very personal movie. Evanchuck’s for my feature film, Pig Girl in Won- to keep continuity. filmmakers. It’s hard to beat that movies spring from his association with derland. Helene Lacelle, the actor So digital is the miracle of all miracle of digital. James Beverage, who John Grierson who plays Alice Wonderland, sits in low-budget director/cameramen For more information: mov- hired when he started the National Film full costume by the Rideau lagoon as who lean toward original creative ieshandmade.com; bookshandmade. Board in 1939. They were purists mak- I set up the shot. art movies over factory, derivative, com; marvelousrealismcanada. ing unscripted innovative documentaries This looks more like a home safe storyline movies. blogspot.ca that almost no longer exist at the NFB.

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Aug. 25–Sep. 9 Glebe Community Centre CLOSED for renovations Aug. 26...... Capital Pride Parade Aug. 26...... Full Moon Yoga, Great Lawn, Lansdowne Aug. 30...... GNAG Fall Registration, GCC, 7 p.m. Sep. 2...... Canada vs Brazil Women’s Soccer, TD Stadium, 2 p.m. Sep. 6...... Scouts fall registration, Glebe-St. James UC, 7 p.m. Sep. 9...... Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run, Humane Society, Lansdowne Sep. 1–16...... CityFolk Sep. 14, 15...... Marvest Glebe House Tour 291 Carling Avenue — watch this space! Sep. 16...... Annual Glebe House Tour and Tea, 1–4 p.m. Pages 6 and 7 Page 16 Sep. 26...... GNAG Annual General Meeting, gcCafé, GCC, 7 p.m. next issue: Friday, September 14, 2018 Sep. 27...... Municipal Election All-Candidates Meeting, GCC, 7 p.m. EDITORIAL DEADLINE: Friday, August 24, 2018 Sep. 29...... GLEBESTOCK, Horticultural Bldg., 7 p.m. ADVERTISING artwork DEADLINE*: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 *Book ads well in advance to ensure space availability.

Full Service online grocery shopping and home delivery, now 7 days a week. 754 613.232.9466 metroglebe.com @metroglebe.com 2 Glebe Report August 17, 2018 in & around udin-Brown Photo: Peter R Photo: Caught in the act! Photo: Liz Mc K een Photo: Willow and lily pads at Brown’s Inlet Photo: Al Patrick Photo: The New Art Festival in Central Park East took place on June 9 and 10. Photo: Liz Mc K een Photo: GNAG’s “block party” on June 20 drew crowds of kids community Glebe Report August 17, 2018 3 Model boats at Brown’s Inlet The Rideau Nautical Modellers boat club is having their final group flo- tilla September 8th (with a rain date of September 22nd) at 8 to 9:30 p.m. on Brown’s Inlet. Our club members look forward to sailing their ships in dim light to show off the ships with their running lights. The pond will have two floating lighthouses for the members to manoeuver around in a timed competition. You can see us launching radio-con- trolled model boats every Wednesday evening during the summer from 6 to 8 p.m., weather permitting. Members of the club welcome Glebe neigh-

bours to come and have a look, watch Eb enhoech of Peter C ourtesy Photo: the boats glide and ask a question or Some members of the Rideau Nautical Modellers boat club, with their radio-controlled model boats. two. The Rideau Nautical Model- lers share an interest in building and operating various types of radio-con- trolled watercraft, both surface craft Customers stopped by Nicastro’s on and submarines. Electric, steam and Friday, June 22 to wish Anna DeLeon wind-powered vehicles make up the a fond farewell, showering her with fleet, but internal combustion engines hugs and mementos on her last day. are not permitted. Dave Nicastro teased that he had to put on extra staff to accommodate her adoring customers. She was surprised when Janet of Bloomfields Flowers delivered a beautiful arrangement of white flowers. Arrivederci, “This community amazes me! How could they know these are my favour- ite flowers?” said Anna. “The people

Anna! oewen of the Glebe have made my last day so special! I am really going to miss

orrie l the Glebe.” Anna is looking forward to seeing family and friends in her garden this summer with her husband Photo: l Photo: From left, Nicastro owner Dave Nicastro, Anna DeLeon and Micky Amato, on and children. Anna’s last day at Nicastro’s.

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NEW TO THE GLEBE Indulgence at 589 Bank Street. “Brunch, dessert and café.” Now open. “This highly unique Dessert/ Brunch/Café/Bar is located in the Glebe between Pretoria and Strath- cona on Bank Street… a vibrant, hip new spot in a community based neighbourhood.”

Fifth Dimension Snack Bar food truck opened at the end of June. It is parked at Kunstadt Sports, 680 Bank. Menu includes things like blueberry pig cheek salad, mush- room po’ boy, kale strawberry salad, poutine…

Eldon’s Coffee Bar and Eatery, 775 Bank Street (formerly Burrito Shack) is now open.

Zariba Security Corporation, Photo: jock s m ith Photo: Lansdowne “a private security firm providing its clients with the Flora’s bridge goods & services they require to operate effectively in hostile envi- The Flora Footbridge now spans Canal Footbridge (@Midtown Foot- the bridge isn’t in fact at the end of ronments.” the canal with no gap in the middle bridge) has been following its progress Flora Street – boo. On the whole, – although construction is not sched- with gleeful anticipation. The idea though, I think most people like the Banditos at 683 Bank (formerly uled to be complete until 2019. Still, goes way back, at least as far as Clive name – it’s got alliteration and mellif- Farm Team) is now open. it’s there and we can see how it’s going Doucet’s recommendation of a pedes- luence, and celebrates a worthy local. to be and imagine what effect it will trian bridge in his 2001 “Connecting The next piece will be the artists Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen com- have on our little neighbourhoods. Communities” report, which included chosen to create the two public art ing soon to 690 Bank Street The people of Old Ottawa East will Bhat Boy’s whimsical drawing of what benches for the bridge. Although the (formerly KFC and Rogers). “New be able to casually cross over to Lans- a bridge might look like: a wooden, benches are deemed to be art, they Orleans–style fried chicken” downe any old time they want – go to pagoda-like structure complete with will need to serve as sturdy supports the Lansdowne Farmer’s Market on dragon boat. for Glebe, OOE and OOS bottoms as Cigarman at 105 Exhibition Way a Sunday if they want. And Glebites The naming of the bridge generated well. They will be installed among in Lansdowne is now open. can trot over to the Main Street mar- much talk, most of it positive for the native flora (there’s that word!) on the ket on a Saturday, comparing goods final choice. Flora MacDonald was a western, or Glebe, side of the Canal CHANGES AFOOT and prices in the two markets. Maybe well-loved and respected Glebite who facing an expanded Lily Pond. Little Victories now features some OOE kids will want to go to was known to skate the Canal – and Let’s regard the Flora Footbridge SuzyQ doughnuts. “We’re proud to high school at The Element. Maybe she was a woman, so there’s that. The as the vanguard of lots more human- announce … “[that SuzyQ Dough- Glebe kids will bike or walk over to few negative comments have focused scale, green infrastructure and of an nuts] will be staffed and selling Immaculata or Lady Evelyn, or hang on the fact that the name celebrates enlightened vision of the city as a doughnuts every day out of [the out in Brantwood Park. yet another politician; that it’s, oddly, green and pleasant place. Little Victories] shop in the Glebe. This bridge has a good vibe. The her first name, perhaps inadvertently (Facebook) Facebook page Support Fifth-Clegg diminishing her stature. And finally, – Liz McKeen GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Aroma Espresso Bar at 200 Marché Way, Lansdowne, is now CONTACT US 175 Third Avenue closed. 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An electronic version of the print Remembering 35 publication is subsequently uploaded with text, photos, drawings and advertisements as a pdf to PORCH SALE Reps & Orgs 9, 10, 12, 13 www.glebereport.ca. Selected articles will be highlighted on the website. TH SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8 8AM-3PM Schools 36 Need a break? Join us between 11am-1:30pm on the Views expressed in the articles and letters submitted to the Glebe Report are those of our con- Firehall porch for live music, face painting and barbeque Sport 37 tributors. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Articles selected for publication will be The Firehall Trees/Environment 28/29 published in both a printed version and an online version on the Glebe Report’s website: 260 Sunnyside Ave. www.glebereport.ca. E letters Glebe Report August 17, 2018 5 To give or not to give? A helping hand Glebe Report Re: “I beg to differ on the homeless,” including the most important: accom- from afar June 2018 Glebe Report modation of their own. This has been board seeks new shown as one of the most important Editor, Glebe Report Editor, Glebe Report changes that society can make in the life of a homeless person. A guaran- I recently was approached on Face- members I’m responding to the letter to the teed minimum income is also very book by a 20-something-year-old editor in the June issue of the Glebe important. in Bangladesh who is in a master’s Report in which Dorothy Speak takes degree program in social policy and The Glebe Report Association’s strong issue with my opinion that Janet E. Harris sociology. We chatted off and on for Board of Directors is responsible giving money to street people harms more than a week. After a week’s for overseeing the long-term health them and usually goes towards buying break, I said hello and asked how he of the organization, establishing and alcohol or street drugs. In my letter, I Editor, Glebe Report was doing. His reply: depressed. maintaining governance, and mak- gave the example of a youngish street He told me that he had had depres- ing strategic decisions that aim to person I knew years ago in the Glebe, Re: More on those less fortunate seek- sion before because of his loneliness keep the Glebe Report a healthy and who was, unknown to me, a serious ing assistance on Bank Street. from being gay and living in a small thriving community-based news- alcoholic, and died at the age of 42 rural community. He had gone to a paper for the long term. We meet from a seizure brought on by liver fail- I am writing to keep the conver- counsellor who immediately tried to monthly for 90 minutes and have a ure. sation going about those who seek force him into conversion therapy, current membership of seven (see Ms. Speak says in her letter that handouts along Bank Street. Rather and molested him. He told me that in website glebereport.ca for more street people in the Glebe have “no than thinking about whether provid- Bangladesh, psychologists are against information). home, no job, no friends, no assets ing a handout, be it money or food, is queer people. Two long-serving board mem- and no future.” One of the two street “good” or “bad,” “right” or “wrong,” I searched the internet and discov- bers have recently left and thus we people that I have regularly bought perhaps there is another approach. ered that the state sanctions violence are looking for new members who non-alcoholic drinks for has a home How about pausing to consider the cir- against organized LGBTQ groups. have an interest in the paper and are (and I hear from him that some of the cumstances that have led a person to Many gays have been brutally mur- willing to apply their talents to the others on the street also have homes); look for a handout? dered by police during raids at their board’s responsibilities. he sometimes has a part-time job; Imagine the pain and suffering he offices. I also discovered Boys of Ban- Journalism experience is not judging from the comments of people or she has gone through to find them- gladesh (BoB), an organization that essential. Our current board mem- who give him money, he has lots of self seeking a handout on the street. plays a number of roles in support of bers have backgrounds in law, “friends” whom he sees on a regular Whether or not we choose to give LGBTQ people, including personal engineering, human resources, basis; he has some assets, including something, what we can do is offer support. They are linked to many well- accounting and publishing. We a bicycle. I realize that not all street the same dignity and respect we all established and reputable international would like to expand the diversity people have these things, but drugs deserve. Rather than avoiding eye queer organizations. I referred him to of the board and hope that people and alcohol on a daily basis are not contact and scurrying away, maybe a BoB and provided the email address from a variety of backgrounds, and the best things to “get through their smile or a simple “hello” will create a and website link. He plans to send an especially women, might consider lives,” as Ms. Speak writes. brief connection of kindness. Let’s try email and I asked him to let me know becoming members of the Glebe I still feel that withholding money this and see what happens! what actions they take to support him. Report Association board. It’s a from street people in most instances I find it amazing that the world is get- great opportunity to grow your is the “good or right thing to do” (Ms. Ian Nicol ting so much better and smaller that I neighbourhood network. Speak’s words). am able to help someone so far away. For more information, email I strongly believe that society has [email protected]. the responsibility to provide people Kerry Smith in need with the necessities of life,

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Welcome to: Thanks and Farewell: Jide Afolabi Stephanie Lett Available Delivery Routes Julie Allard Allison Williams Tony Carricato Second, Lyon to Percy Carriers do not have to live Sarah Chown on a street to deliver on it. Glebe, Lyon to Percy, north side Margo Williams Thanks for delivering! Next paper comes out september 14 Contact: Marnie Wellar 613-408-1300 Email: [email protected] 6 Glebe Report August 17, 2018 glebe Glebe House Tour returns! 8 Jackson Avenue by Stephanie Small This lovely home features an addition This fall, take a self-guided stroll that flows seamlessly from the original through a historic Ottawa neighbour- part of the house. Throughout the home, rather than being hidden away, hood and explore the interiors of five family photos, mementos and heirlooms private homes. It all happens on Sun- are beautifully curated and on display, day, September 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. along with an amazing art collection. Linger and pay close attention to the Be sure to take time to enjoy the art, furniture, paint colours, lighting gorgeous multi-level garden. and other design choices. Volunteers suzanne m ccarthy Photos: are stationed throughout each home with details about sources of materi- als, contractors and designers as well as some historical information. Tickets are $30 per person in advance or $35 the day of the event. Ticket includes a shuttle bus service and a tea service at the Glebe Com- munity Centre from 2:30 to 5 p.m. 74 Ralph Street Purchase tickets at the Glebe Com- munity Centre, 175 Third Avenue; or Turn west into the courtyard off Ralph call (613) 564-1058 or (613) 233-8713, Street to find this hidden jewel of a or go online at www.gnag.ca/enter- home overlooking Brown’s Inlet. The owners fell in love with the home’s prise/Events_GlebeHouseTour. soaring ceilings and peaceful setting. This tour is for adults. Children ages An abundance of natural light plays 12 and up are welcome with a ticket, off the home’s Venetian plaster walls, as are babes in arms. creating a gorgeous backdrop for the The Glebe House Tour is a volun- homeowners’ stunning collection of art and lovely mix of modern furniture and teer-run fundraiser. Proceeds support family heirlooms. A recent kitchen reno the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities added a stunning Patagonia granite Group, in particular a fund that allows backsplash and heated slate floors. children with special needs to attend The luxurious master retreat opens out programs and camps. onto a terrace overlooking the pond.

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36 Monk Street

The creative owner of this home is a self-described garage sale fanatic with a knack for spotting hidden treasures and giving them new life, often by working with creative carpenters and upholsterers. Enjoy the use of vibrant colours throughout this home that are inspired partly by the colours they saw while living in Mexico. Don’t miss the charming three-season porches on both the left and right sides of the house – perfect for relaxing and watching the world go by.

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Sunday, September 16, 19 Monkland Avenue 1 – 4 p.m.

In renovating this grand old home, Tickets: the owners respected its original $30 in advance, footprint but gutted and rebuilt the $35 on the day interior with a gorgeous contemporary take on traditional style. White oak floors contribute to the home’s bright, Tickets available at airy feeling, while their chevron Glebe Community Centre pattern adds visual interest. Pay special attention to custom cabinetry By phone at (613) 564-1058 or throughout, especially the doors off the kitchen that appear to form part (613) 233-8713 of a seamless wall of cabinetry but actually lead to an office and down to Or online at the basement. The third floor features www.gnag.ca/enterprise/Events_ a multi-generational playroom for this busy young family. GlebeHouseTour

211 Fourth Avenue

Renovations to this gracious Glebe home focused on making it comfortable and maintenance-free for an active, retired couple, from the heated driveway to the master ensuite. The homeowners also had some furniture custom-made to go with cherished family heirlooms. The entire home is lovely, and the real showstopper is the serene three-season room and deck off the second floor – a cottage getaway with all the comforts of home.

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To my Mother Eau SO, I WALK

I have a memory of you My dear, you are a big girl now. You must do big girl things. where I, as a child, stand My mother’s words wrapped ’round me like chains. just inside the door of I turned eight, my child time over. I did not celebrate. your bedroom. My father is elsewhere, Why should I dance? Tell me please. Why should I sing? and you are seated at your vanity. Instead, I bring my family water. I bring them life. You’re wearing So, I walk. a black cocktail dress and Water raise your bare arms to Twenty thousand steps there and twenty thousand back. place some simple jewelry. is critical to sustaining life This, I do two times a day. Every day. Every day. You are going to a party The high hard sun is not my friend. I go early and I go late. and I am transfixed – one of the ancient Greeks’ I seek shelter in shady places on the way. I watch for other enemies, too. by you who has been underneath But my family waits for me. maternity clothes or the frayed So, I walk. white of my father’s old four elements that make up office shirts. Your waist, usually The filled-up jug sits heavy on my shoulder, pressing me down. broadening to hold a growing sister, the world – 60 per cent of My bare footprints are deeper in the dirt coming back. has tightened, that night It is brown, what I’ve coaxed from the dead lake. It has a sour smell. you were only yourself. the human body – and the We can feel its evil in our guts and bones. I can remember the thought We live in pain, but at least we live. that I kept unspoken – inspiration for poetry. So, I walk. how I wanted you to have this beauty. Then your image becomes tinged with I am told there is a place your perfume and you tell me Where clear water flows easy, its song delicious. it is called Eau de. Water of. Its taste a wonderful melody. Then you leave with him And girls my age can dance. They are free of chains like mine. and you’re bringing, as you always did, But that place is far from here. I can see this, as you both So, I walk. entered that city’s night, the lake, the river, the ocean of your love for him Anna Blauveldt when you were with my father.

Michelle Desbarats the boys throw sunshine

the boys throw sunshine Rain Blink toss, glimmer, plop the river is hungry for rocks It rained that night, as I did lie The lake shelters dark secrets Awake, the hours slipping by. beneath its face of mirrored sky they scour the smoldering shoreline The days were hot, the ground was dry, pebbles wink in the dross And then this gift from darkened sky. beyond the farthest point of sight, the boys throw sunshine there’s still ice on the surface even By mid-morning the rain had stopped, the sun is a distant clock Seven inches they claimed had dropped. on a warm day in June. But enraged in its decline No one complained – basements were mopped. eager for his year’s first swim, he dives deep the river is hungry for rocks Outside a summer chair was sopped. off the dock. An instant numb, limb-lock reflection catches an eye It stood, almost unnoticed, there sending him down and down. their mother and sister watch Beside the barn, the worst for wear, the boys throw sunshine But sturdy still; as it would fill Doesn’t feel their fingers wrapping tightly round his knees, With precious rain – there was no bill. doesn’t sense their water-breath along his chin each stone thrown is lost each arc defying time A simple thing, a gift from God, ’til he sees faces, a distort of eyes, black nothingness the river is hungry for rocks For farming folk, who worked with sod. of mouths, all of them open and screaming. No sewers needed, just a well, Jonah has seen the water witches, dark women of the lake. soon it will be bedtime And this barrel, when raindrops fell. He wakes prone upon the dock, hard glitter in his eyes. their stones leave no mark the boys have thrown their sunshine Craig Kamcke His mouth opens as he screams the river is hungry for rocks and goes on screaming. Rob Thomas WITHOUT A TRACE OF IRONY Carol A. Stephen The well went dry every August. The creek water, which the cows drank, The Office Poinsettia buddha’s rainy-day delight was tinted brown, “from tree roots,” Mother said. My white blouse became beige. There once was a boss going to France every paradigm has a roof Who asked her employees to water her plants. every roof leaks We children knew the health advantages of boiled water When the workweek was done, every year the weather changes and insisted on drinking tea, like the adults. They all left to have fun. seems to last for weeks We washed in rail barrel water, Would they remember Monday? Not a chance. in every life some rain must fall where mosquitoes drowned, and once, a mouse. a forest’s full of trees So began the plant’s slow demise. i like to wander in a magic garden “Don’t complain,” said Mother. It sunk and shrivelled before their eyes. one that’s full of bees “When my Aunt Emma homesteaded in Saskatchewan The plant looked so sick they go about their business she’d carry a pail of water from the slough, That it finally clicked oblivious to all wash the baby in it, And its condition they stabilized. i know i live in paradise wash herself in it, because some rain must fall then give it to the cow to drink.” So quick were they to make up for neglect That the soil, no one thought to check. mike schofield Daddy loaded two cream cans into the truck. Before, the plant was browning We piled into the cab and drove four miles Now it was simply drowning! on a dirt road overhung with branches, Poor thing was tortured in every respect. with grass growing between the tracks to a rocky hillside where a spring gushed forth. They looked at this pitiful flower Wondering what they could do in their power. As we drank, Dad said: Perhaps it can be pruned? “Kids, this is the best damn water you’ll ever taste!” Can’t replace a poinsettia in June... “Aren’t we lucky?” Mother added Must be quick, she gets back in an hour! without a trace of irony.

Alisenne Boxall Ruth Latta councillor’s report Glebe Report August 17, 2018 9 For Sale Councillor David Chernushenko redevelopment opportunity Glebe near the canal and Lansdowne Park

N 613-580-2487 E [email protected] Lot size: approx. 38’ x 103’ www.capitalward.ca Ideal for 2 semi-detached or 3-storey condos Cancelling cap-and-trade hurts us all price: $1,100,000 For further information, please call: 613 261-4504. Canada can achieve deep green- tion incentives, and grants for home Serious enquiry only. No agents please. house gas (GHG) emission reductions upgrades and on-site renewable by 2050, but only by putting a price energy. on carbon emissions throughout the First to be cut were the GreenON entire Canadian economy begin- programs. Ottawa Community Hous- ning as soon as possible. (National ing had been granted almost $750,000 Round Table on the Environment and for the GreenON low- to mid-rise the Economy (NRTEE), Jan. 7, 2008) energy retrofit programs. The Municipal GHG Challenge Back in another life, I served on the Fund, from which the City had NRTEE, which reported to Parlia- received $338,852 (or 50 per cent) for ment. When asked by the Harper retrofitting city facilities, was revoked government for advice on how best to in early July. This fund allowed the tackle climate change with the least city to target upgrades with big returns negative impact on the economy, we in carbon reduction. The plan was to concluded that there was a global con- upgrade City Hall’s old heat pump, sensus on the need to price carbon. add an electric low-carbon boiler to Without such a price, there’s no motiv- the Walter Baker Sports Centre and ation to increase efficiency and reduce the Mary Pitt Centre for off-peak heat- waste. Pricing carbon was clearly the ing, and install a glycol loop at a city most effective and efficient way to garage, among many just-approved take action on this growing global projects under our Energy Evolution imperative. Make it a carbon tax, or plan. cap-and-trade, but above all just put a price on carbon. Otherwise the Earth’s atmosphere will continue to be used as a dump for greenhouse gases at the “Make it a carbon tax, or expense of human civilization and the planet. Alas, that recommendation was not cap-and-trade, but above all only ignored, but, in a rare breach of protocol, the NRTEE was not just put a price on carbon.” even thanked for its work prior to being ignored. Although our advice was solidly backed by data and evi- dence (a.k.a. the truth), it was just too inconvenient. Sadly, many politicians Luckily, Ottawa Community Hous- and governments routinely ignore sci- ing will still get $19.7 million in Social ence and data. Why let facts get in the Housing Apartment Improvement way of ideology? Program funding for 2017-2018, but How else can we explain the new all future large social housing apart- Ford government’s rapid cancellation ment retrofits are cancelled. of Ontario’s successful cap-and-trade The city is still waiting to hear program? As in California and Quebec about the status of other projects for Footsteps for nearly a decade now, the program which the Ontario government website Footsteps has reduced emissions, stimulated simply reads, “archived” or “discon- Parent Centre jobs and employment in cleaner tinued.” The types of projects we need Parent Centre [email protected] | 613-236-3000 | 276 Sunnyside Ave. industry here in Ontario while rais- to perform and get funded are now left [email protected] | 613-236-3000 | 276 Sunnyside Ave. ing money for initiatives that provide hanging. To complete this essential a public good. British Columbia’s car- work, the city will require the support E G G I O R C G I E bon tax has had a similar effect. None of the federal government, which has E E G O R C N B E E T E N of those facts seem to matter when you declared that it will impose a carbon B R L T E E R G L can label the program as wasteful and tax on provinces that fail to meet their E G blame it for anything that ails Ontario. moral obligation, and determine on its So there we have it – out with cap- own how to spend the revenue. Or, the E X C EL L E R T N C E S TA E X and-trade and in with the Conservative city will have to impose higher taxes C EL L E N C S TA R T E F E R O M T H F E plan to halt climate breakdown. Oops, if we are to somehow go it alone to R O M T H sorry, there is no plan B. Something reduce greenhouse gas emissions with Preschool & Daycare that took many years to build and take our much smaller property tax base. Preschool & Daycare hold is just simply gone, with nothing That makes no sense, and is not some- Morning programs now available! to replace it. thing we should have to do. www.sunnysidefootsteps.com | 613-236-3000 The provincial government’s choice Every level of government has a www.sunnysidefootsteps.com | 613-236-3000 to repeal the cap-and-trade program role to play in preventing catastrophic is already being felt by the City of climate breakdown. That’s not hyper- sign up now Ottawa and every other municipality bole; the breakdown is happening in Ontario, and soon will be by every here and across the globe. It is essen- citizen. tial that everyone act aggressively Over the past month, a host of pro- and urgently. I can only hope that the grams funded by proceeds from Ford government will recognize this cap-and-trade (the program required quickly and not wait to be forced by that all revenue raised go back into the federal government, which can carbon reduction programs) has been only get ugly. After school programs cancelled. This included energy retro- One way or another, we will pay After school programs fitting and repairs for schools, bike the price of inaction: a little now, or a Fine arts high school prep program infrastructure and safety training, very, very large amount in a few years’ Fine arts high school prep program www.makinmoves.ca | 613-884-8990 electric vehicle and charging sta- time. www.makinmoves.ca | 613-884-8990 10 Glebe Report August 17, 2018 mp’s report

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Monday to Thursday 8am - 7pm Friday 8am - 6pm & Saturday 8am - 2pm Protecting the environment celebrating 19 great years in the glebe for future generations I’ve learned in conversations in the riding that residents of Ottawa Centre care Is your child/grandchild’s RESP greatly about getting outdoors, protecting Canada’s natural beauty and animals, and ensuring we have clean air and water for future generations. I am proud to rep- positioned to grow? resent a riding that cares so deeply about our environment. Our government is committed to preserving and protecting our environment, If not, we can help. as we understand our quality of life and prosperity are directly tied to it. Here are a few of the investments and actions we have taken: Our clients receive year-round professional advice & administrative service pertaining to their personal needs, Protecting Nature and Ensuring Clean Water • A historical $1.3 billion to protect and preserve Canada’s lands and wildlife not a cookie cutter investment strategy. • An Oceans Protection Plan to make our coasts healthier, safer and better beckmanwealthmanagement.ca protected • Investments to protect the Great Lakes, which support over 50 million jobs We are local! and provide clean drinking water for 40 million people 4-99 Fifth Ave. 613-680-2600 Tackling Climate Change and Growing a Clean Economy [email protected] • A national climate plan to phase out coal, make polluters pay, and invest in Follow us on public transit and green infrastructure to cut pollution and grow our economy • $2.3 billion to support clean technology in Canada that brings cutting edge Manulife, Manulife Securities, the block design, the four cube design, & strong reliable trustworthy forward solutions to protecting the environment while creating good jobs thinking are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company & are used by it, & by its affiliates • A Global Plastics Charter to keep plastic out of our waters under license. Manulife Securities Incorporated is a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Manulife Securities Investment Services Inc. is a Member of the MFDA IPC. Greening Ottawa I’m also working with the city, local organizations, business and residents to make Ottawa the greenest capital in the world. This is about improving our qual- ity of life, doing our part to tackle climate change and growing a clean economy while creating good jobs.

Investing in Clean Transportation • Investing over $1 billion in Ottawa’s LRT project to shorten commutes and better connect you to services while reducing greenhouse gas emissions • Securing $10.5 million towards the Clegg Street footbridge (Flora Bridge) to make walking and cycling easier and safer • $55 million towards repairing NCC pathways and bridges

ZINN RICHARDSON Preserving our Waters • Initiating the Ottawa River Watershed Study that will lead to the development CONSTRUCTION of a conservation strategy for our local water systems YOU DREAM IT, WE BUILD IT. • Designating the Ottawa River as a heritage river to ensure its long-term health for swimming, drinking and fishing • Installing three new access points along the Rideau Canal, making it easier than ever to appreciate our local history and nature Additions Professional spaces Exteriors Bathrooms Together, we have done a lot, but I want us to aim higher. Our goal should be to Basements Home Office Kitchens Bedrooms grow Ottawa into the greenest capital in the world! We all play a role together in protecting Canada’s climate as we move towards a greener future. VISIT OUR SITE OR CALL NOW! As always, if you have any questions about our government initiatives, con- tact my community office at 613-946-8682 or send me an email at catherine. ZINNRICHARDSON.COM 613-809-5089 [email protected].

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Even the doctor was surprised when one of Hanifa Yip’s clients increased her bone density after about a year. For Yip, a certified personal trainer who leads weekly “gentle fitness” classes at Glebe-St. James United Church, the results were satisfying but not unexpected. Yip’s approach to exercise, useful for all ages and levels of experience, is particularly applicable to those new or returning to exercise, or recovering from illness or injury, or simply feeling mature. Her just published book, Healthy moderate exercise,” Yip says. “Even if With Hanifa: A Women’s Guide to you’re not an exercise enthusiast, you Holistic Health will be officially can still improve strength, balance and launched on Saturday, September 29 coordination, and reduce the chance at 1:30 p.m. at Glebe-St. James, 650 of illness.” Gentle Fitness is geared to Lyon Street. Everyone is welcome people who want to exercise without at the launch, which will include a overdoing it. Having the class in the free “gentle fitness” demo. While sanctuary with its stained glass win- the book is designed for women, dows provides inspiration not found in the information is also applicable to most exercise spaces. men. Hanifa Yip holds certifications o m ano The book is based on Yip’s 20 in group fitness, personal training years’ experience in both the fitness and fitness programming for med- R Marisa and nutrition fields and discusses, ical and special populations through Traffic calming signage was painted on Renfrew Avenue overnight (August 9), and among other things, why less is more the U.S. National Academy of Sports the next morning, road resurfacing erases it all. Left hand, meet right hand. when it comes to exercise, workout Medicine), the American Council on ideas if you suffer from arthritis Exercise, YMCA-YWCA, WholyFit, or osteoporosis, why endless ab and a nutritionist’s diploma from the Yip’s Thursday fitness classes Louise Archer is a long-time resident planks and crunches won’t get the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. resume for the fall at Glebe-St. James of the Glebe and member of Glebe-St. flat mid-section you want and how She was also a presenter and exam- United Church on September 13 from James Church. She enjoys yoga and to customize your diet. iner for the National Capital Region 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Information: 613- staying fit. “I’m a firm believer in gentle to YMCA-YWCA. 236-0617.

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Thank goodness for neigh- Strada parking lot approved for five bours who take turns looking in on storeys (now under appeal); and most each other’s homes! recently, the Minto proposal for the Although the GCA doesn’t formally redevelopment of Fifth Avenue Court meet in July and August, the good approved for seven storeys. Follow- work of the association continues. Let ing significant opposition from local me begin by welcoming the new exec- residents and numerous meetings with utive and board. I am delighted that we the GCA, the Minto development pro- have a mix of seasoned GCA veterans posal is now lower than the original. and some fresh faces to guide our work Necessary changes have been made to in the coming year. Thank you to June better transition the building where it Ottawa’s Quality Home Renovations Creelman and Josh VanNoppen for abuts residential properties on Fourth and Restoration Company their work to nominate such a robust and Fifth avenues, and the design is slate of board members. Our thanks being modified to preserve a mature to all those who let their names stand. tree at the southeast corner of the site. award winning contractor – Thanks also to Bruce Jamieson for a At its June 26 meeting, the City of great presentation at the AGM on the Ottawa’s Planning Committee acknow- renovator of the year GCA’s work to develop a Glebe Parks ledged the concerns raised by the Master Plan. The GCA Parks Com- GCA and directed city staff to review mittee will be inviting more feedback opportunities for a limited secondary for a comprehensive overview, please visit our web site: throughout the fall on this plan. planning process focused on identify- In 2017, our GCA Environment ing an appropriate height and density www.sandyhill.ca or call nathan gurnham at (613)832-1717 Committee initiated a project to strategy for those properties fronting or reduce the carbon footprint of the directly adjacent to Bank Street from Glebe Community Centre (GCC). The Highway 417 to the Rideau Canal, and committee’s working group is building to report back to the Planning Com- on work completed during the winter mittee no later than Q4 2019. The in 2018 for this project by engaging secondary plan will be a major step Algonquin College’s Construction forward in establishing more certainty Research Centre to produce a com- as to what development will be permis- puter model of the GCC. The model sible along Bank Street in the Glebe. will be used to identify factors affect- We are awaiting news from the city ing the energy performance of the as to how and when preparation of building and make recommendations the plan will commence and will pro- to reduce its energy consumption and vide more information thereafter on carbon footprint. The Working Group how the community can be involved. is working closely with the city and Some readers might be aware of recent is hoping that the project will yield development approvals that contravene great results for the GCC and per- existing secondary plans in other parts haps for community centres citywide. of the city, notably in proximity to the The Environment Committee is also new LRT stations. Despite the concerns working on reducing single-use plas- and cynicism that these approvals have tics. Watch for changes being made by raised, we believe that a secondary plan Glebe businesses like McKeen Metro remains an important step in manag- in the coming months. These projects ing development in our community, are examples of positive and collab- and encourage anyone interested to AT ’SGATHER NEXT-TO-THE-GLEBE BREWERY & KITCHEN orative local actions on global issues. provide input to the process. The kindness of neighbours is Having a vibrant and active com- Now open. 37 Flora at Bank florahallbrewing.ca always evident at the Great Glebe munity association is even more Garage Sale and the heavy rains this important in an election year. The year couldn’t break that spirit. The GCA will once again partner with Ottawa Food Bank received just under other community associations to $12,000 from sale donations! From a host an all-candidates meeting on the walk around the neighbourhood with evening of September 27 at the Glebe my umbrella and slicker, I know many Community Centre. Save that date! other charities benefited from sale More details will be in the next Glebe proceeds as well. Thank you for this Report and on our website. generosity!! Thanks also to Collette The GCA has over 1,000 members Downie for her role in making this and there is always room for more. $10 neighbourhood tradition a success. memberships are still available at www. While we celebrate neighbourhood glebeca.ca. Thank you to Carol Mac- traditions, we must also deal with Leod and the volunteers who canvassed change. The GCA has repeatedly for this year’s membership drive. raised the issue of over-develop- In September, the GCA will resume ment on Bank Street with the city’s meeting at the Glebe Community Planning Committee, particularly Centre at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tues- concerns over heights exceeding the day of the month (i.e. September 25). 15-metre maximum of the current Please join us! zoning bylaw and the six-storey height Follow us on Twitter @glebeca or indicated in the Official Plan for Trad- visit our website at www.glebeca.ca. gnag Glebe Report August 17, 2018 13

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This will make your registration senior program coordinator for youth experience a whole lot smoother. and adult programs. Welcome Katie, to Ottawa and to the GNAG family. Employment Opportunities GNAG is looking for mature, Get Up & Go enthusiastic candidates who possess I am very proud to announce that strong leadership, communication and GNAG received funding from the organizational skills along with the ‘job Ministry of Tourism, Culture and specific” qualifications for the Break- Sport to initiate a two-year project fast and Afterschool Programs. Please called Get Up & Go! send your resumé to [email protected] by The Get Up & Go program is part of August 31 outlining your experience, the Ontario government’s new Active education, schedule of availability and for Life Recreation Stream which is a minimum of two references. We are designed to fund projects that help also looking for positive, experienced adults 55+ and seniors stay fit and con- and inspiring tutors for children Grades nected to their communities. 1 – 12 in all subjects. The goal for the program is to Detailed job postings are available increase recreational physical activ- on our website gnag.ca under Join our ity by offering barrier-free fitness Team. programming at three local seniors’ centres (Glebe Centre’s Abbotsford GNAG Annual General Meeting house, Lord Lansdowne Retirement GNAG invites the community to Residence and Villagia in the Glebe) their Annual General Meeting, Wed- and at the Glebe Community Centre. nesday, September 26 at 7 p.m. at the Get Up & Go has two key features: Glebe Community Centre. free, weekly recreational fitness Are you interested in volunteering classes and highly subsidized weekly or taking a place on our board? Please recreational fitness programming at contact our volunteer coordinator at the Glebe Community Centre. 613-233-8713 or email us at info@ GNAG understands that participa- gnag.ca. tion and engagement in community sport, recreation, fitness and physical Youth and Adult Program Team activity programs contribute signifi- It is with great pleasure that we cantly to an improved quality of life at introduce John Muggleton and Katie any age. Thus GNAG is strongly com- Toogood, GNAG’s newest additions to mitted to and excited by the prospect our management team. of offering active recreational oppor- John is GNAG’s Youth Development tunities to the many older adults and and Adult Program Manager. John has seniors in our neighbourhood. extensive experience in performing The Get Up & Go program will arts. His specialties include acting, enable GNAG to better serve and arts administration, theatre direction, engage adults 55+ and senior adults and teaching. His name and face may who already identify as being active, be familiar to you because John is also fit and healthy as well as those who the co-founder of, and instructor at, experience barriers to participating in Glebe’s Ottawa Acting Company. recreational health and fitness activ- John is also an award nomin- ities. Why Get Up & Go? Because ated playwright. His full-length play active aging is where it’s at! Burn, which enjoyed a sold out run at Ottawa’s Gladstone Theatre after pre- Glebe Community Centre closed miering at Glebe’s Avalon Studio is August 25 – September 9 currently being produced coast to coast The Glebe Community Centre will in Canada and will return to Ottawa be temporarily closed for renovations in 2019. John is a member of ACTRA, to become Accessibility for Ontarians The Canadian Actors Equity Asso- with Disabilities Act (AODA) compli- ciation and the Playwrights Guild of ant. GNAG’s temporary office location Canada, and is a recipient of the Aud- is Glebe-St. James Church. We can still rey Ashley Award for longstanding be reached by telephone 613-233-8713 dedication to the Ottawa theatre com- or by email [email protected]. 14 Glebe Report August 17, 2018 glebous & comicus The Glebe Borrowed words according to Zeus A guinea pig’s perspective on the Glebe Escaping English abroad

mouth, would begin speaking to me in English. My native language all of a sudden became my biggest hurdle. It frequently turned into some sort of battle: me attempting to speak Ukrainian versus the locals, relentless in their fight to practise their English. In this situation, it’s easy to fall into the trap of giving up and reverting to the language you are most comfortable by Sophie Shields in – your native tongue. That meant that most of the time, I lost. How- There are times when it’s impossible ever, once in a while, to my surprise, to know whether language is friend I seemingly succeeded in fooling an or foe. You can spend hours slaving unsuspecting local into thinking that I over a new language – grumbling over could actually converse. Soon, I would its grammar, venting at its verbs and be fed one long, incomprehensible angrily absorbing adjectives. Then, but engrossing paragraph filled with once it starts to feel like a familiar obscure words that made me wonder ally, your native tongue, especially about the logic of the Ukrainian lan- Make the Glebe great again! if it’s a global language like English, guage, but filled me with pride that I comes into conflict with this well- understood even part of it. “I want to make the Glebe great burg and Sunnyside, claiming that the wishing newcomer. It’s moments like these that lan- again!” asserted President Rump to former unfairly maintains huge tar- I recently had this experience on guage becomes your friend and you his constituents this week in advance iffs on carrot juice imported from a trip to Ukraine where, entering realize that the journey of language of the upcoming GP-7 meeting set to the Glebe, while the latter produces the country, I had confidence in my learning, from its valleys to its moun- be held in Orleans this September. “As the guinea pigs’ popular miniature language skills. Even though I was tains, may be worth it after all. a former business pig known for lead- scooters on the backs of low-wage conscious that I lacked some of the ing several multi-dollar corporations worker squirrels. In a belated retalia- grammatical knowledge needed to Sophie Shields is a Grade 12 student over the past decades, I know how to tion, Rump slapped 32-cent tariffs on claim fluency, I believed that my skills at École de la Salle who lives in the make deals – and let me tell you, this imported lettuce from Hintonburg as would only thrive. So it came as a sur- Glebe. She speaks English, Ukrainian GHASTA deal stinks!” well as clothing from Sunnyside. prise that, more often than not, my and French, and is learning German Renegotiations of the Glebe, Hinton- The tariff wars have the entire city efforts were ignored and I was spoken and American Sign Language. Her burg and Sunnyside Trade Agreement nervous about the economy. Van- to in English. Often, the waiters in a passions are writing and languages; (GHASTA) were shockingly dead- ier Prime Minister Macaroni, who is restaurant would assume, based on she is part of her school’s creative writ- locked earlier this summer just after a good friend of Rudy’s and equally how I looked, that I was an Anglo- ing program and has published poems announcements that it was on the stylish, offered to assist in brokering phone and before I even opened my and stories in various languages. verge of being finalized. The current a deal with Rump but has so far been GHASTA covers the trade of goods ignored. In press interviews, all three and services between three neigh- leaders have admitted they don’t really real estate sales representatives bourhoods: the powerful Glebe led by understand the ins and outs of the deal Teskey Cartwright Rump; the younger Hintonburg, led by “because it’s just so long” and “uses a Pet Friendly / hipster Rudy; and the developing and lot of big, technical words.” highly populated Sunnyside South, led Meanwhile, guinea pigs on all sides by recently elected Andy Manny Lenny of the borders worry about access to

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by Nadine Dawson make pizza dough. In fact, they spent three months doing just that – testing Four friends began a new venture and tinkering every night until they pro- in Old Ottawa South: the Roost & duced a crust to their satisfaction. And Grills restaurant that quietly opened though they offer “traditional” pizza to the public in December. Owners of the tomato and pepperoni variety, Krishnakumar, Hundlani, Rappai and they created a Margarita with spinach Kumar developed and perfected their sauce, a Butter Chicken Lovers with, menu in anticipation of a summertime you guessed it, special butter chicken grand opening, when they throw wide sauce, and the spiced-up Southern Vin- the doors and invite neighbours and daloo, a meat-lovers’ delight with their family to sample the delicacies they signature vindaloo sauce. Fancy a But- have designed. ter Paneer pizza? This may be the only The four met in Kochin Kitchen place on earth you can find it. and decided to create something Their specialty, though, is chicken. unique inspired by their common The Emirati is brined in spiced yohurt birthplace, Kerala Province in India. and lime and encrusted with an Ara- They dreamed of opening a restaurant bian marinade, the Classic Grilled is focused on grilled chicken unavailable soaked overnight in Kerala-inspired Roost & Grills elsewhere in Ottawa. spices, and the Grand Tandoorian 1202 Bank Street With the help of Kijiji, they located masala features Kashmiri chilli and 613-523-2255 the perfect cozy spot from which to tumeric. Whether roasted or special grow: 1202 Bank Street. When they grilled – steam on the bottom, gas discovered the space was already heat on the top, and flipped often – outfitted for pizza, they thought, why the chicken is tender and delicious. not? And it is just this spirit of adven- The sides are also unusual. The ture that has led to their signature spiced rice is made from the tasty dishes: chicken marinades of Middle jeera rice, the coleslaw and salad Eastern and Southern Indian origin tossed in house-made dressing, the cooked to tender perfection on a grill potatoes baked in black pepper and The Roost & Grills restaurant quietly opened to the public in December. imported from Portugal. Throw in parsley with a lemony flavour. Finger Indian-inspired pizza and they had foods include Red Nuggets, Piri Piri the makings of a cuisine that couldn’t Paneer, Crispy Chou-fleur, Roost Fries specially developed spices and dips. of inspiring a new line of franchised be found anywhere else. and Wings – all of them gluten-free Krishnakumar, Hundlani, Rap- restaurants, fusion-style. If you like But first, they had to learn how to and seasoned with Roost & Grills’ pai and Kumar have big plans. Soon unusual flavours, you might consider they will begin delivery services and visiting Roost & Grills soon. their website (www.roostandgrills. com) and Facebook page are up. But Nadine Dawson is a teacher and artist Natasha Royka Studio that’s just the beginning. They dream who lives in Old Ottawa South. by Kristi Carin

My six-year-old daughter Piper had just finished her dance class at the Natasha Royka Studio. She ran over to me, clutched my arm and looked up at me with deep sincerity. In her most serious voice she said, “Mommy, I really love it here!” It’s one of my most vivid and sweet memories. Both Piper and I have been taking classes with Natasha for several years. It is rare to find a classically trained Delaney’s Law Firm is a locally owned small business that focuses on family law, dance and movement professional l p rocyshen crysta Photo: who can offer comprehensive adult Natasha Royka and student Piper real estate, and personal injury cases. The firm’s lawyers offer a free 30 minute classes from introductory to advanced create a bright moment at the studio’s consultation to new clients. Visit ottawalawyer.com or call (613) 233-7000 today. levels and who can also engage and annual 2018 Chocolate Cake Open House. truly inspire children. Natasha Royka 543 Somerset Street West Studio (www.nroykastudio.com) pro- activity, one thing that is never lost is Ottawa, Ontario vides a unique opportunity for you to the intimate feeling of Natasha’s space K1R 5J9 Ottawalawyer.com tel. 613.233.7000 awaken your creativity and experience at 11 Florence Street. The light and fax. 1.866.846.4191 movement and invigorating exercise. airy studio is the scene of many small Beyond the range of classes avail- classes where, instead of the hustle able is the inspired tone in which they and bustle of a crowded facility, cli- are delivered. Natasha Royka is an art- ents find a calm environment focused ist-teacher with the soul of a poet. Her on the deliberate, mindful process of philosophy is grounded in the belief moving with purpose. that movement and the arts are experi- Natasha has told me several times ences essential to being human. that she believes that the arts build QUALITY Adult classes include ballet ranging skills that are invaluable for the from pointe to stretch and strength, 21st century. My daughter has been and a variety of pilates work from encouraged to explore “outside the INTEGRITY mat work fundamentals to reformer box” and give free reign to her imagin- sessions. The use of visual arts over- ation and natural creativity. The skills RELIABILITY laps with concepts of movement and practiced in each of Natasha’s classes choreography, makes an exploration build a framework that promotes the into creativity unlike any other. resilience vital to a life in the arts as Children’s group classes meld defined by the individual student, and dance, art and storytelling to engage also for the challenges of careers and children on a variety of levels – awak- everyday living where being flexible 613 422 2128 ening minds and movement at the and self-aware are so important. same time. www.adcorconstruction.com Flexible class schedules cater to Kristi Carin is the mother of seven- both professionals and kids. The range year-old Piper and five-year-old of options and times is impressive for Skylar who both create magic at a boutique-style studio. With all the Natasha Royka’s studio. “CONSTRUCTORS OF DISTINCTION” 16 Glebe Report August 17, 2018 planning Photo: david p erkins david Photo: A wide-angle view of the site from the southeast corner. The federal Natural Resources Canada buildings are in the background.

Concepts credited to: Canada Lands Company, the Algonquins of Ontario 291 Carling Avenue – and MCROBIE Architects and Interior Designers Inc. watch this space!

by Sue Stefko Development Concept #3 – This concept proposes a larger landscaped Canada Lands Company (CLC) and area than the other two options. The the Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) held building(s) at the southern portion of the a series of public open house drop-in site could be up to 24 storeys, with the sessions in July showcasing three pre- setback at Carling and Lebreton Street liminary development concepts for the South the smallest of all the options. site at 291 Carling Avenue. The property The maximum height of the residential consists of a parcel of approximately 3.4 building(s) within the northern portion of acres of vacant land on Carling Avenue the site is proposed to be 10 to 18 storeys. Preliminary design concept #1 for development of 291 Carling Avenue bordered by Bell Street South to the east One unique feature of this concept is that and Lebreton Street South to the west. the entire site could be serviced by one The area is currently used as a parking underground parking lot. lot for approximately 300 vehicles for There are a number of commonalities nearby federal office buildings. CLC amongst the concepts. Each proposes acquired the site in February 2017 and pedestrian connections from Car- will be developing it as part of a joint ling Avenue and Bell Street South to venture with the AOO. Lebreton Street South, with a common The drop-in sessions gathered input open shared area in the centre of the and feedback from the commun- site to enable pedestrian connections ity and stakeholders about the three and to allow for views across the site. preliminary development concepts. Each envisages vehicular access from Each plan outlined various land-use Lebreton Street South. Finally, in all options and features: options, the podium(s) could be used Development Concept #1 – This for a mix of retail, office and commer- option proposes to retain the strik- cial purposes, and would be serviced by ing sheer rock wall as a feature on underground parking. the southeast side of the lot (along CLC and the AOO want to ensure Preliminary design concept #2 for development of 291 Carling Avenue Bell Street South). A landscaped area that the community continues to have would surround the rock wall, which an opportunity to provide their input includes the small triangular outcrop- through an online survey. For more ping of vacant land on the top of the site information on each of the prelimin- on Bell Street South. This concept pro- ary development concept plans, visit poses development that is concentrated www.291ruecarlingave.ca and fill out on the southern portion of the site, away the survey posted online. Comments from existing homes on Henry Street will be accepted until September 15. and Lebreton Street South. CLC and the AOO, together with While the concept shows a podium their planning and architecture con- and a residential building of up to 30 sultants, will further refine the plans storeys, this could potentially include based on feedback received and will more than one building, which is true present a preferred concept to the pub- of all options. Regardless of the built lic in late fall. As the site is a virtual form, the building(s) on the site will carte blanche, with no heritage designa- not have a height of more than what tion or other buildings to work around, is shown. CLC and the AOO plan to submit zon- This option is unique in that open ing amendment applications to the city Preliminary design concept #3 for development of 291 Carling Avenue space is proposed for the northern por- early in 2019. Upon CLC’s submission tion of the site, to be defined for future of zoning applications for the site, CLC parking needs, which could include sur- will develop architectural design guide- face parking, a parking garage, etc. lines that developers would adhere to Development Concept #2 – This when they submit a site plan applica- option also proposes to retain the nat- tion with the City of Ottawa. ural rock feature and would integrate There are a number of steps that a landscaped area. The residential need to be completed before con- building(s) at the southern portion struction can commence, including would still be up to a maximum of 30 the aforementioned zoning amend- storeys, but the land use area would ment approval, remediation, marketing be smaller. The building(s) would also to developers, and applications from be situated closer to Carling Avenue, the developer(s). It is hoped that con- with a larger setback from Lebreton struction could begin in the early- to Street South. mid-2020s. The northern portion of the site would (Now that we have looked to the include residential building(s) to a max- future of this site, stay tuned in future imum height of six to 10 storeys with issues of the Glebe Report for a piece associated underground parking. It on its past…)

has yet to be determined what types p erkins david Photo: of residential units (condo, apartment, Sue Stefko is president of the Glebe The site viewed from Carling Avenue – the Dow’s Lake Towers on Bell Street South townhouse) would be developed. Annex Community Association. are in the background. planning Glebe Report August 17, 2018 17 Development projects in the Glebe – where are they now?

by Carolyn Mackenzie to create some additional breathing space for pedestrians, and to create a 99 Fifth Avenue “notch” in the building at the corner (Fifth Avenue Court) of Bank and Fifth that might accom- The Traditional Mainstreet zoning modate a small patio area. of this site permitted 15 metres as a maximum height (approximately four to five storeys). Minto’s proposed 890/900 Bank Street redevelopment was for an eight-storey (Mr. Muffler / Beer store) building plus a significant mechanical The site was zoned Traditional projection. They will retain the two- Mainstreet, permitting 15 metres as storey Bank Street façade. In response a maximum height (approximately to feedback from the community, four to five storeys). Canderel, the Minto reduced its proposal to seven developer, originally proposed con- storeys and included some build- struction of an eight-storey retirement ing stepbacks adjacent to residential residence on the site of the Beer Store properties at the rear. City planning and Mister Muffler on Bank Street. staff recommended approval of Min- City planning staff approved the to’s revised application on that basis. proposal. An appeal to the Ontario

Photo: l iz m ckeen Photo: Additional motions were introduced Municipal Board was filed, but a A four-storey mixed-use commercial building, with a notch on the intersection to include further building stepbacks, modified proposal was approved corner, is under construction at Fifth and Bank. to review the design to save a mature after intense negotiations involving tree at the southeast corner of the the Glebe Community Association, property, and for the city to develop Monk Street residents and the city. a long-term Community Design Plan The approved development recued for the Glebe (or something equiva- the building height to four storeys lent), to be launched in 2019. Ottawa where Mister Muffler is now and City Council then approved the pro- introduced significant building step- ject proposal, as amended, on June 26. backs where the building is adjacent to Monk Street neighbours. A partial ninth storey will go up at the southern 852 Bank Street end of the building closest to Lans- (McHale’s Garage, SW corner of downe, set back from Monk Street. Bank and Fifth) Construction is expected to begin in Construction of a four-storey mixed- the fall of 2018. use commercial building is underway. The private developer, a local insur- Carolyn Mackenzie is chair of the ance company, agreed to increase the Planning Committee of the Glebe building setbacks along Bank Street Community Association.

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Encore! Marvest returns, bigger and better by Trevor Greenway shows throughout the year. People want to see them up on stage.” When big headliners like Anni Marvest is a CityFolk offshoot fes- Difranco, David Byrne and Hozier close tival that features scores of emerging out CityFolk this September, the party bands playing throughout the Glebe. will only be getting started in the Glebe. Hair salons, pubs, banks and boutique The fourth edition of Marvest is set to shops will be bursting with music over invade the neighbourhood September 14 two days. The festival was modeled on and 15, and this year’s local music show- Austin’s acclaimed SXSW festival, and case is bigger and better than ever with its exponential growth over the years

24 venues, more than 65 bands and over proves it’s here to stay. trevor greenway Photo: 70 performances packed into two full What’s nice about Marvest is that Steph La Rochelle croons out an acoustic set at Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s during last days of phonic fun. And all of it is free. most of the shows happen either before year’s Marvest in the Glebe. “The idea behind Marvest is to cele- or after big headliner sets at CityFolk, brate the vibrant local music industry allowing both patrons and passersby Much of this success is credited many colourful murals splashed among here in the Ottawa-Gatineau area by the chance to catch homegrown talent directly to the community buy-in the tree-lined streets. And the addition bringing together emerging and estab- on the way to see their favourite artists. that has grown from the ground up in of new parks and side street patios has lished artists in conventional and And once Michael McDonald throats the Glebe and its surrounding neigh- brought a welcoming vibe for families unconventional venues throughout the out that final croon Saturday night, bourhoods. From residents packing and visitors alike. Glebe to create a unique festival atmos- music fans can keep the party going all into The Papery to see a brother-sis- “We support unique and quality pro- phere for festival goers,” says Marvest along Bank Street throughout the night. ter duo stomp out some fiddling tunes gramming that creates a sense of place program coordinator Emma Francis. The timing is no accident. to the scores of businesses like Bank here in the Glebe – events that put feet More than 25,000 music fans “Marvest adds a fun and free live of Montreal and Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s on the street, people in seats and that attended Marvest shows last year, a music alternative to CityFolk festival that transform their space for one spe- contribute to quality of life in the com- number that has doubled since the goers,” adds Francis. “In an effort to cial day or night, it’s clear that there munity,” says Glebe BIA executive festival’s inception in 2015. These encourage patrons to discover new local is a thirst for the arts in the neigh- director Andrew Peck. numbers paint a true picture of how music and wander throughout the Glebe, bourhood. The hyper local music fest “Marvest is one of those events that much Ottawa loves its music scene and much of Marvest’s programming takes is just another contributor to the hip, brings the city together to celebrate our just how deep the city’s sonic rabbit place before or after ticketed musical eclectic and funky vibe that the neigh- diverse local music scene. And what hole goes. programming at CityFolk.” bourhood has always been known for. better place to celebrate great Canadian “Ottawa cares about local talent,” says Former Marvest acts have included Major concerts and sporting events at music than in one of Canada’s great Francis, adding that she sees over 500 some hefty names on the bill, includ- Lansdowne bring passionate fans to the urban neighbourhoods?” artist submissions every year for Ottawa ing funk/soul sinners The Split, indie area, while a suite of innovative restau- Marvest runs September 14 and 15 at Bluesfest and CityFolk. “The growth in art rock group Pony Girl, Wakefield rants is attracting the city’s food lovers various venues throughout the Glebe. attendance at Marvest over the last three emerging indie rock outfit Rebelle and in droves. Specialty shops have made Find out more at www.intheglebe.ca. years speaks to local appreciation for Ottawa folk favourites Gentlemen of the Bank Street a hub for shoppers looking homegrown talent as well as the popu- Woods. While this year’s lineup has yet to get exclusive finds as Instagram- Trevor Greenway is responsible for larity of featuring local openers before to be finalized, it promises to draw from mers dart through the neighbourhood communications at the Glebe BIA touring headliners at festivals and club that same rich talent pool. snapping pics of hip new cafés and the (Business Improvement Area). Old Ottawa A fresh, new condo in EASTa refreshed neighbourhood.

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Photo: G wendo l Photo: 1 ½ cups whole wheat, spelt, or a Sunflower seed pâté, featuring the many-splendoured sunflower gluten-free flour 4 potatoes, cooked until soft by Carolyn Best for body painting. The flowerheads were boiled to 4 onions, chopped finely extract oil and were used in ways that evolved over 5 carrots, grated Sunflower, emblem of beauty whose charisma time to the fry-bread recipes of today. The oil of the 1 cup butter, or olive oil if preferred van Gogh so loved to paint, was a plant of the sunflower was equally important to apply to skin ¼ cup tamari new world. The beautiful oil-bearing flower, now and hair. 1 tbsp basil, 1 tsp sage, ½ tsp thyme spread throughout the world, was food for the ear- While in this hemisphere sunflower was every- 3 tbsp lemon juice liest hunter-gatherers of this hemisphere, then bred where, it was unknown to the rest of the world. by the aboriginal peoples of North America from a Spanish explorers who carried the seeds to Europe, Toast the sunflower seeds in a cast-iron many-headed flowerer into a single-headed plant, where the blooms were first appreciated as a spec- frying pan, and then process them in predating even the corn plant. It became a common tacular horticultural beauty, called sunflower “the a blender. Put them in a bowl and add crop throughout the two continents with nutritional, Indian sun.” Then Peter the Great of what was then yeast and flour. Sauté the onions and decorative and religious value. Holland carried the seeds back to Tsarist Russia on carrots in butter or oil until slightly The Incas deemed the sacred sunflower a represen- one of his many trips. The Russian Orthodox church browned and add to the mix. Grate or tation of the sun god, and Aztec priestesses were at that epoch forbade the use of oil foods during mash the cooked potato and add, along adorned with headdresses of sunflowers. The tribes lent, but the unknown sunflower did not appear on with tamari, lemon and herbs. Mix ground the seeds of sunflower for cake, mush and their list of the banned. So in Russia sunflower was well and spread in a glass baking-dish bread. They mixed the seeds with corn, bean and cultivated extensively for its oil, over an area that about an inch thick. Bake at 350 F for squash, and carried them as travel food. Sunflower soon expanded to two million acres, and underwent one hour. yielded a purple dye used for colouring textiles and countless generations of breeding to deliver ever-

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Do you ever wonder how some people can manipulate and transform sim- ple materials into art, something that makes viewers stop in their tracks and marvel? I often do and enjoy los- oregano was in small packages too.” ing myself in the sensory experience: She was 15 and attending high school a sort of escape from the everyday, a when, one year into her part-time job dive into a world where logic pauses at Smitty’s, she was making all the pies l a ukko susan Photo: and creativity rules. and soups for the restaurant. I am not the only one, judging from Much later, the restaurant business the crowd that flocked to gorge on that she started after art school with a the unexpected among the tents of friend was a natural step into a “real This recipe for raw brownies is from Susan Ukkola, winner of the “best in show” for the New Art Festival in Glebe’s Cen- job.” When she left that kitchen and her encaustic art at this year’s New Art Festival. tral Park in June. I visited the show packed up her venture to take care of on its last day when the prizes for the her health, visual art became nourish- Best among the Best – participants are ment for her healing. She decided to Raw Brownies carefully selected – were awarded and explore something new and dedicated displayed. a short time every day to delving into Base Frosting This year’s Best in Show was encaustic techniques by mixing waxes 1 cup walnuts 1 cup cocoa powder awarded to Susan Ukkola, a suc- and paint. The rest is history. “I love 1 cup dates (regular cooking dates, 1 cup maple syrup cessful encaustic artist whose work what I do,” she tells me. soaked 15 – 30 minutes in water to ½ cup coconut oil is featured at the Cube Gallery here Nowadays Ukkola is able to follow soften) in Ottawa, the General Fine Craft in her two passions. She takes breaks ¼ cup cocoa Add all ingredients together and Almonte and the Shane Norris Gal- from working in her home studio and whisk with a fork until smooth. If lery in Stratford. It can also be rented teaching encaustic techniques to work Process together in a food proces- coconut oil is too solid, place it in a from the Ottawa Art Gallery. She is a a part-time job at The Unrefined Olive sor until all ingredients are well bowl over hot steaming water until graduate of the Ottawa School of Art that gives her the opportunity to talk combined. It may make a crumbly or soft. Spread over brownie base. If and started her career drawing and to people about food. soft-ball batter, depending on how desired add a little water to thin the painting but left pencils and brushes She also spends a lot of time in her soft the dates are. Press into an 8 x frosting. Refrigerate for at least 30 behind when she needed a “real job” kitchen to connect with the food she 8-inch pan. minutes to set. to pay her bills. eats. On her dinner plate are mostly I met up with Ukkola on Parliament vegetables and pulses, and frequently Hill for the Wednesday yoga practice game meat (that she prepares leaving and a chat about her artistic journey. no waste) or fish (especially smoked I was curious to know how she made whole), both fruit of her husband’s the jump to becoming the successful hunting and fishing expeditions. artist she is today. Intrigued by Ukkola’s arts? Take As it turned out, we talked about her one of her workshops (www.susanuk- passion for food. Ukkola would prob- kola.com) and make your very own ably have been a culinary artist if she encaustic masterpiece. The workshops had been born in a different time, she include a homemade lunch, and that tells me. Back when she was a teen- alone may be reason enough to join in. ager, kitchens were not that trendy, Ukkola shared her recipe for raw and Sudbury, where she grew up, did brownies. She prepares it with maple not have a notable food culture. syrup that her husband makes every Ukkola’s appetite for culinary art year from sap harvested from the was in her from a very young age. “I maples on their property. was five or six,” she recalls. “My mom would buy those pizza kits for me. I Marisa Romano is a foodie and sci- enjoyed mixing the ingredients to make entist with a sense of adventure who the dough and covering it with the appreciates interesting and nutritious sauce that came in packages. The dry foods that bring people together. From Kindergarten to University, we’re fully stocked on school supplies!

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using my voice as my main instrument Come sing hadn’t crossed my mind. And outside of school, my time was pretty heavily devoted to playing organized hockey. with us! One day a classmate suggested that by Margret B Nankivell I might come to watch him and his fellow Anglican choristers who were St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in the to sing at St. James Church in Man- Glebe is looking for boys and girls to otick. My father and I attended the sing in the church’s fine children’s service and since then my life has choirs. The choir’s director, Kirkland been deeply enriched. Adsett, says that no singing experi- Choir has given me a sense of pur- ence is necessary. “We’ll teach you. pose. It also gave me a big confidence And it’s fun.” boost and insight into performing, The benefits of early music train- whether public speaking or singing. ing are many and have been linked And the core reason for my staying to skills such as learning languages, with St. Matthew’s was the fun of it reading and mathematics, he says. all. From road trips, weekly rehears-

Choristers gain confidence, learn ian g l en Photo: als and services, choir has given me invaluable teamwork skills and even Choir director Kirkland Adsett and choristers Christopher Libuit and Madighan Ryan great joy and memories like no other. earn honoraria. But let a couple of our St. Matthew’s choir also taught me choristers tell you about the choirs in important life lessons, including disci- their own words. of the impact of religion on my life made me who I am and is now part of pline and maturity. My experience has and the positive effects it can have who I am, and I would not want it any included solos, training and study- Madighan Ryan because of my frequent exposure to other way. ing repertoire and dialect, and it has When my family and I moved to a wonderful Christian community. taught me everything I needed to suc- Ottawa seven years ago, we made the I completed confirmation just under Christopher Libuit cessfully enter the Canterbury High wise decision to sign me up as a mem- a year ago, which was an important I will always be grateful for the bit School vocal program. ber of St. Matthew’s Girls’ Choir. In step in my religious journey. Sing- of good luck that brought me into the My time at St. Matthew’s, under the those early days, being part of the choir ing sacred music not only helped me boys’ choir at St. Matthew’s Anglican friendly and expert musical leadership helped me adjust to my new life by pro- deepen my understanding of Chris- Church in the Glebe. As a Grade 6 stu- of Kirkland Adsett, has been key to viding me with an opportunity to make tianity but also provided me with dent in the school band, I knew that many of my successes and has truly friends and initiate relationships. As I essential musical knowledge. music interested me, but the idea of been a wonderful experience. At first, got older, I grew more mature, not Whether you have an interest in clas- the whole idea of being a chorister just in a singing capacity, but also as sical music, jazz or modern musical and performing may be a little over- a person, mainly because of the many genres, being a part of the St. Mat- St. Matthew’s Anglican whelming, but as soon as you walk leadership opportunities I was offered. thew’s Choir provides a theoretical Church in the Glebe through those doors, it’s like you’ve Also many doors have been opened base that’s essential for every aspir- Children’s Choir come home to a second family of for me leading to a more participation ing musician. Our conductor, Kirkland music. My only regret is that I didn’t in the Ottawa music community. For Adsett, is a wonderful mentor and an For information: stumble on this opportunity a couple example, one of my close friends and inspiration. He tailors his teaching to Kirkland Adsett, M. Mus. of years earlier. I sang a duet with the influential choir the level and age of the chorister and (Sacred Music) Seventeen Voyces directed by Kevin pushes each one to reach their full Director of Music and Organist Margret B. Nankivell is a long-time Reeves. This later landed me a role in musical potential. St Matthew’s Anglican Church St. Matthew’s parishioner and regu- a short film directed by Mr. Reeves. I cannot imagine a week without 613.234.5482 lar contributor on music to the Glebe I have started to become more aware singing with my friends at choir. It has [email protected] Report.

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by Paul Keen and Cynthia Sugars The Company of Adventurers is in its eighth season and has staged many of Get ready for an Alexandrian feast! Shakespeare’s favourite plays, from This summer, the Company of Adven- Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and The turers, a local young people’s theatre Tempest to comedies such as Twelfth group, is staging Shakespeare’s Antony Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Cleopatra. It may well be Shake- and The Taming of the Shrew. Shows speare’s most heart-wrenching play. are free, but are presented as a com- It’s filled with foreboding prophecies, munity fundraiser; the actors pass a squandered chances, and an epic clash hat to raise funds for a local charity. between wondrous extravagance and Last year, the Company raised nearly Roman order. $3,400 for the Food Bank. Marc Antony, torn between love and duty, Egypt and Rome, is feeling his Paul Keen is a Carleton professor and age and is plagued by an uncomfort- assistant director in The Company of able sense that his best days are behind Adventurers theatre group. Cynthia him that is made all the worse by the Sugars is a professor at the University youthfulness of his antagonist, Octa- of Ottawa and directs the company. vius Caesar. Between the two of them and Lepidus, they make up the three pillars of the world, but as the Sooth- Company of Adventurers sayer warns, their situation remains 57 Glen Avenue, Old Ottawa South fraught: “The least wind in the world (outdoors) will blow them down.” Cleopatra, patra. In the play, these larger historical on Rome can never be a lasting solu- Performances of Shakespeare’s whose love for Antony is troubled by forces unfold in ways that intensify the tion but living without Cleopatra is Antony and Cleopatra an awareness of the precariousness of immediacy of the personal dynamics unimaginable. And Cleopatra, for her position, must juggle her own dan- as one of history’s most famous tra- her part, is forced to wrestle with the Fri, Sept 7, 5:30 gerous blend of brilliance, personal gic couples struggles to survive in a increasing tension between her love of Sat, Sept 8, 5:30 strength and absolute vulnerability. world that feels more and more like “a Antony and her responsibility to her Sun, Sept. 9, 2:30 Few plays conjure such a powerful pair of jaws” grinding everything in its people as Egypt’s leader. The forces Fri, Sept 14, 5:30 blend of tectonic shifts in global his- path. Antony makes a decisive choice of history converge with an agonizing Sat, Sept 15, 2:30 torical politics and intensely personal at the famous Battle of Actium and fol- inevitability as Antony’s once-famous Sun, Sept 16, 2:30 struggles. Having paved the way for lows Cleopatra’s ships as they escape military bravery gives way to reckless Sat, Sept 22, 5:30 Octavius’s ascent to power in Rome the fray. As he confesses to her after- bravado fueled by his irritation that Sun, Sept. 23, 2:30 after the coup against Julius Caesar, wards, “Egypt, though knew’st too well “the scarce bearded Caesar seems Fri, Sept 28, 5:30 Antony’s preference for life in Egypt my heart was to thy rudder tied, and proud and disdainful, harping on what Sat, Sept 29, 2:30 with Cleopatra quickly incurs the new thou shouldst tow me after.” From this I am, not what he knew I was.” Sun, Sept. 30, 2:30 Caesar’s ire. A war in which the two point onward, Caesar has won. 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My brush with envy anything that bad. I loved everything about her, by Jocelyne Desbatis everything except this. I slipped silently into Mostly I’ve enjoyed dabbling in the my bedroom, crawled seven deadly sins, particularly pride, under the vanity with the sloth and lust. And even wrath has felt ruffled skirt and curled up good when it’s caused me to let loose into a ball, shutting my pent-up feelings. I’m not really famil- eyes tightly and plugging iar with greed other than gluttony, but my ears. No one would I do know the awful feel of envy and ever like me again as have given it a wide berth since first long as Daphne was in experiencing it as a young child. the picture. I wanted to I was five when told that a new baby kick and slap and cry, was on the way and I immediately but knew that would be began praying for a girl. I already had pointless. What was I two older brothers and the thought going to do? of yet another boy in the house was I sensed that the van- intolerable. ity’s skirt had been pulled We lived on the Gaspé Coast. My open and peeked out to see father managed a bank in nearby my mother kneeling there. She Gaspé City, my mother was always touched my shoulder and said that busy, my brothers played with other she had a secret to tell me. I listened boys but I was mostly on my own. A to her explain that Aunt Peggy only little sister was exactly what I needed. knew how to make clothes for babies My prayers were answered when and small girls. She didn’t know how Daphne made her appearance. It was and went out. Then me see to sew for big girls like me who went love at first sight even though she we’d forage for the my little to school, read, sang and recited poems didn’t have the rosy cheeks and golden prettiest bits of flot- goddaugh- by heart. She suggested that I recite my curls I had expected. They would sam before ambling ter!” Daphne new poem about the grasshopper even come later along with an infectiously home. was instantly out though it was in French. Aunt Peggy cheerful disposition. One day we stayed in because Aunt of her chair and in the air, didn’t speak French very well and was I loved making her laugh. Her Peggy was coming. I adored her. She laughing away at Aunt Peggy’s funny always so impressed when I did. eyes sparkled, her cheeks dimpled said nice things about my drawings and faces and baby talk. I was mute, feel- I unfurled myself, stood ram- and her little body shook. This Little even liked to hear me sing. She made ing more than a little stormy and very rod straight as befitted a big girl and Piggy was a favourite game and she me lovely dresses adorned with kittens, confused. My beloved baby sister had walked to the living room where I exploded with laughter at the first toe bunnies and bright flowers. Best of all, the full attention of my best aunt. began confidently: “La cigale ayant pinch. Truth be told, merely making they didn’t have to be saved for special As we sipped tea, Aunt Peggy chanté tout l’été ...” eye contact and whispering “piggy occasions. She insisted that I wear them opened her workbag. At last, I’d see That day, my perceptive mother had toes” was enough to set her off. whenever I pleased. what she had brought me. It was immunized me against “envy” but had I loved taking her to the beach in her I fell into her arms when she arrived a darling pink dress embroidered inadvertently delivered me to “pride,” stroller. We’d play an energetic game but her hug ended abruptly when she with a fluffy white lamb. There was reputedly the deadliest sin of all. It of tag with the waves as they came in turned to Daphne exclaiming, “Let a matching bonnet and little white would be years before I freed myself socks trimmed in pink. But they were from its grip, but that’s another story. so tiny. They weren’t for me; they were for Daphne. And there was nothing Jocelyne Despatis came to Ottawa left in the bag. from Montreal 35 years ago and had Daphne had taken my place in Aunt a rewarding career as a consultant Peggy’s heart. Next time at the beach, until retiring in 2005. Her memoir I’d push her stroller into the sea and was written during Anne LeDressay’s leave her there. But I could never do memoir-writing class at Abbotsford. Atrial fibrillation research – can you help? A research project underway impact of different lev- at the University of els of exercise training Ottawa Heart Insti- on the cardiovascu- tute is looking at an lar health and fitness of innovative exercise patients with atrial training program for fibrillation. FOR FOR ALE S R ENT . patients with atrial Her team is now fibrillation, and recruiting up to 100 they are seeking individuals from research partici- the greater Ottawa pants. area with persis- Atrial fibrilla- tent or permanent tion is an electrical atrial fibrillation. disorder of the Participants will heart characterized have their health by a fast, irregu- measures taken, lar heart rate, and it complete question- affects approximately naires and participate 350,000 Canadians. This i n one of two 12-week number is expected to grow as exercise training programs. The Canada’s population ages. Those results will provide clinicians and over the age of 40 have a 26 per patients with important informa- cent chance of developing this tion for new treatment strategies disorder. 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©2018 Engel & Völkers Ottawa Central, Brokerage. Each brokerage independently owned & operated. Dominique Milne, Broker. Lyne Burton, Sales Representative. books Glebe Report August 17, 2018 25 Starting school by Sylvie Chartrand school and he is nervous, wondering if the other kids will like him. The story The first day of school is just around will amuse children ages 2 to 6. It will the corner. How can you prepare your also reassure children worried about toddler to be ready? It can be excit- starting school as they laugh at Chu’s ing for some but traumatic for others. experiences on the first day. It is also hard for parents to adjust to the idea that it is time to let their chil- The Berenstain Bears dren enter a new phase in their lives. Go to School Library books can help you prepare By Stan and Jan Berenstain your child to enjoy it. This classic book teaches kids how Reading stories together will help much fun school can be. Brother Bear your child develop vocabulary as well is looking forward to going back to as listening and speaking skills. You school but Sister Bear is worried can read different types of books: pic- about what it will be like. To reassure ture books, nursery rhymes, poetry and her, her mother takes her to visit her true stories. Encourage your child to classroom and meet her teacher, Miss talk about the pictures and stories while Honeybear, before school starts. But reading; make a game of it by having Sister Bear still wonders if she will them point at numbers, letters or images. make friends and what she will do all practicing counting and the alphabet. He From the start Amelia gets it wrong when It’s important for the child to have fun day. On her first day, she is scared but gets a new lunch box and sneakers and Mrs. O’Malley says, “I teach gym” and while reading. The single most import- enjoys painting, playing, and reading has a playdate with kids in his class. Then Amelia says, “I am not Jim.” From there ant factor in your child’s success with stories. She meets new friends and it’s the big day – Monkey goes to school it’s one misunderstanding after another, reading is your reading aloud to them, by the end of the day she is glad to and everything is wonderful. ending with the teacher telling Amelia to especially during preschool years. be in kindergarten. There is a whole glue herself to her chair. The Ottawa Public Library has a large Berenstain Bear series dealing with Wemberly Worried selection of fiction and non-fiction titles different subjects relatable for kids. By Kevin Henkes Je rentre à l’école that can be found at biblioottawalibrary. Wemberly the mouse worries about Par Céline Claire ca. The library also has online resources Timothy Goes To School everything – big things, little things, et Emma Schmid to help children learn by playing games. By Rosemary Wells and now a new worry: school. Her C’est la première journée d’école et The Library has created a Kids’ Zone, This book deals with friendship. family tries telling her not to worry. On Sacha compare ce qu’il fait à la mai- an amazing resource available in both Timothy is excited about starting her first day of school, Mrs. Peachum, son et à l’école. Il se rend compte que English and French with a section for school until he meets Claude, who sits the teacher, introduces Kimberley to c’est un peu différent mais quand parents on resources to encourage lit- next to him in the classroom. Claude Jewel and they become fast friends. même bien. C’est une jolie histoire eracy and language, get homework help, wears all the right clothes, says all the sous forme de comptine avec des find community resources, learn French right things and is making many new Amelia Bedelia’s belles illustrations qui rassure votre children’s songs and prepare your child friends. Timothy is feeling down until First Day of School enfant pour la rentrée à l’école. for reading. The e-book platform he meets Violet, a girl who is having By Herman Parish, TumbleBook Library is a collection of the same problem with Grace, the girl illustrated by Lynne Avril Sylvie Chartrand is children’s pro- online books created by adding ani- who sits next to her. Kids are sure to Amelia Bedelia is excited about going gram and public service assistant at mation, sound, music and narration to relate to this book. to school but takes everything literally the Sunnyside Branch of the Ottawa existing picture books from major chil- and causes comical misunderstandings. Public Library. dren’s book publishers. Monkey Not Ready Here are some suggestions of books for Kindergarten you can read with your child: By Marc Brown Marc Brown is also the author of the Chu’s First Day of School beloved Arthur books and TV show. fosters family farm By Neil Gaiman, This is the first title in a new series illustrated by Adam Rex about Monkey, a youngster who views Chu, first introduced in Chu’s Day, new experiences with trepidation but is back in this delightful picture book has a loving family that helps him cope. by Neil Gaiman with illustrations by Kindergarten is just a week away and Adam Rex. Chu is an adorable panda Monkey’s parents and brother try to 78 78 Hot House 99 / kg Green and 99 / kg with a great big uncontrollable sneeze, prepare him by reading books about kin- Tomatoes ib 8 Yellow Beans ib 8 who is heading off for his first day of dergarten, pretending to be at school and 3 3

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Full Disclosure, It seems a clear case: Laura Trus- by Beverley McLachlin sardi was shot point-blank five times Review by Clyde Sanger in her bed. Vincent has told police he was out sailing but has no witness. It seems to be accepted that every Several friends caution Jilly to back United States president will author out and, another disincentive, her boy- a book on his retirement to (shall we friend Mike happens to be cousin to say?) explain certain matters and that the victim. Vincent himself is hard for they are listed as non-fiction during her to fathom or to like. Despite all their brief perch on the bestseller list. advice, she persists. Recently some have taken more whole- Why does she persist; to lose while heartedly to fiction and Bill Clinton has performing well in a high-profile clung to the heights for these summer case? Hardly. She has already won months with The President is Missing. an acquittal for Damon, a youngster The best outcome for some readers has who killed a drug dealer. Laura was been the scorching reviews aiming at doing drugs herself and having an his linking up with James Patterson affair with an architect who has access whose own world sales top 375 million to the mansion. And with a divided copies. Anthony Lane wrote the most household there are just enough plaus- brilliantly hilarious review in The New ible suspects around. And in addition, Yorker on June 18. there’s a surprise at the end. Meanwhile, according to BookNet This is old stuff for readers of mur- Canada’s tracking, a really splendid der mysteries. What kept me reading novel by the woman who for 17 years to several midnights was McLach- was Chief Justice of the Supreme lin’s skilful pace in changing scenes Court of Canada had a brief appear- – there are 59 short chapters – and ance halfway up the list of Canadian the lively dialogue with Jilly’s own fiction. Never mind. Someone who reactions sprinkled in by use of ital- grew up in Pincher’s Creek, Alberta in ics. Very soon you are inside her skin a log-house built by her rancher father and mind, and drawn in by Trussardi’s and became the most outstanding puzzling character. chief justice that Canada may boast, It is a distance away from Beverley can smile at life’s ups and downs. McLachlin’s own legal stairway as she The narrator in her courtroom was never a criminal lawyer. So more drama is Jilly Truitt, a young Vancou- praise to her in speeding into a second ver lawyer who has been asked to take career with such flair at 74. She has on the defence of Vincent Trussardi, a said she wanted from childhood to be Full Disclosure, a novel, by Beverley McLachlin. rich businessman on trial for the grue- a fiction writer. Why don’t we all have Toronto, Simon &Schuster, 2018. some murder of his elegant wife. She that courage? 341 pages is up against Cy Kenge, a tough-as- nails prosecutor who had been Jilly’s Clyde Sanger is a journalist, author and mentor but doesn’t hold back on press- poet, and is a longtime Glebe resident ing every advantage. who now lives in Old Ottawa South.

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WHAT YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE READING Here is a list of some titles read and discussed recently in various local book clubs: TITLE (for adults) AUTHOR Precious Cargo1 Craig Davidson Turncoat2 Don Gutteridge A Legacy of Spies3 John LeCarré The Promise of Canada4 Charlotte Gray The Ministry of Utmost Happiness5 Arundhati Roy Secret Path6 Gordon Downie

1. Abbotsford Book Club 2. Can’ Litterers 3. Helen’s Book Club 4. Seriously No-Name Book Club 5. The Book Club 6. OPL Sunnyside Ottawa Comic Book Book Club

If your book club would like to share its reading list, please email it to Micheline Boyle at [email protected] homes Glebe Report August 17, 2018 27 Your home’s foundation – a stonemason’s report

by Charles Weiner walls is either beginning to heave from water freez- ing within the joints and lifting the stones, or the Imagine a foundation that could last a thousand stones may actually have fallen from their place. years. As a stonemason I have had the wonderful Waiting too long to maintain your stone foun- opportunity of working on some magnificent homes dation may require partial rebuilds or pouring a in the Glebe. Some have handcrafted stone founda- concrete exterior barrier to prevent further degener- tions built on the double width (or inner and outer ation. This is done at a greater expense than simple wall system) and standing on large stone footings. maintenance. Digging a test hole from grade to the Not all homes, of course, were created equally. A base of the wall can cost nothing but a little sweat. If century ago there were, as today, good masons and the joints have degenerated, then you can begin the those less skilled. Nevertheless even the best-built repair process before the damage becomes a more homes require, in the case of a stone foundation, major repair. Most reputable companies will have a some maintenance, or walls will fail and begin to minimal charge for the excavation and refilling of crumble. the hole if the task at hand proves too daunting. A Glebe stone foundation was built either by dry On completion of the repair process a coat of stacking squared lime stones or by dressing the Thermoshield®, which is a concrete-based polymer- exterior and interior exposed walls with lime mortar. enriched coating, can be brushed on to prevent water In many cases stones were levelled with dampened and indeed moisture from penetrating the mortar sand and finished with lime putty. The lime had two joints. No membrane is needed on a stone wall. The Dirt has replaced the original mortar joints. The soil important functions: 1) to keep water from penetrat- rough surface of stone makes most barriers ineffec- debris between the stones must be removed before ing through the walls and 2) most importantly, to tual and can be another cost saving for clients. being filled with mortar. keep the sand from being washed out. This wonder- When water leakage is present from the base of the ful system of construction requires only one thing foundation and exterior drainage cannot be installed, to maintain the structural integrity of your foun- a permanent solution is to pour a concrete bench over dation. Simply, the walls must be repointed, which the exterior footing and base of the foundation. This means replacing the outer dressing of mortar every barrier acts as a complete seal against water penetra- 50 years. Unfortunately, in most cases generations tion. This technique should be employed whenever of homeowners were not aware of this requirement. a homeowner intends to finish the interior of the This ongoing maintenance is not only essential for basement. protecting your home but extremely cost effective. For further information on the repair of your stone, Depending on whether your walls are back-filled rubble, block or poured concrete foundation, con- with clay, which holds water against them, or sand, tact me and I will be happy to answer any questions which allows the water to drain away, your stone you may have. walls will show varied levels of deterioration. Where clay predominates, the mortar protecting the joints Charles Weiner has been president of Canadian has often disintegrated. Once this has occurred, sand Structural Reinforcing for the past 30 years. He will begin to be displaced by the clay, allowing water is an expert on concrete, brick and stone struc- and roots to penetrate between the stones. Stones tural repairs and specializes in flood proofing and will begin to loosen without the protection of the waterproofing homes and businesses. He acts as a

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A sketch from the Winnipeg healing forest design plan by Shaun Finnigan, prepared in collaboration with the St. John’s Healing Forest Steering Committee and Patricia Stirbys is one of the instigators Peter Croal of Old Ottawa East Community Elders, and used with permission. of the National Healing Forest Initiative is seeking reconciliation between as a way forward with reconciliation. indigenous and non-indigenous communities through healing forests via a National Healing Forest Initiative. Healing forests: seeking a just future through reconciliation

by Jennifer Humphries rapher based in Old Ottawa East whose the last school closed in 1996. Impacts set. “The committee process is a form 35-year career has taken him from the continue in subsequent generations. of reconciliation in itself,” said Croal. Trees are at the centre of a national Arctic to Fogo Island, Newfoundland For Croal and Stirbys, the past must Will it work here in the Glebe? Rev. movement aimed at coming to terms and Labrador and a range of developing not be forgotten but must not overshadow Teresa Burnett-Cole, pastor at Glebe- with our country’s legacy of injustice countries. Throughout his work, he the present. What’s important now is to St. James United Church, thinks so. to First Nations peoples and helping has engaged with indigenous peoples. build a path to reconciliation and a future “A connection with the land is a huge to build genuinely equal relationships. Croal’s fortuitous meeting with Patricia of equality and justice for all. step forward toward reconciliation,” The National Healing Forest initia- Stirbys led to their decision to partner And trees, the symbol of ever- she told me. “What we find in our tive urges communities across Canada on the Healing Forest Initiative dur- renewed life, the lungs of the planet, indigenous study group is that mem- to create their own greenspaces dedi- ing the Healing Walk held in Ottawa are “just the thing” to support such a bers default toward doing something. cated to reconciliation. Specifically, in June 2015 prior to the release of the path. They want to “fix it.” But the TRC was the project seeks to help people across Truth and Reconciliation Commis- Croal says trees can honour the spir- saying that we can’t “fix it” but rather the country recognize the legacy of sion (TRC) report. Stirbys, who holds its of the children who were sent to we need to educate ourselves so that residential schools and begin to make a Master of Laws from the University residential schools, the many who it will never happen again.” a future where indigenous peoples are of Ottawa, lives in Toronto and is a died, the many who survived but who Patricia agrees: “Indigenous com- respected and included, where we all member of the Cowessess First Nation live with permanent physical and munities don’t want to be studied or engage together and abandon the “us (Saskatchewan). She is dedicated to psychological scars. He puts it this “fixed.” We have a history in Can- and them” divide that characterized fostering positive relationships between way: “There were people from gener- ada that many still do not understand. our history. indigenous and non-indigenous com- ations before me who didn’t take care Through really listening, together we “We want to see people coming munities. “When we first started to of these children in a respectful way. will reconcile this painful past in a together outdoors to learn, reflect and talk about it,” Stirbys said, “it reson- Now we propose to care for trees to good way.” honour,” said Peter Croal in our recent ated with me. I was excited about the honour the children who didn’t sur- Not long ago Glebe Collegiate Insti- conversation. “So much of the work on potential for connecting healing forests vive the residential school experience tute’s student environmental group, residential school issues has been done from coast to coast to coast.” or who now live with trauma stem- TWIGS, proposed a central sculp- inside buildings, such as hospitals, Of the TRC’s 94 calls to action, ming from their time in the schools ture by an indigenous artist and a churches and courts. But it’s in nature many are clearly aimed at govern- away from their families.” Patricia redesigned garden conducive to learn- that the real healing can happen.” ments and institutions, but Croal says adds, “Sadly, multiple generations ing, discussion and meditation. Maybe The idea is to create a dedicated others are directed to all Canadians. within a family still struggle to heal it’s time to revisit that concept. Or to natural place where people can come Certainly the spirit of the TRC’s work from this trauma.” look at a local park where the com- to meditate, heal, talk and learn. It’s suggests the participation of all Can- Several cities and towns have come munity at large can acknowledge the about internalizing the realities of the adians. (If you’d like to know where on board. Among the first were Win- need for reconciliation and offer resi- residential schools legacy – the ter- we stand on implementing the 94 nipeg, where an existing park slated dents and visitors a peaceful place to rible suffering caused – and reflecting actions, see the CBC’s online site: for redevelopment will host a heal- reflect and rest. on ways to support the healing. Some CBC Beyond 94.) ing space, and Edmonton. There’s no The co-creators of the project do not people will just come to relax and Over 150,000 First Nations, Métis template for a healing forest. It’s up to manage the process but are ready to meditate more generally: that’s just and Inuit children were taken from individual community groups to con- share experiences to help communities fine too. But the hope is that simply their families beginning in the 1870s sider their particular situation and how move forward with their own healing spending time in this space will yield and placed in schools, often far from they can best provide a healing green- forest. They can be reached through a deeper connection to the issues and home. Many were abused. Six thou- space. Simplicity is fine: in nearby the website: www.nationalhealing- involvement in the onward path. sand are known to have died in these Perth, a large rock on the banks of a forests.com. Croal is a geologist and photog- schools and it is estimated that the river has been designated as a healing number is closer to 10,000. A vast space and bears a memorial plaque. Jennifer Humphries is co-chair of number of indigenous individuals and A critical factor is engaging mem- the Glebe Community Association’s families were affected by the trauma bers of local indigenous groups with Environment Committee. You can con- inflicted by the schools by the time the broader community from the out- tact her at [email protected].

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See: www.treefestottawa.org environment Glebe Report August 17, 2018 29 Reducing our plastic footprint – a Glebe call to action by Andrew Johnson food items. Imagine a neighbourhood in which you could refuse a plastic Single-use plastics are everywhere; water bottle and find an abundance of they exist because it is relatively cheap places to fill up your own reusable bot- and easy to make products from plas- tle for free. tics and consumers have become used Meeting participants were given the to quick and convenient packaging. opportunity to identify and then vote But they are becoming a mountain on the items the Glebe should focus of waste on the planet and negatively on first. The top three were plastic impacting the environment from their (over) packaging, plastic or styrofoam manufacture to disposal. The pur- take-out containers (sometimes called pose of this article is not to discuss “clamshells”), and plastic water bot- how plastic damages the environment tles. Lots of suggestions were offered but to suggest new ways to think about towards a strategy to address these how we consume, highlight econom- ubiquitous products. ical alternatives to single-use plastics Tackling single-use plastics is not an and showcase businesses here in the easy feat. The entire community will Glebe that are striving to do better by need to participate for it to be effective. reducing plastic dependency in the The Glebe Community Association neighbourhood. Environment Committee understands The Glebe is at the forefront of this. As hosts for the discussion, they many social issues, so it is no sur- made sure to invite representatives of prise that on a hot and humid Tuesday the Business Improvement Area, busi- night in late July roughly 50 Glebites ness owners and a range of concerned came together in a stuffy hall to dis- community members. cuss reducing our collective plastic As the chair of the committee’s Task footprint. Another 50 responded that Force on Single-Use Plastics, it is my they could not attend but wanted to job to continue this conversation. The be kept informed. Many in attendance task force will meet with stakehold- were outspoken on the issue and con- ers in the community in the coming tributed to an engaging dialogue. One months to develop a strategy. We aim point that stuck with the group was to celebrate successes, promote help- calculate the food weight accordingly. task force asks community members the transformation of the three R’s, ful approaches and acknowledge Said McKeen, “We have a sign up now to send us their concerns and sugges- “reduce, reuse, recycle,” through the businesses that are taking steps in over our deli salads indicating that we tions. Write to us at this email address: addition of “refuse.” Imagine a neigh- the right direction to reduce plastic will fill reusable containers and the [email protected]. bourhood in which you could refuse waste. For example, the day after the deli team is on board!” Kudos to all We look forward to hearing from you! to accept styrofoam take-out contain- meeting, McKeen Metro’s Rebecca involved at Metro! ers and opt for a reusable container. McKeen advised us that her store’s We are considering a survey to Andrew Johnson is chair of the Task Imagine a neighbourhood in which deli staff would be happy to weigh deepen our sense of the issues and to Force on Single-Use Plastics of the you could say no to plastic tubs and our reusable containers if we bring learn what kinds of actions will get Glebe Community Association’s bring your own containers to hold them in to get deli products and then buy-in from residents. For now, the Environment Committee.

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First Avenue Home and School Asso- ciation and was on the boards of the GCA and GNAG. Christine was also heavily involved in providing services for deaf and multi-handicapped people. She was on the board of the Canadian Hear- now in South Africa,” particularly the Bond found the whole effect of the ing Society and was vice-president of treatment of children. She states that, Ex depressing, and concluded that the Ottawa Parents of the Deaf and “in the last two years, 30,000 people “the neighbourhood is oppressed with Volume 17, Number 7, August 26, Hard of Hearing. She was a found- had been detained under emergency noise and smells. The city’s traffic is 1988 (36 pages) ing member and chairperson of Total regulations—almost half of them disorganized. The sooner the whole Communications Environment, a not- children.” She laments that while the affair is moved outside the city, the Citizen of the Year for-profit corporation operating group world community condemned apart- better.” Fourth Avenue resident Christine Wil- homes in Ottawa to provide communal heid as a crime against humanity, the son had just been chosen Ottawa’s living space for multi-handicapped involvement of South Africa’s world Real Estate Listings from 1988 Citizen of the Year for 1988. A wide adults. trading partners, including Canada, 5-bedroom, 3-bath Glebe home. range of public service distinctions was not examined closely enough. Large family room leads to deck and contributed to her selection. As well as Apartheid in South Africa treed garden. Private drive. $268,000. teaching Sunday school, Christine had An article by Penny Sanger men- Super-Ex’s 100th Birthday Glebe-live-in investment. An exec- served as president of the Glebe Co- tioned five books and a video that 1988 marked the 100th anniversary utive duplex contains charming and operative Playgroup, president of the “shed a harsh light on what is going on of the annual exhibition at Lansdowne spacious 3-bedroom unit with new Park. A scathing review by Courtney kitchen and bath. $299,000.

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Male factor infertility Alcohol Many experts consider alcohol to be by Kristin Shropshire toxic to the male reproductive tract. While alcohol consumption doesn’t Many people are surprised to discover appear to do the female reproductive that male factor infertility accounts system any favours, it appears to be for roughly 1/3 of all sexually active especially deleterious to male repro- couples’ struggles to conceive a child ductive health. Some studies have and sustain a healthy pregnancy. And shown that even low levels of alco- yet, all too often medical focus is placed hol consumption can cut fertility by almost exclusively on female fertility. as much as one half. The average male sperm count has According to Traditional Chinese plummeted so dramatically over the Medicine (TCM), male factor infertil- course of the past few decades that ity can often be traced back to a kidney doctors have been forced to redefine Optimize Weight deficiency. While all cases need to be what “normal” even means. Sperm As little as ± 10 per cent of our ideal assessed individually to determine counts for men in North America, body weight is sufficient to adversely beware of over exercising. Regular an optimal individualized treatment Europe, Australia and New Zealand affect fertility, according to Dr. Sami S. moderate exercise is fantastic, but plan, a trial published in Fertility and have declined by more than 50 per David, MD, author of Making Babies. excessively intense activity can play Sterility (2005) featuring acupuncture cent over the last four decades, accord- Being overweight is correlated with a an unexpected role in male fertility. points known to support kidney health ing to a large research review out of low sperm count because of its role in Serious long-distance runners can demonstrated how effective acupunc- the Hebrew University’s Hadassah men’s hormone levels. Specifically, as develop low testosterone while train- ture can be in the treatment of male Braun School of Public Health and weight goes up, more testosterone is ing. This can lower their sex drive factor infertility. Significant increases Community Medicine. converted into estrogen. While estra- and subsequent ability to conceive. in the number of normal sperm and While Dr. Hagai Levine, the lead diol, an estrogen steroid hormone, plays Distance cyclers can also experience equally significant reductions in struc- author of the study, acknowledged a critical role in male sexual function, reduced sperm production. Say what tural defects were seen after only five that more research is needed to arrive too much isn’t a good thing. It is also we will about the heart health benefits weeks of bi-weekly treatment. at a conclusive explanation for why theorized that excess fat in the groin of cycling, neither conventional bike Considering that men contribute 50 this is happening, he indicated that and thigh area increases temper- seats nor bike shorts were developed per cent of a child’s genetic material, past studies have shown that environ- ature in the testicles, which is known with male fertility in mind. it is of great importance that couples mental factors play a role in declining to adversely affect sperm quality. If looking to conceive consider the pro- sperm counts. He ruled out genetic excess weight is an issue, cultivating Sleep spective father’s health in their fertility factors, pointing instead to changes in healthy lifestyle habits will enable a Poor or insufficient sleep among journey. While female health is vital the modern lifestyle and the environ- moderate one- to two-pound loss of men has been associated with reduced to achieving and sustaining a healthy ment that we live in. body fat per week that can optimize sperm counts and suboptimal testos- pregnancy, we would all do well not While there is undoubtedly still reproductive health goals. terone levels. After just one week of to underestimate the vital role played much to learn about all of the myriad sleeping for five hours or less, men by male factor fertility. factors responsible for the widespread Exercise were found to have 15 per cent less tes- increase in male factor infertility, When it comes to exercise, moder- tosterone than their well-rested peers, Kristin Jillian Shropshire, MS, ROHP, experts have identified several things ation is key. No doubt, exercise does according to a study published in the R.Ac. is a registered acupuncturist that men can do to improve their a body good. That said, when try- Journal of the American Medical Asso- and registered nutritionist at Glebe reproductive health. ing to start a family, men need to ciation (2011). Adults between the ages Health House.

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Itzhak Gauguin: Voyage To Tahiti

Documentary young. Although Perlman was becom- Directed by Édouard Deluc Tehura appears in many of his paint- Directed by Alison Chernick ing an expert violin player as a child, (France, 2017) ings. (Israel, USA, 2017) nothing was happening for him in the Review by Paul Green Cassell, of course, dominates the Review by Lois Siegel music world. If you are disabled, it’s film and his craggy, bearded fea- not easy to get people to recognize Paris 1891. Post-impressionist painter tures form a vivid contrast with the There are special individuals who that you can be an expert at some- Paul Gauguin is struggling to make sumptuous and rhythmic Tahitian impress us with their amazing tal- thing. You have to convince them to ends meet. An artist whose talent is environment. ents. Violinist Itzhak Perlman is one “judge me by what I do.” not altogether unrecognized, he does Now part of a community, Gauguin of them. Director Alison Chernick And then it happened. In 1958, Perl- not sell enough paintings to support and his wife live among the locals; he introduces us to the behind-the-scenes man was invited to perform on the Ed his Danish wife and their five chil- has picked up enough of the Polynes- Perlman in her film Itzhak. This is a Sullivan Show. He was 13 years old. dren. Anxious to get away from a ian dialect to communicate with them, film for those who love music and are This “poor little crippled boy” was “civilization” he found stifling, Gau- after a fashion. It also helps that a few curious about the life of someone who amazing. Musicians recognized that guin made plans to journey to Tahiti of the locals speak a little French. has defeated enormous obstacles to he was obviously gifted. with his family and immerse himself Not long after his arrival, Gauguin’s become one of the most outstanding His Polish parents moved to the in the idyllic surroundings of French health issues caught up with him and musicians in our time. United States. They took all kinds Polynesia. Only in Tahiti, he reasoned, he had a heart attack. Recovering, he The film opens with baseball of jobs to support their son: barber, would he find the inspiration to create entered into an uneasy relationship because both Itzhak and his wife Toby clothes washer, etc. and they had to new images that matched the beauty with the local French doctor (Malik are fanatics. We see Perlman wear- live close to his school. They made and simplicity of this South Pacific Zidi) who urged him to go back to ing a Mets baseball shirt with a big many sacrifices for him. The family paradise. France and look after his health. Their 70 on the back, which happens to be lived in a one-room hotel. Alas, at the last minute, his wife relationship improves, however, when his age. His ball cap is backwards and Then Perlman met Dorothy Delay, Mette tells him that she and the chil- the doctor comes to admire the artist’s he’s moving in his motorized wheel one of the great forces in the world dren will not be going with him. The work and even helps him to ship some chair. Perlman contracted polio when of violin teaching. Her methods were same holds true for a handful of fellow of it back to France. he was four years old and wears heavy unconventional. She wasn’t authori- artists who had also made vague com- In a minor subplot, there are hints leg braces. He has his violin with him tarian. She encouraged Perlman, mitments to accompany him. In one – well, perhaps more than hints – of and plays a bit of “Take Me Out to strengthening his self-esteem. She of the film’s more congenial opening an affair between Tehura and a young the Ball Game.” We see him enter the took him to museums and found him scenes, his artist friends at least give man from her community who has field and perform an outstanding ren- an art teacher, expanding his contact him a fond send-off in a Paris bistro, become a woodcarver under Gau- dition of “The Star Spangled Banner.” with the arts. At first he hated her. paying tribute to him and wishing him guin’s tutelage. It seems there is some We’ve never heard it like this before. Perlman explains, “She’d say, ‘Sugar good fortune. doubt as to whether this affair actually The film is a potpourri of images Plum, what do you think of this, what This film by director Édouard Deluc took place. It is possible that Deluc felt and clips of Perlman at different do you think of that?’ I hated the way (French title: Gauguin – Voyage de he needed some dramatic tension for times of his life moving back and she taught me, and now that’s the way Tahiti) is not unlike one of the artist’s his film. forth in time, often from one country I teach.” tableaux: there is not a lot happening, While they were apparently no to another. We become immersed in Perlman was accepted at Juilliard, but the images are magnificent. Once longer together when Gauguin Perlman. His jubilant personality is one of the world’s leading music in Tahiti, Gauguin (played here by a returned to Tahiti for the last time, contagious. schools where he thrived. suitably tormented Vincent Cassell) there is a scene near the end that tells His wife Toby says she’s also a vio- This is a film for not only musicians, sets out with mixed success to live off us just how close artist and model linist, but not of Perlman’s caliber. but also anyone who understands how the land and work in isolation. Once, could be when he was painting and She explains that after she met him, important it is to enjoy life to the full- when striking out on horseback for the she was sitting for him. she went backstage and asked him to est. Itzhak is definitely an inspiration. mountains, the local women offer a This is an unusual biopic, for one marry her. It took a couple of offers gentle warning: there are spirits dwell- senses that there are aspects of Gau- until he finally said yes. Running time: 83 minutes ing in the mountains, and while they guin’s life that are missing or at least We follow him to Tel Aviv and to Available: iTunes and Amazon July may or may not be evil, it’s best not to left in the shadows. And yet, between other locations throughout the film. 17, PBS October 22 – “American disturb them in any case. the lushly photographed Tahitian He lived in Israel when he was very Masters,” DVD, January 2019 It is only when he marries the young scenery and Cassell’s performance as Polynesian girl Tehura that Gauguin the flawed artist who sacrifices every- is able to settle down, as it were, thing for his art, one finds much to and do some serious work. Tehura recommend in Gauguin. (a convincing performance by Tuheï Adams) proves a willing and coopera- In French and some Polynesian lan- tive model and helps him in this. 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From the dow, chat with the locals and sample moment we rolled out the driveway, fresh regional cuisine. swung by Starbucks and set out for Crossing the Confederation Bridge, the highway on June 21 – the sum- we marvelled at the engineering of mer solstice and the longest day of the 12.9-kilometer structure trans- SHOW & SALE the year – our adventure started. The porting us to Prince Edward Island. car, our part-time mobile home for Once the car tires hit the red soil of the next three weeks, became a place the little island, lush fields filled with for conversation, debate, reflection lupins and potato plants greeted us. Sat. Sept. 1 and observation. Sometimes Bruce And, of course, there was the omni- Springsteen accompanied us while at present ocean, one moment sparkling other times just the sound of tires on and still, another moment dark and 10am - 4pm the road and the smell of pine trees. turbulent. Planning our route, we debated Settling into our cottage, we felt the whether to travel to PEI through spirit of Anne of Green Gables every- Maine to our first stop, St. Andrews, where, so much so that I bought a copy R.A. Centre New Brunswick, or to travel only in of the children’s classic by Lucy Maud 2451 Riverside Dr. Canada. The thought of crossing the Montgomery, which I first read at age border into the United States made us eight. Anne fever was also shared by Outaouais Room nervous. In the end, we packed our the young Japanese women we met passports on the recommendation of a who had been introduced to the red- friend who raved about a dog-friendly haired girl in their country and who motel in Maine. were now on a pilgrimage to explore Changing routines allows for a fresh her stomping grounds. new awareness to unfold. Letting go of In addition to billboards for all schedules, mobile phones and comput- things Anne, we saw numerous high- RENT a painting, ers to spend time outdoors is good for way signs warning of moose and signs the soul, opening us to the magic of reminding motorists to share the road or BUY one. changing seasons and shifting weather with horse-drawn buggies. I had no patterns. While travelling with a dog idea that Amish families had moved requires more planning, e.g. where to to the island from Ontario at the invi- Original art by local stay, what outdoor cafes allow dogs, tation of the PEI government to help Focus Show by LYNNE MORIN area artists which beaches are canine friendly, stimulate growth in rural commun- Painting Demonstrations taking a holiday with the family pooch ities. 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fundraising and continuing to work with our governments and agencies to help keep our 55+ population active and engaged. We are also excited to share the news that we have a new white high-profile van, a Dodge Ram ProMaster fitted with a mechanical lift at the back for wheelchair access. The Champlain Local Health Integration Network funded this van through the Champlain Community Transportation Collabora- tive led by Carefor, another community agency. Take a closer look when you see it. The three logos on the van indi- cate the organizations involved. The van has room to transport seven pas- sengers and one additional person in at goyeche at a non-collapsible wheelchair. The van seats are removable and the position of

Photo: p Photo: the seats is changeable, depending on Some of the Abbotsford regulars working on a video clients’ needs. We are currently using the van to transport clients residing in the neigh- bourhood for two adult day programs: Finding your groove at Abbotsford dementia and frail seniors. When funding is secured for additional days in the dementia Adult Day Pro- by Pat Goyeche the Glebe Centre’s community pro- kitchen has been upgraded signifi- gram, we will be able to expand use grams and services and the long-term cantly over the summer. Look for of the van. Meanwhile, you will con- It’s time to look ahead to the cooler care home. Tickets are $50 each and cooking classes, communal dining tinue to see our 2010 Lady Mary Ford weather and finding your groove at can be purchased online or in person and specialty workshops now possible bus on the road for a while for use by Abbotsford, which houses the Glebe at Abbotsford. Check out our sponsors because of the addition of a range, long-term care residents as they enjoy Centre’s Community Programs and and learn more about the event on our dishwasher and microwave (courtesy outings to local venues and restaurants Services for adults 55+. Finding your new Facebook page: www.facebook. of the Abbotsford Members Council). and for tours around Ottawa. groove in fitness, artistic, intellectual com/TheGlebeCentreInc. Our traditional fitness classes, Abbotsford is your community sup- and social pursuits are all possible at Courtney Rock, the Glebe Centre’s favourite instructors and always- port centre for adults 55+. We are the Abbotsford this fall. Fund and Development Manager, has popular arts courses are returning community programs of The Glebe Not only do we strive to help you a number of treats in store, includ- to Abbotsford this fall, alongside Centre Inc., a charitable, not-for- find your groove through Abbotsford’s ing a special video thank you to the new programming such as Chair Tai profit, organization that includes a programs, we now have a fantastic new community that will have its premiere Chi and Finding Meaning in Song. 254-bed long-term care home. Find fall event that is the epitome of groovy. at the event. Many staff, volunteers, The fall guide will be available mid- out more about our services by drop- Baby boomers (and other generations members and residents have given August and will list a full complement ping by 950 Bank Street (the old stone of course) can bliss out on Saturday, considerable time and enthusiasm to of programs for adults 55+. house) Mon – Fri 9 – 4 p.m., telephon- September 29 at GLEBESTOCK in the making of this wonderful video. Finding your groove has never ing 613-230-5730 or by checking out the Horticultural Building at Lans- It will premiere at GLEBESTOCK, so been easier than it will be this fall, all of The Glebe Centre facilities and downe. The evening boasts a live 60s get your ticket now at glebecentre.ca/ so join in and participate in all that community programs on our website cover band as well as fun retro booths, upcoming-events. we have on offer. Abbotsford is dedi- glebecentre.ca. finger food and a cash bar. Rock out Finding your groove in the kitchen cated to forging new partnerships in with friends and neighbours while is also front and centre at Abbots- our community, implementing new Pat Goyeche is coordinator of commu- raising much-needed dollars for both ford this fall because our main floor programming through grants and nity programs at Abbotsford.

Get your groove on at Glebestock

by Courtney Rock Building in Lansdowne Park for a night to remember! Prizes will be Joni Mitchell, who hadn’t even awarded throughout the night for attended Woodstock, later com- those who come in costume! mented, “Woodstock was a spark Find us on Facebook (The Glebe of beauty, where half a million kids Centre Inc.), our website, www. saw that they were part of a greater glebecentre.ca or contact Court- organism.” ney Rock at 613-238-2727 x 316 or Inspired by the generation that [email protected] for informa- brought us Woodstock, we’re set- tion or tickets to this groovy event. ting out on September 29 to recreate Like so many events, we wouldn’t that spark of beauty through an be able to do this without the gen- evening of live music by Sticks ’n erous support of our sponsors, Stones, dancing, trivia and maybe McKeen Metro, Judy Faulkner Real a bit of karaoke (for those brave Estate, Chartwell Lord Lansdowne enough) to raise funds for the over Retirement Residence and the many 1,300 seniors connected to The local businesses who have supplied Glebe Centre. items for our silent auction. Thank The night will also feature a Lans- you for your commitment to our downe Lawn Lounge, flower-crown Money raised from the event will nology for our long-term care home. community. making and an art wall where we go towards establishing an Abbots- So dust off your bellbottoms will create a piece of community ford House Restoration Fund and and fringe jackets and join us on Courtney Rock is Fund and Develop- art to be displayed at our centre. purchasing new therapeutic tech- September 29 at the Horticulture ment manager at The Glebe Centre. remembering Glebe Report August 17, 2018 35 Frederick Arthur Thomas Sievers, MM

by Kevan Pipe land. The battalion disembarked in defence system and advanced more Ottawa on November 6 while en route than eight kilometers between Boiry The Glebe Report is presenting a by train to Saint John, New Brunswick, and the Cojeul River. Heavy fighting continuing series of monthly stories and were inspected on took place and it is surmised that dur- in commemoration of the upcoming by the Governor General, the Duke of ing this morning battle Private Arthur 100th anniversary of the signing of the Connaught. The battalion continued on Sievers, four days before his 41st birth- Armistice in November about the 16 to Saint John, finally leaving Canada day, went missing in action. His body servicemen from St. Matthew’s, The on November 22 on the SS California was never found. Anglican Church in the Glebe, who bound for Plymouth. The Military Medal with Bar is one were killed in action in the First World They finally arrived in England on of the highest decorations awarded to War. In this edition, we present the December 3, 1915 for six weeks of Canadian servicemen, on the recom- history of a highly decorated soldier training at Camp Witley, and were mendation of a commander-in-chief from St. Matthew’s and the oldest of then deployed to the Flanders region in the field, to those who display “indi- “The 48,” 41-year-old Private Fred- in Northwestern France on February vidual or associated acts of bravery or erick Thomas Arthur Sievers of Fifth 21, 1916 where they joined the 9th devotion under fire.” In the 52nd Bat- Avenue in the Glebe, killed in action Brigade of the Third Canadian Div- talion in the First World War, only 21 exactly 100 years ago this month. ision. of these Military Medals with Bar were The 52nd Battalion entered forward awarded, one of these to Private Arthur Sievers was born on September 1, 1877 areas on March 1, 1916 near Lochre, Sievers. In total, only 848 Military Med- in Essex, England to his German father where they underwent additional als with Bar were awarded to Canadians Ernest and English mother Harriet. training for a week with the Princess Military Medal with Bar (MM) in all of the First World War. The family had emmigrated to Can- Patricia’s Light Infantry. Finally, on (source: www.veterans.gc.ca) The memory of Private Arthur ada by 1891, living at 179 Fifth Avenue March 10, they were in the Kemmel Sievers, along with 11,284 other near Mutchmor School. He was known area in Flanders, southern Belgium. Although it was an allied victory that Canadians whose bodies were never more by his middle name Arthur and The 52nd was involved in all the resulted in the capture of 3,300 Ger- found during the Great War, is com- was one of eight children born between major battles involving Canadian man soldiers, the Canadians, under memorated on the walls of Canada’s 1880 and 1900 (two older brothers and forces over the next two and a half the command of Lt. General Arthur Vimy War Memorial in Pas de Calais, five younger siblings). His father was a years, including the Battles of the Currie, incurred almost 6,000 casual- France. In recognition of his bravery lithographic, trained in making books, Somme, Vimy Ridge, Ypres, Pas- ties, another horrific price paid as was and devotion under fire, his name is while Arthur eventually became an schendaele, Hindenberg Line and, the case in so many of these battles inscribed with the initials “MM” for electrician. eventually, the Scarpe. from 1915 onwards. Military Medal, to acknowledge his Arthur volunteered in 1914 and This latter battle was a key event of The 52nd was one of four battalions accomplishments on the field of battle. served in the 13th Infantry Battalion, the “Hundred Days Offensive” that of the 9th Brigade ordered to attack on Exactly 100 years after his death, Quebec Regiment based at Valcartier. began on August 8, 1918 that was August 28, a bright and warm morning the oldest member of “The 48” is This was a prelude to his enlisting the designed to bring the First World War after a night of heavy rains, at 11:00 remembered at St. Matthew’s Angli- following year. Working in Port Arthur to a close after four long and weary hours. The attack was on a thousand can Church in the Glebe. (now Thunder Bay), Ontario, he joined years of fighting. The Canadian Corps meter front of heavily fortified Ger- the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary were heavily involved in this battle man defenses near Boiry Notre Dame, Kevan Pipe is a Glebe resident and Force on July 2, 1915 with the 52nd plan. The Battle of the Scarpe was east of Arras. They were supported member of the St Matthew’s Anglican (New Ontario) Battalion (# 439477). a five-day battle in Northern France by the Canadian 3rd Division artil- Church Communications Committee. The 52nd trained in Port Arthur from August 26 to 30, involving lery. It was during this action that the For more information on The 48 of St. through to early November when they both the 2nd and 3rd Canadian Div- Canadians seized an important por- Matthew’s, please visit the48ofstmat- were mobilized for deployment to Eng- isions, including the 52nd Battalion. tion of the German Fresnes-Rouvroy thews.ca.

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by Isobel Watson a pollinator garden at that school before becoming a major force in cre- It was a sunny weekend in June and I ating ours at GCI. Emma secured all came back to school to plant a garden. the funding for the project, which A fresh mound of earth from Para- was provided by the TD Friends of mount Nursery had been delivered the Environment Foundation to the to the front yard of Glebe Collegiate Ontario Nature Youth Council to run

Institute (GCI) the day before and it a Special Spaces event. a ll ard was surrounded by potted plants and volunteers who where ready to get their hands dirty. The pollinator garden, comprised of

flowers native to the Ottawa region, e l iza b eth Photo: was an initiative of TWIGS, Glebe’s Volunteers organized by Glebe Collegiate’s TWIGS (Those Who Initiate Greener environmental club. TWIGS stands for Spaces) planted a pollinator garden in the school yard to attract bees and other Those Who Initiate Greener Spaces, pollinators. and the garden was a small part of the club’s project to make the spaces around the school, well, greener. “Planting our Pollinator Garden was one of the first steps in redesigning Glebe Collegiate Institute’s front yard. The redesign of Glebe Collegiate Insti- tute’s front yard aims to create a green and usable space in partnership with I quickly abandoned the thought of the school and the neighbourhood not getting muddy and walked right community,” said Mika Young, leader into the flowerbeds, kneeling down of TWIGS at GCI. “Special thanks to to dig with the other volunteers and everyone who was a part of planting deliver the plants to their new homes. our Pollinator Garden. We are grate- It was so rewarding to plant what I ful for all the new connections we have knew would be beautiful wildflowers made so far. I look forward to what the on a gorgeous afternoon. future has in store for our TWIGS Club Beyond the fun and the aesthetic here at Glebe Collegiate Institute.” of it, the community pollinator gar- Community members who were den is for a good cause. The world has donating time, soil and plants from experienced an alarming decline in their own gardens joined volunteers honeybee populations in the last few

from the club. Sandra Garland and years due in part to pesticide use and l iz m ckeen Photo: Barbra Riley donated a large num- parasites.* If bees disappear it would The pollinator garden includes native Ottawa flowering plants. ber of flowers from the Experimental be disastrous for humans, as the little Farm’s Fletcher Wildlife Garden and insects are vital to the growth of most cross-pollinating the plants in the pollinators, and make the Glebe com- deserve many thanks from the neigh- of our food crops. neighbourhood. munity a little brighter. bourhood. Pollinators (including bats and “I am really glad that we got the pol- *www.scienceabc.com/nature/bee- Olivia Craft, Lynn Armstrong (a birds, but mostly insects) affect 35 linator garden built, especially with extinction-means-end-humanity.html specialist in native and heritage gar- per cent of the world’s crop produc- everything we hear about the destruc- **www.fao.org/biodiversity/com- dening) and Elizabeth Ballard from tion.** They are responsible for the tion of the bees’ natural habitat and ponents/pollinators/en/ Food and the Glebe Community Association avocado on your toast, the pickles on the risk of their extinction. I really Agriculture Organization of the Parks Committee also joined us. With- your bean burger, most of the veggies hope it makes a difference,” said Fred- United Nations out their help, the garden would not in your salad and the beans that make die Lofthouse, a member of TWIGS. *** beeaware.org.au exist; they taught the laymen among your morning coffee.*** Volunteers from the school and the us (like myself) how to properly trans- Pollinator gardens like the one surrounding community will care Isobel Watson is starting Grade 10 at plant the flowers. planted at Glebe Collegiate Insti- for the garden over the summer with Glebe Collegiate Institute in the fall. Emma Kirke is a student from Lis- tute can help honeybees and other hopes that it will flower and attract This is her first article for the Glebe gar Collegiate Institute who planted insects get the nectar they need while honeybees, butterflies and other Report. New Ottawa Catholic School Board trustee The Ottawa Catholic School Board of Trustees appointed Regan Preszcator as the trustee for Zone 9, the River/Capital area. Prezcator is bilingual, has worked for an M.P. and now works in the Senate of Canada in communications. Preszcator is a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish. “We look forward to Trustee Preszcator’s contributions as we go forward in our mission of Catholic education. We welcome her to our board,” said chair- person Elaine McMahon.

Photo: courtesy of OCSb courtesy Photo: The board interviewed several Regan Preszcator is the newly qualified candidates to complete appointed trustee for Zone 9 for the 2014 – 2018 term of long- the Ottawa Catholic School Board, Photo: l iz m ckeen Photo: serving Trustee Kathy Ablett, replacing long-serving Kathy Ablett, The new two-way bike lane on Glebe Avenue, facing west near Glebe Collegiate. who died in May. who died in May. Cars go on the north side of the planters. sport Glebe Report August 17, 2018 37

The ‘beautiful game’

by Rafal Pomian white boy, aided by a Chinese, only these have evolved separately from the slowly gaining ground. When I was to be thwarted by a perceptive black rest of the world and American foot- coaching kids’ soccer in the 70s and More kids play soccer in Ottawa than defender. ball and baseball are mainly played 80s, there was no professional team hockey – sorry Sens fans – and foot- The healthy and positive aspects in North America. The name “World in Ottawa and one semi-professional ball – so sorry Redblacks. In fact, in of soccer have also contributed to its Series” for baseball finals is a typ- league in America. Now we have two Canada more kids play soccer than immense popularity with girls and ical American hyperbole, as is also, professional soccer leagues, our own hockey, football and baseball com- women. In schools there are as many to a lesser extent, the term “American FURY FC being in one of them, play- bined. This phenomenal popularity girls as boys playing, while at the football,” which has little to do with ing here in Lansdowne Park. The team is due to many factors, the foremost national level, the Canadian women footwork. has established itself firmly, especially being that it is a healthy and inexpen- have surpassed the men’s team in The main reason for soccer exclu- with young families and kids, and the sive team activity that appeals to both achievement, getting bronze medals in sion is financial, since professional attendance is climbing. The level of young girls and boys. The uplifting recent back-to-back summer Olympics. sport is big business whose rai- play too has gone up to make it attract- team experience on and off the field Every four years the soccer world son d’etre is to make money for the ive to an increasingly broad fan base. I is often overlooked, yet it is the key is rocked by the FIFA World Cup, owners. Senators fans are rightly hope and believe it’s only a matter of element of the game, as anyone who which rivals Olympics in worldwide worrying about their team’s future time before the “beautiful game” will has experienced it will readily affirm. attention. It provides an opportun- in Ottawa since the team is losing come to rival other established profes- Also contributing to its popularity ity to see the stars of the game show money. The professional sports fan sional sports. Why should kids have are strict rules about rough or dan- their stuff and also to watch differ- base is only so large. Any sport ven- all the fun? gerous plays, e.g. the offending player ent styles of play: the physicality of ture outside the established ones is a being immediately ejected from the European teams, the wizardry of risky proposition financially. Rafal Pomian is a Glebite with a love game. Everyone respects this rule in South Americans and Africans, and However, professional soccer is of travel, trains and soccer. spite of the high emotions exhibited the “ping-pong” passing of the Asians. by both players and fans. Unsport- This year the World Cup took place ing behaviour is also penalized. The in June and July in Russia with 32 development of physical skills such as countries that qualified participat- running, kicking the ball and endur- ing. Unfortunately Canada failed ance are part and parcel of the game to qualify from the North and Cen- but it’s the intricate passing and foot- tral America group, which passed work artistry that has given it the unnoticed here. Another country that name “the beautiful game.” failed to qualify was Italy, a constant Adding to the attraction of soccer is soccer powerhouse that was elimin- its international character. It is played ated by Sweden. The day it happened all over the world from developing became a day of mourning in Italy; the FOCUSED. counties to wealthy ones. Indeed, national head coach and trainers were some of the poorest countries produce fired and became instant pariahs! This top soccer players. Pele, “the black year’s World Cup went to France, win- CONFIDENT. pearl” of Brazil, became a household ning against underdog Croatia 4 – 2. name all over the world in his heyday. It is pertinent to ask why soccer, or SUCCESSFUL. In Canada, the players are often from football as it is known outside North a variety of backgrounds and cul- America, is not played here at the tures. It’s fun and gratifying to see a same professional level as hockey, Sikh boy mounting an attack with a football and baseball. Historically,

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Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group Glebe Community Centre 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2K2 www.gnag.ca 613-233-8713 [email protected] www.ottawa.ca Glebe residents are invited to ’s glebe Annual General Mee+ng house Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 7 pm in the gcCafé at the Glebe CC tour Come see what we’ve been up to all year. Tickets online, in Glebe Community Centre closed Aug 25 – Sept 9 person or GNAG’s temporary office loca2on is Glebe-St. James Church. We can s2ll be by phone reached by telephone 613-233-8713 or by email [email protected].

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